阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
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Suppose you work in a big firm and find English very important for your job because you often deal with foreign businessmen. Now you are looking for a place where you can improve your English, especially your spoken English.
Here are some advertisements about English language training from newspaper. You may find the information you need.
Global English Center
*General English in all four skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
*3-month (700 yuan), 6-month (1, 200 yuan)and one-year (2, 000 yuan)courses.
*Choices of morning or evening classes, 3 hours per day, Mon. -Fri.
*Experienced college English teachers.
*Close to city center and bus stops.
Tel: 67705272 Add: 105 Ahongshan Road, 100082
Modern Language School
*Special courses in English for business, travel, banking, hotel management and office skills.
*Small classes(12—16 students)on Sat. &Sun. from 2: 00-5: 00 p. m.
*Native English teachers from Canada and the USA.
*Language lab and computers supplied.
*3-month course (1, 050 yuan), 6-month course (1, 850 yuan).
Write or phone: Modern Language School, 675 Park Road, 100056
Tel: 67353019
The 21st Century English Training Centre
*We specialize in effective teaching at all levels.
*We offer morning or afternoon class, both three months and a half at a cost of 800 yuan.
*We also have a six-week TOEFL preparation class during winter and summer holidays.
*Entrance exams: Jun. 1 and Dec. 1
*Only 15-minute walk from city centre.
Call 67801642 for more information
The International House of English
*Three/Six-month English courses for students of all levels at a very low cost: 60 yuan for 12 hours per week, convenient class hours: 9: 00-12: 00 a. m. and 2: 00-5: 00 p. m.
*A 4-month evening programme specially for developing speaking skills (same cost as day classes).
*Free sightseeing and social activities
*Very close to the Central Park. For further information call 67432308
【文章大意】本文为应用文, 文章介绍了4所学校关于英语学习的招生广告。
21. You work from 9: 00 a. m. to 4: 30 p. m. every day. Which school will you choose?
A. Global English Center and Modern Language School.
B. Global English Center and The International House of English.
C. Modern Language School and The 21st Century English Training Centre.
D. The 21st Century English Training Centre and The International House of English.
【解析】选B。细节理解题。根据题意每天从上午9: 00工作至下午4: 30, 可以推知连周末都工作, 那么只能选择晚上有课程的学校, 再根据文章, Global English Center中Choices of morning or evening classes, 3 hours per day, Mon. -Fri. 和The International House of English中A 4-month evening programme specially for developing speaking skills (same cost as day classes). 可知这两所学校有晚上课程, 所以选B。
22. You will probably prefer to go to The International House of English because it ______.
A. offers free sightseeing and social activities
B. has a special course in spoken English
C. costs less than the other schools
D. has native English teachers
【解析】选B。细节理解题。根据题干你更愿意去The International House of English的原因可以定位到A 4-month evening programme specially for developing speaking skills , 故B正确。
23. How much should you pay if you take the evening programme at The International House of English?
A. 60 yuan B. 240 yuan
C. 720 yuan D. 960 yuan
【解析】选D。细节理解题。根据Three/Six- month English courses for students of all levels at a very low cost: 60 yuan for 12 hours per week以及A 4-month evening programme specially for developing speaking skills (same cost as day classes)可以推算一个月四周, 四个月, 所以是60*16=960, 所以选D。
