| SHEFFIELD |
| LINCOLN COLLEGE OF ENGLISH |
| Classes for foreign students at all levels |
| 3 months, 6 months, 9 months and one year course |
| Open all year |
| Small class (at most 12 students) |
| Library, language laboratory and listening center |
| Accommodation with selected families |
| 25 minutes from London |
| Course fees for English for one year are￡1, 380 (with reduction for shorter periods of study) |
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Lincoln College of English _______.
| A．is at the centre of London |
| B．accepts students only at the beginning of the year |
| C．takes in foreign students, from beginners to the advanced |
| D．lies far away from London |
While you stay there, _______ will take care of you.
| A．the school where you study | B．the family you have chosen |
| C．your classmates | D．your own parents |
If you go there for a one-term course, you will pay _______ for it.
| A．￡1, 380 | B．over ￡1, 380 |
| C．much less than ￡1, 380 | D．nothing |
According to the introduction above, which is NOT mentioned？
| A．Course fees | B．Accommodation | C．The size of class | D．Teachers’ work |
At East China University of Science and Technology, students will get a coupon(优惠券)if they eat up their food. Students can collect coupons and exchange them for small gifts, such as books, magazines, mobile phone covers and hand warmers.
“It's been such a surprise,” said Liang Zhaoyun, 19, a student at the university in Shanghai. “It has given us one more motivation to finish our food.”
The measure is part of a national "eat-up" campaign(行动)which is organized by students to deal with food waste on campuses(校园).
Why only on campuses, you might ask? Because according to a report by Xinhua News Agency, students waste twice as much food as the national average(平均).
The campaign on campus food waste is receiving attention across the country. “The aim of the campaign is not only to encourage students to finish their food. We hope it can also encourage students to choose a more environment-friendly and healthy lifestyle,” said Tao Siliang, secretary of the Youth League Committee at Shanghai University.
But some school food is poorly prepared, so students do not like to finish it all. Some schools have taken notice of this and they are taking measures to improve it.
"I'm glad that we've reduced food waste since ‘eat-up’ campaign began. But if we call on students to waste less food, we should also improve the service and food standard on campuses.” said Tao.From Paragraph 1, we know that the student will get a coupon____________.
| A．when they eat school food | B．after they exchange gifts |
| C．if they collect the waste | D．if they finish all their food |
The underlined word “motivation" in Paragraph 2 means____________ in Chinese.
| A．动力 | B．机会 | C．试验 | D．条件 |
The "eat-up" campaign is carried out on campuses because____________.
| A．students get a good education | B．schools offer small gifts |
| C．students waste too much food | D．school food is more delicious |
The purpose of the campaign is mainly to____________.
| A．improve the school food standard |
| B．encourage a greener and healthier lifestyle |
| C．receive attention from the society |
| D．further improve the service in universities |
MUMBAI, India —The children in their party clothes on the stage were very excited when they received the award. And the two of them said, "It’s unbelievable!"
Nine-year-old, Rubina Ali, and Azharuddin Ismail, 10, were living a very different life and obviously loving every minute of it. The two, some of the child stars of the Oscar-winning Slum dog Millionaire(《贫民窟的百万富翁》)movie, know the Indian slums very well. That was where they grew up, and it is where they will return at the end of their Hollywood dream trip.
But before going back home, there was an interview with the host, Ryan Seacrest. During the interview they smiled and repeated their disbelief in what was happening to them. To their surprise, their movie won first place in the Oscars. When the two received the award, it was late morning in the children’s home city of Mumbai, where family, friends and many fellow residents of the slums watched the result from Hollywood.
"I don’t really know what the Oscars are," Rubina’s mother said. "I’m just glad my daughter looks happy, though she told me she missed Indian food."
"Our children lead a dog’s life," Rubina’s mother said, pointing out the rubbish everywhere, the open drains (下水道) and the lack of education opportunities.
In a few days they will be back in Mumbai and back in the slums which are their home. Fortunately, according to media reports, the movie’s director, Danny Boyle, has promised to help the children chosen from the slum and make sure they will go to a proper school.
The two don’t need to worry about their daily lives because of the Oscar success of Slum dog Millionaire. But the poverty and lack of opportunity —the central theme of the movie—is always all around.Which of the following is NOT true about the two children?
| A．They were the only two child stars in the movie, Slum dog Millionaire. |
| B．They had been having a difficult life in India. |
| C．They were interviewed before they went back home. |
| D．They were both excited about receiving the award. |
What can we infer from the text?
| A．The two children have played in other movies before. |
| B．Rubina may not get used to the American food. |
| C．Rinoms’s mother also went to the Hollywood. |
| D．They will travel to other countries before returning home. |
What will happen to the two children after they return to India?
| A．They will go back to the miserable life. |
| B．They will play in movies as famous actors. |
| C．They will have a better education. |
| D．They will leave school to learn acting. |
According to the author, the value of the movie is that ________.
