Top lists are lecturing people on everything from “100 books to read”. Aren’t you just tired of being told what to do with your time?
Now you have a list to end all lists!
Take a look at the following two examples from the list of “101 things not to do”:
Swim with Dolphins(海豚)?
Swimming with dolphins is one of the world’s most profitable tourist activities. However, every dolphin will welcome having their busy, tiring day interrupted by tourists screaming pushing around them in the water. Worse yet, when dolphins get too near to the boats loaded tourists, they could get caught up in ropes and killed by propellers(螺旋槳).
Here’s a little secret. Dolphins look like smiling at you, but actually they’re just opening mouths.
Go to See the Mona Lisa?
There must be something about the mysterious(神秘的) smile. The 6 million people who the lady in the Louvre every year can’t all be wrong after all. But they can be quite annoying standing in front of you, holding up their cameras to prevent you from seeing anything. In fact it is hard for you to see the painting clearly because you have to stay away from it for security read. After queuing for hours, many tourists can remain in front of the painting only for 15 seconds most.
If the mysterious lady in the picture knew her fate, she wouldn’t just be smiling, she laughing.
So, still long to see the Mona Lisa? If you want to find out more about the list, read 101 Things NOT to Do Before You Die. Visit www.not2dobeforeidie.co.uk and buy the book at a 20% discount.
小題1:According to the passage, swimming with dolphins              .

A．is the world’s most popular tourist activity

B．gives fun to both tourists and dolphins

C．will make tourists busy and tired

D．can cause danger to dolphins

小題2:What does the author think about going to see the Mona Lisa?

A．It is wrong to go and see the mysterious smile.

B．It is not as satisfying as expected.

C．Fifteen seconds in front of the painting is enough.

D．Queuing for hours is worthwhile.

小題3:The list of “101 things not to do” is made most probably because its author              .

A．thinks it boring to do the things suggested by other lists

B．believes other lists are not humorous enough

C．intends to persuade people to read more lists

D．wants to provide a list different from other lists

小題4:What is the main purpose of the passage?

A．To advertise a book

B．To introduce a website

C．To comment on popular lists

D．To recommend tourist activities

B


小題1:60.You will pay _______ if you want to stay in the English club for half a year.

A．300 yuan

B．600 yuan

C．1200 yuan

D．2400 yuan

小題2:61.You can visit Ocean Museum ______.

A．on Saturday

B．on Wednesday

C．on Monday

D．a(chǎn)nytime

小題3:62.One can get free examinations in Health Centre if he is _______.

A．9

B．17

C．67

D．73

小題4:63.If you are interested in the life of fish, you should go to ______.

A．Health Centre	B．Ocean Museum
C．Sunny English Club	D．16 Yong Le Street

Café en Seine The wildly luxury(奢華) new art style of this huge bar has been a massive hit since it first opened in 1995, and while it may not be the “in” place it once was, it is still very popular with the after-work crowd and out-of-towners. Maybe it’s the glass frames, or the real 12m-high trees; but most likely it’s the beautiful people supporting the wood-and-marble bar. Good for: decoration, cocktails, amazing food and service Address: 40 Dawson St Transport: all city centre Phone: 01 677 4369

Gravediggers (aka Kavanagh’s) The gravediggers from the neighboring Glasnevin Cemetery had a secret serving hatch(艙口)  so that they could drink on the job – hence the pub’s nickname. Founded in 1833 by one John Kavanagh and still in the family, this pub is one of the best in Ireland, almost unchanged in 150 years. In summer time the green of the square is full of drinkers basking in the sun, while inside the hardened locals ensure that never a hint of sunshine disturbs some of the best Guinness in town. An absolute classic. Good for: Guinness, traditional pub, pub food Address: 1 Prospect Sq Glasnevin Transport: 13 from city centre Phone: 830 7978

Davy Byrne’s James Joyce, an Irish author and a poet (1882-1941), would hardly recognise the bar that Leopold Bloom rushed into for a gorgonzola sandwich and a glass of wine in Ulysses. It doesn’t stop Davy Byrne’s from making the most of its Joyce’s connections, even though today's version is strictly for out-of-towners and the rugby crowd. Good for: socializing with the locals, tasty Irish food, watching TV Address: 21 Duke St Transport: all city centre Website: www.davybyrnes.com Phone: 01 677 5217

小題1:People choose Café en Seine most probably because they enjoy _____as well as its cocktails and service

A．its location

B．its history

C．its decoration

D．its environment

小題2: “Guinness” in Gravediggers probably refer to ________.

