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Price: £28.00
Publication Date: 30/11/2006
Publisher’s description:
Collect Doyle’s fifty-six classic short stories, arranged in the order in which they appeared in late-nineteenth-and-early-twentieth-century book editions, in a set complemented by four novels, editor biographies of Doyle, Holmes, and Watson as well as literary and cultural details about Victorian society.
Breaking Ground by Daniel Libeskind
Price: £16.00
Publication Date:11/10/2006
Brief description:
This is a book about the adventure life that can offer each of us if we seize it, and about the powerful forces of tragedy, memory and hope. For Daniel Libeskind, life’s adventure has been through architecture, which he has found has the power to reshape human experience. Although often relating to the past, his buildings are about the future. This biology of one man’s journey brings together history, personal experience, our physical environment and a fresh international vision.
In the Shadow of No Towers by Art Spiegelman
Price: £16.00
Publication Date:02/09/2006
Brief description:
On 11th September 2001, Art Spiegelman raced to the world Trade Center, not knowing if his daughter Nadja was alive or dead. Once she was found safe---in her school at the foot of the burning towers---he returned home, to mediate(反省) on the trauma(创伤), and to work on a comic strip(连环漫画). In the Shadow of No Towers is New Yorker Art Spiegelman’s extraordinary account of “the hijacking(劫机) on 9.11 and the following hijacking of those events” by America.
Light on Snow by Anita Shreve
Price: £14.00
Publication Date:07/10/2006
Publisher’s description:
This is the 11th novel by Anita Shreve, the critically accepted bestseller. A moving story of love and courage and tragedy and of the ways in which the human heart always seeks to heal itself.
Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv
Price: £20.99
Publication Date:11/08/2006
Brief description:
Camping in the garden, riding bikes through the woods, climbing trees, picking wildflowers, running through piles of autumn leaves… these are the things childhood memories are made of. But for a whole generation of today’s children the pleasures of a free-range childhood are missing, and their indoor habits contribute to obesity, attention disorder and childhood depression. This book shows how our children have become increasingly distanced from nature, why this matters and how we can make a difference. Richard Louv is chairman of the Children and Nature Network and co-chair of the National Forum on Children and Nature. He is the author of seven other books and has written for newspapers and magazines including the New York Times and the Washington Post.
小题1:Who is the writer of the latest book published among the four books?
A.Arthur Conan Doyle | B.Daniel Libeskind |
C.Art Spiegelman | D.Anita Shreve |
A.Light on Snow | B.In the Shadow of No Towers |
C.Breaking Ground | D.New Annotated Sherlock Holmes |
A.Light on Snow & Breaking Ground |
B.Light on Snow & In the Shadow of No Towers |
C.In the Shadow of No Towers & Breaking Ground |
D.New Annotated Sherlock Holmes & In the Shadow of No Towers |
A.Breaking Ground | B.In the Shadow of No Towers |
C.Light on Snow | D.Last Child in The Woods |
A.Arthur Conan Doyle. | B.Daniel Libeskind |
C.Art Spiegelman | D.Richard Louv |
答案
小题1:A
小题2:D
小题3:A
小题4:B
小题5:D
解析
试题分析:本文是几本书的广告,介绍了作者,出版日期,价格方面的信息和书的梗概。
小题1:细节题:从对比出版日期和第一则广告的句子:New Annotated Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan DoylePublication Date: 30/11/2006可知最近出版书的作家是Arthur Conan Doyle选A。
小题2:细节题:从第一则广告的句子:Watson as well as literary and cultural details about Victorian society.可知想知道维多利亚社会的人应该读New Annotated Sherlock Holmes,选D
小题3:细节题:从第二则广告的句子:about the powerful forces of tragedy, 和第四则广告的句子:A moving story of love and courage and tragedy 可知选A
小题4:细节题:从第三则广告的句子:In the Shadow of No Towers is New Yorker Art Spiegelman’s extraordinary account of “the hijacking(劫机) on 9.11 and the following hijacking of those events” by America.可知这本书是以真实的故事为基础的,答案是B
