UK
Attention, Harry Potter fans: The sixth novel in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter stories, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood, will go on sale in the United States, Canada, Britain and Australia on July 16, 2005
Italy
According to a recent study, there are now more dogs and cats in Italian homes than children. There are at least 14.5 million dogs cats in Italian homes compared with 8.7 million children under the age of 15．Italy has one of the lowest birth rates in Europe. A psychologist said that pets were loved by many young Italians who could not have or did not want to have children. In Italy, spending on pets has increased by 20 percent in the past five years.
US
The start of a new years is time when many Americans like to think about ways to make improvements for the future. But this year, instead of the usually New Year’s resolution(決心) to lose weight, quit smoking or exercise more, the US Department of Homeland Security is urging Americans to create a family emergency plan for any terror attack.
France & Iraq
The two French journalists who had been held hostage(扣為人質(zhì)) in Iraq for 124 days were freed last week. Christian Chesnot, 37 and Georges Malbunot, 41, were kidnapped along with their Iraqi driver on Aug, 20 in Iraq. French Prime Minister, Jean-Pierre Raffarin, said that the French government had not paid ransom(贖金) for their release.
小題1:From the news above we know that health is usually most being talked about in _________
A．UKB．ItalyC．USD．France
小題2:The content order of the passage is___________
A．society, life, politics, businessB．life, society, business, politics
C．business, society, life, politicsD．business, politics, society, life
小題3:Which is the suitable title for the second passage?
A．The Lowest Birth RatesB．More Pets Than Children
C．Great Change On Money SpendingD．A scientific Research Report
小題4:The two journalists were held hostage on ___________.
A．August 20B．April 18C．May 17D．April 16

小題1:C
小題2:C
小題3:B
小題4:A

小題1:細(xì)節(jié)題，在US一節(jié)中提到美國(guó)人現(xiàn)在關(guān)注lose weight之類的問題，說明他們談?wù)摰亩嗟氖墙】祮栴}。
小題2:細(xì)節(jié)歸納題，第一段談?wù)摰氖菚氖圪u情況，屬于經(jīng)濟(jì)范疇；第二部分講意大利人不愿意要小孩的問題，應(yīng)該屬于社會(huì)范疇；而第三段講美國(guó)人關(guān)注健康問題，則是生活范疇，故此判斷答案為C。
小題3:主旨大意題。第二部分講意大利人不要小孩，以至于貓狗數(shù)目比孩子數(shù)目還多，B形象生動(dòng)的概括了這個(gè)主題。
小題4:細(xì)節(jié)題，從were kidnapped along with their Iraqi driver on Aug, 20 in Iraq可以得到證明。
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HOW TO BOOK
Booking opens for Beckett Shorts on 8 September.
BY TELEPHONE
For credit card(信用卡)bookings. Calls are answered.
BOX OFFICE
01789 295623 9am－8pm(Mon－Sat)
0541 541051(24 hours, 7 days, no booking charge).
BY FAX
For credit card bookings. Please allow at least 48 hours for reply, if required.
BOX OFFICE
01789 261974 or 01862 387765
BY POST
Please enclose(附上)a cheque or credit card details together with an SAE or add 50p to the total amount(總額)to cover postage. Please send to the Box Office, RST, Stratford?upon?Avon, CV376BB.
Booking opens for all other plays on 19 September.
IN PERSON
BOX OFFICE
RST hall, 9∶30am－8pm(Mon－Sat)(6pm when theatres are closed).
OVERSEAS BOOKING
The easiest method of payment is by credit card.You can also pay by: Eurocheque(
up to ￡500)with your card number written on the back.
PAYING FOR YOUR TICKETS
CREDIT CARDS
We accept ?Visa, Master card, American Express and Diners Club.? Please give t
he card number, name and address of cardholder.
CHEQUES
Cheques and postal orders should be payable to: Royal Shakespeare Theatre.
1.In which of the following ways of booking does one probably have to pay extra money?
A.In person.         B.By telephone.       C.By fax.         D.By post. 
2.One has to wait for 2 days or longer for a reply if he／she pays__________.
A.in person          B.by telephone        C.by fax          D.by post 
3.What is a useful number to call at 11am Sunday?
A.01789 295623       B.0541 541051          C.01789 261174   D.01862 387665 

