a factory idle for two days or an office (S3)

(3)is too great an expense. Thus, many workers (S4)

(4)work on weekends. Since this is seen as a (5)greater burden, most employers pay (S5) for weekend work, either by agreement or by law. The rapid increase in the number of two-income (S6)

(6)has also changed the character of the weekend. (7)(S7) the stay-at-home spouse would do the shopping during the week. With both working, most of the shopping must be done on weekends, leaving less time for recreation. (S8)

(8). The functions of the workweek and weekend vary a great deal in some areas. Stores that rely on office workers will see far less business on a weekend, while those in the suburbs or in residential areas will see far more. (S9) (9), so Friday and Saturday nights are the busiest for bars, restaurants, clubs, and movie theaters. There is substantially less activity on many websites on weekends.

(10)(S10) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) . Your answer when competitiveness unmanned regularly extra households Correct answer when competitiveness unmanned regularly extra households (7) Previously Previously To serve these new shoppers it is also necessary for more (8) stores to remain open and thus more people to work on weekends Weekends are days when people can safely sleep in and (9) also not have to worry as much about the ill effects of a hangover One area in which the weekend has remained (10) unaffected is education, where schools are shut on Saturdays and Sundays

Part III

Directions: Listen to the following recording, then choose the correct answers to the questions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing, there will be time for you to choose the correct answers. Use the second playing to check your answers. 1. What is the passage mainly about?

A. The reasons juggling attracts more attention. B. A comparison between juggling and other forms of entertainment.

C. The development of juggling.

D. A comparison between ancient and modern juggling skills. Your answer C Roman Empire?

A. Because religious people disliked them. B. Because they did not get enough tips.

Correct answer C 2. Why did jugglers fall into disfavor after the decline of the

C. Because they did not have good skills. D. Because they really had very low morals. Your answer A Astley's circus? A. Clown acts. B. Magic.

C. Horse performances. D. Juggling. Your answer B Music Hall theatres?

A. They performed before the musical acts. B. They performed after the musical acts. C. They performed in the center of the stage. D. They performed in front of the drawn curtain. Your answer D Correct answer D Correct answer B Correct answer A 3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as part of Philip

4. What was true of the jugglers in the 19th century Variety and

5. What happened to juggling in the early to mid-20th century? A. It prospered because of the better economy. B. It declined because of the Great Depression.

C. It prospered because of the publicity it received from the mass media.

D. It declined because of competition from other forms of entertainment. Your answer Correct answer Part IV

D D Directions: Choose the right answer.

1. I'm going to backpack my way round. I like being independent and seeing things ________________ my own pace. A. on B. through C. at D. with Your answer C afterwards, so you can watch it at home. A. to B. into C. onto D. on Your answer C Correct answer A Correct answer C 2. I'll burn the concert ________________ DVD for you

3. Jack, you're sitting in front of your computer again! The sea and the sand are only ________________ away. A. walks B. feet C. steps D. paces Your answer Correct answer