Welcome to Adventureland!
     Everyone loves Adventureland! The Parks and Exhibitions were built for you to explore (探索), enjoy, and
admire their wonders. Every visit will be an unforgettable experience. You will go away enriched, longing to
come back. What are you going to do this time?
     The Travel Pavillon
     Explore places you have never been to before, and experience different ways of life.
     Visit the Amazon jungle (丛林) village, the Turkish market, the Tai floating market, the Berber mountain
house and others. Talk to the people there who will tell you about their lives, and things they make. You can try making a carpet, making nets, fishing…
     The Future Tower
     This exhibition shows how progress will touch our lives. It allows us to look into the future and explore the
cities of the next century and the way we'll be living then. Spend some time in our space station and climb into
our simulator (模拟装置) for the Journey to Mars!
     The Nature Park
     This is not really one park but several.
      In the Safari Park you can drive among African animals in one of our Range Cruisers: see lions, giraffes,
elephants in the wild. Move on to the Ocean Park to watch the dolphins and whales. And then there is still the
Aviary to see…
     The Pyramid 
     This is the center of Adventureland. Run out of film, need some postcards and stamps? For all these things
and many more, visit our underground shopping center. Come here for information and ideas too.

1.The Travel Pavilion is built to help visitors _____.

A. realize the importance of travelling
B. become familiar with mountain countries
C. learn how to make things such as fishing nets
D. learn something about different places in the world

2. If you are interested in knowing about what people's life will be, you may visit _____.

A. the Travel Pavilion
B. the Future Tower
C. the Safari Park
D. the Pyrmid

3. If you want to get a toy lion to take home, where will you most likely go?

A. The Pyramid.
B. The Nature Park.
C. The Future Tower.
D. The Travel Parvilion.

     Hi, everybody!
     Welcome to our newly-opened Richards Cinema Bookstore!
     Now let me introduce to you some of the new film books in our store.
     Are you Chinese film fans? OK, here comes the latest 25 New Takes about Chinese films. It is a collection
of 25 fresh readings of different Chinese films from the 1930s to the present. In recent years, Chinese films
are very popular in the States, such as Crouching Tiger and Hidden Dragon, Hero, and Flowers of Shanghai.
     Do you like French films? Well, here is The French Cinema Book. It covers French films from the 1890s
to the beginning of the 21st century. It is written for all lovers of French cinema: students and teachers,
specialists and fans, and so on.
     Maybe you are Indian film fans and star-chasers. Then here is Encyclopedia ( 百科全书 ) of Indian
Cinema. The book is a complete introduction to all the best Indian films. It also offers a full list of names of
the famous and successful film stars in the past ten years. You know, the Indian film industry is the largest
in the world after our Hollywood.
     If you like British films, we have The British Cinema Book. It is a good review of British cinema. This
book contains a good many nice pictures.
     In our bookstore, you can also find books about Mexican, Japanese, Australian, German and Italian films.
     Well, please help yourselves to some coffee or tea, and have a good time here!

1. The speaker of the passage is most probably ______.

A. the author of 25 New Takes
B. a tourist in the cinema bookstore
C. the manager of the cinema bookstore
D. a reader of Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema

2. How many Asian countries does the speaker refer to when he talks about the film books?

A. Two.
B. Three.
C. Four.
D. Nine.

3. Which of the following statements is NOT mentioned in the passage?

A. Indian cinema is second only to Hollywood.
B. The British Cinema Book includes a complete list of names of stars.
C. Crouching Tiger and Hidden Dragon is well received in the States.
D. The French Cinema Book covers over a century's French films.

4. The purpose of the speaker is ______.

A. to satisfy the customers' various tastes
B. to keep the authors in the cinema bookstore
C. to offer the tourists chances to meet the film stars
D. to make the readers into film producers

                                                                       HOLIDAYS
     The Bay Hotel. It's a quiet, comfortable hotel overlooking (俯瞰) the bay in an uncommercialised Cornish
fishing village on England's most southerly point. If pop music is no longer your strong point, and you are
considering a relaxing holiday where the scenery is breathtaking and the sound of the sea is live music to your
ears, come and stay with us. For adults only. Sssh! Don't tell everyone! 01326 280464
     Willapark Manor Hotel. Peaceful situation in 14 acres of separated gardens and woodland, overlooking
picturesque bay. Close to coastal path and beach. Excellent cuisine. Our excellent service brings our guests
back year after year. Children (reductions) and pets welcome. 01840 770782
     The Country Garden Hotel. Delightful hotel set in lovely gardens; calm Island of Wight near Tennyson
Downs, Great food! Garden, sea view and ground floor rooms. Please call for brochure (服务指南) and
sample menu. Adults only and pets welcome. 0800 980 1943
     Boscastle. Romantic 17th Century farmer's cottage in countryside with splendid coastal views. Well
equipped. Sleeps 5. Regret no pets/smoking. Garden with furniture. Brochure: 01633 450417
     Godshill. 4 star self-served units. Non smoking. Sleeps 2 -4. Open all year. Good walks. Close to pubs.
Peaceful. Cosy. No pets. Brochure: 01983 840371
     The Blakeney Hotel. Overlooking harbour, traditional privately owned friendly hotel with 60 bedrooms,
lift, heated indoor pool, spa bath and saunas. Relax, walk, sail, play golf, explore the Norfolk villages,
countryside and coast. Special seasonal midweek price for aged citizens. 01263 740797
     S W France. Rural setting near Cordes. Two beautifully repainted old houses, sleep 4/5 and 6. Gardens,
woodland, pool, views, excellent walks. Available all year round. Outstanding. 01962 776967