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King’s College Summer School
King’s College Summer School is an annual(每年的)training program for high school students at all levels who want to improve their English.Courses are given by the teachers of King’s College and other colleges in New York.Trips to museums and culture centers are also organized.This year’s summer school will be from July 25 to August 15.More information is as follows:
Application(申請(qǐng))date
●Students in New York should send their applications before July 18,2007.
●Students of other cities should send their applications before July 16,2007.
●Foreign students should send their applications before July 10,2007.
Courses
●English LanguageSpoken English:22 hoursReading and Writing:10 hours
●American History:16 hours
●American Culture:16 hours
Steps
●A letter of self-introduction
●A letter of recommendation(推薦)
*The letters should be written in English with all the necessary information.
Cost
●Daily lessons:$200
●Sports and activities:$100
●Travels:$200
●Hotel service:$400
*You may choose to live with your friends or relatives in the same city.
Please write to: Thompson,Sanders1026 King’s StreetNew York,NY 10016,USAE-mail: KC-Summer-School@yahoo.com
小題1:You can most probably read the text in________.
A．a(chǎn) newspaperB．a(chǎn) travel guide
C．a(chǎn) textbookD．a(chǎn) telephone book
小題2:Which of the following is true about King’s College Summer School?
A．Only top students can take part in the program.
B．King’s College Summer School is run every other year.
C．Visits to museums and culture centers are part of the program.
D．Only the teachers of King’s College give courses.
小題3:If you are to live with your relatives in New York,you will have to pay the school ________.
A．$200B．$400
C．$500D．$900
小題4:What information can you get from the text?
A．The program will last two months.
B．You can write to Thompson only in English.
C．As a Chinese student,you can send your application on July 14,2007.
D．You can get in touch with the school by e-mail or by telephone.

