1 . A famous magazine, Amusement Today, does a survey among park lovers every year both in the US and overseas, based on which, “Top 5 List of the Best Amusement Parks in the World” has come out as follows:
Disneyland, California
Disneyland is a theme park in Anaheim, California, the US. More than 515 million guests have traveled to this American landmark from around the world since the park first opened to guests on July 17, 1955. The park consists of many world-famous sections, such as Main Street, Adventure land, New Orleans Square, and so on.
Magic Kingdom, Disney World, Florida
Magic Kingdom is a theme park within the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, near Orlando opened on October 1, 1971. It is the most famous theme park in Florida. The park’s design and attractions don’t make much difference from Disneyland Park in Anaheim.
EPCOT, Disney World, Florida
EPCOT is the second theme park built at the Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida. The park opened on October 1, 1982, and was named EPCOT Center from 1982 to 1993. It was the largest Disney theme park in the world until 1998, when Disney’s Animal Kingdom opened.
DisneyMGM Studios, Florida
MGM’s streets are the home for some great moviethemed attractions with a history of less than 30 years. With the addition of the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and the Rock and Roller Coaster, the park is now home to Disney World’s most thrilling rides.
Universal Studios, Florida
Go behind the scenes, beyond the screen and jump right into the action of your favorite movies at Universal Studios, the number one movie and TV theme park in the world.
1. Which of the following theme parks have similar attractions?| A．Disneyland & Magic Kingdom. |
| B．Disneyland & Universal Studios. |
| C．EPCOT & DisneyMGM Studios. |
| D．Magic Kingdom & Universal Studios. |
| A．Magic Kingdom, Disney World, Florida. |
| B．DisneyMGM Studios, Florida. |
| C．EPCOT, Disney World, Florida. |
| D．Disneyland, California. |
| A．To attract tourists to these theme parks. |
| B．To increase the sales of Amusement Today. |
| C．To introduce world’s best amusement parks. |
| D．To compare attractions in different theme parks. |
2 . Low-Cost Gifts for Mother’s Day
Gift No. 1
Offer to be your mother’s health friend. Promise to be there for any and all doctor’s visits whether a disease or a regular medical check-up. Most mothers always say “no need,” but another set of eyes and ears is always a good idea at a doctor’s visit. The best part? This one is free.
Gift No. 2
Help your mother organize all of her medical records, which include the test results and medical information. Put them all in one place. Be sure to make a list of all of her medicines and what times she takes them. “Having all this information in one place could end up saving your mother’s life,” Dr. Marie Savard said.
Gift No. 3
Enough sleep is connected to general health conditions. “Buy your mother cotton sheets and comfortable pillows to encourage better sleep,” Savard said. “We know that good sleep is very important to our health.”
Gift No. 4
Some gift companies such as Presents for Purpose allow you to pay it forward this Mother’s Day by picking gifts in which 10 percent of the price you pay goes to a charity (慈善机构). Gift givers can choose from a wide variety of useful but inexpensive things — many of which are “green” — and then choose a meaningful charity from a list. When your mother gets the gift, she will be told that she has helped the chosen charity.
1. What are you advised to do for your mother at doctor’s visits?| A．Take notes. | B．Be with her. | C．Buy medicine. | D．Give her gifts |
| A．Keeping her medical information together. | B．Buying all gifts for her from one company. |
| C．Making a 1ist of her medical check-ups. | D．Storing her medicines in a safe place. |
| A．In Gift No. 1. | B．In Gift No. 2. | C．In Gift No. 3. | D．In Gift No. 4. |
3 . Television has changed our lives in many ways. Many people now spend more time watching TV than doing anything else. Researchers in the USA has estimated (估计) that when most students leave school they have spent 11000 hours in the classroom and 22000 hours watching television. But what effect does this have?
Benefits (好处) of television:
1. Television helps us to learn more about the world and to know and see many new things. Television can offer present information to us in a more effective way than books. It can also make things more memorable.
2. It entertains (使欢乐) us. It is an enjoyable way to relax. For millions of people around the world, television is a source of companionship and helps them to cope with everyday life.
3. It has increased the popularity of sports and arts.
4. It has made us aware of our global responsibilities. In 2000, for example, 1.5 billion people in 147 countries watched a TV pop concert and helped to collect more than ＄100 million for people in Africa.
Dangers:
1. Television can make us passive (消极的). We don’t have to think and our brains become lazy.
2. It encourages us to buy things that we don’t need, and can make us unhappy with our own life.
3. It takes time away from activities such as reading, conversation, and games.
4. It gives a false picture of society. A study in 2003 showed that people who watch a lot of TV are more afraid of crime. They also think that there is a lot more crime than there really is.
