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Opening week specials at Munchies Food Hall.
At the corner of Green and Brown Streets in the city
Monday 7th of January until Sunday.13rd of January 2008
Feast until you're full! Come down to Monetizes time week to enjoy the special dishes on offer it all of our food outlets. Order from the following:
●Succulent chicken rice            ●spicy stays beef
●Delicious noodle dishes           ●plump park chips
●seafood specialties               ●crunchy vegetables
●sweet tropical fruit








10% discount on all orders above $20.00



Halal food is available at the stall  Malay Mood Heaven
Win Prizes and Gifts!
l Spend $20.00 or more and win instant prizes from our lucky draw box.
l Collect a free party balloon and whistle for each young diner.
l Enjoy a free meal if you are the first customer of the day at any of our stalls.
l Win a holiday to Western Australia. A free raffle ticket is given with every receipt. Just fill in your information and place your entry in the box provided. Winner to be announced in The strait Times on the 15th of January.
Join in the Fun!
Between 7:00 pm and 8:00 pm each evening until the 15th of January, your favorite Channel 3 television actors and singers will entertain you:
●May Lee                    ●Jackie Chen
●Kim Yap                    ●Kamal
Autograph sessions will follow each performance! And who will be our extra special mystery star? Come down on Saturday at moon to find out.

1.

Munchies Food Hall does NOT sell.

A. lamb B. beef C. pork D. chicken
2.

The prices at Munchies are.

A. lower than usual B. bargain prices for the opening
C. lower far two people D. lower of you spend $21.00
3.

Everyone who eats at Munchies well receive a.

A. free raffle ticket B. lucky draw coupon
C. free meal D. balloon and whistle
4.

I will find out who has won the top to Western Australia when I.

A.

watch Channel 3 television

B.

come down to Munchies at moon

C.

read The Straits Times on the 5th of January

D.

attend the lucky draw at Munchies Food Hall

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Topping the class academically was certainly an advantage. Studying was a breeze for
Nigel. The reward was certainly incomparable to the little effort that he had to put it. It begin when he was selected to help the teachers in the computer laboratories.
The peak of his school career came not when he topped the school but when he was selected for the nationwide competition. Unlike everyone else, Nigel wanted to join the contest because he liked playing with the Lego sets and making something out of them. Nigel spent the next two months rebuilding the robot. It was during the time that Nigel found out about the prizes for the competition. Its well us auspices competitor. Alicia, from a neighboring school. His early intentions were forgotten. Getting the thousand-dollar prize was more important than anything else. Nigel decided to befriend Alicia. Unaware of his intentions, she told him all about the robot that she had been building for the competition. He even helped her to put the finishing branches to her robot. He was glad with the way things had progressed. His robot looked even better than Alicia’s and it was able to become a ball with its arms, something Alicia had failed to do.
On the day of the competition, he says Alicia. Everything dawned on her the minute she saw him among the competition. She stared at him, puzzled at first, then angry and finally a look of helplessness came over her.
The flashbulbs of the camera exploded in Nigel’s try. The robot bird performed actions so unique and different that the specialist judgments were the same. Nigel was so personal with himself that he did not even notice the girl standing a few feet away from him. Without her, he would never win the competition.
What reward did Nigel receive for doing well in his school work?

A.He was offered a part-time job B.He was honored with a scholarship
C.He helped his teacher construct a robot D.He helped in the computer laboratories

Nigel’s original intention of joining the contest was to ___.

A.be the top student of the school B.being great honor to his school
C.constructs a robot with the Lego sets D.wins the thousand-dollar prize

Why did Nigel help Alicia finish her robot?

A.He tried to make friends with her B.He was fond of building robots
C.He intended to help her D.He didn’t want her to suspect him

What is the author’s attitude towards Nigel’s actions?

