Planning a visit to the UK? Here we help with ways to cut your costs.

AVOID BIG EVNENTS big sporting events, concerts and exhibitions can increase the cost of accommodation and make it harder to find a room. A standard double room at the Thistle Brighton on the final Friday of the Brighton Comedy Festival(19 Oct.) cost £118.15.

If you can be flexible and want to know dates to avoid—or you're looking for a big event to pass your time­check out sites such as Whatsonwhen.com, which allow you to search for events in the UK by city, date and category.

STAY AWAY FROM THE STATION If traveling to your destination by train, you may want to find a good base close to the station, but you could end up paying more for the sake of convenience at the start of your holiday.

Don't be too choosy about the part of town you stay in. Booking two months in advance, the cheapest room at Travelodge's Central Euston hotel in London for Saturday 22 September was £95.95. A room just a tube journey away at its covent Garden hotel was £75.75. And at Farringdon, a double room cost just £62.95.

LOOK AFTER YOURSELF Really central hotels in cities such as London, Edinburgh and Cardiff can cost a fortune, especially at weekends and during big events. As an alternative consider checking into a self­catering flat with its own kitchen. Often these flats are hidden away on the top floors of city centre buildings. A great example is the historic O'Neill Flat on Edinburgh's Royal Mile, available for £420 for five days in late September, with room for four adults.

GET ON A BIKE London's ‘Boris bikes’ have attracted the most attention, but other cities also have similar programmes that let you rent a bicycle and explore at your own pace, saving you on public transport or car parking costs.

Among the smaller cities with their own programmes are Newcastle (casual members pay around £1.50 for two hours) and Cardiff (free for up to 30 minutes, or £5 per day).

56.The Brighton Comedy Festival is mentioned mainly to show big events may________.

A.help travelers pass time

B.attract lots of travelers to the UK

C.allow travelers to make flexible plans

D.cause travelers to pay more for accommodation

57.“Farringdon” in Paragraph 5 is most probably ________.

A.a hotel away from the train station

B.the tube line to Covent Garden

C.an ideal holiday desinationo

D.the name of a travel agency

58.The passage shows that the O'Neill Flat ________.

A.lies on the ground floor

B.is located in central London

C.provides cooking facilities for tourists

D.costs over £100 on average per day in late September

59.Cardiff's program allows a free bike for a maximum period of ________.

A.half an hour        B.one hour

C.one hour and a half  D.tow  hours

60.The main purpose of the passage is ________.

A.to tell visitors how to book in advance

B.to supply visitors with hotel information

C.to show visitors the importance of self­help

D.to offer visitors some money­saving tips

As soon as you meet, or even see, a person, you form an impression of him based on his posture, gestures and facial expressions. This is why it is important to make a good first impression on the person who will be interviewing you. Within the first 60 seconds of meeting you, the interviewer will have formed an impression about what type of person you are and what kind of employee you would become, and 55% of this will be based only on your body language. Here are some tips to make that impression a good one.
First of all, relax. Think positive thoughts and you are more likely to come across as a positive, confident person during the interview. Dress smartly, as your appearance is one of the first things an interviewer will notice you. Stand up straight, and walk in with your shoulders back and your head up. Try to avoid slowing down as you walk into the room because this suggests fear and uncertainty. Shake hands with the interviewer firmly. You should have a positive handshake and a warm smile. Opening your coat or jacket as you sit down shows that you, too, are open.
Posture is important. You should be sitting well back in your seat. Sit up straight and lean forward slightly, but not too much. Sitting at too much of an angle (角度) expresses discomfort and distrust. Tow of the most common defensive (防卫的) signals are crossing your arms and legs, so try to avoid them.
Another important issue is eye contact. Looking someone in the eye shows confidence in yourself and trust in the other person. However, don’t overdo it, as too much eye contact or staring will make the other person uncomfortable. Use more eye contact when listening than when talking, and when you look away, look down. Looking up at the ceiling will make you seem bored or rude.
【小题1】The purpose of the first paragraph is to tell readers      .

A.what a good first impression is
B.how to make a good first impression
C.how long it takes to make a first impression
D.the importance of making a good first impression
【小题2】Which of the following does the author advise you to do when you are being interviewed?
A.Cross your arms or legs.
B.Open your coat or jacket when sitting down.
C.Go into the room more slowly than usual.
D.Avoid looking at the eyes of the interviewer directly.
【小题3】If you lean forward too much, it means      .
A.you are very boredB.you are too nervous
C.you don’t have confidenceD.you don’t trust others
【小题4】What is the best title for the text?
A.How to use body language to win an interview
B.How to answer questions in an interview
C.How to understand body language
D.How to deal with an interviewer

信息匹配(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)
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。
首先请阅读下列汽车广告的信息:

A
Renault Menage: This luxury car provides a comfortable driving experience and is packed full of extras (GPS, electric seats, automatic park brake etc). But its powerful engine means you had better be prepared for a big fuel bill each week.
Price: $ 85,000

B
Hyundai i20: Ideal for short journeys but lacks the power and comfort needed to make long-distance driving enjoyable. Still, at this price you can’t complain and you’ll be smiling when you have to fill up the tank too.
Price: $8,000

C
Fiat 500: Although expensive, it will soon pay for itself with the money you save on petrol. It has the most efficient and cleanest petrol-powered engine currently available. Its size, easy handling and luxury interior make it ideal for city driving.
Price: $ 35, 999

D
Land Rover Discovery: With seating for 7, this car is suitable for all driving conditions. It has the control needed for inner city driving and the power required for rough roads and carrying heavy loads. But it’s among the least fuel efficient vehicles in its class.
Price: $ 51, 999

E
GM Transit: It packs an impressive amount of room inside. It steers nicely, is fuel efficient and has a commanding driving position. But the lack of rear side windows and a noisy interior limit its appeal as a people mover.
Price: $ 22,499

