Cost of American Wars

war name	cost of the war	cost as a percent of annual GDP
Revolutionary War	US $ 2.2 billion(in 2002 dollars)	63%
War of 1812	US$ 1.1 billion	13%
Mexican War	US$1.6 billion	3%
Civil War	US $ 62 billion	104%
Spanish American War	US$ 9.6 billion	3%
World War I	US$ 190. 6 billion	24%
World War II	US$ 2.9 trillion	103%
Korean War	US$ 335.9 billion	15%
Vietnam War	US$ 494.3 billion	12%
First Gulf War	US$76.1 billion	1%

billion 十億     trillion 萬億

64. Which wars cost more than a year’s worth of the GDP?

A. First Gulf War and World War I.             B. The Civil War and World War II.

C. World War II and Revolutionary War.      D. Mexican War and Civil War.           

65. The American annual gross domestic product in 1951 was _________.

A. 2.239 trillion             B.2.9 trillion           C. 3.25 trillion        D. 76.1 billion

66. Which of the following is NOT TRUE?

A. Mexican War cost more than War of 1812.

B. First Gulf War cost the least in term of the percentage of the annual of GDP.

C. World War II cost more than Korean War.

D. Mexican War cost as much money as Spanish American War.

Let's travel the world together

Nickname: Zaloxx

Email:jdlxx8@yahoo. com

When to travel: Feb 2010－Apr 2010

Self-introduction.. A 40+ male with strong physical and financial abilities. Hope to travel in

India, Singapore and Thailand for business as well as for fun.

My travel plan: Fly to Delhi and spend 3 weeks in India travelling mostly in north. Fly to

Singapore and Thailand for a few business matters and mainly for fun.

Whom I am looking for: A female to travel with me. She should be an attractive 30－40 healthy romantic lady and love travelling and relaxing.

Together for Christmas and New Year?

Nickname: Rue Rose

Email: sofitsao@taishin, com. tw

When to travel: Dec 2010－Jan 2011

Self-introduction: I am a fit, young, looking 40 years old female, who is easy-going, fun to be with.

My travel plan: Would like to go somewhere hot－Cuba, Africa, Morocco, and so on. Perhaps the Christmas and New Year there are more interesting.

Whom I am looking for: A male much with similar interests. A non-smoker and light drinker.

Travel in good company!

Nickname: Louise

Email: misskennedy@hotmail, co. uk

When to travel: Jan 2010

Self-introduction: 40 years old, fun-loving and easy-going.

My travel plan: I need a break and I am open to anywhere.

Whom I am looking for: A male travel companion(同伴), 24－40. A non-smoker who enjoys

outside activities. Prefer someone that speaks Spanish.

Need a travel companion in Thailand!

Nickname: Gio

Email: esteban407@yahoo, com

When to travel: Feb 2010－Apr 2010

Self-introduction: I am 28 years old from London. I like to keep fit and enjoy hiking and camping.

My travel plan: I plan to visit Thailand and travel around the country to enjoy nature and the sunshine.

Whom I am looking for: Someone around my age. A male who is willing to have an active holiday.

49. If the Londoner and his companion travel in March, 2010, they will probably be in

    A. Cuba            B. Singapore       C. India         D. Thailand

50. Why does Rue Rose plan a journey with her companion?

    A. To adventure in cold places.                          B. To spend festivals outside.

    C. To learn Spanish.                                         D. To solve business matters.

51. A lady who wants to be a travel companion can send email to

    A. jdlxx8@yahoo, com                                     B. sofitsao@taishin. com. tw

    C. esteban407@yahoo, com                              D. misskennedy@hotmail. co. uk

52. People in the advertisements above want to        .

A. introduce their travel experiences

B. make friends with strangers while traveling

C. find proper travel partners

D. look for someone to look after them while traveling

Our company, Eastern Energy, is here to help and provide you with personal advice on any matters connected with your bill or any other questions about your gas and electricity supply.

    Moving Home

Please give as much notice as possible if you are moving home, but at least 48 hours required for us to make the necessary arrangements for your gas and electricity supply. Please telephone our 24-hour line at 0131 6753 219 with details of your move. In most eases we are happy to accept your meter reading on the day you move.

Meter Reading

    Eastern Energy uses various types of meter ranging from the traditional dial meters to new technology digital display meters. Always read the meter from left to right, ignoring any red dials. If you require assistance, contact our 24-hour line at 0600 7310 310.

