Every year, about 600 monkeys are invited to eat fruits and vegetables during an annual feast(盛宴)in Thailand.___It is said that Rama once rewarded his friend Hanuman, the Monkey King, with some land. Organizers of the annual Monkey Buffet use more than 3000kg of fruits and vegetables to prepare for the feast.
This event is held in England. Though it might sound very gentle, it is actually very dangerous.Running down a very steep hill behind a 7pound wheel of cheese can be very dangerous. In fact, the police have attempted to ban the event, but participants have refused to carry out the ban. Men and their cheese wheels cannot be separated so easily.____ Simple：the cheese is set rolling down the hill, and the racers run down the hill after the cheese. However, as the cheese can reach speeds of up to 70 miles per hour, it rarely happens that someone catches the cheese. __
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In this festival, grown men jump over newborns, with their parents' permission.___ This custom has been observed since 1620; any onlookers who seem to be in need of “cleaning” also get involved in the event.
__ This Naked (裸) Festival is held in dozens of places throughout Japan every year, usually in summer or winter. Hidden somewhere in these men is one fully naked man, and touching him is believed to bring good luck.
| A．So what happens during a cheese roll? |
| B．It is held in honor of Rama, the greatest of the Gods. |
| C．This event is very interesting. |
| D．The first to reach the bottom wins the cheese. |
E．There is a Japanese festival where participants wear little clothing.
F．Everybody takes an active part in it.
G．Wearing scary costumes, the Spanish men attempt to “clean” babies of evil (邪恶)．
第二节：信息匹配（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
阅读选项A到F六则广告和第1至第5题中的个人情况说明，选出符合个人意向的最佳选项，并填在题目后的横线上，选项中有一项是多余选项。
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| USE YOUR LANGUAGE AND EARN ￡450—￡1200 P. W We are one of the largest business publishers in Europe and have limited positions for intelligent young people in our London advertisement sales office. Enquiries from German, Spanish and Eastern European speakers especially welcome. Phone on 071 753 4300 |
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| BABY SITTER WANTED For a 9 month old Artistic / Prof household  Notting Hill, 3 days per weekSome hours flexibility required Knowledge German / French 071 221 7572 |
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| ROOMATE WANTED Own room near campus. Available December 1st. Rent $80 per month until March 1st. $129 thereafter. Call Luke for details. 800 – 7829. |
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| HELP WANTED If you are available a few hours during the day, some evenings and occasional weekends to care for 2 school-age children, please call Mary Smith 800 – 1111, evenings and weekends 800 – 4646. |
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| WAITRESS WANTED The biggest and busiest restaurant in London is seeking for new blood. If you have serving experience in a restaurant and are looking for a change, then come and try! Apply in person. Interview day is on Friday, 6th May, from 12 noon to 7 p.m. |
请阅读以下申请者的信息，然后匹配申请者和他/她拟要的申请意向：
Annie is a both lively and creative German girl who is good at the language arts, and in her spare time she likes to write short stories. Drawing is also one of her favorites. Annie, a graduate from a famous university, is thinking of looking for a job which can further develop her skills.
David studies in a senior high school. Not wanting to spend much time on the way to school every day, he is now looking forward to renting a room near his school. He also hopes to have a roommate to share the cost together.
Susan is a caring old English woman and English is the only language she can speak. As an experienced grandmother who has brought up some grandchildren, it’s her best choice to look after children now. But Susan doesn’t want to work fulltime, she can only spare several hours every day.
John studied hotel management when he was at school. After graduation, he once worked in a 4 star hotel as a telephonist for 2 years. Now he feels the need to improve himself by having a better job.
May is a good-natured girl. Hard-working, patient and warm-hearted — that is what she is like in our eyes. Because of all her efforts, she was once the best waitress for her best service in her restaurant. Now she is seeking the chance to work for a better restaurant.
第二节：信息匹配（共5题；每小题2分，满分10分）
阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息，请将答案填涂在答题卡标号为56-60的相应位置上
。（注意：如选E，则同时填涂A 和B ；如选F，则同时填涂C 和D 。）
A. Located in the village of Misenheimer, North Carolina, Pfeiffer University
is a small private school with about 1,000 undergraduates. The small-town atmosphere fits with those who come from smaller high schools or feel more secure in a close-knit environment as opposed to a large state school with 20,000 undergraduates.
Changes have made the school even better than ever, new science and lab buildings, a cafeteria, and upperclassmen dorms provide great opportunities for incoming students. For athletes, Pfeiffer has sports teams for baseball, lacrosse, men’s and women’s basketball, and soccer, as well as many others, including intramurals.
B. Set in a city, Rutgers has an enrollment of 3,700 undergraduates. With over 40 majors, the college is known for engineering and business accounting. Rutgers is a commuter campus with half of first –year students living in college housing and
fewer than 20 percent of undergraduates living on campus. The college is located a mile from Philadelphia.
Rutgers has many sports as well as lots of activities available. There are many courses in business accounting major. And there are even seven types of engineering majors. More than half the applicants are accepted , and more than 75 percent of the students return for sophomore year.
