The amazing image shows the world’s largest ever cruise ship, complete with beach pool, shopping mall, rock-climbing walls, outdoor amphitheater（圆形剧场）and New York-style loft suites（套间）．The “traveling city” is being built on dry-docks in Finland by Royal Caribbean International, and she is named Oasis of the Seas．

Almost 1,200 feet long, 154 feet wide and rising 213 feet above the water line, the Oasis of the Seas will be able to host 3,000 crew to service every passenger’s need．In addition to the size, the Oasis of the Seas will also be the first ship that attracts people by the cruise line’s new

neighborhood concept: 7 distinct themed areas, including Central Park, Boardwalk, the Royal Promenade, the Pool and Sports Zone, Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center, Entertainment Place and Youth Zone．Of all these areas, the excellent zone will be “Central Park”．

Protected from the weather by a clear screen to let in the light, the Central Park area will be themed on Caribbean plants and leaves reflecting the area which the ship will eventually cruise in．And the park zone will have different restaurants, bars and boutique shops, bringing the idea of “floating city” to reality．

In addition, Oasis of the Seas will also include a rock wall, over 15 restaurants and bars, a casino(娱乐场), a theatre, two night-clubs and the largest freshwater pool on any cruise liner．

“Royal Caribbean is proud to introduce a number of ‘firsts’ that the world has never seen before,” said Adam Goldstein, “Oasis of the Seas is the ultimate expression of the creativity and imagination found on all of our ships, providing guests with a collection of experiences that will offer an incredible cruise vacation．”

49．In the passage, Oasis of the Seas refers to ______．

   A．a traveling city       B．a cruise ship

    C．a deserted island          D．an ocean park

50．It can be inferred from the passage that ______．

     A．the Oasis of the Seas hasn’t been built well so far

     B．7 distinct themed areas are being built on dry-docks

     C．the “traveling city” can hold 3,000 passengers

     D．the “traveling city” is a beauty spot

51．The main idea of the third paragraph would be _____．

A．what the Central Park is          B．the location of the Central Park

C．the features of the Central Park   D．the theme of the Central Park

52．The Oasis of the Seas includes a number of ‘firsts’ EXCEPT _____．

A．the world’s largest ever cruise ship                            

B．its way of attracting tourists

C．the largest freshwater pool on any cruise liner              

D．its most delicious food in the world

There are plenty of beauty schools throughout the country that can help you to start a career in cosmetology(美容业). Nowadays, young people may not be able to afford a four-year college. Students can look forward to attending a beauty school program which will only take a few months to complete and start their career right away to earn money.

There can be many benefits of going to beauty school. The expense is much less than attending a four-year university. Besides, attending beauty school is mostly a hands-on(动手的) experience which appeals to many people. Some students don’t like sitting all day listening to lectures and then having to study at night. What’s more, most beauty school programs keep up with the changing trends and fashion. So you will always be working on different hair types which can be fun and will give you a lot of experience throughout the years of your career.

If you are worried about finding a job after graduation, many beauty schools will offer assistance for immediate job placement and give you peace of mind that you will not be stranded looking for a job. Most colleges and universities are not equipped to do that because of the large number of graduates each year.

Cosmetologists will also make a good salary. The average salary will depend on your location, but you may earn a salary around $3,000 — $3,500 a month. This is not including tips which could be $600 or more a month.

Not only can young people go to cosmetology school, but people of all ages can start this career. As you can see, there are many benefits of beauty schools that can be the perfect opportunity for anyone to become a great cosmetologist.

1.How many advantages of going to beauty school are mentioned in Paragraph 2?

A. Two.       B. Three.       C. Four.       D. Five.

2.The underlined word “stranded” in Paragraph 3 can be replaced by ______.

A. focused on      B. given up      C. stuck in      D. turned to

3.What can be learnt from the passage?

A. A cosmetologist gets paid at least $3,600 a month.

B. Beauty schools are not popular with young people.

C. Graduates can easily be offered jobs by universities.

D. It isn’t suitable for the old to start a career in cosmetology.

4.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?

