Chinese press and thousands of tourists have gathered at China’s Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwestern Sichuan Province on Tuesday, October 23 to witness the launch of the nation’s first moon orbiter, which is scheduled to take place at 6:05 p.m. on Wednesday.

Hundreds of domestic reporters, more than 2,000 tourists from all over the country, and space experts from Japan, Germany, Italy and other countries invited by the Chinese space authorities have gathered at the launch center, waiting to see the historic moment. “I’ve seen launches of satellites for more than 20 times, but it’s the first time for me to see so many people coming here,” said 55 –year – old Sun Xiuying, a local villager.

Space center experts were worried earlier in the day when Xichang experienced an unexpected torrential rainfall from about 4:05 a.m. till 7:10 a. m. on Wednesday, but they were able to breathe a sigh of relief when the weather cleared. Both national and local meteorological observatories forecast cloudy weather for the launch site on Wednesday afternoon. However they said they believed it would not affect the launch mission, and opinion which was shared by technological staff at the site.

Local villagers within a radius of 2.5 km of the launch site and under the trajectory (轨道) of the carrier have been told to move to safe areas two hours prior to the anticipated launch. Tourists  have been charged 800 yuan (105 U.S. dollars) to witness the launch of China’s first lunar satellite. A local travel agency has said that the two observation platforms are capable of holding 2,000 and 500 people respectively, but it is not known how many people paid for the chance.

The moon orbiter, Chang’e – 1, named after a legendary Chinese goddess who flew to the moon, and the carrier Long March 3A have passed all pre – launch tests.

China hopes to become the 17 th nation to join the International Space Station (ISS) project, Vice Minister of Science and Technology Li Xueyong said last week. “The Chinese government has been pursuing a policy of peaceful use of airspace,” Li said.

China carried out its first piloted space flight in October 2003, making it only the third country in the world after the Soviet Union and the United States to have sent men into space. In October 2005, China completed its second manned space flight, with two astronauts on board.

1．Which of the following is the best title of the passage?

       A．China counting down to launch of its first lunar satellite

       B．Chang’e –1 lunar satellite and its launch

       C．Chang’e – 1 lunar satellite to conduct 1^st orbit transfer

       D．China hopes to join the International Space Station

2．According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?

       A．Hundreds of Chinese and foreign reporters have gathered in Xichang Satellite Launch Centre.

       B．Both national and local meteorological observatories believe the cloudy weather won’t affect the mission.

       C．All the 2,000 tourists have paid 800 yuan each to witness the launch.

       D．The mission is the third time of China’s manned flight.

3．Please arrange the time order of the following events according to the passage.

       a．Local villagers have been told to move to safe areas.

       b．Unexpected shower falls on the early morning of Wednesday.

       c．The moon mission is scheduled to take place

       d．Journalists and tourists gathered at the Satellite Launch Centre.

       A．b c d a                B．a b d c                C．d b a c               D．d a b c

4．It can be implied from the passage that          .

       A．China has become the 17^th country to join the International Space Station

       B．China will launch its manned spaceship to the moon soon

       C．China is the third nation to send men into space

       D．China is pioneering in the space exploration now

Arrive Early

Plan your trip so that you’re at the venue(place) well before the scheduled start of the event. Gates open one to two hours before the start of competition at city and Whistler venues. Gates open four hours prior to the start of the Opening Ceremony, three hours prior to the start of the Closing Ceremony and two hours prior to the start of the Victory Ceremonies.

Travelling To Venues

In Metro Vancouver, public transit is the best way to go. If you’re heading to Whistler, options include commercial motorcoach and rideshare/carpool. Parking for spectators is at the Whistler Paralympic Park spectator(person who watches) parking lots.

Dress Appropriately

Dress for cold and wet weather — warmly, in layers and in waterproof clothing. Remember to wear suitable footwear as you may have to walk on uneven, snowy or icy surfaces.

Have Your Tickets Ready

Be sure to have your tickets with you as you must have a valid ticket to enter a venue. Treat your tickets like cash; lost or stolen tickets will not be replaced or refunded.

Prepare For The Security Screening

Avoid taking large bags to the venues. If you are unsure of what you can and cannot bring with you, check the prohibited and restricted items list.

Your Payment Options

Visa cards and cash are the only methods of payment accepted at Paralympic venues.

Accessibility

All venues have been reviewed for accessibility. If you have a specific need, see the nearest staff member for assistance.

Be Informed

At the venue, look for way-finding signage (招牌), listen to announcements and read the message boards — this will provide you with the information you need to make the most of your experience. Is there still something you need to know? Don’t hesitate to visit our information booths located at each venue. 

