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Dear Guest,
Welcome to Pacific International Apartments. At present we are updating our information folders in the rooms so as to assist you during your stay. Please note the following:
Phone number
Reception Dial 7
Housekeeping Dial 4
Apartment-to Apartment: Dial the Apartment number(except 1st floor Apartments: dial the Apartment number followed by the﹟key)
Outside line: Dial 0, wait for dial tone, and then the number required.
Please keep your key with you at all times. The main doors to the apartments are locked from 10:30pm— 07:00am, and you will need to swipe your key to gain access to the apartments.
Please see reception for any advice on tours and Sydney’s attractions, and please dial 7 if you require any further information.
We hope your stay with us is an enjoyable one.
Kind regards!
Paul Williams
Guest Services Manager
1.How can you dial from your room in Pacific to Room 115 on the 1st floor?
A. Just dial 115.
B. Dial 6, then 115.
C. Dial 115 and press the﹟key.
D. Press the﹟key, then dial 115.
2.A guest who wants to go back to his room in Pacific at 11:45 pm can _____.
A. open the main door with his key
B. dial 0, and phone the reception
C. go to his room via the reception
D. use the lifts
3.In case of fire in Pacific, guests should _____.
A. dial 7 and wait for the hotel security’s instructions
B. take their keys and leave Pacific by way of lifts
C. leave Pacific through the fire exits
D. be together with the Fire Brigade
4.What does the underlines word “evacuation” mean in English?
A. concentrating in a place
B. withdrawing from a place
C. searching for a place
D. taking up a place
5.This letter most probably appears in _____.
A. a guest’s room
B. the official guide
C. a staff member’s office
D. advertisements for hotel
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Dear Students,
I am delighted to be your guest.
I would like to tell you about myself. I have been a news reporter for the past fifteen years. I chose this job so I could travel the world, but the job has taught me many unforgettable lessons. The work is sometimes difficult. I have seen famines, wars, earthquakes, poverty and death. But I have also seen courage, hope and happiness.
In India, I visited a city where there were many homeless children. Some were as young as four years old. They lived in the streets and survived by begging or stealing. But then a wonderful lady called Rosa opened a home for them. Within one year, she was looking after two hundred children. She clothed them, fed them, and taught them. She gave them hope.
Another time, I was in Turkey after a terrible earthquake, in one place. I found an old lady whose house was in ruins, her son was missing and rescue workers said there was no chance that he was still alive. But the old lady did not give up hope. For four days, she moved heavy stones one at a time by herself. She did not stop until she found her son. He was alive.
Here in China, I met a young boy with a serious condition. He had undergone twenty operations and spent nearly his whole life in hospital. I thought he would be sad, but when I met him, his smile was so warm and welcoming.
In life, we need role models that we can admire and learn from. When my life is difficult, I try to remember the courage and goodness of these three people.
1.The speaker is giving a speech to students in ________.
A．India B．Canada C．Turkey D．China
2.The underlined word “ famine ” in Paragraph 2 means ________.
A．extreme lack of food B．joy C．luck D．pleasure
3.What can we learn about Rosa?
A．She’s a rich lady and she likes to help the homeless children.
B．She’s a great mother and she looks after the homeless children.
C．She’s a kind-hearted woman and she provides houses for the homeless children.
D．She’s a good teacher and she teaches the homeless children.
4.For what does the speaker admire the Turkish woman and the Chinese boy?
A．Their bravery. B．Their luck. C．Their age. D．Their strong mind.
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Dear Students,
I am delighted to be your guest.
I would like to tell you about myself. I have been a news reporter for the past fifteen years. I chose this job so I could travel the world, but the job has taught me many unforgettable lessons. The work is sometimes difficult. I have seen famines, wars, earthquakes, poverty and death. But I have also seen courage, hope and happiness.
In India, I visited a city where there were many homeless children. Some were as young as four years old. They lived in the streets and survived by begging or stealing. But then a wonderful lady called Rosa opened a home for them. Within one year, she was looking after two hundred children. She clothed them, fed them, and taught them. She gave them hope.
Another time, I was in Turkey after a terrible earthquake, in one place. I found an old lady whose house was in ruins, her son was missing and rescue workers said there was no chance that he was still alive. But the old lady did not give up hope. For four days, she moved heavy stones one at a time by herself. She did not stop until she found her son. He was alive.
Here in China, I met a young boy with a serious condition. He had undergone twenty operations and spent nearly his whole life in hospital. I thought he would be sad, but when I met him, his smile was so warm and welcoming.
In life, we need role models that we can admire and learn from. When my life is difficult, I try to remember the courage and goodness of these three people.
1.The speaker is giving a speech to students in __________.
A． India B．Canada C．Turkey D．China
2.The underlined word “ famine ” in Paragraph 2 means __________.
