（贵州省丰都中学2010届高三10月月考）

D

Welcome to the National Maritime（海洋的）Museum

The National Maritime Museum is the largest of its kind in the world, with over two million items in its collections. Twenty galleries display some of the finest sea affairs in historic buildings, which were formerly a school for the sons of seamen.

Opening times

10:00 – 17:00 Winter hours

10:00 – 18:00 Summer hours

Last admission is thirty minutes before closing. Smoking is not allowed in the museum. Eating and drinking are only allowed in the designated（指定的）areas. Photography and video are not permitted inside the building.

Bookings

Our Central Booking Group handles all group visit enquiries（需求），from schools, group organizers and tour operators.

Education and Interpretation

Schools’ programs operate in term-time. Programs of talks, tours, work-shops, storytelling, living history and interpretation（解说）are run throughout the year, especially at weekends and during school holidays.

E - library

Facilities are provided for electronic access（接口）to the museum’s collections. Please ask a member of staff（员工）for directions to the nearest terminals（终端）. These facilities are also available from the comfort of your own home.

49. This passage mainly tells us ____.

A. the way to get to the museum

B. the purpose to build the museum

C. a brief introduction to the museum

D. a detailed description of the museum

50. Which of the following is certainly forbidden according to the passage?

A. Trying to enter the museum after 5:00 p. m.

B. Taking pictures in front of the museum.

C. Talking loudly when you enjoy the collections.

D. Eating and drinking wherever you are.

51. From the passage we learn that ____.

A. the museum runs a school and has students of its own

B. students can receive different kinds of education here

C. part of school education has to be done in the museum

D. school programs are only run at weekends and on holidays

（贵州省崇文中学2010届高三10月月考）

A

56. How many days will the two jazz masters perform in Hong Kong?

A. 2 days.          B. 3 days.            C. 4 days.          D. 5 days.

57. You can get a ticket except that ________.

A. you go and buy one at the ticket office           B. you book online

C. you call and pay with your credit card            D. you wait to get one for free

58. Why will the two jazz masters perform in Hong Kong?

A. Because they meet in there after not seeing each other for 40 years.

B. It’s for Hong Kong Arts Festival.

C. Because they can’t live without music.

D. It just happens that they two are performing there.

（甘肃省酒泉市肃州中学2010届高三入学考试）

CAREER OPPORTUNITES

1.       Full Time Secretary Position Available: Applicants should have at least 2 year’s experience and be able to type 60 words a minute. No computer skills required. Apply in person at United Business Ltd, 17 Browning Street, Leeds.

2.       Part-time Job: We require three part-time shop assistants to work during the evening. No experience required, applicants should be between 18 and 26 years old. Call 0115-765643 for more information.

3.       Computer Trained Secretaries: Do you have experience working with computers ? If you want to know more about us, call 0457-896754.

4.       Teaching Assistants Needed: Hania’s Playshool needs 2 young teaching assistants to help with classes from 9 to 3 pm. Applicants should have references. For more information please visit www. Haniaplayschool. co. uk.

5.       Weekend Work Available: We are looking for retired adults who would like to work part time on weekends for Rubberlast Group Ltd. Duties include answering the telephone and giving customers’ information. For more information call us at 0113-6741326.

6.       University Positions Open: The University of Bristol is looking for 4 teaching assistants to help with homework correction. Applicants should have a degree in one of the following: Political Science, English, Economics or History. Please call the University of Bristol for more information.

7.       Home Delivery Representative: We are looking for someone who has excellent customer care, communication skills, a sales background with at least one year’s experience and is a good team player with creative ideas. In return we offer a starting salary of $20,000and 25 days paid holiday per year. For more information please call Direct Delivery Team of Yorkshire Post on 0113-2388318.

44．Which position is most suitable for a retired person ?

A. Part-time Shop Assistant.

B. Teaching Assistant in Hania’s Playschool.

C. Weekend Work in Rubberlast Group Ltd.

D. Teaching Assistant in the University of Bristol.

45. If you have good computer skills and recently graduated from university（English degree）, which jobs can you apply for ?

A. Job 1, 2 and 7                B. Job 3, 4 and 6

C. Job 4 , 6 and 7                D. Job 2, 3 and 5

46. Which is the only position that has a formal educational requirement ?

A. Full Time Secretary at United Business Ltd.

B. Home Delivery Representative for Yorkshire Post.

C. Teaching Assistant at Hania’s Playschool.

D. University Positions at the University of Bristol.

47. How can you get more information if you are interested in the position of a full-time computer trained secretary ?

A. By telephone    B. By letter     C. By Internet    D. In person

（浙江省杭州高中2010届高三上学期第一次月考）

New Annotated Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle

Price: ￡28. 00

Publication Date: 30/11/2006

Publisher’s description

Collects Doyle’s fifty-six classic short stories, arranged in the order in which they appeared in late nineteenth and early twentieth-century book editions, in a set complemented by four novels, editor biographies（传记）of Doyle, Holmes, and Watson as well as literary and cultural details about Victorian society.

