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Lincoln College of English
Classes for foreign students at all levels 3 months, 6 months, 9 months and one course open all year.
Small class (maximum 12 students), library, language lab and listening center,
accommodations with selected families 25 minutes from London.
Course fees for English for one year are $1380 with reduction for shorter periods of study.
B. Only foreign beginners
C. Only foreign advanced students
D. Foreign students from beginners to the advanced
B. the family you have chosen
C. your classmates
D. your parents
B. over $1380
C. much less than $1380
D. nothing
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178 IN Winchester St. ,Chicago
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 class. Course charge : $50. Jan. 10, 12, 17 , 19, Tues. & Thurs. 6 :00 - 8 :00
p. 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 much about
computers, but need to leam 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. 14 ,21 ,28 , Sats.
7 : 00 - 9 : 00 pm. 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"s 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 , Weds. 4 : 00 - 7 : 00 pm 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 learn 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. New classes begin every
two weeks. This course is taught by a number of business education teachers who have successfully taught typing courses before.
B. who are free in the evening
C. who want to take some special courses
D. who like to learn something new
B. Basic Photography
C. Stop Smoking
D. Typing
B. from Monday to Friday
C. from Monday to Saturday
D. on each day in the week
B. Joseph Saimders has worked in New Urban University for 12 years
C. Dr John Goode"s methods of stopping smoking are very successful
D. there are eight different skill levels for business education teachers
Date: January 10 - September 13, 2010
Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
This exhibition shows more than 25 paintings by the Mount brothers, exploring the
ways in which the artists use images of children in their work and why these images are
still popular today.
Museum admission: $9 Adults /$7.00 Seniors /
$4.00 Students"/Free for children under age six
Where: The Long Island Museum 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook, NY 631-751-0066
Summer Docs Series
Date: June 25, 2010
Time: 8:00 pm
For the first time since its founding in 1993, The Hamptons International Film Festival,
working with Guild Hall, will expand its programme to host a summer documentary
(纪录片) show with three films that focus on various cultural and social themes.
Award-winning actor Alec Baldwin will serve as host for all three films, beginning
with The Cove, an environmental documentary about the dolphin capture (捕猎海豚)
trade on Friday, June 25th at 8:00 pm.
The other films will be screened on July 31st and August 25th.
Where: Guild Hall 158 Main Street, East Hampton, NY 631-324-0806
Admission: $20 / $18 Guild Hall members
Not Your Typical Solar Energy Class
Date: June 18, 2010
Time: 7:30 pm--9:30pm
Sunshine is free and so is this "Not your typical solar energy class". Learn how
solar electric and solar hot water can cut your bills. Free admission, plus free food
and drink, and free "green" gifts.
Where: The Velux Building 2905 Veteran" s Memorial Hwy, Ronkonkoma,
NY 516- 809- 7182
Stony Brook vs. Brown
Date: September 19, 20 I0
Time :6:00 pm
* High School Night
* Tickets are free for all Stony Brook students with a Stony Brook ID. Wear
red and support your Stony Brookers! Tickets can be bought at our website.
* Game time may change.
Where: LaValle Stadium at Stony Brook University Nichols Rd, Stony Brook,
NY 631-632 -9556
B. talented artists
C. the Mount brothers
D. children
B be held in NY 631 -324 -0806
C. provide food and drink at a low price
D. tell you how to cut bills when shopping
B. a sports game
C. a music concert
D. a sports meeting
Location
The University is in Princeton, New Jersey. It is an hour"s train ride south of New York
City and an hour"s train ride north of Philadelphia.
Students
There are 4, 600undergraduates(本科生) . Therearealso 1,900 graduate students , but
Princeton is unusual among universities in having a student body made up largely of
undergraduates.
Faculty
Princeton has about 700 full-time faculty members(教员). There are another 300 0r so
part-time and visiting faculty. All faculty members at Princeton are expected to teach and
research.
Degrees
Princeton offers two undergraduate degrees: the bachelor (学士)of arts ( A. B. )degree
and the bachelor of science inengineering ( B. S. E. ) degree.
