2 . (You may read the questions first.)

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BBC1 PLANET EARTH 9 PM Fresh Water provides an expensive subject for the third programme in the BBC’s fascinating new natural-history series. Broadly, we investigate the world’s lakes and rivers and the creatures which inhabit them. Thus we visit the deepest lake on the planet, Lake Baikal in Siberia. We observe large colonics of Indian smooth-coated otters (水獭) looking around. A magical series which give us a real sense of context in relation to the planet we inhabit.	ITV1 AGATHA CHRISTIE'S POIROT 9 PM Cards on the Table. Tonight’s mystery concerns the death of one of the richest and most mysterious men, Mr Shaitana (Alexander Siddig) who has a fascination with crime. Shaitana hosts dinner and a game of bridge in his apartment, but when the time comes the first guests to take their leave, they discover that their host has been killed by a knife through his heart.
BBC2 FAMILY GUY 11.45PM Road to Europe. Without proper identification, Brain and Stewie stow away on a plane they think is leaving for England. They’re wrong, and soon they’re in Saudi Arabia (Brain: “Oh my God, we are finished. We are lost in the desert.”) at a beginning of a long trip home.	CHANNEL4 THE GAMES: LIVE 9 PM For the first time on The Games, the men fight in a Kendo Tournament, using 1.2m shinai (Bamboo swords). The woman compete in the cycling, racing wheel-to wheel on competition bikes with no brakes. Plus other news the English Institute of sports in Sheffield.

1. The Fresh Water series at 9 PM ______.

A．explores the lakes, rivers and the creatures in them

B．is devoted to the freshwater creatures in the world

C．explains the relationship among inhabitants on the earth

D．focuses on the deepest river on the planet

2. The phrase “stow away” most probably means “______”.

A．hide secretly

B．talk excitedly

C．operate easily

D．guide successfully

3. A mystery story adapted from Agatha Christie’s novel will be shown on ______.

A．BBC1

B．BBC2

C．ITV1

D．Channel 4

3 .
1. According to the poster above, which groups of items will be the best for the Pearson family (father with chronic disease, mother, a 10-month-old infant, and a pet dog) to pack into their limited-size emergency supplies kit besides necessities such as food, water and clothes?

A．passport, paper cups, whistle, rain gear, flashlights

B．formula, blanket, medication, diapers, pet food

C．pet food, cottont-shirt, plastic sheeting, books

D．medication, bank account records, diaper, can opener, formula

2. According to the poster, why is it advisable for children to have a personal pack?

A．To provide more appropriate protection.

B．To create a sense of security and familiarity.

C．To make them feel more physically comfortable.

D．To simulate a seemingly school-like environment.

3. Which is TRUE about suggestions given in the poster?

A．Families should adjust the contents of the emergency supplies kit every other year based on needs.

B．There are no specific items in the poster that address the needs in different natural disasters.

C．All of the supplies in the emergency kit should not be stored in waterproof and portable containers.

D．Children should not be allowed to include their favorites books and stuffed animals in the kit.

4 . On January 15^th, the Guardian showed off its new, smaller look, shifting from its distinctive “Berliner” format to a tabloid(娱乐小报) shape with a redesigned logo in black type. But the more dramatic makeover is of the financial books of Guardian Media Group (GMG), publisher of the Sunday Observer and the daily Guardian, which may find its new operation in the black next financial year. A newspaper business that two years ago was threatened with existentially worrying losses appears on the edge of breaking even.

The turnaround is partly due to steep cost-cutting, which is a dog-bites-man story in journalism. But the Guardian would manage the achievement while still giving away news free online, and that is a story worth telling.

In January 2016 David Pemsel, the new chief executive of GMG, and Katharine Viner, the new editor-in-chief of the Guardian, informed staff that GMG’s endowment fund, meant to ensure the financial security of the paper in the long run, had lost £100m ($140m) in just half a year, taking it to £740m. Mr Pemsel was advised by industry peers to cut costs and put online news behind a paywall. He and Ms Viner cut costs by 20%, or more than £50m. Alan Rusbridger, Ms Viner’s predecessor(前任), had led the newspaper to global relevance with a large online readership. But he spent without thinking of the consequences. In two years GMG has reduced its employees by 400, to about 1,500.

