Music

Opera at Music Hall: 1243 Elm Street. The season runs June through August, with additional performances in March and September. The Opera honors Enjoy the Arts membership discounts. Phone: 241-2742. http://www.cityopera.com.

Chamber Orchestra: The Orchestra plays at Memorial Hall at 1406 Elm Street, which offers several concerts from March through June. Call 723-1182 for more information. http: //www.chamberorch.com.

Symphony Orchestra: At Music Hall and Riverbend. For ticket sales, call 381-3300. Regular season runs September through May at Music Hall in summer at Riverbend. http://www.symphony.org/home.asp.

College Conservatory of Music (CCM): Performances are on the main campus(校园) of the university, usually at Patricia Cobbett Theater. CCM organizes a variety of events, including performances by the well-known LaSalle Quartet, CCM’s Philharmonic Orchestra, and various groups of musicians presenting Baroque through modern music. Students with I.D. cards can attend the events for free. A free schedule of events for each term is available by calling the box office at 556-4183. http://www.ccm.uc.edu/events/calendar.

Riverbend Music Theater: 6295 Kellogg Ave. Large outdoor theater with the closest seats under cover (price difference).Big name shows all summer long! Phone:232-6220. http://www.riverbendmusic.com.

25. Which number should you call if you want to see an opera?

  A. 241-2742.    B. 723-1182.     C. 381-3300.      D. 232-6220.

26. When can you go to a concert by Chamber Orchestra?

A. February.     B. May.      C. August.     D. November.

27.Where can students go for free performances with their I.D. cards?

A. Music Hall.                  B. Memorial Hall.

C. Patricia Cobbett Theater.        D. Riverbend Music Theater.

28. How is Riverbend Music Theater different from the other places?

A. It has seats in the open air.            B. It gives shows all year round.

C. It offers membership discounts.        D. It presents famous musical works.

       The supermarket is planning to offer more goods to _______ the needs of people when New Year comes.

       A. provide                    B. meet                        C. supply                     D. deliver

    The other day, I was thinking about the phrase "It's a dog's life". According to my dictionary, this means "life is hard and unpleasant", but that definition is surely obsolete. A dog's life these days, at least in my house, is extremely comfortable.

    This is by no means the only phrase in the English language that suggests a dog's life is a sad one. When we become less successful than we were in the past, we "go to the dogs";when we do something very badly, we make a "dog's breakfast" of it; if we feel really bad,we're "as sick as a dog". Unattractive or unpleasant people are considered "such a dog"!      .

    Cats do no better. They are described as humourless and cruel rulers ("While the cat's away, the mouse will play") or as self-satisfied ("The-cat that got the cream"). They are also related to unspeakable horrors. For example, "There's not enough room to swing a cat".

"Cat" is a short form of the cat-o'-nine-tails (九尾鞭). The phrase probably originated at sea,where unfortunate sailors were beaten in tiny spaces. Despite all the above, "the cat's whiskers(须)” are the most desirable whiskers.

    How our lovely companions entered the language in this way remains a mystery, but there are some explanations. "To let the-cat out of the bag" probably refers to traders who tried to pass off（冒充） an old cat as a nice juicy little pig. "It's raining cats and dogs",meanwhile,is related to cats with the mysterious(神秘的) force controlling the weather and dogs with the wind. Other sources suggest that it dates from the time when inner-city gutters（排水沟） overflowed with rubbish and dead animals.

    Many of these phrases reflect a time when cats and dogs were not as cherished as they are now. My own personal motto "Love me; love my dog" dates back as far as 1485, when it was recorded in a book called Early English Miscellanies. Although originally it may imply

"If you really love me, you will have to accept my boils and scars(疤痕), it now means "If you love me, you will get to play with my little doggies, too".

28.The underlined word "obsolete" in Paragraph I probably means        .

A. wrong         B. out of date       C. unclear        D. beyond recognition

29.If someone goes downhill, we can say he        .

A. is such a dog            B. is as sick as a dog

C. has gone to the dogs      D. has made a dog's breakfast

30.In what way is "the cat's whiskers" different from the other phrases in Paragraph 3?

A. Its origin is unknown.               B. It is not used anymore.

C. It presents a positive image of cats.    D.Its meaning has changed over the years.

31.One of the origins of "It's raining cats and dogs" is associated with        .

