高三英语练习15
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 newspapers. You may find the information you need. Global English Centre
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 morningor evening classes, 3 hours per day, Mon. -Fri.* Experienced college English teachers.
* Closeto city centre and bus stops. Tel: Add:105 Zhongshan Road, 100082 Modern Language School
* Special courses in English for business, travel, banking, hotel man agement 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: 1,850 yuan. Write or phone: Modern Language School, 675 Park Road, 100056Tel: The 21st Century English Training Centre
* We specialise in effective （卓有成效的）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 TOEFL preparation class during winter and summer holidays.
* Entrance exams: June 1 and Dec. 1.
* Only 15-minute walk from city centre.Call for more information The International House of English
* Three/Six-month English courses for students of all levels at every low cost: 60 yuan for 12 hours per week; convenient（方便的）class hours: 9:00—12:00 am and 2:00—5:00 pm.
* A four-month evening programme for developing speaking skills (same cost as day classes).
* Well-trained Chinese and foreign teachers experienced in teaching English as a second foreign language.
* Free sightseeing and social activities （活动）.
* Very close to
the Central Park.For further information call
63. You work from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm every day. Which schools will you choose?
A.Global English Centre and Modern Language School. B.Global English Centre and the International
House.
C.Modern Language School and the 21st Century. D.The
21st Century and the International House.
64. 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 centre
C.its courses are more advanced D.it
requires an entrance examination
65. You will probably prefer to go to the International House 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
66. If you take the evening programme at the International House, you will pay
about .
A. 60 yuan B.240
yuan
C.720 yuan D.1,000
yuan
C
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