7.You know what it's like.You've just arrived in Toronto after a long flight,and all you really want to do is to lie down and relax in your hotel room.But first you have to make a few quick notes for tomorrow's meeting,then check your e-mails,and perhaps print out a few things.And you need to make a few local telephone calls,and one call home to your family.
And what do you usually get?Your desk is just about big enough for a cup of coffee; there's no desk lamp; the stationery (办公用品) is a couple of sheets of headed notepaper; and a pen doesn't work.Printing has to be arranged with the Reception,and when you try to use your cell phone you find that it won't work in Canada.
Well,Harmony is different.Just tell us in advance what you're going to need,and we'll see that it's waiting for you when you arrive.There will be a printer in your room if you want one,and a cell phone that really works.All you have to pay for is the calls you make.
We can also arrange a room for business meetings,and,using the very best employment agency,even supply a secretary to take minutes.All we ask is a few days'notice.
All our-rooms are of the same high standard,and we guarantee not to increase prices in the next twelve months.But book now,because we're already filling up fast,and we'd hate 1:0disappoint you.
Harmony-the hotel you ye always wanted; but never been able to find-until now
56.The advertisement is intended forB
A.airline staffB.business people
C.secretariesD.tourists
57.What must the guest do if he wants a secretary?A
A.Inform the hotel in advance.
B.Tell the Reception on arrival.
C.Call an employment agency.
D.Put up a notice in the hotel.
58,Why is it best to book now?D
A.The best rooms go first.
B.Prices might increase soon.
C.It ensures high standard rooms.
D.Rooms may become unavailable.
59.What is special about Harmony^D
A.It offers telephone calls for free.
B.It provides printing at the Reception.
C.It gives high standard information services.
D.It makes arrangements to meet guests'needs.
5.English Language and Culture Program
If you wish to improve your English-language skills as well as your understanding of the Canadian cultural context,the courses offered by ELC Evening are for you.Whether your goals are academic,business or immigration-related,there is a course to meet your needs.
    Evening course tuition:490,00.<br/>Alleveningcoursesrunfor10weeks.A50 discount is available to returning students or students attending two or more courses.
ELC 550
Mondays,July 7-September 22,2008August 4 & September 11-HOLIDAY
Mondays,October 6-December 15.2008 October 13-HOLIDAY
This course is designed for non-native Englisli speakers who wish to take the 1ELTS (International English Language Testing System) exam.Each week,participants (参加者)focus on specific modules of the test (speaking,reading,listening,and writing) to develop and improve the skills they need to succeed on the exam.
ELC 552
Tuesdays,Aprils8-June 10,2008
Tuesdays,October 7-December.16,2008 November 11-HOLIDAY
This course is designed for participants who wish to improve their fluency and expressiveness in English.Production skills will be targeted,including pronunciation,intonation,rhythm,and stress.Participants are required to complete weekly in-class assignments (任务),including speeches,monologues,interviews,and role-plays.
ELC 554
    Wednesdays,July 9-September 10.2008
    Wednesdays,October 8-December 10.2008
This course is designed for non-native English-speaking university and college participants who wish to improve their academic leading and writing skills.This course gives participants the tools required for presenting information and building persuasive arguments in clear and cohesive written forms.
ELC 555
    Thursdays,July 10-September 11,2008
    Thursdays,October 9-December 11,2008
This course is designed for non-native English speakers who are either working or planning to work in a business environment.Areas of focus include handling telephone conversations,networking,participating in meetings,negotiating,making presentations,and conducting interviews.
53.One only needs to pay $440 if heB.
    A.attends 10 weeks'evening course
    B.attends the evening courses for a second lime
    C.finds others to take the evening course together
    D.recommends another person to take one ot the evening courses
54.Which is the proper time for one who wants to find a job in business field?D
    A.Mondays,October 6-December 15,2008.
    B.Tuesdays,October 7-December 16,2008.
    C.Wednesdays,October 8-December 10,2008.
    D.Thursdays,October 9-December 11,2008.
55.ELC 554 is most suitable forB.
    A.a newspaper reporter            B.a university student
    C.a businessman                    D.a high school student
56.ELC 550 mainly focuses onC.
    A.college preparations                
    B.fluency and expressiveness in English
    C.the skills needed to pass an exam                 
    D.basic English knowledge
57.A student who mainly wants to improve his spoken English can attendB.
    A.ELC 550       B.ELC 552        C.ELC 554         D.ELC 555.
3.Welcome to Arundel Castle which is situated in West Sussex,England.The castle has a history of nearly 1000 years and has welcomed visitors traveling from all over the world.Arundel Castle also plays a starring role in many films.
