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M: Mary, would you help me type this work plan? I’m too busy to do it myself.
W: OK. But why don’t you hire a secretary?
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M: Hello, what can I do for you?
W: Well, I have some difficulty sleeping. I often wake up at 3 o’clock in the morning and no matter how hard I try, I just can’t fall asleep again.
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W: Hi, John. How is your summer vacation?
M: Well, I went to Sanya and spent a whole week there. It can’t be better! What about you?
W: My family went to climb Mount Hua and everyone was worn out upon reaching the top!
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W: Oh my God! It’s a quarter to ten! My flight will take off in half an hour. Sir, could you please drive faster?
M: Sure. You needn’t worry. The traffic is light and we’ll reach the airport in 10 minutes.
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W: Jim, why are you still working on the computer? Don’t you know that you have to go to school tomorrow?
M: Mum, I know it’s very late now. But I have to stay up until I finish the paper.
W: I have told you not to watch the TV. Why you have to put off your task every time!
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W: John, I didn’t see you in the English class on Friday.
M: I wasn’t here on Friday. My geography class went to a field trip to look at some of the different rocks. In fact, we slept there last night.
W: Wow! Sounds interesting! Where did you go?
M: A desert. It gets hot during the day, but it cools off very quickly at night.
W: Well, what do you think of the trip?
M: I enjoyed it very much. Although it is very dry, the desert is indeed a wonderful place! I thought of nothing but vastness when I got there. Since you can hardly see plants, it’s very easy to find different rocks there.
W: I really want to go there. Don’t forget to call me if you have the chance to go there again.
M: No problem!
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W: Hi, John. Are you used to the curriculum in our school?
M: Yeah, I think it is very interesting. In my country, students often go to school from 7:30 in the morning until 5:30 in the afternoon.
W: Five days a week, too?
M: Actually, five and a half. On Saturday, there is only a half day.
W: That’s too much, I think. By the way, where are you going? Do you want to have dinner with me in the school canteen?
M: Well, I’m going to return the books to the library. And I want to find more books about your culture.
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M: I’d like to check in, please.
W: Do you have a reservation, sir?
M: Yes, the name is Robert---Robert Brown.
W: Let me check the computer, please. Yes, here it is, Robert Brown. How many nights will you be staying?
M: I will stay from Monday to Friday.
W: That’s four days. Smoking or non-smoking?
M: A smoking room, please.
W: OK. You don’t mind facing the street?
M: No, that’s no problem. But I do want a room with a good view of the ocean.
W: The rooms with a better view will be a little more expensive. Are you okay with it?
M: No problem. How much do you charge for that?
W: A hundred and forty dollars a night.
M: Thank you very much!
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W: Good morning. What can I do for you?
M: Good morning. I am looking for a flat for two people near the university.
W: Well, there are several places available and the rent ranges from 80 to 150 dollars a month.
M: I think a flat for no more than 100 dollars a month is good.
W: Sure. Do you have any other requirement?
M: I prefer to live in a quiet street and I need at least two bedrooms. Eh… the kitchen and the dining room should be separated, not combined.
W: Let me check the information on the computer. Well, we have got two flats that meet your requirements. Look at this one. It costs 85 dollars a month. It has two bedrooms and it locates in a quiet street.
M: How far is it from the university?
W: Two miles.
M: Well, that’s a little far to walk. What about the other one?
W: The second one is smaller but more expensive. It’s one and a half miles away from the university. There is a park and a supermarket nearby.
M: En…this one sounds more suitable. What about the rent?
W: It’s 100 dollars a month.
M: Can we go to have a look at it now? I want to examine the room before making a final decision.
W: No problem. But please wait for 5 minutes. I need to finish typing this piece of material.
M: OK.
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M: Hello, everyone. Welcome to our daily talk. Recently, Xinhua News agency reports that many students find their salaries do not meet their expectations when they return from abroad after graduation. Xiao Doing is one of them. Welcome, Xiao Dong. How much did you spend on your postgraduate degree in the UK?
W: I spent about 500,000 yuan for the one-year education.
M: Wow, that’s really expensive compared with the domestic programs. I know you are looking for a job, how is it going?
W: Not so good. At first, I thought the salary would be two times that of the domestic graduate, but actually the salary was more or less the same.
M: It’s a common phenomenon. A research shows that the gap between investment and return makes it difficult for students like you to be satisfied with their job. It is reported that 96 percent of students returning from abroad refused job offers, out of which 62.5 percent rejected due to unsatisfactory salary. Xiao Dong, have you found any advantages of having a foreign degree?
W: Actually, I was rejected many times. The companies did not care much about my foreign experience or my English language skills. Many foreign companies only require employees to be able to conduct daily communication and email exchange in English. And many domestic graduates can meet this requirement. It makes me doubt whether I made the right decision to go for abroad. The competition is really very fierce.
M: It’s true. Apart from salary, another reason that troubles those returning from abroad is that, when they are search for jobs, their majors are either too hot or too cold. It makes it more difficult to find an ideal job. So, what advise do you want to share with those who are still looking for a job?
W: Well, studying abroad is exciting and not that easy. I think they should treat it with reason and neither expect too much nor accept whatever others offer.
M: It seems that the experience of going abroad will not be as “golden” as before. For those who are thinking about learning abroad, you’d better take everything into consideration. Thank you very much.
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Shanghai Disney Resort Now Open!
 
