London, April 28---The Man Group, a British h...

London, April 28---The Man Group, a British hedge fund, is betting that investors will want to read more than the latest how-to- get –rich-quick business book.

In a five-year deal worth roughly $3.6 million announced last week, Man has agreed to sponsor(主办)the Booker Prize for Fiction, which will be renamed the Man Booker Prize. Since creating the award in 1969, Booker P.L.G., a British food group, in June 2000, executives began considering attracting outside sponsors. Man will be the first of these. Bill Grimsey, the chief of the Big Food Group, saw little business sense in a link between a food supplier and a literary prize, explained Dotti Irving, a spokeswoman for the Booker Prize foundation.

Such dissimilarities (差异) have not reduced Man’s enthusiasm for the prize which is expected to be open for the first time to American authors. David Browne, a spokesman for Man, said most of the firm’s investors are high-net-worth individuals who appreciate literature. “The people who buy hedge funds,” Mr. Browne said, “also read.”

Under the new agreement, authors will get more money. The winner of the annual prize, to be awarded in October, will receive $73,000 , up from $30,000 the Australian writer Peter Carey won last year for his novel “True History of the Kelley Gang.”

The six short-listed authors will each receive $3,600, up from $1,500. Having a hedge fund as a backer apparently has its perks.(福利).

1.The article is mainly about ____.

2. This article is most probably seen in a(n) ____.

3.What can be inferred from the article?

4.Who is the spokesman for Man?

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听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What does the man want to see most?

A. The British Museum and the Tower of London.

B. Westminister Abbey and St.Paul’s.

C. Hyde Park.

2.What will be included in the tour?

A. Lunch at noon.

B. A rest in the afternoon.

C. Tea at 9:50 am and 5:30 pm.

3.What is the man’s native language?

A. English.　　 B. French.　　 C. Chinese.

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The young man was　　　　 by his grandma in London，so he can speak standard British English．

A．brought up　　 B．caught up　　 C．made up　　 D．showed up

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It ___ recently that self-funding foreign students are becoming the largest overseas group in China.

A．gave out          B．put out           C．figured out        D．turned out

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What is the man’s opinion on British food?

A. Unhealthy. B. Tasteless. C. Excellent.

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听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What is the first thing the man mentions about going to Cambridge?

A. British culture.

B. The college’s reputation.

C. The college’s achievement.

2.What does the woman think of the man’s plan in the end?

A. Supportive.　　 B. Surprised.　　 C. Worried.

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听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What is the first thing the man mentions about going to Cambridge?

A. British culture.　　 B. The college’s reputation.　　 C. The college’s achievement.

2.What does the woman think of the man’s plan in the end?

A. Surprised.　　 B. Supportive.　　 C. Worried.

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The English writer Samuel Johnson famously said, “You find no man who is willing to leave London. No, sir, when a man is tired of London, he is tired of life, for there is in London all that life can afford.” More than two centuries have passed since Johnson’s age, but his words still ring true. Here, you’ll find the historic Tower of London and the Tate Modern both considered must-sees. Shakespeare’s sonnets（十四行诗） are still being uttered by actors. Londoners most certainly still look up to the royals, but they also rock out to Coldplay and Lily Allen. And while they still sip tea, they now drink Starbucks, too.

How to Save Money in London

Find the free attractions. Many of London’s top things to do, including the National Gallery, Hyde Park and the Portobello Road Market, are absolutely free to enjoy.

Ride the Tube. Taking taxis will add up quickly, so buy a pay-as-you-go Oyster Card and travel on London’s underground system, nicknamed the “Tube”.

Dine smart. Corridors like Brick Lane offer fantastic cultural food for bargain prices; fish and chip shops are a cheap standby and takeaway food costs less than dine-in.

London Culture & Customs

London is one of the fashion capitals of the world, and its residents tend to reflect that. Practically, pack an umbrella for the rainy days and a scarf for the cold ones. As for tipping, restaurants and cafes will usually add a 10-to-15-percent service charge to the bill. If a service charge is not allotted（指定）, it’s customary to tip the same (between 10 and 15 percent). If you’re drinking at a pub or wine bar, tipping is flexible. And in a taxicab, tip the driver to the nearest pound or about 10 percent of the cost.

London Dining

London used to be highly criticized for its heavy and common menu items. Now, London is considered as one of the most gourmet cities in the world. And with its melting pot of cultures, it’s not difficult to see why. London offers everything from modern British to Malaysian. For Indian food, we suggest visiting the curry houses on Brick Lane. If you want a real high tea experience, book reservations at the Ritz, at Fortnum & Mason, or at the Dorchester — but be sure to dress the part. Pub culture is still alive and well, so if you have a hankering for fried fish and salty chips (or French fries), you’ll still find them here. And for a quick bite, exchange a few pounds for a kebab, a quick sandwich or some to go sushi, which can be found in restaurants throughout the city.

1.What can we learn from the first paragraph?

A. Life in London is exciting but tiring.

B. Londoners are traditional and fashion conscious.

C. Many well-known writers like to live in London.

D. Coffee is more popular with Londoners than tea.

2.The underlined word “hankering” in the last paragraph can be replaced by “________”.

A. preparation            B. respect            C. desire            D. talent

3.In which column of a newspaper can we find the passage?

A. Travel.            B. Culture.        C. Education.        D. Entertainment.

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The man ____ visited our school yesterday is from London.

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听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.Why is the man there?

A. To fly to London. B. To see Ryan off. C. To meet the woman.

2.What does Ryan go to Paris for?

A. To receive education. B. To go sightseeing. C. To do business.

3.What does the man worry about?

A. The plane might be delayed.

B. There’s no time to talk to Daisy.

C. Ryan might miss his flight.

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