A. fairy tales                       B. a mysterious event

C. animals' poor conditions           D. a dishonest businessman

 “So, what are you doing after graduation?”   1   However, you have to make up your mind as your last high school year begins. Whether your plans include college, heading straight for the workforce, or taking a year off, here are some practical tips to prepare yourself for the journey.

Going to College

Some people know from an early age exactly what they want to be and how they plan to get there.   2   According to a recent survey, 75% of students change their majors after they enter college. After all, school is also not just about careers and getting a high-paying job after graduation — it’s a place for learning about yourself and the world.

Selecting a School

If college is in your future, you need to plan. Start by asking yourself questions about your preferences.   3   Once you’ve narrowed down your choices, ask the schools to send you literature or visit their websites.

Getting a Job

Maybe you’ve decided that college isn’t for you — right now, anyway. If you want to join the workforce, opportunities are out there for people who don’t have degrees. Some products-selling or service industry organizations offer training programs to high school graduates. Search the classified ads in the newspaper and do some Internet research.   4   

Taking Time Off

What if you intend to go to college but just don’t feel ready to start yet, for whatever reason? __5   This practice is common in some countries, like the United Kingdom, where it’s called a “gap year”. Even if you decide not to apply to college, it can be a great idea to take a year to do something you may not have an opportunity to do again. Lots of volunteer organizations would welcome your time and energy and would provide you with a wonderful learning experience.

A. You might want to get a high-paid job first.

B. You might want to take a year off to pause.

C. This is the fact that young people have to take into consideration.

D. Most large companies list their job openings on their websites.

E. Not all of us are so sure of our plans, though, and that’s OK too.

F. Many juniors and seniors get bored answering that question over and over.

G. Ask friends in college about their schools and other schools they’re familiar with.

 Take care during the holidays! Drinking too much can          heart disease and high blood pressure.

A. contribute to      B. relate to         C. attend to                    D. devote to 

 My English teacher, who is strict ______ us, contributes some articles ______

   the newspaper every month.

    A. with; for     B. with; to   C. in; to        D. in; for 

A new method of delivering data, which uses the visible spectrum (光谱) rather than radio waves, has been tested in a working office.

Li-fi can deliver internet access 100 times faster than traditional wi-fi, offering speeds of up to 1Gbps (gigabit per second). It requires a light source, such as a standard LED bulb, an internet connection and a photo detector.

It was tested this week using a li-fi-enabled light bulb to transmit data at speeds of 1Gbps. Laboratory testes have shown theoretical speeds of up to 224Gpbs. When tested in an office, it allowed workers to access the internet and in an industrial space, where it provided a smart lighting solution. Chief executive Deepak Solanki said that the technology could reach consumers “within three or four years”.

The term li-fi was first coined by Prof Haas, who demonstrated the technology at a Ted conference in 2011. His talk, which has now been watched nearly two million times, showed an LED lamp streaming video. Prof Haas described a future when billions of light bulbs could become wireless hotspots.

One of the big advantages of li-fi is the fact that, unlike wi-fi, it does not interfere with other radio signals, so could be used on aircraft and in other places where interference is an issue.

However, the technology also has its drawbacks—most notably the fact that it cannot be used outdoors in direct sunlight, because that would interfere with its signal. Neither can the technology travel through walls so initial use is likely to be limited to some places.

29. Which of the following will be the best title of this passage?

   A. The drawbacks of traditional Wi-fi            B. The advantages of Li-fi

   C. Li-fi 100 times faster than Wi-fi                D. Li-fi and Wi-fi

30. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

   A. Traditional wi-fi can reach speeds of up to 1Gbps.

   B. The new technology has been put into use by consumers.

   C. Deepak Solanki showed the new technology at a conference in 2011.

   D. Li-fi can’t be used without a light source, an internet connection or a photo detector.

31. This passage may be ____________.

   A. a piece of news                     B. a science fiction

   C. a fashion magazine              D. a product brochure

When men get together，they seldom talk about their feelings or inner thoughts．However，they talk about a lot，like their newest computer，how to repair their car，or even business.

Talk might move to the best place to find fish or women，jump to computer games，then continue to the sport of the season．They also like to tell jokes each other and spend a fair amount of time playing one-up and boasting(吹牛)．Men seldom call each other to chat.

When man meets woman，he usually wants to make a good impression．Many single men try hard to carry on amusing，fun，and pleasant conversations．They use conversation to discover her interests and feelings in order to learn how to be attractive to her.

