1 . London is one of the most expensive cities in the world to stay in, but there are many budget hotels that offer accommodation(膳宿) at a reasonable cost. Please take careful note of the facilities (设施) described for each budget hotel; the very cheapest accommodation may offer good budget deals but a minimum(最少量) of facilities. The higher the price per room, the greater the number and quality of facilities you can expect.
Arriva Hotel
This 2-star Arriva Hotel lies at the heart of the city centre--just a short walk from King’s Cross Tube station London’s famous attractions are all easily accessible by foot or public transport. A short stroll(闲逛) will bring you to the British Museum and the fashionable area of Bloomsbury.
With 75 en-suite rooms(浴室套间) available, the Arriva Hotel is a large budget hotel that offers accommodation for tourists at a very reasonable price. Also, Wi-Fi Internet(无线网络) connection is available in most rooms and a Continental(欧式) breakfast is included in the rates.
From: $ 50.00
Accommodation Rating: ★★
Beaconsfield Hotel
The Beaconsfield Hotel is situated on Green Lanes, North London, famous for its Turkish community. The Beaconsfield Hotel is housed in an attractive Victorian building, which is also home to a traditional pub(客栈, 酒馆)--if you want to experience real British culture, an afternoon in the pub is the place to do it! Manor House Station is just a short walk to Beaconsfield Hotel, so you will find traveling around the city quick and easy. The Beaconsfield Hotel offers ten comfortable rooms, each with a television, fridge and kettle.
There is a shared kitchen where you can prepare your meals. Bathroom facilities at Beaconsfield Hotel are also shared, but there are enough facilities for all guests to use.
From: $ 30.00
Accommodation Rating: unrated
1. What might be the purpose of writing the text?

A．To show the problems of London hotels.

B．To give warnings to some illegal hotels.

C．To blame the travel industry of London.

D．To tell us two budget hotels.

2. Budget hotels attract guests mainly because of their __________.

A．good service

B．low prices

C．convenient locations

D．accommodation conditions

3. Compared to the Arriva Hotel, the Beaconsfield Hotel ___________.

A．is smaller

B．is rated higher

C．is more expensive

D．is nearer to the city center

2 . Welcome here! The Southern Spring Home & Garden Show will be held at The Park Expo and Conference Center. This show will last from Wednesday (March 2) to Sunday (March 6,2012).
Admission : Adults $10.00. Teenagers under 15 free with a paying adult.
Join Lincolnton’s own Tammie Davis as she performs her original country songs at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday,March 5^th.
Special Days: The Spring for Kids First Night Gala benefiting the Council for Children’s Rights will take place from 7 p.m. to 10p.m. on Wednesday, March 2,2012. Tickets are $50 and include an access to Freedom Hall, where you can enjoy delicious food, beverage(饮料)and entertainment free of charge.
Seniors Day(55+):Wednesday is for them. Cost is $7.00 but without coupons(减价优惠).
Hours :Wednesday,Thursday &Sunday :10 a.m.---5p.m.;Friday &Saturday :10 a.m.----9 a.m.
Wheelchairs are available on a first come first served basis for you. The cost is $1.00 and you are required to leave a valid driver’s license or ID.
Parking :All Day Parking: $6.00;Half Day Parking:$3.00; Every Hour Parking:$1.00
For more Information: Come to visit Mardee Woodward in person.
E-mail: mwoodward@southernshows.com
Telephone:704-376-4085
1. We can learn from the text that the show will ___________.

A．last only five days

B．offer a free parking

C．have the only one singer

D．take place in a private house

2. .How much is the admission for a family of two grown-ups and a child aged 16?

