Ques: Read the article and select the best answer. Article: Air conditioning, watermelons, ice cream-we have all kinds of gadgets and food to get us through the summer. But what could be better during the hot months? The following are a few special and well-known water parks around the world. Take a good look, and know what the real water parks look like. Noah's Ark Location: Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, US Noah's Ark offers many water slides. The most notable ride is the Black Anaconda. At more than 400 meters in length, it is the US' most thrilling water coaster and sends riders spiraling down at speeds of up to 48 kilometers per hour. Plus, with 18 indoor water parks, Wisconsin Dells offers plenty of splashes for water lovers. Tropical Islands Resort Location: Brandenburg, Germany This resort offers the largest indoor water park in the world-at 65,961 square meters. And its indoor pool can hold 6,000 visitors at a time. As Europe's largest tropical holiday world, Tropical Islands is more than a water park. It's a fully functional resort, featuring a theme park, an artificial rainforest, a lagoon, a beach, steam baths, saunas and many shops and restaurants. There are also several water slides and other activities that people of all ages can enjoy. Las Cascada Water Park Location: Aguadilla, Puerto Rico Las Cascada is well known for its unbelievable beauty. It is surrounded by tropical mountain forests and situated close to the ocean. The water ride, E1 Rio Pasivo, carries riders through the whole water park. They can see the mountains and waterfalls around it. Chimelong Water Park Location: Guangzhou, China It is one of the largest water parks in Asia. With its advanced technology, it also has many new aquatic facilities in the industry. One of the park's rides offers a tube conveyor that transports riders up a 19-meter-tall tower. The park has implemented a special water treatment system that ensures safe PH levels and removes harmful germs. Question: Which of the following water parks sounds the cleanest? Options: A: Noah's Ark B: Tropical Islands Resort. C: Las Cascada Water Park. D: Chimelong Water Park.
Ans: D

Ques: Read the article and select the best answer. Article: To many basketball fans in Taiwan, the William Jones Cup or the Basketball Association may be their sweetest memory. But if you ask them, "What's the hottest basketball event now?" There is the only answer: HBL, the High School Basketball League. Founded in 1988, the HBLwas at first just a high school basketball tournament. After the Taipei School Sport Federation took charge in 1996 and renamed it HBL, everything changed. The Federation decided to co-operated with Nike, the well-known sportswear manufacturer, and use its experience in marketing to promote the game. The HBL started with 129 teams; today there are more than 250. no longer just of interest to the players, it's now Taiwan's biggest basketball event. Fellow students, alumni (,), and sports fans all over Taiwan cheer for their favorite teams. At last year's finals, Taipei and Kaohsiung mayors came to cheer for their teams. The HBL starts in September with qualifying and preliminary(,) rounds and continues through April of the following year, when the finals are held. Broadcasting the games on television has helped make the HBL a wildly popular event. It's become the place to spot young basketball talent. Today's HBL players are tomorrow's professionals. Recent HBL tournaments have been very competitive, with no one school taking the advantage. This wide-open quality of the tournament makes it more exciting. Everyone wants to see how this year's games will come out. HBL fever just keeps getting hotter. Question: What is the hottest event in the eyes of most basketball fans in Taiwan? Options: A: HBL B: The William Jones Cup C: The Basketball Association D: NBA
Ans: A

Ques: Read the article and select the best answer. Article: For their nick-of-time acts, Toby, a 2-year-old dog, and Winnie, a cute cat, were named Dog and Cat of the Year by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. As Amy Paul choked on a piece of apple at her home, her dog jumped up, landing hard on her chest and forcing the piece in her throat out. When the Keesling family of Indiana was about to be killed by carbon monoxide, their cat clawed at the wife Cathy's hair until she woke up and called for help. No one could explain their timely heroics. Both pets were rescued by their owners in _ -----Toby as a 4-week-old thrown into a garbage bin to die, and Winnie as a week-old orphan hiding under a barn, so helpless that Cathy's husband, Eric, had to feed her milk with an eyedropper. As the Keeslings recalled it, a gas-driven pump being used broke down, spreading carbon monoxide through the house. By the time Winnie went to rescue, the couple's 14-year-old son was already unconscious. "Winnie jumped on the bed and was clawing at me, with a kind of angry sound," Cathy Keesling said. The state police responding to her 911 call said the family was only minutes from death, judging by the amount of poisonous gas in the house. Amy Paul's husband was at his job when she took a midday break from making jewelry and bit into an apple. "Normally I peel them, but I read in Good Housekeeping Magazine that the skin has all the nutrients, so I ate the skin, and that's what caused me to choke," she recalled. "I couldn't breathe and I was in panic when Toby jumped on me. He never does that, but he did, and saved my life." Both Toby and Winnie accompanied their owners to the awards luncheon. Question: What would be the suitable title for the passage? Options: A: Great Honors for Cat and Dog B: Dog and Cat Honored for Saving Their Masters C: Unforgettable Experiences D: So Smart Animals Are
Ans: B

Ques: Read the article and select the best answer. Article: Marketing Professionals A major US corporation in the health and nutritional industry has announced the opening of its direct selling division in Taiwan. The company offers the most lucrative compensation plan in the industry and has paid over NTD 3.5 billion in commissions in just 6 years in the US.We are a group of top earners. Applicants should meet the requirements: (1)Taiwan citizen (2)Have experience in marketing (3)Aggressive,energetic,and willing to learn If you believe you have what it takes to develop this business,please dial 27426996. Job B An international company requires a Service Technician To service and maintain electronic medical equipment,applicants should have degree in electronics.The selected candidate will have a training program to be conducted by our manufacturer's trained technical personnel. Interested candidates please apply immediately with a resume and mail to P.O.Box 594.Or telephone Ms Chang at 2945-0027 for an immediate interview. , Job C Wanted:Reporters & Editors Qualifications: * Strong command of English language * Chinese speaking and reading ability a must * A university degree * Journalism education and/or experience preferred * Flexible working hours( 30 hours per week) * Good work environment and medical insurance,etc. Fax resume and work samples,if any,to The China Post at(03) 25957952. , Job D Southeastern Travel Services Tour Guides Duties:To conduct escorted tours for foreign visitors;to assist with travel and transportation arrangements. Qualifications:Good appearance.High school diploma. Good knowledge of English.Outgoing personality. Dial 27032172 after 3:00 pm.Ask for Gary. , Question: Which of the following is required for marketing professionals? Options: A: A university degree. B: Good appearance. C: Good computer knowledge. D: Some marketing experience.
Ans:
D