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     8:30 PM
     Outlook
     Outlook is back with a new series of reports to keep you up date with all that"s new in the world of
entertainment. Stories go all the way from the technical to the romantic, from stage to screen. There will
be reports of the stars of the moment, the stars of the future and the stars of the past. The director with
his new film. the designer with the latest fashion. and the musician with the popular song are part of the
new Outlook. The program is introduced by Fran Levine. 9:00 PM
      Discovery
      When a 10-year-old boy gets a first class degree in mathematics or an 8-year-old plays chess like a
future grand master. they are considered as geniuses. Where does the quality of genius come from? Is it
all in the genes (基因) or can any child be turned into a genius? And if parents do have a child who might
become a genius in the future. What should they do? In this 30-minute film, Barry Johnson, the professor
at School of Medicine, New York University will help you discover the answer.
     10:00 PM
     Science/Health
     Is it possible to beat high blood pressure without drugs? The answer is "yes", according to the
researchers at Johns Hopkins and three other medical centers. After a study of 800 persons with high
blood pressure, they found that after 6 months, those devoted to weight loss-exercise and eating a low-salt,
low-fat food-lost about 13 pounds and became fitter. Plus, 35% of them dropped into the "normal" category
(范畴). This week, Dr. Alan Duckworth will tell you how these people reduce their blood pressure to a level
similar to what"s achieved with Hypertension drugs.

1. The main purpose of writing these three texts is _____. A. to invite people to see films
B. to invite people to topic discussions
C. to attract more students to attend lectures
D. to attract more people to watch TV programs 2. From Outlook, you can get a great deal of information about _____. A. story tellers
B. famous stars
C. film companies
D. music fans 3. Who will be most probably interested in Discovery? A. Parents who want to send their children to a school of medicine.
B. Children who are good at mathematics.
C. Parents who want their child to become another Albert Einstein.
D. Children who are interested in playing chess. 4. In Science / Health ; "Johns Hopkins" is _____.A. a famous university
B. a medical center
C. a well-known doctor
D. a drug company 5. According to the third text, which of the following has almost the same effect as Hypertension drug? A. Exercise plus a healthy diet.
B. Loss of thirteen pounds in weight.
C. Six months of exercise without drugs.
D. Low-salt and low-fat food.
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THE BEST SHOPPING IN SYDNEY

Sydney is one of the world"s biggest cities
and has something for everyone when it
comes to shopping. You will find excellent
Australian products alongside the best that
the world has to offer. At the bottom of
Sydney Tower, you can shop in 160 of
Sydney"s favorite stores including 16
jewellery stores and many gift and fashion
shops. It"s all at Westfield Centrepoint.
Tel: 9231 9300.
SOVEREIGN HILL

This prize-winning living museum is where
Australia"s history comes alive! Visit daily
or stay for the night and experience life of
the Gold Rush days. A wonderful nightly
sound and light show, " Blood on the Southern
Cross" tells the story of the famous Eureka
Uprising. Enjoy shopping along with real life
character and entertainment. 4-star hotel and
breakfast.
Tel: 5331 1944
ANCHORAGE RESTAURANT

Come and enjoy our delicious Cantonese
seafood right on the water"s edge in the
historic fishing port of Williamstown with
views of the city centre across Port Phillip
Bay.
Open 7 days a week
Lunch: Sunday to Friday
           11:00 am-2:00 pm
Dinner: Monday to Saturday 
           5:00pm.-10: 30pm.
Tel: 9397 6270 or 9397 7799
COOK"S COTTAGE

Built by James and Grace Cook, parents of
Captain James Cook, Cook"s Cottage stands
proud in the Fitzroy Gardens as a reminder
of life in the eighteenth century, and as a
celebration and commemoration of the life
and travels of Captain James Cook.
Open 9:00 am -5:00 pm daily, and until
5:30 pm during the summer.
Information: 9419 4677.


