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Bicycle tour and race     A bike tour and race will be held on August 26 and 27(Sat. & Sun. ). At 5:30am, the riders will leave Tian'anmen Square and ride the first 35 kilometres as a training leg. Then the next 55 kilometre leg, from Yanjiao to Jixian, will be the first competitive part of the tour. The riders and their bikes will then be taken from Jixian to Changli.    The second racing leg of the tour will be from Changli to the seaside of Nandaibe, covering a distance of 20 kilometres. Saturday night includes the stay at Nandaihe and supper. Sunday morning is free for play at the seaside. At noon all the people and their bikes will be taken back to Beijing.    Cost: 200 yuan   Telephone: 4675027  Brazilian footballers    The Brazilian Football Club will play Beijing Guo'an Team at the Workers Stadium on August 26. The club has four national team players. Also coming is 1994 US World Cup star Romario ho has promised to play for at least 45 minutes.    Ticket prices: 60,100,150 yuan    Time/Date: 4:30 pm, August 26(Sat. )   Telephone: 5012372  Rock climbing    The Third National Rock Climbing Competition will be held on August 26-27 at the Huairou Mountain-climbing Training Base. More than 10 teams from Beijing, Wuhan, Dalian, Jilin and other places will take part in it. A Japanese team will give an exhibition climbing. Free for spectators .    Take a long-distance bus from Dongzhimen to Huairou.    Time/Dates: 9-12 am, August 26 and 27    Telephone: 7143177, 7144850, Wang Zhenghua What is special about the Rock climbing competition? A) A foreign team takes part in it. B) You can watch it without paying. C) You don 't have to be a sportsman to take part. D) The bus trip to the place of the competition is free.
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B

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As a volunteer, you will discover the unique opportunity of visiting the real world beyond the tourist window and became immersed in the culture you visit. For most travelers, this time spent working on meaningful projects, and getting to know the local area and its people, is often cited as their most memorable, enjoyable and fulfilling life experience. Who can volunteer? Kaya Volunteers are 18-80 years old people with an adventurous spirit. Whether you have time for a 2-week trip or a 6-month break, travelling on your own, with a group or with your family, or you are a student, taking a break from your job, or have even retired, they will find a project that can use your help. Countries where you can volunteer: Asia-Pacific (Australia, India, Indonesia, Nepal, New Zealand, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam.) Africa  (Botswana,Ghana,Kenya,Mozambique,South Africa,Zambia,Zimbabwe) Latin America  (Belize,Bolivia,Brazil,Costa Rica,Ecuador,Peru) What type of projects can you do? Kaya's Project advisors work with you to decide which project is best for you and what type of work you would like to do. you can work in the following fields: Environmental preservation- From the Ecuadorian rain forest to the jungles of Thailand, repair the damage done to some of the most beautiful and diverse places on earth. Work with children- They have over 40 projects working with children across the world in orphanages, schools and shelters for the abused, disabled and disadvantaged. Sports - Through sports, their projects that can provide opportunities for health education and the development of life skills, such as teamwork, communication, discipline and self- confidence. Education - From English teaching to education programs for special needs and minority groups, give greater opportunity to the disadvantaged through education. All projects include airport pick-ups and drop-offs, accommodation, orientation and 24-hour support. Many of their placements also include all meals and some language classes so that you can get even... What can we infer from the second part of this passage? A) Only experienced people are needed. B) Only grown-up people are welcome. C) There isn't any restriction set on volunteers. D) Few people are willing to do the voluntary work.
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C

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Though it is mere 1 to 3 percent of the population,the upper class possesses at least 25 percent of the nation's wealth.This class has two segments:upper-upper and lower- upper.Basically,the upper-upper class is the"old rich"-families that have been wealthy for several generations-an aristocracy of birth and wealth.Their names are in the Social Register,a listing of acceptable members of high society.A few are known across the nation,such as the Rockefellers,Roosevelts,and Vanderbilts.Most are not visible to the general public.They live in grand seclusion ,drawing their income from the investment of their inherited wealth.In contrast,the lower-upper class is the"new rich". Although they may be wealthier than some of the old rich,the new rich are anxious to make their money like everybody else lower than their class.Thus their prestige  is generally lower than that of the old rich,who have not found it necessary to lift a finger to make their money,and who tend to look down upon the new rich. However its wealth is acquired,the upper class is very,very rich.They have enough money and leisure time to cultivate an interest in the arts and to collect rare books, paintings,and sculptures.They generally live in exclusive areas,belong to exclusive social clubs,communicate with each other,and marry their own kind-all of which keeps them so distant from the common people that they have been called the out-of-fight class.More than any other class,they tend to be conscious of being members of a class.They also command an enormous amount of power and influence here and abroad,as they hold many top government positions,run the Council on Foreign Relations,and control multinational corporations.Their actions affect the life of millions. The upper class is also called the out-of-sight class because   _   . A) they keep away from the general public B) they spend most of their time abroad. C) they don't communicate with any people D) they move frequently from place to place
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A

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The Michelangelo Hotel is recognized by Travel & Leisure Magazine as one of the top 500?"Great Hotels of the World"and has been placed on the"Gold List"for the"Best Place to stay in the whole world"by Conde Nast Traveler. Imagine a place that captures tile imagination and attention of the world.The moment you enter you will feel like the honored guest of a devoted Italian host.Surrounded by oil paintings,crystal chandeliers.and cherished antique furnishings,you might think you have arrived in Florence or Venice. The interiors   reflect an Old World approach to our guests' every pleasure and comfort.The hall and multilingual staff set the tone The hall displays rich Venetian and Florentine fabrics ,lighting fixtures inspired by Roman Cathedral Torcheres and Woodwork adapted from original Renaissance period designs. Winner of Travel & Leisure's"World's Best Values Award 2006" Travel & Leisure Named"One of the 500 Best Places to Stay"2005 By Travel & Leisure -- Conde Nast Traveler The Michelangelo Hotel is part of the"Star Collection"of hotels worldwide.               French/Portuguese/Spanish (Click here for more details) The Michelangelo Hotel 152 West 51stStreet New York,NY l0019 Reservations (212) 765-0505 & (800) 237-0990                       Main Phone (212) 765-1900                       Main Fax (212) 541-6604                   _ .com Where do you think the hotel lies? A) Florence B) Venice C) Rome D) prefix = st1 /New York
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D