By the time the casino(老虎机)and magician arrived, everyone was super tired. I wanted to sleep, but I went out into the hall with friends and took pictures. At around 6:30 am, we headed into the breakfast hall for breakfast and goodbyes. Although it wasn’t the last time we would be seeing each other, it felt as if we were leaving behind so much.

Prom is going to be one of the best times in your life. Don’t think of it as a dance. Think of it as a life-changing moment. I know it was for me. 14．Paragraph 2 is mainly about the author’s_______. A. plans for the prom B. decision to attend the prom C. regrets at the prom D. preparations for the prom 15．At the prom, the author did all except______.

A. dancing B. sleeping C. taking photos D. eating sweets 16．What does the author think of the prom? A. It is a good chance to dance B. It is an occasion to say goodbye C. It is a life-changing event with fun D. It is the most important to senior students 17．What’s the best title for this text? A. Going to prom B. Senior proms

C. Best time in your life D. Last moment of senior year

Do you know that November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)? You can find the NaNoWriMo Young Writer’s program at ywp.nanowrima.org. It is a challenge（挑战）to write a 50,000-word novel in one month.

The program began in 1999 in San Francisco with only 21 members. Later year, more than 400,000 took up the challenge. The writers can choose what they want to write about. On November 1st, writers visit the website and start to update（更新）their word count. They can communicate with other writers there as well. All the writers have to stop writing on November 30th.

It is okay if you have never written a book before. The website provides lesson plans and workbooks for beginners. You can use them to improve writing skills in your novel. Then you can start planning what your novel will be about.

Are there any books published（出版）from the NaNoWriMo program? Here are a few:

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The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern Water for Elephants by SaraGruen Entrychats by Cecile Duquenne

Are there any young readers who want to join in this program? If you want, we hope you can write the best novel. If you have not heard of NaNoWriMo, but you have a good story in mind, join us!

18．What can you do in the writing month if you join in the program? ① Visit ywp.nanowrima.org ② Update the word count.

③ Publish the new novel ④ Choose what to write about. A. ①②④ B. ①②③ C. ①③④ D. ②③④

19．According to the text, Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen ______. A. will be published B. has already been published C. is the most attractive D. gets the least attention 20．This text is most probably written to ______. A. encourage more young people to join in the program. B. invite more famous writers to visit ywp.nanowrima.org. C. show more wonderful books written by young writers D. advise more people to communicate with other writers

Yuletide (圣诞节) Brunch With Dickens Thursday, December 8, 10:00 am ~ 1:00pm

Join us for a special brunch featuring delicious foods free from much salt and fat, soft beverages, and a special appearance of Gerald Charles Dickens! Reservations and advance payment are required. $30 per person. More information can be found by calling 800-448-3883.

Yuletide Brunch With Santa

December 17 & 18, 9:00 am ~ 2:00 pm

Santa will appear in the morning. $35 per person. Children, ages 2 to 12, half off; children under 2 are free. Members receive 10% discount on parties of up to four. For reservations, call

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302-888-4826.

About Glass Matters Wine Seminar and Tasting Hosted by Riedel, the wine glass company

Wednesday, December 14, 6:30 pm ~ 7:30 pm, Brown Horticulture Learning Center

Join us for a unique and fascinating wine seminar featuring Riedel crystal and delicious wine. Our speaker will demonstrate how the shape of the glass influences our enjoyment of the wine. Price includes comparative tasting of four different wines and four crystal glasses from Riedel’s Veritas Collection to take home (a retail value of $138). The option to purchase more wine glasses sets at special pricing: $80 per member; $90 per nonmember. Purchase tickets online or by calling 800-484-3283. Tickets to this event include admission to Yuletide Jazz & Wine in the Galleries Reception Atrium on that evening.

21．Which phone number could people ring if they want to enjoy some healthy food? A. 800-448-3883 B. 302-888-4826 C. 800-484-3283 D. 800-888-4826

22．When will people meet Santa when attending Yuletide Brunch With Santa? A. December 17, 8:00 am. B. December 18, 1:00 pm. C. December 17, 1:00 pm. D. December 18, 10:00 am.

23．What can people do when attending About Glass Matters Wine Seminar and Tasting? A. Enjoy the performance of Santa. B. Taste all kinds of different wines. C. Appreciate Gerald Charles Dickens.

D. Learn how glasses influence the taste of the wine.

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