57. The sort of person that the advertisement in the newspaper asked for was a person ____.

A. who was not afraid of police

B. who wanted a profitable job

C. who wished to earn $ 500 with two opportunities

D. who was fond of adventure

56. What did the husband think of this matter?

A. It was very strange.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. He felt ashamed of it.

C. He took great pride in it.　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. He was puzzled at it.

E

The writers of murder stories go to a great deal of trouble to keep up guessing right up to the end. In actual fact, people often behave more strangely in real life than they do in stories.

The following advertisement once appeared in a local newspaper: “An opportunity to earn $ 250 in a few minutes. A man… willing to chances, wanted for an out-of-the-ordinary job which can be performed only once. ”A reader found this offer very nice and write to the advertiser. But being a bit suspicious(怀疑), he gave a false name. Soon afterwards, he received a reply. Enclosed in the envelope was a typed note instructing him to ring a certain number if he was still interested. He did so and learned on the telephone that the advertiser wanted him “to get rid of somebody” and would discuss it more fully with him the next day. But the man told the police and from then on acted under their instructions.

The police saw the two men meet and watched them as they drove away together. In the car the advertiser came to the point at once; he told the man he wanted him to shoot his wife. The reason he gave was that he was suffering from a serious disease and wanted to live in a warmer country, but his wife objected to this. Giving the man some money, the advertiser told him to buy a gun and warned him to be careful of the dog, though it would not bite, it might attract attention. He also gave him a photograph of his wife so that he would be able to recognize her.

After that, the advertiser suggested that the man should “do the job” the next morning. At the same time he would prepare his wife by telling her that a young man was going to call. After the murder they would meet again outside a railway station and the money would be paid as arranged. The second meeting never took place, for the advertiser was arrested shortly afterwards and charged with attempting to persuade someone to murder his wife.

55. The police thought they were _______.

A. carrying a cupboard to the church　　　　　　　　　 B. sending flowers to the church

C. carrying nothing but a piece of furniture　　　　 D. going to attend a funeral at the church

54. Other drivers didn’t overtake the couple’s car because _______.

A. the rush-hour traffic was too busy 　　　　　　　　 B. they wanted to show their respect

C. their cars couldn’t run fast　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. the couple were very important people

53. In fact the husband _______ the cupboard.

A. would like very much to buy　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. badly wanted

C. was glad to have bought　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. would rather not buy

52. If you have Easter Brunch in Hiton Hotel you will pay RMB　　　　　　　 for it.

A．195　　　　　 B．224.25 　　　　　C．165.75 　 　　 　D．97.5

D

We spent a day in the country, picking wild flowers. With the car full of flowers we were going home. On our way back my wife noticed a cupboard(柜厨)outside a furniture shop. It was tall and narrow. “Buy it,” my wife said at once. “We’ll carry it home on the roof rack. I’ve always wanted one like that.”

What could I do? Ten minutes later I was ￡20 poorer; and the cupboard was tied on the roof rack. It was six feet long and eighteen inches square, quite heavy too.

In the gathering darkness I drove slowly. Other drivers seemed unusually polite that evening. The police even stopped traffic to let us through. Carrying furniture was a good idea.

After a time my wife said, “There’s a long line of cars behind. Why don’t they overtake, I wonder?” In fact a police car did overtake. The two officers inside looked at us seriously as they passed. But then, with great kindness, they led us through the rush-hour traffic. The police car stopped at our village church. One of the officers came to me.

“Right, sir,” he said. “Do you need any more help?”

I was a bit puzzled. “Thanks, officer,” I said. “You have been very kind. I live just on the road.”

He was staring at our car, first at the flowers, then at the cupboard. “Well, well,” he said, laughing. “It’s a cupboard you’ve got there! We thought it was something else.”

My wife began to laugh. The truth hit me like a stone between the eyes. I smiled at the officer. “Yes, it’s a cupboard, but thanks again.” I drove home as fast as I could.

51. If you want to have an Easter meal on March 28, which hotel can you go to?

A．Scitech Hotel and Lido Holiday Inn　　　　　　　 B．The Palace Hotel and Hilton Hotel

C．Hilton Hotel and Lido Holiday Inn　　　　 D．Scitech Hotel and the Palace Hotel

50. It can be learned from the advertisements that the children can enjoy themselves most in 　　.

A．Lido Holiday Inn　　 　 B．Palace Hotel　　 C．Scitech Hotel　 　　　 　D．Hilton Hotel

49. The main purpose of the advertisements is to give information about 　　　　 .

A．weekend activities　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B．a holiday celebrations

C．the price for the meals in big hotels　 　 D．Egg Painting Competition

48. When you are hunting for a job, you are supposed to _________.

A. take your career in different directions

B. avoid exploring various career posibilities

C. change your dreams and desires now and then

D. know your goal and try all possible ways to achieve it

C

Enjoy the sumptuous Easter lunch buffet and children will be given the lovely Easter chocolate eggs. Time：Mar, 28-mar 30, 1998 11:00 am-3:00 pm Place：lucky corner coffee shop(hotel first floor) Price：150 + 15% service charge half price for children under 12 years old. Reservations：Scitech hotel 65123388-2114 or 2164

Bring your family and friends along to The Palace Hotel this Easter and enjoy the traditional treats of the season. Forget about the calories and enjoy favourite goodies such as Easter eggs, chocolate bunnies and hot cross buns, which will be sold outside.Palm Court Coffee House every day from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm. PALM COURT COFFEE HOUSE Friday, March 28-- lavish fish buffet for lunch and dinner priced at RMB 180 for adults, half price for children. Sunday, March 30--Roast carving buffet priced at RMB 160 for adults, half price for children. ROMA RISTORANTE ITALLANO Sunday, March 30 --Delicious seafood lunch priced at RMB 198 for adults, children under 10 years half price. Youngsters can work off their extra energy in a special supervised play area next to the restaurant. Prices are subject to a 15% surcharge Reservations on 65128899, ext. 7492 for Roma Ristorante: ext. 7561 for Palm Court.

March 30th brings a fun-filled Easter entertainment program to the Crazy Sunday Brunch at the Patio Coffee Shop from 11:00 am-3:00 pm! Children under 10 year old accompanying their parents will enjoy this special meal for free and can even win lots of treat prices in the Egg Painting Competition! WE GUARANTEE You A Fun Easter Sunday Please register your children for the contest no later the March 29th as space is limited. For further information and reservations, please call 64376688 ext, 2873/2865 Holiday Inn Lido Beijing RMB 150.00 + 15% Surcharge

Happy Easter March 30　 11:00-14:30 Hilton Hotel The Easter Bunny is coming to town! Join him for a special Easter Brunch at the Atrium cafe and enjoy traditional Easter favourites. RMB 195 + 15% surcharge Children under 12 years old free of charge. Surprise gift for the children at the Kid’s Corner.