Google on Tuesday said it reached a settlement in a group action suit（诉讼）against the search
giant over privacy breakings related to its Buzz socials networking program.
        In the settlement, Google agreed to pay $ 8.5 million into a fund （基金）for privacy education the
company made clear that the agreement did not include cash payments to users.
        Buzz, started last February as an application within Gmail, in some cases exposed the lists of persons
touched and other data of users to other Gmail users.
        How did the company warn users that they were included in the settlement? By Gmail of course.
        “Google rarely inform Gmail users via email, but this time we let you know that we’ve reached a
settlement regarding Google Buzz,” the firm said in messages sent to its U. S. users. Some analysts think
the company has 170 million Gmail users worldwide.
        “The settlement acknowledges that we quickly changed the service to address users’concerns,”
Google wrote.
         Google said that everyone in the United States who uses Gmail was included in the settlement unless
they decide to take no party before December 6, 2010. On January 31, 2011 the U. S. distriet Court for
the Northem District of California in San Jose will hold a fairness hearing on the settlement.
        Google is under increasing pressure from federal regulators (监管者) for privacy problem involving
Buzz and its Street View mapping service. Last week, the FTC closed its looking into Google’s collection
of Wi - Fi data with Street View mapping cars, saying the company had made sufficient promises to get
rid of data it collected and strengthen its privacy training among employees.

1．“the search giant” in the first paragraph refers to         .

A．Buzz
B．Gmail
C．Google
D．Street View

2．What will Google do to protect its users’ privacy?

A．Further educate its staff.
B．Pay cash to its users.
C．Hold a fairness hearing.
D．Stop collecting its users’ data.

3．According to the passage,         .

A．Google was accused of cheating its users.
B．Google users are all affected by the settlement
C．Google often sent a message to its users throughout the world
D．Googles’ Street View mapping service is questioned by federal regulators

    Playworld is a large theme park just outside New York. We employ hundreds of people and are still
growing. We provide entertainment of many kinds: shows, parades, rollercoasters, carrousels, and of
course our latest addition: The Landslider. Our guests can stay in the Playworld Hotel and dine in one
of our fine restaurants.
    If you are looking for a growing fun, and innovative environment, consider joining the Playworld
Community.
    At present, we are looking for Waiters / Actors.
    Your main task will be serving food in the Western Grill in the evenings. During 3 afternoons per week
you will also play a minor part in the play: Let's Go West.
    Qualifications: Education at college level is required. Some work experience in a restaurant is preferred.
Acting experience would be an advantage, a working knowledge of German and French is desirable. Spanish
is a plus. We can offer you the opportunity to develop a personal career plus an attractive salary and extra
benefit package.
     Playworld is an equal opportunity employer.
     If you want to join our team, send your letter of application and resume:
     PLAYWORLD
     P.O Box 6514
     New York, NY 76156

1. " Playworld" is a place mainly for ______.

A. watching plays
B. enjoying food
C. having fun
D. training actors

2. "Carousel" is most probably a kind of ______.

A. sport
B. entertainment
C. food
D. park

3. If you get the job, you will ______.

A. play the hero in the play "Let's Go West"
B. work 3 afternoons per week
C. have to study Spanish
D. be free in the mornings

4. Which of the following applicants is likely to be accepted?

A. Name                              Liu Gang
     Sex                                Male
     Age                                26
     Education                       College 
     Work Experience             No
     Foreign Languages           French
B. Name                               Mary Smith
    Sex                                  Female
    Age                                  18 
    Education                          Middle School 
    Work Experience               3 weeks in restaurants
     Foreign Languages            French & Spanish
C. Name                               Jim White
     Sex                                  Male
     Age                                  23
     Education                         High School
     Work Experience               3 years as an active member of the school troupe (剧团) 
     Foreign Languages             French
D. Name                                Hillary Bush
     Sex                                   Female 
     Age                                   17
     Education                           High School
     Work Experience                2 weeks as a waitress in a restaurant: performed in 3 plays 
      Foreign Languages             German, French & Spanish

Luggage 
     We ask you to keep what you bring with you down to one medium-sized suitcase per person on board
the bus.
Seat Arrangements (安排)
     Special needs for particular seats can be made on most bus breaks when booking, but since arrangements
are made on a first-come-first-served basis, early booking is advisable. When bookings are made with us,
you will be offered the best seats we have on the bus at that time.
Travel Documents 
     When you have paid your deposit (订金), we will send you all the necessary documents, so that you
receive them in good time before the bus break departure (出发) date. Certain documents, for example air
or boat tickets, may have to be kept and your driver or guide will then give them to you at the proper time.
Special Diets
     If you need a special diet, you must tell us at the time of booking and provide us with a copy of the diet.
This will be passed on to the hotel or hotels on your bus break. However, on certain bus breaks, the hotels
used are tourist class and they may not be able to prepare special diets. Any extra costs must be paid to the
hotel yourself before leaving the hotel.
Programs
     Some of our hotels arrange extra programs which include music, dancing and film shows, etc. They are
all offered by the hotel, but not guaranteed (保证).

