"Guinness" is on Tuesday nights on Fox.It is ...

"Guinness" is on Tuesday nights on Fox.It is a disgusting show that I regret watching.The producers seem to show the sickest records.There is nothing wrong with the book,and it's an honor to be in it,for the most part.The program,however,doesn't show the record for the person who lifted the most weight.Instead,they show the person who lifted 30 pounds with his ears and tongue,which was truly disgusting.Television can do without a show like this.

"Saturday Night Live" is not the same show that it once was.Now the weekly comedy show struggles to come up with a single funny scene.Despite the good acting and the interesting hosts,the humor is simply not there.As the ratings continue to drop,the show must find a solution to its growing problem of lack of funny material.Until then,it will probably get worse."Saturday Night Live" can be seen on NBC on Saturday nights from 11:30 p.m-1.00 a.m.

"The Wayans Bros.",an exciting comedy starring Shawn and Marion Wayans,airs every Wednesday at 9:00 p.m.In the show,Shawn and Marion play brothers who live together and own a news stand.Shawn,the smooth-talking one of the two,and Marion,the younger brother who is forever acting like a five-year-old,seem to have a conflict every week,but always resolve it with a brotherly hug.

"Gilmore Girls",now in its seventh (and final) season,is an amazing television show that follows the lives of the mother/daughter team of Lorelai and Rory Gilmore.Lorelai got pregnant with Rory at the age of 16 and decided to move out of Hartford,Connecticut,to seek refuge in a small town nearby.She and Rory have a close relationship and share everything.

1.What makes the author regard "Guinness" as disgusting?

A. The time the program is shown.　　 B. The mood the show presents.

C. The record the book contains.　　 D. The way they lift weight.

2.What type of show is "Saturday Night Live" supposed to be?

A. Comedy.　　 B. Tragedy.　　 C. Cartoon.　　 D. Thriller.

3.Which of the following tells stories between different generations?

A. Guinness.　　 B. Saturday Night Live.　　 C. The Wayans Bros.　　 D. Gilmore Girls.

4.Where does the article most probably come from?

A. TV forecast.　　 B. TV review.　　 C. TV advertisement.　　 D. TV news.

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"Guinness" is on Tuesday nights on Fox. It is a disgusting show that I regret watching. The producers seem to show the sickest records. There is nothing wrong with the book, and it's an honor to be in it, for the most part. The program, however, doesn't show the record for the person who lifted the most weight. Instead, they show the person who lifted 30 pounds with his ears and tongue, which was truly disgusting. Television can do without a show like this.

"Saturday Night Live" is not the same show that it once was. Now the weekly comedy show struggles to come up with a single funny scene. Despite the good acting and the interesting hosts, the humor is simply not there. As the ratings continue to drop, the show must find a solution to its growing problem of lack of funny material. Until then, it will probably get worse. "Saturday Night Live" can be seen on NBC on Saturday nights from 11:30 p.m—1.00 a.m.

"The Wayans Bros.", an exciting comedy starring Shawn and Marion Wayans, airs every Wednesday at 9:00 p.m. In the show, Shawn and Marion play brothers who live together and own a news stand. Shawn, the smooth-talking one of the two, and Marion, the younger brother who is forever acting like a five-year-old, seem to have a conflict every week, but always resolve it with a brotherly hug.

"Gilmore Girls", now in its seventh (and final) season, is an amazing television show that follows the lives of the mother/daughter team of Lorelai and Rory Gilmore. Lorelai got pregnant with Rory at the age of 16 and decided to move out of Hartford, Connecticut, to seek refuge in a small town nearby. She and Rory have a close relationship and share everything.

1.What makes the author regard "Guinness" as disgusting?

A. The time the program is shown.　　 B. The mood the show presents.

C. The record the book contains.　　 D. The way they lift weight.

2.What type of show is "Saturday Night Live" supposed to be?

A. Comedy.　　 B. Tragedy.　　 C. Cartoon.　　 D. Thriller.

3.Which of the following tells stories between different generations?

A. Guinness　　 B. Saturday Night Live　　 C. The Wayans Bros　　 D. Gilmore Girls

4.Where does the article most probably come from?

