By Jerilyn Watson Broadcast: February 14, 2010.
Welcome to THIS IS AMERICA, in VOA Special English. I’m Steve Ember. And I’m Faith Lapidus. February fourteenth is Valentine’s Day. So this is a good time to play some love songs as we explore the subject of dating.
VOICE ONE: Valentine’s Day is a special time for love. Millions of people will receive flowers, chocolate or some other gifts. Others might get just a phone call or an electronic message from someone they care about. Still others would be happy just to have someone special in their life on Valentine’s Day.
VOICE TWO: Traditionally, there are many ways for people to meet. Some meet at work. Others meet by chance. Still others look for help from services that bring people together. Friends and family members might offer to help. They might plan a blind date. This is a meeting between two people who have never seen each other before. A lot of people try to improve their chances by looking in places where people with similar interests go, such as a place of religion, a bookstore, health club and sports team where men and women play together.
VOICE THREE: Internet dating services had been growing sharply through the end of 2009. But people do no always tell the truth about themselves online. And they do not exactly tell about their age, for example, they might offer an old picture instead. People who meet through computer services may not have to give their full name or e-mail address at first. Relationships that begin over the Internet do sometimes lead to marriage. Yet there is a risk anytime strangers meet. It could be a danger, or simply an unpleasant surprise. A young woman in Washington D.C was angry after seeing a date she met over the Internet. In his picture , he looked twenty-five or thirty years old. In reality, she said, he was old enough to be her father.
72. The topic of the VOA broadcast program is probably________.
A. Valentine’s Day B. how to make friends in daily life.
C. dating between men and women D. how to keep your marriage.
73. In VOICE TWO, which of the following ways of dating is NOT mentioned by the speaker in the text?
A. Meeting by chance or at work
B. Meeting with the help of media
C. Meeting with the help of the services
D. Meeting with the help of friends and family
74.The speaker think Internet dating may be a risk, danger, or simply unpleasant surprise because___________.
A. people can’t know each other’s real name
B. people can’t know each other’s address
C. the computer don’t give their full name or e-mail address at first
D. people don’t always tell the truth about themselves online.
75.From the text, we can infer that the speaker is likely to _______dating online.
A. appreciate B. hate C. suggest D. hold a negative attitude
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64. According to Advertisement 1, the
According to Advertisement 1, the famous yearly competition is ______.
A.a music competition | B.an eating competition |
C.a cooking competition | D.a pleasure-taking competition |
People who come to watch the competition earliest may _______.
A.get the best watching position | B.get the best food. |
C.watch whatever they want to | D.take good pictures |
The best title for Advertisement 2 would be _______.
A. The Vikings B. Reliving of the Vikings
C Frojel D. A Viking Reliving Society
From the advertisement we know that Frojel used to be ______.
A.a Viking club. | B.a family-based society |
C.a European island | D.a trading center |
RINGSTEAD BAY, DORSET
A picturesque 210 ft crescent (弦月状) of pebbles with clean water--- that’s a perfect escape from some of the busier beaches around Weymouth. You reach it by passing through the village of Upton, then along a narrow country road. Next to the car park is a well-stocked shop. The cliffs behind RINGSTEAD Bay are an excellent place for fossil hunting.
Accommodation: Glenburn Hotel (01305 832318, www. Glenburnhotel.com) with doubles from £79 including breakfast.
BRANSCOMBE, DEVON
Lying on the East Devon Heritage Coast, Branscombe has good facilities with toilets and a car park close to the beach, as well as a small picnic area. A well-stocked shop sells the most attractive dairy ice cream. Next to the shop is the Sea Shanty restaurant—open every day until 5 pm during the summer.
Accommodation: The Mason’s Arms, Branscombe Village (01297 680300, www. Masonsarms. Co.uk) with doubles from £65 pp with breakfast.
Which beach is the most wonderful place for summer bathing?
A.COMPTON BAY. | B.BRANSCOMEBE. |
C.KINGSGATE BAY. | D.RINGSTEAD BAY. |
If you want to know more information about Fayreness Hotel, you’d better refer to the following website_____________.
