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—___________ is the population of the United States?

—I don’t know exactly, but I’m sure that it has __________ population than China.

A．How much; much less	B．How many; fewer
C．What; much less	D．What; a much smaller

 

 

Three Gorges Cruises(游程)

Day 1 Home → Beijing

We will meet you at the airport in Beijing and take you to the hotel in the downtown area.

Day 2 Beijing

After breakfast, you’ll visit Tiananmen Square. Then you will go to the Forbidden City, the home of Chinese emperors for more than 500 years. In the evening you will attend a welcome party and have a chance to enjoy Beijing Roast Duck!

Day 3 Beijing → Chongqing

After breakfast, you will fly to Chongqing and visit the Chongqing Museum. Then your cruise down the Yangtze River will begin on the five-star cruise ship, Regal China. You will spend the night on the ship.

Day 4 Chongqing → Fengdu

At 8:00 a.m., the cruise will leave Chongqing. Relax on the deck, and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the river. In the afternoon, we will arrive at Ghost City — Fengdu for an excursion (短途游览) on the shore. Overnight on the ship.

Day 5 Three Gorges

You will sail through the Qutang Gorge and the Wu Gorge, and take a small boat down the Shennong Stream to enjoy the scenery.

Day 6 Three Gorges

After passing the Xiling Gorge, you will go on a morning shore excursion to the Three Gorges Dam.

Day 7 Three Gorges → Wuhan →Shanghai

At 2:30 p.m., the cruise ship will arrive in Wuhan and the cruise tour will end. You will have a chance to visit the Yellow Crane Tower（黄鹤楼）, and then you will fly to Shanghai.

Day 8 Shanghai → Home

You will visit the Shanghai Museum in the morning. After lunch, you will visit the Bund （外滩）, which is said to be a landmark of Shanghai. Then you will be seen off at Shanghai airport.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. How many nights will you spend on the cruise ship?

A. 2.                        B. 3.                     C. 4.                       D. 5.

2.On which day will you have an afternoon shore excursion?

A. Day 4.                 B. Day 5.          C. Day 6.                D. Day 7.

3.What is the order of the journey?

① the Wu Gorge                  ② the Yellow Crane Tower

③ the Xiling Gorge             ④ the Bund

⑤ Chongqing Museum         ⑥ Fengdu

⑦ the Three Gorges Dam    ⑧ the Forbidden City

A. ⑧⑤⑥③①②⑦④                 B. ⑧⑤⑥①③⑦②④  

C. ⑧⑥③⑤②①⑦④                 D. ④⑤⑥①②③⑦⑧

4. How much will a family with 2 adults and a 3-year-old child pay for the visit?

A. US$4375.            B. US$4905.      C. US$3950.  D. US$4537.5.

 

The story I am going to tell you happened about three years ago when I started to learn how to drive. At first, I was very frightened, and I thought I could never learn how to drive a car. Driving a car frightened me because in my home country women never drive, but in the United States every woman has to know how to drive. My husband paid an instructor to teach me how to drive. After that, my husband practiced with me for a long time. My husband always told me that I had to learn. It was important to me and my family.

However, I couldn’t get my license right away. I failed my driving test two times. After practicing for a long time, I decided to go for my third driving test. I had failed my first test because I was very nervous. Everybody encouraged me to continue practicing. Three weeks later, I decided to try it again, but I failed again. After that, I was very embarrassed（困窘的）, and I said I couldn’t get it, so I stopped practicing for a while.

Not knowing how to drive was bad because I couldn’t do anything. I had two kids, my husband works, and I have to take care of everything. Driving was so necessary that I decided to try it again. And finally, that time, I passed the test. Now I have my license. I know how to drive, and it has changed my life in some important ways. Now I’m driving to the college, learning English and hoping I will get a good job in the future.

1.Why did the author think that she could never learn how to drive a car?

A．Because she was not an American woman.

B．Because she was afraid of a car or a bus.

C．Because in her own country women never drive.

D．Because her husband didn’t know how to teach her.

2. The underlined word “instructor” in the first paragraph probably means __________.

A．someone who teaches a special skill

B．someone who teaches a sport skill

C．someone who teaches in an American college

D．the information telling you how to drive a car

3. How many persons in the author’s family are mentioned except the author herself?

A．2

B．3

C．4

D．5

4.The passage mainly shows us that the author failed for quite a few times but she never gave up and __________.

A．she succeeded in driving her car to send her two children

B．she succeeded in driving to the college to get a good job

C．she succeeded in driving to the college and learned English

D．she succeeded in passing driving test and got her license in the end

5.The best title of this passage should be “__________”.

A．My Driving License	B．My Husband and I
C．Passing the Test	D．Never Give Up

 

---How many teachers are there in your school?

--- __________. , but I'm not sure.

A．Hundreds

B．Hundred

C．Hundreds of

D．One hundred

 

 

Billboard May 30-June 5, University of Waterloo

Wednesday, May 30

Gloria Steinem, author of “Revolution From Within” will discuss her book. 8 p.m. Public Library Park Branch. Further information: Susan Smith, 824-4120. ext. 2896.

Thursday May 31

  Noon hour concert at Art Centre Music Hall featuring chamber music; Jana Skareski, composer. 12 : 30 p.m. Admission free.

  Archeology Open House at WLU. Displays of photographs and objects from Africa, Southwest Asia, the Old and New World; the university’s permanent collection. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Archeology rooms, 202 Regina St. Exhibit continues until June 6.

Friday, June 1

Noon hour discussion with Arthur Read, Dean of Arts and Science, WI.U.

Topic: “Universities in the 2000’s”. Public Library Mairt Branch. Details: 743-0271. Food and drinks available.

Saturday, June 2

Arts Lecture Series with Dr. Mary Malone, Religious Studies, St. Jerome’s College.

Topic: “Woman and Religion”. 9 : 30 a.m. Humanities Theatre. Details: 884-8110.

Chamber Music Concert at WLU performed by music students of WLU. 8 p. m. Art Centre Music Hall. Admission: $ 6 adults; seniors and WLU students and staff member $ 3; High school and primary pupils, free.

Sunday, June 3

University of Waterloo 2001 Campus Day featuring Chemistry Magic Show, animal show, fashion show, square dancing and more. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Biology & Chemistry Block, WLU Campus. Further details: 824-4120, ext. 8366.

Monday, June 4

Slide/Video Presentation featuring Hong Kong, Macao and Singapore. Sponsored by International Graduate Students Committee (IGSC). All graduates welcome; free. 5 : 00~8 : 00 p.m. Humanities Theatre. Free snacks provided.

Tuesday, June 5

Quick Questions. Drop in to see Ms. Barb Riley, who can answer your brief career or job-related questions. 1 to 4 p. m. Career Services. Public Library Main Branch: For information call ext. 3001.

84.  Rosa’s parents are both WLU professors. They are going to see Rosa perform on Saturday evening together with her grandpa and her 15-year-old sister. How much will the family pay for the tickets?

A. $12.            B. $18.           C. $15.           D. $9.

1.

Nick is eager to find a good job after graduation. From whom can he get some information?

A. Gloria Steinem.                   

B. Ms. Barb Riley.

C.  Jana Skareski.                    

D. Arthur Read or Mary Malone.

2.

 When are you likely to meet quite a few graduates of Waterloo University?

A. 5:00~8:00 p.m., Monday.            

B. 9:30 a.m., June 2.

C. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday.          

D. 12:00~1:00, June 1.

3.

 If you are interested in all the activities and lectures at weekend, how many places can you go at most?

A. 2.               B. 3.             C. 4.             D. 5.