Burn rate is the speed at which a startup business consumes money. My rate was $ 75,000 a month. Four months after my company was set up, I had only a quarter of the starting capital left in the bank.
Looking for guidance, I went to talk to my friend, Arthur Walworth about my new venture. “Times of great change always bring out the risk-takers,” he said. “And they leave winners and losers. My grandfather invested a lot of money in a project of Thomas Edison’ s that ended up in failure. ”
I was lost in thought at the notion(an idea or belief about something) of a Thomas Edison project ending in failure. Damn. It could happen to anybody! I must continue.
At that time CD-ROM sales had bombed, so investors were fleeing from the field. I didn’t turn away from mine entirely, but instead linked it to the internet.
My plan was to offer consumers descriptions of home-design products by using a special software and let them modify the designs. Then we can enable them to get online professional and constructional help to have their houses built, decorated and furnished according to their own choice.
To realize my plan I needed investors, so I continued to meet regularly with venture capitalists. One said I had a great idea. But I needed to test it. Get the money somewhere. To get this money from a venture capitalist is going to cost my wife and my children! He turned down my request.
Wife? Children? I hardly remembered them.
I was working nonstop---struggling to turn the key in the lock, to find the right way ahead. The pressure was terrible. It was just at this time that my parents and sisters stepped up. Two hundred thousand dollars. A lot of money to them, invested in this crazy son and brother without a moment’s hesitation. Dad and Mom had driven out from Chicago and seen the passion in my little office and the trouble at home.
With their help my company survived and has been prospering ever since.
When the author’s company started operation, he had _______ .
A.$ 450,000 | B.$ 400,000 | C.$ 350,000 | D.$ 300,000 |
Arthur implies that to start a business in times of change, people have to _______ .
A.rely on famous people all be time | B.invest as much money as possible |
C.face the risks of possible failure | D.think about nothing but success |
The author’s company was engaged in _______
A.furniture design and production | B.online home-design service |
C.traditional home designing | D.home decoration business |
Faced with a very unfavorable market situation, the author decided _______ .
A.to improve his service | B.to start a new business |
C.to withdraw his money | D.to reduce his investment |
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. |
Read the following advertisements and then choose the correct answers.
(China Daily, March 3, 1996) the biggest shopping center will open on March 8. Every body with today's China Daily will get a small present that day. You are welcome. Telephone: 38990688; address: No. 6 Xidan Road …… |
(ENGLISH NEWSPAPER, March 19) English Newspaper needs a foreign editor. He (She ) must have worked in China for more than 2 years. British nationality is necessary. The salary is $ 100,000 a year. The term is 3 years. In ten days this piece of advertisement will not be useful. Telephone: 3890666; addreses: No. 6 Xinling Road … |
(CHINA FOOTBALL, February 3, 1996) Shanghai Shenhua Team Vs Beijing Guo'an Team TIME: February 8. Sunday (3:00) PLACE: Hongkou Stadium TICKET PRICE; RMB 25 yuan (for adults ) RMB 15 yuan (for students) NAME: China Cup Football Contest COACHES: Xu Genbao, Jin Zhiyang … |
If an Englishman who has worked in China for 3 years comes to English Newspaper office to ask for the job in April, he will _____.
A.get the job | B.not get the job |
C.be a good editor | D.not be useful |
If three adults and six students went to watch the match, the tickets would cost them _____ yuan.
A.165 | B.135 | C.196 | D.255 |
Which of the following is NOT TRUE?
A.The shopping center is at NO. 6 Xidan road. |
B.The telephone number of English Newspaper is 3890666. |
C.The match was between Beijing Team and Guo'an Team. |
D.Xu Genbao is a coach. |
The manager and staff are happy to welcome you and will do all they can to make your stay an enjoyable one.
MEAL TIMES
Our overnight charge includes a continental-type breakfast.
Breakfast: 7:30—9:30 a. m.