A.He is mildly critical B.He is strongly critical
C.He is in favor of them D.His attitude is not clear
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Intellectual property (IP) is a product of the mind that has commercial value. The concept dates back to 1623 when the first patent law to protect IP sights was passed. IP rights protect the artist from having his/her creative ideas copied by another. For example, if somebody generated an idea for a novel, that idea is protected by IP rights. If someone else wishes to represent the idea or develop it further, he/ she must consult the original artists, who will normally be rewarded financially for its use. Back in the 17th century, IP rights were primarily carried out to protect newly developed manufacturing processes against stealing. But today, intellectual property rights, are also enjoyed by those who creative music, art and literature.
In recent years, IP rights have been the focus of a great deal of discussion because of a technology which looks set to weaken them altogether; the Internet. Many years ago, if you wanted a recording of a song, you would have to purchase it from a music store; if a novel, form a book store. In those days, IP rights were easily protected since it was very difficult to obtain intellectual property without paying for it. However, a lot of IP, including songs, films, books and artwork, can be downloaded today free of charge using the Internet. This practice has now taken the world by storm, dramatically affecting the way in which we view IP rights.

1.

According to the writer, in the beginning, If rights were mainly of use to.

A. those creating music, art and literature B. novelists
C. engineers and inventors D. those not receiving financial reward for their work
2.

What do we know about the internet according to the passage?

A. It makes IP rights harder to protect. B. It sells songs and films.
C. It does not affect the way we understand IP rights. D. It prevents the production of artwork.
3.

According to paragraph 2, what has "taken the world by storm"?

A. Intellectual property rights. B. The Internet.
C. Free downloading D. The large number of songs, films and books.
4.

A possible title for this passage could be.

A. A History of IP Rights B. Ways to Protect Your IP Rights.
C. The Present and the Future Of IP D. IP Rights and Our Attitudes
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Most people, when they travel to space, would like to stay in orbit for a few days of more. And this stands to reason, if you're paying $20,000 for your trip to orbit! Strain order for tourism to reach its full potential there's going to be a need for orbital accommodation---or space hotels. What would a space hotel actually be like to visit? Hotels in orbit will offer the services you expect from a hotel------private rooms, meals, bars. But they'll also offer two unique experiences: impressive views----of Earth and space---and the endless entertainment of living in zero gravity---including sports and other activities that make use of this.

The hotels themselves will vary greatly----from being quite simple in the early days to huge luxury structure at a later date. It's actually surprising that as later as 1997, very few designs for space hotels were published. This is mainly because those who might be expected to design them haven't expected launch costs to come down far enough to make them possible.

Lots of people who've been to space have described vividly what it's like to live in zero gravity. There are obviously all sort of possibilities for dancing, gymnastics, and zero-G sports. Luckily, you don't need to sleep much living in zero gravity, so you'll have plenty of time for relaxing by hanging out in a bar with a window looking down at the turning Earth below.

Of course all good things have come to an end. Unfortunately, And so after a few days you'll find yourself heading back enough you'll be much more expert at exercising in zero gravity than you were when you arrived. You'll be thinking how soon you can save up enough to get back up again---or maybe you should change jobs to get to work in an orbiting hotel.

1.

When traveling in space, most people would like to stay in orbit for a few days because.

A. It is expensive to travel in space
B. they would find the possible life in other star systems
C. they could enjoy the luxury of space hotels
D. they want to realise the full potential of tourism
2.

Which of the following is a unique experience that space hotels will offer?

A. The gravitational pull B. The special views.
C. The relaxation in a bar D. The space walk.
3.

Which of the following is not discussed in the passage?

A. When was the space traveling made possible?
B. What are the unique experiences that space hotels will offer?
C. Why were there not many published designs for space hotels?
D. How can the travelers enjoy themselves in space hotels?
4.

This passage is mainly about.

A. traveling in space B. the ways of living in space hotels
C. zero gravity and space hotels D. the description of space hotels
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There was a story many years ago of a school teacher--- Mrs. Thompson. She told the children on the first day that she loved them all the same. But that was a lie. There in the front row was a little boy named Teddy Stoddard. He didn't play well with the other children and he always needed a bath. She did not like him.

