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      People who are selling things usually put out advertisements about their articles in newspapers and magazines, and on radio and television． Advertisements tell us what we can get to buy, and they can help us to get what we want． If you look at the page of classified (分类的) advertisements in a newspaper, you will see many advertisements that give you just useful information about goods．

  But, since we always have to choose what to buy with our money, every advertiser uses different ways to get us to choose the things he is advertising． How can we judge what to believe, and what not to believe, before we spend our money﹖ The answer is by learning to see through the tricks some advertisers use, so that we do not get fooled very easily．

  First, we have to know people can be persuaded to make a certain choice if someone promises them something they want． We all have certain wishes, needs, feelings and weaknesses as human beings． A person who suggests that a certain need will be satisfied will have us ready to do what he wants us to do, unless we can find out what his aim is． As Samul Johnson, a famous writer, once said, “Promise, large promise, is the soul of an advertisement．”

1．The first paragraph tells us that people ＿＿＿＿＿．

  A． use advertisements to help sell goods

  B． enjoy reading articles in newspapers and magazines

  C． are tired of classified advertisements in any kind of media

  D． who are buying things always get what they want

2．The underlined word “articles” in the first paragraph means “＿＿＿＿＿”．

  A． goods to be sold         B． pieces of writing

  C． useful things            D． the words “a”,“an” or “the”

3．In the second paragraph, the writer advises people ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿．

  A． not to be fooled                    B． on how to choose goods

  C． on how to put out advertisements    D． on what to believe

4．Advertisers try every possible way ＿＿＿＿＿＿．

  A． to rob people of their money      B． to play tricks on people

  C． to help people to judge           D． to persuade people to buy his goods

5．According to this passage, one is ready to do what he is told to ＿＿＿＿．

  A． if he knows others' aim          B． unless he is quite experienced

  C． when he is promised something    D． because he is a human being 

B

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Beijing has forbidden advertising boards in main tourist areas and around the government compound to tidy the city and improve safety．

  The new regulation, made known on Wednesday, could affect foreign advertising companies． Business from advertising hoardings (大广告牌) is expected to gain momentum (势头) in the lead, up to the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing． The Beijing Morning Post newspaper reported no advertisements were allowed within 200 metres of government offices, protected historic and cultural sites, embassies (大使馆) or the offices of international organizations．

  Also on the list of forbidden areas are Tiananmen Square, the government compound at Zhongnanhai, the city's central axis (轴) Changan Avenue between Fuxingmen and Jianguomen the Forbidden City and the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse (国宾馆)．

  Company signboards on buildings or roofs are also banned in the areas． It also puts greater controls on pylons (标杆) holding large hoardings around the Zhongguancun Science and Technology Park, the Central Business District in eastern Beijing — where the World Trade Center is located — the new Olympic area, any popular tourist places or along the route that visiting VIPs follow from the airport to the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse．

  Adverts on buildings taller than 24 meters, residential buildings, municipal facilities and public transport will also be forbidden． Museums, galleries, schools, stadiums and traditional buildings with decorated roofs will follow suit．

   The Government said the ruling was made to accept to improve safety and clear streets and passageways of obstructions (障碍)． But the ban does not include the downtown shopping and business districts． These are about the only places designated as outdoor advertising areas．

1．Advertising billboards are forbidden in some areas around Beijing because ＿＿＿＿＿．

  A． they do no good to the capital city — Beijing

  B． they don't fit the atmosphere of holding the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing

  C． most Beijingers are strongly against advertising boards in Beijing

  D． they dirty the city and drop safety

2．Advertising billboards are not forbidden ＿＿＿＿＿．

  A． in Tiananmen Square           B． in the Forbidden City

  C． in business districts            D． in front of embassies

3．The author wrote the passage to ＿＿＿＿＿．

  A． object to forbidding advertising billboards around Beijing

  B． tell the importance of advertising around Beijing

  C． make it known that advertising in Beijing does no good

  D． say advertising billboards are forbidden around Beijing

4．The underlined word “banned” in Paragraph 4 means “＿＿＿＿＿”．

  A． popular   B． wide   C． forbidden   D． limited

5．The passage may be taken from ＿＿＿＿＿．

  A． a notice   B． a newspaper   C． a magazine   D． a radio

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     Most people have had a dog or wanted one as their companion（伙伴）at some time in their lives．If you are thinking of buying a dog， however， you should first decide what sort of companion you need and whether the dog is likely to be happy in the surroundings you can provide． Specialists' advice is useful to help you choose the most suitable kind of dog． But in part （在某种程度上）the decision depends on common sense．Different dogs were originally（最初）developed to perform specific（特定的）tasks． So，if you want a dog to protect you or your house，for example，you should choose the one that has the right size and characteristics． You must also be ready to devote a great deal of time to training the dog when it is young and give it the exercise it needs throughout its life，unless you live in the countryside and can let it run freely． Dogs are demanding pets． Cats love the house and so are satisfactory with their places where they feel secure （安全），but a dog is loyal （忠诚的）to its master and quite often wants him to show proof of his affection． The best time to buy a baby dog is when it is between 6 and 8 weeks old so that it can transfer （转移） its love from its mother to its master． If baby dogs have not set a relationship with the human being until they are over three months old，their strong relationship will always be with dogs． They are likely to be shy when they are brought out into the world to

become good pets．

1．According to the passage，which of the following is NOT true when you are choosing a dog？

