CONTEST RULES ·Entries may be submitted(上交) no earlier than January 1, 2008, and will not be accepted until three winners are identified or December 31, 2008 whichever comes first. ·There is no cost to enter. ·Entrants must be at least 18 years of age. ·Any form and style is acceptable for this competition: fiction, observational essay, humor, etc. poetry is not acceptable. ·Total length of writing must be 500-1500 words, including any necessary notes or citations. ·Writing must be original, never before published, and entirely the work and property of the person who submits it. Ghostwritten is not acceptable. PRIZES Winners will receive ·$50 cash ·Professional editing of their winning entries. ·Publication of their entries in Word-wise. ·Recognition via press releases announcing the winning entries and introducing the authors. HOW TO ENTER ·Save your completed writing as a Word, WordPerfect, Open Document, or plain text file. ·Title the file with your first and last name. For example, Elton Smith would title his Word document thus: elton-smith.doc. ·Email the file as an attachment to contest2008@adminmaven.com. Use the subject line “Work-wise Writing Contest” to avoid being removed to the span bin. ·Entries submitted before the opening date of January1, 2008, will be deleted. Once the contest closes, further entries will be deleted.

 
小題1:Ghostwritten work in “CONTEST RULES” might be ________.
a. written by someone other than the author
b. science fiction difficult to understand
c. a long essay in a very strange writing style
d. full of citations from other writers
小題2:To enter the writing contest, one ________.
a. has to pay a fee
b. must submit work by January 1, 2008
c. needs an eye-catching title for his word document
d. can submit any form or style of writing but a poem
小題3:Which of the following is NOT TRUE?
a. The final results will come out on December 31, 2008.
b. All entries must be emailed to contest2008@adminmaven.com.
c. One can not add a note to a 1,500-word essay for the contest.
d. the winning entries will be edited and published.

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60．This advertisement is written for people who want to        ·
A．find out where the club is                B. get something free from the club
C．develop stamp collection as a hobby        D．make money through collecting stamps
61.  From the advertisement we can learn       ．
A．Collectors Club is among the biggest clubs of its kind in the country
B．how much you must pay to become a member of the club
C．today is the last day for stamp collectors to join the club
D．members may receive a set of album pages every month
62．Where is this advertisement most probably found?
A．In a newspaper．       B．On a web page．
C．In a magazine．           D．On a TV program． 

◆A swimming coach from Moldova is looking for a job in Beijing. Qualifications as: Coach/Judge at National Standard; Olympian(Randed 12th in the world in 1995), World Cup Silver Medallist. Experienced children’s coach at all levels; Qualified driver(B,C,D,E categories); Bodybuilding instructor; Proficient in Russian, English, Romanian, Ukrainian.
Contact Max Cazmirciuc at: 13126711168 or email:mcazmirciuc@yahoo.com
◆     A retired president and CEO of two Canadian companies, interested in teaching English or
French in China.
Cellphone: 13520559132, email: Jeanguyfurois@aol.com
◆Web design graduates are available. For details visit: www.inhb.com, or call Liu or Tang at: 0311-3160000. Email: luogq@beinfo.net
◆Female Beijinger, 39, has a decade’s experience in import-export business, human resources management, interpretation and secretarial work. I have a good command of computer skills and am good at English, both writing and speaking.
Mobile: 13611163663
◆Laid-off workers are providing PC maintenance services such as system upgrade, virus detection and removal, data copying and recovering, system utilization and security.
Call:6732 7317
56. The purpose of the advertisement is_________.
A. to teach at a school              B. to start a business
C. to seek employment                D. to work as web designers
57. We can learn from the advertisements that ________.
A. some foreigners are interested in working in China.
B. it’s not easy for web design graduates to get a job.
C. female Beijingers would like to advertise in a newspaper.
D. all the laid-off workers have applied for a job in a newspaper.
58. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?
A. A retired CEO would like to teach in China.
B. A bodybuilding instructor has to speak 4 foreign languages.
C. A Beijinger has rich experience in human resource management.
D. If a company wants a web designer it can call at 0311-3160000.