Yet unlike a growing number of newspapers, the Guardian has not put up a paywall. Instead it has pursued a membership model, asking online readers to contribute whatever they like. About 600,000 now do, with annual payments or one-off amounts. American readers tend to choose the latter option, Ms Viner says. GMG says the total figure amounts to tens of millions of pounds per year. Ms Viner says revenue from readers (including 200,000 print subscribers) is now greater than revenue from advertisers.

The result is steadily declining operating losses: from £69m two years ago to £45m last financial year and, Mr Pemsel says, less than £25m in the year that ends on April 1^st. He predicts breaking even next year. Giving up its own printing presses and going tabloid will help, saving several million pounds a year. The Guardian may now physically look more like its peers, but its turnaround story remains distinctive.

1. The phrase “in the black”(Paragraph 1) most probably means ______.

A．making profit	B．taking on a new look
C．losing support	D．enjoying great popularity

2. What does the writer imply about Alan Rusbridger?

A．He advised GMG to cost costs.

B．He got the Guardian into trouble.

C．He was the founder of GMG’s endowment fund.

D．He was fired due to his failure to bring the Guardian online.

3. What does the Guardian allow its online readers to do?

A．To pay as they like.	B．To skip the advertisements.
C．To join its membership club.	D．To connect to other newspapers.

4. What conclusion can be drawn from the passage?

A．The Guardian has been reduced to a tabloid.

B．The Guardian succeeds by giving away news free online.

C．The Guardian turns around by looking more likes its peers.

D．The Guardian has broken even by cutting its operation costs.

5 . If you’re planning a visit to Universal Studios Japan, you’re in for a treat! To help you make the most of your time in the park, we’ve compiled a list of 5 USJ tips to ensure a memorable and enjoyable experience.

1. Buy your tickets in advance and arrive an hour early

The big thing you should know to start if visiting Universal Studios Japan anytime soon is that the park has been quietly opening around an hour before the published time. Since this early opening is unadvertised and unpublished, it could stop happening at any time.

2. Download the USJ app

If you want to check ride wait times, show schedules, the park map, and more, download the USJ app. With the app on your phone, you can time when to go on certain rides and know about current ride closures. Additionally, if you are lucky, you might also be able to receive digital timed- entry passes for free!

3. Purchase Universal Express Passes

A game-changing USJ tip is purchasing Universal Express Passes, so you can save time on queuing for rides and different attractions. This is especially useful for popular areas, like the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Super Nintendo World, as they have limited capacity.

4. Take advantage of the Single Rider lines

A USJ tip: Take the Single Rider lines! These tend to be shorter than regular lines as single riders are used to fill up each rollercoaster train. If you’re travelling alone or simply don’t mind riding with strangers, line up here, and get to your ride faster!

5. Visit during weekdays or off-peak seasons

If you find Express Passes too costly or want to avoid large crowds and long wait times, visit on weekdays or off-peak seasons! Another insider USJ tip is to visit on Wednesdays and Thursdays. The weekend will naturally have more people visiting, but what others don’t know is that local school trips are scheduled on Mondays and Tuesdays!

Universal Studios Japan Ticket Prices 2023

Ticket Type	Adult (12+)	Child (Ages 4—11)	Senior (65+)
1-Day Studio Pass	¥8,900 (weekdays) ¥9,800	¥5,400(weekdays) ¥6,300	¥7,600(weekdays) ¥8,500
Twilight Pass (After 3 PM)	¥5,900(weekdays) ¥6,200	¥3,500(weekdays) ¥3,700	N/A
1.5-Day Studio Pass	¥13,400	¥8,600	N/A

1. Which of the following statements is Not True about the USJ app?

A．You can check the waiting time for the popular rides.

B．You can find a park map on the app.

C．You can check the show schedules on the app.

D．You can always receive digital timed-entry passes for free.