A.www. Masonsarms. co. uk | B.www. Fayreness. Com |
C.www. Glenburnhotel.com | D.www. Sandpipershotel.com |
What is the purpose of the passage?
A.To attract more tourists. |
B.To describe some beautiful beaches. |
C.To tell us the most beautiful places in UK are beaches. |
D.To tell us where to spend summer. |
THE BEST SHOPPING IN SYDNEY Sydney is one of the world's biggest cities and has something for everyone when it comes to shopping. You will find excellent Australian products alongside the best that the world has to offer. At the bottom of Sydney Tower, you can shop in 160 of Sydney's favorite stores including 16 jewellery stores and many gift and fashion shops. It's all at Westfield Centrepoint. Tel: 9231 9300. |
SOVEREIGN HILL This prize-winning living museum is where Australia's history comes alive! Visit daily or stay for the night and experience life of the Gold Rush days. A wonderful nightly sound and light show, " Blood on the Southern Cross" tells the story of the famous Eureka Uprising. Enjoy shopping along with real life character and entertainment. 4-star hotel and breakfast. Tel: 5331 1944 |
ANCHORAGE RESTAURANT Come and enjoy our delicious Cantonese seafood right on the water's edge in the historic fishing port of Williamstown with views of the city centre across Port Phillip Bay. Open 7 days a week Lunch: Sunday to Friday 11:00 am--2:00 pm Dinner: Monday to Saturday 5:00pm.--10: 30pm. Tel: 9397 6270 or 9397 7799 |
COOK'S COTTAGE Built by James and Grace Cook, parents of Captain James Cook, Cook's Cottage stands proud in the Fitzroy Gardens as a reminder of life in the eighteenth century, and as a celebration and commemoration of the life and travels of Captain James Cook. Open 9:00 am —5:00 pm daily, and until 5,: 30 pm during the summer. Information: 9419 4677. |
Where can you spend the night in a tour?
A.Cook's Cottage. | B.Westfield Centrepoint. |
C.Sydney Tower: | D.Sovereign Hill. |
What is the time that Cook's Cottage is open on Saturday in the summer?
A.11:00 am--2:00 pm. | B.5:00 pm--10:30 pm. |
C.9:00 am--5:30 pm. | D.9:00 am--5:00 pm. |
The Anchorage Restaurant is_______________________.
A.in Williamstown | B.in the centre of the city |
C.in Anchorage | D.in a Cantonese fishing port |
If you want to buy the best products in Australia, you may call_____________.
A.9397 6270 | B.9231 9300 | C. 5331 1944 | D. 9419 4677 |
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49.Here is an advertisement in China Daily .After we read it ,we can know that the word
“Seminar” refers to a .
A.school of English B.company of information
C.hotel for students in vacationD.class for research and discussion
50.If we read the advertisement ,we draw a conclusion that .
A.CFA is another name of the company
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When you turn on the radio, you hear an advertisement. When you watch television, you hear and see an advertisement. If you turn the pages of a newspaper or magazine, again you find an advertisement. If you walk down the street, you see one advertising board after another. All day, every day, people who want to sell you something compete to catch your attention. As a result, advertisements are almost everywhere.
In the West, advertisements are the fuel that makes mass media work. Many TV stations, newspapers, magazines, radio stations are privately owned. The government does not give them money. So where does the money come from? From advertisements. Without advertisements, there would not be these private businesses.
Have you ever asked yourself what advertising is? Through the years, people have given different answers to the question. For some time it was felt that advertising was a means of keeping your name before the public? and some people thought that advertising was “truth well told.” Now more and more people describe it in this way: Advertising is the paid, non-personal, and usually persuasive(有说服力的) description of goods, services and ideas by identified sponsors(明确的出资者) through various media.