A．a(chǎn) kind of tea

B．a(chǎn) kind of beer

C．the name of the boss

D．the name of the town

小題3:We can infer that Davy Byrne’s is ________.

A．a(chǎn) newly-opened bar

B．a(chǎn)n old-fashioned bar

C．a(chǎn) bar with a long history

D．a(chǎn) bar popular with foreigners

小題4:What do Café en Seine and Davy Byrne’s have in common?

A．Their represent the same architecture style.

B．They give the same description about transport.

C．They both serve cocktails and tasty Irish food

D．They are both popular with the rugby crowd.

Win a Week in England
You still don’t know what to do this summer? Well, here’s your chance to win a one week language course in Kent, England! Free4Fun and ETC(English Travel Connections) are giving away two trips to Rochester. This historic city is less than an hour’s drive from London and close to the sea resort of Herne Bay. It is also the home of one of England’s most famous writers, Charles Dickens. The town of Rochester is in Southeast England. Charles Dickens often wrote about it in his books. His home, Gad’s Hill, is there, too. A popular attraction is Rochester Castle, a large Norman fortress(堡壘). It was built in the 11th century and rebuilt during the 14th century. Other attractions are Rochester Cathedral, which was built during the 13th century, and Dickens Centre. It has got its name in honour of Dickens himself.
The trip to England includes:
* travel by train (via the Eurotunnel) to and from any railway station in Germany
* room and full board with a guest family for one week
* language course in small groups
* two trips to London
* large choice of sports and entertainment
* German-speaking advisors available 24 hours a day
Interested? All you have to do is to answer the following question: When was Charles Dickens born?
So, take the chance and send your answer by May 1 to:
Free4Fun “ Rochester ”
Free4Fun, 24 Elphinstone Road, Hastings, 2FQ6VJ
fax: 089/85-763-103
e-mail: free4fun@netlight.com
The two winners will be contacted directly before May 5. They will also be announced in the June issue of Free4Fun. Good luck!
For further information contact:
phone: ( 03212 ) 144-43
fax: ( 03212 ) 144-42
e-mail: info@etc.com
小題1:Rochester Cathedral was built in the _____.  

A．1400s

B．1300s

C．1200s

D．1100s

小題2:What activities can you participate in during the trip?

A．Enjoying sports and entertainment.

B．Learning the German language.

C．Traveling by train with a guest family.

D．Working as a language advisor.

小題3:This advertisement was designed to target ____.

A．Italians

B．Germans

C．Europeans

D．Americans

B

Hotel                              A A manager Waiters The applicants (申請人) must have 2 years’ work experience in a big restaurant. Please call 010 6554 7689, or send your resume to: Johnsmith@163.com.

Tour Companies                             B Tour Guide Good oral English is required. ¥450-¥1,200 PER WEEK This is one of the largest tour companies in China and there are 3 positions for young people in Beijing. Besides English, French speakers are especially welcome. Phone 010 7536 7745 for more information.

Kindergarten Teachers Wanted                       C For kids aged 3 to 6 5 days per week Be fluent in English or French. Patience is needed. All applicants must be able to work in Shanghai. Phone 021 7176 6365

Shining Star Restaurant                       D Food Servers The biggest and busiest restaurant in Beijing is seeking excellent people. If you have experiences in dining restaurants and are looking for a job, then come for an interview. Interview day is Friday, 6th, May, from 12 am to 7 pm. Shining Star Restaurant is located at 23 Fuxing Road in Beijing.

小題1:The four advertisements are all for ______.

A．salesmen

B．managers

C．teachers

D．job hunters

小題2:How many advertisements are for waiters?

A．One.

B．Two.

C．Three.

D．Four.

小題3:In advertisement C, the kindergarten teachers should ______.

