高中英语广告布告类阅读阅读理解

Reading is very important to help you learn English. To learn as much as you can from reading, you need to read different kinds of English. This book provides not only different kinds of English but also a good way to check your reading ability.
There are four parts in the book:
Part 1 is Messages: In this part somebody wants to give information in writing to somebody else. There is a test on timetables and a test on text messages.
Part 2 is People: In this part all the tests are about people. For example, there is an informal letter between friends. There is formal ( 正式的) English in biography ( 传记). There is a job application as a model to help with your writing, as well as testing your reading.
Part 3 is Places: In this part, too many different kinds of English are shown, some informal and some formal. There is the informal English of a holiday postcard. There is also the formal English in a letter of complaint.
Part 4 is Things: You will find some descriptive writing in this part. There are descriptions of clothes and of a computer.
You can do these tests in any order you like, or you can do all the tests with a formal or informal text. I enjoyed writing this book and I hope you enjoy using it.
We can find the introduction to a product in ______,

A．Part 1

B．Part 2

C．Part 3

D．Part 4

The passage is most probably written for _____.

A．test designers	B．students
C．parents	D．teachers

What is the best title of the book?

A．Test Your Reading

B．Help with Your Writing

C．Learn Different Kinds of English

D．Practice English in Different Ways

Wanted, Someone for FM 90.8
We’re looking for a radio announcer to join us on Anhui Transportation Broadcasting FM 90.8. Broadcasting and hosting major is necessary, along with some experience in radio and music. Please apply in writing to Anhui Radio and TV Station.
Father Christmas
We’re looking for a very special person, preferably over 40, to fill our Father Christmas suit.
Working days: Every Saturday and Sunday from December 11 to December 20 and every day from December 21 to December 25, 14∶30－20∶00.
Excellent pay.
Please contact Yurun Central Square, Changjiang Road.
Accountants Assistant
When you join the team in our Social Security Administration Office, you will be providing assistance within all parts of the Office, dealing with post and other general duties. If you are educated in a 211 University we would like to talk to you. This position is equally suitable for a school leaver or for somebody who has office experience.
Social Security Administration Office
Software Trainer
If you are aged 22-48 and have experience in teaching and training, you could be the person we are looking for. You should be good at the computer and have some experience in programme writing. You will be allowed to make your own decisions, and to design courses as well as present them. Pay upwards of ￥8,000 for the right person. Please apply by sending your CV to Mrs. Huang, Huanghe Computer Training Center.
Who should you get in touch with if you hope to work in a radio station?

A．Yurun Central Square.

B．Mrs. Huang, Huanghe Computer Training Center.

C．Anhui Radio and TV Station.

D．Social Security Administration Office.

We learn from the ads that Yurun Central Square needs a person who________.

A．is aged between 22 and 48

B．needs to do some training work

C．should deal with general duties

D．can work for about a fortnight

Which position is open to recent school graduates?

A．Accountants Assistant.	B．Father Christmas.
C．Radio announcer.	D．Software Trainer.

What kind of person would probably apply to Huanghe Computer Training Center?

A．One graduating from a 211 university.

B．One with some office experience.

C．One having good computer knowledge.

D．One with experience in radio and music.

Dear March - Come in -
How glad I am -
I hoped for you before ...
Who knocks? That April –共和国广告广告
Lock the Door -
I will not be pursued -
He stayed away a year to call -
When I am occupied -
But trifles(琐事) look so trivial(不重要的) -
As soon as you have come ...
This lovely poem was written by Emily Dickinson, who is considered a major American poet, though she was not accorded (符合) this honor until well after her death.
Emily Dickinson was born on December 10, 1830, in Amherst, Massachusetts. She attended school for only one year. Throughout her life, she seldom left her home and visitors were few. She lived in almost complete isolation(隔离) from the outside world.
She admired the poetry of Robert and Elizabeth Barren Browning, as well as John Keats. Though she was dissuaded (劝阻) from reading the poetry of her contemporary Walt Whitman by rumors of its disgracefulness, the two poets are now connected by the distinguished place they hold as the founders of a uniquely American poetic voice.
While Dickinson was extremely prolific (多产的) as a poet, she was not publicly recognized during her lifetime. Upon her death, Dickinson's family discovered forty hand-bound volumes of nearly 1,800 poems. Her younger sister began to share the enormous body of work that Emily left behind.
Emily's odd punctuation, capitalization(大写), and formatting(格式) did not meet with standard publishing "approval" for earlier editions. There is a whimsical (古怪的) nature to many other poems, as the subject of death was the most frequent theme.
In the poem, the poetess was speaking to ______.

