MEN VS. WOMEN
COMPARING NICKNAMES
　If Laura, Suzanne, Debra and Rose go out for lunch, they will call each other Laura, Suzanne, Debra and Rose.
　If Mike, Charlie, Bob and John go out, they will affectionately refer to each other as Fat Boy, Godzilla (怪獸), Peanut-Head and Scrappy.
EATING OUT
When the bill arrives, Mike, Charlie, Bob and John will each throw in $20, even though it’s only for $32.50. None of them will have anything smaller, and none will actually admit they want change back.
　When the girls get their bill, out come the pocket calculators.
MONEY
　A man will pay $2 for a $1 item he wants.
　A woman will pay $1 for a $2 item that she doesn’t want.
BATHROOMS
　A man has six items in his bathroom: a toothbrush, comb, shaving cream, razor, a bar of soap, and a towel from the Holiday Inn.
　The average number of items in the typical woman’s bathroom is 337... A man would not be able to identify most of these items.
ARGUMENTS
　A woman has the last word in any argument.
　Anything a man says after that is the beginning of a new argument.
CATS
Women love cats.
　Men say they love cats, but when women aren’t looking, men kick cats.
FUTURE
　A woman worries about the future until she gets a husband.
　A man never worries about the future until he gets a wife.
SUCCESS
　A successful man is one who makes more money than his wife can spend.
　A successful woman is one who can find such a man.
MARRIAGE
　A woman marries a man expecting he will change, but he doesn’t.
　A man marries a woman expecting that she won’t change and she does.
DRESSING UP
A woman will dress up to go shopping, water the plants, empty the garbage, answer the phone, read a book, and get the mail.
　A man will only dress up for weddings and funerals.
NATURAL
　Men wake up as good-looking as they went to bed.
　Women somehow deteriorate (惡化) during the night.
OFFSPRING
　Ah, children. A woman knows all about her children. She knows about dentist appointments and romances, best friends, favorite foods, secret fears and hopes and dreams.
　A man is vaguely (含糊地) aware of some short people living in the house.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Any married man should forget his mistakes. There’s no sense in two people remembering the same thing.
63. This passage is_________________.
A. a story           B. an advertisement         C. a report          D. a humor
64. The purpose of this passage is________________.
A. to inform the readers of some secrets between men and women
B. to remind the readers of the big differences between men and women
C. to amuse the readers using some interesting examples
D. to show that men perform better than women in our daily life
65. When the girls get their bill, they take out the pocket calculators_________________.
A. to make sure they won’t be cheated by the servant    B. so that they can share the bill equally among them
C. because they want to know what time it is now        D. if they forget to bring their mobile phones
66. What does the underlined sentence mean?
A. A man doesn’t know what to do before he gets married.
B. A man is worried about his future job after he gets married.
C. Anything unexpected will probably happen to a man after he gets married.
D. It’s not easy for a man to find a good job as a woman thinks.

SPECIAL EVENTS THIS WEEKEND
Captain Goodfellow
Do your children enjoy interesting stories, funny games, and exciting dances? Captain Goodfellow will be ready to teach all these things to children of all ages at the City Theatre on Saturday morning at 10:00. Free.
Walking Tour of the Town
Forget your worries on Saturday morning. Take a beautiful walk and learn about local history. Meet at the front entrance of City Hall at 9:30. Wear comfortable shoes!
Films at the Museum
Two European films will be shown Saturday afternoon at the Museum Theater. See Broken Window at 1:30. The Workers will be at 3:45. For further information, call 4987898.
International Picnic
Are you tired of eating the same food every day? Come to Central Park on Saturday and enjoy food from all over the world. Delicious and not expensive. Noon to 5:00 pm.
Take Me out to the Ballgame
It’s October, and tonight is your last chance to see the Redbirds this year. Get your tickets at the gate. It might be cold, so don’t forget sweaters and jackets.
Do You Want to Hear “The Zoo”
“The Zoo”, a popular rock group from Australia, will give their first US concert tomorrow night at 8 at Rose Hall, City College.
1. You can probably eat Chinese, Italian, and Arabian food at_______.
A. the front entrance of City Hall                      
B. the City Theatre
C. Rose Hall                                                   
D. Central Park on Saturday
2. You can see movies at the_______.
A. City College                                                      
B. Museum Theater                    
C. City Theater                                                      
D. Central Park
3. If you are going on the Walking Tour, don’t forget to______.
A. take some food                                           
B. tell interesting stories
C. learn about local history                                      
D. wear your comfortable shoes
4. The Redbirds ballgame ______.
A. is held in the afternoon                                           B. might be held outside
C. is held at the gate                                             D. might need sweaters and jackets
5. “The Zoo” is ______.
A. a park with lots of animals there                      
B. a US concert
C. a music group                                                       
D. going to give the concert at 8 am. tomorrow

