Kalle Lasn was in a supermarket parking lot one afternoon when he had an experience that changed his life．In order to shop at the store, he needed to put money into the shopping cart to use it．Annoyed that he had to "pay to shop," Lasn jammed the coin into the cart so that it wouldn't work．It was an act of rebellion—the first of many—for Lasn．

Born in Estonia, Kalle Lasn moved to Australia as a young man and then later to Japan, where he founded a marketing research firm in Tokyo．Eventually, Lasn moved to Canada and for several years produced documentaries （纪录片） for public television．In the late 1980s, Lasn made an advertisement that spoke out against the logging industry and the deforestation going on in the Pacific Northwest．When he tried to show his ad on TV, though, no station in this area would give him airtime．In response, Lasn and a colleague founded Adbusters Media Foundation, a company for the "Human right to communicate．

Adbusters produces magazine, newspaper, and TV ads with a social message．Many use humor and irony to make their points: In one, for example, a man chain smokes a brand of cigarettes called "Hope"．In another, a child is dressed in an outfit used in fast-food ads．Next to the child is a note from its mother telling the restaurant to leave her child alone．

Adbusters also has a magazine and a web site, the Culture Jammers Network, whose members include students, artists, and activists as well as educators and businesspeople interested in social change．Many of these "culture jammers" are working to raise awareness about different social issues by hosting events like "Buy Nothing Day" , " No Car Day" and "TV Turnoff Week" ．Lasn and his partners hope these events will encourage people to think about questions such as;

·What kinds of things are we being encouraged to buy by the media?

·Should cars be our primary means of transportation?

·How are television and radio being used now? How could we be using them?

Some culture jammers are using other methods to challenge how people think．Some pretend to be shoppers．They move items in stores from one shelf to another making it difficult for people to find things easily．Other culture jammers break into large company well sites and jam them so that they become unusable．The goal in both cases ia to prevent "Business as usual" and to gel people to ask themselves questions such as "Why am I shopping here?" or "Why should I buy this product?"

Lasn and members of the Culture Jammers Network want to make people aware of social issues, but they also believe it's important to think of solutions, too．"A lot of people tell you everything that's wrong but they never say much about how to fix these problems," says Lasn．"But there is plenty we can do．If you start despairing, you have lost everything．"

Though many TV stations still won't show Adbusters' " uncommercials" , some cable TV stations have started to．People all over the world have joined the Culture Jammers Network and are doing their part to promote social change．

1.What does the underlined word "rebellion" in Paragraph 1 most probably mean?

2.What's the main point of the ad for "Hope" cigarettes?

3.Some culture jammers break into websites in order to ________．

4.It can be inferred from the passage ________．

5.Which of the following best describes what Lasn has done?

People in the UK often talk about their homes: their mortgages (按揭), the interest rates, and rising prices. Here’s a guide to some of the words and phrases you might come across.

          It’s a good idea in the UK to arrange a mortgage with a bank before you start looking. This is when the bank tells you how much money they will lend you so you have a good idea of how much you can afford.

          The next step is to go to an estate agent and see what sort of properties they have available in your budget range and in your area. If you see something you like, the estate agent will arrange for you to view the property, so that you can see the house or flat for yourself.

          If you see something that takes your eye, you put in an offer. The vendor (卖家) can accept or decline this offer, and if the vendor accepts it, you can move forward with the sale. However, as you don’t pay any money at this point, the offer isn’t legally binding (具有约束力), and in theory, you can pull out of the offer at any time that you like.

          Your next step will probably be to get a structural survey done. A qualified surveyor will inspect the house and write a report that illustrates any structural problems, like damp or drainage problems.

          If you still want to go ahead with the sale, you need to appoint a lawyer to do the legal paperwork.. If you already own a house, you might also be busy trying to sell it. Many house owners prefer to sell to first-time buyers (those people who don’t already own a home), as they are not in a chain (waiting for other people to buy the house before they can buy their next house).

          Finally, once the contracts are signed and exchanged, you complete on your house. You get the keys and you can move in whenever you want. Then you might want to throw a house-warming party. Congratulations!