The Gardens
The White Garden is planted with soft white Iceberg Roses,and Snow White Lilies.
The Rose Garden is newly planted with lovely old-fashioned English roses that are at their very best in June and July.
The Organic Kitchen Garden produces a wide range of seasonal fruit and vegetables,pears,cherries and apples.
The Castle Shop
   In the Castle Shop,you will discover a wide and interesting range of gift ideas for everyone.It offers gifts and souvenirs designed to appeal to all tastes and pockets.Foods,china,books,and stationery (文具)are all available.Many are sold in this Castle Shop only.
   At Arundel Castle we pride ourselves on supporting local suppliers and actively encourage environmentally friendly products.
The Arundel Festival 2014
  Saturday 16th to Monday 25th August
  The annual Arundel Festival gets bigger and better every year.It is one of the most amazing,diverse and easily accessible arts festivals in the UK,offering a mix of visual arts,music,theatre and street entertainment.
Parking
  Coaches and mini-buses can drop off at the main Castle entrance in Mill Road and park in the main town car park that is opposite the Castle entrance.Please inform us when making your booking of how many parking permits are required.
33.When visiting the castle,you canB.
A.get old-fashioned English roses as gifts
B.buy eco-friendly products in the Castle Shop
C.get seasonal fruit and vegetables for free
D.see how the local gifts are being made
34.How long does the Arundel Festival last this year?A
A.10 days      B.One week     C.16 days      D.One month
35.Where can you park the coach?C
A.In Mill Road                    
B.Inside the Castle
C.In the main town car park           
D.At the main Castle entrance.
2.Headington Oxford Summer School welcomes all students throughout the world and provides a fantastic summer school experience.It is close enough to visit London,which is a beautiful city in its own right and also has a number of attractions nearby.
London:
   A trip to the UK would not be complete without a visit to the capital city of London.During the‘London Day'all students will have a chance to see famous tourist attractions such as Big Ben,the Houses of Parliament and Trafalgar Square.The students will also enjoy a boat trip on River Thames and a ride to the top of the Shard,an 87-storey building in London for a breathtaking view of the city.There will also be dinner in a London restaurant before heading back to the school.
Thorpe Park:
   With over thirty extreme rides and attractions,and one of the world's most terrifying roller coasters,enjoy an exciting day out at one of the nation's most popular theme park
Bath:
   Spend the day exploring this beautiful historic city with impressive architecture,including a visit to the famous Roman baths.Students also have the opportunity of a fantastic shopping experience in this famous market towns!
Thinktank Science Museum & Birmingham:
   Spend the morning in the interactive state of the art science centre followed by an afternoon exploring Birmingham with time for shopping in the Bullring Shopping Centre.
Warwick & Stratford:
   Visit one of medieval England's most beautiful castles full of history,tales and adventure.Afterwards,enjoy exploring the picturesque streets of Stratford Upon Avon,the birthplace of William Shakespeare.
Brighton:
   This beautiful seaside town provides a fun-filled day out for all students.The day includes a visit to the Royal Pavilion and its museum as well as Brighton Pier and beach.There is also time for shopping in the famous Brighton Lanes before heading back to school.
33.Where can you overlook the whole city when touring London?A
A.On top of the Shard             
B.On River Thames
C.In a London restaurant              
D.At the Houses of Parliament
34.What can you do in both Bath and Thinktank Science Museum & Birmingham?B
A.Visiting art science centre         
B.Doing some shopping 
C.Experiencing roller coasters        
D.Exploring historic architectures
35.Where can you enjoy a lovely beach?D
A.London       B.Bath             C.Thorpe Park      D.Brighton.
1.Do many people you know drive a car?How do you get a license to drive a car in your hometown?Read the following handbook and you will find out how to get a learner License and how to drive safely in Australia.
About your Learner License
To prepare new and young drivers for the complex task of driving,all learner driver applicants must successfully complete a special"Road Ready"course to qualify for their Licenses.
About the Road Ready Course
In the Road Ready course,you will take part in exercises to help raise awareness of the complexities of safe driving.You will be assessed on your level of participation and understanding of the topics.The final stage of the course is computerized,multiple choice road rules knowledge test.
The course is conducted over several sessions and takes up to 15 hours to complete.
Obtaining a Learner License
Any person aged 15 years and 9 months or more may apply for a Learner License to drive a car. The Learner License is valid for 24 months but must be held for a minimum of six months.The driver must attain the age of 17 years before attempting a practical driving test.
To obtain a Learner License an applicant must:
•Provide proof of identity,age and residence.
•Complete and pass a Road Ready course.
