4. Franco is not free on Wednesday because he has a meeting.B 5. They are going to meet on Friday at the flat.A
(8) Franco: Is this your calligraphy,Xiaoyan? Xiaoyan: Yes. Do you like it?Franco: It's beautiful.
Xiaoyan: I think I'm good at art because my father is an artist.
Franco:l'm not. My handwriting is terrible,but I always write personal letters by hand-I don't like using the computer for that.
Xiaoyan: Neither do I. But my family only send emails,l don't get real letters anymore. Franco: Me neither -I'II write you a real letter!
Xiaoyan: Thank you! But I like using the computer for some things.l'm keen onresearching my family history and I love surfing the Internet for informationabout that.Franco: Really -me too!
1.Franco's handwriting is beautiful.B
2.Franco doesn't like using computers for personal letters.A 3.Xiaoyan doesn't like using computers for personal letters.A
4.Xiaoyan enjoys surfing the internet for information about her family history.A 5.Franco is not interested in researching his family history.B
二、阅读下列短文。
(1)Kathy lives in Sydney.She works in an office and she is a secretary.She begins work atnine every day.She is always on time for work.In fact,she is often early.She is nevenlate’and she is never sick.Kathy usually types letters and answers the telephone.She sometimesfiles(把文件归档)and makes copies(复印文件).She seldom makes mistakes(错)whenshe types or files.She always answers the phone politely(礼貌地).She has lunch from12.30 am to 1.30 pm,and she finishes Work at 5.00 pm. In the evening sometimes she goes out with her friends.Sometimes she stays at homewatching TV.She doesn’t work on the weekend.On Saturday,she cleans the house,doeshousework and goes shopping.On Sunday she relaxes or goes to the cinema·
1.Kathy is never late for work.A.Right. 2.Kathy types very fast. C.Doesn’t say.
3.In the afternoon Kathy starts work at l.30.A.Right.. 4.Kathy always watching TV at home in the evening. B.Wrong.. 5.Kathy never does any office work on Sunday.A.Right..
(2)rybody talks about the Weather,but nobody can do anything about it.It is true.People usually begin their talks with“Isn’t it a nice day?”“Do you think it will rain?”“What a fine day!”,etc(等等). Many people think they can tell what the weather is going to be like.But they hardly(几乎不)agree with each other.One may say,“Do you see how cloudy it is in the east?It'S going to rain tomorrow.”Another man will say,“N0,it’S going to be fine tomorrow.”People often look for the weather they want:when a farmer needs water,he looks forsomething to tell him it’S going to rain,and he won’t believe anything else. Almost everyone listens to what the weatherman(天气预报员)says.But he doesn’talways tell US what we want,and once in a while(偶尔)he makes a mistake.Still,hemaybe comes closer to being correct than anyone else. 1.Everybody talks about the weather,but nobody can change it. A.Right. 2.People usually have similar(相似的)ideas about the weather.B.Wron9. 3.When farmers need water,they like rainy weather.A.Right
4.Many people take umbrellas(伞)when they go traveling.C.Doesn’t say. 5.The weatherman never makes mistakes.B.Wrong.
(3) It is Sunday mornin9.Mrs Brown is working in the kitchen. She is cooking the Sundaydinner.On
Sunday the Browns.(布朗一家)have their big meal in the middle of the day·Onother days,“dinner,’is
in the evenin9. All the family are at home on Sunday,and they canhave their meal together.
Mr Brown doesn’t go to office on Sunday.H e is working in the garden·Heenjoys working in the garden.He grows vegetables and flowers.He brings the vegetables to thekitchen and Mrs Brown cooks them.The kitchen is clean.There are many cupboards(碗柜)on the wall. Mrs Brown is a good cook. She enjoys cookin9.Her family enjoy her cooking(饭菜).
1.The Browns have their dinner in the evening on Sunday. B.Wrong· 2.Mr Brown has a big familyC.oesn’t say.
3.Mr Brown doesn’t 9o to work on Sunday.A.ight
4.Mr Brown likes working in the garden on Sunday.A.Right. 5.The family enjoy MrsBrown’S cookin9.A.Right.
(4)Dear David Mannin9,
I am Lin Xiaoyan,the Deputy IT Manager at the ABHK,Shanghai·
My flight details—the plane lea÷es Shanghai at l8.25 and arriVes in London at 20·50(10caltime)next Tuesday.The flight number is CA5027.