1. If you want to sit in the front of the bus, you'd better ______.

A. say it when you get on the bus
B. arrive early on the departure date
C. book your seat ahead of time
D. avoid traveling at busy times

2. Your air tickets ______.

A. will be sent to you at your departure point
B. will be kept by yourself
C. will be given to you with other documents
D. may be held by your bus driver until you need them

3. If you need a special diet, you should ______.

A. tell the bus company when booking
B. pay extra money
C. tell the hotel when you arrive
D. book a tourist class hotel

4. Extra programs are ______.

A. offered by the hotel at any time
B. offered by the hotel, but may not run
C. offered by the bus company
D. an extra offer, so extra money must be paid

     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, especially your
spoken English. Here are some advertisements (广告) about English language training from newspapers. You
may find the information you need.
     Global English Centre
     ● 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) courses.
     ● Choice of morning or evening classes, 3 hours per day. Mon.-Fri.
     ● Experienced college English teachers. 
     ● Close to city centre and bus stops.
    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 USA. 
     ● Language lab and computers supplied. 
     ● 3-month course: 1,050 yuan; 6-month course: 1,850 yuan.
     Write or phone: Modern Language School, 675 Park Road, 100056
     Tel: 67353019
    The 21st Century English Training Centre
    ● 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. 
    ● We also have a six-week TOEFL preparation class during winter and summer holidays.
    ● Entrance exams: June 1 and Dec. 1.
    ● Only 15-minute walk from city centre.
    ● Call 67801642 for more information. 
    The International House of English
    ● Three / Six-month English courses for students of all levels at a very low cost: 60 yuan for 12 hours
         per week, convenient (方便的) class hours: 
         9:00-12:00 a.m. and 2:00-5:00 p.m.
    ● A four-month evening programme for developing speaking skills (same cost as day classes).
    ● Well-trained Chinese and foreign teachers with experience in teaching English as a second foreign
         language.
    ● Free sightseeing and social activities.
    ● Very close to the Central Park. For further information call 674322308.

1. You work from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every day. Which school will you choose?

A. Global English Centre and Modern Language School.
B. Global English Centre and The International House of English.
C. Modern English Centre School and The 21st Century English Training Centre.
D. The 21st Century English Training Centre and The International House of English.

2. The 21st Century English Training Centre is different from the other three schools in that           .

A. its teaching quality is better
B. it is near to the city centre
C. its courses are more advanced
D. it requires an entrance examination

3. You will probably prefer to go The International House of English because it ______.

A. offers free sightseeing and social activities
B. has a special course in spoken English
C. costs less than the other schools
D. has native English teachers

4. If you take the evening programme at The International House of English, you will pay           .

A. 60 yuan
B. 240 yuan
C. 720 yuan
D. 960 yuan

                                                  SPECIAL EVENTS THIS WEEKEND 
                                                              Captain Good fellow
    Do your children enjoy interesting stories, funny games, and exciting dances? Captain Good fellow will
be ready to teach all these things to children of all ages at the City Theatre on Saturday morning at 10:00,
Free.
                                                          Walking Tour of the Town
      Forget your worries on Saturday morning. Take a beautiful walk and learn about local history. Meet at
the front entrance of City Hall at 9:30. Wear comfortable shoes! 
                                                               Films at the Museum
    Two European films will be shown Saturday afternoon at the Museum Theatre. See Broken Window at
1:30. The workers will be at 3:45. For further information, call 4987898 
                                                                International Picnic
    Are you tired of eating the same food every day? Come to Central Park on Saturday and enjoy food from
all over the world. Delicious and not expensive. Noon to 5:00 pm. 
                                                         Take me out to the Ballgame
     It's October, and tonight is your last chance to see the Redbirds this year. Get your tickets at the gate.
It might be cold… don't forget sweaters and jackets.
                                                         Do You Want to Hear "The Zoo"
     "The Zoo", a popular rock group from Australia, will give their first US concert tomorrow night at 8:00
at Rose Hall, City College

