McGill Comedy Club
Important meetings today. Discussion on putting on Blazing Saddles. Union room 302, 3-4pm. New members (both actors and non-actors, living and dead) are welcome.
History Students’ Association
Prof. Michael Cross of Dalhouseie University will be speaking on “Unskilled Labor on Rivers and Canals in Upper Canada, 1820-1850: The beginning of Class Struggle” at 10am. in Peacock 230.
Design Mirror Sale
All types and sizes of design mirrors priced to please. Sale today in Union room 108.
McGill Teaching Assistants’ Association
A general meeting, for all the Tas will be held at 4pm. in peacock 116.
Women’s Union
Important general meeting at 6pm. Union room 423. Speaker on “Importance of Deciding Basic Goals of the Women’s Union.” Everyone ----old, new and those interviewed, please attend.
Film Society
Last meeting of the term for all members. All managers are required to be present at 6pm. sharp, Union room 434.
Canadian University Students Overseas
CUSO presents “Guess Who’s Coming to Breakfast” at 7pm. newman Centre, 3848 Peel. Find out about CUSO here and overseas. Everyone welcome.
【小题1】Which of the following is the name of a play?

A．Blazing Saddles.	B．Guess Who’s Coming to Breakfast.
C．Important of Deciding Basic Goals of the Women’s Union.
D．Unskilled Labor on Rivers and Canals in Upper Canada, 1820-1850.

【小题2】If you are interested in arts, where can you go for a visit?

A．Peacock 116	B．Union room 423
C．Union room 108	D．Newman Centre, 3848 Peel

【小题3】Which of the following will occupy Union room 423?

A．Film Society.	B．Canadian University Students Overseas
C．Women’s Union	D．Design Mirror Sale

【小题4】 Where can you probably find this text?

A．In a school magazine.	B．In a national paper.
C．In a guide book.	D．In a university daily newspaper.

Part I
If you are hunting a chance to improve yourself in English, TOP ENGLISH CITY will be a smart choice. We are members of "the International Language Workshop" and enjoy both of the good honor in English teaching and high quality of our teaching team. We are devoted to providing affordable, excellent English training programs for those who want to improve both their English knowledge and their language skills.
In TOP ENGLISH CITY, you will be a top English-speaker among your competitors and enjoy the advantage that your competitors have not. You will be proud of being a member of TOP ENGLISH CITY.
Courses designed:
Basic Studies… Sat. 8:00-10:00 a. m.
Intermediate（中级）Spoken English… Sun. 8:00-10:00 a. m.
Standard Spoken English… Sat. 8:00-10:00 a.m.
Basic Business English… Sun.8:00-10:00 a.m.
Intermediate Business English… Sun. 7:00-9:00 p.m.
TOEFL Super Studies… Sun. 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Children’s Weekend… Sat. &. Sun. 8:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.
For more information, please contact:
Room 806 American Plaza Tianhexi Rd, 510150 Guangzhou
Tel: 86668888-8806
Part II
ENGLISH SALON
A place for you to practise your English, to exchange your English learning experiences, to know more about the culture of English-speaking countries, to make more friends who can speak very good English.
You will have free talks, famous English films and songs appreciation, English lectures and games; all are for you to improve yourself in English in the special, full-of-fun Salon.
How to Join:
We are a group with membership system, so if you want to join our group, please make an application to the Tianhe Office of Top English City, filling in the applying forms. You will be given a salon ID card, and becomes our member.
The Qualifications（条件）:
You must be fluent in English-speaking or / and an English lover. Those who are now learning English in the Top English City will be advantageous.
For more information, please contact:
Mr Jiu Chan at: 47129198
English Salon, your best friend! Join Right Now!
【小题1】Which of the following can be the best title for Part I?

A．Top English, your smart choice!	B．If you want to learn English, we can teach you!
C．Top English, the best English!	D．We have what you want!

【小题2】If you work in a joint Venture(合资) Company, you probably take the course.

A．Standard Spoken English	B．Intermediate Business English
C．TOEFL Super Studies	D．Children’s Weekend

【小题3】Which of the following courses can be learned by the same person?

A．Basic Studies and Standard Spoken English.

B．Intermediate Spoken English and Basic Business English.

C．Standard Spoken English and TOEFL Super Studies.

D．Intermediate Business English and TOEFL Super Studies.

【小题4】If you want to join the English Salon, you should at least .