My mobile phone number is:13604076796·Thank you.See you on Tuesday·Yours,Lin Xiaoyan
1.What’s Lin Xiaoyan’s job7 B.eputy IT Manager. 2.hat's the subject of this message?A.light arrival.
3.What time does she arrive in London? B.20.50.(London time)r 1R 9E fT.ondon time) 4.What is her flight number?.C.CA5027.
5.When does Xiaoyan arrive in London?B.Tuesday.
(5)Xiaoyan and Polly decide to phone an estate agent.
Polly: So, what about seeing this flat? Do you like it? Why don't you call them?
Xiaoyan: Well, I don't know - yes, it is the best. Polly, could you ring them up, please?I'm sometimes quite nervous on the phone. I'm okay with business, but I don'tlike talking about things I don't understand very well.
Polly: Yes, of course I'll phone them. But how about going to an estate agent, then you're talking face to face?
Xiaoyan: What do you mean?
Polly: Why don't you go to an estate agent? They sell flats, but they've usually gotflats to rent. Talk to them about what you are looking for. I'll help you find agood estate agent in the phone book. Xiaoyan: Yes, that's a good idea.
36. Xiaoyan wants---------about the flat in the newspaper.A. Polly to phone
37. Xiaoyan is -------the phone when she doesn't understand things very well.C. nervous on 38. Polly hopes that Xiaoyan talks to an estate agentC. face to face 39. An estate agent has got flats to---------- B. sell
40. Xiaoyanis -----------to an estate agent.. A. happy to go
(6)Xiaoyan and Mary need to get ingredients for the dinner and they talk about what theywill buy. They
decide to make a shopping list.
Xiaoyan:I have most of the things I need. We don't need to buy any rice, and we don't need any peas. Mary:We need some oranges. How many do we need to buy? Xiaoyan:Four are enough. And we need some cream.
Mary: How much cream do we need to buy for four people?
Xiaoyan:Two cartons? Shall we get a melon? And some wine. And I haven't got any coffee. Mary: OK. And lychees.Two tins? '
Xiaoyan:How many lychees do you get in a tin?
Mary: I don't know. Let's get a big tin. We also need some mineral water. Xiaoyan:And the prawns. How many prawns?
Mary: One big packet will do. I also need to get some vegetables for next week -pota-toes, carrots, onions, and a cabbage I think. There's a little greengrocer's along the road. Why don't we go there first?
1.Do they need any peas? B. No, they don't.
2.How many oranges does Xiaoyan want to buy? C. Four: 3.How many lychees do they want to buy? A. One big tin. 4.Who would like to have some vegetables? B. Mary.
5.Which is not included(包括) in the shopping list? A. Tomatoes and apples.
(7)What should I do at a party in England?What do I do at the party?
You should always offer to get drinks for other people when you go to get a drink foryourself. You should introduce yourself to new people in the group. You should avoidpersonal questions about family until you know them better. Good topics of conversation arefilms, books, television programmes, holidays, jobs, the town you are in, etc.
You should ask for permission to smoke; say \to smoke. Many people don't like the smell of smoke inside.
You shouldn't drink too much! And never get drunk. . What do I do when I leave? If you are not a close friend of the hosts, you shouldn't be the last to leave.
You should say \then you should go back to people you talked to and say. \
1.When you go to get a drink for yourself, you shouldA. offer to get drinks for other people in the group 2.You should not talk about____ with new people.C. personal questions about family
3.People don't like the smell of smoke inside, so you should——. B.go outside to smoke 4.____get drunk at a party.A. You should never
5.Yousay“____”when you leave other guests.C. It was very nice to meet you
(8)Hi Xiaoyan,
You want to know about my gym.