A．$ 10

B．$ 30

C．$ 20

D．$40

3. When can we visit Southern Spring Home& Garden Show?

A．At 9 p.m. Thursday	B．At 8 a.m. Wednesday
C．At 8 p.m. Friday	D．At 6 p.m. Sunday

4. How many ways can visitors get more information for this show?

A．One

B．Two

C．Three

D．Four

5. We can infer from the text that______________.

A．old people can visit the show only on Wednesday

B．the disabled can use the wheelchairs free of charge

C．there are not enough wheelchairs for the disabled

D．kids’ tickets on Wednesday don’t include beverage

3 . HOTEL INFORMATION
Baymont Inn Ft.Lauderdale
3800 W．Commercial, Ft. Lauderdale．FL 33309
Lowest Prices 110% Guaranteed (保证)
Room Information
Rooms are equipped with Double, Queen , or King bed (s) , smoking or non-smoking based on location and availability. Provided in each spacious guest room is a hair dryer, coffee maker, iron, ironing board, 25’TV and guest voice mail．
Check-in Time：7:00 P. M.
Hotel Amenities：Air Conditioned, Free Parking, 24 Hour Front Desk, Pool, Television with Cable, Coffee Maker in Room, Hairdryers Available．
Beach Plaza Hotel
625 N．Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Ft．Lauderdale, FL 33304
Room Information
The oceanfront accommodations at Beach Plaza Hotel are some of the most affordable on Fort Lauderdale Beach．Each room features direct-dial telephone, cable television and daily maid service．The very affordable efficiency studios even include full kitchens! All rooms surround the private poolside garden courtyard．
Check-in Time：7:05 P. M.
Hotel Amenities：Air Conditioned, Coffee Maker in Room, 24 Hour Front Desk, Parking, Hairdryers Available, Pool, Television with Cable．
Fort Lauderdale Plaza Hotel
3711 N．Ocean Blvd, Ft．Lauderdale, FL 33308
Room Information
Guest rooms feature TVs, in-room movies, Internet access, in-room safes, alarm clock radios, hairdryers, refrigerators, microwaves, and balconies．
Check-in Time：7:00 A.M.
Hotel Amenities：Parking，Heated Pool, Television with Cable, and Coffee Maker in Room．
1. Which hotel gives a promise?

A．Beach Plaza Hotel．	B．Baymont Inn Ft . Lauderdale．
C．Baymont Inn Hotel．	D．Fort Lauderdale Plaza Hotel．

2. In which hotel parking is the cheapest?

A．Beach Plaza Hotel．	B．Baymont Inn Ft . Lauderdale．
C．Baymont Inn Hotel．	D．Fort Lauderdale Plaza Hotel．