A．extreme lack of food B．joy C．luck D．pleasure
3.What can we learn about Rosa?
A．She’s a rich lady and she likes to help the homeless children.
B．She’s a great mother and she looks after the homeless children.
C．She’s a kind-hearted woman and she provides houses for the homeless children.
D．She’s a good teacher and she teaches the homeless children.
4.For what does the speaker admire the Turkish woman and the Chinese boy?
A．Their bravery. B．Their luck. C．Their age. D．Their strong mind.
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It’s not easy to be a stay-at-home military mom. From military bases to apartments to mobile home communities, the one thing we could always count on was moving. Goodbye to old friends, hello to new ones. From climate to climate and town to town, I found myself wondering if my children would ever be able to put down roots.
It’s true that I would be there for them, but money was always short, and sometimes my husband’s pay record would be lost for months. Pinching pennies became an art form. From dusk to dawn, I made my children’s clothing, often redesigning hand-me-downs (旧衣服). I was once asked what made me so creative. My answer was both brief and honest: desperation.
My children adjusted with courage and humor. Their strength amazed me. But with no extended family, I often wondered if they would ever feel that they had roots. Would my children be harmed in the long run without feeling roots? What could I do?
Then I began gardening. We planted an apple tree. South Carolina is not exactly the perfect apple state. But that was never the point. We just knew the tree we planted really set root there. We lived in the Charleston for nearly eight years and our garden grew larger each year.
Not long ago, we did a search on Google Earth, and we found the house that had contained the laughter and dreams that we shared for eight years in Charleston. We scanned closer and closer down, down, and down and there it was, our little apple tree, alive and well.
Bittersweet tears rolled down my cheeks as I remembered the day we planted that tree. It had survived hurricanes, drought, and much sorrow, and so had we. At that moment, I finally understood. The apple tree’s roots, growing deep in South Carolina soil, were much like our family. Deep in the soil of shared joys and sorrows, our roots are strong in one another, in faith and in love.
1.What bothered the author as a stay-at-home military mom?(no more than 5 words)
2.How do you understand the underline sentence in Paragraph 2?(no more than 10 words)
3.Why did the author begin gardening ? (no more than 10 words)
4.What did the author and her children search for on the Google Earth?(no more than 10 words)
5.What is the main idea of the last paragraph?(no more than 10 words)
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Welcome To International Summer School
An enjoyable English language learning experience——together with organized sports, activities and excursion (外出游学) program.
International Summer School runs 3 different summer school centers for boys and girls aged from 8-21 years in the South of England. Our schools are chosen for their location, accommodation and excellent sporting and art facilities.
International Summer School has grown increasingly popular and attracts high student numbers each summer. We have many students and staff who return each year. Our courses are personal and of high quality. Students can surely have an exciting and enjoyable experience while improving their English at the same time.
Bethany Centre is situated in the heart of Kent in the beautiful countryside, very close to the village of Goudhurst, with its old fashioned shops and cafes, and Marden with its direct train route to central London. The historic large town of Tunbridge Wells is only 15 minutes away. Gatwick and Heathrow airports are easily accessible, as are Eurostar International Stations at Ashford and Ebbsfleet.
Moira House is based in Eastbourne on the south coast of England in the much favored Meads area of the town, within walking distance of the seafront and town centre. Gatwick Airport is about half an hour’s drive away and Heathrow around 40 minutes.
Eastbourne Centre is situated directly on the seafront and only a few minutes walk away from the main town centre, with its theatres, museums, art galleries, nightclubs, cafes, restaurants and good selection of indoor and outdoor shopping. Gatwick Airport is about half an hour’s drive away and Heathrow around 20 minutes.
The aim of International Summer School is to create a lively and happy atmosphere that makes learning and international communication enjoyable. Young people can have fun, but also gain considerable skills in English. A full day in London is always included, as well as other places of cultural interest.
Students of all cultures are welcomed as our aim is to create a summer school which can truly be described as International.
When we return your child to you at the end of their stay, we hope they will feel enriched by their experience with us and will look forward to returning to meet friends made at International Summer School the following year, as so many do.
Learning English should be fun——at International Summer School it is fun!
1.If you want to experience traditional English culture, you’d better go to ________.
A.Marden B.Moira House
C.Goudhurst D.Eastbourne Center
2.It can be inferred from the passage that ________.
A.all the three centers have easy access to Gatwick and Heathrow airports
B.the three centers are not very far from each other
C.students will spend most of the time taking part in organized activities
D.learning English in International Summer School should be fun
3.The target readers of the passage are probably ________.
A.teachers B.children
C.parents D.schools
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Welcome to Edinburgh, the world's leading festival city.
Edinburgh International Science Festival
Time: 6 April to 20 April
Edinburgh International Science Festival, founded in 1983, is the world's first public science festival. The two-week festival gives audiences amazing experiences through a diverse program of inspiring events. Alongside the annual festival in Edinburgh, the organization has a strong focus on education and runs a touring program that visits schools around Scotland throughout the year.