From:	<joseph_yana@orange.net>
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Date:	Mon, 02-Feb-2009 09:37:04am
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CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS PROPOSAL. FROM THE DESK OF: MR. JOSEPH YANA. AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK (ADB) BURKINA-FASO. Dear Sir / Madam, I am the Bill and Exchange (assistant) Manager of the Africa development Bank, MR. JOSEPH YANA. In my department I discovered an abandoned sum of USD$9.900.000 in an account that belongs to one of our foreign customer who died along with his wife and two children in July 2000 in a plane crash. Since we got information about his death, we have been expecting his next of kin(近親屬) to come over and claim his money, but unfortunately we learnt that all his supposed next of kin or relation died alongside with him in the plane crash leaving nobody behind for the claim. It is therefore upon this discovery that I in my department now decided to make this business proposals to you and release the money to you as next of kin or relation since nobody is coming for it and we don't want this money to go into the bank treasury as unclaimed fund. The banking law and guidelines here says that if such money remains unclaimed after ten years, the money will be transferred into the bank treasury. The request of foreigner in this transaction is necessary because our late customer was a foreigner. We agree that 30% of this money will be for you as foreigner partner, 5% will be set aside for expenses incurred during the business and 65% would be for me, after which I shall visit your country for disbursement(開(kāi)支) according to the percentages indicated. Therefore to enable the immediate transfer of this fund to you as arranged, you must apply first to the bank, and send your account number, your private telephone and fax number for easy and effective communication and location where the money will be sent. Upon receiving your reply, I will send to you by fax or e-mail the text of the application which you shall retype and fax to us. Trusting to receive your urgent reply through my alternative Email : jyana96 @ yahoo.co.id Best regards. MR. JOSEPY YANA.

1. A foreigner who receives this letter should ________.
A. be a close relative of the dead.               B. send hundreds of dollars to Africa
C. go to African Development Bank for the wealth  D. not take it seriously.
2. Which of the following is true according to the text?
A. Many millionaires died in the plane crash.    B. Any money unclaimed will be given to a poor foreigner.
C. the division of the money seems quite reasonable. D. AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK doesn’t exist at all.
3. A person who believes “__________” will fall into it.
A. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.      B. There's no such thing as a free lunch.
C. All rivers run into the sea             D. A short cut is often a wrong cut