3. If you ______ , you will probably go to Beach Plaza Hotel．

A．enjoy seeing films without leaving your hotel room

B．want to eat food cooked by yourself in the hotel

C．are fond of swimming in heated water

D．are a cigarette smoker

4. Which of the following is NOT true to the ads?

A．In Beach Plaza Hotel a 24-hour maid is available．

B．All of the three hotels provide television with cable．

C．You can keep your money in the room safe in Fort Lauderdale Plaza Hotel．

D．While staying in Fort Lauderdale Plaza Hotel, you can surf the Internet．

4 . What's on Oscar Film Themes Symphony Concert
Film highlights accompanied by live performances of movie theme music by the China Opera and Dance Drama Theatre Symphony Orchestra, which has recorded the music for many films. Familiar tunes will come from such flicks as Titanic, Jurassic Park and Waterloo Bridge.
Where: Nationality Cultural Palace Theatre
When: March 8, 7:30 pm
Admission：80-380 yuan
Tel：6528 7674 ext 508
Fantastic View All the Way
The mountains in this area are not very high, but the vistas are excellent. This walk is gentle and very interesting, going through valleys, over passes, along a ridge and through a few little tranquil villages that are located in amazing places. Many sites along the walk offer panoramic view of the surrounding mountains.
Where: Pinggu, northeast of Beijing
When: March 9, meet 8：30 a.m. outside Starbucks at Lido Hotel, or 9 am at Capital Paradise front gate, return 5 p.m.
Admission: adults 150 yuan, children 100 yuan
Tel: 13701003694 Email: fjhikers @ yahoo. com..uk
Spring Greetings
Paintings in bold colors in a traditional Chinese style by young artist Tian Xifeng are displayed to welcome the spring. Tian is a student of famous bird-and-flower painting artist Wang Qing. He has won several prizes at various national painting exhibitions and developed a style emphasizing vivid close-ups of natural scenes.
Where: Melodic Gallery, 14 Jianwai Dajie, opposite Friendship Store
When：till March 31, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Admission: free
Tel: 65188123
Cala, My Dog
Directed by Lu Xuechang, starring Ge You. The story is about a middle- aged working man, known as Lao Er, whose chief source of stability and comfort in life is his dog, Cala . One day, when his wife is out walking Cala, a policeman confiscates the unregistered canine. As Lao Er endeavors to recover his dog , the difficult circumstances of his life are revealed. Chinese with English subtitle(字幕).
Where: Dongchuang Theatre, 3 Xinzhongjie, Dongzhimenwai
When: March 13 and 20, 8: 30 p.m.
Admission: 20 yuan
Tel: 64169253
1. If you are a music lover you can go to ________ on Women's Day.

A．Capital Paradise	B．Dongchuang Theatre
C．Capital Gymnasium	D．Nationality Cultural Palace Theatre

2. The exhibition held in Melodic Gallery ________.

A．is open to the public from 7:30 am - 5pm till April lst.

B．presents the works by Tian Xifeng and his teacher

C．is to display some bird-and-flower paintings

D．costs the art lovers much money to visit

3. Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A．Both adults and children can take part in the walk in Pinggu.

B．Even you don't know English you can enjoy Cala, My Dog.

C．You'll have to dial 65188123 to book a ticket for the film.

D．You'll have a choice of two meeting places on March 9th.

4. All the advertisements in this passage are about ________.

A．music

B．movies

C．exhibitions

D．entertainments

5 . Travel Information

1. It is said that the love story about Xu Xian and the White Snake happened on _____.

A．Dragon Tower	B．West Lake
C．Water Cube	D．Disneyland

2. If a person in Hangzhou feels like visiting Water Cube, he should call _____to get   information.

A．00852-28029822	B．0451-82187899
C．0571-68345576	D．0l0-28135589

3. Disneyland, which attracts a lot of tourists from home and abroad every year, is in   _____ according to the travel information.

A．Beijing	B．Harbin
C．Hong Kong	D．Hangzhou

4. Which of the following is TRUE according to the travel information?

A．Water Cube is special in design.

B．The price of a ticket for West Lake is the highest.

C．In Disneyland.you can't see any cartoon characters.

D．The price of a ticket for Dragon Tower is the lowest.

6 . We offer five kinds of courses. Each course has been designed to help students according to their needs.
Course 1: General English
General English is designed to develop students’ basic communication skills in speaking and pronunciation, reading, listening, writing, grammar and vocabulary. Tuesday to Friday: 9:00 am to 11:00 am, $ 288 per week.
Course 2: Academic English
Academic English is for students who want to take the IELTS exam or for those who need to use English in a professional area. Monday to Friday: 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm, $ 320 per week.
Course 3: High School ESL
Why not make the most of your time studying in Australia with the help from TIES? We have High School ESL classes each week specifically designed for international students. Tuesday to Friday: 8:00 am to 11:00 am, $ 25 per hour.
Course 4: Night Classes
Do you want to improve your English and get the best possible results in your GRE test? We have two night classes each week designed to meet your needs. Tuesday and Thursday evenings: 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm, $ 60 per day.
Course 5: One on One
If you are interested in some One on One lessons with TIES teachers, we can design a course to meet your needs. One on One lessons can improve your English language skills more quickly and help students who want to take TOEFL. Tuesday to Friday: 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, $ 80 per hour.
1. If you are an English beginner, you’d better choose       .

A．General English	B．High School ESL
C．Night Classes	D．Academic English

2. Which course would be helpful for students who want to take the IELTS exam?

A．Course 1.	B．Course 2.
C．Course 3.	D．Course 4.