Lunch: 12:00—2:00 p. m.
Afternoon tea: 4:00—5:30 p. m.
Dinner: 7:00—9:15 p. m.
Meals can be served in rooms at a small extra charge. We regret that meals can not be served outside these times.
Light refreshments(茶点) including tea, coffee, biscuits and sandwiches can be served in rooms between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. except during the meal times listed above. Cold drinks are available in the room refrigerator.
ROOM CLEANING
Please hang the sign on your door handle if you do not wish to be disturbed. It will be easier for the maids if you can leave the room temporarily(暂时地) at any time between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
VALUABLES
We are not responsible for the loss of money, jewels, or other valuables unless they are kept in the safe and signed for by the manager.
DEPARTURES
Please inform receptionists(接待员) of your intended leaving before 9:30 a. m. of the day concerned and leave the room by noon to allow for its preparation for incoming guests. If necessary, luggage can be left in the charge of the hall porter(搬运工人)。
A SPECIAL REQUEST
We would respectfully suggest that in consideration of the comfort of other guests, the volume of radios and televisions should be turned down after 11:00 p. m. .
Meals can be served .
A.in rooms at 9:00 p.m. | B.in the dining room from 7:30 a. m. to 9:15 p. m. |
C.in the dining room at 6:00 p. m. | D.outside the room at 3:00 p. m. |
If you intend to leave the room tomorrow, you may leave at any of the following hours EXCEPT .
A.10:00 a. m. | B.12:00 a. m. | C.3:00 p. m. | D.11:00 a. m. |
Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A.Cold drinks can be found in the room refrigerator. |
B.Guests are requested to turn down their radios and televisions after 11:00 p. m. |
C.The sign that can be hung on the door handle shows that the room needs to be cleaned. |
D.Your luggage can be kept by the hall porter. |
Where is this notice most likely to be found?
A.In hotels. | B.In the newspapers. | C.At restaurants. | D.In shops. |
Welcome to my Message Board! |
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Subject: Slimming down classics? |
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Mr. Handsome 2007-5-12 6: 34 AM |
Orion Books, which decides there is a market in creating cut-down classics (经典著作), is slimming down some novels by such great writers as L. Tolstoy, M. Mitchell and C. Bronte. Now, each of them has been whittled down to about 400 pages by cutting 30 to 40 pages per cent of original, with words, sentences, paragraphs and, in a few cases, chapters removed. The first six shortened editions, all priced at £6.99 and advertised as great reads “in half the time”, will go on sale next month, with plans for 50 to 100 more to follow. The publishing house believes that modern readers will welcome the shorter versions. |
Mr. Edwards 2007-5-12 9: 40 AM |
Well, I’m publisher of Orion Group. Thanks for your attention, Mr. Handsome. I must say, the idea developed from a game of “shame” in my office. Each of us was required to confess (承认) to the most embarrassing blanks in his or her reading. I admitted that I had never read Anna Karenina and tried but failed to get through Gone with the Wind several times. One of my colleagues acknowledged skipping (跳读) Jane Eyre. We realized that life is too short to read all the books you want to and we never were going to read these ones. As a leading publishing house, we are trying to make classics convenient for readers but it’s not as if we’re withdrawing the original versions. They are still there if you want to read them. |
Ms. Weir 2007-5-12 11:35 AM |
I’m director of the online bookclub www.lovereading.co.uk Mr. Edwards, I think your shortened editions is a breath of fresh air. I’m guilty of never having read Anna Karenina, because it’s just so long. I’d much rather read two 300-page books than one 600-page book. I am looking forward to more shortened classics! |
Mr. Crockatt 2007-5-12 4:38 PM |
I’m from the London independent bookshop Corckatt & Powell. In my opinion, the practice is completely ridiculous. How can you edit the classics? I’m afraid reading some of these book is hard work, and that is why you have to develop as a reader. If people don’t have time to read Anna Karenina, then fine. But don’t read a shortened version and kid yourself it’s the real thing. |
According to the message board, Orion Books ___________.