A．a little girl	B．a long-lost family member
C．a nice season	D．a cute animal

What is a feature of Emily Dickinson's poems?

A．They do not pay attention to rhymes.

B．They resemble those of Walt Whitman.

C．They have a strange format.

D．They reflect her personal and social life.

According to the text, Emily Dickinson _______.

A．was completely homeschooled and had a talent for writing poems

B．was greatly influenced by four of her contemporary poets

C．is regarded as a leading poet in American literature

D．published a large number of poems during her lifetime

Wanted, Someone for a Kiss
We're looking for producers to join us on the sound of London Kiss 100 FM. You'll work on the station's music programs. Music production experience in radio is necessary, along with rich knowledge of modern dance music. Please apply in writing to Producer Vacancies, Kiss 100.
Father Christmas
We're looking for a very special person, preferably over 40, to fill our Father Christmas suit.
Working days: Every Saturday from November 24 to December 15 and every day from December 17 to December 24 except Sundays, 10∶30－16∶00.
Excellent pay.
Please contact (联系) the Enterprise Shopping Centre, Station Parade, Eastbourne.
Accountants Assistant
When you join the team in our Revenue Administration Unit, you will be providing assistance within all parts of the Revenue Division, dealing with post and other general duties. If you are educated to GCSE grade C level we would like to talk to you. This position is equally suitable for a school leaver or for somebody who has office experience.
Wealden District Council
Software Trainer
If you are aged 24­45 and have experience in teaching and training, you could be the person we are looking for. You should be good at the computer and have some experience in program writing. You will be allowed to make your own decisions, and to design courses as well as present them. Pay upwards of ￡15,000 for the right person. Please apply by sending your CV (简历) to Mrs R. Oglivie, Palmlace Limited.
Who should you get in touch with if you hope to work in a radio station?

A．Producer Vacancies, Kiss 100.

B．Mrs Oglivie, Palmlace Limited.

C．The Enterprise Shopping Centre.

D．Wealden District Council.

We learn from the ads that the Enterprise Shopping Centre needs a person who________.

A．is aged between 24 and 40

B．may do some training work

C．should deal with general duties

D．can work for about a month

Which position is open to recent school graduates?

A．Producer, London Kiss.

B．Father Christmas.

C．Accountants Assistant.

D．Software Trainer.

What kind of person would probably apply to Palmlace Limited?

A．One with GCSE grade C level.

B．One with some office experience.

C．One having good computer knowledge.

D．One trained in producing music programs.

Babysitter(保姆) Wanted
I am seeking a babysitter for my 6-month-old son. A few hours on Saturdays and Sundays to help me and then other times as needed. He or she should be over 18, responsible, loving, warm, and have some experience in caring for babies. This position also suits a college student with experience looking for a part-time job. The pay is $10 an hour.
If this sounds like a good job to you, please reply to [e-mail] or call 800-4964.
Office Manager Wanted
Our company is looking for a full-time experienced manager to run the business. Strong skills in organization and business management are required for this position. The office manager will be responsible for keeping financial (财务的) records, so he or she should be familiar with computers.
Please reply to [e-mail] or call 800-6978 to apply.
Waiter/ Waitress Wanted
A restaurant is looking for an experienced waiter / waitress. Knowledge of wines and experience in dining are necessary. Must work well under pressure and understand the basics (基本要素) of fine dining and customer service.
Reply to:[e-mail] to apply.
This is a part-time job.
Office Cleaner Wanted
Looking for a Part-time job? A position in the Mississauga area needs an office cleaner! Part-time 4 hours a day from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.
Duties include:
●Cleaning the washrooms
●Cleaning the furniture
●Sweeping the floors
●Other general cleaning experience is necessary. Pay: $15 per hour
Reply to:[e-mail] or call 800-8197.
Which of the following position is a full-time job?

