阅读理解。 Amazon Price:＄4.9 List Price:＄10In The Firm, Mitch, a student from

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Amazon Price:＄4.9
List Price:＄10In The Firm, Mitch, a student from Harvard Law School, accepts a job at a
supposedly reputable law firm. But soon afterwards, strange things start happening and Mitch decides to
investigate, which soon puts him in danger. This New York best seller was written by the famous
American lawyer and author John Grisham, best known for his popular legal thrillers.

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List Price:＄10Angela"s Ashes is a recollection of the author"s childhood in Brooklyn and Ireland.
McCourt recounts several stories about his family"s struggles with poverty, as well as his father"s drinking
problem. This novel has won several awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for Biography or Autobiography.

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In Fish Face, Emily is the fastest runner in school as well as being best at math. Tiffanie, a new girl,
joins the class and Emily tries hard to be friends with her, despite Tiffanie being a terrific reader and a
better runner. But Tiffanie turns out to be a thief! Who will believe Emily when everyone thinks she is
jealous?

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In this scaring detective fiction novel, 10 people are invited to an island. One by one, they start to die. Who"s killing them? And why? Christie"s best-selling novel, And Then There Were None has been adapted into several plays, films, and even video games.

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     The Everything Kids" States Book: Wind Your Way Across Our Great Nation
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The Old Man and the Sea is about a fisherman (Santiago) and his attempts to catch an enormous
marlin fish. The story also looks at the friendship between Santiago and his young apprentice, Manolin.
Written in 1951, it was the last book by Hemingway which was published during his lifetime.

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In The Secret Garden, Mary is an Orphan who"s sent to live with a reclusive uncle, Archibald
Craven. One day, she discovers a key to a mysterious garden. Mary and her friends spend a summer
secretly visiting this garden and experiencing important changes in their lives. This interesting book is
top-listed among the favorites of both children and grown-ups.

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     For Boys Only: The Biggest Book Ever Despite the title For Boys Only, this book is sure to be
treasured by whoever gets it. Packed full of useful information and advice, it is written in a light humorous
tone that is sure to tickle. How to fight off an alligator (短吻鳄) or pilot a plane in an emergency are just
two of the many subjects covered. Educational, interesting and fun, this is a great book.1. We can know from Fish Face that_______.A. Emily is best at reading in her class.
B. Emily gets along well with Tiffanie.
C. Tiffanie is best at running in school.
D. Tiffanie is more popular than Emily in her class.2. If you want to buy a book about the geography of America, you can save _______.A. ＄5.1
B. ＄3.67
C. ＄9
D. ＄2.53. Which of the following is true according to the text? A. Angela"s Ashes is a reflection of the author"s own life.
B. The Old Man and the Sea mainly talks about the friendship between Santiago and Manolin.
C. The Secret Garden is intended for children only.
D. For Boys Only is the only book that won awards.4. And Then There Were None is similar to The Firm, because _______.A. they are both thrillers
B. they are both best sellers in New York
C. both stories are set on an island
D. both stories are adapted into films5. For Boys Only can teach children _______.A. how to catch an enormous alligator
B. how to deal with emergencies
C. how to speak humorously
D. all kinds of subjects

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     The booking notes of the play "the Age of Innocence":
     Price: $10
     BOOKING
     There are four easy ways to book seats for performance:
     - in person
     The Box Office is open Monday to Saturday, 10 a. m. -8 p. m.
     - by telephone
     Ring 01324976 to reserve your tickets or to pay by credit card(Visa, MasterCard and Amex
accepted)
     - by post
     Simply complete the booking form and return it to Global Theatre Box Office.
     - on line
     Complete the on-line booking form at www. Satanfiedtheatre. com
    DISCOUNTS:
     Saver: $2 off any seat booked any time in advance for performances from Monday to Thursday.
Savers are available for children up to 16 years old, over 60s and full-time students.
     Supersaver: half-price seats are available for people with disabilities and one companion. It is
advisable to book in advance. There is a maximum of eight wheelchair spaces available and one
wheelchair space will be held until an hour before the show.
     Standby: best available seats are on sale for $6 from one hour before the performance for people
eligible(suitable)for Saver and Supersaver discounts and thirty minutes before for all other customers.
     Group Bookings: there is a ten percent discount for parties of twelve or more.
     School: school parties of ten or more can book $6 standby tickets in advance and will get every
tenth ticket free.
     Please note: we are unable to exchange tickets or refund money unless a performance is cancelled
due to unforeseen circumstances. 1. If you want to book a ticket, you CANNOT ________.A. use the Internet.
B. ring the booking number and pay for the tickets by credit card.
C. go to the Box Office on Sundays.
D. complete a booking form and post it to the Box Office. 2. According to the notes, who can get $2 off?A. A 20-year-old full-time college student.
B. A 55-year-old woman.
C. An 18-year-old teenager.
D. The people who book the tickets on Fridays.3. If you make a group booking for a group of 14 adults, how much should you pay?A. $120
B. $126
C. $140
D. $1504. From the passage we can know all the following information except that ________.                             A. There are only 8 wheelchair spaces in the theatre.
B. The audience can"t refund money if the performance is on show.
C. A group of 12 persons can get 10 percent discount.
D. A school party of 15 students should pay $90 for the standby tickets. 5.What kind of tickets are the cheapest?A. The standby tickets.
B. The standby tickets for school parties of ten or more.
C. The tickets for Saver discount.
D. The tickets for group booking.