A．have 3-6 years’ work experience

B．know both English and French

C．have patience with children

D．come from Shanghai

Opening week specials at Munchies Food Hall
At the corner of Green and Brown Streets in the city
Monday, 7th of January until Sunday, 13th of January 2008
Feast until you’re full! Come down to Munchies this week to enjoy the special dishes on offer at all of our food outlets．Order from the following:

●Succulent chicken rice         ●Spicy salty beef
●Delicious noodle dishes        ●Plump pork chops
●Seafood specialties            ●Crunchy vegetables
●Sweet tropical fruit
Halal food is available at the stall Malay Food Heaven.
Win Prizes and Gifts!
Spend $20.00 or more and win instant prizes from our lucky draw box．
Collect a free party balloon and whistle for each young diner．
Enjoy a free meal if you are the first customer of the day at any of our stalls．
Win a holiday to Western Australia．A free raffle ticket is given to everyone here．Just fill in your information and place your entry in the box provided．
Winner to be announced in The Straits Times on the 15th of January．
Between 7:00 pm and 8:00 pm each evening until the 10th of January, your favorite Channel 3 television actors and singers will entertain you:
●May Lee                     ●Jackie Chen
●Kim Yap                     ●Kamal
Autograph sessions will follow each performance! And who will be our extra special mystery star? Come down on Saturday at noon to find out．
小題1:Munchies Food Hall does NOT sell ____   ．

A．lamb(羔羊)

B．beef

C．pork

D．chicken

小題2:The prices at Munchies are        ．

A．lower than usual	B．bargain prices for the opening
C．lower for two people	D．lower if you spend $21.00

小題3:Everyone who eats at Munchies will receive a       ．

A．free raffle ticket	B．lucky draw coupon
C．free meal	D．balloon and whistle

小題4:I will find out who has won the trip to Western Australia when I _      _．

A．watch Channel 3 television

B．come down to Munchies at noon

C．read The Straits Times on the 15th of January

D．a(chǎn)ttend the lucky draw at Munchies Food Hall

Step into Wonderland and follow any of the many tracks around Kinabalu Park. Even though it is the most explored and studied place in Borneo, new discoveries of rare plants are frequently being made here.
So take a map and set off on your own or follow Park Naturalists as they take you on guided path walks and point out the various wonders. There are also visual shows advertising rare plants and animals here. If you are a first time visitor, sign up for these shows and you’ll be excited when you find yourself identifying the same plants and animals on your walks or during your climb up Mt. Kinabalu.
Mt. Kinabalu Botanical Garden is one of the biggest attractions at the Park Started in 1981. This 5-acre Garden is an excellent collection of different kinds of plant—life on the mountain, as plants from all over the Park has been replanted here. There are hotels, inns and chalets at Kinabalu Park to suit one’s budget. For more information, click www.sabahtourism.com.

TLMETABLE GUIDEUNE
PLACE / INTEREST	TIME (HRS)
1 KINABALU PARK HQ： .   Botanical Garden .   Guided Walk .   Slide Show	9:00 — 15:00 11:00 14:00 (and 19:30 on weekends)
2. PORING .   Butterfly Farm .   Tropical Garden .   Night Walk	9:00 — 16:00 13:30 By Prior (提前）Arrangement Only
3. MESILAU Guided Nature Walk .   Monday to Friday .   Saturday and Sunday	9:30, 11:00, 14:00 7:30, 10:30, 14:00
4. KUNDASANG WAR MEMORIAL .   Daily (Monday to Sunday) .    Memorial Services and Special Programmes	10:00-17:00 By Prior Arrangement
Note： Adult: $ 20.      Kid under twelve: 50% off Family including two adults and a kid under twelve: $40.

小題1:It can be learnt that _______.

A．Mt Kinabalu is a more explored and studied area than Borneo

B．there’re still some unknown rare plants in Kinabalu Park

C．Mt Kinabalu Botanical Garden attracts visitors due to its long history

D．visitors should follow the Park Naturalists so as not to get lost

小題2:The underlined word “chalets” (in Paragraph 3) most probably refers to “_______”.

A．plants

B．garages

C．cottages

D．tracks

小題3:Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A．Botanical Garden and Butterfly Farm open at the same time.

B．Guided Nature Walk is a favorite of first time visitors.

C．Slide Show is unavailable unless it is arranged in advance.

D．Visitors can have access to Night Walk anytime they wish.

小題4:If a couple visit the Park with their son aged 19, how much will they pay?

A．$30.

B．$40.

C．$50.

D．$60.