2. If you want to save time on queueing, you can ______.
① arrive an hour early before the official opening time on weekdays
② use the USJ app to book a ride whenever you want
③ purchase Universal Express Passes for the popular areas
④ take the Single Rider lines with your friends

A．①③

B．①②③

C．①③④

D．①②③④

3. Hiroshi, a university student aged 18, is planning a trip to USJ the next Saturday morning with his sister, a middle school student aged 12, and meet up with his parents who are only interested in the night parade after 5 pm. According to the latest ticket prices, how much will it cost at least?

A．¥28500

B．¥29600

C．¥32000

D．¥39200

7 .

BBC Science Focus Magazine Subscription Ideas, discoveries, and the big questions answered Annual frequency: 14 Issues Per Year Delivery: UK & Worldwide Next issue available: 08 Jul 2023 Cancellation   About the magazine   FAQ   Give a gift Q．When will my subscription start? A．You can choose the first issue of your subscription during our checkout. If you are buying as a gift you can make sure their first magazine does not arrive before a certain date. If you do not select a future date your first magazine will the next issue available. We are unable to start a subscription for a previous issue or the latest copy on sale in shops. When you subscribe through buysubscriptions.com you will receive an order confirmation email stating the date of your first issue. Q．I selected an offer with an Added Extra. When will this arrive? A．If the subscription offer you select includes an Added Extra we will send it to the address of the person paying for the subscription. Our Added Extras are sent separately from the magazine and will arrive within 28 working days of your payment being processed. Added Extra items are currently only available for delivery within the UK. Q．How can I keep track of my subscription or change my delivery address? A．By creating an account on buysubscriptions.com you are able to see when your next issue is duet, how many issues you have remaining on your current payment, change your delivery address, and I renew your subscription.

1. According to the passage, if readers choose “Single payment”, the price of an issue of the print edition is about ________.

A．$6

B．$8

C．$14

D．$20

2. According to the passage, you’ll receive ________ as a first magazine if you forget to set a date.

A．the first issue

B．the latest copy

C．the next issue

D．the previous issue

3. The passage is mainly intended to ________.

A．describe the features and functions of the magazine

B．offer detailed information about buying the magazine

C．explain the differences between print and digital edition

D．answer some questions raised by the regular readers

8 . CASHFLOW® 101

Learn how to get out of the Rat Race and onto the Fast Track!
Make your money work for you instead of you working hard for your money!
Use it to practice real world investing with play money!

Jose Ignacio: It’s a fantastic tool for knowing how to manage money, I just bought it and I’m learning a lot. It’s very funny and has no risk, real strategy no risk, seems a good deal for me! Just, I’d like you could do a Spanish version because here in Mexico there are lot of people that NEEDS this knowledge. Thank u Rich Dad, U change lives!!!

John O’Neill: The Rich Dad book series changed my life. Learning to manage risk was a key: 3 years ago I had nothing, now I have a business, a new car, my own home and about to take over another business. And yes the second business will be structured so I do not have to work in it: I will work on it. And 10 years ago? I was homeless. Always think of how things can be done, not reasons they cannot.

JR, Rich Dad community member: If you are a financial tard like I was, you should invest in the program --I did, and am glad I did! It covers the beginning basics of financial awareness, with exercises, examples and tons of info that will kick you in the seat and motivate you to get going!

A Risk Free Offer

Play it with friends at least 6 times within 90 days. Return it in good condition and get refund.

CASHFLOW® 101 is recommended for adults and children age 10 and older.

1. What is CASHFLOW® 101?

A．A learning website	B．A game software
C．A text book	D．A financial course

2. The purpose of playing CASHFLOW® 101 is to ______.

A．learn to earn money	B．learn to buy houses
C．learn to manage money	D．leant to get more cash

3. According to Jose Ignacio, John O’Neill and JR, ______.

A．CASHFLOW® 101 has versions in most major languages

B．you will take action immediately you play it

C．Even a penniless person can earn big money

D．CASHFLOW® 101 is worth investment

9 . Classics for Kids-A concert for kids but open to all

Our annual children’s concert is here again! Enjoy a delightful afternoon of light classical music by the Municipal Orchestra (MO) that is sure to impress the young ones and the adults as well.