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信息匹配。
     请阅读下列应用文及相关信息,并按照要求匹配信息，以下是音乐会的信息：A. Pop star:
     Singer and composer Emil Chau, one of the most admired music idols in China and Southeast Asia,
will perform a solo concert in Beijing. Chau was born in Hong Kong and attended college in Taiwan. He
has released more than 30 albums in Mandarin, Cantonese and English.
     Time: 7:30 pm, March 31
     Place: Capital Gymnasium, Baishiqiao Lu, Haidian District
     Tel: 6833-5552
B. Beautiful timbre:
     Jasmine Leong will meet her Beijing fans next month. Singing with beautiful timbre, Leong will present
a series of love stories to the audience. To highlight the theme of love, 200 sets of lover"s tickets, valued
at 1800 yuan will be presented.
     Tickets: 180-980 yuan (US$22-121)
     Time/date: 7:30 pm, September 9
     Location: Workers" Gymnasium, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District
     Tel: 6501-6655
C. Music for children:
     Some 50 colourful music-related performances will be staged until August 28 in an "Open the Door
to Music" series of concerts, in a move to foster Chinese children"s taste for art. The concert series will
be held in several venues, sponsored by the Forbidden City Concert Hall and supported by the Beijing
Municipal Culture Bureau.
     Tickets: 10-100 yuan (US$1-12)
     Time/date: 2 pm or 7:30 pm, July 20-August 28
     Location: mainly in the Forbidden City Concert Hall in Zhongshan Park, some in Peking University
Hall in Haidian District and in the China Puppet Art Theatre and Poly Theatre
     Tel: 6506-5343, 6506-5345
D. Feel the mood:
     Jonathan Lee will host his 2006 concert in Beijing. As the master of music in Taiwan, Lee is famous
for his unique annotation of love, mood and life.
     Time: 7:30 pm, March 24, 25
     Place: Capital Gymnasium, Baishiqiao Lu, Haidian District
     Tel: 6835-4020
E. Commemorative show:
    To mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen, the founder of
modern prose drama, a concert titled "Nora"s Songs" will be given.
     Time: 7:30 pm, March 20
     Place: Peking University Concert Hall
     Tel: 6275-2279, 6275-9637
F. Chamber music:
     The chamber concert series of China Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra will greet audiences with a
woodwind quintet, a string quartet plus Bach"s piano concerto and suite.
     Time: 7:30 pm, March 25
     Place: The Concert Hall of the Central Conservatory of Music, 43 Baojiajie, Xicheng District
     Tel: 6641-4759, 6642-5744
以下内容是与音乐会相关的信息,请匹配与之相关的音乐会.
     1. To remember Henrik Ibsen, with pianist Wolfgang Plagge, violinist Annar Folles and soprano Gao
Xia, the Norwegian Ibsen Trio will present the classic works of the celebrated playwright.
     2. Jasmine Leong is a Malaysian singer who is very popular on the Taiwan music scene. Focusing on
lyrical songs, Leong"s Beijing performance will also tap into rock & roll music.
     3. His platinum albums such as "You Make Me Happy and Sad," "Flowery Heart," "Music Brings Us
Together" and "Emil & Friends" have brought him numerous awards in Singapore, and China"s Taiwan
and Hong Kong.
     4. Jonathan Lee represents the creative spirit of the past 20 years in Taiwan and many renowned
singers like Sarah Chan (Chen Shuhua), Sandy Lam (Lin Yilian), Emil Chau (Zhou Huajian) and Karen
Mok (Mo Wenwei) draw great inspiration from Lee"s works.
     5. The mix of musical treats for children in Beijing includes various kinds of art forms, including
Western classical music and Chinese traditional music, as well as puppet plays, crosstalk shows, and
highlights of Chinese local operas such as Peking Operas and Kunqu Operas.

