Dublin City Hall

Inside City Hall is an interesting exhibition about Dublin’s history, with historical items from the old city and multimedia presentations. The building, which dates from 1779, once badly damaged, was recently renovated. Guided tours are available. Open Monday to Saturday 10:00 a.m.~5:15 p.m., Sunday and holidays 2:00 p.m.~5:00 p.m. Admission is ?6.50. Phone 672- 2204.

Dublin Castle

This is a joy for anyone interested in archaeology or history. Dublin Castle was built in the 13th century on top of the foundations of a Viking structure. The castle served as a military fortress, prison, court of law and the core (核心) of British administration in Ireland until 1922. It’s now used for state functions and government conferences. Guided tours are available. Open Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m.~4:50 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday and holidays 2:00 p.m.~4:50 p.m. Closed during state functions. Admission is ?4.50. Phone 677- 7129 or 677- 7270.

Trinity College

The sole college of the University of Dublin, Trinity was founded by Queen Elizabeth I in 1592. The reason most visitors venture to Trinity is to take a look at the Book of Kells, which is on display at the Old Library. The ticket price includes admission to the Long Room, a striking space that contains 200,000 of the college’s oldest books. Open Monday to Saturday 9.30am~5pm, Sunday noon~4:30 p.m. (from 9:30 a.m. June to September). College Green. Phone 608 -1177.

Irish Museum of Modern Art

Housed in the beautifully restored (修复) Royal Hospital Kilmainham (which was modelled (复制) on Les Invalides in Paris), the museum exhibits contemporary art and has an impressive permanent collection that includes pieces representing the cutting edge of Irish and international art. Open Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 a.m.~5:30 p.m., Sunday and holidays noon~5:30 p.m. The museum has no admission charge. Military Road, Kilmainham. Phone 612- 9900. 

James Joyce Centre

James Joyce is one of Dublin’s most famous 20th century writers. Author of such works as Dubliners, Ulysses and his autobiographical novel A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, Joyce’s name is forever linked to the city of Dublin. The James Joyce Centre is dedicated to promoting the life and works of James Joyce to novices and scholars alike. Open Tues.~Sat. 10:00 a.m.~5:00 p.m., Sun. 1: p.m.~5:00 p.m., admission costs ?5.00 for adults. North Great George’s Street. Phone 878- 8547.

1.According to the passage, we can know ________.

A. Dublin Castle was used for government conferences

B. the sole college of the University of Dublin was established by Queen Elizabeth II

C. Dublin Castle served as a court of law in the 1930s

D. the novel A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man is about James Joyce’s life

2.The underlined word “renovated” in the first paragraph means ________.

A. reviewed             B. recreated            C. repaired        D. destroyed

3.Which place do you pay the least money to visit?

A. Dublin City Hall.                                                               B. Dublin Castle.

C. Irish Museum of Modern Art.                                       D. James Joyce Centre.

听力

听下面5段对话．每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置．听完每段对话后你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题．每段对话仅读一遍．

1．Where does the conversation take place?

[　　]

A．At home.

B．At the doctor's.

C．In a chemist's.

2．Whet will the man do first?

[　　]

A．To arrange for a trip.

B．To move into a new house.

C．To make a house.

3．Whet did the man offer to do?

[　　]

A．Bring her to town.

B．Take the box of bricks down.

C．Carry the heavy boo.

4．Who will go to Canada?

[　　]

A．The man and Ken.

B．The woman's brother.

C．The women.

5．Where was the woman born?

[　　]

A．In the United States.

B．In Australia.

C．In Britain.

听下面5段对话或独白．每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A，B，C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置．听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各个小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间．每段对话或独白读两遍．

听第6段材料，回答6～8题．

6．Where did the conversation take place?

[　　]

A．At the women's house.

B．In the kitchen.

C．At a department store.

7．How did the woman find out about the shelf?

[　　]

A．One of her friends has one.

B．She bough one from her friend before.

C．She read about it in an advertisement.

8．How much is the price for it going to be?

[　　]

A．$ 15.50.

B．$ 12.50.

C．Not mentioned in the dialogue.

听第7段材料，回答9～11题．

9．Who are the two students?

[　　]

A．A new student and an old student.

B．Students learning Spanish.

C．Students learning English.

10．When is the conversation probably taking place?

[　　]

A．On the first day of the woman's arrival.

B．In the first class of the training course.

C．During the break between classes.

11．Where are they probably going first?

[　　]

A．To Room 110.

B．To Room 310.

C．To Room 290.

听第8段材料，回答12～14题．

12．Who is Fred?

[　　]

A．The women's husband.

B．The man's brother.

C．The woman's brother.

13．What will Fred's farm probably be like next year?

[　　]

A．It will be completely destroyed.

B．It will be larger.

C．It will be more beautiful.

14．What did the woman once do on the farm?

[　　]

A．Milking a cow.

B．Ploughing a field.