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第三部分：閱讀理解（共兩節(jié)，40分）
第一節(jié)：（共15小題；每小題2分，共30分）
閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中，選出最佳選項。
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Whitewater rafting tours begin in Peach Springs. Hualapai River Runners transports you to Diamond Creek, which is the starting point for the 37 mile rafting tour. Lunch is included and upon arrival at the rafting tour termination point, fly out of the Grand Canyon by helicopter to Grand Canyon West.
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·Round-trip transportation from Peach Springs to the starting point and from the termination point back to Peach Springs.
·Snack, drinks and lunch (vegetarian meals available upon request)
·Waterproof dry bags for storing your cameras, sunscreen, dry clothes, etc.
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56. Where do whitewater rafting tours start?
A. Travertine Falls.                        B. Peach Springs.
C. Diamond Creek.                        D. Grand Canyon West.
57. We learn from the passage that ________________________.
A. Hualapai River Runners provides dry clothes
B. you will get $20 back if you are dissatisfied
C. the trip is free of charge for children under 2
D. online booking has a better offer all year round
58. What is the purpose of the passage?
A. To attract people to the sights.
B. To explore the Hualapai culture.
C. To explain how to make a rafting trip.
D. To introduce the history of the Colorado River.

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Israeli paintings Israeli artist Menashe Kadishman will hold a solo (個人的) show entitled "Flock of Sheep" from November 26 to December 20, at the China National Art Museum. On show are 550 colorful oil paintings of sheep heads.  His works have been displayed in many important galleries over the past 30 years. They may be seen in the Metropolitan Museum in New York, and Tate Gallery in London.
Time: 9am-4pm, November 26-December 20.
Place: China National Art Museum, 1 Wusi Dajie, Dongcheng District, Beijing.
Tel: 6401-2252
Russian Ballet The Kremlin Ballet from Russia will perform two immortal classical ballets
"Swan Lake" and "The Nutcracker" -at the Beijing Beizh'an Theatre.Set up in 1990, the theatre has a number of first-class ballet dancers. Most of their performances are classical.
Time: 7:15. December 5 and 6 ("Swan Lake"); 7:15pm, December 7 ("Nutcracker")
Place: Beizhan Theatre, Xiwai Dajie, Xicheng District, Beijing.
Tel: 6500-3388
Folk concert The Central Conservatory of Music will hold a folk concert to commemorate the late musician Situ Huacheng. On the programme are many popular folks such as "Moon Night on the Bamboo Tower", "Celebrating Harvest", "Deep and Lasting Friendship", "Golden Snake Danoes Wildly", and "Children's Holiday".
Time: 7:30pm, November 25.
Place: Beijing Concert Hall, 1 Beixinhuajie.
Tel: 6605-5812
60. If your child is very fond of dancing, you may take your child to__________.
A. China National Art Museum             B. Beizhan Theatre
C. Beijing Concert Hall                   D. 1 Wusi Dajie
61. Menashe Kadishman is famous for painting
A. deer          B. birds           C. sheep          D. flowers
62. If you dial the telephone number 6500-3388 on Dec. 8, you can
A. go to the folk concert                B. visit the Art Museum
C. watch the ballet                     D. none of the above

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New York Helmsley Hotel
New York City, NY
KAYAK members are specially offered the New York Helmsmen Hotel, a world – class hotel located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, within walking distance of Times Square, Grand Central Station and the United Nations, as well as the Theatre District and Rockefeller Center.
Gaylord Palms
Orlando, FL
Gaylord Palms Hotel and Convention Center offers excitement to KAYAK members with world – class restaurants, dynamic on – site recreation, and breathtakingly beautiful gardens under glass. The Gaylord offers great room and food service close to the world’s most trilling places – Disney, Sea World, and Universal.
Affinia Chicago
Chicago, IL
Steps from the Magnificent Mile, the Affinia Chicago is best known for its perfect location at the Windy City’s center of shopping, entertainment, culture and business. Known for its fast pace, famous museums, amazing buildings, and action – packed sporting events, Chicago offers something for every KAYAK member.
The Liaison Capitol Hill, An Af finia Hotel
Washington DC
KAYAK members seeking the typical DC experience are offered the Liaison Capitol Hill. Having a great location on Capitol Hill, The Liaison Capitol Hill is the closest hotel to the U. S. Captiol. The Smithsonian, Union Station and dozens of the country’s most visited museums and monuments are within walking distance.
68．What do these hotels have in common?
A．They are all near shopping center.
B．They are all favorably located.
C．They all have world – class restaurants.
D．They all attract people with their low prices.
69．Which might be the best place for parents with kids to spend their holiday?
A．Orlando, FL               B．Chicago, IL
C．Washington DC              D．New York City, NY
70．If you are interested in museums, which may be your best hotels to stay in?
A．New York Helmsely Hotel and Affinia Chicago.
B．The Liaison Capitol Hill and Gaylord Palms.
C．The Liaison Capitol Hill and Affinia Chicago
D．Gaylord Palms and New York Helmsley Hotel.

