阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。
A
Suppose you work in a big firm and find English very important for your 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 newspapers.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.
●Choice of morning or evening classes,3 hours per day,Mon.---Fri.
●Experienced college English teachers.
●Close to city centre and bus stops.
Tel: 67605272 Add: 105 Zhongshan 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 pm.
●Native English teachers from Canada and USA.
●Language lab and computers supplied.
●3-month course: 1,050 yuan; 6 month course: 1,850yuan
Write or phone: Modem language School,675 Park Road,100056
Tel:67353019
The 21st century English Training Center
●We specialize in effective teaching at all levels.
●We offer morning or afternoon classes,both of which last three months and a half at a cost of 800 yuan.
●We also have a six-week TOFEL preparation class during winter and summer holidays.
●Entrance exams: June 1 and Dec.1.
●Only 15-minute walk from city center.
Call 67801642 for more information
The International House of English
●Three/Six-month English courses for students of all levels at very low cost: 60 yuan for 12 hours per week; convenient class hours: 9:00-12:00 am.and 2:00-5:00 pm.
●A four-month evening program for developing speaking skills (same cost as day classes).
●Well-trained Chinese and foreign teachers experienced in teaching English as second/foreign language.
●Free sightseeing and social activities.
●Very close to the Central Park.
For further information call 67432308
1. You work from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm every day.Which schools will you choose?
A. Global English Center and Modern Language School
B. Global English Center and the International House
C. ModemLanguageSchoolandthe21stCentury
D. The 21st Century and the International House
2. The 21st Century is different from the other three schools in that .
A. its teaching quality is better
B. it is nearest to the city center .
C. its courses are more advanced
D. it requires an entrance examination
3. If you take the evening program at the International House, you will pay about .
A. 60 yuan B. 240 yuan
C. 720 yuan D. 1,000 yuan
【答案】1. B 2. D 3. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要涉及四所学校的招生广告,都是关于英语学习的。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Global English Center部分的“Choice of morning or evening classes,3 hours per day, Mon.---Fri.(上午或晚上上课,每天3小时,周一至周五。)”和The International House of English部分的“A four-month evening program for developing speaking skills (same cost as day classes)( 一个为期四个月的培养口语技巧的晚间课程(与白天课程费用相同))”可知,如果你每天从早上9点工作到下午4点半,就只能上晚间课程,那么在这四所学校中只有Global English Center和The International House设有晚间课程。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据The 21st century English Training Center部分的“Entrance exams: June 1 and Dec.1.”可知,21世纪英语培训中心与众不同之处是需要进行Entrance exams (入学考试),这一点在其他三所学校的广告中均未谈及;而其它如“教学质量好”、“离市中心近”等,在另外三所学校的广告中也可以见到。故选D。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据The International House of English部分的“Three/Six-month English courses for students of all levels at very low cost: 60 yuan for 12 hours per week(三个月/六个月的英语课程,适用于所有水平的学生,费用很低:每周12小时,60元)”和“A four-month evening program for developing speaking skills (same cost as day classes)( 一个为期四个月的培养口语技巧的晚间课程(与白天课程费用相同))”可知,广告中说“每周12小时60元”,那么四个月的课程需要60ⅹ4ⅹ4=960元,大约是1000元。故选D。