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1、This wonderful 16-day tour is designed to highlight South Africa’s amazing diversity of cultures, its curious mixture of old and new, as well as its wonderful scenery and wildlife, together with its unique history.

Join us to experience Cape Town and the exciting Kruger safari (游猎) on our tour to South AfricA. We believe that a more naturally beautiful country than South Africa would be difficult to find: from the rocky peaks of the Drakensberg Mountains, to the timeless semi-desert landscapes of the Karoo and then the forested seashores and mirror-like lakes of the Garden Route, the attractive valleys of the Winelands and the symbol of the country, Table Mountain — all under an endless blue sky.Quite amazing!

Included in our price:

Return flights from London Heathrow

Three-and-four-star hotels, sharing rooms, breakfast and lunch included

Internal flight to the beautiful Garden Route

Full-day guided safari in the Kruger National Park

Visit the legendary Zulu War battlefields of Isandlwana, Rorke's Drift, the historical Cape of Good Hope, Cape Town, Apartheid Museum and Blyde River Canyon

Travel on Outeniqua steam train or go whale watching depending on the season

For more information, call 0845 155 6706.

【小题1】On this 16-day tour, visitors might experience the _______ of South Africa.

A.history, cultures and education

B.cultures, scenery and education

C.history, scenery and education

D.history, cultures and scenery

【小题2】What can we learn about the tour?

A. The tour is available all year rounD.

B. Tourists will have a single room each.

C. Tourists are sure to go whale watching.

D. Suppers are not included in the price.

【小题3】The passage is written to _______.[

A.talk about touring experiences

B.attract people to the tour

C.talk about the history of Africa

D.introduce places of interest in Africa

2、There is no doubt that to study abroad gives you an excellent opportunity to learn things which are very helpful in your career building.Today Canada has earned a good name in providing quality education and safe healthy environment for its students.That is why more than 130,000 international students enroll(登记入学) every year in famous Canadian universities.It is an ideal education destination and gives students a unique experience education and its versatile(多样的) arts and culture.Canada spends a lot on education and is ranked the highest in G-8 countries.

To study in Canada is very cheap.These universities are affordable compared to other universities in the world such as in the US, New Zealand and UK where cost of education and living is very high.According to a survey in 2006, “Canada offered the lowest tuition fees(学费) for foreign students compared to UK and Australia.”

The low rate of crimes and the peaceful safe environment of the country also attract a lot of international students to Canadian universities.Canada has 92 universities and 175 community colleges and university degrees have three levels—Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral.

A Bachelor’s degree in Canada is for three or four years’ full-time study depending on the nature of the program you are doing.On the other hand, a Master’s degree consists of two years of study.For a Doctoral program in Canadian universities, you require a minimum (最低/小的) of three to four or sometimes five years of research and study.

You can also find many diploma(文凭)and certification (认证) programs in Canadian universities where the time is generally one year.Some of the Canadian universities are well-regarded worldwide and the degree and diploma obtained from these Canadian universities are recognized globally and promise bright future.After the completion of studies, a person could also find great job offers in Canada itself.International students require a work permit to work on campus.

【小题1】We can learn from the passage that ______________.

A.Canada has 92 community colleges

B.Canada spends the least on education among G-8 countries

C.to study in Canada is cheaper than in Australia

D.130,000 Chinese students enroll in Canadian universities every year

【小题2】How long will you spend at least in total if you want to finish your Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Canada?

A.11 years

B.9 years

C.8 years

D.7 years

【小题3】What advantages does Canada have to attract foreign students according to the passage?

(1) Quality education     (2) Safe environment   (3)Versatile culture

(4) Bright job future      (5) High scholarship    (6) Low tuition fees

A.(1) (2) (4) (5) (6)

B.(1) (2) (3) (4) (6)

C.(1) (3) (4) (5) (6)

D.(1) (2) (3) (5) (6)

【小题4】What’s the best title for the passage?

A.Study in Canada --- a unique experience

B.The life in Canada

C.Benefits of studying abroad

D.Canadian culture

3、Americans like to visit the national parks. In 1996, over 250,000,000 people visited areas which are managed by the National Park Service. Experts say that by 2012, 500,000,000 people per year will visit the parks. As a result, people are trying to think of ways to protect the parks from the crowds.

The crowding of the parks has caused several problems. One is that there is not enough space for all of the people who want to use the parks. To deal with this problem, you may have to book your tickets a few months ahead of time. The Park Service may also raise entrance fees (费) .

Another problem caused by increased park use is pollution. Some garbage and waste can be cleaned up, and the cleanup can be paid for by increased entrance fees. To cut down on noise

pollution and air pollution, the number of cars allowed in parks may be limited. If this happens, people may use buses to travel around the parks. Officials may also limit the use of jet-skis, snow-mobiles, motor-boats, and sightseeing helicopters and planes.

The parks may also be in danger because of development that is going on around them. For example, around Yellow Stone Park, many hotels, golf courses, resorts, and other tourist attractions have been built. Some of these developments have effect on areas that are used by animals. People will have to learn to agree about ways to protect the parks. If they do not, there will soon be no reason to visit these national treasures.