Here is what I have been told of the matter.
In the spring of 1842, Marguerite was so weak, so different in her looks, that the doctors had ordered her to take the waters. She therefore set out for Bagneres.
Among the other sufferers there, was the Duke's daughter who not only had the same complaint but a face so like Marguerite's that they could have been taken for sisters.  The fact was that the young Duchess was in the third stage of consumption and, only days after Marguerite's arrival, she passed away.
One morning the Duke, who had remained at Bagneres caught sight of Marguerite as she turned a corner of a gravel walk. It seemed as though he was seeing the spirit of his dead child and, going up to her, he took both her hands, embraced her tearfully and, without asking who she was, begged permission to call on her and to love in her person the living image of his dead daughter.
Marguerite, alone at Bagneres with her maid, and in any case having nothing to lose by compromising herself, granted the Duke what he asked.
Now there were a number of people at Bagneres who knew her, and they made a point of calling on the Duke to inform him of Marguerite's true situation. It was a terrible blow for the old man, for any resemblance with his daughter stopped there. But it was too late. The young woman had become an emotional necessity, his only excuse and his sole reason for living.
He did not criticize her, he had no right to, but he did ask her if she felt that she could change her way of life, and, in exchange for this sacrifice, he would offer all the compensations she could want. She agreed.
It should be said that at this point Marguerite, who was by nature somewhat highly strung(excited and nervous), was seriously ill. Her past appeared to her to be one of the major causes of her illness, and a kind of superstition(迷信) led her to hope that God would allow her to keep her beauty and her health in exchange for her regret and shame.
And indeed the waters, the walks, healthy fatigue and sleep had almost restored her fully by the end of that summer.
The Duke accompanied Marguerite to Paris, where he continued to call on her as at Bagneres.
This connection, of which the true origin and true motive were known to no one,  gave rise here to a great deal of talk, since the Duke, known till now as an enormously wealthy man,  now began to acquire a name for the prodigality(揮霍).
72. Why did the Duke take Marguerite’s both hands when he saw her?
A. His daughter and Marguerite were once good friends.  B. Marguerite is his daughter’s spirit.
C. Marguerite resembles his daughter.                    D. They haven’t seen each other for long.
73. What’s the right order of the events?
a. The Duke accompanied Marguerite to Paris.
b. Marguerite set out for Bagneres.
c. The Duke took Marguerite as his daughter.
d. The daughter of the Duke passed away.
e. Marguerite took a gravel walk
A. e-c-b-d-a                         B. c-d-e-b-a                         C. b-d-e-c-a                         D. d-a-c-b-e
74. From the passage we can guess that Marguerite _______.
A. doesn’t believe in God                 B. was once a woman without a good fame
C. was strange to all the people in Bagners
D. kept her own way of life while living with the Duke
75. According to the passage, Marguerite went to Bagners _______.
A. just for a gravel walk                                                 B. to find her sister
C. to visit the Duke                                                          D. for treatment

A. You and Me, Baby

Reading level: Baby-Grade 1 Hardcover: 40 pages Language: English List Price: $15.95 Price: $12.44 & eligible(有資格的) for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. You Save: $3.51 (22%) Availability: In Stock. Ships from and sold by Amazon. Gift-wrap available. Only 4 left in stock--order soon (more on the way). Want it delivered Thursday, September 27.

B. Ruff! Ruff! Where's Scruff?

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C. The Giving Tree

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D. Where the Wild Things Are

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60. Little Tom who likes to read picture books with a hide-and-seek adventure will be likely to buy _____.
A. Ruff! Ruff! Where’s Scruff?            B. You and Me, Baby    
C. The Giving Tree                      D. Where the Wild Things Are
61. How much will you pay if you order three books named Where the Wild Things Are?
A. $16.26                        B$ 75                        C. $ 50.58               D. $34.59
62. Which of the following is not true according to the passage?
A. The language of four kinds of books is English.
B. Four kinds of books are available at present.
C. The cover of four kinds of books is hardcover.
D. The reading level of four kinds of books are the same.
63. Where would this advertisement probably appear?
A. In a children’s story-book              B. On the front page of a newspaper.
C. On the Internet.                     D. In a popular magazine.