A. TV forecast.　　 B. TV review.　　 C. TV advertisement.　　 D. TV news.

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The New York Philharmonic(爱乐乐团) came to an unexpected stop on Tuesday night when an audience member’s cell phone started ringing and wouldn’t stop.

Conductor Alan Gilbert was nearing the end of Mahler’s Ninth Symphony(交响乐) when the interruption began. As eh New York Times writes, the symphony, “contains some of the most spiritual and peaceful music ever written.”

As the cell phone continued to ring, the iPhone’s signature ringtone, Gilbert stopped the entire performance. And yet shockingly the phone continued to ring. “Nothing happened,” Gilbert told the Times, “Nobody was to blame for it. It was unbelievable.”

Gilbert said minor cell phone interruptions have become common and rarely interfere with a live performance. The Philharmonic does what it can to remind to audience to turn off their cell phones before the performance begins. But the audience and performers stood by in astonished silence as Gilbert asked the offender(肇事者) to silence the phone, only to hear it continue.

Mr Gilbert said audience pointed out two people sitting where the sound was coming from. “They were staring at me firmly,” he said of the couple. Eventually, the man put his hand in his pocket and the ringing stopped.

The conductor said he asked the man if he was sure the phone was quieted. “Then he nodded his head,” Mr Gilbert said.

People in the hall had been shouting for the sound to stop. Mr Pelkonen reported that they yelled: “Thousand-dollar fine!” “Kick him out!” “Get out!”

Once the phone was finally silenced, Gilbert apologized to the audience. They responded with cheers and applause(掌声). And the performance continued.

1.The underlined words “interfere with” in the third paragraph means “　　　　　　 ”.
A. enjoy　　　　　　　　　 B. attend　　　　　　　　　 C. disturb　　　　　　　　　 D. complete

2.What do we know about the offender?
A. He silenced the phone the moment he was reminded to.
B. He enjoyed the ringtone so he kept the phone ringing.
C. He quieted the phone after hearing people’s angry shouts.
D. He didn’t like the music so he wouldn’t silence the phone.

3.What does the writer of this passage intend to imply?
A. It’s not acceptable to carry an iPhone to a concert.
B. It’s rude to attend a concert with the phone ringing.
C. It’s necessary to quiet the phones when the performance is over.
D. It’s common for a conductor to make an apology to the audience.

4.What can be the best title for the passage?
A. iPhone ringtone bring New York Philharmonic to a stop
B. iPhone signature ringtone defeats New York Philharmonic
C. New York Philharmonic puts on a successful performance
D. New York Philharmonic stops the audience using iPhone

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A little before nine o’clock on Tuesday night, Antonio Gutierrez found himself facing a welcome dilemma. Might he, a waitress asked, have room for a second helping of pudding?

By day, the Robin Hood restaurant, which sits on a side street near the centre of Madrid, is a typical Spanish bar. But at night, it transforms itself into a pioneering place where homeless people, such as Antonio Gutiérrez, can dine, free of charge, at tables set with flowers and proper glasses.

The restaurant is the latest plan from the charity Mensajeros de la Paz, meaning messengers of peace, which

Was founded 54 years ago by Father Angel(安吉神父)García Rodriguez. “The inspiration came from Pope (教皇)Francis, who’s spoken again and again about the importance of giving people dignity, whether it’s through bread or through work,” said Father Angel. “So we thought, why not open a restaurant? People with nothing can come and eat here and get the same treatment as everyone else.”

Like many Spanish charities, Mensajeros de la Paz is still dealing with the human consequences of the country’s financial crisis, which has left the overall unemployment rate close to 20% and youth unemployment among Europe’s highest at 42%.

Each day, Father Angel’s nearby church provides 200 homeless people with breakfast and lunch. In the evening, the new restaurant feeds 100 homeless people. If the restaurant proves successful, the charity plans to extend the scheme and hopes it will attract famous chefs who will come to cook in the kitchen occasionally.

“The food here is tasty,” said Gutiérrez. “I’d give it lots of stars and I’ll be back tomorrow.” Gutiérrez had not eaten in such a restaurant for five years, except when Father Angel had taken him out.

1.Which of the following can best describe Father Angel?

A. Old and successful

B. Kind and respectable

C. Creative and gifted

D. Brave and determined

2.What can we know about the restaurant?