Then Mrs. Thompson got to know that Teddy was actually a very good boy before the death of his mother. Mrs. Thompson was ashamed of herself. She felt even worse when, like all her other students, Teddy brought her a Christmas present too. It was his mother's perfume(香水)。

Teddy said, "Mrs. Thompson, today you smell just like my Mom used to." After the children left she cried for at least an hour. On that very day, she stopped teaching reading, writing and math. Instead, she began to teach children.

Mrs. Thompson paid particular attention to Teddy. The boy's mind seemed to come alive. The more she encourage him, the faster he improved. By the end of the sixth grade, Teddy had become one of the smartest children in the class.

Six years went by before she got a note from Teddy. He wrote that he had finished high school, third in his class, and she was still the best teacher he ever had in his whole lift. He went to college. Mrs. Thompson got two more letters from him with the last one signed, Theodore F. Stoddard, M. D.(医学博士).

The story doesn't end there. On his wedding day, Dr. Stoddard whispered in Mrs. Thompson's ear, "Thank you, Mrs. Thompson, for believing in me. You made me feel important and showed me that I could make a difference."

Mrs. Thompson, with tears in her eyes, whispered back, "Teddy, you have it all wrong. You were the one who taught me that I could make a difference. I didn't know how to teach until I met you."

1.

What did Mrs. Thompson do on the first day of school?

A.

She made Teddy feel ashamed.

B.

She asked the children to play with Teddy.

C.

She changed Teddy's seat to the front row.

D.

She told the class something untrue about herself.

2.

What did Mrs. Thompson find out about Teddy?

A. He often told lies. B. He was good at math.
C. He needed motherly care. D. He enjoyed playing with others.
3.

In what way did Mrs. Thompson change?

A. She taught fewer school subjects. B. She became stricter with her students.
C. She no longer liked her job as a teacher. D. She cared more about educating students.
4.

Why did Teddy thank Mrs. Thompson at his wedding?

A. She had kept in touch with him. B. She had given him encouragement.
C. She had sent him Christmas presents. D. She had taught him how to judge people.
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The Queen’s English is now sounding less upper-class, a scientific study of the Queen’s Christmas broadcasts had found. Researchers have studied each of her messages to the Commonwealth countries since 1952 to find out the change in her pronunciation from the noble Upper Received to the Standard Received.
Jonathan Harrington, a professor at Germany’s University of Munich, wanted to discover whether accent (口音) changers recorded over the past half century would take place within one person. “As far as I know, there just is nobody else for whom there is this sort of broadcast records,” he said.
He said the noble way of pronouncing vowels (元音) had gradually lost ground as the noble upper-class accent over the past years. “Her accent sounds slightly less noble than it did 50 years ago. But these are very, very small and slow changes that we don’t notice from year to year.”
“We may be able to relate it to changes in the social classes,” he told The Daily Telegraph, a British newspaper. “In 1952 she would have been hears saying ‘thet men in the bleck het’. Now it would be ‘that man in the black hat’. And ‘hame’ rather than ‘home’. In the 1950s she would have been ‘lorst’, but by the 1970s ‘lost’.”
The Queen’s broadcast is a personal message to the Commonwealth countries. Each Christmas, the 10-minute broadcast is put on TV at 3 pm in Britain as many families are recovering from their traditional turkey lunch. (传统火鸡午餐).
The results were published (发表) in the Journal of Phonetics.
The Queen’s broadcasts were chosen for the study mainly because ______.

A.she has been Queen for many years B.she has a less upper-class accent now
C.her speeches are familiar to many people D.her speeches have been recorded for 50 years

Which of the following is an example of a less noble accent in English?

A.“duaty” B.“citee” C.“hame” D.“lorst”

We may infer from the text that the Journal of Phonetics is a magazine on _______.

A.speech sounds B.Christmas customs C.TV broadcasting D.personal messages

What is the text mainly about?

