阅读下列材料, 从所给的六个选项(A、B、C、D、E、和F) 中,选出符合各小题要求的最佳选项。选项中有一项是多余选项。
________1. Jack just moved to a new place in Nelson. He wants to buy a house, but he hasn’t much money and his job is not well paid. So he needs a house whose price is about£50,000 and at least has two bedrooms.
________2. Lucy is now 65 years old. She is not very healthy and it is difficult for her to move. So she now wants to find a bungalow (平房) in Earby so that she can easily go out of the house to enjoy the sun in winter and fresh air outside in summer.
________3 Alice was very poor before, but recently she got a highly paid job and wanted to change her house into a better one. But the house should at least have four bedrooms and two reception rooms. What’s more, it should look like the house in the countryside.
________4. Peter now  lives in Nelson. He dreams of having a house with at least three bedrooms. Besides, he doesn’t like high buildings.
________ 5 Lynne has lived in Newchurch for many years and now she wants to buy a house for a change. She wants the house to be semi-detached (半独立式) or detached. She also wants a separate garage.
A.    Top Barn Lane, Newchurch, Lancashire, £49,950, flat on 30th floor.2 bathrooms with 3-piece suite in white, 1 reception room, 1 large lounge, 1 fully fitted kitchen,2 double bedrooms.
B.     Queensway, Newchurch, Lancashire, £109,500, semi-detached house. 2 countryside view fronts, 2 double bedrooms, 1 modern fitted dining room, 1 detached garage opposite.
C.     White Leys Close, Earby, Barnoldswick, £129,950, bungalow. 2 bathrooms, 1 reception room, 1 living room split into sitting and dining areas, doors to garden, a kitchen with a range of fitted bases. Outside of the front is a road for two cars and a garden area.
D.    Birch Hall Lane, Earby, Barnoldswick, £180,000. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms. Traditional stone built houses next to some cottages on one side. There is a small cycle store and a long, beautiful wildlife garden.
E.     Craven View, Nelson, Lancashire, £185,000. Bungalow, 3 bedrooms with fitted wardrobe, 2 bathrooms, 1 reception room, 1 L-shaped living room with sitting and dining areas, fireplace around, French windows to back gardens, 1 kitchen with bright lighting.
F.     Farrer Street, Nelson, Lancashire, £ 45,000. A stone built house. Although requiring a degree of refurbishment (刷新), this two bedroomed house does still offer a good deal. It includes 1 dining kitchen, two bedrooms, three-piece bathroom, gas fired central heating and the yard to the back.

The porter(行李搬运工) brings your bags to your room and helpfully explains all you want to know.Then he points to the phone and says:“If there’s anything else you need, just call.”All this time you have been thinking of one thing:“How much should I tip(付小费)him?” To make your next trip a little easier, here’s guide to tipping across some Asian countries.

Bangkok(曼谷)

In general, the more westernized the place is, the more likely you will be expected to leave a tip.Some top-end restaurants will add a 10% service charge to the bill.If not, waiters will appreciate your tacking on(附加)the 10% yourself.However, if you’re eating at a lower-end restaurant, a tip is not necessary.If you’re staying at one of Bangkok’s many five-star hotels, expect to tip the porter 20 to 50 baht(泰国货币单位),depending on how many bags you have.Taxis are now metered in Bangkok.Local custom is to round up(凑整数)the fare to the nearest five baht.

Hong Kong

Tipping is customary in this money-mad metropolis(大都市).Most restaurants add a 10% service charge to the bill, but the extra money often ends up in the pocket of the owner. If the service is good, add another 10% to the bill, up to HKMYMl00 in an especially nice restaurant.For HK MYM10 hotel porters should do it at all but the nicest hotels where a new HKMYM20 bill may be more acceptable.When in a taxi, round up to the nearest dollar.

Kuala Lumpur(吉隆坡)

Tipping in Malaysia is limited to the expensive westernized hotels, which often add a 10% service charge to your meal or hotel room.If you are at a hotel restaurant, expect a 10% service charge.

But at local restaurants, there’s no need to add a tip. At five-star hotels, one or two ringgit(马来西亚货币单位)will satisfy a porter. At lower-end buildings don’t feel you have to tip Like Bangkok, many taxis are now metered so you can just round up to the nearest ringgit.

Seoul

Tipping is not part of Korean culture, although it has become a matter of course in international hotels where a 10% service charge is often added.If you’re at a Korean barbecue joint(烧烤处), there’s no need to add anything extra.But a nice Italian restaurant may require a 10% contribution.

If you’re at a top-end hotel, so expect to pay 500~l,000 won per bag.Taxi drivers don’t accept a tip.Keep the change for yourself.