A. It was set up by Father Angel

B. It is in the center of Madrid

C. Its dishes are mainly cooked by famous chefs

D. It provides 100 homeless people with dinners every day

3.What does Gutiérrez think of the food in the restaurant?

A. Disgusting　　 B. Cheap

C. Delicious　　 D. Smelly

4.What’s the best title for the text?

A. A homeless person’s special experience

B. A pioneering Robin Hood restaurant for the homeless

C. A plan to reduce unemployment rate

D. Father Angel and his charity

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—How disgusting the weather is! It________for nearly a week.

—I don’t like rainy days either. However, the rainy season usually lasts about a month here.

A.had rained B.will be raining C.has been raining D.was raining

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Yue yue, ________2-year-old girl who was hit ,began to slip into________worse state on Tuesday night.

A．the ; /            B．the ; the          C．a ; the            D．the ; a

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Meeting at a church on a Friday night is not usual for most college students,but it is usual for the women members of the Alcoholics Anonymous(AA)in my hometown, which is an organization for alcoholics who want to stop drinking alcohol.AA is founded upon a number of principles,including twelve steps and twelve traditions,but the only requirement for becoming a member is a strong wish to stop drinking.

The AA meeting I attended was in a speaker week,which meant that most of the time was spent listening to a member talking about her journey with alcohol.The speaker told other members her true story of alcohol problems.The group processed the story in a positive way.I noticed several times when members laughed,smiled,and made brief supporting comments while she spoke.Later,a member named Lucy shared with me her view that"this is the kind of place where you can talk about things,and everyone just laughs...no judgment but support."Being able to talk about her feelings and experiences,receiving support,and the lack of judgment were a large part of her decision to keep coming to the meetings.

Years later,I looked back on the meeting I attended with positive memories.The members at the meeting were mothers,sisters,grandmothers,aunts,daughters,and friends.Some were professionals, some were students,and some were unemployed. Despite their differences,they united in their common goal for a better life.AA is a prime example of how a group of people follow a program and work together at changing their habits.The meeting changed the way I looked at addiction-it was no longer a monster. Now I think it's essential to have support when you're struggling with addiction,just as with any lifestyle change.

1.What is the purpose of the Alcoholics Anonymous?

A.To create a program for college students.

B.To improve the alcohol industry.

C.To help people give up drinking.

D.To break twelve traditions.

2.What is most likely to hurt Lucy's feelings according to the text?

A.Unfriendly judgment on her stories.

B.Loud laughter from the audiences.

C.Too little time left for her.

D.Silence after her speech.

3.What is the text mainly about?

A.Sharing feelings with friends.

B.My experience of an AA meeting.

C.AA helping women lead a better life.

D.Tips on getting rid of alcohol addiction.

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Stewart Island Ferry Services

While most visitors spend at least one night on Stewart Island, it is also readily accessible by ferry as a day excursion from Invercargill and Bluff.

Experience Foveaux Strait in comfort and style on board our express catamarans. During the one-hour crossing between Bluff and Stewart Island keep a lookout for wildlife, especially seabirds. Watching mollymawks (albatross) soaring behind the ferry is a fantastic sight.

Interesting landmarks commonly seen include Dog Island Lighthouse, Ruapuke Island, Titi Islands and Mt Anglem - Stewart Island’s highest point.

 　 　 　 　 Free tea and coffee on board

 　 　 　 　 Interpretation handouts are available (English only).

 　 　 　 　 Wheelchair access available

 　 　 　 　 Personal baggage is carried free on the ferries - max. two bags per person (one stowed and one small carry-on). Additional baggage is by prior arrangement.

 　 　 　 　 Vehicle parking available at Bluff (extra cost - reservations recommended)

_____________on Return Ferry Services

Buy 2 or more different excursions and SAVE 20% off all lower priced!

Kids Go FREE on selected departures during NZ School Holidays!

Kids Go FREE for travel 20 April - 5 May 2013.

1.If leaving a car at Bluff, a traveler had better _____.

A.refer to the handouts first

B.use wheelchair access

C.make a reservation

D.park it 30 minutes before departure time

2.John, who went to Stewart Island on Dec. 28th, got to the ferry dock at 7:55am. When did he most probably leave Bluff?

