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【小題1】What kind of people will probably answer this advertisement?

A．College students preparing to work in some big companies.

B．College students preparing to study for a degree.

C．High school graduates preparing to have at-home training.

D．High school graduates who aren’t accepted by colleges.

【小題2】With Harcourt, people can get a Specialized Associate Degree by              .

A．doing full-time learning at school	B．joining the classes
C．studying in their spare time	D．staying at home

【小題3】Harcourt training has NOT been used by              for its employees.

A．General Motors	B．Harvard University
C．General Electric	D．Mobile

【小題4】How can you contact Harcourt Learning Direct?

A．By sending an E-mail.

B．By visiting the office on weekdays.

C．By making a call on weekdays only.

D．By sending a letter not later than today.

【小題1】This advertisement is designed especially for those who              .

A．like eating in restaurants	B．have little time
C．prefer home-cooked meals	D．want to save money

【小題2】What information CAN’T we get from the advertisement about Quickeats?

A．Different kinds.

B．High quality.

C．Exact prices.

D．Good taste.

【小題3】Which of the following can be cooled in a refrigerator before eating according to the ads?

A．Pasta Salad.

B．Dried Fruit.

C．Noodles.

D．Nuts.

【小題4】What can we learn from the advertisement?

A．Get one Quickeats container and you’ll have four Quickeats to eat.

B．Take one coupon and you can eat freely in a participating store.

C．Buy one coupon and you’ll get a free Quickeats.

D．Buy one Quickeats and you’ll get a container.

Ad.1
West High School Bake Sale
Come and support our band and buy some delicious baked goods!
Friday, September 20^th, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
In the hall by the office after school
Cookies: 25 cents each or 5 for $1
Brownies: 50 cents each or 3 for $1.25
Cake by the slice: $1
Whole cakes: $8
Proceeds go toward sending our band to Nationals.
Ad.2
SHIPPING AND HANDLING CHARGES
Ups or U.S. Parcel Post are the standard methods for continental U.S. shipments.
ORDER TOTAL          GROUND          EXPEDITED GROUND
9-12 working days       4-5 working days
$0.00 to $30.00               $4.50                  $5.50
$30.01 to $60.00              $7.25                  $8.25
$60.01 to $100.00         $9.50                  $10.50
$100.01 to $200.00            $11.50                 $12.50
Add $7.00 to Ground Rates for 3 Days.
【小題1】How much money can you save (節(jié)省) if you buy 3 brownies?

A．50 cents.

B．1.25 dollars.

C．75 cents.

D．25 cents.

【小題2】Which of the following gives you the most for your money if you buy the baked goods?

A．4 cookies.

B．5 cookies.

C．2 brownies

D．One slice of cake.

【小題3】If you wish to receive an order totaling $90.00 within 3 days, how much would the shipping cost?

A．$10.50.

B．$15.00.

C．$16.50.

D．$26.50.

【小題4】How much should you pay for an order totaling $50 for the expedited ground (快遞)?

A．$1

B．$7.25

C．$8.25

D．$15.5

Welcome to Franklin Hotel. To make you stay as enjoyable as possible, we hope you will use our facilities(設(shè)施) to the full.
Dining Room: Breakfast is served in the dining room from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Also the room staff(服務(wù)員)may bring breakfast to your room at any time after 7 a.m. If this happens, please fill out a card and hang outside your door when you go to bed. Lunch is from 12 to 2:30 p. m. Dinner is from 7:30 to 9 p. m.
Room Service: This operates 24 hours a day; phone the Reception desk(總臺), and your message will be passed on to the staff.
Telephones: To make a phone call, dial(撥) 0 for Reception and ask to be connected. We apologized for delays(拖延) if the lines are very busy. There are also public telephones near the Reception desk. Tell Reception if early calls are needed.
Shop: The hotel shop is open for presents, gifts and goods from 9 a. m. to 5:30 p. m.
Laundry : We have a laundry in the building, and will wash, iron(燙) and return your clothes within 24 hours, ask the room staff to collect them.
Bar(酒吧): The hotel bar is open from 12 to 2 p. m. and 7 p. m. to 1 a. m.
Banking : The Reception staff will cash cheques and exchange(兌換) any foreign money for you.
【小題1】You would see this notice       .

