Mattel Inc. is recalling 4.4 million Polly Pocket toys with magnets（磁铁）after som
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Mattel Inc. is recalling 4.4 million Polly Pocket toys with magnets（磁铁）after some of them caused serious injuries to children who swallowed magnets that fell off.
Tiny magnets inside the toys may fall off without being noticed by parents and babysitters. The magnets can be swallowed or placed in children’s noses or ears. When more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestine perforation（肠内穿孔）which can be deadly.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission（CPSC）received 170 reports of the small magnets coming out of these recalled toys. There were three reports of serious injuries to children who swallowed more than one magnet. All three suffered intestinal perforations that required operation. A 2-year-old child stayed in hospital for seven days and a 7-year-old child was hospitalized for 12 days. An 8-yeal-old child was also hospitalized.
The recalled Polly Pocket toys contain plastic dolls and accessories（附件）that have small magnets. The magnets measure one-eighth inch in diameter and are fixed in the hands and feet of some dolls, and even in the plastic clothing, hairpieces and other accessories to help the pieces stay on the doll or the doll’s house.
The model number is printed on the bottom of the largest pieces on some of the toys. Contact Mattel if you cannot find a model number on your product to determine if it is part of the recall. Polly Pocket magnetic toys currently sold in stores are not included in this recall. The model numbers included in the recall are: B2632, B3158, B3201, B7118, G8605, H1537, H1538 and H3211. The toys were on sales in department stores and toy stores from May 2006 through September 2009 for between $15 and $30.
Consumers should immediately take these recalled toys away from children and contact Mattel for the return of the toys. For more information contact Mattel at 888 597-6597 anytime or visit the company’s Web site.
小题1:The main purpose of the passage is .| A．to criticize Mattel Inc. for their bad products | | B．to inform readers of Polly Pocket toys recall | | C．to warn readers the danger of swallowing magnets | | D．to suggest some ways to return Polly Pocket toys |
小题2:What did the writer use to show the danger of the problem toys?
a. figures b. quotes（引言） c. serious cases
d. description of possible injuries e. description of operation scenes小题3:The word “recalling” in the first paragraph can be best explained as .| A．taking back | B．destroying | C．giving up | D．examining |
小题4:All of the following points are covered in the story EXCEPT .| A．the danger of small magnets | | B．the ways of returning Polly Pocket toys | | C．the methods of recognizing a recalled Polly Pocket toys | | D．the apology made by Mattel Inc. |
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答案
小题1:B
小题2:C
小题3:A
小题4:D |
解析
试题分析：这则广告是通知读者关于Polly Pocket 玩具召回，介绍了问题玩具的危险之处，如果识别危险的玩具，怎么召回它们。
小题1:写作意图题：从文章的内容和第一段的句子; Mattel Inc. is recalling 4.4 million Polly Pocket toys with magnets（磁铁）after some of them caused serious injuries to children who swallowed magnets that fell off.
可知这则广告是通知读者Polly Pocket 玩具召回，选B
小题2:细节题：从文章第二段，第三段的内容：可知为了表示问题玩具的危险，作者使用了数字，严重的案例，和可能的伤害的描述，选C
小题3:猜词题：从文章最后一段的句子; Consumers should immediately take these recalled toys away from children and contact Mattel for the return of the toys.可知“recalling”是“召回”的意思，选A
小题4:细节题：从文章第二段的句子：Tiny magnets inside the toys may fall off without being noticed by parents and babysitters. The magnets can be swallowed or placed in children’s noses or ears.文章提到磁铁的危险，从倒数第二段的内容，可知介绍了召回玩具的方法，和识别召回玩具的方法，但是没有Mattel Inc.的道歉，选D |
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小题1:By dialing 414-479-9860, a fan of Michael Jackson can buy________ from the seller.| A．an iPod | B．a CD player | C．a Thriller album | D．a music skin featuring the star |
小题2:Which of the following descriptions of "Music skins–Vinyl protective covers" is true?| A．They are of the best quality. | | B．They need to be changed constantly. | | C．They have skins for all laptop models. | | D．They don"t have skins for classical musicians. |
小题3:How much do you have to pay for a "Michael09" T- shirt in red (size XL) and two music skins with images of Madonna?| A．$39.99 | B．$83.97 | C．$61.98 | D．$101.79 |
小题4:The best title of the 3rd advertisement would be ________.| A．Training at Home | B．Working at Home | C．Recording Work | D．Learning at Home |
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If you want to attend the hottest events of 2014, don’t waste your time looking through dozens of hotel options（选择）or vacation packages. Instead, look to cruise ships（坐航游）that can ferry you to and from the most expected holiday, sporting, and cultural events of the year.
