In search of Mr.or Mrs.Right,dozens of Japanese are attending a new school in Tokyo aiming to turn them into marriage material.
The school offers various classes for brides and grooms at a time when many people in
Japan are either avoiding marriage or are finding it very difficult to hook up with a partner.The school which is open to men and women,teaches students how to talk,walk and present themselves elegantly(优雅)in order to capture the hearts and minds of partners and their parents.who are often a major obstacle(障碍)to successful unions.The school,opened last month.now has about 30 female students.An almost equal number of males have signed up,but those actually coming to class are much fewer than females.
“I had never thought that my boyfriend’s mother could play such a big role in my relationship.but now I’ve realized I need to start thinking seriously about how to impress my future in-1aws,”said Kozue Sugawara,29,who joined the school after her previous marriage plans failed.
Government statistics show nearly two-thirds of women under the age of 34 are unmarried.
despite some 3,800 firms in Japan offering match—making services.The average age of the school’s female students is 30.
“Before,people would find it easy to get married because families and society would connect them in some way,sometimes pushing them to get married.But now,people have too many choices to make up their minds,”said Etsuko Satake,principal of the school.
Instructors provide suggestions on students’dress,posture and even details such as how they CROSS their legs or get out of a car.Men and women are taught different skills,which range from how to set a table well to how to be more emotionally expressive.Students also simulate (模拟)dates,during which their instructors grade their performance and point out what they did wrong.
57.The new school is opened to teach students how to         .
A.get along with their parents-in—law    B.prepare themselves for their marriage
C.behave and present themselves well D.get back to marriage after divorce
58.Nowadays many Japanese find it more difficult to get married because         .
A.they are being forced to marry by parents
B.the society and family refuse to help them
C.they have fewer and fewer partners to make
D.they have too many choices to make a decision
59.Which of the following is true?
A.Successful marriage has little to do with future in-1aws.
B.Most women under 34 find it difficult to get married.
C.The school helps men and women while they are in love.
D.The number of men and women attending class is equal.
20.The undedincd part“Mr.or Mrs.Right”probably means         .
A.a person with the family name“Right” B.a person who is always right
C.the righi person one wants to marry    D.the couple who never tell lies

Wanted, Someone for a Kiss
We' re looking for producers to join us on the sound of London Kiss 100 FM. You' ll work on the station's music programmes. Music production experience in radio is necessary, along with rich knowledge of modern dance music. Please apply(申请)in writing to Producer Vacancies, Kiss 100.
Father Christmas
We're looking for a very special person, preferably over 40, to fill our Father Christmas suit.
Working days: Every Saturday from November 24 to December 15 and every day from December 17 to December 24 except Sundays, l0:30 - 16:00.
Excellent pay.
Please contact (联系) the Enterprise Shopping Centre, Station Parade, Eastbourne.
Accountants Assistant
When you join the team in our Revenue Administration Unit, you will be providing assistance within all parts of the Revenue Division, dealing with post and other general duties. If you are educated to GCSE grade C level we would like to talk to you. This position is equally suitable for a school leaver or for somebody who has office experience.
Wealden District Council
Software Trainer
If you are aged 24 -45 and have experience in teaching and training, you could be the person we are looking for. You should be good at the computer and have some experience in programme writing. You will be allowed to make your own decisions ,and to design courses as well as present them. Pay upwards of £15,000 for the right person. Please apply by sending your CV (简历) to Mrs. R.. Oglivie, Palmlaee Limited.
【小题1】Who should you get in touch with if you hope to work in a radio station?

A.Producer Vacancies, Kiss 100.
B.Mrs Oglivie, Palmlace Limited.
C.The Enterprise Shopping Centre.
D.Wealden District Council.
【小题2】We learn from the ads that the Enterprise Shopping Centre needs a person who   
A.is aged between 24 and 40
B.may do some training work
C.should deal with general duties
D.can work for about a month
【小题3】Which position is open to recent school graduates?
A.Producer, London Kiss.B.Father Christmas.
C.Accountants Assistant.D.Software Trainer.
【小题4】What kind of person would probably apply to Palmlaee Limited?
A.One with GCSE grade C level.
B.One with some office experience.
C.One having good computer knowledge.
D.One trained in producing music programmes.

Summerfest Arts Faire 2010
Summerfest Arts Faire is an arts festival in Logan, Utah, celebrating local, regional and national artists. Visitors can expect to see high quality artworks from nationally recognized artists. Summerfest also features live entertainment and a variety of delicious food.
Place: 50 North Main Street, Logan, UT 84321
Dates: June 17-June 19, 2010
Time: Thursday-Saturday 1:00 pm-10:00 pm
Venture Outdoors Festival
The 5th Annual Venture Outdoors Festival is a celebration of outdoor recreation (娱乐). This unique festival is designed to increase knowledge and understanding of and participation (参与) in the many recreational activities available in Utah. This family-friendly event features live music, guest speakers, giveaways, creative children’s activities, and great food all day long.
Place: 3100 South 2900 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84109
Date: June 19, 2010
Time: Saturday 3:00 pm -10:00 pm
The Days of ‘47 KSL 5 Parade (游行)
The parade is one of the largest and oldest parades in the United States. Colorful floats, bands, horses and clowns thrill tens of thousands of people each year. Many parade-goers camp out on the streets the night before just to make sure of a great position to catch it all.
Place: 900 South 700 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84105
Date: July 24, 2010
Time: Saturday 9:00 am
Taylorsville Dayzz 2010
Experience Taylorsville Dayzz 2010, a celebration of the city’s birthday. Enjoy a 5K Family Run, Carnival, Food and Exhibit Booths and Fireworks. Listen to a live concert by Taylorsville Symphony and Utah Symphony, and a live performance of Jayson Hewlett (an American entertainer).
Place: 5100 South 2700 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84118
Dates: June 25-June 28, 2010
Time: Monday 8:00 pm, Friday 7:00 pm, Saturday 7:00 pm-10:00 pm
【小题1】If you have to go to work in the afternoon, you can only take part in        .

