Every day millions of letters go from one country to another. Letters mailed in Italy are received in Japan. Letters mailed in Canada are received in Africa. On the letters are many different kinds of stamps，bought in different countries．
The Universal Postal Union helps each letter get to the right place as quickly as possible. It sets up rules about the size and weight of letters，postcards，and small packages（包裹）. It has rules that all countries must follow about international postal rates（费用）．
One hundred years ago，international mail did not move so smoothly. One country did not always accept another country’s letters. Letters from some countries were too large to fit into the mailboxes of other countries. Letters travelled by many different routes（路线）．Some were lost along the way．
Sometimes the person who sent the letter could pay only part of the postage. The person receiving the letter had to pay the rest．
The United States was the first to suggest that all countries work together to settle the questions of international mail. In 1974，men from twenty-four countries met in Switzerland to form the Universal Postal Union．Today，more than 120 nations belong to this union. From its office in Switzerland，the union helps the mail to move safely and quickly around the world．
1.From the story we can infer that ＿＿＿＿＿＿ ．
A. mail is important to all countries
B. not enough letters are sent all over the world
C. all the letters must go to Switzerland first
D. all stamps look exactly the same
2.The Universal Postal Union was formed ___________________ .
A. to help move mail quickly around the world
B. to give many men a chance to work
C. to help men meet in Switzerland
D. to look for the lost letters along the way
3.The underlined word “postage” in this passage means __________ .
A. money paid when you buy a stamp
B. money spent on an envelope
C. the charge for carrying a letter by post
D. the pay a postman receives for his work
4.This passage is mainly about ______________ .
A. different kinds of stamps in different countries B. an organization that makes rules
C. international mail D. the size and weight of letters
Hilton English Language Center
Information for New Students
CLASS TIME：8:30a.m.—10:00a.m.，10:30a.m.—12:00a.m.，1:30p.m.—3:00p.m..
The Language Center is open Monday to Friday. Each class has one afternoon free per week. On the first day, go to the lecture hall to check your timetable.
SELF—ACCESS：The language laboratory（Room 1110）is open Monday to Friday from 3:15p.m. to 5:00p.m. for all full-time students.
You can learn how to use computers for language games or word-processing（文字处理）. There are tapes for students to borrow to practice their English. Go in and ask the teacher to show you. If you plan to take public examinations, there are dictation and listening comprehension tapes for you to practice with. There are cloze exercises on the computers. Ask your class teacher for a list of past exam essays. Students can borrow tapes to take home but they must be returned after two days.
ATTENDANCE（出勤）: All students are expected to attend classes as it is required. Students who do not attend classes will be reported to OSS. Eighty percent attendance is required for students to receive their certificates（证书）when they finish their courses. It is also required by OSS for an extension to your visa.
BOOKS: If students are given course books, the books are their responsibility. If a book is lost, the student will be expected to pay for it.
If students wish to buy books, there is a bookshop in the college specializing in English books（Room 3520）.
1.When do classes begin and end on a full day?
A．8:30a.m.—1:30p.m.. B．8:30a.m.—3:00p.m..
C．8:30a.m.—3:15p.m.. D．3:15p.m.—5:00p.m..
2. Which of the following statements is true?
A．No teachers are in the language lab.
B．90% attendance is required for the students.
C．Books can’t be taken out of the center.
D．Students can prepare for exams by listening to tapes.
3.Timetable can be seen in .
A．the lecture hall B．Room 3520 C．the classroom D．Room 1110
4.The books which the students wish to buy are in the .
A．library B．bookshop in the college C．street D．classroom
Good afternoon, and welcome to England. We hope that your visit here will be a pleasant one. Today, I would like to draw your attention to a few of our laws.
The first one is about drinking. Now, you may not buy wine in this country if you are under 18 years of age, nor may your friends buy it for you.
Secondly, noise. Enjoy yourselves by all means, but please don't make unnecessary noise, especially at night. We ask you to respect other people who may wish to be quiet.
Thirdly, crossing the road. Be careful. The traffic moves on the left side of the road in this country. Use pedestrian crossings（人行道）and do not take any chances when crossing the road.
My next point is about rubbish. It isn't lawful to drop rubbish in the street. When you have something to throw away, please put it in your pocket and take it home, or put it in a dustbin.
Finally, as regards（至于）smoking, it is against the law to buy cigarettes or tobacco if you are under 16 years of age.
I'd like to finish by saying that if you require any sort of help or assistance（帮助）, you should contact the police, who will be pleased to help you. You can call, write or directly go to ask any policeman.
1.Who do you think is most likely to make the speech?
A. A guide（向导） B. A person who makes laws
C. A teacher D. An English officer
2.How many laws are there discussed in the speech?
A. Four B. Three C. Six D. Five
3. The main purpose of this speech is to __________.
A. tell people that those above 18 can drink and smoke there
B. declare the different laws of England
C. give advice to travelers to the country
D. warn people against going to the country
4. The underlined word "contact" in the last paragraph means to __________.
A. keep in touch with（联系） B. turn to C. make a call to D. write to
Mr. Jones had always wanted to make a trip into the middle of Africa to shoot wild animals. 36 first he had no enough money, and then he was married. His wife had not wanted him to37 her. At last his wife 38 to the trip if he allowed her to go, too.
“But it will be very uncomfortable,” Mr. Jones 39 her, “ It will be very hot and we shall live in a tent, and it 40 be dangerous. ”“I don’t care,” said his wife, “I want to go with you.” So they bought a big tent, camp beds, a refrigerator which did not need 41 and many other things which would make the trip 42, and went off to the middle of Africa.
The first morning, 43 Mr. Jones took his gun and left the tent, he 44 his wife a bell and explained to her , “If you fall in 45 and you need me , 46 this bell and I’ll come at once.”
After a few minutes, he heard the bell and returned 47 to the tent. “What’s the matter?” he asked.“ 48 ” said his wife, “I was only 49 the bell.” Mr. Jones went off, but after a quarter of an hour, the bell rang again .
Mr. Jones hurried back to the tent, but his wife said, “I’m 50 . I was cleaning our tent, and I knocked the bell over by mistake.” Mr. Jones returned to his 51 , but soon he heard the 52 once more. This time, when he got back to his 53 , the tent was burning and Mrs. Jones was lying on the ground, with 54 running from a big cut on her shoulder. “That’s better!” said Mrs. Jones. “This time the bell had been used 55 !”
1.A. And B. But C. For D.Although
2.A. leave B. miss C. marry D. care
3.A. allowed B. promised C. satisfied D. agreed
4.A. told B. advised C. persuaded D. warned
5.A. may B. must C. can’t D. shall
6.A. money B. electricity C. force D. power
7.A. different B.comfortable C. perfect D. interesting
8.A. while B. until C. before D. after
9.A. gave B. sent C. lent D. bought
10.A. hurry B. surprise C. safety D. danger
11.A. hit B. knock C. beat D. ring
12.A. again B. back C. quickly D.finally
13.A. Something B. Nothing C. No D. None
14.A. ringing B. trying C. using D. testing
15.A. happy B. sorry C. tired D. all right
16.A. wife B. tent C. trip D. hunting
17.A. cry B. shot C. bell D. shout
18.A. garden B. house C. camp D. office
19.A. water B. tears C. blood D. sweat
20.A. correctly B. wrongly C. frequently D. carefully
. It’s so nice to hear from her again. _____, we last met each other more than 30 years ago.
A. What’s more B. Believe it or not C. In other words D. That’s to say
I’m afraid you have to get your room ____________. It’s too dirty and messy!
A. cleaning B. to clean C. cleaned C. to be cleaned