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It's great fun to explore (探索) new places—it feels like an adventure, even when you know you're not the first to have been there. But make sure not to get lost or waste time going round in circles.
● Do the map reading if you're being driven somewhere. It'll be easier if you keep turning the map so it follows the direction you' re traveling in. Keep looking ahead so that you can give the driver lots of warning before having to make a turn, or you'll have to move to the back seat.
● Get a group of friends together and go exploring. You'll need a good map, a compass (指南針), a raincoat, a cell phone to call for help in case you get lost, and a bit of spare cash for emergencies (應(yīng)急現(xiàn)金). Tell someone where you're going before you set out and let them know what time you expect to be back. The test is in not getting lost, not in seeing how fast you can go, so always stick together, waiting for slower friends to catch up.
● See if your school or a club organizes orienteering activities, in which you need a map and a compass to find your way. This can be done as a sport, with teams trying to find the way from A to B (and B to C, etc. ) in the fastest time, or simply as a spare-time activity. Either way, it's not only good fun, but a great way to keep fit.
小題1:Sitting beside the driver, you should ________.
A．direct the driver when necessary
B．look ahead to see where there's a turn
C．move to the back seat if feeling uncomfortable
D．keep looking at the map to find a place to go to
小題2:Why do you need to tell someone your exploration plan before setting out?
A．To get information when in danger.
B．To be saved in case of an accident.
C．To share the fun with him/her in exploration.
D．To tell him/her what's going on with the group members.
小題3:Orienteering activities can ________.
A．make people work fastB．help people stay healthy
C．help people organize other activitiesD．make people get prepared for sports
小題4:The text mainly talks about      ?
A．the fun of exploration
B．what to bring for exploration
C．the way to use the map in exploration
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Weleome to Chatsworth
●Times and dates for the year 2008
Open 2nd April to 21st December，House open daily 1l：00 a．m．to 5：30 P，m，last admission 4：30 p．m．，closes 5：30 p．m．Last entry to Scots Rooms．open 4；00p．m．gardens open 11：00a．m．to 6：00p．1111．，last admission 5：00 p，m，(open 10：30 a.m．June-August)，closes 6：00 p．m．Farmyard and Adventureplayground 10：30 a．m．to 5：30 p．in．last admission 4‘30 p．m．，closes
5：30 p．m．
●Admission
Adults：￡6．50
Senior citizens&students：￡5．25
Children：￡3．00
Children under three：Free
Family Ticket：￡l 6．75
Car Park：￡1 00
●Shopping
Two Gift Shops，w11 h many items based on designs from tbe House arid Garden．
Christmas shopping available at weekends from November to Christmas．
●Eating
Restaurant servmg home made food．Bar serving drinks and cakes
●Special Events in 2007
Angling Fair Weekend
8th and 9th May．One of the fairs in the Country for game and sea fishing funs．
Flower and Garden Show Weekend
26th and 27th in June．Tbe second year of this event，with flower shows and sales and gardening advice．
Guided Tours
Gulded tours for children and students it：English and French at an exlra eharge．Further details from the Booking Office after 10：30 a．m．
The 1000 acre Park in the banks of the River Derwent is open，free，throughout the year．
小題1:What is the opening time during the summer?
A．1l：00 a．m．B．4：30 p．mC．10：30 a．mD．10：30 p．m．
小題2:An older person above 60 will pay less than        an adult．
A．￡1．25    B．￡2．25    C￡；．25 D．￡6．50
小題3:What are on sale on 26th and 27th June?
A．Fishes．B．Gardens．C．Fairs．D．Flowers．
小題4:All of the following statements are true EXCEPT        ．
A．Chatsworth is open every day from 2nd April to 21st December．
B．It costs 1ess if you buy a family ticket．
C．You will not be admitted into Farmyard and Adventure playground if you arrive at 5：00 p．m．
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How Good Are US Drivers?
The CBS-TV“National Drivers’ Test”，showed that many US drivers have a lot to learn.Here’s why.
CBS picked 1799 sample drivers to take the test in TV studios in New York，Philadelphia，Chicago，and Los Angeles.More than two out of five of the drivers failed the test.And the average score was the lowest passing mark—51 points out of a possible 80.
Chicago drivers did best with an average of 53 points.Los Angeles drivers came next with 52 points.New York and Philadelphia drivers got 50 points—a failing score.Drivers with 50 points or less were rated“poorly informed”by the judges.
Here are some of the test results:
1.Are men drivers better informed than women ones?
Yes.Men averaged 52 points.Women got an average of 49.
2.Are older drivers better informed than younger drivers?
No.Drivers under 26 averaged 52 points.Drivers from 27 to 45 averaged 51.Drives over 45 failed with a 48-point average.
3.Does education make a difference?
Yes.College graduates averaged 52 points.High school graduates averaged 50.Those without high school diplomas(畢業(yè)證) got 48.And people who had taken driver education courses scored an average of 53 points—three more than those who hadn’t.
4.Does driving experience make a difference?
Yes.Drivers with three or more years of experience averaged 51 points.Drivers with less experience averaged 49.
Here are some surprising facts brought out by the test:
1.More than one out of three drivers did not know that a blinking red light means a full stop.
2.Three out of ten drivers did not know that an octagonal(eight-sided)sign means stop.
3.More than two out of three drivers did not know what to do when being“tailgated(追尾)”.
The answer:slow down，drive to the right，and let the driver behind pass.
The results of the test were turned over to the National Safety Council(委員會(huì)).They will help future safety planning.
小題1:The author’s purpose is to_________.
A．prove that men are better drivers than women
B．give you safe driving directions
C．tell you the results of a national drivers’ test
D．require you to get an education
小題2:From the information in this article，which of the following is TRUE?
A．Older drivers are better informed than younger drivers.
B．Experience makes a difference among drivers.
C．Most drivers failed the test.
D．Most people don’ t know what a blinking red light means.
小題3:The test covered the following areas about drivers except_________.
A．educationB．years of driving experience
C．sexD．health
小題4:Which of the following as a group was rated“poorly informed”by the judges?
A．Men.B．High school graduated drivers.
C．Drivers from 27-45 years of age.D．Drivers with 3 or more years of experience.

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It’s summer movie time again. And heroes are ready to try their strength and magic on the silver screen. Check out our list of four films that look most promising to young audiences.

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Release Date: June 4
Story: It’s the summer before Harry Potter’s third year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. A shadow is hanging over Hogwarts. A dangerous murderer, Sirius Black, has escaped the Wizards’ Prison. And he broke out to fulfill one task to kill Harry Potter.
 

Around the World in 80 Days

Release Date: June 16
Story: This version of the classic novel set in 1872 focuses on Passepartout (Hong Kong actor Jackie Chan), a Chinese thief who seeks refuge with a strange London adventurer, Phileas Fogg. Passepartout uses his martial arts skills to defend Fogg from danger as he travels around the world in 80 days to win a bet.
 

