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Passage 1This March is a busy month in Shanghai. Theres a lot to do. Here are the highlights.Live MusicLate Night JazzEnjoy real American jazz from Herbie Davis, the famous trumpet player. Hes coming with his new 7-piece band, Herbies Heroes. Herbie is known to play well in the early hours, so dont expect to get much sleep. This is Herbies third visit to Shanghai. The first two were sold out, so get your tickets quickly.PLACE：The Jazz Club DATES：1523MarchPRICE：￥80, ￥120 TIME：10:00p.m. till late!TEL：6466-8736Scottish dancingTake your partners and get ready to dance till you drop. Scottish dancing is fun and easy to learn. Instructors will demonstrate the dances. The live band, Gordon Stroppie and The Weefrees and also excellent.PLACE：Jack Steins DATES：every MondayPRICE：￥60, ￥including one drink TIME：7:0010:00p.m.TEL：6402-1877ExhibitionsShanghai MuseumThere are 120,000 pieces on show here. You can see the whole of Chinese history under one roof, Its always interesting to visit, but doubly at the moment with the Egyptian Tombs Exhibition. There are lots of mummies and more gold than youve ever seen before. Let us know if you see a mummy move!PLACE：Shanghai Museum PRICE：￥30,(￥15 for students)TEL：6888-6888 DATES：dailyTIME：Monday Friday 9:00a.m. 5:00p.m. , Weekends 9:00a.m. 9:00p.m.DiningSushi chef in townSushi is getting really big in Shanghai. In Japan, its become an art form. The most famous Sushi“artist”is Yuki Kamura. Shes also one of the few female chefs in Japan. Shell be at Sushi Scene all of this month.PLACE：Sushi Scene in the DATES：all monthPRICE：￥200 TIME：lunchtimeTEL：6690-3211For a full list of events, please see our website.1.Suppose you are going to attend an activity at 8:00p.m.on Saturday, which one can you choose? A. Live MusicLate Night Jazz B. Scottish dancing C. ExhibitionsShanghai Museum D. DiningSushi chef in town2.In how many Places you can have live music? A. 1. B. 2. C. 3. D. 4.3.Which of the following is true according to the advertisements? A. Scottish dancing is so interesting and easy that it will never tire you out. B. The performance given by the American jazz hand wont last long. C. Kamura made Sushi popular in Shanghai. D. It is more interesting to visit Shanghai Museum with the exhibits from Egypt.4. From the text we may guess that Kamura is . A. a cook B. a waitress C. an instructor D. an artist Passage 2Whats on TV?6:00 Lets talk! Guest: Animal expert Jim PorterCartoonsNewsNews7:00 Cooking with CathyTonight: Chicken with mushrooms.Movie “A laugh a Minute”(1955)James Rayburn.Spin for Dollars!Farm Report7:30 Double Trouble(comedy) The twins disrupt the high school dance.Wall Street Today: Stock Market Report8:00 NBA Basketball. Teams to be announcedMovie “At days End”(1981)Michael Collier, Julie Romer.Drama set in World War.News Special “Saving Our Waterways: Pollution in the Mississippi”.1.If you were a housewife, which program would probably interest you most? A. Lets Talk! B. Wall Street Today. C. Cooking with Cathy. D. Farm Report.2. If youd like to watch a game show, you could turn on the TV to . A. Channel 5 at 6:00 B. Channel 8 at 7:00 C. Channel 3 at 7:30 D. Channel 3 at 8:003. Which is most probably the News Channel? A.3. B.5. C. 8. D. 9.Passage 3EARTH WEEKA diary of the planettormsSeveral more rounds of fierce storms, tornadoes and floods struck many parts of the American Midwest and Northeast as bad weather continued across the US for a second month.Monsoon StormsA south-west monsoon has caused great damage in parts of SriLanka. Government meteorologists said that unexpected monsoonal winds blew directly across the country from the southern part of the earth at about 100km/h, producing several rounds of stormy weather. Nearly 250 houses in the capital Colombo were damaged.Mt Etna EruptsSicily Mount Etna volcano erupted shortly after midnight on July 1, shooting “bombs”of lave(岩浆)on the eastern side of the mountain. The 30-minute eruption could be seen for several miles but did not threaten any nearby villages.HurricaneHurricane Blas lost strength as it moved over cooler waters in the Pacific Ocean to the west of Mexico. Blas formed off southwest Mexico during the last week, but the outer part of the storm swept western Michoacan State, killing four people when their wood and cardboard home fell down.Monkey RepellentAfter years of unsuccessful attempts to keep crop-eating monkeys out of Japanese fields, a Tokyo research team believes that it may have finally found a way to prevent the damage caused by the monkeys. Animal ruin of crops were successfully prevented by shooting chili(辣椒)powder into the