Here’s a look at the some of the most popular:
Australian Open in Melbourne (January 13–26, 2014)
Tennis fans worldwide are eager for the tickets to matches at any one of the four annual Grand Slam events: the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and the U.S. Open. In January 2014, luxury cruise line Silversea will offer fans a three-night pre-cruise package to the 109th Australian Open in Melbourne. Silversea passengers will attend third round singles matches at Rod Laver Arena on January 17 and 18 before taking the 382-passenger Silver Shadow for a special 15-night Melbourne to Bali voyage.
Carnival in Rio de Janeiro (February 28–March 4, 2014)
Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival is one of the most popular celebrations of its kind in the world, drawing two million visitors each and every day of the festivities that include parades, street fairs, and costume balls. Holland America’s Maasdam will spend three days in Rio during Carnival as part of its 26-day Amazon & Carnival Explorer journey.
2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil (June 12–July 13, 2014)
If you’re a soccer fan that came up empty in the search for a hotel room for the 2014 FIFA World Cup finals in Rio de Janeiro, there’s still hope. Book MSC Cruises’ 18-night Miami to Rio voyage aboard Divina. The ship departs Miami on May 24 and arrives in Rio just in time for the World Cup.
New Year’s Eve in Hong Kong (December 31, 2014)
Hong Kong is a magical destination（目的地）and New Year’s Eve festivities and fireworks pull out all the stops to make a holiday trip to that city even more attractive. Crystal Cruises’ all-inclusive luxury ship, Symphony, will spend two nights in Hong Kong-- and celebrate New Year’s Eve Chinese-style—during its 15-night holiday voyage that leaves Bangkok on December 21. This roundtrip voyage also calls on Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi in Vietnam.
小题1:According to the passage, which of the following ships will take the longest time of voyage?| A．Silver Shadow. | B．Maasdam. | C．Divina. | D．Symphony. |
小题2:The events that will take place in Rio de Janeiro in 2014 are ___________.| A．Carnival and FIFA World Cup | | B．New Year’s Eve fireworks and Carnival | | C．the Australian Open and Grand Slam events | | D．New Year"s Eve fireworks and FIFA |
小题3:Where does this passage probably come from? | A．In a sports magazine. | B．In a textbook. | | C．In a science report. | D．In a travel brochure. |
小题4:The main purpose of the passage is to ___________.| A．give information about the hottest events of 2014 | | B．introduce cruise ships to some big events of 2014 | | C．describe the most popular tourist destinations in 2014 | | D．persuade readers to take cruise ships for 2014 holiday |
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For kids and many adults, a San Diego vacation means theme parks and other attractions. Before heading to a park, call or check its website for updated hours of operation; many parks have seasonal or holiday hours. Ticket prices listed here are for general admission, single-day use only.
Sea World San Diego
A 6-minute ride called Journey to Atlantis, which is to open in late May, tells the legend of the island nation. After the ride of Greek fishing boats, folks can visit a new exhibit of dolphins, which have not been on display at the park since 1998.
DETAILS: General admission is $46.95 for adults, $37.95 for children aged 3-9, free for children 2 and younger. 1-800-380-3230 or www.seaworld.
San Diego Zoo
There’s not much in the way of new attractions. The zoo has a baby panda, Mei Sheng. Nighttime Zoo, a program popular with families, starts June 26.
DETAILS: General admission is $21 for adults, $14 for children aged 3-11, free for children 2 and younger. 1-(619)-234-3153 or www.sandiegozoo,org.
Maritime (海的) Museum of San Diego
The HMS Surprise, the 18th-century British warship featured in the film Master and Commander, is on exhibit through Nov. 30.
DETAILS: The ship is in use for tours from 9 am to 8 pm daily. Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and children aged 13-17, $5 for kids aged 6-12, and free for kids 5 and younger. 1-(619)-234-9153 or www.sdmaritime.org.
Old Town Trolley Tours
Visiting relatives or friends in San Diego? They can get a hometown pass and ride for free with your paid admission.
DETAILS: The main ticket booth (售票厅) is in Old Town at 4010 Twiggs. Hours are from 9 am to 5 pm, daily $25. www.historictours/sandiego.
