高中英语广告布告类阅读试题

A different sort of generation gap is developing in the workplace. Someone --- specifically the father-daughter team of Larry and Meagan Johnson --- has figured out that on some American job sites, five generations are working side by side.
In their new book about generations in the workplace the pair argue that while such an age difference adds a lot of texture and a variety of life experiences, it can also bring tensions and conflicts.
The Johnsons are human-resource trainers and public speakers. Dad Larry is a former health-care executive; daughter Meagan is a onetime high-level sales manager.
Here are the oldest and youngest of the five generations they identify:
They call the oldest group Traditionals, born before 1945. They were heavily influenced by the lessons of the Great Depression and World War Two. They respect authority, set a high standard of workmanship, and communicate easily and confidently. But they’re also stubbornly independent. They want their opinions heard.
At the other extreme are what the Johnsons call Linksters, born after 1995 into today’s more complicated, multi-media world. They live and breathe technology and are often social activists.
You won’t find many 15-year olds in the offices of large companies, except as volunteers, of course, but quite old and quite young workers do come together in sales environments like bike shops and ice-cream stores.
The Johnsons, Larry and Meagan, represent a generation gap themselves in their work with jobsite issues. The Johnsons’ point is that as the average lifespan continues to rise and retirement dates get delayed because of the tight economy, people of different generations are working side by side, more often bringing with them very different ideas about company loyalty and work values.
The five generations are heavily influenced by quite different events, social trends, and the cultural phenomena of their times. Their experiences shape their behavior and make it difficult, sometimes, for managers to achieve a strong and efficient workplace.
Larry and Meagan Johnson discuss all this in greater detail in a new book, “Generations, Inc.: From Boomers to Linksters --- Managing the Friction Between Generations at Work,” published by Amacom Press, which is available in all good bookstore from this Friday.
The type of generation gap in paragraph 1 refers to the difference in beliefs ________.

A．between managers and workers

B．among family members

C．among employees

D．between older and newer companies

Which of the following statements is NOT true about Traditionals?

A．They’ve learned much from war and economic disaster.

B．They’re difficult to work with as they are stubborn.

C．They respect their boss and hope to be respected.

D．They’re independent workers with great confidence.

According to the passage, the Linksters are usually ________.

A．found working in the offices of large companies

B．influenced by media and technology

C．enthusiastic multi-media activists

D．ice-cream sellers

According to the passage, modern workforces are more diverse because ________.

A．people want to increase their average lifespan

B．many young people are entering the workforce

C．employees with different values can benefit their companies

D．retirement dates are being delayed for economic reasons

What’s the main purpose of the passage?

A．To promote a new book by Larry and Meagan Johnson.

B．To describe the five different workplace generations.

C．To introduce the Johnsons’ research about diverse workforces.

D．To identify a major problem in modern workforces.

His platinum albums such as “You Make Me Happy and Sad,” “Flowery Heart,” “Music Brings Us Together” and “Emil & Friends” have brought him numerous awards in Singapore, and China’s Taiwan and Hong Kong.
Jonathan Lee represents the creative spirit of the past 20 years in Taiwan and many renowned singers like Sarah Chan (Chen Shuhua), Sandy Lam (Lin Yilian), Emil Chau (Zhou Huajian) and Karen Mok (Mo Wenwei) draw great inspiration from Lee's works.
Jasmine Leong is a Malaysian singer who is very popular on the Taiwan music scene. Focusing on lyrical songs, Leong's Beijing performance will also tap into rock & roll music.
To remember Henrik Ibsen, with pianist Wolfgang Plagge, violinist Annar Folles and soprano Gao Xia, the Norwegian Ibsen Trio will present the classic works of the celebrated playwright.
The mix of musical treats for children in Beijing includes various kinds of art forms, including Western classical music and Chinese traditional music, as well as puppet plays, crosstalk shows, and highlights of Chinese local operas such as Peking Operas and Kunqu Operas.

