专题限时训练(十五) [广告型阅读理解]
(限时：25分钟)
A
CUYAHOGA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Bay Village Branch, 502 Cahoon Road, 4408716392.
●The Egyptian Pyramids, 7 pm, Sept.19. Join us as Don King, a longtime student of Egyptology, discusses the pyramids and presents the possible theories of the construction, design and mysteries surrounding these ancient wonders.
●Join us as local Bay Village resident, Tom Bell, discusses his book MyDadisaFreak: aMemoir, 7 pm Sept.27.
Fairview Park Branch, 21255 Lorain Road, 4403334700 or cuyahogalibrary.org.
●Dress for Success, 7 pm, Sept.19. First impressions count. Some job recruiters(招聘人员) use appearance to determine selfesteem, respect, confidence and organizational skills. Learn how to dress to emphasize your strengths and improve your employability. Registration required.
●Music Study Groups, 1：15 pm—2：45 pm, Wednesdays, Sept.19—Nov.28. Explore current concert music performed by The Cleveland Orchestra at Severance Hall through informal lectures and listening. Classes are designed for both new and experienced music lovers and are led by Dr Rose Breckenridge.
●Practical Herbs, 7 pm, Oct. 3. Famous doctor Sarah Hurt will talk about growing, drying and storing herbs and how to use them. Registration required.
North Olmsted Branch, 27403 Lorain Road, 4407776211 or cuyahogalibrary.org.
●Job Club, 1：30 pm—3 pm, Tuesdays. Join Jim Hansen for helpful tips on resumes, job search strategies and interviewing. Anyone who is job hunting or looking to change careers is welcome.
●War of 1812, 7 pm—8：45 pm, Sept.19. This year marks the 200th anniversary. Professor Catherine Rokicky from Cuyahoga Community College will give a presentation about the war, and immediately following we'll discuss the book MrandMrsMadison'sWar: America'sFirstCoupleandtheSecondWarofIndependence by Hugh Howard. Registration required.
Olmsted Falls Library, 7850 Main St., Olmsted Falls, 4402351150 or cuyahogalibrary.org.
●Family Storytime, 7 pm—7：30 pm, Wednesdays, through Nov. 27. Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and a story or two. For children ages birth through 8 with their caregivers.
●Huntington Practice SAT Test, 10 am—1 pm, Sept. 15. Follow up, 4 pm—5 pm, Sept. 26. Get ready for college by taking a practice SAT exam. Discuss strategies to improve your score, and get tips on preparing for the real exam. Registration required.
●Imaginative Illustrations, 11 am to noon, Sept. 29. A handson drawing programme where children exercise their imagination while experiencing some basic techniques of cartooning. Grades K5. Registration required.
1. There are many activities for you to choose on Sept.19 EXCEPT ________．
A．listening to a speech which is about the war
B．attending a discussion about ancient Egyptian pyramids
C．attending a programme about how to reduce exam anxiety
D．learning about how to leave a good first impression on others
2. If you want to study some medical knowledge, you can call ________．
A．4408716392 B．4403334700
C．4407776211 D．4402351150
3. If you want to learn how to educate your children, you should contact ________．
A．Bay Village Branch
B．Fairview Park Branch
C．North Olmsted Branch
D．Olmsted Falls Library
4. In order to help yourself find a new job soon, you'd better go to ________．
A．Bay Village Branch and Fairview Park Branch
B．North Olmsted Branch and Olmsted Falls Library
C．Fairview Park Branch and North Olmsted Branch
D．Fairview Park Branch and Olmsted Falls Library
5. It is learned from the passage that ________．
A．you can study music for more than one month in Fairview Park Branch
B．you can get the information about the four branches on the Internet
C．you can choose to take part in all the mentioned events in the afternoon
D．both Don King and Catherine Rokicky are college professors
B
1.Where is the travel agent?
A．New Zealand. B．Australia.
C．Canada. D．The US.
2．The travel agent prefers to be contacted ________．
A．online B．by letter
C．by phone D．in person
3．Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A．Free places and other extras can be provided for larger groups.
B．An aboriginal dance can be enjoyed in New Zealand.
C．The group tour is mainly designed in a relaxing way.
D．The sites and accomodation can be chosen by visitors.
4．Which of the following groups could have a special tour in the travel agent?
A．Five females who want to have a guide.
B．A school with 300 students.
C．A couple accompanied by their four teens.
D．The children below 7 studying in the kindergarten.
5．Where can we most probably read this text?
A．In a newspaper. B．On the Internet page.
C．In a travel club. D．In a travel magazine.
C
Christmas, Easter and birthday parties can be difficult times for grandmothers and parents as they rush around trying to arrange the perfect celebration or making everyone as happy as possible! What's better than a birthday party that makes your grandchild smile throughout or a celebration that impresses relatives and close friends?
That is why Granny Look has supplied in this section, one of the most comprehensive guides making these special occasions that happen perhaps once a year a real success.
From a selection of Advent Calendars to party planning or Christmasstocking fillers, we have all the possibilities covered, so that your children and grandchildren will really have a memorable time with attractive gifts and original ideas.
Bring that festive spirit to all those traditional days, and ensure you are always ready for any possibility. Granny Look's extensive links are bound to make every special occasion an entirely different experience from the year before and allow everyone to feel entertained and content.
CHRISTMASSTOCKING FILLERS
LOOK no further！！ Granny Look helps the family to prepare in time for FATHER CHRISTMAS. Give SANTA CLAUS some ideas. He can fill all the children's Christmasstockings with goodies! Unique Christmas gifts for children's stocking fillers.