Breaking Ground by Daniel Libeskind

Price: ￡16.00

Publication Date: 11/10/2006

Brief introduction

This is a book about the adventure life that can offer each of us if we seize it, and about the powerful forces of tragedy, memory and hope. For Daniel Libeskind, life’s adventure has been through architecture, which he has found has the power to reshape human experience. Although often relating to the past, his buildings are about the future. This memoir（自传）of one man’s journey brings together history, personal experience, our physical environment and a fresh international vision.

In the Shadow of No Towers by Art Spiegelman

Price：￡16.00

Publication Date: 02/09/2006

Brief introduction

On 11th September 2001, Art Spiegelman raced to the World Trade Center, not knowing if his daughter Nadja was alive or dead. Once she was found safe -- in her school at the foot of the burning towers -- he returned home, to meditate（反省）on the trauma（创伤）, and to work on a comic strip（连环漫画）. In the Shadow of No Towers is New Yorker Art Spiegelman’s extraordinary account of “the hijacking on 9.11 and the following hijacking of those events” by America.

Light on Snow by Anita Shreve

Price: ￡14.00

Publication Date: 07/10/2006

Publisher’s description

This is the 11th novel by Anita Shreve, the critically accepted bestseller. A moving story of love and courage and tragedy and of the ways in which the human heart always seeks to heal itself.

54. Who is the writer of the book latest published among the four books?

A. Arthur Conan Doyle.                            B. Daniel Libeskind.

C. Art Spiegelman.                                  D. Anita Shreve.

55. If one would like to know something about cultural details about Victorian society, he

or she may read ______.

A. Light on Snow                                 B. In the Shadow of No Towers

C. Breaking Ground                               D. New Annotated Sherlock Holmes

56. Of the four books listed above, there are two referring to tragedies. They are ______.

A. Light on Snow & Breaking Ground

B. In the Shadow of No Towers & Breaking Ground

C. Light on Snow & In the Shadow of No Towers

D. New Annotated Sherlock Holmes & In the Shadow of No Towers

（浙江省海盐县元济高级中学2010届高三第一次月考）

66. Lunch is available in Peking House ______.

A. every day                             B. every other day

C. all weekends                           D. all weekdays

67. What is encouraged in Peking House?

A. Wine.         B. Home delivery.        C. Drive-in.        D. Chef's speciality.

68. All food is ______.

A. delivered to Peking House from a modern central kitchen

B. cooked by experienced cooks from China

C. prepared in Peking House's well-equipped kitchen

D. served in Peking House's unique and modern kitchen

（山西省金谷中学2010届高三第一次练兵考试）

What’s on stage

An acrobatic(杂技)show: To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the China Acrobatic Troupe(剧团)will present “ The Soul of China”, where the seemingly impossible is made real. Chills(寒意)will run down your spine(脊柱) as you watch breathlessly as performers take their art and their bodies to the edge.

Time: 7:30 p. m. , September 13-19

Place: Capital Theatre, 22 Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng District

Exhibitions

Joint show: A group ink painting exhibition is running at the Huangshicheng Art Gallery in Beijing. About 50 works by 25 young artists including Ge Yun and Yu Yang are on display.

Time: 9:00 a. m. —5:00 p. m. until September10

Place: Huangshicheng Art Gallery, 136 Nanchizi Dajie, Dongcheng District

Oil paintings: The Wangfung Art Gallery will host a joint show of oil painting by 10 young and middle-aged artists. On display are more than 30 of their latest works, which capture the wondrous variety of life in unique styles.

Time: 9:00 a. m. —4:00 p. m. until September15

Place: 136 Nanchizi Street, Dongcheng District

Literature museum: The National Museum of Modern Chinese Literature offers an in-depth study of the evolution of Chinese literature from 1919 to 1949.

Time: 9:00 a. m. —4:00 p. m. , daily

Place: 45 Anyuan Donglu, Chaoyang District (shaoyaoju area)

Concerts

Beijing rocks: “The Fashion Night of Chinese Rock” is set to bring rock fans out by the thousands next month. Nine Chinese rock bands will perform at the concert, including older generation bands, middle generation and some recent arrivals. The audience will be given a chance to decide what songs they want to hear, which is sure to bring a storm.

