Thousands of jobs come into our Job Centre every week, but they get snapped up (抢购) quickly. So although we shall do all we can to help you, it’s important for you to do all you can to help yourself. This passage tells you how.

Registered for work

Once you have registered for work we will match you with available vacancies. If you want to claim unemployment benefit, you also have to get registered at our Job Centre. But you actually apply for and claim it at the local Unemployment Office.

Getting a job through self-service

Jobs that come in are put on self-service show as soon as possible. Half the people who find jobs through our Job Centre find them through self-service. You can call in at any time to look at the jobs shown.

Come to our Employment Advisers

If you want more help or advice, don’t forget that’s what we’re here for. Our Employment Advisers can help you with things like:

★thinking about the different sorts of jobs you could do and which are best for you.

★jobs available locally or elsewhere.

★whether you are suitable for a TOPS training course.

★funds to help you look for, and move to work in other parts.

Even though you have a clear idea of the sort of job and pay you want, you may find that something different will suit you quite well. Keep this in mind when you are talking with Employment Advisers.

If you don’t find a job on your first visit, go into self-service as often as you can to look at the jobs on show there. Good vacancies are coming in all the time just because you’ve been registered for work.

64. The purpose of the passage is to _________.        .

      A. tell people how to become an Employment Adviser

       B. teach the unemployed people how to get registered for work

       C. give information about services available for the unemployed

       D. introduce the TOPS training course for the unemployed

65. The unemployed people can claim unemployment benefit from _________.

A. the Job Centre                                  B. all the Unemployment Offices

       C. the Employment Advisers                     D. the local Unemployment Office

66. Employment Advisers can help you _________.

      A. find out what kind of jobs suits you best

       B. register for work and use self-service

       C. claim as much unemployment benefit as possible

       D. find a job suitable for you on your first visit

67. The underlined word “vacancies” in the passage means _________.           .

      A. jobs                 B. benefits                  C. suggestions           D. services

Register(注册) in person: 1782N. Winchester St. Chicago Register by phone Call 264-8833

Register by mail: Use form given

Basic Photography

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

　　Course charge: $50.00 Jan. 10, 12, 17, 19 Tues. & Thurs. 6:00 ~ 8: 00p. m.

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

Understanding Computers

　　This twelve-hour course is for people who do not 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: $75.50 Equipment charge: $10.00 Jan. 14, 21, 28 Sat. 9:00 ~ 11: 50a. m.

　　Joseph Saimders is 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 but failed? Now 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: $30.00 Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25 Mon. 4:00 ~ 7: 00p. m.

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

Typing

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

　　Course charge: $125.00 Material charge: $25.00

　　Two hours each evening for two weeks.

　　New classes begin every two weeks.

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

59. The word "professional" in this advertisement most probably means "______".

　A. spiritual                      B. journalist          C. professor          D. experienced

60. The shortest course is_______.

　A. Basic Photography                             B. Understanding Computers

　C. Stop Smoking                                          D. Typing

61. A course which can do something good for your health will cost _______.

　A. $50.00                 B. $30.00                     C. $10.00                     D. $25.00

62. There are typing courses ________

　A. on Saturdays and Sundays                  B. from Monday to Friday

　C. from Monday to Saturday                  D. on each day in the week

English as a second language (ESL) websites for children can help build vocabulary, teach correct spelling and pronunciation of words, and assist with basic grammar such as understanding sentence structure, parts of speech, tenses, and singular and plural word forms. English learning websites for children include:

•ESL Kid is an organized website that serves as a comprehensive directory of English as a second language resources for children, teachers, and parents. There are categories for different subjects, such as ABC games, dictionary, spelling, literature and music. Since this is just a directory, parents should help children explore the sites linked to it.

•MES Games has several categories of interactive games. Some games are more suited to younger children and beginning learners, such as the vocabulary building games in which players must first listen to a spoken word and then identify the correct items. More advanced children will enjoy online sport games based on grammar concepts that go with multiple choice questions.

•ESL Kids Lab has many resources for helping children learn English as a second language. These include free video English lessons categorized by grade level, ideas for games, and printable worksheets. However, the inferiority of this website is also obvious—it contains lots of advertisements.

