| No.1 Business Hours Mon. to Wed. 9:30—6:00 Thurs. 9:30—8:00 Fri. to Sat. 9:30—6:00 Sun. closed |
No.3 Opening Hours Monday—Saturday 10:00a.m.—5:00 p.m. Sunday 2:30 p.m.—6:00 p.m. |
| No.2 Bill’s Supermarket O P E N 7 DAYS A WEEK 8:00am to 8:00pm |
No.4 Opening to the Public 9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday |
If you work at No.1, you have to work longer hours on_____.
| A．Tuesday | B．Thursday |
| C．Saturday | D．Sunday |
Which two are open every day?
| A．No.1 and No.2 | B．No.1 and No.4 |
| C．No.3 and No.4 | D．No.2 and No.3 |
If four people work for the four different places, how many of them needn’t go to work on Sunday morning?
| A．One. | B．Two |
| C．Three | D．Four |
No.4 can probably be______.
| A．a government(政府) office | B．a hospital |
| C．a restaurant | D．a hotel |
Bill’s Supermarket is open ______ a day.
| A．8 hours | B．12 hours |
| C．14 hours | D．16 hours |
When Mr. Brown entered the classroom that Friday morning, he stopped at the blackboard. For there, on the blackboard, were words in huge red letters: BROWN IS STUPID!
Mr. Brown thought for a moment. This could only have been the work of one of the four boys who had been kept in after school the day before.
Mr. Brown turned the blackboard around so that the words could not be seen. Half an hour later,Mr. Brown wrote four names on the board: Gerald, Alex, Michael and Laurie. Then he said, “I want these four to stay in the classroom. The rest of you may go to the playground.”
The four boys came to the blackboard. “One of you has written a most impolite remark on the blackboard,” he stared （盯着看）at them and thundered, “which one of you did it?”
The four boys gathered closer together, afraid of what was to come.
“Was it you, Gerald?”
Gerald shook his head. “No, it was not me, Sir,” he gave the teacher a most sincere look in his wide eyes.
“What do you have to say, Alex?”
“I don’t know anything about it, Sir,” said Alex, and his ears turned red.
Michael had a bright idea. “Perhaps someone broke in during the night,” he said. “And when he saw the lovely red chalk lying there, he wrote something on the blackboard.”
“Is that the best you can think so, Michael?” asked the teacher.
“I only thought ...”
“And what about you, Laurie?”
Laurie said in a rather low voice, “I didn’t do it, Sir. I don’t even know what it says on the blackboard.”
“You really don’t know what’s written there?” Mr. Brown asked. “And I don’t think dear Gerald knows either.”
“No, Sir. No idea.”
“Michael, Alex, can either of you tell me what it says on the blackboard?”
“No, Sir!” the two boys answered together. Brown walked forward and his fingers seized(揪住) a schoolboy. He said in his kindest and softest voice to the other three boys, “Very well. I only punish the one who has been telling lies, and you three may go to the playground!” What did Mr. Brown write on the blackboard?
| A．BROWN IS STUPID |
| B．WHICH ONE DID IT |
| C．The rules of the class |
| D．The names of the four boys |
Which of the following can be put into “______” in Paragraph 3?
| A．all the students arrived |
| B．all the children laughed |
| C．the four students ran away |
| D．the headmaster came in |
The underlined word “thundered” in Paragraph 4 most probably means “______”.
| A．asked softly | B．said slowly |
| C．spoke happily | D．shouted loudly |
Who has been telling lies?
| A．Gerald | B．Alex | C．Michael | D．Laurie |
The word that can best describe Mr. Brown is “______”.
| A．honest | B．smart |
| C．hard-working | D．warm-hearted |
Have you ever thought about what kind of job you would like to have when you grow up? Many people think that we can have only one job in our lifetime. We all know that this is not true, but quite a few people actually think this way. For example, when people choose a major (专业) in college, they think that the decisions they make now will decide their jobs for the rest of their lives. However, there are many examples where people became successful after changing their careers (职业) later in life.
J. K. Rowling, writer of the famous novel Harry Potter, was actually a school teacher before she began writing books. In fact, she was out of work before the first Harry Potter book came out.
Former US President Ronald Reagan began as an actor when he was a young man. He later decided that he wanted to do political work. This kind of passion (激情) finally led him to become President of the United States.
The famous 19th century artist Vincent Van Gogh was not a painter from the beginning. He once worked as an art salesman and later became a preacher. It was only 10 years before he died that he decided to become an artist.
