Happy Vacations at the Hotel of Your Choice

The Bay Motel

l         Quality and Economy, everything you need; nothing you don’t!

l         80 rooms with color TV

l         Restaurant and bar

l         5 miles from downtown San Francisco

l         Free parking service!

l         Modern ─ opened 1995

l         $29, single! $39 double!

The Welcome Inn

l         A tradition for wise travelers since 1932

l         54 rooms, color TV

l         Heated swimming pool

l         Restaurant, bar, room service

l         In the heart of San Francisco!

l         Fantastic rates: $35 for 1 person, $45 for 2 persons

1. “The Bay Motel” is most probably ________.

A. a hotel specially for traveling drivers   

B. a traditional hotel that is near the sea

C. a large hotel that provides the best service but charges more

D. a nice hotel that provides everything the customers need

2. It can be learned from the two advertisements that _________.

  A. aged travelers will usually choose the Welcome Inn

  B. guests in the Bay Motel only pay a little for parking

  C. guests in the Welcome Inn can have food or drinks in their rooms

  D. wise travelers always put up at the Welcome Inn

3. The most possible reason why the Bay Motel is cheaper than the Welcome Inn is that _________.

  A. it has been opened for only a few years   B. it has a parking place

  C. it has more rooms for customers            D. it is not in the center of the city

4. How much will Mary and Joan, who are fond of swimming, probably pay for two nights?

  A. $39                      B. $45                   C. $58                   D. $70

阅读下面短文，从每题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳答案。

Hi, dear boys and girls! Do you know how to be a healthy kid? Here are some rules you should follow.

First, eat different foods, especially fruit and vegetables. You may have a favorite food, but you'd better eat something different, if you eat different foods, you will probably get more nutrients (营养物质) your body needs.

Then, drink water and milk as often as possible. When you're really thirsty, cold water is the No. l choice. Milk is a great drink that can give you more calcium (钙) your body needs to grow strong bones .

Next, listen to your body. How do you feel when you are full? When you are eating, notice how your body feels and when your stomach feels comfortably full. Eating too much will not make you feel comfortable and make you fat.

Afterwards, limit (限制) screen time. Screen time is the time you watch TV, DVDs and videos, or using computers. It is good to take more exercise such as basketball, bike riding and swimming. You can't watch TV for more than two hours a day.

Finally, be active. One thing you'd like to do as a kid is to find out which activity you like best. Find ways to be active every day.

Follow these rules and you can be a healthy kid.

1.You have to eat different kinds of foods especially _________.

2.Which kind of drinks can give you more calcium?

3.According to the passage, how many rules should you follow if you want to be healthy?

4.According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?

5.Which is the best title of the passage?

Do you want to improve the way you study? Do you feel nervous before a test? Many students say that a lack of concentration (注意力) is their biggest problem. It seriously affects their ability to study, so do their test results.

If so, use these tips to help you.

Study Techniques

l  You should always study in the same place. You shouldn’t sit in a position that you use for another purpose. For example, when you sit on a sofa to study, your brain will think it is time to relax. Don’t watch TV while you are studying. Experts warn that your concentration may be reduced by 50 percent if you attempt to study in this way. Always try to have a white wall in front of you, so there is nothing to distract (make less concentrated) you. Before sitting down to study, gather together all the equipment you need. Apart from your textbooks, pens, pencils and knives, make sure you have a dictionary. If your study desk or table is needed when you are not studying, store all your equipment in a box beside it.

l  Your eyes will become tired if you try to read a text which is on a flat surface. Position your book at an angle of 30 degrees.

l  Be realistic and don’t try to complete too much in one study period. Finish one thing before beginning another. If you need a break, get up and walk around for a few minutes, but try not to telephone a friend or have something to eat.

Test-taking Skills

l  All your hard work will be for nothing if you are too nervous to take your test. Getting plenty of

rest is very important. This means do not study all night before your test! It is a better idea to have a long-term study plan. Try to make a timetable for your study which lasts for a few months.

l  Exercise is a great way to reduce pressure. Doing some form of exercise every day will also

 improve your concentration. Eat healthy food too.

l  When you arrive in the examination room, find your seat and sit down. Breathe slowly and

deeply. Check the time on the clock during the test, but not too often. Above all, take no notice of everyone else and give the test paper your undivided attention.

1.Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?

A. You should study in a different place every day, so you don’t get bored.

B. Your concentration will improve if you study and watch TV at the same time.

C. Check the time during the exam at a certain time.

D. Staying up all night and studying is tiring, but you will learn a lot using this method.

2.What does the underlined word “it” （paragraph 2）refer to?

A. Your study desk or table.    B. Your textbook.

C. Your dictionary.             D. The equipment you need.

3.What can be inferred from the passage?

