Day1
Bond is back (P1)
Choose the best answer:
1. James Bond’s popularity has stood the test of time mainly because ______.
A. the films show fashion in different times
B. the films offer a variety of things for different people to enjoy
C. the Bond stories describe the life and feelings of real spies
D. James Bond has developed into a British icon over 50 years
2. The underlined word “relevant” in Paragraph 6 can be replaced by ______.
A. topical B. suitable
C. out-dated D. understandable
3. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the article?
A. The Bond stories are written after real life events of a British naval intelligence officer.
B. The James Bond film series received more attention after the Cold War period.
C. Most people feel scared and disturbed about secret organizations.
D. Sean Connery played James Bond long after Pierce Brosnan.
4. What is the main point of the article?
A. The influence of a famous British icon.
B. Why James Bond is appealing to the world.
C. Introduction to a newly released James Bond film.
D. What changes James Bond has experienced over 50 years of existence.

Day2
Film from young to old (P4)
阅读短文并根据文章内容回答问题,注意答案不要超过题目要求的词数。
1. What is the documentary series 49 Up mainly about? (No more than 16 words)
______________________________________
2. What did the series intend to do according to the article? (No more than 13 words)
______________________________________
3. What kind of person is Tony? (No more than 8 words)
______________________________________
4. Translate the following sentence into Chinese:
And with the passing of every seven years, the more they look different, the more they stay the same.
______________________________________
5. How did Michael Apted present the passage of time in the documentary 49 Up? (No more than 12 words)
______________________________________

Day3
Music for your mind (P5)
Choose the best answer:
1. We can learn from the article that ______.
A. listening to Mozart’s music can improve one’s IQ temporarily
B. the skill of playing a musical instrument is a must in modern society
C. students who can play music instruments are better at reasoning
D. musical training at a young age can be a great advantage
2. Active involvement in playing a musical instrument can strengthen ______.
a. a good working memory
b. the ability to ignore noisy background
c. the ability to identify different speech sounds
d. the ability to connect complex sounds with their meaning
e. long years of language-based learning
A. abe B. acd C. bcd D. ade
3. We can infer from the last paragraph that ______.
A. parents usually know what is best for their children
B. children should learn to play as many musical instruments as possible
C. scientists think pleasure must be ensured in musical training
D. more research will be done on what instruments or teaching methods are more beneficial
4. The article is mainly about ______.
A. a new discovery about the longtime benefits of early music lessons
B. some efforts at making full use of the human brain through musical training
C. research on the connection between musical training and academic performance
D. the effects of musical training on the development of human brain

Day4
The greatest gift (P6)
Choose the best answer:
1. Which of the following is TRUE about Mini and Rahmun’s friendship?
A. They felt close to each other at the first sight.
B. The author didn’t like Mini making friends with Rahmun.
C. Rahmun liked Mini more when the author often bought fruits from him.
D. Though not understanding all Rahmum’s jokes, Mini liked hanging out with him.
2. Why was Rahmun put into prison?
A. He hurt a man. B. He stole a shawl.
C. He cheated his neighbor.
D. He was dishonest in his business.
3. When Rahmun and Mini met again, ______.
A. Mini was going to be engaged
B. Mini gave him the cold shoulder
C. Mini felt shy and uncomfortable
D. Mini could not recognize him at all
4. From the article, we can conclude that the author ______ Rahmun.
A. was not fond of B. was worried about
C. was not supportive of
D. felt sorry for

Day5
阅读下面通告栏的内容并选出正确选项。
Unison Branch Summer Social
When? Friday 22nd July (from 5pm onwards)
Where? Upstairs at the Lukin Pub
4 Conway Street, Fitzrovia, London, W1P 5HE
Map reference
http://www.fullpint.com/showpub.php?pubid=1089

Free buffet, Free drinks
RSVP- Steve Anderson
(S. Anderson2@westminster.ac.uk)
by Wednesday 20th July 2011
Please bring Unison or University ID to receive your new Unison Discount Card

PROTECT OUR PENSIONS
Open briefing on the government’s proposed changes to pensions, retirement laws, and how they will affect you.
This event is open to all non-academic staff at the University of Westminster, both members and non-members of UNISON.
28 July 2011
12.30-1.30pm
Marylebone Campus (Luxborough Building)
Lunch will be provided.
Please email R.Briant@westminster.ac.uk if you wish to attend.

BOOK A TRIAL CLASS NOW
www.SharpeAcademy.co.uk
or call us on 07500 569024

1. People who are interested in the Unison Branch Summer Social should ______.
A. visit www.SharpeAcademy.co.uk
B. contact R.Briant@westminster.ac.uk
C. call on the phone number 07500 569024
D. email to S.Anderson2@westminster.ac.uk
2. Audience at the open briefing event mentioned above should ______.
A. be familiar with retirement laws
B. own a Unison or University ID
C. apply for a seat at the briefing before July 20
D. be non-academic staff at University of Westminster
3. According to the article, students who take adult dance classes at the Sharpe Academy of Theater Arts ______.
A. don’t have to do warm-up exercises
B. should be no younger than 17
C. could enjoy free food and drinks
D. must have good academic records
上期参考答案
D1 1. failed 2. excitement 3. field 4. launch 5. wind
6. communicating 7. cuter 8. still 9. view 10. cool
D2 1-5 BBDBA D3 1-4 BBAA D4 1-3 DBB
D5 1-5 DADAD 6-10 ABDBB