Some men，either out of nervousness or ignorance，spend most of the time talking about themselves，often appearing to brag about their achievements or talk endlessly about their problems or work．Even the quietest man talks to his woman when love is new.

When women get together，they talk about feelings and relationships，their work and their family．They enjoy talking but also want the give and take of talk， then listen. Women often call each other to chat．Conversation is an important part of most women's lives．   

As relationships progress，however，many a man turns on the television and forgets how to talk．This raises anger and cry from his woman partner who says，“You never talk to me anymore．”Some men start talking．Many，however，mainly discuss their own achievements and problems．   

When the woman starts talking about her favorite subjects：feelings，family，relationships，friends and her work，many men lose interest or bring the conversation back to themselves．Pretty soon，the man is back to staring at the television each night，wondering where his relationship has gone．The woman is talking to her friends，mom，sister，or neighbor，often about that very relationship and how she is hurting.

24．What can we know about men from the first two paragraphs?

A．They like to talk about practical matters．

B．They are willing to expose their inner thoughts．

C．They prefer to take adventurous travels．

D．They often call each other to chat about work．

25．Which of the following can replace the underlined part “brag about” in Paragraph 4 ?

A．show off          B．dream about          C．put forward     D．care for

26．What is the same topic in both men’s and women’s talk?

A．Family.               B． Jokes.               C．Friends.             D．Work.

27．What is the best title of this passage?

A．How a man makes a good impression to a woman.

B．Good relationship between men and women.

C．Men talk；women talk；do they talk together?

D．Talking, the women’s main tool in communication.

They are the little sweeties who look pretty cute in a photo, or when sleeping — but a lot less appealing at 30,000 ft, crying loudly in the seat right next to you.

According to a new survey, almost seven in ten Britons dislike flying with babies so much that they would like to see child-free areas introduced on planes. As for long-distance flights where people want to sleep, almost one in four British travelers believes that no-kind-zones should be fixed as required sections.

The survey was conducted by bookings website LateDeals.co.uk, with 1,108 UK consumers questioned as to what they hate most about air travel.

And our dislike of noisy children and babies on planes runs deep, it seems.

More than a third of us -35 per cent - would pay extra to travel on a childless service.

Long-distance passengers would be prepared to pay an additional £63 to the cost of a return ticket if it meant adults only on board. And on short-distance flights, an extra £28 on the price of a return fare would be considered good value if it guaranteed an absence of angry babies in the middle of the economy-class aisle（走道）.

However, screaming babies are not the only source of annoyance for British travelers. In fact, according to the research on the most annoying types of airline passengers, a crying baby ranks as only the fourth. Over half of those surveyed -58 per cent - selected ‘drunk travelers’ as their pet peeves. People with ‘bad personal hygiene（卫生）’ and travelers who kick the back of the seat in front were also near the top of the list, causing anger to 48 and 47 per cent of us respectively（分别地）.

Crying babies came in at fourth on the list, a pet peeve for 43 per cent of those surveyed.

5. Britons dislike flying with babies because they _____.

A. make too much noise                                B. get angry easily     

C. sleep right next to them                           D. stay in the economy-class aisle

6. How many British travelers surveyed would like to have no-kid-zones on planes?

A. About 35%.              B. About 43%.                C. About 70%.          D. About 58%.

7. What kind of passengers is most disliked by British airline travelers?

A. The crying babies on a flight.

B. People with bad personal hygiene.

C. Those who have drunk too much alcohol.

D. Those who kick the back of the seat in front.

The phrase “live, love and laugh” was one my cousin Roger lived by every day of his life. Even in his sickness, he found the positive in what some would see as a negative situation. He enjoyed life.   He loved to travel, learning new things about different people and their culture.

Roger was born and raised in Alabama, and he then moved to Buffalo, New York where he lived for many years until he relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, his final resting place.

Whether his travels were long visits or short visits, large cities or small towns, his favorite souvenir item was T-shirts. Everywhere he went he would buy a T-shirt to remind him of his travels. Every T-short he owned had a story behind it that he would share with others.

As long as he was laughing, living and traveling, he was happy. He loved everybody he came in contact with and everybody loved him. The old saying, “He never met a stranger,” definitely applied to Roger and his life.

His last few years of life were in and out of the hospital at least 10-15 days a month, sometimes more. Two weeks before he passed away, I spoke with him on the phone, and even then he managed to tell jokes about life.