WILD WEATHERMAN
Name: Sam Champion
Hot job: TV Weatherman
Where: WABC-TV, New York City
When you were a child, did you plan to forecast wind, rain, and snow on TV?
I wanted to be a foreign journalist．I took courses in weather science at Eastern Kentucky University, but I majored in broadcasting news．
How did you finally become a weatherman?
My first job in the early 80’s was at the local TV station in Paducah, Kentucky．I did everything from turning on the lights in the morning to writing and delivering morning news．I put together weather forecasts, and became interested in them．
Back then, how did you forecast weather?
Independent companies collected computer information that showed, for example, how a single weather system might split into snow or snow mixed with rain．The information was often opposite and the job of a weatherman was to study the information and make the best educated guess about the storm．
Has weather forecasting changed much with new technology?
Advanced computers, satellites, and Doppler radar （sound waves used to track storms） have made forecasting more exact．But we still know very little about how weather is shaped．So far, we just have theories．
Any advice for children who’d like to become weather scientists?
To me, weather is the most exciting field in the world．There are still so many more questions about weather than answers．After all, if we can’t foresee floods or hurricanes, how safe a society are we? Weather forecasting is wide open for scientists who love to solve puzzling problems．The next generation of meteorologists （weather scientists） will unlock many of Earth’s weather secrets．So get a general knowledge of Earth science, and study meteorology （weather science） in college．
Thanks, Sam．                                
1．Judging from the writing style, the text is ________．
A．a(chǎn) diary   B．a(chǎn)n interview     C．a(chǎn) news story     D．a(chǎn)n announcement
2．As a child, ABC-TV’s Sam Champion wanted to be a ________．
A．space scientist  B．weatherman     C．news reporter   D．meteorologist
3．Present weather forecasting technology ________．
A．has made weather report more exact than ever            
B．is still not perfect
C．hasn’t changed much in the last 50 years                           
D．both A and B
4．The study of weather science is called ________．
A． meteorology   B． forecasting    C ．geography      D． earth science

Below is an advertisement in a travel brochure．
Book this package
There are few areas better than Lake Myvatn for viewing the Northern Lights and discovering the wonders of the Icelandic winter．
Day 1
Reykjavik—Akureyri—Lake Myvatn
Flight to Akureyri from where you will be picked up．Transfer to Lake Myvatn．Sightseeing tour of the Lake Myvatn area．After the tour an introduction of the activities available．
Day 2
Free day at Lake Myvatn: optional tours available．Please note that all tours are dependent on weather and road conditions, and therefore only booked locally at Lake Myvatn．
Day 3
Akureyri—Reykjavik
The morning will be spent at Lake Myvatn and then in the afternoon a transfer to Akureyri where you will go on a short sightseeing tour of Akureyri enjoying the beautiful sights．Afternoon flight back to Reykjavik．
Activities available at Lake Myvatn
Snowmobile
Take an exciting adventure on our snowmobiles out on the frozen Lake Myvatn or travel deep into the Highlands with one of our guides．30 min and 1 hour tour available．
Super-jeep
Sightseeing at Myvatn and a super-jeep adventure．3 tours available: around the area of Lake Myvatn; a tour to Dettifoss, the most powerful waterfall in Europe and unforgettable at winter time; a tour further into the Myvatn area．
Sightseeing tours
Sightseeing tours to some spectacular places: Icelandic farms, power station, museums and a search for the northern lights．These tours are recommended for all nature lovers．
Cross-country skiing
The Lake Myvatn area and surrounding Highlands are great for cross-country skiing．There is a good mixture of areas from easy to more demanding and the length of each tour also depends on one’s ability．
Horse riding
A wonderful area that offers a great variation of trekking（跋涉）routes．On offer are tours from one hour to a day tour with different destinations, something to match your desire．
Go-carts on ice
Experience the adventure of driving on the ice of the lake．The snow is taken away and you drive with “nailed” tires．Also available is go-carts in the snow．
Winter garden
Different kinds of amusements on the frozen lake: bowling, cricket, skating, mini golf etc．
1．What is the purpose of the ad?
A．To inform the timetable of a trip．       
B．To list the steps to see the Northern Lights．
C．To introduce a special traveling package．
D．To introduce the wonders of the Icelandic winter．
2．Where will you spend most of the time during the trip?
A．Reykjavik．              B．Akureyri．     
C．Lake Myvatn．             D．Icelandic farms．
3．Which activity is not included in the travel package?
A．Sighteeing tour of Akureyri．    
B．Sightseeing tour of Reykjavik．
C．Sightseeing tour in the Lake Myvatn area．
D．Seeing the most powerful waterfall in Europe．
4．If you want to view the Northern Lights, you will join in _________．
A．Horse riding                      B．Cross-country skiing   
C．Super-jeep                          D．Sightseeing tours

