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Homestay provides English language students with the opportunity to speak English outside the classroom and the experience of being part of a British home.
What to Expect
The host will provide accommodation and meals. Rooms will be cleaned and bedcovers changed at least once a week. You will be given the house key and the host is there to offer help and advice as well as to take an interest in your physical and mental health.
Accommodation Zones
Homestays are located in London mainly in Zones 2,3 and 4 of the transport system. Most hosts don’t live in the town center as much of central London is commercial and not residential (居住的). Zones 3 and 4 often offer larger accommodation in a less crowded area. It is very convenient to travel in London by underground.
Meal Plans Available
Continental Breakfast
Breakfast and Dinner
Breakfast ,packed Lunch and Dinner.
It’s important to note that few English families still provide a traditional cooked breakfast . Your accommodation includes Continental Breakfast which normally consists of fruit juice, cereal(谷物)，bread and tea or coffee. Cheese ,fruit and cold meat are not normally part of a Continental Breakfast in English. Dinners usually consist of meat or fish with vegetables followed by dessert , fruit and coffee.
Friends
If you wish to invite a friend over to visit, you must first ask your host’s permission. You have no right to entertain friends in a family home as some families feel it is an invasion of their privacy.
Self-Catering Accommodation in Private Homes
Accommodation on a room-only basis includes shared kitchen and bathroom facilities and often a main living room. This kind of accommodation offers an independent lifestyle and is more suitable for the long-stay student . However, it does not provide the same family atmosphere as an ordinary homestay and may not benefit those who need to practice English at home quite as much

  1. 1.

    The passage is probably written for

    1. A.
      hosts willing to receive foreign students
    2. B.
      foreigners hoping to build British culture
    3. C.
      travellers planning to visit families in London
    4. D.
      English learners applying to live in English homes
  2. 2.

    Which of the following will the host provide?

    1. A.
      Room cleaning
    2. B.
      Medical care
    3. C.
      Free transport
    4. D.
      Physical training
  3. 3.

    What can be inferred from Paragraph3?

    1. A.
      Zone 4 is more crowded than Zone 2
    2. B.
      The business centre of London is in Zone 1
    3. C.
      Hosts dislike traveling to the city centre
    4. D.
      Accommodation in the city center is not provided
  4. 4.

    According to the passage. What does continental Breakfast include?

    1. A.
      Dessert and coffee
    2. B.
      Fruit and vegetables
    3. C.
      bread and fruit juice
    4. D.
      Centre and cold meat
  5. 5.

    Why do some people choose self-catering accommodation?

    1. A.
      To experience a warmer family atmosphere
    2. B.
      To enrich their knowledge of English\
    3. C.
      To entertain friends as they like
    4. D.
      To enjoy much more freedom
DABCD
1.主旨大意题。本文介绍英语学习者在英语家庭寄宿学习英语。选D。
2.细节理解题。定位关键词the host provide 。由The host will provide accommodation and meals. Rooms will be cleaned and bedcovers changed at least once a week.可以得出答案。
3.细节推理题。根据Most hosts do not live in the town centre as much of central London is commercial and not residential(居住的).可知大多数寄宿家庭都生活在伦敦的商业区。可知商业区在伦敦的寄宿家庭区了。选B
4.细节理解题。定位关键词Breakfast include 。由Continental Breakfast which normally consists of fruit juice, cereal（谷物类食品），bread and tea or coffee. Cheese, fruit and cold meat are not normally可知答案。选C
5.细节理解题。由最后一段This kind of accommodation offers an independent lifestule and is more suitable for the long-stay student.可知答D
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Although English is not as old as Chinese , it is spoken by many people around the world every day. English speakers are always creating new words and we are often able to know where most words come from.
Sometimes, however, no one may really know where a word comes from.  Did you ever think about why hamburgers are called hamburgers, especially when they are not made with ham?  About a hundred years ago, some men went to America from Europe.  They came from a big city in Germany called Hamburg.  They didn’t speak good English, but they ate good food.  When some Americans saw them eating round piece of beef, they asked the Germans what it was.  The Germans didn’t understand the question and answered, “We come from Hamburg.”  One of these Americans owned a restaurant, and had an idea.  He cooked some round piece of bread and started selling them.  Such bread came to be called “hamburgers”.  Today, “hamburgers” are sold in many countries around the world.
Whether this story is true or not, it certainly is interesting.  Knowing why any word has a certain meaning is interesting, too.  This reason, for most English words, can be found in any large English dictionary

  1. 1.