F
Ford Wagon: With room for 12 passengers, it combines the toughness and power needed for long-distance journeys with all the comforts that will keep passengers satisfied. Its optional luggage roof racks also mean nothing will ever have to be left behind.
Price: $42,000

以下是五个人的购车意向。请匹配个人信息与适合的汽车。
【小题1】Robert is a farmer in the countryside and wants a vehicle that can deal with do rough country-road conditions and is powerful enough to tow a trailer carrying animals and farm products to the city market.
【小题2】 James is starting a new delivery job and needs a vehicle big enough to store the packages that he will pick up each morning and deliver throughout the day. It should be reliable, affordable and economical to run on his city route.
【小题3】Vaneasa is a lawyer who lives and works in the city. She currently has a large car that uses a lot of fuel. She thinks it’s too polluting so wants a car that’s environmentally friendly but still comfortable to drive.
【小题4】John is a university student looking for an inexpensive car that’s cheap to run. He needs it mainly for getting to and from the university campus and also to his nearby part-tiles job.
【小题5】Jill owns a tour guide company and wants a new vehicle that can be used to take travellers to see different sight and attractions. A typical tour group is made up of about 10 people so it must be big enough to take all of them plus their luggage.

As soon as you meet, or even see, a person, you form an impression of him based on his posture, gestures and facial expressions. This is why it is important to make a good first impression on the person who will be interviewing you. Within the first 60 seconds of meeting you, the interviewer will have formed an impression about what type of person you are and what kind of employee you would become, and 55% of this will be based only on your body language. Here are some tips to make that impression a good one.

First of all, relax. Think positive thoughts and you are more likely to come across as a positive, confident person during the interview. Dress smartly, as your appearance is one of the first things an interviewer will notice you. Stand up straight, and walk in with your shoulders back and your head up. Try to avoid slowing down as you walk into the room because this suggests fear and uncertainty. Shake hands with the interviewer firmly. You should have a positive handshake and a warm smile. Opening your coat or jacket as you sit down shows that you, too, are open.

Posture is important. You should be sitting well back in your seat. Sit up straight and lean forward slightly, but not too much. Sitting at too much of an angle (角度) expresses discomfort and distrust. Tow of the most common defensive (防卫的) signals are crossing your arms and legs, so try to avoid them.

Another important issue is eye contact. Looking someone in the eye shows confidence in yourself and trust in the other person. However, don’t overdo it, as too much eye contact or staring will make the other person uncomfortable. Use more eye contact when listening than when talking, and when you look away, look down. Looking up at the ceiling will make you seem bored or rude.

1.The purpose of the first paragraph is to tell readers      .

A.what a good first impression is

B.how to make a good first impression

C.how long it takes to make a first impression

D.the importance of making a good first impression

2.Which of the following does the author advise you to do when you are being interviewed?

A.Cross your arms or legs.

B.Open your coat or jacket when sitting down.

C.Go into the room more slowly than usual.

D.Avoid looking at the eyes of the interviewer directly.

3.If you lean forward too much, it means      .

A.you are very bored

B.you are too nervous

C.you don’t have confidence

D.you don’t trust others

4.What is the best title for the text?

A.How to use body language to win an interview

B.How to answer questions in an interview

C.How to understand body language

D.How to deal with an interviewer

 

 信息匹配(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)

    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。

    首先请阅读下列汽车广告的信息:

A

    Renault Menage: This luxury car provides a comfortable driving experience and is packed full of extras (GPS, electric seats, automatic park brake etc). But its powerful engine means you had better be prepared for a big fuel bill each week.

    Price: $ 85,000

B

   Hyundai i20: Ideal for short journeys but lacks the power and comfort needed to make long-distance driving enjoyable. Still, at this price you can't complain and you'll be smiling when you have to fill up the tank too.

    Price: $8,000

C

   Fiat 500: Although expensive, it will soon pay for itself with the money you save on petrol. It has the most efficient and cleanest petrol-powered engine currently available. Its size, easy handling and luxury interior make it ideal for city driving.

Price: $ 35, 999

D

    Land Rover Discovery: With seating for 7, this car is suitable for all driving conditions. It has the control needed for inner city driving and the power required for rough roads and carrying heavy loads. But it's among the least fuel efficient vehicles in its class.

   Price: $ 51, 999

E

   GM Transit: It packs an impressive amount of room inside. It steers nicely, is fuel efficient and has a commanding driving position. But the lack of rear side windows and a noisy interior limit its appeal as a people mover.

    Price: $ 22,499

F

    Ford Wagon: With room for 12 passengers, it combines the toughness and power needed for long-distance journeys with all the comforts that will keep passengers satisfied. Its optional luggage roof racks also mean nothing will ever have to be left behind.

    Price: $42,000

以下是五个人的购车意向。请匹配个人信息与适合的汽车。

1.Robert is a farmer in the countryside and wants a vehicle that can deal with do rough country-road conditions and is powerful enough to tow a trailer carrying animals and farm products to the city market.

2. James is starting a new delivery job and needs a vehicle big enough to store the packages that he will pick up each morning and deliver throughout the day. It should be reliable, affordable and economical to run on his city route.

3.Vaneasa is a lawyer who lives and works in the city. She currently has a large car that uses a lot of fuel. She thinks it's too polluting so wants a car that's environmentally friendly but still comfortable to drive.

4.John is a university student looking for an inexpensive car that's cheap to run. He needs it mainly for getting to and from the university campus and also to his nearby part-tiles job.

5.Jill owns a tour guide company and wants a new vehicle that can be used to take travellers to see different sight and attractions. A typical tour group is made up of about 10 people so it must be big enough to take all of them plus their luggage.

 

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