BBC Radio World Service

Learning English Programs in China

Days	Times	Dates	Programs
Monday	06:45	8 Dec ~ 27 Mar	World news
19:45	26 Jan ~ 24 Feb	Radio English Test
20:45	8 Dec ~ 31 Jan	Grammar Lesson
Tuesday	06:45&20:45	9 Dec ~ 3 Feb	Talk about Business
19:30	9 Dec ~ 3 Feb	Grammar Lesson
Wednesday	19:45	10 Dec~ 31 Mar	Language Study
20:45	10 Dec ~4 Feb	The Market 2
Thursday	06:45&19:30	11 Dec ~ 5 Feb	The Market 2
19:45	11 Dec ~ 8 Jan	The Big Stories
Friday	06:45	12 Dec ~ 6 Feb	Grammar Lesson
19:30	12 Dec ~ 6 Feb	Talk about Business
20:45	12 Dec ~ 2 Apr	World News
Saturday	06:45&19:30	6 Dec ~ 27 Mar	World News
19:45	6 Dec ~ 10 Jan	The Food of Love
Sunday	06:45	7 Dec ~1 Feb	Talk about Business
20:45	7 Dec ~1 Feb	The Market 2
23:15	7 Dec ~ 28 Dec	Grammar Lesson

1.This timetable tells you that you can learn English through the programs____.

A．in the magazine

B．on TV

C．over the radio

D．in the book

2.If you weak in grammar, you can listen to the “Grammar Lesson” on________.

A．Friday and Saturday	B．Tuesday and Wednesday
C．Tuesday and Friday	D．Saturday and Sunday

3.If you want to know what’s happening around the world, you may choose the program _______.

A．World News	B．The Market 2
C．Talk about Business	D．The Food of Love

 

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Understanding Computers

    This twenty-hour course is for people who don’t know very much about computers，but who need to learn about them．You will learn what computers are，what they can and can’t do，and how to use them．

  Course Charge：$75

  Equipment（設備）Charge：$10

  Jan．7．14．21．28 Sat．9-12 a．in．

  Joseph Saimders is a professor of computer science at New Urban University．He has over twelve years of experience in the computer field

Stop Smoking

   Do VOU want to stop smoking? Have VOU already tried to stop and failed? NOW it is the time to stop smoking using the latest methods．You can stop smoking，and this twelve-hour course will help you do it．

   Course Charge：$30．

   Jan．4，11，18，25 Mon．4-7 P．m．

   Dr．John Goode is a practicing psychologist（心理學家）who has helped hundreds of people stop smoking．

（   ）1．You can register in_________ way（s）．

    A．one        B．two         C．three     D．four

（   ）2．If you want to go to the course about computers，you need to pay

    A．Seventy dollars              B．Thirty dollars

    C．Seventy．five dollars         D．Eighty．five dollars

（   ）3．You can have Dr．John Goode’s class __________ ．

    A．on Saturday                    B．in June

    C．On Monday                     D．in the morning

（   ）4．How long does each class last?

    A．Twelve hours       B．Three hours．     C．Four hours     D．Two hours

（   ）5．You may read the passage

A．in a newspaper                                         B．in travel guidebook（指南）  

C．in a magazine for students                         D．on a map

 

TYPING This course(課程) is for those who want to learn to type, as well as those who want to improve their typing. The course is not common. You are tested in the first class and begin practicing at one of eight different skill levels(水平). This allows you to learn at your own speed. Each program lasts 20 hours. Bring your own paper. Course fee(費用): $125        Materials: $25 Two hours each evening for two weeks. New classes begin every two weeks. This course is taught by a number of professional business education teachers who have successfully taught typing courses before.

 

UNDERSTANDING COMPUTERS

This twelve - hour course is for people who do not know very much about computers, but who need to learn about them. You will learn what computers are, what they can and can't do and how to use them.

Course fee: $75  Jan. 4,7,11,14,18  Wed.& Sat. 9:00-11:30a. m. 

Equipment(設備) fee: $10

David is a professor of Computer Science at Beijing University. He has over twenty years of experience in the computer field.

 

STOP SMOKING Do you want to stop smoking? Have you already tried to stop and failed? Now is the time to stop smoking using the latest methods(方法). You can stop smoking, and this twelve -hour course will help you do it. Course fee: $30    Jan. 2,9,16,23     Mon. 2:00-5:00p. m. Dr John is a practical therapist who has helped hundreds of people stop smoking.

1.If you choose the UNDERSTANDING COMPUTERS course, you will have classes_____.

