Almost 55,000 people who have had a major impact on British society are profiled in a new 60-volume book that has taken 12 years to compile.
It has cost more than ￡25 million and taken 10,000 writers to update the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography.
Murder victims Stephen Lawrence and James Bulger are among those joining the likes of Queen Victoria and Gandhi.
The new version of the dictionary, which was founded in 1882, costs ￡7,500 and takes up 12 feet of shelf space.
Projects director Robert Faber said Stephen Lawrence was included because his death triggered "dramatic developments in British policing and social policy".
Women make up 10% of the entries - double the previous share - and include Queen Elizabeth I, Dusty Springfield, Linda McCartney and Virginia Woolf, whose father compiled the first edition.
Alongside the famous names are lesser known individuals such as the inventor of snooker, army reservist (预备役军人) Neville Chamberlain.
Stephen Lawrence and James Bulger were both included because of the "overwhelming soul-searching (真挚的自我反省、深思) and examination of education and social policy" which followed their deaths.
Mr Faber said: "These are not just people who were killed but people who had an impact. Jill Dando is there as much for her career but also because her death became a public event.
"So many of these people have seized the public imagination and have contributed to public debate."？
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It can be inferred that Jill Dando _____.
| A．died in a case of murder which drew the public much attention |
| B．isn’t included in the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography |
| C．is the director of the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography |
| D．is included in the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography only for her death |
_____ are collected in the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography.
| A．Those who were murdered in history | B．Those who have shaped Britain |
| C．Those who are famous all over the world | D．Those who live in Britain |
How much does a volume of the new version cost on average?
| A．More than ￡25million. | B．More than ￡400, 000. | C．￡7, 500. | D．￡125 |
In most languages, a greeting is usually followed by “small talk”. Small talk means the little things we talk about at the start of a conversation. In English-speaking countries people often make small talk about the weather. “Nice day, isn’t it?” “Terrible weather, isn’t it?” But there is something special about small talk. It must be about something that both people have the same opinion about. The purpose of small talk is to let both people agree on something. This makes meeting people easier and more comfortable. In the UK people usually agree about the weather, so it is a safe topic for small talk. But people often disagree about religion or politics so these are not suitable topics for small talk. The topics for small talk also depend on where the conversation is taking place. At football matches, people make small talk about the game they are watching. “Great game, isn’t it?” At bus-stops, people may comment on the transport system. “The bus service is terrible, isn’t it?”
| A．a kind of conversation with short words |
| B．a greeting used when people meet each other |
| C．to let people disagree about something |
| D．something we talk about to start a conversation |
| A．the weather | B．politics |
| C．games | D．languages |
| A．we should learn about the transport system of the country |
| B．we should only master the grammar and the vocabulary |
| C．we should learn the culture of the country |
| D．we should understand the importance of the language |
| A．asking a question | B．having a conversation |
| C．make a comment | D．making small talk |
If you're wondering what the top things people do on their Hawaii vacations (besides enjoying the magnificent Hawaii beaches)，look on further.
Whether you're here to see an incredible Hawaii volcano or you want to laze on a beach at a top resort in Kona , Hawaii, knowing ahead of time what you want to do will help you make the most of your trip to Hawaii.
Volcanoes National Park
Most visitors to Hawaii want to see lava from an active Hawaii volcano, and the big island does not disappoint when it comes to this. Spreading out over333,000 acres, the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park takes up a large portion on the southern part of the Big Island. Mauna Loa, rising at 13,677 feet, is easily the largest dormant volcano in the world. Kilauea volcano is where you can see the lava flows (溶岩流）and terrible volcanic landscapes. You can spend days hiking and camping in the Hawaii volcano park, since over half of it is set aside as wilderness. Kona Coast
The Kona coast, on the west side of the Big Island，is home to the top resorts on the big island and the popular Kona vacation rentals. The Kona ar-ea enjoys great weather all year round, in addition to other activities like deep-sea fishing and snorkeling ,making this a popular place for Hawaii beaches. You can also take a tour of the coffee farms that produce the world famous Kona coffee, which is organic and all natural. Kona vacation rentals are popular because many of these look out over the Pacific Ocean, and are close to excellent beaches. Whether your Hawaii vacation includes Hawaii beaches, staying at a resort or booking one of the Kona vacation rentals, this area is one of the best of all islands to stay. Iao Valley
Iao Valley's beauty has inspired Hawaiians to gather here to honor the agriculture god, Lono , during an annual festival called the Makahiki festival. For over a hundred years visitors have been coming to the valley to enjoy the scenic beauty of this lush (青葱的）valley. There are trails in the park, so you can see the best scenery of the cloud-covered valley. These clouds have a lot to do with the shape of the valley, since these feed the streams that carved the shape of the Lao Valley. The best title for this passage is __________.
| A．Things to do in Hawaii |
| B．Rich tourism resources in Hawaii |
| C．Hawaii's charming beauty |
| D．Wandering in Hawaii |
This passage is meant for __________
| A．American students |
| B．potential travelers |
| C．local residents |
| D．geographer |
We can guess the meaning of "organic” is __________
| A．man-made |
| B．green |
| C．chemical |
| D．animal |
We can read this passage from __________ in a newspaper.
| A．a tour edition |
| B．a sport edition |
| C．a social life edition |
| D．a science and technology edition |
Without proper planning, tourism can cause problems. For example too many tourists can crowd public places that are also enjoyed by the inhabitants of the country. If tourists create too much traffic ,the inhabitants become annoyed and unhappy. They begin to dislike tourists and to treat them impolitely. They forget how much tourism can help the country's economy. It is important to think about the people of a destination country and how tourism affects them. Tourism should help a country keep the customs and beauty that attract tourists. Tourism should also advance the wealth and happiness of local inhabit-ants.
