People in the UK often talk about their homes: their mortgages (按揭), the interest rates, and rising prices. Here’s a guide to some of the words and phrases you might come across.

          It’s a good idea in the UK to arrange a mortgage with a bank before you start looking. This is when the bank tells you how much money they will lend you so you have a good idea of how much you can afford.

          The next step is to go to an estate agent and see what sort of properties they have available in your budget range and in your area. If you see something you like, the estate agent will arrange for you to view the property, so that you can see the house or flat for yourself.

          If you see something that takes your eye, you put in an offer. The vendor (卖家) can accept or decline this offer, and if the vendor accepts it, you can move forward with the sale. However, as you don’t pay any money at this point, the offer isn’t legally binding (具有约束力), and in theory, you can pull out of the offer at any time that you like.

          Your next step will probably be to get a structural survey done. A qualified surveyor will inspect the house and write a report that illustrates any structural problems, like damp or drainage problems.

          If you still want to go ahead with the sale, you need to appoint a lawyer to do the legal paperwork.. If you already own a house, you might also be busy trying to sell it. Many house owners prefer to sell to first-time buyers (those people who don’t already own a home), as they are not in a chain (waiting for other people to buy the house before they can buy their next house).

          Finally, once the contracts are signed and exchanged, you complete on your house. You get the keys and you can move in whenever you want. Then you might want to throw a house-warming party. Congratulations!

1.Which of the following shows the right order of what happens before the people in the UK move into a new house?

a. ask for a company which represents others of properties

b. decide how much to borrow from the bank

c. examine the structure of the house

d. hire a lawyer and make a contract

e. offer the seller the right money

f. visit the house and discuss a price with the seller

A. b, a, f, d, c, e                                               B. b, a, f, c, d, e

C. b, a, f, e, d, c                                               D. b, f, d, e, c, a

2.According to the passage, these statements are correct EXCEPT ___________.

A. People can borrow the whole money for a new house from a bank.

B. People care for mortgages, interest rates and the prices &house.

C. The sellers are more interested in the first-time buyers.

D. After getting the keys, the owners sometimes have a party.

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

A. Owners.                                         B. Surveyors.

C. Lawyers.                                  D. Collectors.

4.The passage is maybe one that _______________.

A. give some advice on the house               B. introduces a book on travelers

C. give some tips to buyers                      D. introduces a guide to visitors

 

 

Madrid Post House

A popular base for visitors to Edinburgh, this fine hotel stands next to the zoological gardens within easy reach of many famous sights, shops and entertainments of one of Europe’s most elegant capitals.

B.Royal Rose Hotel

This impressive hotel, well-known for its good Spanish cooking, is an ideal choice for a relaxing family holiday.Set in 100 acres of private grounds, the Cally, a former stately home, has something for everyone including its own fishing lake, outdoor heated swimming pool, green lawn, tennis court, children’s playground and sauna baths.

C.Golden Castle Hotel

There can be few better places for a refreshing holiday than this picturesque hotel set in its own 120 acres of beautiful countryside by a charming lake.Boating and fishing are both available here.

D.New Barcelona Hotel

A unique feature of the hotel is its fine collection of antique(古董)furniture, china and glass.This friendly comfortable hotel, a favorite meeting place for the townspeople, is an excellent base for getting to know the famous Spanish city---- Barcelona.

E.Real Star Hotel

The hotel had a fascinating beginning ---- it was built in 1808.This homely hotel has been extended to make it a really comfortable base for exploring the valley nearby and the attractive country not far away.

F.North Hill Hotel

This fine hotel is close to the city theatre and museums.The hotel has its own open-air swimming pool and saunas.Madrid, well-known for its art festivals, is only some 24 miles away.

 

 Jackson, Anna及两个孩子,David, Bob一家,Black 夫妇都想寻找一家宾馆。请阅读他们的信息,然后匹配他们所要找的宾馆。

_____ 56. Jackson wants to do several all-day hikes in the mountains during the spring.He is fond of a place with traditional decorations and superb(极好的)views.

______57.Anna and her two children aged six and ten will spend July in Europe.The children are interested in animals and plants and the mother enjoys fashion.

______58.David is a handicapped(残疾的)teacher who must use a wheelchair but drives his own car.He enjoys concerts, museum, fine architecture and swimming.He will spend the first two weeks of October in Spain.

______59.Bob, Alice and their one-year-old daughter want to be in a quiet place during August.They enjoy good food, and like to take long walks(the baby rides in a back-pack)

______ 60.Mr. Black and Mrs. Black, aged 65 and 68, love mountain scenery and still take easy walks by the lakeside when they can.They hope to enjoy fresh air and some relaxing activities.

