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小題1:The purpose of the passage is ______.

A．to introduce a new magazine	B．to help parents with their daily life
C．to attract more subscribers	D．to collect more money for charity

小題2:Which of the following is true according to the ad?

A．Only $12 is to be paid for 24 issues of the magazine

B．Readers can get a free offer of the magazine any time of the year

C．Readers from all over the world can enjoy the free offer

D．Readers can communicate face to face with child experts on the Internet

小題3:A reader subscribed PARENTS 3 months ago, but now he finds the magazine dissatisfying. What can he do?   

A．He can cancel without getting your money back.

B．He can cancel after answering a series of questions.

C．He can e-mail them to access your bank account to get all your money back.

D．He can cancel and get all money back without answering any questions.

AVERAGE RESOURCES
620 m3 water	If we put fresh water and sea water together, we can each have 620 m3 water. But remember, sea water is too salty for us to drink if the factories don’t process it first. So, 620 m3 is little. Saving water in daily use is important.
0.5 hectares of forests	There are 3.869 billion hectares(公頃) of forests on Earth. But we are losing them mainly because we cut trees too much. If we calculate（計(jì)算）at the size of a football field, we are losing 343,000 football fields every day, or 1,431 per hour, or 24 per minute!
1.5 centimeters long corals(珊瑚)	All the corals that we have now spread for about 100,000 km in 109 countries. But each of us can only have such a little piece, because seas are getting polluted and corals are dying.
33 stars	According to the latest report, there are 200 billion stars in the Milky Way. Each of us can have 33 of them. Unfortunately, we cannot see most of the 200 billion stars from Earth. We can only see about 6,000 stars. If we don’t use telescopes or we have bad weathers, we can only see about 2,000 stars.
90kg rice	On average, we harvest 0.54 billion tons of rice each year round the world and each of us can have 90 kg. Asia produces and eats 90% of all the rice. How long will it take you to eat up this 90 kg rice?
1 iceberg	Luckily, we still have icebergs to share when Earth gets warmer and warmer. Each of us can have an iceberg of 170m×170m×170m. Up to 10% of Earth surface is covered by ice. There is 31,000,000km3 of ice on Earth in all.

小題1:On average we each probably have ________ fresh water in the world.

A．over 620m3

B．more than 620m3

C．far less than 620m3

D．only 620m3

小題2:We are losing the forests on Earth mainly because of________.

A．the man-made damage	B．the climate change
C．the construction of many football fields	D．the environmental pollution

小題3:When we don’t use telescopes or the weather is bad, we can see ________ stars from Earth.

A．a(chǎn)ll the stars

B．a(chǎn)bout 2,000

C．a(chǎn)bout 200 billion

D．a(chǎn)bout 6,000

小題4:According to the table above, we each can only have _____ because of pollution.

A．less water

B．fewer icebergs

C．fewer corals

D．less rice

If you want to be a success, study at the University of Waikato is right for you. The university is internationally recognized for its excellence and achievements. It will help you develop advanced research skills. As a university student you can get first-class research facilities(設(shè)備) with trained teachers to help, support and advise you in your study. We pride ourselves on our high standards, our research success and our international recognition. For further information; Inf@waikato ac.nz
Degree
We offer a wide choice of bachelor’s degrees for international students, which includes: Arts, Communication Studies, Social Sciences, etc, Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Education are only for New Zealand citizens, for further information: deg@waikato ac.nz
Tuition fees（學(xué)費(fèi)）
Tuition fees are different from department to department, generally from $56,000 to $6,000 a year, For further information: tui@waikato ac. nz
Accommodation(住宿)
You can have a room in a 4-bedroom flat, which will cost about $100 a month with other regular living costs of about $150 a month for one person, For further information: acc@waikato ac. nz
Health
The Student Health Service provides excellent medical services for students,. The Medical Centre is open five days a week, including student holidays with four doctors and nurses to meet your medical needs. For further information: heal@waikato ac. nz
Sports
The Centre is a great place to have sports activities. Trained exercise teachers and help you work out a training plan and keep you active., The sports hall has volleyball, basketball and indoor football courts and a swimming pool as well. There are also a large number of sports clubs at Waikato. For further information: sport@ Waikato. ac. nz
小題1:If you want to get more information about arts, you can write to       .

A．sport@waikato.ac.nz	B．heal@waikato.ac.nz
C．deg@waikato.ac.nz	D．inf@wailato.ac.nz

小題2:You have to pay at least       a year if you study at the University of Waikato.

A．$5,250

B．$8,000

C．$9,000

D．$11, 000

小題3:According to the text, what will you do if you are ill during Christmas holiday?

A．Go to a hospital nearby.

B．Buy some medicine in a drug store.

C．See a doctor at the school medical centre.

D．Try to get help form your classmates.

