Question

Suppose you work in a big firm and find English very important for your job because you often deal with foreign businessmen. Now you are looking for a place where you can improve your English. Here are some advertisements about English language training from newspapers. You may find the information you need.

Global English Center General English in all four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. * 3-month (700 yuan ), 6-month (1,200 yuan ) and one-year (2,000 yuan ) courses. * Choice of morning or evening classes, 3 hours per day, Mon. ~ Fri.. * Experienced college English teachers. Tel: 67605272         Add: 105 Zhongshan Road, 100082

Modern Language School Special courses in English for business, travel, banking, hotel management and office skills. * Small classes ( 12~16 students ) on Sat. & Sun. from 2:00~5:00 p.m.. * Native English teachers from Canada and the USA. * Language lab and computers supplied. * 3-month course: 1,050 yuan; 6-month course: 1,850 yuan. Add: Modern Language School, 675 Park Road, 100056 Tel: 67353019

The 21st Century English Training Center We specialize in effective teaching at all levels. * We offer morning or afternoon classes, both of which last three months and a half at a cost of 800 yuan. *Entrance exams: June 1 and Dec. 1. Call 67801642 for more information.

The International House of English A six-month English course for students of all levels at very low cost: 60 yuan for 12 hours per week. * Class hours: 9:00~12:00 a.m. and 2:00~5:00 p.m.. *Well trained Chinese and foreign teachers experienced in teaching English as a second/foreign language. Call 67353019 for further information.

31. Mr. White works in the daytime every day and the place he will choose is ______.

       A. Global English Center

       B. Modern Language School

       C. The 21^st Century English Training Center

       D. The International House of English

32. The 21st Century English Training Center is different from the other three. It ______.

       A. has a language lab and computers    B. has more experienced teachers

       C. offers morning or afternoon classes D. requires an entrance exam

33. If you want to attend the course at the International House of English, you’ll pay about

______.

       A. 1,200 yuan        B. 1,600 yuan        C. 1,500 yuan              D. 1,800 yuan

Answer 1

主旨大意:如果你在一家大公司工作，而且你经常处理外国商务，提高自己的英语水平是当务之急，短文给出了四种不同的培训方式，哪一种适合你呢？

31、A因为Mr。White白天上班，所以她必须选择能在晚上学习的培训班，而A有evening classes正好，满足这个要求。

32、D 21世纪英语培训中心需要入门考试，这一点正是其他培训班所没有的。

33、C每周60元，6各月24周，总计1440元，C比较接近。