Suppose you work in a big firm and find English very important for your job because you often deal with foreign businessmen. Now you are looking for a place where you can improve your English. Here are some advertisements about English language training from newspapers. You may find the information you need.
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Global English Center General English in all four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. * 3-month (700 yuan ), 6-month (1,200 yuan ) and one-year (2,000 yuan ) courses. * Choice of morning or evening classes, 3 hours per day, Mon. ~ Fri.. * Experienced college English teachers. Tel: 67605272 Add: 105 Zhongshan Road, 100082 |
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Modern Language School Special courses in English for business, travel, banking, hotel management and office skills. * Small classes ( 12~16 students ) on Sat. & Sun. from 2:00~5:00 p.m.. * Native English teachers from Canada and the USA. * Language lab and computers supplied. * 3-month course: 1,050 yuan; 6-month course: 1,850 yuan. Add: Modern Language School, 675 Park Road, 100056 Tel: 67353019 |
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The 21st Century English Training Center We specialize in effective teaching at all levels. * We offer morning or afternoon classes, both of which last three months and a half at a cost of 800 yuan. *Entrance exams: June 1 and Dec. 1. Call 67801642 for more information. |
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The International House of English A six-month English course for students of all levels at very low cost: 60 yuan for 12 hours per week. * Class hours: 9:00~12:00 a.m. and 2:00~5:00 p.m.. *Well trained Chinese and foreign teachers experienced in teaching English as a second/foreign language. Call 67353019 for further information. |
1. Mr. White works in the daytime every day and the place he will choose is ______.
A. Global English Center
B. Modern Language School
C. The 21st Century English Training Center
D. The International House of English
2. The 21st Century English Training Center is different from the other three. It ______.
A. has a language lab and computers B. has more experienced teachers
C. offers morning or afternoon classes D. requires an entrance exam
3.If you want to attend the course at the International House of English, you’ll pay about
______.
A. 1,200 yuan B. 1,600 yuan C. 1,500 yuan D. 1,800 yuan
Mark was walking home from school one day when he noticed a boy ahead of him had dropped all of the books he was carrying. Mark helped the boy pick them up. 16 they were going the same way, he carried them for the boy. As they walked, Mark knew the boy’s name was Bill. Mark 17 discovered that he loved computer games, baseball and history and that he was having a lot of 18 with his other subjects.
They arrived at Bill’s home first and Mark was invited in 19 Coke and to watch some television. The afternoon passed 20 with a few laughs and some shared small talk, and then Mark went home. They 21 to see each other around school, had lunch together once or twice and then 22 ended up from the same high school. Just three weeks before they finished school, Bill asked Mark if they could have a talk.
Bill 23 him of the day years ago when they had first met. ‘Do you 24 wonder why I was carrying so many things home that day?’ asked Bill. ‘You see, I 25 out my locker because I didn’t want to leave a mess for anyone else. I had planned to 26 from home and I was going home to pack my things. But after we spent some time together 27 and laughing, I realized that 28 I had done that, I would have 29 a new friend and missed all the fun we would have together. So you see, Mark, when you picked up my books that day, you did a lot more. You 30 my life.’
1.A. After B. Since C. Although D. Until
2. A. also B. still C. always D. almost
3.A. questions B. ideas C. trouble D. doubt
4.A. from B. with C. to D. for
5. A. quickly B. proudly C. freely D. pleasantly
6. A. continued B. hoped C. preferred D. offered
7.A. all B. both C. every D. none
8. A. removed B. reminded C. asked D. described
9. A. ever B. soon C. even D. never
10.A. checked B. took C. cleaned D. put
11. A. run away B. take away C. put away D. pass away
12.A. reading B. playing C. talking D. watching
13.A. before B. if C. while D. as
14.A. forgotten B. made C. became D. lost
15.A. helped B. saved C. changed D. improved
—We’re organizing a party next Saturday, and I’d like you to come.
— ______! I have a meeting to attend that day. Thank you all the same.
A. Good luck B. What a pity
C. Never do it again D. Well done
We can make a fire ______ the room warm so that we can chat for a while.
A. to keep B. keeping C. keep D. kept
He had to retire(����) early ______ poor health.
A. as a result B. because
C. so D. because of
One of the most interesting places in Yangzhou ________ are often visited by foreigners is the West Slender Lake.
A. what B. who C. that D. /