First, advertising is usually paid for. Various sponsors pay for the advertisements we see, read, and hear over the various media. Second, advertising is non-personal. It is not face to face communication. Although you may feel that a message in a certain advertisement is aimed directly at you, in reality, it is directed at large groups of people. Third, advertising is usually persuasive. Directly or indirectly it tells people to do something. All advertisements try to make people believe that the product, idea, or service advertised can do good to them. Fourth, the sponsor of the advertisement must be identified. From the advertisement, we can see if the sponsor is a company, or an organization, or an individual. Fifth, advertising reaches us through traditional and nontraditional mass media. Included in the traditional media are newspapers, magazines, radio, television, and films. Nontraditional media include the mail, matchbox covers, and billboards.
The existence(存在) of the privately owned mass media depends financially(经济上地) on _________.
A.the government | B.their owners?families | C.advertisements | D.the audience |
according to the passage, who are most probably paying for the advertisements?
A.Companies. | B.Organizations. | C.Individuals. | D.All of the above. |
Which of the following is considered nontraditional mass media?
A.Newspapers. | B.The mail. | C.Magazines. | D.Films. |
according to the passage, which of the following statements about the features of advertisements is NOT true?
A.Advertising must be honest and amusing. |
B.Advertising is meant for large groups of people. |
C.Advertising tells people to do something directly or indirectly. |
D.The sponsors are always mentioned in the advertisements. |
Café en Seine The wildly luxury (奢华) new art style of this huge bar has been a huge hit since it first opened in 1995, and while it may not be the “in” place it once was, it is still very popular with the after-work crowd and out-of-towners. Maybe it’s the glass frames, or the real 12m-high trees; but most likely it’s the beautiful people supporting the wood-and-marble bar. Good for: decoration, cocktails, amazing food and service Address: 40 Dawson St Transport: all city centre Phone: 01 677 4369 |
Gravediggers (aka Kavanagh’s) The gravediggers from the neighboring Glasnevin Cemetery had a secret serving hatch (舱口) so that they could drink on the job – therefore the pub’s nickname. Founded in 1833 by one John Kavanagh and still in the family, this pub is one of the best in Ireland, almost unchanged in 150 years. In summer time the green of the square is full of drinkers bathing in the sun, while inside the hardened locals ensure that never a hint of sunshine disturbs some of the best Guinness in town. An absolute classic. Good for: Guinness, traditional pub, pub food Address: 1 Prospect Sq Glasnevin Transport: 13 from city centre Phone: 830 7978 |
Davy Byrne’s James Joyce, an Irish author and a poet (1882-1941), would hardly recognize the bar that Leopold Bloom rushed into for a gorgonzola sandwich and a glass of wine in Ulysses. It doesn’t stop Davy Byrne’s from making the most of its Joyce’s connections, even though today's version is strictly for out-of-towners and the rugby crowd. Good for: socializing with the locals, tasty Irish food, watching TV Address: 21 Duke St Transport: all city centre Website: www.davybyrnes.com Phone: 01 677 5217 |
People choose Café en Seine most probably because they enjoy _____as well as its cocktails and service.
A.its location | B.its decoration |
C.its history | D.its environment |
“Guinness” in Gravediggers probably refers to ________.
A.a kind of tea | B.the name of the boss |
C.a kind of beer | D.the name of the town |
We can infer that Davy Byrne’s is ________.
A.a newly-opened bar |
B.an old-fashioned bar |
C.a bar with a long history |
D.a bar popular with foreigners |
What do Café en Seine and Davy Byrne’s have in common?
A.Their represent the same architecture style. |
B.They give the same description about transport. |
C.They both serve cocktails and tasty Irish food |
D.They are both popular with the rugby crowd. |
Le Val de Cantobre, Aveyron (France)
It’s in the grounds of a medieval house. There’s a swimming pool, a river and a pizza restaurant. The scenery (景色) around the park is beautiful and great for walking. A week’s stay will cost you about €280.
For more information please go to www.eurocamp.co.uk.
