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1. What do you think is the passage?

A．Descriptions of several products.	B．An advertisement of a product.
C．An introduction to lost items.	D．Directions of a new item.

2. How many functions does a TrackR have?

A．Three.

B．Four.

C．Five.

D．Six.

3. Which of the following can replace the underlined “a snap” in the passage?

A．An easy job.	B．A necessary task.
C．An available method	D．A quiet action.

2 . The following are a few cities with cheap attractions or restaurants in California, the US.
Cathedral City
The Indian Oven in the city will give you a high-quality dining experience. It’s a restaurant with traditional Indian dishes. All of the lunch specials are $5.95 and are served from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm. The windows of the restaurants give you the beautiful views of desert mountain scenes. You need to call 92234(760)770-3918 to book a table.
Palm Desert
Palm Desert, a city in Riverside County, has a number of free desert hiking trails(小径). They are named after famous Western Hollywood cowboys. The trails are fun to hike on. At some points they go up very high and you can get a bird’s-eye view of the surrounding desert cities. The paths are dusty, so bring some good hiking boots and hats. Do bring some water and your phone. It’s great for an afternoon hike after 2 pm. Call 92260(760)340-0574 or 92253(760)564-4712 to learn more.
Lake Cahuilla
Away from the busy streets of the city of Palm Springs, Lake Cahuilla is a great recreational(娱乐的) area you can visit in La Quinta. It is at the foot of the Santa Rosa Mountains. It costs $3.00 for per person to enter the area, but a half for kids under 7. The activities include: camping, fishing, bicycling, and horseback riding. If you want to save on rooms, you can stay in an RV. Call 92278(760)664-7215 and you’ll learn something else.
1. The desert hiking trails__________.

A．are named after some famous people

B．reach the top of some high mountains.

C．provide visitors with free water and food.

D．have attracted many well-known cowboys.

2. If you want to know more about the restaurants in Lake Cahuilla, you can call __________.

A．92260(760)340-0574	B．92278(760)664-7215
C．92234(760)770-3918	D．92253(760)564-4712

3. We can learn from the passage that ________.

A．the Indian Oven must be a well-known restaurant in India.

B．kids enjoy the hiking trails in Palm Desert at half price.

C．Palm Desert has been badly polluted by human activities.

D．staying in an RV costs less than staying in a hotel room.

3 . Babysitter Wanted
I am seeking a babysitter for my 6-month-old son. A few hours on Saturdays and Sundays to help me and then additional times as needed. Applicant should be over 18, responsible, loving, warm, drug-free, and have experience caring for babies. A college student looking for a part-time job is also OK. The pay is $ 10 an hour.
If this sounds like a good fit for you, please reply to: rebecharv @ aol.com or call 800-4964. It is urgent!
Office Manager wanted
A company is looking for a full-time manager to be in charge of the business aspects. Strong skills are needed in organization and business management. The office manager is responsible for keeping financial records, so he/she should be familiar with computer.
Please send your resume to jim @ californiaaquatics. com or call 800-6978.
Waiter/ Waitress wanted
Specialty Restaurant is looking for an experienced and well seasoned waiter/ waitress. A knowledge of wines and fine dining experience are necessary. Must work well under pressure and understand the basics of fine dining and customer service.
If you're interested, please reply to job-tkupe 1329358152 @ craigslist. org.
This is a part-time job. Please, no phone calls about this job!
Office Cleaner Wanted
Looking for Part-time work?
Position available in the Mississauga area!
Part-time 4 hours per day from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Duties include:
--Clean Washrooms
--Dust Furniture
-- Mopping floors
--Other general cleaning
Some experience is necessary
Pay: $ 15 per hour
Reply to: job-p3b7u-1365632206 @ craigslist.org or call 800-8197
1. The position of a(n) ___________ is full-time job.

A．babysitter	B．office manager
C．waiter/ waitress	D．office cleaner

2. Where can you send e-mail as a college girl?

A．job-p3b7u-1365632206 @ craigslist.org

B．job-tkupe 1329358152 @ craigslist. org.

C．jim @ californiaaquatics. Com

D．rebecharv @ aol.com

3. Which of the following is the most important for waiter/ waitress job?

A．Being familiar with computers.