	National Geographic Museum	The Newseum
Where:	At 1145 17th St. NW. The nearest Metro stops are Archives (Yellow and Green lines) and Judiciary Square (Red line).	At 555 Pennsylvania Avenue NW. The nearest Metro stops are Archives (Yellow and Green lines) and Judiciary Square (Red line).
When:	Open from 10 am to 6 pm daily and till 8 pm on Wednesdays. Closed Dec 25. The warriors exhibition is on until March 31.	Open from 9 am to 5 pm daily but closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.
How much:	Timed tickets are $12 for adults; $10 for seniors, students and the military; $6 for ages 2 to 12.	Adults (19 to 64): $19.95 Youth (7 to 18): $12.95 Children (6 and younger): free
For more information:	call 202-857-7700 or visit http://www.warriorsdc.org	http:// www.newseum.org or 888-639-7386

 
1.    Which of the following statements about National Geographic Museum is TRUE?
A. It’s open from 10 am to 6 pm each day.
B. It’s near the Judiciary Square stop on the Yellow line.
C. It is closed on Thanksgiving day, Christmas and New Year’s Day.
D. You have to go there before April 1 to see the exhibition of warriors.
2.  How much should Mr. Brown pay if he takes his 6-year-old son to the Newseum?
A. $18    B. $32.8  C. $19.95       D. $32
3.    To get more information about the Newseum, you can ________.
A. call 202-857-7700
B. call 888-639-7386
C. log onto http://www.warriorsdc.org
D. log onto http://www.museum.org

① Associate Product Manager －New Grad －Beijing
Responsibilities include working with engineers to define products, understanding user needs, researching markets and competitors, and strategizing (制定戰(zhàn)略計(jì)劃) future product directions. As you gain more experience, there’s an opportunity for promotion within the organization. 
Requirements:
☆ Bachelor’s degree and more than one year of job experience. 
☆ Strong organizational and analytical skills. 
② Director of Education —Sylvan Learning Centers —Long Beach, California
Job description: As a successful director of education, your primary responsibility will be to champion the Sylvan developed curriculum, ensure the quality of the education standards and teachings staff as well as grow the business in your center. We require：
☆ Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of teaching experience. 
☆ Managerial experience. 
③ Area Export Manager —Beijing Import & Export Corporation —Beijing
Highly dynamic company is looking for bright, experienced salesperson who will be  responsible for the export of frozen seafood and other commodities between China and the USA, Australia, and Canada. 
Qualifications:
—Excellent level of English, spoken and written. 
—Excellent communication and organizational skills. 
—Experienced salesperson with proven results in fast-moving consumer goods essential, preferable in frozen seafood market. 
④ Subeditor —Media Contacts —London
Working in the fascinating world of law and enforcement(執(zhí)法), you will be making sure that you are meeting the exceptionally high standards of copy for this company.  As part of a team of six, you will be meeting tight deadlines on a daily basis and ensuring regular flow of articles onto the website.  Must have a keen eye for detail and confidence in working with challenging copy.  Proven track record in subediting, and a practical knowledge of publishing law are required. 

Job title	Casual trainer (first aid)
Employer	Medilife
Location	Sydney, NSW Australia 2150
Job type	Part-time

⑤
Job description: Medilife requires able, reliable trainers who can demonstrate the qualities of flexibility and loyalty and join their young, fun-living team. Successful applicants will receive excellent hourly rates. Suitable training provided to the right applicant. 
⑥

Job title	Web Designer/Developer—Arlington, Virginia, U.S
Company name	Nature Serve
Job type	Full-time
Job status	Web Designer/Developer
Job function	Web development/ Design Marketing
Career level	Experienced (Non-manager)
Contact information	E-mail: jobs@natureserve.org