A．Babysitter.	B．Office manager.
C．Waiter / waitress.	D．Office cleaner.

If a college girl with some experience caring for children wants to apply for a job, where should she send an email?

[e-mail]

[e-mail]

[e-mail]

[e-mail]

What can we learn from the passage?

A．The office cleaner has to work three hours each day.

B．One can apply for a waiter or waitress by telephone.

C．A babysitter earns $5 more than an office cleaner per hour.

D．Experience is necessary for all these four jobs.

Which of the following is necessary for a waiter / waitress?

A．Being familiar with computers.

B．Having knowledge of wines.

C．Knowing more about menus.

D．Working well with others.

Babysitter(保姆) Wanted
I am seeking a babysitter for my 6-month-old son. A few hours on Saturdays and Sundays to help me and then other times as needed. He or she should be over 18, responsible, loving, warm, and have some experience in caring for babies. This position also suits a college student with experience looking for a part-time job. The pay is $10 an hour.
If this sounds like a good job to you, please reply to [e-mail] or call 800-4964.
Office Manager Wanted
Our company is looking for a full-time experienced manager to run the business. Strong skills in organization and business management are required for this position. The office manager will be responsible for keeping financial (财务的) records, so he or she should be familiar with computers.
Please reply to [e-mail] or call 800-6978 to apply.
Waiter/ Waitress Wanted
A restaurant is looking for an experienced waiter / waitress. Knowledge of wines and experience in dining are necessary. Must work well under pressure and understand the basics (基本要素) of fine dining and customer service.
If you’re interested, please contact us at [e-mail] to apply.
This is a part-time job.
Office Cleaner Wanted
Looking for a Part-time job? A position in the Mississauga area needs an office cleaner! Part-time 4 hours a day from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.
Duties include:
●Cleaning the washrooms
●Cleaning the furniture
●Sweeping the floors
●Other general cleaning experience is necessary. Pay: $15 per hour
Reply to:[e-mail] or call 800-8197.
Which of the following position is a full-time job?

A．Office manager.	B．Babysitter.
C．Waiter / waitress.	D．Office cleaner.

If a college girl with some experience caring for children wants to apply for a job, where should she send an email?

[e-mail]

[e-mail]

[e-mail]

[e-mail]

What can we learn from the passage?

A．The office cleaner has to work three hours each day.

B．Experience is necessary for all these four jobs.

C．A babysitter earns $5 more than an office cleaner per hour.

D．One can apply for a waiter or waitress by telephone.

Which of the following is necessary for a waiter / waitress?

A．Having knowledge of wines.

B．Being familiar with computers.

C．Knowing more about menus.

D．Working well with others.

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 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tel: [phone].
SATURDAY, November 13
JAZZ Lysis at The Bull’s Head, Barnes. Admission 60p.
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: [phone].
FAMILY night out? Join the sing-along at The Black Horse. Sheen Road, Richmond.
JAZZ The John Bennett Big Band at The Bull’s Head, Barnes. Admission 80p.
THE DERBY ARMS, Upper Richmond Road West, give you Joe on the electric accordion(手风琴). Tel: [phone]
SUNDAY, November 14
DISCO Satin Sounds Disco, free at The Lord Napier, Mort Lake High Street, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
FOLK MUSIC at The Derby Arms. The Short Stuff and residents the Norman Chop Trio. Non-members 70p. Tel: [phone].
HEAVY MUSIC with Tony Simon at The Bull, Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen.
THE DERBY ARMS, Upper Richmond Road West, give you Joe on the electric accordion.
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.

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．789-4536.

B．682-1158.

C．688-4626.

D．789-6749.

You want to spend the Saturday by joining the entertainment with your family. Where should you go?

A．Jazz at The Bull’s Head.

B．Disco at The Lord Napier.

C．The sing-along at The Black Horse.

D．The electric accordion at The Derby Arms.