I know he left this world happily; he refused to allow anything or anyone to hold him down, even his severe illness. He was definitely a model to look up to when it comes to not allowing any situation to keep you from moving forward in life.

I will forever miss his smile and his love for life. My cousin Roger knew the true meaning of the phrase “live, love and laugh”.

5. The author believes that Roger __________.

A. was a foolish man                                                   

B. was rich in spirit

C. had a healthy body                                                       

D. pretended to be happy

6. The underlined word “it” in paragraph 3 probably refers to __________.

A. a T-shirt                         B. a story                           C. a stranger                            D. a place

7. We can learn from the text that Roger __________.

A. had few good friends                                                     

B. was afraid of his illness

C. seldom contacted the author                                         

D. was loved by everyone who knew him

8. What’s the author’s purpose in writing this passage?

A. To feel pity for Roger.                               

B. To encourage readers to help others

C. To encourage readers to be positive all the time.

D. To show that health is the most important thing.

 He tried all he could ________ the topic at the meeting, but failed.

A. avoid mentioning                  B. to avoid mentioning   

C. avoiding to mention                D. avoiding mentioning

You may complain that there are too many tests on the way to college entrance, but an increasing number of students want to take one more. That is the Scholastic Aptitude Test, or SAT, an American test for students who intend to apply for college admission.

    Chen Huanlu, aged 18, from Shandong Province took part in the SAT subject tests (SAT 2) in Hong Kong on June 2. She has also been scheduled to take the SAT reasoning test (SAT 1) in October.

    “I hope to study environmental engineering at an American university, where I may have more opportunities to get cutting-edge (前沿的) knowledge in this area,” said Chen.

    However, not all SAT test takers want to apply to American universities.

    “I wanted to see how I would do when faced with plenty of stress and also to evaluate (测评) my scholastic level by an American standard. The SATs made my school life more diverse,” said Senior 2 student Zhou Yuxiang from Sichuan Province.

    Zhou, aged 17, a top student in his school, was inspired by some of his friends. They have taken this test and been admitted to American universities, including Harvard and Yale. Last winter vacation he took a 20-day SAT course at Chengdu New Oriental School.

    “As I prepared for the test in the following months, I was forced to balance my everyday schedule better. Fortunately I was optimistic enough to have undergone the most difficult time,” he said.

    In May and June, Zhou flew alone to Hong Kong to sit for the SAT1 and SAT2.

    “They are both the standards which have been set for us to reach. What we should do more sensibly is to try harder to prepare for them. Survival of the fittest (适者生存) is true both in America and in China. That is something I have learnt beyond the SAT itself,” he said.

1.  The SAT is a test designed mainly for _________.

A. Chinese students who want to go to college in America

B. American students who intend to apply for college admission in China

C. students who plan to apply for American universities

D. students who want to learn about the survival of the fittest

2.  What can we learn about Chen Huanlu according to this passage?

A. She doesn’t like the college entrance examination in China.

B. She has taken part in both SAT 1 and SAT 2 in June.

C. She is interested in environmental issues.

D. She wants to get cutting-edge knowledge from SATs.

3.  By taking Zhou Yuxiang for example, the author wants to tell us that ________.

A. all the students who take SATs intend to apply to American universities

B. some SAT takers simply regard the SAT as a challenge

C. he just takes the test for fun

D. SAT 1 and SAT 2 have something in common

4.  What do Chen Huanlu and Zhou Yuxiang have in common?

A. They both took part in the SAT subject tests in Hong Kong.      

B. They are both students of Senior 2.         

C. Both of them attended a SAT course at New Oriental School.      

D. Both of them came from the top schools.

______ prevent himself from harm, he_____ being made use of by his manager.

A. So as to；refused                   B. In order to；denied

C. In order to；refused                D. So as to；denied

A few years ago I had an expensive bottle of wine   61  (wrap) with a piece of red and green silk, and left   62   in our post-box as a Christmas gift for our letter carrier, Larry. The bottle was gone the next day,   63   to my surprise and  64 （disappoint), Larry never thanked me   65   the present. I soon brushed it off,   66  (know) Larry’s route (路线) was long and he would receive too many presents to have sent thank-you notes.