A．Commemorative show: To mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen, the founder of modern prose drama, a concert titled “Nora's Songs” will be given. Time: 7:30 pm, March 20 Place: Peking University Concert Hall Tel: [phone]

B．Feel the mood: Jonathan Lee will host his 2006 concert in Beijing. As the master of music in Taiwan, Lee is famous for his unique annotation of love, mood and life. Time: 7:30 pm, March 24, 25 Place: Capital Gymnasium, Baishiqiao Lu, Haidian District Tel: [phone]

C．Chamber music: The chamber concert series of China Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra will greet audiences with a woodwind quintet, a string quartet plus Bach's piano concerto and suite. Time: 7:30 pm, March 25 Place: The Concert Hall of the Central Conservatory of Music, 43 Baojiajie, Xicheng District Tel: [phone]

D．Pop star: Singer and composer Emil Chau, one of the most admired music idols in China and Southeast Asia, will perform a solo concert in Beijing. Chau was born in Hong Kong and attended college in Taiwan. He has released more than 30 albums in Mandarin, Cantonese and English.

Time: 7:30 pm, March 31
Place: Capital Gymnasium, Baishiqiao Lu, Haidian District
Tel: [phone]
E. Music for children: Some 50 colourful music-related performances will be staged until August 28 in an "Open the Door to Music" series of concerts, in a move to foster Chinese children's taste for art. The concert series will be held in several venues, sponsored by the Forbidden City Concert Hall and supported by the Beijing Municipal Culture Bureau.
Tickets: 10-100 yuan (US$1-12)
Time/date: 2 pm or 7:30 pm, July 20-August 28
Location: mainly in the Forbidden City Concert Hall in Zhongshan Park, some in Peking University Hall in Haidian District and in the China Puppet Art Theatre and Poly Theatre
Tel: [phone]
F. Beautiful timbre: Jasmine Leong will meet her Beijing fans next month. Singing with beautiful timbre, Leong will present a series of love stories to the audience. To highlight the theme of love, 200 sets of lover's tickets, valued at 1800 yuan will be presented.
Tickets: 180-980 yuan (US$22-121)
Time/date: 7:30 pm, September 9
Location: Workers' Gymnasium, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District
Tel: [phone]

By Road Around the World
Nickname: Walker
Email: [e-mail]
When to travel: May 2011-Aug 2011
Who am I: I am 55. From my childhood, have this dream to go around the world by hitch hiking. However this is now changed and I want to go by road.
My travel plans: Going throughout the world and study various people, culture, habits.
Who am I looking for: A female companion, and she must have similar interest as me.
Just for fun
Nickname: Stream
Email: [e-mail]
When to travel: Jan 2011-Dec 2011
Who am I: Young slim girl, looking to see Asia with anyone who wants to travel.
My travel plans: I most prefer a white man in his late30’s to have fun with me as he travels either on business or leisure trips
Whom am I looking for: Someone who is honest, friendly; good sense of humor, adventurous.
22yr old Australian looking for travel companion
Nickname: Angela
Email: [e-mail]
When to travel: March 2011
Who am I: a lovely girl, with fun, honest, caring.
My travel plans: I will be traveling to Europe cities, then the world!
Who am I looking for:  An extremely fun and entertaining male/female, middle-aged, someone that I can enjoy every travel moment with.
★Fun and maybe more
Nickname: Sunnygirl
Email: [e-mail]
When to travel: Jun2011-Aug2011
Who am I: Slender African girl in her late 20’s. Quite charming, loving, pretty,fun to be with.
My travel plans: Nothing in mind for sure, just looking to come with you.
Whom am I looking for: Looking for a white male between 40-50 years, someone who is full of energy and lively.
What way would Walker like to choose for his travel this time?

A．By plane.

B．By road.

C．By water.

D．By hitch hiking.

Stream will probably travel to ______ according to the ad.

A．France	B．Egypt
C．Japan	D．Australia

Who’s to travel for the shortest time with a companion?

A．Sunny girl	B．Angela
C．Stream	D．Walker

A middle-aged man wants to travel from June to August in 2011, he should send an email to _______ to find a travel companion.