A. The development of cosmetology

B. How to become a cosmetologist

C. The benefits of beauty schools

D. Going to college or beauty school

 

A student walks into his first class and realizes he forgot all about the midterm exam. He knows he needs to bring his grades up, and getting a zero will make it nearly impossible. He quickly jots down some notes and shoves them under his lap hoping it will help him pass. Cheating is a major concern in all academic environments. Students are creating new and more outrageous(令人吃惊的) ways of cheating every day; some claim that certain accounts of cheating can be justified, but overall it can always be prevented.

Cheating has been around forever, and millions of ways to cheat have been fashioned. Copying homework and cheat sheets are some of the most basic ways students in all education levels have cheated. Some students think nothing about writing a few answers on their hand, in a gum wrapper, or boldly using a study guide to cheat. Desperate students have even gone as far as to steal the test or scan in bottle wrappers and put answers into the nutrition label. The internet has now become available in almost every location. Computers can be accessed at school, at home, and now even on cell phones. This opens a doorway for even more methods of cheating to be born.

There are countless opinions on whether or not cheating can be justified. The truth is this behavior will always be a matter of opinion with each scenario of cheating. Students often rationalize their cheating by claiming they forgot to look over the material or did not understand what the teacher or professor was saying. Some may counter these arguments by saying that the student could have set reminders or asked the teacher to explain the material before the day of the test. Some other reasons students believe cheating is justified are their heavy workloads and trying to find time for school, sports, friends, and family. This may be true in certain instances, however, all students have these problems, and it is unfair to the students refrain(制止) from cheating when the student who is dishonest receives a better grade. The majority of students who think cheating is acceptable may believe the reason for this is that sometimes students are unaware they are cheating, there is not enough time given for assignments, or that the information is too much for the course.

It may be difficult to accomplish, but cheating can be prevented. Teachers and professors have tried many options to stop cheating. These options can range anywhere from simply spreading test-takers out in a room, to expelling(驱逐) a student, which will most likely hindertheir plans of getting into another college. One simple way to fix the problem is to scold the student when caught. They may be so scared or embarrassed that they never do it again. This is a risky way to prevent cheating in some cases, however, because it can possibly damage self-esteem. Another simple way to avoid cheating is to create many different kinds of the same test. This prohibits students from getting the answers off of a neighbor's test, but students still have the option of using other cheating tactics.

There may be a million ways to cheat and get away with it, but there are few times, if any, that it is justified. Cheating never has to be a necessity and is never worth compromising morals and losing years worth of working towards a degree. This problem is spreading throughout America; with everyone's help, it can be stopped.

1.Which is the best title of this passage?

A．To cheat or not to cheat                  B．Show your opinion on cheating

C．Debates on cheating                     D．Different ways of cheating

2.The second paragraph mainly tells us that ________.

A．cheating through the Internet is the most basic way

B．students who cheat in exams are cleverer

C．millions of ways to cheat have been fashioned

D．students cheat in exams to score better grades

3.The reason that is given by most students who think cheating is understandable is that ________.

A．they don’t understand their teachers’ words

B．they bury themselves in a lot of homework

C．they don’t have enough time to complete the study tasks

D．they forget to look over the material

4.What is the disadvantage of scolding the cheating students according to the passage?

A．They may continue to cheat next time.

B．They may be hurt mentally.

C．They may use other cheating tactics.

D．They may get on badly with their teachers.

5.What is the author’s attitude towards cheating?

A．It is reasonable                         B．It is necessary

C．it can be praised                        D．It must be prevented

 

 信息匹配 （共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）

请阅读下列餐馆的信息

A.Pasta House --- New Italian restaurant located in the heart of the city. Simple but delicious inexpensive meals. Also has a good range of vegetable-only meals. It's always crowded so be ready to order take-away or share a table.

B. Taste of India --- Famous for its spicy curries and many southern Indian dishes using chilli. You will usually be able to find a table during the week but if you're planning to go on the weekend,  make sure you book a table in advance. Open noon to midnight.

C.Paris Match --- This is the finest French restaurant in the city. Wonderful food you can enjoy in luxurious surroundings. The perfect place to have a romantic meal or impress a business partner, but be prepared for a large bill. Open noon to 2 a.m. Booking essential.

