The iPod Generation
Today it is common to see people who walk about with colored wires hanging from their ears wherever they go. They move about in their personal bubbles, sometimes unaware of what’s happening around them. They walk around in their own spaces, with their personal “digital（数码的） noise reduction systems” So are you one of them?
For me, walking around in my own personal bubble is perfect. What’s even better, wearing earphones seems to give a signal to people which says, “I’m not available for chatting at the moment.”
Suppose you’re at work and about to make a breakthrough, but a colleague suddenly turns up. At this exact moment, the slightest disturbance would interrupt your work. Once again, those wires hanging from your ears would be sure to give that “Go away!” signal.
It’s probably part of the growing up stage when they just want to ignore their whole family. While their mothers give them lectures about why they should do, their “Yes. Mum.” Problem solved.
Pretty soon, not only will we have pretty colored wires hanging from our ears, but also our brains will be directly plugged into some new high-tech instrument. We’ll be in a virtual(虚拟的) world, communicating with everyone else, or choosing not to, as we like. And they are changing our social habits along the way.
| A．Outside life is shut out. |
| B．Our high-tech tools are changing quickly. |
| C．I also have wires hanging from my ears. |
| D．In the home situation, teenagers love these wires. |
E. I don't have to deal with the noise from the environment.
F. After all, I am listening to my favourite music and would rather not be disturbed.
G. Listening to music through earphones is the perfect way to ignore such interruptions.
阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。
首先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. Open 11 a.m. to midnight.
B. A Taste of India – famous for its spicy curries and many southern Indian dishes using chili. 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 surrounding. 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 Diner – not fancy but tasty. Excellent Asian and European dishes. Countryside location surrounded by forest. It’s at least an hour’s drive from the city so you might want to stay at the nearby Mountain Hotel overnight. Open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
E. Owl Café – open 24 hours a day the café 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：
51. 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 he has enough energy to last through to lunch time.
52. 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.
53. 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.
54. 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 guest with both its food and its surroundings.
55. 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.
阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。 请注意：E="AB; " F=CD
下列是一些英文信件的模板
A
Dear Mr. / Ms. Last Name,
Thank you so much for hiring me to the position of teaching assistant. I appreciate the time you took to interview me, and I am very glad to be working for you.
I look forward to starting my position and, once again, I'd like to thank you for this great opportunity.
Sincerely,
Your Signature
B
Dear Mr. / Ms. Last Name,
Thank you so much for taking the time to interview me for the volunteer position at your hospital. I am very keen to have the chance to work for you and I truly appreciate this opportunity.
If you need more information regarding my past experiences, I would be more than happy to provide you with any information, which would be helpful.
Again, thanks for meeting with me.
Sincerely,
Your Signature
C
Dear Mr. / Ms. Last Name,
I was very happy to speak with you about the assistant account executive position at the Smith Agency. The job, as you presented it, seems to be a very good match for my skills and interests.
In addition to my enthusiasm, I will bring to the position strong writing skills, assertiveness（过分自信）and the ability to encourage others to work cooperatively with the department. I understand your need for administrative (管理的) support so my attention to detail and organizational skills will free you to deal with larger issues.
I appreciate the time you took to interview me. I am very interested in working for you and I look forward to hearing from you about this position.
Sincerely,
Your Signature
D
Dear Mr. / Ms. Last Name,
I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you personally for all the time you spent with me when I visited your office. I have thought quite a bit about the possibility of joining your team and believe that, in addition to the contributions I could offer, I would learn a lot from you and benefit greatly from your talent, wisdom, and experience.
I am very interested in working for the ABCD Company and look forward to hearing about this position soon.
If there is any other information I can provide to help expedite（加快进展） the decision making process, please let me know.
Again, I appreciate the time you have taken to talk with me.
Sincerely,
Your Signature
E
Dear First Name, (or Mr. / Ms. Last Name if you don't know them well)
Thank you for all the help you have given me with my job search.
I especially appreciate the information and advice you have provided, and the experiences you have shared with me.
Your assistance has been invaluable to me during this process.
Again, thank you so much. I greatly appreciate your generosity.