Edinburgh International Book Festival
Time: 10 August to 20 August
Edinburgh International Book Festival is the largest public celebration of the written word in the world, which was first held in 1997. Every August around 1,000 writers and thinkers from across the world gather with the audiences in Edinburg. Here book lovers can rub shoulders with world-renowned authors --- or just relax in the sunshine with a deckchair, a drink and a favorite read.
Scottish International Storytelling Festival
Time: 19 October to 31 October
Beginning in 1989, the Scottish International Storytelling Festival is the largest storytelling event in the world. Drawing heavily on traditional tale-tellers from Scotland — as well as international guests with stories from their own cultures, the festival is a very special celebration of the oral tradition. Skilled storytellers draw their audiences in, bringing together past and present, real and unreal, for an attractive 10 days.
Edinburgh International Children's Festival
Time: 25 May to 2 June
Edinburgh International Children's Festival is the one dedicated specifically to children. It brings some of the world's best theatre, dance and plays made for young people to Edinburgh for nine days of inspiring and entertaining shows and special events. The Festival began in 1980 and is now spread over 10 activity fields, attracting a loyal audience of 10,000 families, schools and artists.
1.What is the duration of Edinburgh International Science Festival?
A.About one week. B.Less than 10 days.
C.About two weeks. D.More than half a month.
2.What can the tourists do in Edinburgh International Book Festival?
A.Meet world-famous authors. B.Buy all their favorite books.
C.Relax by listening to stories. D.Share stories with audiences.
3.Which festival has the longest history?
A.Edinburgh International Science Festival.
B.Edinburgh International Book Festival.
C.Scottish International Storytelling Festival.
D.Edinburgh International Children's Festival.
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Whether you are a national or an international student, we welcome you to Middletown University. Our reputation is built on providing high-quality education in both academic and vocational (职业的) subjects. As well as priding ourselves on our traditional face-to-face learning, we have recently introduced a range of distance-learning courses.
What do they cost?
Costs for our coursers vary considerably. Click on each department’s homepage for more information. Scholarships and bursaries an available for certain courses, particularly for those in the sciences and education.
SAMPLE COURSE OVERVIEW
BA in English Language and Literature
The main purpose of this course is to develop your ability to describe, analyze and manipulate features of the English language, and to see how these are expressed in literature. As well as taking core modules which cover these areas, students will be able to specialize in their fields of interest.
Duration: three-year course
Course: Choose 12 out of 20 modules.
Weekly timetable: eight hours of lectures/four hours of seminars
Assessment: essays, exams and an 8,000-word dissertation at the end of the third year
Requirements: academic experience and interest in the subject; good school-exam grades
Diploma in teaching
In the first term, you will learn about the theory of teaching and how to be an effective teacher. In the second term, you will also begin teaching in a school. The third term is completely practical.
Duration: one-year course
Course: Choose six out of ten modules (three are compulsory).
Weekly timetable: six hours of lectures/ two hours of seminars/ six hours of classroom teaching
Assessment: combination of essays and classroom observation
Requirement: first degree in specific subject area
1.What is Middletown University famous for?
A.Academic and vocational education. B.Traditional teaching methods.
C.Distance-learning courses. D.Face-to-face communication.
2.What do the two sample courses have in common?
A.They both last for three years.
B.They both require students to hand in essays.
C.They both offer total freedom to choose modules.
D.They both favor students with interest in the subject.
3.What is the main purpose of the text?
A.To advertise certain online courses.
B.To stress the need for distance learning.
C.To introduce distance-learning techniques.
D.To suggest a way of pursuing further education.
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Skinner Creek ESL Guest Ranch offers a unique outdoor adventure camp for international students.
Students who come to Skinner Creek have the opportunity to learn English in an environment entirely different from a regular school setting. English classes are designed to meet the academic and spoken levels of each student. All English classes will be taught by instructors qualified in teaching English as a second language. All levels of English are available.
After class, students can enjoy many outdoor activities in a controlled and safe environment. Experienced managers and camp teachers will prepare each activity to the level appropriate for each student.
Students’ safety is a priority for the staff of Skinner Creek ESL Guest Ranch. Students are monitored at all times and supervisors are in the cabins with the students at night. Staff members have St. John’s First Aid and Transportation and Wilderness First Aid. An emergency clinic is nearby and accessible 24 hours.
English Classes:
Class hours are from Monday to Friday, 9:00 am—2:00 pm with a one-hour break for lunch.
Students are challenged in reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary building and conversational English.
Fun After-class Activities:
Great after-class activities include: horseback riding lessons, hiking, baseball, volleyball, badminton, mountain hiking, bonfires and much more.
Time to watch videos and TV and play games.
Experience Canadian family life.
