C

Paris in the springtime was , is and always will be , something rather special . Why not experience it for yourself with this excellent break for four days ? This attractive city has something to offer to everyone and with prices at just £129.

Your break begins with comfortable bus transfer (运送) from local pick-up points and travel to Paris is via cross-channel ferry , arriving at your hotel in the evening . The Ibis is an excellent quality hotel with private equipments in all rooms : satellite TV, radio , telephone and alarm clock . It has a bar and restaurant and is situated about two miles south of Notre Dame enabling you to explore Paris with ease .

The following day , after continental breakfast (included), the bus takes you on a comprehensive sightseeing tour of the city , during which you will see the Eiffel Tower , Champs Elysees , L’Arc de Triomphe , the Louvre ,in fact almost every famous landmark you have ever heard of . You then leave Paris and take a short drive to the magnificent Palace of Versailles , the home of Louis XIV. The tour ends mid-afternoon back in Paris where you will have the remainder of the day at your leisure (闲暇). In the evening there is a “ Paris by Night” tour showing you the beautiful buildings with bright lights .

Day three takes you to Montmarter , Perhaps the most attractive quarter of Paris and home of the Sacre Coeur and the Moulin Rouge . In the afternoon you are free to explore this beautiful city as you wish , perhaps a pleasure voyage on the River Seine , wander around the beautiful gardens or look among the antique shops （古董店）. In the evening you will have the opportunity to visit the best nightclub in the city , the splendid Paradis Latain . On the final day it’s back to the UK via channel ferry .

Included in the price of £129 per person :

●Return comfortable bus travel to Paris

●Return ferry crossings

●3 nights housing in a twin bedded room in a Central Paris hotel with private facilities

●Continental breakfast during your stay

●Guided sightseeing tour of “Paris by Day” and Paris by Night”

●Visit to the Chateau of Versailles (admission not included )

●Tour around Montmartre

●Services of experienced bi-lingual tour guide at all times

63．What is the purpose of this passage ?         

A．To show the price of traveling to Paris .　　 B．To tell tourists the routs to Paris .

C．To introduce the city of Paris .                     D．To attract tourists to Paris .

64．During the stay in Paris , the tourists will         .

A．have a “Paris by Night” tour on he first evening

B．live in a hotel two miles away from Paris

C．have free time for half a day

D．have a pleasure voyage on the River Seine together

65．What does the underlined word quarter mean in the passage ?

A．An area of a town .

B．A period of 15 minutes .

C．A coin used in the US and Canada worth 25 cents .

D．One of four equal parts into which something ca be divided .

66．According to the passage , which of the following is true ?

A．The Palace of Versailles is not in the center of Paris .

B．Te tourists can telephone in the Ibis without paying .

C．It will take you a long time to got to Montmartre from Paris.

D．The tourists will spend the night in the antique shops on the third day .

 

Who are these people rushing by you on the street? More than 250 million people now call Amer­ica" home" , but most of them can trace their families back to other parts of the world. If you, look at the names on shop windows, you will see that Americans come from many different lands. The idea that these people, who once were strangers to the United States，have lost the customs and cultures of their original countries and have become "Americans"is really not true. In fact, what exists in Ameri­ca is - more often a kind of “ side - by - side" living in which groups of people from other countries often have kept many of their own customs and habits. They join the general American society only in certain areas of their lives such as in schools，business，and sports一but they keep many of their own native customs and manners socially and at home. This “ side - by - side" living has both advantages and disadvantages. Sometimes it may cause disagreements to develop between groups whose ways of life are very different from one another. However, there are also great advantages that come from the variety of cultures brought by settlers from other lands. There is great freedom of choice among ideas ’ dress, food, and social customs in America. Everyone can find some part of his or her own familiar world in the United States, in churches, music, food, national groups, or newspaper.
【小题1】More than 250 million people call America ”home" because    .

A．they have their houses there

B．they settle there now

C．they want to make their home there

D．they like that land very much

【小题2】Side - by - side living style means

A．to make friends with native people

B．to keep their own customs while sharing American ones in certain areas

C．that the groups of people live nearby

D．that they get closer to American society

【小题3】According to the passage, people in the USA

A．share American customs and cultures

B．live in a kind of side - by - side society

C．keep their own customs and habits firmly

D．make no choice to accept American customs

【小题4】Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A．They always stick to their own customs and habits.