What Is Natural Medicine
Natural Medicine is to use the natural environment，the nature of the material itself to cure diseases and restore the health．It involves bettering one’s breathing way，sunbathing，improving one’s diets and so on，which play an important part in our healthcare．
Start a Rewarding Career Today
The Australian Institute of Applied Sciences College of Natural Medicine provides you with Nationally Recognized natural medicine courses that can be studied in the comfort of your own home，or at our Brisbane campus in the heart of Stones Corner．AIAS College of Natural Medicine has been providing accredited (官方认可的) natural health courses for more than 20 years，and offers accredited certificate，diploma and advanced diploma level natural medicine，beauty and massage (按摩) courses.
Why Study at the Australian Institute of Applied Sciences
With over 36 years of specialized training and 120 courses，our Natural Medicine College is Australia’s longest running and most sought after training provider for Natural Medicine Education．Our state of the art facilities，highly experienced instructors and friendly support staff make us the first choice for Distance Education and On-campus study．
Studying at Home
All of our courses are available to study at home．We provide all the material and support you will need to successfully complete your course.
Benefits of Studying at Home
●Work at your own pace.
●No need to travel or relocate closer to a campus.
●No interruption to your existing commitments.
●You are still in full contact with the college via Telephone，Email and Post，so you won’t be out of touch with the latest training techniques.
You can learn how to ______ at the Australian Institute of Applied Sciences College of Natural Medicine.

A．apply science to our life

B．operate on various patients

C．adjust one’s diet or breath

D．look after mentally-ill people

One of the reasons for your choice of going to the college is that _______.

A．it is the oldest college of this type in Australia

B．it offers more courses than any other college

C．you may find the best art facilities there

D．you will get accredited certificate or diploma

If you take the courses at home，you are more likely to _______．

A．focus on your own interests

B．adjust your study schedules

C．get any help from instructors

D．keep up with new techniques

Thousands of students, from all around the world, have helped their international careers by taking EIS English studies at South Thames College London – STCL.
You too can take our first-class EIS courses to learn, and live English in London @ STCL.
1. Our experience
We have provided English for International Students EIS courses to people from around the world for 40 years.
More than 1,000 students take our EIS courses each year, often after a recommendation from a friend or relative.
Our teachers have worked in many countries; their experience will help you to develop international English communication skills.
2. A world in one college
The College has students from more than 100 countries.
When you study English with us, you will have the opportunity to meet not only UK students, but also people from all over the world.
3. ________
The College’s main purpose is to provide education and training for our local community.
We have more than 20,000 students, on a range of academic, technical and vocational courses in addition to English language courses.
All students can also use the facilities available at the college—library services, free Internet access, sports & more.
You can join a range of leisure and social activities.
4. Assured quality
STCL is a member of English UK, the national association of accredited (授权的) English language centers.
Our EIS courses meet the quality standards of Accreditation UK and are accredited by the British Council.
5. Our range of courses
We have a wide range of courses designed to meet the needs of global citizens in an international environment.
Our courses prepare you both for life in London – perhaps as a student – and for your future career, anywhere in the world.
We help you improve your English so you can communicate more effectively – for study, work or socializing…
Intensive courses meet UK immigration regulations for students.
For information about out intensive English courses, click here.
What is the purpose of the passage?

A．To attract students from all over the world.

B．To make South Thames College London known.

C．To stress the importance of EIS courses.

D．To help find a suitable training course.

Which can be the best heading of Part 3?

A．Our recreation resources

B．Free services in STCL

C．More than an English school

D．Carefully designed activities

From the passage we learn that _____.

A．the College’s history goes back over a century

B．the teachers here come from all over the world

C．the students can’t have access to library services

D．the courses are useful for one’s future career

This passage is most likely to be found _____.