A.opposes the reading of original classics |
B.is embarrassed for cutting down classics |
C.thinks cut-down classics have a bright future |
D.is cautions in its decision to cut down classics |
In Mr. Edwards’ opinion, Orion Group is shortening classics to _________.
A.make them easier to read | B.meet a large demand in the market |
C.increase the sales of literary books | D.compete with their original versions |
By describing the shortened classics as “a breath of fresh air”, Ms. Weir ________.
A.speaks highly of the cut-down classics |
B.shows her love for original classics |
C.feels guilty of not reading the classics |
D.disapprove of shortening the classics |
Mr. Crockatt seems to imply that _________.
A.reading the classic works is a confusing attempt |
B.shortening the classics does harm to the original |
C.publishing the cut-down classics is a difficult job |
D.editing the classic works satisfies children’s needs |
How many classics are involved in the massage board?
A.Two. | B.Three. | C.Four. | D.Five |
Skinner Creek ESL Guest Ranch offers a unique outdoor adventure camp for inter- national students.
Students who come to Skinner Creek have the opportunity to learn English in an environment entirely different from a regular school setting. English classes are designed to meet the academic and spoken levels of each student. All English classes will be taught by instructors qualified in Teaching English as a Second Language. All levels of English are available.
After class, students can enjoy many outdoor activities in a controlled safe environment. Experienced managers and camp teachers will prepare each activity to the level appropriate for each student.
Students' safety is a priority (优先考虑的事) for the staff of Skinner Creek ESL Guest Ranch. Students are monitored at all times and supervisors are in the cabins with the students at night. An emergency clinic is nearby and accessible 24 hours.
English Classes:
Class hours are from Monday to Friday, 9:00 a. m.-- 2:00 p.m. with a one-hour break for lunch.
Students are challenged in reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary building and conversational English.
Vocabulary is specific to related outdoor activities in some classes.
Fun after-class outdoor and evening activities:
Great after-class activities on site include: horseback riding lesson, hiking, base ball, volleyball, badminton, mountain hiking, bonfires (篝火) and much more.
Time to watch videos and TV and play games.
Experience Canadian family life.
Weekends:
Special all-day and overnight weekend activities include: camping, days at the lake (fishing, swimming, boating), church and more.
Travel Information:
Students will be picked up in cars at Vancouver airport and dropped off again for their individual flights. Transportation to and from the ranch (农场) will be provided as well as overnight stays in Vancouver.
Please contact the ranch directly for prices: skinnercreek@telus, net.
If you attend Skinner Creek Summer Camp, you will ______.
A.study English in some regular schools. | B.learn how to deal with dangers in the wild |
C.enjoy different sports activities after class | D.experience the traditional farmer lifestyle |
How many hours of English classes do students have every week in Skinner Creek?
A.35 hours. | B.28 hours. | C.25 hours. | D.20 hours. |
Skinner Creek ESL Guest Ranch is in ______.
A.Canada | B.America | C.England | D.Australia |
How will most students travel to Skinner Creek if they want to attend the camp?
A.By air. | B.By car. | C.By boat. | D.By train |
The Weekly Telegraph is Britain’s global newspaper, the home-grown quality newspaper that delivers the best of The Daily Telegraph and The Sunday Telegraph to the British around the world and adds its special articles, features and reports designed to be of real value to foreign readers.Telegraph.co.uk/expat, the website, increases the value of the newspaper, thus creating a complete expatriate(国外的)support system, both online and offline.
Order a gift subscription(订阅)for a friend or relation overseas this Christmas and they will begin to recognize what a useful investment your subscription represents, and you’ll receive a FREE bottle of 10-year-old Tawny Port to enjoy at home in the UK.
Subscriptions will start early January 2010.Port can only be delivered to a UK address and receivers must be over 18 years of age.