A．be a university graduate

B．be a student learning English in the Top English City

C．be an English lover or can speak English well

D．make more friends and know more about the culture of the English

Blue Sky Restaurant Telephone：4444872 Address: 8090 White Road Open : Mon. to Fri. 7:30 am---2:30 pm and5:00pm---9:00 pm Sat. 7:30 am---11:30 am and 5:00 pm---9:30 pm Sun. 11:00 am---2:00 pm and 5:00 pm---9:30 pm

New York Museum American’s largest museum specializing in American history Telephone:2751352 Address: Vanier Park, 1200 Chestnut St. New York Open: Mon. to Fri. 9:00 am---5:00pm(Monday free) Sat. 9:00 am---1:00 pm

Tongcheng Shopping Center Telephone: 5674398 Address: Furong Road Open: Mon. Wed. and Fri. 9:30 am--- 5:30 pm Tues. Thurs. and sat. 9:30 am ---9：00 pm Sun. 11:00am---9:00 pm

Huatian Hotel Telephone: 7868432 Address: 5200 No.7 Road. The Dining Hall: Wed. to Sun. Lunch from 10:30 am Coffee Shop: Mon. to Fri. 6:00 am Sat . 6:30 am and Sun. 7:00 am Mon. to Wed. to 10:00pm Thurs. to 11:oo pm

【小题1】You do not have to pay money on Mondays if you go to ——.

A．Blue Sky Restaurant

B．New York Museum

C．Tongcheng Shopping Center

D．Huatian Hotel

【小题2】If you are free on early Sunday mornings, you can go to ____.

A．Furong Road

B．8090 White Road

C．Coffee Shop on 5200 No.7 Road

D．Vanier park, 1200 Chestnut St. New York

【小题3】Which place is still open after 10:00pm on Thursday?

A．Blue Sky Restaurant

B．New York Museum

C．Tongcheng Shopping Center

D．Huatian Hotel

【小题4】If you want to go out for lunch on Sunday, you can dial the number____.

A．4444872

B．7868432

C．2751352

D．5674398

Take Action for a Better World: Volunteers Needed Six months’ preparation in Denmark: Africa studies, team work combined with social work with risk group teenagers. Six months’ community work in Malawi in People to People Projects: Child Aid, HIV / AIDS. Fights and Teacher Training. Qualifications: 18 years, hard working and social engagement. Please contact us by e-mail: takeaction@ betterworld.com.

 

Part-time work with Exchange Students YOUTH International is a non-profit high school foreign exchange students organization. We welcome teenagers from over 80 countries worldwide and provide host families. The community Representative is a part-time position designed for people with a strong desire to do something rewarding in the community and earn some extra money. Applicants best suited for this work should enjoy teenagers, have a strong interest in cross-cultural communication and feel comfortable networking. Full training and support will be provided through branch offices throughout the US. Positions available in most states. If interested, please email staff@ youth.org or call 888—123—9872.

 

International Summer Job Hi, I’m an ESL student in China. I’m 20, quiet and polite, and I speak reasonable English. I’m looking for a summer job in an English-speaking country. I can teach Chinese or do house and garden work and cook Chinese dished. Can anybody offer me a job? I don’t need to earn much, just enough in two months (July—August) to pay for my return ticket to China. My goal is to improve my English and see a bit more of the world. My email is: ram3462@ hotmail.com.

 

Call for Native Speaker of English I am looking for native speakers of English to join in an experiment. This experiment is carried out over the Internet. You don’t need any specific knowledge other than understanding and speaking English at a native level. The first task will take you around 15 minutes. After this task, you can decide whether you want to continue the experiment. The tasks involve reading texts and designing questions and answers. If you are willing to help me, then please email us: club3864@ hotmail.com

 
【小题1】Who is suitable to work as a Community Representative in YOUTH International?

A．One who enjoys working with teenagers from different countries.

B．One who hopes to take action in fighting against diseases.

C．One who has a strong desire to improve his or her English.

D．One who wants to earn some pocket money in the program.

【小题2】 Where will jack, a volunteer, receive the training before he is sent to work in Malawi?

A．In some local offices in the US.

B．In an ESL organization in China.

C．In a preparation program in Demark.

D．In an exchange student center in Africa.

【小题3】Mrs. Black in the US hopes to learn some Chinese at home, she may contact _______.