1. All of the following hotels are close to the sea EXCEPT ______.

A. S W France
B. The Blakeney Hotel
C. Willapark Manor Hotel
D. The Country Garden Hotel

2. If you want to take your children and your dog with you on holiday, you can choose ______.

A. The Country Garden Hotel
B. Willapark Manor Hotel
C. The Bay Hotel
D. Boscastle

3. One of the hotels offers special price for ______.

A. young people
B. elderly people
C. foreign guests
D. students

4. The purpose of the passage is to ______.

A. warn
B. advise
C. describe
D. advertise

     Everyone's at it, even my neighbors. I thought I might be the only person left in the world who
hadn't done an eBay deal. So, I decided to try my hand at online auction (网上拍卖).
      Buying for Beginners
      Sign up on www. eBay. co. uk. Most items (e.g. tables, computers and books) ready for auction will
come with a picture and a short description; others may be marked with"Buy It Now" and have a fixed price.
You can buy these right away.
      If the item is being auctioned, you offer the highest price you are prepared to pay and eBay bids (出价)
for you. The bid will be increased little by little until it goes beyond your highest bid, then you are emailed and
asked if you would like to bid again. Auctions last up to 10 days and when they finish, you get an email telling
you whether you have won the item.
       How to Pay
       Sellers decide how they would like to be paid and you need to check this before placing a bid as you
might not want to post a check or postal orders. The easiest way is through PayPal, an online payment system
that takes the money away from your credit card.
      Selling Made Simple
      If you plan to sell on eBay, it helps to include a picture of the item. I followed my friends' advice and put
up the items I wanted to sell for a 10-day auction, starting on a Thursday. This way buyers had two weekends
to bid.
      The big Things in Life 
      It's easy to post a small item, but furniture is a big part of eBay and this has to be collectively sent by
deliverymen. Check the ways of delivery before you bid.

1. What is the passage mainly about?

A. How to make payment online.
B. Ways of making delivery online.
C. How to use an online-auction system.
D. Advantages of an online auction system.

2. After bidding for an item, a buyer ______.

A. has chances to make higher bids
B. will get what he wants in ten days
C. should make payment immediately
D. may check its picture and description

3. The easiest way of making payment mentioned in the passage is ______.

A. through a local banking system
B. by sending the money to the seller
C. through an online payment system
D. by paying the deliveryman directly

     International Studies (BA)
     Key features
     ● Recognizes the "global community" (国际社会)
     ● Has close connections with practical research
     ● Much of the teaching is done in small discussion groups
     About the course
     The course gives you chances to know great power polities between nation states. It will provide more
space to study particular issues such as relationship among countries in the European Union, third world
debt, local and international disagreement, and the work of such international bodies as the United Nations,
the European Union, NATO, and the World Bank.
     The course puts theories into the working of the international system with close attention to particular
countries. You will also have a better knowledge of methods of solving the international problems.
     Related (相关的) courses
     BA (Hons) Community Management
     BA (Hons) Public Policy and Management
     Employment possibilities 
     International organizations
     International business
     Earth Science (BSc)
     Key features
     ● Based on key courses and the latest research findings
     ● Pays much attention to practical skills
     ● Offers chances for fieldwork (实地考察)
     About the course
     The demand for natural resources is becoming an increasingly serious problem for the future of mankind.
Graduates in Earth Science will play an important role in meeting this demand, and in knowing the meaning
of using the natural resources.
     The course covers geography and geology. You will carry out fieldwork in the UK and possibly overseas,
and a research in an area of interest to you in the final year.
     Related courses
     BSc (Hons) Geograhpy
     BSc (Hons) Geology
     Employment possibilities
     Mineral, oil, water or other related engineering industries

1. International Studies is a course in ______.

A. international business
B. international polities
C. international systems
D. international bodies

2. After taking the course of International Studies, the students will ______.

A. know how to settle international problems
B. have a greater ability to discuss theories
C. become practical and open-minded
D. have good jobs in any international organizations

