BORDER CROSSINGS While there are no restrictions on zhe amount of money that you can bring across the border.you must report to both the US and Canadian border services amounts equal to or greater than $10.000. PERSONAL EXEMPTIONS(免税)ON PURCHASES AMERICANS RETURNING TO THE US Less than 48 hours: $ 200 US 48 hours or more: $ 800 US duty-free personal exemption. next $ 1.000 US at 3% Including up to 100 cigars and 100 cigarettes. CANADIANS RETURNING TO CANADA Less than 24 hours: $ 50 CAN 48 hours or more: $ 400 CAN Including up to 100 cigars and 200 cigarettes. 7 days or more: $ 750 CAN Including up to 100 cigars and 200 cigarettes. DOCUMENTATION NEEDED FOR BORDER CROSSING LAND OR SEA TO THE US(INCLUDING FERRIES) A valid passport or passport card, or a NEXUS card. (A NEXUS card is a Trusted Traveler Program that provides quick travel for pre-approved,low risk travelers through special lanes.) A recent Washington State, New York or BC driver’s license. Note: Children 15 years of age and younger require only a birth certificate or copy.(Certified copies are not required but are advised.) AIR TRAVEL TO THE US A valid passport, an Air NEXUS card, or a U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Marine Document. |
科目:高中英语 来源:安徽省安师大附中09-10学年度高一第二学期期中考试(英语) 题型:阅读理解
An epidemic (流行病) of the use of street-culture language broke out in some English exams, according to examiners.
A report said there were “a surprising number of small mistakes” in standard (标准) English. It asked teachers that they should prevent pupils from using "street language and text style", adding, “Most answers require formal expression of language.”
“Many concerns were expressed by examiners about basic errors, often appearing in the work of clearly able students,” the report continued.
It added that the use of street and text language “appeared with surprisingly regularity in the work of students who clearly desired a higher grade”.
“Most answers require formal expression but even when an informal style is appropriate--students should know the examination context and, in particular, should not use street language and text style.” it said.
There is rising concern about pupils’ writing skills, especially among boys. National test results for 11-year-old boys’ writing standards had fallen this year. Only 55 percent reached the level expected of an 1l-year-old by the time they left primary school, the results showed.
Many educationalists are now arguing that teachers should also think of ways of improving writing standards.
The report said spelling was “in general inconsistent(不一致)” and “variety of vocabulary and of sentence structure is often limited”. It went on, “Punctuation (标点符号) errors continue to be widespread.”
However, it added, “Some examiners felt that this year they had met an improvement in the whole structure of students' writing.”
64. What does the passage mainly talk about?
A. Street language is appearing in the standard English exams.
B. What the street-culture language is in England.
C. The English say no to the street-culture language in daily life.
D. The street-culture language is being examined in English exams.
65. The underlined word “appropriate” (in Paragraph 5) means “ _______”
A. available B. possible C. valuable D. acceptable
66. What problems concerned examiners ?
A. Small mistakes in spelling and punctuation,
B. Poor sentence structure, and errors in spelling and standard English.
C. Teachers teaching writing skills.
D. Limited vocabulary of boy pupils.
67. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. In English exams, most answers require informal expression of language.
B. When an informal style is correct, the students are allowed to use it.
C. Boys' writing skills are worse than those of girls in England.
D. There is no improvement in the whole structure of students' writing.
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科目:高中英语 来源:浙江金华一中2010届高三下学期考前模拟考试英语试卷 题型:阅读理解
Below is an advertisement in a travel brochure.
Book this package
There are few areas better than Lake Myvatn for viewing the Northern Lights and discovering the wonders of the Icelandic winter.
Day 1
Reykjavik—Akureyri—Lake Myvatn
Flight to Akureyri from where you will be picked up.Transfer to Lake Myvatn.Sightseeing tour of the Lake Myvatn area.After the tour an introduction of the activities available.
Day 2
Free day at Lake Myvatn: optional tours available.Please note that all tours are dependent on weather and road conditions, and therefore only booked locally at Lake Myvatn.
Day 3
Akureyri—Reykjavik
The morning will be spent at Lake Myvatn and then in the afternoon a transfer to Akureyri where you will go on a short sightseeing tour of Akureyri enjoying the beautiful sights.Afternoon flight back to Reykjavik.
