Today almost everyone knows computers and the Internet. If I ask you “What is the most important in your life?”, maybe you will say “Computers and the Internet.”
The first computer was made in 1946. It was very big but it worked slowly. Today computers are getting smaller and smaller. But they work faster and faster. What can computers do? A writer has said, “People can’t live without computers today.”
The Internet came a little later than computers. It is about twenty-five years later than computers. But now it can be found almost everywhere. We can use it to read books, write letters, do shopping, play games or make friends.
Many students like the Internet very much. They often go into the Internet as soon as they are free. They make friends on the Internet and maybe they have never seen these friends. They don’t know their real names, ages, and even sex (性别). They are so interested in making the “unreal friends” that they can’t put their heart into study. Many of them can’t catch up with others on many subjects because of that.
We can use computers and the Internet to learn more about the world. But at the same time, we should remember that not all the things can be done by computers and the Internet.The Internet cannot be used for __________.
A.studying | B.shopping | C.thinking | D.playing |
When the computer was invented, it was__________.
A.large and worked quickly | B.small and worked slowly |
C.large but worked slowly | D.small but worked quickly |
The Internet was born in about __________.
A.1960 | B.1970 | C.1980 | D.1985 |
Which of the following is true?
A.Few students like going into the Internet. |
B.Students use the Internet to make “unreal friends”. |
C.These “unreal friends” often meet each other. |
D.Students know the friends on the Internet very well. |
What does the writer think of the Internet?
A.It is wonderful. | B.It can make students study harder. |
C.It is not good for students. | D.It is helpful, but we can’t do everything on it. |
Parents whose children show a special interest in a sport feel very difficult to make a decision about their children's careers. Should they allow their children to train to become top sportsmen and sportswomen? For many children it means starting schoolwork very young, and going out with friends and other interests have to take a second place. It's very difficult to explain to a young child why he or she has to train five hours a day, even at the weekend, when most of his or her friends are playing.
Another problem is of course money. In many countries money for training is available from government for the very best young sportsmen and sportswomen. If this help can not be given, it means that it is the parents who have to find the time and the money to support their child's development and sports clothes, transport to competitions, special equipment, etc. All can be very expensive.
Many parents are worried that it is dangerous to start serious training in a sport at an early age. Some doctors agree that young muscles may he damaged by training before they are properly developed. Professional trainers, however, believe that it is only by training when young that you can reach the top as a successful sports person. It is clear that very few people do reach the top, and both parents and children should be prepared for failure even after many years of training.This passage is most probably taken from _______.
A.a letter | B.an advertisement | C.a personal diary | D.a newspaper |
According to the passage, parents whose children show a special interest in a sport ____.
A.feel uncertain if they should let their children train to be sportsmen or sportswomen |
B.try to get financial support from the government for their children's training |
C.have to get medical advice from doctors about training methods |
D.prefer their children to be trained as young as possible |
Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A.By starting young, you won't have much time for your schoolwork. |
B.Early training may damage your muscles. |
C.Most children may become top sportsmen after a long period of training. |
D.It' s very expensive for parents to support their child's development in sports. |
The phrase "to take a second place" underlined in first paragraph means "_______".
A.to repeat the activities some other day |
B.to become less important |
C.of all the things, they are the most important |
D.to happen again |
_____ can become the best players after many years of training.
A.Most people | B.Many people | C.merely a few people | D.No people |
Phillip Island Penguins(企鹅)
The Little Penguin has called Phillip Island home for untold generations. Get to Phillip Island in plenty of time to watch s summer sunset at Summerland Beach – the stage is attractively set to see the little Penguin leave water and step onto land.
·Leave Melbourne at 5:30 pm for a direct journey to Phillip Island.
·See the Gippsland area – Guinness Book of Records place for the world’s longest earthworm(蚯蚓)
·Journey along the coastal highway around the Bay with French Island and Churchill Island in the distance
·Cross the bridge at San Remo to enter Phillip Island – natural home for Little Penguins and many animals
·Take your place in special viewing stands(看台) to watch the daily evening performance of the wild Little Penguins
Ultimate Penguins (+U)
Join a group of up to 15. This guided tour goes to an attractive, quiet beach to see Little Penguins. You can see penguins at night by wearing a special pair of glasses.
Adult(成人) $60.00 Child $30.00
Viewing Platform Penguin Plus (+V)
More personalized wildlife viewing limited to 130 people providing closer viewing of the penguin arrival than the main viewing stands.
Adult $25.00 Child $12.50
Penguin Skybox (+S)
Join a group of only 5 in the comfort of a special, higher-up viewing tower. Gain an excellent overview of Summerland Beach.
Adult 16yrsWhat kind of people is the text mainly written for?
A.Scientists. | B.Students | C.Tourists. | D.Artists. |
We can learn from the text that Little Penguins__________.