B．Having a knowledge of wines.

C．Knowing more about menus.

D．Working well under pressure.

4 . Top lists are lecturing people on everything from "100 books to read ". Aren't you just tired of being told what to do with your time? Now you have a list to end all lists!
Take a look at the following two examples from the list of "101 things not to do":
Swim with Dolphins(海豚)?

Swimming with dolphins is one of the world’s most profitable tourist activities. However, every dolphin will welcome having their busy, tiring day interrupted by tourists screaming pushing around them in the water.Worse yet, when dolphins get too near to the boats loaded tourists, they could get caught up in ropes and killed by propellers(螺旋桨).

Here’s a little secret. Dolphins look like smiling at you, but actually they’re just opening mouths.
Go to See the Mona Lisa?

There must be something about the mysterious(神秘的) smile. The 6 million people who visit the lady in the Louvre every year can’t all be wrong after all. But they can be quite annoying standing in front of you, holding up their cameras to prevent you from seeing anything. In fact, it is hard for you to see the painting clearly because you have to stay away from it for security reasons. After queuing for hours, many tourists can remain in front of the painting only for 15 seconds most.If the mysterious lady in the picture knew her fate, she wouldn’t just be smiling, she laughing. So, still long to see the Mona Lisa? If you want to find out more about the list, read 101 Tings NOT to Do Before You Die. Visit www.not2dobeforeidie.co.uk and buy the book at a 20% discount.

1. According to the passage, swimming with dolphins________.

A．is the world’s most popular tourist activity

B．gives fun to both tourists and dolphins

C．will make tourists busy and tired

D．can cause danger to dolphins

2. What does the author think about going to see the Mona Lisa?

A．It is wrong to go and see the mysterious smile.

B．It is not as satisfying as expected.

C．Fifteen seconds in front of the painting is enough.

D．Queuing for hours is worthwhile.

3. The list of “101 things not to do” is made most probably because its author_______.

A．thinks it boring to do the things suggested by other lists

B．believes other lists are not humorous enough

C．intends to persuade people to read more lists

D．wants to provide a list different from other lists

4. What is the main purpose of the passage?

A．To advertise a book.

B．To introduce a website.

C．To comment on popular lists.

D．To recommend tourist activities.

5 . Put on your sunglasses and enjoy the island, the sun and the blue sea. Malta combines (结合) learning English with the Mediterranean way of life: you will have a language course and a great holiday at the same time.
Your language course
Our school lies in Sliema, only a few meters from the sea, the beach road and cafés. The school is in an old Maltese building. Our teachers use a modern teaching method and you will learn English quickly.
Brief information

Class size: 10, at most 15 students

Minimum (最小的) age: 13

Language levels: all

Internet access: in the Internet cafe

The leisure (休闲) programmes
Our school and team leaders organize varied leisure programmes. There will be a welcome party on your first day. You will also take part in beach volleyball, and beach parties.
Other activities include: Discos, visit to Popeye Village, Water Park, bowling, cinema, ice skating (different prices).
Accommodation(住宿)
Family: You will live in friendly host families that the school has known for years. All families are near the school (20 minutes on foot or by bus).
Supervision (监督)
Our team of friendly teachers, team leaders and host families will always be there for you. There is also an emergency phone number for parents and students.
Dear parents, please note that there are periods of time when your children are unsupervised, for example on the way to school. We are happy to discuss any questions you may have. Please contact us by phone or email.
1. If you want to attend the English course in Malta, you should ______.

A．be at least 13 years old	B．have a higher English level
C．learn English without the Internet	D．be watched all the time

2. Where will you live if you attend the English course in Malta?

A．In an old Maltese building.	B．In a local family.
C．In a café in Sliema.	D．In Popeye village.

3. What information can you get from the passage?

A．There are at least 15 students in a class.

B．You can take part in any activity for free.

C．You will have a good time while learning English.

D．It takes you 20 minutes to go to school by bus.

