1    !
     Wearing earphones, using complex Net language and constantly text messaging friends, the Gen-90s
following the Gen-80s begin to make their world debut (初次登臺).
     Each generation or age group has its own symbols and lifestyle.   2       
     Earphones
     These little devices seem to grow on the heads of the Gen-90s. They might lead to MP3, MP4 or MP101
players, giving these young people a plugged-in, cool and perhaps self-addicted look, of course, life is not
always music to the ears.
     Martian language
     They have created their own code-like online language.   3  , so perhaps only Martians can understand.
This is an imaginative generation, though they need to be careful to keep it out of their term papers.
     Self-Portrait
     Saying "cheese" to their own digital cameras is usual for this generation. A little bit of narcissism (自戀)
never hurts anyone. It helps them reflect a little on their own lives.   4       
     Text-messaging 
       5  . This is a generation that respects efficiency. However, oral communication is important and will
never go out of style.

A. They take mobile phones with them everywhere.
B. Be aware of the risk of talking to strangers on line.
C. The Generation 90s is coming.
D. But be aware of the risks of posting private photos online.
E. Read on and judge for yourselves if you fit the Gen-90s group.
F. It's a mixture of English, Japanese and Chinese.
G. They can type their mobile phones as fast as they can speak.

                                                       Rocky Mountain Ventures
     About
     Shoe the Boat! Guided snowshoe tours through Steamboat's backcountry. All equipment and transportation
provided. We provide: snowshoes, poles, water bottles, and day pack. Lunch is included on all day trips.
Guides carry first aid kit, extra hat, gloves, cell phone, maps, compass, sunscreen and more. You should bring
hiking boots, a hat, sunglasses, and a camera.
     It is best to dress in layers. Depending on the temperature you will generally have one or two additional
clothing layers made of thin to medium thickness "breathable" material. Always bring a good quality water proof
in case of unexpected showers.
     Location
     Guides will pick you up at their location within the town and the mountain area. Call when you arrive to
make sure of reservation (預(yù)訂)and pick-up time. Transportation is provided from town or the mountain area.
Your guide for the day will pick you up and drop you off at your lodging for half day tours.
     Hours
     Half day tours are available at 9:00am or 1:00pm. Full day tours start at 9:00am and return at 4:00 p.m. Full
moon tours area available at 6:00pm and return around 9:00pm. Wildlife tours are available at 9:00am or 1:00pm. All half day tours are nearly 3-3.5 hours long, (actual snowshoeing is about 2-2.5 hours). 
     Rates 
    
     These are the 2006/2007 rates. For all tours it is half price for kids 12 or under when accompanied by an
adult.

1. Before your snowshoe tours, you'll have to prepare yourself ______.

A. food for lunch
B. snowshoes
C. clothing layers
D. a cell phone

2. You must call your guide when you arrive because ______.

A. he will give you advice for your snowshoe tour
B. he carries a lot of things and needs your help
C. he has to know when and where to pick you up
D. he lives within the town and the mountain area

3. The Smith family would like to go for a half day snowshoe tour. He'd better meet his guide ______.

A. at 9:00 a.m
B. at 4:00 p.m.
C. at 6:00 p.m.
D. at 9:00 p.m.

4. Mr Smith went for a half day tour together with his wife and two sons, one aged 13 and the other
    aged 11. He had to pay__________dollars.

A. 600
B. 315
C. 360
D. 280

                                                                Have Fun with Funny
     Faces Here is a great new toy just for you! It is called FUNNY FACES. It is small enough to fit in your
hand, but you can do so many things with Funny Faces!
     With Funny Faces, you can shape a mouth into a happy smile, or you can make a sad face. If you want to
show an angry face, you can make it appear to be fierce. The eyebrows (眉毛) move up and down, the eyes
turn from side to side, and the ears move slightly.
     It is lots of fun to play with Funny Faces, by yourself or with your friends, make up stories about the
different faces, put on a Funny Faces show and invite your friends to watch it.
     A Funny Faces toy costs only five dollars. It is a super toy that every child should have. Buy Funny Faces
today! You will find it in many stores in your city or town.
     And if you buy Funny Faces now, we will send you a FREE gift. It is a special case for your toy. You will
not find this case in stores. Here is all you have to do: 
      Cut off the top of the Funny Faces box. It writes "A Great New Toy!" 
      Write your name and address on a piece of paper.
      Mail both pieces to the Funny Faces address on the front of the box.
     Act today! This offer is good only until June 30.