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     Discover
     Newsmagazine of science devoted to the wonders an stories of modern science, written for the
educated general reader. Published (出版) by Disney Magazine Publishing Co., Discover tells many
of the same stories professionals (专业人员) read in Scientific American. A truly delightful family
science magazine, each issue (每期) brings to light new and newsworthy topics to make dinnertime
and water-cooler conversations interesting.
     Cover Price: $59.88
     Price: $19.95($1.66/issue)
     You Save: $39.93(67%)
     Issues: 12 issues/12 months
     Self
     Published by Conde Nast Publications Inc., Self is a handbook devoted to women"s overall physical
and mental health. Every issue contains usable articles such as "Style Lab", in which wearable clothes
are mixed and matched on non-models and th e"Eat-right Road Map", with tips on how to eat properly.
     Cover Price: $35.86
     Price: $15.00($2.5/issue)
     You Save: $20.86(58%)
     Issues: 10 issues/12 months
     Instyle
     Instyle is a guide to the lives and lifestyles of the world"s famous people. The magazine covers the
choices people make about their homes, their clothes and their free time activities. With photos and
articles, it opens the door to these people"s homes, families, parties and weddings, offering ideas about
beauty, fitness and in general, lifestyles. Publisher: The Time Inc. Magazine Company. 
     Cover Price: $47.88
     Price: $23.88($2.38/issue)
     You Save: $24.00(50%)
     Issues: 10 issues/12 months
     Wired
     This magazine is designed for leaders in the field of information engineering including top managers
and professionals in the computer, business, design and education industries. Published by Conde Nast
Publications Inc., Wired often carries articles on how technology changes people"s lives.
     Cover Price: $59.40
     Price: $10.00($1.00/issue)
     You save: $49.40(83%)
     Issues: 10 issues/12months
1. Which of the following magazines is published monthly?
A. Discover
B. Self
C. Instyle
D. Wired
2. Which two magazines are published by the same publisher?
A. Wired and Instyle
B. Discover and Instyle
C. Self and Discover
D. Self and Wired
3. Which magazine offers the biggest price cut?
A. Instyle
B. Wired
C. Discover
D. Self
4. The "Style Lab" in Self provides readers with articles which _____.
A. offer advice to ordinary women on clothes
B. show how a woman can become famous
C. introduce places with the best food
D. discuss ways of training models
5. Those who are interested in management and the use of high technology would probably choose _____.
A. Instyle
B. Self
C. Wired
D. Discover
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                             I
     The opening ceremony of this famous
yearly competition (比赛) will begin at
11:30 a.m. There will be music groups,
rappers and children"s chorus. 12:25p.m.
sees the introduction of the eaters who
come from all over the world. At 12:40
p.m., the historic 12-minute all-you-can-
eat competition will begin.The world
record stands at over 50 hot dogs and
buns in 12 minutes. Will anyone beat the
record this year?
     Viewing is available on a first-come-
first-served basis. Television crews are
invited to use a two-tiered (两层) stage
three metres from the main stage. The
area in front of the main stage is kept
for photographers and television cameras
without tripods (三脚架).
                                   II
     Few periods in history are as exciting as
the time when the Vikings (北欧海盗) were
known-and sometimes feared-throughout
Scandinavia, the British Isles, Russia, all the
Mediterranean, Africa and even America.
     Frojel is a family-based society, which
aims to relive and describe the Vikings from
a harbor-Frojel, on the Swedish island of
Gotland, Frojel was one of the richest trading
centers in the Viking world.
     The members of the society aim to recreate
the clothing, weapons, tools, jewellery, games,
food and furniture of that long-gone period.
They want to enjoy an escape to a simpler, more
relaxed time, with like-minded people. They will
also use the items they have made to relive that
age at various public entertainments.

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     Use your American Express Card to enjoy one-day privileges at four of America"s greatest museums.
Note the participating museums, and their exciting special exhibitions that you will not want to miss, listed
below.
     Boston
     Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
     Chairs
     February 11-May 8, 2005
     Italian furniture expert Fausto Calderai and Indian photographer Dayanita Singh present an exhibition of
chairs from the museum"s collection and"chair photographs" from around the world presented in a
Venetian-style hall housing world-famous masterpieces.
     For more information: www.gardnermuseum.org
     New York
     The Noguchi Museum
     Noguchi and Graham
      December 1, 2004-May 1, 2005
     Noguchi"s long-term collaboration with dancer Martha Graham is regarded by many as a high point in the
history of both modern dance and art. The exhibition highlights nine of the sets created through this
collaboration.
     For more information: www.noguchi.org
     Philadelphia
     Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
     In full View: American Painting(1720-2005)
     January 11-April 10, 2005
     Founded in 1805, the Pennsylvania Academy has been home to America"s artists for 200 years. The
 Academy collects and exhibits the works of famous American artists, and is well-known for training fine
artists. 2005 at the Academy begins with the largest exhibition of Academy"s distinguished American collection
in the institution"s history. For more information: www.pafa.org Seattle Seattle Museum of Glass Murano:
Glass from the Olnick Spanu Collection Through November 7, 2004 This exhibition includes over 200 pieces
of beautiful glass from Murano, the island of glassblowers near Venice, Italy. Watch live glass-blowing shows
in the How Shop and see other modern glass exhibitions.
     For more information: www.museumofglass.org

1. Which of the following websites offers information about the furniture show?
A. www.pafa.org
B. www. Museumofglass.org
C. www.noguchi.org
D. www. Gardnermuseum.org
2. We learn from the text that Martha Graham is _______.
A. a dancer
B. a glassblower
C. a painter
D. a photographer
3. If you want to know the history of American painting, you may visit ______.
A. the Noguchi Museum
B. Seattle Museum of Glass
C. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
D. Pennsylvania Academy of the fine Arts
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     Central Park
     Outside among the trees, watch the wildlife - both the human and animal varieties. Call (212)360 - 3465
or (212)360 - 2726 for events and tours. Central Park stretches from 59th to 110th Sts., and from 5th Ave.
to Central Park. West.
      Empire State building
     This is among the most striking building in the city, the nation, even the world. The observation dock
(瞭望台) on the 86th floor is open to general public, offering a wonderful view of the second floor you"ll
find the New York Skyride, a simulated (模拟的) helicopter ride. Over Manhattan. 5th Avc. at 34th St.,
Midtown/ (212)736- 3100.
     Intrepid Sea - Air - Space Museum
     Five blocks west of Time Square, this museum has hundreds of air, deep - sea and space exhibits. Walk
the fight deck of the 900-foot-long aircraft carrier Intrepid, see dozens of old and modern aircraft and ride
the Intrepid Navy Flight Simulator. Pier 86, W. 46th St. and 12th Ave./(212)245-0072.
     Madison Square Garden.
     If it"s big, it probably happens at the Garden. Check out sporting events, concerts and much more. Tours
are available. 7th Ave, btwn. 31th and 33th Sts., Midtown /(212)465 - 6741.
1. The New York Skyride is for _______.
A. sightseeing
B. fight training
C. model plane-sports
D. city transportation
2. If a visitor is interested in music, he will probably go to_______.
A. Central Park
B. Empire State Building
C. Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum
D. Madison Square Garden
3. What is the purpose of these texts?
A. To provide information of living in New York.
B. To provide directions of city traffic in New York.
C. To give visitors a guide to New York.
D. To give a brief introduction to the history of New York.