| A．it has been given an Oscar Award |
| B．it has made the two children famous |
| C．its central theme has become known to the public |
| D．it has become popular all over the world |
The Bear Valley Teen Adventure Camp is a high-energy experience focusing on safe outdoor climbing and an appreciation for the natural environment. Along the way campers can also swim, hike, and canoe (划独木舟). The instructors are professional educators who can increase your teens’ confidence, teamwork and climbing skills. All climbing abilities are welcome and no previous outdoor rock climbing experience is required. Participants (参加者) can choose Day Camp or Overnight Camp. In addition, campers learn to appreciate the wild as well. We look forward to seeing your teenagers smile this summer.
Day Camp includes six adventurous days of rock climbing, hiking, swimming, and canoeing in beautiful Bear Valley. Our focus is climbing but we use additional activities to keep things lively. Instructions and skill development are provided. No experience is required and all equipment is provided. On the last day parents are welcome to join us for a big lunch to hear all about the adventures of camp for nothing.
Overnight campers can get the full experience with family-style meals, evening activities and top accommodations (住宿) at the BaseCamp Lodge in Bear Valley. A typical schedule is that after Day Camp, campers get a short rest and snack before getting together for a hike or swim. Afterwards, a delicious meal is served as tales from the day are shared around the table.
Dates: July 22-28, 2013
Costs: $575 – Day Camp (6 days + lunches)
$975 – Overnight Camp (7 days, 6 nights & all meals)
Ages: 10-16 years oldBear Valley Teen Adventure Camp ________.
| A．is aimed at increasing teens’ confidence in their studies |
| B．requires participants to have all climbing abilities |
| C．focuses on protecting the natural environment |
| D．will provide campers with instructions |
According to the second paragraph, we learn that ________.
| A．Day Camp doesn’t provide equipment |
| B．parents can have lunch for free on the last day |
| C．Day Camp has no other activities besides climbing |
| D．Day Camp provides campers with a meal in the evening |
What can we learn about Overnight Camp?
| A．It requires parents to prepare meals for campers. |
| B．Campers can have a snack before Day Camp. |
| C．$975 only includes 7 days, 6 nights and 6 lunches. |
| D．Campers can share stories with others when having meals. |
Today, as I was relaxing at the beach, I couldn't help but eavesdrop（窃听，偷听） on a conversation four high school kids were having on the beach blanket next to me. Their conversation was about making a positive difference in the world. And it went something like this…
"It's impossible to make a difference unless you're a huge company or someone with lots of money and power," one of them said.
"Yeah man," another replied. "My mom keeps telling me to move mountains – to speak up and stand up for what I believe. But what I say and do doesn't even get noticed. I just keep answering to ‘the man’ and then I get slapped back（山谷回声） in place by him when I step out of line."
"Repression…" another snickered.
I smiled because I knew exactly how they felt. When I was their age, I was certain I was being repressed and couldn't possibly make a difference in this world. And I actually almost got fired from school once because I openly expressed how repressed(压抑) I felt in the middle of the principals’ office.
I Have A Dream.
Suddenly, one of the kids noticed me eavesdropping and smiling. He sat up, looked at me and said, "What? Do you disagree?" Then as he waited for a response, the other three kids turned around too.
Rather than arguing with them, I took an old receipt out of my wallet , tore it into four pieces, and wrote a different word on each piece. Then I crumbled the pieces into little paper balls and handed a different piece to each one of them.
"Look at the word on the paper I just gave you and don't show it to anyone else." The kids looked at the single word I had handed each of them and appeared confused. "You have two choices," I told them. "If your word inspired you to make a difference in this world, then hold onto it. If not, give it back to me so I can recycle the paper." They all returned their words.
I walked over quickly , sat down on the sand next to their beach blanket and laid out the four words that the students had returned to me so that the words combined to form the simple sentence, "I have a dream."
"Dude, that's Martin Luther King Jr.," one of the kids said.
"How did you know that?" I asked.
"Everyone knows Martin Luther King Jr." the kid snarled. "He has his own national holiday, and we all had to memorize his speech in school a few years ago."
"Why do you think your teachers had you memorize his speech?" I asked.
"I don't really care!" the kid replied. His three friends shook their heads in agreement. "What does this have to do with us and our situation?"
"Your teachers asked you to memorize those words, just like thousands of teachers around the world have asked students to memorize those words, because they have inspired millions of repressed people to dream of a better world and take action to make their dreams come true. Do you see where I'm going with this?"
"Man, I know exactly what you're trying to do and it's not going to work, alright?" the fourth kid said, who hadn't spoken a word until now. "We're not going to get all inspired and emotional about something some dude said thirty years ago. Our world is different now. And it's more screwed up than any us can even begin to imagine, and there's little you or I can do about it. We're too small, we're nobody."
