【题目】阅读理解
Time zone:
Eastern Standard Time (EST): GMT+l0 hours.
There is no daylight saving time in Queensland.
Legal drinking age:
18 years and older. Always keep your ID with you to prove your age.
Alcohol (酒) shops & hotels are the only places where alcohol can be bought.
Dangers:
Dial 000 from a fixed line or 112 from a mobile phone. Police, ambulance, fire.
Electricity:
240/250 volts AC 50Hz Universal outlets for 110 volts (shavers only) standard in hotels, apartments, motels.
Telephones:
Australian international code is 61.
Road rules:
Left hand side driving. There is a 50kmh speed limit in most living areas and on open highways 100-110 kmh, seat belts must be worn all the time. If you want to hire a car, take along your driver's license.
No smoking:
Indoors: Indoor areas are no smoking.
Poker Machines: Poker machine areas are no smoking.
Outdoors: Non-enclosed eating and drinking areas are no smoking.
Swimming safety:
ALWAYS SWIM BET WEEN THE RED AND YELLOW FLAGS and pay attention to the life guards' advice. Gold coast beaches are guarded by skilled life guards and volunteers at weekends.
（1）The above information is most probably taken from a(n) .
A.science magazine
B.education newspaper
C.travel guide book
D.horror novel
（2）We can learn from the above information that in Queensland .
A.smoking is not allowed in lots of places
B.people can buy alcohol anywhere with ID
C.people can swim beyond the red and yellow flags
D.when a building is on fire, dial 112 from a fixed line
（3）If Mr. Black in having a holiday in Queensland, he can .
A.drive on the right hand side
B.hire a car with his driver's license
C.drive at the speed of 120kmh on high ways
D.drive his car without wearing the seat belt

【题目】请你修改以下作文（见答题卡）。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处，每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出改正后的词。
注意：只允许修改10处，从第11处起不计分。
Dear editor，
I am a student from a key school. Therefore, I find myself tiring of studying all these days, which worries me a lot of. Though I often got high marks in exams, I don't like it at all. I often think all the subject will become useless while I grow up except English. So I am eager to learn and practice English in my spare time. But I have to spend most of my time solve problems in maths, and chemistry to prepare for the college entrance examination. I also can't afford live up to my parents' high expectations. How do you think I should do with this situation?
Yours，
Li Yue

（1）Which of following magazines has the longest history?
A.Real Simple.
B.Better Homes and Gardens.
C.Woman's Day.
D.Taste of Home
（2）What do we know about Taste of Home?
A.It has been losing popularity in recent years.
B.It offers suggestions about childcare.
C.It is a purely food-related magazine.
D.Readers no longer find advertisements in it.
（3）Which of the following is TRUE about the four magazines?
A.Real Simple mainly serves women readers.
B.Woman's Day is out of reach for most families.
C.Readers could advertise in Taste of Home free.
D.Better Homes and Gardens is published quarterly.

【题目】假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下短文。文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。每处仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1).每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2).只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
I've just returned back from my spring break after visit my brother America. His school had just finished their break, so I get a chance to pay a visit to it. At the front door which there was a special machine,he had to call a security guard to take me to the main office to get a special pass. Then, dog smelt me by its nose.There were cameras anywhere, except in the bathrooms. I felt like I was a thief. Personally, I don't think a school need to be like a prison. It should be a comfortable place for student to study in happy.

The Mayan culture began almost 3,000 years ago and grew in parts of Central America. But about 1,000 years ago a group called the Itza invaded the city and built new parts of the city based on natural wells. They named the city Chichen Itza, which means “mouth of the well of the Itza”.

The most interesting structure in Chichen Itza is the Pyramid of Kukulcan (库库尔坎金字塔), whose four sides all come together at one point at the top. Each side on the Pyramid of Kukulcan has 91 steps. And there is one more step at the top of the pyramid. The steps are as many as the days of a year. Some experts believe the Maya could have used this building to help them know when to plant crops. Each day the sun falls on a different step of the pyramid, which could be a way to follow the year.

The people of Chichen Itza especially designed one building to observe and study the movement of the stars and planets. Experts say that the observatory (天文台) is one of the most complex structures the Maya built. A set of steps went up and around the observatory tower. And there were windows in the tower. Each window had a purpose. Experts believe that a person looking through one of these windows could see particular stars on particular dates. The Maya might have believed that studying the stars could tell them the future.

Chichen Itza is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an important part of the world’s history.

