If you"re studying English, the Language Study Fair this month will certainly interest you. The show is
taking place between the seventeenth and nineteenth of May at the National Education Centre. It aims to
answer your entire question about self-study, whatever your level.
Over 350 leading producers of educational materials will be present. There will be stands (架) showing
different types of self-study textbooks and talks by educational speakers on the best ways to study yourself.
You"ll be able to see the latest computer programs, which can make studying English alone so much easier.
You can attend the fair between 9:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, and from9:30 a.m. to
4:00 p.m. on Saturday.
Tickets cost ￡5 each, or ￡3 if you"re a full-time student. All tickets can be booked by ringing the ticket
hotline. The number is 9847711. |
The Language Study Fair
Dates: 1______ to 19th May Place: the 2______ Education Center
Fair includes: stands with textbooks, 3______ by educational speakers and
demonstrations of latest computer programs
Opening hours: 9:30 a.m.-4______ on Thursday and Friday.
9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Saturday
Tickets: ￡5 or ￡3 for a full time 5______
Tickets can be booked by ringing the hotline on 9847711. | | 阅读理解。 | Xiao Shenyang will present a comedy in
mid-May. You"ll enjoy errenzhuan, a
local folk dance from Northeast China.
Time: 8 p. m. May 10
Tickets: 280-800 yuan
Venue: Shenzhen Sports Center
Booking (预订): 11185 | Rubina Ali, the young actress who played Lakita
in "Slumdog Millionaire" (贫民窟的百万富翁), is
performing in a musical named "Sleeping Beauty".
Time: 7:30 p. m. June 1
Tickets: 280 yuan
Venue: Shenzhen Poly Theater
Booking: 86371698 | Liu Qian, a well-known magician (魔术师)
from Taiwan, is performing wonderful magic
tricks.
Time: 3 p.m. June 20
Tickets: 500 yaun (5% off if you buy online)
Venue: Shenzhen Children"s Palace
Booking: 89812344 | Britain"s singing sensation Susan Boyle is
coming! You may enjoy her angelic voice
in her concert.
Time: 8 p. m. July 25
Tickets: 380-700 yuan
Venue: Shenzhen Grand Theater
Booking: 82337625 | | 阅读理解。 | The following notice is posted in bus terminal (终点站) Bus Service
New York City-Brennan, New Jersey Time Table:
Buses leave the Railway Station, New York City, every half hour from 7:00 a.m.
until 11:30 p.m. (7 days a week)
Buses leave Brennan Station 20 minutes before and after every hour from 6:20 a.m.
until 10:40 p.m. (7 days a week)
Evening rush hours (5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.) buses leave the Railway Station,
New York City every 15 minutes (Monday-Friday)
Holidays, buses leave on every hour each direction (Trip time 30 minutes each way)
All tickets must be bought at window 12, the Railway Station New York City
at the Brennan Station Window BEFORE boarding buses. | | 1. At which following time does a bus leave New York for Brennan on Tuesday? | | [ ] | A. 9:30 a.m.
B. 11:15 a.m.
C. 2:45 p.m.
D. 10:20 p.m. | | 2. What time does a bus leave Brennan for New York City on Saturday? | | [ ] | A. 5:15p.m.
B. 7:10 p.m.
C. 9:40 p.m.
D. 11:40 p.m. | | 3. How long does it take us from New York City to Brennan on Sundays? | | [ ] | A. 20 minutes
B. Half an hour
C. 40 minutes
D. An hour | | 阅读理解。 | Summer vacation is just around the corner! It"s time to throw your pencils in the air, your book bags onto
the floor and give yourself a break after a year of hard work. How about a movie or two? Teens have picked
some hot films that will come out this summer. So get yourself some popcorn, sit back and enjoy!
Journey to the Center of the Earth 3D, July 11
Trevor is a science professor with radical theories and many crazy ideas. While backpacking across Iceland
with his nephew Sean, the two explorers find a cave that leads them deep down into the bowels of the planet.
