Editor’s notes: AWL is well known for its dictionaries and English language teaching materials． Some readers have written in to ask us for the latest information on high quality books on English, so here we introduce two texts that aim to improve spoken English fluency．
Let’s speak （Beginner)
By Bev Dusuya, Naoko Ozeki and Kevin Bergman
ISBN: 962001359X
Speak Up（Pre-Intermediate)
By Bev Kusuya, Nako Zeki
ISBN: 0583338050
“Teach the students about your culture and help them talk about their own．” How often are these worthy goals kept from being achieved by the limitations of your beginner level learners? Students at all levels want to talk about culture．
Topics include food, shopping, sports, fashion, the roles of men and women, health, music, and many more．
These are all chosen from surveys of over 15,000 students about their own interests in cross-cultural communication．
“Let’s Speak” and “Speak Up” share a special but excellent way that allows all students to take part in．
The series has questions which start thinking and then help collect opinions about personal topics． Conversation practice is provided by ready to use （現(xiàn)成的)models of basic exchanges on the topic． Also, the cultural information presented in the series comes in the form of interesting, relevant（相關(guān)的）facts and ideas from other countries through listening tasks and Culture Quiz exercises．
Team activities in books provide lively problem solving games to enable sharing and comparison of cultural values．
“Let’s Speak” is fit for entry level students of all ages． “Speak Up” provides for the needs of higher level beginners, offering the same careful listening and speaking help, but with slightly more open ended discussion．
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小題1:In the sentence “Teach the students about your culture and help them talk about their own”, “your culture” here means the culture of           ．

A．the English native speakers	B．the English learners
C．the readers of the two books	D．the readers of the newspaper

小題2:Which of the following are mentioned about the two books in the passage above?
a．publisher       b．titles          c．content         d．writers 
e．prices          f．pages           g．book number

A．a(chǎn),b,d,f

B．a(chǎn),c,d,g

C．b,c,d,e

D．b,c,e,f

小題3:The two books have in common everything EXCEPT         ．
A．the same interesting topics
B．the same level of learners
C．proper ways to excite the learners to talk
小題4:The passage above is probably taken from the            section in a newspaper．

A．EDUCATION	B．NEWS
C．ENTERTAINMENT	D．BOOKSHELF

Madame Tussauds—London Welcome to Madame Tussauds—a 125-year-old museum loved by visitors for its life-like waxworks of famous folk from the past and present, plus interactive exhibits. The following are three ticket options we'd like to recommend to you. Option 1: All Inclusive Open Dated Ticket Why not treat your friends and family to our All Inclusive Tickets? Ticket is valid for one visit with all of the following fantastic features: ● Valid for one year from date of purchase—perfect for a gift! ● Priority Access admission in true celebrity style ● Your very own hand made of wax(蠟). With your ticket you can enjoy the heroic new experience in three floors of multisensory fun featuring a mix of interactive themed areas, realistic wax figures and an ALL NEW Marvel Super Heroes 4D film adventure. Online ticket purchase Adult ￡42.5.0 Child: ￡38.50 Option 2: Late Saver 50% off If you book online in advance and arrive at Madame Tussauds later in the day, your tickets can cost as little as £14.00. That's 50% off the standard on-the-day price! The last admission into Madame Tussauds is 5:30 p.m in off-peak periods and 6 p.m in peak periods. This gives you loads of time to fully enjoy the attraction. This ticket is available for online purchase only. Tickets are subject to availability at all times and only a limited amount are available each day, so be quick! Online ticket purchase Adult ￡14.00 Child: ￡14.00 Option 3: Top 3 London Attractions Combine your visit to Madame Tussauds with a flight on the World famous London Eye and SEA LIFE London Aquarium, and save 25% on your adult and child tickets, or 33% on your family ticket when you book your tickets at least the day in advance!   Online advanced price Online on the day price Adult £47.50 £54.00 Child £34.50 £39.00 Save 25% 15% Family £146.00 £164.00 Save 33% 25% Please note: Child ages are 4—15. Under 4s are free. A family ticket consists of 2 adults and 2 children, or 1 adult and 3 children. Please note: Your combined ticket only gives priority admission to Madame Tussauds and Sea Life London Aquarium—all others are general queue flights. For more ticket options, please visit our website at: www.madame-tussauds.com

小題1: If you buy an All Inclusive Open Dated Ticket, you can use it anytime within _________.

