Part III  Reading Comprehension (30 marks)
Directions: Read the following three passages., Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B,C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.
L1PITOR

ABOUT LIPITOR Lipitor is a prescription medicine．Along with diet and exercise，it lowers “bad，’ cholesterol(膽固醇)in your blood．It can also raise “good'’ cholesterol· Lipitor can lower the risk of heart attack in patients with several common risk factors， including family history of early heart disease，high blood pressure，age and smokin9·

WHO IS LIPITOR FOR? Who can take LIPITOR： ．People who cannot lower their cholesterol enough with diet and exercise ·Adults and children over l0 Who should NOT take LIPITOR： ．Women who are pregnant，may be pregnant，or may become pregnant. Lipitor may harm your unborn baby． ．women who are breast-feeding．Lipitor can pass into your breast milk and may harm your baby． ·People with liver(肝臟)problems

POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS OF LIPITOR Serious side effects in a small number of people： ．Muscle(肌肉)problems that can lead to kidney(腎臟)problems，including kidney failure ．Liver problems．Your doctor may do blood tests to check your liver before you start Lipitor and while you are taking it． Call your doctor right away if you have： ．Unexplained muscle pain or weakness，especially if you have a fever or feel very fired ．Swelling of the face，lips，tongue，and／or throat that may cause difficulty in breathing or swallowing ·Stomach pain Some common side effects of LIPITOR are： ·Muscle pain ·Upset stomach ·Changes in some blood tests

 

HOW TO TAKE LIPITOR DO： ’Take Lipitor as prescribed by your doctor． ‘Try to eat heart-healthy foods while you take Lipitor． ‘Take Lipitor at any time of day, with or without food． ‘If you miss a dose(一劑)，take it as soon as you remember．But ifit has been more than 12 hours since your missed dose，wait．Take the next dose at your regular time． Don’t： ‘Do not change or stop your dose before talking to your doctor． ·Do not stal-t new medicines before talking to your doctor．

1.What is a major function of Lipitor?
A. To help quit smoking.
B. To control blood pressure.
C. To improve unhealthy diet.
D. To lower "bad" cholesterol.
2 Taking Lipitor is helpful for__________
A. breast-feeding women
B. women who are pregnant
C. adults having heart disease
D. teenagers with liver problems
3. If it has been over 12 hours since you missed a dose, you should__________ .
A. change the amount of your next dose   B, eat more when taking your next dose
C. have a dose as soon as you remember  D. take the next dose at your regular time
4. Which of the following is a common side effect of taking Lipitor?
A. Face swelling.           B. Upset stomach.
C. Kidney failure..           D. Muscle weakness.
5. What is the main purpose of the passage?
A. To teach patients ways for quick recovery.   
B. To present a report on a scientific research.
C. To show the importance of a good lifestyle.
D, To give information about a kind of medicine.

Eight days for just￥12，000
Departs：May—October 2007
Includes：
● Return flights from 6 China’s airports to Naples
● Return airport to hotel transport
● Seven nights’accommodation at the 3-star Hotel Nice
● Breakfast
● The service of guides
● Government taxes
Join us for a wonderful holiday in one of the Europe’s most wonderful-Naples in Italy if you want to have a nice time in a beautiful small quiet place．The ancient Romans called the city“happy land”with attractive coastline，colorful towns，splendid views and the warm Mediterranean Sea．Your best choice for a truly memorable holiday!
Choose between the peaceful traditional villages of Sant’ Agata，set on a hillside six miles away from Sorrento，or the more lively and well-known international resort town of Sorrento，with wonderful views over the Bay of Naples．
Breathtaking scenery，famous sights and European restaurants everywhere．From the mysterious Isle of Capri to the hunting ruins of Pompeii，and from the unforgettable“Amalfi Drive”to the delightful resorts of Positano，Sorrento and Ravello，the area is a feast for the eyes! Join us，and you won’t be disappointed!
Price based on two tourists sharing a double room at the Hotel Nice．A single room，another￥2，000．A group of ten college students，￥10，000 for each．
Like to know more ? Telephone Newmarket Air Holidays Ltd on：0845-226-7788（All calls charged at local rates）．
小題1:All the following are included in the price of ￥12，000 EXCEPT       ．

A．transport between the airport and the hotel

B．telephone calls made by tourists

C．the service of guides to tourists

D．double rooms for every two tourists

小題2:If you don’t like sharing a room with others，you have to pay       ．

A．￥12，000

B．￥10，000

C．￥2，000

D．￥14，000

小題3:If you like to visit historical sites，which of the following is your best choice?