For more details or for 6-month subscriptions, please contact our subscriptions department on Tel +44 (0) 1622 335080 or email weeklytelegraphsubs@telegraph.co.uk Office hours: 09:00-17:00 GMT).
Please contact weeklytelegraphsubs@telegraph.co.uk with any questions regarding your subscription.
Your money back if you are not satisfied
Our “no quibble” money-back policy means that we guarantee to return the money for your subscription in full if you are not satisfied with the first four issues.
YOUR PAYMENT
Select a zone of payment.Price is for 52 issues.
United Kingdom 105.00 GBP (Great Britain Pound)
USA 125.00 GBP
Canada/ Australia/ New Zealand 108.00 GBP
Zambia/ Zimbabwe /Tanzania 85.00 GBP
South Africa 80.00 GBP
Middle East/ Europe/ Rest of the world 80.00 GBP
The Weekly Telegraph in the advertisement is mainly intended for ______.
A.the British at home and abroad | B.the British in the UK |
C.the foreigners in Britain | D.English learners across the globe |
If you want to receive a free bottle of 10-year-old Tawny Port, you must ______.
a.live in the United Kingdom b.have an overseas friend who is over 18
c.order a subscription of the Weekly Telegraph
d.offer your friend or relation’s address overseas
A.a, b | B.c, d | C.a, c | D.b, c |
What do we know about the Weekly Telegraph from the passage?
A.The content of it can’t be read online. |
B.One can subscribe to it 24 hours a day. |
C.Your money can partly come back if you’re not satisfied. |
D.The prices for different countries are probably different. |
To order a 6-month subscription for a friend in Tanzania, you should ______.
A.contact the subscriptions department |
B.subscribe to the Daily Telegraph for a year |
C.tell your friend to visit telegraph.co.uk/expat |
D.pay 85.00 GBP |
Which of the following statements is true based on the text?
A.Telegraph.co.uk/expat receives support from online readers only. |
B.Subscriptions of the paper can be made starting from January 2010. |
C.Telegraph.co.uk/expat mainly solve your subscription problems. |
D.US and Middle East readers can enjoy equal price for 52 issues. |
Social Program: 22nd—26th August 2011
Monday Evening—Study Centre or Sports Park
Study Center: The school will be open from 7:45 pm to 9:35pm.
Sports Park: Aerobics, Swimming or Fitness Training (with a Fitness Card).
Tuesday Evening—Cinema
Cinema: To get your free ticket, you must write down which film you would like to watch. See the leaflet on the board for this evening’s UCI Cinema program. For more information about the films, visit the UCI website www.uci.co.uk or see the film section in this week’s Time Out magazine.
Wednesday Evening—Study Centre of Tennis Coaching
Study Center: The school will be open from 7:35 pm to 9:35 pm.
Tennis Coaching: With former Junior Wimbledon tennis player Stuart Silvester.
Thursday Evening—Chinese Party
Chinese Party: Come along and enjoy the hospitality(好客) of the Chinese students! You can try delicious Chinese food and learn about Chinese traditions. Please note that you should eat your evening meal at your home-stay, as the food is a taster and not a full meal. Non alcoholic and alcoholic drinks will be served.
Friday afternoon—Historical Walking Tour or Sports Parks
Historical Walking Tour: This afternoon you will have the opportunity to visit parts of Norwich you may have otherwise missed, with a professional guide. In medieval(中世纪的) times Norwich was the second most important city in England and this afternoon you can learn some of the interesting history of our fine city.
Sports Park: Badminton, Basketball, Fitness Training (with a Fitness Card), Football, Squash, Swimming or Volleyball.
Please sign early if you wish to play any of the sports listed above.
You can do all the following things during the weekday except ___________.
A.going to the cinema | B.going to the Chinese party |
C.taking a historical walking tour | D.taking a mountain climbing tour |
The passage may probably be found ___________.