A. You shouldn’t look at everyone else during the test.

B. You will have enough energy to deal with your study and exams by eating healthy diet.

C. You’ll concentrate more if there is nothing to distract you.

D. If you feel tired during study, you can walk around for a few minutes.

第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分 40分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
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A university math tutor has discovered the science behind “singledom”, finding that our chances of finding the perfect partner are just 1 in 285,000. Peter Backus, a tutor at the University of Warwick, published his “Why I Don’t Have a Girlfriend” paper after a three-year love drought.
His unconventional study uses a famous math formula called The Drake Equation(德雷克等式), which was first used to estimate the existence of extra-terrestrial(地球以外) life.
The results don't look promising for British singles. 30-year-old Mr. Backus found that out of the 30 million women in the UK, only 26 would be suitable girlfriends for him.
The dull equation takes into account the number of women aged 24 to 34, living in his home city of London, and who are single, meaning his chances of meeting his dream woman on a night out are slim.
The economics expert said: “There are 26 women in London with whom I might have a wonderful relationship. So, on a given night out in London there is a 0.0000034% chance of meeting one of these special people. That’s a 1 in 285,000 chance, so it’s not great.”
The puzzling Drake equation reads: N =" R*" x Fp x Ne x Fi x Fc x L, and helped pioneering scientist Professor Drake to predict that there could be 10,000 civilizations in our galaxy.
Mr. Backus simply replaced the original equation with his own criteria for a dream date, which included the percentage of women likely to find him attractive, and the number of girls aged 24-34 in London. He said: “The research may sound depressing to people looking for love, but the good news for singles is, it’s probably not your fault!”
56. Mr. Backus’ discovery in this passage is mainly concerned about ______.
A. whether there exists life out of our planet
B. the possibility of his being able to find love
C. how to get rid of singledom
D. what math can do to serve our daily life
57. What does Mr. Backus think of the result of his research?
A. Optimistic.     B. Depressing.      C. Unrealistic.     D. Exciting.
58. What can we learn from the first paragraph?
A. Mr. Backus’ major research field is “singledom”.
B. Mr. Backus found a girlfriend three years ago.
C. Mr. Backus’ new thesis will surely be well received.
D. Mr. Backus has been searching for love for long.
59. By “the good news for singles” in the last sentence, Mr. Backus probably mean _____.
A. you don’t have to blame yourself for remaining single
B. maybe the discovery is not reliable at all
C. the result was based on his own criteria
D. there might be more dream date out of London
60. Which of the following statements is true?
A. This passage could be published in a scientific magazine.
B. The passage intends to prove there are other civilizations.
C. The passage writer doesn’t really understand the Drake equation.
D. Most women in London are not suitable for university teachers.

Part-time Front Desk Position

    Fuse Fitness is looking for a part-time front desk receptionist (接待员) at our new Carlsbad location.

Job duties include:

l  Welcoming and greeting members;

l  Answering phone calls;

l  Signing up new members;

l  Cleaning and performing other various duties.

    You should have great communication skills and be dependable. More importantly, you should have a positive spirit in stressful situations. You are expected to work five days a week (including weekends).

Please, no phone calls about this job in the morning!

Tel: (760) 434-7704

E-mail: info@fusefitness.com

Apply (申请) in person at: 2502 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92008

______________________________________________________________________________

    The first impression you make in a job interview is very important. The first judgment an interviewer makes is based on how you look and what you are wearing. That’s why it’s always important to dress professionally for a job interview, even if the work environment is casual.

l  Before you even think about going to an interview, make sure you have suitable interview clothes and that everything fits correctly.

l  Get you clothes ready the night before, so you don’t have to spend time getting them ready on the day of the interview.

l  Polish (擦亮) your shoes.

l  Bring a breath mint (薄荷糖) and use it before you enter the building.

For more information:

 Visit: Jobsearch. monster. com

Or Tel: (800) 421-7250 or (760) 603-4000 Carlsbad, California

1.How should you contact Fuse Fitness about the front desk position in the morning if you can’t go in person?

A. Call (760) 603-4000        

B. Call (760) 434-7704

C. Visit Jobsearch. monster. com

D. Send an e-mail to info@fusefitness.com.

2.What does Fuse Fitness think is the biggest challenge for a receptionist?

A. Working five days a week including weekends.

B. Having good communication skills.

C. Keeping cheerful even in difficult situations.

D. Welcoming guests and answering phone calls.

3.What would be the best title for the second piece of information?

A. What to Bring to a Job Interview

B. How to Find a Desired Job

C. The First Impression in a Job Interview

D. Interview Dressing Suggestions

4.Which is TRUE according to the second piece of information?

A. The first judgment is made based on how you behave.

B. What to wear should be taken into consideration before an interview.

C. It is OK to dress informally for an interview if the work environment is casual.

D. You don’t need to pay attention to your shoes because nobody will notice them.