“Cool”is a word with many meanings.Its old meaning is used to express a temperature that is a little bit cold.As the world has changed,the word has had many different meanings.
“Cool”can be used to express feelings of interest in almost anything.When you see a famous car in the street,maybe you will say,“It's cool.”You may think,“He's so cool,”when you see your favourite footballer.
We all maximize(扩大) the meaning of“cool”.You can use it instead of many words such as “new” or “surprising”.Here's an interesting story we can use to show the way the word is used.A teacher asked her students to write about the waterfall(瀑布)they had visited.On one student's paper was Just the one sentence,“It's so cool.”Maybe he thought it was the best way to show what he saw and felt.
But the story also shows a scarcity(缺乏)of words.Without “cool”,some people have no words to show the same meaning.So it is quite important to keep some credibility(可信性).Can you think of many other words that make your life as colourful as the word “cool”? I can.And I think they are also very cool.
66.We know that the word "cool" has had ________.
A.only one meaning B.no meanings
C.many different meanings D.the same meaning
67.In the passage,the word“express”means“________”.
A.see B.show C.know D.feel
68.If you are _______ something,you may say,“It’s cool.”
A.interested in B.angry about
C.afraid of D.unhappy with
69.The writer takes an example to show he is ________ the way the word is used.
A.pleased with B.strange to
C.worried about D.careful with
70.In the passage,the writer suggests(暗示)that the word “cool”________.
A.can be used instead of many words
B.usually means something interesting
C.can make your life colourful
D.may not be as cool as it seems
There is no question that teenagers need rules, which is often not a difficult thing for parents to give.What can be more challenging is giving teenagers their freedom.It can be difficult to draw the line between the two.However, some issues cannot be changed by discussion and require firm rules.For instance, rules should be established concerning driving the family car.
I will admit that I have no problem coming up with rules.To me they make life easier and they leave no room for questioning.What can be more difficult, however, is giving my teens their freedom.I guess there are really two primary reasons for this.One is that sometimes I am afraid to give them freedom.The second is that I'm not always so sure what the freedom should be.
It helps that I have a husband with whom I can discuss these problems.We talk about them,_give our thoughts and then we come up with an agreement.Sometimes one of us might be more unwilling but we know that there comes a time when we really do have to learn how to let go of the reins(缰绳) a bit.
If we try to make life have nothing but rules, we are more likely to see our teen's rebelling(反抗).They need to know that while we do have certain expectations, we also trust them to begin making their own choices and decisions.How else can they do that unless they are given the space and room to do it?
It's really all about balance and I will be the first to admit that it can be a challenge to carry out.However, it is a necessary part of growing up.Yes, teens definitely need rules but they also need freedom.According to the first paragraph, it is difficult to decide ________.
A.whether the children need rules |
B.whether the children should be given freedom |
C.how much freedom should be given to children |
D.what issues require nonnegotiable rules |
According to the writer, only rules without freedom will make the children ________.
A.strongwilled | B.rebellious |
C.weak | D.independent |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?
A.Rules are difficult to make for parents. |
B.Rules and freedom are similarly important. |
C.We should give children freedom as much as possible. |
D.Rules are more important than freedom. |
What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 3 probably refer to?
A.Problems. | B.Children. | C.Rules. | D.Reasons. |
It's slimbudget time in Las Vegas
Las Vegas? It's where halfprice flights are wide open and where reservations are easily booked on a moment's notice. Tourism is down, so rooms are plentiful, as well as inexpensive.
Getting there: The best way to get there from McCarran Airport is to exit the baggage claim through Door 11 and check in at any number of shuttle booths. Shuttle vans that run between the airport and the Las Vegas Strip cost $6 for a oneway trip.
Leaving Las Vegas:Many Vegas vacationers are eager to get there and slow to leave. So take the “redeye” back home. Most redeye flights leave around midnight, leaving you with an extra night of gaming, and fun without added expense of a higher hotel charge. You can sleep the whole way home.
Romantic getaway: Las Vegas is no longer all about gaming. The artwork at the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art is certainly comparable to that at the Louvre. Speaking of Paris, take a trip up the Eiffel Tower at ParisLas Vegas. The Eiffel Tower Experience costs just $10($7 for kids) and is unquestionably worth the price of admission. For an intimate evening, don't hesitate to book reservations at the Eiffel Tower Restaurant. Get an impressive nighttime view of the Fountains at Bellagio by asking for seating alongside the floortoceiling windows. This is truly a oneofakind finedining experience. Details:www.parislasvegas.com.