A.in a school’s bulletin board | B.in a school’s text book |
C.in a latest newspaper | D.in a fashion magazine |
From the passage we know that ___________.
A.students have to pay for the film tickets | B.some of the students in the school are Chinese |
C.Norwich is the second largest city in Britain | D.the school is closed during the daytime |
From the passage we can infer that __________.
A.students in the school can have access to computers | B.students in the school only have morning classes |
C.the school often serves Chinese food to students | D.every Friday afternoon the students will have a tour |
Welcome to Franklin Hotel. To make you stay as enjoyable as possible. We hope you will use our facilities(设施)to the full.
Dining Room:Breakfast is served in the dining room from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Also the room staff(服务员)may bring breakfast to your room at any time after 7 a.m. If this happens, please fill out a card and hang outside your door when you go to bed. Lunch is from 12 to 2:30 p.m. Dinner from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Room service:This operates 24 hours a day; phone the reception desk, and your massage will be passed on the staff.
Telephones: To make a phone call. Dial(拨)“0”for reception and ask to be connected. We apologized for delays if the lines are very busy. These are also public telephones near the Reception Desk. Tell Reception if early calls are needed.
Shop: The hotel shop is open for presents, gifts and goods from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Laundry: we have a laundry in the building, and will wash, iron and return your clothes within 24 hours, ask the room staff to collect them.
Bar(酒吧):The hotel bar is open from 12 to 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Banking: The reception staff will cash cheques and exchange any foreign money for you.
You would see this notice .
A.in a hotel bar | B.in a hotel dining room |
C.in a bedroom of a large international hotel | D.at the entrance of a small family hotel |
You have arrived at the hotel at 2.a.m. and want a quick meal, what should you do?
A.Go to the hotel shop | B.Go to the hotel bar |
C.Hang a message outside your door | D.Phone Reception |
The word “laundry” in the above passage means“ ”.
A.tailor’s shop | B.operating room | C.clothes shop | D.wash house |
The text tells us that .
A.the hotel offers at least seven kinds of services |
B.it’s not convenient (方便) to stay up in the hotel |
C.you’ll have trouble without the money of the country the hotel belongs to |
D.you can shop at any time inside the hotel |
TODAY, Friday, November 12
JAZZ with the Mike Thomas Jazz Band at The Derby Arms. Upper Richmond Road West, Sheen.
DISCO Satin Sounds Disco. Free at The Lord Napier, Mort lake High St., from 8a. m. to 8p.m.
Tel: 682—1158.
SATURDAY, November 13
JAZZ Lysis at The Bull’s Head, Barnes. Admission 60p. % Q- c& A& {' ~* o, R' I, v
MUSICAL HALL at The Star and Garter, Lower Richmond Road, Putney, provided by the Aba Daba Music Hall company. Good food and entertainment fair price. Tel: 789—6749.
MFAMILY night out? Join the sing-along at The Black Horse. Sheen Road, Richmond. 2 R$ p6 W:
The John Bennett Big Band at The Bull’s Head, Barnes. Admission 80p.
ATHE DERBY ARMS, Upper Richmond Road West, give you Joe on the electric accordion(手风琴).
Tel: 789—4536
SUNDAY, November 14
DISCO Satin Sounds Disco, free at The Lord Napier, Mort Lake High Street, from 8 am to 8 p.m.
FOLK MUSIC at The Derby Arms, Upper Richmond Road. The Short Stuff and residents the Norman Chop Trio. Non-remembers 70p. Tel: 688—4626. $
HEAVY MUSIC with Tony Simon at The Bull, Upper Richmond Road.
Where and when can you hear the Norman Chop Trio?
A.At the Bull’s Head on Sunday. |
B.At the Derby Arms on Sunday. |
C.At the Bull on Saturday. |
D.At the Black Horse on Saturday. |
Where and when can you hear the Mike Thomas Jazz Band?