A．Amalfi．

B．Sant’ Agata．

C．Pompeii．

D．Sorrento．

小題4:Who is the advertisement intended for?

A．Potential tourists．

B．College students．

C．Quiet people．

D．Old people．

BORDER CROSSINGS While there are no restrictions on zhe amount of money that you can bring across the border.you must report to both the US and Canadian border services amounts equal to or greater than $10.000. PERSONAL EXEMPTIONS（免稅）ON PURCHASES AMERICANS RETURNING TO THE US Less than 48 hours: $ 200 US 48 hours or more:  $ 800 US duty-free personal exemption. next $ 1.000 US at 3% Including up to 100 cigars and 100 cigarettes. CANADIANS RETURNING TO CANADA Less than 24 hours: $ 50 CAN 48 hours or more:  $ 400 CAN Including up to 100 cigars and 200 cigarettes. 7 days or more:      $ 750 CAN Including up to 100 cigars and 200 cigarettes. DOCUMENTATION NEEDED FOR BORDER CROSSING LAND OR SEA TO THE US(INCLUDING FERRIES) A valid passport or passport card, or a NEXUS card. (A NEXUS card is a Trusted Traveler Program that provides quick travel for pre-approved,low risk travelers through special lanes.) A recent Washington State, New York or BC driver’s license. Note: Children 15 years of age and younger require only a birth certificate or copy.(Certified copies are not required but are advised.) AIR TRAVEL TO THE US A valid passport, an Air NEXUS card, or a U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Marine Document.

1.If a Canadian who is on a 7-day trip to New York buys $ 800 CAN worth of goods,how much should he pay tax on when returning home?
A. $ 800 CAN       B. $750 CAN     C.$ 400 CAN     D. $ 50 CAN
2.For an American citizen on a 2-day tour of Canada,how much tax does he have to pay on $ 1.600 US worth of purchases when returning to the US?
A. $ 24 US          B. $ 48 US       C. $52 US       D. $ 200 US
3.What documentation should a couple with a 7-year-old child carry when they drive a car from Canada to America?
A. A BC driver’s license, an Air NEXUS card, and a birth certificate.
B. An Air NEXUS card, a U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Marine Document, and a birth certificate.
C.Two vaild passport crads and a certified copy of a birth certificate.
D. A NEXUS card, a U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Marine Document.,and a certified copy of a birth certificate.

第二部分：閱讀理解（共20小題；每小題2.5分，滿分50分）
閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中，選出最佳選項(xiàng)。
1. A visitor can apply for a free audio tour_______.
A. in the Courtyard              B. in the State Apartments
C. at the Admission Center        D. at St George’s Chapel
2. What is specially offered to visitors with kids?
A. A security guard.              B. A pushchair.
C. A free toy.                   D. A baby carrier.
3. Who can get re-entry permits?
A. Visitors wishing to eat outside the Castle.
B. Visitors buying gifts in the castle shops.
C. Visitors buying water from the Courtyard.
D. Visitors eating outside St George’s Chapel.
4. Why arc visitors required to turn off their mobile phones?
A. To ensure the safety of others.
B. To ensure the security of the Castle.
C. To prevent them from disturbing others.
D. To prevent the use of the built-in cameras.
5. In the last part, a “working royal palace” refers to one __________.    
A. still being constructed
B. still used by the royal family
C. where the Queen usually works
D. where works of art are on show

Where to stay in Boswell? The following are some choices for you:

First Hotel. 222 Edward Road. Tel. 414-6433. Number of Rooms: 120. Price:  Single: $ 25; Doulbe $ 35; Special attractions: Airconditioned rooms, French restaurant, Night club, Swimming pool, Shops; Coffee shop and bar, Telephone, Radio and TV in each room, close to the city center.

 

Fairview Hotel. 129 North Road. Tel. 591-5620. Number of Rooms: 50. Price:   Single:$ 12; Double: $ 18; Special Attractions: Close to the airport, Telephone in each room, Bar, Restaurant, Garage, Swimming-pool.

 

Orchard Hotel. 233 Edward Road. Tel.641-6641. Number of Rooms: 150. Price:   Single: $ 15;  Double: $ 20; Special Attractions: Facing First Hotel, European restaurant, Coffee shop, Dry-cleaning, Shops, TV, Night-club.