A．one year

B．half a year

C．four months

D．two months

小題2: With an All Inclusive ticket, you can do all of the following EXCEPT that_______.

A．you will have priority access to Madame Tussauds

B．you will have a chance of having your hand made in wax

C．you can visit Madame Tussauds as many times as you like

D．you can see a 4D film in the cinema of Madame Tussauds

小題3: Mr. and Mrs. Johnson want to join in the Top 3 Attractions trip with their children, one is 15 and the other 3. How much should they pay if they book the tickets in advance online?

A．£ 129.5.

B．£ 146.

C．£ 164.

D．£ 97.82.

小題4:If you book a ticket for Top 3 London Attractions, _________.

A．you can always enjoy a price 33% off

B．a(chǎn) visit to the World famous London Eye will be free

C．you will be given priority to enter at least three attractions

D．Madame Tussauds will be included in priority admission

Welcome A board Your Piccadilly Flight To Heathrow The Piccadilly line to Heathrow(倫敦希思羅機(jī)場(chǎng)) is not only the most convenient (方便的) way to travel but also the most cost-effective. So the next time you’re traveling to Heathrow, make sure you fly Piccadilly line. Your Piccadilly flight features: l Departures from 36 stops on the Piccadilly line, or from over 200 stations only one change way l Service every 5 minutes to and from Heathrow throughout the day l Journeys from central London taking less than 50 minutes l Only £3.70 for a single adult fare l See tables below for journey times Fares to and from central London l Adult single £3.70 l Child single £1.50 If you are traveling as a group, then you are allowed to use the Family Travelcard, which means each adult can travel for £3.40 and each child for £0.80. The group must be made up of 1 or 2 adults traveling with 1-4 children (from 09:30 Monday-Friday and at any time weekends and Public Holidays). Members within the group do not need to be related. Traveling to Heathrow   Mon — Sat Sun From Journey Time Frequency First Train Last Train First Train Last Train Earls Court 39 mins 5 mins 05:55 00:43 07:15 23:49 Piccadilly Circus 49 mins 5 mins 05:45 00:32 07:05 23:38   Traveling from Heathrow   Mon — Sat Sun To Journey Time Frequency First Train Last Train First Train Last Train Earls Court 34 mins 5 mins 05:13 23:49 05:57 23:30 Piccadilly Circus 45 mins 5 mins 05:13 23:49 05:57 23:30

小題1: Which of the following statements is TRUE about the Piccadilly line?

A．The Piccadilly line is the most convenient one around the world.

B．Taking the Piccadilly line can save the passengers more money.

C．The Piccadilly line is the only public transportation to Heathrow.

D．The flight from Earls Court to Piccadilly Circus takes 39 minutes.

小題2: At what time does the first train from Earls Court arrive at Heathrow on Sunday?

A．07:49.

B．06:34.

C．07:54.

D．06:31.

小題3: If Mr. Smith wants to take the train with his five-year-old son and seven-year-old daughter at 08:00 on Sunday morning, how much should he pay?

A．£5.00.

B．£6.70 .

C．£5.20.

D．£4.20.

小題4: When taking the Piccadilly line, whether to or from Heathrow, one may _________.

A．expect a train every 5 minutes at the stop	B．get to the first stop no later than 23:30
C．get a discount once traveling in groups	D．get to the destination within 34 minutes

