A tourist comes out of the airport. There are a lot of taxis, but he asks every taxi-driver’s name, and takes the third taxi. It costs 5 from the airport to the hotel. “How much does it cost for the whole day?” the tourists asks. “100,” says the taxi-driver. This is very expensive, but the tourist accepts the price.

  The taxi-driver takes the tourist everywhere. He shows him all monuments and all the museums. In the evening they go back to the hotel. The tourist gives the taxi-driver 100 and says, “What about tomorrow?” The taxi-driver looks at the tourist. “ Tomorrow? It’s another 100 tomorrow.” But the tourist says, “That’s OK. If that’s the price. See you tomorrow.” The taxi-driver is very pleased. The day the taxi-driver takes the tourist everywhere again. And in the second evening they go back to the hotel. The tourist gives the taxi-driver another 100 and says, “I’m going home tomorrow.” He likes the tourist, above all, 100 a day is a good money. “So you are going home, where do you come from?” he asks.

  “I come from New York.”

  “New York!” says the taxi-driver, “I have a sister in New York. Her name is Susannah, Do you know her?”

  “Of course I know her. She gave me 200 for you.”

The tourist is _______.

an Englishman

a Frenchman.

a Swedish.

an American.

The tourist asks every taxi-driver his name because_______

A. he is afraid f being cheated

B. he knows one of the taxi-drivers

C. he knows of one of the taxi-drivers

D. there is a friend of his among the taxi-drivers.

Why is the taxi-driver very pleased with the tourist?

A. None but the tourist agrees to the price given without arguing with him

B. His sister knows the tourist.

C. His sister had brought so much money to him

D. He wants to be the guide of the tourist.

We can conclude that _______

A. he tourist will give the taxi-driver another 200

B. the tourist makes fun of the taxi-driver

C. the tourist will give the taxi-driver half of sum

D. the taxi-driver insists that the tourist should pay him another 200

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 is from 7:30 to 9 p. m.

Room Service: This operates 24 hours a day; phone the Reception desk(总台), and your message will be passed on to the staff.

Telephones: To make a phone call, dial(拨) 0 for Reception and ask to be connected. We apologized for delays(拖延) if the lines are very busy. There 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(烫) 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(兑换) any foreign money for you.

1.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

2.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 the Reception desk.

3.Your phone is powered off and the Reception desk is busy. The quickest way to make an urgent call is to    .

A．go to your room and phone from there.

B．use one of the phones in the entrance hall

C．ask the Reception desk to help you

D．go out and look for a public phone box

4.The underlined word “laundry” (in Paragraph 6) probably means ________.

A．phone box        B．shopping centre    C．clothes shop       D．washhouse

5.The text tells us that        .

A．the hotel offers at least seven kinds of services

B．it's too difficult to stay up in this hotel

C．you can shop at any time inside the hotel

D．you'll have trouble without the money of the country where the hotel lies

 

India has a very vast history and heritage. The country has witnessed some of the most important events in the past and every event has an effect of its own on the culture, religion, lifestyle, and economy of the country. This is one of the leading reasons why tourists prefer India to travel and explore. Historical tours in India provide everything that a traveler expects from his/her journey. These historical tours give an opportunity to study and explore Indian history.

Historical tours of India generally consisted of four phases: ancient, medieval（中世纪的）, modern India and contemporary India. Some of the historical travel packages are:

Forts and Palaces

The rich cultural past of India is reflected in the countless forts and palaces across the country. Most of the forts were constructed as a defense device to keep the enemy away and palaces were made on the names of the kings and queens. Some of the famous forts and palaces are: Agra Fort (Agra), Fatehpur Sikri (Agra), Hawa Mahal (Jaipur), Amber Fort (Jaipur), City Palace (Jaipur), Gwalior Fort (Gwalior), Mysore Palace (Mysore), Red Fort (Delhi), etc.

India Heritage Tours

The main purpose of India Heritage tours is to make Indians as well as tourists familiar with the rich Indian legacy（遗产）. The heritage of the country is at least 5000 years. Some of the heritage tours are: medieval heritage, Rajput heritage, Golden Triangle, splendid Gujarat, etc.

South India Historical Tours

The Southern India is known for its diversity and there are many places, which attract tourists, not only from the country but also from all around the world. The famous tourists’ destinations in South India include Goa, Cochin, Kerala, Munnar, Periyar, Kottayam and the list goes on and on.

1.The main purpose of this passage is

A．to report some important events in the history of India

B．to introduce some tours that they can explore the history of India

C．to help study the culture and history of India

D．to tell us how to explore the history of India

2.Many tourists prefer to travel to and explore because

A．modern India has little to study

B．Indian people have an interesting lifestyle

C．its culture is greatly influenced by its history

D．India’s history is longer than that of any other country

3.Most forts were built in order to

A．honor the kings                         B．act as a palace for queens

C．keep enemies away                      D．attract tourists

4.According to the passage, Rajput heritage               .

A．is a famous fort in India                   B．is one of the heritages in India

C．has a history of no more than 200 years      D．lies in South India

 

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 is from 7:30 to 9 p. m.
Room Service: This operates 24 hours a day; phone the Reception desk(总台), and your message will be passed on to the staff.
Telephones: To make a phone call, dial(拨) 0 for Reception and ask to be connected. We apologized for delays(拖延) if the lines are very busy. There 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(烫) 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(兑换) any foreign money for you.
【小题1】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

【小题2】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 the Reception desk.

【小题3】Your phone is powered off and the Reception desk is busy. The quickest way to make an urgent call is to    .

A．go to your room and phone from there.

B．use one of the phones in the entrance hall

C．ask the Reception desk to help you

D．go out and look for a public phone box

【小题4】The underlined word “laundry” (in Paragraph 6) probably means ________.

A．phone box

B．shopping centre

C．clothes shop

D．washhouse

【小题5】The text tells us that        .

A．the hotel offers at least seven kinds of services

B．it's too difficult to stay up in this hotel

C．you can shop at any time inside the hotel

D．you'll have trouble without the money of the country where the hotel lies

Chief Executive Office

Lahore Stock Exchange

   Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) is the 2^nd largest exchange of the country with a workforce of almost 150 employees. The Exchanges of Pakistan are currently undergoing a major reform program involving shareholding(使成为股东制) in order to develop the capital markets further.

  We seek a dynamic(精干的), forward-thinking Chief Executive with ability to provide strong leadership and effective management to deliver its organization goals and strategic plan. The successful candidate(候选人) should have the business both pre and post shareholding with a proven record.

  The candidate should have minimum of 7 years of experience along with a business related degree or other professional qualifications. However, a strong record of achievement, excellent communication and team building skill are equally important. International qualifications or experience will be an added advantage together with the knowledge of the local corporate environment.

  Compensation package will be highly attractive and match the position. If you are interested in a strategic leadership role and be part of an organization to make a difference, please write to:

  Head of Human Resources, Lahore Stock Exchange (Guarantee)Ltd,

  19^th  Khayaban- e- Aiwan –e- Iqbal, Lahore, Pakistan, together with your Curriculum Vitae and latest passport sized photograph.

What is NOT true about LSE?

A. It’s Lahore Stock Exchange

B. It’s one of the largest exchanges in Pakistan.

C. It’s developing Pakistan’s capital city

D. It’s located in Khayaban- e- Aiwan –e- Iqbal, Lahore, Pakistan

What is wanted according to this advertisement?

   A. A Chief Executive Office            B. A Chief Executive

   B. Head of Human Resources           D.A candidate

What does the underline word compensation probably mean?

   A. Salary      B. Job      C. Equipment      D. Food