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  Television in the United States is free.To pay for programs, there are many advertisements.Often these advertisements are short plays with actors.The following television advertisement is like many others that Americans see daily.

  We see a man and his wife at the breakfast table.They have been married for a long time.They are not speaking to each other.They haven’t spoken to each other at the breakfast table for years.The husband is reading his newspaper.We can’t see his face.The wife looks very bored as she pours a cup of coffee for him.Today, she is using a new kind of coffee for the first time.The husband picks up his cup.He isn’t very interested.He tastes his coffee.Suddenly he puts down his newspaper.Something is different, Can it be the coffee? He takes another taste.It’s wonderful.He smiles.He looks at his wife and says in amazement, “Doris, when did you cut your hair?” Doris is pleased.She answers, “Two months ago.” Doris asks, “Herbie, when did your hair begin to turn gray?” He replies,“A long time ago.” Doris says, “Oh, very handsome.” Now they aren’t bored anymore.Breakfast is different.Has a new kind of coffee changed their lives?

(1)

In the TV story, Doris looks bored because _________.

[  ]

A.

she doesn’t like the breakfast that morning

B.

she has been married to Herbie for a long time

C.

Herbie doesn’t care much for her

D.

Herbie isn’t interested in the breakfast she cooks

(2)

The TV story wants to tell the viewers _________.

[  ]

A.

to have an immediate try at the new coffee

B.

to have a good laugh at the good couple

C.

that a nice breakfast must go with nice coffee

D.

that advertisement can certainly increase goods production

(3)

This text is mainly about _________.

[  ]

A.

who pays for TV programs in the United States

B.

what a TV advertisement is usually like in the USA

C.

why long-married couples dislike speaking to each other

D.

what made Herbie and Doris not bored any more

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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 center across Port Phillip Bay.

Open 7 days a week

Lunch: Sunday to Friday

11:00 a.m.~2:00 p.m.

Dinner: Monday to Saturday

5:00 p.m.~10:30 p.m.

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 a.m. ~5:00 p.m. daily, and until5:30 p.m. during the summer.

Information:9419 4677

1.Where can you spend the night in a tour?

A. Cook’s Cottage.                B.Westfield Centrepoint.         C.Sydney Tower.                   D.Sovereign Hill.

2.What is the time that Cook’s Cottage is open on Saturday in the summer?

A.11:00 a.m.~2:00 p.m.                   B.5:00 p.m.~10:30 p.m.            C.9:00 a.m.~5:30 p.m.                      D.9:00 a.m.~5:00 p.m.     

3.The Anchorage Restaurant is_____________.

A.in Williamstown                        B.in the centre of the city

C.in Anchorage                          D.in a Cantonese fishing port

4.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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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 center across Port Phillip Bay.

Open 7 days a week

Lunch: Sunday to Friday

11:00 a.m.~2:00 p.m.

Dinner: Monday to Saturday

5:00 p.m.~10:30 p.m.

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 a.m. ~5:00 p.m. daily, and until5:30 p.m. during the summer.

Information:9419 4677

1.Where can you spend the night in a tour?

A. Cook’s Cottage.                B.Westfield Centrepoint.         C.Sydney Tower.                   D.Sovereign Hill.

2.What is the time that Cook’s Cottage is open on Saturday in the summer?

A.11:00 a.m.~2:00 p.m.                   B.5:00 p.m.~10:30 p.m.            C.9:00 a.m.~5:30 p.m.                      D.9:00 a.m.~5:00 p.m.     

3.The Anchorage Restaurant is_____________.

A.in Williamstown                        B.in the centre of the city

C.in Anchorage                          D.in a Cantonese fishing port

4.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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科目:高中英語(yǔ) 來(lái)源:設(shè)計(jì)必修二英語(yǔ)北師版 北師版 題型:050

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  Israeli paintings-Israeli artist Menashe Kadishman will hold a personal show named “Flock of Sheep” from November 26 to December 20 at the China National Art Museum.On show are 550 colorful oil paintings of sheep heads.

  His works have been on show in the Metropolitan Museum in New York and Tate Gallery in London over the past 30 years.

  Time:9∶00 a. m.-4∶00 p. m., November 26-December 20.

  Place:China National Art Museum,1 Wusi Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing.

  Tel:6401-2252

  Russia Ballet-The Kremlin Ballet from Russia will perform two immortal classical ballets-“Swiss Lake” and “The Nutcracker”-at the Beijing Beizhan Theatre.Set up in 1990, the theatre has a number of first-class ballet dancers with pride.Most of their performances are classical.

  Time:7∶15 p. m., December 5 and 6(“Swan Lake”); 7∶15 p. m., December 7(“Nutcracker”)

  Place:Beizhan Theatre, Xiwai Street, Xicheng District, Beijing.