    Hamburg is ____________

    1. A.
      a kind of food
    2. B.
      a round piece of beef
    3. C.
      the name of a village
    4. D.
      a city in Germany
  2. 2.

    According to the passage, ___________

    1. A.
      few Americans like hamburgers
    2. B.
      hamburgers are made with beef
    3. C.
      hamburgers are made with ham
    4. D.
      hamburgers were first sold about a century ago
  3. 3.

    According to the writer, which of the following can often be found in any large English dictionary?

    1. A.
      Where all the new words come from
    2. B.
      Where those Germans came from
    3. C.
      The reason why a word has a certain meaning
    4. D.
      The reason why English is spoken around the world
  4. 4.

    From the story, we can know that the word “hamburger” comes from ___________

    1. A.
      China because it has a long history
    2. B.
      English because Germans don’t speak good English
    3. C.
      The round piece of beef which those people from Hamburg were eating
    4. D.
      English speakers because they always create new words

If a city wishes to  host the Olympics, it must submit a proposal(提交提案) to the IOC. After all proposals have been submitted, the IOC votes. If no city with the fewest votes is eliminated, the voting continues, until a majority winner is determined. Typically the Games are awarded several years in advance, allowing the winning city time to prepare for the Games.
In selecting the site of the Olympic Games, the IOC considers a number of factors, and chiefly among them is which organizing committee seems most likely to stage the Games effectively. The IOC also considers which parts of the world have not yet hosted the Games. For instance, Tokyo, the host of the 1964 Summer Games, and Beijing, that of the 2008 Games, were chosen in part to popularize the Olympic movement in Asia. Because of growing importance television worldwide, the IOC in recent years has also taken into account the host city’s time zone. Whenever the Games take place in the USA or Canada, for example, American television networks are willing to pay specially higher amounts for television rights because they can broadcast popular events live in the best viewing hours.
Once the Games have been awarded, it is the duty of the local organizing committee----not the IOC or the NOC of the host city’s country to provide them with money. This is often done with a part of the Olympic television revenues(收入), and corporate sponsorships(社团赞助), tickets sales, and other smaller revenue sources. In many cases there is also direct government support. Although many cities have achieved amounts of money by hosting the Games, the Olympics can be financially risky. When the financial gains from the Games were less than expected, the city was left with large debts

  1. 1.

    _______will be determined to host the Olympic Games by the IOC

    1. A.
      A city that submits a proposal
    2. B.
      A majority winner in voting
    3. C.
      A city that has perfect time zone
    4. D.
      One that hasn’t hosted the Games
  2. 2.

    Which of  the following words can be used to replace the word “ selecting” in   paragraph 2?

    1. A.
      electing
    2. B.
      hoping
    3. C.
      choosing
    4. D.
      thinking
  3. 3.

    If the Games take place in Canada, American television networks___

    1. A.
      can’t broadcast popular events live in the best viewing hours
    2. B.
      will be forbidden to broadcast live sporting events
    3. C.
      are willing to pay much higher amounts for television rights
    4. D.
      will not pay for the Canadian television networks
  4. 4.

    According to the last paragraph, which following statement is true?

    1. A.
      The host city must be left with large debts
    2. B.
      The city may achieve a lot of money
    3. C.
      There is no financial risk in hosting the Olympic Games
    4. D.
      It is impossible that the host city couldn’t make money
  5. 5.

    Which of the following can be the best title of this passage?