【小题1】According to experts, by 2012 the number of visitors ______.

A.may be doubled

B.may rise to 50%

C.will reach 250 million

D.will go up by a second

【小题2】Which of the following is true according to the text?

A.Visitors will pay less than before.

B.The parks are not big enough to hold all visitors.

C.Visitors may not necessarily buy tickets ahead of time.

D.Only buses are allowed to enter the parks.

【小题3】What is the most possible meaning of the underlined word “limited” in Paragraph 3?

A.Enlarged.

B.Admitted.

C.Controlled.

D.Concerned.

【小题4】What can be inferred from the passage?

A.High fees may probably keep some people out of parks.

B.Helicopters and planes will not be used in parks any longer.

C.The bus will become the only tool in parks in order to cut down pollution.

D.National Park Service will always welcome as many visitors as possible.

4、Pure Yoga (菩尔瑜伽)is devoted to serving the yoga community in Asia and beyond，offering a wide variety of classes such as Hatha Yoga，Hot Yoga，Yin Yoga Vinyasa，etc. Our yoga classes are offered and taught by nearly 200 professional yoga teachers. Private Yoga is also available for learners of all levels. Pure Yoga constantly invites world-known teachers to lead guest teacher workshops.

Class Booking

Class bookings can be made 2 days in advance of the class. It is important that you book your class in advance since some classes are more heavily attended than others.

We also limit our class sizes so that they are not overcrowded. If a class you wish to take is full, we will place you on the wait list and inform you of an opening as soon as possible. To create the best experience for yourself and others，please follow these guidelines：

No talking

The yoga studio is a silent room. Please do not talk while in the studio and studio corridors(走廊).

No eating

Do not eat in the studio.

No shoes

Remove your shoes before entering the practice rooms. Keep your shoes in your locker (寄存柜).Shoe lockers are also available for rental.

No mobile phones

Turn your mobile phones off or to “vibrate”(震动)mode. Do not take phones into the practice rooms.

Personal Belongings

Daily lockers are not for overnight use. Locks from any daily lockers that are kept overnight will be cut.

【小题1】Who will teach general learners yoga?

A.favorite yoga teacher.

B.professional yoga teacher.

C.world-known yoga teacher.

D.private yoga teacher.

【小题2】When should you book your class?

A.One month ahead of time.

B.Two months ahead of time.

C.Two days ahead of time.

D.One day ahead of time.

【小题3】In the practicing room，you can_____ .

A.keep your shoes in the locker

B.wear any shoes you like

C.talk with your friends on the phone

D.eat some snacks if you are hungry

5、Americans get some of their news and entertainment from public television and radio. These public media receive money to operate from private citizens, organizations and government. Many of their programs are educational. But most of the American media are run by businesses for profit. These privately owned media have changed greatly in recent years. Newspapers, magazines and traditional broadcast television organizations have lost some of their popularity. At the same time, online, cable and satellite media have increased in numbers and strength. So have media that serve racial groups and those communicating in foreign languages.

In general, more media than ever now provide Americans with news and entertainment. At the same time, fewer owners control them. Huge companies have many holdings(股份). In some areas, one company controls much of the media. One dramatic change in American media is the increased success of cable television. It comes into most homes over wires. It does not use the public airwaves to present programs, as broadcast television does. Like broadcast television, most cable television programs perform advertisements. This is true although people must pay to see cable television in their homes. Thirty years ago, few people had cable. Today, about sixty-eight percent of American homes have cable television. Television by satellite also is gaining popularity.

Over the years, traditional broadcast organizations have tried to appeal to as many watchers as possible. Many cable companies, however, present programs for one special group of viewers. For example, there are cable stations for people who like books, cooking, travel, golf or comedy.

【小题1】Which of the following is true about American public media?

A.They depend on the government.

B.They are controlled by the government

C.They are free

D.They can earn money.

【小题2】Which of the following properly shows the change in these privately owned media?

A.Newspapers are getting more popular.

B.Satellite media is getting more popular.

C.Traditional media also serve racial groups.

D.Some media make their programs in foreign languages

【小题3】From the second paragraph, we learn that          .

A.broadcast TV and cable TV programs include sales messages

B.more media are out of control

C.American media is dramatic

D.cable TV is free

【小题4】What would be the best title for the text?

A.American news and entertainment

B.Public television and radio media

C.media in the United States

D.Cable programs in the United States

6、While working in Southeast Asia in the mid 1990’s, I became a branch manager in a factory. At the beginning, I used human relations principles, such as putting myself into the others place to help gain trust. After a few months, I was told that the factory team members liked and trusted me.

Then the owner, seeing how everyone thought well of me, believed that I could become an instrument of change to carry out his several unpopular programs. The factory members resisted and eventually saw me as a puppet controlled by the owner. The more I insisted that they ‘follow orders’ the more they found ways to weaken the new changes.

Finally, I was replaced by a manager who knew enough to please both masters. Even though the owner did not like the fact that his new changes were not immediately applied, the new manager gained his power by the support received from his team together with an intention to find a way. What I learned was that your team must always see you as supportive of their needs, even to the extent that the owner may not be pleased that you are unable to follow their wishes. At the end of the day, if your people do not follow you then you are no longer in charge and will be replaced.

