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Given that many people’s moods (情绪)are regulated by the chemical action of chocolate, it was probably only a matter of time before somebody made the chocolate shop similar to a drug store of Chinese medicine. Looking like a setting from the film Charlie & the Chocolate Factory, Singapore’s Chocolate Research Facility (CRF) has over 100 varieties of chocolates. its founder is Chris Lee who grew up at his parents’ corner store with one hand almost always in the jar of sweets. If the CRF seems to be a smart idea, that’s because Lee is not merely a seasoned salesperson but also head of a marketing department that has business relations with big names such as Levi’s and Sony. That idea surely results in the imagination at work when it comes to making different flavored(味道)chocolates. The CRF’s produce is ＂green＂. made within the country and divided into 10 lines, with the Alcohol Series being the most popular. The Exotic Series一with Sichuan pepper, red bean (豆).cheese and other flavors一also does well and is fun to taste. And for chocolate snobs，who think that they have a better knowledge of chocolate than others, the Connoisseur Series uses cocoa beans from Togo, Cuba, Venezuela , and Ghana, among others. 【题文1】 What is good about chocolate? A. It serves as a suitable gift.学.科.网Z.X.X .B. It works as an effective medicine. C. It helps improve the state of mind. D. It strengthens business relations. 【题文2】 Why is Chris Lee able to develop his idea of the CRF? A. He knows the importance of research. B. He learns form shops of similar types. C. He has the support of many big names D. He has a lot of marketing experience. 【题文3】 Which line of the CRF produce sells best? A. The Connoisseur Series. B. The Exotic Series. C. The Alcohol Series. D. The Sichuan Series.
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Wanted, Someone for FM 90.8 We’re looking for a radio announcer to join us on Anhui Transportation Broadcasting FM 90.8. Broadcasting and hosting major is necessary, along with some experience in radio and music. Please apply in writing to Anhui Radio and TV Station. Father Christmas We’re looking for a very special person, preferably over 40, to fill our Father Christmas suit. Working days: Every Saturday and Sunday from December 11 to December 20 and every day from December 21 to December 25, 14∶30－20∶00. Excellent pay. Please contact Yurun Central Square, Changjiang Road. Accountants Assistant When you join the team in our Social Security Administration Office, you will be providing assistance within all parts of the Office, dealing with post and other general duties. If you are educated in a 211 University we would like to talk to you. This position is equally suitable for a school leaver or for somebody who has office experience. Social Security Administration Office Software Trainer If you are aged 22-48 and have experience in teaching and training, you could be the person we are looking for. You should be good at the computer and have some experience in programme writing. You will be allowed to make your own decisions, and to design courses as well as present them. Pay upwards of ￥8,000 for the right person. Please apply by sending your CV to Mrs. Huang, Huanghe Computer Training Center. 【题文1】Who should you get in touch with if you hope to work in a radio station? A. Yurun Central Square. B. Mrs. Huang, Huanghe Computer Training Center. C. Anhui Radio and TV Station. D. Social Security Administration Office. 【题文2】We learn from the ads that Yurun Central Square needs a person who________. A. is aged between 22 and 48 B. needs to do some training work C. should deal with general duties D. can work for about a fortnight 【题文3】Which position is open to recent school graduates? A. Accountants Assistant. B. Father Christmas. C. Radio announcer. D. Software Trainer. 【题文4】 What kind of person would probably apply to Huanghe Computer Training Center?
B. One with some office experience. C. One having good computer knowledge. D. One with experience in radio and music.
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You may laugh it off if someone told you that extreme weather disasters were actually a child’s tricks. But El Nino, meaning ＂little boy＂ in Spanish, could be about to cause trouble. A recent statement from the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration warned of a strong El Nino event that may be similar to the strongest in modern times. Scientists believe that evidence shows a more than 90 percent chance that it is coming – and it’s going to be big. ＂If this lives up to its potential, this thing can bring a lot of floods, mudslides (泥石流), and trouble,＂ said Bill Patzert, a NASA scientist. El Nino is a climate event occurring in the Pacific Ocean. The wind usually blows strongly from east to west due to the rotation (旋转) of the Earth. This causes water to pile up in the Western Pacific and pulls up colder water from the bottom in the eastern part. However, in El Nino years, the winds pushing the water get weaker and cause the warmer water to shift back toward the east. This warms the ocean as it travels before finally reaching the shores of North and South America. In an El Nino event, the waters of the eastern Pacific can be up to 4 degrees Celsius warmer than usual. Most El Ninos last from 9 to 12 months and their effects are felt around December. They don’t happen every year though, usually between every two to seven years. Last seen in 1997-98, El Nino caused severe droughts in Australia, the Philippines and Indonesia, as well as deadly floods in Peru and Ecuador. The world also heats up during an ElNino – 1998 became the warmest year on record at the time. If the current trend continues, 2015 is almost certainly to become the hottest year yet again. A strong El Nino also affects hurricane seasons around the planet. The warmer the Eastern Pacific is, the more hurricanes it gets. The Western Pacific, on the other hand, tends to see more and stronger typhoons. The weather isn’t the only thing that’s affected. Warmer surface waters in the Eastern Pacific make the cold-water fish swim away and damage the fishing industry in much of Latin America. 【题文1】 What is the text mainly about? A. El Nino and its harmful effects. B. Extreme weather disasters ever. C. The hottest years ever in history. D. The strongest El Nino in history. 【题文2】Which of the following statements is TRUE about El Nino? A. It results from hurricanes or typhoons in the oceans. B. It happens every two years and last about half a year. C. It is a weather phenomenon occurring in the Atlantic. D. It can cause extreme weather, such as floods and droughts. 【题文3】 During an El Nino year, ________. A. the wind blows so strongly that it causes the water to pile up B. the fishing industry in much of Latin America is likely to suffer C. the more typhoons it experiences, the warmer the Western Pacific is D. the surface water in the Eastern Pacific usually gets colder than ever 【题文4】 El Nino in fact results from ________. A. a little Spanish child’s trick B. the natural rotating of the Earth C.an American expert’s prediction D. the weaker winds in the Pacific |
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