B．Side - by - side living style is not suitable.

C．They face the society they are not familiar with.

D．The advantages coming from the variety of cultures make life in America colorful.

【小题5】Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

A．Advantages and Disadvantages

B．Different Customs and Habits

C．Home for the People

D．Side - by - Side Living Style in America

Part-time Front Desk Position

    Fuse Fitness is looking for a part-time front desk receptionist (接待员) at our new Carlsbad location.

Job duties include:

l  Welcoming and greeting members;

l  Answering phone calls;

l  Signing up new members;

l  Cleaning and performing other various duties.

    You should have great communication skills and be dependable. More importantly, you should have a positive spirit in stressful situations. You are expected to work five days a week (including weekends).

Please, no phone calls about this job in the morning!

Tel: (760) 434-7704

E-mail: info@fusefitness.com

Apply (申请) in person at: 2502 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92008

______________________________________________________________________________

    The first impression you make in a job interview is very important. The first judgment an interviewer makes is based on how you look and what you are wearing. That’s why it’s always important to dress professionally for a job interview, even if the work environment is casual.

l  Before you even think about going to an interview, make sure you have suitable interview clothes and that everything fits correctly.

l  Get you clothes ready the night before, so you don’t have to spend time getting them ready on the day of the interview.

l  Polish (擦亮) your shoes.

l  Bring a breath mint (薄荷糖) and use it before you enter the building.

For more information:

 Visit: Jobsearch. monster. com

Or Tel: (800) 421-7250 or (760) 603-4000 Carlsbad, California

1.How should you contact Fuse Fitness about the front desk position in the morning if you can’t go in person?

A. Call (760) 603-4000        

B. Call (760) 434-7704

C. Visit Jobsearch. monster. com

D. Send an e-mail to info@fusefitness.com.

2.What does Fuse Fitness think is the biggest challenge for a receptionist?

A. Working five days a week including weekends.

B. Having good communication skills.

C. Keeping cheerful even in difficult situations.

D. Welcoming guests and answering phone calls.

3.What would be the best title for the second piece of information?

A. What to Bring to a Job Interview

B. How to Find a Desired Job

C. The First Impression in a Job Interview

D. Interview Dressing Suggestions

4.Which is TRUE according to the second piece of information?

A. The first judgment is made based on how you behave.

B. What to wear should be taken into consideration before an interview.

C. It is OK to dress informally for an interview if the work environment is casual.

D. You don’t need to pay attention to your shoes because nobody will notice them.

 

Part-time Front Desk Position

Fuse Fitness is looking for a part-time front desk receptionist (接待员) at our new Carlsbad location.

Job duties include:

Welcoming and greeting members; Answering phone calls;

Signing up new members; Cleaning and performing other various duties.

You should have great communication skills and be dependable. More importantly, you should have a positive spirit in stressful situations. You are expected to work five days a week (including weekends).

Please, no phone calls about this job in the morning!

Tel: (760) 434-7704      E-mail: info@fusefitness.com

Apply (申请) in person at: 2502 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92008

The first impression you make in a job interview is very important. The first judgment an interviewer makes is based on how you look and what you are wearing. That’s why it’s always important to dress professionally for a job interview, even if the work environment is casual.

Before you even think about going to an interview, make sure you have suitable interview clothes and that everything fits correctly.

Get your clothes ready the night before, so you don’t have to spend time getting them ready on the day of the interview.

Polish (擦亮) your shoes.

Bring a breath mint (薄荷糖) and use it before you enter the building.

For more information: Visit: Jobsearch. monster. com

Or Tel: (800) 421-7250  or  (760) 603-4000  Carlsbad, California

1.How should you contact Fuse Fitness about the front desk position in the morning if you can’t go in person?

A．Call (760) 603-4000	B．Call (760) 434-7704
C．Visit Jobsearch. monster. Com	D．Send an e-mail to info@fusefitness.com.

