Now go through TEXT H quickly to answer question 55 and 55.
　
If anyone has a copy of the latest Macintosh OS 8.5 would you mind sending me a note: reastman@uninet.com.cn?
　
I have the following items for sale: computer IBM233, with fax/modem RMB5000. Hayes 33.6 voice/fax/modem RMB300, mobile Ericson 788 RMB2000. Contact: Franlin mail: mosterd@online.sh.cn pager: 54887 X 1936000.
　
Our company is sourcing of rubbish bags for export, we need to contact with manufactures, we need quotations, and samples. Contact: Peter. E-mail: mosterd@online.sh.cn. Fax: 58604681
　
TV: We are looking for a used color TV in good condition ... please call 59766119.
　
BP for sell: A Motorala Adividor Beeper for sell, in Chinese Characters. 54888 station. Asking for 400RMB. Please Contact 1272341383 or hsu2597@hotmail.com.
　
DEHUMIDIFIER: 1 Air Dehumidifier PHILIPS, HR 4163/A, 430 W Power. For further information/inspection, feel free to contact us by email alexstr@uninet.com.cn or through fax 6262 0542 rmb. Would consider part exchange Call 1371801367.
　
Used piano wanted: We like to buy a used Piano (not an upright one). Color black or white including bench. Xiaomei on 6270-9342, fax 6270-9341 Ruediger-kabas@homail.com. We speak English, German, Mandarin and Shanghainese.
　
Baby Stuff For sale: All high quality German or Italian products in very good condition: Babystoller, with top and removable carrier, changeable to push chair, sterilizer, toys & anything a newborn baby needs. Xiaomei at 6270-9342, fax    6270-9341 Ruediger-kabas@homail.com. We speak English, German, Mandarin and Shanghainese.
　
For sale: "Life Fitness" available, both commercial and consumer using, treadmil, exercising cycle, stair climber and strength machine O all certificated by ISO 9001. Frank at 138-179-1604 or Fax 6472-8821.
　
For sale: A Hewlett Packard C30 "Photo Smart" Digital Camera, with a MS "Picture It! 99" CD, a HP 1 MP Digital Camera Photo Finishing Software CD, and a ' 200 rebate offer on purchase of a HP scanner. Never used, all this and more for a mere US ' 430 (what I paid for it). 6471-6459 or omega@fudan.edu.cn
　
Moving Sale: Polar Bear distiller, manual treadmill, VCR's, 17in. TV, fax, 2-color ink jet printers, scanner, 2 children's laminate bed sets, chest freezer, fridge ... 5897-3311 or Fax 5897-3322.
　
TEACHING
　
English-Chinese: A local girl is seeking a native English speaker as language exchange partner. Lin at hanazen@hotmail.com.
　
English-Chinese: A software engineer, 24, male, smart, energetic and humorous, is looking for a foreigner to practice English in exchange of Chinese. Native English speaker is preferred. He can teach you many things other than Chinese. Email: andylg@beer.com.
　
Japanese-Chinese: Seeking a native Japanese speaker who wants to practice his/her Mandarin with a Chinese girl. Yanmingli@hotmail.com.
　
English-Chinese: I'm looking for a language exchange partners to improve my English and your Chinese. Vannisa Bp: 53996 X 147185.
　
English Teacher wanted: Shanghai lady, 25, is looking for an experienced native English speaking teacher for English lesson. British is better. Reasonable pay. Jasmine at jcXjB@hotmail.com
　
Need a nice and patient girl to teach you Chinese? Call BP: 58315831 X 872262. I bet you will speak Chinese better than Shanghai people.
　
Yoga/Chinese Water painting Tutor wanted: Contact me at xueyini@pulic4.sta.net.cn or 5874-8064. Only request you can speak a little English and the salary is quite reasonable.
　
Painting Tutor: A young artist, speaking English, want to be your painting tutor to each sketch, watercolor and stylish art. boycolor@hotmail.com.
　
Tai Chi Lessons wanted: Any information on where or when. Individual instructors are welcome. Email: GMoates@aol.com, or phone, Home: 6278-3435, Mobile: 137-184-4416.
　
Free Lessons: on how to iron shirts, how to cook western style Chinese food, how to use Chinese taxi drivers to teach destinations, etc, for Englishman in Gubei. English language in return. 6270-5438 or green@dircon.co.uk.
　
Introduction to Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine: Part-time course at the Shanghai University (TCM). Includes clinical practice and basic theories with certificate on completion. Contact by 20 June. Ingrid at 6472-1105 or charlottejane@yahoo.com.
　
TEXT I
　
First read the questions.
56. Which of the following is the most appropriate title for this passage?
A. When to keep your mouth shut.
B. The importance of silence.
C. How to talk to kids.
D. How to avoid embarrassment in talk.
正确答案是

57. What has troubled Ben for fifteen years?
A. He has to eat the aspic served by his brother-in-law, which he doesn't like at all.
B. He is often offended by his brother-in-law's wife for she is outspoken and garrulous.
C. His unthinking flattery of his brother's wife leaded to undesirable results.
D. He can hardly zip his lip and often hurt others.
正确答案是