第二部分 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50分）

    阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

Sydney Airport International Terminal-Arrivals Area

SPECIALTY RETAIL

Newslink: Two separate Newslink stores cater to all your reading needs including newspapers, magazines and the latest bestsellers.

Downtown Duty Free: Make sure you shop at Downtown Duty Free for great savings on a range of items including perfume, alcohol, skincare and cigarettes. It's your last chance before customs

Beach Culture: A must for those into the Latest in beach clothing. Top surf, street and fashion labels including Mambo, Stussy and Quicksilver, including children's sizes.

DINING

Blue Sky Cafe: Speedy service leaves you time to keep an eye on the arrivals gate. Morning pastries, fresh juice, breakfast rolls and coffee while you wait.

McDonald’s: hamburgers, fries, drinks, muffins and shakes—all your family favorites. Breakfast served until 10: 30.

SERVICES

ATM: ATMs are conveniently located throughout Arrival and Departures. Dollars, pounds, francs and RMB are all available.

Vodafone Rentals: This communications center offers the very latest technology for mobile phone rentals, sales and servicing.

1. Where is this passage likely to appear?

A. A morning newspaper.               B. A monthly magazine.

C. A geography book.                   D. An official guide.

2. The underlined phrase “cater to” probably means _______.

A. satisfy    B. afford            C. support          D. help

3. If you want to have some coffee while waiting for your flight, you can go to ________.

A. Vodafone Rentals                                  

B. Blue Sky Cafe

C. Downtown Duty Free                     

D. McDonald' s

4. At Beach Culture you can buy ________.

A. newspapers and magazines        B. skincare and cigarettes

C. Mambo and Stussy              D. fresh juice and breakfast rolls

5. Which of the following is true according to the text?

A. You can have breakfast at McDonald's at 11:00 a. m.

B. You’ll save money if you buy alcohol or perfume at Downtown Duty Free.

C. You’ll not find any beach clothing for your seven-year-old boy in Beach Culture.

D. ATM service offers enough to enjoy yourself.

The tough economy is bringing new shoppers to the secondhand market. Plato’s Closet in Charlotte, NC is a private company which mainly buys and sells used clothes. While Charlotte has outstanding secondhand stores offering high-end and sophisticated (高雅时尚的) brands for women, most of their stock applies to adults. Plato's Closet targets teens and those in their 20s.Plato's Closet, with stores in Matthews and the university area, sells clothes and accessories (装饰品) that are currently popular at up to 70 percent off retail prices (零售价).
The two hottest brands, for buying and selling, are Hollister and Abercrombie & Fitch. Even though the offerings tend to be suitable for young people, there are a variety of shoppers at Plato's Closet of varying ages. Women in their 30s; 40s and older could easily find a purse, jacket or piece of jewelry they like.
Customer Beth Gibbs, 52, who has three teenage daughters, said she used to shop at name-brand stores, but “this year I'm shopping more in secondhand stores”, because of the economy.
If you're selling
Unlike higher-end resale stores which usually work on consignment (寄售), Plato's Closet buys on the spot.
Items can be gently used, but must be in very good condition.
Clothes should be less than two years old and styles should be the same as those still being sold at the shopping center.
There is no negotiation; prices are set company-wide. If what you sell amounts to $30 or less, they'll give you cash. More than that, you'll get a Visa cash card.
Secondhand success
Don't get discouraged if you can't find something on your first trip. Resale shops are always getting new lists of goods and change their styles with each season.
Be sure to check each piece carefully before buying.
Price comparison
Jackets: New York & Company black blazer, $12; retail: $37.
Pants: Express Editor-style pants, $12; retail: $69.90.
Shoes: Nine West black peep-toe pumps, $12; retail: $89.
Jewelry: Necklaces, $3-$5; retail: $18-$30. (365)
【小题1】What is the difference between Plato's Closet and other resale shops?