A.Summerfest Arts Faire 2010B.Venture Outdoors Festival
C.The Days of ‘47 KSL 5 Parade D.Taylorsville Dayzz 2010
【小题2】A person who wants to watch fireworks can go to       .
A.50 North Main Street, Logan, UT 84321
B.3100 South 2900 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84109
C.900 South 700 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84105
D.5100 South 2700 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84118
【小题3】Which of the following time is proper for one to enjoy a live concert?
A.Monday 8:00 am.B.Friday 6:00 pm.C.Saturday 9:00 pm.D.Sunday 10:00 pm.
【小题4】We can learn from the text that       .
A.The Days of ‘47 KSL 5 Parade attracts a large crowd
B.Summerfest Arts Faire 2010 is mainly intended for writers
C.people can take part in various matches at Taylorsville Dayzz 2010
D.Venture Outdoors Festival will become more and more popular

请认真阅读下面短文,并根据所读内容在文章后图表中的空格里填入最恰当的单词。注意:每空不超过1个单词。
Whenever we meet with difficulty or failure, teachers, parents or others often say to us or perhaps we say to ourselves, “Never give up.” These can be encouraging words and words of determination. A person who believes in himself will keep trying to reach his goal no matter how many times he fails. In my opinion, the quality of determination to succeed is an important one to have. Therefore, I believe that we should never give up.
One reason is that if we give up too easily, we will rarely achieve anything. It is not unusual for us to fail in our first attempt at something new, so we should not feel disappointed and should try again. Besides, if we always give up when we fail, we will not be able to develop new skills and grow.
Another reason we should never give up is that we can learn from our mistakes so that we can not make the same ones. If we do not try again, the lesson we have learned is wasted.
Finally, we should never give up because as we work to reach our goals, we develop confidence, and this confidence can help us succeed in other areas of our lives. If we never challenge ourselves, we will begin to doubt our abilities.
In short, it is important that we do not give up when working for our goals. Whether we succeed in the end or not, we will learn something, and what we learn will help us to become better and more confident. Furthermore, if we give up, we have no chance of attaining our goals any more , but if we keep making great efforts, there is always a chance that we will succeed one day.
Topic: Never Give Up

 
Possible meanings and the author’s opinions
? The words “ Never give up” can__【小题1】__ others or oneself and express one’s determination.
? A person who wants to ___【小题2】___ should have the quality. So we should never give up.
 
The ______【小题3】____
?If we give up too easily, maybe we will achieve ____【小题4】___, so when we fail in our first attempt at something new, we should not___【小题5】____ ourselves but try again.
?Always giving up means that we will not be able to ___【小题6】____ any progress.
? Never giving up will make us learn from the mistakes we’ve made before and learn the ___【小题7】____ so as not to make the same mistakes.
? To reach our goals and develop the confidence which can help us ___【小题8】____ourselves, we must not give up but challenge ourselves.
Conclusions
If you give up, you will have no__【小题9】____of reaching your goals. Never give up and you will attain your goals sooner or ___【小题10】____

When you walk along a street in a big city in the United States, you may see clocks in most stores. Radio announcers give the correct time during the day. People there think that it is important to know the time. Most Americans have watches. They want to do certain things at certain times. They do not want to be late. Not all people all over the world value time. Suppose you visit a certain country in South America. You would find that people living there do not like to rush. If you had an appointment(约会)with someone, he would probably be late. He would not care for arriving on time. In some countries in South America, even the radio programs may not begin right on time, nor do the radio announcers think it important to announce the right time. Many people regard a clock as a machine. It seems to them that a person who does everything on time is controlled(控制)by a machine. They do not want a clock or any machine to have that much power over their lives.

1.There are clocks in most stores in the US cities because ______.

A. people in the stores want to sell these clocks

B. people think it important to know the time

C. bosses want to make their stores beautiful

D. they needn't wear watches when they are away from home

2.The underlined word “rush” in the passage most probably means ______.

A. “run”        B. “race”      C. “move”      D. “hurry”

3.If you had an appointment with someone in some place in South America,he might not arrive on time,and this is because ______.

A. he didn't have a watch with him

B. he didn't think it important to arrive on time

C. he forgot to have a look at a watch or a clock

D. he didn't like an appointment with someone

4.In some countries in South America ______.

A. the radio programs many start a bit early or late

B. the radio announcers do think it important to announce the exact time

C. many people think a clock has much power

D. most people do not want to be controlled by others

 

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