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 morning or evening classes, 3 hours per day, Mon.— Fri. * Experienced college English teachers. * Close to city center and bus stops. 
　　Tel: 67605272 　　 Add: 105 Zhongshan Road, 100082
　　Modern Language School
　　Special courses in English for business, travel, banking, hotel management 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, 100056
　　Tel: 67353019
　　The 21st Century English Training Center
　　We specialize in effective 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 center. Call 67801642 for more information.
　　The International House of English
　　Three Six-month English courses for students of all levels at very low cost: 60 yuan for 12 hours per week； convenient class hours: 9:00—12:00 a.m. and 2:00—5:00 p.m. * 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. * Very close to the Central Park. For further information call 67432308.

1. You work from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 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
2. 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 center
　 C. its courses are more advanced         　
     D. it requires an entrance examination
3. 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

1. B  注意题干中的限定时间 (work from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every day)， 上课时间只能安排在晚上；再从文章Global English Centre 和 the International House部分，可以找到evening classes  和evening programme.  所以答案选B。
2. D  比较四个地方，最主要的区别是the 21st Century English Training Center要求 Entrance Exams。
3. D  细读The International House of English部分， 由于the evening programme 持续四个月，16周，每周费用60元，60×16 = 960元  所以，可确定D是正确答案。