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Wanting some extremely good TV series to enjoy in your coming long summer holiday? Look at the best TV series list from the IMDb — the Internet Movie Database.
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| Game of Thrones (2011 TV Series) 9.5/10 Stars: Emilia Clarke, Peter Dinklage, Kit Harington, Lena Headey Nine noble families fight for control over the imaginary lands of Westeros; A forgotten race returns after hiding for thousands of years. The series are highly praised, particularly for its acting, complex characters, great story, production values, and so on but with the disapproval for its frequent scenes of violence or of people without any clothes on. |
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| House of Cards (2013 TV Series) 9.0/10 Stars: Kevin Spacey, Robin Wright, Michel Gill, Kate Mara A politician works with his wife to pay back the people who betrayed him. The series follows several characters connected with the political scene in Washington D.C., including politicians of various ranks and influences. It is meant to be a show on the quality level of the top TV stations, such as HBO (Home Box Office), and the final product delivers on this promise. |
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| Downton Abbey (2010 TV Series) 8.7/10 Stars: Hugh Bonneville, Phyllis Logan, Elizabeth McGovern The series, set in the fictional Yorkshire country big house of Downton Abbey between 1912 and 1925, describes the lives of the noble Crawley family and their servants in the post-Edwardian period — with the great events in history having an effect on their lives and on the British social status. |
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| The Walking Dead (2010 TV Series) 8.5/10 Stars: Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus, Melissa McBride Sheriff Deputy Rich Grimes wakes up from an injured state, to learn the world is in ruins, and must lead a group of survivors to stay alive in a world overrun by the walking head. |
1.What can we know about Game of Thrones from the text?
A. It is the least popular one among the four TV series.
B. It has received both positive and negative comments.
C. It is mainly about family quarrels.
D. It stars Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright.
2.We can learn something about contemporary American politics through __________.
A. Game of Thrones
B. House of Cards
C. Downton Abbey
D. The Walking Dead
3.The Walking Dead might be a __________.
A. historical documentary
B. comedy
C. medical war TV series
D. horror TV series
4.You may learn some traditional British table manners from the series starring _________.
A. Kit Harington & Lena Headey
B. Michel Gill & Kate Mara
C. Hugh Bonneville & Melissa McBride
D. Phyllis Logan & Elizabeth McGovern
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All the students in our class are working hard every day, which ___ to be a good result in the coming 2012 NMET.
A expects B. promises C. supposes D. thinks
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—Are extreme sports popular in your country?
—They’re not very popular. _____1._____. There is a TV program on about them each week.
—I think that the people who do the skateboarding are very skilled. ___2._____
—The kids who do it are so young… Well, it’s better for them than sitting at home watching TV all day!
—______3. _______
—I’m going bungee jumping on Sunday. I was very nervous about it, but my friends convinced me to give it a try.
—____4.__ The organizers have lots of safety procedures. Can I come and watch?
—____5.____ You might even be tempted (吸引) to do a bungee jump.
— I might. It’s something I’ve often thought about doing.
| A. It must take a lot of practice to stay on the skateboard. B. I’m afraid not. C. Would you like to try any extreme sports? D. I guess so. E. Which sports are usually featured on the program? F. Some people watch them on TV G. I’m sure you will be safe. |
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It is good to get in touch with your inner child from time to time，and obviously some people are willing to pay big money for the chance to do so in a proper environment．A Brooklyn-based adult preschool is charging customers between $333 and $999 for the chance to act like a kid again．
At Preschool Mastermind in New York adults get to participate in show—and—tell，arts—and—crafts such as finger paint，games like musical chairs and even take naps．The month-long course also has class picture day where the adults are expected to have a field trip and a parent day．
30-year-old Michelle Joni Lapidos，the brain behind the adult preschool，studied childhood education and has always wanted to be a preschool teacher．She’s always on the lookout for new ways to get people in touch with the freedom of childhood．A friend encouraged her to start the mastermind course instead．
According to Candice，her blogger friend，Preschool Mastermind gives adults a chance to relearn and master the things that they failed to understand as children．“I realized all the significances of what we learn in preschool，”said founder Michelle Joni，“People come here and get in touch with their inner child．It’s magical．We are bringing ourselves back to another place，another time with ourselves when we are more believing in ourselves，more confident and ready to take on the world．”
“One person’s here because they want to learn not to be so serious．”Michelle said．“Another's here to learn to be more confident．”She explained that most of the classes were planned．However，Joni added that while the planned activities were fun，it was often the spontaneous(自发的)moments that attracted students．“It’s the things you don’t plan for，the sharing between friends and learning from each other．’’
1.What is the purpose of Preschool Mastermind?