C. The United States Naval Academy is one of the best in the world and has trained cadets since 1845. The academy is a four-year college; the campus offers appointments for citizens until the age of 23. USNA has career options such as political science and helps students become commissioned officers in the Navy or Marine Corps.
The United States Naval Academy offers 21 majors, and the dropout rate is less than five percent. This school is difficult, but anyone can pass if they’re willing to work hard. It takes four years to earn a bachelor’s and more for a master’s degree, depending on what you want to study. In addition, cadets are trained to have discipline. During the summer, they can join overseas units for training.
D. The University of Delaware has over 16,000 undergraduates and almost 3,000 graduate students in a midsize college town atmosphere. Even with so many students, U of D still provides the highest quality undergraduate education available. The University of Delaware has over 100 majors for undergraduates, ranging from accounting to wildlife conservation. It also has world-class programs in business, chemical engineering, and biotechnology. It is one of only four schools in North America with a major in art conservation.
If academics aren’t all you want in a college, the University of Delaware has many athletic programs too. Its 23 varsity sports compete in the NCAA Division I.
E. Bennett College is a small, private, historically black liberal arts school for women founded in 1873. The college offers an education conducive to excellence in scholarly pursuits; preparation for leadership roles in the workplace, society; and the world; and life-long learning in a technologically advanced, complex global society.
With small classes for individual help, students are able to excel and build purposeful relationships with teachers. The college offers a variety of majors and dual majors with surrounding schools. Bennett takes great pride in its academic and social reputation and is highly looked upon by other schools and organizations.
F. In an age when attending your first – choice college could mean spending $30,000 or even $40,000 a year, the small –town a
tmosphere yet big-name reputation of Truman States University is appealing. The Princeton Review ranks Truman as the fourth best public college value in the nation.
Truman provides countless opportunities for student involvement, on-campus activities, and athletics. The town of Kirksville has a feeling of home away from home. You can attend Truman for $11,540(including room and board) if you live in-state. In addition, 94 percent of freshmen are awarded scholarships, and 97 percent receive some financial aid.
The learning environment will prepare students for life after college. Last year Truman placed 99.5 percent of graduates in a graduate/professional program or on to the first step in their career path. Even more impressive,54 percent of graduates attended top graduate, medical, dental, and law schools.
以下是几位学生的信息，请匹配每个人应选择的院校：
56． Adam is inquiring about service academies and plans to trade in his college partying for discipline and a rewarding career after college.
57. Ray is looking for a strong academic school in a small-town setting with a competitive athletics program to continue his academic career.
58. Robert is searching for a midsize college in an urban setting with plenty of activities. It offers excellent academics and a competitive sports program.
59. When Kathy was starting the college search process, she made a list of attributes that she wanted in a school. They are affordable, academically competitive and personal.
60. Mike wants to major in business accounting and is looking for a school which is relatively easy to get in.
第二节信息匹配（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。
首先请阅读下列英语读物的封面及基本信息:
A．National Geographic Complete Birds of the World LIMITED-TIME OFFER: Order today and save $5.00! Was: $35.00 Now: $30.00 Hardcover 384 pages; 900 color photographs and illustrations 6 7/8" x 9 3/4" © 2009 |
B．Visions of Paradise National Geographic photographers reveal unique and awe-inspiring wonders of nature. $35.00 Hardcover 304 pages; 250 photographs 10 x 11" © 2008 |
C．National Geographic Adventure Magazine Join the adventure with National Geographic Adventure Magazine. Please allow 4-6 weeks for the delivery of the first issue within the U.S. and Canada. For outside of the U.S. and Canada, please allow 8-12 weeks for the delivery of the first issue. $12.00 |
| D．Cesar's Way: |
The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems
America's most sought-after expert reveals what dogs truly need to live a happy and fulfilled life.
Was: $24.95
Now: $14.95
Hardcover. 5 3/4'' x 8 1/2''. 234 pages © 2006
E. National Geographic Ultimate Field Guide Photography, 2nd Edition
Softcover
400 pages; 272 color and black-and-white photographs
7 1/2" x 9 3/4"
© 2009
Thoroughly updated for 2009, straightforward and entertaining, this is the ultimate source for people seeking real how-to advice from the editors and photographers of National Geographic. It is carefully designed to lead the amateur photographer to better pictures and is comprehensive in scope, explaining the entire process from choosing a camera to taking the pictures to printing, scanning, and archiving the images.
F. New York: Destination Music CD
Innovative artists continue New York's cabaret tradition.
$19.95
It's Showtime!
Song Titles:
"Manhattan" —— Bobby Short
"Mr. Paganini" —— Ann Hampton Callaway
"Taking a Chance on Love" —— Karen Mason
"I Gotta Right Sing the Blues" —— Audrey Lavine
"Just the Way You Look Tonight" —— Betty Buckley
"Mountain Greenery" —— Billy Stritch
"Autumn in New York" —— Christine Andreas
"Blue Grass" - KT Sullivan
"Harlem on My Mind" —— Mary Cleere Haran
"The Man I Love" —— Julie Wilson
"Goodnight New York" —— Andrea Marcovicci
下面是读者的简要内容。请把相关的内容与它们的书名匹配起来。
56. Hinny is filled with hope and inspiration to celebrate and protect the world's environments. Looking through the book, he knows that every beautiful sight that meets his eyes is a precious dreamland worth preserving a special place that feels like Heaven on Earth.