Starting on June 16, 2016, Chinese Guests of all ages now have the chance to immerse themselves again and again within one of the most spectacular and innovative Disney theme parks in history.
Opening hours
·June & August: Monday—Thursday   09:00—21:00
Friday—-Sunday     08:00—22:00
·September:    Monday—Friday     10:00—19:00
               Weekends           09:00—21:00
Attractions
As the sixth in the world and the second in China (after Hong Kong Disneyland), Shanghai Disneyland creates many records among the existing Disney parks:
·the tallest theme Castle
·the first garden-designed zone
·the first pirate-themed garden
It also combines movie figures with Chinese culture, like the Chinese Zodiac Murals(生肖壁画） in the Gardens of Imagination. With inspiring music, the movie figures put on interesting performances on the street and give guests an unforgettable great time. Besides, visitors can enjoy classical musicals and stage plays, like Tarzan: Call of the Jungle, Frozen: A Sing-along Celebration, and the Lion King.
Tickets
One-day Ticket:
CNY 370 on ordinary days;
CNY 499 on weekends, public holidays, July and August.
Two-day Ticket:
A 5% discount on the basis of the original price.
Note:
Children below 3.3 feet (1 meter) can enter for free when accompanied by an adult.
Children between 3.3 and 4.6 feet (1 - 1.4 meters) and seniors above 65 years old can enjoy a 25% discount.
Transportation
By Subway:
Take Subway Line 11 and get off at Disneyland Park Station.
By Bus:
Take bus line Pudong 50, Pudong 51 or Pudong 52 and get off at South Public Transit Hub.
 
Visitors can book tickets on the official website of the park or by calling 400-180-0000 or 86-21-31580000. Let the magic begin!
 
21. When did Shanghai Disneyland Park open officially?
A. On July 16th, 2016.                   B. On June 16th, 2016.
C. On June 30th, 2016.                   D. On March 29th, 2016.
 
22. What can we know about Shanghai Disneyland Park?
A. You can take bus Line 11 there.
B. It has the biggest theme Castle in China.
C. You can enjoy classical films like Tarzan.
D. Many records are created in Shanghai Disneyland.
 
23. If a couple want to visit Shanghai Disneyland on August 27-28, 2016, how much should they pay?
A. About CNY 1400.   B. About CNY 15000.   C. About CNY 1900.   D. About CNY 2200.
 
24. What type of writing is this text?
A. A travel journal.                   B. A news report.
C. An advertisement.                  D. An exhibition review
 
【解析】
21.答案：B。 事实细节题。根据文章第一句Starting on June 16, 2016, Chinese Guests of all ages now have the chance to immerse themselves again and again within one of the most spectacular and innovative Disney theme parks in history.可知。
 
22.答案：D。 事实细节题。根据文章第三段内容Shanghai Disneyland creates many records among the existing Disney parks内容可知。A选项的bus应该是Subway，B选项的biggest应该是tallest，C选项中的films应该是stage plays，所以都不对。
 
23. 答案：C。 数字计算题。根据文章中的票价信息可知夫妻二人的票价是499元x2人x2天x(1-5%折扣)=1896.2。故答案为C。
 
24. 答案：C。推理判断题。文章详细介绍了上海迪士尼的开放时间、景点、票价和交通信息，且在文章最末出现了订票电话以及Let the magic begin!这样的话语，因此最有可能出自广告，而不是A旅行日记，B新闻报道，D展览评论。
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