[e-mail]

[e-mail]

[e-mail]

[e-mail]

Safety and Security Procedures
Your safety and the security of your personal property are of the primary concern to those of us who welcome you as our guest. We urge you to take advantage of the following suggestions.
YOUR VEHICLE
Lock your vehicle and do not leave money or valuable items inside. We are not responsible for their loss.
TRAVELING
Be good at noticing things around you when sightseeing or traveling. Stay in well-lit and heavily traveled areas. Don’t display large amounts of cash.
GUEST ROOM SECURITY
For additional security use the deadbolt (插锁) provided on your door and make sure the windows are locked. As an additional precautious measure, please secure the secondary locks provided. Do not admit anyone to your room without first making identification. A one-way viewer is provided in your door to assist with identification. If there is any doubt about the person’s identity, please contact the Front Desk.
SAFETY BOXES
Do not leave money or valuables in your room or vehicle. We provide free safety boxes for your use. Hotel is not responsible for items left in room valued over $200.
KEYS
Safeguard your key. Please do not leave it in the door. Do not give your key to others or leave it unattended. Please leave your key at the Front Desk when you check out.
REPORTING
Please report any suspicious activity, or safety concerns to management.
FIRE
Please familiarize yourself with the nearest fire exits. Report fire or smoke to the hotel operator. In the unlikely event of a fire, please move quickly and calmly to the nearest safe exit and leave the building. Avoid the use of elevator.
The suggestions are most probably from ______.

A．a hotel manager

B．a police officer

C．an experienced traveler

D．a tour guide

Which of the following is TRUE?

A．It is advised to travel to places where there are few people.

B．The hotel is not responsible for anything you lose.

C．Don’t report to the manager unless you are sure something is going wrong.

D．You’d better use the deadbolt and the secondary locks for safety.

If you feel doubtful about a stranger who knocks at the door, you should _____.

A．let the person in after you have got his/her name

B．open the door to check the person’s ID card

C．call the Front Desk to make sure

D．contact the local police for assistance

What does the underlined part “In the unlikely event of a fire” mean?

A．In case a fire happens, though it is not very possible

B．If a fire happens when some big events are taking place.

C．In case a fire happens in a public building.

D．If a fire breaks out and it is getting out of control.

Events Calendar
TUESDAY
Landscape Pests (害虫)
Learn to identify, control and prevent seasonal landscape-disease and landscape-pest problems at the workshop, 3:30 pm. – 5 pm. Tuesday at the US National Arboretum, 3501 New York Ave NE, Washington. $15; registration required.
202-245-4521 or www.usna.usda.gov.
THROUGH AUGUST 3
Horticultural(园艺的) Art
Watercolors, pen-and-ink drawings and colored-pencil pieces by the Brookside Gardens School of Botanical (植物学的) Art and Illustration will be on display at the exhibit Botanic 2007: The Art and Science of Plants at Brookside Gardens Visitors Center, 1800 Glenallan Ave, Wheaton, through Aug. 3. Free. 301-962-1400 or www.brooksidegardens.org.
THROUGH SEPTEMBER 9
Botanical Art
Visit Patterns in Nature, an exhibit by Amy Lamb featuring photographs of flowers, leaves and other botanical life, at the US Botanic Garden Conservatory （温室），West Orangerie, 100 Maryland Ave SW, Washington, through Sept. 9. The conservatory is open 10 am. – 5 pm. Daily. Free. 202-225-8333.
THROUGH OCTOBER 8
Botanic Garden Exhibit
Celebrating America’s Public Gardens is on view through Oct. 8 at the US Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave SW, Washington. The exhibit, on the Conservatory Terrace and in the National Garden, features displays of 20 public botanic gardens across the country. Hours are 10 am. – 5 pm. Daily. Free. 202-200-8956.
If you want to record your name for an event in advance, you may call _____.

A．202-225-8333

B．202-245-4521

C．301-962-1400

D．202-200-8956

If you go to Botanic Garden Exhibit, you _____.

A．can enjoy drawings and coloured-pencil pieces

B．can learn how to kill pests living on the plants

C．can find displays of 20 botanic gardens across the country

D．will enjoy the photographs of flowers and leaves

From the advertisement, we learn _____.

