英语重修练习(2014-5-1).doc

Passage 1Choosing the Right Course Choosing the right course is a big decision and it is important to get it right, as it can impact your future success.AWhat interests you? List the fields of study that interest you, and come up with a list of courses you would consider studying based on these interests. Add the topics that you were most interested in during high school as well as jobs that you envied others for. ABAThe internet, newspapers, television and people around you are the best sources of information. Check online about the courses you are interested in and find out about the career prospects and the other info. Speak to people who are in your interested profession and find out what it is to choose your future career. People who have completed university courses can give you an insight from a students perspective - they can tell you the advantages and disadvantages. CTo avoid making mistakes, make sure you review the course outline of the course(s) you want to apply for. Have a look at the subjects you must undertake and the types of learning, assignments and examination tasks involved. This will enable you to form a rough idea of what lies ahead for you. DIf you are set on going to a particular university, dont let this completely dictate your course selection. Compare course outlines and studying facilities between universities to make sure you make the right choice for your educational needs and preferences. If possible, visit the university and attend some of the lectures to get a feeling of what some of the subjects will be like. ETo be certain that you will be committed to your studies, find out the duration of your course. Taking double-degrees, full time or part-time depends on your personal choice. Ensure that you will be able to balance your other priorities along with education. Study flexibility varies amongst universities. FIt is more difficult to get accepted into competitive courses, especially those which are in high demand. This is a good measure of whether you are actually capable of doing well in the course or not. Unfortunately, some courses are too hard to get into, or just too hard to actually succeed in completing. So be honest with your course selection. You should research other universities or similar courses if you are not confident in being accepted into your first preference course. GAffordability is another aspect you need to consider while deciding on your course, as well as the additional costs that occur, such as text books, field trips etc. However, do not let cost hamper your career choice, as there are a number of financial assistance options available to complete the course. HLook at the career prospects of the course before selecting one. Consider various factors such as income, job security, stress, responsibility and other benefits while researching a profession. It is also useful to find out if a future employer will invest in your education.Scan Passage B and complete the following chart with the information in the passage .Task 1Tips on choosing the right courseList the courses, interests and jobs you are interested in.Take full advantage of the best _1_ such as internet, newspapers and so on.Review the _2_ of the courses you want to apply for.It is necessary to visit universities and attend some _3_ .Balance your _4_ along with course study.Look at the _5_ of a course before selecting one. Skim Passage B again and answer the following questions briefly.Task 21. Why is it important to choose the right course?Because it will influence your _.2. Who can give you an insight from a students perspective?Those who have _.3. What is the role of a course outline?It will help you get _ of what lies ahead for you.4. What type of courses are difficult for you to get accepted into?They are _.5. What is the solution if you cannot afford the cost of course?_ are available to complete the course.Passage 2Universal Studios HollywoodAUniversal Studios Hollywoodis amovie studioandtheme parkin theLos Angeles County, California, the United States. It is one of the oldest and most famous Hollywood movie studios still in use. Its official marketing headline is The Entertainment Capital of LA, though during the summer it is often advertised as The Coolest Place in LA. It was initially created to offer tours of the real Universal Studios soundstages and sets.BUniversal Studios Hollywood is split into two areas on different levels, which are known as Upper Lot and Lower Lot, and the rides are as follows:CUpper LotItemPictureYear OpenedDescriptionHeight RequirementsDespicable Me: Minion MayhemApril 10, 2014A family friendly simulator adventure through the Minion training facility.All guests must be 40 inches or taller to ride. Children 40-48 inches must be accompanied by a supervising adult.Studio TourJuly 15, 1964The signature ride of the park. A 40-60 minute ride on a tram to Universals movie studio back-lot.No minimum height requirement. Small children are highly recommended to be guided by a guardian. Shrek 4DMay 23, 2003A family friendly 4D film that follows the adventures of Shrek.No hand held infants.The Simpsons RideMay 19, 2008A family friendly simulator ride adventure through Springfield.All guests must be at least 40 inches or taller to ride.DLower LotItemPictureYear OpenedDescriptionHeight RequirementsJurassic Park: The RideJune 21, 1996The only water ride at the park. Each boat carries up to 25 guests. The water ride lasts for 5:30 minutes.All riders must be 42 inch or taller to ride.Revenge of the MummyJune 25, 2004A 2 minute indoor steel roller with speeds up to 45 miles per hour. Guests of serious health conditions are not recommended to ride.All guests must be at least 48 inches or taller to ride.Transformers: The RideMay 24, 2012A four and a half minutes dark ride featuring 4K-3D projection technology. Each vehicle accommodates up to 12 guests. All guests must be 40 inches or taller to ride. Children 40-48 inches must be accompanied by a supervising adult.EUniversal Studios Hollywood can easily be accessed by public transportation. It is served by the Metro Red Line at Universal City Station. The subway line runs daily between the hours of 4:55 a.m. and 12:35 a.m. The last Metro Red Line train to Downtown Los Angeles departs theUniversal Citystation at 12:58 a.m. on Mondays，Tuesdays, Wednesdays,Thursdays and Sundays/Holidays. On Fridays and Saturdays, the last Metro Red Line train to Downtown Los Angeles departs the station at 2:00 a.m. Passengers can arrive at the entrance of the theme park by metro bus. Task 1Scan Passage B and complete the following chart with the information in the passage .Universal Studios HollywoodIt is one of the oldest and most famous Hollywood movie studios still in use.Shrek 4D is a _1_ film that follows the adventures of Shrek.The Simpsons Ride was opened to public on _2_.Jurassic Park is the only _3_ at the park.You can easily access to Universal City Station by _4_.Pay attention to the departure time of the last train. Otherwise, you cannot return to _5_.Skim Passage B again and answer the following questions briefly.Task 21、 What is Universal Studios Hollywood?A _ _and theme park in Los Angeles.2、 What is Universal Studios Hollywood made up of?It is split into two areas: _ and _ Lot.3、 What are the childrens height requirements of Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem?40-48 inches children must be accompanied by a _.4、 What is the feature of Transformers: The Ride?It is a four and a half minutes dark ride featuring 4K-3D _.5、 How to access to the entrance of the theme park?By _, passengers can arrive at the entrance of the theme park.Passage 3The King of Pop AMichael Jackson, known as the King of Pop, was one of the most famous performers in the world. He redefined popular culture with his energetic music, dance moves and revolutionary music videos with more than 750 million albums over his career. BMichael Jackson was born in Gary, Indiana in 1958, the seventh of nine children. He was five years old when he began singing with his brothers in a group called the Jackson 5. Michael was the leading singer of the group and danced with great energy. His extraordinary skill and presence on stage was remarkable, especially for young people. The group made youthful and fun music that was very popular with both African-Americans and white listeners. In the 1970s, the group changed recording companies and shortened their name to the Jacksons. They continued to perform together, although Michael Jackson started to record music on his own. His first album performing alone was Off the Wall, released in 1979.CThree years later, Jackson released Thriller. The album Thriller was as much about moves as it was about music. Michael Jackson brought attention to his bodys movements by wearing shiny white gloves, short black pants and white socks. He created dance movements that were electrifying. He could be as hard as a robot, or as smooth as liquid. While doing his famous Moonwalk step, he seemed to be walking backwards on air. The album was not just the best selling album of all time. It also won eight Grammy Awards and seven American Music Awards. And it helped establish the popularity of a new form of entertainment, music videos. The video for the song Thriller was important in the history of the music industry. Michael Jackson understood the power of these videos in bringing attention to his music and to his image. He worked hard to make exciting videos with complex stories and dances. DIn 1985, Michael Jackson helped write the song We Are the World”. He recorded it with many other famous performers. The aim of the record was to raise money for starving people in Africa. The project raised millions of dollars with the best selling song. EMichael Jackson was a huge success, but he was also a very troubled man. His behavior and appearance became increasingly strange, with many operations on his face. He acted and spoke in a childlike way. Jackson bought a huge property in California which he called Neverland after the childrens story of Peter Pan. He had amusement park rides, a zoo and a large movie theater built for his home. He also went into major debt as he suffered from injuries and illness that led him to take many kinds of pain-killing medicines. FMichael Jackson died of heart failure on June 25, 2009. His fans all over the world mourned his death.Famous performers around the world told about the influence he had on their work. Michael Jackson left a huge mark on popular culture. His memory will live on in his unforgettable music. Task 1Scan Passage B and complete the following chart with the information in the passage .Early life and performanceHe was born in Gary, Indiana in 1958, and became _1_ in the Jackson 5 in his early days.Profound influence on popular cultureThe album “Thriller” was released in which he created dance movements like Moonwalk step; and also helped establish the popularity of a new form of entertainment, _2_.Social charityHe co-wrote the song “We Are the World” and recorded it with many other famous performers in order to raise money for starving people _3_.Inappropriate behaviorHis behavior and appearance became _4_, with many operations on his face.DeathHe suffered from_5_and passed away on June 25, 2009. Michael Jacksons lifetime Skim Passage B again and answer the following questions briefly.Task 2 1. How old was he when Michael Jackson began singing in the Jackson 5?_. 2. When was his first album performing alone released? In _. 3. What kinds of awards did his album “Thriller” win? Eight Grammy Awards and seven _. 4. Why did Michael Jackson help write and record the song We Are the World”? Because he wanted to _for starving people in Africa.5. What is the name of his huge property in California? _ Passage 4Kind Reminders Traveling abroad may be fun, but theres no assurance that your trip will go smoothly. Safety is especially important whether with your families or friends or on your own. You should do what you can to both enjoy your trip and maximize your personal safety. Keep in mind the following tips to make your foreign trip as safe as possible.ADont deal with strangers that approach you. Normally, you will end up approaching someone if you want a service or need assistance with something. You need to beware of individuals who are trying to cheat or steal you. The best thing you can do is to avoid accepting offers from anyone approaching you whether its at airport or on street or in hotel. Know and Bfollow the local laws in foreign cities youre visiting. In the U.S, you may only get a ticket for speeding but in some countries you could end up spending a night in prison. And in some countries, you must carry your passport on you at all times or risk being sent to prison. Or upon arrival in certain places, you must inform the officials of your lodging, your homeland, and the length of your stay. DCAlways let someone know where you are going. Most people travel abroad with friends or family members. However, people split up and do their own things all the time once they arrive in a foreign country. You should always let someone know where you are going and when you plan to be back. Anyway, you cant wander around the city without somebody knowing where you are. Thats just a dangerous and stupid act. Avoid traveling during elections in some countries. There is a requirement of proper and tight security during the critical time, but there are lots of countries where security arrangements during elections are ignored. It is very difficult to survive yourself during widespread violence during election time as happened in some African countries. So it is better to ignore your visit. EUse electrical appliances safely in foreign countries. Youll quickly find out that your American appliances do not fit the European outlets when staying at a hotel in some countries. Dont try to force the connection or alter the appliance in any way to make it fit. Instead, purchase appliances locally or borrow from the staff. Or you can bring along or purchase adapters or converters so th