1 . What will the woman buy for her father?

A．A watch.

B．A book.

C．A tie.

2 . D
OUR KIDS ARE AMAZING－especially compared with everybody else’s (who seem to cry all the time). How do you show your love for your kids this holiday season? With toys that are smooth and colorful, interactive and exciting. And with ones that have educational value－because you are the boss.
1．FLAX ART HOSPITAL PUZZLE AND PLAY SET
Here is a toy that doesn’t need power－and the kids have to put it together themselves. This 50-piece puzzle set is made of soft-edged hardwood and makes a complete hospital, with an X-ray room. It also includes eight patients, a car and a driver. $135; flaxart.com.
2．TINY LOVE ACTIVITY BALL
Sure, it’s cool, but this colorful baby toy also develops problem solving and motor skills. It has a head and legs, a magnetic(磁性的) hand and a tail. Suitable for little ones from 6 to 36 months. $19.95; tinylove.com.
3．ROBOSAPIEN
This small, remote-control robot is really powerful. It performs 67 preprogrammed functions, including throwing, kicking, picking up and dancing. You can even program your own function-which, sadly, does not include doing windows. $99; robosapienonline.com.
4．MINI PEDAL CAR
Want a Mini Cooper but can’t fit the family inside? Get one for the kids. They can jump into this Mini car, which comes in hot orange with a single adjustable seat, and ride away. But it could spoil them for that used car they’ll be driving when they turn 16. For ages 3 to 5. $189; mininss. com (click on “gear up,” then “Mini motoring gear”).
1. Which toy is said to have the special design for children’s safety?

A．ROBOSAPIEN

B．MINI PEDAL CAR

C．FLAX ART HOSPITAL PUZZLE AND PLAY SET

D．TINY LOVE ACTIVITY BALL

2. Which toy are fit for three-year-old kids?

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

3. This passage is written for _______.

A．parents	B．children
C．the writer	D．the boss

3 . Hi, everybody !
Welcome to our newly-opened Richards Cinema Bookstore!
Now let me introduce to you some of the new film books in our store.
Are you Chinese film fans? OK, here comes the latest 25 New Takes about Chinese films. It is a collection of 25 fresh readings of different Chinese films from the 1930s to the present. In recent years, Chinese films are very popular in the States, such as Crouching Tiger and Hidden Dragon, Hero, and Flowers of Shanghai.
Do you like French films? Well, here is The French Cinema Book. It covers French films from the 1890s to the beginning of the 21st century. It is written for all lovers of French cinema: students and teachers, specialists and fans, and so on.
Maybe you are Indian film fans and star-chasers. Then here is Encyclopedia (百科全书)
of Indian Cinema. The book is a complete introduction to all the best Indian films. It also offers a full list of names of the famous and successful film stars in the past ten years. You know, the Indian film industry is the largest in the world after our Hollywood.
If you like British films, we have The British Cinema Book. It is a good review of British cinema. This book contains a good many nice pictures.
In our bookstore, you can also find books about Mexican, Japanese, Australian, German and Italian films..
Well, please help yourselves to some coffee or tea, and have a good time here!
1. The speaker of the passage is most probably _______.

A．the author of 25 New Takes	B．a tourist in the cinema bookstore
C．the manager of the cinema bookstore	D．a reader of Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema

2. How many Asian countries does the speaker refer to when he talks about the   
film books?

A．Two.

B．Three.

C．Four.

D．Nine.

3. Which of the following statements is NOT mentioned in the passage？

A．Indian cinema is second only to Hollywood.

B．The British Cinema Book includes a complete list of names of stars.

C．Crouching Tiger and Hidden Dragon is well received in the States.

D．The French Cinema Book covers over a century's French films.

4. The pose of the speaker is_______.

A．to satisfy the customers' various tastes

B．to keep the authors in the cinema bookstore

C．to offer the tourists chances to meet the film stars

D．to take the readers into film producers

4 . D
The following is a timetable in Shanghai Pudong International Airport．

Airline	Flight Number	Destination	Departure	Gate
Air Canada	137	Beijing	10:12 a．m．	24
Japanese Airlines	320	Tokyo	10:30 a．m．	18
British Airways	405	Paris	11:00 a．m．	20
Pan American	226	London	11:20 a．m．	12
Pan American	12	Beijing	11:43 a．m．	15
Air Canada	178	Tokyo	12:32 a．m．	21
CAAC	289	Hong Kong	12:32 a．m．	14
CAAC	314	Moscow	12:45 a．m．	18
British Airways	230	New York	12:55 a．m．	23

1. man wants to take Flight 178 to Tokyo. Which gate should he go to?