A.At 8:00a.m.. B.At 9:30a.m.. C.At 11:00a.m.. D.At 3:00p.m..

3.Which of the following is false about the ferry services?

A.Tea and coffee are free for passengers.

B.Children go free for travel for about 15 days.

C.Travelers are sure to see some seabirds during the crossing.

D.Passengers have to pay extra cost for extra pieces of luggage.

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Stewart Island Ferry Services

While most visitors spend at least one night on Stewart Island, it is also readily accessible by ferry as a day excursion(远足) from Invercargill and Bluff. Experience Foveaux Strait in comfort and style on board our express catamarans(快艇). During the one-hour crossing between Bluff and Stewart Island keep a lookout for wildlife, especially seabirds.

Free tea and coffee on board.

Interpretation handouts are available (English only).

Wheelchair access available.

Personal baggage is carried free on the ferries—max. two bags per person. Additional baggage is by advance arrangement.

Vehicle parking available at Bluff (extra cost—reservations recommended).

Attention

Buy 2 or more different excursions and SAVE 20% off all lower priced!

Kids Go FREE on selected departures during NZ School Holidays!

Kids Go FREE for travel 20 April—5 May 2020!

1.If leaving a car at Bluff, a traveler had better _____.

A.refer to the handouts first B.use wheelchair access

C.make a reservation D.park it 30 minutes before departure time

2.On Dec. 28th, John got to the ferry dock at 7:55 a.m. When did he most probably leave Bluff for Stewart Island?

A.At 8:00 a.m.. B.At 9:30 a.m..

C.At 11:00 a.m.. D.At 3:00 p.m..

3.Which of the following is not mentioned about the ferry services?

A.Tea and coffee are free for passengers.

B.Children go free for travel for about 15 days.

C.Travelers can see some seabirds during the crossing.

D.Passengers have to pay extra cost for extra pieces of luggage.

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Stewart Island Ferry Services

While most visitors spend at least one night on Stewart Island, it is also readily accessible by ferry as a day excursion from Invercargill and Bluff.

Experience Foveaux Strait in comfort and style on board our express catamarans. During the one-hour crossing between Bluff and Stewart Island keep a lookout for wildlife, especially seabirds. Watching mollymawks (albatross) soaring behind the ferry is a fantastic sight.

Interesting landmarks commonly seen include Dog Island Lighthouse, Ruapuke Island, Titi Islands and Mt Anglem - Stewart Island’s highest point.

?         Free tea and coffee on board

?         Interpretation handouts are available (English only).

?         Wheelchair access available

?         Personal baggage is carried free on the ferries - max. two bags per person (one stowed and one small carry-on). Additional baggage is by prior arrangement.

?         Vehicle parking available at Bluff (extra cost - reservations recommended)

FERRY TO STEWART ISLAND

Depart Bluff

All year 9:30am

Sep-May 5:00pm

Oct –Apr 11:00am

Jun –Aug 4:30pm

Late Dec –mid Jan8:00am             FERRY TO BLUFF

Depart Stewart Island

All year 8:00am

Sep –May 3:30pm

Oct –Mar 6:00pm

Apr 5:00pm

Jun-Aug 3:00pm

Late Dec –mid Jan 9:30am

Other departures as locally advertised

Duration 1hr

Check-in 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. (Check-in and boarding gates are closed 10 minutes prior to times stated above.)

“20% Multi-Purchase REWARD” on Return Ferry Services

Buy 2 or more different excursions and SAVE 20% off all lower priced!

Kids Go FREE on selected departures during NZ School Holidays!

Kids Go FREE for travel 20 April - 5 May 2013.

1.If leaving a car at Bluff, a traveler had better _____.

A．refer to the handouts first

B．use wheelchair access

C．make a reservation

D．park it 30 minutes before departure time

2.John, who went to Stewart Island on Dec. 28^th, got to the ferry dock at 7:55am. When did he      most probably leave Bluff?

A．At 8:00a.m..       B．At 9:30a.m..        C．At 11:00a.m..       D．At 3:00p.m..

3.Which of the following is false about the ferry services?

A．Tea and coffee are free for passengers.

B．Children go free for travel for about 15 days.

C．Travelers are sure to see some seabirds during the crossing.

D．Passengers have to pay extra cost for extra pieces of luggage.

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