The following are introductions to some programs that BBC I London will show on TV.
| 12:25am Tuesday | The Real Swiss Robinson Family
Laura worried that her children have had their life too easy due to her husband"s career in big
business, so she decides to take her teenagers to the Cook Islands to experience the simple life.
They face storms and a lack of food, but Laura is happy as their local guide shows them the
island"s wealth of rare fruits and foods. | | 11:00a.m Wednesday | A team have come across an armed man who is holding two baby apes who were captures .
One of them, David, is sent to a medical emergency in the forest. Later a center director,
Nielsen, finds a suitable place to set free more rescued animals.
| | 7:50p.m Thursday | Lost Building of Britain Simon Thurley visits the ruins of Glastonbury Abbey(修道院), which ,
before its destruction by Henry VIII, was famous for some of the most amazing stained glasses of its age. It also had a great deal of financial power, acting as the center of an influential business empire. Eventually, it was the king"s envy of the abbey"s wealth that changed the abbey"s fate. | | 10:35 p.m. Thursday | Nigella Express
Nigella presents ideas for impromtu(即兴的) cooking, from new recipes and suggestions for
taking advantage of the food you have to make quick , simple and impressive meals. | | 阅读理解。 | PALACE
THEATRE
&OPERA HOUSE
MANCHESTER
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| | 阅读理解。 | HIGHFIELD COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL
SCHOOL REPORT
Form Teacher: G. Baker Pupil"s Name: Simon Watkins
Term: Summer 2010 Form: B | | Subject | Exam | Class work | Comments | | English | 59 | 61 | Simon has reached a satisfactory standard but now needs to apply himself with
more determination. | | Mathematics | 77 | 85 | Sound work and progress throughout the year. Well done! | | History | 46 | 53 | A disappointing exam result. He is unable to give attention to this subject for long. | | Chemistry | 78 | 85 | His obvious ability in the subject was not fully reflected in his exam work, but I
have high hopes for him nevertheless. | | Physics | 86 | 94 | An excellent term"s performance. He goes from strength to strength. A born
scientist, I feel. | | Biology | 57 | 60 | This time next year he will be taking the "O" Level exam. He needs to
concentrate
on the work, not on class conversation. | | French | 41 | 46 | Clearly he didn"t bother to revise. His general attitude is far too casual. | Physical
Education | | 31 | Weak. It"s time he exercised his body more and his voice less. He should try
to work with a team. | FORM TEACHER"S REMARKS HEADMASTER
Basically satisfactory work and progress I shall be keeping an eye on his
though he will now have realized, I hope, that progress in his weaker subjects
in certain subject areas he needs to make speedy though his success in the sciences is
improvement. most pleasing. | | 阅读理解。 | Suppose you work in a big firm and find English very important for your job because you often deal
with foreign businessmen. Now you are looking for a place where you can improve your English,
especially your spoken English.
Here are some advertisements about English language training from newspapers.
You may find the information you need.
Global English Center
＊General English in all four skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
＊3-month(700yuan), 6-month(1200yuan) and one-year(2000yuan) courses.
＊Choice of morning or evening classes, 3 hours per day. Mon-Fri.
＊Experienced college English teachers.
＊Close to city center and bus stops.
Tel: 67605272 Add: 105 Zhongshan Road, 100082.
Modern Language School
Special courses in English for business. traveling , banking , hotel management and office skills.
＊Small classes(12-16 students) on Sat.＆Sun. From 2:00-5:00pm.
＊Native English teachers from Canada and USA.
＊Language lab and computers supplied.
＊3-month course: 1,050yuan; 6-month course: 1,850yuan.
Write or phone: Modern Language School, 675Park Road.100056
Tel: 67353019
★The 21st Century English raining Center
＊We specialize in effective teaching at all levels.
＊We offer morning or afternoon classes, both of which last three months and a half at
a cost of 800yuan.