D.Mountain Dinner --- Not fancy but tasty. Excellent Asian and European dishes. Countryside location surrounded by forest. It's at least an hour's drive form the city so you might want to stay at the nearby Mountain Hotel overnight. Open 7a.m. to 10 p.m.

E.Owl Cafe --- Open 24 hours a day. The cafe has a large selection of set breakfast, lunch and dinner meals for you to choose from, or you can enjoy one of their many delicious snacks and desserts over a cup of freshly made coffee.

F.  Greek Bistro --- A lively restaurant that serves great-value Greek food and has live Greek music played by a local band. Customers are encouraged to take part in the entertainment so be ready for a night of loud fun and laughter. Open 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.

以下是五个人的选择要求，请匹配每个人拟选择的地方。

1. Bill --- was late getting up today so hasn't had time to make breakfast. He wants to pick up something to eat before he goes to work so that he has enough energy to last through to lunch time.

2.Julie --- works in the city and wants to get some lunch. She doesn't want anything too special so long as it is tasty and not too expensive. Julie likes all kinds of food but because she is on a diet she wants to avoid anything containing meat.

3. Sally --- has friends visiting her from out-of- town and wants to take them to dinner. She wants to take them somewhere they can enjoy the atmosphere and have fun. She is a university student so doesn't have a lot of money and doesn't like her food too hot.

4. Albert --- is a businessman who will meet an important European client for a business dinner next week. Want to book a table at a quiet restaurant that will impress his gust with both its food and its suroundings.

5.Robert --- is meeting his friend Ben for lunch today (Tuesday) and wants to take him to a nice restaurant. Both Robert and Ben enjoy good quality spicy food. Robert doesn't like arranging things in advance so he hasn't booked a table.

 

Hilton Shanghai, the city's first international hotel, has been recognized as a top business hotel in Shanghai for its convenient location and outstanding facilities for more than 20 years.

However, the hotel's newly appointed general manager Gerd Knaust says it is the people that make the hotel successful.

More than 380 employees have been working with the hotel for more than 15 years. Some of them have personal relationships with customers.

''It's a people-relation business,'' Knaust says. ''They really tell me about the stories in the last 15 years. It's something very nice to listen to. It's also a lasting memory for the guests.''

In fact, over the years, some of the guests have stayed in the hotel 200 or even 300 times.

Knaust, who has been working in the hospitality industry for more than 30 years, started his career as a chef in Germany. During his early 30s, Knaust already moved to the top in the culinary (烹调的) field as director of kitchen of Hyatt Regency Cologne in Germany.

After holding several general manager positions in Mandarin Oriental hotels, Knaust joined Hilton International as the general manager to open the Conrad and Doubletree by Hilton at Haitang Bay, Sanya in 2010.

When he was appointed as the general manager of Hilton Shanghai in November, he not only was heavily involved in recruitment, sales and marketing strategies but also he worked closely with the food and beverage team to develop the hotel's restaurant concepts and menus.

''I believe that we should offer quality and healthy food.'' he says.

Knaust believes that a hotel must value the customers' comments on Ctrip, Trip Advisor and other platforms, etc.

''It keeps us more on guard to be 100 percent professional,'' he says.

1.Why do business travelers choose Hilton Shanghai?

A．Because of its location, facilities and good service.

B．Because it is in Shanghai.

C．Because its general manager is excellent.

D．Because some customers are the staff’s relatives.

2.From the passage we know ______ .

A．Hilton Shanghai is the first international hotel in China

B．Gerd Knaust thinks that the staff is the most important in making the hotel successful

C．Gerd Knaust has worked in Hilton Shanghai for more than 20 years

D．most of the employees in Hilton Shanghai have personal relationships with customers

3.Knaust joined Hilton International as the general manager to ______.

A．start his career as chef

B．be involved in recruitment

C．open the Conrad and Doubletree

D．develop the hotel’s restaurant concepts and menus

4.Trip Advisor in the last paragraph but one is likely to be______.

A．a person who can give you some advice about trip

B．a place where you can have a good trip

C．an organization which can give you some advice

D．a website where travelers can leave their advice

5.What is the passage mainly about?

A．First international hotel in Shanghai.         B．How to manage a hotel well.

C．Knaust's management idea.                D．Knaust's life story.