3. How much will you pay if you spend two weeks taking the High School ESL course?

A．$ 200.	B．$ 300.
C．$ 500.	D．$ 600.

4. What can we learn from One on One according to the passage?

A．Its lessons are given in the morning.

B．It’s especially designed for English beginners.

C．It’s more expensive than the other courses.

D．Its lessons are designed to only improve writing skills.

7 . From Japantown to Union Square in San Francisco, here are four fantastic hotels with atmosphere to spare.

Sir Francis Drake Hotel Location: Union Square, the city’s tourist-friendly shopping district(区) First impression: Despite some changes, the hotel has kept much of its attraction, and doormen still wear beefeater uniforms（英王卫士制服）. Rooms: Many of the 417 rooms are small, but they have features like curved(弧形的) walls. There includes a pet-friendly floor and yoga kits you can borrow. Plus: The Sunday meal features an exciting show. Info: 450 Powell St, 800/795-7129, sirfrancisdrake.com, from $139

Orchard Garden Hotel Location: Steps from Chinatown and North Beach, a historically Italian area. First impression: Everything is earth-friendly, from the energy-saving bulbs（电灯泡） in the hall ways to the soy ink used to print your bill. Rooms: The 86 rooms are done in greens and yellows. Even the toilet paper is recycled paper. Plus: High-tech amenities(设施) include Wi-Fi, and key cards that turn on the electricity when you enter a room. Info: 466 Bush St, 888/717-28881, theorchardgarden-hotel.com, from$189

Hotel Beresford Location: Near the theater(剧院) district, but bordering the Tenderloin area. First impression: The Beresford is one of the city’s oldest buildings--it was built in 1911--with original woodwork and period furniture, such as a writing desk. Rooms: Several of the 114 rooms were just repainted, adding old style door frames（框架）. Hallways are lined with photos of popular city sights. Plus: The White Horse Bar& Restaurant, known for its steaks, is a favorite with theatergoers. Info: 635 Sutter St, 800/533-6533, baresford.com, from $89

Galleria Park Hotel Location: Where the Financial District meets Union Square. First impression: Renovated(翻修) in March, the hotel’s large lobby（门厅） is a mix of styles with an art fireplace, 1930s’ portraits（画像） in pearly frames, and Victorian crystal skylights（水晶天窗）. Rooms: The 177 rooms feel great, with silk curtains, leather headboards（皮革床头靠背）, and clocks with MP3 players. Minus: The hotel’s restaurant is under construction. Walk one block north to Belden Place instead. Info: 191 Sutter St, 800/792-9639, galleriapark.com, form $149

1. George, an environmentalist, is now at San Francisco to attend a meeting, he would prefer to live in _______

A．Galleria Park Hotel	B．Hotel Beresford
C．Sir Francis Drake Hotel	D．Orchard Garden Hotel

2. About Sir Francis Drake Hotel, which of the following statements is NOT true?

A．The hotel lies in the district where tourist goods are sold.

B．The restaurant of the hotel is being built at present.

C．On Sunday tourists can have a chance to watch a show .

D．The hotel has kept its own attractive style for many years.

3. Suppose you are a play lover and will travel to San Francisco in a few days, which number will you call to book a hotel?