Together
I smiled again because I once believed and used to say similar things. Then after holding the smile for a few seconds I said, "On their own, ‘I' or ‘have’ or ‘a’ or ‘dream’ are just words. Not very compelling or inspiring. But when you put them together in a certain order, they create a phrase that has been powerful enough to move millions of people to take action – action that changed laws, perceptions, and lives. You don't need to be inspired or emotional to agree with this, do you?"
The four kids shrugged and struggled to appear totally indifferent, but I could tell they were listening intently. "And what's true for words is also true for people," I continued. "One person without help from anyone else can't do much to make a big difference in this crazy world - or to overcome all of the various forms of repression that exist today. But when people get together and unite to form something more powerful and meaningful then themselves, the possibilities are endless.
Together is how mountains are moved. Together is how small people make a big difference.Why were the kids repressed?
| A．Because they were scolded by their teachers |
| B．Because they lacked confidence of making a difference in the world |
| C．Because they didn’t have lots of money or power. |
| D．Because one of them almost got expelled from school. |
What did the writer do when one of the kids noticed him eavesdropping?
| A．He argued with them. |
| B．He played a game with them. |
| C．He scooted over sat down on the sand next to their beach blanket . |
| D．He took an old receipt ,ripped it into four pieces, and wrote a different word on each piece. |
Which of the following is not true?
| A．“I Have A Dream” was delivered by Martin Luther King. |
| B．A national holiday was named after Martin Luther King to honor him. |
| C．Teachers asked kids to memorize Martin Luther King’s famous speech. |
| D．Martin Luther King made a difference because he is a man with power. |
Give a proper Chinese translation to explain the underlined sentence.
| A．车到山前必有路 | B．从我做起 |
| C．团结就是力量 | D．三人行,必有我师 |
Which of the following sentences is true according to the story.
| A．The kids and the writer are complaining about their life. |
| B．All of the four kids don’t believe they can change the world. |
| C．The word on the paper inspires the four kids. |
| D．The writer’s purpose is to tell them to a faith in the life. |
Which of the following can be the best title for the story?
| A．How adults persuade kids |
| B．How small people make a big difference |
| C．How young adults build up their confidence |
| D．How create a better world to live in |
You don't need to get in a time-traveling machine to see how technology will reshape our lives, such as the way we shop．Several new technologies that are to change your buying habits already exist．Let's see what's in store for your future shopping．
Try it on, virtually （虚拟的）．Want to shop online for a new pair of eyeglasses? You don't need to guess which pair looks best on you. Go and see the eBay Fashion iPhone app to try a pair of eyewear you're checking out on a picture of your face．But what if you want to buy something bigger? Thanks to Microsoft Kinect's motion tracking camera, you can cover clothes on your screen body．You can even choose the background of your virtual fitting room to enrich your shopping experience．
Get a perfect, custom fit．Everyone's body is shaped differently．To get a perfect fit, you sometimes have to get your clothes changed．But by using 3D scanning technology, all the clothes you buy will fit your body perfectly．Some companies scan your body using High-tech to get the most accurate measurements, so they can make special clothes just for you．
High-tech shopping carts and checkout counters．High-tech shopping carts could, in time, be a common sight in malls and supermarkets．Microsoft Kinect-enabled carts are currently under test．The cart can follow you along the aisles （通道）, controlled merely by your movement and your voice．In China, a supermarket chain introduced tablet-equipped carts that guide shoppers around the stores' aisles．
In the United States, several supermarkets use a device called Scan It that gives buyers the freedom to scan purchases on their own while they shop．While it's great not having to line up at a checkout counter, we wouldn't mind it if the store used Toshiba's new Object Recognition Scanner．The machine identifies a product as soon as it's placed in front of a camera just by its shape and color, even if it has no bar code．What's the best title for this text?
| A．Ways for future shopping |
| B．Influence of new technology |
| C．Inventions to change habits |
| D．A new time-traveling machine |
According to Paragraph 2, The eBay Fashion iPhone app can _____．
| A．make vivid pictures of our face |
| B．help us sell more clothes online |
| C．create us a virtual dressing room |
| D．choose suitable eyeglasses for us |
Which of the following can get the most accurate shape of our body?
| A．Object Recognition Scanner． |
| B．The eBay Fashion iPhone app． |
| C．3D scanning technology． |
| D．Microsoft Kinect-enabled carts． |
The Object Recognition Scanner can identify a product more quickly by____．
| A．the customer's voice |
| B．its shape and color |
| C．the customer's movement |
| D．the bar code on it |
What can we infer from this text?
| A．Checkout counters will disappear from supermarkets in future． |
| B．Buyers can use Scan It to go around the supermarket by themselves． |
| C．High-tech shopping carts will be widely used in malls and supermarkets． |
| D．The new technologies are only dreams that are impossible to come true． |
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