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    If you would like advice on the efficient use of energy, please call our Energy Efficiency Line at 0995 7625 513. Please do not use this number for any other enquiries （詢問）.

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Help and Advice

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Supply Failure

    If you experience any problems with your electricity supply, please call free at 0600 7838 836, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

60. Who is this passage most probably written to?

    A. People applying for energy supply.

    B. People moving home.

    C. Persons in need of help.

    D. Energy users of Eastern Energy.

61. If you have any complaints, what should you do?

    A. Make a call or send a mail.           B. Contact Help and Advice.

    C. Go to the company directly.           D. Ask for special services.

62. According to the passage, which of the following is true?

    A. You are not expected to read your own gas or electricity meters.

    B. It is now cheaper to use gas than electricity as a form of heating.

    C. You are not charged for the call when you report supply failure.

D. You should inform Eastern Energy of a change of address on arrival at your new home.

Award-winning author Emma Donoghue’s latest book, . Room, is a unique and amazing story about a boy’s experience living in a small, windowless room with his mother. The 11’ x 11’ space between the walls of the room is actually all the boy knows because he was born there and has never left. Room will horrify, surprise, sadden, and finally delight you. Attracted from the start, readers of all sorts won’t want to put Room down.         

◆First published in the U. S. in September 2010                 

◆Publisher: Little Brown

◆321 pages

Literary master Ian McEwan returns with Solor, a novel about a Nobel prize-winning physicist. The physicist’s personal life is in a mess as his fifth marriage breaks, but this time he actually loves his wife and wants to make things better. Solar is a funny story, completely unusual and as good as anything the writer has ever written.

◆Published in March 2010

◆Publisher :Knopf Doubleday

◆304 Pages

One Day by David Nicholls was an international bestseller before it was released in the U. S. in June. Although it is well written and funny at times, don’t be fooled—this isn’t a good-feeling romantic comedy. If you decide to read it, be prepared for some heavy moments.

◆Published in the U S in June 2010

◆Publisher: Vintage Contemporaries

◆437 Pages

Fall of Giants by Ken Follett is the first book in a new trilogy （three books） that will take readers through the major events of the twentieth century by following five families. In Fall of Giants, most of the action centers on World War I and the Bolshevik Revolution. Although Fall of Giants is more than 1000 pages and has many characters, the story is remarkabby connected.

◆Published in September 2010                                       

◆Publisher: Dutton

◆1008 pages

64. According to the text, the latest and longest novel is          .

       A. Room                 B. Solar               C. One Day               D. Fall of Giants

65. Which of the following is NOT true according to the text?

       A. Ian McEwan once won the Nobel Prize.

       B. Fall of Giants is mostly set in wars.

       C. One day is written by David Nicholls.

       D. Solar is a funny story about a physicist.

66. We can know from the text that          .

       A. the main character of Room has a wide range of knowledge

       B. Solar is the only book that Ian McEwan has ever written

       C. all the four books were not published in the same month

       D. One Day is a funny romantic comedy that sells very well

67. We can infer from the passage that          .

       A. the sixth of Ian McEwan’s marriages broke

       B. Room by Emma Donoghue has a happy ending

       C. the publisher of One Day is Little Brown

       D. Dutton and Ken P’ollett are both publishers

Should Smoking Be Banned in Public Places?

      Saki Kwoda, 24

      Schoolteacher （Japanese nonsmoker）

Yes. It should be banned．Smoking is not only bad for the smoker's health, but also for nonsmokers through passive smoking．In public people should think about others．

      Alex Wright, 23

      Teacher （American nonsmoker）

I don't smoke．However, I don't really care if people smoke around me．Leave them alone． They have the right, and let them be.

      Masako Imai, 24

      Phone engineer （Japanese smoker）

I smoke but I think it should be banned, I really want to give up and I think that if everywhere became nonsmoking, it would make it much easier for me to do so．

      Luke Collings, 35

      Musician （British smoker）

I'm a smoker but am against others having to share my addiction．It's only a matter of time before society wakes up and realizes how addictive and destructive nicotine is.