A．the first event is about growing healthy plants

B．all of the events are free of charge

C．there is no time limit to all the events

D．you can find the information of all the events either by phone or by e-mail

TUESDAY, July11
SHANGHAI---The 12^th International Processing, Packaging & End-Line Printing Exhibition opens at Shanghai New International Expo Centre ( to July 13)
Tel: [phone]
HONGKONG---The Hong Kong International Textile and Garment Machinery and Technology Fair 2006 opens at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre ( to July 14).
Tel: [phone]
THURSDAY, July 13
SHANGHAI---The China(Shanghai) International Wedding Photographic Equipment Exhibition (Autumn) opens at Shanghai Mart ( to July16 ).
Tel: [phone]
HARBIN, Heilongjiang Province---The Ninth Harbin International Automobile Industry Exhibition and Sports Centre ( to July 17 ).
Tel : [phone]
FRIDAY, July 14
HONG KONG---The Hong Kong Wedding, Banquet & Wedding Accessories Expo 2006 opens at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre ( to July 16 ).
Tel: [phone]
WEDNESDAY, July 19
SHANGHAI---The 14^th Shanghai International Advertising Technology & Equipment Exhibition / Shanghai International Media Technology & Equipment opens at Shanghai New International Expo Centre ( to July 22 ).
Tel: [phone]
SHANGHAI---The Shanghai International Outdoor AD Illuminating Technology & Equipment Exhibition, Outdoor Media Promotion Exhibition opens at Shanghai New International Expo Centre ( to July 22 ).
Tel: [phone]
SHANGHAI---PAPERTECH Shanghai 2006 opens at Shanghai New International Expo Centre ( to July 22 ).
Tel: [phone]
More exhibitions are held in _______

A．Shanghai New International Expo Centre

B．Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

C．Shanghai Mart

D．Harbin International conference, Exhibition and Sports Centre

How many exhibitions can you attend on July 15______

A．one

B．two

C．three

D．four

The text is likely to be a (an)________

A．business diary

B．product advertisement

C．private timetable

D．magazine

THE BEST SHOPPING IN SYDNEY Sydney is one of the world's biggest cities and has something for everyone when it comes to shopping. You will find excellent Australian products alongside the best that the world has to offer. At the bottom of Sydney Tower, you can shop in 160 of Sydney's favorite stores including 16 jewellery stores and many gift and fashion shops. It's all at Westfield Centrepoint. Tel: [phone].

SOVEREIGN HILL This prize-winning living museum is where                                                                                                Australia's history comes alive! Visit daily or stay for the night and experience life of the Gold Rush days. A wonderful nightly sound and light show,  " Blood on the Southern Cross" tells the story of the famous Eureka Uprising. Enjoy shopping along with real life character and entertainment. 4-star hotel and breakfast. Tel: [phone]

ANCHORAGE RESTAURANT Come and enjoy our delicious Cantonese seafood right on the water's edge in the historic fishing port of Williamstown with views of the city centre across Port Phillip Bay. Open 7 days a week Lunch: Sunday to Friday 11:00 am--2:00 pm Dinner: Monday to Saturday 5:00pm.--10: 30pm. Tel: [phone] or 9397 7799

COOK'S COTTAGE Built by James and Grace Cook, parents of Captain James Cook, Cook's Cottage stands proud in the Fitzroy Gardens as a reminder of life in the eighteenth century, and as a celebration and commemoration of the life and travels of Captain James Cook. Open 9:00 am —5:00 pm daily, and until 5: 30 pm during the summer. Information: 9419 4677.

Where can you spend the night in a tour?

A．Cook's Cottage.	B．Westfield Centrepoint.
C．Sydney Tower.	D．Sovereign Hill.

What is the time that Cook's Cottage is open on Saturday in the summer?

A．11:00 am--2:00 pm.	B．5:00 pm--10:30 pm.
C．9:00 am--5:30 pm.	D．9:00 am--5:00 pm.

The Anchorage Restaurant is__________.

A．in Williamstown	B．in the centre of the city
C．in Anchorage	D．in a Cantonese fishing port

If you want to buy the best products in Australia, you may call_________.

A．9397 6270

B．9231 9300

C． 5331 1944

D． 9419 4677

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According to the text, what does the course offer?

A．Effective language instruction.

B．Language rules for you to recite.

C．Learning a new language by repeating many times

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According to the text, which of the following is NOT a reason for choosing the Pimsleur Approach?

A．It will correct your accent.

B．It will build your confidence.

C．It will help you remember things easily.

D．It will teach you how to control your balance .