A．in a hotel bar

B．in a hotel dining room

C．in a bedroom of a large international hotel

D．a(chǎn)t the entrance of a small family hotel

【小題2】You have arrived at the hotel at 2 a. m. and want a quick meal. What should you do?

A．Go to the hotel shop.

B．Go to the hotel bar.

C．Hang a message outside your door.

D．Phone the Reception desk.

【小題3】Your phone is powered off and the Reception desk is busy. The quickest way to make an urgent call is to    .

A．go to your room and phone from there.

B．use one of the phones in the entrance hall

C．a(chǎn)sk the Reception desk to help you

D．go out and look for a public phone box

【小題4】The underlined word “l(fā)aundry” (in Paragraph 6) probably means ________.

A．phone box

B．shopping centre

C．clothes shop

D．washhouse

【小題5】The text tells us that        .

A．the hotel offers at least seven kinds of services

B．it's too difficult to stay up in this hotel

C．you can shop at any time inside the hotel

D．you'll have trouble without the money of the country where the hotel lies

What is so different about Moisture Surge?
These hydrating formulas (保濕配方) rapidly make thirsty skin smooth and soft. Oil-free and fit for all skin types, they help:
Quickly increase skin’s moisture level with hydrating relief in a high-speed delivery system; Restore skin’s moisture balance; Make up dry lines.
Moisture Surge Extended Thirst Relief
Rapid, long-lasting hydration in a refreshing oil-free gel(膠). Fast-absorbing formula locks in moisture all day and helps skin better resist dry despite great shifts in humidity. Use whenever, wherever needed, under or over makeup, or as a 5-minute moisture mask(面膜).
Moisture Surge Face Water Thirsty Skin Relief
Refreshing facial water. Great for use anytime, anywhere, under or over makeup.
Moisture Surge Extra Refreshing Eye GEL﹡
Cool and comfortable eye gel. Doctor-tested. Use whenever needed, under or over makeup.
Moisture Surge Facial Sheet Mask﹡
Refreshing, pre-moistened full-face sheet mask. Apply 1-2 times a week for a quick moisturizing. To use: unfold and apply to clean skin. Rest for 10 minutes, and then remove the mask.
Moisture Surge Refreshing Eye Mask﹡
Refreshing pre-moistened eye pads(墊). Apply 1-2 times a week to reduce under-eye puffiness(腫) and skin with quick hydration. To use: remove pads from packets and separate. Apply to clean under-eye skin. Rest for 10 minutes, and then remove pads.
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Refreshing, wash of color that hydrates and makes skin bright with special materials and SPF 15 sunscreen. Three skin-friendly shades wear beautifully alone or under makeup.
WARNING: keep out of eyes.
Stop use if any pain occurs. Keep out of reach of children.
Please pay attention to: ﹡stands for “Not available in all countries. ”
【小題1】According to the passage, Moisture Surge is the name of _______.

A．a(chǎn) product of eyes

B．a(chǎn)n oil-free formula

C．a(chǎn) sun-blocking cream

D．a(chǎn) series of skin care products

【小題2】What do we know about Moisture Surge Extra Refreshing Eye Gel and Moisture Surge Refreshing Eye Mask?

A．They can be used at any time.

B．They may be good for eyes.

C．They are a kind of gel.

D．They have been tested on doctors.

【小題3】Which of the following products can NOT be used over makeup?

A．Moisture Surge Face Water Thirsty Skin Relief.

B．Moisture Surge Extra Refreshing Eye Gel.

C．Moisture Surge Extended Thirty Relief.

D．Moisture Sheer Tint SPF15.

【小題4】How many products mentioned in the passage can be bought all over the world?

A．Two

B．Four

C．Six

D．Eight

【小題5】This text is most probably taken from a ______.

A．textbook

B．Doctor’s notebook

C．magazine

D．bottle of medicine

The Rolls Royce logo consisting of the two Rs clearly stands for Rolls and Royce, the two founders of this car manufacturing company.
In 1884 Frederick Henry Royce started an electrical and mechanical business. He made his first car, a “Royce”, in his Manchester factory in 1904. He was introduced to Charles Steward Rolls in a Manchester hotel on May 4 that year, and the pair agreed a deal where Royce would manufacture cars, to be sold by Rolls. A clause (條款) was added to the contract, saying the cars would be called “Rolls Royce”.

