Internet dating has become one of the biggest and most successful business on the Internet. Basically, Internet dating is a way to meet people for either friendship or dating without actually having to meet them in person first.
The first thing to do if you decide to try Internet dating is to build your profile ( 简介 ) which can include your hobbies, hopes for the futu
re, and so on. A photograph is not necessary, but many sites claim that a photograph increases the number of people who look at your profile. Many In
ternet dating sites will charge some for using their services.
Internet dating makes it possible to meet people from all over the world. You can even narrow the search down to your area by zip code. Another advantage is that you can communicate by email before you meet in person. Thousands of people have met, fallen in love, and married through Internet dating. It is an excellent way for shy people to meet. It is also a way for people with busy lives to connect with others, and an easy way to meet people who share your interests.
Just as in traditional dating and love, there are some traps to be aware of in Internet dating. The person you have been talking to on the net may not be who they say they are. Be very aware that there are some people who misrepresent their appearance or private details, such as marital status, income, and so on, for their own reasons. It would not be the first time that someone has been taken in, and talk shows are full of cheating partners who have been caught dating over the Internet in their spare time. Therefore, following some tips should help ensure that your Internet dating experience is fun.
The purpose of writing the passage is to _________.
A. persuade readers to go dating on the Internet
B. inform us how to date on the Internet
C. warn readers against web love
D. introduce Internet dating to us
Which of the following is a must to make an Internet dating possible?
A. A photo. B. A profile.
C. Money. D. Business experience.
One advantage of Internet dating is that _________.
A. you can avoid a face-to-face meeting in the beginning
B. you’re sure to find a partner with the same interests
C. you’ll find absolutely dependable information of others
D. you’ll gain fame and money overnight
What is probably talked about following the last paragraph?
A. Traditional dating. B. Hidden advantages.
C. practical advice D. Romantic love.
| Museum of the Moving Image ( MMI ) ( Monday Closed ) As the best museum in New York City and with a balance of hands-on（实际操作的）activities and information , it’s the rare bird that can entertain and educate people of different ages . It’s a perfect destination for a family trip of a couple of hours . Pros—Excellent movie screenings . Easy subway access . Cons—Difficult to reach by car . |
| New York Hall of Science ( NYHS ) ( Monday Closed ) Being New York City’s only hands-on science and technology center , it is an interactive science museum focusing on its audience of children . It has the most hands-on exhibits in an NYC museum , and it’s a fun destination for ages 5 and up . Older folks might take great interest in the NASA rockets outside the museum , but don’t bother unless you’ve kids to keep you company . Pros—Cool interactive science exhibits , the rockets . Cons—Hard to reach by public transportation . |
| Queens County Farm Museum ( QCFM ) ( Year-round 7 days a week ) It is an actual farm in New York City and home to animals your kids can feed and a yard full of a climbing plant whose fruit can be made into wine . Good chance to meet sheep , goats , pigs , chickens and cows ! The animals are mostly readily accessible to visitors . And the museum sells food for young hands willing to get licked by sheep and goats . Pros—Outdoor fun . Cons—Expensive festivals , long bus ride , no subway . |
| Queens Museum of Art ( QMA ) ( Monday and Tuesday Closed ) Opened in 1972 to serve as a cultural center for the borough（行政区）, it exhibits art by local and international artists . Its best exhibits are on the two World’s Fairs , and of course , the Panorama of New York City , a giant , highly detailed diorama（透景画）of all five New York City boroughs . Pros—The Panorama , great gift shop . Easy subway access . Cons—Not much for kids . |
The least likely choice for 5-year-old Jack to make among the museums is __________ .
| A．QMA | B．TNYHS | C．TMMI | D．QCFM |
According to the text , which of the following is NOT true ?
| A．All the museums mentioned above lie in New York City . |
| B．No other museum in New York City is better than MMI . |
| C．NYHS has the most hands-on activities in America . |
| D．Lucky visitors can see grapes in one of the museums . |
In which museum can you enjoy outdoor fun ?