It can be inferred that the text is a(n) __________.

A．report on a new language learning method

B．ad of a language training organization

C．notice of the opening of a new course

D．comment on a language training organization

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In TOP ENGLISH CITY, you will be a top English-speaker among your competitors and enjoy the advantage that your competitors have not. You will be proud of being a member of TOP ENGLISH CITY.
Courses designed:
Basic Studies… Sat. 8:00-10:00 a. m.
Intermediate（中级）Spoken English… Sun. 8:00-10:00 a. m.
Standard Spoken English… Sat. 8:00-10:00 a.m.
Basic Business English… Sun.8:00-10:00 a.m.
Intermediate Business English… Sun. 7:00-9:00 p.m.
TOEFL Super Studies… Sun. 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Children’s Weekend… Sat. &. Sun. 8:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.
For more information, please contact:
Room 806 American Plaza Tianhexi Rd, 510150 Guangzhou
Tel: [phone]
Part II
ENGLISH SALON
A place for you to practise your English, to exchange your English learning experiences, to know more about the culture of English-speaking countries, to make more friends who can speak very good English.
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Which of the following can be the best title for Part I?

A．Top English, your smart choice!	B．If you want to learn English, we can teach you!
C．Top English, the best English!	D．We have what you want!

If you work in a joint Venture(合资) Company, you probably take the course.

A．Standard Spoken English	B．Intermediate Business English
C．TOEFL Super Studies	D．Children’s Weekend

Which of the following courses can be learned by the same person?

A．Basic Studies and Standard Spoken English.

B．Intermediate Spoken English and Basic Business English.

C．Standard Spoken English and TOEFL Super Studies.

D．Intermediate Business English and TOEFL Super Studies.

If you want to join the English Salon, you should at least .

A．be a university graduate

B．be a student learning English in the Top English City

C．be an English lover or can speak English well

D．make more friends and know more about the culture of the English

A man once said how useless it was to put advertisements in the newspapers. "Last week," said he, "my umbrella was stolen from a London church. As it was a present, 1 spent twice its worth in advertising, but didn't get it back."
"How did you write your advertisement?" asked one of the listeners, a merchant.
"Here it is," said the man, taking out of his pocket a slip cut from a newspaper. The other man took it and read, "Lost from the City Church last Sunday evening a black silk umbrella. The gentleman who finds it will receive ten shillings on leaving it at No l0 Broad Street."
"Now," said the merchant, "I often advertise, and find that it pays me well. But the way in which an advertisement is expressed is of extreme importance. Let us try your umbrella again, and if it fails, I will buy you a new one."
The merchant then took a slip of paper out of his pocket and wrote: "If the man who was seen to take an umbrella from the City Church last Sunday evening doesn't wish to get into trouble, he will return the umbrella to No. 10 Broad Street. He is well-known."
This appeared in the paper, and on the following morning, the man was astonished when he opened the front door. In the doorway lay at least twelve umbrellas of all sizes and colors that had been thrown in and his own was among them. Many of them had notes fastened to them saying that they had been taken by mistake, and begging the loser not to say anything about the matter.
This is a story about_______.

A．how a man lost and found his umbrella

B．how to make an effective advertisement

C．how to find lost things

D．how to put an advertisement in the newspaper

"If it fails, I will buy you a new one "suggested that______.

A．he was rich enough to afford an umbrella	B．he was quite sure of his success
C．he was not sure he would get the umbrella back	D．he was ready to help others

The result of the first advertisement was that______.

A．the man got his umbrella back	B．the man wasted some money advertising
C．the man found his umbrella	D．someone found his umbrella

According to the first advertisement, anyone who_____ would receive ten shillings.

