Below are four ads on the website.

Artful Experience It’s an artful experience even if you’re artistically challenged. Adults, teens, and children of all ages are welcome at Contemporary Art studio. We provide everything:  stamps, idea books, a little coaching, and a lot of encouragement. Drop in anytime. It’s creative fun for everyone to paint your own pottery (陶器)! No experience needed. Our studio will show you how. It’s as easy as 1-2-3! sumplastpl@hotmail.com

 

Chinese-English Translator This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates looking to put their Chinese skills to use. Requirements: native speaker of English; business translation experience is preferred but not a must; able to fulfill several projects on time; excellent reading skills in Chinese. If interested, please email staff@young.com or call 453-268-130.

 

Ancient Object Market Here you find a large variety of old European furniture, statues and paintings. We also offer a large selection of clocks in bronze, wood, white metal. Organizing buying tours based on the needs of our clients is something else we do. We pick you up from the airport, make hotel reservations and drive you around to the best wholesale (批发) dealers. Our email is artworkdeal@hotmail.com.

 

We are delighted to offer you an efficient and reasonably priced service of high-class car rentals (租赁) with qualified drivers. Suitable for your journeys to and/or from Rome’s airports or other destinations. We will be there to meet you on your arrival at the airport and drive you to your destination in complete safety and comfort. If you need the service, please call 668-556-429.

68. Contemporary Art studio is a place where       .

     A. one can enjoy many kinds of artworks

     B. one can learn how to paint on pottery

     C. one can make pottery by himself/herself

     D. one can improve his/her painting skills greatly

69. Who may be suitable for a Chinese-English translator?

     A. An American graduate who is good at Chinese.

     B. A Chinese graduate who majored in business.

     C. A Chinese college student who has good English writing skills.

     D. An American college student who is interested in English translation.

70. If Mr. Black wants to buy a painting, he can       . 

     A. send an email to sumplastpl@hotmail.com       

     B. send an email to artworkdeal@hotmail.com

     C. call 453-268-130                     

     D. call 668-556-429

71. Which of the following can be the best title for the fourth advertisement?

     A. Nice Rome trips.                                               B. Airport Car Rentals With Drivers.

     C. Cheap Car Tours.                                              D. Flight Service To Pick You Up

Many boys love reading about the legends of old pirates (海盗) and dreaming of their own wild adventures. But modern pirates are not a thing of the past. Last month Somali pirates did their boldest hijacking (劫持) to date. They seized the Saudi supertanker (超大型油轮) Sirius Star carrying crude oil worth about $100 million. They demanded $15 million to free the ship and its crew.
The pirates have kept hitting the headlines this year: 92 attacks have been attempted, with 36 successful hijackings and 268 crew members taken hostage (人质). The Chinese fishing ship Tianyu 8, with 17 Chinese and 8 foreigners on board, has been in their hands since November 14.
Of course piracy (海盗行为) is nothing new. Even since there has been water and ships there have been pirates. The earliest documented history of pirates dates back to the 13^th century in the Mediterranean Sea. Even the famous Roman emperor Julius Caesar was once kidnapped by pirates.
Piracy reached its peak in the mid-1700s. It was during this time in the Caribbean and off the coast of Africa that men like “Blackbeard the Pirate” made this profession attractive. But with the creation of stronger national Navies piracy became less popular around the world.
In the mid-20^th century, most pirates were petty (小规模的) thieves. They used hooks to sneak (偷偷摸摸) on board ships at anchor, and grabbed all that they could find. These pirates were more likely to flee than fight if faced by the crew.
However, nowadays piracy has become a multi-million-dollar business at tracting many in poor countries. Pirates are treated like heroes among local fishermen.
They use satellite phones and Global Positioning Systems (GPS). Once they spot their target, they swarm the ship with fast boats and shoot it by firing AK-47s or even rocket-propelled grenades (火箭榴弹炮). Then they hold the ship and its crews for money.
“The world should take forceful actions together to fight piracy,” said leaders at the Asian and Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Peru.
“However, putting in anti-piracy army can only be half of the solution. We have to protect the fair chance of Somali fishermen to get a good living and keep them from the lure of easy money,” said Peter Lehr, a lecturer in terrorism studies.
【小题1】 When did piracy reach its peak?

A．In the 13th century.	B．In the mid-1700s.
C．In the mid-20th century.	D．November 14, 2008.

【小题2】What does the underlined sentence probably mean?

A．Pirates were very bold at first.	B．Pirates were very popular then.
C．Pirates were very attractive then.	D．Pirates were not so bold at that time.

【小题3】According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?

A．The pirates have committed 92 crimes successfully this year.

B．Piracy became more and more popular as the national Navies became powerful.

C．Nowadays, pirates are learning to use modern weapons to commit crimes at sea.

D．On November 18, a Chinese ship was attacked by a suspected pirate ship.

I travel a lot, and I find out different “styles” of directions every time I ask “How can I get to the post office?”

Foreign tourists are often confused in Japan because most streets there don’t have names. In Japan, people use landmarks(地标) in their directions instead of street names. For example, the Japanese will say to travelers, “Go straight down to the corner. Turn left at the big hotel and go past a fruit market. The post office is across from the bus stop.”

In the countryside of the American Midwest, there are not usually many landmarks. There are no mountains, so the land is very flat; in many places there are no towns or buildings within miles. Instead of landmarks, people will tell you directions and distances. In Kansas or Iowa, for example, people will say, “Go north two miles. Turn east, and then go another mile.”

People in Los Angeles, California, have no idea of distance on the map. They measure distance in time, not miles. “How far away is the post office?” you ask. “Oh,” they answer, “it’s about five minutes from here.” You say, “Yes, but how many miles away is it?” They don’t know.

It’s true that a person doesn’t know the answer to your question sometimes. What happens in such a situation? A New Yorker might say, “Sorry, I have no idea.” But in Yucatan, Mexico, no one answers “I don’t know.” People in Yucatan believe that “I don’t know” is impolite. They usually give an answer, often a wrong one. A tourist can easily get lost in Yucatan! (268 words)

When a tourist asks the Japanese the way to a certain place, they usually ______.

   A. describe the place carefully B. show him a map of the place

   C. tell him the names of the streets  D. refer to recognizable buildings and places

What is the place where people measure distance in time?

   A. New York.   B. Los Angeles.      C. Kansas.             D. Iowa.

People in Yucatan may give a tourist a wrong answer ______.

   A. in order to save time   B. to show the right way

   C. so as to be polite         D. for fun

What can we infer from the text?

   A. It’s important for travelers to understand cultural differences.

   B. It’s useful for travelers to know how to ask the way properly.

   C. People have similar understandings of politeness.

   D. New Yorkers are generally friendly to visitors.

(268 words)
【小题1】According to Warranty Limitations, a product can be under warranty if __________.
A. shipped from a Canadian factory                   B. rented for home use
C. repaired by the user himself                          D. used in the U.S.A.
【小题2】According to Owner’s Responsibilities, an owner has to pay for __________.

A．the loss of the sales receipt	B．a servicer’s overtime work
C．the product installation	D．a mechanic’s transportation

【小题3】Which of the following is true according to the warranty?

A．Consequential damages are excluded across America.

B．A product damaged in a natural disaster is covered by the warranty.

C．A faulty cabinet due to rust can be replaced free in the second year.

D．Free repair is available for a product used improperly in the first year.

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D. needs to be cashed at banks

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