air, irritating the eyes and noses of monkeys that passed in front of carefully placed warning . “Weve triedall kinds of preventive measures, but the monkeys are bright enough to outsmart the tricks, ”said Toshiaki Wada, Director of the Tokyo Forestry Experiment Station in western Tokyo.1. The monsoon in Sri Lanka . A. was of average strength B. destroyed more property than previous monsoons C. was rare for that time of the year D. affected only the outer areas of the nation 2.What information about Hurricane Blas does the map show? A Height. B. Strength. C. Speed. D. Direction.3. According to the information, which of the following statements is TRUE? A. The eruption of Mt Etna lasted for a second month. B. Hurricane Blas was formed off the coast of Italy. C. The American Midwest had fine weather throughout July 1998. D. The eruption of Mt Etna did not destroy the local villages.4.Toshiaki Wada, director of the Tokyo Forestry Experiment Station, would describe the monkeys as . A. happy B. clever C. harmless D. lovable 5.The information in the “EARTH WEEK” diary . A. tells people future weather patterns B. gives advice on dealing with monsoons C. shows that weather can change unexpectedly D. shows the effects that storms have on animalsPassage 4Here is the information about web-log.So, what did you think of “Catch Me If You Can?” Tell me your comments:Tania: I found the movie entertaining, but I really dont believe a teenager could pass himself off as an airline pilot, a doctor, and a lawyer. It just doesnt seem possible that people would believe that, He probably passed some fraudulent(dishonest)checks, but the rest seems unreal. The film goes all out to shock.Ben: Tania, if you read the book, youd know that Abagnale really did all that stuff and more. The books got a lot more details about the stuff like banking codes and how Abagnale used his knowledge to get money, lots of moneylots of moneytwo million dollars isnt just beginners luck. The guy was a genius!Pete: Isaw the film and I read the book, but I think the film makes too much of the FBI agent(经纪人)who tried to track down (hunt) Abagnale. Hes not a big deal in the book, From my point of view, the book gives a better understanding of Abagnales motives (reasons for doing something). Thats what really sets it apart(makes different)for me.1. Who thinks that the movie is too dramatic(exciting)to be true? A. Tania. B. Tania and Pete. C. Pete and Ben. D. Ben.Passage 5Course: History 101 “Introduction to American History” INSTRUCTOR:Dr. Jane KlammerOFFICE:305 Marshall HallOFFICE HOURS:11:1512:30MWF(Monday Wednesday Friday)CLASS:363 Marshall Hall 3:355:00TT(Tuesday Thursday)10:1011:00MWF Other time by appointmentTEIEPHONE:2554786TEXTBOOK:Green, Robert. P, The American Tradition: A History of the United States. Charles E. Merrily publishing Co. Columbus, Ohio 1984 which is available at the College Bookstore.COURSE REQUIREMENTS:mid-term exam: October 10,20% of the final gradefinal exam: December 10,40% of the final gradeterm paper due: December 15,40% of the final gradeAttendance is not required, but you are responsible for all the information given in the class lectures. In the lectures I will talk about the chapters in the textbook and other material that I choose to supplement(补充)the course. The exams will cover all this information. Therefore, I advise you to come to the class as much as possible.If you have to miss a class, be sure to get the class motes from another student.Your homework assignments are listed on the next page. You are supposed to read the chapter about which I will be lecturing before you come to class. This is to make sure that you understand as much as possible while taking notes in my lectures. Be prepared when you come to class. If there are any changes in the assigned homework reading, I will announce in class.The term paper is 40% of your final grade. It should not exceed(超出)fifteen pages.(Anyone thinking of majoring in history may write twenty-five pages.) Before the mid-term exam you will choose the topic for you paper.Have a good term!1. If a student wants to know what the homework assignments are, . A. Prof. Klammer announces them in class B. the student reads the list on the next page C. Prof. Klammer gives a list every, week in class D. the student goes to the professors office2. If a student cannot see Porf. Klammer During her office hours, he .A. sees her after class B. calls her at home C. makes an appointment with her D. asks another student3. According to the passage, which of the following is true? A. The textbook is written by Dr. Jane Klammer. B. If you have to miss a class, be sure to say sorry to Prof. Kalammer. C. The