3. Earth Science, as described in the second text, ______.

A. is attractive because of the chances for fieldwork
B. pays more attention to practical skills than theories
C. is built on important courses and the results of recent studies
D. encourages students to play a role in using natural resources

4. It can be inferred that the above two texts are written for the students who ______.

A. enjoy research work
B. are interested in overseas fieldwork
C. study in the UK
D. plan to choose courses

                                                             What's on stage
     An acrobatic(杂技)show:
     To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the China Acrobatic Troupe (剧团) will present " The Soul of China",
where the seemingly impossible is made real. Chills (寒意) will run down your spine (脊柱) as you watch
breathlessly as performers take their art and their bodies to the edge.
     Time: 7:30 p.m., September 13-19
     Place: Capital Theatre, 22 Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng District
     Exhibitions
     Joint show:
     A group ink painting exhibition is running at the Huangshicheng Art Gallery in Beijing. About 50 works
by 25 young artists including Ge Yun and Yu Yang are on display.
     Time: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. until September10
      Place: Huangshicheng Art Gallery, 136 Nanchizi Dajie, Dongcheng District
     Oil paintings:
     The Wangfung Art Gallery will host a joint show of oil painting by 10 young and middle-aged artists.
On display are more than 30 of their latest works, which capture the wondrous variety of life in unique
styles.
     Time: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. until September15
     Place:136 Nanchizi Street, Dongcheng District Literature museum: The National Museum of Modern
Chinese
     Literature offers an in-depth study of the evolution of Chinese contemporary literature from 1919 to
1949.
     Time: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., daily
     Place: 45 Anyuan Donglu, Chaoyang District (shaoyaoju area)
     Concerts
     Beijing rocks:"The Fashion Night of Chinese Rock" is set to bring rock fans out by the thousands
next month. Nine Chinese rock bands will perform at the concert, including older generation bands,
middle generation and some recent arrivals. The audience will be given a chance to decide what songs
they want to hear, which is sure to bring a storm.
      Time: September 16
     Place: The Olympic Center
     Belgium Orchestra (管弦乐队):
      La Petite Bande, the Baroque Orchestra of Belgium, will perform in Beijing at the Grand Theatre of the
Cultural Palace of Nationalities as part of activities across the world to commemorate (纪念) the 250th
anniversary of Bach's death.
     Time: 7:30 p.m. September 11-14
     Place: Grand Theatre of the Cultural Palace of Nationalities

1. What do you think of the acrobatic show mentioned here?

A. When you watch it, you will certainly feel cold.
B. Something strange will puzzle everyone, including scientists.
C. Unexpected things will make you excited and surprised.
D. Even the bravest ones will be too frightened to go on watching.

2. The most characteristic thing about the Fashion Night of Chinese Rock is that ____.

A. it will let the audience choose the performers and the music
B. it is to bring thousands of rock fans out of their homes
C. it will certainly cause a rock storm throughout China
D. it is to be held in memory of one of the greatest musicians

3. Suppose it is September 14th today, how many activities can people choose to attend?

A. 2.
B. 3.
C. 4.
D. 5.

4. On the whole, we can conclude ____.

A. people in Beijing prefer modern culture to something traditional
B. there are usually more culture actives in September than in any other month
C. most of the cultural activities in Beijing are for foreign visitors only
D. we can enjoy a large variety of cultural activities in Beijing

     Post Login Register Support
     Sourcing assistant needed
     Posted On: Sunday, 28 March, 2010, 17:27
     Expires On: Monday, 27 September, 2010, 17:27
     Indian company's Shanghai office is now looking for a local Chinese girl, who can speak fluent English,
and has at least one year experience in trading business. Healthcare working experience would be an advantage.
     Main responsibilities are: sourcing for new suppliers, factory visiting, negotiating and orders following up…
     Interested candidates can email me your expected salary, resume and current photo to: sarah @ gate. com,
Miss Sarah Wang for more details. Thanks.
     Senior Interior Designer
     Posted On: Sunday, 10 January, 2010, 11:50
     Expires On: Wednesday, 09 June, 2010, 11:50
     Reply to: linette, killbourn @ rhdesign. com. cn
     RHK Design is seeking a Senior Interior Designer for our corporate projects. Your primary role is to work
closely with our American and European clients to deliver the international design solution they require. You
must have an ability to work with 8 individual managers to negotiate space needs and requirements, and
communicate your designs to your design support team. In depth knowledge of interesting and innovative
(创新的) materials is required. Travel throughout China may be required.
     Customer Service Assistant
      Posted On: Monday, 01 February, 2010, 15:25
     Expires On: Tuesday, 31 August, 2010, 15:25
     Reply to: chinasemeste: @ gmail. com
     Compensation(报酬): RMB 8-10K
     Type of job: Full-time
     Contract: One year contract or longer
     Job Category: Customer Service
     Requirements: -B.A, or B.S. degree; foreigners only:
     year's working experience desired, preferably in customer service or hospitality industry
     Responsible, pleasant personality and self-motivated.
     Customer-oriented with good communication and interpersonal skills
     Good command of both spoken and written English; Putonghua is an advantage but not a must
     Work Load: 5-day-work; national holidays
     Monthly Salary: Around RMB 8-10 K
     Female English Tutor Needed
     Posted On: Tuesday, 05 January, 2010, 03:38
     Expires On: Friday, 01 October, 2010, 03:28
     Reply to: zsj123@ 163. com
     A girl is looking for an oral English tutor
     Location: close to Metro Line Six
     Time: twice a week, in the evening and weekend, 1.5 hrs at a time
     Rate: 200/h
     Student: 10 years old
      Requirements: From America: female; experienced