A．in a school report	B．on the Internet
C．in a textbook	D．in the newspaper

Edda, a Little Valkyrie’s First Day of School
Written and illustrated(配图) by Adam Auerbach.
32 pp. Christy Ottaviano/Holt. $15.50.
Edda’s home is in Asgard, “a land full of magic and adventure.” But Edda, the littlest Valkyrie, doesn’t have quite enough to do, until her father flies her “all the way to Earth for the first day of school.”
The contrast between home and school is hard to get used to (in one, she can ride reindeer; in the other she gazes guinea pig(天竺鼠) through glass at the classroom). In his first picture book, Auerbach mixes the two worlds perfectly. Children are likely to appreciate the joke.
Planet Kindergarten
By Sue Ganz-Schmitt. Illustrated by Shane Prigmore.
32 pp. Chronicle. $14.99.
After careful preparations and a successful blastoff, a boy finds himself in a very unfamiliar environment. “We’re aliens from many galaxies(星系) on Planet Kindergarten,” he reflects as he sees his very varied classmates for the first time.
Prigmore, who designs for the movie industry, uses black backgrounds and bright colors to give this space adventure visual excitement and humor.
The Smallest Girl in the Smallest Grade
By Justin Roberts. Illustrated by Christian Robinson.
42 pp. Putnam. $18.99.
It makes sense that the author of the long, rhyming lines in “The Smallest Girl in the Smallest Grade” is a children’s music performer. The story is about the power of one small person to fight prejudice.
Sally, whom no one ever seems to notice, is “paying super extra special attention” to the “terrible stuff” happening around her. When she decides to take action, she’s not alone for long.
And Two Boys Booed
By Judith Viorst.
32 pp. Margaret Ferguson/Farrar, Straus & Giroux. $16.59.
Ever felt quietly confident one minute, and a shaking mess the next? In Viorst’s story about determination, a little boy wakes up thinking about singing his song in the class talent show.
Which of the following is true about the book Edda, a Little Valkyrie’s First Day of School?

A．Edda found it easy to apply herself to the life on earth.

B．The book was Adam Auerbach’s first picture book.

C．The book was illustrated by Shane Prigmore.

D．The story of the book was about a little boy’s determination.

If you are interested in space adventure, you would probably choose______.

A．Edda, a Little Valkyrie’s First Day of School

B．Planet Kindergarten

C．The Smallest Girl in the Smallest Grade

D．And Two Boys Booed

The book The Smallest Girl in the Smallest Grade was published by__________.

A．Christy Ottaviano/Holt.

B．Chronicle.

C．Putnam

D．Margaret Ferguson/Farrar, Straus & Giroux.

All of the four books mentioned_______________.

A．are for children

B．have the same number of pages

C．have colorful pictures in them

D．need reading under parents’ guidance

International Studies (BA)
Key features
·Recognizes the “global community”(国际社会)
· Has close connections with practical research
· Much of the teaching is done in small discussion groups
About the course
The course gives you chances to know great power politics between nation states. It will provide more space to study particular issues such as relationship among countries in the European Union, third world debt, local and international disagreement, and the work of such international bodies as the United Nations, the European Union, NATO, and the World Bank.
The course puts theories into the working of the international system with close attention to particular countries. You will also have a better knowledge of methods of solving the international problems.
Related (相关的) courses
●BA (Hons) Community Management   ● BA (Hons) Public Policy and Management
Employment possibilities
●International organizations   ● International business
Earth Science (BSc)
Key features
· Based on key courses and the latest research findings
·Pays much attention to practical skills
·Offers chances for fieldwork(实地考察)
About the course
The demand for natural resources is becoming an increasingly serious problem for the future of mankind. Graduates in Earth Science will play an important role in meeting this demand, and in knowing the meaning of using the natural resources.
The course covers geography and geology. You will carry out fieldwork in the UK and possibly overseas, and a research in an area of interest to you in the final year.
Related courses
BSc (Hons) Geography;  BSc (Hons) Geology
Employment possibilities
Mineral , oil, water or other related engineering industries.
International Studies is a course in _______

A．international politics	B．international business
C．international systems	D．international bodies

After taking the course of International Studies, the students will _______.

A．become practical and open-minded

B．have a greater ability to discuss theories

C．know how to settle international problems

D．have good jobs in any international organizations

Earth Science, as described in the second text, ______.