第二部分阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
Sydney Airport International Terminal-Arrivals Area
SPECIALTY RETAIL
Newslink: Two separate Newslink stores cater to all your reading needs including newspapers, magazines and the latest bestsellers.
Downtown Duty Free: Make sure you shop at Downtown Duty Free for great savings on a range of items including perfume, alcohol, skincare and cigarettes. It's your last chance before customs
Beach Culture: A must for those into the Latest in beach clothing. Top surf, street and fashion labels including Mambo, Stussy and Quicksilver, including children's sizes.
DINING
Blue Sky Cafe: Speedy service leaves you time to keep an eye on the arrivals gate. Morning pastries, fresh juice, breakfast rolls and coffee while you wait.
McDonald’s: hamburgers, fries, drinks, muffins and shakes—all your family favorites. Breakfast served until 10: 30.
SERVICES
ATM: ATMs are conveniently located throughout Arrival and Departures. Dollars, pounds, francs and RMB are all available.
Vodafone Rentals: This communications center offers the very latest technology for mobile phone rentals, sales and servicing.
1. Where is this passage likely to appear?
A. A morning newspaper.            B. A monthly magazine.
C. A geography book.               D. An official guide.
2. The underlined phrase “cater to” probably means _______.
A. satisfy    B. afford         C. support        D. help
3. If you want to have some coffee while waiting for your flight, you can go to ________.
A. Vodafone Rentals                          
B. Blue Sky Cafe
C. Downtown Duty Free               
D. McDonald' s
4. At Beach Culture you can buy ________.
A. newspapers and magazines        B. skincare and cigarettes
C. Mambo and Stussy              D. fresh juice and breakfast rolls
5. Which of the following is true according to the text?
A. You can have breakfast at McDonald's at 11:00 a. m.
B. You’ll save money if you buy alcohol or perfume at Downtown Duty Free.
C. You’ll not find any beach clothing for your seven-year-old boy in Beach Culture.
D. ATM service offers enough to enjoy yourself.

Weleome to Chatsworth

  ●Times and dates for the year 2008

    Open 2nd April to 21st December，House open daily 1l：00 a．m．to 5：30 P，m， last admission 4：30 p．m．，closes 5：30 p．m．Last entry to Scots Rooms．open 4；00p．m．gardens open 11：00a．m．to 6：00p．1111．，last admission 5：00 p，m， (open 10：30 a.m．June-August)，closes 6：00 p．m．Farmyard and Adventure playground 10：30 a．m．to 5：30 p．in． last admission 4‘30 p．m．，closes

 5：30 p．m．

●Admission

    Adults：￡6．50

    Senior citizens&students：￡5．25

    Children：￡3．00

Children under three：Free

Family Ticket：￡l 6．75

    Car Park：￡1 00

●Shopping

  Two Gift Shops，w11 h many items based on designs from tbe House arid Garden．

  Christmas shopping available at weekends from November to Christmas．

●Eating

    Restaurant servmg home made food．Bar serving drinks and cakes

●Special Events in 2007

Angling Fair Weekend

    8th and 9th May．One of the fairs in the Country for game and sea fishing funs．

Flower and Garden Show Weekend

    26th and 27th in June．Tbe second year of this event，with flower shows and sales and gardening advice．

Guided Tours

    Gulded tours for children and students it：English and French at an exlra eharge．Further details from the Booking Office after 10：30 a．m．

    The 1000 acre Park in the banks of the River Derwent is open，free， throughout the year．

What is the opening time during the summer?

    A．1l：00 a．m．  B．4：30 p．m    C．10：30 a．m D．10：30 p．m．

An older person above 60 will pay less than         an adult．

    A．￡1．25    B．￡2．25    C￡；．25 D．￡6．50

What are on sale on 26th and 27th June?

    A．Fishes．    B．Gardens．    C．Fairs．D．Flowers．

All of the following statements are true EXCEPT         ．

   A．Chatsworth is open every day from 2nd April to 21st December．

   B．It costs 1ess if you buy a family ticket．

   C．You will not be admitted into Farmyard and Adventure playground if you arrive at 5：00 p．m．

   D. Chatsworth is open to the public in Christmas Day．

Ad.1
West High School Bake Sale
Come and support our band and buy some delicious baked goods!
Friday, September 20^th, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
In the hall by the office after school
Cookies: 25 cents each or 5 for $1
Brownies: 50 cents each or 3 for $1.25
Cake by the slice: $1
Whole cakes: $8
Proceeds go toward sending our band to Nationals.
Ad.2
SHIPPING AND HANDLING CHARGES
Ups or U.S. Parcel Post are the standard methods for continental U.S. shipments.
ORDER TOTAL                             GROUND                   EXPEDITED GROUND
9-12 working days                   4-5 working days
$0.00 to $30.00                                 $4.50                                                     $5.50
$30.01 to $60.00                     $7.25                                                $8.25
$60.01 to $100.00                            $9.50                                                   $10.50
$100.01 to $200.00                          $11.50                                                   $12.50
Add $7.00 to Ground Rates for 3 Days.
【小题1】How much money can you save if you buy 3 brownies?