A.The relationship between accents and social classes.
B.The Queen’s Christmas speeches on TV.
C.The changes in a person’s accent.
D.The recent development of the English language.
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Do you know of anyone who uses the truth to deceive (欺骗)? When someone tells you something that is true, but leaves out important in formation that should be included, he can give you a false picture.
For example, some might say, "I just won a hundred dollars on the lottery (彩票). It was great. I took that dollar ticket back to the store and turned it in for on e hundred dollars!"
This guy's a winner, right? Maybe, maybe not. We then discover that he bought $200 worth of tickets, and only on e was a winner. He's really a big loser!
He didn't say anything that was false, but he left out important information on purpose. That's called a half-truth. Half-truths are not technically lies, but they are just as dishonest.
Some politicians often use this trick. Let's say that during Governor Smith's last term, her state lost one million jobs and gained three million jobs. Then she seeks another term. One of her opponents(对手) says, "During Governor Smith's term, the state lost one million jobs!" that's true. However, and honest statement would have been, "During Governor Smith's term, the state had a net gain of two million jobs."
Advertisers(广告商) will sometimes use half-truths. It's against the law to make false statements so they try to mislead you with the truth. An advertisement might say, "Nine out of ten doctors advised their patients to take Yucky Pills to cure toothache." It fails to mention that they only asked ten doctors and nine of them work for the Yucky Company.
This kind of deception happens too of often. It's a sad fact of life: Lies are lies, and sometimes the truth can lie as well.

1.

How much did the lottery winner lose?

A. One hundred dollars. B. Two hundred dollars.
C. Three hundred dollars. D. Four hundred dollars.
2.

We may infer that the author believes people should.

A. buy lottery tickets B. make use of half-truths
C. not take anything at face value D. not trust the Yucky Company
3.

What do the underline words "net gain" in Paragraph 5 mean?

A. final increase B. big advantage
C. large share D. total saving
4.

What can we know from the example of the Yucky Pill advertisement?

A. False statements are easy to see through.
B. Half-truths are often used to mislead people.
C. Doctors like to act in advertisements.
D. Advertisements are based on facts.
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Something in chocolate could be used to stop coughs and lead to more effective medicines, say UK researchers.
Their study found that theobromine, found in cocoa, was nearly a third more effective in stopping coughs than codeine, which was considered the best cough medicine at present.
The Imperial College London researchers who published their results online said the discovery could lead to more effective cough treatment. “While coughing is not necessarily harmful(有害的) it can have a major effect on the quality of life, and this discovery could be a huge step forward in treating this problem,” said Professor Peter Barnes.
Ten healthy volunteers(志愿者) were given theobromine, codeine or placebo, a pill that contains no medicine, during the experiment. Neither the volunteers nor the researchers knew who received which pill. The researchers then measured levels of capsaicin, which is used in research to cause coughing and as a sign of how well the medicine are stopping coughs.
The team found that, when the volunteers were given theobromine, the capsaicin need to produce a cough was around a third higher than in the placebo group. When they were given codeine they need only slightly higher levers of capsaicin to cause a cough compared with the placebo.
The researchers said that theobromine worked by keeping down a verve activity(神经活动), which cause coughing. They also found that unlike some standard cough treatments, theobromine caused no side effects such as sleepiness.
According to Professor Barnes, theobromine ______.

A.cannot be as effective as codeine
B.can be harmful to people’s health
C.cannot be separated from chocolate
D.can be a more effective cure for coughs

What was used in the experiment to cause coughing?

A.Theobromine. B.Codeine. C.Capsaicin. D.Placebo.

We learn from the text that volunteers in the experiment _____.

A.were patients with bad coughs
B.were divided into the three groups
C.received standard treatments
D.suffered little side effects

Which of the following would be the best title for the text?