A．left the umbrella in the City Church	B．found the umbrella at No. I 0 Broad Street
C．gave the message to the man	D．left the umbrella at No. 10 Broad Street

Writer/ Time	Topic: Who’s a better singer, Andy Lau (刘德华) or Jacky Cheung (张学友)?
Jim 8-15-2006 5:25 pm.	Some people say Jacky is the best Chinese singer. I don’t think so! Andy is the best. I went to his concert last year. It was so wonderful, I almost cried! OK, I did cry, but that’s because Andy is so handsome!
Tom 9-3-2006 4:38 pm.	I disagree with Jim. Andy sounds like every other singer. His voice is nothing special. On the other hand, Jacky’s voice is unique, and his songs are so romantic!
Linda 9-10-2006 8:54 pm.	I think they’re about the same. But Andy is a better actor. I’ve seen almost all of his movies. Remember the one where he was an airplane pilot, and his plane crashed near a farm? I love that movie!
John 9-16-2006 10:25 pm.	I also think Jacky is a better singer. I prefer his Cantonese (粤语) songs. Maybe they sound better because Cantonese is his first language.
Tom 10-2-2006 10:12 am.	I agree. Jacky’s Cantonese songs are better than his Mandarin (华语) songs. (Though, I still like all his songs!)

Who likes Andy Lau the best?      .

A．Jim

B．Tom

C．Linda

D．John

Why did Jim cry? Because      .

A．she was sad at a concert.	B．she had a broken heart.
C．she was angry at Jacky Cheung	D．she thought Andy Lau was very good looking

What’s Linda’s opinion?      .

A．Andy is a better singer.	B．Jacky is a better singer.
C．They both sing equally well.	D．Jacky is a better actor.

Why does John think Jacky’s Cantonese songs sound the best? Because        .

A．Jacky has no experience singing in Mandarin.

B．it’s his native language

C．his mandarin pronunciation is bad

D．Jacky’s Mandarin songs are boring.

From school to band Practice, the Venturi Eclectic is an Earth-friendly way to get where you want to go. This battery-powered, zero-emission (meaning it doesn't pollute the air) vehicle runs mainly on renewable energy. Solar panels on the Eclectic's roof absorb sun rays when you're driving. On windy days, you can connect a machine to the car's roof that collects energy from the wind while you're parked. The Eclectic's top speed is 28 miles an hour; the battery lasts for 31 miles before it needs to be recharged. Zipping (迅速行进) around the neighborhood has never been better.



Here's an eco-friendly way to tell time: Simply fill the Bedol Water-powered Clock's tank (箱) with water, add some lemon juice, and the clock will display the time without the need for environmentally harmful batteries. There are two sets of metal electrodes (电极) inside the water tank. Water contains ions (离子) that carry negative and positive charges. These ions complete a charge between the electrodes, creating enough energy to power the clock. Just refill the tank every few weeks, and this clock will keep on ticking.
Bloodhound SuperSonic Car (SSC) will be the first car to attempt to break the l,000-mile-an-hour barrier. (The current record is 763 miles an hour.) A concept for now, the rocket-shaped car gets its original push to 350 miles an hour from a jet engine. Then a rocket fires up, pushing the SSC past 1,000 miles an hour. In order to keep the car streamlined (流线型的), the driver lies back at a 45-degree angle (角度).
You’re having a blast at your friend’s birthday party. But when it's time to bring out the cake, everyone crowds around, blocking your view. No worries. Throw the Triops into the air, and this clever camera captures the view from above. The Triops can take three pictures at once, each from different angles. You can also record sounds and command the Triops to start shooting whenever it hears that noise. That's one smart camera.
What is the common characteristic of the Venturi Eclectic and the Bedol Water-powered Clock?

A．They don't need batteries.	B．They are difficult to operate.
C．They can be powered by water.	D．They are environmentally friendly.

According to the passage, the Venturi Eclectic      .

A．is popular with businessmen	B．is suitable for a long trip
C．can turn wind into energy	D．has only a little gas emission

The underlined phrase “having a blast” in the last paragraph probably means      .

A．looking at a picture	B．enjoying yourself
C．blowing out a candle	D．recording sounds

Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A．The Triops is sensitive to sounds.

B．The driver of the SSC must be of great size.

C．The color of the Bedol Water-powered Clock is like that of lemon.

D．The SSC doesn’t have anything to do with a rocket actually.

Below is some advice on how to prevent colds and flu.

