题目内容
chance to see the world famous New York Philharmonic perform (演出) on its first visit to the city in
156 years.
In early June, students from Beijing University, China Institute (学院) of Music and other four
universities were invited by Citibank (花旗银行) to take part in an educational test to win tickets-given
by the US banking company - to see one of the world's oldest and greatest orchestras (管弦乐队).
The first 1,000 students who had correct answers to the five test questions won an entrance ticket
to the Beijing performance.
"Citibank has a strong heritage (传统) in the educational course," said William, the bank's Beijing
manager. "We have made these tickets able to be used as part of our support (支持) of the New York
Philharmonic's tour to Beijing, so that students may have the chance to experience the music of this most
important and successful orchestra." The New York Philharmonic is going to give two performances in
Beijing on June 23 at the 21st Century Theatre and on June 24 at the Great Hall of the People.
Questions:
1. Is New York philharmonic well-known on the earth?
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2. For the first 1,000 students who passed the test, what could they get?
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3. How can the students pass the test?
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4. How many performances will New York Philharmonic give in Beijing?
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5. How long has New York Philharmonic been founded?
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2. The tickets to see New York Philharmonic (for free). / The entrance tickets to the Beijing performance.
3. They must have right answers to the five test questions
4. Twice. (Two performances.)
5. For 156 years.
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任务型阅读。阅读短文,根据其内容完成表格。
People in the United States have a national vacation on Monday in most months. So people may have a vacation on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. During the vacation, people can rest, go to interesting places or do some other things with their families. There are three great days in the United States. They are New Year’s Day, Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day. During the days, most businesses close. People can stay at home and have fun with their families.
People in the United States usually have more than 2 weeks of paid vacation(带薪休假) anytime in a year. This usually depends on how long people have been working or what their jobs are. Usually the more time they spend working, the more time they may get for vacation.
Vacation | When | What to do |
A national vacation | Saturday, Sunday and (66) ____________ | People can (67) ____________, go sightseeing or do some other things. |
Three great days | New Year’s Day, Christmas Day and (68) ____________ | People can stay at home and (69)____________ with their families. |
Paid vacation | More than (70) ____________ days anytimein a year | People can have a long journey. |