City VarietiesThe Headrow, Leeds. Tel. 430808...

City Varieties

The Headrow, Leeds. Tel. 430808

Oct. 10 - 11 only A Night at the Varieties. All the fun of an old music hall with Barry Cryer, Duggle Brown, 6 dancers, Mystina, Jon Barker, Anne Duval and the Tony Harrison Trio. Laugh again at the old jokes and listen to your favourite songs.

Performances: 8 pm nightly.

Admission ₤ 5; under 16 or over 60: ₤ 4

York Theatre Royal

St. Leonard’s Place, York. Tel. 223568

Sept. 23-Oct. 17 Groping for Words-a comedy by Sue Townsend. Best known for her Adrian Mole Diaries, Townsend now writes about an evening class which two men and a woman attend. A gentle comedy.

Performances: 8pm

Admission: First night, Mon.: ₤ 2; Tues-Fri: ₤ 3.25-5.50; Sat.: ₤ 3.35 -5.75.

Halifax Playhouse

King’s Cross Street, Halifax. Tel. 365998

Oct. 10 - 17 On Golden Pond by Ernest Thompson. This is a magical comedy about real people. A beautifully produced, well-acted play for everyone. Don’t miss it.

Performances: 7:30 p. m.

Admission: ₤ 2. Mon.: 2 seats for the price of one.

Grand Theatre

Oxford Street, Leeds. Tel. 502116

Oct. 1 - 17 The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13. Sue Townsend’s musical play, based on the best-selling book.

Performances: Evenings 7:45pm. Oct. 10 - 17, at 2:30 pm. No Monday performances.

Admission: Tues-Thurs: ₤ 2 - 5; Fri. & Sat. : ₤ 2 - 6

1.Where can you see the play On Golden Pond?

A．Halifax Playhouse B．York Theatre Royal

C．Grand Theatre　 　　 D．City Varieties

2.Which play will be shown for the longest period?

A．The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13

B．A Night at the Varieties.

C．Groping for Words.

D．On Golden Pond.

3.From the text we know that Sue Townsend is　　　　　　 .

A．a comedian B．an actress C．a writer D．a director

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THEATRE

City Varieties

The Headrow, Leeds. Tel. 430808

Oct 10—11 only A Night at the Varieties. All the fun of an old music hall with Barry Cryer,Duggle Brown, 6 dancers, Mystina, Jon Barker, Anne Dural and the Tony Harrison Trio; Laugh again at the old jokes and listen to your favorite songs.

Performances: 8 pm nightly.

Admission: ₤5; under 16 or over 60: ₤4.

York Theatre Royal

St Leonard's Place, York. Tel. 223568

Sept. 23--Oct 17 Groping for Words - a comedy by Sue Townsend. Best known for her Adrian Mole Diaries, Townsend now writes about an evening class, which two men and a woman attend. A gentle comedy.

Admission: First night, Mon: ₤2; Tues—Fri: ₤3.25 - 5.50; Sat: ₤3.50 - 5.75.

Halifax Playhouse

King's Cross Street, Halifax. Tel. 365998

Oct 10—17 On Golden Pond by Ernest Thompson. This is a magical comedy about real people. A beautifully produced, well-acted play for everyone. Don't miss it.

Performances: 7:30 pm.

Admission: ₤2. Mon: 2 seats for the price of one

Grand Theatre

Oxford Street, Leeds. Tel. 502116

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Oct —17 The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13. Sue Townsend’s musical play, based on her best-selling book.

Performances: Evenings 7:45. October 10—17,at 2:30 pm. No Monday performances.

Admission: Tues—Thurs: ₤2—5; Fri & Sat: ₤2—6.

1. Which theatre offers the cheapest seat?

A. City Varieties　　　　 B. Halifax Playhouse

C. Grand Theatre　　　 　 D. York Theatre Royal

2.If you want to see a play with old jokes and songs, which phone number will you ring to book a seat?

