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As a reader, I, as many other book lovers do, often leave with a long sigh after visiting a bookstore. The prices printed on book jackets keep reminding me how thin my wallet is.

The price of books is now so high that I hesitate before buying a book I love. Many people feel the same way. But I remember that only a few years ago, when I was a college student, I bought several books almost every month, using what was left out of the living expenses sent by my parents, and that was not more than 200 yuan.

But now that I am working and the money I earn is only used to support my own expenses, I find I can’t afford many good books.

There is a saying, “Book lovers have no money, but rich people have no feelings for books”. This is exactly the case. Sometimes I wonder about who the books are published for, especially those books with beautiful hard covers.

It is said that usually, the listed price is more than twice as much as the book’s cost and we can see high profits from selling books. But now there is a contradiction. On one hand, readers who want to buy books aren’t able to, while on the other hand, publishers and sellers suffer from the large stockpiles of unsaleable books being stored in their warehouses. This situation is also a disadvantage to intellectual property right protection because many books of bestsellers are sold at a lower price at some bookstands.

The key to resolve the problem is to cut the price to an acceptable level to both sellers and consumers.

I wish sincerely that in the near future common readers like me can buy the books we want without worrying about the high prices too much.

1．The first paragraph of this article tells us that　　   .

A. the prices of some books are too high

B. many readers are too poor to buy expensive books

C. the writer is one of those who can’s afford to buy books

D. all the above are correct

2．The writer  　　  at college.

A. often bought books when studying

B. was very rich when studying

C. was living a very simple life

D. hesitated to buying anything but books

3． “Book lover have no money, but rich people have no feelings for books”. means　　   .

A. those who like reading maybe have not enough money to buy books

B. those who don’t want to study otherwise are very rich

C. everything in the world has been changed to its opposite

D. both A and B

4．From the fifth paragraph, we can see　　   .

A. publishers shouldn’t have set the prices of books so high

B. booksellers can hardly earn their living by selling books

C. it’s no good for publishers and sellers if the prices are too high

D. the high prices of books were set by man factors

5．The writer of this article wished　　   .

A. the prices of books could be acceptable

B. the prices of books would be low

C. the prices of books would be lowered down soon

D. he could buy books without worrying about the prices

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Almost every family in America or England buys at least one copy of a newspaper each .day Some people buy as many as two or three different papers.

Why do people read newspapers?

Newspapers supply us with news about events (事件 )in our hometowns, in our country, and in other parts of the world. Today we can read about important things that took place in foreign countries on the same day they happened, even in countries far away. But hundreds of years ago, news of things took months or even years to travel from one country to another. In those times, news was often passed from one person to another and never entirely(完全)true. Newspapers today supply us with more than just what happened in our country or in other countries. If we want to know what the weather will be like, we can read the weather reports. If we want to find out what films are being shown, or what plays or concerts we can go to we can look in the newspapers.

In many countries people put notices in newspapers if they are trying to get a job, hunting for a house or rooms that they can rent(租),or even when looking for a person who is lost.

1．This article tells us　　   .

A. most people read newspapers

B. all people read newspapers

C. every person in America or England reads newspapers

D. all families read newspapers

2．Newspapers supply us with　　   .

A. only home news

B. only world news

C. home news and world news

D. important things

3．Today we can read in our newspapers about important events　　   .

A. that took place hundreds of years ago

B. that took place in faraway countries soon after they happened

C. that will take place in foreign countries

D. that will take place in the world

4．Things such as　　   can be found in newspapers.

A. weather reports and film or concert guider

B. requirements for a job or a house

C. information about a lost person

D. all of the above

5．Which is NOT TRUE according to the passage?

A. The habit of reading newspapers is found among most people.

B. Newspapers not only supply us with news from all over the world but also give us a lot of useful information.

C. Hundreds of years ago news was not wholly true because it was told in spoken words.

D. If you have no place to live in, you can put notice in a newspaper and then you will おcertainly get a room to live in.

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With the support of our readers, China Today has become successful in helping the world learn about China, and has built a bridge of friendship between the people of China and the rest of the world.