1. According to the passage, what is Funny Faces?

A. A kind of toy.
B. A box.
C. A special show.
D. A picture.

2. With Funny Faces, we can ________.

A. make our friends angry
B. write names and address
C. shape a mouth into a smile
D. turn our eyes from side to side

3. Why does the author write this passage?

A. To tell us how to get a free gift
B. To encourage us to buy Funny Faces
C. To show us how to enjoy Funny Faces.
D. To advise us to put on an interesting show

4. We can see the passage is ________.

A. a story
B. a news report
C. a letter
D. an advertisement

                                                                        What's On
     Oscar Film Themes Symphony Concert Film highlights accompanied by live performances of movie theme
music by the China Opera and Dance Drama Theatre Symphony Orchestra, which has recorded the music for
many films. Familiar tunes will come from such films as Titanic, Jurassic Park and Waterloo Bridge.
     Where: Nationality Cultural Palace Theatre When: March 8, 7: 30 pm Admission: 80--380 yuan
Tel: 65287674 ext, 508
     Fantastic View All the Way
     The mountains in this area are not very high, but the views are excellent. This walk is gentle and very
interesting, going through valleys, over passes, along a ridge and through a few little peaceful villages that are
located in amazing places. Many sites along the walk offer the most heautiful view of the surrounding mountains.
     Where: Pinggu, northeast of Beijing When.. March 9, meet 8: 20 am outside Starbueks at Lido Hotel, or 9
am at Capital Paradise front gate, return 5: 00 pm. Admission: adults 150 yuan. Children 100 yuan
Tel: 13701003649 Email: fjhikers @yahoo. com. cn
     Spring Greetings
     Paintings in bold colors in a traditional Chinese style by the young artist Tian Xifeng are displayed to
welcome the spring. Tian is a student of famous bird-and-flower painting artist Wang Qing. He has won several prizes at various national painting exhibitions and developed a style emphasizing vivid close ups of natural scenes.
     Where: Melodic Gallery, 14 Jianwai Dajie, opposite Friendship Store When: till March 31,9 am - 5 pm
Admission: free Tel: 65188123
      Cala, My Dog
     Directed by Lu Xuechang, starring Ge You. The story is about a middle-aged working man. known as
Lao Er, whose chief source of stability and comfort in life is his dog, Cala. One day, when his wife is out
walking Cala, a policeman confiscates (沒收)the unregistered dog. As Lao Er tries to recover his dog, the
difficult circumstances of his life are revealed. Chinese with English subtitle (字幕).
     Where: Dongchuang Theatre, 4 Xinzhongjie, Dong Menwai When: March 13 and 20, 8: 30pm Admission
20 yuan Tel: 64169253

1. If you are a music lover, you can go to _____ on Women's Day.

A. Capital Paradise
B. Nationality Cultural Palace Theatre
C. Capital Gymnasium
D. Dongchuang Theatre

2. The exhibition held in Melodic Gallery ______.

A. is open to the public from 7: 30 am--5: 00 pm till April 1st
B. presents the works by Tian Xifeng and his teacher
C. is to display some bird-and-flower paintings
D. costs the painting lovers much money to visit

3. All of the following statements are correct except that ______.

A. you'll have lo dial 65188123 to book a ticket for the film
B. both adults and children can lake part in the walk in Pinggu
C. even if you don't know English, you can enjoy Cala, My Dog
D. you'll have a choice of two meeting places on March 9th