There, they discover a fantastic and dangerous lost world. They even meet dinosaurs and many animals that
have disappeared from the earth.
However, the burst of a volcano causes the temperature to rise. They have to make a bravery escape before
the heat and other dangers can beat them.
Space Chimps, July 18
Ham III is not an ordinary chimp (黑猩猩). He is the grandson of the first chimpanzee in space. When a
NASA probe (探测器) disappears into a galaxy (星系), Ham III is recruited (招募) to help bring back the craft.
But Ham is a free-spirited performer who is more interested in having fun than stepping into grandpa"s shoes.
But the lazy chimp does become a hero at last. He learns the true meaning of courage as he and his workmates
go to a lot of trouble to save the peaceful people of a distant planet from an evil king.
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2, August 8
Based on Ann Brashares" best-selling series of novels, four girls-Tibby, Carmen, Bridget and Lena-continue
their journey into adulthood that began with The Sisterhod of the Traveling Pants three years ago. Now, these
lifelong friends embark on (登上) separate paths for their first year of college and the summer beyond. But
they remain in touch by sharing their experiences with each other with honesty and humor. They discover their
individual strengths, fears, talents and capacity for love. Through the choices they make, they come to value
more than the bond (情谊) they share and the power of their friendship. | | 1. Where does this passage most probably appear? | | [ ] | A. A newspaper
B. A magazine
C. A textbook
D. A story book | | 2. What does the underlined words mean? | | [ ] | A. Stepping on grandpa"s feet
B. Following his grandpa"s way
C. Putting on his grandpa"s shoes
D. Hiding in his grandpa"s shoes | | 3. Which of the following isn"t advised to do in the summer vacation? | | [ ] | A. Throwing away the pencils
B. Don"t use school bags
C. Hard work
D. Seeing a film or two | | 4. Which of the following statements is true? | | [ ] | A. Journey to the Centre of the Earth 3D will be on show on July 17.
B. The Sisterhood of Traveling Pants is oh show on August 18.
C. All these films have something to do with science.
D. It introduces only one hot film in August. | | 5. What is the best title of this passage? | | [ ] | A. Hot Summer Movies
B. Summer Vacation
C. Space chimps
D. Sit back and Enjoy | | 阅读理解。 | A lot of crime is against bicycles. About 150,000 bicycles are stolen every year and most are never found.
You can prevent this happening by following a few careful steps.
Basic Security
Do not leave you bicycle in out-of-the-way places. Always lock your bicycle when you leave. Secure (栓牢)
it to lampposts (灯柱) or trees. Take off smaller parts and take them with you, such as lights and saddles (车
座).
Locks
Get a good lock. There are many different types in the shops. Buy one that has been tested against attack.
Ask for a recommendation from a bike stop.
Marking
Security marking your bike can act as a deterrent to a thief. It can also help the police find your bicycle. It
should be clearly written and include you postcode and your house or flat number. This will provide a simple
way to identify your bicycle.
Registration
There are a number of companies who will security mark your bicycle for you. They will then put your
registration number and personal details on their computer database. Then if your bicycle is found it will be
easy to contact you.
Finally keep a record of the bicycle yourself: its make, model and registration number. You can even take
a photograph of it. This will prove the bicycle belongs to you. | | 1. Which part gives you information on how to lock up your bicycle when you leave it? | | [ ] | A. Locks.
B. Marking.
C. Registration.
D. Basic Security. | | 2. The underlined phrase "act as a deterrent to a thief" means _____. | | [ ] | A. help you recognize your bike
B. help the police find you bicycle
C. stop someone stealing your bicycle
D. stop you worrying about your like | | 3. The article advises you to keep a record of your bicycle _____. | | [ ] | A. in the bike shop and your computer
B. in a police station and a security company
C. in a security company and your university
D. by yourself and in a security company |
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