Important Ages in the UK
| Age |
What you can do |
| 5 |
You have to go to school. |
| 12 |
You can buy a pet. |
| 13 |
You can get a part-time job, but you can’t work for more than two hours on a school day or on Sunday. |
| 14 |
You can go into a bar, but you can’t buy alcohol(酒). |
| 16 |
You can leave school. A boy can join the army with his parents’ permission(许可). You can drive a motorcycle. You can have beer or wine with a meal in a restaurant. |
| 17 |
You can hold a license to drive most small cars. |
| 18 |
Age of maturity—you have grown up in the eyes of the law. You can marry even without your parents’ permission. You can buy and drink alcohol in a bar. |
| 21 |
You can hold a license to drive a large passenger bus. You can have a license to sell alcohol. You can become a member of Parliament(议会). |
In Britain, what can you do when you are 14 years old?
| A．Buy a pet. | B．Join the army. |
| C．Drive a motorcycle. | D．Buy alcohol. |
In Britain, you can start to drink wine in a restaurant at the age of _______.
| A．twelve | B．fourteen | C．sixteen | D．eighteen |
The underlined word “maturity” means “_______”.
| A．独立 | B．选举 | C．执法 | D．成熟 |
Which of the following is not allowed for the 18-year-old teenagers?
| A．Leave school. | B．Joining the Parliament. |
| C．Driving small cars. | D．Marrying. |
If your 19-year-old friend is going to live in Britain, you should tell him that he can’t _______.
| A．drive a motorcycle | B．drive a large passenger bus |
| C．get a part-time job | D．buy alcohol in a bar |
__________can take part in the English Summer Camp.
| A．Students under 13 | B．Students aged 16 |
| C．Students over 18 | D．All the students |
You can go to register on__________.
| A．August 1st | B．August 6th |
| C．August 9th | D．August 26th |
You can _______by joining in the English Summer Camp
| A．visit the whole country |
| B．become an experienced teacher |
| C．improve your Chinese |
| D．know about British customs |
| Mike’s plan for next week |
Mary’s plan for next week |
|
| Monday |
Study group meeting 3:00 p.m. |
Go to the cinema with Alice 7:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday |
Basketball match 4:30 p.m. |
See a doctor 11:00 a.m. |
| Wednesday |
Go to see some friends 2:00 p.m. |
Study for an exam ---evening |
| Thursday |
Art class 7:30-8:30 p.m. |
Concert 8:30 p.m. |
| Friday |
volunteer (志愿者) work at student center 2:00-4:00 p.m. |
Help Uncle Smith in the restaurant ---afternoon |
| Saturday |
Shopping 10:00 a.m. |
Art class 7:00-8:00 p.m. |
| Sunday |
Basketball team party 8:00 p.m. |
Supper with Ann 7:30 p.m. |
Mary is going to the cinema at seven on ________________.
| A．Monday evening | B．Wednesday evening |
| C．Friday evening | D．Sunday evening |
On Wednesday afternoon Mike is going to ___________
| A．enjoy the concert | B．see some friends |
| C．see a doctor | D．have an art class |
Mary is going to ______________ on Wednesday evening.
| A．have supper with Ann |
| B．have a basketball party |
| C．study for an exam |
| D．watch a basketball match |
Mike’s basketball team party starts at __________on Sunday
| A．8:00a.m. | B． 8:00 p.m. |
| C． 8:30 a.m. | D．9:00 p.m. |
From Mike’s and Mary’s plans we know that they both like ________.
| A．shopping | B． concerts |
| C． art | D．music |
Suppose you work in a big firm and find English very important for your job because you often deal with foreign businessmen. Now you are looking for a place where you can improve your English. Here are some advertisements about English language training from newspapers. You may find the information you need.
| Global English Center General English in all four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. * 3-month (700 yuan ), 6-month (1,200 yuan ) and one-year (2,000 yuan ) courses. * Choice of morning or evening classes, 3 hours per day, Mon. ~ Fri.. * Experienced college English teachers. Tel: 67605272 Add: 105 Zhongshan Road, 100082 |
| Modern Language School Special courses in English for business, travel, banking, hotel management and office skills. * Small classes ( 12~16 students ) on Sat. & Sun. from 2:00~5:00 p.m.. * Native English teachers from Canada and the USA. * Language lab and computers supplied. * 3-month course: 1,050 yuan; 6-month course: 1,850 yuan. Add: Modern Language School, 675 Park Road, 100056 Tel: 67353019 |
| The 21st Century English Training Center We specialize in effective teaching at all levels. * We offer morning or afternoon classes, both of which last three months and a half at a cost of 800 yuan. *Entrance exams: June 1 and Dec. 1. Call 67801642 for more information. |
| The International House of English A six-month English course for students of all levels at very low cost: 60 yuan for 12 hours per week. * Class hours: 9:00~12:00 a.m. and 2:00~5:00 p.m.. *Well trained Chinese and foreign teachers experienced in teaching English as a second/foreign language. Call 67353019 for further information. |
Mr. White works in the daytime every day and the place he will choose is ______.
| A．Global English Center |
| B．Modern Language School |
| C．The 21st Century English Training Center |
| D．The International House of English |
The 21st Century English Training Center is different from the other three. It ______.
| A．has a language lab and computers |
| B．has more experienced teachers |
| C．offers morning or afternoon classes |
| D．requires an entrance exam |
If you want to attend the course at the International House of English, you’ll pay about ______.
| A．1,200 yuan | B．60 yuan |
| C．1,500 yuan | D．1,800 yuan |
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| Miramber Hotel Restaurant & Cafe, Swimming pool, KTV, Clothing store, Reading room |
| Travel Plans Day 1: Morning: land at Singapore Changi Airport Afternoon: take a bus tour of the island Evening: have a party in the KTV Day 2: Morning: visit the Handicraft Center and the National Museum Afternoon: take the car to Sentosa Island (圣淘沙岛) Day 3: Morning: take a walking tour of old Singapore, including Chinatown Afternoon: take a boat trip around the island Day 4: Morning: free time for shopping Evening: return by air |
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What's the telephone number of Beijing Travel Company?
| A．010一62618877. | B．010一62617788. |
| C．010一61627788. | D．010一61628877. |
Travelers in this tour group will go to Singapore______.
| A．by air | B．by train | C．by bus | D．by sea |
On the second day，travelers in this group can______.
| A．visit Sentosa Island | B．travel around by boat |
| C．go to Chinatown | D．have a party in the KTV |
When can travelers shop freely during the tour?
| A．On the first day. | B．On the second day. |
| C．On the third day. | D．On the last day. |
If you only want to spend less than 3, 000 yuan，you can choose______ as your departure date.
| A．August 16 | B．August 17 |
| C．August 18 | D．August 19 |
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What can't children learn in Little Rabbit?
A．Art. B．Music. C．Computer.Mrs. Green can send her daughter Lucy to Little Rabbit except _________
A．6:00 p.m. on Friday
B．7:00 a.m. on Wednesday
C.11:00 a.m. on TuesdayLittle Rabbit will be open for ________ in a week.
A．4 hours B.8hours C．40 hoursWho can have fun and learn in Little Rabbit?
A．Mike, a school boy of 13.
B．Mary, an eight-year-old girl.
C．Cathy, an experienced teacher.Where's Little Rabbit?
A．It's on Second Street.
B． It's on First Street.
C．It's on Market Road.