【1】Visitors came to the city of Chichen Itza to .

A. view its beautiful scenery

B. experience and explore the Mayan culture

C. study and observe other stars on the observatory

D. learn something about when to plant crops

【2】Why did the invaders name the city “mouth of the well of the Itza”？

A. Because wells can be seen in or around the city.

B. Because it is large in size.

C. Because the city is newly-built.

D. Because its location is vital.

【3】Which of the following is true?

A. Chichen Itza is one of the World Heritages.

B. The Pyramid of Kukulcan has 364 steps.

C. Windows in the tower predict the weather in the future.

D. The city of Chichen Itza has a long history of 3,000 years.

【4】What’s the author’s purpose in writing this passage?

A. To evaluate the Mayan culture.

B. To persuade readers to pay a visit.

C. To introduce the ancient city of Chichen Itza.

D. To present the development of the Mayan construction.

【题目】假设你是李华，你的美国朋友Peter最近在某电视台举办的汉语演讲比赛中获得第一名。他的努力和坚持给了你重要的人生启示。请写信向他表示祝贺和感谢。
注意：1).词数100左右；
2).可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

【题目】任务型阅读
Traveling to all corners of the world gets easier and easier. We live in a global village, but this doesn't mean that we all behave in the same way.
How should you behave when you meet someone for the first time?In Japan, you should bow, and the more respect you want to show, the deeper you should bow. In Thailand, people greet each other by pressing both hands together at the chest.
In Muslim countries, you shouldn't expose your body, especially women, who should wear long blouses and skirts. In Korea, you should take off your shoes when entering a house. Remember to place them neatly together where you come in.
In Spain, lunch is often the biggest meal of the day, and can last two or three hours. In Mexico, lunch is the time to relax, and many people prefer not to discuss business as they eat. In Britain, it's not unusual to have a business meeting over breakfast.
In most countries, an exchange of business cards is necessary for all introductions. It should include your company name and your position. If you are going to a country where your language is not widely spoken, you can get the back side of your card printed in the local language.
A. For this reason, many people eat a light breakfast and a late dinner.
B. As the saying goes, "when in Rome, do as the Romans do."
C. In both countries, eye contact is avoided as a sign of respect.
D. In China, you may present your card with the writing side up.
E. An American shakes your hand while looking into your eyes.
F. Many countries have rules about what you should and shouldn't wear.
G. Don't make any noise when you eat or drink soup.

Research has shown that the calmer the mind, the better its ability to register and remember information. 【2】 When the mind is relaxed, it is in the “state of alpha”, where your brain waves are at about seven to fourteen cycles per second, the most helpful state for studying.

Choose a quiet place for studying and have everything handy that you need: books, pens, something to drink. 【3】In this case, you can see yourself being congratulated by your family, friends and teachers. Enjoy the experience. And now you should be completely charged up and ready to absorb and keep important information.

【4】It is a good idea to make a list of all the important things you have to learn, in order of importance, and estimate how much time you need for each one. Add it all up and compare this with how much time you have available. This will tell you if you have time to read slowly and carefully, or if you can only skim; also it will show you many times you can afford to look over the same information.

Because stress can have a negative effect on your memory, it’s important to stay calm during tests. 【5】 Breathing exercises during the examination, for example, can be extremely effective in helping you relax and reverse your stress response: just take deep breaths, and let the stress come out when you exhale(呼气).

A.Learn to both read between lines and skim.

B.Ensure that you sleep and eat well before a test.

C.Relax your body and mind and imagine the day of the results.

D.There are some stress relief techniques that can help to calm you down.

E.There are other things that you can do to help ensure you get good grades.

F.Every time you sit down to study, give yourself five minutes to calm your mind.

G.Depending on what you want to study, and how much you have to cover, plan your time.

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About the course: Whether you write fundraising letters, or for your website(s), this course will help you gain the ideas, knowledge and skills you need to write fundraising copy that produces more impressive and profitable results.

【1】How is the business writing course different from the others?

A. It is delivered online. B. It offers evening classes.

C. It focuses on report writing. D. It is hosted by Aston University.

【2】What can pre-sessional programmes in CAP help students do?

A. Choose a suitable college subject. B. Prepare themselves for university.

C. Go to world-class universities. D. Only improve their academic skills.

【3】Which course fits John if he hopes to write inspiring words for fundraising activities?

A. Pre-sessional programmes in EAP. B. Travel writing courses.

C. Business writing. D. Masterclass.