1. Which of the following are specially required to most of the positions in the ads?
A. Experience and responsibilities               B. Experience and special skills. 
C. Special skills and English.                     D. Responsibilities and bachelor’s degree.
2. The positions are offered in __________ different countries. 
A. three             B. four                     C. five              D. six
3. Which position is possible for a fresh university graduate to apply for?
A. Web designer                                        B. Associate product manager
C. Export manager                                      D. Casual trainer
4. From ad④ we can infer that a subeditor’s work is to ____________. 
A. write articles for website                       B. copy data from the Internet
C. enforce publishing laws                          D. examine other people’s writing

FAT TIRE
BIKE TOURS
(FORMERLY MIKE’S TOURS—PARIS)
DAY BIKE TOUR
(Reservations(預(yù)訂) not needed for this tour to visit Paris—you will love this tour!)
Whether you’re new or experienced, our goal is not to provide you with mind-bending dates and boring stories. Instead, we offer you the famous sites, all the education information, lots of unique and fascinating stories, fantastic photo options, a comfortable bike and excellent personal service from your guide. In fact, we want you to love Paris like we do and have a great time doing it! (4 hours)

2,4,6

? 22 students, ? 24 adult (Day & Night combo  ? 44 student, ? 48 adult)

March 1– May 14	11am
May 15 – July 31*	11am and 3pm
August 1 – November 30	11am

*no tours July 25
NIGHT BIKE TOUR
(Reservations not needed for this tour to visit Paris—you will love this tour!)
Our Night Tour is the way to experience the “City of Light” at its best!
Ride through the Latin Quarter and witness the best nightlife in town. Pedal down the lle de la Cité, along the river and enjoy ice cream at Berthillon (Paris’s most famous ice cream shop). See the Louvre as never before (free concert often included) and relax onboard a boat trip on the Seine. Did we mention free wine is provided on the boat?
Make no mistake — this tour is 100% different form our Day Tour in both route and information. Over 65% of our customers take both tours and we hope you will too. Also, be sure to eat something before coming or the wine may give you an unexpected hit! (4.5 hours)
? 26 students, ? 28 adult (Day & Night combo; ? 44 student, ? 48 adult)

March 1 – March 31	Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday 7pm
April 1 – October 31*	Everyday 7pm
November 1 – November 15	Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday 7pm

*no tours June 21 & July 14
OUR HEADQUARTERS
0156581054 / www.FatTireBikeToursParis.com / info@ FatTireBikeToursParis.com
1. According to the schedule, which day might be appropriate for a Day & Night Combo?
A. A Saturday in November.  B. Any day in June.
C. A Friday in March.           D. A Monday in May.
2. If a teacher and his five students plan to visit Paris during daytime, they must pay __________.
A. ?268   B. ?158   C. ?134   D. ?142
3. One may taste the best ice cream and enjoy free wine in __________.
A. the Day Bike Tour            B. the Night Bike Tour
C. the Tour on the Seine D. the Tour to the Louvre
4. The following statements are true EXCEPT __________.
A. For further information, one can call 0156581054.
B. One can attend free concert on the boat trip on the Seine.
C. The route of the Day Bike Tour is totally different from that of the Night Bike Tour.
D. No reservations are needed for attending both the Bike Tours.