1st to 3rd June 2 pm to 3:30 pm At the Esplanade

Ticket Prices!

$20 for standard seats

$30 for premium seats

Where to purchase your tickets?

Ticketing office at the Esplanade

Online purchase from our website: www.tickets-online.org

Download the MO from our website and purchase your tickets via your smartphone.

Early bird discount!

10% discount if you book online by 1st May and receive a free CD. “Pomp and Circumstance”, containing pieces that will not be played at the concert.

The Municipal Orchestra The MO is an eighty member orchestra that was formed in 1988. It was first suggested by a businessman Mr. Soon. Mr. Soon felt that it was about time that the district had a formal orchestra. Together with well-known celebrities, he helped raise the funds and started the orchestra. The orchestra is fully committed to its mission of bringing classical music to the general public. It was MO’s conductor, who started the “Classics for Kids” concert. The conductor is a graduate of the London School of Music and is a champion of classical music.

What our fans have to say: “I simply adore the MO conductor who is simply masterful! The way he conducts the orchestra is a joy to behold! Thanks Mom and Dad for taking me!” Bermard Lee (12 years old) “The MO musicians are superbly talented and show a real desire to want to share good music with the audience. My two children simply lapped it up.” Mr. Peter Lim (a dedicated music lover)

1. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the advertisement?

A．The orchestra is only for children.

B．The orchestra has 82 members including the conductor.

C．The orchestra was started by the local government.

D．The orchestra’s main task is to make classical music acceptable to ordinary people.

2. The lowest price for a premium-seat ticket could be________.

A．$18

B．$20

C．$27

D．$30

3. Why does the advertisement include two viewers’ comments?

A．To show the talent of the conductor.

B．To call on more audience to enjoy the concert.

C．To show the standards of concert hall.

D．To show the origin of the orchestra.

10 . The local education department is looking to hire an additional two part-time employees to support its ongoing mobile library van project. The projected working hours shall be an average 23 hours per week spread out over 5 or 6 days from Tuesday to Sunday.

PAY RATES

Pay rates are competitive and are split into three pays bands: Weekdays 9am-6pm paid at $5.50 per hour, weekdays 6pm-9pm paid at $7.50 per hour, and work on weekends anytime 8:00am-8:00pm will be paid at $10 per hour.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications for the position are minimal in that there are no specific qualifications required. However, regarding experience, previous library experience is preferred but not absolutely necessary. What is considered to be beneficial for the applicant is having good people skills and a strong desire to help people. A good knowledge of software programs and computers is required, so this position would favor an applicant with excellent computer skill. A valid driving license is essential.     

BENEFITS

The employee will also be eligible for certain other benefits, such as full health insurance, whilst pension contributions and paid annual leave will be calculated on a pro rata basis. Free access to all library materials both physical and digital will be offered to the employee with certain limits depending on customer demand.

WORKING DAYS

These could be scheduled anytime from 9am-9pm midweek and 8am-8pm over the weekend Breaks (per day) will be calculated as follows: 0-3 hours = no break, 3-5 hours = 20 minutes, 5-7 hours = 40 minutes, 7-9 hours=60 minutes (taken as 2x 30 minutes), and working 9-11 hours =80 minutes (taken as 2x40 minutes). These breaks are mandatory by law.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS & NOTIFICATIONS

Firstly and most importantly is that the employee must be completely flexible to work any shifts as needed, and that work schedules will be planned monthly in advance. On Mondays the mobile library van is closed for regular maintenance and cleaning. The employee will never be asked to work over 30 hours per week unless agreed upon in advance with the employee.

1. If Simon works 4 hours a day from Wednesday to Saturday, how much will he be paid at most per week?

A．$106.

B．$120.

C．$124.

D．$130.

2. Which of the following is necessary when applying for the job?

A．Adequate computer skills.	B．Previous working experience.
C．Good communication skills.	D．An interest in literature.

3. In which section of the newspaper can you most likely find this passage?

A．Health & Diet section.

B．Job Hunting section.

C．Education section.

D．Book Review section.