Activities available at Lake Myvatn
Snowmobile
Take an exciting adventure on our snowmobiles out on the frozen Lake Myvatn or travel deep into the Highlands with one of our guides.30 min and 1 hour tour available.
Super-jeep
Sightseeing at Myvatn and a super-jeep adventure.3 tours available: around the area of Lake Myvatn; a tour to Dettifoss, the most powerful waterfall in Europe and unforgettable at winter time; a tour further into the Myvatn area.
Sightseeing tours
Sightseeing tours to some spectacular places: Icelandic farms, power station, museums and a search for the northern lights.These tours are recommended for all nature lovers.
Cross-country skiing
The Lake Myvatn area and surrounding Highlands are great for cross-country skiing.There is a good mixture of areas from easy to more demanding and the length of each tour also depends on one’s ability.
Horse riding
A wonderful area that offers a great variation of trekking(跋涉)routes.On offer are tours from one hour to a day tour with different destinations, something to match your desire.
Go-carts on ice
Experience the adventure of driving on the ice of the lake.The snow is taken away and you drive with “nailed” tires.Also available is go-carts in the snow.
Winter garden
Different kinds of amusements on the frozen lake: bowling, cricket, skating, mini golf etc.
1.What is the purpose of the ad?
A.To inform the timetable of a trip.
B.To list the steps to see the Northern Lights.
C.To introduce a special traveling package.
D.To introduce the wonders of the Icelandic winter.
2.Where will you spend most of the time during the trip?
A.Reykjavik. B.Akureyri.
C.Lake Myvatn. D.Icelandic farms.
3.Which activity is not included in the travel package?
A.Sighteeing tour of Akureyri.
B.Sightseeing tour of Reykjavik.
C.Sightseeing tour in the Lake Myvatn area.
D.Seeing the most powerful waterfall in Europe.
4.If you want to view the Northern Lights, you will join in _________.
A.Horse riding B.Cross-country skiing
C.Super-jeep D.Sightseeing tours
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科目:高中英语 来源:福建省龙岩一中2010届高三高考模拟英语试题 题型:阅读理解
CONGRATULATIONS
We’ve organized the following information to help you prepare for your arrival at Boston College. Please feel free to contact our Admissions Office at any time over the coming months with any questions.
Your First Steps…
Please return the Acknowledgment Form sent with your acceptance letter to Dean Robert Howe, Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, McGuinn Hall 221,140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467.
■For Ph. D. Acceptances and Master’s Acceptances with funding, we ask you to reply by April 25, 2008.
■For Master’s Acceptances without funding and Non-degree Acceptances, we ask you to reply by May 31, 2008.
■You should also contact your department to receive any department information.
Over the Coming Months…
Get informed about services around campus. We have provided links for you to the following offices.
■Student Services
After you return your Acknowledgment Form, you should receive a letter containing your BC Username and Eagle ID number. With this information you can reach email and Agora. In Agora, BC’s online community, you can update your student information, check your student account, and register (登记) for classes.
The Office of Student Services issues (发行) your BC Eagle One Card. This ID card acts as your campus library card and meal card.
Student Services’ website offers a complete listing of courses for the school year, as well as student forms and other important student information. The Office of Student Services also handles billing.
■Housing
…CLICK HERE for more information.
If we can be of any more help to you, just contact us. Congratulations again! We look forward to you joining our University!
1. The above page can most probably be read ________.
A. on the Boston College website B. in the Boston College newspaper
C. on BC Eagle One Card D. at Student Services
2. The information above is particularly useful for those ________.
A. who want to apply for Boston College
B. who want to know about Boston College
C. who’ve been admitted to Boston College
D. who’ve decided to pay a visit to Boston College
3. If you want to study for your master’s degree with funding, you will have to ________.
A. return your Acknowledgment Form by May 31, 2008
B. send back your Acknowledgment Form by April 25, 2008
C. email your Acknowledgment Form to Admissions Office by May 31, 2008
D. return your Acknowledgment Form to Student Services by April 25, 2008
4. If you want to decide what courses for the school year you’d better ________.
A. call up the Office of Student Services B. get in touch with the Admissions Office
C. read your acceptance letter D. visit Student Services’ website
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科目:高中英语 来源:2010年高考英语试题分类汇编——广告应用文、新闻报道阅读理解 题型:阅读理解
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Coolest Hotels in the World
Ariau Amazon Towers
The Ariau Amazon Towers hotel lets you sleep in a tree house. Eight towers make up this hotel that offers over 300 rooms. If you really want to get into the spirit, book the Tarzan suit which is large enough for a big family. You’ll be thirty feet up in the air and can travel between the towers through their wooden walkways.