小题1:The purpose of this passage is to _____.| A．warn | B．amuse | C．persuade | D．guide |
小题2:If you want to enjoy the performance of dolphins, you should go to _____.| A．Sea World San Diego | B．San Diego Zoo | | C．Maritime Museum of San Diego | D．Old Town Trolley Tours |
小题3:If a couple visits San Diego Zoo with their children, one aged 3 and the other 2, the admission will be _____. |
Grand Opening
Bentwood Truck Museum
Saturday, November 8, at 10:00 A. M.
After eighteen months of hard work by more than 100 volunteers, the Bentwood Truck Museum is ready to open. The old factory had been scheduled to be destroyed. When Roger Haygood heard about the plan to tear down the building, he bought it so that he could store his collection of old trucks there. Then he had the idea of turning the building into a truck museum.
During the past year and a half, the old building has been transformed into a treasure chest of memories. Instead of a dark and dull house, the building has become a cheery, bright home for all kinds of trucks from the past. The museum now houses 68 trucks, and we hope to have even more soon. There is a 1959 school bus, a 1942 bakery truck, and a 1937 fire engine. Our oldest vehicle is a 1919 milk truck. Our newest vehicle is a 1966 tow truck.
You can take a ride on a fire truck, a mail truck, or an ice-cream truck. Rides are $ 2.00, but you can get a ticket for a free ride at any grocery store in Bentwood.
Help us celebrate our grand opening by bringing your family and friends! There is something to interest everyone who attends. The Bentwood Truck Museum is a special piece of our history.
To get to Bentwood Truck Museum, take Route 29 (Kingston Highway) to Palmer Street. Go south on Palmer Street for one block and take a left onto Norman Drive. You will see the museum building and the amusement park on your left. Parking is available across the street, on your right.
小题1:Where is Bentwood Truck Museum?| A．On Norman Drive. | B．On Palmer Street. | | C．On Kingston Highway. | D．On Route 29. |
小题2:What is special about this museum?| A．It is built on the ruins of an old building. | | B．It offers visitors free rides to the museum. | | C．It exhibits trucks dating back to about 100 years ago. | | D．It"s transformed from an old factory by volunteers. |
小题3:What"s the purpose of writing this passage?| A．To introduce the old history of Bentwood Truck Museum. | | B．To persuade readers to attend the opening of the museum. | | C．To explain why Bentwood Truck Museum was set up. | | D．To call on the visitors to take a ride in old trucks. |
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Money Matters for Students
GETTING A GRANT（补助）
Who pays?
The Local Education Authority (LEA) for the area in which the student is living.
Who can get this money?
Anyone who gets a place on a first degree course, although a student who has already attended a course of advanced further education may not. Students must also have been resident in the UK for at least three years, which can exclude (排除) some students from overseas.
SPECIAL CASES
If a student has worked before going to college:
A student who is 26 or more before the course starts and who has worked for at least three of the previous six years will get extra money--￡155 a year if 26, increasing to a maximum of ￡615 at 29 or more.
If a student is handicapped (残疾的):
LEAs will give up to ￡500 to help meet extra expenses—such as buying a tape recorder for a blind student, extra heating or special food.
Banking:
Most of the big banks offer special services to students who open accounts (in the hope that they will stay with the bank when they become rich officials). A student won’t usually have to pay bank charges as long as the account stays in credit. Some banks allow students to overdraw by ￡100 or so, and still don’t make charges (though they do charge interest).
小题1:A student from Japan who has been staying in England for a year and intends to go to college in a few months will _________.| A．get money if he is taking a first degree course | | B．be unable to get money from any LEA | | C．get money from any LEA when he has finished his course | | D．have to open a bank account before he gets any money |
小题2:Which of the following is TRUE?| A．A student already attending a course of advanced education is sure to get a grant. | | B．A student aged 30 can get extra money—￡615 a year. | | C．A student usually must pay back charges when the account is in credit. | | D．Students are allowed to overdraw by ￡100 or so in any bank. |
小题3:Why is it likely that a bank will welcome new students as their customers?| A．They know students receive money regularly. | | B．They charge students extra. | | C．They hope students will be rich in the future. | | D．They need student accounts in term-time. |
小题4:Where can you probably read this passage?| A．A notice-board in a college. | B．A dictionary. | | C．A newspaper. | D．A banking office. |
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