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By Cory Doctorow, 382 pages, $19.95
In the very near future, Marcus Yallow is walking with his friends in San Francisco when a 9/11-sized terrorist attack occurs blocks away. Everyone around is secretly taken away by the Department of Homeland Security to see whether they"re terrorists. However, during the investigation, one of his friends dies mysteriously. The friends try to find out the truth. If you read only one science-fiction novel this year, make it this one.
The Flying Troutmans
By Miriam Toews, 274 pages, $32
The heart of the book is a road journey in Canada made by Hattie,Thebes and Logan to find Cherkis, the kids" dad. It"s rich in dialogue, sometimes funny, sometimes surprisingly sad, always character-true. Toews is an extraordinarily gifted writer, with tough-minded compassion (同情) for her characters.
Reading By Lightning
By Joan Thomas, 388 pages, $22.95
We"re in 1930s Canada, where Lily"s father arrived three decades earlier to be promised fertile agricultural land. But they had been cheated and thrown in the middle of Manitoba. Now William Piper and his wife farm their land and place little hope in this life.
What They Wanted
By Donna Morrissey, 325 pages, $32
A father has a heart attack; a brother and a sister leave Newfoundland and go to Alberta, Canada to work; a tragedy brings reconciliation (和解), but also terrible loss. Primarily a novel of character, it"s also a novel of Canada, of two very specific and vividly drawn places. Donna Morrissey"s characters are troubled, sensitive, quick to be moved to anger or pain, and just as quick to laughter and affection.
小题1:If Jim only has 20 dollars, which book could he buy?
A.The Flying Troutmans. | B.What They Wanted. |
C.Little Brother. | D.Reading By Lightning. |
A.full of dialogue | B.a sad story | C.about tourism | D.a real story |
A.To carry out his promise. | B.To work in a big city. |
C.To get work experience. | D.To seek his fortune. |
答案
小题1:C
小题2:A
小题3:D
解析
试题分析:这篇文章是则广告,介绍了四本书的主要内容,作者写作特点以及书籍售价。
小题1:细节题:根据四本书的定价可知低于20美元的书籍只有《Little Brother》,售价是19.95美元。故选C。
小题2:细节题:根据The Flying Troutmans部分中“It"s rich in dialogue”对话丰富。故选A。
小题3:推理题:根据Reading By Lightning部分中“Now William Piper and his wife farm their land and place little hope in this life.”现在William Piper和他的妻子远离他们的土地,在这生活没有任何希望,由此可知他们到加拿大是为了寻求个未来。故选D。
核心考点
试题【Little BrotherBy Cory Doctorow, 382 pages, $19.95In the very near future, Marcus】;主要考察你对题材分类等知识点的理解。[详细]
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World Wildlife Fund
The World Wildlife Fund is helping to protect endangered species through the Symbolic Species Adoption program. Those who “adopt” an animal will receive an adoption certificate and a photo of their species. Anyone can support endangered species year round by buying WWF apparel(服装). worldwildlife. Org/giving
DoSomething. org
This month, Dosomething. org launched their holiday campaign, “Grandparents Gone Wired”. The goal of the campaign is to make it easier for senior citizens to keep in touch with their loved ones using the Internet. Teens can volunteer to help seniors in their community. Volunteers are able to win prizes and scholarships. dosomething. org/grandparents
Coins for Change
Disney’s Club Penguin, a virtual gaming site for kids, launched its annual Coins for Change campaign this month. From Dec. 15 to Dec. 27, Club Penguin players can donate virtual coins to real-world causes. If players reach the donation goal, Club Penguin will donate $2 million to charity projects. clubpenguin.com.
Toys for Tots
Each year, the U.S. Marine Corps Toys Program collects new, unwrapped toys for the holidays. Communities across the nation host Toys for Tots drives around the holiday season. The toys collected are given as gifts to needy children so they can experience the joy of Christmas. toyfortots.org
American Red Cross
All you need is a pen and a piece of paper. The American Red Cross Holiday Mail Heroes Program is collecting handwritten card to send to members of the U.S. Armed Forces during the holidays. The charity has also set up a Holiday Giving Catalog where you can buy personal gifts, such as babysitting lessons. redcross.org
The Warm Coats & Warm Hearts Drive
The Warm Coats & Warm Hearts Drive is a non-profit organization sponsored by ABC’s Good Morning America and Burlington Coat Factory. During the holiday season Burlington stores collect gently worn coats. The donated coats are given to people in need to keep warm during the winter. onewarmcoat.org
小题1:David, 8, is fond of playing virtual games. Which charity should he attend?
A.Coins for Change. | B.Toys for Tots. |
C.DoSomething,org. | D.American Red Cross. |
A.Disney’s Club Penguin |
B.the Warm Coats& Warm Hearts Drive |
C.the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots Program |
D.the American Red Cross Holiday Mail for Heroes Program |
A.Club Penguin donates $2 million to charity projects yearly |
B.old toys collected are given to needy children as gifts |
C.teens can help seniors contact their family members online |
D.whoever donates warm coats is likely to win scholarships |
Applicant 1 Modupe Bvuma
I have a master"s degree in Managerial Psychology and know a little French. I"m looking for a job either as a teacher or as a personnel manager. I"m a Christian and live in Nigeria, Africa and I"d be glad to be given the opportunity.
Applicant 2 Rachel Moore
I"m an Australian and have experience in working with children in the local church, although I don"t believe in Jesus. I have bachelor"s degrees in both Art and Education. I have relinquished my job with my pupils and now have settled in Nigeria, Africa to look for a job teaching English or French.