    1. A.
      How to host Olympic Games
    2. B.
      Winner or loser
    3. C.
      Applying for host for Olympics
    4. D.
      The Olympic Games

Generic Name: ASPIRIN
Pronunciation
Why it is prescribed (开药方)：
1. Aspirin relieves mild to moderate pain.
2. It reduces fever, redness, and swelling.
3. It prevents blood from clotting (凝结).
When it is to be taken:
1. Aspirin is often taken without a prescription.
2. Follow the instructions on the label and package.
3. If your doctor prescribes aspirin for you, you will receive specific instructions for how often you should take it.
4. Keep in touch with your doctor.
How it should be taken:
1. Aspirin comes in the form of suppositories (栓剂), capsules, and regular, coated, extended-release, and chewable tablets.
2. Regular, coated, and extended-release aspirin tablets and capsules should be swallowed with a full glass of water or milk after meals to avoid stomach upset.
3. Chewable aspirin tablets may be chewed, crushed, dissolved in a liquid, or swallowed whole; a full glass of water, milk, or fruit juice should be drunk immediately after taking these tablets.
Special Instruction:
1. Children should not take aspirin for fevers associated with flu or chickenpox (水痘) because such use has been linked with a serious illness known as Reye’s syndrome.
2. Adults should not take aspirin for pain for more than 10 days (five days for children) without consulting a doctor.
3. Aspirin should not be taken by adults or children for high fever, fever lasting longer than three days without a doctor’s supervision (监管).
4. Do not give more than five doses (剂量) to a child in a 24-hour period unless directed to do so by a doctor.
5. If you miss a dose, take the missed dose as soon as you remember it and resume the prescribed schedule.
Side Effects:
1. Although side effects from aspirin are not common, they can occur.
2. Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, indigestion and heartburn are common. Take aspirin after meals, with a full glass of water or milk. If these effects continue, contact your doctor.
3. Ringing in the ears, bloody or black stools (粪便), difficulty breathing, dizziness, mental confusion and sleepiness are rare. Stop taking the drug and contact your doctor.
Other Precautions:
1.  If you are pregnant or breast-feeding women, inform your doctor before taking aspirin.
2.  Do not take aspirin if you are within three months of delivery.
3.  Do not take aspirin if you are allergic (过敏) to it.
4.  If you have diabetes (糖尿病), regular use of eight or more regular strength aspirin tablets a day may affect test result.
5.  If you are taking large doses of aspirin on a long-term basis, avoid having alcoholic drinks because alcohol can increase stomach problems.
6.  To prevent an overdose of aspirin, read the labels before taking other pain relievers and cold products to be sure that they do not contain aspirin.
Storage Conditions:
1. Store aspirin in a cool place or in a refrigerator.
2. Throw away aspirin that smells strongly of vinegar.
3. Keep this aspirin out of the reach of children

  1. 1.

    Which of the following about Aspirin is correct?

    1. A.
      It only comes in the form of regular tablets
    2. B.
      It should not be taken for more than 5 days for children
    3. C.
      It can be used to reduce fever and pain and prevent blood clotting
    4. D.
      It causes ringing in the ears or difficulty breathing after being taken
  2. 2.

    If you start taking aspirin, you should do all the following things EXCEPT ________

    1. A.
      keeping in touch with your doctor
    2. B.
      taking aspirin tablets after meals to avoid stomach upset
    3. C.
      drinking a full glass of juice immediately after taking chewable aspirin tablets
    4. D.
      taking more than 8 regular strength aspirin a day while suffering from diabetes
  3. 3.

    The underlined word “resume” most probably means ________

    1. A.
      continue
    2. B.
      make up
    3. C.
      pause
    4. D.
      throw away
  4. 4.

    Which of the following might be a side effect caused by Aspirin?

    1. A.
      blood clotting
    2. B.
      stomach upset
    3. C.
      lasting fever
    4. D.
      sight problem
  5. 5.

    Where can we probably come across such a text?