      Jenny Wilcox, 31

      Civil servant （British smoker）

I smoke but I agree with a ban．It forces people, including me, to smoke less．I'm from London, and although smokers were against the ban at first, it now feels totally normal．

      Chris Kennedy, 23

      Student （British nonsmoker）

Walking past a smoking area, like the one by Hachiko, feels and smells absolutely awful．At least if smokers could smoke anywhere, then it would be spread out．

56．How many of the above smokers may now regret having picked up the bad habit?

      A．All.                B．None,                 C．Two．                D．Four．

57．Which of the four people are very tolerant of smoking?

      A．Chris Kennedy        B．Luke Collsngs         C．Saki Kuroda         D．Alex Wright

58．The underlined word "Hachiko" in the last part probably refers to _           .

      A．someone who dislikes smelly smokers

      B．someone who smokes but agrees with a ban

      C．a(chǎn) place near which there is an area for smokers

      D．a(chǎn)．legal smoking area which may spread out

       Most people around the world use the same calendar(日歷) as you do, which is called the Gregorian calendar. The months are named mostly for gods from ancient myths(神話). For example, the name January comes from Janus, the Roman god of gates and doorways. And March comes from Mars, the Roman god of war.

       But native people in North America had another way of choosing names for months. Different tribes gave them different names, depending on happenings in the natural world. Also, months were called “moons”, since they were measured from one new moon to the next.

       For one tribe, the Moon of Popping Trees came at the beginning of the year, when frost made branches creak(吱吱作響) and crack with cold. Other tribes had names for months such as Baby – Bear Moon, Buuding – Moon, Maple(楓) Sugar Moon, and Strawberry Moon. And it’s not hard to guess what happened during Egg – Laying Moon. Goose – Calling Moon, or Food – Almost – Gone Moon.

       Want to make your own calendar? Start by going outside with a sheet of paper and pencil. Notice the natural things around you. Look. Listen. Sniff. Are flowers blooming? Birds singing? Squirrels building nests? On your sheet, write down the date and the interesting natural things you see. You can make little drawings too.

       Do this several times during the next few weeks. By the end of the month, you can choose your favorite natural event and name the month.

       We’d love to see the names you choose—and copies of your sheets well! Send them to us after you name the first month, or when you’ve named a few. The address is:

       Ranger Rick, Dept. NC;

       8925 Leesburg Pike;

       Vienna, VA22184.

       And keep an eye out for n ext month’s GreenZine Coumn. We’re starting up a natural calendar of our own. Check it out!

45．The best title of this passage would be       .

       A．Galendars in Use Now                                 B．Ancient Calendars

       C．Make a Natural Calendar                              D．Calendars in the World

46．For some native Americans, the Moon of Popping Trees was        .

       A．a(chǎn) month in winter                                       B．a(chǎn) month with a moon

       C．a(chǎn) month with blooming flowers                    D．a(chǎn) month with almost no food

47．Which of the following is NOT necessary when making a calendar of your own?

       A．Drawing some pictures to record what you’ve done or seen.

       B．Going out to observe nature.

       C．Learning the Gregorian Calendar by heart.

       D．Studying traditional calendars to get some ideas.

48．It is implied in the last three paragraphs that         .

       A．you should write to Ranger Rick once a month

       B．the mailing address is not used

       C．you need to pay for your calendar to be selected

       D．your calendar may be published next month

The final exam week has arrived, and the only way to face exams is through early preparation．Here are a few items to relieve the stress and provide a successful ending to the semester．

       Food

In addition to buying supplies such as pencils, calculators and so on for the exam itself, certain food can calm one's nerves （神經(jīng)） while studying．Katherine Samuels a marketing sophomore （大二學(xué)生）, believes that eating a healthy breakfast affects her ability to take a test．On the morning before a final exam, she suggests taking a moment to relax while eating. “I’ll have a good breakfast—some fruit and coffee on the morning before a final,” Samuels said.

Music

When he has trouble focusing on studying for his final, freshman Lane Genzlinger relies on a little Bach or Mozart to concentrate. “I like listening to classical music because there are no words. It can be really relaxing,” Genzlinger said.

Sleep

Priya Rao, a finance sophomore, makes sure that her head hits the pillow long before she has to take an exam. “People fool themselves into thinking they can remember everything needed for a final and make an A. Don’t spend the whole night studying before a final exam because when you wake up, you’ll have no energy to take the test,” she said. “Have a good night of sleep before the exam.”