A.Codeine: A New Medicine B.Chocolate May Cure Coughs
C.Cough Treatment: A Hard Case D.Theobromine Can Cause Coughs
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Attractions in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Historical Museum
30 N. Carroll Street on Madison's Capitol Square
Discover Wisconsin's history and culture(文化) on four floors of exhibits. Open for public program. Admission is free.
Open Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00am -- 4:00 pm.
(608) 264-6555 www.wisconsinhistory.org/museum
Swiss historical village
612 Seventh Ave., New Glarus
The Swiss Historical Village offers a delightful look at pioneer life in America's heartland. 14 buildings in the village give a full picture of every day life in the nineteenth-century Midwest.
Tue.-Fri., May 1st -October 31st , 10:00 am-4:00 pm. Admission is $20.
(608) 527-2317 www.swisshistoricalvillage.com
Artisan Gallery & Creamery Café
6858 Paoli Rd., Paoli, WI
One of the largest collections of fine arts and crafts(手工艺品) in Wisconsin. Over 5000 sp. ft. of exhibition space in a historic creamery. While visiting enjoy a wonderfully prepared lunch at our café overlooking the Sugar River. Just minutes from Madison!
Gallery open Tue. -Sun., 10:00 am-5:00 pm.
Café open Wed. -Sat., 11:00 am -3:00 pm.
Sun. brunch with wine, 10:00-3:00 pm.
(608) 845-6600 www.artisangal.com
Christopher Columbus Museum
239 Whitney St., Columbus
World-class exhibit -2000 quality souvenirs(纪念品) marking Chicago's 1893 World Columbian Exhibition. Tour buses are always welcome.
Open daily, 8:15 am - 4:00 pm.
(920) 623-1992 www.columbusantiquemall.com

1.

Which of the following is on Capitol Square?

A. Wisconsin Historical Museum. B. Swiss Historical Village.
C. Artisan Gallery & Creamery Café. D. Christopher Columbus Museum.
2.

Where can you go for a visit on Monday?

A. Wisconsin Historical Museum.
B. Swiss Historical Village.
C. Artisan Gallery & Creamery café.
D. Christopher Columbus Museum.
3.

Where can visitors have lunch?

A. At Wisconsin Historical Museum.
B. At Swiss Historical Village.
C. At Artisan Gallery & Creamery Café.
D. At Christopher Columbus Museum.
4.

We learn from the text that.

A. Swiss Historical Village is open for half a year
B. Christopher Columbus Museum overlooks a river
C. tickets are needed for Wisconsin Historical Museum
D. Artisan Gallery & Creamery Café are open daily for 4 hours
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Parents and kids today dress alike, listen to the same music, and are friends. Is this a good thing? Sometimes, when Mr. Ballmer and his 16-year-old daughter, Elizabeth, listen to rock music together and talk about interests both enjoy, such as pop culture, he remembers his more distant relationship with his parents when he was a teenager.
“I would never have said to my mom, ‘Hey, the new Weezer album is really great. How do you like it?’” says Ballmer. “There was just a complete gap in taste.”
Music was not the only gulf. From clothing and hairstyles to activities and expectations, earlier generations of parents and children often appeared to move in separate orbits.
Today, the generation gap has not disappeared, but it is getting narrow in many families. Conversations on subjects such as sex and drugs would not have taken place a generation ago. Now they are comfortable and common. And parent—child activities, from shopping to sports, involve a feeling of trust and friendship that can continue int0 adulthood.
No wonder greeting cards today carry the message, “To my mother, my best friend.”
But family experts warn that the new equality can also result in less respect for parents. “There’s still a lot of strictness and authority on the part of parents out there, but there is a change happening,” says Kerrie, a psychology professor at Lebanon Valley College. “In the middle of that change, there is a lot of confusion among parents.”
Family researchers offer a variety of reasons for these evolving roles and attitudes. They see the 1960s as a turning point. Great cultural changes led to more open communication and a more democratic process that encourages everyone to have a say.
“My parents were on the ‘before’ side of that change, but today’s parents, the 40-year-olds, were on the  ‘after’ side,” explains Mr. Ballmer. “It’s not something easily accomplished by parents these days, because life is more difficult to understand or deal with, but sharing interests does make it more fun to be a parent now.”
The underlined word gulf in Para.3 most probably means _________.

