题目内容
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. |
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.
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
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
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
【小题1】B
【小题1】D
【小题1】B
【小题1】D
解析:
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Each week, this program explains the many meanings of English expressions. Today’s expressions include a very important word—“heart”. We will try to “get to the heart of the matter” to better understand the most important thing about words and their stories. So “take heart.” Have no fear about learning new expressions. Besides, popular English words can be fun. There is no need for a “heavy heart.” Such feelings of sadness would only “break my heart,” or make me feel unhappy and hopeless.
Now, let us suppose you and I were speaking freely about something private. We would be having a “heart to heart” discussion. I might speak from “the bottom of my heart, ” or say things honestly and truthfully. I might even “open up my heart” to you and tell you a secret. I would speak with “all my heart”.
When a person shares her feelings freely and openly like this, you might say she “wears her heart on her sleeve”. Her emotions are not protected.
If we had an honest discussion, both of us would know that the other person’s “heart is in the right place.” For example, I would know that you are a “kind-hearted” and well-meaning person. And, if you are a very good person, I would even say that you have “a heart of gold.” However, you might have a “change of heart” based on what I tell you. Our discussion might cause you to change the way you feel about something.
But, let us suppose you get angry over what I tell you. Or worse, you feel no sympathy or understanding for me or my situation. If this happens, I might think that you have a “heart of stone.” And, if you say something to make me frightened or worried, my “heart might stand still”.
【小题1】If you are not so happy, you may feel that ________.
| A．you “have a heart of stone” | B．you have to “take heart” |
| C．you “break you heart” | D．you “speak from the bottom of the heart” |
| A．English words can all be used differently |
| B．some phrases do not have a fixed meaning |
| C．languages change with the time |
| D．the same word may have various meanings |
| A．To explain how “heart” is used in phrases. |
| B．To show the author’s perfect English. |
| C．To tell English learners to learn English in phrases. |
| D．To advertise an English course. |
| A．A change of heart | B．Open up the heart of “heart” |
| C．Never let your heart stand still | D．Wear your heart on your sleeve |
Suppose you are a visitor in the land of Mongolia, some friends ask you to eat with them. What kind of manners do they want you to have? They want you to give a loud burp after you finish eating. Burping would show that you like your food. In some countries, if you give a big burp, you are told to say “Excuse me, please”.
In many places people like to eat together. But in some parts of Polynesia it is bad manners to be seen eating at all. People show their good manners by turning their backs on others while they eat.
What are manners like in an East African town? The people try not to see you. They are being polite. You may see a friend. He may not see you at all. If you are polite, you will sit down beside him. You will wait until he finishes what he is doing. Then he will talk to you. Manners are different all over the world. But it is good to know that all manners begin in the same way. People need ways to show that they want to be friends.
【小题1】 In Mongolia, burping is a way of showing that __________.
| A．you are impolite | B．you enjoyed the meal prepared by the host |
| C．your meal was not enough | D．you are friendly with your host |
| A．eat quickly | B．sit still |
| C．turn your back on others | D．say “Excuse me, please” |
| A．waiting for a long time before visits | B．sitting down beside others |
| C．seeing a friend quickly | D．trying not to see you |
| A．Good Manners | B．All manners is the Same Way |
| C．Different Kinds of Manners | D．Do Have Manners |
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Your chair is your enemy. That is the conclusion of several recent studies. Among people who sit in front of the television for more than three hours each day, those who exercise are as fat as those who don’t.
So what’s wrong with sitting? The answer seems to have two parts. The first is that sitting is one of the most passive things you can do. Compared to sitting, standing in one place is hard work. To stand, you have to tense your leg muscles, and engage the muscles of your back and shoulders; while standing, you often shift from leg to leg. All of this burns energy.
You may think you have no choice about how much you sit. But this isn’t true. Suppose you sleep for eight hours each day, and exercise for one. That still leaves 15 hours of activities. Even if you exercise, most of the energy you burn will be burnt during these 15 hours, so weight gain is often the cumulative(累积的) effect of a series of small decisions: Do you take the stairs or the elevator? Do you walk to the corner store, or drive?
But it looks as though there’s a more sinister aspect to sitting. Some evidence suggests that when you spend long periods sitting, your body actually does things that are bad for you.
Lipoprotein lipase(蛋白脂酶) is a molecule that plays a central role in how the body processes fats. Low levels of lipoprotein lipase are associated with a variety of health problems. Studies in rats show that leg muscles only produce this molecule when they are actively being moved. The result is that when you sit, an important part of your metabolism(新陈代谢) slows down. You may also have a higher risk of suffering from diabetes(糖尿病).
Some people have advanced radical solutions to the sitting syndrome(综合症): replace your sit-down desk with a stand-up desk, or watch television in a rocking chair. But whatever you choose, know this. The data is clear; look out for your chair.
【小题1】What would be the best title of this passage?
| A．Become an Athlete to Be Healthy. |
| B．Choose a Better Chair for You. |
| C．How to Speed Up Your Metabolism. |
| D．Stand Up While You Read This. |
| A．taking too much exercise harms people’s health |
| B．sitting a lot reduces the benefits of taking exercise |
| C．people needn’t depend on exercise to keep healthy |
| D．healthy people are those who sit less and stand more |
| A．Exercising at least an hour a day. |
| B．Standing as long as possible. |
| C．Using our energy actively in daily life. |
| D．watching TV in a rocking chair. |
| A．show that it plays a big part in keeping us healthy |
| B．tell us that it isn’t produced while we are sitting |
| C．suggest that we should take less exercise to be healthy |
| D．prove sitting for long is bad for our body |
第二节（共5小题，每题2分，满分10分）
根据短文内容，从下框的A-F选项中选出能概括每一段主题的最佳选项。选项中有一项为多余项。
Develop lasting personal relationships．
Always stay positive
Educate yourself．
Stay in shape．
Live below your means．
Work towards a dream．
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61．
We all want to buy that new piece of technology, treat ourselves to an expensive dinner, or take out a loan for the car we can’t afford．It might feel great at the time but hasty(匆忙的) spending hurts a lot later on．Enjoy life’s simple pleasures and save as much as you can．Expensive things don’t create lasting happiness．Careful spending will bring you greater enjoyment in the long run．
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62．
To be happy we need continuous growth．The best way to grow is lifelong education．This doesn’t mean you need to pursue a doctorate or spend 2 hours reading every day．Self education can be anything that takes you out of your comfort zone．The important part is keeping an open mind and searching for fresh ideas．
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63．
Suppose you had everything you wanted．Would you be happy without anyone to share it with? The personal relationships we develop with friends and family members are the greatest source of happiness in our lives．Don’t forget about them．Taking the time to develop and enjoy personal relationships is important to long-term happiness．
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64．
Even if your life isn’t perfect, you can always build towards a goal．The best way to do this is working towards a goal．We can’t control everything about our lives, but working towards a goal gives us something positive to focus on and lays the foundation for future success．No matter what your passion is, get out there and start doing something．
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65．
You only get one body．Once it’s been ruined there isn’t much you can do about it．Exercise to keep the body working well．Avoid eating too much of damaging substances and unhealthy foods．It may feel terrible at the time but enjoying good health in your later years is worth the sacrifice．