 

Osaka Hotel. 1264 Venning Road. Tel. 643-8206. Number of Rooms: 180. Price:    Single: $ 30;  Double: $ 50. Special Attractions: Air-Conditioned rooms, Japanese and Chinese restaurant, Shops, Swimming pool, Large garden.

 
49.  The number of the room in Osaka Hotel is :
A.  50                                 B.  120                      C.  150                      D.  180
50.  If a Japanese traveller likes to eat in French restaurant, _______ is the right place for him to go to.
A.  233 Edward Road                                     B.  1264 Venning Road
C.  222 Edward Road                                             D.  129 North Road
51.  Which hotel faces the Orchard Hotel?
A.  The First Hotel                            B.  The Osaka Hotel                                  
C.  The Fairview Hotel                                D.  No Hotel
52.  If you want to book a cheapest single room, which number will you call?
A.  414-6433                    B.  591-5620           C.  641-6641           D.  643-8206

Post your problems on the blog and get other bloggers’ advice!

My problem is my parents. They never stop going on about how I should keep my room tidy, keep my hair tidy and wear smart clothes. They even make me do the washing-up after dinner every night! What should I do? Helen, USA		My best friend has suddenly become an ex-friend and I don’t know why! Last week we phoned each other every day and emailed too. But at school on Monday she didn’t look at me or speak to me. I don’t know what I’ve done. Gimbya, India
Hi, Helen. I think you should do what your parents ask. You should respect them. It’s their house you live in and their money you spend. Emily, New Zealand	Why do you think you’re the only one with parents like that? All parents are the same. They don’t understand that fashions have changed in the last 30 years! Tom, America	I feel sorry for you, Gimbya. My best friend did the same to me and I still don’t know the reason. Could you ask another friend to speak to her for you? George, France
Helen, why should your parents do all the housework? You should help around the house. I think it’s OK for students to wear school uniforms. Teenagers should look like teenagers. Simon, Scotland		Don’t worry about it so much! Phone your friend up as usual and she won’t be able to ignore(忽視) you. Everything will be fine. Aisha, Nigeria

 
45. Helen’s problem is about her ______.
A. classmates             B. study            C. parents           D. room
46. ______ has the same problem as Gimbya.
A. George              B. Aisha             C. Helen                  D. Ali
47. ______ don’t agree with Helen. They think she should change her idea.
A. Tom and Emily                                 B. Emily and Simon                          
C. Simon and Tom                              D. Aisha and George
48. An ex-friend is a person who is ______.
A. gets along well with others
B. quite helpful when you have any problem
C. ready for asking you for help all the time
D. no longer a good friend as before 

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45. If you want to have a guitar lesson, you may ________ .
A. call Susan at 7328059                       　　B. surf the website:www.music.com.au
C. telephone Mr. White at 5132683                 D. e-mail sdgt@yahoo.cn
46. Who is the owner of the lost dog?
A. Mr. White                  B. Larry                       C. Susan                D. David
47. If you want the job as a taxi driver, you should ________.
A. master at least three languages                        B. know the city very well             
C. be an experienced driver                                 D. both B and C
48. Which information about the apartment is not mentioned in the table?
A. It has a beautiful view.                                  B. It has hot water in the daytime.
C. It has three floors.                                      D. It has a kitchen.

第二節(jié)信息匹配 (共5小題；每小題2分，滿分10分)
閱讀下列應(yīng)用文及相關(guān)信息，并按照要求匹配信息。請把答案填寫在答題卡上將對應(yīng)題號上。(選E項(xiàng)，在答題卡上將A,B涂黑; 選F項(xiàng)，在答題卡上將C,D涂黑) 　　
　　首先，請閱讀下列應(yīng)用文：

A．Discover Newsmagazine of science devoted to the wonders and stories of modern science, written for the educated general reader. Published by Disney Magazine Publishing CO., Discover tells many of the same stories professionals read in Scientific American. A truly delightful family science magazine, each issue brings to light new and newsworthy topics to make dinnertime and water-cooler conversations interesting. 　　 B． WORLD TRAVEL This weekly magazine can bring the world to your home. Have you ever wondered what the Chinese eat for breakfast? Did you know that the Sahara Desert is getting bigger every year? This fascinating magazine, full of color photographs, is your window on the world. C．Self Published by Conde Nast Publications Inc., Self is a handbook devoted to 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-models and the “Eat-Right Road Map”, with tips on how to eat properly. 　　 D．FOREIGN PARTS The weekly magazine tells what you need to know if you’re thinking of traveling. Helpful advice on what to pack and what to buy once you’re there. Lots of colour photos to help you choose the best hotel, the cheapest flights and a special guide to different climates each week.