Four Seasons Tented Camp, Golden Triangle (Thailand)
This must be one of the best campsites ( 野营地) in the world. Instead of tents, there are “canvas cabins (帆布船舱)”. And there’s a gourmet restaurant, a spa and a pool. There are only 15 of cabins to rent so you’ll have to book early. The campsite can only be reached by river boat, but once there you can learn to ride an elephant. Unfortunately, it isn’t cheap, and two nights at the Four Seasons will cost you about €1,500!
For more information please go to www.Fourseasons.com/goldentriangle.
Three Cliffs Bay, Gower (Wales)
The Three Cliffs Bay is in a beautiful part of the country, and it won’t cost you much either: a family tent (2 adults, 2 children) is about €28 a day. There’s a camp shop where you can buy food and drinks, and there are pubs and restaurants nearby so you won’t even have to cook. You can water-ski from the beach, or go walking along the Gower Way.
For more information please go to www.Threecliffsbay.com.
Longitude 131, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park (Australia)
Situated in the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, near the massive (巨大的) red rock formerly known as Ayer’s Rock, this is more like a hotel than a campsite. There’s a restaurant, a pool and even a library. The only problem is that it’s a bit expensive — around €1,500 a night.
For more information please go to www.Longitude131.com.au.
If a couple want to stay in Le Val de Cantobre for two days, they will have to pay about .
A.€56 | B.€280 | C.€160 | D.€80 |
Visitors can do all the following in Four Seasons Tented Camp EXCEPT .
A.enjoy a spa | B.rent a cabin |
C.ride an elephant | D.visit a pub |
If families like water-skiing, they can find information on .
A.www.eurocamp.co.uk |
B.www.Threecliffsbay.com |
C.www.Longitude131.com.au |
D.www.Fourseasons.com/goldentriangle |
What do we know about Longitude 131?
A.It is the most expensive. | B.It is made of rocks. |
C.It is located on a bay. | D.It is a real hotel. |
Hello. I’m Jan from Mrs. Lake’s class. My class wants to work together to help the public. We think we have found a great way to do this. Last month we did a class project on the highways near our town. We learned about the Adopt-a-Highway Program. This program brings people together to pick up litter along the roads. We think it would be a great idea for all students in our school to join the program and adopt a highway.
Adopting a highway is not like adopting a pet. When a highway is adopted, only part of the highway is cared for by a group of people. The group agrees to work every week to keep its part of the highway clean. Each group gets its own sign that has the name of the group printed on it. The sign is put up at the side of the road. This sign lets drivers know who is keeping that area of the road clean.
The Adopt-a-Highway Program is a great way for people to help their environment look nicer. Also, the government does not have to send out as many road workers. This saves money. Finally, people may try harder to keep roads clean if they see people, especially teenagers like us, cleaning them up.
We will need helpers to care for our adopted highway. If you want to feel great and keep our roads clean,please come with your parents to the meeting next week. We will meet in Mrs. Lake’ room on Wednesday at 6:00 P.M. At the meeting, we will talk about which roads are the dirtiest as a result of people's unkind acts. Then we' ll try to pick an area to adopt and clean.
I look forward to seeing you at the meeting. Remember to keep our roads clean!
What is the purpose of this speech?
A.To introduce the traffic system. |
B.To tell a story about adopting a pet. |
C.To show drivers how to drive safely. |
D.To encourage students to join the program. |
What is the Adopt-a-Highway Program about?
A.Giving names to the highways. |
B.Picking up litter along the roads. |
C.Drawing pictures of highways. |
D.Putting up signs near the roads. |
What should the students do first if they want to join the program?
A.Go to a meeting on Wednesday. |
B.Pick a spot to care for. |
C.Write a letter to their parents. |
D.Call Mrs. Lake next week. |
Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A.Adopt-a-Pet | B.Ways to Protect the Environment |
C.Adopt-a-Highway | D.Volunteers on Roads |
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项 (A.B.C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
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What is the purpose of the text?
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B.To hire language teachers to work in Japan. |
C.To describe working conditions in Japan. |
D.To make clear the requirements for Japanese teachers. |
We know from the text that those who are going to Japan will _____.
