Imagine that you are going on a trip to Ireland. The first three days of your trip are planned below. Read the schedule and use it to answer the questions below.
Day 1 Morning: Your trip begins in the capital city, Dublin. There you will visit Temple Bar, an area famous for its brightly colored buildings, busy stores and restaurants. Stop by the outdoor market for some cheese and homemade bread. Afternoon: Walk to Dublin Castle(城堡). Visit the Throne Room to see the golden chair where the kings and queens from England once sat. Evening: Watch an Irish step-dance performance. |
Day 2 Morning: Ride the train to the city of Limerick. Take a tour of King John’s Castle, which has built about 800 years ago. Afternoon: Ride a boat along the River Shannon. Evening: Enjoy a nice Irish meal. |
Day 3 Morning: Ride the train to the city of Cork. Walk along St. Patrick’s Street, known for its many stores. Feel free to buy souvenirs. Afternoon: Take a bus to nearby Blarney Castle. Climb the tower to see the famous Blarney Stone, which is thought to give those who kiss it good luck. Then return to Cork. Evening: Watch a Gaelic football match. Rest for the next day’s horseback riding lesson. |
1.Where can the tourists see the golden chair?
A. At Temple Bar. B. In Dublin Castle
C. On St. Patrick’s Street D. In Blarney Castle.
2.What kind of transportation will the tourists use during the trip?
A. Train, bus and boat. B. Bus, train and plane.
C. Horse, bus and bike. D. Boat, car and bus.
3.How many days will the trip probably last?
A. Only one day B. No more than three days.
C. Exactly two days D. At least four days
Today, it is a big problem for young graduates to get satisfying jobs. It is said that there are ____ different kinds of jobs in the world. Choosing the right one itself is not easy.
“Finding a job” is not as “choosing a job”. Many young people end up in a job because they are not for it. Sometimes “Chance” may a more important part than “decision”.
Here are a few steps to help you think about jobs you might enjoy doing after school or university. First, it is important what kind of person you are, which special qualities you outstanding among people and what you are interested in. There is a difference an interest and a skill. If you like and enjoy looking at pictures, that is an interest. But if you can a horse that looks like a horse not a big dog, that is a .
Then ask yourself a question,” In the following three areas--skills with people, skills with information and skills with things, which are your skills?”
After your skills, the next step is research(调查). To as many different kinds of jobs as possible, go to the library and read books, magazines and newspapers for information. Ask your friends the work they do.
Finally, trust your own ideas and your own thinking! It is your own life, just find the job you really enjoy doing.
1.A. thousand B. thousand of C. thousands of D. thousands
2.A. same B. as same C. so good D. the same
3.A. suitable B. fitted C. able D. like
4.A. take B. play C. have D. choose
5.A. which B. what C. if D. whether
6.A. feel B. realize C. to feel D. to realize
7.A. helps B. makes C. make D. help
8.A. both B. between C. from D. either
9.A. art B. music C. sports D. acting
10.A. ride B. feed C. draw D. treat
11.A. success B. skill C. hobby D. fact
12.A. good B. the best C. better D. best
13.A. examine B. have examined C. examiningD. examined
14.A. find out B. look out C. look for D. look at
15.A. what do they think of B. how do they think of C. what they think ofD. how they think of
— I didnt’ t expect to see you studying at the library so early in the morning.— , huh?
A. Every dog has its dayB. Many hands make light work
C. The early bird catches the wormD. Too many cooks spoil the broth
– Be sure to calm down and read every sentence carefully! -- _________.
A. OK, I’ll do it. B. Never mind.
C. It’s OK. D. Not at all.
—Shall we go fishing at six o'clock tomorrow morning?
—______.Will seven o’clock be OK?
A.Sure, it’s up to you B. Sure, no problem
C.Sorry, I can’t make itD. Sorry, I’m not available
–The documentary A Bite Of China II is quite popular around China recently. How do you like it?
-- ______.
A. I think so B. Pretty good
C. It’s my pleasure D. All right