A. 430808　　　　　　 B. 223568　　　　　 C. 365998　　　　　 D. 502116

3. We may learn from the text that Sue Townsend is________.

A. a musician　　　　 B. an actress

C. a writer　　　 　　 D. a director

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THEATRE

City Varieties

The Headrow，Leeds．Tel.430808

Oct 10﹣11only A Night at the Varieties．All the fun of an old music hall with Barry Cryer，Duggle Brown，6dancers，Mystina，Jon Barker，Anne Dural and the Tony Harrison Trio； Laugh again at the old jokes and listen to your favourite songs．

Performances：8pm nightly．

Admission：₤5； under 16or over 60：₤4

York Theatre Royal　St Leonard's Place，York．Tel.223568

Sept 23﹣Oct 17 Groping for Words﹣a comedy by Sue Townsend．Best known for her Adrian Mole Diaries，Townsend now writes about an evening class，which two men and a woman attend．A gentle comedy．

Admission：First night，Mon：₤2；Tues﹣Fri：₤3.25﹣5.50； Sat：₤3.50﹣5.75．

Halifax Playhouse　King's Cross Street，Halifax．Tel.365998

Oct 10﹣17On Golden Pond by Ernest Thompson．This is a magical comedy about real people．A beautifully produced，well﹣acted play for everyone．Don't miss it．

Performances：7：30pm．

Admission：₤2．Mon：2 seats for the price of one

Grand Theatre　Oxford Street，Leeds．Tel.502116

Oct﹣17The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole，Aged 13．Sue Townsend's musical play，based on her best﹣selling book．

Performances：Evenings 7：45．October 10﹣17，at 2：30pm．No Monday performances．

Admission：Tues﹣Thurs：₤2﹣5； Fri & Sat：₤2﹣6．

1.Which theatre offers the cheapest seat？

A. Halifax Playhouse．

B. City Varieties．

C. Grand Theatre．

D. York Theatre Royal．

2.If you want to see a play with old jokes and songs，which phone number will you ring to book a seat？

A. 502116

B. 223568

C. 365998

D. 430808

3.We may learn from the text that Sue Townsend is　　 　．

A. a writer

B. an actress

C. a musician

D. a director．

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China Daily Oct.11,2008-TheMinistry Of Health has called for more awareness from the public on the mental health of the young as part of efforts to mark World Mental Health Day which fell on Friday．

More than 15 percent of Chinese youths have been found with mental problems and about 30 million young people under 17 are suffering from depression，the Shanghai-based Wenhui Daily reported．The World Health Organization estimates that before 2020，the rate of children with mental problems will increase to 50 percent ,and mental problem will become a major factor behind deaths and illness in the young worldwide．

Dang Xianhong，the spokesperson for the Beijing Municipal Health Bureau，said rapid social change is one of the reasons behind the rising number of youngsters with psychological problems．If these mental dispenses are not addressed on time, science of crimes，drug-taking and other dangerous behaviors are expected to rise．Experts said mental diseases could be caused by many factors，such as the inability to handle interpersonal relations well, unstable emotions and pressures from an overload of studies．A number of experts have also said the one child policy is another reason leading to poor mental health in the young．Children are said to be too “spoiled” and “selfish” in a one child family．

It’s reported that schools in many cities are rolling out measures to help students maintain their mental well-being．Yin Jingmiao, a teacher of the Beijing No，105 Middle School，told China Daily that the school invites psychologists to provide counseling to students three times a month．“Students can be arranged to have 40-minute counseling sessions.” Yin said．“The school also gives lectures on mental health to senior grade students before they take the national college entrance exams to help ease any anxiety arising from the tests.”

1.Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?

A．Efforts to Mark World Mental Health Day

B．Public Awareness on Youngsters’ Mental Diseases Expected

C．How to Maintain Mental Well-being

D．Seriousness of Youngsters Mental Health Problems

2.The writer intends to tell us in the second paragraph that _____.

A. mental problems will become as serious as deaths and illness

B. only young people are suffering from mental health problems

C. mental health problems of the young are becoming a popular problem

D. the rate of children with mental problems will increase to 50 percent

3.Which could be the consequence if the problem is left untreated?

A．Inability to handle interpersonal relations．

B．Unstable emotions．

C．Drug taking and other dangerous behaviors．

D．Rapid social changes

4.Why is Beijing No. 105 Middle School mentioned in the passage?

A．To provide the students with counseling sessions．

B．To give an example showing how mental problems are dealt with．

C．To help ease the anxiety arising from college entrance exams．

D．To call on other schools to learn from No．105 Middle Schoo1．

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Take a tour of Monkey Park

Situated between Jerusalem and the coastal city of Tel Aviv, Israel's Monkey Park is home1.more than two hundred and fifty different species of monkeys.

Considered one of the country's most popular animal2.(attract), Monkey Park offers a unique experience while3.(educate)the public about these lovely creatures. It4.(run)by the Israeli Primate Foundation, a nonprofit organization whose aim is5.(provide) a rehabilitation(康复)center for monkeys.

Over the last two years the park has received 650 monkeys from a breeding farm that shut down. Most monkeys in 6.park live in enclosures (圈地). Visitors are able to view them up close and, thanks to one7.(special) designed section, are even able to interact with them. Right outside the visiting area is the rehabilitation center. That's8. monkeys who need care are being nursed back to health.