A．800/795-7129

B．800/533-6533

C．888/717-2881

D．800/792-9639

4. What’s the purpose of the passage?

A．To teach us how to choose the best hotel in San Francisco

B．To compare the differences of four hotels in San Francisco

C．To introduce four hot hotels in San Francisco

D．To tell us the advantages of four hotels in San Francisco

8 . Eight days for just￥12，000
Departs：May—October 2007
Includes：
● Return flights from 6 China’s airports to Naples
● Return airport to hotel transport
● Seven nights’accommodation at the 3-star Hotel Nice
● Breakfast
● The service of guides
● Government taxes
Join us for a wonderful holiday in one of the Europe’s most wonderful-Naples in Italy if you want to have a nice time in a beautiful small quiet place．The ancient Romans called the city“happy land”with attractive coastline，colorful towns，splendid views and the warm Mediterranean Sea．Your best choice for a truly memorable holiday!
Choose between the peaceful villages of Sant’ Agata，set on a hillside six miles away from Sorrento，or the more lively and well-known international resort(名胜) town of Sorrento，with wonderful views over the Bay of Naples．
Breathtaking scenery，famous sights and European restaurants everywhere．From the mysterious Isle of Capri to the hunting ruins of Pompeii，and from the unforgettable“Amalfi Drive”to the delightful resorts of Positano，Sorrento and Ravello，the area is a feast for the eyes! Join us，and you won’t be disappointed!
Price based on two tourists sharing a double room at the Hotel Nice．A single room，another￥2，000．A group of ten college students，￥10，000 for each．
Like to know more ?   Telephone Newmarket Air Holidays Ltd on：0845-226-7788（All calls charged at local rates）．
1. All the following are included in the price of ￥12，000 EXCEPT ___________

A．transport between the airport and the hotel

B．double rooms for every two tourists

C．the service of guides to tourists

D．telephone calls made by tourists

2. If you don’t like sharing a room with others，you have to pay __________ in all for the trip?

A．￥12，000

B．￥10，000

C．￥14，000

D．￥2，000

3. In which section of a newspaper can we see the ad?

A．news

B．sports

C．life

D．book review

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1. The passage is mainly written for ________.

A．students

B．girls

C．teachers

D．doctors

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A．Teachers should make their classes serious.

B．A good class should associate fun with learning.

C．Only smart children can learn from the games.

D．Only pupils aged 2 can make good use of the games.

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B．you can get half your money back and keep the material

C．you can get 25 dollars back, but you have to return the product first

D．you will get your money back without returning the essential bonus material

4. The writer wrote the passage to ________.

A．tell teachers how to teach

B．recommend games to kids

C．persuade teachers to buy a book

D．show her students' good performance

10 .

		Antz is a movie that shows young kids how to work as a team. It shows however small a part they may have, what matters most is the team out­come of that small-small effort they all put to make things happen. It tells them never ever to give up the dream and never ever to accept fail­ure. It tells about an ant that is never known by its size but by its team.
		Forrest Gump tells a story of a boy who stands for friends and has a strong will power. He never throws his life for chance but makes the best out of it. This story will make your kids feel sure about themselves and their abilities, making them brave enough to stand up to any challen­ges.
		Lion King is an American animated (动画的）musical adventure film pro­duced by Wall Disney Feature Animation. The movie will show your kids the importance of having friends in one’s life.
		Dumbo will give your child wings to imagine without any boundaries. He doesn’t have to be logical every time. He has to understand that it’s the mental strength rather than the physical strength that brings out the best out of everything. Free for parents who come to see the film with their child.
		As a parent we are always caring about our kids but sometimes it’s not helpful for their growth. Finding Nemo, an animated film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation， shows us how to teach them to over­come their fear by trying things，failing and bouncing back again for the /ry.
		The director brings out the best of the characters in the movie Toy Sto­ry. The movie portrays the emotions of the toys. How beautifully the emotions like friendship，togetherness ，leadership，love，care and so on have turned up in this movie!

1. According to the text, the film Forrest Gump is aimed at improving the viewers’ _____.

A．teamwork

B．self-confidence

C．Imagination

D．friendship

2. How much do they have to pay if eight-year-old Jason goes to see the film Dumbo with his parents?

A．$ 10.

B．$ 20.

C．$ 30.

D．$ 45.

3. Who are the main target audience of the movies mentioned in the text?

A．Parents.

B．Teachers.

C．Children.

D．Clerks.

4. What emotions have appeared in the film Toy Story EXCEPT__________?

A．friendship

B．love

C．leadership

D．Generosity