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  Want to save money when travelling by train? Here are some ways.

  Day Returns

  This ticket can save you up to 45% on the standard fare(车费).You have to travel after the rush hour period Mon.?Fri.,but can travel at any time on Sat.or Sun.

  Big City Savers

  These are special low priced tickets on certain trains.You have to book in advance-at the latest by 16∶00 the day before you travel.It’s first come, first served.

  Weekend Returns

  Weekend Returns are available(有售)for most journeys over 60 miles.Go on Fri.,Sat.or Sun.,and return the same weekend on Sat.or Sun.and save up to 35% on the standard fare.

  Monthly Returns

  These are available for most journeys over 65 miles.Go any day and return within a month.Monthly returns save you up to 25% on the standard fare.

  Family Railcard

  For £20 this railcard allows you to take a second adult(成人)and up to 4 children for only £3 each when you buy single or return tickets.You can travel as often as you like until the card becomes out of date.

(1)

Which is the best ticket to buy if you live in London and want to go to a small town 80 miles away for four days?

[  ]

A.

Big City Savers.

B.

Monthly Returns.

C.

Weekend Returns.

D.

Day Returns.

(2)

A man bought himself a ticket of £15 and three tickets for his family with a family railcard.How much did he pay?

[  ]

A.

£44.

B.

£29.

C.

£24.

D.

£15.

Section B (18 marks)

Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.

When I was 8 years old, I once decided to run away from home. With my suitcase   36  and some sandwiches in a bag, I started for the front door and said to Mom, “I’m leaving.”

“If you want to   37 , that’s all right,” she said. “But you came into this home without anything and you can leave the same way.” I   38  my suitcase and sandwiches on the floor heavily and started for the door again.

“Wait a minute,” Mom said. “I want your   39  back. You didn’t wear anything when you arrived.” This really angered me. I tore my clothes off—shoes, socks, underwear and all—and   40 , “Can I go now?” “Yes,” Mom answered, “but once you close that door, don’t expect to come back.”

I was so   41  that I slammed (砰地关上) the door and stepped out on the front porch.   42  I realized that I was outside, with nothing on. Then I noticed that down the street, two neighbor girls were walking toward our house. I ran to   43  behind a big tree in our yard at once. After a while, I was   44  the girls had passed by. I dashed to the front door and banged on it loudly.

“Who’s there?” I heard.

“It’s Billy! Let me in!”

The voice behind the   45  answered, “Billy doesn’t live here anymore. He ran away from home.” Glancing behind me to see if anyone else was coming, I begged, “Aw, c’mon, Mom! I’m   46  your son. Let me in!”

The door inched open and Mom’s smiling face appeared. “Did you change your   47  about running away?” she asked.

“What’s for supper?” I answered. (277 words)

1.                A.packed         B.returned        C.cleaned  D.repaired

 

2.                A.drop out        B.go by           C.move around  D.run away

 

3.                A.pressed        B.shook          C.threw    D.pulled

 

4.                A.bag            B.clothes         C.sandwiches    D.suitcase

 

5.                A.explained       B.suggested       C.continued D.shouted

 

6.                A.angry          B.sorry           C.frightened D.ashamed

 

7.                A.Certainly        B.Naturally        C.Suddenly D.Possibly

 

8.                A.play           B.bide           C.rest  D.wave

 

9.                A.sure           B.proud          C.eager    D.curious

 

10.               A.house          B.tree           C.door  D.yard

 

11.               A.also           B.still            C.even D.already

 

12.               A.conclusion      B.promise        C.concern   D.decision

 

 

Suppose you work in a big firm and find English important for your job because you often deal with foreign businessmen. Now you are looking for a place where you can improve your English, especially your spoken English. Here are some advertisements about English language training from newspapers. You may find the information you need.

Global English Centre

☆General English in all four skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

☆3-month (700 yuan), 6-month (1,200 yuan) and one year (2000 yuan) courses.

☆Choice fo morning or evening classes, 3 hours per day, Mon. ~Fri.

☆Experienced college English teachers.

☆Close to city centre and bus stops.

Tel:67605270

Add:105 Zhongshan Road,100082

  Modern Language School

☆ Special courses in English for business, travel, banking, hotel management and office skills.

☆ Small classes (12~16 students) on Sat.&Sum.from2:00 to 5:00 p.m.

☆ Native English teachers from Canada and USA.

☆ Language lab and computers supplied.

☆ 3-month course: (1050 yuan), 6-month course: (1850 yuan)

Write or phone: Modern Language School, 675 Park Road, 100056

Tel: 67353019

The 21 sty Century English Training Centre

☆ We specialize in effective teaching at all levels.