    1. A.
      In a research paper
    2. B.
      In the package of a medicine
    3. C.
      In a medical textbook
    4. D.
      In a scientific and technological magazine

Agricultural experts met in Ethiopia last week to discuss ways to help sub-Saharan Africa become a major producer of wheat. The area traditionally produced little wheat, while North Africa was the grain basket.
Wheat production fell sharply in sub-Saharan countries during the 1980s. In the 1960s, attempts were made to grow wheat in sub-Saharan Africa, including South Africa and Zimbabwe. But those countries found it was less costly to import wheat from Europe and the United States. Another problem is that Africa's wheat farms were often far from population centers. There also were transportation issues. And some lowlands were not a good place to grow wheat.
Hans Joachim Braun,one of the experts, says now is a good time to increase wheat production. In the last four years we have seen three major price hikes, where the wheat price and other staple process (主食加工）exploded. And that puts a big, big bill on countries which are depending on wheat imports, and Africa is the biggest wheat importer.
He also says demand for wheat in sub-Saharan Africa is growing faster than for any other crop. With higher income people would like to have more diversified(多样化）food. But that is possible not the most important one. The most important one is that there is a tremendous migration(移民）of in particular male labor to the cities. And wheat products are convenient food because you can easily buy it. It's easy to process and you also can store it for a few days, which is different from some of the maize and rice products.
There are three possible challenges for growing more wheat in Africa： climate change, disease and pests, like insects. Mr. Braun says rising temperatures should not have a major effect on wheat. In fact, he says, it could help wheat grow in areas with high rainfall totals. As for fighting disease and pests, experts suggest growing more resistant crops. In addition, railroads and roads would have to be improved so large amounts of wheat could be moved to large markets

  1. 1.

    What does the word "hikes" in Paragraph 3 probably refer to?

    1. A.
      big changes
    2. B.
      large increases
    3. C.
      long trips
    4. D.
      big bills
  2. 2.

    Wheat price exploding indicates_____

    1. A.
      sub-Saharan countries need to increase wheat production badly
    2. B.
      sub-Saharan countries have to issue more money
    3. C.
      sub-Saharan countries should grow more Corn
    4. D.
      importing much wheat is urgent
  3. 3.

    Why is there a higher demand for wheat in sub-Saharan Africa？

    1. A.
      Because the number ofhungry people there is increasing
    2. B.
      Because higher income people have the diversified need of food
    3. C.
      Because male labor are crowding into the cities
    4. D.
      Because the wheat price is lower
  4. 4.

    According to Mr. Braun the main challenges for growing more wheat in Africa are_____

    1. A.
      climate change and disease
    2. B.
      resistant crops and climate change
    3. C.
      rising temperatures and disease and pests
    4. D.
      disease and pests and inconvenient transportation

TOKYO (Reuters) – “Who played the father in the movie ‘Kramer versus Kramer’?” That’s one of the 50 questions Japanese men could face in a “daddy exam”, meant to raise awareness about fatherhood in a country where men tend to work long hours and leave their wives in charge of childcare and household work.
Even men who remember Dustin Hoffman struggling as a father in the movie may have a hard time answering questions ranging from baby food to politics.
Tetsuya Ando, director of Fathering Japan, a Tokyo non-profit organization that came up with the test and will offer it to eager dads from next March, said the exam was an attracting way to get fathers into parenting. “There just isn't enough information about parenting for fathers. Through the exam, we want men to realize that they don't know anything about bringing up kids,” he said.
For the price of 3,900 yen ($34), fathers can find out whether they qualify as a “Super Dad,” or are in need of more effort as a “Challenge Dad.”
“We have received inquiries(咨询) from fathers, single men, to-be-dads, grandfathers ... even an aunt who was concerned that her nephew is too busy with work to notice the fun of parenting,” Ando said. The image of fathers is gradually changing in Japan as younger men eschew their own dads’ hands-off way in favor of closer involvement, and a wave of new parenting magazines for male readers has been hitting newsstands. But it is still hard for Japanese fathers to cut down on their work hours and spend more time with their families. Only 0.5 percent of employed men in Japan took parental leave in 2011, compared with 14 percent in the United States and 12 percent in Britain in 2000

  1. 1.

    The “daddy exam” is intended to          

    1. A.
      test to – be – dads’ fatherhood knowledge
    2. B.
      test Challenge Dad’s parenting knowledge
    3. C.
      attract the whole society’s attention to parenting
    4. D.
      have fathers realize their responsibility for their families
  2. 2.

    In the exam, the Japanese fathers may find that         

    1. A.
      they almost know nothing about the questions
    2. B.
      the questions only make sense to to – be – dads
    3. C.
      there is ample information about parenting
    4. D.
      it’s not a good way to get them into parenting
  3. 3.

