Party A wishes to engage the service of Party B as an English teacher.

Under the SCC Rules three arbitrators are appointed unless the SCC Institute decides, at its discretion, that the arbitral tribunal should consist of a sole arbitrator. However the parties may agree otherwise. Each party appoints one arbitrator and the SCC Institute the third who will act as chairman of the arbitral tribunal, unless the parties have decided otherwise. There is no list of arbitrators but the parties may appoint any person of any nationality as arbitrator, as long as he is impartial and independent.

The parties may be represented or assisted by any person of any nationality in the proceedings.

The parties are also free to agree on :

·The place of arbitration

·The language to be used in the proceedings

·The law, or rules of law, to be applied to the substance of the case

The arbitrators act on the basis of presentations-both oral and written-submitted by the parties.

The award shall be rendered within six months and no appeal is permitted on the merits .

Claimant files its request for arbitration, appoints an arbitrator and provides the registration fee

The request for arbitration shall include the names and addresses of the parties and their counsel, a summary of the dispute, a preliminary statement of relief sought, a copy of the arbitration agreement and, the name and address of the appointed arbitrator.

The request may be faxed to the SCC Institute or sent by e-mail. However, if the request is extensive, paper copies are preferred. In such case, the request should be submitted in five copies.

At the same time as the request for arbitration is filed, the claimant shall pay a registration fee.

SCC Institute

The SCC Institute makes a preliminary check on its jurisdiction and, if the registration fee is provided, notifies the respondent.

Respondent submits its reply to the request for arbitration and appoints an arbitrator

The reply shall include comments on the request and the name and address of the appointed arbitrator. Furthermore, the respondent should submit any counterclaim or set- off claim and any objections regarding jurisdiction. The reply may be brief.

Failure from the respondent to submit a reply does not prevent the SCC Institute from proceeding with the arbitration.

SCC Institute appoints a chairman and determines the advance on costs

If the respondent fails to submit its reply, or if' the reply does not contain any information regarding an arbitrator, the SCC Institute appoints an arbitrator on the respondent's behalf.

Furthermore, apart from appointing the Chainnan and determining the Advance on Costs , the Institute decides the place of arbitration, should the parties not have determined it already.

Should the parties have decided another procedure regarding the appointment of the chairman, the SCC Institute will consider such decision.

Following the above said decisions the SCC Institute requests the parties to provide the advance on costs.

Claimant provides its part of the advance on costs

The advance on costs shall be provided in cash. However, part of the amount may be provided by way of a bank guarantee. The SCC Institute keeps model guarantees for such purpose.

Generally, Lhe parties are asked to provide the advance on costs with half each. Should the respondent fail to provide its part of the amount the claimant will be asked to provide the entire amount.

Respondent provides its part of the advance on costs

The advance on costs shall be provided in cash. However, part of the amount may be provided by way of a bank guarantee. The SCC Institute keeps model guarantees for such purpose.

Generally, the parties are asked to provide the advance on costs with half each. The respondent may not pursue a counterclaim wiLhout providing an advance on costs.

SCC Institute refers the case to the arbitral tribunal

Following the payment of the advance on costs, the case is referred to the arbitral tribunal.

The arbitral tribunal

The manner of conducting the proceedings is determined by the arbitral tribunal in compliance with the conditions set down in the arbitration agreement and the SCC rules. Due account is taken to the wishes of the parties.

Unless the parties have agreed on the language to be used in the proceedings, the arbitral tribunal will, after consultation with the parties, make such decision.

Unless the parties have agreed which law, or rules of law, shall apply to the merits of the dispute, the arbitral tribunal will apply the law, or rules of law, that it considers to be most appropriate.

The arbitral tribunal requests the claimant to submit a statement of claim. The respondent will be requested to submit a statement of defence.

Claimant submits its statement of claim

The claimant shall submit a statement of claim, including the following (unless already submitted) :

·The relief sought

·The material facts and circumstances

·A preliminary statement of evidence

The claimant may amend its claim in the course of the proceedings if the amendments are comprised by the arbitration agreement and the arbitral tribunal does not oppose thereto on account of the point of time of the amendment, the prejudice that may be caused to the other party or other circumstances.

Respondent submits its statement of defence

The respondent shall submit a statement of defence, including the following (unless already submitted) :

·A statement as to whether the respondent denies or accepts the relief sought by the claimant

·The material facts and circumstances

·Any counterclaim or set-off claim and the grounds therefore

·A preliminary statement of evidence

The respondent may amend its counterclaim or set-off claim in the course of the proceedings if the amendments are comprised by the arbitration agreement and the arbitral tribunal does not oppose thereto on account of the point of time of the amendments, the prejudice that may be caused to the other party or other circumstances.