At first I blamed my boss for putting me in such a position. Then in honest reflection, I began to realize that he had probably hoped that I would have found some middle ground. What I could have done was to first obtain their advice about why they did not wish to follow the new policy changes, and then I should have used my influence with both the owner and team members to find a better way.

Though, in fact it is a painful lesson for me, it has served me well along my career path!

【小题1】What can we learn from the passage?

A.Obeying is the best quality.

B.Giving is always a pleasure.

C.Appreciating others will benefit a lot.

D.Dealing with relationship is important.

【小题2】The underlined word “puppet” has the similar meaning to  .

A.instrument B.assistant

C.wretch D.winner

【小题3】Which is the right order according to the passage?

a. He was removed from his position.

b. He got on poorly with the coworkers.

c. He carried out the orders of the owner.

d. He became a branch manager.

f. He was believed in not only by coworkers but leaders.

A.a, b, d, c, f B.f, d, c, b, a

C.d, f, c, b, a D.d, c, f, b, a

【小题4】From the third paragraph we can infer that    .

A.the new manager carried out the programs at once

B.the new manager got on badly with workers

C.workers need to be recognized and supported

D.you should make full use of your power

7、Cheaters called “pirates” often use camcorders(便携式摄像机) and cell phones to make illegal copies of blockbusters in the local theater. These pirates then sell those recordings on the street or over the Internet for very low prices. Some share them for free.

“It’s unfair for people to pirate movies,” says 15-year-old Hadaia Azad Ezzulddin. Movie piracy “takes money out of the pockets of thousands of people in the movie industry,” she notes. Victims include famous actors and directors as well as local theater owners and their employees.

Hadaia came up with an idea that could help stop movie piracy. Hadaia’s idea uses infrared(红外线的) light. This range of light is invisible to the human eye. It is visible, however, to many types of cameras. Theater owners could place small infrared lights on their movie screens. The lights would not disturb people watching the movie. It would, however, distort the recordings made by many types of cameras.

To test her idea, Hadaia built a box with a movie screen inside. Then, she projected images on that screen through a hole in the box. She took recordings of those images, using nine different types of cameras. These included the types found in cell phones as well as camcorders. During some tests, she also turned on light emitting diodes(发光二极管), or LEDs. The LEDs were embedded(植入的)in a certain place behind the movie screen. They gave out infrared light.

Sure enough, she showed, a pirated movie included odd stripes or spots if it had been recorded while the LEDs were on. It might be possible to use the LEDs to flash the date and time on the movie screen. The information would then appear in the illegal recordings. Theater owners or police might use the information to track down the pirates.

Cutting down on piracy might get more people into theaters to watch the real movie instead of an illegal copy. Six out of every ten films now produced aren’t profitable. They don’t make enough money to recover how much was spent to make and market them. Such a poor payback can discourage filmmakers from producing anything but the types expected to become blockbuster hits. It might also keep smaller theaters from showing a wider variety of movie types.

【小题1】From what Hadaia says in Paragraph 2, we can infer that _______.

A.most people spend less money on pirates moves

B.the pirates don’t have to pay for the movie tickets

C.theater owners will increase the price of movie tickets

D.she strongly criticizes those who video movies in the theater

【小题2】Infrared lights are put on the movie screens to _______.

A.adjust the brightness of the movie screens

B.make sure the images of movies are dark

C.make illegal copies of movies unpleasant to see

D.protect the eyesight of viewers in the darkness

【小题3】What is the correct order of the steps in Hadaia’s test?

a. She projected pictures on the screen.

b. She used cameras to record the pictures.

c. She turned on the LEDs placed behind the screen.

d. She made a special box with a movie screen inside.

A.d c a b B.d b a c

C.b a c d D.b c a d

【小题4】According to the last paragraph, we can know that _______.

A.forty percent of movies now are profitable

B.small theaters often choose to show low-cost movies

C.more and more people go to theaters to fight movie piracy

D.filmmakers prefer to produce ordinary movies than blockbusters

8、Kompong Phhluk Private Tour

Depart the city for an unspoiled floating community called Kompong Phhluk which is astonishing for its stilted-house villages and flooded forest.

Stop on the way for the Rolous Market tour. This is a great chance for you to take the photos of locals selling vegetables, different fish species and other local produce.

After this market tour we’ll all have a boat trip to the floating community of Kompong Phhluk, visit an island pagoda, a school and houses standing on 8 or 10m high stilts, fish farms and learn about the village life.

Stop and have lunch in a family’s house before getting into a row boat and venturing into the flooded forest, the habitat to some famous water-bird species.

Eventually we jump back into the big boat and set off for the largest fresh water lake in SE Asia, Tonle Sap.

Tour Details

•Departs 8:30am

•Returns around 2pm

•A picnic lunch with sandwiches and drinks is provided. We cannot provide local food from the area due to poor sanitation(卫生), lack of hygiene standards and refrigeration.

•No passes required