LG Electronics, the world’s fourth largest cell phone producer, has added another feature to the mobile phone-reading books for the visually impaired(弱视的). The company started marketing the model, the LF1300 on Sep.18. No other people but the blind and visually-impaired with a certificate(证书) can buy the talking phone at sales shops of LG Electronics.
“The LF1300 is the world’s first mobile phone that is capable of reading books for the print-disabled, who otherwise could not enjoy them. This is not about making money but about continuing to put froth efforts to reduce the digital difference for the disabled,” LG Vice President said.
Its users can download about 300 audio (声音的) books from the Internet site of LG Sangam Library to their phones for free in two ways. One is to access the digital library’s Website on a computer designed for the blind to get the audio books and transfer them to cell phones. The other is to download the digital books directly with cell phones through the wireless net work by touching a hot key on the LF1300 phone.
On top of its unique feature of reading books, the LF1300 is no worse than the popular top-line phones in both outlooks and functionalities(功能性). The phone is armed with an MP3 player and a Bluetooth headset, enabling users to listen to the music or talk without a cord. The user interface（界面) of the LF1300 is also designed for the blind, enabling phone users to control it through a voice guidance system.
However, because the phone’s internal memory of 17MB is small even for a single audio book file, which takes up 80MB on average, a high-volume external memory is a must for the talking book services. are allowed to buy the talking phone.
| A．Disabled people with a certificate |
| B．All the blind and poor-sighted people |
| C．The blind and poor-sighted with a certificate |
| D．Both healthy and disabled citizens |
The users can download audio books on LF1300 by .
| A．talking to the microphone |
| B．touching any key |
| C．touching its screen |
| D．touching the hot key |
What can be learned from the passage?
| A．This is the first time LG Company has done something for the disabled. |
| B．Phone users don’t have to pay much to download the digital books. |
| C．LF1300 has a less attractive outlook than any other top-line phone. |
| D．The disadvantage of LF1300 is that it has too small internal memory. |
The best title of the passage might be .
| A．A New Type of Cell Phone is on the Market |
| B．Mobile Phones Can Read Books for the Print-Disabled |
| C．The Disabled will Benefit from Cell Phone Producers |
| D．Advanced Technology Helps the Blind Read Books |
My father had returned from his business visit to London when I came in, rather late, to supper. I could tell at once that he and my mother had been discussing something. In that half- playful, half-serious way I knew so well, he said, "How would you like to go to Eton?"
" You bet, "I cried quickly catching the joke. Everyone knew it was the most expensive, the most famous of schools. You had to be entered at birth, if not before. Besides, even at 12 or 13, I. understood my father. He disliked any form of showing off. He always knew his proper station in life, which was in the middle of the middle class; our house was medium-sized; he had avoided joining Royal Liverpool Golf Club and went to a smaller one instead; though once he had got a second-hand Rolls-Royce at a remarkably low price, he felt embarrassed driving it, and quickly changed it for an Austin 1100.
This could only be his delightful way of telling me that the whole boarding school idea was to be dropped. Alas ! I should also have remembered that he had a liking for being different from everyone else, if it did not conflict with his fear of drawing attention to himself.
It seemed that he had happened to be talking to Graham Brown of the London office, a very nice fellow, and Graham had a friend who had just entered his boy at the school, and while he was in that part of the world he thought he might just as well phone them. I remember my eyes stinging(剌痛) and my hands shaking with the puzzlement of my feelings. There was excitement, at the heart of great sadness.
"Oh, he doesn't want to go away , " said my mother, " You shouldn't go on like this. " "It's up to him, " said my father. "He can make up his own mind . "How did the author react to the idea of going to Eton?
| A．He didn't believe it. | B．He was very unhappy. |
| C．He was delighted. | D．He had mixed feelings. |
From the text, we can know that Eden is ________.
| A．a famous school |
| B．an expensive car |
| C．one of the author's friends |
| D．one of the father's colleagues |
Paragraph 2 mainly tells us________ .
| A．about their living conditions |
| B．about the author's grades |
| C．what the author's father is like |
| D．how hard the author's father works |
From the text we can know that the author's father enjoyed being different as long as ______
| A．it drew attention to him |
| B．there was no danger of showing off |
| C．he was not involved in any arguments |
| D．it was understood as a joke |
Chicken soup has long been a comfort food for people with cold symptoms. Whether the remedy(疗法) comes from the warmth and comfort of the soup or from actual cold-fighting ingredients(成分) in the meal, it is still up for debate.