A．takeaction@betterworld.com	B．ram3462@hotmail.com
C．club3864@hotmail.com	D．staff@youth.org

【小题4】 What are volunteers for an experiment over the Internet supposed to do?

A．To interview people online.	B．To do some housework.
C．To offer advice on Child Aid	D．To provide language exercises.

Here are some of the best movies you like. I believe they can accompany you to spend your dull weekend.
The Matrix
In this story a computer hacker searches for the truth behind the mysterious force . In the 22nd century it turns out that the world is controlled by a magic computer system called the Matrix and people live in an unreal world. The computer hacker and his comrades overcome much difficulty and at last find the way to take over the Matrix and save the world.
Men in Black
This comedy is about J and K, agents in a top secret agency , and they fight bravely with the alien to save the galaxy from a bad-tempered alien “bug” and save the Earth from being destroyed .
Harry Potter
Harry has lived under the stairs at his aunt and uncle’s house. But on his 11th birthday, he learns he’s a powerful wizard——with a place waiting for him at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. There, he uncovers the truth about his parents’ deaths and about the bad man who’s to blame .
Andromeda Strain
When a satellite crashes in New Mexico, the Air Force sends two men to reach it. To their horror, they discover that the probe carries an alien virus that’s already killed all but two of the residents of the town where it landed. Now, scientists must stop the virus from spreading .
12 Monkeys
In the year 2035, James Cole is forced to be sent back to 1996 by scientists to discover the origin of a virus that wiped out nearly all of the earth’s population. When Cole is mistakenly sent to 1990, he’s arrested and locked up in a mental hospital, where he meets the son of a famous virus expert.
【小题1】 In which film secret agents fight with the bad creature from outer space?

A．The Matrix

B．Men in Black

C．Andromeda Strain

D．12 Monkeys

【小题2】Harry Potter _________.

A．does’t know he’s a powerful wizard until he is 11 years old

B．has a happy and pleasant childhood with his aunt and uncle

C．hates to stay at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry

D．Knows how his parents died before he goes to the Hogwarts school

【小题3】 Which of the following is NOT true?

A．Men in black is a comedy.

B．The Matrix is a mysterious force which is later taken over by a group of computer hackers.

C．The alien virus killed all the residents of the town where it landed.

D．James Cole is sent back to 1990 mistakenly and is kept in a mental hospital.

【小题4】   The author writes the passage in order to ________.

A．let readers know more about the latest movies

B．increase the income of the cinemas of the city

C．tell readers some interesting summaries of movies

D．help readers to choose the best movie they like

CCTV—1 Channel 2
18:00 TV Classroom: Computer
18:30 China Music TV
19:00 News
19:30 Weather Report
19:40 Today’s Focus
20:05 40-part Serial（连续剧）The Gate of Reign（39）
21:25 Stories on the Map
22:30 China Sports Report
23:00 On the Screen Next We
CCTV—2 Channel 8
17:30 Foreign Light Music
18:10 Children’s Programme:
Cartoon City
19:05 World-famous Cities: Toronto
20:55 The Story of Earth
21:30 Economy 30 Minutes
22:00 News in English
22:30 Special Sports:  Football Match (China-Indonesia）
( TV programmes in Beijing Sunday, May 26, 2010   CCTV )
【小题1】If an Englishman wants to know about what’s happening in China, but he doesn’t know any Chinese, he may watch TV at ________． 

A．19:00 on CCTV—1 Channel 2

B．20:05 on CCTV—1 Channel 2

C．22:00 on CCTV—2 Channel 8

D．21:30 on CCTV—2 Channel 8

【小题2】If you are interested in football games, which of the following programs will you choose
first？

A．China Sports Report．	B．Special Sports．
C．Today’s Focus．	D．China Music TV．

【小题3】If you are going to Guangzhou by plane from Chongqing Airport, you’d better pay attention to the programme ________． 