Every day we receive many letters from our readers expressing their admiration for China and their suggestions for improving the quality of the magazine. Some letters are published in “Postbag” while others are kept for reference (参考).

Many readers have suggested contests (竞赛)to develop closer contact between readers and editors. We held a History and Tourism Contest in 1995 and a China Trivia Contest in 1996. We received warm responses to both.

This year, China today is holding a Reading Contest. Questions chosen from articles published this year will appear every three issues. Entrants must mail their answers before January 31, 1999. Fifty entrants with correct answers to all questions will be named in the April 1999 issue.

1．China today is　　   .

A. a magazine   B. a newspaper   C. a TV guide   D. a teaching reference

2、How many contests has China Today held in the past few years?

A. Only1.　　    B. At least 2.　　　　 C. More than3.　　    D. It’s not clear.

3、According to the passage , you can draw a conclusion that　　   .

A. All the people who answer three of the questions correctly will win prizes

B. People who answer all the questions correctly will surely win prizes

C. People who mail their answers before January31 will see their own names in the April 1999 issue

D. Fifty of the entrants who answer all the questions correctly will see their own names in the April 1999 issue

4．Supposing China Today is a monthly, this one may be　　   .

A. the January 1999 issue

B. the March 1998 issue

C. the January 1998 issue

D. the April 1999 issue

5．How did the editors deal with the letters from the readers?

A. They put some letters in a big post-bag for reference

B. They looked up some information in the letters and then published in post-bag.

C. They published some letters in the column (栏目)—Post-bag and kept the rest for reference.

D. They did nothing but keep all the letters for reference.

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Visitors to Britain are sometimes surprised to learn that newspapers there have such a large circulation (发行)。The Daily Mirror and the Daily Express both sell about four million copies every day. British families generally buy a newspaper every morning and two or three on Sundays.

Besides the national papers, there is, however, another branch of the British press which sills almost as many copies. Local(地方的)newspapers have a weekly circulation of 13million Almost every town and country area has one. Nearly all of then hold their own finance(财政) and many of them are very profitable(赚钱的)。

These papers ate written almost entirely for readers interested in local event—births, weddings, deaths, council(议会)meeting and sports. Editors prefer to depend on people who know the district well. A great deal of local news is regularly supplied by clubs and churches in the neighborhood and it does not get out of date as quickly as national news.

The editors must never forget that the success of any newspaper depends on advertising .They are usually anxious to keep the good will of local businessmen for this reason. But if the newspaper is well written and the news items have been carefully chosen to draw local readers, the businessmen are grateful for the chance to keep their products in the public eyes.

1．Visitors to Britain are surprised to learn that　　   .

A. there are so many local newspapers there

B. local papers should have a circulation of four million

C. the Daily Mirror and Daily Express sell as many as 4 million copies every day

D. British newspapers are so widely read.

2．Local newspapers have　　   .

A. a circulation as large as that of national newspapers

B. a daily circulation of 13 million

C. a slightly smaller circulation

D. an even larger circulation

3、Which of the follow is true?

A. Every town and country area has at least one paper of its own.

B. Nearly all towns and country areas have their own papers.

C. There is a paper, national or local, in each town and country.

D. A lot of distant town and country areas do not have their own papers.

4、Which of the following is NOT true?

A.A great deal of local news is supplied by the clubs and churches

B. Local readers are much interested in local news.

C. These papers are written almost entirely for local readers.

D. These papers are likely to getout of date quickly.

5．In the writer’s opinion, the editor must remember that no paper can possibly succeed without　　   .

A. advertisements

B. interesting reports

C. a great deal of national news

D. an excellent sales manager

    Today the official language of the United States and most of Canada is English. However. French almost became the official language because of a war.

    The French and Indian War was fought between 1754 and 1763. The name of this war is not exact because the war was actually between England and France. The Indians fought on the side of the French.

    France and England tried to gain control of North America．France held Canada, and England held part of what is now the United States. How- ever, France tried to widen its land by moving southward into New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Virginia．When the French built a defense works on the Ohio River, the people who lived to Virginia sent George Washington to attack the defense works in 1754. However, the French defeated Washington.

