AFrom:jovangagic56@memail.com

To:kmallory@LN.org

Subject:Hi!

Dear Mr.Mallory,

I am writing to tell you my deep disappointment for my experience at Lingua Nova English summer school in the first two weeks of July.I had been thoroughly looking forward to learning English and learning about culture in the UK,but I am afraid that my time at your summer school failed to live up to my expectations.

Your brochure states that the student accommodation is situated "in the heart of Edinburgh".This is misleading as my accommodation was,in fact,situated a good fifty minutes bus ride from the city center in what I can only describe as a less than picturesque part of the suburbs.

In addition,the activity programme did not reflect the fact that we were located in one of Europe's most interesting and historical cities: one evening activity consisted of a walk to a nearby park,another was a trip to a narrow street which was not usually used by cars.Finally,on our one trip into the city center our "guide" readily admitted that she was not from Edinburgh,and had in fact never visited the city before.I had been eagerly expecting a guided tour of Scotland's treasures.In fact,I was left in the city center with no map and told to "check things out" while your employee went shopping in Princes Street.This was a long awaited trip and cost me over two years' hard work and saving.Although I do have positive memories of my trip (my English teachers were knowledgeable and inspiring),the accommodation and activity programme were wholly unsatisfactory.

I would like to get my money back for the accommodation and would really appreciate a reply within the next two weeks.

Yours sincerely,

Jovan Gagic

1.Jovan wrote the email to __________.

A.provide information

B.share experiences

C.express dissatisfaction

D.raise expectations

2.According to Jovan,the guide __________.

A.organized cultural activities

B.failed to perform duties

C.had a good knowledge of the city

D.received punishment for bad behavior

3.What effect does Jovan want his email to have on Mr.Mallory?

A.To make him feel sorry.

B.To cause him worry.

C.To bring him disappointment.

D.To get him into trouble.

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请认真阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

When asked by Conan O’Brien if his daughters had smartphones, comedian Louis CK explained that he had ________replied, “No, you can’t have it. It's bad for you. I don’t ________ what you want.” This hit home for me because at the time, I was in difficult negotiations with my ten-year-old daughter ________ one. And frankly, she was winning. CK added, “I’m not raising the ________ --- I’m raising the grown-ups that they’re going to be. So just ________ the other stupid kids have phones doesn’t mean that my kid has to be stupid, or ________ she’ll feel weird.” OK, I was sold.

Cell phones are “toxic, especially for kids,” he said, because they don’t help them learn empathy, one of the nicer human ________ . When we text, the ________ we get is in cold, hard text-speak. Why are kids ________? he asked. “Because they’re trying it out. They look at another kid and go. ‘You’re fat.’ Then they find the kid’s unhappy, and they think, Ooh, that doesn’t feel ________.” There, they’ve experienced empathy. Texting “you’re fat” allows you to bypass the pain you’ve caused.

CK went on to explain to us that smartphones rob us of our ability to be ________. Kids use smartphones to ________y!!! After all, one of the joys of being human is allowing our minds to ________ . With cell phones, kids are always preoccupied. They never daydream, ________ in class. And here’s something else we’re ________ out on thanks to Steve Jobs’s little device: our right to be ________ . This was a right I hadn’t realized I desired until CK pointed out that it’s yet another of the essential human emotions.

“Everybody’s murdering each other with their cars” as they text, CK screamed, because they fear being alone. Too bad —they’re missing out on a life affirming experience.

“I was in my car one time, and Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Jungleland’ came on,” he said. “And he sounds so far away. It made me really sad. And I think, OK, I’ve got to get the phone and write hi to 50 people. I was ________ for the phone, and I thought, Don’t! Just be sad.” So CK ________ over and allowed himself to sob like a little girl ________ that brand-new four-poster bed for her American Girl doll. “It was beautiful. You’re lucky to ________ sad moments,” he said. And because he didn’t fight and push it away with that little phone, because he allowed himself to be miserable, his body released endorphins(内啡肽). “And that’s why I don’t want to get phones for my kids.” CK said. And I suppose I don’t either.