8 Ways to Avoid Colds and Flu 1. Wash your hands and wash them often The US Naval Health Research Center conducted a study of 40,000 volunteers who were ordered to wash their hands five times a day. The volunteers cut their incidence of flu by 45 percent. 2. Wash your hands twice every time you wash them Researchers at Columbia University found one hand washing had little effect, even when using antibacterial soap. So wash twice if you’re serious about preventing colds. 3. Change your toothbrush every three months You think your toothbrush gets your teeth clean — and it does. But once you’ve finished brushing, it can be a breeding ground for germs. Most dentists recommend you change your brush every two or three months. It’s also a good idea to replace it after you’ve had a cold or flu. 4. Sneeze and cough into your arm or tissue (纸巾) Whoever taught us to cover our mouths when we cough or sneeze got it wrong. That just puts the germs right on our hands, where you can spread them to objects — and other people. Instead, put your arm over your mouth and nose when you sneeze or cough if a tissue isn’t handy. It’s pretty rare that you shake someone’s arm, after all. 5. Stop blaming yourself when things go wrong Believe it or not, blaming yourself makes you more likely to catch a cold! Researchers found that even those who had control over their work were more likely to begin sneezing if they lacked confidence or tended to blame themselves when things went wrong. Such attitudes make people more stressed on the job, and stress, as you know, can challenge your immune system. 6. Once a day, sit in a quiet, dim room, close your eyes, and focus on one word Meditate (冥想). It is a proven way to reduce stress. Studies have shown that stress weakens your immune system. In fact, people with high stress levels have up to twice the number of colds as non-stressed people. 7. Get moving Ride a bike, join a dance class, or go for a walk. A study found that older women who did 45 minutes of gentle exercise, five times a week for a year, were up to three times less likely to get a cold than women who took little exercise. The researchers found that the exercisers’ immune system was strongest in the last three months of the study. 8. Leave the windows in your house open a crack You don’t have to keep all of them open, but one or two in the rooms in which you spend the most time. This is particularly important if you live in a newer home, where fresh circulating air has been the victim of energy efficiency. A bit of fresh air will do wonders for chasing out germs.

 
To prevent yourself from getting colds, you should wash your hands____.

A．twice every hour	B．twice every time
C．five times every hour	D．five times every time

When you cough or sneeze, you should ____.

A．put your hands over your mouth

B．avoid shaking hands with other people

C．cover your mouth with your arm or a tissue

D．keep away from other people

Your immune system will be weakened if ____.

A．your stress level is high

B．your room is not bright

C．you have control over your work

D．you do not exercise for 45 minutes every day

If you live in a new house, it is particularly important to ____.

A．leave all the windows open a crack

B．leave only one or two windows open to save energy

C．keep one or two windows open in the rooms where you spend the most time

D．keep all the doors and windows open to let in more fresh air when you are at home

LOST AND FOUND	ROOMATES
FOUND: Cat, 6 months old, black and white marking. Found near Linden and South U.Steve, 800---4661	FEMAL ROOMATE WANTED Own room near campus. Available December 1^st. Rent $80 per month until March 1^st.$129 there after. Call Jill for details,800—7839.
LOST: Gold wire rim glasses in brown case. Campus area. Reward. Call Gregg 800---2896	NEED PERSON to assume lease for own bedroom in apt. near campus, $92/mo. Starting Jan. 1^st. Call 800---6157 after 5:00
FOR SALE	HELP WANTED
MOVING: Must sell.TV b/w2 seconds, $50; AM/FM  transistor radio A/c or battery, $15;cassette tape recorder,$10; music records.Call John or Pat, 800—0739 after 5 or weekends.	BABYSITTER-MY HOME If you are available a few hours during the day, some evenings and occasional weekends to care for 2 school-age children, please call Gayle Moore days 800—1111, evenings and weekends 800—4964.
USED FUR COATS and JACKETS GOOD CONDITION. $50---¥125. Call 800---0436 after 12 noon.	WAITRESS WANTED: 10 a.m.—2 p.m. or 10:30 a.m.---5 p.m. Apply in person, 207 s. Mai.Curtis Restaurant.

 
If you want a job of taking care of children, which ad will you answer?

A．LOST AND FOUND

B．ROOMMATES

C．FOR SALE

D．HELP WANTED

You will call____ if you want to buy a radio.

A．800---0436

B．800—0739

C．800—4661

D．800—4964

If your aunt wants to rent a room from Feb.1^st to Apri.1^st, how much money should she pay?

A．$160

B．$ 129

C．$ 209

D．$418