That spring   67   we were planning a party, I told my husband that I would go out to buy some wine. He opened the closet door and   68  (show) me a bottle with a piece of red and green silk, just the same   69   the one I had presented to Larry. “  70   don’t you use this? ” he asked. “Larry left it in our post-box for Christmas.”

Happiness has different meanings to different people. To some, it means being surrounded by families and friends and 66.______ (achieve) success. To 67.________, it can 68._________(simple) mean a day without suffering or just being alive. However, how to find happiness is not easy, especially when you are in hard times. Sang Lan is 69.______ very good example of someone who is happy with her life, even when people expect her to be sad.

Sang Lan, 70.______ best event was the vault, was a happy and successful gymnast in China. She started winning 71._______(competition) in 1991. Though her training means living apart from her parents, she was happy 72._______ (devote ) herself to gymnastics. In 1998, a small accident during her practice vaults at the Goodwill Games could have cost her future happiness. However, instead of crying about what she had lost and feeling 73.______ (hope), Sang Lan thought about

74. ____ she could do to get better. When she went back to China, she studied broadcasting at Peking University and then hosted a sports programme about the 2008 Beijing Olympics. She believes that keeping busy 75.______(help) her to stay positive.

 We all feel it is Jack as well as his wife that ________for their son’s  bad performance at school.

A. are to blame    B. is to be blamed    C. are to be blamed     D. is to blame

In today's world of smart phones and notebook computers, most people have at least one time-telling thing with them. Since these digital products are so common, is time running out for the 500-year-old watch? According to some consumers, the answer is yes. New Jersey teenager Charlie Wollman says a watch is “an extra piece of equipment with no necessary function.” Many young adults think so and use their smart phones to tell time. It is said that fewer young people wear watches today than ten years ago. As a result, some people say that the watch industry is at a crossroads.

    However, watchmakers optimistically say that watches regain popularity when consumers reach their 20s and 30s. By then, they are willing to spend money on a quality watch that doesn’t just keep good time. Fifty years ago, watchmakers took pride in their products’ accuracy. But in recent years, the watch industry has changed itself into an accessory(附属的) business. And today, the image a watch communicates has become more important than the time it tells.

“Complications” — features that go beyond simple timekeeping — are an important part of a watch’s image. Today’s watches offer lots of features that meet almost any personality. These features include compasses, USB drivers, and even other functions .

    Creativity also plays a key role in designing today’s watches. For example, Japanese watchmaker Tokyoflash makes watches that don’t even look like watches. The company’s popular Shinshoku model uses different color lights to tell time. It looks more like a fashionable bracelet(手镯) than a watch.

Whether a watch communicates fashion sense, or creative talent of a love sports, consumers want their watches to stand out. Nowadays, everyone has the same kind of gadget(配件) in their bags, so people want to make a statement with what’ s on their wrists. Will this interest in wrist fashion last? Only time will tell!

49. What can we know from the first paragraph?

A. As most people see, watches are out of fashion.         

B. The watch industry will close down sooner or later.

C. Some people feel that watches have been of no use.          

D. There are so many choices of watches for teenagers today. 

50.  Japanese watchmaker Tokyoflash is mentioned in Paragraph 4 to_______.

A. tell that today’s watches need more imagination       

B. show why Shinshoku watches are popular      

C. advertise Shinshoku watches made by Tokyoflash     

D. make a comparison between watches and bracelets

51. What might be the most suitable title for the passage?

A. Japanese Watches Stand Out  

B. Watches Tell More Than Time

C. Watch Industry Is in a Bad Situation 

D. Watches Are Becoming Less Popular   

Put your car keys away and forget about your travel pass --- it's time to do a bit of walking.

National Walking Month is organized every May by Living Streets, an organization that campaigns for the rights and the needs of pedestrians--- indeed, the organization was previously known as the Pedestrians' Association. The association's aim is to make streets safe, attractive and enjoyable spaces for people to live, work, shop and play. By putting people (rather than vehicles) first, Living Streets wants to create streets and spaces where people feel happier, healthier and more sociable.The annual campaign gives participants a great opportunity to experience the many virtues（优点）of walking. These include the physical health benefits of becoming fitter; the environmental advantages of not using vehicles（车辆）; the joy of local discoveries seeing more of your local area on foot; the enjoyment of walking with other people, whether family, friends or work colleagues and finally the stress relief that comes from walking---walking can clear your head.