Prices, starting at $300 one night for each person for a regular room and going all the way up to$3000 for the Tarzan Suite.
For more information, visit the website:http://www.ariautowers.com
The Ice Hotel
Every winter in Jukkasjarvi, Sweden kind of hotel called the Ice Hotel is built Each year,world-famous artists are invited to design and produce works of art from the ice, many of which can be found in the rooms. You’ll have your choice between hot or cold romms,but you will be well advised to stay at least one night in a cold room for a true experience.
Prices: starting at $318 one night for each person for either a cold room or a warm one.
For more information, visit the website:http://www.icehotel.com
Propeller Island
Propeller Island City Lodge is a very special hotel that was designed by a German tist. Each room provides you with the promibility of living in a work of art. Every single piece of furmiture in the thirty rooms of the hotel has been hand-made and each room is completely different. You’ll be able to choose a room based on your own personal tastes.
Prices:starting at just $91 a night,and an additional person for only 20 extra dollars.
For more information , visit the website:http://www.propeller island.com
For information about other cool hotels in the world ,visit the website:
http://www.bahamabeachclub.com
54.What is special about the Ariau Amazon Towers hotel?
A.You can sleep in the houses B.You can choose any of the towers
C.It is designed for big families D.Every room has a walkway
55.For two persons spending a night in one of these hotels,they have to pay at least
A.$111 B.$182 C.$600 D.$636
56.Which website should you visit if you want to find out whether there exists a hotel the sea?
A.http://www.icehotel.com B.http://www.ariautowers.com
C.http://www .propeller-island.com D.http://www.bahamabeachclub.com
57.Which hotel would invite artists to come to work every year?
A.Propeller Island City Lodge B.Ariau Amazon Towers
C.The Ice Hotel D.Bahama Beach Club
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科目:高中英语 来源:广东省兴宁一中2009-2010学年度高一下学期6月月考试题(英语) 题型:阅读理解
第二节信息匹配 (共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)
阅读下列应用文及相关信息,并按照要求匹配信息。请把答案填写在答题卡上将对应题号上。(选E项,在答题卡上将A,B涂黑; 选F项,在答题卡上将C,D涂黑)
首先,请阅读下列应用文:
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E. Wired This magazine is designed for leaders in the field of information engineering including top managers and professionals in the computer, business, design and education industries. Published by Conde Nast Publications Inc, Wired often carries articles on how technology changes people’s lives. |
F. EUROPE NEWS The weekly magazine keeps you in touch with what’s happening. Filled with facts and figures about almost everything you can think of, plus articles by our regular writers on the week’s most interesting new stories. Special back page sums up the news for the busy readers. |
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科目:高中英语 来源:广东省普宁一中2009-2010学年度高二下学期期末考试试题(英语) 题型:阅读理解
Most likely, you aren’t the family breadwinner. But doing a small job or getting a weekly allowance(零花钱) would put some money in your pocket. For kids and grown-ups alike, money is easy to spend. If you aren’t careful, it can be going in no time.
Being responsible with your money is an important skill to learn — and the sooner you start the better. Whether you are tracking your spending or saving for something special, creating a budget can help you deal with your expenses and plan for the future. All you need are paper and a pencil — and some self-control.
First, take a look at our sample monthly budget. Then, use a separate sheet of paper to plan your own. In the first two columns(栏), list your sources of income and how much you expect to earn from them. In the third and fourth columns, list what you expect to spend your money on and the amount.
The left-hand total should be more than or equal to the right-hand total. If it is, you have an effective budget.
Budgets are not complex, but sticking to them can be tough. When planning your budget, be realistic about your expenses. If you know that you drop $18 at a movie, don’t write $12 in that space simply because you wish you were spending less.
If you are eyeing a big purchase, such as a $150 skateboard, spend less and save more until you have the total amount. No matter how attractive it may be, avoid spending your savings. One day, you will thank yourself!
