Question

Nick works in a big firm(公司). He finds English very important for his job because he often deals with foreign businessmen. Now he is looking for a place. It can improve his English, especially his spoken English.

Here are some advertisements from newspapers. He may find the information he needs.

Global English centre(全球英语中心) It can improve four skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. 3-month(700yuan), 6-month(1200yuan), and one-year(2000yuan)courses. Choice of morning or evening classes, 3 hours per day, Monday~ Friday. Experienced college English teachers. Close to city centre and bus stops. Tel: [phone] Add: 105 Zhongshan Road, 100082

The 21^st Century English Training Centre （21世纪英语训练中心） We have some famous teachers. We offer morning or afternoon classes, both of which last three months at a cost of 800 yuan. We also have a 6-week TOEFL, preparation class during winter and summer holidays. Entrance(入学)exams: June 1 and Dec. 1 Only 15-minute walk from city centre. Call 67801642 for more information.

Modern Language School Special course in English for business, travel, banking, hotel management and office skills. Small classes(12~16 students) on Sat.& Sun. From 2:00pm~5:00pm. Native English teachers from Canada and USA. Language lab and computers supplied(运用). 3-Month course: 1050yuan; 6-month course: 1850yuan. Add: Modern language School, 675 Park Road, 100056. Tel: [phone].

The International House of English Four-month English course for students of all levels at very low cost: 60yuan for 12 hours per week. Convenient(方便) class hours: 9:00am~12:00am and 2:00pm~5:00pm. A 4-month evening programme for improving speaking skills(same cost as day classes. Well-trained Chinese and foreign teachers experienced in teaching English as a foreign language. Free sightseeing and social activities. Very close to Central Park. For more information call 67432308

1.Where are the advertisements from?

A. Books    B. Magazines    C. Newspapers    D. On the wall of the firm

2.Nick works from 9:00am to 4:30pm every day. Which schools will he choose?

A. Global English centre and the International House of English

B. Global English centre and Modern Language School

C. Modern Language School and the 21^st Century English Training Centre

D. The 21^st Century English Training Centre and The International House of English

3.What is the 21^st Century English Training Centre different from the other three schools is that     .

A. it requires an entrance examination.    B. it is nearest to the city centre.

C. its courses are cheapest.    D. its teaching quality is better.

4.Nick will probably go to the International House of English because it         .

A. has language lab and computers supplied.    B. has a special course in spoken English.

C. is cheaper than the other schools.    D. has native English teachers

5.If Nick takes the evening programme at the International House of English, he will pay about    .

A. 60yuan    B. 240yuan    C. 720yuan    D. 960yuan

Answer

1.C

2.A

3.A

4.B

5.D

【解析】文章大意：尼克在一家大公司工作。他发现英语对他的工作非常重要，因为他经常与外国商人打交道。现在他正在寻找一个地方，可以提高他的英语，尤其是他的口语。短文给出了四个适合学习英语，提高英语水平的学校，供他选择。

1.细节理解题。根据文中的句子Here are some advertisements from newspapers.这里有一些报纸上的广告，可知这些广告来自于报纸上，故答案选C。

2.细节理解题。根据题意：每天从上午9:00到下午4:30工作，连周末都工作，那么只有选择晚上有课程的学校了。在这四所学校中只有Global English centre 和the International House of English设有晚间课程，故答案选A。

3.细节理解题。21世纪英语培训中心与其他三所学校不同之处是需要进行Entrance exams(入学考试)，这一点在其他三所学校的广告中均未谈及；而其他如“离市中心近、课程便宜、教学质量好”等，在另外三所学校的广告中也可以看到；故答案选A。

4.细节理解题。对比四个学校的信息可知，只有The International House of English提供专门的口语培训课，其他学校均没有这门课程；而文章的开头提到It can improve his English, especially his spoken English.它可以提高他的英语，尤其是他的英语口语，所以尼克可能会去The International House of English，故答案选B。

5.推理计算题。由该部分的Four-month English course for students of all levels at very low cost: 60yuan for 12 hours per week. 可知，每周费用是60元，一个月按四周计算，那么四个月应该是60×4×4=960元，故答案选D。