1.Which of the following shows the right order of what happens before the people in the UK move into a new house?

a. ask for a company which represents others of properties

b. decide how much to borrow from the bank

c. examine the structure of the house

d. hire a lawyer and make a contract

e. offer the seller the right money

f. visit the house and discuss a price with the seller

A. b, a, f, d, c, e                                               B. b, a, f, c, d, e

C. b, a, f, e, d, c                                               D. b, f, d, e, c, a

2.According to the passage, these statements are correct EXCEPT ___________.

A. People can borrow the whole money for a new house from a bank.

B. People care for mortgages, interest rates and the prices &house.

C. The sellers are more interested in the first-time buyers.

D. After getting the keys, the owners sometimes have a party.

3.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?

A. Owners.                                         B. Surveyors.

C. Lawyers.                                  D. Collectors.

4.The passage is maybe one that _______________.

A. give some advice on the house               B. introduces a book on travelers

C. give some tips to buyers                      D. introduces a guide to visitors

第二节：阅读下列材料，从所给的六个选项（A、B、C、D、E和F）中选出符合各小题要求的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项标号涂黑。选项中有一项是多余选项。

___81. Emma is an oversea college student who enjoys plenty of spare time during her university life. She wants to seek a part time job to pay her tuition fee.

___82. Clifford is an MBA graduate of London University, and he once worked in ABC company as a market researcher for three years, but this company went bankrupt last year. He hopes to find another job relating to his experience.

___83. Jeffrey is a manager of Stone Net Company for ten years. He is skilled in web development and has rich web experience. But he is not satisfied with his current payment. He hopes to find a company offering salary no less than 10,000 per month.

___84. Oliver Clark used to be a tailor, and he is also familiar with sewing machine operation. He wants to apply for a clothing company.

___85. Mathew is a student journalist in the university. His typing speed is about 4,000 wph and has a good knowledge of filling procedures. He will graduate from his university this month. He hopes to find a job before graduate.

A    Net Development Manager

With seven years experience of full lifecycle experience and one year’s experience in leading a web development team. Must have strong web experience, including ASP, ASP. NET,C#, XML, XSL, Html, XHtml and CSS. We are looking for a technical person who is able to specify and deliver solutions.

Salary $156,000 per year

Phone 734 4897 for an appointment

B   Market Researcher

A financial services company requires a market researcher who must be educated to degree level or with a market research qualification and experience of a year in this field.

Salary: $18,000 per year          Tel: 324 7345

C    Emu Airlines Secretary

Emu Airlines is now offering a permanent, part time secretarial position. The position offers a minimum of 20 hours a week, with a view to full time work in the future.

Phone 899 3264 for an appointment.

D    City College Union Inc. Secretary

The Union is a student run organization with a permanent staff of 20. Typing speed of at least 3,600wph. The ability to take shorthand dictation and a working knowledge of filling procedures are essential requirements. The basic salary for the position is $18,500 per year.

Enquires to R. Barbar 387 5075

E    Word Processor Operator (full-time)

Applications are invited for an operator to work in an office associated with the building industry. Only experienced operators need apply.

Starting salary $17,950

Apply in writing to: The Personnel Officer Hill Morgan Pty Ltd. 38 Greenhill Rd. Kensington 2033

F    Sewing Machinist

We are an expanding clothing company located south of the city. Our denim range includes jeans, skirts, jackets and shorts. We are looking for sewing machine operators. The factory works 38 hours a week. Wages and conditions are in line with the current industrial award. If you are interested, call in and pick up an application form from Ripper Jeans, 23 North Ave, Beaudesert. cbafd

Is there something that you've always wanted to try but just never had the time? Well, make plans to try it now since you are on summer vacation. Not all vacations call for taking a tour bus to take photos of famous landmarks. Some vacations allow you plenty of opportunities to learn.

The most difficult aspect of a learning vacation may be choosing one because the possibilities are endless. If you enjoy cooking, various companies can take you to Italy, France, Spain, Mexico or even Peru. Once there, you can learn to prepare the local cuisine(烹饪). Trips are often planned to fit in with local food festivals or special events.