A．To give adults a chance to return to childhood．
B．To help parents understand their children better．
C．To provide practical training courses for teachers．
D．To introduce some ways of playing with children．
2.What is mainly discussed about Preschool Mastermind in Paragraph 2 ?
A．Its customers． B．Its activities．
C．Its environment． D．Its schedule·
3.According to Candice，people come to this program to________·
A．enjoy freedom of thinking
B．realize their childhood dreams
C．discover their inner abilities
D．figure out childhood puzzles
4.What do we know about Michelle Joni?
A．She used to be a preschool teacher．
B．She likes to make plans in advance．
C．She founded Preschool Mastermind．
D．She gained confidence by sharing．
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It is good to get in touch with your inner child from time to time，and obviously some people are willing to pay big money for the chance to do so in a proper environment．A Brooklyn-based adult preschool is charging customers between $333 and $999 for the chance to act like a kid again．
At Preschool Mastermind in New York adults get to participate in show—and—tell，arts—and—crafts such as finger paint，games like musical chairs and even take naps．The month-long course also has class picture day where the adults are expected to have a field trip and a parent day．
30-year-old Michelle Joni Lapidos，the brain behind the adult preschool，studied childhood education and has always wanted to be a preschool teacher．She’s always on the lookout for new ways to get people in touch with the freedom of childhood．A friend encouraged her to start the mastermind course instead．
According to Candice，her blogger friend，Preschool Mastermind gives adults a chance to relearn and master the things that they failed to understand as children．“I realized all the significances of what we learn in preschool，”said founder Michelle Joni，“People come here and get in touch with their inner child．It’s magical．We are bringing ourselves back to another place，another time with ourselves when we are more believing in ourselves，more confident and ready to take on the world.”
“One person’s here because they want to learn not to be so serious．”Michelle said．“Another's here to learn to be more confident.” She explained that most of the classes were planned．However，Joni added that while the planned activities were fun，it was often the spontaneous(自发的)moments that attracted students．“It’s the things you don’t plan for，the sharing between friends and learning from each other.’’
1.What is the purpose of Preschool Mastermind?
A．To give adults a chance to return to childhood．
B．To help parents understand their children better．
C．To provide practical training courses for teachers．
D．To introduce some ways of playing with children．
2.What is mainly discussed about Preschool Mastermind in Paragraph 2 ?
A．Its customers． B．Its activities．
C．Its environment． D．Its schedule.
3.According to Candice，people come to this program to________.
A．enjoy freedom of thinking
B．realize their childhood dreams
C．discover their inner abilities
D．figure out childhood puzzles
4.What do we know about Michelle Joni?
A．She used to be a preschool teacher．
B．She likes to make plans in advance．
C．She founded Preschool Mastermind．
D．She gained confidence by sharing．
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It is good to get in touch with your inner child from time to time，and obviously some people are willing to pay big money for the chance to do so in a proper environment．A Brooklyn-based adult preschool is charging customers between $333 and $999 for the chance to act like a kid again．
At Preschool Mastermind in New York adults get to participate in show—and—tell，arts—and—crafts such as finger paint，games like musical chairs and even take naps．The month-long course also has class picture day where the adults are expected to have a field trip and a parent day．
30-year-old Michelle Joni Lapidos，the brain behind the adult preschool，studied childhood education and has always wanted to be a preschool teacher．She’s always on the lookout for new ways to get people in touch with the freedom of childhood．A friend encouraged her to start the mastermind course instead．
According to Candice，her blogger friend，Preschool Mastermind gives adults a chance to relearn and master the things that they failed to understand as children．“I realized all the significances of what we learn in preschool，”said founder Michelle Joni，“People come here and get in touch with their inner child．It’s magical．We are bringing ourselves back to another place，another time with ourselves when we are more believing in ourselves，more confident and ready to take on the world.”
“One person’s here because they want to learn not to be so serious．”Michelle said．“Another's here to learn to be more confident.” She explained that most of the classes were planned．However，Joni added that while the planned activities were fun，it was often the spontaneous(自发的)moments that attracted students．“It’s the things you don’t plan for，the sharing between friends and learning from each other.’’