A.At the Derby Arms on Friday. |
B.At the Black Horse on Friday. " |
C.At the Star and Garter on Saturday. , |
D.At the Derby Arms on Sunday. |
You want to enjoy the electric accordion on Saturday. Which telephone number do
you have to ring to find out what time it starts?
A.789—6749. | B.789—4536. | C.682—1158. | D.688—4626. |
You want to spend the Saturday by joining the entertainment with your family.
Where should you go?
A.Disco at The Lord Napier. |
B.The sing-along at The Black Horse. |
C.The electric accordion at The Derby Arms. |
D.Jazz at The Bull’s Head. |
You want to spend the same day at two different places and don’t want to cross any street. Which of the following is your best choice?
A.The sing-along at the Black Horse and Jazz at The Bull’s Head. |
B.The sing-along at The Black Horse and Folk Music at The Derby Arms. |
C.Folk Music at The Derby Arms and Heavy Music with Tony Simon at The Bull. |
D.Musical Hal lat The Star &Garter and Disco at The Lord Napier. |
Mapping Your World
Different forms of maps are appearing.They allow independent travelers to get local knowledge of places they are visiting, from the official to the unusual.Meanwhile, hi-tech developments are creating new ways for us to map the world.Here are two of our favorites:
Green Maps
Green Maps allows people to share with the world their knowledge of environmentally friendly places and attractions in the local areas.Users add information with a set of icons(图标), making it easy to read any map, whatever the nationalities of those who produce it.At present there are over five hundred map projects being developed in 54 countries.Green Maps’ advertised idea is “think global, map local”.It is a wonderful way of gaining all sorts of information of a place, ranging from community gardens to good places of birdwatching.
Green Maps is not specifically intended for travelers.Not all of its maps are online, so it may be necessary for some users to communicate with the producers through the Green Maps website.
Maps Mashups
Many people use online maps developed by Google, but not many know about the mashups of them.Working in a similar way to Green Maps, Map Mashups allows people to add icons of their own to existing maps to express a certain topic.The mashups is so called because it combines all the knowledge you could ever need.It ranges from the extremely useful, such as where all the World Heritage Sites are, to the most bizarre (古怪的),such as where America’s drunkest cities are.With the mashups added to the basic Google Maps, a multi-layered (多层的) map can be created.
According to the passage, which of the following is a characteristic of Green Maps?
A.Introducing local attractions with icons |
B.Aiming at environmental protection |
C.Offering advice to independent travelers. |
D.Collecting icons worldwide for local maps. |
Which of the following icons is most probably NOT used in Green Maps?
“Map Mashups” is named with the word “mashups” because .
A.it is produced by users all over the world | B.it is a branch of Google Maps |
C.it shares icons with Green Maps | D.it gathers various kinds of information |
What do Green Maps and Map Mashups have in common?
A.They are created by local people. |
B.They are environmentally friendly. |
C.Users can edit maps on the Internet. |
D.Users need to communicate with producers. |
Visit one of the most outstanding prehistoric sites in the United Kingdom, and enjoy amazing historic English attractions. Please notice that every tour starts and ends in London. Have a tour with Visiting Britain.
Stonehenge Direct Tour
Visit one of the most outstanding prehistoric sites in England and in the world: Stonehenge.
Duration: 1 day
Price: Adults £29.99, Children £28.99
Stonehenge and Bath Tour
Enjoy a late breakfast before heading to the Stonehenge site and end your day with an original visit of the Roman Baths.
Duration: 10 hours(departure 10:30 am return 8:30 pm).
Price: Adults £64, Children £60
Stonehenge, Bath and Windsor Castle Tour
Explore three of England’s most popular sites to visit: Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and the Roman Baths.
Duration: 1 day(return 8:30 pm)
Price: Adults £64.80, Children £61.20
Stonehenge, Lacock and Bath Tour
Come and feel the warmth of Bath, see the pleasant village of Lacock, and solve the mystery of Stonehenge.