•Pass a knowledge test on the road rules and safe driving practices.
•Pass an eyesight test.
When driving,learner drivers must be accompanied by a person holding a FULL license.Learner plates must be displayed on the front and the back of the vehicle while it is being driven by the learner.
Drive and Survive,Avoid Driver Fatigue (疲劳)
Driving when you are fatigued can be deadly.30% of single vehicle crashes in country areas involve a fatigued driver.
For long trips over 2 hours:
•Have plenty of rest breaks at least every two hours.Have a coffee break or walk around and stretch your muscles.
•Stay somewhere overnight if it's a really long distance.
•Don't drive when you would normally be asleep.
•Get a good night's sleep before the trip.
•Share the driving.
•Take a passenger who will chat and keep you alert.
•Don't drink and drive.Before and during the trip eat properly,avoid any alcohol and don't take medicine that may cause tiredness.
•When you feel sleepy,stop and sleep.
Remember that you can become drowsy (昏昏欲睡) even on short trips.If you have been working or partying hard,avoid driving if possible.
60.According to the handbook,to get a Learner License in Australia,an applicant must do the following EXCEPTC.
  A.finish and pass a Road Ready course
  B.pass a knowledge test on the road rules and safe driving practices
  C.provide proof of identity,marriage and educational background
  D.take an eyesight test and meet the requirements
61.When driving,learner driversD.
  A.can drive by themselves on the roads with light traffic
  B.have to display their Learner Licenses on the front and the back of their cars
  C.must be accompanied by either of their parents
  D.can't drive alone without being accompanied by a person with a full license
62.If a driver has to take a two-day trip,which suggestions will you give him?B
a.Take a rest break every 2 hours.
b.Ask someone else to go with him so that they can take turns to drive without stopping.
c.Start out at 3 in the morning in order to avoid rush hours.
d.Stay somewhere overnight.
e.Get a good night's sleep before the trip.
  A.abd         B.ade                   C.bce          D.bcd
63.Where does this text probably come from?D
A.A tourist guide book
B.A news report 
C.A science text book         
D.A popular magazine.
20.iPad mini with Retina display
Small wonder.
Beautiful 7.9-inch Retina display
iPad mini with Retina display is amazing to hold.Every photo is incredibly detailed,and every line of text is remarkably clear.With higher resolution (分辨率) than an HDTV,it's striking-on a whole new scale.
A7 chip
Don't let its size fool you.iPad mini is powered by the new A7 chip with 64-bit architecture.A7 delivers killer performance-up to four times faster CPU and up to eight times faster photograph performance than the previous generation-without sacrificing battery life.So you get incredible power in a device you can take with you wherever you go.
Powerful apps (应用软件)
iPad apps are like no other.Because they're designed just for iPad,they look amazing and use every pixel (像素) of the beautiful display.iPad mini comes with great built-in apps for the everyday things you do,like checking email and surfing the web.Over 475,000 other incredible iPad apps are just a tap away in the App Store.With apps like these,iPad mini can do just about anything-which means you can,too.
Advanced wireless
iPad mini keeps you connected faster than ever.In more locations than ever.Using two antennas (天线) instead of one and MIMO technology,iPad mini delivers twice the Wi-Fi performance of its ancestor.And the Wi-Fi+Cellular model supports more LTE bands than ever,so you can make quick,easy connections the world over.
iPad mini and iOS7
iOS7 was designed to take advantage of 64-bit architecture.So it's every bit as advanced as the iPad mini it runs on.And with new features like smarter multitasking and AirDrop,iOS7 makes the experience of using iPad mini even more beautiful and simple.Because iOS7 and iPad mini weren't just designed to work together,they were designed to enhance one another.
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70.Where does the passage most probably come from?B
A.An Apple Store leaflet.
B.Apple Website.
C.A textbook of app designing.
D.A science magazine.
71.Which of the following best summarizes the feature of Powerful apps for iPad mini?
C
A.An amazingly clear display.
B.Beautifully designed and combined.
C.Well performing your daily routine.
D.A super killer and greater battery saver.
72.Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?B
A.An A7 chip installed,iPad mini with Retina display is more battery consuming.
B.Having an iPad mini with Retina display,you can do more in more places.
C.iOS7 with many new features is only designed for iPad mini with Retina display.
D.Order an iPad mini with Retina display online then collect it at your favorite
73.Who would be the potential readers of the passage?A
A.Apple product fans.
B.App software developers.
C.Apple product sellers.
D.Information technology engineers.
19.
Kuringai Chase National Park Guided Walks and Nature Activities
SUNDAY     MAY 7            EASY
Early Morning Stroll in Upper Lane Cove Valley
Meet at 7:30a.m.at the end of Day RD,Cheltenham,while the bush is alive with birdsong.