Weekends:
Special all-day and overnight weekend activities include: camping, days at the lake (fishing, swimming and boating) and more.
Travel Information:
Students will be picked up at Vancouver airport and dropped off again for their individual flights. Transportation to and from the ranch will be provided as well as overnight stays in Vancouver.
Please contact the ranch directly for prices: skinnercreek@telus. net.
1.If you attend Skinner Creek Summer Camp, you will___.
A．sometimes have English Classes outdoors.
B．learn how to deal with dangers in the wild.
C．enjoy different sports activities after class
D．experience the traditional farmer lifestyle.
2.How many hours of English classes do students have every week in Skinner Creek?
A．35 hours B．28 hours
C． 25 hours D．20 hours
3.How will most students travel to Skinner Creek if they want to attend the camp?
A．By air B．By car
C．By boat D．By train
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Frederick Phiri is the junk⁃art king of Zambia: at just 22, he started to earn an international reputation for being able to make complex and elegant sculptures from scrap metal（金属废料） found in his community.
Phiri’s father died when he was starting primary school. Then his mother abandoned him and he had to stay with his grandfather. His grandfather paid for his schooling through primary school but when he entered secondary school, he had to get various jobs to pay for his fees. Yet even in school, he was always drawing and making things in class.
After graduating, he did what he could to support himself by making animal sculptures from wires and sold them to tourists. His work was so popular that it caught the eye of Karen Beattie, director of Project Luangwa, a nonprofit dedicated to education and economic development in central Africa.
“I introduced him to a local welder（焊工）,”Beattie told Newsweek.
In 2017, Phiri worked with welder Moses Mbewe during the rainy season, helping to make a complex set of doors for Project Luangwa. The piece sparked an idea in Beattie’s mind:“I handed him a bunch of scrap metal and said,‘Make something with this.’And he did. It was wonderful.”
Today, Phiri continues his art, using pieces of junk people bring him — keys, broken bike chains, old metal plugs and whatever scrap metal is lying around. He then turns the junk into abstract animals — elephants, cranes, giraffes, chameleons — and sells them at Project Luangwa headquarters. The community has recognized his talents.
“My dream is to earn enough to study art at the Evelyn Hone College in Lusaka and be able to make a living from it,”Phiri said“. And then to make very large sculptures.”
1.What is Phiri known for?
A.Serving his community.
B.Collecting works of art.
C.Being the king of Zambia.
D.Turning trash into treasure.
2.What can we learn about Phiri from paragraph 2?
A.He had an unhappy childhood.
B.He paid for his primary school.
C.He had to support his grandfather.
D.He missed school to do part⁃time jobs.
3.How does Phiri feel about his future?
A.Uncertain. B.Confident.
C.Depressed. D.Satisfied.
4.What can be a suitable title for the passage?
A.A Rough Road to Success
B.The Junk Art King of Zambia
C.A Young Man’s Wildest Dream
D.The Modern Junk Works of Art
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I feel it a great honor that you choose to stay at Central International Hotel. We are ideally situated in Zhenru Center, one of the four centers in Shanghai, next to Shanghai West Railway Station. Tube Line 11 is only six minutes walk to our hotel by the sixth exit that can reach Shanghai Disneyland in a beeline. On the east side of our hotel lie bus No. 107 to the downtown People's Square, bus No. 762 to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, bus No. 869 to the National Exhibition Center and Tube Line 2 to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
●Customer Satisfaction Survey(调查)
Please let us know you needs so that we can provide you with better services. Please fill out the customer satisfaction survey forms that can be found in your room.
●Environmental Protection Programs
We are committed to environmental protection and energy saving. We encourage you to participate our environmental protection programs. If you are interested in it, please read the relevant information card in your room.
●Green Hotel
According to the regulations on the Management of Household Garbage on July 1, 2019, hotel management units mustn't actively provide consumers with room one-used daily necessities(必需品). As a five-leaf Chinese Green Hotel, if you need room one-used daily necessities during your stay, please call the Room Service on the phone for free to request or eye the robot’s 2D code(二维码)to buy.
●Room Cleaning
Your room will be cleaned daily. For immediate cleaning, please click the Please Clean Up service or dial Room Service on the phone.
●No Disturbing
If you wish to be left alone, please press the No Disturbing button in your room. If you do not wish to receive any calls, please call the Operator on the phone.
1.How do you reach Disneyland directly from the hotel?
A.By bus No. 762. B.By bus No. 869.
C.By subway No. 2. D.By subway No. 11.
2.What can you do to join in the environmental protection program?
A.Press the button. B.Let us know your needs.
C.Read the related information card. D.Fill in the customer satisfaction survey.
3.How can you get free daily necessities?
A.By clicking Please Clean Up. B.By eyeing the robot’s 2D code.
C.By calling the Operator. D.By calling the Room Service.