A. from Monday to Sunday               B. from Monday to Friday

C. on Wednesday and Saturday              D. on Saturday and Sunday

2.How long will the STOP SMOKING course last?

A. for a day     B. for three hours   C. for a week         D. for four days

3.Mr. Black works every morning and evening, but he wants to take part in one course. What is suitable for him?

A. TYPING        B. UNDERSTANDING COMPUTERS      C. STOP SMOKING       D. all courses

4.If you want to learn about computers and at the same time you want to improve your typing, how much will you pay for it?

A. $ 75                     B.  $ 150                            C.  $ 115                D.  $ 235

5. What’s the special difference between the TYPING course and the other two?

A. People with different skill levels may learn at different speed  

B. You’ll pay less money             

C. You will take a test after the course          

D. You will pay the fee before practicing

 

This course is for those who want to learn to type, as well as those who want to improve their typing. The course is not common. You are tested in the first class, and begin practising at one of eight different skill levels. This allows you to learn at your own speed. Each program lasts 20 hours. Bring your own paper.
Course fee: $125      Materials:  $25
Two hours for each evening for two weeks. New classes begin every two weeks.
This course is taught by a number of professional business education teachers who have successfully taught typing course before.
UNDERSTANDING COMPUTERS
This twelve-hour course is for people who do not know very much about computers, but who need to learn about them. You will learn what computers are, what they can or can’t do and how to use them.
Course fee：$75  Jan 4,7,11,14,18  Wed.&Sat. 9:00---11:30 a.m.  Equipment fee:$10
David is a professor of Computer Science at Beijing University. He has over twenty years of experience in the computer field.  
STOP SMOKING
Do you want to stop smoking? Have you ever tried and failed? Now is the time to stop smoking using the latest methods. You can stop smoking, and this twelve-course will help you do it.
Course fee：$30  Jan 2,9,16,23   Mon 2:00---5:00 p.m.
Dr. John is a practicing psychologist who has helped hundreds of people stop smoking.
【小題1】If you choose the UNDERSTANDING COMPUTERS course, you will have
classes_______.

A．twice

B．three times

C．four times

D．five times

【小題2】Mr. Black works every morning and evening, but he wants to take part in one of the three
courses. Your suggestion is __________.

A．TYPING	B．UNDERSTANDING COMPUTERS
C．STOP SMOKING	D．all the courses

【小題3】If you want to learn about computers, and at the same time you want to improve your
typing, you will pay  ______________.

A．$75

B．$150

C．$115

D．$235

【小題4】The special difference between the TYPING course and the other two is that __________.

A．people with different skill levels pay differently.

B．you will take a test in the first class for level decision

C．you will pay the fee before practicing typing.

D．you will pay less money for your study.

 

Art of sushi (壽司) making

Bei Restaurant at the Opposite House offers the last sushi preparation class by Max Levy, a New Orleans-born New Yorker, who learned the art of sushi making from masters in Japan. Classes are at 11:30 a.m. on Dec 2 or 5. Cost is 388 yuan per person, including materials and use of materials.

010-6410-5230                           Festive buffet (自助餐)

CBD restaurant at Grand Millennium Beijing offers a festive buffet, featuring (以……為特色) roast turkey, until Dec 30. Turkey will be matched with stuffing (填料), bread and fruit cakes, and buffet selections (選擇).

010-6530-9383

New Year dinner party

Beijing Minzu Hotel prepares a dinner party on New Year Eve. There will be song-and-dance performances, with famous French wines and exciting prizes to win. Cost is 1,680-2,580 yuan per person. 6-10 p.m., Jan 22, 1/F, Coffee Mill, Four Seasons Restaurant, 2/F Jin Xiu Palace, and 11/F East Hall and West Hall.

010-6601-4466                           New Year shopping

Get a gift idea at The Peninsula Beijing, where there are many offerings, or shop at The Peninsula Arcade, for fashion, jewelry (珠寶), leather and other gifts. Or try online shopping at peninsula.com. The Peninsula Boutique is open daily from 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m.

010-8516-2888

1.Many people are attracted (吸引) to Bei Restaurant for its _________.

A．fruit cakes

B．song-and-dance performances

C．jewelry and leather

D．art of sushi making

2.If you want to buy some gifts for your friends, you’d better go to _________.

A．Beijing Minzu Hotel

B．Grand Millennium Beijing

C．The Peninsula Beijing

D．Bei Restaurant

3.If you are sure to order delicious Turkey by Dec. 30, you can phone ________.

A．010-8516-2888                        B．010-6601-4466

C．010-6530-9383                         D．010-6410-5230