4. The passage is mainly written for ______.

A．travelers to Malta	B．teachers planning to work abroad
C．host families wishing for students	D．teenagers learning English

6 . They wear the latest fashions with the most up-to-date accessories(配饰)．Yet these are not girls in their teens or twenties but women in their sixties and seventies．A generation which would once only wear old-fashioned clothes is now favouring the same high street looks worn by those half their age．

Professor Julia Twigg, a social policy expert, said, “Women over 75 are now shopping for clothes more frequently than they did when they were young in the 1960s．In the 1960s buying a coat for a woman was a serious matter．It was an expensive item that they would purchase only every three or four years — now you can pick one up at the supermarket whenever you wish to．Fashion is a lot cheaper and people get tired of things more quickly．”

Professor Twigg analysed family expenditure(支出) data and found that while the percentage of spending on clothes and shoes by women had stayed around the same — at 5 or 6 percent of spending — the amount of clothes bought had risen sharply．

The professor said, “Clothes are now 70 percent cheaper than they were in the 1960s because of the huge expansion of production in the Far East．In the 1960s Leeds was the heart of the British fashion industry and that was where most of the clothes came from, but now almost all of our clothes are sourced elsewhere．Everyone is buying more clothes but in general we are not spending more money on them．”

Fashion designer Angela Barnard, who runs her own fashion business in London, said older women were much more affected celebrity(名流) style than in previous years．

She said, “When people see stars such as Judi Dench and Helen Mirren looking attractive and fashionable in their sixties, they want to follow them．Older women are much more aware of celebrities．There’s also the boom in TV programmes showing people how they can change their look, and many of my older customers do yoga to stay in shape well in their fifties．When I started my business a few years ago, my older customers tended to be very rich, but now they are what I would call ordinary women．My own mother is 61 and she wears the latest fashions in a way she would never have done ten years ago．”

1. Professor Twigg found that, compared with the 1960s, _________．

A．the price of clothes has generally fallen by 70%

B．the spending on clothes has increased by 5% or 6%

C．people spend 30% less than they did on clothes

D．the amount of clothes bought has risen by 5% or 6%

2. What can we learn about old women in terms of fashion?

A．They are often ignored by fashion designers．

B．They are now more easily influenced by stars．

C．They are regarded as pioneers in the latest fashion．

D．They are more interested in clothes because of their old age．

3. It can be concluded that old women tend to wear the latest fashions today mainly because _________．

A．they get tired of things more quickly	B．TV shows teach them how to change their look
C．they are in much better shape now	D．clothes are much cheaper than before

4. Which is the best possible title of the passage?

A．Age Is No Barrier for Fashion Fans	B．The More Fashionable, the Less Expensive
C．Unexpected Changes in Fashion	D．Boom of the British Fashion Industry

7 . If women are mercilessly exploited (剥削) year after year, they have only themselves to blame. Because they tremble at the thought of being seen in public in clothes that are out of fashion, they are always taken advantage of by the designers and the big stores. Clothes which have been worn only a few times have to be put aside because of the change of fashion.

Changing fashions are nothing more than the intentional creation of waste. Many women spend large sums of money each year to replace clothes that have hardly been worn. Women who cannot afford to throw away clothing in this way, waste hours of their time changing their old-fashioned dresses. Skirts are lengthened or shortened; neck-lines are lowered or raised, and so on.

No one can claim that the fashion industry contributes anything really important to society. Fashion designers are rarely concerned with necessary things like warmth, comfort and durability (耐用). They are only interested in outward appearance and they take advantage of the fact that women will put up with any amount of discomfort, as long as they look right. There can hardly be a man who hasn't at some time in his life smiled at the sight of a woman shaking in a thin dress on a winter day, or picking her way through deep snow in high heeled shoes.

When comparing men and women in the matter of fashion, the conclusions to be drawn are obvious. Do the constantly changing fashions of women's clothes, one wonders, reflect basic qualities of inconstancy and instability? Men are too clever to let themselves be cheated by fashion designers. Do their unchanging styles of dress reflect basic qualities of stability and reliability (稳定耐用)? That is for you to decide.