A. MMI . B. QCFM . C. NYHS . D. QMA .
A policeman was questioning 3 blondes who were training to become detectives． To test their skills in recognizing a suspect, he shows the first blonde a picture for5 seconds and then hides it．
“This is your suspect, how would you recognize him?"
The first blonde answers, "That's easy, we'll catch him fast because he only has one eye!" The policeman says, "Well．．．uh．．．that's because the picture shows his profile．"
Slightly confused by this ridiculous response, he flashes the picture for 5 seconds at the second blonde and asks her, "This is your suspect, how would you recognize him?"
The second blonde giggles, flips her hair and says, "Ha! He'd be too easy to catch because he only has one ear!"
The policeman angrily responds, "What's the matter with you two? Of course only one eye and one ear are SHOWING because it's a picture of his profile!! Is that the best answer you can come up with?"
Extremely frustrated at this point, he shows the picture to the third blonde and in a very testy voice asks "This is your suspect, how would you recognize him?" He quickly adds, "Think hard before giving me a stupid answer．"
The blonde looks at the picture intently for a moment and says, "Hmmmm…the suspect wears contact lenses．"
The policeman is surprised and speechless because he really doesn't know himself if the suspect wears contacts or not． "Well, that's an interesting answer．．．wait here for a few minutes while I check his file and I’ll get back to you on that．" He leaves the room and goes to his office, checks the suspect's file in his computer, and comes back with a beaming smile on his face． "Wow! I can't believe it．．．it's TRUE! The suspect does in fact wear contact lenses． Good work! How were you able to make such an acute observation?"
"That's easy," the blonde replied． "He can't wear regular glasses because he only has one eye and one ear．"Why did the policeman show a picture to the three blondes?
| A．To inquire about their relationship with the suspect． |
| B．To test their potential of being detectives． |
| C．To train them as qualified police officers． |
| D．To show the skills in recognizing a suspect． |
What's the policeman's attitude towards the first blonde's answer?
| A．Angry． | B．Puzzled． |
| C．Embarrassed． | D．Satisfied． |
What did the second blonde think of the task?
| A．Demanding． | B．Easy． |
| C．Ridiculous． | D．Confusing． |
How did the third blonde know that the suspect wore contact lenses?
| A．By coincidence． |
| B．By random guess． |
| C．By logical and reasonable analysis． |
| D．By checking the file in the computer． |
You know Australia is a big country, but you may not know how easy it is to get around. The untouched beaches that go for miles and deserts that touch the horizon are just there, waiting to be reached and explored. The following are the different ways you can explore our vast country.
Getting around Australia:
Air
Flying is the best way to cover a long distance in a short time. Moreover, competition among airlines makes great flying fees available for you.
Drive
Australia has a vast network of well-maintained roads and some of the most beautiful touring routes in the world. It’s easy for you to find car rental companies at major airports, central city locations, suburbs and attractions.
Bus
Bus travel in Australia is comfortable, easy and economical. Buses generally have air conditioning, reading lights, adjustable seats and videos. Services are frequent, affordable and efficient.
Rail
Train travel is the cheapest and gives you an insight into Australia’s size and variety. Scheduled services are a great way to get quickly between our cities and regional centers.
Ferry
The Spirit of Tasmania runs a passenger and vehicle ferry service between Melbourne and Tasmania nightly. Extra services are running during summer rush hours. Ferries connect suburbs in our capital cities.
Walk
With easy on the feet pedestrian streets, walking is a great way to get around our cities.
Besides all the above, you can also experience some of the longest tracks and trails in the world in central Australia—impressive journeys of a thousand kilometers or more that can take several weeks to complete.The underlined word “untouched” in the 1st paragraph means __________.
| A．unmoved | B．special |
| C．unpolluted | D．unconnected |
Which of the following is TRUE about traveling in Australia?
| A．More travelers make the flying fees among airlines higher than before. |
| B．You can easily rent a car to explore its most beautiful touring routes. |
| C．Taking a bus tour is the most comfortable, economical and efficient way. |
| D．Train services can offer you more comfort than any other means of transport. |
Ferry service between Melbourne and Tasmania usually runs __________.
| A．only at night hours | B．only during rush hours |
| C．several times a day | D．between different cities |
Where does the article come from?
| A．Scientific journal | B．Magazine |
| C．Travel Guide | D．Text Book |
If you have only 5 days and want to visit Australia’s famous attractions that are far away from each other, which way of traveling least suits you?
| A．By air. | B．By car. |
| C．By bus. | D．On foot. |
In the past ten years, many scientists have studied the differences between men and women. And they all got the same answer: The sexes(性别) are different, because their brains are different. And this, the scientists say, makes men and women see the world in different ways.
