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Mr. Jackson was tired of living in his old house in the countryside and wanted to sell it and buy a better one. He tried to sell it for a long time, but was not successful, so at last he decided to go to an estate agent. The agent advertised(登广告) the house straight away, and a few days later, the owner saw a very beautiful photograph of his house, with a wonderful description of his garden in an expensive magazine. Having read the advertisement through, the house owner hurried to phone the estate agent, saying, “I"m sorry, Mr. Jones, but I"ve decided not to sell my house after all.” “Why?” the agent asked in a surprised voice. “Because from the advertisement in that magazine I can see it"s just the kind of house I"ve wanted to live in all my life.” 小题1: Mr. Jackson wanted to sell his house because _____.A.he needed some money to support his family | B.his house was too old to live in | C.he wanted some money to buy a new one | D.he didn"t want to live in the house any longer | 小题2:The reason why Mr. Jackson went to the estate agent was _____.A.he had failed in selling his house by himself | B.he wanted the estate agent to help him to get a good price | C.he was sure that the estate agent could help him | D.he wanted the estate to advertise his house in the magazine | 小题3: At last Mr. Jones _____.A.was successful in selling the house | B.felt sorry to have lost a sale by his doing too good a job | C.was satisfied with what he had done in the advertisement | D.didn’t understand why Mr. Jackson had changed his mind | 小题4: What do you think of the advertisement in magazines?A.They are worth reading. | B.They usually make things far better than they really are. | C.They are a great help to those who want to buy something. | D.They describe things as they really are. | 小题5:What’s the meaning of “an estate agent” in paragraph one?A.a person who has a house to sell | B.a person who helps others to advertise houses in magazines | C.a person whose work is to sell houses for others | D.a person who likes beautiful houses |
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小题1:D 小题2:A 小题3:B 小题4:B 小题5:C |
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Welcome to our school. You can do a lot of things here. Come and join us.
Timetable
| Sunday 8:30---11:30 Personal Inventions You can see many inventions by the students; you may also bring your own inventions.
| Monday 19:00---21:00 Space and Man Dr. Thomas West If you want to know more about the universe(宇宙).
| Wednesday 19:30---21:00 Modern Medicine Mrs. Lucy Green Would you like to know medical science?
| Friday 18:30---21:00 Computer Science Mr. Harry Morison from Harvard University Learn to use Windows XP.
| 小题1:You may have a chance to introduce your inventions on _________.A.Sunday | B.Monday | C.Wednesday | D.Friday | 小题2: The person who teaches Computer Science is from___________.A.Canada | B.Australia | C.New Zealand | D.America | 小题3: You may learn something about a disease called TB from __________.A.Dr. West | B.Mr. Morison | C.Mrs. Green | D.Mr. Thomas | 小题4: If you want to learn something about satellites(卫星), you can go to the class from______.A.8:30 to 11:30 on Sunday | B.19:00 to 21:00 on Monday | C.19:30 to 21:00 on Wednesday | D.18:30 to 21:00 on Friday |
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New friends. Fresh lifestyle. Better career opportunities… Those are attractions of overseas study for young people in China. “Start early, finish strong,” some of them say. More than 300 universities from 27 countries and regions were represented at last weekend’s international education exposition. The US The US has always been oft the top destination list for Chinese students, with its high education standards and enough scholarships. Good news: It"s easier to get a US student visa nowadays.Last year, the refusal rate was only 20 to 30 percent, much lower than a few years before, according to US embassy. Concerns: There"re a lot to prepare The TOFEL, GRE… It"s longer time to apply to US universities than schools in the UK or Australia. Useful link: www.Usemhassy.org.cn Easier access to visas and international environment are the UK"s great attractions for Chinese students. Good news: There are many new scholarships this year, both from the government and universities, such as the Scotland International Scholarship. Concerns: Money.Money.Money.It"s expensive to study in the UK, with an average cost of 200, 000 to 300, 000 yuan a year. Useful link; www.educationuk.org.en Canada Canada"s multicultural environment is good for students" studies and careers. Good news: Students are allowed to take off-campus part-tim"e job"s during their studies from last year.It"ll help pay living expenses. Students can get two-year work permits after graduation. Concerns: Only a limited number of scholarships are available. They rarely cover the full cost of a study program. Useful link; www.studycanada.en Australia Good climate, high quality education and favorable immigration policy—these make Australia one of the most popular choices among Chinese students. Good news: A new E-visa policy ensures a quick application process (four weeks compared with 12 weeks before). Concerns: Tuition fees have risen in past years.The total cost is about 200, 000 yuan to attend a university located in big cities like sydney or Melbourne. Useful link; www.students, idp.corn 小题1:If you want to have more chances of getting scholarship to study in a foreign country, you"d better choose_____.A.Canada | B.the UK | C.the US | D.Australia | 小题2:Many young people go to study in the US because _____.A.it is very difficult for them to get a student visa | B.it is easier for them to pass the TOFEL or GRE | C.they don"t spend much time applying to US universities | D.they think they can receive good university education | 小题3:If you want to go on staying in the country after you finish studying there, you will choose ______.A.Australia or the UK | B.Canada or Australia | C.the US or the UK | D.Canada or the UK | 小题4:In which of the following countries may money be the most concern while studying abroad?A.The US &- the UK. | B.The UK &- Canada. | C.The UK &- Australia. | D.Canada &- the US. | 小题5:The passage is intended to give _____.A.information for foreign study | B.advice on job seeking | C.suggestions on traveling abroad | D.tips on getting-visas |
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Advertising means to draw people’s attention to something. It is a central feature of our lives. Sales depend upon it. So does our knowledge of what is available. Read the following advertisements and see how much you understand them.