小题5:细节题:从最后一则广告的句子:He is the author of seven other books and has written for newspapers and magazines including the New York Times and the Washington Post.可知Richard Louv也为报纸和杂志写文章。选D。
点评:本文比较简单,通过关键词可以准确定位,要求考生仔细阅读文本,耐心审题,结合题目到文章中找到关键的句子做出准确的判断。
核心考点
试题【New Annotated Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan DoylePrice: £28.00Publication Date】;主要考察你对题材分类等知识点的理解。[详细]
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School is over and it’s time for the family to get your children moving and have fun. Choose a suitable one from the following family activities. |
Gymnastics Gymnastics helps to improve flexibility, strength, and teaches self-discipline. Although Olympic-level gymnastics take years of practice to master, more simple moves are easy to learn in a day and can be practiced at home. Suitable for: 4+ Cost: £6 an hour Contact: British Gymnastics; 084 512 97129; www.british-gymnastics.org |
Surfing What is required to learn the art of surfing is to combine balance, coordination and patience, which means that it’s not easy to learning that, but the excitement of jumping to your feet on the board for the first time and riding a wave into the shore is an excellent experience. Suitable for: 8+ Cost: £30 an hour Contact: www.nationalsurfingcentre.com, 016 378 50737 |
Sailing Sailing is beneficial for developing confidence and provides a pure mental and physical challenge from the beginning. It can be done alone, and picking up the basics is not difficult. Suitable for: 8+ Cost: Free Contact: Royal Yachting Association; 084 534 50400; www.rya.org.uk |
Diving This is a great way to make swimming even more fun. High board diving needs muscle control. Lessons begin at the poolside, where you will learn some basic skills before moving on to the boards, Try a saltwater pool, on warmer days, and enjoy the fresh air, high boards and water games. Suitable for: 13+ Cost: The first lesson, which lasts one hour, is usually free if you decide to carry on. £10/£20 an hour. Contact: Find your local swimming pool at www. britishswimming.org; 015 096 18700 |
A.Diving | B.Sailing | C.Surfing | D.Gymnastics |
A.£200 | B.£100 | C.£90 | D.£30 |
A.015 096 18700 |
B.084 534 50400 |
C.016 378 50737 |
D.084 512 97129 |
A.it is very difficult to learn basic sailing skills. |
B.it is impossible to practice gymnastics at home |
C.self-discipline is needed to do high board diving |
D.surfing needs qualities of patience and balance |
You can start horse-riding at any age. Choose private or group lessons any weekday between 9 a. m.and 8:30 p.m.(3:30 p.m.on Saturdays). There are 10 kilometers of tracks and paths for leisurely rides across farmland and open country. You will need a riding hat.
Opening Hours: Monday through Friday:9:00 a.m.—8:30 p.m.
Phone:( 412)396—6644 FaxL412) 396-6752
Sailing Club:
Our Young Sailor’s Course leads to the Stage 1 Sailing qualification. You’ll learn how to sail safely and the course also covers sailing theory and first aid. Have fun with other course member, afterwards in the clubroom. There are 10 weekly two-hour lessons (Tuesday 6:00 p.m—8:00p.m)
Opening Hours:Tuesdays:6:00p.m—8:00 p.m.
Phone: (412)396—6644 Fax: (412)396—6644
Diving Center:
Our experienced instructors offer one-month courses in deep-sea diving for beginners. There are two evening lessons a week, in which you learn to breathe underwater and use the equipment safely. You only need a swimming costume and towel. Reduced rates for couples.
Opening Hours: Monday and Friday:6:30p.m-8:30p.m.
Phone: (412)396-6312 Fax: (412)396-6706
Medical Center:
The staff of the Medical Center aim to provide convenient and comprehensive medical care to students and staff of the university. The center is well equipped and the staff here are trained to deal with a broad range of medical problems. Both female and male doctors as well as nursing staff are available for consultation. Also, all kinds of medicines are sold here and are cheaper for students than other drugstores.