We all love our children and we all know how competitive the world is these days. What’s it going to be like when our children leave school? Will they have the skills they need to stay ahead of the competition?
All children need two basic skills to succeed. They must be able to read and they must be able to write. And with so much information available to them these days, they must be able to read quickly and accurately. That’s why your children need to be able to speed-read.
It’s ironic (諷刺的) that at this time of space-age technology, we’ve gone back to one of the earliest forms of mass communication—the written word. The Internet has introduced a revival (重新流行) of writing, and if you can’t keep up, you’ll be left behind. You certainly don’t want your children to be left behind.
You can help to make sure that your children are excellent writers—you can help them to learn how to use their language. Better still, you can learn with them!
You and your children can spend time together in a worthwhile pursuit (事業(yè))—learning how to write. Forget the theme parks, the computer games, the expensive movies and interesting sports. If you want your children to have treasured memories of time spent with you, learn together.
For less than you would pay for tickets to a theme park, you can invest in your children’s future—help them learn to write well with my six-part writing course.
Don’t stand by while your child is left further and further behind.   
小題1:From the last two paragraphs, we can know the main purpose of the passage is_______

A．To encourage students to be better prepared for the future.

B．To list the qualities children must have for their future success.

C．To persuade parents to choose a writing course for their kids.

D．To explain the difficult situation children have to face at present.

小題2:In the author’s opinion, ______.

A．speed-reading is the first step in a child’s formal education

B．children today waste too much time on games, movies and sports

C．children’s success depends much on good skills in reading and writing

D．writing helps people communicate more effectively in modern society

小題3:What does the author think of writing as a form of communication now?

A．Important.

B．Funny.

C．Informal.

D．Old-fashioned.

小題4:What’s the advantage of children’s learning together with their parents?

A．They will learn more quickly and accurately.

B．They will not be affected by games and sports.

C．It will encourage them to work for a higher pursuit.

D．They will have good memories of time spent with parents.

Jane Austen, a famous English writer, was born in Steventon, Hampshire, on December 16, 1775, and died on July 18,1817. She began writing early in life, although the prejudices(偏見(jiàn))of her times forced her to have her books published anonymously.(匿名).
　　But Jane Austen is perhaps the best known and best loved of Bath’s many famous local people and visitors. She paid two long visits during the last five years of the eighteenth century and from 1801 to 1806, Bath was her home. Her deep knowledge of the city is fully seen in two of her novels, Northanger Addey and Persuasion, which are largely set in Bath. The city is still very much as Jane Austen knew it, keeping its streets and public buildings the well—ordered world that she described so well in her novels. Now the pleasure of learning Jane Austen’s Bath can be enhanced (增強(qiáng))by visiting the Jane Austen Center in Gay Street. Here, in a Georgian town house in the heart of the city, you can find out more about Bath in Jane Austen’s time and the importance of Bath in her life and work.
　　The Center has been set up with the help and guidance of members of the Jane Austen Society. After your visit to the Center, you can look round the attractive shop, which offers a huge collection of Jane Austen related books, cards and many specially designed gifts. Jane Austen quizzes are offered to keep the children busy.
　　You can also have walking tours of Jane Austen’s Bath, which is a great way to find out more about Jane Austen and discover the wonderful Georgian city of Bath. The tour lasts about one and a half hours. The experienced guides will take you to the places where Jane lived, walked and shopped.
小題1:Jane Austen paid two long visits to Bath__________ .

A．in her early twenties	B．in her early teens
C．in her late twenties	D．in her late teens

小題2:What can we learn about Bath from the passage? .

A．Bath has greatly changed since Jane Austen’s death.

B．The city has changed as much as Jane Austen knew it.

C．Bath remains almost the same as in Jane Austen’s time.

D．No changes have taken place in Bath since Austen’s time.

小題3:The author writes this passage in order to _____________.

A．a(chǎn)ttract readers to visit the city of bath

B．a(chǎn)sk readers to buy Austen’s books

C．tell readers about Jane Austen’s experience

D．give a brief introduction to the Jane Austen Society

小題4:After you have visited the Center, you can get the following things EXCEPT________.

A．books about Austen and her family life

B．cards and gifts that have something to do with Austen

C．the quizzes written by Austen to keep the children busy

D．the books written by the other writers about Austen

Energy pod:
It was designed by a US company with NASA technology. It puts the human body in the best sleeping position and blocks outside noise to create an ideal napping experience. Silicon Valley high-tech companies such as Google provide the Pod for employees.
White noise radio:
White noise is a sound signal that contains equal power and frequency. Some radios provide white noise to mask other noises so that people can sleep without disturbance.
High-tech sleepwear:
A US-based company designs a nightgown with special fabric that stimulates blood flow to tired muscles helping one relax in deeper restorative sleep.
Emu pillow:
Inspired by emu that buried its head in sands when it’s scared, a type of pillow has been designed in China for office workers to take a nap, safe and sound. It turns the computer desk into a sleep hub with even two pockets to store the hands.
小題1:These are designed for those who   .