A.interest B.distance C.difference D.separation

Which of the following shows that the generation gap is disappearing?

A.Parents help their children develop interests in more activities.
B.Parents put more trust in their children’s abilities.
C.Parents and children talk more about sex and drugs.
D.Parents share more interests with their children.

The change in today’s parent-child relationship is _________.

A.more confusion among parents B.new equality between parents and children
C.1ess respect for parents from children
D.more strictness and authority on the part of parents

By saying “today’s parents, the 40-year-olds, were on the ‘after’ side.” the author means that today’s parents _________.

A.follow the trend of the change B.can set a limit to the change
C.fail to take the change seriously D.have little difficulty adjusting to the change

The purpose of the passage is to _________.

A.describe the difficulties today’s parents have met with
B.discuss the development of the parent—child relationship
C.suggest the ways to handle the parent—child relationship
D.compare today’s parent—child relationship with that in the past
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Sometimes you'll hear people say that you can't love others until you love yourself. Sometimes you'll hear people say that you can't expect someone else to love you until you love yourself. Either way, you've got to love yourself first and this can be tricky. Sure we all know that we're the apple of our parents' eyes, and that our Grandmas think we're great talents and our Uncle Roberts think that we will go to the Olympics. but sometimes it's a lot harder to think such nice thoughts about ourselves. If you find that believing in yourself is a challenge. it is time you build a positive self-image and learn to love yourself.
Self-image is your own mind's picture of yourself. This image includes the way you look, the way you act, the way you talk and the way you think. Interestingly, our self-images are often quite different from the images others hold about US. Unfortunately, most of these images are more negative than they should be. Thus changing the way you think about yourself is the key to changing your self-image and your whole world.
The best way to defeat a passive self-image is to step back and decide to stress your successes. That is, make a list if you need to, but write down all of the great things you do every day. Don't allow doubts to occur in it.
It very well might be that you are experiencing a negative self-image because you can't move past one flaw or weakness that you see about yourself. Well, roll up your sleeves and make a change of it as your primary task. If you think you're silly because you aren't good at math, find a tutor. If you think you're weak because you can't run a mile, get to the track and practice. If you think you're dull because you don't wear the latest trends, buy a few new clothes. But remember, just because you think it doesn't mean it's true.
The best way to get rid of a negative serf-image is to realize that your image is far from objective, and to actively convince yourself of your positive qualities. Changing the way you think and working on those you need to improve will go a long way towards promoting a positive self-image. When you can pat(拍) yourself on the back, you'll know you're well on your way. Good luck!

1.

You need to build a positive self-image when you

A. dare to challenge yourself B. feel it hard to change yourself
C. are unconfident about yourself D. have a high opinion of yourself
2.

According to the passage, our serf-images

A. have positive effects B. are probably untrue
C. are often changeable D. have different functions
3.

How should you change your serf-image according to the passage?

A. To keep a different image of others. B. To make your life successful.
C. To understand your own world. D. To change the way you think.
4.

What is the passage mainly about?

A. How to prepare for your success. B. How to face challenges in your life.
C. How to build a positive self-image. D. How to develop your good qualities.
5.

Who are the intended readers of the passage?