Opening Hours: 24 hours from Monday to Sunday
Phone:(412)396—6649 Fax:(412) 396—6648
Watersports Club:
We use a two-kilometer length of river for speedboat racing and water-skiing.A beginners’ course consists of ten 20-minute lessons. You will learn to handle boats safely and confidently, but must be able to swim. The club is in a convenient central position and is open daily from 9 a. m to 4 p.m, with lessons all through the day.
Opening Hours: Monday through Friday: 9:00a.m.—4:00 p.m.
Phone: (412)39606899 Fax: (412) 396-6890
小题1:If you want to swim and enjoy activities which are fast and a bit dangerous, you should join _____.
A.Diving Center | B.Watersports Club | C.Riding School | D.Sailing Club |
A.(412) 396-6706 | B.(412) 396-6648 | C.(412) 396-6876 | D.(412) 396-6752 |
A.Monday through Friday:7:00a.m.——10:00 p.m. |
B.24 hours from Monday to Sunday |
C.Monday and Friday:6:30p.m.—8:30p.m. |
D.Tuesdays:6:00p.m.—8:00p.m. |
A.Diving Center | B. Watersports Club | C.Riding School | D.Sailing Club |
A.Well trained staff members. | B.Good equipment. |
C.Nursery for newly-born babies. | D.Various less expensive medicines. |
Part-time Front Desk Position Kirchoff, Inc.,a book development company,is looking for a part-time front desk office worker.This position is perfect for a person who is cheerful,dependable,and pleasant to work with.Also,you should be able to welcome guests,redirect phone calls,and take messages.More importantly,you can stay cool under pressure.You are expected to work 5:00—6:00 pm weekdays.You need to fill in some forms if you are interested. Forms can be collected at Kirchoff,Inc. 866 United Nations Plaza,#525 New York, NY 10017 | |
Important Points to Remember When Swimming ·Wait at least an hour after meals. ·Follow the advice of lifeguards. ·Don’t dive into unknown waters. Always swim in line with the shore. ·Find out at the seaside when and where it is safe to swim. ·Don’t use floating toys on the water. Wind can easily sweep them out to sea. ·Get out of the water if you feel tired or cold. Cold can kill even strong swimmers. Help Telephone:212-543-5902 Atlantic City Beach Office | |
* Arrive on time. * Introduce yourself in a polite manner. * Read company materials while you wait. * Have a firm handshake. * Listen. * Use body language to show interest. * Smile and nod to the interviewer. * Ask about the next thing you should do. * Thank the interviewer. * Write a thank-you letter to anyone you have spoken to. For more information, please visit jobweb.com 368 Cooper Square, New York,NY 10008 | |
A.Website:jobweb. com. |
B.Atlantic City Beach Office. |
C.368 Cooper Square,New York,NY 10008. |
D.866 United Nations Plaza,#525,New York, NY 10017. |
A.He should be cheerful,dependable, and easy-going. |
B.He has to work from Monday to Friday. |
C.He can remain calm in a difficult situation. |
D.He can welcome guests and deal with phone calls. |
A.To keep close to the beach. | B.To dive into unknown waters. |
C.To use floating toys on the water. | D.To swim soon after lunch. |
A.Tips on Showing Interest in a Job |
B.Steps to a Successful Interview |
C.Advice on Introducing Yourself Politely |
D.Rules of Body Language in an Interview |
The Amazon Rainforest is commonly referred to as the "lungs of the planet" whose trees are essential for absorbing carbon dioxide (CO2, a greenhouse gas that causes global warming) and converting it into oxygen, thereby mitigating the rise of global temperatures and climate change. An estimated 120 billion tons of carbon dioxide is absorbed in the Amazon Rainforest and global emissions of carbon dioxide increase with every tree of the rainforest that is cut down. That is why the survival of the Amazon Rainforest is vital for the survival of our planet, without which rising global temperatures could melt the polar icecaps and cause flooding of our coastal cities.
Currently, the Amazon is under siege(围攻), with an estimated 1000 hectares being destroyed everyday. After harvesting old growth forests, corporations are often replacing the native forest with palm oil plantations instead of reforesting with native tree species. Palm oil trees are native to Africa, not the Amazon, and due to high profits, their promotion by international aid agencies and recent legislation in Peru, palm oil plantations represent perhaps the single greatest threat to the native Amazon Rainforest.