Among the family-friendly activities9.(offer) at Monkey Park for human visitors are workshops, rides and wall climbing. There are also comprehensive guided walking tours,10.last up to three hours.

One feature of the Monkey Park is the children's playground. But it's still the monkeys that attract people most.

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London’s pubs have played a big role in the city’s history, they have a rich and varied story to tell. Whether you’re a fan of their heritage（文化遗产）features or on a tour of famous pubs, the best historic pubs should be on your to-do list.

The Dove

One of several pubs lugging the Thames between Corney Reach and Hammersmith Bridge, the Dove dates back as far as the17th century and is the sort of traditional pub that would make the perfect place for a period drama（历史剧）. It is said that Rule Brittania was made here.

The Freemasons Arms

The Freemasons has a rich soccer heritage—being the place where the Football Association was founded, and glass cases can be found on the walls containing footballing memorabilia（大事记）. These days it’s owned by a beer producer, so you can find their range of beer at the bar.

George Inn

The National Trust-owned George Inn is one of the most attracting pubs. It’s the capital’s last surviving 17th century galleried（有长廊的）inn, a pub that was familiar to Charles Dickens. You might be surrounded by tourists if you decide to visit, but it’s well worth doing so.

The Lamb

A rare original pub dating from the development of the Bloomsbury area in the late 18th century, the Lamb has traditional carved windows and inside that’s charming and comfortable. The pub’s “snob（势利）screens”—glass walls which were originally used to protect gentlemen from having to stay with the great unwashed—are a star attraction for pub heritage lovers.

1.What is Rule Brittania probably?

A. A period drama.　　 B. A pub.　　 C. A place.　　 D. A bridge.

2.Which pub would you like to visit to know about sports?

A. The Dove.　　 B. The Freemasons Arms.

C. George Inn.　　 D. The Lamb.

3.What is the most attractive for pub heritage lovers in the Lamb?

A. The Bloomsbury area.　　 B. The carved window.

C. The glass wall.　　 D. The comfortable room

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The first World Cities Day of the UN, _______on Oct.31, 2014 in Shanghai, focused on leading urban transformation.

A. to have been held　　 B. having held

C. held　　　　 　　　　　　 D. being held

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When The New Republic magazine predicted who would win the 2016 Nobel Prize in literature on Oct 6, it said: “Not Bob Dylan. That’s for sure.”

But the award came as a surprise to many. On Oct 13, the famous US musician was named the Nobel laureate by the Swedish Academy. He has “created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition", according to the organization.

Although Dylan, 75, is not really thought to be a literary（文学的） writer, he has given the world a lot of creative work over 50 years, especially when it comes to his folk songs.

In his 1985 album Biograph, Dylan wrote about the appeal(魅力) of folk music to him. Rock songs “weren’t serious enough or didn’t reflect（反映） life in a realistic way", according to Dylan. But folk, was “a more serious type of thing. The songs are filled with more sadness; more joy …much deeper feelings".

Dylan’s music and lyrics spoke to many people during the 1960s. His lyrics were often about great political issues, such as the civil rights movement. The 1960s were a time of change when the young were making sure that their voices were heard. The idea is most famously expressed in Dylan's The Times They Are a -Changing (1964), which warns the world, “You better start swimming or you'll sink（下沉） like a stone. For the times they are a-changing!”

There were complaints that a literary prize had been given to a singer. But ancient “Greek poets Homer and Sappho wrote poetic works that were meant to be listened to, that were meant to be performed, often with instruments — and it’s the same way with Dylan", the Swedish Academy’s permanent secretary Sara Danius told CNN.

It could even be said that giving the important prize to Dylan has brought back an old literary tradition. The millions whose lives Dylan’s words and music have changed will surely welcome the award.

1.Dylan found folk music attractive because ________.

A. it brought joy to people

B. it reflected life on a much deeper level

C. it could be used to express feelings freely

D. it needed more creativity than other types of music

2.Which of the following statements is TRUE about Dylan according to the article?

A. He never thought that he would win the Nobel Prize.

B. All of his influential works were created in the 1960s.

C. His songs expressed people’s feelings well during the 1960s.

D. His fans were mostly young people who were active in political movements.

3.According to the last two paragraphs, ________.

A. lyrics can be seen as a literary form

B. a literary prize should not be given to a singer

C. Dylan’s works were inspired by Greek poets

D. Dylan won the award because he influenced many song-writers

4.What’s the author’s attitude toward giving Bob Dylan the 2016 Nobel Prize in literature?