4. All the advertisements in this passage are about ______.

A. music
B. movies
C. exhibitions
D. entertainments

     Apple Seeds
     Circulation(發(fā)行量): 1 Year, 9 Issues
     Cover Price: $44.55
      Price For You: $33.95
     Product Description: Apple Seeds is an award winning magazine filled with stories for kids aged from
7 to 9. The cover is very soft, providing durability that allows each issue to be enjoyed for many years to
come. Besides, there is a big surprise for you --- it's being sold at a more favorable discount than usual.
     Better Life
     Circulation: 1 Year, 12 Issues
     Cover Price: $44.55
     Price For You: $15.00
     Product Description: Designed for those who have a strong interest in personal lifestyle, Better Life is
America's complete home and family service magazine. It offers help with food, recipes, decorating, building,
gardening, family health, money management, and education.
Humor Times
      Circulation: 1 Year, 12 Issues
     Cover Price: $36.00
     Price For You: $11.95
     Product Description: Humor Times Magazine is for those who love to laugh! Full of cartoons and humor
columns, it shows up in your mailbox once a month and keeps you smiling all year round! In today's world,
you need a reason to laugh. So let's find it in Humor Times.
     News China
     Circulation: 1 Year, 12 Issues
     Cover Price: $47.88
     Price For You: $19.99
     Product Description: News China Magazine is the English edition of China Newsweek. The magazine
covers the latest Chinese domestic news in politics, business, society, environment, culture, sports and
travels, etc. It is the first comprehensive news magazine for readers interested in China.

1. What do we know about Apple Seeds?

A. The soft cover enables it to be read and kept long.
B. It can be purchased as an award for your children.
C. It offers the biggest discount among all the magazines.
D. The magazine is going to surprise you for many years.

2. Tom wants to beautify his house, so he may choose ______.

A. Apple Seeds
B. Better Life
C. Humor Times
D. News China

3. What kind of people may buy News China?

A. People who have an interest in Personal lifestyle of the Chinese.
B. People who have a strong sense of humor and love to laugh.
C. People who want to enlarge the knowledge of their kids.
D. People who are interested in China's politics, business and culture.

4. Which magazine costs you the least if you buy it for the whole year?

A. Apple Seeds
B. Better Life
C. Humor Times
D. News China

5. Which magazine may best help relieve your work stress?

A. Apple Seeds
B. Better Life
C. Humor Times
D. News China

     Afghan, NATO forces capture several insurgents
     2011-11-18 07:10:34
     Afghan and the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) captured several anti-government militants in Helmand province 555 km south of Afghan capital Kabul on Thursday.
     Wen in Bali for East Asian leaders' meetings
     2011-11-17 19:39:07
     Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao arrived in Bali on Thursday to attend a series of meetings for East Asian leaders scheduled from Nov 17 to 21.
     Bali to hold ASEAN Plus Three, AEAN Plus One Summits
     2011-11-17 16:19:59
     The 14th ASEAN Plus Three Summit and a series of ASEAN Plus One Summits will be convened here on
Friday, according to a statement issued by the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Thursday.
     Death toll in floods in Thailand reaches
     567 2011-11-17 15:43:01
     A total of 567 people were confirmed dead and two others were missing in the floods that have inundated
the upper part of the country for about four months. Previous Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Next Page >>|

1. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Afghan alone captured several anti-government militants in Helmand province.
B. The total number of victims in floods in Thailand reached 567.
C. Wen Jiabao arrived in Bali to attend a series of meetings for Asian leaders.
D. A series of meetings will be held in Bali lasting 5 days.

2. The four pieces of news are issued _______.

A. in the order of time
B. in the order of place
C. in the order of logic
D. in the order of significance

3. What does the underlined word "convened" mean in the third piece of news?

A. held
B. continued
C. celebrated
D. attended

4. This passage is most probably from _______.

A. a newspaper
B. a website
C. a research paper
D. a novel

     The people below all want to go on a short trip and there are descriptions of six trips which a ferry
company is offering. 
       1   .Ray and three of his friends would like to spend a whole weekend driving around in nice scenery and
enjoying some local food.
         2   .Phil and Adam want to go on a comfortable trip which takes them quickly to an interesting city.
Then they want to enjoy at least two days of sightseeing.
        3    . Mike, Kathy and their three children don' t have much money, but they want a special day out this
Saturday. They must be back home by 9 p. m.. 
        4   . Kirsten is a Dutch student who is studying in Scotland. She doesn' t drive, but wants a day trip to
see some beautiful scenery and spend a little time by the sea. 
        5    . Clare and Robert want to enjoy some good food, but would also like to give their two young
children a day to remember. They don't mind if they spend a lot of money.