 

E. Wired This magazine is designed for leaders in the field of information engineering including top managers and professionals in the computer, business, design and education industries. Published by Conde Nast Publications Inc, Wired often carries articles on how technology changes people’s lives.

　　

F. EUROPE NEWS The weekly magazine keeps you in touch with what’s happening. Filled with facts and figures about almost everything you can think of, plus articles by our regular writers on the week’s most interesting new stories. Special back page sums up the news for the busy readers.

請閱讀以下讀者的信息，然后匹配讀者和他/她最適合的雜志：
61. Bill travels a lot when he was younger. Now that he has stopped his work, he enjoys reading about foreign people, places and customs even if he has already visited that part of the world.
62. Emi is a university student studying Italian and Politics. She doesn’t have much time to read anything very detailed but she is looking for something with plenty of news and information.
63. Ben serves as an assistant to the general manager of an American company in Los Angeles. He is very interested in management and the use of high technology.
64. Up till now Brigitte has never traveled far so this year she has decided to go abroad for the first time. The travel agent suggests that she should read about various countries first before choosing her holiday.
65. Susan likes shopping. She is interested in buying clothes and she needs to be offered advice on clothes.

Below is a housing guide for students going to London.
University accommodation（住所） office
Many university accommodation offices have their own list of registered landlords (房東). Others also provide information on accommodation agencies and other housing organizations. The advantage of using your university accommodation office is that you can get some support if you have 'a problem. The disadvantage is that they are unlikely to have enough registered landlords to house all their students.
Property papers: Loot and Renting
Loot is an important source (來源) of information about private housing for co-renters. The offers are from private landlords, agencies and individuals looking for other co-renters. They also have a website: www. loot. com. The advantage of using Loot is that there are some excellent bargains. The disadvantage is that there is no quality control over the offers.
Renting is another useful paper. The offers in this paper are mainly from accommodation agencies. Their website is at www. Renting.co. uk.
Accommodation agencies
The majority of rented accommodation in London is probably advertised through accommodation agencies. The advantage of using accommodation agencies is that you will have access to a large number of accommodations. A good agent will listen to your requirements and can save you time in looking for the right accommodation. The disadvantage is that they will make a range of charges to potential renters.
Noticeboards
Around the universities you will find a number of noticeboards where offers of accommodation will be posted. These will either be from landlords or from students. Some universities will also have online noticeboards where students can advertise to other students.  Advertisements from students can be an excellent way to find                                                             accommodation. However, advertisements from landlords can be problematic.
Word of mouth
Some of the best housing in London is never advertised but is passed on from one group of students to another by word of mouth. It might be that you can find out about good offers from final year students. However, don't suppose that just because you have found out about housing from a friend it is necessarily, going to be better than that found through any other source.
Family
Faced with the very high rents charged in London, some students and their parents will consider buying as an alternative. In some cases this might be a good choice.
1. What is the advantage of using Loot?
A. It has more offers from accommodation agencies than Renting.    
B. It gives you personal information about other co-renters.
C. Their website is designed mainly for students.    
D. There are some good bargains.
2. A good agent can help you      .
A. know more people                         
B. find cheap accommodation
C. get the right accommodation quickly
D. get free information about most accommodations
3. The information passed on by word of mouth is important because      .
A. it is better than that found through any other source
B. it helps you find some of the best housing never advertised    
C. the final year students always offer better information
D. the landlords have little valuable information
4. For students going to London for the first time, which of the following provides the most reliable information?
A. University accommodation offices.              
B. Loot and Renting.    
C. Noticeboards.                                 
D. Family.

第三部分閱讀理解(共20小題；每小題2分，滿分40分)
閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個(gè)選項(xiàng)(A、B、C和D) 中，選出最佳選項(xiàng)，并在答題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑。
1. If you’re interested in music, you can read “_______”.
A. National spots                 B. Sad movies   
C. The planets            D. Weather service
2. You can learn something abut weather in _______.
A. Unit 1       B. Unit 2     C. Unit 3       D. Unit 4
3. Words about ______ are in Unit 5.
A. music stars                                                      B. weather conditions 
C. sports tools                                                  D. space news