They say that "seeing is believing", but when it comes to TV commercials, this is not always the case.
The world's leading mobile phone maker, Nokia, released its latest model Lumia 920 on Sept. 5. The smart phone was supposed to possess an advanced camera, which let customers shoot better pictures at night and record stabilized videos. To show how well these features work, the Finnish company released an ad showing a man and a woman riding bicycles side by side, with the man taking a video of the woman on the phone. However, several hours later, technology website The Verge uncovered that the video was neither shot with the new product, nor shot from someone riding a bicycle. Instead, someone in a lorry next to the woman took the video using a professional video camera.
The next day Nokia apologized, "In an effort to demonstrate the benefits of visual image stabilization, we produced a video that simulates（看起來像）what we will be able to deliver." Indeed, what we have seen in ads is more or less a simulation——a practice called "advertising photography".
McDonald's video in June explained the "art". It showed how its burgers get dolled up（裝扮）before going on camera. Like models preparing for a magazine cover shoot, burgers also get designed in a photography studio. They are prepared for hours and put together with absolute precision so they look their best before photo shoots. Each ingredient, such as onions and sauce, is carefully put into place to make the burger look much juicier, bigger and tastier. Computer software Photoshop is also used to add visual effects.
So don't feel ____________________when you get a burger that never looks like what you see in ads.
小題1: What do the underlined words "the case" in Paragraph l refer to? （within 5 words）
小題2: For what purpose did Nokia create the video? （within 8 words）
小題3:Why did Nokia apologize based on the text? （within 10 words）
小題4:Why does the author give the example of McDonald's video in Paragraph 4? （within 10 words）
小題5:Fill in the blank in Paragraph 5 with proper words.（within 2 words）

King's College Summer School
King's College Summer School is an annual training program for high school students at all levels who want to improve their English. Courses are given by the teachers of King's College and other colleges in New York. Trips to museums and culture centers are also organized. This year's summer school will be from July 25 to August 15.
More information is as follows:

Application date Students in New York should send their applications before July 18, 2007. ?     Students of other cities should send their applications before July 16, 2007. ?     Foreign students should send their applications before July 10, 2007.	Courses ?    English Language Spoken English: 22 hours Reading and Writing: 10 hours ?    American History: 16 hours ?    American Culture: 16 hours
Steps ?    A letter of self-introduction ?    A letter of recommendation ﹡ The letters should be written in English with all the necessary information.	Cost ?    Daily lessons: $200 ?    Sports and activities: $100 ?    Travels: $200 ?     Hotel service: $400 ﹡You may choose to live with your friends or relatives in the same city.
Please write to: Thompson, Sanders 1026 King' s Street New York, NY 10016, USA E-mail: KC-Summer-School@ yahoo, com

小題1:Which of the following is true about King's College Summer School?________

A．Only top students can take part in the program.

B．King's College Summer School is run every other year.

C．Visits to museums and culture centers are part of the program.

D．Only the teachers of King's College give courses.

小題2:If you are to live with your relatives in New York, you will have to pay the school _______

A．$200

B．$400

C．$500

D．$900

小題3:What information can you get from the text? ________

A．The program will last two months.

B．You can write to Thompson only in English.

C．As a Chinese student, you can send your application on July 14, 2007.

D．You can get in touch with the school by e-mail or by telephone.

With so many unique attractions, world-famous museums and skyscrapers, there is always plenty to do in New York. However, sightseeing in New York City might not be the easiest or the cheapest experience.
This is why our team of real, life-long New Yorkers have created the New York Pass. If you want to discover the best of what this amazing city offers as well as save time and money during your visit, the New York Pass is something you should be interested in. In 2012, New York Passes have been used over 2,500,000 times. Get your Pass today and join the big savings it offers:

Product	Original Price
One-day adult pass	$85
One-day child pass (age 4-12)	$60
Two-day adult pass	$130
Two-day child pass (age 4-12)	$110
Three-day adult pass	$180
Three-day child pass (age 4-12)	$140
Seven-day adult pass	$230
Seven-day child pass (age 4-12)	$165

小題1:The purpose of this passage is to _________.

A．promote New York Pass

B．introduce New York Pass

C．introduce New York attractions

D．show New York attractions tickets fee

小題2:What could be the lowest price for a Three-day adult pass and a Two-day child pass?

A．$290.

B．$246.5 .

C．$263.

D．$ 273.5.

小題3:Which of the following is true about New York Pass?

A．Its holders can save up to $1300 entrance fees.

B．Its holders needn’t pay for the attractions it covers.

C．Its holders needn’t queue to enter the attractions it covers.

D．It can be picked up at Times Square at any time after you order it.

小題4:The underlined phrase “are entitled to” most probably means “are given________ of”.

A．the name

B．the privilege

C．the title

D．the honor