A．14

B．28

C．21

D．18

2. Lisa is at gate 23. Where is she going?

A．Paris

B．Beijing

C．Tokyo

D．New York

3. Now it’s 10:40. Mary is at gate 20. Which airline’s plane will she take?

A．British Airways	B．Japanese Airlines
C．Pan American	D．Air Canada

4. Gate _______ is the busiest among all these gates.

A．23

B．18

C．24

D．15

5. Which airline’s flights cover the longest route(行程)?

A．CAAC	B．Pan American
C．British Airways	D．Air Canada

5 . Exploit your parking space

An unused parking space or garage can make money. If you live near a city center or an airport, you could make anything up to £200 or £300 a week. Put an advertisement for free on Letpark or Atmyhousepark.

Rent a room

Spare room? Not only will a lodger（房客）earn you an income, but also, thanks to the government-backed “rent a room” program, you won’t have to pay any tax on the first £4500 you make per year. Try advertising your room on Roomspare or Roommateeasy.

Make money during special events Don’t want a full-time lodger? Then rent on a short-term basis. If you live in the capital, renting a room out during the Olympics or other big events could bring in money. Grashpadder can advertise your space.

Live on set

Renting your home out as a “film set” could earn you hundreds of pounds a day, depending on the film production company and how long your home is needed. A quick search on the Internet will bring up dozens of online companies that allow you to register your home for free—but you will be charged if your home gets picked.

Use your roof

You need the right kind of roof, but some energy companies pay the cost of fixing solar equipment(around￡14,000), and let you use the energy produced for nothing. In return, they get paid for unused energy fed back into the National Grid. However, you have to sign a 25-year agreement with the supplier, which could prevent you from changing the roof.

1. If you earn ￡5000 from renting a room in one year, the tax you need to pay will be based on ______.

A．￡800	B．￡500
C．￡4500	D．￡5000

2. Where can you put an advertisement to rent out a room during a big event?

A．On Letpark.	B．On Roomspare.
C．On Grashpadder.	D．On Roommateeasy.

3. If you want to use energy free, you have to_____.

A．sign an agreement with the government

B．pay around ￡14,000 for the equipment

C．sell the roof to some energy companies

D．keep the roof unchanged for within 25 years

4. For whom the text most probably written?

A．Lodgers.	B．Advertisers.
C．House owners.	D．Online companies

6 .

Take Action for a Better World: Volunteers Needed Six months’ preparation in Denmark: Africa studies, team work combined with social work with risk group teenagers. Six months’ community work in Malawi in People to People Projects: Child Aid, HIV / AIDS. Fights and Teacher Training. Qualifications: 18 years, hard working and social engagement. Please contact us by e-mail: takeaction@ betterworld.com.

Part-time work with Exchange Students YOUTH International is a non-profit high school foreign exchange students organization. We welcome teenagers from over 80 countries worldwide and provide host families. The community Representative is a part-time position designed for people with a strong desire to do something rewarding in the community and earn some extra money. Applicants best suited for this work should enjoy teenagers, have a strong interest in cross-cultural communication and feel comfortable networking. Full training and support will be provided through branch offices throughout the US. Positions available in most states. If interested, please email staff@ youth. org or call 888—123—9872.

International Summer Job Hi, I’m an ESL student in China. I’m 20, quiet and polite, and I speak reasonable English. I’m looking for a summer job in an English-speaking country. I can teach Chinese or do house and garden work and cook Chinese dishes. Can anybody offer me a job? I don’t need to earn much, just enough in two months ( July --- August) to pay for my return ticket to China. My goal is to improve my English and see a bit more of the world. My email is: ram3462@ hotmail.com.

Call for Native Speaker of English I am looking for native speakers of English to join in an experiment. This experiment is carried out over the Internet. You don’t need any specific knowledge other than understanding and speaking English at a native level. The first task will take you around 15 minutes. After this task, you can decide whether you want to continue the experiment. The tasks involve reading texts and designing questions and answers. If you are willing to help me, then please email us: club3864@ hotmail.com

1. o is suitable to work as a Community Representative in YOUTH International?

A．One who enjoys working with teenagers from different countries.

B．One who hopes to take action in fighting against diseases.

C．One who has a strong desire to improve his or her English.

D．One who wants to earn some pocket money in the program.

2. Where will Jack, a volunteer, receive the training before he is sent to work in Malawi?

A．In some local offices in the US.

B．In an ESL organization in China.

C．In a preparation program in Demark.

D．In an exchange student center in Africa.