Chicken Soup: Just the Evidence
Science has begun to support what mothers have understood for centuries. The heat, salt, and hydration provided by chicken soup may actually fight the cold virus. Laboratory studies have shown that ingredients of chicken soup with vegetables could kill viral cells and prevent the growth of new ones. The soup may also provide an anti-inflammatory(消炎的) effect that helps reduce cold symptoms. Unfortunately, the benefits of chicken soup appear to be limited by how quickly the soup leaves the body. There is no indication that chicken soup would help in the prevention of colds, but its use as a remedy for symptoms is common. It is largely a safe remedy with no ill side effects, and scientific evidence points more in favor of its cold-fighting properties(特性) than against it.
The Downside of Chicken Soup
Evidence in support of chicken soup’s antiviral properties is not yet solid enough to prove true, reliable medicinal effects. Although the evidence based on personal experiences and existing research seem to support a good effect of chicken soup, a clinical trial would be very difficult to perform. In addition, some people with food allergies(过敏性反应) or sensitivities to salt may experience ill side effects from chicken soup. Unbroken bones may also lead to a chocking risk, particularly for children. However, the potential benefits of chicken soup seem to far outweigh the possible risks. What does the underlined sentence suggest?
| A．Mothers have long been helped by scientists to find remedies for colds. |
| B．Scientists have agreed for centuries with what mothers have understood. |
| C．People have tried chicken soup to help reduce cold symptoms since long ago. |
| D．Mothers know better how to deal with cold symptoms than scientists. |
Which of the following is true about chicken soup?
| A．It is particularly good for children. |
| B．It can prevent people from colds. |
| C．It is an amazing comfort food for people with colds. |
| D．It surely has medicinal effects on colds. |
What’s the author’s opinion on chicken soup?
| A．It is good for people with colds to have chicken soup. |
| B．Scientists have found solid evidence about the benefits of chicken soup. |
| C．Chicken soup can take the place of other medicines for colds. |
| D．People still argue whether chicken soup has effects on cold symptoms. |
March is a month of fun-filled activities for the entire family! When you want some family fun activities for March, consider these ideas centered on some of the events and holidays happening in this month.
Dr. Seuss’s Birthday
March 2nd is Dr. Seuss’s birthday and kids and adults of all ages can celebrate with books, games and more to honor this famous author of kids’ books. Take some time in March to read your favorite books with your children or to read some you have never read before.
Spring Break
Spring Break can be the perfect time for families while the children are out of school. There are many places for families during this time period. For example, you might consider a trip to a local theme park or a national park. They often run junior camps and other activities during Spring Break that you can enjoy as a family.
St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day is on March 17th and you don’t have to be Irish to enjoy this holiday. This is a great time to get all the family together to enjoy quality time together. You can also take this time to explore the holiday, its history and what it means. You can also start or continue with your own St. Patrick’s Day traditions that your family can continue year after year.
Seasonal Arts and Crafts
Arts and crafts can be a fun family activity all year round. So if you’re looking to spend this fun time together in March, you can look for some seasonal arts and crafts ideas. You can do early preparation for Easter, spring plants and pictures, sun catchers for hanging in the windows or other seasonal related ideas. This is also a great time to consider planting a flower garden or working on outdoor craft projects.Who is the text written for?
| A．Parents. | B．School children. |
| C．Teachers. | D．Officials. |
Which of the following is holiday for family?
| A．Dr. Seuss’s Birthday. | B．Spring Break. |
| C．St. Patrick’s Day. | D．Seasonal Arts and Crafts. |
What can be done on Dr. Seuss’s Birthday?
| A．Having a trip to a park. | B．Finding some books to read. |
| C．Staying with Irish people. | D．Working on favourite crafts. |
What does the text mainly focus on?
| A．Holiday events. | B．Creative ideas. |
| C．Children’s abilities. | D．Family activities. |
It was the last time Susan Butcher ran the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in 1992. An hour into the race, Susan and her sled dog team sped down a hill and crashed into a fallen tree. Although hurt, Susan continued the difficult race.