A．Weather Report

B．World-famous Cities

C．Economy 30 Minutes

D．The Story of Earth

A man once said how useless it was to put advertisements in the newspapers. "Last week," said he, "my umbrella was stolen from a London church. As it was a present, 1 spent twice its worth in advertising, but didn't get it back."
"How did you write your advertisement?" asked one of the listeners, a merchant.
"Here it is," said the man, taking out of his pocket a slip cut from a newspaper. The other man took it and read, "Lost from the City Church last Sunday evening a black silk umbrella. The gentleman who finds it will receive ten shillings on leaving it at No l0 Broad Street."
"Now," said the merchant, "I often advertise, and find that it pays me well. But the way in which an advertisement is expressed is of extreme importance. Let us try your umbrella again, and if it fails, I will buy you a new one."
The merchant then took a slip of paper out of his pocket and wrote: "If the man who was seen to take an umbrella from the City Church last Sunday evening doesn't wish to get into trouble, he will return the umbrella to No. 10 Broad Street. He is well-known."
This appeared in the paper, and on the following morning, the man was astonished when he opened the front door. In the doorway lay at least twelve umbrellas of all sizes and colors that had been thrown in and his own was among them. Many of them had notes fastened to them saying that they had been taken by mistake, and begging the loser not to say anything about the matter.
【小题1】 This is a story about_______.

A．how a man lost and found his umbrella

B．how to make an effective advertisement

C．how to find lost things

D．how to put an advertisement in the newspaper

【小题2】 "If it fails, I will buy you a new one "suggested that______.

A．he was rich enough to afford an umbrella	B．he was quite sure of his success
C．he was not sure he would get the umbrella back	D．he was ready to help others

【小题3】The result of the first advertisement was that______.

A．the man got his umbrella back	B．the man wasted some money advertising
C．the man found his umbrella	D．someone found his umbrella

【小题4】According to the first advertisement, anyone who_____ would receive ten shillings.

A．left the umbrella in the City Church	B．found the umbrella at No. I 0 Broad Street
C．gave the message to the man	D．left the umbrella at No. 10 Broad Street

Writer/ Time	Topic: Who’s a better singer, Andy Lau (刘德华) or Jacky Cheung (张学友)?
Jim 8-15-2006 5:25 pm.	Some people say Jacky is the best Chinese singer. I don’t think so! Andy is the best. I went to his concert last year. It was so wonderful, I almost cried! OK, I did cry, but that’s because Andy is so handsome!
Tom 9-3-2006 4:38 pm.	I disagree with Jim. Andy sounds like every other singer. His voice is nothing special. On the other hand, Jacky’s voice is unique, and his songs are so romantic!
Linda 9-10-2006 8:54 pm.	I think they’re about the same. But Andy is a better actor. I’ve seen almost all of his movies. Remember the one where he was an airplane pilot, and his plane crashed near a farm? I love that movie!
John 9-16-2006 10:25 pm.	I also think Jacky is a better singer. I prefer his Cantonese (粤语) songs. Maybe they sound better because Cantonese is his first language.
Tom 10-2-2006 10:12 am.	I agree. Jacky’s Cantonese songs are better than his Mandarin (华语) songs. (Though, I still like all his songs!)

【小题1】Who likes Andy Lau the best?      .

A．Jim

B．Tom

C．Linda

D．John

【小题2】Why did Jim cry? Because      .

A．she was sad at a concert.	B．she had a broken heart.
C．she was angry at Jacky Cheung	D．she thought Andy Lau was very good looking

【小题3】What’s Linda’s opinion?      .

A．Andy is a better singer.	B．Jacky is a better singer.
C．They both sing equally well.	D．Jacky is a better actor.

【小题4】Why does John think Jacky’s Cantonese songs sound the best? Because        .

A．Jacky has no experience singing in Mandarin.

B．it’s his native language

C．his mandarin pronunciation is bad

D．Jacky’s Mandarin songs are boring.

Below is some advice on how to prevent colds and flu.