The current Toyota logo consists of three ovals: the two perpendicular (成直角的) ovals represent a relationship of trust between the customer and Toyota. These ovals combine to symbolize the letter “T” for Toyota. The space in the background implies a global expansion of Toyota’s technology and unlimited potential for the future.
The Hyundai Motor Company (HMC) is a South Korean company manufacturing automobiles. Their automobiles are available in many countries around the globe. In 2003 it was South Korea’s largest car maker and the world’s seventh largest car maker. The Hyundai logo appears to be an H (symbolizing Hyundai). The oval shape indicates the company’s global expansion and the “H” is symbolic of two people (specifically the company and customer) shaking hands.
The Mercedes-Benz logo represents one of the most famous brands in the world. The Benz logo is a three-pointed star that represents its domination of the land, the sea, and the air. The famous three-pointed star was designed by Gottlieb Daimler to show the ability of his motor for land, air and sea usage. It was first seen on a Daimler in 1909 and was combined with the Benz laurel wreath (桂冠) in 1926 to symbolize the union of the two firms. Mercedes-Benz is one of the world’s oldest automobile manufacturers.
【小題1】Which company’s logo is a symbol of two people shaking hands?

A．Rolls Royce’s.

B．Toyota’s.

C．Hyundai’s.

D．Mercedes-Benz’s

【小題2】According to the text, _______________.

A．Rolls Royce was founded in 1884

B．Mercedes-Benz originally produced motors

C．Toyota is having difficulty expanding its technology

D．Hyundai has the same long history as Mercedes-Benz

【小題3】Which company’s logo stands for both the manufacturer and the seller?

A．Rolls Royce’s.

B．Toyota’s.

C．Hyundai’s.

D．Mercedes-Benz’s.

【小題4】We can learn from the text that ______.

A．the ovals in the logos have the same meaning

B．Hyundai is South Korea’s seventh largest car maker

C．the three-pointed star of the Mercedes-Benz logo was first seen in 1926

D．the Mercedes-Benz logo is a symbol of the combination of two companies

After successfully serving their terms for 4 years, military service men and women are given the choice to stay in the military or return to civilian life.
For some, having to readjust to civilian life is one of the most challenging assignments our returning soldiers and marines（水兵）will ever to undertake. While people may think readjusting should be simple, they must take into consideration all physical and mental stress our servicemen went through.
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder（創(chuàng)傷后應(yīng)急障礙）, or PTSD, is a mental disorder that can occur following the experience or witnessing of life-threatening events such as military combat（打仗）.
Most survivors of trauma return to normal given a little time. In the military, the marines are given a two-week course on how to return to civilian life.
Unfortunately, some will have stress reactions that do not go away on their own, or may even get worse over time. These individual may develop PTSD.
People who suffer from PTSD have difficulty sleeping because they are often reliving the experience through nightmares and flashbacks, and feel deserted or often stand off, and these symptoms can be severe enough and last long enough to significantly damage the person’s daily life.
Fullerton College, like most colleges, has its own Veteran’s Office. Ray Bustos has been running the office for 3 years. Bustos acts as a liaison（聯(lián)絡(luò)）for the school and the veteran（老兵）students. He makes sure the veterans returning to school get the right benefits. There are various types of financial aid for soldiers and marines. He strongly encourages the use of the Veteran Affairs website.
The website is very informative and extremely helpful for veterans as well as for friends and relatives of veterans who want to learn more.
【小題1】One purpose of the writer in writing the passage is ________________.

A．to introduce some methods to cure PTSD

B．to instruct PTSD patients to return to civilian life

C．to recommend a website to veterans and people concerned

D．to give military service men and women advice on civilian life

【小題2】What problems will some returning soldiers and marines meet with?

A．How to readjust to civilian life.

B．How to get rid of mental diseases.

C．How to get along with PTSD patients.

D．How to return to school for benefits.

【小題3】Which of the following is true about Ray Bustos?

A．He runs Fullerton College with a veteran office.

B．He’s in charge of an office dealing with veteran affairs.