A.have been on Phillip Island for years |
B.keep a Guinness record for their size |
C.are trained to practice diving for visitors |
D.live in large groups to protect themselves |
How much would a couple with one child pay for a closer viewing tour?
A.$37.50. | B.$62.50. | C.$180.00. | D.$150.00. |
Many years ago, when I was fresh out of school and working in Denver, I was driving to my parents' home in Missouri for Christmas. I stopped at a gas station(加油站)about 50 miles from Oklahoma City, where I was planning to stop and visit a friend. While I was standing in line at the cash register(收款台), I said hello to an older couple who were also paying for gas.
I took off, but had gone only a few miles when black smoke poured from the back of my car. I stopped and wondered what I should do. A car pulled up behind me. It was the couple I had spoken to at the gas station. They said they would take me to my friend's We chatted on the way into the city, and when I got out of the car, the husband gave me his business card.
I wrote him and his wife a thank-you note for helping me. Soon afterward, I received a Christmas present from them. Their note that came with it said that helping me had made their holidays meaningful.
Years later, I drove to a meeting in a nearby town in the morning. In late afternoon I returned to my car and found that I'd left the lights on all day, and the battery(电池)was dead. Then I noticed that the Friendly Ford dealership - a shop selling cars - was right next door. I walked over and found two salesmen in the showroom.
"Just how friendly is Friendly Ford?" I asked and explained my trouble. They quickly drove a pickup truck to my car and started it. They would accept no payment, so when I got home, I wrote them a note to say thanks. I received a letter back from one of the salesmen. No one had ever taken the time to write him and say thank you, and it meant a lot, he said.
"Thank you" - two powerful words. They're easy to say and mean so much.The author planned to stop at Oklahoma City_________.
A.to visit a friend |
B.to see his parents |
C.to pay at the cash register |
D.to have more gas for his car |
What happened when the author found smoke coming out of his car?
A.He had it pulled back to the gas station. |
B.The couple sent him a business card. |
C.The couple offered to help him. |
D.He called his friend for help. |
The battery of the author’s car was dead because_______.
A.something went wrong with the lights |
B.the meeting lasted a whole day |
C.he forgot to turn off the lights |
D.he drove too long a distance |
By telling his own experiences, the author tries to show______.
A.how to write a thank-you letter |
B.how to deal with car problems |
C.the kind-heartedness of older people |
D.the importance of expressing thanks |
Winter is dangerous for drivers because it’s so difficult to know what is going to happen and accidents take place easily. Bad weather can be waiting to meet you. Ice might be hiding under the snow, waiting to send you off the road. The car coming towards you might suddenly move across the road. Here are two rules for driving safely on icy roads:
Rule Number One is to drive smoothly. Irregular movements can make a car very difficult to manage. So each time you either turn the wheel, touch the brake or increase your speed, you must be as gentle and slow as possible. Just imagine you are driving with a full cup of hot coffee on the seat next to you. You should drive carefully enough in order that you wouldn’t get the coffee out of the cup.
Rule Number Two is to pay attention to what might happen. The more ice there is, the farther you have to look down the road. Test how long it takes to stop by gently braking. Remember that you may be driving more quickly than you think. Generally speaking, allow double your normal stopping distance when the road is wet, three times this distance on snow, and even more on ice. Try to stay in control of your car at all times, or you will get into trouble.Driving in winter is dangerous because _________.
A.drivers usually have too much coffee |
B.people drive three times faster than usual |
C.unexpected things may often happen |
D.people drive more gently and slowly |
Rule Number One mainly tells us _________.
A.to drive fast on snowy roads |
B.to increase the driving speed |
C.to manage your car irregularly |
D.to drive smoothly on icy roads |
Why does the writer mention “a full cup of hot coffee” in Paragraph2?
A.To explain the importance of careful and smooth driving. |
B.To enjoy the driving with a cup of coffee. |
C.Because drinks are important for drivers. |
D.Because he wants drivers to have a rest. |
Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?
A.Winter Driving | B.Careless Driving |
C.Traffic Accidents | D.Bad Weather |
Where do you think you might read such a passage?
A.In dictionaries. | B.In cookbooks |
C.In advertisements. | D.In magazine |
What is Kelly Chan going to do?
A.To hold a concert. | B.To go on a diet. | C.To watch a game. | D.To make a dress. |
According to the news the player from ________ won the tennis match on Saturday.
A.Russia | B.Japan | C.South Korea | D.America |
The medical group from America said last week that _________.
A.America has too many good athletes |
B.children shouldn’t have too many soft drink |
C.schools should organize more picnics |
D.most parents in America have health problem |
From the news we know that __________.
A.Kelly Chan has been dancing with 40 people |
B.Maria Sharapova has won the Japan Open 17 times |
C.soft drinks and fast food are really good for children’s health |
D.many American children have too much fast food and too little exercise |