Applicant 3 Mwanyimi Bushabu
I"ve been in Africa for 5 years as a banker. It is advantageous for me to teach French at your school since it"s my mother tongue, I am a Church member and promise I shall keep the Christian standards at your school.
Applicant 4 Freddie Matthews
I am to graduate from the University of Nottingham, England. I have gained teaching experience by tutoring children in lots of families and will have a teaching qualification. I"m interested in your job.
Applicant 5 Adelaide White
I am an Egyptian living in San Francisco, the USA. I"m a Christian. I have been a teacher of English and French for 12 years. I am currently an advisor in schools. Besides my master"s degree, my post bachelor"s degree is in Pupils Personnel Service Credentials. I want to return to my continent.
小题1:According to the passage, for teachers to work in the mentioned secondary school in Nigeria, ________.
A.their salary will be determined by the school. |
B.the housing issue is left for further discussion. |
C.their religious belief ought to be confirmed. |
D.they must have got related qualifications. |
A.Modupe Bvuma. | B.Mwanyimi Bushabu. | C.Rachel Moore. | D.Adelaide White. |
A.quit | B.discussed | C.reconsidered | D.shared |
A.Mwanyimi Bushabu is a Christian and works as a banker in his motherland. |
B.It is not probable for Rachel Moore to be employed as a teacher by the school. |
C.Adelaide White has 12 years" teaching experience but now is out of work. |
D.Freddie Matthews has gained experience in teaching in a university. |
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A.know more than what you expect in China |
B.get the most important business information in the world |
C.get the information of the latest business activities taking place in China |
D.get all the information in China Daily |
A.foreign business people | B.foreign travelers |
C.Chinese people | D.China Daily reporters |
A.understand Chinese |
B.know something about the mouse |
C.know how to operate a computer |
D.how to use a fax machine |
Walgreens Baby Contest
If you play the new Baby Milestones Challenge Contest by BabyCenter & Walgreens, you could be entered to win $1,000 in Walgreens & Beauty.com Gift Cards and Certificates. You can play the instant win to see if you get a $25 Walgreen’s gift card, but you have to plug in your email address and receive all their sales and other information for the contest.
Kids and Babies
Kids and Babies are accepting entries for May 2012 Free Photo Contest. Baby Photo Gallery with theme albums and age group albums is moved to the new website Cute Baby Gallery. Check KidsandBibs.com for their Baby Photo Contest blog’s latest update. Grand prize is $25,000. The catch: Winners are decided by the visitors coming to the site and voting for their favorite babies, so you have to advertise their site for them.
Parents.com
Perents.com has a website only for their members, but if you are into “baby” photos, it is well worth surfing. You could receive offers on free samples, money- saving coupons (优惠券), and chances to win the latest contests.
Avon
Avon is another company that has a baby photo contest this spring. Avon is advertising their newest collection. It is Avon’s only collection for the photos of babies. Babies’ age: newborn to 2 years. Just go to TinyTillia.com and upload your recent baby’s photos. First place Baby will be featured in a Tiny Tillia Storybook and win a $5,000 U.S. Savings Bond. The Cuties will win $300 in Tiny Tillia products.
The tip is to run a search engine for all the latest contests going on and start entering them today. You could be lucky and win enough to put “Baby” through college! Have fun!
小题1:In the author’s opinion, holding a baby contest __________.
A.is not reasonable at all |
B.is funny and interesting |
C.attracts parents’ attention |
D.can cost a company much money |
A.have to help to advertise their site |
B.take your baby to the gallery in May |
C.advise the visitors to come to the site |
D.see the Baby Photo Gallery’s update about Babies’ photos of the contest |
A.Free Photo Contest will be held in March, 2012. |
B.Avon is a website that will hold a baby photo contest. |
C.Parents.com only accepts the photos of its members’ babies. |
D.You can upload your one-year-old baby’s photos to TinyTillia.com. |
A.try your best to bring up your baby well |
B.enter for all the contests as soon as possible |
C.let your kid go to college when he grows up |
D.get more information about these contests |
FAIRMONT HOTEL Five Waiters and Ten Waitresses — Aged under 22 — At least high school graduate — Good-looking; men at least 1.72 meters tall and women at least 1.65 — Those knowing foreign languages favoured — Paid 1,600—2,200 dollars per month One Secretary — Aged under 30 — Female favoured — Good at writing and skilled at computer If interested, call 465-4768 or write to: Mr. Jack Hundris Room 0825, Fairmont Hotel 567 Wood Street, San Markers, 78003 Fax: 6954828 WILSON BOOKSTORE Accountant (会计) — Aged between 25 and 40 — With an experience of at least two years — With a degree and an accountant certificate (证书) — Paid 3,000—4,000 dollars monthly — With a practical knowledge of computer Salesclerk — Basic education of 12 years or more — Good at computer — Paid 1,800—2,200 dollars monthly Tel: 447-4398 Fax: 3485269 |
A.a secretary | B.a waiter or waitress |
C.an accountant | D.a salesclerk |
A.being a woman | B.knowing well how to use a computer |
C.having been an accountant | D.having an accountant certificate |
A.should be younger than 30 years old |
B.should be a university graduate |
C.have to be taller than 1.72 meters |
D.have to be a woman and know foreign languages |
A.you’ll be better paid in Wilson Bookstore than in Fairmont Hotel |
B.all the jobs offered require experience |
C.the better education you’ve received, the more money you’ll make |
D.if you want to be an accountant, you may call 465-4768 |
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