A letter to Edward,a columnist (报刊专栏作家)
     Dear Mr Expert,
     I grew up in an unhappy and abusive home.I always promised myself that I'd get out as
soon as possible.Now,at age 20,I have a good job and a nice house,and I'm really proud
of the independence I've achieved.
     Here's the problem:several of my friends who still live with their parents wish they had
places like mine so much so that they make mine theirs.
     It started out with a couple of them spending the weekends with me.But now they seem
to take it for granted that they can show up any time they like.They bring boyfriends over,
talk on the phone and stay out forever.
     I enjoy having my friends here sometimes-it makes the place feel comfortable and warm
but this is my home,not a party house.I was old enough to move out on my own,so why can't
I seem to ask my friends to respect my privacy (隐私)?
Joan
Edward's reply to Joan
     Dear Joan,
     If your family didn't pay attention to your needs when you were a child,you probably have
trouble letting others know your needs now.
     And if you've gathered your friends around you to rebuild a happy family atmosphere (气氛)
,you may fear that saying no will bring back the kind of conflict you grew up with-or destroy the
nice atmosphere you now enjoy.You need to understand that in true friendship it's okay to put
your own needs first from time to time.
     Be clear about the message you want to send.For example,"I really love your company but
I also need some privacy.So please call before you come over."

1. We can learn from the first letter that Joan________.

A．lives away from her parents
B．takes pride in her friends
C．knows Mr Expert quite well
D．hates her parents very much

2．We can infer from the first letter that________.

A．Joan considers her friends more important than her privacy
B．Joan's friends visit her more often than she can accept
C．Joan doesn't like the parties at all
D．Joan dislikes the boyfriends her friends bring over

3．According to Mr Expert,why can't Joan tell her friends her feelings?

A．She is afraid of hurting her friends.
B．She does not understand true friendship.
C．Her family experience stops her from doing so.
D．She does not put her needs first.

4．The underlined word "conflict" in the second letter means________.

A．dependent life  
B．fierce fight
C．bad manners  
D．painful feeling

5．The second letter suggests that Mr Expert________.

A．is worried about Joan's problem
B．warns Joan not to quarrel with her friends
C．advises Joan on how to refuse people
D．encourages Joan to be brave enough

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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

Long March exhibit
The Shanghai History Museum is putting on an exhibition to mark the 60th anniversary of
the Long March. On show are more than 220 photos and 40 items that explain with
pictures how the communist Red Army drew back from its besieged(被围困的)bases in
Jiangxi Province and fought its way to northern Shanxi province in the mid-1930s.
Explanations are all in Chinese. The show will end on November 20.
Time: 10:00 am-4:00 pm.
Address:
1286 Hongqiao Road
Admission:8 yuan for Chinese/ 15 yuan for foreigners
Thai elephants
Eight elephants from Thailand are entertaining visitors at Changfeng Park by riding bikes,
playing basketball, balancing on a beam, dancing and blowing a mouth-organ. People are
encouraged to have a tug-of-war(拔河比赛)with the animals or lie on the ground and have
the elephants walk over them. The elephants give three shows a day at 9:30 am, 3:30 pm
and 8:00 pm and there is an additional show at 1:30 pm at weekends. The show will end
on November 15.
Address:
189 Daduhe Road
Admission: 30-40 yuan
Dancing dolphins
Dolphins jumping from the water to touch a ball, swaying their bodies to music, kissing
people and doing math by tapping their tails have made the dolphinarium in Peace Park an
attraction for children. Seals and sea lions also perform.
Hours:10:30 am, 4:00 pm, and 7:30 pm
Admission: 20 yuan for adults and 10 yuan for children.

1. If you as well as your three children go to enjoy watching dolphins dancing, how
much will you pay altogether for the admission? ______.

A. 23 yuan
B. 40yuan
C. 30 yuan
D. 50 yuan

2. At the exhibition, you will see ________.

A. many articles written by famous writers
B. many things left by the Red Army
C. many photos and pictures about the Long Match.
D. books on the Long March

3. Which of the following is NOT done by the Thai elephants?______.

A. Riding bicycles.
B. Blowing a mouth-organ
C. Having a tug-of-war with people.
D. Doing math

4. The dolphinarium in Peace Park is a hall where you can see________.

A. only dolphins perform
B. only seals and sea lions perform
C. only seals perform
D. not only dolphins but also seals and sea lions perform