＊We also have a six-week TOEFL preparation class during winter and summer holidays.
＊Entrance exams: June 1 and Dec.1.
＊Only 15-minute walk from city center.
Call 67801642 for more information.
★The International House of English
＊Three/Six-month English courses for students of all levels at very low cost: 60yuan for 13 hours
per week; convenient class hours: 9:00-12:00am and 2:00-5:00pm.
＊A four-month evening program for developing speaking skills( same cost as day classes).
＊Well-trained Chinese and foreign teachers experienced in teaching English as a second/foreign
language. Free sightseeing and social activities. Very close to Central Park.
For further information call 67432308. | | 1. You work from 9:00am to 4:00pm every day. Which schools will you choose? | A. Global English Center and Modern Language School
B. Global English Center and The International House of English
C. Modern Language School and the 21st Century English Training Center
D. The 21st Century English Training Center and The International House of English | | 2. You will probably prefer to go to the International House because it _____. | A. has native English teachers
B. has special course in spoken English
C. costs less than the other schools
D. offers free sightseeing and social activities | | 3. If you want to apply for a university in the USA, you may attend _____. | A. The 21st Century English Training Center
B. Modern Language School
C. The International House of English
D. Global English Center | | 4. If you take the evening program at the International House, you will pay about _____. | A. 60 yuan
B. 240 yuan
C. 720 yuan
D. 1,000 yuan | | 阅读理解。 | The Museum:
The Charles Dickens Museum in London is the world"s most important collection of material relating
to the great Victorian novelist and social commentator(时事评论员).The only surviving London home
of Dickens (from 1837 until 1839) was opened as a museum in 1925 and is still welcoming visitors from
all over the world. On four floors, visitors can see paintings, rare editions, manuscripts(手稿), original
furniture and many items relating to the life of one of the most popular and beloved personalities of the
Victorian age.
Opening Hours
The Museum is open from Mondays to Saturdays 10:00-17:00; Sundays 11:00-17:00.
Last admission is 30 minutes before closing time.
Special opening times can be arranged for groups, who may wish to book a private view.
Admission Charges:
Adults: ?5.00; Students: ?4.00; Seniors: ?4.00; Children: ?3.00; Families: ?14.00
(2 adults & up to five children)
Group Rates:
For a group of 10 or more, a special group rate of ?4.00 each applies. Children will still be admitted
for ?3.00 each.
Access:
We are constantly working to improve access to the Museum and its collection. Our current projects
involve the fitting of a wheelchair ramp (波道) for better access, a customer care kit and an audio tour
for visitors with impaired (受损的) vision. Our Handling Sessions are also suitable for the visually (视觉
上地) impaired. The Museum has developed an online virtual (虚拟的) tour through the Museum. Click
here to visit all the rooms in the Museum online.
Hire the Museum:
The Museum can be hired for private functions, performances soirees (社交晚会) and many other
social occasions.
Find Us:
The Museum may be reached by using the following buses: 7,17, 19, 38, 45, 46, 55, 243. And by
these underground services: Piccadilly Line; Central Line. For a map, please click here. The British
Museum and the Foundling Museum are within walking distance. | | 1. The passage is probably from a(n)______. | A. book
B. website
C. newspaper
D. announcement | 2. If a family with two adults and five children go to the Museum together, they will save
______ compared to going there separately. | A. 25.00
B. 14.00
C. 9.00
D. 11.00 | | 3. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE? | A. In any case people cannot visit the Museum after 17:00.
B. Visitors with poor vision cannot enjoy the Museum.
C. The Museum is not very far from the British Museum.
D. Anyone cannot hire the Museum for other uses. | | 4. The passage is written to _______. | A. persuade readers to visit the Charles Dickens Museum.
B. inform readers about the history of the Charles Dickens Museum.
C. offer readers some information about the Charles Dickens Museum.
D. tell readers how to make use of the Charles Dickens Museum. | 最新试题
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