Best Regards,
Your Signature
F
Dear Mr. / Ms. Last Name,
Thank you very much for offering me the opportunity to work at ABCD Associates. Unfortunately, I will not be accepting the position as it does not fit the path I am taking to achieve my career goals.
Once again, I'd like to express my gratitude for the offer and my regrets that it didn't work out. You have my best wishes in finding someone else who is suitable for the position.
Best Regards,
Your Signature
下面5人都想寻找合适的英文信件模板，请匹配与他们的信息相对应的写作模板。 After the interview, Jackson found a strong desire in himself to recommend himself again to impress the interviewer for a job at an accountant firm through a letter.
Anna, who has just graduated from university and is eager to be a college teacher, has succeeded in a job interview of Beijing Normal University.
David wants to set up his own company in his own style in order to realize his dreams in the IT industry, so he has to refuse an invitation to work for a large company.
Bob failed many times in finding an ideal job for his special major before he went for help from a career consultant (职业顾问).
Samuel is always ready to help other students in college and he plans to work as a volunteer during the summer holidays to help the local people.
请阅读下列应用文及相关信息, 并按照要求匹配信息。
首先, 请阅读下列招生的信息:
A. English Training Centre attached(附属) to Zhongshan University
*Common English Course for primary school teachers during winter or summer vacations 3 weeks (500 yuan); 4 weeks (700 yuan).
*Special course for those who are to take an examination for his/her promotion(提升) at lowest cost: 800 yuan, 6 periods a day for a month.
* English teachers training course: listening, speaking, reading and writing, 1 month at the cost of 1,500 yuan.
* Tel: 020-36968848 (for further information)
B. Modern Language School
* Special courses in English for business, travel, banking, hotel management and office skills.
* Small classes (12-16students) on Sat.& Sun. from 2:00p.m-5:00 p.m
* Native English teachers from Canada and USA.
* Language lab and computers supplied.
* 3- month course: 1,050 yuan; 6-month course: 1,850 yuan.
* Write or phone: Modern Language School, 675 Park Road, 100056
Tel: 67353019
C. The 21st Century English Training Centre
* We specialize(专攻) in effective teaching at all levels.
* We offer morning or afternoon classes, both of which last three months and a half at a cost of 800 yuan.
* Entrance exams: June 1 and Dec.1
* Only 15-minute walk from city centre.
* Call 67801642 for more information
D. The International House of English.
* Three/ Six-month English courses for students of all levels at very low cost: 60 yuan for 12 hours afternoon classes on Wed, Sat.& Sun.
* A four-month evening programme for developing speaking skills ( same cost as day classes).
* Well-trained Chinese and foreign teachers experienced in teaching English as a second /foreign language.
* Free sightseeing and social activities.
* Very close to the Central Park. For further information call 67432308
E. The New Oriental English School
* Special English course for strengthening reading comprehension at all levels. Three- week course cost: 400 yuan. Whole day classes.
* 2-month course for GRE preparation classes at low cost: 2,000 yuan.
* 2- week course for revising TOEFL grammar items at a cost of 500 yuan.
* Experienced teachers from some famous universities nearby.
* 1-year full- time classes for both TOEFL & GRE to any level at the cost: 10,000 yuan.
* Receiving students from all walks and also other provinces.
Tel: 0755-28896698 (for further information)
F. Global English Centre
* General English in all four skills; listening, speaking, reading and writing.
* 3-month( 700 yuan), 6-month(1,200 yuan) and one- year (2,000 yuan) courses.
* Choice of morning or evening classes, 3 hours per day, Mon.-Fri.
* Experienced college \English teachers.
* Close to city centre and bus stops.
Tel: 67605272
Add: 105 Zhongshan Road, 100082
请阅读下列求学者的信息, 然后匹配求学者与所拟选择的学校;Jessie works in Dongfeng Truck Factory from 9:oo a.m to 4:30 p.m. every day. She wants to improves her reading.
Alice wants to take an examination to see how well she has mastered English before starting the course.
Jenny, a secretary of a big firm, wants to improve her spoken English.
Susan wants to go to the USA to continue her study for Master Degree.
Joseph wants to apply for the title of engineer.