A．have enough sleep.

B．a(chǎn)re working for high-tech companies.

C．a(chǎn)re in poor health.

D．a(chǎn)re victims of sleeping sickness.

小題2:Which of the following is produced with the help of a kind of bird?

A．White noise radio.	B．Emu pillow.
C．High-tech sleepwear.	D．Energy Pod.

小題3:How do you probably get the information?

A．From a book.	B．From a radio program.
C．From a newspaper.	D．From a text message.

(A)For Sale Chinese-made washing machine Good condition Luo Sa 306, Dormitory 1

 

(B)Need 25-year-old woman 900 yuan a month Speak good English Lan Fleming 422-389606

 

(C)Roommate Wanted Male—English native speaker wanted to share A two-bedroom apartment Near campus with washer, dryer, kitchen Call: Li, 228-940605. any evening after 5 p.m.

 

(D)Lost Black briefcase with 3 books on physics Call: John Smith, 843-518074

 

(E) Wanted to Rent One-bedroom apartment from Feb. 1 through June Better near campus Call: Robert Waller, 843-429065

 

(E)Found Brown briefcase with some money See: Joseph Hofman in Chemistry Dept.

小題1:You can call Luo Sa if you want to ________.

A．buy a washing machine

B．sell a washing machine

C．have your washing machine repaired

D．borrow a washing machine

小題2:If you want find work and you can speak English, you can________.

A．telephone 843-429065

B．call 843-518074

C．call Hofman

D．call Lan Fleming

小題3:One of the reasons why Li wants someone to share his room is that ________.

A．he wants to live near the campus

B．he wants to improve his English

C．he wants his washer, dryer and kitchen to be used

D．he wants someone to use his kitchen

小題4: Joseph Hofman ________.

A．found John Smith’s briefcase

B．was a teacher

C．found a briefcase with many books

D．found a brown briefcase with some money

Taking the dog to the beach on a hot summer's day is a great way to relax. But not all beaches are dog friendly. So if you're looking to take your dog to the coast this summer, here's a few of the country's most dog-friendly beaches.

Sunshine Beach Where: Noosa, Queensland Only a 10-minute drive from Noosa, Sunshine Beach also welcomes dogs with open paws. Once known as Golden Beach, its long white beaches make it a paradise for anyone who loves fishing, boating, surfing or just relaxing on the beach with family and friends. Restrictions (限定): Dogs can freely explore the shoreline from Noosa National Park to the path leading from Seaview Terrace.

Tallow Beach Where: Byron Bay, New South Wales With white sand that stretches (延伸) for miles, and clean, clear waters washing its shores, Byron certainly doesn't want for beautiful beaches — and Tallow Beach is no exception. This seven-kilometer-long beach stretches all the way to Broken Head Reserve. Restrictions: The beach's dog-friendly area starts near Jarman Street and stretches north to the outside of Arakwal National Park.

Muirs Beach Where: Coles Bay, Tasmania One of the few beaches that falls outside of Freycinet National Park, Muirs, is a great family beach that welcomes dogs, too. Compared to famous sheltered beaches of Freycinet, it is more open to the waves from the Tasman Sea, making it ideal for windsurfing. The beach itself is very long, so there is plenty of space to let your dog run free. Restrictions: Dog owners must respect the environment and use the poop bags provided at the entrance to the beach to get rid of any dog waste.Fines apply (運(yùn)用).

Yorkeys Knob Beach Where: Queensland Located just 15 minutes from Cairns, Yorkeys Knob Beach is a great spot to relax with your dog. Named after a local fisherman called "Yorkey" who lived on the rocky hill (“knob”), this wonderful little beach is one of the best-kept secrets in Tropical North Queensland. It is ideal for swimming and snorkelling in the summer season. Restrictions: The southern end of the beach is the "dog off-chain" end where your dog is allowed to run free; dogs must be on a chain in all other areas of the beach.

小題1:What can we learn from the underlined sentence?

A．Tallow Beach is not popular in Byron Bay.

B．Beautiful beaches are not important in Byron Bay.

C．Tallow Beach is the most beautiful beach in Byron Bay.

D．Tallow Beach is one of the beautiful beaches in Byron Bay.

小題2:On Muirs Beach, if people do not get rid of dog waste,         .

A．it’s just fine to let it be

B．they have to clean the beach

C．they’ll get punished by paying money

D．they have to provide poop bags at the entrance to the beach

小題3:Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A．All beaches welcome people together with their dogs.

B．Tallow Beach was named after a local fisherman.

C．Yorkeys Knob Beach is a good place for windsurfing.

