Due to renovations, the dorms on North campus will be ______＞

What brought about the great expansion of literacy in the late 15th century？

A．The religious reforms.

B．The tradition and popularization of the Bible.

C．The availability of printing technology and cheap paper.

D．The renovations of the teaching methods.

听力原文： Big Buy Electronics, the nation's second largest electronics chain, is blaming its larger than expected loss in the first quarter on poor sales at 15 of its stores. Those 15 stores were undergoing major renovations, and were closed for most of the quarter. Sales of computers and DVD players, the company's major profit-makers, dropped 20 percent at those locations. The net loss was deeper than analysts had expected, widening to 13.1 million dollars instead of the 5.9 million dollars the company had estimated earlier in the year. A company spokesperson said sales at its other stores were unchanged. The company's stock fell 4 percent on the news, closing the day at 17 dollars and 52 cents per share.

What is Big Buy Electronics' first quarter loss blamed on？

A．A slowing economy

B．Strong competition from rivals

C．Poor sales at stores undergoing renovations

D．Costs associated with opening new stores

wo weeks in order to do some renovations to our air conditioning unit. We hope to have the unit in proper working order when we reopen on June 21. As a result, we are also informing our patrons that we will be canceling an upcoming concert on June 15 with the Texas Trio. There is no possibility of the band rescheduling the show so refunds will be available at The Charter Bar or at points of purchase. However, we are pleased to announce that the June 16 concert featuring, The Brazil Boffo Band will go ahead as scheduled but will now take place at the Carlingview Castle. The Carlingview Castle is located just two blocks north of The Charter Bar across the street from Unger's Video Shop. If you have any questions, please phone us at 932-1532. We thank you and look forward to seeing you on June 21.

What is the purpose of this announcement？

A．It is going out of business on June 21.

B．It is changing its name to the Carlingview Castle.

C．It is relocating to a larger venue downtown.

D．It is closing for two weeks for renovations.

Historic Bedford Springs Hotel to Reopen in May

BEDFORD, Pa. — The historic Bedford Springs Hotel is set to reopen on Memorial Day after undergoing nearly two years of renovations costing $100 million.

Owners are installing modern conveniences such as flat-screen TVs, wireless Internet access and a state-of-the-art business center, while preserving the original character of the facility's 10 buildings. "It will be an unusual blend of the glories of days gone by and ultra-modern conveniences," said Mr. Winston, general manager. "That's the challenge — when the property was constructed, the requirements of electricity and heating/ventilation were very different. There was no air conditioning."

Dr. John Anderson bought the property in 1796 after discovering natural mineral springs on the grounds. He built bath houses for his patients and the resort's popularity soared in the 1800s.

The Springs served as the summer White House for James Buchanan, and other presidents also stayed there. Owners say rooms of the 216-room will start at $250 a night. They hope to gamer a 4.5- to 5-diamond rating from the American Automobile Association.

What is NOT mentioned as new conveniences？

A．Videoconference facilities.

B．Flat-screen TV.

C．Business center.

D．Wireless Internet access.

While proclaiming it a great day in Washington, Mayor Tony Williams 【S1】______

confirmed Wednesday afternoon that Major League Baseball is

returning to Washington.

Williams, who made the announcement during a news conference at

the City Museum, he received a phone call Wednesday from baseball 【S2】______

commissioner Bud Sileg who saying the Montreal Expos would move 【S3】______

in time for from opening day in April 2005. 【S4】______

Therefore the decision came almost 33 years to the day after the 【S5】______

Washington Senators played with their last game in D. C., on Sept. 30, 1971. 【S6】______

The District signed for formal papers agreeing to live up to its part of 【S7】______

the bargain, including the construction of a $ 440 million stadium

on the Anacostia River in time for the 2008 season. Between now and 【S8】______

then, when the Expos will play at RFK Stadium, where renovations 【S9】______

also will be paid by the city.

Major League Baseball will now auction off the Expos to the highest 【S10】______

bidder. Local business leaders that formed the Washington Baseball

Club and who lobbied hard to get the team are expected to be among the bidders. 【S11】______

Baseball's relocation committee chose the District over Northern

Virginia, they as well as bids from Norfolk, Las Vegas, Portland, Ore. , 【S12】______

and Monterrey, Mexico.

Montreal is last in the National League East this season, with a 65-93

record and four games remaining.

【S1】______

A.owing

B.because

C.due

D.due to

When should the woman come back there to keep the use of the box？

A．A month before it is due

B．A week before it is due

C．Two weeks before it is due

D．Five days before it is due