Duration: 1 day(return 6 pm)
Price: Adults £85, Children £78
Stonehenge, Windsor and Oxford Tour
Choose Stonehenge, Windsor and Oxford Tour and enjoy ancient mysticism, royal history and illustrious knowledge.
Duration: 1 day
Price: Adults £72, Children £68
Stonehenge, Bath and Stratford Tour
Take a tour to make the most of the English historic attractions: the Stonehenge site, Bath and Stratford, the birthplace of playwright William Shakespeare.
Duration: 1 day(return 8 pm)
Price: Adults £79, Children £68
The purpose of the passage is to _____________.
A.advertise some popular English attractions |
B.recommend some different tours in England |
C.tell readers how to save money while traveling |
D.describe different routes to travel in England |
Two 15-year-old foreign students who want to visit Stonehenge and Oxford University will have to pay at least _____________.
A.£136 | B.£170 | C.£110 | D.£126 |
When can you come back to London after visiting Stonehenge and the Roman Baths?
A.At 6 pm. | B.At 7 pm. | C.At 8 pm. | D.At 8:30 pm. |
If you plan to travel with your kid who is a fan of Shakespeare, you would choose _______.
A.Stonehenge Direct Tour |
B.Stonehenge, Bath and Stratford Tour |
C.Stonehenge, Windsor and Oxford Tour |
D.Stonehenge, Bath and Windsor Castle Tour |
◇Share Flats Happy Valley big flat, 1 room ready for use immediately. Quiet and convenient, fully furnished, park view. $6, 800 including bills with maid. Female nonsmoker. No pet. Sara 25720836 or 10077809.
◇Moving Sale 2 armchairs, red/brown at$400 each;coffee table, black. wood. $800;oil painting, big, $900;Tianjin carpet, green 3 x7, $600;double bed, $500;mirror, big, square, $500;fridge, big, double—door, $1000;old pictures, $140 up each;plants, big and small Tel:Weekend, 2521—601 l/Weekday. 2524—5867
◇Part—time Laboratory Assistant Wanted Required by busy electronics(电子)company to help with development of computer Should have an electronics degree and some practical experience of working in an electronics laboratory Hours 9:30 a. m. 一l:00 p. m. Mon. -Fri. Fourteen days paid leave. Salary¥6598—10230 dependent on experience. Letter of application to:Mrs. G Chan, NOVA ELECTRONICS, 45 Gordon Rd, Hung Hom Kowloon.
The one who put on the first ad probably wants to .
A.rent a beautiful flat of her own in Happy Vallev |
B.find another lady to share the cost to rent a flat |
C.share her room in a flat with whoever has no pet |
D.employ a maid to look after herself and the flat |
According to the ads, you may .
A.buy an old picture for$150 | B.call at 25720836 and see a beautiful park |
C.buy two armchairs for$400 | D.hire a maid by paying $6 800 |
If you want to buy some old furniture. you should .
A.get in touch with NOVA ELECTRONICS |
B.call at 2524-5867 any day except Monday |
C.do it before you move to another place |
D.call at either2524—5867 on Monday or 2521~6011 on Saturday |
Once you can get a part-time job in NOVA ELECTRONICE, .
A.you have to work at least 4 hours a day |
B.you should write a letter to Mrs. G Chan |
C.you will be given 14 days off each year besides weekends |
D.you will get no more than $6598 each month |
HOTEL INFORMATION
Baymont Inn Ft.Lauderdale
3800 W.Commercial, Ft. Lauderdale.FL 33309
Lowest Prices 110% Guaranteed (保证)
Room Information
Rooms are equipped with Double, Queen , or King bed (s) , smoking or non-smoking based on location and availability. Provided in each spacious guest room is a hair dryer, coffee maker, iron, ironing board, 25’TV and guest voice mail.
Check-in Time:7:00 P. M.