A. Parents. B. Adolescents. C. Educators. D. People in general.
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Napoleon, as a character in Tolstoy’s War and Peace, is more than once described as having “fat little hands.’’ Nor does he “sit well or firmly on the horse.’’ He is said to be “undersized.’’ with“short legs’’ and a “round stomach”. The issue here is not the accuracy of Tolstoy’s description--it seems not that far off from historical accounts but his choice of facts:other things that could be said of the man are not said. We are meant to understand the difference of a warring commander in the body of a fat little Frenchman. Tolstoy’s Napoleon could be any man wandering in the streets and putting a little of powdered tobacco up his nose—and that is the point.
It is a way the novelist uses to show the moral nature of a character. And it turns out that, as Tolstoy has it, Napoleon is a crazy man. In a scene in Book Three of War and Peace, the wars having reached the critical year of 1812,Napoleon receives a representative from the Tsar(沙皇), who has come with peace terms. Napoleon is very angry:doesn’t he have more army? He, not the Tsar, is the one to make the terms. He will destroy all of Europe if his army is stopped. “That is what you will have gained by engaging me in the war!” he shouts. And then, Tolstoy writes, Napoleon “walked silently several times up and down the room, his fat shoulders moving quickly.’’
Still later, after reviewing his army amid cheering crowds, Napoleon invites the shaken Russian to dinner. “He raised his hand to the Russian’s…face,” Tolstoy writes, and “taking him by the ear pulled it gently….” To have one’s ear pulled by the Emperor was considered the greatest honor and mark of favor at the French court. “Well, well, why don’t you say anything?’’ said he, as if it was ridiculous in his presence to respect any one but himself, Napoleon.
Tolstoy did his research, but the composition is his own.
Tolstoy’s description of Napoleon in War and Peace is _________.

A.far from the historical facts B.based on the Russian history
C.based on his selection of facts D.not related to historical details

Napoleon was angry when receiving the Russian representative because _________.

A.he thought he should be the one to make the peace terms
B.the Tsar's peace terms were hard to accept
C.the Russians stopped his military movement
D.he didn’t have any more army to fight with

What did Napoleon expect the Russian representative to do?

A.To walk out of the room in anger. B.To show agreement with him.
C.To say something about the Tsar. D.To express his admiration.

Tolstoy intended to present Napoleon as a man who is _________.

A.ill-mannered in dealing with foreign guests B.fond of showing off his iron will
C.determined in destroying all of Europe D.crazy for power and respect

What does the last sentence of the passage imply?

A.A writer doesn’t have to be faithful to his findings.
B.A writer may write about a hero in his own way.
C.A writer may not be responsible for what he writes.
D.A writer has hardly any freedom to show his feelings.
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More than 10 years ago, it was difficult to buy a tasty pineapple. The fruits that made it to the UK were green on the outside and, more often than not, hard with an unpleasant taste within. Then in 1996, the Del Monte Gold pineapple produced in Hawaii first hit our shelves.
The new type of pineapple looked more yellowy-gold than green. It was slightly softer on the outside and had a lot of juice inside. But the most important thing about this new type of pineapple was that it was twice as sweet as the hit-and-miss pineapples we had known. In no time, the Del Monte Gold took the market by storm, rapidly becoming the world's best-selling pineapple variety, and delivering natural levels of sweetness in the mouth, up until then only found in tinned pineapple.
In nutrition(营养) it was all good news too. This nice-tasting pineapple contained four times more vitamin C(维生素C) than the old green variety. Nutritionists said that it was not only full of vitamins, but also good against some diseases. People were understandably eager to be able to buy this wonderful fruit. The new type of pineapple was selling fast, and the Del Monte Gold pineapple rapidly became a fixture in the shopping basket of the healthy eater.
Seeing the growing market for its winning pineapple, Del Monte tried to keep the market to itself. But other fruit companies developed similar pineapples. Del Monte turned to law for help, but failed. Those companies argued successfully that Del Monte's attempts to keep the golden pineapple for itself were just a way to knock them out of the market.

1.

We learn from the text that the new type of pineapple is.

A. green outside and sweet inside B. good-looking outside and soft inside
C. yellowy-gold outside and hard inside D. a little soft outside and sweet inside
2.

Why was the new type of pineapple selling well?.

A. It was rich in nutrition and tasted nice. B. It was less sweet and good for health.
C. It was developed by Del Monte. D. It was used as medicine.
3.

The underlined word "fixture" in Paragraph 3 probably refers to something.
A. that people enjoy eating             B. that is always present
CV. that is difficult to get                     D. that people use as a gift

4.