    The underlined word “eschew” in the last paragraph can be replaced by the word “       ”

    1. A.
      avoid
    2. B.
      adopt
    3. C.
      improve
    4. D.
      admire
  4. 4.

    The magazines for male readers are popular most probably because many men        

    1. A.
      long to know how to do household chores
    2. B.
      become more concerned about parenting
    3. C.
      want to get high scores in the 50 – question test
    4. D.
      like to know whether they are Challenge Dads
  5. 5.

    From the whole report, it can be inferred that        

    1. A.
      Japanese fathers show no interest in parenting
    2. B.
      young Japanese men tend to set about parenting
    3. C.
      young fathers value parenting less than their fathers
    4. D.
      Japanese fathers value parenting more than British fathers

You might say that Barack Obama was elected President of the US because he knows how to give a speech. In 2004, the little-known Obama gave a speech at the Democratic National Convention (民主党全国会议). It was a great speech — poetic, and inspiring. The people who heard it would remember it for a long time.
Since 2004, Obama has written and delivered thousands of speeches. There are usually praised for two reasons: he treats the audiences like intelligent adults, and he is able to express complicated ideas in a straightforward, natural way.
Before becoming President, Obama was a lawyer, a college professor, and a successful writer – his two memoirs (回忆录) have become best sellers. The skills he needed to succeed in his previous jobs have also contributed to his success as a speechmaker.
As a lawyer, Obama learned how to make strong, convincing arguments. As a professor, he learned how to explain complex subjects in ways that helped students understand without boring them. As a writer, he learned how to use languages to have a powerful influence on his audience. A famous American musician even turned one of Obama’s early speeches into a song during the election campaign.
Secret weapons of Obama
Writing team: Obama has a team of people who write his speeches. The writers chat with Obama for hours about what he wants to say. Then listen to recordings of past presidential addresses and seek advice from advisers. Obama usually edits and rewrites the drafts several times.
Make fun of the guests: Obama starts his speech by gently making fun of his guests. His opening lines attract the audience’s attention while giving them an opportunity to relax and laugh at themselves and each other.
Make fun of himself: Obama laughs at his past mistakes and is never afraid of showing them to the public.
Obama delivers speeches to audiences large and small. He can make his audiences laugh or cry. His speeches are always thoughtful, well written and just right for each occasion

  1. 1.

    The third and fourth paragraph mainly talk about _______

    1. A.
      why Obama’s speeches are praised
    2. B.
      how Obama acquired his speaking ability
    3. C.
      what subjects Obama’s speeches are about
    4. D.
      Obama’s success as a writer and a lawyer
  2. 2.

    What do we know about Obama’s writing team according to the passage?

    1. A.
      They always seek advice from the ordinary people
    2. B.
      They analyze the speeches given by former US Presidents
    3. C.
      They usually have to finish writing a speech in a short time
    4. D.
      They try not to mention Obama’s past mistakes in the speeches
  3. 3.

    When delivering a speech, Obama __________

    1. A.
      usually starts with some famous saying
    2. B.
      sometimes turns his speech into a song
    3. C.
      sometimes shares a joke with the audience
    4. D.
      is very strict most of the time
  4. 4.

    What’s the author’s attitude towards Obama’s speeches?

    1. A.
      negative
    2. B.
      indifferent(漠不关心的)
    3. C.
      positive
    4. D.
      doubtful

Writing a long book seemed to be too much for me. So, for a long time, I just wrote short articles. One day, inspiration(灵感) for an article hit me and, as I started writing, paragraphs began flowing out fast. It turned out to be too long to be an article. I thought it would not hurt to try self-publishing a booklet(小册子). The first printing of this 32-page black and white booklet sold out within a week. Here is something that I have learned through my experience.
1.Start small.
Don’t try to have a 400-page work as your first publication. I suggest you publish a booklet under 50 pages to launch your career as an author.
2.Ask for advice.
If you know some people who have published something, ask them for advice and help. You will gain useful information from them and save yourself many problems.
3.           
When you put your heart into something only to hear“We’re not interested”,you may get hurt. But you must remind yourself that this is quite common. Every“yes”you receive comes after at least five“noes”,especially at the beginning. You need to revise your book many times to reduce the chances of being turned down.
4.The more you market, the more you sell.
You can publish an excellent book. But if no people know about it, you cannot expect many buyers. Send out an e-mail to friends, family and business partners, telling them your book’s publication date. Ask them to help sell your book.
Do not be afraid to try novel ideas

  1. 1.