The gym is \
There's a swimming pool and there are a lot of classes. There is a yoga class on Tuesday morning and there are aerobics classes every evening. There is also a Tai Chi class,onWednesday and Saturday afternoon between 2. 00 and 3. 00. There are lots of running machines and weights machines, but there aren't any bicycles. There's a sauna, but thereisn't a steam room and there are very nice showers and free cosmetics! The best time tocome is in the evenings because there are a lot of trainers to help you. There are different ways to pay for the classes. You can pay by cash, credit card or cheque. See you there? Jan
1. When can you go to aerobics class in \B. On Saturday evening.
2. When does the Tai Chi class start? C. At 2. 00 pm on Wednesday and Saturday. 3. What is free in the gym? B.Cosmetics.
5. How can you pay for the class? C.Both A and B.
4. Why is it best to come in the evenings? A. Because there are a lot of trainers to help you.
(9)Dear Ms Lin Xiaoyan,
I am writing to introduce myself and to thank you for choosing IN SHAPE CENTRE.We hope you will enjoy our gym and will become \with all your fitness needs. My direct phonenumber is 0207 654 3496 and I am in the gym every day from 9. 00 am t0 5. 00 pm: If youwould like to see me at a different time, you can make an appointment with a trainer.
I would also like to invite you to a new members' party. It is on the first Friday of everymonth. It is a good opportunity to meet other New Members and to hear what is rtew at thegym. Please come! There are health drinks served from 7. 00 pm t0 8. 00 pm, and themeeting starts at 8. 15 pm. Pick up a ticket
from a trainer or myself.
Finally, I would like to tell you about a special offer. If you introduce a friend to the INSHAPE CENTRE, we give you and your friend one month's membership free and a bottleof champagne to say thank you. Good luck and enjoy yourself!Your s,Maria CarrGym Manager
1.Maria Carr sends the letter to -- C. new members 2.Maria Carr is in the gym -----C. during the day 3.The new members' party is -- B. every month
4.You get a meeting ticket__.A. from a trainer or Maria Carr
5.When you introduce a friendC. you and your friend get a month at the gym free
(10)Tom:Can I park in the staff car park?
Darid:N0,I’m afraid you can’t.Only managers can park there.You can park behind the buildin9. Tom: Okay.When can l have lunch?
David:You can’t go before l2.30 because we are very busy,but after l.00 o’clock you cango when you like.You can eat and drink in the office,but you can’t smoke here.Everyone goes to the coffee lounge,because they can smoke there. Tom:Can I use the phone?
David:Yes,but you can’t phone abroad.
1.Why can’t Tom park in the staff car park? B.Because he is not a manager. 2.Which of the following is true?A.Tom can park his car behind the building. 3.When can Tom go to have his lunch?C.After l.O0. 4.What can Tom do in the office? A.Eat and drink.
5.Where can everyone go to smoke? B.In the coffee lounge.
(11)、Hi Xiaoyan,
You want to know about my gym.
The gym is“New You”.The phone number is 0207911340.It’S near Oxford Circus.There’s a swimming pool and there are a lot of classes.There is a yoga class on Tuesdaymorning(I go to it)and there are aerobics classes every,evenin9.There is also a Tai Chiclass.I don’t know when. There are lots of running machines and weights machines,but there aren’t any bicycles.There’S a sauna,but there isn’t a steam room and there are very nice showers and freecosmetics!There are different ways to pay for the classes.You can pay by cash,credit cardorcheque. See you there?Jan
1.There are a lot of——in the gym.B.classesr trainers 2.Jan goes to———.C.yoga class on Tuesday morning 3.There is a———in the gym. A.sauna
4.What is free in the gym? . B.Cosmetics. 5.How can you pay for the classes?C.Both A and B.
(12)Dear Sir or Madam,
l am wmlngin‘esponse to the advertisement in the Guardian newspaper on the
lst July.1 would like to apply for the post of Technology Sales Representative in your company. I am 28 years old and I am a graduate from Dangston University. I have a degree in Business Technology. I am working currently as a secretary in Polymer Ltd. In my current job l am reSponsible for arranging the presentations of the Technology Sales Representativeso foreign clients·I enjoy WOrking in BusineSS Technology,but I am now looking for theopportunlty to deVelop my Own skills and to be a Technology Sales Representative myseIf. Iam interested in travelling and I am keen to use my language skills in your foreigncompanics· I speak French and German fluently. I am happy to live abroad for my work. I am aVailable for interview at any time in the next two weeks because I am on holidav.1 am sending myc·v· with this letter. I look forward to hearing from you. Yours faithfully, Jane Simson
1.Jane Simson is a graduate from B.Dangston University4.Jane is good at speakin9—B.French and German 2.What would Jane like to apply for? A.The post of Technology Sales Representative. 3.What does Jane like very much? C.She enjoys working in Business Technology.
5.Why is Jane available for interview at any time in the next two weeks?C.Because she is on holiday.