B
Macao is only forty miles from Hong Kong and it is easy to reach. You can get there by sea. It is an interesting place and it had a long history. Macao is part of China and most people living there are Chinese.
The first Europeans to go to Macao came from Portugal. More than four hundred years ago the Portuguese went there to trade with China. Some settled and made their homes there. They built strong forts to guard the city and the harbor. They also built churches, schools, hospitals and other places. Slowly the city grew. People from many countries came to live and work in Macao.
Today many people visit Macao. Some only go there to watch dog-racing or motor-racing or to gamble with their money. But Macao is a quiet and peaceful place. It is pleasant just to walk around and look at old buildings and forts. You feel you are back in the old days. Of course, some of the buildings are now in ruins. The Church of St. Paul has only the front wall with many steps leading up to it. But it is still interesting to see.
When you are hot and tired, there are small cool gardens to rest in. when you are hungry, there are good restaurants with many kinds of food. Nearby there are some islands, which are also nice and are easy to get to. There is certainly a lot to do in Macao.
61. Macao is easy to get to because_______.
A. it is part of China and most people there are Chinese.
B. it is an interesting place.
C. it is very fast and cheap by sea
D. it is not far away from Hong Kong.
62. Which of the following is Not true?
　 A. Portuguese were the first Europeans to go to Macao.
　 B. some Portuguese settled in Macao and made their homes half a century ago.
　 C. the city Macao grew slowly
　 D. people there put up strong forts to defend the city.
63. You feel in Macao you are back in the old days because_____
　 A. some of the buildings are now in ruins.
　 B. you can watch dog-racing or motor-racing.
　 C. you can go about and look at the old buildings and forts with pleasure.
　 D. it is a peaceful place.
64. Where will you have a break when you feel worn out?
　 A. In good restaurants.                                              B. In small cool gardens.
　 C. On some islands.                                            D. In beautiful parks.
65. The writer’s idea seems to be that_____.
　 A. people from many countries came to live and work in Macao.
　 B. Portuguese were willing to do business in China.
　 C. people in Macao serve good food.
　 D. Macao is a quiet and peaceful place with a lot to see and to do.

Macao(澳门) is only forty miles from Hong Kong and it is easy to reach. You can get there by sea. It is an interesting place and it had a long history. Macao is part of China and most people living there are Chinese.

　　The first Europeans to go to Macao came from Portugal(葡萄牙). More than four hundred years ago the Portuguese went there to trade with China. Some settled and made their homes there. They built strong forts(堡垒,炮台) to guard the city and the harbor. They also built churches, schools, hospitals and other places. Slowly the city grew. People from many countries came to live and work in Macao.

　　Today many people visit Macao. Some only go there to watch dog-racing or motor-racing or to gamble(赌博) with their money. But Macao is a quiet and peaceful place. It is pleasant just to walk around and look at old buildings and forts. You feel you are back in the old days. Of course, some of the buildings are now in ruins. The Church of St. Paul has only the front wall with many steps leading up to it. But it is still interesting to see.

　　When you are hot and tired, there are small cool gardens to rest in. when you are hungry, there are good restaurants with many kinds of food. Nearby there are some islands, which are also nice and are easy to get to. There is certainly a lot to do in Macao.

1.Macao is easy to get to because_________.

　　A. most people there are Chinese  

　　B. it is not far away from Hong Kong

　　C. it is very fast and cheap by sea                   

　　D. it is an interesting place

2.You feel in Macao you are back in the old days because_________.

　　A. most of the buildings are now in ruins

　　B. you can watch dog-racing or motor-racing

　　C. you can go about to see the old buildings and forts

　　D. it is a peaceful place

3.Where will you have a break when you feel tired?

　　A. In good restaurants.                 B. In small cool gardens.

　　C. On some islands.                 D. In beautiful parks.

4.The writer’s idea seems to be that_________.

　　A. people from many countries came to live and work in Macao

　　B. Portuguese were willing to do business in China

　　C. people in Macao serve good food

D. Macao is a quiet and peaceful place with a lot to see and to do

Volunteers, as an essential part of a successful world exposition, are a major channel for the public to participate in, serve and share the world exposition and a means to showcase the image of the host country and city. The following information is about the volunteer for the World Exposition 2010 Shanghai China.

I. Basic Requirements for Volunteers

l  Be willing to participate in voluntary services of Expo 2010;

l  Age limit: Expo Site volunteers must be born before April 30, 1992 and Expo City Voluntary Service Station volunteers before April 30, 1994;

l  Obey the laws and regulations of the PRC;

l  Be able to participate in training and relevant activities before the opening of Expo 2010;

l  Possess necessary knowledge and skills needed by the position;

l  Be in good health to meet the requirements of corresponding voluntary positions.

II. Further Information for Volunteers

l  Source

l  Residents of Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, as well as overseas Chinese, and foreigners can all apply to be the volunteers.

l  Signup methods

l  Applicants may log in onto the official websites for online signup. They may also consult or connect with the Expo Volunteer Stations.

l  Time

l  May 1 – December 31, 2009

III. Volunteer Training

　　Volunteer training includes general training, special training and position training. General training is carried out through the Internet, while special training and position training are provided through classroom lectures and field practice.

IV. Volunteer Types

l  Expo Site volunteers refer to those offering voluntary services to visitors and the Organizer in the Expo Site, mainly including information, visitor flow management, reception, translation and interpretation, assistance for the disabled, and assistance in media service, event and conference organization and volunteer management.

l  Information booth volunteers are stationed in the Expo’s information booths at key transportation centers, commercial outlets, tourist attractions, restaurants, hotels and cultural event places outside the Expo Site. They offer services including information, translation, interpretation and even first aid.

1.What’s the purpose of this writing?

A. To give some basic information of the World Expo 2010                     

B. To recruit(招募) the volunteers for the World Expo 2010

C. To praise the hard work of the volunteers

D. To attract people to visit the World Expo 2010

2.If you were born in April 1993, where can you be a volunteer?

A. In the Expo Site.                                                 B. In the host country.

C. In the Expo City.                                                 D. In Chinese mainland.

3.Which of the training will be done on the Internet?

A. General training.                                               B. Position training.

C. Classroom training.                                          D. Special training.        

4.Which of the following service is offered by information booth volunteers?

A. Visitor flow management.                              B. Helping the disabled.

C. Assistance in media service.                          D. Emergency first aid.