No one knows how much money Dr. Lyle Tullis gave away to students. I was his colleague for nearly a decade and I never stopped being amazed at his generosity. Our college has a program of providing cross-cultural experiences for students. Lots of students take advantage of summer experiences oversea. I discovered that no group left for overseas without some of its members receiving financial help from Dr. Tullis.
It wasn’t that he made a lot of money. For one thing, he taught in a church-run school. There, his salary (薪水)was half of what those people earned in a tax-supported school.
Other colleagues occasionally complained about the low pay. Not Lyle Tullis. Occasionally some professors would leave our campus for a better-paid position. They told me they did so because, with better pay, they could provide for their families.
The size of Lyle Tullis’ paycheck never seemed to be the most important thing to him. I realized that one day when I was thanking him for helping a student, his eyes shone as he said to me, “I’ve got so much money that I don’t know what to do with it. So, I just give it away.”
Most people wouldn’t have thought that way. Dr. Tullis drove one of the oldest cars on campus. It was even older than almost any of the students’ cars. His home, while comfortable, was not fancy at all. But Lyle Tullis lived with the feeling that he had so much money that he needed to give it away.
He was one of the favorite on campus. Cynics(愤世嫉俗) might say he bought fame. But they would misunderstand. Lyle wanted to devote his life, all of it, to helping others.
1.What does the first paragraph mainly talk about?
A. Dr. Tullis was very popular with his students.
B. The author was wondering why Dr. Tullis gave students money.
C. Dr. Tullis was generous in giving his students financial help.
D. The author had a program of providing cross-cultural experiences for students.
2.Why did Dr. Tullis give his money away?
A. He had a good fortune. B. He wanted to buy fame.
C. He was ready to help students in need. D. He didn’t know where to put it away.
3.What can we learn from the text?
A. Dr. Tullis was very content with his low pay.
B. Dr. Tullis cared little about his family.
C. The author felt confused about Dr. Tullis’ generosity.
D. Many people would misunderstand Dr. Tullis
4.Which of the following can best describe Dr. Tullis?
A. Honest. B. Generous. C. Friendly. D. Conservative.
Sagrada Familia ( 2,056,448 visits/year)
Opening hours: 09:00-18:00 (October-March) 09:00-20:00 (April-September).
Admission: $11, or $10 with the Barcelona Card.
Disabled access: Yes.
The temple has been under construction since 1882 and they’ve still got another 30 to 80 years to go before it will be finished. The project’s vast scale (规模) and its special design have made it one of Barcelona’s top tourist attractions for many years.
La Pedrera (1,133,220 visits/year)
Opening hours: 09:00-18:30 (November-February) 09:00-20:00 (March-October)
Admission: $9.50. Save 20% with the Barcelona Card.
Disabled access: No.
This building used to be called Casa Mila, but nowadays it’s more commonly known as La Pedrera. It was made of bricks and had colorful tiles (瓷砖).
Barcelona FC Museum (1,032,763 visits/year)
Opening hours: 6th April-4th October: (Monday to Saturday) 10:00-20:00; the rest of the year: 10:00 to 18:30.
Admission: $8.50 for entry to museum and an extra $17 for a guided tour.
Disabled access: Yes.
It is now generally considered as the best football museum in the world. You can see so many trophies (奖杯), pictures and statues of great football players. I’m not a football fan but I still enjoyed walking round this museum.
Miró Museum (518,869 visits/year)
Opening hours: Check website for details as they vary depending on the time of the year.
Admission: $8. Save 20% with the Barcelona Card.
Disabled access: Yes.
This museum has a wide range of Miró’s works dating back as far as 1914. This artwork collection includes not only his paintings but also a good selection of sculptures.
1.Which of the following attractions is the most popular?
A. Sagrada Familia. B. La Pedrera.
C. Barcelona FC Museum. D. Miró Museum.
2.What can we know about the four tourist attractions?
A. Sagrada Familia is the largest building in Barcelona.
B. La Pedrera is well known for its colors.
C. Barcelona FC Museum will attract football fans.
D. Miró Museum was built in as early as the year of 1914.
3.What do the four attractions have in common?
A. They are famous for their architectural styles.
B. They are all accessible for the disabled people.
C. Their opening hours are changeable in different times.
D. Tourists can get a discount of 20% with the Barcelona Card.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.Why does the woman want to go to Newcastle?
A. She received an emergency call the previous day.
B. She has never been to the city before.
C. She’d like to spend the weekend there.
2.When will the next train to Newcastle leave?
A. In half an hour. B. At 11: 30. C. At 11: 31.
3.What does the woman like to have when she is traveling?
A. Someone to talk with.
B. Interesting books to read.
C. Something to eat or drink.
4.What happened in the end?
A. The woman got on the train in the last minute.
B. The woman missed the train half a minute late.
C. The woman wanted to wait for the next train.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.How long should the paper be?
A. 4 B. 12 C. 7
2.What is no longer part of the course?
A. Weekly tests. B. Monthly reports.
C. The midterm exam.
3.What should be discussed with the woman in advance?
A. Where to do the research. B. Certain paper topics.
C. Films used as sources.
4.When will the papers be due?
A. January 22. B. June 22. C. July 20.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. In a bank. B. At a restaurant.
C. At a museum.
2.What are the two speakers?
A. Tourists. B. Bankers. C. Architects.
3.What did Henry give to the man?
A. Some photos. B. A guide book for tourists.
C. A map of the bus system.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What does the man want to buy?
A. Food. B. Clothes. C. Furniture.
2.Which is next to the theatre?
A. A hotel. B. The City Hall.
C. The post office.