A
     Marine Life, France
      The chance to experience the oceans of the world. Children will love the observatory (天文臺 ),with
water all around them and big fish swimming above their heads! Afterwards you eat at a world-famous local
restaurant before boarding the ferry at 9 p. m. Not cheap, but a great day out!
B
     Amsterdam
     Sail out in the evening and enjoy over 12 hours in the Netherlands, returning the following night. After a
good Dutch breakfast you travel by train direct to the heart of the wonderful city of Amsterdam. The
sightseeing and places to shop will make this a day to remember. Weekends only.
C
     Ireland by Car
     Once you arrive in Ireland you' re quickly on beautiful country roads, with friendly villages where you can
stop for a delicious bite to eat. The special price allows you to take your car and up to five people away for 48
hours, and two night' s hotel accommodation(住宿) can be arranged for a little extra.
D
      French Hypermarket Day Trip
     Whether you want to buy or just look, you'll love this tour. The large Darney shopping center is a
shopper' s dream! You will find a great number of local goods on sale, and clothes and kitchen goods are
excellent value. Free children' s entertainment all day. Leaves 10:OO,back at 19:00.
E
     Belgium by Hydrofoil
     A four-day trip. From England you cross to Belgium in just 100 minutes by hydrofoil! You are served food
and drinks during the crossing, then continue your journey to Brussels, or another beautiful city, on the fast
Belgian railway network. 
F
     Sea and Mountains in Northern Ireland
     Explore the Northern Ireland countryside, including the amazing Mountains of Mourne and the small
seaside holiday town of Newcastle. The ferry leaves the port in Scotland at 7:30 and arrives back at 22:20.
Transport in Northern Ireland is by air-conditioned coach.

                                                Buy Tickets Online-No Waiting in Line
     London's best attractions can get very busy during weekends and holiday seasons. For example, there is
always a long line in front of Madame Tussauds Waxwork Museum (杜莎夫人蠟像館)! It is highly
recommended that you buy tickets online to beat the crowd and they cost less!
                                            Tickets for Madame Tussauds( Flexible,$25)
      Madame Tussauds Waxwork Museum is the world-famous collection of wax figures of famous people.
Mix with the famous at the world-famous collection of wax figures. A must-see attraction for London. Beat
the long queue at the gate-buy tickets online!
                                    Tickets for Tower of London plus River Cruise ( 4. 5 hours,$66 )
     Tower of London is one of the world's most famous and spectacular fortresses (壯觀的堡壘 ). Discover
its 900-year history as a palace, fortress, and prison. A river cruise on the Thames, a visit to Tower of London
and drop off at St. Paul's Cathedral. If you only have a day in London, take one of the London's bus tours. If
you have kids, they will love it! 
                                                     Tickets for London Duck Tours( 80 mins,$30)
     Don't miss this exciting trip created for visitors to London, enjoying the sights by river! No one has ever
seen anything like it before on the streets of London, let alone the river! It is more than just a sightseeing
tour-it's an adventure. Don't miss this one!
                                                 Tickets for Discovering London(9 hours,$100)
      London's Best-selling Tour! A day bringing history, pageantry (壯觀) and sights of London to life including
a Pub lunch and Thames Cruise. Explore the best of London with a morning tour of the world's most famous
city. Your experienced guide will take you through Westminster Abbey, Changing of the Guard at Buckingham
Palace, and Tower of London.

1. The underlined word "recommended" can best be replaced by ______.

A. debated
B. accepted
C. suggested
D. forbidden

2. If you want to visit St. Paul's Cathedral, you may choose _____.

A. Tickets for Madame Tussauds
B. Tickets for Tower of London plus River Cruise
C. Tickets for London Duck Tours
D. Tickets for Discovering London

3. According to the passage, if you have one day in London, you'd better travel  _____.

A. on foot
B. by boat
C. by taxi
D. by bus

4. Where is the passage most probably taken from?

A. A website advertisement.
B. A newspaper report.
C. A textbook on tourism.
D. A geographical book.

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1. How many reasons for going to college does the author mention in the text?

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

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B. competitive
C. suitable
D. famous

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B. To make a study of financial courses.
C. To do research on the price of college.
D. To get to know how to ask for financial aid.

4. What's the author's purpose of writing this test?

A. To suggest ways to prepare for college learning.
B. To help readers find the right college.
C. To make Johnson Review popular.
D. To introduce college life.