   Hire charges
What’s included:
1)Unlimited mileage (英里數(shù)).
2)Expenses on oil , maintenance (保養(yǎng))and repairs, which will be repaired on production of invoices(發(fā)票).
3)Full insurance except personal accident (see below) and contents.
What’s not included:
1)Personal accident insurance.
2)Garaging, petrol, parking and traffic fines
Conditions of Hire
l The shortest rental period at these special low prices is three days. For prices for periods of one or two days you only see our representative (代理人)at the hotel.
l Car hire must be booked six weeks or more before arrival in London to guarantee(保證) a car.But if you have been unable to make a booking in advance, please see our representative at the hotel who may still be able to help you.
l The car types on the sheet are examples of the types of cars in each price range, but a particular car cannot be guaranteed.
l Upon delivery the driver(s) will be asked to sign the car hire company” Conditions of Hire.
l If you decide to hire a car , just fill in the Booking Form and return it to us . A booking fee of ￡12 as part of the car hire cost is required.
l Should you be forced to cancel (取消)your car hire booking after payment in full (two weeks before the date of hire), a cancellation charge of ￡12 will be made.
小題1:from the advertisement we can see a car hirer will pay extra money for_____.

A．insurance against damage to the car	B．insurance against injury to the driver
C．the cost of maintenance of the car	D．the cost of repairs to the car

小題2:Which of the following conditions , you have to accept when hiring a car?

A．When you hire a car from the company, the driver will go together with you

B．It’s unnecessary for you to give invoices if you want to be repaid for repairs

C．If you have paid a booking fee , you don’t have to fill in the Booking Form.

D．You have to accept the terms of car hire company’s Conditions of Hire

小題3:If you change your mind after paying the whole cost of hiring , the ￡12
Booking fee is_____.

A．partly returned	B．doubtly paid
C．not returned at all	D．returned within six weeks

小題4:The prices for car hire are especially low when _____.

A．it is booked for at least three days	B．it is booked two weeks in advance
C．it is booked for two days	D．the booking is made in London

The booking notes of the play “the Age of Innocence”:
Price: ＄10
BOOKING
There are four easy ways to book seats for performance:
------ in person
The Box Office is open Monday to Saturday, 10 a. m. —8 p. m.
------ by telephone
Ring 01324976 to reserve your tickets or to pay by credit card（Visa, MasterCard and Amex accepted）
------ by post
Simply complete the booking form and return it to Global Theatre Box Office.
------ on line
Complete the on-line booking form at www. Satanfiedtheatre. com
DICOUNTS:
Saver:＄2 off any seat booked any time in advance for performances from Monday to Thursday. Savers are available for children up to 16 years old, over 60s and full-time students.
Supersaver: half-price seats are available for people with disabilities and one companion. It is advisable to book in advance. There is a maximum of eight wheelchair spaces available and one wheelchair space will be held until an hour before the show.
Standby: best available seats are on sale for ＄6 from one hour before the performance for people eligible（suitable）for Saver and Supersaver discounts and thirty minutes before for all other customers.
Group Bookings: there is a ten percent discount for parties of twelve or more.
School: school parties of ten or more can book ＄6 standby tickets in advance and will get every tenth ticket free.
Please note: we are unable to exchange tickets or refund money unless a performance is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.
小題1:If you want to book a ticket, you CANNOT _______.

A．go to the Box Office on Sundays

B．ring the booking number and pay for the tickets by credit card

C．use the Internet

D．complete a booking form and post it to the Box Office

小題2:If you make a group booking for a group of 14 adults, how much should you pay?

A．＄126

B．＄120

C．＄140

D．＄150

小題3:Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A．There are only 8 wheelchair spaces in the theatre.

B．A school party of 15 students should pay＄90 for the standby tickets.

C．A group of 12 persons can get 10 per cent discount.

D．The audience can’t refund money if the performance is on show.