1. Designers and big stores always make money_________.

A．by mercilessly exploiting women workers in the clothing industry

B．because they are capable of predicting new fashions

C．by constantly changing the fashions in women’s clothing

D．because they attach great importance to quality in women’s clothing

2. To the writer, the fact that women change their old-fashioned dresses is seen as ___________.

A．a waste of money	B．a waste of time
C．an expression of taste	D．an expression of creativity

3. New fashions in clothing are created for ___________.

A．the commercial exploitation of women

B．the women’s strength of character

C．basic qualities of inconstancy and instability

D．an important contribution to society

4. By saying “the conclusions to be drawn are obvious” (Line One to Line Two, Paragraph Four), the writer means that ___________.

A．women’s inconstancy in their choice of clothing is often laughed at

B．women are better able to put up with discomfort

C．men are also exploited greatly by fashion designers

D．men are more reasonable in the matter of fashion

8 . B

Blindsided	In many ways, Natalie O’Reilly is a typical 14-year-old girl. But Natalie will lose her sight within a few short months. Natalie is sent to school for the blind to learn skills such as Braille(盲文). Outwardly, she does as she’s told; inwardly, she hopes for a miracle(奇迹) that will free her from a fearful life of blindness. But the miracle does not come. Will she go home to live scared? Or will she master the skills she needs to make it in a world without sight?
Crossing the Tracks	At 15, Iris seems to have no home, no family, no direction. After her mother’s early death, Iris’s father focuses on big plans for his new shoes stores and his latest girlfriend, and has no time for his daughter. Unknown to her, he hires Iris out as housekeeper and companion for a country doctor’s elderly mother. Iris is buoyed by the warmth and understanding the doctor and his mother show her, but just as she starts to break out of her trouble, a disaster strikes. Iris must find the courage to discover if she is really as helpless — or as hopeless — as she once believed.
The Education of Bet	Will and Bet were brother and sister. Being a girl, Bet’s world is contained within the walls of their grand home. Will is allowed — forced — to go to school. So Bet comes up with a plan: They’ll switch places. She’ll go to school as Will. Will can then live as he chooses. But once Bet gets to school, she soon realizes living as a boy is going to be much more difficult than she imagined.
X-Isle	Ever since the floods came and washed the world away, survivors have been desperate to win a place on X-Isle, the island where life is believed to be easier. Only young boys stand a chance of getting in, the smaller and lighter the better. Baz and Ray are two of the lucky few to be chosen, but they soon discover that X-Isle is a far cry from paradise(天堂). It’s a violent, unpredictable place, where terrible things can happen at any moment.

1. From the book Blindsided, we can learn that Natalie ______.

A．is longing to stay away from blindness

B．has been blind for several months

C．has to quit school because of her blindness

D．is unconfident in learning Braille

2. The underlined word “buoyed” probably means “______”.

A．spoiled

B．thrilled

C．annoyed

D．encouraged

3. X-Isle turns out to be ______.

A．easier for life	B．no paradise
C．chosen for lucky men	D．a romantic place

4. The main characters of the four books ______.

A．live a happy life

B．get out of trouble eventually

C．struggle for a better life

D．dream about better education

9 . Why choose National Express?
When you travel with us we want to ensure you're safe, comfortable and arrive at your destination on time. This is why we've made some significant improvements to our services and added new and exciting tools to make sure travelling with us is an easy and relaxing experience.
You go there, we go there
We go to hundreds of towns, cities and airports across the UK. We've over 550 coaches covering 70 million miles a year, so if there's somewhere you want to go, then chances are we go there too.
Safe, modern coaches
A total of 25 million pounds has been invested on over 100 coaches in the last year. Most of our coaches now have leather seats and headrests, ample legroom, power sockets for charging mobiles, tablets and laptops and a toilet on board. For your safety, all our coaches are fitted with the latest safety features as standard. Please turn to page 4-5 for more safety information.
Coach Tracker
Why not use Coach Tracker while travelling with us, or tell your friends and relatives to use it to track where your coaches is in real-time, anytime, anywhere. Simply visit nationalexpresss.com/coachtracker and follow the on-screen instructions.
Assisted travel
The majority of our coaches have an easy-access passenger lift at the front of the coach, providing step free access to wheelchair users and anyone with reduced mobility. We can also offer practical assistance along the way to make your journey easier and more enjoyable. Call 03717 818181 for more information.
Greener journey
Travelling by coaches is one of the most environmentally friendly forms of transport. Our coaches emit up to five times less CO₂ per passenger, per kilometer than an average car.
Mobile
If you are looking to book a ticket on the go you can use our mobile site, which your smartphone or tablet will automatically direct you to when you visit our website.
Satellite tracking
We track the majority of our coaches using a satellite tracking system. We know exactly where our coaches are at any given time, and can reroute them should there be any avoidable traffic block. We're committed to getting you to your destination safely and on time.
Thanks for choosing to travel with us. We've created this booklet to keep you up-to-date on our safety information and improvements. Whether you are travelling with us to the airport or visiting your favorite destination, sit back, relax and familiarize yourself with the safety features and facilities on board.

