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湖北省荆州中学2018-2019学年高一上学期英语9月月考试卷
I'll be the first to admit that I am a technophobe(对技术有恐惧感的人). Who would have guessed that a website would help repay a 20-year-old loan?
I'll always remember my last day at school. My best friend, Jenny, had organized a party in the Sixth Form Common Room.
Jenny asked me to go to the supermarket with her to buy all the snacks. "I'm really looking forward to this party, Stingy," she said. Everyone called me Stingy instead of Debbie because they thought I didn't like to spend money. Actually, it was true.
"There's lots of money in the kitty. Let's go crazy!" Going crazy meant buying enough snacks to feed an army. It came to £19.90, which was a lot of money in 1982.
Jenny gave me a guilty(内疚的) look. "I've left-the kitty money in the common room. Can you pay and I'll give you back the money?"
"Sure," I replied, trying to look relaxed. "Neither a lender or a borrower be" was my motto(座右铭) but I didn't want to look stingy. I gave £20 to the impatient shop assistant.
Well, the Party was a great success. So great that I completely forgot about my loan until I was flying to America the next day. I was going to live with my uncle's family until I started university.
I tried to get in touch with Jenny but her family had moved. My £20 was lost. Until...
I'd heard about a website called Friends Reunited which helped people contact old school friends. My husband helped me log on and find my school. There she was, Jenny Frost.
I'm now married with a beautiful daughter called Debbie. Does anyone know how to get in touch with Debbie "Stingy" Jones? I still owe her £20!
We met two months later and the £20 was returned, plus interest(利息) of course. After all, I'm a bank manager now, so loans are my business.
Winter is a very special time in Northern Norway. Winter also means skiing, and Narvik can offer some of the best skiing in Norway. The view and light change frequently and no two days are the same. For many people, the northern lights are an unforgettable sight, and in Narvik the sky is especially clear and great for watching at night.
The tourist season lasts from February to April, although May can be fascinating too, often with fantastic dry snow and an unbelievable light lasting well into the evening.
Ski hire
It is possible for adults and children to hire skiing equipment such as snowboards. All equipment is prepared for use. If you would like to book your equipment, please go to www.narvikfjellet.com.
Crosscountry skiing
There are 12 kilometres of crosscountry ski run in Narvik. You need to bring your own skis as there is no crosscountry hire. However, equipment can be bought at local sports shops in and around Narvik.
Offpiste skiing(非滑雪场地滑雪)
In order to explore Narvik's offpiste opportunities, you need to know the dangers when choosing routes. It is suggested that you bring necessary equipment such as a shovel and a GPS locator. Ask www.narvikfjellet.com for an experienced guide. With a guide you can explore Narvik's special offpiste areas in a safe manner.
Sometimes it is nice to do something different and not everybody enjoys skiing. Then you can go horseriding, or visit the local museums.
Price examples for the 2018/2019 season
Time |
Children (815 years) |
Adults |
1 day |
NOK 230 |
NOK 325 |
3 days |
NOK 590 |
NOK 835 |
5 days |
NOK 815 |
NOK 1,170 |
7 days |
NOK 970 |
NOK 1,375 |
Children 0-7 years can enjoy the service for free. |
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