3. If Mrs. Black in the US hopes to learn some Chinese at home, she may contact _______.

A．takeaction@betterworld.com	B．ram3462@hotmail.com
C．club3864@hotmail.com	D．staff@youth.org

4. What   volunteers for an experiment over the Internet supposed to do?

A．To interview people online.	B．To do some house work.
C．To offer advice on Child Aid	D．To provide language exercises.

7 . CAREER OPPORTUNITES
1   Full Time Secretary Position Availabel: Applicants should have at least 2 year’s experience and be able to type 60 words a minute. No computer skills required．Apply in person at United Business Ltd．, 17 Browning Street, Leeds.
2   Part-time job: We require three part-time shop assistants to work during the evening．No experience required, applicants should be between 18 and 26 years old．Call 0115 - 765643 for more information．
3   Computer trained secretaries: Do you have experience working with computers? If you want to know more about us, call 0457-896754.
4   Teaching Assistants Needed: Hania’s Playshool needs 2 young teaching assistants to help with classes from 9 to 3 pm．Applicants should have references. For more information please visit www. Haniaplayschool. co. uk.
5   Weekend Work Available: We are looking for retired adults who would like to work part time on weekends for Rubberlast Group Ltd. Duties include answering the telephone and giving customers’ information. For more information call us at 0113-6741326.
6   University positions Open: The University of Bristol is looking for 4 teaching assistants to help with homework correction．Applicants should have a degree in one of the following: Political Science, English, Economics or History．Please call the University of Bristol for more information．
7   Home Delivery Representative: We are looking for someone who has excellent customer care, communication skills, a sales background with at least one year’s experience and is a good team player with creative ideas. In return we offer a starting salary of $ 20,000 and 25 days paid holiday per year. For more information please call Direct Delivery Team of Yorkshire Post on 0113-2388318.
1. Which position is most suitable for a retired person?

A．Part-time Shop Assistant.

B．Teaching Assistant in Hania’s Playschool.

C．Weekend Workin Rubberlast Group Ltd.

D．Teaching Assistant in the University of Bristol.

2. If you have good computer skills and recently graduated from university (English degree), which jobs can you apply for?

A．Job 1,2 and 7.

B．Job 3,4 and 6.

C．Job 4,6 and 7.

D．Job 2,3 and 5.

3. Which is the only position that has a formal educational requirement?

A．Full Time Secretary at United Business Ltd.

B．Home Delivery Representative for Yorkshire Post.

C．Teaching Assistant at Hania’s Playschool.

D．University Positions at the University of Bristol.

8 .

Is veg food healthier than non-veg food? I feel this is a very common topic that people speak on．Please give me your opinions on this topic．
Rao 12-18-08	So far as veg food is concerned, it is also proved to be a healthy and nutritious diet, but has very few items which can provide us with proteins, but if you see non-veg food like eggs, chicken, and many more, such foods have a large content of proteins in them.
Sai 12-19-08	Man basically is herbivorous（食草的）. If we look at the animal kingdom We can see that all the herbivorous animals have the similar dental（牙齿的） structure, which clearly shows that the human being also ought to be vegetarian by birth. It is only the living conditions that make man carnivorous（食肉的）. The vegetarian foods are easily digestible.
Santos 12-20-08	Non-veg food items are better than veg items. A healthy person requires complete diet and veg + meat makes the diet complete. The only caution that needs to be taken is not to have non-veg items on a daily basis. Once in a week or couple of weeks will be best.
Krishna 01-03-09	When we eat non-veg, we are all veg by nature. The chicken that we eat feeds on grains, the mutton that we eat feeds on grass, and the fish that we eat feeds on simple plants. So non-veg food by logic（逻辑）is better and suited for hauman beings.
Khan 01-05-09	Non-veg food is equally important in our diet as it helps in many ways, especially fish and other seafood as fish contains omega 3 which makes our immune system（免疫系统）stronger. Do you know that most of the veg food put together does not contain as much omega 3 as fish alone contains!

1. According to Rao, what is the problem with veg food?

A．It damages our immune system.	B．It has few nutrients.
C．It contains too much omega 3.	D．It is lacking in protein.

2. In the opinion of Sai, humans are born vegetarian because humans        .

A．have the same teeth structure as plant-eating animals

B．believe that veg foods are good for their teeth

C．belong to the plant-eating animal family

D．can adapt to the living conditions like plant-eating animals

3. What advice is given by Santos?

A．To have a daily veg + meat diet.

B．Not to eat non-veg food every day.

C．To eat digestible food every day.

D．Not to eat food without protein.