Have you ever wondered what a Degree might be worth to you in your job or career

Have you ever wondered what a Degree might be worth to you in your job or career

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Have you ever wondered what a Degree might be worth to you in your job or career? It means a lot of Americans with an Associate Degree average nearly $10,000 more in yearly earnings than those with just a High School Diploma(毕业证).
Harcourt Learning Direct offers you a way to get a Specialized Associate Degree in 11 of today’s growing fields-without having to go to college full time. With Harcourt, you study at home, in your spare time -- so you don’t have to give up your present job while you train for a better one. Choose from exciting majors like Business Management, Accounting, Dressmaking &Design, Bookkeeping, Photography, Computer Science, Engineering, and more! Your training includes everything you need! Books, lessons, learning aids-even professional-quality tools and equipment -- everything you need to master your training and more ahead to a new career is included in the low tuition price you pay. Your education is nationally recognized! Nearly 2, 000 American companies -- including General Electric, IBM, Mobile, General Motors, Ford, and many others -- have used our training for their employees. If companies like these recognize the value of our training, you can be sure that employees in your area will, too!
Earn your degree in as little as two years! Get a career diploma in just six months! The career of your dreams is closer than you think! Even if you have no experience before, you can get valuable job skills in today’s hottest fields! Step-by-step lessons make learning easy. Prepare for promotions(提升), pay raises, even start a business of your own! Send today for FREE information about Harcourt at home training!
Simply fill in your name and address on the coupon(票券) above. Then write in the name and number of the one program you’re most interested in, and mail it today. We’ll rush your free information about how you can take advantage of the opportunities in the field you’ve chosen. Act today!
Mail coupon today! Or call the number below 1-800-372-1589. Call any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. www. Harcourt-learning. com E-mail:Harcourt@learning. com.
小题1:This advertisement aims at calling on people to ________.
A.attend full-time universities
B.work part time to further their education
C.improve their education at home to get better jobs
D.earn their degrees in different ways that suit them
小题2:Which of the following is NOT clearly mentioned in this advertisement? 
A.The way how you will get your degree.
B.Tuition price.
C.The hot fields you will be preparing yourself for.
D.The length of time it will take you to get a degree.
小题3:What does the writer of this ad intend to say by naming General Electric, IBM, Ford, etc.?
A.To show that their training is widely used in the country.
B.To show that the training program is fully supported by famous companies in the U. S.
C.To prove the value of their training in every area. 
D.To show the importance of getting recognized by the most famous companies.
小题4: How many ways are mentioned in the ad for people to get in touch with the Harcourt Learning Direct?
A.One. B.Two.C.Three. D.Four.

答案

小题1:C
小题2:B
小题3:C
小题4:D
解析

试题分析:本文是一篇广告,主要介绍了远程教育课程Harcourt Learning Direct给人们提供的足不出户的学习机会,并详细介绍了这一课程的特点以及课程的作用,主要提及了课程对人们的个人事业和经济方面的好处。
小题1:推理题。根据文章第二段前3行Harcourt Learning Direct offers you a way to get a Specialized Associate Degree in 11 of today’s growing fields-without having to go to college full time. With Harcourt, you study at home, in your spare time__so you don’t have to give up your present job while you train for a better one.可知这个课程目的在于号召人们在家里学习来提高自己的文化水平,为获得更好的工作做好准备。故C正确。
小题2:细节题。根据文章第2段5,6行Books, lessons, learning aids__even professional-quality tools and equipment__everything you need to master your training and more ahead to a new career is included in the low tuition(学费) price you pay.可知文章里并没有清楚地说明这个课程的具体价格。而ACD三项在文章中都有详细的说明。故B正确。
小题3:推理题。根据文章第二段最后3行Your education is nationally recognized! Nearly 2,000 American companies__including General Electric, IBM, Mobile, General Motors, Ford, and many others__have used our training for their employees. If companies like these recognize the value of our training, you can be sure that employees in your area will, too!可知这些大公司都承认Harcourt Learning Direct课程的学历,也就是告诉我们在各个领域中,这项课程有很大的价值。故C正确。
小题4:推理题。根据文章最后一段Mail coupon today! Or call the number below 1-800-372-1589. Call any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. www. Harcourt-learning. com E-mail:Harcourt@learning. com.说明有四种联系方式,故D正确。
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Hong Kong plays host to exciting events ranging from colourful festivals to world class arts and sports events. When planning your next visit,be sure to include these signature events in your plans.