A．is attractive because of the chances for fieldwork

B．pays more attention to practical skills than theories

C．is built on important courses and the results of recent studies

D．encourages students to play a role in using natural resources

It can be inferred that the above two texts are written for the students who _______.

A．enjoy research work

B．plan to choose courses

C．study in the UK

D．are interested in overseas fieldwork

Put sunscreen (防晒油) on before going out in the sun.
·Take it with you.
·Use it
— after a swim.
— every hour or so while playing outdoors.
— if you get sweaty.
·Cover up when the sun is overhead
— 10 a.m.—2 p.m..
— especially at lunch time.
·Get your suntan (晒黑) gradually and not too much.
·Controlled exposure (暴露) to sunshine helps avoid skin cancer.
Ask your chemist to recommend a suitable sunscreen.
Queensland Cancer Fund
P. O. Box
Spring Hill, QLD.4000
Phone [phone]
Provided for community awareness by the Queensland Cancer
This passage is most likely to be ______.

A．an article from a student text book

B．a direction from a bottle of medicine

C．a suggestion from a chemist

D．an advertisement from a newspaper

Which statement is TRUE?

A．You should frequently put on sunscreen while playing outdoors.

B．You’ll never have skin cancer with controlled exposure.

C．You mustn’t stay outside from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

D．The more you get sunshine, the better your health will be.

According to the passage we can see that Queensland Cancer Fund wants to _____.

A．sell sunscreen, shirt and hat

B．help people guard against skin cancer

C．encourage people to play in the sun

D．make money out of sunscreen

If you want a sunscreen, you should ask _____ for advice.

A．the seller	B．the advertiser
C．your doctor	D．your parents

Product Description
Life Without Limits helps you clarify what you want in every area of your life. By using Bassett’s powerful techniques you will change; therefore your life will change. You control your life. And only you can take steps to change it. Life Without Limits helps you take back your power.
Life Without Limits helps you to achieve satisfaction and fulfillment personally, professionally, and financially. Once you have defined what success means for you, you will clarify your dreams and start pursuing them.
Product Details
Published in: 2001-12
Released on: 2001-12-24
Original language: English
Dimensions: 5.3 x 0.7 x 8 inches
Binding: Paperback
304 pages
About the Author
Lucinda Bassett is the founder and CEO of one of the most successful self-help companies in the country, the Midwest Center for Stress and Anxiety, Inc. Author of the national bestseller From Panic to Power, Lucinda Bassett produces and hosts the award-winning infomercial, Attacking Anxiety. She has shared her techniques with such clients as McDonalds, Chrysler, and AT&T. She has appeared on numerous talk shows, including Operah and The View, and been featured in Family Circle, Reader’s Digest, and many more.
Customer Reviews
This book has helped me to gain hope and courage to cope with all my fears and worries. Lucinda writes with such a great understanding and sympathy. She herself had problems with panic and worry. Her positive thinking tips are easy to follow. I don’t get lost in a lot of mental problems. It’s as if she were holding your hand, sitting right beside you, cheering you on! I believe I can do anything I set my mind to after reading this book. However, there are some other readers holding the contrary views.
What is Life Without Limits about?

A．It shows readers what Lucinda Bassett is.

B．It encourages readers to realize their dreams.

C．It describes how hard the actual life is.

D．It implies it is hard to control your life.

Lucinda Bassett works as all the following except _______.

A．hostess

B．teacher

C．writer

D．businesswoman

We can conclude from the last paragraph that _______.