Welcome to catch the excitement of your child on film while fishing and enter his or her picture in the yearly contest! The contest is sponsored by Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries（VDGIF）in celebration of National Fishing Week!
The winning pictures are those that best catch the theme “kids enjoy fishing”. Winners will receive different fishing-related prizes. Winning pictures will also be posted on the VDGIF website and may be used in all kinds of VDGIF publications. There is no need to be a professional photographer. Any photo will do.
Contest Rules
·Children in the photos must fall into one of the following age groups when the picture is taken: 1—5，6—10.
·Photos must not be more than 1 year old.
·Photos must be taken in Virginia.
·Children in a boat must be wearing a life jacket.
·Only one photo submission per child.
·Submit photo on photograph quality paper, no CD’s accepted.
·Photos must not be bigger than “4×6” size.
·Please stick a piece of paper to the back of the photo including: name, age, address, phone number and location where the photograph was taken.
·Photos must be postmarked on or before June 19, 2011.
·Judging will take place in July and winners will be posted on the VDGIF website.
·Prizes will be sent directly to the winning children.
·This contest isn’t open to immediate family of VDGIF employees and sponsors. Immediate family members refer to children, relatives or others living in the same household with a VDGIF employee or sponsor.
To Enter:
Send your photo, with the child’s name, age, phone number and address to: 2011 Kids’n Fishing Photo Contest…
小題1:The purpose of the contest is to          .

A．encourage people to take more pictures

B．celebrate a national fishing-related activity

C．help people realize the importance of fishing

D．encourage people to go fishing with kids

小題2:Which of the following photos can enter the contest?

A．A photo which was taken in California in 2009.

B．A large photo whose postmark is July 11, 2011.

C．A photo which was taken in Virginia on September 23,2010.

D．A photo on which there is a 12-year-old girl.

小題3:What can be known about the prize of the contest?

A．Winners will get a great deal of money.

B．Winners will be allowed to travel in Virginia for free.

C．Winners’ works will be seen on any website.

D．Winner’s works may appear on the covers of VDGIF publications.

                                 

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CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS PROPOSAL. FROM THE DESK OF: MR. JOSEPH YANA. AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK (ADB) BURKINA-FASO. Dear Sir / Madam, I am the Bill and Exchange (assistant) Manager of the African Development Bank, MR. JOSEPH YANA. In my department I discovered an abandoned sum of USD$9.900.000 in an account that belongs to one of our foreign customers who died along with his wife and two children in July 2002 in a plane crash. Since we got information about his death, we have been expecting his next of kin(近親屬) to come over and claim his money, but unfortunately we learnt that all his supposed next of kin or relation died alongside with him in the plane crash leaving nobody behind for the claim. It is therefore upon this discovery that I in my department now decided to make this business proposal to you and release the money to you as next of kin or relation since nobody is coming for it and we don't want this money to go into the bank treasury as unclaimed fund. The banking law and guidelines here says that if such money remains unclaimed after ten years, the money will be transferred into the bank treasury as unclaimed fund. The request of the foreigner in this transaction（辦理） is necessary because our late customer was a foreigner. We agree that 30% of this money will be for you as foreigner partner, 5% will be set aside for expenses incurred during the business and 65% would be for me, after which I shall visit your country for disbursement(開支) according to the percentages indicated. Therefore to enable the immediate transfer of this fund to you as arranged, you must apply first to the bank, and send your account number, your private telephone and fax number for easy and effective communication and location where the money will be sent. Upon receiving your reply, I will send to you by fax or e-mail the text of the application which you shall retype and fax to us. Trusting to receive your urgent reply through my alternative Email : jyana96 @ yahoo.com.id Best regards. MR. JOSEPH YANA.

小題1: A foreigner who receives this letter should ________.

A．be a close relative of the dead.

B．send hundreds of dollars to Africa

C．go to African Development Bank for the wealth

D．not take it seriously.

小題2:Which of the following is true according to the text?

A．Many millionaires died in the plane crash.

B．Any money unclaimed will be given to a poor foreigner.

C．the division of the money seems quite reasonable.

D．AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK doesn’t exist at all.

小題3: A person who believes “__________” will fall into it.

A．Nothing ventured, nothing gained.	B．There's no such thing as a free lunch.
C．All rivers run into the sea	D．A short cut is often a wrong cut

International Studies (BA)
Key features
● Recognizes the “global community”
● 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 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（實(shí)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
小題1:International Studies is a course in ________.

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

小題2:After taking the course of International Studies, the students will _______.