1.Which of the following is NOT the unit of money?.

A.Charge           B.Baht              C.Won             D.Ringgit

2.In which of the following cities is it unnecessary to tip the taxi-drivers?

A.Bangkok          B.Hongkong         C.Kuala Lumpur      D.Seoul

3.If you stay at a five-star hotel in Kuala Lumpur, how much will you pay the porter at least?

A.10% of service charge                   B.Three ringgit       C.Half a ringgit D.One ringgit

4.The writer seems           

A.to tell the readers how to travel

B.to give the readers some advice on how to tip

C.to ask the readers to go on a travel to Asian cities

D.to make the trip more pleasant

 

King's College Summer School

King's College Summer School is an annual( 每年的) training program for high school students at all levels who want to improve their English. Courses are given by the teachers of King's College and other colleges in New York. Trips to museums and culture centers are also organized. This year's summer school will be from July 25 to August 15.

More information is as follows:

Application (申请) date

l Students in New York should send their applications before July 18, 2007.

l Students of other cities should send their applications before July 16, 2007.

l Foreign students should send their applications before July 10, 2007.

Coursesl English Language

Spoken English: 22 hours

Reading and Writing: 10 hours

l American History: 16 hours

l American Culture: 16 hours

Stepsl A letter of self-introduction

l A letter of recommendation(推荐)

﹡ The letters should be written in English with all the necessary information.

Costl Daily lessons: $200

l Sports and activities: $100

l Travels: $200

l Hotel service: $400

﹡You may choose to live with your friends or relatives in the same city.

Please write to:

Thompson, Sanders

1026 King' s Street

New York, NY 10016, USA

E-mail: KC-Summer-School@ yahoo, com

1.You can most probably read the text in ________.

A.a newspaper       B.a travel guide       C.a textbook         D.a telephone book

2.Which of the following is true about King's College Summer School?

A.Only top students can take part in the program.

B.King's College Summer School is run every other year.

C.Visits to museums and culture centers are part of the program.

D.Only the teachers of King's College give courses.

3.What information can you get from the text?

A.The program will last two months.

B.You can write to Thompson only in English.

C.As a Chinese student, you can send your application on July 14, 2007.

D.You can get in touch with the school by e-mail or by telephone.

 

The UK has a well-respected higher education system and some of the top universities and research institutions in the world.But to those who are new to it all, sometimes it can be confusing.

October is usually the busiest month in the college calendar.Universities have something called Freshers' Week for their newcomers.It's a great opportunity to make new friends, join lots of clubs and settle into university life.

However, having just left the comfort of home and all your friends behind, the outlook of meeting lots of strangers in big halls can be nerve-wracking (令人头痛的).Where do you start? Who should you make friends with? Which clubs should you join?

Luckily, there will be thousands of others in the same boat as you worrying about starting their university social life on the right foot.So just take it all in slowly.Don't rush into anything that you'll regret for the next three years.

Here are some top advice from past students on how to survive Freshers' Week:

·Learn rules.Make sure you know British social manners.Have a few wine glasses and snacks handy for your housemates and friends.

·Be kind.Sometimes cups of tea or even slices of toast can give you a head start in making friends.

·Be sociable.The more active you are, the more likely you'll be to meet new people than if you're someone who never leaves their room.

·Bring a doorstop.Keep your door open when you're in and that sends positive messages to your neighbors that you're friendly.

So with a bit of clever planning and effort, Frsshers' Week can give you a great start to your university life and soon you'll be passing on your experience to next year's new recruits

1.Which of the following statements is FALSE according to the passage?

    A.It's a good idea to bring a doorstop.

    B.A hit of planning can make Freshers' Week easier.

    C.October is generally the busiest month for universities in the UK.

    D.The first week of your even- year at university is called Freshers' Week.

2.We can infer from the 4th paragraph that____ .

    A.the newcomers usually miss the days living at home

    B.many freshers are worried about how to fit university life

    C.most of the students in the L K spend three years in universities

    D.all the new students will make new friends and join certain clubs

3.Why does the author suggest having wine glasses and snacks handy?

    A.To pass the busy university life.                       B.To pass the time in a happy way.

    C.To show yourself a drinker as others.                   D.To help make friends with others.

4.The underlined word "recruits." in the last paragraph refers to____.

    A.courses          B.freshers         C.neighbors        D.challenges

5.The main purpose of the passage is to____.

    A.advise the freshers how to behave well in universities

    B.discuss something about the Freshers' Week in the UK

    C.tell the newcomers how to make a new start in universities

    D.introduce something about higher education system of the UK

 

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