 

 

 

The people below are all looking for a hotel in Scotland for their holidays. After the description of these people, there is information about six Scotland hotels A-F. Decide which hotel would be most suitable for the people mentioned in questions 1-5 and then mark the correct letter(A-F) on your answer sheet. There is one extra paragraph about one hotel which you don’t need to use.

    1.Two women friends who want to do several all-day hikes in the mountains during the spring. They like a place with traditional decorations and superb views

    2.A woman with two children aged six and ten, who will spend July in Scotland. The children are interested in animals and plants and the mother enjoys fashions.

    3.A handicapped lawyer who must use a wheelchair but drives her own car. She enjoys concerts, museums, fine architecture and swimming. She will spend the first two weeks of October in Scotland.

    4.A writer, a teacher and their one-year-old daughter. They want to be in a quiet place during August. They enjoy good food, and like to take long walks(the baby rides in a back-pack).

    5.An old couple, aged 65 and 68. They love mountain scenery and still take easy walks by the lakeside when they can. They hope to enjoy fresh air and some relaxing activities.

         A.Edinburgh. Post House

    A popular base for visitors to Edinburgh, this fine hotel stands next to the zoological Gardens within easy reach of the many famous sights, shops and entertainments of one of Europe’s most elegant capitals.

         B.Gatehouse of Fleet. Cally Hotel

    This impressive hotel, well-known for its good Scottish cooking, is an ideal choice for a relaxing family holiday. Set in 100 acres of private grounds, the Cally, a former stately home, has something for everyone including its own fishing lake, outdoor heated swimming pool, green lawn, tennis court, children’s playground and sauna baths.

         C.Glenborrodale. Glenborrodale Castle Hotel

    There can be few better places for a refreshing holiday than this picturesque hotel set in its own 120 acres of beautiful countryside by charming Lake Sunart on the Ardnamurchan Peninsular(半岛). Boating and fishing are both available here.

         D.Inverness. Royal Hotel!   

    A unique feature of the Royal is its fine collection of antique furniture, china and glass. This friendly comfortable hotel, a favourite meeting place for the townspeople, is an excellent base for getting to know the Highlands-Lake Ness, Great Gien and Culloden Moor are all within easy reach.

         E.Peebles. Tontine Hotel

    The Tontine had a fascinating beginning-it was built in 1808. This homely hotel has been extended to make it a really comfortable base for exploring the Tweed Valley and the attractive Lowland country.

         F.North Berwick. Marine Hotel

This fine hotel overlooks the famous West Links golf course and is close to several sandy beaches. The Marine has its own open-air swimming pool and putting green as well as tennis courts, squash courts and saunas. Edinburgh, well-know for its art festivals, is only some 24 miles away.

 

 

阅读下列应用文及相关信息,并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。

以下是一些风景名胜及古迹的简介:

A

Kaiping Diaolou and Villages is famous for the Diaolou, multi-storied defensive village houses in Kaiping, Guangdong Province, which shows a combination of Chinese and Western structural and decorative forms. They reflect close links between overseas Kaiping and their ancestral homes.

B

Hongcun is unique among all Chinese villages for its water system. Water is the main characteristic in this village. Its two large ponds are connected to a series of flowing streams which pass by every house, providing water for washing, cooking, and bathing.

C

Xidi village is a very beautiful village lying near Huangshan Mountain in Anhui Province. It is the perfect place for visitors to see typical folk houses where villagers have lived as they have for centuries. It gives visitors the rare opportunity to explore China's ancient culture, and arts.

D

Tangyue Village lies near the southern foot of Huangshan Mountain famous for its memorial archways (gates). More than 250 arches were constructed here during the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties. Over 80 of these magnificent arches are still in good condition.

E

Tunxi Ancient Street is the major gateway to Huangshan. It has restaurants and many unique things to offer. The restored part of the Tunxi Ancient Street is particularly beautiful at night when the red lanterns lining the river are lit, and create a very festive atmosphere. Tunxi Ancient Street also has one of China's best antique markets.

F

The Old Summer Palace on the northwest of Beijing was rebuilt from ruins of Yuanmingyuan built in 1710. It was burned down by the British and French troops in 1860, partially rebuilt, and then destroyed again by the forces of eight foreign powers in 1900.

 

以下是一些风景名胜及古迹的照片,请匹配照片及与其对应的简介:

56                                          57 C

The white walls and black roofs looks like a traditional Chinese painting come to life

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


58  A                                              59.

Diaolou and Villages, the unique residential and defensive buildings in Guangdong's Kaiping,

 

 

 

 

 

With the opening of the Jiuzhou scenery on Tuesday, about 80 percent of the Old Summer Palace will be open to the public; visitors can take a boat ride from Fuhai Lake to Houhu Lake,

 
 

 


59

F

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

60 D

The seven Bao family

arches have been a popular

destination for centuries

 

 
 

 

 


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