Suppose you want to go abroad and learn about the foreign exchange in culture in different countries．Here is some information you may need．

Name：Susan Lane       Age：22 Place：Reykjavik, Iceland, 1994. Cost：$7,000 Organization：AFS Experience：“I think it was a turning point in my life．I began to understand more about my own culture by experiencing another culture and seeing how other people live.”

Name：Sara Small        Age：23 Place：Crivitz, Germany, 1996. Cost：$8,000 Organization：EF Foundation Experience：“I love the traveling and I made a lot of friends．I found the European school system to be hard but I am fluent now in German so it was worth it．I did miss my family and friends in Australia but I would love to do it again.”

Name：David Links       Age：16 Place：Stuttgart, Germany, 1996. Cost：$6,000 Organization：Southern Cross Cultural Exchange Experience：“I wanted to try something that was very different in culture．In Germany everything was different but I soon got settled．The family I was with was great and I really feel as though I have a second family.”

Name：Tom Jennings      Age：21 Place：Conflans, France, 1995.. Cost：$7,000 Organization：Southern Cross cultural Exchange Experience：“There were times when it was difficult but I liked it, experiencing a different culture．You just have to play each situation as it comes．If there is one thing you learn when you are on a student-exchange program it is how to take care of yourself.”

Name：Linda Marks       Age：19 Place：Chonburi Province, Thailand, 1994. Cost：$3,500 Organization：Rotary International Experience：“There are lots of ups and downs, but you always come back for more．I had a few problems but there was always someone to turn to and that was great.”

According to the information, taking part in a foreign exchange program can cost _______．

    A．from $6,000 to $8,000    B．from $3,500 to $8,000

    C．anything from $3,500 D．no more than $7,000

Most of the students had their trips organized by ________．

   A．EF Foundation         B．AFS    

    C．Rotary International     D．SCCE

The students who refer to both the good and bad times as an exchange student include ______．

   A．Susan Lane and Sara Small B．Linda Marks and David Links

   C．Tom Jennings and Linda Marks  D．Susan Lane and Tom Jennings

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FOREIGN EXCHANGE 
A CLASS OF THEIR OWN

Name : Susan Lane              Age : 22          Place : Reykjavik , Iceland , 1994. Cost : $7 ,000                  Organization : AFS Experience : “ I think it was a turning point in my life . I began to understand more about my own culture by experiencing another culture and seeing how other people live.”

Name : Sara Small               Age : 23          Place : Crivitz , Germany , 1996. Cost : $8,000                   Organization : EF Foundation  Experience : “I love the traveling and I made a lot of friends . I found the European school system to be hard but I am fluent now in German so it was worth it . I did miss my family  and friends in Australia but I would love to do it again .”

Name : Leanne Smythe           Age : 20          Place : Minnesota , America , 1994 . Cost : $6, 000                   Organization : Southern Cross Culture Exchange  Experience : “I learnt how to be really responsible . It was great to be on my own and I got  on really well with the family I was with . I will definitely go back some day .”

Name : David Links              Age : 16         Place : Stuttgart , Germany , 1996 Cost : $6,000                   Organization : Southern Cross Cultural Exchange  Experience : “I wanted to try something that was very different from Australia in culture . In Germany everything was different but I soon got settled . The family I was with were great and I really feel as though I have a second family .”

Name : Tom Jennings            Age : 21         Place : Conflans , France , 1995. Cost : $7,000                   Organization : Southern Cross Cultural Exchange  Experience : “There were times when it was difficult but I liked it , experiencing a different  culture. You just have to play each situation as it comes. If there is one thing you learn when you are on a student-exchange program it is how to take care of yourself.”

Name : Linda Marks          Age : 19      Place : Chonburi Province , Thailand , 1994 Cost : $3,500                Organization : Rotary International  Experience : “It’s like a roller-coaster ride , there are lots of ups and downs , but you always come back for more . I had a few problems but there was always someone to turn to and that was great .”

67．The students who refer to both the good time and the bad time include ______.
A．Susan Lane and Sara Small         B．Linda Marks and David Links 
C．Tom Jennings and Linda Marks     D．Leanne Smythe and Tom Jennings 
68．The writing above would probably be ______.
A．the records of students’ activities 
B．the foreign students’ name cards 
C．the notice about a visit to foreign countries 
D．the advertisement from an international travel service
69．The student who values learning another language is ______.
A．Linda Marks    B．Sara Small    C．Tom Jennings     D．Leanne Smythe 
70．How many students mention the culture difference they have experienced ?
A. Three .    B．Four .    C．Five .     D．Six .

Opening week specials at Munchies Food Hall

At the corner of Green and Brown Streets in the city

Monday 7^th of January until Sunday, 13th of January 2008

Feast until you’re full ! Come down to Munchies this week to enjoy the special dishes on offer at all of our food outlets. Order from the following:

·Succulent chicken rice          ·Spicy satay beef

·Delicious noodle dishes         ·Plump park chops

·Seafood specialties             ·Crunchy vegetables

·Sweet tropical fruit

Halal food is available at the stall Malay Food Heaven

Win Prizes and Gifts !

·Spend $ 20.00 or more and win instant prizes from our lucky draw box.

·Collect a free party balloon and whistle for each young diner.

·Enjoy a free meal if you are the first customer of the day at any of our stalls.