Careers are always open to change. The important thing is to find what you are really good at or what you really want to do. Once you find that passion, it’s all a matter of how hard you try.______ was a teacher before he (she) became famous.
| A．Vincent Van Gogh | B．Ronald Reagan |
| C．J. K. Rowling | D．Harry Potter |
The underlined word “political” in Paragraph 3 means ______ in Chinese.
| A．政治的 | B．艺术的 | C．文学的 | D．经济的 |
According to the passage, the most important thing to think of when choosing a career is ______.
| A．what major you choose in college |
| B．how much money you can make |
| C．changing jobs as often as possible |
| D．finding what you really want to do |
How is the passage organized? (Par = Paragraph)
| A．Par 1→Pars 2~4→Par 5 |
| B．Pars 1~2→Par 3→Pars 4~5 |
| C．Par 1→Pars 2~3→Pars 4~5 |
| D．Pars 1~2→Pars 3~4→Par 5 |
It can’t be truer that when in Rome do as the Romans do. So it’s important for you to know what you can talk with the local people in other countries.
In France
You’ll find that conversations often turn into heated discussions. You’d better give opinions only on subjects that you are knowledgeable about. There is seldom a moment of silence, except when the topic under discussion has been finished, and nothing new has been introduced.
Food, art, music and current events or history are welcome topics. The French believe in freedom, and you can criticize(批评) anyone, but not Napoleon, who is a symbol of French spirit and never use the conversation opener “What do you do?”.
In Australia
Australians are excited about discussions. Many topics may be open to discussion, such as religion and politics. The best way, however, is to wait for Australians to bring up these two subjects; be prepared to listen to what they are talking about.
Australians like to criticize themselves, but they can’t stand being criticized by others. Don’t talk big. Instead, Australians prefer to judge(判断) your abilities through your actions. People who show off their education in conversation may be laughed at.
In Switzerland
The Swiss may seem cold. Once you get close to them, however, you’ll find that they are honest, responsible people, who will respect your interests much.
They are good listeners and will remember almost everything you say to them. Sometimes they will even take notes while you speak. The Swiss are very private people, so you should avoid asking personal questions. They can be rather serious, so it is advisable to avoid making jokes on them.According to the passage, it’s better NOT to criticize ___ ___.
| A．the Romans | B．the French |
| C．the Australians | D．the Swiss |
From the passage we know that __ ____.
| A．the Swiss are not as cold as they seem to be |
| B．the French can’t stand the heated discussions |
| C．the Australians like to talk about their success |
| D．the French usually have a conversation about jobs |
The writer wants to tell us ______.
| A．what to introduce to foreigners |
| B．how to live in foreign countries |
| C．how to get along with foreigners |
| D．what to talk about in foreign countries |
We have to agree that brushing teeth day after day can be a bit of pain. What’s even worse is trying to get much water to rinse(冲洗) out the toothpaste. Not only is it difficult, but also a waste of water. Of course, you could use a rinsing cup, but that has to be cleaned all the time. Now, a design company has finally invented an interesting invention called Rinser to help you do it.
A company in New York recently invented a toothbrush. It looks very much like a common one expect one thing. That is when you pour water on the handle, it magically sprouts(涌向) straight into your mouth. It makes rinsing an easy thing and a lot of fun.
The brush is designed such that its handle(把手) has a hollowed(空的) out part. This part collects tap water and directs it to a tiny spout(喷口). All the users have to do, is aim the tap onto the spout and the toothbrush will offer you water as much as possible.
This kind of cool toothbrush won’t be used until November, 2012. Although it is convenient, it is a little expensive. Each one can cost $22 if you order it from the design company. Once it is sold in stores, the price will rise up to $34.99. If you are interested in this cool toothbrush, ask your mum or dad to get one for you!What can Rinser do according to the passage?
A. It can save time when you brush your teeth.
B. It can help you rinse the toothpaste.
C. It can help wash your face.What does Rinser look like ?
A. It looks like a common toothbrush.
B. It looks like a tap.
C. It is too heavy.What does Paragraph 3 mainly tell us?
A. It mainly tells us what Rinser looks like.
B. It mainly tells us when we can use Rinser.
C. It mainly tells us how Rinser offers you water.When will people start to use Rinser according to the passage?
A. In December 2012.
B. In November 2012.
C. In November 2013.
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根据材料内容选出最佳选项。Where are the teachers needed to teach?
| A．In France． | B．In Japan． |
| C．In Germany． | D．In England． |
What is a must if the applicants want to be accepted?
| A．Experience of teaching． |
| B．Experience of staying abroad． |
| C．Knowledge of practical computer． |
| D．Knowledge of the Japanese language． |
Which of the following about the applicants' working conditions is NOT true?
| A．They teach in very small classes． |
| B．They get well trained for their job． |
| C．They teach their native languages． |
| D．They have to find places to live in． |
What is a possible way of applying for the job?
A．Visiting the website．
B．Sending letters to Japan．
C．Talking with the manager．
D．Handing in C．V．in September．