小题1:Where can sport lovers order tickets for sports events?
A.At www.hkticketing.com.
B.At www. hksevens.com.
C.At Hong Kong Stadium.
D.At Auditorium,Kwai Tsing Theatre.
小题2:How much should you pay at least to attend both the jazz concert and Writer’s Block?
A.HK $260.B.HK $310.C.HK $440.D.HK $500.
小题3:In which event can audience see Woody Allen in person?
A.Affordable Art Fair.
B.Jazz Concert— HKCO + Howard MeCrary.
C.Writer’s Block.
D.Hong Kong Sevens 2014.

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Are you looking for some new and exciting places to take your kids to? Try some of these places:
Visit art museums. They offer a variety of activities to excite your kids’ interest. Many offer workshops for making hand-made pieces, traveling exhibits, book signings (签名) by children’s favorite writers, and even musical performances and other arts.
Head to a natural history museum. This is where kids can discover the past from dinosaur models to rock collections and pictures of stars in the sky. Also, ask what kind of workshops and educational programs are prepared for kids and any special events that are coming up.
Go to a Youtheater. Look for one in your area offering plays for child and family visitors. Pre-show play shops are conducted by area artists and educators where kids can discover the secret about performing arts. Puppet (木偶) making and stage make-up are just a couple of the special offerings you might find.
Try hands-on science. Visit one of the many hands-on science museums around the country. These science play-lands are great fun for kids and grown-ups alike. They’ll keep your child mentally and physically active the whole day through while pushing buttons, experimenting, and building. When everyone is tired, enjoy a fun family science show, commonly found in these museums.
小题1:If a child is interested in the universe, he probably will visit ________.
A.an art museumB.a hands-on science museum
C.a YoutheaterD.a natural history museum
小题2:What can kids do at a Youtheater?
A.Watch puppet making.B.Give performances.
C.See dinosaur models.D.Look at rock collections.
小题3:What does “hands-on science” mean in the last paragraph?
A.Science games designed by kids.B.Learning science by doing things.
C.A show of kids" science work.D.Reading science books.
小题4:Where does this text probably come from?
A.A museum guide.B.A tourist map.
C.A science textbook.D.A news report.

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Here are some advertisements taken from a newspaper.
(1)
Dear Drew Carter,
Your first year on this earth has been a pleasure ride for all of us. We love you!
Dad and Mom
and many friends
(2)
Lawlis---Clarke
The Doctor Virgil and Marjorie Lawlis are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Diane Susan to Mr. Robert Brent Clarks, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Clarks of Herford, Texas.
A spring wedding is planned in House.
(3)
Isbell---Foss
Mr. and Mrs. Davis K. Isbell announce the marriage of their daughter Dang to Mr. Stanley Foss, son of Mrs. John Sipe of Ada, Minnessota.
The wedding will be early April at Abiding Love Lutheran Church.
(4)
Story-Kurio
Miss Stephanie Story and Mr. Todd Warren Kurio were married on February 5, at half past seven o"clock in the evening in Highland Park Prebytefian Church in Dallas, Texas. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Brue Story Jr. of Dallas. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Stanley Kurio of Austin.
小题1:What would be the best title for the first advertisement?
A.We Love YouB.Happy lst Birthday
C.One Year OldD.Our One-Year-Old Son
小题2:Lawlis and Clarke are going to get married___________.
A.in a churchB.where Clarke’s parents live
C.against their parents" willD.to Lawlis’ parents" joy
小题3:Who are now married couple?
A.Lawlis and ClarkeB.Dang Isbell and Foss
C.Story and KurioD.The text doesn"t say.
小题4:Who got or will get married in spring?
A.Not only Lawlis and Clarke but also Isbell and Foss
B.Neither Lawlis and Clarke nor Isbell and Foss
C.Either Isbell and Foss or Story and Kurio
D.Neither Lawlis and Clarke nor Story and Kurio