Spider-Man 2

Release Date: June 30
Story: Peter Parker is still coming to terms with his dual identity as the crime superhero Spider-Man. He wants to reveal his secret identity to Mary Jane, meanwhile, his Aunt May has fallen on hard times. A new villain①, Dr Otto Octavius, has appeared to cause more troubles.
 

King Arthur

Release Date: July 7,
Story: King Arthur is presented as a clever ruler who manages to unite all the knights② in Britain after the fall of the Roman Empire. Under the guidance of Merlin and the beautiful, brave Guinevere, Arthur will struggle to realize his dreams.
Notes:
①villain  n. 壞人
②knight  n. 騎士，武士
小題1:According to the passage, if you want to see a film whose leading actor is Jackie Chan, you will see the film on ______.
A．June 4 B．June 16C．June 30D．July 7
小題2:In Spider-Man 2, Aunt May’s trouble is caused by ______.
A．Peter ParkerB．Mary JaneC．Dr Otto OctaviusD．Spider- Man
小題3:Which of the following films is set in ancient Britain?
A．Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
B．Around the World in 80 Days
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   Welcome to my Message Board!
Subject: Slimming down classics?
 
Mr.Handsome
2007-5-12
6: 34 AM
Orion Books, which decides there is a market in creating cut-down classics (經(jīng)典著作), is slimming down some novels by such great writers as L. Tolstoy, M. Mitchell and C. Bronte. Now, each of them has been whittled down to about 400 pages by cutting 30 to 40 pages percent of original, with words, sentences, paragraphs and, in a few cases, chapters removed. The first six shortened editions, all priced at ￡6.99 and advertised as great reads “in half the time”, will go on sale next month, with plans for 50 to 100 more to follow. The publishing house believes that modern readers will welcome the shorter versions.  
 
Mr.Edwards
2007-5-12
9: 40 AM
Well, I’m publisher of Orion Group. Thanks for your attention, Mr. Handsome.
I must say, the idea developed from a game of “shame” in my office. Each of us was required to confess (承認(rèn)) to the most embarrassing blanks in his or her reading. I admitted that I had never read Anna Karenina and tried but failed to get through Gone with the Wind several times. One of my colleagues acknowledged skipping (跳讀) Jane Eyre. We realized that life is too short to read all the books you want to and we never were going to read these ones.
As a leading publishing house, we are trying to make classics convenient for readers but it’s not as if we’re withdrawing the original versions. They are still there if you want to read them.
Ms. Weir
2007-5-12
11:35 AM
I’m director of the online book club www.lovereading.co.uk
Mr. Edwards, I think your shortened edition is a breath of fresh air. I’m guilty of never having read Anna Karenina, because it’s just so long. I’d much rather read two 300-page books than one 600-page book. I am looking forward to more shortened classics!    
Mr.Crockatt
2007-5-12
4:38 PM
I’m from the London independent bookshop Corckatt & Powell.
In my opinion, the practice is completely ridiculous. How can you edit the classics? I’m afraid reading some of these books is hard work, and that is why you have to develop as a reader. If people don’t have time to read Anna Karenina, then fine. But don’t read a shortened version and kid yourself it’s the real thing.
11. According to the message board, Orion Books        .
A. opposes the reading of original classics          
B. is embarrassed for cutting down classics
C. thinks cut-down classics have a bright future      
D. is cautions in its decision to cut down classics
12. In Mr. Edwards’ opinion, Orion Group is shortening classics to        .
A. make them easier to read            B. meet a large demand in the market
C. increase the sales of literary books   D. compete with their original versions
13. By describing the shortened classics as “a breath of fresh air”, Ms. Weir        .
A. speaks highly of the cut-down classics     
B. shows her love for original classics
C. feels guilty of not reading the classics     
D. disapprove of shortening the classics
14. Mr. Crockatt seems to imply that        .
A. reading the classic works is a confusing attempt
B. shortening the classics does harm to the original
C. publishing the cut-down classics is a difficult job
D. editing the classic works satisfies children’s needs
15. How many classics are involved in the massage board?
A. Two.          B. Three.               C. Four.         D. Five.

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B．To introduce a new hotel.
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