1.What is the purpose of Preschool Mastermind?
A. To give adults a chance to return to childhood．
B. To help parents understand their children better．
C. To provide practical training courses for teachers．
D. To introduce some ways of playing with children．
2.What is mainly discussed about Preschool Mastermind in Paragraph 2 ?
A. Its customers． B. Its activities．
C. Its environment． D. Its schedule.
3.According to Candice，people come to this program to________.
A. enjoy freedom of thinking B. realize their childhood dreams
C. discover their inner abilities D. figure out childhood puzzles
4.What do we know about Michelle Joni?
A. She used to be a preschool teacher．
B. She likes to make plans in advance．
C. She founded Preschool Mastermind．
D. She gained confidence by sharing．
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It is good to get in touch with your inner child from time to time，and obviously some people are willing to pay big money for the chance to do so in a proper environment．A Brooklyn-based adult preschool is charging customers between $333 and $999 for the chance to act like a kid again．
At Preschool Mastermind in New York adults get to participate in show—and—tell，arts—and—crafts such as finger paint，games like musical chairs and even take naps．The month-long course also has class picture day where the adults are expected to have a field trip and a parent day．
30-year-old Michelle Joni Lapidos，the brain behind the adult preschool，studied childhood education and has always wanted to be a preschool teacher．She’s always on the lookout for new ways to get people in touch with the freedom of childhood．A friend encouraged her to start the mastermind course instead．
According to Candice，her blogger friend，Preschool Mastermind gives adults a chance to relearn and master the things that they failed to understand as children．“I realized all the significances of what we learn in preschool，”said founder Michelle Joni，“People come here and get in touch with their inner child．It’s magical．We are bringing ourselves back to another place，another time with ourselves when we are more believing in ourselves，more confident and ready to take on the world．”
“One person’s here because they want to learn not to be so serious．”Michelle said．“Another's here to learn to be more confident．”She explained that most of the classes were planned．However，Joni added that while the planned activities were fun，it was often the spontaneous(自发的)moments that attracted students．“It’s the things you don’t plan for，the sharing between friends and learning from each other．’’
1.What is the purpose of Preschool Mastermind?
A．To give adults a chance to return to childhood．
B．To help parents understand their children better．
C．To provide practical training courses for teachers．
D．To introduce some ways of playing with children．
2.What is mainly discussed about Preschool Mastermind in Paragraph 2 ?
A．Its customers． B．Its activities．
C．Its environment． D．Its schedule·
3.According to Candice，people come to this program to________·
A．enjoy freedom of thinking
B．realize their childhood dreams
C．discover their inner abilities
D．figure out childhood puzzles
4.What do we know about Michelle Joni?
A．She used to be a preschool teacher．
B．She likes to make plans in advance．
C．She founded Preschool Mastermind．
D．She gained confidence by sharing．
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Do you want to go out to eat with your kids? Here are some restaurants that are good for kids in downtown Los Angeles.
Grand Café
Tel: (213) 356-4155
Do you need a place that opens as early as your kids wake up? Then go to Grand Café. Families can order breakfast off the menu or enjoy the buffet. Because of the variety, buffets seem to be an easy option for families with picky eaters. There are many options for the different moods of all family members.
Tel: (213) 623-8301
Nickel Diner was listed in Los Angeles Magazines as one of “LA’s Best New Restaurants”. The space is small, but the menu is wonderfully large. The atmosphere is quiet and relaxed, which makes it easy to bring the kids. One of the most attractive things about Nickel Diner is its unique menu of breakfast foods.
Lucky Strike Bowl
Tel: (213) 542-4880
There’s nothing like a good game of bowling to add some happiness to the family outing. Why not take the family to a place where you can bowl while eating? Try their homemade Belgium fries, the mini burgers, flatbread pizza, or crispy tacos. Downtown LA’s Lucky Strike Bowl will never make you and your kids disappointed.
Kula
Tel: (213) 290-9631
Kula is an exciting sushi bar and is a big hit for little sushi eaters. Kula’s concept includes providing “a high standard of natural organic foods” and they use 100% organic rice. If your child is not a sushi eater, there are also many other options.
1.Who would most probably go to eat at Grand Café?
A.People who love organic foods.
B.People who want to play while eating.
C.People who love a quiet eating environment.
D.People who want to serve themselves in a restaurant.
2.Which of the following aspects of Kula most attractive to eaters?