5. Some critics (批评家) say that television make people violent. A ten-year study in the United States showed that children who watch violent television programmes are more likely to be violent themselves.
1. What’s the proper description of the time American students spend on TV and study?| A．They spend twice as much time on TV as in the classroom. |
| B．They spend twice as much time in the classroom as on TV. |
| C．They spend as much time on TV as in the classroom. |
| D．They spend less time on TV than in the classroom. |
| A．easy to be remembered | B．remembered forever | C．interesting | D．knowledgeable |
| A．People in more than 140 countries watched it on TV. | B．It helped to collect more than $100 million. |
| C．It was held in 2000. | D．1.5 million people watched it on TV. |
| A．television can make us active | B．television encourages us to buy things that we don’t need. |
| C．television gives us a worse picture of society | D．television takes time away from a lot of activities. |
4 .
A Bite of China is a very popular TV program. It shows the relationship between
A Bite of China III has already broadcast (播放) eight episodes(集). Every episode has a different topic. The producer and director of the third season is Liu Hongyan. She invited a Dutch photographer, Banito Strangio, to
Many experts do think of this program as an/a
Chinese eating habits
| A．food | B．knowledge | C．skill | D．land |
| A．clearly | B．possibly | C．slowly | D．completely |
| A．participate | B．take part in | C．join in | D．join |
| A．different | B．simple | C．special | D．rich |
| A．Because | B．So | C．But | D．Or |
| A．special | B．boring | C．meaningless | D．common |
| A．value | B．way | C．smell | D．taste |
| A．polite | B．free | C．busy | D．great |
| A．habit | B．hope | C．journey | D．meaning |
| A．come from | B．get down | C．go through | D．give away |
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| home cleaner | B2377 | $2.25 | |
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| A．an expert in cleaning everything | B．a newly-invented machine |
| C．a can of cleaning powder | D．a magic cloth for cleaning |
| A．D4545 Garden Spray. | B．Sunshine Company. |
| C．A2104 Canvas Bag. | D．Dr Clean's. |
| A．it is cheap | B．it smells sweet | C．it is chemical-free | D．it is powerful |
| A．On the Internet. | B．In a novel. | C．At a Lost and Found. | D．In a school. |
6 . Lab work is fun but you must be careful. Listen carefully when your teacher reads and explains the rules before your first lab lesson.
LAB RULES | |
| Throughout the lessons | * Do not enter the science lab without the teacher’s permission. * No food or drinks in the science lab. |
| Before the Experiment | *Read all instructions carefully before every experiment. * Prepare all apparatus (仪器) and put them in right places so that you will not knock them over while doing the experiment. |
| During the Experiment | * If you are unsure of how to use any apparatus or how to operate, ask your teacher for help. * Never smell or taste chemicals unless your teacher gives permission. |
| After the Experiment | * Wash all apparatus after use and return them to the places where they were. * Throw waste materials into proper waste baskets. |
| First Aid | * Report all accidents to your teacher immediately. * If you spill any chemicals onto your body or clothing, wash with plenty of water and report to your teacher. |
| A．read all instructions carefully | B．take enough food and drinks |
| C．smell chemicals immediately | D．talk with your classmates |
| A．read the rules carefully |
| B．try them again and again |
| C．ask your teacher for help |
| D．return all apparatus to the places where they were |
| A．照射 | B．伤害 | C．掉下 | D．溅出 |
| A．be careful in order to prevent injury |
| B．listen carefully when your teacher explains the rules |
| C．taste chemicals without the teacher’s permission |
| D．throw waste materials into proper waste baskets |
A． | B． | C． |
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
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Choose between the peaceful traditional villages of Sant’ Agata, set on a hillside six miles away from Sorrento, or the more lively and well-known international resort town of Sorrento, with wonderful views over the Bay of Naples.
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1. Who is the advertisement intended for?| A．Potential tourists. | B．College students. |
| C．Quiet people. | D．Old people. |
| A．transport between the airport and the hotel |
| B．telephone calls made by tourists |
| C．the service of guides to tourists |
| D．double rooms for every two tourists |
| A．￥12,000 | B．￥10,000 |
| C．￥2,000 | D．￥14,000 |
9 . South Korean Films
Beijing audience(观众) can view five new South Korean films, all with Chinese subtitles(中文字幕), until April 19 at the Tuixin Cinema on the Beijing National Library grounds.
Two other South Korean films completed their full runs(展出) at the Tuixin Cinema earlier this month.
