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Task 1Online advertising is the means of selling a product on the InternetWith the arrival of the Internet，the business world has become digitalized(数字化)and people prefer buying things online，which is easier and fasterOnline advertising is also known as e-advertisingIt offers a great variety of services，which can not be offered by any other way of advertisingOne major benefit of online advertising is the immediate spread of information that is not limited by geography or timeOnline advertising can be viewed day and night throughout the world. Besides，it reduces the cost and increases the profit of the companySmall businesses especially find online advertising cheap and effectiveThey can focus on their ideal customers and pay very little for the advertisementsIn a word，online advertising is a cheap and effective way of advertising，whose success has so far fully proved its great potential(潜力)1According to the first paragraph，buying things online is more _A_ A) convenient B) fashionable C) traditional D) reliable 2Compared with any other way of advertising，online advertising _C_ A) attracts more customers B) displays more samples C) offers more services D) makes more profits 3Which of the following statements is TRUE of online advertising? _D_ A) It has taken the place of traditional advertisingB) It will make the Internet technology more efficientC) It can help sell the latest models of digitalized productsD) It can spread information without being limited by time4Who can especially benefit from online advertising? _B_ A) Local companies B) Small businessesC) Government departments D) International organizations5This passage is mainly about _D_ A) the function and the use of the Internet B) the application of digital technologyC) the development of small businesses D) the advantages of online advertisingTask 2During our more than 60-year history，with our vast knowledge and experience，Trafalgar has created perfectly designed travel experiences and memories Exceptional valueTraveling with Trafalgar can save you up to 40when compared with traveling independentlyWe can find you the right hotels，restaurants，and our charges include entrance fees，tolls(道路通行费)，etC)Because were the largest touring company with great buying power，we can pass on our savings to youFast-track entranceTraveling with us means no standing in line (排队)at major sightsTrafalgar takes care of all the little details，which means you are always at the front of the lineTravel with like-minded friendsBecause we truly are global，you will travel with English-speaking people from around the world，and that leads to life-long friendshipsGreat savingsWe provide many great ways to save money，including Early Payment Discount(折扣)，Frequent Traveler Savings and more.Fast check-inOnce your booking has been made，you are advised to check in online at our website and meet your fellow travelers before you leave6Because of its great buying power，Trafalgar _B_ A) can find the cheapest restaurants B) can pass on its savings to touristsC) takes tourists to anywhere in the world D) allows tourists to travel independently7Traveling with Trafalgar，tourists do not have to _C_ A) bring their passports with them B) pay for their hotels and mealsC) stand in line at major sights D) take their luggage with them8Traveling with Trafalgar，tourists may _B_ A) meet tour guides from different countriesB) make new friends from around the worldC) win a special prize offered by the companyD) have a good chance to learn foreign languages9Which of the following is mentioned as a way to earn a discount? _A_ A) Early payment B) Group payment C) Office booking D) Online booking10After having made booking，tourists are advised to check in _D_ A) at the hotels B) at the airport C) by telephone D) on the website Task 3 Thank you for your interest in Calibre Cassette (盒式录音带) library. This letter tells you about our service. With it we are sending you an application form, so that you can join if you would like to try it.Calibre library aims to provide the pleasure of reading to anyone who cannot read ordinary print books because of sight problems. We currently have over 7,000 books available for reading for pleasure, including 1,000 specially for children. All our books are recorded cover-to-cover on ordinary cassettes and can be played on any cassette player. They are sent and returned by post, free of charge.When we receive your application, we will send you a book and an information tape. They will explain how to use the service. The easy way to use Calibre library is to tell us what sorts of books you like, and we will keep you supplied with books we think you will enjoy. Or you can send us a list of books you would like to read, and we will then send you books from this list whenever possible. In that case you will need to use our website, or buy one or more of our catalogues (目录).11. According to the first paragraph, the library sends the application form to the readers so that they can _D_. A) read ordinary booksB) order cassette players C) buy Calibre cassettes D) use the library service 12. Calibre library provides service mainly for people who suffer from _C_. A) hearing difficultiesB) mental illnesses C) sight problems D) heart troubles 13. The service of sending and returning books by post is _C_. A) not available to childrenB) paid by the usersC) free of charge D) not provided14. The easy way to use the library service is to _B_. A) inform the library of your name and address B) tell the library the sorts of books you likeC) buy the catalogues of the libraryD) ask the library to buy the books15. The main purpose of this letter is to _A_. A) introduce the librarys service to readersB) recommend new books to the readersC) send a few catalogues to readers D) express thanks to the readersTask 4People in some countries cannot use their native language for Web addresses. Neither can Chinese speakers, who have to rely on pinyin. But last Friday, ICANN, the Webs governing body, approved the use of up to 16 languages for the new system. More will follow in the coming years.The Internet is about to start using the 16 languages of the world. People will soon be able to use addresses in characters (字符) other than those of the Roman alphabet (字母表). The change will also allow the suffix (后缀) to be expressed in 16 other alphabets, including traditional and simplified Chinese characters.But there are still some problems to work out. Experts have discussed what to do with characters that have several different meanings. This is particularly true of Chinese.Most experts doubt the change will have a major effect on how the Internet is used. “There will be some competition between companies to obtain popular words for addresses.”16. For Web addresses, Chinese speakers now have to use _A_. A) pinyin B) signsC) numbersD) characters17. The approval of the use of 16 languages by ICANN will allow web users to _D_. A) change their email address B) email their messages in charactersC) have the chance to learn other languages D) use addresses in their own language18. The new system will allow the suffix of a Web address to be expressed by _C_. A) any native languageB) figures and numbersC) Chinese characters D) symbols and signs19. Which of the following is one of the problems in using the new system? _A_ A) Certain characters have several different meanings.B) Chinese is a truly difficult language to learn.C) People find it difficult to type their address in characters.D) Some experts think it is impossible to use Chinese characters.20. Many experts do not believe that _D_. A) there are still outB) there will be competition to get popular addressesC) companies are willing to change their web addressesD) the change will affect the use of the Internet greatlyTask 5Subways are underground trains，which usually operate 24 hours a day. They are found in larger cities and usually run between the suburbs and the downtown area. Maps and schedules are available from the ticket of rice. if you take the subway often，you can save money by purchasing a monthly pass(月票).City-operated buses run on various routes(线路)and are designed to be at certain places at certain times. Maps and schedules may be posted at certain stops，or they may be available at local banks，libraries，the student union，or from the bus drivers. Buses run mainly during the day. Fare is paid by exact change in coins, or by monthly passes.Taxis are generally more expensive in the United States than in other countries. If you use a taxi，be sure you ask the amount of the fare before you agree to ride. The driver usually expects a tip(小费)of 15 percent of the fare.21. According to the passage, subways as underground trains, which usually run_D_. A) within downtown areas B) away from city centersC) in or outside big modern cities D) between suburbs and city centers22. You can get the maps and schedules of the subways_D_. A) at bus stations B) at local banksC) in any bookstores D) from the ticket offices23. From the passage we learn that_C_. A) buses are always available in 24 hours B) bus riders have to buy monthly passesC) bus fare is paid by exact change in coins D) buses are the best means of transportation24. When you take a taxi, youd better_B_. A) buy a monthly pass B) ask about the fare firstC) agree on the amount of the tip D) pay by the exact change in coins25. The passage mainly tells us about_C_. A) the bus and train fares in the US B) the ways of paying taxi in the USC) the public transportation in the US D) the advantage of subways in the USTask 6 Letter 1Dear Ann,I am going to give a dinner party next month. I want my guests to enjoy themselves and to feel comfortable. What is the secret of giving a successful party?Letter 2Dear Mary，Cook something that would let you spend time with your guests，If a guest offers to help you in the kitchen，accept the offer. It often makes people feel more comfortable when they can help.Before serving dinner，while your guests make small talks in the living room，offer them drinks. Some guests may like wine，but make sure to provide soft drinks for people who dont.At the dinner table，let your guests serve themselves. Offer them a second serving after they finish, but dont ask more than once. Most guests will take more if they want.Perhaps the most important rule of all is to be natural. Treat your guests as you want them to treat you when youre in their homethat is，act naturally toward them，and dont try too hard to be polite. Have a good time in a pleasant atmosphere.26. From the first letter we learn that Mary _A_ . A) is asking for advice on giving a dinner party B) knows the secret of giving a pleasant partyC) is going to attend a dinner party D) has successfully held a party27. Anns first piece of advice is that Mary should_D_. A) get the food ready before the guests arriveB) keep the guests away from the kitchenC) spend some time with the guests D) accept the guests offer to help28. Ann suggests that Mary offer drinks_A_. A) while the guests are having small talks B) when all the guests have arrivedC) after the guests finish small talks D) after the dinner comes to an end29. When having dinner，the guests are expected to_D_. A) eat their food slowly B) help the host serve food C) serve each other at the table D) help themselves to more food 30. The most important rule for Mary to follow in treating her guests is to_B_. A) be as polite as she can B) let them feel at homeC) prepare delicious food D) create a formal atmosphereTask 7 Each time we produce a new English dictionary, our aim is always the same: what can we do to make the dictionary more helpful for students of English? As a result of our research with students and discussions with teachers, we decided to focus on providing more examples for this English dictionary. Examples help students to remember the word they have looked up in the dictionary because it is easier both to remember and to understand a word within a context (上下文). The examples also show that words are often used in many different contexts. For these reasons, we have included 40 percent more examples in this new book. We edit all the examples to remove difficult words and to make sure they are easier to understand. We very much hope this new book will be of use not only to the students of English but also to the teachers. 