请阅读相关信息（选自Teens 1-3期的文章片段），并找出与之匹配的标题。如选E请涂AB，如选F请涂CD。The question is, how faithful is it to the novel? “Any adaptation of such a classic will meet with criticism. Li’s brave attempt offers a new view of the novel and so encourages us to return to it to experience it again.” Hu Xiaowen, 16, of Shanghai No 3 High School.
In the words of the Chinese saying, it is of greater benefit to travel ten thousand miles than read ten thousand books. The Arctic taught me about the real world and the importance of protecting our environment.” Zhang said.
What do dreams mean? Dreams are not always filled with meaning. Sometimes dreams are just your mind playing with thoughts and images from your life, or things you may have read or seen on TV. But at other times, dreams show things that you want to achieve in real life, or things that cause you trouble or stress.
Being pure can be simple, not having complicated thoughts and being inexperienced. However, it doesn’t mean an ignorant or naive person. So, a person is pure in his or her nature if he or she is always enthusiastic and able to deal with difficult matters independently. This purity doesn’t pass with time.” 16-year-old Tan Mengxi of Nanjing said.
Because just thinking a word and not saying it produces the same brain waves, Greger and his team believe that soon they will be able to have a translation machine and voice box that repeats the word a person is thinking.
| A．What Makes a Pure Girl? |
| B．A Chance in a Lifetime. |
| C．How do Dreams Work. |
| D．An Intern’s Dream. |
E. A Dream We can Love?
F. Speech for the Speechless.
下面是一篇应用文及其应用场合，请阅读下列应用文和相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。
首先，请阅读下列应用文：
A.Great Swimming Adventures
If you’re a keen swimmer, this could be for you — great swimming adventures around the world including swimming in the Bay of Islands in New Zealand, the Greek Cyclades islands, or with seals in the Hebrides.
B.The Magic of Romania’s Mountains on Foot — & with a Donkey
Explore the fantastic scenery, sites and sounds f the Apuseni Mountains in Romania on a walking and hiking holiday. Suitable for families and groups. The holidays are accompanied with one donkey per adult to carry luggage!
C.Vocation, Vocation
Why not test-drive your dream job on your holiday? It could be the start of a whole range of different opportunities. Travel to the USA, where jobs to try include a sports announcer in Tennessee, a boot maker in Oklahoma or an architect in Boston.
D..Out of space
Get a unique insight into space with a visit to Russia on a space tour — including a visit to the Star City Training Center, where astronauts are trained. The itinerary (行程) is tailored to meet your interests — an incredible experience for any space fans.
E.Go Wild on an Art Safari
Perfect for art lovers, this is a painting holiday in a fantastically unspoiled setting — Malawi. With good tuition and surrounded by the beautiful scenery, sites and sounds of this African country art holidays don’t get much better.
F.Exploring the Deep Blue Sea
If you love the ocean why not take a deep water expedition, with trips in submersibles (潜水器) to wrecks (失事船) such as the Bismark, the Titanic and the HMS Breadalbane under the Arctic. Plus see amazing marine life — for holidays offering real adventure these are hard to beat.
请阅读以下度假者的信息，然后匹配他或她适合的假期生活： Glen has always shown his strong attraction to the sea. His father used to be a sailor and often tells him some interesting stories on wrecks. Glen wishes he would become a sailor just like his father and that he could take real water adventures some day. Perhaps he will have a chance to refloat those famous wrecks in history.
Melvin, a born “artist”, enjoys painting very much. His parents give him much support and encourage him to study hard so as to be successful as painter.
While others go to school by bike or by bus, Wendy always goes to school on foot, which she thinks is important and necessary to keep fit. This summer, her family are planning to take a holiday abroad without taking any vehicles. The destination is likely to be a country of southeast Europe to enjoy the beautiful scenery there.
Boris is always dreaming of flying to the moon one day in the future. He always worships those who have ever had an adventure in space. Of course, it is, as he himself knows, not so easy to realize such a big dream, for that needs to be athletic enough to get trained in all ways before going into space.
Emma likes drawing very much, but she has hardly considered to be an artist one day. Instead, she wishes to be admitted to a famous university and learn the science of designing and constructing buildings, which also needs one’s ability of drawing.
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