Academic Year
An academic year runs from September to late May and lasts two terms ( fall and spring).
A normal course load is four or five courses per term , although many students take extra
courses.
Residences
Princeton provides housing for all undergraduate students. Freshmen and second-year
students are required to spend their first two years in one of five colleges. Each college has
its own dining hall,common rooms and computer centers.
Fees and Expenses ( Academic Year 2004-2005)
Tuition (学费) : $29 ,910
Room and board :$8 ,387
Other expenses( books , telephone , etc. ) :$3 ,083
Total: $41,380
B. Two.
C. Three.
D. Four.
Year 2004-2005 besides tuition.
C. $11 ,470D. $8 ,387
3. In what way is Princeton University different from other American universities
according to the text? _________
B. Its students are mainly undergraduates.
C. It provides housing for all undergraduate students.
D. All the faculty members at Princeton are expected to teach and research.
B. An academic year lasts about nine months in Princeton University.
C. Undergraduates should spend their first two years in one of five colleges.
D. It"s about an hour"s train ride from Princeton University to the north of New York City.
| ·CAFE DISPLAY ·OUR JOURNEYS ·12 April - 29 May 2008 Young people explore how they have adapted to life in Oxford. " When I first came here," says one young African woman,"I just wanted to cry all the time. And now I have learned to laugh again. " Working with photographer Rory Camegie and writer Nikki van der Gaag, young men and women explore their journeys from the time thev first arrived in a strange place to where they find themselves today. Organised by The Sunday Times. Supported by the Maggie Black Trust and Oxford Citv Council. |
| ·ACTIVITIFS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ·MODERN ART TROLLEY FREE Art activities for children every weekend during the exhibition in the Entrance Space from 2 pm to 4 pm Just drop in. Children must be led by an adult. |
| ·WORKSHOP FOR 8 To 12 YEAR OLDS Thursday 7 April,10 :30 am to 1 :30 pm Looking at themes from the exhibition and exploring pictures based ideas through group discussion and using digital cameras. Led by Judie Waldmann. |
| ·BOOK LAUNCH FREE The Drawing Book by Sarah Simblet is a practical approach to drawing the world around you. Sarah Simblet. Who teaches at the Ruskin School of Drawing and Fine Art, University of Oxford, will be present to give a short talk about the development of her book. Special price of ￡18 On copies purchased on the evening. Booking recommended on 01865 81380 |
| ·TEACHERS" EVENINC FREE Thursday 21 April,5 pm to 7 :30 pm Lecture by Susan Bright, independent writer and lecturer. at 5: 30 pm followed by an opportunity to view the exhibition. FREE Education Notes will be provided for teachers attending the evening |
| ·WORKSHOP FOR PRIMARY TEACHERS Saturday 7 May,10 :30 am to 1 :30 pm Workshop for primary teachers who would like to develop their practical art skill as well as gain an understanding of modern art practice. Led by Judie Waldmann, artist and former Drimary school teacher. |
| ·TALKS AND WORKSHOPS FOR SCHOOL CROUPS Exhibition talks and artist-led workshops to create work in response to the exhibition are available for pre-booked school groups. Suitable for primary and secondary schools to check availability and discuss details. Call Sarah Mossop on 1865 813816. |
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| BUSINESS China to further economic reform China needs to continue deepening reform in an effort to give impetus to its further economic development, a top economic planning official said on March 5. China cuts GDP growth to 7.5% in ’12 China sets its GDP growth target at 7.5 percent this year, down from the 8 percent goal in 2011, according to the government work report. SPORTS Chen urges mass sports development As China works hard on its domestic sports industry, mass sports should not be neglected, says Chen Zhonghe, former coach of the Chinese national woman"s volleyball team, on Monday. China loses to Iceland 1-0 in Algarve Cup China lost to Iceland 1-0 in their third group game of the Algarve Cup women"s football tournament Monday. Ronaldo hits 30th goal as Real wins Cristiano Ronaldo took his league tally for the season to 30 as leaders Real Madrid swept aside Espanyol 5-0 at the Bernabeu to restore their 10-point advantage over Barcelona in La Liga on Sunday. Odd News Talking robot silenced by bad