Location: Tuixin Cinema, Beijing National Library, 39 Baishiqiao Road, Haidian District
Telephone: 86425566
My love, My Bride
April 15: 9: 00, 13: 00, 15: 30, 17: 30, 19: 30
Kim’s War
April 16: 9: 00, 13: 00, 18: 15
Because You Are a Woman
April 17: 13: 30, 18: 15
Marriage Story
April 18: 9: 00, 13: 30, 15: 30, 18: 15
Sopyonje
April 19: 9: 00, 13: 30, 15: 30, 17: 30, 19: 30
Leon’s Show
Hong Kong popstar...Leon Lai will give a personal performance at 7: 30pm from tomorrow through to September 21 at the Shanghai Gymnasium. The show is to celebrate the opening of the 93 Huangpu Tourism Festival.
Tickets: 60, 90, 120, 180 yuan RMB, available (有票) at 66 Jiangning Road.
Address: Shanghai Gymnasium, 1111 Caixi Road N.
Tel: 29189188, 29171145, 49384952, 29197113
Russian Concert
The Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra will put on some excellent Russian choral(合唱的) works at 7: 15pm on September 26 and 27 at the Shanghai Concert Hall. They will sing Russian folk songs and a Mass under a Russian conductor who is very famous for conducting chorus(歌唱队) and has given a successful choral concert in Beijing.
Tickets: 6, 8, 10, 12 yuan RMB, available at the hall’s ticket office.
Address: 523 Yan’an Road M. Shanghai
Tel: 32275694
Korean Songs
The Song and Dance Troupe of the Republic of Korea will give a Song and Dance show at 7: 30 pm tonight at the Shanghai Centre Theatre.
Tickets: 10, 20, 30 yuan RMB available at the theatre’s ticket office.
Address: 1376 Nanjing Road W. Shanghai
Tel: 29798663
1. The audience in _______ can watch the performance given by Leon Lai from tomorrow through to September.| A．Beijing | B．Korea | C．Shanghai | D．Hong Kong |
| A．Kim’s War; 29798663 | B．My love, My Bride; 32275694 |
| C．Because You Are a Woman; 29189188 | D．Marriage Story; 86425566 |
| A．Leon Lai, a Hong Kong pop star |
| B．The Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra |
| C．The Song and Dance Trupe of the Republic of Korea |
| D．A Russian Philharmonic Orchestra |
| A．1111 Caoxi Road N | B．1376 Nanjing Road W |
| C．523 Yan’an Road | D．66 Jiangning Road |
| A．We can see all the South Korean films in the morning. |
| B．Leon’s show is to celebrate a festival. |
| C．There are some famous pop singers in Russian concert. |
| D．We can enjoy the Korean songs at the Shanghai Concert Hall. |
10 . Are you looking for a reading lamp? If you are, here are some for you to choose from.
Home Design Lamp With Side Reading Light
Listed Price: $50
This lamp by Home Design Lighting is suitable for small or medium-size rooms. You can place it in the corner of a living room for mood light. You can also place it next to a tall bookshelf to help show a collection.
Standing just over 71 inches tall, the lamp has a black-painted finish and a beautiful plastic shade.
KVART Floor Reading Lamp
Listed Price: $45
It is certainly not the kind of lamp you want to provide enough light in your rooms.’ However, it is perfect if you need a floor reading lamp. A long flexible neck makes this lamp easy to change directions and direct the light wherever you might need it to be. The lamp is available in various colors as well.
Import Wp48’Gry Goose Floor Lamp
Listed Price: $60
By now and get up to 25% off the price!
If you are looking for a lamp whose light looks like sunlight, then this is a great one that you should take a close look at. The lamp is best for reading and studying. Of course, it is also useful when you do any office work at night.
Bell and Howell Brass Tone Sunlight Lamp
Listed Price: $70
By now and get a 50% discount.
This is great sunlight lamp. It improves visibility to help you see more clearly and comfortably and also helps reduce eyestrain. An energy-efficient 27 watt bulb provides as much as a 150 watt bulb. The lamp will add a beautiful look to any room.
1. Which of the following comes in different colors?| A．The Home Design Lamp With Side Reading Light. |
| B．The Bell and Howell Brass Tone Sunlight Lamp. |
| C．The Import Wp48’Gry Goose Floor Lamp. |
| D．The KVART Floor Reading Lamp. |
| A．$35. | B．$40. | C．$45. | D．$50. |
| A．that has mood light | B．with a beautiful shade |
| C．that helps reduce eyestrain | D．with a long flexible neck |