1. From the passage, we can know that ________

A．National Express invests 25 million on its coaches every year.

B．Disabled passengers have easy access to every National Express coach.

C．A National Express coach emits less CO2 than an average four-seat car.

D．Family members can have National Express passenger’s real-time location through Coach Tracker.

2. Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A．The booklet on National Express has at least 5 pages.

B．You can call 03717 818181 for more information on mobility issues.

C．Most coaches now have leather seats, headsets, tablets and a toilet onboard.

D．Most coaches can change their route to avoid traffic jams by satellite tracking.

3. The passage is intended to _________ .

A．inform you of the safety features and latest improvements of the coaches

B．introduce the onboard facilities and tools for your safe and comfortable travel

C．keep you up-to-date on the safety information and improvements

D．promote and advertise the coach service offered by National Express

4. What is true about the National Express?

A．It is a company located in the US that offers coach service nationwide.

B．If you visit its website, a ticket will automatically be booked for you.

C．It aims to provide safe, relaxing and punctual service for its customers.

D．Its coach has step free lifts at both ends of the coach.

10 . B

Gallery Policies for Visitors to National Gallery of Art, Washington

Visitors must present all carried items for inspection upon entry. After inspection, all bags, backpacks, umbrellas, parcels, and other things as determined by security officers must be left at the checkrooms, free of charge, close to each entrance. All oversized bags, backpacks and luggage must be left at the checkrooms near the 4th Street entrance of either the East or West Building. These items will have to be x-rayed before being accepted. Items of value, such as laptop computers, cameras, and fur coats, may not be left in the checkrooms but may be carried into the galleries. We regret that we do not have enough space for visitor items larger than 17×26 inches into the Gallery or its checkrooms. Additional security procedures and checks may be taken according to the decision of the Gallery.

For the safety of the artworks and other visitors, nothing may be carried on a visitor’s back. Soft front baby carriers are allowed, but children may not be carried on shoulders or in a child carrier worn on the back. Pushchairs are available free of charge near each checkroom. Smoking is prohibited. Food and drink are not permitted outside the food service areas. Unopened bottled water may be carried only in a visitor’s bag. Cell phones may not be used in the galleries. Animals, other than service animals, are not permitted in the Gallery. Skateboarding is prohibited. Picture-taking (including video) for personal use is permitted except in special exhibitions and where specifically prohibited. Tripods (三角架) are not allowed. Please do not touch the works of art.

1. When people come to visit the Gallery, they should ____________.

A．leave all their carried items at the checkrooms

B．have all their carried items x-rayed at the entrance

C．take all their carried items with them without inspection

D．have all their carried items inspected at the entrance

2. What does the Gallery feel sorry for?

A．Visitors have to keep their valuable items in the checkrooms.

B．The size of visitor items allowed into the Gallery is limited.

C．It cannot keep oversized visitor items due to limited space.

D．Visitor items over 17×26 inches must go through additional checks.

3. Parents with small children visiting the Gallery _____________.

A．can carry their children in soft front child carriers

B．can carry their children on their shoulders

C．can carry their children in child carriers worn on the back

D．ought to pay if they want to use pushchairs for their children

4. Visiting photographers should make sure that ____________.

A．pictures and videos are allowed for personal use anywhere in the Gallery

B．tripods are allowed except in some special exhibitions

C．picture-taking and videoing are totally forbidden in the Gallery

D．pictures and videos can be taken in some places for personal use