    The French, helped by the Indians, overcame the English and won many early battles. Later, the British began to do well against the French. In the final battle in Quebec, Canada, General Wolfe of England faced General Montcalm from France. Both generals died in this battle, but the English defeated the French and won the battle. Thus most of North America today has the English culture and language.

1. A good title for this passage is ________.

A．The War between England and France

B．The War between the French and Indians

C．The English language

D．George Washington’s Army

1. The cheapest price for a single bed is ________in ________ in Boswell.

A．$12; First Hotel

B．$15; Osaka Hotel

C．$12; Fairview Hotel

D．$25 ; Orchard Hotel

2. The number of the rooms in the rest hotels in Boswell is ________.

A．120

B．470

C．450

D．240

3. If a Japanese traveler likes to eat in a French Restaurant, ________ is the right place for him to go to.

A．233 Edward Road

B．1264 Venning Road

C．222 Edward Road

D．129 North Road

4. Which hotel faces the Orchard Hotel?

A．First Hotel

B．Osaka Hotel

C．Fairview Hotel

D．No Hotel

    The office has always been a place to get ahead．Unfortunately, it is also a place where a lot of natural resources start to fall behind．Take a look around next time you’re at work. See how many lights are left on when people leave. See how much paper is being wasted． How much electricity is being used to run computers that are left on. Look at how much water is being wasted in the restrooms. And how much solid waste is being thrown out in the rubbish cans. We bet it’ s a lot.

    Now, here are some simple ways you can produce less waste at work. When you are at the copies, only make the copies you need．Use both sides of the paper when writing something less important. Turn off your lights when you leave. Turn off your lights when you leave. Use a lower watt bulb in your lamp. Drink your coffee or tea out of your mugs instead of single- use cups. Set up a recycling box for cans and one for bottles. And when you’re in the bathroom brushing your teeth or washing your face, don’t let the tap run. Remember, if we use fewer resources today, we’ll save more for tomorrow.

1. The main purpose of the passage is to tell people ________.

A．the disadvantages of working in an office

B．the waste produced in an office

C．to save resources when working in an office

D．how to save water in a restroom

2. From the passage we can infer that in the office ________.

A．using computers is a waste of resource

B．many people don’t turn off the computers after using them

C．computers are run by electricity

D．a computer is not a must for working

3. It is suggested that we use both sides of the paper at the copies because ________.

A．we are short of paper

B．the printing is not important

C．we should save paper

D．we have to pay for the paper

4. The underlined word “mugs” is most likely to be ________.

A．a machine that makes coffee

B．a container that can be used again and again

C．a paper product for tea

D．something that can only be found in an office

    Many Japanese never take the vacations they should enjoy, but with. the coming of “Golden Week”, series of holidays following one after another in late April and early May, they pour out of the country by tens of thousands. The most popular place they go to is Hawaii, but Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan are also favored．The typical Japanese abroad, as it is reported, travel for about a week and spend, on average, $2,800 on airline tickets, hotels and gifts for friends and relatives. It may seem high, but it’s cheap for the Japanese, who would have to spend a lot more if they spend a week touring their own country

1. Many Japanese ________.

A．don’t enjoy taking vacations

B．enjoy touring in Golden Week

C．don’t have vacations

D．enjoy staying at home

2. The period in late April and early May is called Golden Week because ________.

A．the week is made of gold days

B．it is warm for people to tour

C．holidays come one after another in this period

D．it is still spring then

3. Which of the following is true?

A．The Japanese never enjoy traveling more than one week.

B．The Japanese like best to travel to some part in the U.S. by air

C．Traveling at home cost less than abroad for the Japanese.

D．Hawaii is the most beautiful place to visit in Asia.

4. Which is the best title for the passage?

A．Vacations for the Japanese

B．Costs of Traveling in Japan

C．Places the Japanese Enjoy Traveling to

D．Japanese in Golden Week

    Want to save money when traveling by train? Here are some ways.

    Day Returns

    This ticket can save you up to 45% on the standard fare(车费). You have to travel after the rush hour period Mon - Fri., but can travel at any time on Sat or Sun.