Students can buy “Introduction to American History” at the College Bookstore. D. Prof. Klammer advises her students to take notes in her class.4. If a freshman thinks that he might major in history, what is the maximum length of his paper can be ? A. Fifteen pages. B. Twenty-five pages. C. Ten pages. D. No maximum.Passage 6Hungry for Change is part of a growing movement of people who want to stop famine throughout the world.They want to make certain that people in famine areas can protect themselves from the effects of future droughts.They also want to make certain that enough help is quickly available for emergencies in all parts of the world.Hungry for Change has helped to raise millions of pounds for famine relief. It has attracted a great deal of news-paper publicity for its relief work. It has also been successful in persuading the government in Britain to increase its aid budget(预算)by several million pounds and carry out new research into improved crops. While Hungry for Change works in Britain for an end to poverty and famine in the world, Oxfam is helping to get over the fear of famine in such countries as Ethiopia and Sudan with long-term development projects.In North West Darfur, Sudan, Oxfam is helping to increase food production.In North West Darfur, Sudan, Oxfam is planting trees in order to provide fuel and shelter(住所),and to protect the soil. It is a faraway area, where rainfall is poor and conditions for agriculture and the forests are difficult.In Arba Minch, Ethiopia, Oxfam is supporting a project to supply clean water to villages. Clean water will reduce the risk of diseases, especially among children.1.The underlined word “famine” probably means . A. the bad harvest of grainB. very serious lack of foodC. the place covering with waerD. a long period of dry weather2. According to the passage, Oxfam does not help .A. to increase food productionB. to provide fuel and shelterC. to build schools and hospitalsD. to supply clean water3. Which of the following is Not TRUE according to the passage? A. Hungry for Change wants to help people prevent faming. B. Hungry for Change has collected a lot of money. C. Oxfam plans to improve agriculture in Sudan in a very short time. D. Oxfam is planting trees to improve agriculture in Nile Province.Passage7Welcome to the National Maritime MuseumThe National Maritime (海事的)Museum is the largest of its kind in the world, with over two million items in its collections. Twenty galleries display some of the finest sea affairs in historic buildings, which were formerly a school for the sons of seamen.Opening time10:00-17:00 Winter hours 10:00-18:00 Summer hoursLast admission is thirty minutes before closing. Smoking is not allowed in the museum.Eating and drinking are only allowed in the designated areas. Photography and video are not permitted inside the buildings.BookingsOur Central Booking Group handles all group visit enquiries, from schools, group organizers and tour operators.Education and interpretation（解说）Schools programmers operate in term-time. Programmers of talks, tours, workshops, story-telling, living history and interpretation are run throughout the year, especially at weekends and during school holidays.E-libraryFacilities(设备)are provided for electronic access(通道)to the museums collections.Please ask a member to staff for directions to the nearest terminals（终端）.These facilities are also available（可用的）from the comfort of your own home.1. From the passage we know . A. school programmers are only run at weekends and on holidays B. part of school education has to be done in he museum C. students can receive different kinds of education here D. the museum runs a school and has students of its own3.How can we get the information in the E-library? A. We have to ask the museum for the permission to use the facilities. B. The only way to do so is to use the terminals offered by the museum. C. As long as the electronic facilities are available, we can do so anywhere. D. Our purpose cannot be achieved without the direction of a member of staff.Passage 8Thing you need to know about studying there study styleSince the 1950s, the Netherlands has had courses in English especially for foreign students. Students are expected to be critical of what they read and hear, and to be able of working independently. Foreign students will soon notice that at Dutch institutions for higher learning is people are expected to do a lot of talking. The most common form of teaching is the seminar or working group, where a small group of students work under a teachers supervision to analyze(分析)a certain problem. On exams, they have to show that they know the