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C. The Benjamin
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B. 2
C. 3
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阅读理解。                                                           Head of Research
     Salary:￡55.271
     We are looking for a Head of Research to manage the CWU Research Department and Information
Centre. You would be required to exercise control of all research work of the department and manage a
team of three researchers and four support staff.
     The person appointed would be expected to carry out research work of a strategic nature across the
range of businesses in which the CWU has or seeks membership and to contribute to the strategic thinking and direction of the union as a whole.
     You will need: proven line management skills, especially in managing and motivating a team;good
research skills, holding a good degree in a related subject or other similar experience; a high level of
mathematical and calculating skills；the ability to produce high quality work under pressure; a
commitment to any knowledge of the trade union movement and social democratic politics; and
knowledge and/or experience of the postal and/or telecommunications industry.
      To apply, please request an application pack by emailing hr@cwu.org or by telephoning HR(Human
Resources)on 020 8971 7482.When applying, please stay your source.
Closing Date for Applications:4th August
     Anticipated interview date:17th August
     No agencies please1. In which column of a newspaper could we find this advertisement?A. Arts.
B. Sales.
C. Jobs.
D. News.2. One of the duties of the person to be appointed is________.A. taking charge of research work
B. seeking membership for the trade union
C. managing a team of three or four members
D. running a telecommunications company3. If you want to apply for this position,you can do all EXCEPT________.A. ask an agency for an application form
B. dial 020 8971 7482 for more information
C. email hr@cwu.org for an application pack
D. send in your application before 4th August 4. Which of the following applicants is most likely to be employed?A. A school teacher with a master"s degree.
B. A university graduate majoring in computer science.
C. A director from a research centre with a master"s degree.
D. A clerk from a telecommunications company.

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阅读理解。 Transport Guide
The Brisbane City Council(BCC)is responsible for bus and ferry services within the city limits and
suburbs, Most buses will either arrive at the city or an interchange where connecting buses can be caught. BCC buses operate from 5:30 am to 11:00 pm Monday to Thursday and 5:30 am to 12:00 am on
Fridays. On weekends and public holidays buses operate less frequently. Prepaid bus tickets can be
purchased from the QUT (Queensland University of Technology)bookshop, the campus newsagency
most other newsagencies and general stores, and any BCC Customer Service Centre. Shortterm
students at QUT cannot use their ID cards to gain a discount fare on BCC public transport. You will
need to buy an adult ticket to travel. Bus fares are dependent on the number of zones you have to travel.
There are several types of tickets:

     Single : one way ticket to reach your destination, including transfers within 2 hours.
     Daily: unlimited travel within the zones.
     Offpeak Daily: discounted unlimited travel between 9:00 am and 3:30 pm and after 7:00 pm
     Monday to Friday, and all day on weekends and public holidays.
     Weekly: unlimited travel within the zones for one week from the date of issue. Monthly: unlimited
travel within the zones for one calendar month from the date of issue.
     Tentrip Saver: 10 trips at any time within the zones on buses and ferries only.
     Transport routes, timetables and fare information are available from:
     Public Transport Information Centre
     69 Ann Street (corner of George St)
     Brisbane City
     Phone 13 12 30(Transport Information Service)1. The transport guide above is most likely provided by________.A. Public Transport Information Centre
B. the Brisbane City Council
C. Queensland University of Technology.
D. BCC Customer Service Centres2.We can learn from the passage that________.A. buses are scheduled as usual on weekends and public holidays
B. regular students at QUT need to buy adult tickets
C. prepaid tickets can be bought from the Public Transport Information Centre
D. Tentrip Savers can be used at offpeak time3. An exchange student staying at QUT for five days has to travel between zones every day.
   What type of ticket would he probably buy?A. Single.
B. Weekly.
C. Offpeak Daily.
D. Tentrip Saver.

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