A．become practical and open-minded

B．have a greater ability to discuss theories

C．know how to settle international problems

D．have good jobs in any international organizations

小題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

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

A．enjoy research work	B．plan to choose courses
C．study in the UK	D．a(chǎn)re interested in overseas fieldwork

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小題1:Margaret is now looking for________.

A．her lost cat

B．a(chǎn)n apartment

C．a(chǎn) job

D．a(chǎn) roommate

小題2:. Which of the following is NOT the requirement of EL house?

A．Experienced in exam preparations.	B．Experienced in teaching Chinese.
C．Excellent command of English.	D．Degree holder.

小題3:Tolook for a person to work in your restaurant, you can contact________.

A．LYG2560@sohu. com	B．MLCT@sina. com
C．Backerl896@126. com	D．JGHTR@gmail. com

小題4:If you rent the apartment near West Nanjing Road, ________.

A．you should pay RMB 13，000 each month

B．you can work out in the gym

C．you can go shopping in the neighborhood

D．you can swim in an outdoor swimming pool

小題5:What does the underlined word “incumbent” mean?

A．Businessman.

B．Student.

C．Employee.

D．Employer.

The Fourth “21st Century Cup” National English Speaking Competition is to be held in Shanghai.
　　Organizers: China Daily and Shanghai Broadcasting Network.
　　Co-ordinater: China University English Speaking Association （CUESA）.
　　Co-sponsors（聯(lián)辦單位）: English Speaking Union （ESU）, Lotus Software （China）Co. Ltd., Times Publishing Group of Singapore, Hilton Shanghai, Pearson Education, Foreign Language Teaching & Research Press.
　　Date: March 26（Friday）, 1999.
　　Place: Hilton Shanghai.
　　Competition Format （形式）: Each student will present a prepared speech on the given topic, followed by a three -minute off - hand speech and a three - minute question and answer period with the judges.
　　Prepared speech period: six minutes.
　　Q & A period: three minutes.
　　Speech topic: People and Nature: In search of harmony （和諧）in a new age ＋ your personal opinion. （Topics for the off-hand speech will be given on the day of competition）.
　　Prizes: Besides books and certificates （證書）, the top two winners will be offered scholarships（獎(jiǎng)學(xué)金） to travel to the annual international English -speaking competition which will be held by the English Speaking Union in London in May, 1999. The third and fourth place winners will be offered a study trip to Singapore, sponsored by the Times Publishing Group. The fifth through 10th place winners will be offered cash prizes. All the competitors will receive certificates from the English Speaking Union and book prizes provided by Pearson Education and Foreign Language Teaching & Research Press. The teachers of the top winners will also receive a one - year membership to the International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language（IATEFL）
小題1:The main purpose of this passage is ________.

A．to invite you to take part in the competition

B．to tell you some information about the competition

C．to help to improve your spoken English

D．to show you how to win the competition

小題2:Which of the following is NOT mentioned about the Shanghai English Speaking Competition?________.

A．Where and when it will take place.

B．Its programs.

C．What each winner will be offered.

D．The number of its competitors.

小題3:Suppose you get the sixth place, you’ll________ .

A．travel to London for free.

B．become a one - year member of IATEFL

C．get some money, some books and a certificate

D．get a chance to study in Singapore

小題4: An “off- hand speech” is________.