Hotel Amenities:Air Conditioned, Free Parking, 24 Hour Front Desk, Pool, Television with Cable, Coffee Maker in Room, Hairdryers Available.
Beach Plaza Hotel
625 N.Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Ft.Lauderdale, FL 33304
Room Information
The oceanfront accommodations at Beach Plaza Hotel are some of the most affordable on Fort Lauderdale Beach.Each room features direct-dial telephone, cable television and daily maid service.The very affordable efficiency studios even include full kitchens! All rooms surround the private poolside garden courtyard.
Check-in Time:7:05 P. M.
Hotel Amenities:Air Conditioned, Coffee Maker in Room, 24 Hour Front Desk, Parking, Hairdryers Available, Pool, Television with Cable.
Fort Lauderdale Plaza Hotel
3711 N.Ocean Blvd, Ft.Lauderdale, FL 33308
Room Information
Guest rooms feature TVs, in-room movies, Internet access, in-room safes, alarm clock radios, hairdryers, refrigerators, microwaves, and balconies.
Check-in Time:7:00 A.M.
Hotel Amenities:Parking,Heated Pool, Television with Cable, and Coffee Maker in Room.
Which hotel gives a promise?
A.Baymont Inn Ft . Lauderdale. | B.Beach Plaza Hotel. |
C.Baymont Inn Hotel. | D.Fort Lauderdale Plaza Hotel. |
In which hotel parking is the cheapest?
A.Baymont Inn Ft . Lauderdale. | B.Beach Plaza Hotel. |
C.Baymont Inn Hotel. | D.Fort Lauderdale Plaza Hotel. |
If you ______ , you will probably go to Beach Plaza Hotel.
A.enjoy seeing films without leaving your hotel room |
B.are fond of swimming in heated water |
C.want to eat food cooked by yourself in the hotel |
D.are a cigarette smoker |
Which of the following is NOT true to the ads?
A.All of the three hotels provide television with cable. |
B.You can keep your money in the room safe in Fort Lauderdale Plaza Hotel. |
C.In Beach Plaza Hotel a 24-hour maid is available. |
D.While staying in Fort Lauderdale Plaza Hotel, you can surf the Internet. |
Winners Club
You choose to be a winner!
The Winners Club is a bank account specially designed for teenagers. It has been made to help you better manage your money. The Winners Club is a transaction account(交易账户)where you receive a key-card so you can get to your money 24/7 – that’s 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!
It’s a club with impressive features for teenagers:
No account keeping fees!
You’re no millionaire so we don’t expect you to pay large fees. In fact, there are no account keeping or transaction fees!
Excellent interest rates!
You want your money to grow. The Winners Club has a good rate of interest which gets even better if you make at least two deposits(储蓄)without taking them out in a month.
Convenient
Teenagers are busy – we get that. You may never need to come to a bank at all. With the Winners Club you can choose to use handy tellers and to bank from home using the phone and the Internet——You can have money directly deposited into your Winners Club account. This could be your pocket money or your pay from your part-time job!
Mega magazine included
Along with your regular report, you will receive a FREE magazine full of good ideas to make even more of your money. There are also fantastic offers and competitions only for Winners Club members.
The Winners Club is a great choice for teenagers. And it is so easy to join. Simply fill in an application form. We can’t wait to hear from you. It’s the best way to choose to be a winner!
The Winners Club is a bank account intended for ________.
A.parents | B.teenagers | C.winners | D.adults |
Which of the following is TRUE about the Winners Club?
A.Special gifts are ready for parents. |
B.The bank opens only on work days. |
C.Services are convenient for its members. |
D.Fees are necessary for the account keeping. |
. The Winners Club provides magazines which ________.
A.encourage spending |
B.are free to all teenagers |
C.are full of adventure stories |
D.help to make more of your money |
What is the purpose of this text?
A.To set up a club. | B.To provide part-time jobs. |
C.To organize key-cards. | D.To introduce a new banking service. |