2.What does Fuse Fitness think is the biggest challenge for a receptionist?

A．Working five days a week including weekends.

B．Having good communication skills.

C．Keeping cheerful even in difficult situations.

D．Welcoming guests and answering phone calls.

3.What would be the best title for the second piece of information?

A．What to Bring to a Job Interview	B．How to Find a Desired Job
C．Job Interview	D．Interview Dressing Suggestions

4.Which is TRUE according to the second piece of information?

A．The first judgment is made based on how you behave.

B．What to wear should be taken into consideration before an interview.

C．It is OK to dress informally for an interview if the work environment is casual.

D．You don’t need to pay attention to your shoes because nobody will notice them.

 

The Happiest Cities On Earth

If you’re looking for a cheery destination for your next vacation, consider these four spots and get ready to take notes on how to really live the good life.

Singapore

    With one of the highest population densities（密度）in the world and residents known for being workaholics, it’s hard to imagine the city-state of Singapore having one of the happiest populations on earth. And yet in a recent survey, 95% of them said they were either very happy or quite happy.

They give their city high marks for cleanliness and safety—subways are pristine (洁净的) and unfailingly arrive on time, and police are seen as helpful and good at their jobs. What’s more, they feel they can count on their neighbours—all 5.1 million of them.

Arhus, Denmark

The residents of Arhus cheerfully part with 68% of their income in taxes, knowing that in return they will be guaranteed free healthcare, free daycare, and a top-notch (第一流的) education for their children.

An energetic city of 300,000 with a lively cultural scene and a diverse number of religions represented, the sense of equality (the range in incomes is narrow), as well as easy access to the nearby sea and surrounding countryside, make Arhus seem more like a small town.

San Luis Obispo, CA

According to a 2008 Gallup-Healthways study, people who live in San Luis Obispo are more likely than residents of other U.S. cities to smile and experience joy and are less likely to experience pain or depression. About 64,000 of the 260,000 people in the greater metropolitan area (都市区), located halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, volunteer at over 11,000 non-profit organizations.

Few journeys to work are longer than 10 minutes (one reason its members rank in the upper third for job satisfaction), so “it’s easy to be involved,” resident Pierre Rademaker said. Business signs are unobtrusive (不显眼的) by law, fewer than 11% of residents smoke—the lower rate in the U.S.—there are lots of bike lanes, and the city’s plaza draws crowds of people for free concerts on summer Fridays. What’s not to love?

Monterrey, Mexico

The people of Monterrey don’t enjoy high household incomes or access to good healthcare. Instead, there’s a profound sense of gratitude for the new political freedom enjoyed since the oppressive Institutional Revolutionary Party lost power in 2000—the first time in nearly a century—as well as an emphasis on social life over work.

Another reason Monterrey residents may be so happy is their faith in God and family, and their ability to tough it out through bad times.

“We laugh at sickness, poverty and even death,” says Basanez, a political scientist who lives in Monterrey. “We even have a holiday to celebrate death. November 2, the Day of the Dead, is one of the biggest holidays of the year.”

1.According to the passage, what do the residents in the four cities have in common?

A. All the residents can make great fortunes by working hard.

B. The residents there are mostly educators. 

C. All the residents enjoy enough material wealth.

D. The majority of the residents are satisfied with their current life.

2.According to the passage, we can infer that _______.

A. the people of Singapore expect their neighbours to come to their help when necessary

B. the people of Monterrey even observe one’s death on a special day of a year

C. the residents of Arhus happily pay 68% of their income for their children’s education fee

D. the people who live in San Luis Obispo have job satisfaction because they can enjoy good working conditions

3.According to the passage which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?

A. The people of Monterrey didn’t enjoy political freedom until 2000.

B. The residents in Singapore feel happy because of its low population density.

C. The people of San Luis Obispo can enjoy free concerts in summer.

D. Arhus is handy to the seaside and countryside.

4.What can we learn from the underlined part “the sense of equality”?

A. The residents of Arhus have no racial discrimination.

B. Arhus is considered as a family sharing everything with each other.

C. There is no wide gap between the rich and the poor in Arhus.

D. The residents of Arhus can depend on their neighbours to help.