In addition to conventional logging and deforesting to make room for crops such as palm oil and soybeans, the Amazon forest faces a new threat in the form of REDD projects and “Carbon Cowboys”. REDD refers to Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation by using carbon offsets (“carbon credits”). Under the guise of REDD projects, scammers are tricking native communities into signing unjust contracts in English without legal representation which essentially give these so called Carbon Cowboys the forest for free. These cheaters are making false promises of "billions of dollars in profits" from REDD and voluntary carbon offset (碳补偿)projects by lying that they are representatives of the United Nations and World Bank in order to trick vulnerable indigenous Amazonians into ceding their land by signing unjust contracts with hidden clauses that give the Carbon Cowboys a power of attorney to do whatever they want with the forest for a period of 100 years. Friends of the Amazon is actively filing lawsuits against these Carbon Cowboys and those who support them.
For further information on our programs and to find out how you can help preserve the Amazon Rainforest, please contact:
Friends of the Amazon
153 Túpac Amaru Street
Iquitos, Peru
Phone: (+51) 985665374
For more specific information on supporting the goals of our nonprofit organization, please contact us using the email address listed below.
If you would like to learn how you can help preserve the Amazon Rainforest and its indigenous people, please contact us for more information at:
info(at)friendsoftheamazon.org
小题1:The Friends of the Amazon is the name of _________.
A.your best friend | B.a non-profit organization |
C.a historic hero | D.a famous carbon cowboy |
A.changing | B.increasing | C.reducing | D.burning |
A.Because this forest absorbs a lot of carbon dioxide emitted by the world |
B.Because people rely on this forest to get enough wood to build houses and furniture |
C.Because people living here can get a large sum of compensation to offset carbon dioxide |
D.Because the United Nations and the World Bank are helping preserving the land here |
A.have produced much profit for the local people. |
B.are native to Amazon and fit in well with their surroundings |
C.are native to Africa and may do great harm to the native Amazon trees |
D.are used to replace the native forest because the local people can profit from them |
A.introduce the largest rain forest in the world |
B.to appeal to the government to take some measures to get rid of Carbon Cowboys |
C.to advertise the rain forest as a favourite tourist destination |
D.to arouse the awareness of the public to help conserve the “lungs of our planet” |
Wales: Wales is full of fascinating places to visit and stay. The castles of Beaumaris, Conwy, Harlech and Caernarfon are officially listed as world heritage sites and provide an insight into the troubled past of this great land. The national park of Snowdonia is stunning and provides walkers and climbers with many opportunities to challenge their limits. South Wales also has interesting places to visit: Pembrokeshire is especially inviting for tourists.
England: We all know about the attractions lf London but England has a lot more to offer outside of the city. The “English Riviers”, Torquay, is blessed with good weather and is a major tourist attraction. This is a great place to stay and explore the local seaside resorts.
Windsor castle is a great place to visit and the town and surrounding areas are beautiful. Warwick castle in the centre of England is world famous and holds regular evens (同额赌注) to show how life was like in the time it was built.
Scotland: A great place to visit, Scotland still has many places that are relatively uninhabited(杳无人迹的) and are great for getting away from it all. Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in the British Isles and the numerous lakes provide great fishing. In parts you can still hear Gaelic spoken and we all know about the Scottish expertise in making Whisky! You can also visit the ski resorts of Aviemore in the Cairngorms. Glasgow, the capital is now recognized as a centre of culture as well as being a great shopping centre.
小题1:The highest mountain in the British Isles is in ________.
A.Wales | B.England | C.Scotland | D.Chester |
A.Wales and England | B.Wales and Scotland |
C.England and Wales | D.Pembrokeshire and Torquay |
A.Windsor castle is in the center of England. |
B.London is the capital city. |
C.You can enjoy good weather in Torquay. |
D.There are more than one castles. |
A.A TV program on tourism. | B.A newspaper. |
C.A geography book. | D.The Internet. |
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