C．Helping to get in the harvest of crops.

听第9段材料，回答15～17题．

15．Where is the conversation taking place?

[　　]

A．In a second-hand clothes shop.

B．At the police station.

C．At a lost-property office.

16．What can we learn about the woman from the conversation?

[　　]

A．She doesn't believe the man.

B．She can't do her job well.

C．She is too busy to talk to the man.

17．Which coat did the man mention in the dialogue?

[　　]

A．A white raincoat with a wide belt.

B．A long grey coat with black buttons.

C．A brown overcoat with silk lining.

听第10段材料，回答18～20题．

18．Where is the speaker?

[　　]

A．In an art evening.

B．On an exhibition of paintings.

C．In a TV program about art.

19．What is Dr. Wilson busy doing now?

[　　]

A．Taking photographs for a newspaper.

B．Teaching painting for university students.

C．Writing a book about art.

20．What can we expect in Dr. Wilson's talk?

[　　]

A．Lifestyle in Italy in the 19th century.

B．19th century painters and present-day art.

C．Her experiences in European countries.

Vive la Tower!
Until New York’s Chrysler Building was completed in 1930,the Eiffel Tower was the tallest structure in the world.Located by the river Seine,on an avenue named after its designer,this 985-foot （300-meter） tower is the most famous edifice（大建筑物） in the city of Paris.Gustave Eiffel’s idea was certainly chosen from among 700 proposals（提议） to represent the city in the International Exhibition of Paris in 1889.It commemorated（纪念） the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution.

In 1887,three hundred steel workers spent two years constructing the 7 000-ton tower.Yet,it was almost torn down two decades after its completion.Luckily,its antenna（天线）,used for telegraphy at the time,saved it.Last July,it looked to observers as though the tower might be destroyed after all,as ominous（不吉利的） black clouds of smoke encircled the structure.Luck was again smiling upon the tower:the fire turned out to be a small one that was quickly put out  by attendants on duty.
To date,more than 200 million people have visited the Eiffel Tower.However,it has not always been a beloved tourist attraction.At first,Parisians despised it.Its architectural style and metallic composition were not considered pleasing.Today,the Eiffel Tower is adorned（装饰） with special lights that sparkle for ten minutes each hour,from sunset until one a.m.If you happen to be passing by,look up at this breathtaking monument for an astonishing sight.The Eiffel Tower,composed of iron and steel,is greater than the sum of its parts

1. 1.

   If you wanted to see the Eiffel Tower sparkle,when might you stop by?

   1. A.
      1:15 a.m
   2. B.
      3:30 p.m
   3. C.
      9:10 p.m
   4. D.
      0:00 a.m
2. 2.

   When was the Eiffel Tower almost torn down?

   1. A.
      1907
   2. B.
      1909
   3. C.
      1889
   4. D.
      2003
3. 3.

   At first,what did Parisians think about the tower?

   1. A.
      The steel and iron parts were unimpressive
   2. B.
      The awe-inspiring design was attracting
   3. C.
      Both A and B are correct
   4. D.
      Neither A nor B is correct

Vive la Tower!

Until New York’s Chrysler Building was completed in 1930,the Eiffel Tower was the tallest structure in the world.Located by the river Seine,on an avenue named after its designer,this 985－foot （300－meter） tower is the most famous edifice（大建筑物） in the city of Paris.Gustave Eiffel’s idea was certainly chosen from among 700 proposals（提议） to represent the city in the International Exhibition of Paris in 1889.It commemorated（纪念） the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution.

In 1887,three hundred steel workers spent two years constructing the 7 000－ton tower.Yet,it was almost torn down two decades after its completion.Luckily,its antenna（天线）,used for telegraphy at the time,saved it.Last July,it looked to observers as though the tower might be destroyed after all,as ominous（不吉利的） black clouds of smoke encircled the structure.Luck was again smiling upon the tower:the fire turned out to be a small one that was quickly put out  by attendants on duty.

To date,more than 200 million people have visited the Eiffel Tower.However,it has not always been a beloved tourist attraction.At first,Parisians despised it.Its architectural style and metallic composition were not considered pleasing.Today,the Eiffel Tower is adorned（装饰） with special lights that sparkle for ten minutes each hour,from sunset until one a.m.If you happen to be passing by,look up at this breathtaking monument for an astonishing sight.The Eiffel Tower,composed of iron and steel,is greater than the sum of its parts.

If you wanted to see the Eiffel Tower sparkle,when might you stop by?

A.1:15 a.m.                  B.3:30 p.m.                  C.9:10 p.m.                  D.0:00 a.m.

When was the Eiffel Tower almost torn down?

A.1907.                        B.1909.                        C.1889.                        D.2003.

At first,what did Parisians think about the tower?

A.The steel and iron parts were unimpressive.

B.The awe－inspiring design was attracting.

C.Both A and B are correct.

D.Neither A nor B is correct.