64．While preparing for the final exam, Priya Rao believes____        _．

       A．it is necessary to have some good food

       B．students should attend every class given by professors

       C．good sleep is quite necessary

       D．she can pass the final exam easily

65．Who thinks food is quite important in preparing for the final exam"

       A．Priya Rao                                                   B．Lane Genzlinger．

       C．Stacie Ritter．                                            D．Katherine Samuels

66．The passage is mainly about___         _．

       A．what college students can do in preparing for the final exam

       B．college students need food, sleep and so on

       C．the hobbies of the college students

       D．college life of some students

·Happy birthday

       The China National Opera （CNO） will give a concert to celebrate its 50th birthday．

       Different generations of CNO vocalists, like Li Guangxi, Yao Hong and Ma Mei , will present the concert which will feature both songs from famous Chinese operas like The White-haired GM and The Hundredth Bride, as well as, arias of such Western opera classics as Madame Butterfly, La Traviata and Rigoletto．

       Time/date: 7:30 pm, September 7,8

       Location: Tianqiao Theatre

       Tel: 6551-4787, 8315-6170

       Tickets: 60～500 yuan （US ＄7．2-60．2）

       ·Folk music

       A concert will be held to feature some recently-composed traditional Chinese music works．

      The concert , given by the Folk Orchestra of the China Opera and Ballet Theatre, will include such pieces as Memory of Childhood, Memorial Ceremony for God and Wine Song．

       Time/date: 7:30 pm, September 13

       Location: Concert hall at tile National Library of China

       Tel: 6848-5462, 6841-9220

       Tickets:30～200 yuan （US ＄3．6-24．1）

       ·Moon music

       A concert of traditioanal Chinese music will be given on tile eve of the Moon Festival which falls on September 21st this year．

       The Concert will feature a number of famous pieces centred on the theme of the moon, such as Moonlight, Spring Night on a Moonlit River and Lofty Mountain and Flowing River．

       A number of established traditional Chinese music performers, like Zhou Yaokun and Fan Weiqing, will play solos as well as collaborate with the folk music orchestra．

       Time/date: 7:30 pm, September 21st

       Location: Grand Theatre of the Cultural Palace of Nationalities

       Tel:6606-8888,6606-9999

64．If you want to buy tickets for listening to the music Memory of Childhood, you will dial _____．

       A．6551-4787                                             B．6848-5462   

      C．8315-6170                                             D．6606-9999

65．Which statement is TRUE right according to the passage ?

       A．Li Guangxi, Yao Hong and Ma Mei stand for the same generation of CNO vocalists．

       B．Rigoletto is a famous piece on the theme of the moon．

       C．Lofty Mountain and Flowing River is a traditional Chinese music．

       D．Zhou Yaokun will play solos and Fan Weiqing will collaborate with the folk music orchestra．

66．Madame Butterfly is _____________.

       A．a(chǎn) Chinese opera                                  B．a(chǎn) Western opera

       C．a(chǎn) piece of music                                 D．a(chǎn) song

67．In which column of a newspaper will the article be published?

       A．Entertainment．                                      B．People    

       C．Literature ．                                           D．Sports．

Hello! The University of Hawaii is located just outside of downtown Honolulu in green Manoa valley. We invite you to visit and want to let you know about our learning programs, the richness of our culture, the beauty of our environment, the spirit of our students and teachers, advanced equipment and modern buildings. We look forward to seeing you come. The following information is given so that your visit will be as easy as possible. 

You should get in touch with us ahead of time. You may directly contact the office of the College to schedule appointment service at 1-877-447-3233. To arrange a campus tour please hand in a request through our Online Campus Visit Request Form.

Tours are on weekdays:

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

9:00a.m. — 9:30a.m.: Meet with a University Representative（代表）

9:30a.m. — 11:30a.m.: General Campus Tour with a UHM （The University of Hawaii at Manoa） student

Tuesday & Thursday

1:00p.m. — 1:30p.m.: Meet with a University Representative

1:30p.m. — 3:30p.m.: General Campus Tour with a UHM student

You also can get in touch with us by:

Phone Number: 1 (877) 447-3233, or 1 (808) 956-6524

E-mail: visituhm@hawaii.edu

How do you get to UHM?

It is in Honolulu less than 3 miles away from Waikiki and about 9 miles from Honolulu International Airport.