A．a(chǎn) speech not longer than three minutes

B．a(chǎn) speech without preparation

C．a(chǎn) speech with a piece of paper in hand

D．a(chǎn) speech which is well prepared

Let's travel the world together
Nickname: Zaloxx
Email:jdlxx8@yahoo. com
When to travel: Feb 2010－Apr 2010
Self-introduction.. A 40+ male with strong physical and financial abilities. Hope to travel in
India, Singapore and Thailand for business as well as for fun.
My travel plan: Fly to Delhi and spend 3 weeks in India travelling mostly in north. Fly to
Singapore and Thailand for a few business matters and mainly for fun.
Whom I am looking for: A female to travel with me. She should be an attractive 30－40 healthy romantic lady and love travelling and relaxing.
Together for Christmas and New Year?
Nickname: Rue Rose
Email: sofitsao@taishin, com. tw
When to travel: Dec 2010－Jan 2011
Self-introduction: I am a fit, young, looking 40 years old female, who is easy-going, fun to be with.
My travel plan: Would like to go somewhere hot－Cuba, Africa, Morocco, and so on. Perhaps the Christmas and New Year there are more interesting.
Whom I am looking for: A male much with similar interests. A non-smoker and light drinker.
Travel in good company!
Nickname: Louise
Email: misskennedy@hotmail, co. uk
When to travel: Jan 2010
Self-introduction: 40 years old, fun-loving and easy-going.
My travel plan: I need a break and I am open to anywhere.
Whom I am looking for: A male travel companion(同伴), 24－40. A non-smoker who enjoys
outside activities. Prefer someone that speaks Spanish.
Need a travel companion in Thailand!
Nickname: Gio
Email: esteban407@yahoo, com
When to travel: Feb 2010－Apr 2010
Self-introduction: I am 28 years old from London. I like to keep fit and enjoy hiking and camping.
My travel plan: I plan to visit Thailand and travel around the country to enjoy nature and the sunshine.
Whom I am looking for: Someone around my age. A male who is willing to have an active holiday.
小題1: If the Londoner and his companion travel in March, 2010, they will probably be in

A．Cuba

B．Singapore

C．India

D．Thailand

小題2: Why does Rue Rose plan a journey with her companion?

A．To adventure in cold places.	B．To spend festivals outside.
C．To learn Spanish.	D．To solve business matters.

小題3: A lady who wants to be a travel companion can send email to

A．jdlxx8@yahoo, com	B．sofitsao@taishin. com. tw
C．esteban407@yahoo, com	D．misskennedy@hotmail. co. uk

小題4: People in the advertisements above want to       .

A．introduce their travel experiences

B．make friends with strangers while traveling

C．find proper travel partners

D．look for someone to look after them while traveling

Discover
A science magazine, designed for wonders of modern science, written for the educated general readers. Published by Disney Magazine Publishing Co., Discover tells many of the same stories professionals (專業(yè)人員) read in Scientific American. A truly delightful family science magazine, each issue （每期） brings new topics to make dinner time and water-cooler conversations interesting.
Cover Price: ＄59.88
Price: ＄19.95(＄1.66/issue)
You Save: ＄39.93(67％)
Issues:12 issues/12months
Self
Published by Conde Nast Publications Inc., Self is a handbook designed for women’s overall physical and mental health. Every issue contains usable articles such as “Style Lab”, in which wearable clothes are mixed and matched on non-modles and the “Eat Night Road Map”, with tips on how to eat properly.
Cover Price: ＄35.86
Price: ＄15.00(＄2.5/issue)
You Save: ＄20.86(58％)
Issues: 10issues/12months
Instyle
Instyle is a guide to the lives and lifestyle of the world’s famous people. The magazine covers the choices people make about their homes, their clothes and their free time activities. With photos and articles, it opens the door to these people’s homes, families, parties and weddings, offering ideas about beauty, fitness and in general, lifestyles. Publisher: The Time Inc. Magazine Company.
Cover Price: ＄47.88
Price: ＄23.88(＄2.38/issue)
You Save: ＄24.00(50％)
Issues: 10 issues/12months
Wired
This magazine is designed for leaders in the field of information engineering including top managers and professionals in the computer, business, and education industries. Published by Conde Nast Publications Inc. , Wired often carries articles on how technology changes people’s lives.
Cover Price: ＄59.40
Price: ＄10.00(＄1.00/issue)
You Save: ＄49.40(83％)
Issues: 10 issues/12months
小題1:Which two magazines are published by the same publisher?

A．Wired and Instyle	B． Discover and Instyle
C．Self and Discover	D．Self and Wired

小題2: Which magazine offers the biggest price cut?

A． Instyle

B．Wired

C．Discover

D．Self

小題3: The “Style Lab” in Self provides readers with articles which _________.

A．offer advice to ordinary women on clothes.

B．show how a woman can become famous

C．introduced places with the best food

D．discuss ways of training models