  A． Its size and characteristics need considering．

  B． You can always get help from the specialists．

  C． It is common sense that is the most important．

  D． You should decide what kind of dog you want．

2．Which of the following is mentioned as a consideration in buying a dog？

  A． The color of the dog．                B． The price of the dog．

  C． Whether the dog will fit the surroundings．

  D． Whether the dog will get along with the other pets in the house．

3．Why does the writer say a dog is a more demanding pet than a cat？

  A． It must be trained so that it won't bite．   B． It demands more food and space．

  C． It must be looked after carefully．       D． It needs more love and care．

4． The underlined word “affection” in the passage means“＿＿＿＿＿＿＿”．

  A． effect     B． love      C． tie      D． relationship

D

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COURSE: History 101“Introduction to American History”

INSTRUCTOR: Dr, Jane Klammer

OFFICE: 305 Marshall Hall

OFFICE HOURS: 11:15~12:30 M W F（Monday Wednesday Friday）

CLASS: 363 Marshall Hall 3:35~5:00T Th （Tuesday Thursday）

10:10~11:00M W F Other times by appointment

TELEPHONE: 255-4786

TEXTBOOK: Green,Robert P,The American Tradition:A History of the United States,Charles E.Merrill publishing Co.Columbus,Ohio 1984 which is available （可得到的）at the College Bookstore.

COURSE Requirements（必要条件）

mid-term exam: October 10 20% of the final grade

final exam: December 10 40% of the final grade

term paper due: December 15 40% of the final grade

Attendance（出席）is not required,but you are responsible for all the information given in the class lectures.In the lectures I will talk about the chapters in the textbook and other material that I choose to supplement（补充）the course.The exams will cover all this information.Therefore,I advise you to come to the class as much as possible.If you have to miss a class,be sure to get the class notes from another student.

Your homework assignments are listed on the next page.You are supposed to read the chapter about which I will be lecturing before you come to class.This is to make sure that you understand as much as possible while taking notes in my lectures.Be prepared when you come to class.If there are any changes in the assigned homework reading,I will announce in class.

The term paper is 40% of your final grade.It should not exceed（超前）fifteen pages.（Anyone thinking of majoring in history may write twenty-five pages.）Before the mid-term exam you will choose the topic for your paper.

Have a good term!

1．If a student wants to know what the homework assignments are, .

A．Pro.Klammer announces them in class

B．the student reads the list on the next page

C．Prof. Klammer gives a list every week

D．the student goes to the professor’s office

2．If a student cannot see Prof.Klammer during her office hours,he .

A．sees her after class              B．calls her at home

C．makes an appointment with her   D．asks another student

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

A．The textbook is written by Dr.Jane Klammer.

B．If you have to miss a class,be sure to say sorry to Prof.Klammer.

C．The students can buy“Introduction to American History”at the College Bookstore.

D．Prof.Klammer advises her students to take notes in her class.

4．If a freshman thinks that he might major in history, what is the maximum length of his paper can be?

A．Fifteen pages.   B．Twenty-five pages.

C．Ten pages.       D．No maximum.

E

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  Shopping for clothes is not the same experience for a man as it is for a woman． A man goes shopping because he needs something． He knows what he wants, and his purpose is to find it and buy it, the price is a less important consideration． All men simply walk into a shop and ask the assistant for what they want． If the shop has it, the salesman immediately shows it, and the business of trying it on is done at once． All being well, the bargain (交易) can be and often is completed in less than five minutes, with hardly any chat and to everyone's satisfaction．

  For a man, slight problems may begin when the shop does not have what he wants． Then the salesman tries to sell the customer something else he can offer． He usually says, “I know this jacket is not the style (样式) you want, sir, but would you like to try it on for size﹖ It happens to be the color you wanted．” Few men have patience(耐心) with this treatment, and the usual reply is, “This is the right color and may be the right size, but I should be wasting my time and yours by trying it on．”

  A woman does the shopping in the opposite way． She has never fully made up her mind what she wants, and she is only “having a look around”．She is always open to persuasion, indeed she considers it of great importance what the salesman tells her, even what her friends tell her． She will try on any number of things．Highest in her mind is the thought of finding something that everyone thinks suits her． Most women have an excellent sense of value when they buy clothes． They are always trying to find an unexpected bargain． Faced with a roomful of dresses, a woman may easily spend an hour going from one counter to another before selecting the dresses she wants to try on． It takes a great deal of time but gives great joy． Most dress shops supply chairs for the waiting husbands． 

1．From the passage, we know that in shopping for a jacket＿＿＿＿．

   A． men like their jackets to be bigger than their size

   B． most men can tell whether it is the right size for them

   C． men make sure it fits them before buying it

   D． men don't worry whether the clothes fit well or not so long as it is the right color

2．What does the passage tell us about women shoppers for clothes﹖

   A． They welcome suggestions from anyone．

   B． Women seldom consider buying cheap clothes．

   C． Women often buy things without thinking．

   D． They listen to advice but never take it．

3．The clearest difference between men and women shoppers is that ＿＿＿＿．

   A． men are sure of what they want but women usually aren't

   B． men do not try clothes on in a shop while women do

   C． women bargain for their clothes and men don't

   D． women do their shopping standing but men do theirs sitting