3．Children in hospital usually turn to 　　　　　in order to catch up with their school work .

　　　 A．hospital teachers B．schoolmates 　　　 C．parents　　　　　　　　 D．school teachers

2．From the latest survey we know that 　　　　　.

　　　 A．hospital teaching across the country is similar

　　　 B．each hospital has at least one part-time teacher

　　　 C．all hospitals surveyed offer education to children

　　　 D．only one-fourth of the hospitals have full-time teachers

1．The author points out at the beginning that 　　　　　.

　　　 A．every child in hospital receives some teaching

　　　 B．not enough is known about hospital teaching

　　　 C．hospital teaching is of poor quality

　　　 D．the special children’s hospitals are worst off

4．From the passage we can learn that Tim Hortons 　　　　　.

　　　 A．is a club for travelers 　　　　　　　　　　　　 B．wants to make more money 　

　　　 C．cares about the customers’ safety 　　　　 D．is an organization helping customers

三十六

Surprisingly , no one knows how many children receive education in English hospitals, still less the content or quality of that education . Proper records are just not kept. We know that more than 850,000 children go through hospital each year, and that every child of school age has a legal right to continue to receive education while in hospital . We also know there is only one hospital teacher to every 1,000 children in hospital . Little wonder the latest survey concludes that the extent and type of hospital teaching available differ a great deal across the country . It is found that half the hospitals in England which admit children have no teacher . A further quarter have only a part-time teacher . The special children’s hospitals in major cities do best ; general hospitals in the country and holiday areas are worst off . From this survey , one can estimate that fewer than one in five children have some contact with a hospital teacher -and that contact may be as little as two hours a day . Most children interviewed were surprised to find a teacher in hospital at all . They had not been prepared for it by parents or their own school . If there was a teacher they were much more likely to read books and do math or number work ; without a teacher they would only play games . Reasons for hospital teaching range from preventing a child falling behind and maintaining the habit of school to keeping a child occupied , and the latter is often all the teacher can do . The position and influence of many teachers was summed up when parents referred to them as “the library lady” or just “the helper”. Children tend to rely on concerned school friends to keep in touch with school work . Several parents spoke of requests for work being ignored or refused by the school . Once back at school children rarely get extra teaching , and are told to catch up as best as they can .

Many short-stay child-patients catch up quickly . But schools do very little to ease the anxiety about falling behind expressed by many of the children interviewed .

3．According to the advertisement , which of the following statements is NOT true ?

　　　 A．People should stop using the mug immediately .

　　　 B．People can get the money back if they return the mug .

　　　 C．People with questions can call the company free of charge .

　　　 D．People can return the lid between October 2005 and January 2006.

2．The advertisement is mainly aimed at those who 　　　　　.

　　　 A．often travel around 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B．have 15 oz Stainless mugs

　　　 C．want to buy 15 oz stainless mugs 　　　　 D．are selling the mugs

1．This advertisement is trying to 　　　　　.

　　　 A．introduce a new type of mugs 　　　　　　 B．persuade people to buy a new lid

　　　 C．inform people of exchanging a lid 　　　 D．warn against the danger of using the mug

4．Which of the following is the best title for this passage ?

　　　 A．Airport delays on the rise .　　　　　　　　　 B．Air travel problems .

　　　 C．Development of airlines .　　　　　　　　　　 D．FAA’s solutions to air travel problems.

三十五

Attention Tim Hortons

Stainless Stell Travel Mug Owners

Lid Recall-15 oz Stainless Steel Travel Mug

A fault at the cup has been recognized . The fault may result in some lids lifting slightly from the body of the mug , and could probably cause injury from hot liquid leaking . Therefore , we have given an immediate lid recall notice . This Recall notice is related only to Tim Hortons 15 oz Stainless Steel Travel Mugs sold between October 2005 and January 2006. The bottom of the mug is stamped with distributor’s name , “ThermosServ” There is no printing on the handle of the mug .

At Tim Hortons , we value our customers’ safety above anything else . So, whether your lid is leaking or not , in the interest of your safety , we are requesting that you bring your mug to your nearest Tim Hortons (excluding Esso Tim Hortons), where they will exchange the lid for a new lid that fits safety . The new lids will be available February 1,2006; please do not use your mug until you exchange the lid .

Here’s what you do :

*Please do not use your mug until you have exchanged the lid for a new one .

* New lids will be available February 1,2006.

* Return your travel mug to a Tim Hortons store (as of February 1,2006).

* Your lid will he exchanged for a new lid .

If you prefer to return the entire mug , bring it back at any time for a full repayment .

If you have any questions rgarding this recall, please contact us at :

Toll Free Number : 1-888-601-1616

8:30 am –5:00 pm Eastern Standard Time

3．Why do airports in different regions operate differently ?

　　　 A．They fly planes differently .

　　　 B．They speak different languages .

　　　 C．They don’t take orders from the FAA.

　　　 D．They have set up their own rules over the years .

2．Why will the FAA take control away from regional airports ?

　　　 A．To punish the airports for being late .

　　　 B．To prevent weather delays .

　　　 C．To make decisions on things that affect the whole country .

　　　 D．To make regions talk to each other more .