A.teach English only in Osaka |
B.receive a degree from a university |
C.have free accommodation |
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LakeLander ·2 hours ago
Today, a man talked very loud on his phone on a train between Malvern and Reading, making many passengers upset. I wonder how he would react if I were to read my newspaper out loud on the train. I have never had the courage to do it, though.
Pak50 ·57 minutes ago
Why not give it a try? Perhaps you should take lessons on a musical instrument. The late musician Dennis Brian is said to have asked a fellow train passenger to turn off his radio. When his request was refused, he took out his French horn(号) and started to practice.
Angie O’Edema ·42 minutes ago
I don’t see how musical instruments can help improve manners in public. Don’t do to others what you wouldn’t like to be done to yourself. Once, a passenger next to me talked out loud on his mobile phone. I left my seat quietly, giving him some privacy to finish his conversation. He realized this and apologized to me. When his phone rang again later, he left his seat to answer it. You see, a bit of respect and cooperation can do the job better.
Taodas ·29 minutes ago
I did read my newspaper out loud on a train, and it turned out well. The guy took it in good part, and we chatted happily all the way to Edinburgh.
Sophie 76 ·13minutes ago
I have not tried reading my newspaper out loud on a train, but, several years ago, I read some chapters from Harry Porter to my bored and noisy children. Several passengers seemed to appreciate what I did.
28.The passenger made an apology to Angie O’Edema because___
A.he offered his seat to someone else |
B.he spoke very loudly on his phone |
C.he refused to talk with Angie |
D.he ignored Angie’s request |
Who once read a newspaper out loud on a train?
A.Pak50 | B.Angie O’Edema | C.Taodas | D.Sophie76 |
What is the discussion mainly about?
A.How to react to bad behavior. |
B.How to kill time on a train. |
C.How to chat with strangers. |
D.How to make a phone call. |
Where is the passage most probably taken from?
A.A webpage. | B.A newspaper. |
C.A novel. | D.A report. |
If you’d like to go sightseeing, the following World Heritage Sites may be your best choices.
Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area
The Jiuzhaigou Valley, which lies in the northern part of Sichuan Province, reaches a height of more than 4,800 meters, with a series of different forest ecosystems (生态系统). There you can enjoy watching excellent waterfalls . Some 140 kinds of birds also live in the valley, as well as a number of endangered plants and animals, including the giant panda. For more information, please visit http: // whc, unesco, org// en/ list/637.
Khaml Ruins National Monument
The city of Khami, which developed after the capital of Great Zimbabwe had been given up in the mid-16th century, is of great archaeological (考古的) interest. The discovery of objects from Europe and China shows that Khami was a major centre for trade over a long period of time. For more information, please visit http:// whc, unesco, org/ en/ list/365.
Henderson Island
Henderson Island, which lies in the eastern South Pacific, is one of the few atolls (环礁)in the world whose ecology has not been touched by human beings It is especially famous for the ten plants and four land birds that can only be seen on the island. For more information, please visit http:// whc.unesco.org/ en/ list 487.
The Old City of Jerusalem
As a holy city for three different religions in the Middle East, Jerusalem has always been of great religious importance. It was given a World Heritage Status in 1981 and placed on the “List of World Heritage in Danger” the following year. For more information, please visit http:// whc. unesco.org/ en/ list 148.
What can we know about the Jiuzhaigou Valley?
A.It sits at the foot of a 4,800-meter high mountain. |
B.It has different forest ecosystems |
C.Most of China’s endangered plants can be found there. |
D.In all about 140 kinds of birds and animals live there. |
The discovery of some of the objects in Khami shows that the city ____.
A.had a very short history |
B.was ruined in the mid-16th century |
C.was once Great Zimbabwe’s largest city |
D.once played a great role as a trade centre |
From the passage we can learn that Henderson Island ________.
A.hasn’t been greatly influenced by human activities |
B.isn’t suitable for humans to live on |
C.has been open to visitors for years |
D.is made up of a few large atolls |
If you are interested in religion, you should visit ______.