8 Ways to Avoid Colds and Flu 1. Wash your hands and wash them often The US Naval Health Research Center conducted a study of 40,000 volunteers who were ordered to wash their hands five times a day. The volunteers cut their incidence of flu by 45 percent. 2. Wash your hands twice every time you wash them Researchers at Columbia University found one hand washing had little effect, even when using antibacterial soap. So wash twice if you’re serious about preventing colds. 3. Change your toothbrush every three months You think your toothbrush gets your teeth clean — and it does. But once you’ve finished brushing, it can be a breeding ground for germs. Most dentists recommend you change your brush every two or three months. It’s also a good idea to replace it after you’ve had a cold or flu. 4. Sneeze and cough into your arm or tissue (纸巾) Whoever taught us to cover our mouths when we cough or sneeze got it wrong. That just puts the germs right on our hands, where you can spread them to objects — and other people. Instead, put your arm over your mouth and nose when you sneeze or cough if a tissue isn’t handy. It’s pretty rare that you shake someone’s arm, after all. 5. Stop blaming yourself when things go wrong Believe it or not, blaming yourself makes you more likely to catch a cold! Researchers found that even those who had control over their work were more likely to begin sneezing if they lacked confidence or tended to blame themselves when things went wrong. Such attitudes make people more stressed on the job, and stress, as you know, can challenge your immune system. 6. Once a day, sit in a quiet, dim room, close your eyes, and focus on one word Meditate (冥想). It is a proven way to reduce stress. Studies have shown that stress weakens your immune system. In fact, people with high stress levels have up to twice the number of colds as non-stressed people. 7. Get moving Ride a bike, join a dance class, or go for a walk. A study found that older women who did 45 minutes of gentle exercise, five times a week for a year, were up to three times less likely to get a cold than women who took little exercise. The researchers found that the exercisers’ immune system was strongest in the last three months of the study. 8. Leave the windows in your house open a crack You don’t have to keep all of them open, but one or two in the rooms in which you spend the most time. This is particularly important if you live in a newer home, where fresh circulating air has been the victim of energy efficiency. A bit of fresh air will do wonders for chasing out germs.

 
【小题1】To prevent yourself from getting colds, you should wash your hands____.

A．twice every hour	B．twice every time
C．five times every hour	D．five times every time

【小题2】When you cough or sneeze, you should ____.

A．put your hands over your mouth

B．avoid shaking hands with other people

C．cover your mouth with your arm or a tissue

D．keep away from other people

【小题3】Your immune system will be weakened if ____.

A．your stress level is high

B．your room is not bright

C．you have control over your work

D．you do not exercise for 45 minutes every day

【小题4】If you live in a new house, it is particularly important to ____.

A．leave all the windows open a crack

B．leave only one or two windows open to save energy

C．keep one or two windows open in the rooms where you spend the most time

D．keep all the doors and windows open to let in more fresh air when you are at home

From school to band Practice, the Venturi Eclectic is an Earth-friendly way to get where you want to go. This battery-powered, zero-emission (meaning it doesn't pollute the air) vehicle runs mainly on renewable energy. Solar panels on the Eclectic's roof absorb sun rays when you're driving. On windy days, you can connect a machine to the car's roof that collects energy from the wind while you're parked. The Eclectic's top speed is 28 miles an hour; the battery lasts for 31 miles before it needs to be recharged. Zipping (迅速行进) around the neighborhood has never been better.



Here's an eco-friendly way to tell time: Simply fill the Bedol Water-powered Clock's tank (箱) with water, add some lemon juice, and the clock will display the time without the need for environmentally harmful batteries. There are two sets of metal electrodes (电极) inside the water tank. Water contains ions (离子) that carry negative and positive charges. These ions complete a charge between the electrodes, creating enough energy to power the clock. Just refill the tank every few weeks, and this clock will keep on ticking.
Bloodhound SuperSonic Car (SSC) will be the first car to attempt to break the l,000-mile-an-hour barrier. (The current record is 763 miles an hour.) A concept for now, the rocket-shaped car gets its original push to 350 miles an hour from a jet engine. Then a rocket fires up, pushing the SSC past 1,000 miles an hour. In order to keep the car streamlined (流线型的), the driver lies back at a 45-degree angle (角度).
You’re having a blast at your friend’s birthday party. But when it's time to bring out the cake, everyone crowds around, blocking your view. No worries. Throw the Triops into the air, and this clever camera captures the view from above. The Triops can take three pictures at once, each from different angles. You can also record sounds and command the Triops to start shooting whenever it hears that noise. That's one smart camera.
【小题1】What is the common characteristic of the Venturi Eclectic and the Bedol Water-powered Clock?

A．They don't need batteries.	B．They are difficult to operate.
C．They can be powered by water.	D．They are environmentally friendly.

【小题2】According to the passage, the Venturi Eclectic      .

A．is popular with businessmen	B．is suitable for a long trip
C．can turn wind into energy	D．has only a little gas emission

【小题3】The underlined phrase “having a blast” in the last paragraph probably means      .

A．looking at a picture	B．enjoying yourself
C．blowing out a candle	D．recording sounds

【小题4】Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A．The Triops is sensitive to sounds.

B．The driver of the SSC must be of great size.

C．The color of the Bedol Water-powered Clock is like that of lemon.

D．The SSC doesn’t have anything to do with a rocket actually.