D．Dogs can run free only on some of the beaches mentioned above.

Here is some information about several famous local bakeries(面包房) in Indiana, the US. They serve as a social gathering place for locals.
Maple Lane Bakery
At 8260 S. State Rd. Claypool, IN. (574) 566-2917, it offers a variety of cooked pies, cookies, and bread. With 20 years’ experience Maple Lane Bakery has specialized in the making of pies. The menu includes peach pie $7.19, berry pie $ 7.70, apple pie $7.19 and banana pie $6.99. Feel free to place an order at least 24 hours in advance.
Betty’s cakes & Candy Shop
At 816 E. Winona Avenue Warsaw, IN. (574) 269-1231, it specializes in cakes and offers cookies and candies. The chocolate cookies are sold at $ 8.99 a dozen. Betty’s cakes & Candy Shop, started half a century ago, specializes in wedding cakes and birthday cakes. Buying a cake from Betty’s will not disappoint you as they are always excellent.
Crepes’ Quality Bakery
At 217S. Cavin Street Ligonier, IN.(260) 894-3024, this third generation bakery is located downtown Ligonier. It offers cookies and cupcakes, and specializes in rolls and bread. If you plan to buy cookies for the office or work area, you had better get there early as the building workers arrive just before 5:00 am waiting for the doors to open.
Olympia Candy Kitchen
At 136N. Main Street Goshen, IN. (574) 533-5040, it has been welcoming visitors for almost a century in its unchanged location in downtown Goshen, Indiana. Its tradition began in 1912 when Greek Nicholas began making his own chocolates. Today this family-owned operation offers all kinds of candies and boxed candies. If you need an order, you should call ahead of time to see if they can meet your request.
小題1:Which of the following pies is the most expensive?

A．Berry pie.

B．Banana pie.

C．Apple pie.

D．Peach pie.

小題2:If you want to order a birthday cake, you are advised to call ______.

A．(574) 566-2917	B．(574) 533-5040
C．(260) 894-3024	D．(574) 269-1231

小題3:Which of the following bakeries has the shortest history?

A．Olympia Candy Kitchen	B．Crepes’ Quality Bakery
C．Maple Lane Bakery	D．Betty’s cakes & Candy Shop

小題4:The author wrote this passage mainly to ______.

A．warn customers to order bakeries in advance

B．make the bakeries better known to readers

C．tell readers some travel information

D．persuade more people to eat pies

Key West, Florida is a wonderful place to spend a vacation. It is a truly charming and fun city for the whole family. And of course you will get the good weather of Florida, with which you have plenty of time to enjoy the outdoor activities.
Key West is the most southern city in the continental USA. That is why their sunsets are so amazing. The sun is brighter there at sunset than anywhere else. It’s so beautiful that everyone gathers every evening at Mallory Dock to watch it. And there you will see jugglers (玩雜耍的人) and musicians entertaining in the streets.
The houses surrounded by trees and flowers are lovely in Key West, and many are restored and absolutely charming. There are too many hotels, inns, guest houses and restaurants to talk about. They all look great and their prices change according to seasons, and you can find something to suit every pocketbook and every taste.
At the seaport you will see various boats. It’s very interesting. The city is rich in history and was home to Ernest Hemingway. Harry Truman chose it for his winter White House. There are so many public transportation—taxis, tour trains, trolleys, bikes—and you can even walk if you choose. There are beautiful coral reefs. The deep reefs are farther off shore and are best visited with an experienced guide. However, there are shallow reefs close in where snorkelers (潛水者) can explore to their heart’s content. At Key West Marine Park you can do some good snorkeling.  In Key West you can go diving, fishing and do all sorts of water sports.
The problem with Key West is that no one ever wants to leave. Be sure to take your camera with you because you will want to snap (拍攝) everything you see. And whatever you do, be sure to take in the sunset because it is nothing like anything you have ever seen.
小題1:What will certainly happen when visitors come to Key West?

A．They are sure to have trouble finding a suitable restaurant.

B．They are sure to watch the sunset in the evening.

C．They are sure to take your trains.

D．They are sure to come across storms.

小題2:What can be inferred from the passage?
A. Key West lies in the north of the continental USA.
B. Private cars can be seen here and there in Key West.
C. Visitors can do all kinds of water sports in Key West.
D. The environment of Key West is very beautiful.
小題3:From the last paragraph we know that __________.

A．there are many problems in travelling in Key West.

B．everything in Key West is worth taking photos.

C．every traveler wants to leave Key West as soon as possible.

D．one can visit deep reefs alone in Key West.

小題4:What would be the best title for the text?

A．Key West, Florida: A great vacation city

B．Key West, Florida: A charming and fun city

C．Key West, Florida: A beautiful sunset

D．Key West, Florida: A most southern city