    What does the underlined word“launch”in Point 1 there mean?

    1. A.
      Begin
    2. B.
      Develop
    3. C.
      Lead
    4. D.
      Describe
  2. 2.

    What’s the best title for Point 3?

    1. A.
      No one will like what you wrote at first
    2. B.
      You will get hurt by what you wrote at first
    3. C.
      Prepare for a“yes”rather than a“no”
    4. D.
      Be prepared to deal with“noes”
  3. 3.

    According to the passage, if you want to have more copies of your book sold, you should      

    1. A.
      advertise your book in newspapers
    2. B.
      try to make more people know your book
    3. C.
      ask your business partners to buy your book
    4. D.
      write something that people are interested in
  4. 4.

    About self-publishing a book, the writer would most probably agree that       

    1. A.
      one usually makes no money out of self-publishing a book
    2. B.
      one should never self-publish a book longer than 400
    3. C.
      self-publishing a book is impossible for most people
    4. D.
      asking advice from people who have published a book is helpful

Thousands of teenagers will be able to transfer to a new wave of “studio schools” at the age of 14 to improve their chances of finding a job in UK. A dozen new-style schools are designed to act as a bridge to the workplace and cut the number of NEETs--young people not in education, employment or training.
Under plans, schools will operate longer days and work outside standard academic terms.
Each pupil will be expected to spend between four hours and two days a week on work placements with businesses linked to the school and teenagers will be assigned a personal coach to act as an academic “line manager”.
The reforms are put forward due to the fears that too many teenagers are now finishing full-time education lacking the skills needed to succeed in the workplace. According to a recent report, more than two-thirds of employers believe school and college leavers lack important “employability skills” such as customer awareness, while 55 per cent say they are unable to manage their time or daily tasks. And the number of NEETs has hit a record high, with almost one-in-five young people being left without a job or training place.
The Department for Education will announce the establishment of 12 studio schools -- meeting the need of around 3,600 teenagers -- in areas such as Liverpool, Stevenage, Stoke-on-Trent and Fulham, west London. Each one, opening in 2012, will be linked to a series of local employers. Under plans, pupils will be able to transfer out of ordinary schools to attend them between the age of 14 and 19.
The Government said all subjects would be taught “through projects, often designed with employers” -- with disciplines such as science being linked directly to local engineering firms or hospitals. Schools will operate a longer day to give pupils a better understanding of the demands of the workplace. Along with their studies, pupils will carry out work placements for four hours a week, rising to two days a week of paid work for those aged 16 to 19. They will also get the chance to take professional qualifications linked directly to the needs of local employers


1.According to the passage, the NEETs are referred to those who ________


  1. A.
    often miss classes from school
  2. B.
    refuse to take any kind of part-time jobs after school
  3. C.
    depend on their parents to find jobs after they graduate
  4. D.
    have no jobs without accepting education and work training

2.Compared to ordinary schools, studio schools will offer the young more ________


  1. A.
    interesting and lovely cartoons to make study easier
  2. B.
    chances to get future jobs with expert job training
  3. C.
    possibilities to make friends without going outside
  4. D.
    lessons helping them to be admitted to universities

3.What makes the government decide to found studio schools?


  1. A.
    The determination to solve the problem of lacking workers
  2. B.
    The doubt about whether full-time education is perfect
  3. C.
    The worry about educated people lacking working skills
  4. D.
    The increasing number of teens who drop out early

4.What may most probably attract senior high school students at studio school?


  1. A.
    They can find suitable jobs earlier with good qualification
  2. B.
    They will be admitted to top companies with received training
  3. C.
    They needn’t go to university thanks to received training here
  4. D.
    They may have more free time to find part-time jobs after school

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