57. Jumpy is pleased that his newly-bought book is a fascinating colorful guide to all the birds on the planet, their identification, structures and plumages, habitats, behaviors, and ranges.
58. Pope is using a film camera for his part-time photographs by means of his guide photography. To creative gift ideas to quality camera phone photography, he is armed with the practical know-how to get great images.
59. Jackson will get a wealth of ideas for making adventure a part of his life with the magazine! He likes every issue of this magazine packed with breathtaking photography and compelling features on topics such as diving, snorkeling, skydiving, hang gliding, kayaking, rafting, sailing, climbing, hiking, and more.
60. Dingy is invited to join an excursion into the rich rhythms and textures of music from the far reaches of the world. He enjoys the diverse mix of memorable music from these special corners of the Earth as he browses through some of the fascinating cultural facts and maps of each region and then sets off for his destination!
第二节信息匹配（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。
首先请阅读下列交通卡的信息：
请阅读下列购买者的信息，然后匹配购买者拟购买的交通卡：
56. Margaret - is a 65-year-old retired woman who lives in Glasgow, Scotland and visits her sister in London four times a year. She usually takes the long-distance train on these journeys and the normal return train fare is E50.
57. Bill - is a student living in London and needs to catch the bus to and from university every weekday. The normal cost of the fare is ;E3 each way.
58. Robert - will visit London for 1 day with his family (wife and 2 daughters) and plans to use the public transport system to see as much of the city as possible. According to his plan they will be catching at least 5 buses or trains that day. Average cost of each fare is # 3 per person.
59. Jill - is a 40-year-old mother who lives in West London and has to travel to the city centre for work each day. To get there she needs to catch a bus to the train station then board the train to work. Average cost of each ticket is #3.
60. Albert - is a salesman who mainly visits his customers in the city but must also travel to other parts of the country at least twice each month. He prefers to travel by train.
第二节信息旺配（共5小蹰；每小题2分，满分10分）
阅读下列应用文及相关情息，井按照要求匹配信息。
首先请阅读下列课程的信息：
| A．City Water Skiing Centre — We arc in the heart of the city and give you an easy chance to enjoy the fun and excitement of water skiing. We offer half hour lessons every hour between 9 am and 4 pm. A fun way to get a lot of exercise quickly and then stay fit |
| B．Horse Riding School — Our experienced teachers provide one-on-one instrucLion that makes leaning to ride a horse safe and easy. We are located on a large farm where you will be able to get to enjoy lots of fresh air and the beauty of nature. Open 7 days a week between 8 am and 6 pm. |
| C．Ballroom Dancing Society — The dancing society is organising a special course for new members. No experience is necessary and if you don't have your own partner we will arrange one for you. Have fun learning to dance and making new friends in class and at our many social events. Classes every Monday and Thursday from 7 pm t0 9 pm. |
| D．Hiking Club — The club is looking for new members to join us on our regular hikes. Each weekend we go to local mountain and forest locations for long walks providing the chance for plenty of exercise and fresh air. Different members take part each week so you will have the chance to make new friends. The hikes range in difficulty from easy to very hard and we expect our menmber to be fit before they join. |
E. Ron's Boxing Gym — We don't just teach you how to box; we teach you how to keep fit for the rest of your life. Our training involves many different activities such as running , skipping and lifting weight, as well as — of course — actual boxing . Once a month we also organise practice fights for members of the same sex and weight. Open 2 pm to 10 pm.
F. Water Polo Club — If you can swim and like ball sports then you'1l love water polo. It is like playing football in the water, a fun and low-impact way to stay healthy. As a water-based sport it is also the ideal way to recover from injury. Open weekdays 9 am to 11 am and 4 pm to 8 pm.
请阅读下列个人信息，然后匹配人物与拟选的课程：
56. Harold - is a busy bank manager working in the city. He has put on a lot of weight in reccnt years and wants to take up a sport that will help him get fit. He enjoys
thrilling and exciting sports but as he often has to work late into the evening and on the weekend so he only has time to go during his workday lunch hour.
57. Maude — has been retired for 2 years. She is in good health but wants to keep active and remain in shape. She is interested in a hobby that isn't too difficult to learn and will give her lots of fresh air and the chance to meet some new friends. She only has free time on the weekend as most weekdays are spent taking care of her grandchildren
58. Sid — is a high school student that recently hurt his knee playing football. The doctor has told him that for the next 6 months he shouldn't put too much pressure or weight on it and he needs to do some sport that will help him build up his strength but will not cause any more damage to his kncc. Afternoon after school is his preferred time.
59. Nancy - is a university student who Ioves excitement and is always willing to try out something different. She has little patience however and wants a sporting activity that will give her the chance to do many different things. As she works part time after class and on the weekend she is only free on weekday afternoon.
60. Spike - has recently moved to the city and doesn't have many friends. He is not really a sports fan but wants to do something that is fun and that will give him the chance to meet new people. He is only free in the evening.