     I was off to go back to work one evening when I saw my two children were busy sewing things
on the sewing machine. My 11yearold daughter was, in the midst of her project, going to assist her
elder brother in making a little cushion. I left, and after a few hours returned to find a mess in the
kitchen and in the front room, and both children sitting in front of the television.
     Having had a long day, I was too tired to greet them and then I noticed the material my daughter
had used. It had been purchased to make a colorcoordinated (颜色协调的) baby blanket, and now
had chunks (块) cut out of almost every piece of fabric. Not stopping to listen, I exploded at the
children and explained how angry I was at what had been done.
     My daughter listened to me sheepishly, not trying to defend herself at all, but the pain could be seen
written across her face. She retreated to her room, and spent some time there alone before she came
out to say good night and once again apologized for the mistake she had made.
     A few hours later, as I was preparing to go to bed, I found that there on my bed lay a beautiful,
little cushion made out of the forbidden fabric, with the words "I LOVE MOM". Alongside it was a
note apologizing again, and the innocence in which she had taken the fabric.
     To this day, I still get tears in my eyes when I think of how I reacted and still feel the pain of my
actions. It was I who then went to her and apologized for my actions. I display with great pride the
cushion on my bed, and constantly use it to remind me that nothing in this world is greater than a
child's love.

1. The underlined word can be replaced by "________".

A. hopefully came up
B. hopefully went back
C. quietly came up  
D. quietly went back

2. What did the children do?

A. They cut out the material and made it into a baby blanket.
B. They cut the material into pieces and used them to clean the TV set.
C. They cut the material into pieces on which they wrote apologizing words.
D. They made a cushion with the material to show their love for Mom.

3. What can be inferred from the text?

A. The two children are good at sewing.
B. The two children are introverted (内向的).
C. The mother is often rude to her children.
D. The mother is regretful for what she did.

4. The passage is mainly to tell about________.

A. a mom's tears  
B. a mom's love
C. a child's love  
D. a child's complaint

     LOCATION:
     The Farm Park is situated just off the A338, 9 miles north of Salisbury. Look for the brown tourist sign on the A338 and the A303. Ignore signs for East Cholderton.
     OPENING TIME:
     We are open every day from the end of March (or Easter if earlier) until the end of the Autumn Half
Term (about the  end of October) from 10 am until 6 pm, last admission 4:45 pm. (NOTE: No
unaccompanied children admitted)
     PARKING:
     A free car and coach park is available.
     DOGS:
     Dogs may be brought into the park provided that they are kept on a lead and under control at all times.
     CAFETERIA:
     There is a cafeteria in the farm house serving hot meals and snacks. Clotted cream tea is a specialty.
Parties are catered for if booked in advance.
     CHILDREN'S PLAY AREAS:
     An adventure playground is located in part of the wood and an under 7's play area is to be found near Rabbit World. A parent and baby room is available for feeding and changing.
     ANIMAL FEEDING:
     Bags of animal food are available for sale in the gift shop. Please do not feed any other food to any of
the animals without permission. Do not feed the fish.
     TRACTOR & TRAILER RIDES:
     These are available during peak times (see information board at Rabbit World) at a small additional
charge.
     EDUCATION:
School groups are welcome, a special entrance rate is available, also a comprehensive teachers pack.
     PARTY RATES:
     Reduced admission charges are available to group of fifteen or more when booked in advance. Details on request.
     SEASON TICKETS:
     Season tickets are good value for regular visitors and last the whole season (March～October)
     DISABLED VISITORS:
     Disabled visitors are welcome, a specially adapted toilet is available and the majority of the park is
accessible.

1. What do you think this text is?

A. An advertisement for sale.
B. A brief introduction of an animal park.
C. An announcement of the park owner.
D. A lecture about an animal park.

2. Who are allowed to enter the park?

A. Those who arrive at 5 pm.
B. The children without anyone to accompany.
C. The visitors who come during the Christmas holidays.
D. The people with disabilities.

3. Which of the following statements is true?

A. Visitors can feed the animals except fish with permission.
B. Dogs are not allowed in at all.
C. In the park visitors can't be served with hot meals.
D. Tractor & trailer rides are free.

    There's no better place to be than beside the seaside in the summer. And even in Britain you can still find beaches away from the crowds with golden sand.
                                             COMPTON BAY,ISLE OF WIGHT

     This wide sandy beach is on the south west coast,between Freshwater and Brook and is part of the
Tennyson Heritage Coast. There are striking views of the white cliffs further along the coast. A coastal
path passes behind the beach,and you can enjoy scenic cliff top walks in either direction.
     Accommodation:Sandpipers Hotel(01983 758150,www. sandpipershotel. com) with doubles from ￡10 pp.
                                                         KINGSGATE BAY,KENT

