Recently, China UnionPay did an experiment in a subway station in Beijing—Are you willing to offer a hand to a stranger who needs help?

The leading role of the experiment was an old man. With a small bag in one hand and a large case in the other, the old man appeared in a cold winter morning in the bustling(繁忙的) subway station. He was so old that he couldn’t carry the heavy case up the stairs. Standing in front of the steps, he looked helpless.

Something good happened finally. At 9 o’clock, a kind man showed up, he offered to carry the case for the old man and walked up the stairs with him, at 9:25, another man helped …

Within six hours,the old man walked up the stairs for 25 times,among which he was helped for 23 times.

What’s more,two ladies tried to help the old man—one in the front and the other in the back. They carried the case up the stairs for him. The most noteworthy thing was that another old man tried to help too.

When these kind people were asked why they helped the stranger,they all said “ It’s just the right thing to do,” “I always help people as long as I can” ,or “it’s not a big thing, and I just want to help”.

We often see negative news about fake falling and blackmailing or scheming (阴谋)and cunning. But this experiment brought sheer warmth into our heart.

1.Why did China UnionPay carry out the experiment?

A. To find out whether strangers need help when they are in trouble.

B. To find out whether someone can help those who want to help others.

C. To find out whether strangers can be helped when they are in danger.

D. To find out whether someone can help strangers who are in need of help.

2.What do we know about the old man?

A. He lived a hard and miserable life.

B. He helped to do the experiment.

C. He was too weak to carry the case upstairs.

D. He left after being helped by another old man.

3.The most moving scene is that______________ .

A. most of the passers-by helped the old man

B. even a disabled girl helped the old man

C. another old man also helped the old man

D. one lady carried the old man on her back

4.What message does the experiment express?

A. What warms us most is that helping others is grateful in our society.

B. What people gain is that they will be rewarded for helping others in China.

C. What strikes us is that China UnionPay really did a successful experiment.

D. What impresses us is that most people help others really by nature.

Basic Photography

This is an eight-hour course for beginners who want to learn how to use a 35mm camera. The teacher will cover such areas as kinds of film, light, and lenses(镜头). Bring your own 35mm camera to the class.

Course Charge: $150

Jan. 10, 12, 17, 19, Tues. & Thurs. 6-8p.m.

Marianne Adams is a professional photographer whose photographs appear in many magazines.

Understanding Computers

This twelve-hour course is for people who don’t know very much about computers, but who need to learn about them. You will learn what computers are, what they can and can’t do, and how to use them.

Course Charge: $75

Equipment Charge: $10

Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, Sat. 9-12 a.m.

Joseph Saimders is a professor of computer science at New Urban University. He has over twelve years of experience in the computer field.

Stop Smoking

Do you want to stop smoking? Have you already tried to stop and failed? Now it is the time to stop smoking using the latest methods. You can stop smoking, and this twelve-hour course will help you do it.

Course Charge: $30

Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25 Mon. 4-7 p.m.

Dr.John Goode is a practicing psychologist(心理学家)who has helped hundreds of people stop smoking.

Typing

This course on weekdays is for those who want to type as well as those who want to improve their typing. You are tested in the first class and practice at one of eight different skill levels. This allows you to learn at your own speed. Each program lasts 20 hours. Bring your own paper.

Course Charge: $125

Materials Charge: $25

Two hours each evening for two weeks.

This course is taught by a number of business education teachers who have successfully taught typing courses before.

1.The word “professional” in this advertisement most probably means “_____”

A. spiritual B. journalist

C. professor D. experienced

2. The shortest course is _____.

A. Basic Photography B. Understanding Computers

C. Stop Smoking D. Typing

3.A course which can do something good for your health will cost____.

A. $50 B.$30 C.$10 D.$125

4.In which of the courses do you have to take a test?

A. Basic Photography B. Understanding Computers

C. Typing D. Stop Smoking

阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项 (A.B.C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

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◆ Teach many different kinds of classes using the latest technology in small classes of up to 30 students.

◆ Accommodation(住宿), and other necessary documents(文件) will be ready before you leave.

◆ Applicants will teach their first language only.

◆ Excellent teacher training programs.

If you are young with a university degree and are willing to experience different cultures, apply now. Experience in teaching is an advantage but not specially required. Knowledge of the Japanese language is not necessary but good English skills and practical computer knowledge are basic requirements.

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Or visit our website: www. teachjp.com

The manager expects to meet and talk with successful applicants in Paris in June and July.

1.What is the purpose of the text?

A. To introduce a language school in Japan.

B. To hire language teachers to work in Japan.

C. To describe working conditions in Japan.

D. To make clear the requirements for Japanese teachers.

2.We know from the text that those who are going to Japan will _____.

A. teach English only in Osaka

B. receive a degree from a university

C. have free accommodation

D. get trained for the job

3.Before going to Japan, you need _____.

A. to see the manager of NOVA France

B. To take some computer courses

C. to write a letter to Japan

D. to find a place to live

4.If you want to work in Japan, you should _____.

A. have some working experience

B. know how to use computers

C. present good teaching plans

D. speak several languages

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In Britain and other countries,young people sometimes take a “gap year,” a year off between high school and college.This idea never gained a big following in America.Recent news reports have suggested that interest may be growing,though there are no official numbers.

Charles Deacon,Dean of Admissions at Georgetown University in Washington,D.C.,estimates that in the current first-year class of 1,600 students,only about 25 decided to take a year off.He says this number hasn’t changed much over the years.

Mr.Deacon says the most common reason for taking a “gap year” is to have a chance to travel,but he says international students may take a “gap year” to meet requirements at home for military duty.

Some high school graduates see a year off as a chance to recover after twelve years of required education,but it can also give students a chance to explore their interests.Students hoping to be doctors,for example,could learn about the profession by volunteering in a hospital.

Many colleges and universities support gap-year projects by permitting students to delay their admission.Experts say students can grow emotionally and intellectually as they work at something they enjoy.

The Harvard admissions office has an essay on its Web site called “Time Out or Burn Out for the Next Generation.” It praises the idea of taking time off to step back,think and enjoy gaining life experiences outside the pressure of studies.It also notes that students are sometimes admitted to Harvard or other colleges partly because they did something unusual with that time.

Of course,a gap year is not for everyone.Students might miss their friends who go on directly to college,and parents might worry that their children will decide not to go to college once they take time off.Another concern is money.A year off,away from home,can be costly.

Holly Bull’s job is to specialize in helping students plan their gap year.She notes that several books have been written about this subject.She says these books along with media attention and the availability of information on the Internet have increased interest in the idea of a year off,and she points out that many gap-year programs cost far less than a year of college.

1.What is the passage mainly about?

A.If you want to go to an American university,take a gap year first.

B.More and more American students are choosing to take a year off.

C.It is likely that taking a “gap year” is becoming popular in America.

D.Americans hold different opinions towards students’ taking a “gap year”.

2.How many reasons for students’ taking a “gap year” are mentioned in the passage?

A.2 B.3 C.4 D.5.

3.The essay “Time Out or Burn Out for the Next Generation.” suggests that ______.

A.every student must take a“gap year”before applying for a famous university

B.some famous universities encourage students to gain more life experiences

C.taking a‘gap year’can make students free from life learning

D.the stress of studies does harm to the students’ health

4.What can we learn from the passage?

A.Charles Deacon doesn’t support the idea of the students’ taking a “gap year”.

B.Books and media have contributed to the students’ interest in school learning.

C.Parents might disagree with the program,concerned about their children’s future.

D.Experts agree taking a year off will benefit the students emotionally and physically.

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