56. This passage is most probably written ______.

   A. to attract more and more spectators       B. for spectators to know clearly about dos and don'ts

   C. to remind players what to do                       D. for spectators to get to the venues more conveniently

57. If you go to watch the games, you’d better not ______.

   A. take a bus                                                              B. wear warm and waterproof clothes

   C. take large bags to the venue                                     D. use your visa cards or cash for the payment

58. Spectators must enter a venue ______.

   A. with valid tickets                                                  B. with visa cards

   C. with refunded tickets                                         D. with cash

London ［2009-4-01］—In the first  
meeting between Chinese President  
Hu Jintao and US President Barack  
Obama  prior to the Group of 20      
summit in London, the two leaders pledged that both countries will be working together to help the world resist the financial crisis.   
China and the US have agreed to prioritize（使……更重要; 优化） the two countries’  relations by establishing the new strategic economic dialogue.
The two teams will be headed by Vice Premier Wang Qishan and State Councilor Dai Bingguo from the Chinese side and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner from the US side.
President Hu Jintao and US President Barack Obama made the announcement to the press before they went into the official meeting, their first, at Winfield House, residence of the US ambassador to the UK.
Although it is their first meeting, they have kept a close contact, which Obama said will  “set the stage” for both countries  “to tackle the challenges in the years to come. ”
Both presidents highlighted the importance of China-US relations, especially during the current economic crisis.
Obama said he hoped their meeting will be constructive and open not only about the whole state of the world economy during the current crisis, but to the efforts to improve peace and security for both countries and the world.
Hu said all the positive results the two countries have achieved have not come easily, adding that he hoped to develop good working relationship and personal friendship with Obama.
Sino-US relations are of fundamental interests not only to both countries, but to peace, stability and prosperity to Asia and the world.
【小题1】What is the best title of this passage?

Job interviews never seem easy. To get a job, you may have more interviews than you can count. To succeed in an interview, you should pay attention to the following common mistakes.

Lack of proper preparation. Failure to gather information on the company and the job before the interview makes a very poor impression on interviewers; it suggests that you really are not that interested in the position.

Inappropriate personal appearance. Consider the nature of the position and dress accordingly. When in doubt, dress somewhat more formally than you think would be expected for the job. Be conservative (保守的)and pay attention to details, such as shiny shoes, neat hair, etc. First impressions are very important.

Poor non?verbal communication. In addition to what you are saying, your non?verbal behavior is very important in an interview. Are you making eye contact? Are you listening attentively when the interviewer is speaking? Are you giving a firm handshake when greeted by the interviewer(s)? Are you nervous during the interview? Practice with a friend or in front of a mirror to assess these factors.

Poor attitude. Self?centered behavior (i.e. a “what's in it for me” attitude) is very poorly received by interviewers. Ask yourself what you can contribute to the company? What skills and experience would you bring to the job?

Failure to ask questions. Employers will assess your interest in the company and the position by the types of questions you ask. Proper research prior to the interview will help ensure that the questions you ask are intelligent ones.

Being disorganized. Make sure you arrive at the interview a few minutes early so that you have time to get calm and check your appearance. Arriving late is simply unacceptable, so plan for the unexpected. Always bring an extra copy of your resume (简历) and references to an interview.

Over or under?answering questions. For most interview questions a “Yes” or “No” answer is not appropriate. Provide more details for an employer and cite (引用) examples from personal experience wherever possible. Do not, however, talk endlessly and feel that you have to keep speaking if there's a silence. When you have said what you want to say, stop talking. If you do not understand a question, seek clear explanation before responding.

Failure to send a thank?you note or card following the interview. Take the time to send a thank?you card，which can make an important impact on an employer. Not only does it show your sincere interest in the position, but it also helps make you different from other interview candidates.

Common mistakes in interviews????????????? What you should do for a(n)_ 1._interview.

__2.__preparations????????????? __3._enough information on the company and the job.

Inappropriate personal appearance????????????? Dress __4._to the nature of the position.

Poor non?verbal communication????????????? Non?verbal communication, such as making eye contact, listening attentively, shaking hands __5.__，etc is very important.

Poor attitude????????????? _6._on yourself will make a very bad impression on interviewers. Think about what you can do for the company instead.

Failure to ask questions????????????? Do proper research before the interview, which helps make _7.__you won't ask stupid questions.

Being disorganized????????????? Arrive a few minutes early to plan for the unexpected and bring an extracopy of your resume and references to an interview.

Over or under?answering questions????????????? When answering questions, provide more details or cite examples when needed, instead of talking without __8.__.

Failure to express your _9._????????????? Do remember to send a thank?you card which shows your interest in the position and your __10.__.

[1] One out of many important things for the whole family to do is to have dinner together. Researchers began reporting the benefits of family dinner about a decade ago, focusing mainly on how it affects children. Studies show that those families who eat dinner at least 3 or 4 times a week together, benefit in many ways.

[2] Eating together helps families achieve open communication and build stronger and healthier relationships. Children have better grades at school and are better adjusted as teens and adults, and the entire family enjoys healthier nutrition. For many families, eating dinner together proves to be a good and effective way to reduce the risk of youth rates of addiction, and helps to raise healthier children. It is also a great time to share the events of the day, discuss news and ideas and just be together and enjoy each other's company.

[3] During dinner time parents have better opportunity to show that they are the prior to their children. Sitting at the same table and sharing meals is where and when parents can find out more about their children's school performance, daily activities and attitudes toward life. When parents have all this information they can better direct their kids toward positive things in life. They also have better chance to reduce the possibility that children will get involved with alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs.

[4] However, family researchers say that the benefits of family dinner by no means can be considered as automatic. Parents can sit down to dinner with their kids every day and achieve nothing. ______ if there is too much arguing going on, if there is no meaningful conversation or, what is even worse, if there is just plain silence during gathering.

1.What is the main idea of the text? (no more than 8 words)

2.List two benefits that parents can get by having dinner together with children.(no more than 15words).

3.Fill in the blank in Paragraph 4 with proper words (no more than 8 words).

4.What information can parents probably get about their children at family dinner? (no more than 12 words)

5.What does the word “it” (line 3, paragraph 1) probably refer to? (no more than 3 words)