Too much tourism can be a problem. If tourism grows too quickly, people must leave other jobs to work in the tourism industry. This means that other parts of the country's economy can suffer.
On the other hand, if there is not enough tourism ,people can lose jobs. Businesses can also lose money. It costs a great deal of money to build large hotels, airports, first-class roads, and other support facilities (配套设施）needed by tourist attractions. For example，a major international class tourism hotel can cost as much as 50 thousand dollars per room to build. If this room is not used most of the time, the owners of the hotel will lose money.
Building a hotel is just a beginning. There must be many other support facilities as well，including roads to get to the hotel, electricity, sewers (下水道）to handle waste, and water. All of these support facilities cost money. If they are not used because there are not enough tourists, jobs and money are lost. Which of the following do you think has been discussed in the part before this selection?
| A．It is extremely important to develop tourism. |
| B．Building roads and hotels is important. |
| C．Support facilities are highly necessary. |
| D．Planning is of great importance to tourism. |
The underlined word “inhabitants” (in Paragraph1) probably means “__________”
| A．citizens |
| B．passengers |
| C．population |
| D．tourists |
Too much tourism can cause all these problems EXCEPT __________
| A．a bad effect on other industries |
| B．a change of tourists' customs |
| C．over - crowdedness of places of interest |
| D．pressure on traffic |
It can be inferred from the text that __________.
| A．the author doesn't like tourism developing so fast |
| B．local people will benefit from tourist attractions |
| C．other parts of a country's economy won't benefit from tourism much |
| D．we can't build too many support facilities |
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Date： 18 June ,2009
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Date： 15 June, 2009
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Maple Ridge, BC
By ： Cindi & David Holt <Show E-Mail>
Date： 17 June, 2009
Hi! We are the Holt Family. We are currently looking for a homestay that would like to attend Maple Ridge College or Thomas Haney Secondary School. We are a large family of 6 that would like to open our doors to someone that is looking to stay. Room and board, breakfast, lunch and dinner included. $ 700 per month. We are a fun, loving family. We live on 5 acres. Have an above-ground pool and live 5 minutes from a lake. It is quiet in a country setting. I can drive to school and sometimes home but there is a community bus that my children always take as they are very independent and go with their friends. If you are interested ,contact me. Which has told the shared price?
| A．Mabel and Frank. |
| B．Frank and Cindi. |
| C．Hoang and Cindi. |
| D．Mabel and Hoang. |
Which will Betty choose if she enjoys swimming?
| A．Mabel. |
| B．Frank. |
| C．Hoang. |
| D．Cindi. |
Where can we find this information?
| A．In a magazine. |
| B．In a newspaper. |
| C．On a website. |
| D．In a house agency. |
Why Melbourne? Having long lived in the shadow of Sydney，Melbourne has become a wonderful place for fashion and design and the cultural centre of Aus-tralia, with an enjoyable program of festivals.
What to see? The city centre's grid (格子）system of streets hides a maze (迷宫）of lanes and turn -of-the -century arcades where you will find the best cafes, bars and shops. The Hidden Secrets Tour(00 613 9329 9665, hiddensecretstour. com ) guides will make sure you find what you're after, whether it's fashion, art and design or wine. From £ 34 per person.
Where to eat? Melbourne is a paradise for those who enjoy eating delicious food, and its top chefs use fresh produce and have a talent for the experimental. But for something different, enjoy yourself with an Australian Wine Tour Company trip. Departing from the city centre daily，you'll taste wines at four of the region's best vineyards (葡萄园）. It costs £ 48 per person, including all wine tasting, lunch and a visit to Domaine Chandon (00 613 9419 4444, austwine -tourco. com. au).
Where to stay? The Nunnery is an old convent (修道院）on the edge of the city. It has double rooms with breakfast from £54 per night (00 613 94198637, nunnery, com. au).
How to get there? Qantas (0845 7747 767，qantas . com. au) flies from Heathrow to Melbourne twice daily from £ 766 return, including taxes.
More information： Contact the official tourism site for Melbourne at visitmelbourne . com/uk.
Use the links below for more on.
Destination guide： Melbourne.
Click here for our Melbourne page.
48 hours in Melbourne.
Why is Melbourne a popular destination for Australians?
| A．Because it's the most important city. |
| B．Because it's well-known for festivals. |
| C．Because it is a cultural centre in Australia. |
| D．Because it attracts lots of religious followers. |
To get more information about Hidden Secrets Tour, you should call __________.
| A．00 613 9329 9665 |
| B．00 613 9419 4444 |
| C．00 13 9419 8637 |
| D．0845 7747 767 |
If you are interested in tasting Australian wines ,you have to pay __________.
| A．£34 |
| B．£48 |
| C．£54 |
| D．£76 |
What is the purpose of this passage?
| A．To tell readers how to travel in Australia. |
| B．To inform readers about what to see in Melbourne. |
| C．To introduce the history and culture about Australia. |
| D．To offer tourists some information about Melbourne. |
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