We learn from the last paragraph that Del Monte.

A. allowed other companies to develop pineapples
B. succeeded in keeping the pineapple for itself
C. tried hard to control the pineapple market
D. planned to help the other companies
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Do's and Don'ts in Whale(鲸) Watching
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans has developed guidelines for whale watching in Johnstone Strait, where killer whales are found on a daily basis each summer. It is strongly recommended that vessel(船只) operators follow these guidelines for all kinds of whales.
· Approach whales from the side, not from the front or the back.
· Approach no closer than 100 metres, then stop the boat but keep the engine on.
· Keep noise levels down - no horns, whistles or racing of engines.
· Start your boat only after the whales are more than 100 metres from your vessel.
· Leave the area slowly, gradually moving faster when you are more than 300 metres from the whales.
· Approach and leave slowly, avoiding sudden changes in speed or direction.
· Avoid disturbing groups of resting whales.
· Keep at low speeds and remain in the same direction if traveling side by side with whales.
· When whales are traveling close to shore, avoid crowding them near the shore or coming between the whales and the shore.
· Limit the time spent with any group of whales to less than 30 minutes at a time when within 100 to 200 metres of whales.
· If there is more than one vessel at the same observation spot, be sure to avoid any boat position that would result in surrounding the whales.
· Work together by communicating with other vessels, and make sure that all operators are aware of the whale watching guidelines.

1.

For whom is this text written?(

A. Tour guides. B. Whale watchers.
C. Vessel operators. D. Government officials.
2.

When leaving the observation areas, the vessel should().

A. move close to the beach B. increase speed gradually
C. keep its engine running slowly D. remain at the back of the whales
3.

When going side by side with whales, the vessel should().

A. keep moving in the same direction B. surround the whales with other boats
C. travel closer and closer to the shore D. take a good viewing position
4.

What is the shortest safe distance from the whales?(

A. 400 metres. B. 300 metres. C. 200 metres. D. 100 metres.
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Holidays

Holiday   News
Vacancies(空位) now and in   the school holidays at a country hotel in Devon. This comfortable, friendly   home-from-home lies near the beautiful quiet countryside, but just a drive   away from the sea. The food is simple but good. Children and pets are   welcome. Reduced prices for low season.
The   snowdonia Centre
The Snowdonia Centre for young   mountain climbers has a mountain climbing lesson. The beginners' costs are £57 for a week,   including food and rooms. Equipment is included except walking shoes, which   can be hired at a low cost.
You must be in good health and   prepared to go through a period of body exercises. This could be the   beginning of a lifetime of mountain climbing adventure.
The   World Sea Trip of a Lifetime
Our World Sea Trip of 2008 will be   unlike any holiday you have ever been on before. Instead of one hotel after   another, with all its packing and unpacking, waiting and traveling, you just   go to bed in one country and wake up in another.
On board the ship, you will be well   taken care of. Every meal will be first-class and every cabin like your home.
During the trip, you can rest on deck(甲板), enjoy   yourself in the games rooms and in the evening dance to our musical team and   watch our wonderful play.
You will visit all the places most   people only dream about - from Acapulco and Hawaii to Tokoy and Hong Kong.
For a few thousand pounds, all you've ever hoped   for can be yours.
1.

What can you do if you like to go on holidays with pets?

A. Choose the holiday in Devon. B. Go to the Snowdonia Centre.
C. Join the World Sea Trip of 2008. D. Visit Acapulco and Hawaii.
2.

In what way is the Snowdonia Centre different from the other two holidays?

A. It provides chances of family gatherings. B. It provides customers with good food.
C. It offers a sports lesson. D. It offers comfortable rooms.
3.

What is special about the World Sea Trip of 2008?

A. You can have free meals on deck every day.
B. You can sleep on a ship and tour many places.
C. You will have chances to watch and act in a play.
D. You have to do your own packing and unpacking.
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