1.A. hardly B. simply C. voluntarily D. specially

2.A. reject B. care C. neglect D. separate

3.A. by B. from C. over D. beyond

4.A. children B. money C. standard D. doubts

5.A. after B. unless C. though D. because

6.A. otherwise B. nevertheless C. rarely D. moreover

7.A. emotions B. hobbies C. issues D. weaknesses

8.A. error B. response C. trouble D. danger

9.A. proud B. stupid C. mean D. delighted

10.A. upset B. awkward C. good D. crazy

11.A. creative B. smart C. critical D. alone

12.A. spare B. occupy C. value D. miss

13.A. focus B. wander C. make D. occur

14.A. even B. still C. ever D. except

15.A. figuring B. finding C. missing D. taking

16.A. capable B. accessible C. changeable D. miserable

17.A. reaching B. answering C. applying D. begging

18.A. pulled B. turned C. got D. came

19.A. reminded B. denied C. rewarded D. neglected

20.A. live B. share C. ignore D. spare

Do you like shopping? Or does the thought of wandering round the shops fill you with terror? For some of us, shopping is an enjoyable way of spending our spare time and our money. For me, it's something I would rather avoid. Thank goodness for the Internet! It's more convenient to buy CDs, electrical items, even food, from the comfort of your sofa. But that’s not the only reason: price is an important factor. We can buy goods and services cheaper online. But sometimes the problem is knowing what to buy. This has led to a type of shopping called “showrooming”.

Showrooming is something I've done. I will go to a shop to see, touch and try out products but then go home and buy them online at a lower price. I'm not alone in doing this. Research by a company called Foolproof, found 24%of people showroomed while Christmas shopping in 2013.

Amy Cashman, Head of Technology at TNS UK, says the reasons for this new shopping habit are that “people are lacking time, lacking money and they want security about the products they are buying.” She explains that consumers are not only shopping online at home but they are using the Internet in store or on their smartphones to shop around.

But does this mean technology will kill shops? Certainly shops will change. They will have to offer more competitive prices or encourage people to buy more by giving store discounts or free gifts.

We mustn’t forget that buying in a shop means you can get expert advice from the sales assistant and you can get good aftercare. It’s good to speak to a real human rather than look at a faceless computer screen but at least by showrooming, you get the best of both worlds!

1.The two questions in Paragraph 1 are raised to

A. give two examples

B. introduce the topic

C. compare different opinions

D. get answers from readers

2.What does showrooming mean in the text?

A. Trying in shops and buying online.

B. Showing products in a room.

C. Buying something in a store.

D. Shopping on the Internet.

3.What can be inferred from Paragraph 4?

A. Online shops will disappear.

B. Free gifts will surely promote sales.

C. Shops need necessary changes.

D. Shops will be replaced by online shops.

4.The author's attitude towards showrooming is .

A. critical B. negative C. casual D. supportive

Explore Australia’s Top End on a Northern Territory camping tour through Kakadu, Katherine Gorge and Litchfield national parks. This five-day tour to the Top End’s three most popular national parks takes you hiking to waterfalls, swimming in rock pools and spotting crocodiles on a private wildlife cruise. Experience the Top End’s unique culture, spend evenings around the campfire and sleep under the stars at private campsites in a traditional Australian bedroll or a permanent safari tent. This small-group tour is limited to 16 people, ensuring a personalized experience with your guide, and operates seasonally from May to November.

Additional Information :

●Confirmation will be received at time of booking.

●There is a possibility of cancellation after confirming if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring , you will be offered an alternative or full refund(退款).

●A moderate amount of walking is involved.

●Minimum age is 5 years.

●Please restrict luggage to 22 lbs(10 kg). Excess luggage can be stored at your Darwin accommodation.

●Please bring hat, sunscreen, water bottle(1.5 liters), walking shoes/boots and swimsuit.

●Take insect-resisting measures.

●All camping equipment provided including sleeping bag, pillow, pillow case, towel and sheet.

1.The tour is most suitable for __________.

A.an old couple celebrating their gold wedding

B.a new father with his twin baby girls aged 2

C.an art student enthusiastic about ancient architecture

D.a photographer who enjoys outdoor activities

2.In which case can you get a full refund?

A.You cancel 20 days before the scheduled time of the tour.

B.You refuse the alternative tour when yours is canceled.

C.You give up half way through tour due to the amount of walk.

D.You are not content with the service provided.

3.To enjoy the tour, you should bring __________ with you.

A.as much luggage as you can

B.a comfortable sleeping bag for camping

C.a spray(喷剂)that keeps the insects away

D.a private safari tent and a pillow

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