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, especially your spoken English.
　　Here are some advertisements about English language training from newspapers. You may find the information you need.

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 perday，Mon—Fri． 　　*Experienced college English teachers． 　　*Close to city center and bus stops． 　　Tel：[phone]　　Add：105 Ahongshan Road，100082

 

Modem 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 USA． 　　*Language lab and computers supplied． 　　*3-month course：1，050 yuan；6-month course：1，850 yuan． 　　Write or phone；Modem Language School，675 Park Road．100056 　　Tel：[phone]

 

The 21 st Century English Training Centre 　　*We specialize in effective（卓有成效的）teaching at all levels． 　　*We offer morning or afternoon classes．both three months and a half at a cost of 800 yuan． 　　*We also have a six-week TOEFL preparation class during winter and summer holidays． 　　*Emrance exams：June 1 and Dec．1． 　　*Only 15-minute walk from city center． 　　Call 67801642 for more information．

 

The International House of English 　　*Three／Six-month English courses for students of all levels at very low cost：60 yuan for 　　12 hours per week；convenient（方便的）class hours：9︰00-12︰00 a. m. and 2︰00-5︰00 　　p.m. 　 *A four-month evening programmer for developing　 speaking skills （same cost as day classes）. 　　*Free sightseeing and social activities（活动）． 　　*Very close to the Central Park．For further information call 67432308.

　52．You work from 9︰00 a. m. to 4︰30 p. m. every day. Which school will you choose?
　　A. Global English Center and Modem Language School.
　　B. Global English Center and the International House.
　　C. Modern Language School and the 21st Century.
　　D. The 21st Century and the International House.
　53．The 21st Century is different from the other three schools in that________.
　　A. its teaching quality is better     B. it is nearest to the city center
　　C. its courses are more advanced   D. it requires an entrance examination
　54．You will probably prefer to go to the International House because it________.
　　A. offers free sightseeing and social activities   B. has a special course in spoken English
　　C. costs less than the other schools       D. has native English teachers
　55．If you take the evening programmed at the International House, you will pay about________.
　　A. 60 yuan　　　B. 240 yuan　　　C. 720 yuan　　　 D. 960 yuan