1. You can probably eat Chinese, Italian, and Arab food           .

A. at the front entrance of City Hall
B. at the Ballgame
C. at 5:00 pm
D. at Central Park on Saturday

2. You can see movies at           .

A. the City College
B. the Museum Theatre
C. the City Theatre
D. the Central Park

3. If you are going on the Walking Tour, don't forget           .

A. your worries
B. your beautiful walk
C. your learning about local history
D. your comfortable shoes

4. The Redbirds ballgame           .

A. is in the afternoon
B. is outside
C. is at the gate
D. might be cold

                                                                                                                              LINDA MAYNARD
                                                                                                                             11 Windrift
                                                                                                                             Circle Methuen, MA
                                                                                                                             978-555-4539
     JOB OBJECTIVE
      Seek special education, primary school, or middle school math teaching position.
      EDUCATION
      Rivier College, Nashua, NH
      Bachelor of Arts in Education-May, 2006
      Major: Elementary Education
      Have successfully completed PRAXIS I and PRAXIS II. Meet highly qualified testing requirements for
Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
      TEACHING EXPERIENCE
      November, 2005-January, 2006
      Wilkins Elementary School, Amherst, NH
      Student Teacher
     · Developed and completed student-centered lessons in all subject areas for various groups of fifth grade
special and regular education students.
     ·Adapted lessons to meet students' needs by reviewing their backgrounds and learning needs through
IEPs.   
     ·Communicated with parents on a regular basis via newsletters, daily or weekly progress reports, phone
calls, and email, resulting in increased parental participation at home.
      September, 2005-November, 2005
      Charlotte Avenue Elementary School, Nashua, NH
      Student Teacher
     ·Taught reading and writing through Language Experience Approach methods.
     ·Introduced a Writer's Workshop appropriate for first grade students to help them to develop their writing
skills. 
     ·Developed learning stations in reading and science, enabling students to be more independent learners. 
      Spring, 2005
      Wilkins Elementary School, Amherst, NH
      Designed and taught a unit on Insects and Spiders, based on New Hampshire Standards to 23
self-contained, third and fourth grade students with disabilities.
      Fall, 2004
      Amherst Street Elementary School, Nashua, NH 
      Taught a class of 24 third grade students with a wide range of abilities.
      ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
     ·After-School Aid, Amherst School District, Amherst, NH (2004-2005)
     ·Summer Camp advisor, YMCA, Nashua, NH (Summers, 2002 and 2003)
     ·Big Brother / Big Sister Volunteer, Nashua, NH (2002-2005)

1. What kind of job does Linda want to get?

[     ]

A. A Big Brother / Big Sister Volunteer.
B. A middle school math teacher.
C. A special education advisor.
D. A summer camp advisor.

2. Linda has worked for the following schools EXCEPT ______.

[     ]

A. Rivier College, Nashua, NH
B. Wilkins Elementary School, Amherst, NH
C. Charlotte Avenue Elementary School, Nashua, NH
D. Amherst Street Elementary School, Nashua, NH

3. What can we know about Linda according to the passage?

[     ]

A. She was merely interested in developing student's math abilities.
B. She was not active in participating in after-school activities.
C. She is permitted to teach in any high school of New York.
D. She has plenty of experience in teaching.

4. Which of the following is NOT included in the ways Linda used to communicate with the students' parents?

[     ]

A. Newsletters.
B. Phone calls.
C. Face-to-face talks.
D. Daily or weekly progress reports.

      Suppose you work in a big firm and find English very important for your job because you often deal with
foreign businessmen. Now you're looking for a place where you can improve your English, especially spoken
English.
      Here are some ads 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 (700yuan), 6-month (1,200yuan) and one year (2,000yuan) courses.
     ﹡Choice of morning or evening classes, 3 hours per day, Mon.-Fri.
     ﹡Experienced college English teachers. 
     ﹡close to city center and bus stop.
     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 2:00p.m.-5:00p.m.
     ﹡Native English teachers from Canada and USA.
     ﹡Language lab and computer supplies.
     ﹡3-month course: 1,050 yuan.
     ﹡6-month course: 1,850 yuan. Write or phone: Modern Language School, 675 Park Road, 100056
      Tel: 67353019
      The 21st Century English Training Center
     ﹡We specialize (专门研究) 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.
     ﹡We also have a six-week TOEFL preparation class during winter and summer holiday. 
     ﹡Entrance exams: June 1 and December 1.
     ﹡Only 15-minute walk from city center.
      Call 67801642 for more information.
      The International House of English
      ﹡Three / Six-month English courses for students of all levels at a very low cost: 60 yuan for 12 hours
per week; convenient class hours: 9:00a.m.-12:00a.m. and 2:00p.m.-5:00p.m.
      ﹡A four-month evening programme for developing speaking skills (same cost as day classes).
      ﹡Well-trained Chinese and foreign teachers experienced in teaching English as a second/ foreign
language.
      ﹡Free sightseeing and social activities.
       For further information call 57432308.

1. You work from 9:00a.m. to 4:30p.m. every day. Which school will you choose?

A. Global English Center and Modern Languange School.
B. Global English Center and the International House.
C. Modern Languange School and the 21st Century.
D. The 21st Century and the International House.

2. The 21st Century's difference from the other three schools is that ______.

A. its teaching quality is better
B. it is nearest to the city center
C. its courses are more advanced
D. it requires an entrance examination

3. You will probably prefer to go to the International House because it ______.

A. offers sightseeing and social activities
B. has a special course in spoken English
C. costs less than the other schools
D. has native English teachers

4. Modern Language School runs only ______.

A. big classes
B. special classes
C. normal classes
D. small classes