A．Lucinda has made a lot of money from the book

B．all the customers have some mental problems

C．Lucinda talks with the customer face to face

D．all the customers don’t agree with what Lucinda wrote

Still seeking a destination for your weekend break? There are some places which are probably a mere wall away from your college.
King’s Art Centre
A day at the Centre could mean a visit to an exhibition of the work of one of the most interesting contemporary artists on show anywhere. This weekend sees the opening of an exhibition of four local artists.
You could attend a class teaching you how to ‘learn from the masters’ or get more creative with paint – free of charge.
The Centre also runs two life drawing classes for which there is a small fee.
The Botanic Garden
The Garden has over 8,000 plant species; it holds the research and teaching collection of living plants for Cambridge University.
The multi-branched Torch Aloe here is impressive. The African plant produces red flowers above blue-green leaves, and is not one to miss.
Get to the display house to see Dionaea muscipula, a plant more commonly known as the Venus Flytrap that feeds on insects and other small animals.
The Garden is also a place for wildlife-enthusiasts. Look for grass snakes in the lake. A snake called ‘Hissing Sid’ is regularly seen lying in the heat of the warm sun.
Byron’s Pool
Many stories surround Lord Byron’s time as a student of Cambridge University. Arriving in 1805, he wrote a letter complaining that it was a place of “mess and drunkenness”. However, it seems as though Byron did manage to pass the time pleasantly enough. I’m not just talking about the pet bear he kept in his rooms. He spent a great deal of time walking in the village.
It is also said that on occasion Byron swam naked by moonlight in the lake, which is now known as Byron’s Pool. A couple of miles past Grant Chester in the south Cambridge shire countryside, the pool is surrounded by beautiful circular paths around the fields. The cries of invisible birds make the trip a lovely experience and on the way home you can drop into the village for afternoon tea. If you don’t trust me, then perhaps you’ll take it from Virginia Woolf – over a century after Byron, she reportedly took a trip to swim in the same pool.
As mentioned in the passage, there is a small charge for ____.

A．attending the masters’ class

B．working with local artists

C．learning life drawing

D．seeing an exhibition

“Torch Aloe” and “Venus Flytrap” are ____.

A．common insects

B．impressive plants

C．rarely-seen snakes

D．wildlife-enthusiasts

We can infer from the passage that Byron seemed ____.

A．to fear pet bears

B．to like walking

C．to be a heavy drinker

D．to finish university in 1805

In the passage Byron’s Pool is described as a lake ____.

A．surrounded by fields

B．owned by Lord Byron

C．located in Grant Chester

D．discovered by Virginia Woolf

Masterclasses---Researching your novel
When it comes to fiction, research skills are as important as writing skills. Whatever your theme or setting, research skills are an invaluable resource for any writer.
On this course, novelist Alex Preston will show you how to use various research sources to write convincing , powerful stories. You’ll explore online horizons far beyond Wikipedia, and access vast resources of the un-sohuable.
Course description
Through a mix of talks and practical exercises, you’ll learn how to weave
professional-standard research into the fiction writing process to improve all aspects of your work.
Topics include
Resources for research ---using the Internet , libraries and media to enrich your story
Backgrounds---how to use your research to make your story interesting
Shortcuts ---how to research on a tight budget
Writing the past and the present --- how to use detail to bring the world of your story to life
Theories of research--- from Laurent Binet to Hilary Mantel, looking at how the masters work
Practical exercises--- a series of writing exercises designed to inspire and instruct
This course is for you if …
You are an experienced writer currently writing or planning a novel which requires more research than you’ve previously undertaken
You are a new fiction writer struggling with building a convincing world.
You are currently having plotting or structural problems with a novel
Tutor profile
Alex Preston is a prize-winning novelist and journalist. He appears regularly on BBC television and radio and writes for The Observer and GQ Magazine
Details
Date: 21 December 2015
Times: 10 am-5 pm. Check-in begins 30 minutes before the start time.
Location: The Guardian, Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9GU
Price:
Early bird special￡199 ( limited in number)
Regular price ￡229
( all prices include VAT, booking fee, lunch and refreshments)
Event capacity: 16
Tickets may be paid back if you contact us at least 7 days before the course start date.
Book now and join our masterclasses ASAP!
If you want to make your story real and vivid, you should focus on “_______”

A．Backgrounds

B．Practical exercises

C．Resources for research

D．Writing the past and the present

The course is targeted at those who _________

A．are trying their best to work out ideal characters in a story

B．are popular writers with several works completed

C．write for famous magazines regularly

D．lack enough persuasive writing skills

Which of the following is Not true according to “Details” ?

A．Only less than twenty people can be admitted into the course.

B．The favourable price includes lunch and desserts.

C．Those who book in advance can get a 15% discount

D．The whole course lasts seven hours.