Time: September 16

Place: The Olympic Center

Belgium Orchestra(管弦乐队): La Petite Bande, the Baroque Orchestra of Belgium, will perform in Beijing at the Grand Theatre of the Cultural Palace of Nationalities as part of activities across the world to commemorate(纪念) the 250th anniversary of Bach’s death.

Time: 7:30 p. m. September 11-14

Place: Grand Theatre of the Cultural Palace of Nationalities

40. What do you think of the acrobatic show mentioned here?

A. When you watch it, you will certainly feel cold.

B. Something strange will puzzle everyone, including scientists.

C. Unexpected things will make you excited and surprised.

D. Even the bravest ones will be too frightened to go on watching.

41. The most characteristic thing about the Fashion Night of Chinese Rock is that____.

A. it will let the audience choose the music

B. it is to bring thousands of rock fans out of their homes

C. it will certainly cause a rock storm throughout China

D. it is to be held in memory of one of the greatest musicians

42. Suppose it is September 14th today, how many activities can people choose to attend?

A. 2.                    B. 3.                     C. 4.                    D. 5.

43. On the whole, we can conclude____.

A. people in Beijing prefer modern culture to something traditional

B. there are usually more culture actives in September than in any other month

C. most of the cultural activities in Beijing are for foreign visitors only

D. we can enjoy a large variety of cultural activities in Beijing

（湖南省长沙市一中2010届高三上学期第二次月考）

The booking notes of the play “the Age of Innocence”:

Price: ＄10

BOOKING

There are four easy ways to book seats for performance:

------ in person

The Box Office is open Monday to Saturday, 10 a. m. -8 p. m.

------ by telephone

Ring 01324976 to reserve your tickets or to pay by credit card（Visa, MasterCard and Amex accepted）

------ by post

Simply complete the booking form and return it to Global Theatre Box Office.

------ on line

Complete the on-line booking form at www. Satanfiedtheatre. com

DICOUNTS:

Saver: ＄2 off any seat booked any time in advance for performances from Monday to Thursday. Savers are available for children up to 16 years old, over 60s and full-time students.

Supersaver: half-price seats are available for people with disabilities and one companion. It is advisable to book in advance. There is a maximum of eight wheelchair spaces available and one wheelchair space will be held until an hour before the show.

Standby: best available seats are on sale for ＄6 from one hour before the performance for people eligible（suitable）for Saver and Supersaver discounts and thirty minutes before for all other customers.

Group Bookings: there is a ten per cent discount for parties of twelve or more.

School: school parties of ten or more can book ＄6 standby tickets in advance and will get every tenth ticket free.

Please note: we are unable to exchange tickets or refund money unless a performance is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.

61. If you want to book a ticket, you CANNOT _____

A. go to the Box Office on Sundays.

B. ring the booking number and pay for the tickets by credit card.

C. use the Internet.

D. complete a booking form and post it to the Box Office.

62. According to the notes, who can get ＄2 off?

A. The people who book the tickets on Fridays.

B. An 18-year-old teenager.

C. A 55-year-old woman.

D. A 20-year-old full-time college student.

63. If you make a group booking for a group of 14 adults, how much should you pay?

A. ＄120                   B. ＄126                   C. ＄140                  D. ＄150

64. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A. There are only 8 wheelchair spaces in the theatre.

B. A school party of 15 students should pay 90 for the standby tickets.

C. A group of 12 persons can get 10 per cent discount.

D. The audience can’t refund money if the performance is on show.

65. What kind of tickets are the cheapest?

A. The standby tickets for school parties of ten or more.

B. The standby tickets.

C. The tickets for Saver discount.

D. The tickets for group booking.

（河北省正定中学2010届高三上学期第一次月考）

Below are some classified ads from an English newspaper.

Classified ads

For direct classified service call 800-0557 10 A.M -- 4 P.M Monday--Friday

41．Where will you post a notice if you need someone to look after your children?

A. PERSONAL                      B. HELP WANTED

C. DOMESTIC　SERVICE            D. ROOMMATES

42．A second-hand jacket will probably cost you _____.

A.＄60             B.＄40              C.＄20                    D.＄10

43．To have your travel notes published , you may contact ____.

A. Students’ Union                     B. Gayle Moore

C. The International Center               D. Life-Planning Workshop

44．If you want to have someone wake you up in the morning, your may call _____.

A. 800-5224       B. 800-5770       C. 800-7839        D. 800-0760

（重庆市西南师大附中2010届高三第七次月考C篇）

Dog Fancy ( 1 – year ) [MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION] [PRINT]

Cover Price: $ 59.88    Price: $ 12.00   ($ 1.00 / issue)    You Save: $ 47.88 (80%)

Issues: 12 issues / 12 months

Details

Dog Fancy is information driven and provides opportunity for reader interaction. The features are complemented by beautiful four – colour photography. Every issue includes a fold – out four – colour poster featuring different breeds. Your complete guide to help you better understand, care for and enjoy your dog.