Round trip:4hours
FRIDAY      MAY 12         MEDIUM
Possum prowl
Meet 7:30p.m.at Seaforth Oval carpark.Enjoy the peace of the bush at night.Lovely water views.Bring torch and wear non-slip shoes as some rock climbing involved.Coffee and biscuits supplied.
Duration:2hours
SUNDAY     JUNE 4            HARD
Baime Basin Track
Meet 9:30a.m.Track#8,West Head Road,Magnificent Pittwater views.
Visit Beechwood cottage.Bring lunch and drink.Some steep sections.
Reasonable fitness required.
FRIDAY    JUNE 6               EASY
Poetry around a campfire
Meet 7:00p.m.Kalkaari Visitor Center.Share your favourite poem or one of your own with a group around a gently cracking fire.Drinks and food to follow.Bring a cup and a blanket (or a chair).
Cost:﹩4.00per person.
Duration:2.5hours
SUNDAY    JUNE 25             EASY
Morning Walk at Mitchell Park
Meet 8:30a.m.entrance to Mitchell Park,Mitchell Park Rd.Cattai for a pleasant walk wandering through rainforest,river flats and dry forest to swampland(沼泽地).Binoculars(双筒望远镜)a must to bring as many birds live here.Finish with morning tea.
Duration:3hours
-------------------------------------------------GRADING
EASY      suitable for ALL fitness levels
MEDIUM  for those who PERIODICALLY exercise
HARD     only if you REGULARLY exercise
70.If you seldom exercise,prefer nature to literature and are used to getting up early,you're most likely to joinA.
A.Early Morning Stroll in Upper Lane Cove Valley
B.Baime Basin Track
C.Poetry around a campfire
D.Morning Walk at Mitchell Park
71.If you want to enjoy the peace of the bush at night,you are required toC.
A.meet at 7:30p.m.June 6
B.bring slippers with you
C.prepare a torch
D.climb rocks for two hours
72.How many guided walks and nature activities provide food or drink?C.
A.1.  B.2.  C.3.  D.4.
73.In the activity"Morning Walk at Mitchell Park",one may have no chance toB.
A.appreciate bird watching
B.enjoy mountain climbing
C.take a relaxing walk
D.have morning tea.
18.Kompong Phhluk Private Tour
Depart the city for an unspoiled floating community called Kompong Phhluk which is astonishing for its stilted-house villages and flooded forest.
Stop on the way for the Rolous Market tour.This is a great chance for you to take the photos of locals selling vegetables,different fish species and other local produce.
After this market tour we'll all have a boat trip to the floating community of Kompong Phhluk,visit an island pagoda,school and houses standing on 8 or 10m high stilts,fish farms and learn about the village life.
Stop and have lunch in a family's house before getting into a row boat and venturing into the flooded forest,the habitat to some famous water-bird species.
Eventually we jump back into the big boat and set off for the largest fresh water lake in SE Asia,Tonle Sap.
 Tour Details
•Departs 8.30am
•Returns around 2pm
•A picnic lunch with sandwiches and drinks is provided.We cannot provide local food from the area due to poor sanitation,lack of hygiene standards and refrigeration.
•No passes required
Rates
•These rates are based on an English speaking guide.
•Rates include all transport,water and a picnic lunch.
•Children 11 years and under are 50%.
•Children 4 years and below are free.
•If your group is larger than 5 people please email us for the best rate.
Number of People    Price Per Person
1 Person                65
2 People                45
3 People                40
4 People                35
5 People                32
What to Wear
•Please be mindful of your clothing and try to avoid anything too revealing.
•We strongly recommend a sunglasses,hat and sunscreen.
General Information
•This is a poor rural village,please be mindful of the environment.
•Please do not hand things out to villagers,for this contributes to creating a begging cycle
and can create jealousy.
•We recommend heading to the toilet before you go on this trip as facilities are very basic.
70.Kompong Phhluk is famous for itsB
A.local vegetables and different fish species
B.stilted-house villages and flooded forest
C.Rolous Market and island pagoda
D.water-bird habitat and fish farms
71.A private trip for two parents and a 3-year-old boy costsC.
A.40               B.80           C.90           D.120
72.Which of the following is not included in the rates?D
A.A tourist guide.B.Transport.C.Drinks.D.Local food.
73.We can conclude from the passage thatA.
A.the living standard in the village is quite low
B.the tourist facilities along the way are quite good
C.revealing clothes are appropriate in the hot weather
D.giving local children small gifts is strongly recommended.
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