language Talking robot silenced by bad language The innocent charm of a talking robot proved irresistible to many - but what they talked about proved too much for the automated servant. Student needs a new name for hukou A graduate of Hunan University called Peng A has a problem with her hukou (permanent residence permit) for her unusual given name. Buffalo as owner"s "best man" When a groom chooses his best man, it is usually a difficult choice, but not for Ronald Bridges. He knew exactly who he wanted to fill the role. Fan-shaped lettuce grown in E China A fan-shaped lettuce is measured in China"s Zhejiang province. The vegetable is 40 centimeters long and 25 centimeters at its greatest width. CHINA Coast guard "needed for disputes" China should set up a coast guard to cope with the "increasingly challenging" maritime disputes with neighboring countries. Smoking is rampant in Internet bars Shanghai is seeking more effective ways to prevent smoking in Internet bars and other entertainment venues. Military service kind to residents Lines of senior citizens waited in the rain over the past two mornings on Shanghai"s Nanjing Road for the army to arrive and provide free services. WORLD Yahoo plans major restructuring layoffs Yahoo"s new Chief Executive Officer Scott Thompson is preparing a major restructuring of the company that could result in significant layoffs. UN special envoy Annan to visit Syria Kofi Annan, the United Nations and Arab League envoy to Syria, and Valerie Amos, the UN humanitarian chief, will visit Syria in the coming days, a UN spokesman said on Monday. Canada closes embassy in Syria Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird said on Monday that Canada has closed its embassy and consulate in Syria and put further sanctions on Damascus. OPINION Redesigning path to the future It is an era calling for great diplomacy, one that requires China and the US to make joint efforts to go beyond the immediate bilateral issues to shoulder more international responsibilities. Rebalancing Russia"s foreign relations The geopolitical position of Russia dictates a balanced approach to the development of its Euro-Atlantic and Asia-Pacific relations. Spending attacks indefensible The continual attempts by Western countries to occupy the moral high ground and point their fingers at China"s defense spending are unjustifiable. Shanghai"s Nanjing Road for the army to arrive and provide free services. WORLD Yahoo plans major restructuring layoffs Yahoo"s new Chief Executive Officer Scott Thompson is preparing a major restructuring of the company that could result in significant layoffs. UN special envoy Annan to visit Syria Kofi Annan, the United Nations and Arab League envoy to Syria, and Valerie Amos, the UN humanitarian chief, will visit Syria in the coming days, a UN spokesman said on Monday. Canada closes embassy in Syria Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird said on Monday that Canada has closed its embassy and consulate in Syria and put further sanctions on Damascus. OPINION Redesigning path to the future It is an era calling for great diplomacy, one that requires China and the US to make joint efforts to go beyond the immediate bilateral issues to shoulder more international responsibilities. Rebalancing Russia"s foreign relations The geopolitical position of Russia dictates a balanced approach to the development of its Euro-Atlantic and Asia-Pacific relations. Spending attacks indefensible The continual attempts by Western countries to occupy the moral high ground and point their fingers at China"s defense spending are unjustifiable. |
| 1. A particularly huge vegetable in a strange shape is found in ________. |
| A. Spain B. China C. Russia D. Canada |
| 2. According to the passage, right now the employees in Yahoo are probably feeling ________. |
| A. excited B. puzzled C. worried D. inspired |
| 3. It can be learned from the passage that ________. |
| A. soldiers in China sometimes help rescue citizens in disasters. B. smoking is totally banned in all the Internet bars across the country. C. the development of mass sports in the country is satisfactory at present. D. the economic growth in 2012 is expected to be faster than that of 2011. |
| 4. The passage tells us that ________. |
| A. the US is unwilling to take more responsibilities B. strange names are now encouraged in China C. Real Madrid is possibly the name of a night club D. what makes the robot not so good is its bad language |