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![](http://img.shitiku.com.cn/uploads/allimg/20191210/20191210175101-39221.jpg) 小题1:About what they advertise, we can safely say that . A.advertisements(I)and(III)advertise two products | B.advertisements(III)and(IV)advertise services | C.advertisements(II)and(III)advertise beliefs | D.advertisements(I)and(IV)provide jobs | 小题2:How many advertisements are trying to be price competitive?小题3:Which of the following statements about the advertisements above is NOT true?A.A newspaper uses one of them in its own newspaper. | B.All of them advertise for the largest number of customers. | C.All of them list the prices. | D.All of them have included contact in formation. | 小题4: From these examples of advertisements, we can conclude that . A.some advertisements are provided by newspapers free of charge | B.newspaper is the most common means of advertising | C.advertising is an expensive business | D.advertisements should appeal to customers | 小题5: If you want someone to do some cleaning for you, you can call . A.232567 | B.73204683 | C.444237058 | D.0732605041 |
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EMU AIRLINE Secretary Emu Airline is now offering a permanent, part – time secretarial position. The po sition offers a minimum of 20 hours a week, with a view to full – time work in the future.Phone 899 3264 for an appointment.
| City College Union Inc Secretary / Typist The Union is a student run organization with a permanent staff of 20.typing speed of at least 60 wpm. The ability to take shorthand dictation and a working knowledge of filling procedures are essential requ irements. The basic salary for the position is $18,500 per year. Enquires to R.Barbar 387 5075.
| Word Processor Operator (full - time) Applications are invented for an operator to work in an office associated with the building industry.Only experienced operators need apply. Starting salary $ 17,950. Apply in writing to: The Personnel Officer Hill Morgan Pty Ltd 38 Greenhill Rd.Kensington 2033
| Sewing Machinist Wanted – Jeans Industry We are an expanding clothing company located south of the city.Our denim range includes jeans, skirts, jackets and shorts.We are looking for sewing machine operators. The factory works a 38 – hour week over 4.5 days.Wages and conditions are in line with the current industrial award. If you are interested, call in and pick up an application form from Ripper Jeans, 23 North Ave, Beaudesert.
| 小题1:All these passages belong to _____. A.sales advertisement | B.want advertisement | C.resume (简历) | D.notice | 小题2:The applicants for the post of a secretary in City College Union Inc should have the following qualities except _____. .A.typing skill | B.writing rapidly | C.ability of organization | D.knowledge about filling the form | 小题3:The attractiveness of the post in EMU AIRLINE is _____ . .A.its good salary | B.its nice working condition | C.its promising future | D.its free flying | 小题4:According to Sewing Machinist, how can you contact with this company?A.By phone. | B.By email. | C.By fax. | D.By visit. |
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ARIZONA Thunderbird Lodge in Canyon de Chelly A one-night stay at the historic lodge starts at $59 for a single room and the lodge offers half-day tours of Canyon de Chelly ($41 for adults and $32 for children aged 12 and under) Time: May. 31, 2009 ~ Nov. 1, 2009 Details: Hotel taxes are an additional 17.1 percent Contact: 800/679-2 473, tbirdlodge.com CALIFORNIA Zephyr Cove Resort at Lake Tahoe A three-night stay in a lakeside cabin(小木屋) for two people, an Emerald Bay sightseeing for two, free breakfast and lunch. Rates are $299 per couple --- saving of up to $400. Details: Hotel taxes are included Time: Through Dec.15, 2009 Contact: 800/234-8946, zephyrcove.com NEVADA Montelago Village at Lake Las Vegas A one-night stay at the Mediterranean-stlye MontelLago Village, 17 miles from Las Vegas. Rates start at $65 per person including ice-skating fees and skate rentals. Details: Hotel taxes are an additional 12 percent Time: Nov. 17, 20 09 ~ Jan. 15, 2010 Contact: 866/399-2753, monteLagovillage.com YELLOWSTONE Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel A two-night stay, breakfast daily, full-day ski rental, unlimited ice-skating and skates and a book of Yellowstone photos. Rates start at $119 per person. A one-night stay at the hotel starts at $65. Time: Jan.1, 2010 ~ May.2, 2010 Details: Hotel taxes are an additional 8 percent Contact: 866/439-2473, travelyellowstone.com 56. 小题1:If a couple and their 14-year-old son want to have a half-day tour of Canyon de Chelly on Oct.13, 2009, they should pay _______.57. 小题2:If you are interested in ice-skating, you may find more information in _______.A.tbirdlodge.com and zephyrcove. com | B.monteLagovillage.com and tbirdlodge.com | C.zephyrcove.com and travelyellowstone.com | D.travelyellowstone.com and monteLagovillage.com | 58. 小题3:If you have a holiday in December, and intend to stay in a European-stlye hotel, you may go to _______.A.Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel | B.Zephyr Cove Resort at Lake Tahoe | C.Montelago Village at Lake Las Vegas | D.Thunderbird Lodge in Canyon de Chelly | 59. 小题4:You needn’t pay extra fees as hotel taxes if you stay in _______.A.Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel | B.Zephyr Cove Resort at Lake Tahoe | C.Montelago Village at Lake Las Vegas | D.Thunderbird Lodge in Canyon de Chelly |
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