How to Be a Winner

      Sir Steven Redgrave

      Winner of 5 Olympic Gold Medals

      “In 1997 I was found to have developed diabetes（糖尿病）．Believing my career was over, I felt extremely low．Then one of the specialists said there was no reason why I should stop training and competing．That was it ——the encouragement I needed．I could still be a winner if I believed in myself．I am not saying that it isn’t difficult sometimes．But I wanted to prove to myself that I wasn't finished yet．Nothing is to stand in my way．”

      Karen Pickering

      Swimming World Champion

      “I swim 4 hours a day, 6 days a week．I manage that sort of workload by putting it on top of my diary．This is the key to success ——you can’t follow a career in any field without being well-organized．List what you believe you can achieve．Trust yourself, write down your goals for the day, however small they are, and you’ll be a step closer to achieving them．”

      Kirsten Best

      Poet & Writer

      “When things are getting hard, a voice inside my head tells me that I can’t achieve something．Then, there are other distractions, such as family or hobbies．The key is to concentrate．When I feel tense, it helps a lot to repeat words such as ‘calm’, ‘peace’ or ‘focus’, either out loud or silently in my mind．It makes me feel more in control and increases my confidence．This is a habit that can become second nature quite easily and is a powerful psychological tool．”

45．What does Sir Steven Redgrave mainly talk about?

      A．Difficulties influenced his career．

      B．Specialists offered him medical advice．

      C．Training helped him defeat his disease．

      D．He overcame the shadow of illness to win．

46．What does Karen Pickering put on top of her diary?

      A．Her sports career．                    B．Her achievements．

      C．Her daily happenings．                  D．Her training schedule．

47．What does the underlined word “distractions” probably refer to？

      A．Ways that help one to focus．

      B．Words that help one to feel less tense．

      C．Activities that turn one's attention away．

      D．Habits that make it hard for one to relax．

48．According to the passage, what do the three people have in common?

      A．Self-confidence．    B．Hard work．     C．Devotion．     D．Courage．

14 days from just ￡ 2,090 pp

Fully inclusive from the UK

Price covers: International airfares, departure taxes, fuel charges, local transportation, accommodation, all meals, entrance fees, guides, daily tours and visas for UK citizens.

◆Days 1  3: UK  Shanghai

Fly to the great city of Shanghai and in the evening sample traditional Shanghai food. Visit the beautiful Yu Gardens, Old Town, Shanghai Museum, cross the Great Nanpu Bridge and tour the Pudong area. Also explore Xintiandi with its 1920’ s style Shikumen buildings and end your stay in Shanghai with an amazing Huangpu River evening tour.

◆Days 4  7: Shanghai  Yangtze River Tour

Fly to Yichang and change (approx: one hour)to board your Yangtze River ship for the next four nights. Enjoy a tour of the Three Gorges Dam (三峡大坝)before sailing on the grand Yangtze River, passing through the impressive Three Gorges. We take a side trip to the Lesser Three Gorges or travel up the Shennong Stream in a peapod boat and enjoy various shore trips along the way.

◆Day 8: Chongqing  Chengdu

Get off in Chongqing and drive to Chengdu for an overnight stay.

◆Days 9  10: Chengdu  Xi’an

Visit the famous Panda Reserve to see the lovely animals.We then fly to the historic city of Xi’an for two nights’ stay and enjoy traditional Shui Jiao. Next day, explore one of the most important discoveries of the 20th Century — the Terracotta Warriors(兵马俑) ，followed by the ancient City Wall and a performance of Tang Dynasty dancing.

◆Days 11  13：Xi’an  Beijing

Visit Little Wild Goose Pagoda and see the ancient objects at the wellknown Shaanxi Provincial Museum before walking through the lively Muslim Quarter to see the Great Mosque.Later fly to Beijing for three nights’ stay and try Peking Duck.During our stay in Beijing, we stroll through Tiananmen Square to the Forbidden City, the largest and best preserved collection of ancient buildings in China, and visit the Summer Palace. Next day we take a walk on the Great Wall, tour the unique Temple of Heaven and enjoy an attractive Chinese Acrobatic Show.

◆Day 14: Beijing  UK

Fly back to the UK, arriving home later the same day filled with happy memories.

53．The underlined word “sample” in the passage probably means “________”．

A. buy　　　 　　　B. reserve            C. taste            D. make

54．The first and last scenic spots to be visited in Xi’an are ________.

A. the Terracotta Warriors and the Great Mosque

B. the Terracotta Warriors and Shaanxi Provincial Museum

C. Little Wild Goose Pagoda and the Great Mosque

D. Little Wild Goose Pagoda and the Muslim Quarter

55．Which of the following is TRUE according to the ad?     

A. The tourists will have to pay extra for fuel and meals.

B. The tourists will visit the 1920’s Shikumen buildings in Beijing.

C. The tourists will take a side trip to the Three Gorges Dam during the tour.

D. The tourists will stay in Beijing for three nights before leaving for the UK.

56．The ad is mainly intended to________.

A. encourage the British to travel in China

B. attract the British to traditional Chinese food

C. offer services of booking air tickets to tourists

D. provide the British with a better understanding of China

——______the note ______ to Mr Smith?

——No, It is still in my pocket.

A. Is…being given   B.Was…given   C. Has…been given  D. Hasn’t…been given

——______the note ______ to Mr Smith?

——No, It is still in my pocket.

A. Is…being given   B.Was…given   C. Has…been given  D. Hasn’t…been given

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36. If you hope to visit Castle Dungeon, you should ________.

A. buy the ticket in person

B. dial 0870 442 2371

C. book the ticket from Warwick-Castle. com

D. book the ticket two days in advance

37. What is the advantage of booking tickets online?

A. You don’t have to wait in queue.

B. You can save ￡20 in total.

C. The ticket includes the Castle Dungeon.

D. The ticket is available at any time.

38. In order to buy group tickets, ________.

A. you should dial 0870 442 2375

B. bookings can be made by emails

C. there should be at least 20 people

D. you should dial 0870 442 2371

39. If you want to book the Ultimate Family Ticket online, you should pay _______.

A.￡55. 00                  B.￡48. 50 

C.￡47. 00                          D.￡37. 60

40. The text probably is taken from _______.

A. a newspaper                 B. a magazine

C. a geography book             D. a website