31. The aim of the author in producing this new dictionary is to _B_. A) correct mistakes in the old dictionary B) make it more helpful for students C) increase the number of words D) add pictures and photos 32. A word is easier to remember and understand if it is _D_. A) included in a word list B) pronounced correctly C) explained in English D) used in a context 33. What is special about this new dictionary? _C_ A) It is small and cheap. B) It has a larger vocabulary. C) It has 40% more examples. D) It is designed for students and teachers.34. The purpose of removing difficult words in the examples is to _A_. A) make them easier to understand B) provide more useful words C) introduce more contexts D) include more examples 35. The passage is most probably taken from _C_. A) a letter to the editor B) a comment on a novel C) an introduction to a dictionary D) a news-report in the newspaper Task 8 What is the better way of staying away from the cold winter days? Come out to our Hall Markets in the beautiful countryside, full of color, fun, music and delicious food! With over 350 stalls (摊位) selling wonderful home-made and home-grown goods, this will surely be a great day out. The Hall Markets are held on the first Sunday of each month from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at Hall Village. They are operated by Hartley Lifecare Co. Ltd. All the income will go to help and support service for people with disabilities (残疾). Volunteers (志愿者) play an important part in the success and pleasant atmosphere at the Hall Markets. Hartley Lifecare is always grateful to have you serve as volunteers with the Hall Markets. If you are interested in being one of our volunteers and spending a few hours with us each month, please contact us during business hours on 6260 5555. 36. According to the passage, the Hall Markets are held _A_. A) in the countryside B) to attract volunteers C) to promote winter sales D) by people with disabilities 37. There are over 350 stalls in the Hall Markets that _C_. A) are operated by the disabled B) offer free food to volunteers C) sell home-made goods D) are open day and night38. The income made by the Hall Markets goes to _B_. A) expand Hartley Lifecare Co. Ltd. B) support service for the disabled C) create more fun for customers D) develop local economy 39. When are the Hall Markets open? _A_ A) The first Sunday of each month. B) Every day from 10 am to 3 pm. C) The first day of each month. D) Every weekend in winter. 40. This passage is written for the purpose of inviting _D_. A) tourists B) villagers C) businessmen D) volunteers Task 9 Falls are the number one cause of death to old people at home. Most old people can live safely at home if they make a few changes. Falls are common as people are getting older. Up to half of home accidents could be prevented by making some very simple changes. Here are a few suggestions:Mark trouble spots with bright tapes. The first and last steps on stairs are usually high-risk accident areas. Applying bright tapes and using bright light in these areas would make these spots easier to see.Put grab bars (扶手) in the bathroom. A large number of falls occur in the bathroom. This is unfortunate (不幸的) because its easy to make the area safe from accidents. Putting grab bars in the bathroom gives people something to hang on to.Invest in a personal alarm. A personal alarm can be started if a person falls or otherwise gets in trouble. With the push of a button, the alarm automatically sends a signal, which gets someone to call and see if the person needs help.41. By making some very simple changes at home, old people _A_. A) are free from home accidents B) can improve their health C) are likely to live longer D) can live more safely 42. Last steps on stairs may become a high-risk accident area if they are _B_. A) not painted in a different color B) not marked with bright tapes C) fixed with grab bars D) very brightly lit 43. Falls in the bathroom are considered to be unfortunate because _A_. A) they can easily be avoided B) old people seldom fall in bathrooms C) grab bars do not help to prevent falls D) bathroom accidents are difficult to prevent 44. A personal alarm is designed for old people to _C_. A) detect safety conditions at home B) avoid falls in the bathroom C) send out signals for help D) make phone calls easily 45. The purpose of this passage is to tell people that _C_. A) most old people die from accidents at home B) up to half of home accidents could be prevented C) falls at home can be avoided by taking some simple measures D) protection of old people should be the first concern for the public Task 10We have created a special rate that will let you travel actually thousands of miles on your vacation at no extra cost.In most of our US and Canadian offices, well rent you cars of high quality for seven days for $99.You can drive as far as you like without paying us a penny over the $99 as long as you return the car to the city from which you rented it. Insurance (保险) is included, gas is not.If you rent the car in Florida or in California, the rate is the same, but you can return the car to any city in the state.If youd like some suggestions on what to do with the car once youve got it, we have driving and touring guides for almost every part of the country. No matter which rate you choose, the company comes at no extra cost. You dont just rent a car. You rent a company! 46. According to the advertisement, $99 is the rate offered for _B_. A) traveling a limited distanceB) renting a car for seven daysC) hiring a driving guide D) driving within a state47. Which of the following is included in the car-renting rate? _D_ A) Gas used.B) Car repairs.C) The hotel charge. D) Insurance fee.48. The car-renting rate remains $99 if you _D_. A) return the car to where you rent it B) drive within the same city C) buy the insurance D) pay for the gas 49. The last sentence of the passage “You rent a company” means that _C_. A) you have to be responsible for the companyB) you should obey the rules set by the companyC) you can enjoy all-round services of this companyD) you may choose the best car from the company50. The purpose of the passage is to advertise _C_. A) car-renting services in the USB) a special rate of car-rentingC) the advantages of car-rentingD) a US car-renting company
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