•ESL Kid Stuff has a variety of resources, including a list of select online English learning games and song lyric sheets. Downloading worksheets and flashcards requires a yearly membership fee, however.

•English Interactive lets children and beginning ESL students click on words to hear their pronunciation and build essential vocabulary skills. After viewing the words, students can try an interactive quiz.

•English Vocabulary Games has a variety of interactive games designed to help ESL children build vocabulary.

56. The best title for this passage would be _______.

       A. Children Enjoy Learning English Online       B. Children Learn English Through Games

       C. Welcome to MES Games                    D. ESL Websites for Children

57. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE about ESL Kid?

       A. It contains different courses for both children and adults.

       B. It only provides useful websites for learning English.

       C. Besides learning materials, music can be available on it.

       D. Without parents, children cannot open the sites it provides.

58. According to the passage, which of the following provides chargeable service?

       A. MES Games     B. ESL Kids Lab       C. ESL Kid Stuff   D. English Interactive

59. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?

       A. There are ABC games played with music.

       B. Grammar exercises can be available online.

       C. There are free video resources for learners.

D. Learners can find word-related online games.

（材料选自The New York Times 2008-7-16）

64．If you choose the special summer package,           ．

       A． you can get the last night for free       B． you only need to pay ＄199 for that

       C． you can enjoy a spa on the 32^nd floor   D． you have a chance of paying golf

65．Where would you like to stay if you want to have a swim inside?

       A． Las Vegas Hotel        B． TUDOR HOTEL      

       C． The water Club         D． The Tides Inn

66．Which of the following in NOT true according to the passage?

       A． The guests can get some presents in Tudor Hotel．

       B． The Water Club has 43 stories and several swimming pools．

       C． The guetst staying at Las Vegas Hotel are supposed not to smoke．

       D． During “ The Tides Inn Experience”, everyone wants to escape from it．

Beginning college is exciting: new ideas to explore, new challenges to meet and many decisions to make. Your future begins here.

However，you will find college life is different from your previous school environment. Many of us can be easily overwhelmed（压垮）by the details of running a well-balanced life. While some of us may have the know-how, I guess there are more of us who can benefit from learning about the experiences of others who have walked the college halls before you.

The following you may find of use about life on campus.

* Plan well. There are so many new things to do at a new college or university. Give yourself time to make new friends and become familiar with the campus, but don’t forget why you are there. Give some time for social activities and manage your time wisely.

* If you don’t have a “system” for planning your time now (like a day timer, a computer data book), get one. Most of all, don’t depend on your memory.

* Don’t miss the guidelines. The restrictions, rules and regulations of all kinds can usually be found in your student handbook. Consider them well-balanced food for thought. What dates are important? What pieces of paper need to be handed in? What can/ can’t you do in class? What can/ can’t you do in your student residence（住处）? Who has right for what? What do you need to complete to graduate?

* Write the word “STUDY” on the walls of our bedroom and bathroom, and maybe it will help to write it on a piece of paper and stick it on the telephone, TV and the kitchen table. Consider this—you are paying thousands of dollars for your courses. You pay every time you have to repeat or replace a course.

* Build your identity. This is the time for you to decide what to do and what not to do. Take as much time as you need to explore new ideas. Do not be afraid of the beyond. This is learning to make good choices.

63. What is the main purpose of the passage?

A. To offer advice on college life.   

B. To explain why college life is exciting.

C. To describe the importance of college life.

D. To persuade you to go to college.

64. According to the passage, why is it exciting to begin college life?

A. Because you will have more freedom at college.

B. Because you will no longer be afraid of the beyond.

C. Because you prepare for your future career and life there.

D. Because professors there will provide you with many new ideas.

65. The underlined word “know-how” refers to          .

A. an understanding of how things are going at college

B. practical knowledge about how to behave and what to do at college

C. college halls where rules and regulations are presented

D. an environment completely different from the one you’re used to

66. According to the passage, college students ________ .         

A. needn’t learn from those who went to college before them

B. spend as much time as possible on social activities

C. should know what they have fought for on campus

D. are supposed to repeat or replace at least one course

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