The arbitral tribunal summons the parties to a hearing

An oral hearing shall be arranged if requested by either party, or if the arbitral tribunal considers it appropriate. The arbitral tribunal shall determine the time for the hearing, its duration and how it is to be organized, including the manner in which evidence is to be presented. When planning the hearing, the arbitral tribunal shall take into account the wishes of the parties.

At the hearing the parties shall, at the request of the arbitral tribunal, state the evidence on which they intend to rely.

Despite a party's failure to appear at the hearing, the arbitral tribunal may decide to continue the hearing and render an award.

The arbitral tribunal renders an award

An award shall be rendered not later than six months as from the date when the case was referred to the arbitral tribunal.

At the request of a party, a separate issue or part of the matter in dispute may be decided in a separate award.

If a party withdraws a claim the other party may request the arbitral tribunal to rule on the claim. A condition for such ruling is that the party requesting the award has paid an advance on costs.

When rendered an award is final and binding for the parties.

Questions for reading :

Superstition (迷信) has always been part of human nature and has existed in every society. There are superstitions about numbers, animals, food, the weather, the sky, illness, work, sleep and parts of the body. In fact, superstitions have been part of every aspect of human existence. In the past, people had no scientific explanations for events such as birth, death, thunderstorms and changes in the weather, They thought that these events were caused by spirits, and they developed ways to welcome the good spirits and chase away the evil spirits. They hoped that by wearing special clothes, eating special foods or performing certain rituals (仪式), the spirits would be happy and would not harm them.

Some superstitions have a practical origin. When you spill salt, do you throw a pinch of it over your left shoulder？ Today we understand many of the chemical properties that make salt valuable, such as its ability to melt snow and to freeze ice cream. In the past, salt was thought to have magical powers. People probably realized the value of salt when they saw animals near a salt lick. They soon discovered that salt could be used to preserve food, and probably thought that it could protect people as well.

In modern times, although we have scientific explanations for many things, life still holds many uncertainties and fears. There are still things that we can not control, such as birth and death. Even the weather can be a source of anxiety. When we plan an outdoor party, for example, we hope that it does not rain. We try to be in control of various situations by making wishes, wearing lucky charms or reading our horoscopes (星位) to see what we should do. So, keep your fingers crossed and knock on wood. Good luck!

Superstitious activities can be observed in ______.

A．nature

B．the weather

C．animal behavior

D．human society

A Welcome Gift

Dario and his mother loved their new apartment. The living room was large enough for their piano. That night， the two of them 36 side by side at the piano. They played jazz music to celebrate their new home. The loud 37 filled the room and made them feel very happy.

The next morning， 38 ， their happiness disappeared. Someone had left a 39 under their door during the night. One of their neighbor had written to complain（抱怨） about the sound of the piano. Dario’s mother asked the building superintendent（管理员） if he knew anything about it. But he said that they were all 40 people and he couldn’t imagine any of them had done that. Later that morning， Dario suggested that they write a letter to their 41 and apologize for their playing.

“Maybe we could go and 42 everyone in person.” his mother said.

“What if we invited them to come here for a 43 instead？ Dario asked.

They both loved the 44 . Over the next few days， they sent out invitations and prepared desserts 45 their guests. They decorated the apartment with streamers（彩带） and party lights.

Finally， the day of the party 46 . Some guests brought presents. Others brought flowers. Some even brought desserts to 47 . One woman， Mrs. Gilbert， 48 Dario’s mother with a book of piano music by Chopin.

“I heard you playing the other night，” she said. “The sounds woke me out of bed. I 49 that you might play like this every night. So I wrote a short note. I hope you don’t think I disliked the playing.”

Dario’s mother smiled at Mrs. Gilbert. “I think maybe we 50 you an apology.” she said. “I didn’t 51 how late it was when we were playing. Maybe we should play some quieter music at night.

“You play， you play!” Mrs. Gilbert said. “I like what you play! Just not so loud at night.” She pointed to the book she had given them. “These songs are not such 52 music.”

“These songs are beautiful music.” Dario’s mother said. “We will be 53 to play them in the evening.”

“And we won’t play so loud or late!” Dario said. He was already looking forward to 54 the new music. More than that， however， he was happy to see the big smile on his mother’s face. It gave him a feeling of 55 and made him feel that they were home at last.

36. ()

A. sat

B.stood

C.lay

D.walked

A.the

B.an

C.a

D./

A.obvious

B.persuasive

C.severe

D.contrary

Jack wishes that he ___________ business instead of history when he was in university.

A) studied B) study C) had been studying D) had studied

v

A.fulfilled

B.accepted

C.advocated

D.received

A.peculiar

B.various

C.serious