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BORDER
CROSSINGS
While there are no restrictions on the amount of money that you can bring across the border, you must report to both the US and Canadian border
services amounts equal to or greater than $10.000.
PERSONAL EXEMPTIONS(免税)ON PURCHASES
AMERICANS RETURNING TO THE US
Less than 48 hours: $ 200 US
48 hours or more:  $ 800 US duty-free personal exemption.
next $ 1.000 US at 3%
Including up to 100 cigars and 100 cigarettes.
CANADIANS RETURNING TO CANADA
Less than 24 hours: $ 50 CAN
48 hours or more:  $ 400 CAN
Including up to 100 cigars and 200 cigarettes.
7 days or more: $ 750 CAN
Including up to 100 cigars and 200 cigarettes.
DOCUMENTATION NEEDED FOR BORDER CROSSING
LAND OR SEA TO THE US(INCLUDING FERRIES)
A valid passport or passport card, or a NEXUS card.
(A NEXUS card is a Trusted Traveler Program that provides quick travel for pre-approved, low risk travelers through special lanes.)
A recent Washington State, New York or BC driver’s license.
Note: Children 15 years of age and younger require only a birth certificate or copy.(Certified copies are not required but are advised.)
AIR TRAVEL TO THE US
A valid passport, an Air NEXUS card, or a U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Marine Document.
小题1:If a Canadian who is on a 7-day trip to New York buys $ 800 CAN worth of goods, how much should he pay tax on when returning home?
A.$ 800 CANB.$750 CANC.$ 400 CAND.$ 50 CAN
小题2:For an American citizen on a 2-day tour of Canada, how much tax does he have to pay on $ 1.600 US worth of purchases when returning to the US?
A.$ 24 USB.$ 48 USC.$52 USD.$ 200 US
小题3:What documentation should a couple with a 7-year-old child carry when they drive a car from Canada to America?
A.A BC driver’s license, an Air NEXUS card, and a birth certificate.
B.An Air NEXUS card, a U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Marine Document, and a birth certificate.
C.Two valid passport cards and a certified copy of a birth certificate.
D.A NEXUS card, a U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Marine Document., and a certified copy of a birth certificate.

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Every year holidays Broughton teams up with Sopraviva Trekking to offer twelve days of unforgettable adventure in a tropical rain forest.Depending on where this year’s rain forest adventure is located, you may be going to Borneo, Malaysia ,Indonesia,or even to the greatest rain forest of them all, the mighty Amazonian forest.
You will fly with your fellow adventurers to one of our special base camps at the edge of the forest, where you will be given five days of survival training ,and talks on the local wildlife by trained and experienced experts.You will also go on walks which take you deeper and deeper under the forest canopy until on your final night you camp out in the rain forest itself.
Then you transfer by bus into the forest itself.If you go on one of the Asian holidays, you will have to walk the final miles to the camp site itself, to avoid disturbing the local ecology.All of the Sopraviva sites have been carefully built to conform with the latest regulations, and to cause the minimal amount of disturbance to the local wildlife.
From the camp ,you will go on daily walking tours to experience for yourself the beauty and diversity of the forests, and plants and vegetation that can be found nowhere else on the planet.Remember that these adventure holidays take you deep into the wilderness ,and they are not suitable for families with young children or for anyone who is not physically able to meet the demands of this kind of adventure.Also remember that in order to preserve the delicate ecological system that you will be walking through ,no more than two dozen guests can stay at any camp at one time, so if you want to go on one of these very special holidays ,you will need to book early!
小题1:If you want to go on the camp ,you will first have to          
A.attend talks on the local wildlife
B.have survival training
C.walk the final five miles
D.book beforehand
小题2:What does the organizer of the camp mainly stress?
A.Disturbing the local ecology.
B.Preserving the forest environment.
C.Private possessions and possible dangers.
D.The survival training
小题3:Go on daily walking tours and you’ll enjoy         
A.the wilderness B.the Amazonian forest
C.the Asian forestD.the forest canopy
小题4:Which of the following people is/are allowed to enter the forest?
A.A family with young kids.
B.A person with physical problems.
C.Walking tourists.
D.Cyclists.
小题5:Which of the following is true of the holiday camp?
A.It is free of charge
B.It lasts 12 days.
C.It is organized by Broughton.
D.It attaches little importance to ecology.

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