| A．$2 | B．$3 | C．$4 |
2 . Welcome to Glass of Venice, the number one importer and retailer of authentic Murano Glass in the US and one of the top names among Murano Glass retailers worldwide. We work directly with artisans (工匠) from Murano, Italy to bring you the unique centuries old art rooted in tradition and skill. Every item is handcrafted with passion using ancient techniques that made Murano glassmakers world-famous since the 8th century. Now you needn’t make a trip to Murano to own an authentic piece of art as beautiful as Venice itself.
At the time of mass-produced products that carry no special meaning, Murano Glass gives you an opportunity to express your individuality. Every piece is unique.
Murano Glass is 100% handcrafted in Venice. Be a part of the centuries-old Venetian tradition!
A piece of the artisan’s heart and soul is captured in every Murano Glass creation. Crafting Murano Glass jewelry, vases, sculptures and other functional and decorative pieces is a complicated process from silica, minerals, water, and fire. Venetian artisans create masterpieces. The techniques they use are centuries old, and artisans have been trained for many years in their fathers’ and grandfathers, workshops before they can attain a revered status of the true master of the craft.
Murano Glass masters are not just artisans; they are artists. Ever since Murano glassmakers guild (公会) was established on this Venetian island in 1291, they have been innovating, seeking new methods of creating glass, and pushing forward to express new philosophies and artistic visions through glass. This made Murano Glass get its own art form, and it has been recognized at international expositions and top art museums and galleries worldwide. Today the famous glass masters working on Murano Island are first and foremost artists, and Glass of Venice is proud to offer artistic masterpieces from top Murano glass workshops.
1. What can be inferred about Murano Glass?| A．It is made by using modern machines. |
| B．Every piece is made in the US. |
| C．Every piece has a special style. |
| D．It was designed in the 8th century. |
| A．considerate | B．relieved |
| C．complex | D．respected |
| A．Exploring ways to develop the creation of glass. |
| B．Exporting Murano Glass to many foreign countries. |
| C．Building art museums to show the beauty of Murano Glass. |
| D．Creating a special art form to express their philosophies of life. |
| A．Critical. | B．Admirable. |
| C．Cautious. | D．Aggressive. |
3 . The Women’s Institute is urging supermarkets to do more to help consumers reduce their home food waste, after a survey of its own membership showed widespread confusion about “best before” and “use by” labeling(标签) on packaging.
Its new analysis of products on supermarket shelves found that “once-opened” instructions were often contradictory and often failed to make clear whether they were a guide to food safety or quality. Only 45% of 5,000 WI members surveyed understood that best-before dates were a sign of food quality, while 26% did not understand that the more important use-by dates were a decisive guide to food safety.
In its report on food waste, the WI said supermarkets were “potentially contributing to home food waste by leading customers to buy more food than they need, and giving conflicting and confusing on-pack information that leaves customers unsure about how long a product remains safe to eat in the home setting”. The 42-page report is part of the WI’s ongoing campaign to reduce food waste. To underline the point about conflicting information, it cites(引用) a can of Sainsbury’s own-brand sweetcorn advising consumers to eat it within one day of opening, while a similar tin from Waitrose gave consumers two days to finish it. Green Giant sweetcorn, however, has no specified date for eating once opened.
Marylyn Haines Evans, chair of the Women’s Institute’s public affairs said: “WI members are some of the more informed members of society about food and cookery, but they are still confused about food labelling and ‘once-opened’ information. So we would like supermarkets to extend the amount of time that consumers have to use a product in their homes by making all of their once-opened instructions on product packaging consistent, and completely remove once-opened instructions on products where food safety is not an issue.”
1. What mainly leads to food waste according to WI?| A．Poor quality of food. |
| B．Attractive packaging of products. |
| C．Competition among supermarkets. |
| D．Consumers’ confusion about on-pack information. |
A． | B． |
C． | D． |
| A．To attract more consumers. |
| B．To compare their products. |
| C．To comment on their service. |
| D．To make WI’s report convincing. |
| A．Extend life of a product. |
| B．Turn to well-informed WI members. |
| C．Give consistent once-opened instructions. |
| D．Remove instructions on product packaging. |
4 . 假如你是李华，3月1日在英国某网站购买了一本英文原版小说Pride and Prejudice。收到货后，你发现书封面破损并存在缺页现象，请你就此向网站客服写封电子邮件投诉。
注意：1.词数100左右，文章的开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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1. What is stressed in the ad?
| A．The coin is of high quality and worth collecting. |
| B．The coin can be circulated as a currency. |
| C．Limited supplies guarantee a stable price of the coin. |
| D．Demand for the coin is bound to break records. |
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| A．shopping online |
| B．making a phone call |
| C．lining up in front of the stores |
| D．writing to the company |
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This is the pen that has a built-in video camera, capturing(拍摄，录制)videos or still images with a click of its button. Ideal for use while secured in a pocket, it can capture up to five hours of video. Its battery provides up to two hours of power before requiring a recharge.