·Win a holiday to Western Australia. A free raffle ticket is given with every receipt. Just fill in your information and place your entry in the box provided.

Winner to be announced in The Straits Times on the 15^th of January.

Join in the Fun !

Between 7:00 pm and 8:00 pm each evening until the 10th of January, your favorite Channel 3 television actors and singers will entertain you:

·May Lee          ·Jackie Chen

·Kim Yap          ·Kamal

Autograph sessions will follow each performance ! And who will be our extra special mystery star? Come down on Saturday at noon to find out.

The prices at Munchies are__________.

A．lower than usual                B．bargain prices for the opening

C．lower for two people             D．lower if you spend $ 21.00

Everyone who eats at Munchies will receive a _________.

A．free raffle ticket                 B．lucky draw coupon

C．free meal                      D．balloon and whistle

I will find out who has won the trip to Western Australia when I _________.

A．watch Channel 3 television 

B．come down to Munchies at noon

C．read The Straits Times on the 15th of January

D．attend the lucky draw at Munchies Food Hall

Suppose you want to go abroad and learn about the foreign exchange in culture in different countries. Here is some information you may need.

 

Name: Susan Lane       Age: 22 Place: Reykjavik, Iceland, 2010. Cost: $7,000 Organization: AFS Experience: “I think it was a turning point in my life. I began to understand more about my own culture by experiencing another culture and seeing how other people live.”

 

Name: Sara Small        Age: 23 Place: Crivitz, Germany, 2012. Cost: $8,000 Organization: EF Foundation Experience: “I love the traveling and I made a lot of friends. I found the European school system to be hard but I am fluent now in German so it was worth it I did miss my family and friends in Australia but I would love to do it again.”

 

Name: David Links       Age: 16 Place: Stuttgart, Germany, 2012.. Cost: $6,000 Organization: Southern Cross Cultural Exchange Experience: “I wanted to try something that was very different in culture. In Germany everything was different but I soon got settled. The family I was with was great and I really feel as though I have a second family.”

 

Name: Tom Jennings      Age: 21 Place: Conflans, France, 2011.. Cost: $7,000 Organization: Southern Cross Cultural Exchange Experience: “There were times when it was difficult but I liked it, experiencing a different culture. You just have to play each situation as it comes. If there is one thing you learn when you are on a student-exchahge program it is how to take care of yourself.”

 

Name: Linda Marks       Age: 19 Place: Chonburi Province, Thailand, 2010. Cost: $3,500 Organization: Rotary International Experience: “There are lots of ups and downs, but you always come back for more. I had a few problems but there was always someone to turn to and that was great.”

 

1. According to the information, taking part in a foreign exchange program can cost _________.

A. from $6,000 to $8,000                             B. from $3,500 to $8,000

C. anything from $3,500                 D. no more than $7,000

2.Which organization held more foreign exchanges?

A. EF Foundation                        B. AFS

C. Rotary International                   D. SCCE

3.The students who refer to both the good and bad times as an exchange student include _________.

A. Susan Lane and Sara Small             B. Linda Marks and David Links

C. Tom Jennings and Linda Marks         D. Susan Lane and Tom Jennings

4.As a result of his experience in the foreign exchange program Tom Jennings learnt to become _________.

A. independent and adaptable                    B. determined and independent

C. selfish and defensive                D. defensive and determined

5.If a student wanted to take part in a foreign exchange program, but had not enough money, then the best place would be _________.

A. Iceland and America                B. Thailand and France

C. Germany and Iceland                 D. Germany and Thailand

 

Opening week specials at Munchies Food Hall

At the corner of Green and Brown Streets in the city

Monday 7^th of January until Sunday, 13th of January 2008

Feast until you’re full ! Come down to Munchies this week to enjoy the special dishes on offer at all of our food outlets. Order from the following:

·Succulent chicken rice          ·Spicy satay beef

·Delicious noodle dishes         ·Plump park chops

·Seafood specialties             ·Crunchy vegetables

·Sweet tropical fruit

Halal food is available at the stall Malay Food Heaven

Win Prizes and Gifts !

·Spend $ 20.00 or more and win instant prizes from our lucky draw box.

·Collect a free party balloon and whistle for each young diner.

·Enjoy a free meal if you are the first customer of the day at any of our stalls.

·Win a holiday to Western Australia. A free raffle ticket is given with every receipt. Just fill in your information and place your entry in the box provided.

Winner to be announced in The Straits Times on the 15^th of January.

Join in the Fun !

Between 7:00 pm and 8:00 pm each evening until the 10th of January, your favorite Channel 3 television actors and singers will entertain you:

·May Lee          ·Jackie Chen

·Kim Yap          ·Kamal

Autograph sessions will follow each performance ! And who will be our extra special mystery star? Come down on Saturday at noon to find out.

1.The prices at Munchies are__________.

A．lower than usual                B．bargain prices for the opening

C．lower for two people             D．lower if you spend $ 21.00

2.Everyone who eats at Munchies will receive a _________.

A．free raffle ticket                 B．lucky draw coupon

C．free meal                      D．balloon and whistle

3.I will find out who has won the trip to Western Australia when I _________.

A．watch Channel 3 television 

B．come down to Munchies at noon

C．read The Straits Times on the 15th of January

D．attend the lucky draw at Munchies Food Hall