【正文】 serves an aim to .A. provide learners with basic knowledge and skills to fit in with societyB. help learners successfully get a job in a changing worldC. offer diplomas to those who fail to finish secondary educationD. provide students with opportunities to prepare for the GED exams2. A 17yearold is not accepted to ABE classes only because .A. he is below 18B. he can’t offer a high school diplomaC. he left school without official permissionD. he is assessed poor in learning performancePassage 12The Main Library Has Five Floors Open to the PublicFOURTH FLOOR: Social Sciences amp。 History300399,650659amp。900999. Law books are shelved in a separate area. Follow signs for the Law Library.THIRD FLOOR: Humanities100199,200299,400499,700799amp。800899. SECOND FLOOR: Science and Technology500599,600649amp。660699. FIRST FLOOR: Current (unbound) Periodicals(期刊)。An information point is inside the Periodicals Office.GROUND FLOOR: ReferenceGeneral reference books and bibliographies(書(shū)目；目錄).The Reference Librarians on each floor are available to answer queries during office hours. At other times you can ask at the Issue Desk, on the Ground Floor.Books are shelved according to size:Normal size Large sizeThe shelves are colour coded to help you identify them:RED Large booksWHITE Normal size books YELLOW Large periodicalsBLUE Normal size periodicalsBooks returned the previous day may be on the Recent Returns shelves, next to the Reference Librarians’ desks.1. If you want to look up a word in a dictionary, which floor would you go to ?A. Ground floor. B. First floor. C. Third floor. D. Fourth floor.2. What is the colour code of the shelves where normal size novels are placed?A. Blue. B. Red. C. Yellow. D. White.Passage 13WHAT’S ONSTAGERussian dances: The famous “Little White Birth” Dance Troupe will travel from Russia to present performances in Beijing.The troupe, founded in 1948, is famous for its bination of Russian folk dances and classical dancing art.It has been invited by the Beijing Foreign Culture Exchange Co to give four performances in Beijing.Tickets are available(可得到的)through ticket hotlines and websites such as , and .CIBCERTSFolk music: A concert of classics of Chinese folk music will greet audience on the first day of the Year of Snake at the Beijing Concert Hall.The China Song and Dance Ensemble will perform dozens of traditional instrumental pieces, such as “Full of Joy”, “Colorful Cloud Chasing the Moon”, and “Spring Festival Suite.”Time: 7:30 pm, January 24place: 1, Beixinhuajie, Xicheng DistrictTel: 65598285EXENTSFlower festival: the Beijing Botanical Garden is bringing people a blooming festival with the beautiful flowers in its tropical(熱帶的)plants greenhouse.The garden has introduced nearly 80 kinds of flowers abroad for the exhibition.There is also an exhibition of potted narcissus(水仙) landscapes(風(fēng)景). More than 300 mini landscapes involving imported narcissuses will be displayed, people can get a preview of the show by visiting , the garden’s website.Time:8:30 am5 pm until January28Place: Wofosi Lu near the Fragrant HillsTel: 825955471. Suppose you are too far away from Beijing or you can’t spare time to got here in person, which of the following shows can you enjoy all the same?A. Russian dances. B. Kite show.C. Folk music. D. Flower festival.2. If you and your classmates have a free evening to spend on the 19th of January, Which is a useful number to call?A. 66064258. C. 65598285 Passage 14Out and aboutBe alert(警覺(jué)), walk with purpose and confidence, and avoid deserted areas whenever possible. Use personal stereos and mobile telephones with care.If possible, walk in the direction of oning traffic, in the middle of the pavement(人行道).Look after your valuables, keep your house and car keys separate from your bag.Consider carrying a personal attack alarm in your hand or pocket.Taxis and mini cabsWhenever possible prebook.Use a reputable pany. Transport for London maintains a list.When traveling alone sit in the back seat.It is illegal for ANY taxi to approach you and offer their services。 this is called“ touting ”.In your carHave your keys ready so that you can get straight into your parked car.Plan your journey and carry a map.Consider locking your doors when traveling and when you leave your car to pay for your fuel.You may wish to take a mobile telephone but you must have a hands free system to use it while driving.Don’t leave any valuables on view within your car.Keep your car well maintained.Consider joining a recovery service.ChildrenDon’t dress children in clothing with their name on it.Teach them not to speak to people they do not know.Teach them that they can go to police officers for help and that the police will not take them away.Teach them an emergency contact number.Public transportPlan your journey, know the timetable.Keep your valuables with you.If possible, try not to travel alone.Avoid sitting upstairs on a doubledecker bus.Be discreet with your conversation, you never know who is listening.Home securityWhenever you go out, always lock the doors and close the windows.Use European standard locks on the front and back doors and on windows. Ensure you draw the curtains after dark.Consider using dawn to dusk sow intensity lighting outside.Avoid displaying identification(身份證). Do not put your name on the letterbox or bell.Confirm(證實(shí))the i9dentity of callers.1. Who will be interested in this passage?A. Foreign travelers to London.B. Drivers in London.C. Parents in London.D. People who live or travel in London.2. If you are traveling alone, you are advised to A. sit on a back