Dog for Kids

Cover Price: $ 23. 94  Price: $ 12.99  ($2.17 / issue)    You Save: $ 10.95 (46%)

Issues: 6 issues / 12 months

Details

Dogs for Kids offers interactive and educational editorials and engaging activities, which is geared towards children (ages 8 to 12) who love dogs and puppies. Each full – colour issue has training tips, different breed descriptions, fun activities to do with dogs, games, puzzles and posters.

Dogs for Kids has received the Maxwell Award for Special – Interest Magazines from the Dog Writer’s of America for 2 years in a row.

The Bark [MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION]

Cover Price: $ 19.80    Price: $ 15.00 ($ 2.50 /issue)    You Save: $ 4.80 (24%)

Issues: 6 issues / 12 months

Details

Dog owners BEWARE! Bark magazine is dedicated to everything related do canine(犬齿的) culture. Each issue includes stories, essays, poetry, reviews, interviews and artwork related to the relationship between humans and dogs. Bark is not a how – to – care – for – your –dog magazine. It’s a magazine about living with dogs, which is your magazine: charming, touching, smart and simply wonderful.

Dog World ( 1 – year ) [MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION] [PRINT]

Cover Price: $ 48.88    Price: $ 15.00 ($1.25 / issue)    You Save: $ 33.88 (69%)

Details

Dog World is written for the serious dog enthusiast, including professionals in the pet industry—breeders, kennel operators, groomers, veterinarians, and pet shop retailers—as well as hard – core dog lovers. Articles entertain and educate readers about canine health – care, nutrition, appearance and grooming, training and behaviour, breeding and the law. Dog World is a must read for its devoted, loyal, involved and influential dog – loving readers.

64.Who would be the most interested in the magazines described here?

A. People dedicated to protecting animals.

B. People who are afraid of dogs.

C. People who keep dogs as pets.

D People working with pets.

65.Which of the following is TRUE about The Bark?

A. It’s a complete guide for kids to better understand dogs.

B. It has received the Maxwell Award for Special – Interest Magazines.

C. It’s a how – to – care – for – your – dog magazine.

D. It’s dedicated to everything related to canine culture.

66.Which magazine is the most popular with children?

A. Dog Fancy      B. Dogs for Kids  C. The Bark         D. Dog World

67.You are likely to find the passage _________.

A. on the Internet                                      B. in a medicine magazine

C. in a textbook                    D. on a notice board

（四川省绵阳中学2010届高三高考模拟B篇）

FAT TIRE

BIKE TOURS

(FORMERLY MIKE’S TOURS—PARIS)

DAY BIKE TOUR

(Reservations（预订）not needed for this tour to visit Paris—you will love this tour!)

Whether you’re new or experienced, our goal is not to provide you with mind-bending dates and boring stories. Instead, we offer you the famous sites, all the education information, lots of unique and fascinating stories, fantastic photo options, a comfortable bike and excellent personal service from your guide. In fact, we want you to love Paris like we do and have a great time doing it!（4 hours）

2 students, 4 adult (Day & Night combo 4 student, 8 adult)

*no tours July 25

NIGHT BIKE TOUR

（Reservations not needed for this tour to visit Paris—you will love this tour!）

Our Night Tour is the way to experience the “City of Light” at its best!

Ride through the Latin Quarter and witness the best nightlife in town. Pedal down the lle de la Cite, along the river and enjoy ice cream at Berthillon (Paris’s most famous ice cream shop). See the Louvre as never before (free concert often included) and relax onboard a boat trip on the Seine. Did we mention free wine is provided on the boat?

Make on mistake—this tour is 100% different form our Day Tour in both route and information. Over 65% of our customers take both tours and we hope you will too. Also, be sure to eat something before coming or the wine may give you an unexpected hit! (4.5 hours)

6 students, 8 adult (Day & Night combo; 4 student, 8 adult

*no tours June 21 & July 14

OUR HEADQUARTERS

0156581054/ www. FatTire Bike Tours Paris. Com/ info@Fat Tire Bike Tours Paris. Com?

45. According to the schedule, which day might be appropriate for a Day & Night Combo?

  A. A Saturday in November.           B. Any day in June.

  C. A Friday in March.                D. A Monday in May.

46. If a teacher and his five students plan to visit Paris during daytime, they must pay         .

  A. /i>268                                    B. /i>158                         C. /i>134        D. /i>142