The term “learning vacation” often brings language to mind. The best way to learn a language is in an environment where it's spoken. Study Spanish, French or English. Or attempt a more unusual language like Polish, Estonian or Thai. You'll be able to learn about the country and absorb the culture at the same time.

If you are fond of sports, you can polish your skills or learn new ones. Golf and tennis schools welcome players of all levels. If you want a bigger thrill, you can learn to surf, go climbing or race cars. It's even possible to learn the art and techniques of bull fighting while on vacation!

You can also discover our inner artist.  Many places offer painting classes in different mediums. The scenic locations, of the schools offer plenty of subjects that provide inspiration for practice.

If you prefer capturing the world on film, take a photography vacation. Travel with a small group to photograph beautiful animals or scenery.  You can also practise your technique on people or at historical sights.

Once you decide on a vacation, choose a company carefully.  Request names of recent customers you can contact,  and then ask them for an evaluation. The more you know before you go,  the better prepared you'll be.  Then go out and learn something!

1.Why is it hard for you to decide on a learning vacation?

2.The advantage of learning a language in its native country is that ________.

3.Which of the following sports suits you if you don't like thrills?

For most people, shopping is still a matter of wandering down the street or loading a cart in a shopping mall. Soon, that will change. Electronic commerce is growing fast and will soon bring people more choices. There will, however, be a cost: protecting the consumer from fraud will be harder. Many governments therefore want to extend high street regulations to the electronic world. But politicians would be wiser to see cyberspace as a basis for a new era of corporate self-regulation.

　　Consumers in rich countries have grown used to the idea that the government takes responsibility for everything from the stability of the banks to the safety of the drugs, or their rights to refund when goods are faulty. But governments cannot enforce national laws on businesses whose only presence in their country is on the screen. Other countries have regulators, but the rules of consumer protection differ, as does enforcement. Even where a clear right to compensation exists, the online catalogue customer in Tokyo, say, can hardly go to New York to extract a refund for a dud purchase.

　　One answer is for governments to cooperate more: to recognize each other’s rules. But that requires years of work and volumes of detailed rules. And plenty of countries have rules too fanciful for sober states to accept. There is, however, an alternative. Let the electronic businesses do the “regulation” themselves. They do, after all, have a self-interest in doing so.

　　In electronic commerce, a reputation for honest dealing will be a valuable competitive asset. Governments, too, may compete to be trusted. For instance, customers ordering medicines online may prefer to buy from the United States because they trust the rigorous screening of the Food and Drug Administration; or they may decide that the FDA’s rules are too strict, and buy from Switzerland instead.

Consumers will need to use their judgment. But precisely because the technology is new, electronic shoppers are likely for a while to be a lot more cautious than consumers of the normal sort---and the new technology will also make it easier for them to complain noisily when a company lets them down. In this way, at least, the advent of cyberspace may argue for fewer consumer protection laws, not more.

According to the author, what will be the best policy for electronic commerce?

       A．Self – regulation by the business.   B．Strict consumer protection laws.

       C．Close international cooperation.     D．Government protection.

In case an electronic shopper bought faulty goods from a foreign country, what could he do?

       A．Refuse to pay for the purchase.      B．Go to the seller and ask for a refund.

       C．Appeal to consumer protection law.       D．Complain about it on the Internet.

In the author’s view, businesses would place a high emphasis on honest dealing because in the electronic world         .

       A．international cooperation would be much more frequent

       B．consumers could easily seek government protection

       C．a good reputation is a great advantage in competition

       D．it would be easy for consumers to complain

We can infer from the passage that in licensing new drugs the FDA in the United States is    .

       A．very quick       B．very cautious    C．very slow  D．rather careless

If a customer buys something that does not meet his expectation, what is the advantage of dealing through electronic commerce over the present normal one?

       A．It will be easier for him to return the goods he is not satisfied with.

       B．It will be easier for him to attain the refund from the seller.

C．It will be easier for him to get his complaints heard by other consumers.

D．It will be easier for him to complain about this to the government.