Monthly Income | Amount | Monthly Expense | Amount |
Allowance (零花钱) | $20.00. | Snacks | $20.00 |
Money earned selling drinks | $25.00 | Music downloads | $12.00 |
Money earned babysitting | $12.50. | Movies | $18.00 |
Money earned delivering newspapers | $30.00 | Video rental | $10.00 |
Total | $87.50 | Total | $66.00 |
Monthly Income | Amount | Monthly Expenses | Amount |
Allowance(零花钱) | $20.00 | Money earned walking dogs | $20.00 |
Bus fares | $40.00 | Movies | $28.00 |
Total | $60.00 | Total | $48.00 |
Monthly Income | Amount | Monthly Expenses | Amount |
Allowance(零花钱) | $20.00 | Movies | $30.00 |
Money earned washing cars | $10.00 | Bus fares | $10.00 |
Total | $30.00 | Total | $40.00 |
Monthly Income | Amount | Monthly Expenses | Amount |
Allowance(零花钱) | $27.50 | Money earned selling drinks | $22.00 |
Money earned | $22.50 | Birthday gifts | $28.00 |
Total | $50.00 | Total | $50.00 |
Monthly Income | Amount | Monthly Expenses | Amount |
Allowance(零花钱) | $26.00 | Radio rentals | $22.00 |
Money earned doing yard work | $24.00 | Birthday gifts | $28.00 |
Total | $50.00 | Total | $50.00 |
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科目:高中英语 来源:四川省绵阳市高中09-10学年高一下学期期末质量测试(英语) 题型:阅读理解
Read the advertisements, and then choose the best answers.
Driver Wanted Clean driving license(执照) Must be of smart appearance. Aged over 25. Apply to(申请):Capes Taxis, 17 Palace Road , Boston |
Air Hostesses(空姐)for International Flight Wanted Applicants(申请者) must be between 20 and 33 years old. Height 1.6m to 1.75m. Education to GCSE standard. Two languages. Must be able to swim. Apply to: Recruitment office, Southern Airlines, Heathrow Airport West HR37KK |
Teachers Needed For private language school. Teaching experience unnecessary. Apply to: The Director of Studies, Instant Language Ltd, 279 Canal Street |
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科目:高中英语 来源:2011届河北省正定中学高三第一次月考英语卷 题型:阅读理解
When the musical sound rings you, you immediately reach for your pocket ready to have a chat.But although you probably use it all the time, have you ever stopped to think about the manners related to talking on the phone? If you haven’t, here are some tips to guide you.
●Always give the person you are calling plenty of time to get to the phone before you hang up.If the person who answers is not the one you want,give your name and ask if you may speak to the person you want.
●Think about the time you call people.Try not to call too early in the morning(before about 9:00)or too late at night(after about 9:30).Also try not to call at mealtimes.
●If you go by plane to visit your relatives at Christmas, remember to follow airline instructions.Cell phones must be turned off as soon as the plane doors are closed and remain so until the doors open again on arrival.
●When face to face with someone, do not talk on the phone.It is rude to be on the phone when a waiter is trying to take your order in a restaurant, or when you are returning the shoes you have just been trying on in a shop.Finish any face-to-face business before taking a call.Continuing to use the phone while nodding to the person in front of you is quite impolite.
●When in a restaurant with your friends,keep phone conversations short.Make a call only if it is important.Practise speaking in a low voice.If no one looks your way, you’ve got it.
●If you go to a theatre, a concert or a cinema, consider the other people around you.Check that your phone is “off” before you enter.If you are expecting a very important call, put your phone on “vibrate”(振动)and run for the exit as soon as you feel it.If you forget both “off” and “vibrate” and your phone rings, don’t answer it, turn it off straight away.
【小题1】Which is true according to the passage above?
A.You may call people anytime as you like. |
B.You may talk loudly on the phone at dinner in the restaurant. |
C.You may keep on talking on the phone while greeting somebody. |
D.You may call people as soon as you get on the plane,but not after the doors are closed. |
A.some people don’t pay much attention to manners while making cell phone calls |
B.you may ask to leave a message unless the person you are calling is in |
C.calling people too early or too late in the morning is not polite |
D.almost everyone has got a cell phone |
A.You have succeeded in making a call without disturbing others. |
B.You have made the phone call brief and interesting. |
C.You’ve got the message you are waiting for. |
D.You have made a phone call secretly. |
A.1ike the saying “clothes make a man”, nowadays cell phones make a man |
B.as the old saying goes, money talks; nowadays cell phones talk |
C.the way we use the cell phones tells what we are like |
D.we are what cell phones we use |
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