A. Unconcerned.　　 B. Objective.　　 C. Doubtful.　　 D. Supportive.

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When The New Republic magazine predicted who would win the 2016 Nobel Prize in literature on Oct 6, it said：“Not Bob Dylan. That’s for sure.”

But the award came as a surprise to many. On Oct 13, the famous US musician was named the Nobel laureate by the Swedish Academy. He has “created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition", according to the organization.

Although Dylan, 75, is not really thought to be a literary writer, he has given the world a lot of creative work over 50 years, especially when it comes to his folk songs.

In his 1985 album Biograph, Dylan wrote about the appeal of folk music to him. Rock songs “weren’t serious enough or didn’t reflect life in a realistic way", according to Dylan. But folk, was “a more serious type of thing. The songs are filled with more sadness; more joy …much deeper feelings".

Dylan’s music and lyrics spoke to many people during the 1960s. His lyrics were often about great political issues, such as the civil rights movement. The 1960s were a time of change when the young were making sure that their voices were heard. The idea is most famously expressed in Dylan's The Times They Are a -Changin (1964), which warns the world, “You better start swimming or you'll sink like a stone. For the times they are a-changin！”

There were complaints that a literary prize had been given to a singer. But ancient “Greek poets Homer and Sappho wrote poetic works that were meant to be listened to, that were meant to be performed, often with instruments — and it’s the same way with Dylan", the Swedish Academy’s permanent secretary Sara Danius told CNN.

It could even be said that giving the important prize to Dylan has brought back an old literary tradition. The millions whose lives Dylan’s words and music have changed will surely welcome the award.

1.Dylan found folk music attractive because ________.

A. it brought joy to people

B. it could be used to express feelings freely

C. it reflected life on a much deeper level

D. it needed more creativity than other types of music

2.Which of the following statements is TRUE about Dylan according to the article?

A. He never thought that he would win the Nobel Prize.

B. Most of his influential works were created in the 1960s.

C. His songs expressed people’s feelings well during the 1960s.

D. His fans were mostly young people who were active in political movements.

3.According to the last two paragraphs, ________.

A. lyrics can be seen as a literary form

B. a literary prize should not be given to a singer

C. Dylan’s works were inspired by Greek poets

D. Dylan deserves the award because he influenced many songwriters

4.What’s the author’s attitude toward giving Bob Dylan the 2016 Nobel Prize in literature?

A. supportive　　 B. objective　　 C. sceptical　　 D. ambiguous

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On Oct4,2011 , I phone 4s made its international appearance at the press conference claimed by the Iphone cooperation . Ever since then , Iphone4s has become a hot cake and even made a fashion around the globe. Meanwhile , many new expressions come about in relationship with this type of high-tech products. “Jailbreak” is one of them.

“ Jailbreak” means to unlock the operating system of a mobile phone or other device so that it can run software which it is not normally authorized to use because of restrictions imposed（实施） by the device's manufacturer.

If someone jailbreaks a smartphone, tablet computer or other device（设备）, they use a special piece of software in order to remove the restrictions imposed by the manufacturer on the kind of applications that can be downloaded and run on the device. The concept of jailbreaking is most often associated with products from Apple Inc, such as the iPhone, iPod and iPad, which routinely restrict the user to applications licensed exclusively（独家地） by Apple and purchased via its App Store. As well as wanting to lift the restriction（解除限制） on what kinds of applications they can purchase, those who jailbreak often do so as a reaction against what they consider as a form of censorship（监控） imposed by Apple Inc in only allowing the use of their 'approved' apps.

The concept of jailbreaking dates back to July 2007, when it was applied to the iPhone within a month of the device's first release. This first occurrence related to the adding of custom ringtones（个性铃音）, but the idea quickly developed as a means to lift the restriction and equip the phone with games and other applications not licensed by Apple Inc.

1.“jailbreak” means that________________.

A. Criminals escape out of the jail

B. People make a great breakthrough in their life

C. It is a way to lift the restriction specially imposed by the Iphone manufacturer.

D. It’s a breakthrough beyond one’s dream.

2.Which is probably the correct Chinese meaning of a hot cake？

A.热蛋糕　　　 B. 抢手货　　 C. 热门话题　　 D. 最高礼遇

3.Which one is the correct statement from this passage?

A. The original mobile phones also require jailbreaking

B. People jailbreak not only in order to lift the restrictions of applications licensed by the Iphone Cooperation.

C. The concept of jailbreak is seldom associated with products from Apple Inc

D. The concept of jailbreak dates back to the twentieth century

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