  Tel:6605-3388

  Folk concert-The Central Conservatory of Music(音樂(lè)學(xué)院)will hold a folk concert in memory of the late musician Situ Huacheng.

  On the programme are many popular folks such as “Moon Night on the Bamboo Tower” “Celebrating Harvest” “Deep and Lasting Friendship” “Golden Snake Dancers Wildly”, and “Children?s Holiday”.

  Time:7∶30 p. m., November 25.

  Place:Beijing Concert Hall, 1 Beixinhua Street.

  Tel:6605-5812

(1)

If a child is very fond of dancing, his parent should take him to ________.

[  ]

A.

China National Art Museum

B.

Beizhan Theatre

C.

Beijing Concert Hall

D.

1 Wusi Street

(2)

Menashe Kadishman is well known for painting ________.

[  ]

A.

deer

B.

birds

C.

sheep

D.

flowers

(3)

Which of the following is TRUE?

[  ]

A.

The folk concert will last three days.

B.

The ballet “The Nutcracker” will be put on once.

C.

The Israeli paintings will be on show for a month.

D.

China National Art Museum lies in Xicheng District.

(4)

If you dial the telephone number 6605-3388 on Dec.8, you can ________.

[  ]

A.

go to the folk concert

B.

visit the Art Museum

C.

watch the ballet

D.

none of the above

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科目:高中英語(yǔ) 來(lái)源:河北省唐山一中2012屆高三上學(xué)期期中考試英語(yǔ)試題 題型:050

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  Ad.1

  April fool’s party

  On Friday, April 1, Inner Affair goes back to the days of funk! Classic Tunes from the 70’s and 80’s by DJs Den & Sion.9pm till late.

  Tickets:Free entrance for those in costume, otherwise 50 yuan(US$6)

  Time/date:9 pm, April 1

  Place:Inner Affair, 1/F Qiankun Dasha, 6 Sanlitun Xiliujie, Chaoyang District

  Tel:8454-0321

  Ad.2

  Language in use

  Enjoy free in house coffee, tea and beer as well as music and dancing.Practice your Chinese, make friends and have fun.

  Time/date:7 to 9 pm, March 25

  Place:Language In Use Club, 2/F, Science Fortune Center, 8 Xueqing Lu, north of Xueyuan Lu, Haidian District

  Ad.3

  The "worst" party

  Organized by Ozone Productions, the party is set to be "the worst ever", with the lamest music from the 60s, 70s and 80s.Special prizes will be awarded to the worst dressed or for bad fashion sense.

  Tickets:Free entrance

  Time/date:9 pm, April 1

  Place:Pula Pula, Tianze Lu, Oriental Seven Colours Plaza, Chaoyang District

  Tel:6466-8575

  Ad.4

  La Nuit Francaise

  Again on the 2nd Thursday of the month La Nuit Francaise will be held at Le Rendezvous.The monthly event is an opportunity for all French people and everyone interested in France or speaking French to gather together.

  The evening features three glasses of wine and canapes for participants and a special exhibition.

  Time/date:7 to 10 pm, April 14

  Place:Le Rendezvous, 3 Gongti Beilu, across from the Pacific Century Plaza, Chaoyang District Tel:6462-9110

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  Dutch DJ Marco V drops by Banana for a gig which is supported by Hong Kong’s DJ Spark.

  Marco V has been around for many years, as an inventive, style blending deejay and a successful and devoted producer.His spinning is energetic, crowd pleasing and never sees an empty dance floor.He was ranked No.15 in this year’s international DJ MAG DJ Top100.

  Tickets:40 yuan(US$4.80)in advance, 50 yuan(US$6)at the door, both include a free drink

  Time/date:10 pm to 4 am, March 31, April 1

  Place:Banana, in the lobby of the Scitech Hotel, 22 Jianwai Dajie, Chaoyang District

  Tel:6528-3636

(1)

Which of the following is NOT true of Ad.1 and Ad.3?

[  ]

A.

The two parties will be held on the same day.

B.

The two parties will be held at the same time.

C.

The entrance fees of the two parties will not be charged.

D.

Some old music will be played at the parties.

(2)

Which of the following is intended for the Chinese learners?

[  ]

A.

Marco V.

B.

La Nuit Francaise.

C.

Language in use.

D.

The "worst" party.

(3)

We can infer that ________.

[  ]

A.

Marco V is a newly established band

B.

La Nuit Francaise may be French words

C.

the "worst" party will attract a lot of college students

D.

you will enjoy free drink at April fool’s party

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  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(國(guó)外的)support system, both online and offline.

  Order a gift subscription(訂閱)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

(1)

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

(2)

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

(3)

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.

(4)

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

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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.

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