Boys, for example, generally are better than girls at mathematical ideas. Boys also generally are better than girls at the kind of hand and eye movements necessary for ball sports. Girls, on the other hand generally start speaking earlier than boys. And they generally see better in the dark than boys and are better at learning foreign languages.
What makes men and women better at one thing or another? The answer is the brain. The brain has two sides connected by nerve(神经) tracks. The left side generally is used for mathematics, speech and writing. The right side is used for artistic creation(创造) and the expression for emotions(情感). In men and women, different areas in each side of the brain develop differently. In boys, for example, it’s the area used for mathematics. In girls, it is the area used for language skills. Another interesting difference is that the two sides of a man’s brain are connected by a smaller number of nerves than the two sides of a woman’s brain are.Which of the following is the best title of the article?
| A．Research on the Brain |
| B．Men and Women are Different in Brain |
| C．People’s Different Brains |
| D．Who Are Better, Boys or Girls |
__________ men and women think differently.
| A．The different brains make |
| B．Sex makes |
| C．The different experiences make |
| D．The influences(影响) of society make |
According to the article, girls are generally better than boys at __________ in your school.
| A．mathematics | B．physics |
| C．English | D．chemistry |
Which of the following is true?
| A．The left side of brain in boys generally develops better than that in girls. |
| B．The left side of brain in girls generally develops better than that in boys. |
| C．Men are better than women in all things. |
| D．The area in girls used for language skills develops better. |
The number of nerves connecting the two sides of the brain in men __________.
| A．is the same as women’s |
| B．is different from women’s |
| C．is larger than women’s |
| D．is twice as large as women’s |
Having friends may well keep you healthier and help you deal with stress better. Some studies show that people with close friends have a greater ability to fight disease than people who are alone.
Place friendship in the first place. Find the time to be with friends even if it means letting the lawn go unmoved or the dishes unwashed for a while. When you can’t get together, use the phone to keep in touch.
Open up to close friends. Keeping a deep friendship requires a level of “heartfelt” intimacy (亲密).Don’t be afraid to express your inner fears and disappointments. Listen to your friends when they have problems，but offer advice only when it’s wanted. Help raise friends’ selfesteem when they are sad about a job loss, or other such events.
Have different friends for different activities, such as going to the movies，singing in a choir，and joining in a bowling league.
Don’t wait for a friend to ask for helps. When a friend has the flu，offer to go to the store or drive his or her children to their afterschool activities.
Never take a friendship for granted. Like a good marriage，friendship needs care and patience. Become a joiner. Find a group that matches your interests.
Talk to strangers. Conversations started in museums, laundry rooms，or bookstores can lead to firm friendship.
Enroll in an adulteducation course. A classroom is an ideal place to meet others with similar interests.People with close friends have aability to fight disease than people who are alone.
| A．less | B．greater |
| C．poorer | D．little |
According to the passage，you’d better offer advice to your friends .
| A．at any moment |
| B．only when they are happy |
| C．only when they want it |
| D．only when you are glad |
What we should do to have friends according to the author?
| A．Make friendship a priority(头等大事）. |
| B．Open up to close friends. |
| C．Never take a friendship for granted. |
| D．All the above. |
Which of the statements is TRUE according to the passage?
| A．You should have different friends for the same activities. |
| B．You should wait for a friend to ask a favor. |
| C．You should avoid talking with strangers in museums, laundry rooms, or bookstores. |
| D．You should never take a friendship for granted. |
The underlined word “enroll” in the last paragraph means .
| A．give | B．join | C．get | D．catch |