Three Gorges Cruises(游程)
Day 1 Home → Beijing
We will meet you at the airport in Beijing and take you to the hotel in the downtown area.
Day 2 Beijing
After breakfast, you’ll visit Tiananmen Square. Then you will go to the Forbidden City, the home of Chinese emperors for more than 500 years. In the evening you will attend a welcome party and have a chance to enjoy Beijing Roast Duck!
Day 3 Beijing → Chongqing
After breakfast, you will fly to Chongqing and visit the Chongqing Museum. Then your cruise down the Yangtze River will begin on the five-star cruise ship, Regal China. You will spend the night on the ship.
Day 4 Chongqing → Fengdu
At 8:00 a.m., the cruise will leave Chongqing. Relax on the deck, and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the river. In the afternoon, we will arrive at Ghost City — Fengdu for an excursion (短途游覽) on the shore. Overnight on the ship.
Day 5 Three Gorges
You will sail through the Qutang Gorge and the Wu Gorge, and take a small boat down the Shennong Stream to enjoy the scenery.
Day 6 Three Gorges
After passing the Xiling Gorge, you will go on a morning shore excursion to the Three Gorges Dam.
Day 7 Three Gorges → Wuhan →Shanghai
At 2:30 p.m., the cruise ship will arrive in Wuhan and the cruise tour will end. You will have a chance to visit the Yellow Crane Tower（黃鶴樓）, and then you will fly to Shanghai.
Day 8 Shanghai → Home
You will visit the Shanghai Museum in the morning. After lunch, you will visit the Bund （外灘）, which is said to be a landmark of Shanghai. Then you will be seen off at Shanghai airport.
小題1: How many nights will you spend on the cruise ship?

A．2.

B．3.

C．4.

D．5.

小題2:On which day will you have an afternoon shore excursion?

A．Day 4.

B．Day 5.

C．Day 6.

D．Day 7.

小題3:What is the order of the journey?
① the Wu Gorge                ② the Yellow Crane Tower
③ the Xiling Gorge           ④ the Bund
⑤ Chongqing Museum       ⑥ Fengdu
⑦ the Three Gorges Dam   ⑧ the Forbidden City

A．⑧⑤⑥③①②⑦④	B．⑧⑤⑥①③⑦②④
C．⑧⑥③⑤②①⑦④	D．④⑤⑥①②③⑦⑧

小題4: How much will a family with 2 adults and a 3-year-old child pay for the visit?

A．US$4375.

B．US$4905.

C．US$3950.

D．US$4537.5.

Cafe Hub
Next to the Castle lies The Hub, home of the Edinburgh International Festival and one of the most talked about spots in town. Our cafe is open every day for mouth-watering lunches, snacks and fine dining. Come in and enjoy the atmosphere of The Hub or watch the world go by from our beautiful terrace.
The Hub, Castlehill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh.
Open every day from 9:30 a.m.till late.
Tel:0131173 2067 www.thehub-edinburgh.com
Farm World
Enjoy being“A Farmer for a Day”.Join in delivering and feeding our spring babies—bottle feeding sessions twice daily. Fun for all family. Horse Rides, BMX Bikes Cross Country Course. Tractor Ride through 600 acres, New Adventure Playground, Nature Trails. Full details on website.
Open:May—Oct Wednesdays to Saturdays and daily during school holidays 11 a.m.—5 p.m.
Tel:01797 260256/260321 www.farmworldrye.co.uk
Enter the Europe-wide student competition!
Are you curious, creative and energetic? Are you interested in the new media? Are you between 12 and 9 years of age? Then Join Multimedia 2010 is for you!
Your challenge will be to build a team and develop a multimedia presentation in English--based on one of three different topics. You can register between May 1 and June 15,2010 and will have to turn in your entry before September 15,2010.
The rewards are wonderful:￡150,000 in prize for schools and teams and the chance to attend a European student camp—plus new experiences, an opportunity to make friends throughout Europe!
For further information and registration forms go to:www.siemens.com/ join. multimedia.
小題1:
You’ll have to register first if you want_________.

A．to enjoy delicious food

B．to try Tractor Ride through 600 acres

C．to enter the Europe-wide student competition

D．to watch the world go by from the beautiful terrace

小題2:
You can visit Farm Wrold_________.

A．on Monday in May	B．a(chǎn)ny day in October
C．a(chǎn)t 2 p.m.at Christmas	D．a(chǎn)t 10:30 a.m. during school holidays

小題3:
.From the advertisements above,we can learn that_________.

A．Cafe Hub is a popular place in the local area

B．families can enjoy Horse Rides on New Adventure Playground

C．Farm World provides lunches,snacks and fine dining

D．the Europe-wide student competition will be held on June 15,2010