Item 78098 The Wristwatch Camcorder
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This is the men's watch with an unnoticeable camera located at the two-o'clock position, yet the watch's hands never make it covered. So you'll be always ready to capture a famous person or a pet's ridiculous actions. The camera's rechargeable battery provides up to two hours of use from a four-hour charge.
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This is the only personal media viewer that provides a private viewing experience just like watching a widescreen 55 inch television from 10 meters away. It connects to a video iPod, iPhone, portable DVD player with two AA batteries providing up to six hours of continuous operation.
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This is the watch that vividly displays 120 of your favorite digital photographs. You can download digital photographs to the watch. The watch can be viewed in the Photo Album mode (模式) or digital mode ( time and date view). A six-hour charge provides up to 10 days of use.
1. What's the purpose of this passage?
| A．To show how fashionable the items are. |
| B．To compare some goods. |
| C．To teach how to operate the items. |
| D．To advertise some goods. |
| A．They both sell well. |
| B．They both have unusual appearances. |
| C．They both can take photos. |
| D．They are both cheap. |
| A．Item 77918 | B．Item 78431 |
| C．Item 77281 | D．Item 78098 |
| A．In fact, Item 78098 cannot tell time. |
| B．In a way, Item 77281 is convenient for users. |
| C．Item 77918 works as a DVD player. |
| D．All the items include rechargeable batteries. |
We offer a flexible approach to conferencing. With purpose-built meeting rooms offering a flexible and functional space, our hotel is designed for comfort and convenience. Day Delegate（代表/代表团）, 24 Hour Delegate or room hire only can be arranged to meet your needs and we offer a range of food and drinks for all requirements.
The Bedford Swan Hotel provides an impressive range of conference, training and function rooms which are suitable for up to 250 delegates.
Our hotel is located 30 minutes drive from Luton Airport and a 20-minute walk from Bedford Train Station with regular trains to and from Central London.
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• Your own event consultant
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• Various Day Delegate packages
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1. Bedford Swan Hotel is more suitable for _______.
| A．busy sightseers | B．conference travelers |
| C．fresh trainees | D．event consultants |
| A．It takes you 20 minutes to walk here from Central London. |
| B．The Bedford Swan Hotel was built in the late 18th century. |
| C．The hotel is located sixty kilometres from Luton Airport. |
| D．Guests can get professional service by offering extra tips. |
| A．can serve up to 250 delegates |
| B．winds through Bedfordshire |
| C．can provide personalized billing |
| D．offers no car parking service |
| A．a delegate of 8 apply for 24-hour-meeting rooms |
| B．guests pay £35.00 per person for the rooms they live in |
| C．you book a purpose-built meeting room on a special day |
| D．8 delegates hold a day meeting on November 2, 2013 |
Oregon Country Fair（OCF）, 9 am to 7 pm on March 8 - 10
OCF first started in 1969, and it’s blossomed into an outstanding example of what a non - profit should be. OCF is an event of shopping & atmosphere, and food ranging from Indian & Afghani cuisine to Italian & France cuisine．Wonderful craft & music never stop．From the time you get there until the time you leave, everyone has a smile on their faces, and they wave and say hello．For tickets, go and visit www．Oregoncountryfair．org．
30th Annual Seaside Beach Volleyball Tournament, 8 am to 6 pm on March 12 - 14
The Annual Seaside Beach Volleyball Tournament is an amateur tournament that draws amateur volleyball players to the small town of seaside, as well as AVP Team players who are the best volleyball players．In the past years, it has drawn more than 700 teams playing on over 80 volleyball courts．Just go west, and you can’t miss it．It is about 20 miles south of Astoria．To learn more about it, visit the website www．Seasideor．com．
Hood to Coast Relay, 3:30 am to 6:45 pm on March 26 - 27
The Hood to Coast Relay is a 200 - mile - long relay that consists of 15, 000 runners and 4, 100 volunteers．It’s the largest relay in the world, which goes from Mt．Hood to Pacific Ocean in Seaside, Oregon．People of the Oregon coast fear Hood to Coast, because local towns and streets are flooded．There are audiences cheering riders on, and many people set up stations to give riders water．If you would like to get the race route maps, visit the website www. Hoodtocoast. com．
Other event information
To learn about other events, visit the website www. Aadfv. Blogspot. com．
1. OCF covers the following EXCEPT ________．
| A．music | B．dishes | C．dance | D．artworks |
| A．In 1982． | B．In 1986． | C．In 1988． | D．In 1992． |
| A．www．Seasideor．com． |
| B．www．Hoodtocoast．com． |
| C．www．aadfv．blogspot．com． |
| D．www．Oregoncountryfair．org． |
| A．the relay will last a long period | B．they have to offer food and water |
| C．the weather is bad during the relay | D．too many people will go there |
9 . Spring is just around the corner and it’s a time to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors. Here is a selection of festivals around the country that are a great excuse to get back in the spring sunshine.