A.It has many other options. B.It offers very healthy foods.
C.It allows kids to run around. D.It offers different kinds of rice.
3.What is the purpose of the passage?
A.To encourage people to go to Los Angeles.
B.To compare some kid-friendly restaurants.
C.To recommend some nice foods in the city.
D.To recommend some kid-friendly restaurants.
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Do you want to go out to eat with your kids？Here are some restaurants that are good for kids in downtown Los Angeles.
Grand Café
Tel:（213）356-4155
Do you need a place that opens as early as your kids wake up？Then go to Grand Cafe. Families can order breakfast off the menu or enjoy the buffet. Because of the variety，buffets seem to be an easy option for families with picky eaters. There are many options for the different moods of all family members.
Nickel Diner
Tel:（213）623-8301
Nickel Diner was listed in Los Angeles Magazine as one of" LA's Best New Restaurants”. The space is small，but the menu is wonderfully large. The atmosphere is quiet and relaxed，which makes it easy to bring the kids. One of the most attractive things about Nickel Diner is its unique menu of breakfast foods.
Lucky Strike Bowl
Tel:(213)542-4880
There's nothing like a good game of bowling to add some happiness to the family outing. Why not take the family to a place where you can bowl while eating? Try their homemade Belgium fries, the mini burgers, flatbread pizza, or crispy tacos. Downtown La's Lucky Strike Bowl will never make you and your kids disappointed.
Kula
Tel:(213)290-9631
Kula is an exciting sushi bar and is a big hit for little sushi eaters. Kula's concept includes providing "a high standard of natural organic foods" and they use 100% organic rice. If your child is not a sushi eater, there are also many other options.
1.Who would most probably go to eat at Grand Cafe?
A. People who love organic foods.
B. People who want to play while eating.
C. People who want to serve themselves in a restaurant.
D. People who love a quiet eating environment.
2.Why is Nickel Diner a good place to bring kids?
A. Because it offers a lot of options.
B. Because its atmosphere is suitable for kids.
C. Because it opens as early as kids wake up.
D. Because it serves special sandwiches
3.Which of the following aspects of Kula is most attractive to eaters?
A. It offers very healthy foods.
B. It has many other options.
C. It offers different kinds of rice.
D. It allows kids to run around.
4.If you want to play while eating, which number would you call. to reserve a place?
A. (213)356-4155
B. (213)290-9631
C. (213)623-8301
D. (213)542-4880
5.What is the text meant to?
A. To recommend some kid-friendly restaurants.
B. To recommend some nice foods in the city.
C. To encourage people to go to Los Angeles.
D. To compare some kid-friendly restaurants.
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Are you a foreigner in Shanghai, China, wanting to find a job? Here’s some information for you.
Teaching Job in High School
Description:
High school(students aged 14-18)
12 classes/week
Benefits and Compensation(补助):
Salary: 7,000-8,000 RMB/month
Paid public holidays and winter holidays
Free accommodation with full furniture
Medical insurance
Requirements:
English native speaker
Bachelor’s degree or above
New graduates are welcome
To apply, please send your resume, and one recent photo copy to:___________.
Coffee & Bar Manage Needed
Description:
A big Coffee & Bar in Ganghui Plaza, Xujiahui, Shanghai, is looking for a manager. The Coffee & Bar has about 300 seats; main service is western food and coffee.
Benefits and Compensation:
Salary: 12,000 RMB/month
Requirements:
Male, about or above 30
Speak fluent Chinese
5 years’ experience in restaurant management
If you’re qualified and interested, please send me your resume with picture: [email protected]
Office receptionist &Sales Assistant
Description:
We are a well-known tourism company in Shanghai, and started our business at the beginning of 2000.
Responsibility:
Assist the sales manager and sales representatives
Welcome the visitors
Requirements:
Female, 20 to 30 years old
Sales experience will be an advantage, but not a must
If you’re interested, please send me your resume with picture(we won’t accept without it): [email protected]
1.
A. The applicants can get medical insurance once accepted.
B. The position it advertised won’t accept females.
C. It mainly serves Chinese food to westerners.
D. It started business at the beginning of 2000.
2.
A. Sending the resume with picture.
B. Speaking fluent Chinese.
C. Having sales experience.
D. To be above 30 years old.
3.
A. Coffee & Bar Manager.
B. Sales Assistant.
C. Office Receptionist.
D. High School Teacher.