Be sure to wear comfortable shoes:Casinos(娱乐场) can appear very close together, but actually may not be. Know the tram systems that run up and down the Strip. Most tram lines are free.
Shows:Purchase show tickets at one of the many “Half Priced Show” booths on the Strip. You can experience a unique show each night of your stay. Need a look at what's playing when you'll be there? Visit www.booklasvegasshows.com.
Buffets:In Vegas you can take anything to the next level—including eating. Seven casinos on the Strip have teamed up to bring you an amazing deal:seven buffets—breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner—all for just $44.99 within a 24hour period. Details:www.harrahs.com/total/lasvegas/buffetofbuffets.What is the author's purpose of writing the passage?
A.To introduce the present situation of Las Vegas. |
B.To attract readers to travel to Las Vegas. |
C.To tell readers how to go to Las Vegas. |
D.To show his own travel experience. |
If you want to know more about food in Las Vegas, you should ________.
A.visit www.parislasvegas.com |
B.visit www.booklasvegasshows.com |
C.visit www.harrahs.com/total/lasvegas/buffetofbuffets |
D.visit www.newyorknewyork.com/attractions/ |
therollercoaster.aspxIf a couple and a 5yearold child want to take the Eiffel Tower Experience, they have to pay ________.
A.$10 | B.$20 |
C.$27 | D.$34 |
From the passage, we can conclude that ________.
A.Las Vegas is famous as a gaming city |
B.eating in Las Vegas is very expensive |
C.all the redeye flights leave around midnight |
D.a round trip in Las Vegas costs $6 |
People think what I do is so wonderful because I interview stars.And I have to admit that when I first started working at Sassy in 1987 I was excited about that part of my job for the first couple of months,anyway.Then I noticed how stars would fool me around for months.I could never get enough time with a star to find out anything interesting,and some acted just simply rudely.I started hating the way I was treated,and I was really disappointed to see that these people I had worshipped (崇拜) before were pretty ordinary.So I decided I would just tell the truth instead of keeping up their myths (神秘).If the star was a bad guy,I would say so.If I thought anyone was stupid,I did not hold back that information.
I thought readers would appreciate that kind of honesty.Surprisingly,many of them hated me for it.I have gotten so many attacks on my character.In their eyes,being famous is everything,even more desirable that being truly creative and talented.
Why do we need stars?In fact,the media created stars to satisfy our basic need for gossip (闲聊).Over time,talking about people we have never met and we are never likely to meet has become what we are crazy about.Thus,some people are more interested in the personal lives of the stars than in the lives of their own family and their own friends.That is why it is so ridiculous when a star wants to discuss only his or her work in an interview—as we care.We want the dirt on their personal lives.
There is another reason we worship stars.As a whole,our society is not as religious as it once was.It seems that people need something to fulfill them the way religion once did.Star worship exists as an unfulfilling desire for true heroes.
We make them stars,but then their reputation makes us feel unimportant,and we truly feel better about ourselves when they die.I am part of this whole process.No wonder I feel soiled at the end of workday.What are the stars like according to the author?
A.They always treat others rudely. |
B.They always talk about something dull. |
C.They are actually ordinary people. |
D.They are usually honest and polite. |
We worship stars because ________.
A.we need true mental heroes to support us |
B.we can learn something useful from famous stars |
C.we concern about the stars,family and friends |
D.we like talking about the star's dressing styles |
When the author is writing this article,his tone sounds ________.
A.excited | B.angry |
C.worried | D.calm |
What is the main purpose of the author writing the passage?
A.To show the disadvantages of working with stars. |
B.To remind us not to worship famous stars blindly. |
C.To laugh at the failures of stars he has interviewed. |
D.To talk about the reasons why we worship stars. |
What would it be like to take a walk on the surface of Mars? If you could design the tallest building in the world, what would it look like? Do you dream of being the next J.K. Rowling? This summer, you can experience all of these things, and more. All you need is an Internet connection and your imagination.
A recent study by the Kaiser Family Foundation found that kids spend an average of 1 hour and 29 minutes online each day. Many kids like to use that time to chat with friends, play games or check emails. But the next time you get on the Web, try exploring the world instead. “With the Internet, you can go back 11,000 years in time, or go 11,000 kilometers across the planet.” said Russell, Web search expert of Google. “The whole scope of history and the world is open to you.”