A Granny Look favourite!
ADVENT CALENDARS
All children love the buildup to CHRISTMAS! What is better than choosing one of Granny Look's selections of Advent Calendars! Here you will find a list of websites to buy traditional or fun Advent Calendars for children at Christmas time.
A Granny Look favourite!
BIRTHDAYS
LOOKING for a SPECIAL BIRTHDAY GIFT? Explore Granny Look's selection of PRESENTS, PARTY PLANNING, PARTY TOYS and PARTY GAMES for your Children and Grandchildren's BIRTHDAYS.
Plan and organize the KIDDIE'S PARTIES ahead of time！！
Don't forget the PERSONALISED INVITATIONS!
CHRISTMAS
LOOK and BOOK now！！ Granny Look's selection of CHRISTMAS GIFTS for children.
Some guides to “What's on in your area” … for the kids. PANTOS, SHOWS, THEATRES … at Christmas time!
UNIQUE Christmas gifts for Children. Spend QUALITY TIME with your Children's Children this FESTIVE SEASON!
1. From the text, we know that “Granny Look” is ________．
A．a person who guides you to make your yearly celebration a real success
B．a magazine that helps the family to prepare for special occasions
C．a company that sells all sorts of products on the Internet
D．a website that helps you to prepare for special occasions
2. The purpose of the text is ________．
A．to make children have a memorable holiday
B．to show you how to shop on the Internet
C．to give you some information about Granny Look
D．to introduce some goods
3. If you want to send some invitations to your daughter's classmates, where will you search for the information?
A．At Birthdays.
B．At Advent Calendars.
C．At Christmasstocking fillers.
D．At Christmas.
4. You will fail to find any information at Christmas when you need ________．
A．Christmas cards
B．fun Advent Calendars
C．Christmas gifts
D．tickets for theatres
5. If your son wants a traditional Advent Calendar, you should search ________．
A．Birthdays
B．Advent Calendars
C．Christmasstocking fillers
D．Christmas
专题限时训练(十五)
A
【要点综述】 本文为一则广告，主要介绍了一家社区公共图书馆的四个分部所举办的相关活动的时间及内容。
1．C 根据“Huntington Practice SAT Test, 10 am—1 pm, Sept.15.Follow up, 4 pm—5 pm, Sept.26.Get ready for college by taking a practice SAT exam.Discuss strategies to improve your score, and get tips on preparing for the real exam.”可判断学习应试技巧的时间是9月15日和26日，故选C项。
2．B 根据“Practical Herbs, 7 pm, Oct.3.Famous doctor Sarah Hurt will talk about growing, drying and storing herbs and how to use them.”可推断要学习医学知识需要打电话给4403334700，故选B项。
3．D 根据Olmsted Falls Library属下内容可判断其活动均与孩子的教育有关，故选D项。
4．C 根据“Dress for Success, 7 pm, Sept.19.First impressions count.Some job recruiters(招聘人员) use appearance to determine selfesteem, respect, confidence and organizational skills.Learn how to dress to emphasize your strengths and improve your employability.”和“Job Club, 1：30 pm—3 pm, Tuesdays.Join Jim Hansen for helpful tips on resumes, job search strategies and interviewing.Anyone who is job hunting or looking to change careers is welcome.”可判断其均与求职有关，故选C项。
5．A 根据“Music Study Groups, 1：15 pm—2：45 pm, Wednesdays, Sept.19—Nov.28.”可判断选A项。
B
【要点综述】 本文为一则广告。一家旅游公司就组团去澳大利亚、新西兰以及斐济旅游给出了一些要求、条件及联系方式。
1．D 由右边的公司的标志图里可看到公司的地址在美国。
2．C 由文中“…we are happy to answer your questions directly on the phone.”可知公司情愿大家打电话联系。
3．B 由文中“What goes into an unforgettable tour of Australia? Lots of great scenery, for sure.Maybe an aboriginal dance, perhaps a conversation with a local shopkeeper, or a shepherd walking his dogs.”可知在澳大利亚能看到土著人的舞蹈而不是在新西兰。
4．C 由文中“Although our scheduled tours are for small groups, we can customize(定制) a tour for 6～200 guests.”以及右边“Yes, however, the minimum age is 7 years on our tours.”可知至少是6个人而且是7岁以上的团体能够定制一个适合自己的团队。
5．B 由右边第一幅图上的Download Our Brochure可推出这应该是一个网上链接下载的图标，故选B项。
C
【要点综述】 这是一个关于Granny Look的广告，Granny Look是个提供特殊节日信息的网站，人们可以通过它找到关于圣诞节的礼物信息、生日聚会邀请、冒险日历等。
1．D 据文章中的信息“Granny Look's extensive links…；a list of websites”等，可知D项正确。
2．C 根据文章中的信息“That is why Granny Look has supplied…”及全文的内容可推断出文章的意图是给出一些关于Granny Look的信息，故C项正确。
3．A 从BIRTHDAYS这部分的“Don't forget the PERSONALISED INVITATIONS！”可知在这里可以找到相关的信息。
4．B 这里Christmas是网站而非节日。从这部分可以看出，有圣诞卡片、礼物、戏票，没有有趣的冒险日历(fun Advent Calendars)。故选择B项。
5．B 从ADVENT CALENDARS这部分“Here you will find a list of websites to buy traditional or fun Advent Calendars for children at Christmas time.”可知B项正确。