     Around the beach round a bend in the coastal road from Ramsgate is white cliffs with Kingsgate Castle dominating the whole landscape. It is fairly isolated,with few facilities,but is perfect for summer bathing or
for bracing winter walks.
     Accommodation:Fayreness Hotel(0188 86866,www. fayreness. com) with doubles with breakfast
from ￡69.50 pp.
                                                       RINGSTEAD BAY,DORSET

      A picturesque 210 ft crescent(弦月状)of pebbles with clean water-that's a perfect escape from some of the busier beaches around Weymouth. You reach it by passing through the village of Upton,then along a narrow country road. Next to the car park is a wellstocked shop. The cliffs behind Ringstead Bay are an
excellent place for fossil hunting.
Accommodation: Glenburn Hotel(01305 832318,www. glenburnhotel. com) with doubles from ￡ 79
including breakfast.
                                                         BRANSCOMBE, DEVON

     Lying on the East Devon Heritage Coast,Branscombe has good facilities with toilets and a car park
close to the beach,as well as a small picnic area. A wellstocked shop sells the most attractive dairy ice
cream. Next to the shop is the Sea Shanty restaurant-open every day until 5 pm during the summer.
     Accommodation:The Mason's Arms,Branscombe Village(01297 680300,www. masonsarms.co.uk)
with doubles from ￡65 pp with breakfast.

1. Which beach is the best wonderful place for summer bathing?

A. COMPTON BAY.
B. BRANSCOMBE.
C. KINGSGATE BAY.  
D. RINGSTEAD BAY.

2. In which of the following beaches,will you enjoy ice cream?

A. COMPTON BAY.  
B. BRANSCOMBE.
C. KINGSGATE BAY.  
D. RINGSTEAD BAY.

3. If you want to know more information about Fayreness Hotel,you'd better refer to the following website ________.

A. www. masonsarms.co.uk
B. www. fayreness. com
C. www. glenburnhotel. com
D. www. sandpipershotel. com

4. What's the purpose of the passage?

A. To attract more tourists.
B. To describe some beautiful beaches.
C. To tell us the most beautiful places in UK are beaches.
D. To tell us where to spend summer.

     There's no better place to be than beside the seaside in the summer. And even in Britain you can still
find beachesaway from the crowds with golden sand.
     COMPTON BAY, ISLE OF WIGHT
     This wide sandy beach is on the southwest coast,between Freshwater and Brook and

     is part of the Tennyson Heritage Coast. There are striking views of the white cliffs further along the
coast. A coastal path passes behind the beach, and you can enjoy scenic cliff top walks in either direction.
Accommodation:Sandpipers Hotel(01983 758150,www. sandpipershotel. com) with doubles from 10p.
     KINGSGATE BAY, KENT

     Around the beach round a bend in the coastal road from Ramsgate is white cliffs with  Kingsgate Castle dominating the whole landscape. It is fairly isolated,with few facilities,but is perfect for summer bathing or
for bracing winter walks.
     Accommodation: Fayreness Hotel(0188 86866,www. fayreness. com) with doubles with breakfast
from 69p.
     RINGSTEAD BAY, DORSET

     A picturesque 210ft crescent (弦月状) of pebbles with clean water that's a perfect escape from some of the busier beaches around Weymouth. You reach it by passing through the village of Upton,then along a narrow country road. Next to the car park is a well stocked shop. The cliffs behind Ringstead Bay are an
excellent place for fossil hunting.
     Accommodation: Glenburn Hotel(01305 832318,www. glenburnhotel. com) with doubles from ￡ 79 including breakfast.
     BRANSCOMBE, DEVON

     Lying on the East Devon Heritage Coast,Branscombe has good facilities with toilet's and a car park
close to the beach,as well as a small picnic area. A wellstocked shop sells the most attractive dairy ice
cream. Next to the shop is the Sea Shanty restaurant-open every day until 5 pm during the summer.
Accommodation:The Mason's Arms,Branscombe Village (01297 680300,www. masonsarms. co. uk)
with doubles from 65p with breakfast.

1. Which beach is the best wonderful place for summer bathing?

A. COMPTON BAY.  
B. BRANSCOMBE.
C. KINGSGATE BAY.  
D. RINGSTEAD BAY.

2. In which of the following beaches, will you enjoy ice cream?

A. COMPTON BAY.  
B. BRANSCOMBE.
C. KINGSGATE BAY.  
D. RINGSTEAD BAY.

3. If you want to know more information about Fayreness Hotel, you'd better refer to the following
website:_____.

A. www. masonsarms.co. uk
B. www. fayreness. com
C. www. glenburnhotel. com
D. www. sandpipershotel. com

4. What's the purpose of the passage?

A. To attract more tourists.    
B. To describe some beautiful beaches.
C. To tell us the most beautiful places in UK are beaches.
D. To tell us where to spend summer.