There is a wealth of information to be found online. For example, if your family is going on vacation somewhere,do a quick online search on the area before you even get in the car. “What's the background of the place; what's the history?” says Russell. “I like to tell my kids, ‘Whenever you have a question, whenever you have a doubt, search it out.’”
Ready to launch a virtual journey of your own? Here are a few starting points to get you thinking and to help you on your way. You can invite your parents along for the ride, too. Always ask for permission before downloading programs and software onto your computer. And check with a parent or an adult before visiting a new Web site.
Navigate the world in 3D with Google Earth. Begin in outer space and zoom(快速移动) into the streets of any city, from Hong Kong to San Francisco. Or visit ancient monuments, watch the changing rainforests over time, and dive underwater to explore tropical reef.
With the Moon in Google Earth tool, you can walk in Neil Armstrong's famous footsteps. Take a guided tour of the moon's surface with Armstrong's fellow shuttle mate astronaut Buzz Aldrin.
When you're exploring that part of the solar system, hop on over to the Red Planet with Google Mars. There, you can move very quickly around the surface and see images from the Mars Rovers.The author uses questions in the first passage to ________.
A.introduce the topic of the paragraph |
B.question the possibility of realizing the dream |
C.attract the readers' attention |
D.let the readers answer it |
How do you travel around the world in a day according to the passage?
A.By taking the time shuttle. |
B.By making use of the Internet |
C.By watching 3D films. |
D.By finding a tourism company in Google. |
Russell thought ________.
A.the students spent too much time on the Internet |
B.the students shouldn't chat and play games online |
C.the students could solve their problems through the line |
D.the students should learn knowledge instead of chatting online |
What's the purpose of the passage?
A.Encourage the kids to spend more time online. |
B.Encourage the kids to do some research on science. |
C.Encourage the kids to learn to use the computer. |
D.Encourage the kids to explore the world online. |
The best of Bali in 48 hours
Bali(巴厘岛) is home to most of Indonesia's Hindu minority. Here's how to get the most out of a 48hour visit:
FRIDAY
3pm—There's nothing like a good meal. La Lucciola is the place to go, with its good food, great service and a beautiful view of the sea.
You can hire a car for some 450,000 rupiah per day. This will help you have more to spare during your trip there.
5pm—About an hour away from La Lucciola is Uluwatu. This southern tip of the island is famous for its temple that lies on the edge, high above the sea. Fire dance is performed here daily at sunset.
8pm—To finish off the evening, head to Jimbaran Bay where restaurants offer candles, dances, boys singing songs. Kick off your shoes, feel the sand, and enjoy the night.
SATURDAY
9:30am—Start the day with another taste of culture by heading for a “barong and keris” dance performance. It's held in many places. One is the Catur Eka Budi in Denpasar, capital of Bali.
12pm—About 50km from Denpasar is Kintamani, a favorite with tourists for the view of active volcano Mt. Batur. It's a good idea to reach Kintamani early as it gets cloudy after 3pm. Have lunch at a local restaurant with a view of Mt. Batur. Tourists can climb to Mt. Batur to catch the sunrise.
6:30pm—Spa(温泉疗养)time! Spa Hati is a good place. Book ahead.
SUNDAY
6am—It's time to go to the sea. Don't forget the camera.
10:30am—Another halfday trip to two of the most famous temples in Bali. Drive down to the Taman Ayun temple at Mengwi.
12am—Next up is the Tanah Lot temple, perhaps the most famous of them all. Built on a rock, it's best seen in the afternoon when it's against the sun or at sunset.How can you save time during your trip in La Lucciola according to the text?
A.Having a pair of good shoes. |
B.Preparing early and well. |
C.Joining a tour group. |
D.Hiring a car. |
Where can you enjoy fire dance?
A.In La Lucciola. | B.In Uluwatu. |
C.At Mengwi. | D.In Denpasar. |
Which of the following is probably a better time to visit the famous temple built on a rock?
A.5 am. | B.4 pm. | C.11 am. | D.9 pm. |
Which of the following needs to be booked in advance?
A.Joining in a “ barong and keris” dance. |
B.Visiting the Tanah Lot temple. |
C.Having a spa in Spa Hati. |
D.Having lunch in Kintamani. |