　　 Big City Savers

    These are special low- priced tickets on certain trains. You have to book in advance- at the latest by 16:00 the day before you travel. It’s first come, first served.

　　 Weekend Returns

　　 Weekend Returns are available (有售) for most journeys over 60 miles. Go on Fri. Sat. or Sun, and return the same weekend on Sat. or Sun, and save up to 35% on the standard fare.

　　 Monthly Returns

    These are available for most journeys over 65 miles. Go any day and return within a month. Monthly returns save you up to 25% on the standard fare.

    Family Railcard

    For ￡ 20 this railcard allows you to take a second adult(成人) and up to 4 children for only￡ 3 each when you buy single or return tickets. You can travel as often as you like until the card becomes out of date.

1. Which is the best ticket to buy if you live in London and want to go to a small town 80 miles away for four days?

A．Big City Savers

B．Monthly Returns

C．Weekend Returns

D．Day Returns

2. A man bought himself a ticket of ￡ 15 and three tickets for his family with a family rail- card．How much did he pay?

A．￡44

B．￡29

C．￡24

D．￡15

Brian and the Travel Agency

    Everyone has an ambition (志向) to travel. But those who cannot do so themselves might find it interesting to work in a travel agency(旅游服务社), arranging journeys for other people. Brian Lawley does this, working in a small travel agency in an industrial city. Most of his work is connected with holidays, both at home and abroad．Every autumn, the agency sends out hundreds of book- lets full of attractive, colored photographs, describing the holidays that their customers will be able to have the next year. Soon, people begin to come into the office to book their holidays: perhaps a week’s skiing in Austria in January, perhaps a cruise(巡游) to the Caribbean(加勒比海) in February, perhaps a seaside holiday in Spain in May, or a tour in North Africa．Brian often has to advise people on what holidays will be suitable for them, and they always have a lot of questions. Last year, for example, a lady of eighty - two wanted to book for mountaineering (爬山) holiday in the Alps (阿尔卑斯山), and Brian had great difficulty in persuading her that it would not be suitable. In the end, she decided to go for a Mediterranean cruise instead.

    Arranging journeys for people who have to travel abroad on business is often very complicated, but Brian enjoys this work. For example, last spring Mr. Perry, a director of a local chemical firm, went on a business trip, and Brian arranged it all for him. First Mr. Perry traveled to London by train, and stayed overnight in a hotel near the airport, because his plane left early the next morning. He flew to Frankfurt in Germany, where he spent the morning discussing business. Then he went on by train to Zurich (苏黎士), where he stayed the night. After a meeting the next morning, he caught a plane for Tokyo, and spent three days there before going on to America．He had business in Seattle(西雅图), Chicago and New York, and stayed some time in each of those places. From New York, he flew back to London and then home by train. The next day he telephoned the agency to thank Brian for arranging everything so well for him.

1. Who would like to work in a travel agency?

A．People who live in an industrial city.

B．People who’ would like to travel but cannot.

C．Ambitious people.

D．The people who go on holidays abroad.

2. When do the customers come into the office to book their holidays?

A．Early in the morning.

B．Every year.

C．In January.

D．Shortly after receiving the booklet.

3. Those who cannot travel themselves might find it interesting to work in a travel agency________.

A．arranging trips for other people

B．arranging trips for themselves

C．booking tickets for other people

D．describing the holidays for others

4. Mr. Perry telephoned the agency to thank Brian because ________.

A．Mr. Perry arranged everything so well for Brian

B．Brian arranged everything so well for Perry

C．the agency sent Mr. Perry abroad on business

D．Brian helped him in the travel agency

5. How was Mr. Perry’s journey arranged?

a. Fly to Tokyo

b. To Frankfurt by plane

c. Back home by train

d. Fly back to London

e. To Zurich by train

f. Have business in Seattle, Chicago and New York

g. To London by train

A．g, b, a, f, e, d, c

B．c, b, a, g, e, c, d

C．g, b, e, a, f, d, c

D．f, e, a, b, g, c, d