1. We can know from the first two ads that ____.

A. to be a sourcing assistant, you need to be very persuasive
B. RHK Design deals with business from European countries
C. to work for RHK Design, you need to be very experienced in trading
D. a girl from Beijing is very likely to be employed by the Indian Company

2. If you are an American woman looking for a part-time job, you can contact _____ .

A. sarah @ gate. com
B. linette, killbourn @ rhdesign. com. cn
C. zsj123@ 163. com
D. chinasemeste: @ gmail. com

3. For one who doesn't mind traveling a lot, which of the positions above can be considered?

A. Sourcing assistant.
B. Female English Tutor.
C. Senior Interior Designed.
D. Customer Services Assistant.

4. Which of the following statements about the third position is TRUE?

A. Nationalities are not required for the position.
B. There's a requirement of maximum service period.
C. The deadline for application is July the 31st.
D. Communication skills are requested a must.

Ad. 1
     April fool's party
     On Friday, April 1, Inner Affair goes back to the days of funk! Classic Tunes from the 70's and 80's
by DJs Den & Sion. 9pm till late.
     Tickets: Free entrance for those in costume, otherwise 50 yuan (US$6)
      Time/date: 9 pm, April 1
     Place: Inner Affair, 1/F Qiankun Dasha, 6 Sanlitun Xiliujie, Chaoyang District
     Tel: 8454 0312
Ad. 2
      Language in use
     Enjoy free in house coffee, tea and beer as well as music and dancing. Practice your Chinese, make
friends and have fun.
     Time/date: 7 to 9 pm, March 25
     Place: Language In Use Club, 2/F, Science Fortune Center, 8 Xueqing Lu, north of Xueyuan Lu,  Haidian
District
Ad. 3
     The "worst" party
     Organized by o zone productions, the party is set to be "the worst ever", with the lamest music from the
60s, 70s and 80s. Special prizes will be awarded to the worst dressed or for bad fashion sense.
     Tickets: Free entrance
     Time/date: 9 pm, April 1
     Place: Pula Pula, Tianze Lu, Oriental Seven Colours Plaza, Chaoyang District
     Tel: 6466?8575
Ad. 4
      La Nuit Francaise
     Again on the 2nd Thursday of the month La Nuit Francaise will be held at Le Rendez vous. The monthly
event is an opportunity for all
     French people and everyone interested in France or speaking French to gather together.
      The evening features three glasses of wine and canapes for participants and a special exhibition.
     Time/date: 7 to 10 pm, April 14
     Place: Le Rendez?vous, 3 Gongti Beilu, accross from the Pacific Century Plaza, Chaoyang District
     Tel: 6462?9110
Ad. 5
      Marco V
     Dutch DJ Marco V drops by Banana for a gig which is supported by Hong Kong's DJ Spark.
     Marco V has been around for many years, as an inventive, style blending deejay and a successful and
devoted producer. His spinning is energetic, crowd pleasing and never sees an empty dance floor. He was
ranked No. 15 in this year's international DJ MAG DJ Top100.
     Tickets: 40 yuan (US$4.80) in advance, 50 yuan (US$6) at the door, both include a free drink
     Time/date: 10 pm to 4 am, March 31, April 1
     Place: Banana, in the lobby of the Scitech Hotel, 22 Jianwai Dajie, Chaoyang District
     Tel: 6528?3636

1. Which of the following is NOT true of Ad. 1 and Ad. 3?

A. The two parties will be held on the same day.
B. The two parties will be held at the same time.
C. The entrance fees of the two parties will not be charged.
D. Some old music will be played at the parties.

2. Which of the following is intended for the Chinese learners?

A. Marco V.
B. La Nuit Francaise.
C. Language in use.
D. The "worst" party.

3. We can infer that _____.

A. Marco V is a newly established band
B. La Nuit Francaise may be French words
C. the "worst" party will attract a lot of college students
D. you will enjoy free drink at April fool's party