A.http:// whc. unesco.org/ en/ list/ 148 |
B.http:// whc. unesco.org/ en/ list 365 |
C.http:// whc. unesco.org/ en/ list 487 |
D.http:// whc. unesco.org/ en/ list 637 |
Charles Blackman: Alice in Wonderland
An Exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Australia
10 June—12 August 2013
Venue(地点) The lan Potter Centre
Admission Free entry
Charles Blackman is famous for his beautiful painting of dreams. In 1956, he heard for the first time Lewis Carroll’s extraordinary tale of Alice in Wonderland—the story of a Victorian girl who falls down a rabbit hole, meets a lot of funny characters and experience all kinds of things. At that time, Blackman’s wife was suffering from progressive blindness. The story of Alice moving through the strange situations, often disheartened by various events, was similar to his wife’s experiences. It also reflected so much of his own life. All this contributed to the completion of the Alice in Wonderland paintings.
Illustrator Workshop
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Venue Gas Works Arts Park
Wonderful World
Celebrate the exhibition and Children’s Book Week with special activities just for the day, including a special visit from Alice and the White Rabbit.
Date Sunday 24 June, 11 am—4 pm
Venue Exhibition Space. Level 3
Topsy-Turvy
Visit the exhibition or discover wonderful curiosities in artworks in the NGV Collection and make a magic world in a box. Alice and the White Rabbit will be with you. Walt Disney’s Alice in Wonderland will be screened.
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Venue Theatre, NGV Australia
Drawing Workshop
Distortions of Scale(比例失真)can make artworks strange but interesting. Find out how Charles Blackman distorted scale in his paintings to create a curious world, then experiment with scale in your own drawings. More information upon booking.
Date Friday 27 July, 10:30 am—3 pm
Venue Foyer, Level 3
Charles Blackman’s paintings come from .
A.his admiration for Lewis Carroll |
B.his dream of becoming a famous artist |
C.his wish to express his own feelings |
D.his eagerness to cure his wife’s illness |
Which two activities can you participate in on the same day?
A.Illustrator workshop and Wonderful World. |
B.Illustrator workshop and Drawing Workshop. |
C.Wonderful World and Topsy-Turvy. |
D.Topsy-Turvy and Drawing Workshop. |
To understand the Alice in Wonderland paintings, you should go to .
A.Exhibition Space. Level 3 | B.Gas Works Arts Park |
C.Theatre, NGV Australia | D.Foyer, Level 3 |
Activities concerning children’s books are to be held .
A.on June 24 | B.on July 15 | C.on July 24 | D.on August 5 |
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Read the advertisements, and then choose the best answers.
Driver Wanted Clean driving license(执照) Must be of smart appearance. Aged over 25. Apply to(申请):Capes Taxis, 17 Palace Road , Boston |
Air Hostesses(空姐)for International Flight Wanted Applicants(申请者) must be between 20 and 33 years old. Height 1.6m to 1.75m. Education to GCSE standard. Two languages. Must be able to swim. Apply to: Recruitment office, Southern Airlines, Heathrow Airport West HR37KK |
Teachers Needed For private language school. Teaching experience unnecessary. Apply to: The Director of Studies, Instant Language Ltd, 279 Canal Street |
41. What prevent Jack, an experienced taxi driver, working for Capes Taxis?
A. Fond of beer and wine.
B. Punished for speeding and wrong parking.
C. Unable to speak a foreign language.
D. Not having college education.
42. Ben, aged 22, fond of swimming and driving, has just graduated from a college and can speak two foreign languages. Which job might be given to him?
A. Driving for Capes Taxis.
B. Working for Southern Airlines.
C. Teaching at Instant Language Ltd.
D. None of the three jobs mentioned above.
43. If Mary wants to work for Southern Airlines, she must _____.
A. be over 25 years old
B. have some similar working experience
C. look smart and beautiful
D. speak another language besides her own