By car: From Waikiki and from Honolulu International Airport

Taxi: Taxi fare to UHM is about $25.00, except baggage charges and a tip of 10 to 15 percent.

Public bus: Luggage is allowed on city buses. Bus stops are on the second floor of the airport. A one-way fare is $2.00 (in exact change).

46. The University of Hawaii lies _______.

A. outside green Manoa valley                B. in the business area of Honolulu

C. outside the center of Honolulu              D. outside the city of Honolulu

47. You will meet with a University Representative if you go there _________.

A. at 9:00 in the morning on Mondays          B. at 10:00 in the morning on Tuesdays

C. at 2:00 in the afternoon on Wednesday      D. at 3:00 in the afternoon on Thursday

48 According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. A one-way public bus fare is 2 pounds.     B. Taxi fare to UHM is less than $ 25.00.

C. Bus stops are on the first floor of the airport.

D. UHM is about 9 miles from Honolulu International Airport.

49. The author writes the passage so that readers can ____.

A. know about the beauty of the campus      B. know about the learning programs

C. know more about the university          D. visit the campus as easily as possible

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Sourcing assistant needed

Posted On: Sunday, 28 March, 2010, 17:27

Expires On: Monday, 27 September, 2010, 17:27

Indian company’s Shanghai office is now looking for a local Chinese girl, who can speak fluent English, and has at least one year experience in trading business. Healthcare working experience would be an advantage.

Main responsibilities are: sourcing for new suppliers, factory visiting, negotiating and orders following up…

Interested candidates can email me you expected salary, resume and current photo to: sarah @ gate. com, Miss Sarah Wang for more details. Thanks.

Senior Interior Designer

Posted On: Sunday, 10 January, 2010, 11:50

Expires On: Wednesday, 09 June, 2010, 11:50

Reply to: linette, killbourn @ rhdesign. Com. Cn

RHK Design is seeking a Senior Interior Designer for our corporate projects. Your primary role is to work closely with our American and European clients to deliver the international design solution they require. You must have an ability to work with 8individual managers to negotiate space needs and requirements, and communicate your designs to your design support team. In depth knowledge of interesting and innovative(創(chuàng)新的) materials is required. Travel throughout China may be required.

Customer Service Assistant

Posted On: Monday, 01 February, 2010, 15:25

Expires On: Tuesday, 31 August, 2010, 15:25

Reply to: chinasemeste: @ gmail. Com

Compensation(報酬): RMB 8-10K

Type of job: Full-time

Contract: One year contract or longer

Job Category: Customer Service

Requirements:

—B.A, or B.S. degree; foreigners only:

—1 year’s working experience desired, preferably in customer service or hospitality industry

—Responsible, pleasant personality and self-motivated.

—Customer-oriented with good communication and interpersonal skills

—Good command of both spoken and written English; Putonghua is an advantage but not a must

Work Load: 5-day-work; national holidays

Monthly Salary: Around RMB 8-10 K

Female English Tutor Needed

Posted On: Tuesday, 05 January, 2010, 03:38

Explores On: Friday, 01 October, 2010, 03:28

Reply to: zsj123@ 163. com

A girl is looking for an oral English tutor

Location: close to Metro Line Six

Time: twice a week , in the evening and weekend, 1.5 hrs at a time

Rate: 200/h

Student: 10 years old

Requirements: From America: female; experienced

60. We can know from the first two ads that         .

       A. RHK Design deals with business from European countries

       B. to be a sourcing assistant, you need to be very persuasive

       C. to work for RHK Design, you need to be very experienced in trading

       D. a girl from Beijing is very likely to be employed by the Indian Company

61. If you are an American woman looking for a part-time job, you can contact        .

       A. sarah@ gste. com                              B. linette. killboum@ rhkdesign. com. cn

       C. zsj123@ 163. com                             D. chieasemester@ gmail. com

62. For one who doesn’t mind traveling a lot, which of the positions above can be considered?

       A. Senior Interior Designed.          B. Female English Tutor.

       C. Sourcing assistant.                         D. Customer Services Assistant.

63. Which of the following statements about the third position is TRUE?

       A. Nationalities are not required for the position.

       B. There’s a requirement of maximum service period.

       C. The deadline for application is July the 31st.

       D. Communication skills are requested a must.