    Walk to School Week, 19 to 24 May, is part of the month's activities and its aim is to encourage parents to send children to school on foot, rather than take them in the car or let them use public transport. The movement was started in 1995 with only five participating schools and now two decades later, more than one million children take part.

    Similarly, there is Walk to Work Week, 12 to 16 May, where grown-ups are encouraged to walk. In the morning, getting off the bus a stop early or parking a few streets away is a good way to add more steps to the daily total. And during the working day, rather than having lunch at the desks or in the canteen, take a walk and get some fresh air. Walk home with your workmates and chat away about everything under the sun but work!

 28. Living Streets is working to _______.

A. help people living in the street

B. build safer walkways for pedestrians

    C. help people walk in the street and enjoy life

    D. make people aware of environmental pollution

 29. Paragraph 3 is intended to show that walking is ______.

     A. so interesting                  B. very relaxing    

     C. perfectly safe                  D. highly beneficial

 30. Walk to School Week ________.

     A. is organized by the government.

     B. is held before Walk to Work Week

     C. has developed rapidly over the last 20 years

     D. encourages students to walk to school alone

 31. What's the text mainly about?

     A. The Pedestrians' Association.

     B. A nationwide health movement.

     C. The influence of walking on life.

     D. National Walking Month’s history.

As you research music, you will find music that is familiar to you. You will find music which tells of interesting places and exciting things to do. You will find music which expresses feelings that are often your own.
　　Music is an expression of the people. As you research, you will find music of people at work and play. You will find music expressing love of the country, love of nature, and love of home.
　　Music is also an expression of the composer(作曲家).The composer expresses his own musical ideas. He studies the materials of music and discovers ways of using them. He looks for new kinds of musical expression.
　　Music can suggest actions and feelings which we all share. We can enjoy playing and singing music, dancing and listening to the music of the people and the composers of different times and places.
　　5.In the first paragraph, the author tells us to________.
　 　A. find entertainment (娱乐) in music.
　 　B. be friendly to music.
　 　C. express your feelings in music
　 　D. discover the things and places in music
　　6.From the second paragraph, we know that_________.
　 　A. if we love music, we will love the country, nature and home
　 　B. music sings of the country, nature and home
　 　C. you may listen to music at work or at play
　 　D. music can express how people live, work and think
　　7.By means of music, the composer wishes that__________.
　　 A. you would study with them
　 　B. you would share his feelings and ideas
　 　C. you would express your own feelings
　 　D. you help discover ways of using music and new kinds of musical expression
　　8.The last paragraph shows that music makes it possible__________.
　　 A. the music can express actions and feeling at the same time.
　 　B. to bring understanding between people of different times and places.
　  C. that people can enjoy playing and singing music, dancing and listening to the music                                                                                                       at the same time
　 　D. that people of different time and places can get together

I hated dinner parties. But I decided to give them another shot because I'm in London. And my friend Mallery invited me. And because dinner parties in London are very different from those back in New York. There, “I’m having a dinner party” means: "I'm booking a table for 12 at a restaurant you can't afford and we'll be sharing the checque evenly, no matter what you eat." Worse, in Manhattan there is always someone who leaves before the bill arrives. They'll throw down cash, half of what they owe, and then people like me, who don’t drink, end up paying even more. But if I try to use the same trick, the hostess will shout: "Where are you going?" And it's not like I can say I have somewhere to go: everyone know I have nowhere to go.

   But in London, dinner parties are in people's homes. Not only that, the guests are an interesting mix. The last time I went to one, the guests were from France, India. Denmark and Nigeria; it was like a gathering at the United Nations in New York. The mix is less striking. It's like a gathering at Bloomingdale's, a well-known department store.

   For New Yorkers, talking about other parts of the world means Brooklyn and Queens in New York. But at Mallery's, when I said that I had been to Myanmar recently, people knew where it was. In New York people would think it was a usual new club.

5．What does the word "shot" in Paragraph 1 probably mean?

A. Choice.       B. Try          C. Style.            D. Goal

6．What does the writer dislike most about dinner parties in New York?

A There is a strange mix of people.       B. The restaurants are expensive.

C. The bill is not fairly shared.           D. People have to pay cash

7．What does the author think of the parties in London?

A. A bit unusual          B. Full of tricks.           C. Less costly.           D. More interesting.

8.What is the author's opinion of some New Yorkers from her experience？

A. Easy-going.     B. Self-centred.    C. Generous.    D. Conservative.