material, and that they have formed well-founded opinions on the subject.Accommodations(住宿)If you are in an exchange programmer or an international course, it is quite possible that a room will be arranged for you. Accept it immediately, or you will regret it later. Thats because finding a place to live in a country as crowded as the Netherlands is not easy.Before you leave China, ask your host institution whether or not housing will indeed be arranged in advance. If you are in the Netherlands and still looking for a place, ask the international relations office or the student dean for advice.ExpensesTuition:(学费)Bachelors degree: about 2,500 euros a yearMasters degree: 5,00012,000 euros a yearLiving expenses:Experience has shown that a year in the Netherlands costs a Chinese student about 450750euros a month.Here is a breakdown of average prices of supermarket goods:Litre of milk: 0.50.8 euroKilo of apples: 1.5 eurosShampoo, 400ml: 4 eurosTube of toothpaste: 1 euroBed sheet: 20 eurosOther expenses:Haircut: 15 eurosAir ticket to China: 600800 eurosMobile phone call(one minute): 0.10.3 euroPhone call to China (with IP card): 7euros(one minute)Postage stamp in the Netherlands: 0.39 euroStamp for China: 0.78 euro(1 euro = about 10yuan)TransportationTrains, buses and trams run throughout the country.If you really want to sample Dutch life, and get around quickly and easily, buy yourself a bicycle. Most students buy second-hand bicycles. A reasonable one will cost you 70120 euros. You can find them at second-hand bicycle shops or at the bicycle parking facilities near railway stations.1. Teachers foreign students to do much talking and analyzing in order to make them . A. get higher marks B. pass exams easier C. be able to work independently D. get in close touch with each other2. The passage implies that . A. it is easier to find a room in NetherlandsB. it is difficult to find a room in NetherlandsC. your host institution will surely find a room for you D. the international relations office can find a room for you 3. It costs at least a year for a Masters degree. A. 104,000yuan B. 104,000 euros C. 174,000yuan D.134.000 euros4. Most students ride second-hand bicycles mainly because . A. they can ride them fast and easily B. bicycles are safe and comfortable for riding C. bicycles are convenient and easy to park D. bicycles are convenient and cheapPassage 9This is time of year when we think about giving and receiving presents. Can you find a little extra to give? On this page we suggest a few organizations you might like to help.Littleton Childrens HomeWe dont want your money, but childrens toys, books and clothes in good condition would be very welcome.Alsowe are looking for friendly families who would take our children into their homes fore a few hours or days and give them not only food but alse love. You have so muchwill you share it?Phone Sister Thomas on 55671.Childrens HospiceWe look after a small number of very sick children. This important work skill and love. We cannot continue without gifts of money to pay for more nursing staff. We also need story books and toys suitable for quiet games.Street FoodIn the winter weather, its no fun being homeless. Its even worse if youre hungry.We give hot food to at least fifty people every night. Its hard work, but necessary. Can you come and help? If not ,can you find a little money? We use a very old kitchen, and we urgently need some new saucepans. Money for new would be most welcome indeed.Contact Street Food, c/o Marys House, Elming Way. Littleton Phone 27713.Littleton Youth ClubHave you got an unwanted chair? a record player? a pot of paint?Because we can use them!We want to g et to work on our meeting room!Please phone 66231 and well be happy to collect anything you can give us.Thank you!We offer a warm bed for the night to anyone who has nowhere to go. We rent the former Commercial Hotel on Green Street. Although it is not expensive, we never seem to have quite enough money. Can you let us have a few pounds? Any amount, however small, will be such a help.Send it to us at 15, Green St, Littleton. Please make a check payable to Night Shelter.1. if you like children and you could offer a happy family to a homeless child ,you may go to . A. Street Food B. The Night Shelter C. Littleton Childrens Home D. Childrens Hospice2. We can infer that . A. there are too many social problems in this country B. people are very poor during the time for giving C. warm-hearted people like to give away money D. this passage is taken from a local newspaper3. If your child has grown up, you may take the childs things to
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