☆ We offer morning or afternoon classes, both of which last three months and a half at a cost of 800 yuan. Entrance exams:1 June and 1 Dec.

☆ We also have a six-week TOEFL preparation class during winter and summer holidays.

☆ Only 15-minute walk from city centre.

Call 67801642 for more information.

The International House of English

☆ 3/6-month English courses for students of all levels at very low cost: 60 yuan for 12 hours per week; convenient class hours:9~12 a.m. and2~5 p.m.

☆ A 4-month evening classes for developing speaking skills (same cost as day classes).

☆ Well-trained Chinese and foreign teachers experienced in teaching English as a 2nd foreign language.

☆ Free sightseeing and social activities。

☆ Very close to the Central Park.

For further information call 67432308.

1.You work from 9:00a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every day. Which school will you choose?

A.Global English Centre and Modern Language School.

B.Global English Centre and the International House of English.

C.Modern Language School and the 21st Century English Training.

D.The 21st Century English Training Center and the International House of English.

2.The 21st Century English Training Center is different from the other three schools in that.

A.its teaching quality is better

B.it is nearest to the city centre

C.its courses are more advanced

D.it requires an entrance examination

3.You’ll probably prefer to go to the International House of English because it.

A.offers free sightseeing and social activities

B.has a special course in spoken English

C.costs less than the other schools

D.has native English teachers

4.If you take the evening classes at the International House  of English, you’ll pay about      yuan.

A.60

B.240 

C.720

D.960

 

请阅读以下人员的相关信息,然后匹配和他/她感兴趣的广告。

1.Meimei is interested in playing the violin, but she can’t play very well because she has no music teacher to teach her face to face. She really wants to get one.

2.Peter begins to have his summer holiday today. He is too tired to go out for any activity. Instead, he would like to stay home in the evening.

3.Tom’s family is not rich. He wants to find a part-time job at weekends to earn some money for his study.

4.Jany is too fat. This is not good to her health. She knows it well and want to take more exercise after study.

5.Liu Hua is going to marry next month. Before that, she is going to take photos with her husband.

A. Guangzhou Sports Ground

Open next week from 6:20 to 8:30 pm.

Admission: $2, under 45 or over 60 -- $7.

Welcome to join us to keep you fit.

Tel: 23455884

B. CCTV-1

The programs are as follow: 18:30 Sports, 19:00 World News, 19:30 Introduction of Museum

of Modern Art, 21:30 Movie – DANCE IN THE RAIN

C. Dongfeng Photo Shop

Photos for all purposes are taken with half of the price for new husband and wife.

Mon --- Frid.: 8:30 am --- 8:30 pm, Sat. & Sun.: 9:00 am --- 10:00 pm

D. STAMPS ON SHOW

Time: 8:30am --- 5:00 pm. on October 23—24

Add: No. 1 Yuejin Road, Guangzhou

E. PART-TIME JOB OFFERED

Do you want to have a chance to communicate with those who do shopping? If so, you may contact with Sunny Bookshop, for two shop assistants are needed here.

          Tel: 020-23100013

F. HELP FROM MUSIC TEACHER

Violin lessons to be given at 8:00 on Monday evening. Those attending prepare violins by themselves.

Admission: 100 yuan (half price for students)

Tel: 020-28338381

 

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★Part-time Laboratory Assistant Wanted. Required by busy electronics company to help with development of computer. Should have an electronics degree and some practical experience of working in an electronics laboratory. Hours 9:30am-1:00pm, Mon.-Fri. Fourteen days, paid leave. Salary 6,598-10,230 dependent on experience. Letter of application to: Mrs G Chan, NOVA ELECTRONICS, 45 Gordon RD, Hung Hom Knowloon.

49. The one who puts on the first advertisement probably wants to ______.

A. rent a beautiful flat of her own in Happy Valley

B. find another lady to share the cost to rent a flat

C. share her room in a flat with whoever has no pet

D. find a maid to look after herself

50. According to the advertisements, you may _______.

A. buy an old picture for $150

B. call 25720836 to see a beautiful lake

C. buy two armchairs for $400

D. hire a maid (女佣)by paying $6,800

51. If you want to buy some old furniture, you should  ______. 

A. get in touch with NOVA  ELECTRONICS

B. call 2524-5867 any day except Monday

C. do it before you move to another place

D. call either 2524-5867 on Monday or 2521-6011 on  Saturday

52. Once you get a part-time job in NOVA ELECTRONICS,  _______.

A. you will be given 14 days off each year besides weekends

B. you will get $6,598 each month no matter how experienced you are

C. your have to work at least 8 hours a day

D. you should write a letter of application to Mrs G Chan

 

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