Dana Point Festival of the Whales
Dana Point, California
March 7 to 8 and 14 to 15,2010
Each year, over two sunny weekends in March the town of Dana Point, California celebrates the return of migratory California Gray whales to this part of the Pacific Ocean. Festivities include whale-watching, an arts festival and educational hands-on activities for the entire family. Prices start at $ 29 per adult and $ 19 for children. For more information, visit www.dpfestivalofwhales.com.
Chandler Ostrich Festival
Chandler, Arizona
March 13 to 15, 2010
Chandler is the center of Ostrich(舵鸟) ranching in the U.S. You can see jockeys ride these feathered around the ostrich track at Tubleweed Park. General admission is $9 for adults, $8 for seniors, $7 for children aged five to 12 and kids four and under are free. For more information visit www.ostrichfestival.com.
Festival of Houses and Gardens
Charleston, South Carolina
March 19 to April 18, 2010
The Historic Charleston Foundation gives curious travelers the opportunity to explore gardens of some of the finest private residences in America. Each three hour tour (afternoons from 2 to 5pm and evenings from 6 to 9 pm) lets you visit eight to ten properties dating from the American colonial period. Prices range from $25 to $45. For more information, visit www.historiccharleston.org.
Tulip Time Festival
Holland, Michigan
May 1 to 9, 2010
You don’t need to travel to the Netherlands this spring to see and smell some of the world’s finest tulips(郁金香). The town of Holland is home to millions of colorful bulbs. The 81stannual Tulip Time Festival, one of the largest flower festivals in America will kick off with fireworks on May 1. Admission fee ranges from $6 for the children’s area to $38 for theatre tickets. Tickets and more information are available at www.tuliptime.com.
1. A couple with their 4-year-old son will go whale-watching, they have to pay .| A．$77 | B．$ 58 | C．$ 38 | D．$ 48 |
| A．judges | B．riders | C．children | D．travelers |
| A．Tulip Time | B．Houses and Gardens |
| C．Dana Point of the whales | D．Chandler Ostrich |
| A．All the festivals are held in March. |
| B．All the Festivals are concerned with animals |
| C．All the Festivals are held in the U.S.A. |
| D．All the Festivals surely interest children. |
10 . ISC (HS) Reference No. S006864 New South Wales
Student Date of Birth: 19/08/1988 Department of Education and Training
International Students Centre
Hong Xue 827-839 George Street PO Box 707
60 Waratah Street Broadway NSW 21007
Croydon Park NSW 2133 Phone: (612) 9217 4801 1300 302 456
Fax: (612) 9212 6721
http://www.tafensw.edu.au/international/
WARNING LETTER
Dear Hong Xue,
As you are aware, your student visa regulations set out a number of conditions applying to your visa. It has come to our attention that you are failing to meet the following conditions: You must maintain accommodation, support and general welfare arrangements that have been approved by your education provider if you:
●have not turned 18; and
●are not staying in Australia with:
--a parent
--a custodian(监护人); or
--a relative who has been nominated(指定)by your parent or a custodian, is aged at least 21 and is of good character.
Note: You must not change those arrangements without the written approval of your education provider.
You must obey the following rules:
1. During term time you must:
a) remain in your homestay during the school term;
b) come home every night; and
c) inform your guardian at all times of your whereabouts.
2. On weekends you must:
a) have your guardian's permission to stay with friends; and
b) inform your guardian of the name, address and phone numbers of people you are visiting.
3. You must return your guardian's telephone calls.
This will be your only warning. If you continue to breach(违反)your student visa regulations we will report you to the Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs. Such action may lead to the cancellation(取消)of your student visa. Please contact me on (612) 9217 4801 or fax (612) 9212 6721 if you have questions about your enrolment.
Yours sincerely
Tracey Carlon
Student Advisor
International Students Centre
NSW Department of Education and Training
1. What's the purpose of writing this letter?| A．To remind the recipient (收信人) of the conditions for applying for a student visa. |
| B．To warn the recipient not to do anything against his student visa regulations again. |
| C．To tell the recipient how to contact his student advisor. |
| D．To inform the recipient of the student visa regulations. |
| A．He is under 18 and studies in Australia with his parents. |
| B．He is required to come home every night according to the rules. |
| C．He can stay with his friends on weekends if permitted. |
| D．His student Visa has been cancelled. |
| A．Hong Xue at 60 Waratah Street, Croydon Park NSW 2133. |
| B．Tracey Carlon at the Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs. |
| C．Hong Xue at NSW Department of Education and Training. |
| D．Tracey Carlon at 827-839 George Street, PO Box 707, Broadway NSW 21007. |