C．He provides a lot of financial aid for soldiers and marines.

D．He’s a veteran who has just come back from a military combat.

【小題4】Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?

A．PTSD: Killer of A Civilian Life

B．The Last Assignment for All Military Persons

C．How to Overcome PTSD

D．Ready for a Civilian Life?

Newcastle, one of the fastest developing cities in the United Kingdom, is beginning to draw tourists from all corners of Europe. It’s said most visitors come here to see the famous soccer team play. The mood of the locals is often changed by the success or failures of the local team.
Newcastle’s most popular place is the Gate, which is in the center of the city and has many attractions including bars, restaurants, sports bars, pubs and so on. During a home game it becomes a real home to happiness.
Culture and local history lovers can make their dreams come true by taking one of the local city tour buses. They come and leave every few minutes and stop at all the important historical sites in the city. Also the seats and the environment on the buses are comfortable. It’s the best way to see the city without tiring yourself out or getting cold. Places such as the Hancock Museum and Millennium Bridge are must-see attractions. But be careful if you’re short of time. Newcastle is a big place, so you should be prepared to kill a few hours on one of these buses.
If you want to watch the local team play soccer in the St. James Park, remember to book a ticket as early as possible. The locals are crazy soccer fans, and you’ll find it hard to get a ticket if you don’t wait in the queue early.
As you can see, Newcastle is a fantastic city with so much to be offered and so many things to see. You’re sure to have a wonderful time here!                                   
【小題1】The purpose of the text is to ________.

A．a(chǎn)dvertise the local soccer team

B．encourage people to visit Newcastle

C．introduce the lifestyle in Newcastle

D．describe the long history of Newcastle

【小題2】Most visitors come to Newcastle in order to ________.

A．watch its soccer team play	B．take the local tour buses
C．visit the Hancock Museum	D．have a big meal in restaurants

【小題3】If you want to learn about the history and culture of Newcastle, you _______.

A．should go to the Gate	B．can go on a city tour
C．must visit St James Park	D．must drive your own car

【小題4】The underlined word “They” in Para 3 refers to ______.

A．history lovers	B．local people
C．city tour buses	D．local soccer teams

Do you want to visit Disney World? However, will you worry about your pet if you go to Disney World? To meet the needs of these people, a pet hotel has been built near the Disney World Resort in Florida.
The new pet hotel is named Best Friends Pet Care Resort and it is mainly open to dogs and cats. It has an area of 4,645㎡. About 270 dogs and 30 cats can be kept there at the same time. Besides dogs and cats, it can also provide services for birds, pigs and rabbits. However, it can’t take care of snakes and turtles(烏龜) now.
Best Friend Pet Care Resort is a very expensive hotel. There are several types of dog rooms, such as rooms with air-conditioners（空調(diào)） and VIP rooms. There is even a “private dog park”. Owners can have a high-quality vacation with their dogs there. The cats are kept in the “Kitty City”. The “Kitty City” is very comfortable and clean. Workers there will clean it once a day.
Apart from having good equipment, Best Friends Pet Care Resort also have other plans to meet the psychological (心理上的) needs of pets. Workers play music to the pets, walk with them, play with them and even read stories to them before they go to bed.
“We aim to make sure that pets will have a fun vacation here, just like their owners at Disney World,” said the manager of the resort.
【小題1】How many kinds of animals can be kept in Best Friends Pet Care Resort?

A．Three.

B．Five.

C．Six.

D．Seven.

【小題2】About Best Friends Pet Care Resort, which of the following is NOT true?

A．It covers about 4,645 ㎡.

B．It can keep more than 300 pets.

C．Owners don’t need to pay much for keeping pets there.

D．There is a “private dog park” in the resort as well.

【小題3】How often do the workers clean the “Kitty City”?

A．Once a day.

B．Twice a day.

C．Once a week.

D．Twice a week.

【小題4】Workers from the pet care resort read stories to pets in order to          .

A．provide pets with good equipment

B．meet the psychological needs of pets

C．teach pets to learn more knowledge

D．make pets’ owners satisfied with their service

【小題5】What’s the best title for the passage?

A．Relationship between Owners and Pets

B．Popular Pets All Over the World

C．How to Take Care of your Pets

D．Pet Care Resort in Florida