The Iditarod Race started in 1925 when a doctor in Nome, Alaska was desperately in need of medicine to stop the spread of a deadly disease. Only a hospital had what he needed, but it was 700 mile-away! In January, it was too dangerous to send a boat and too stormy for his tiny airplane. The only hope was to use several sled dog teams following a trail, called the Iditarod Trail. They passed the medicine from one sled team to another. Wind and snow did not stop the men and their dogs. The medicine was delivered in record time. The race follows the route of the famous medicine run. Over 1,000 miles long, it is considered the toughest race in the world.
Susan Butcher was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In her teens Susan was given a Siberian husky dog and became very interested in huskies as sled dogs. After reading about the Iditarod Race, Susan moved to Alaska. She got several jobs to earn money to buy herself a sled and a team of huskies. After years of hard work and training, Susan achieved her dream of racing on the Iditarod Trail.
In 1978, at the age of 24, Susan entered the race for the first time and became the first woman to finish in the top 20. In 1982 she came in second. In 1984 she was leading her team across a frozen waterway when they fell into the water. Her lead dog managed to pull Susan and the other dogs out of danger. Remarkably, she came in second.
In her fourth race, in 1985,a starving moose(驼鹿) attacked her dogs, killing two and injuring eleven. Susan had to leave the race. In 1986 Susan joined the race again. This time, she won. She won again in 1987. In 1988 she became the first person ever to win three Iditarod races in a row. Unbelievably, Susan won for the fourth time in 1990.According to text, Susan Butcher entered the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race at leasttimes.
| A．six | B．seven | C．eight | D．nine |
In Paragraph 2, the author wants to tell us .
| A．how the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race began |
| B．how the spread of a deadly disease was stopped |
| C．how tough the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race was |
| D．how Susan Butcher began to show interest in the race |
In the year , Susan Butcher won three races in a row.
| A．1984, 1985 and 1986 | B．1985, 1987 and 1988 |
| C． 1986, 1987 and 1988 | D．1987, 1988 and 1990 |
What led to some of Susan Butcher’s failures?
| A．Snowstorm. | B．Lack of food. |
| C．Accidents. | D．Lack of experience. |
In all the world’s cultures, people sing, play instruments, and celebrate with music. It plays such an important role in our lives that all fields focus on its study, including one looking at the biology of music. Experts find that because of the way our brains process music, learning to play an instrument or just listening to music can have a wide range of benefits.
Music education has received a lot of attention. Learning to play an instrument can help children improve math, science, and language skills. One study in Canada tracked children’s IQ scores for nine months, discovering that children who studied music had the biggest test score improvements. The secret may lie in the way reading music and playing notes use several areas of the brain, increasing our ability to learn school subjects. For example, reading notes improves spatial(空间的) reasoning skills, which are helpful in solving math problems like fractions(分数).
Music is also used for medical purposes, such as the treatment of diseases which affect memories. The secret lies in the way the brain processes music. One area near the forehead, the medical prefrontal cortex, connects music with memories stored in two other areas: the amygdale and hippocampus. That’s why an old song can remind you of something that happened years ago. For patients suffering from diseases like Alzheimer’s, listening to music can help unlock buried memories by strengthening musical pathways to memories.
With the evidence of music’s benefits, it’s no wonder some countries make music study a part of their education system. People are recognizing that more than just a form of entertainment, music is also great for the brain.Scientists are studying music because .
| A．music can be used for medical treatment. |
| B．music plays a very important role in our lives |
| C．our brain can process music in different ways |
| D．music education has received a lot of attention |
According to the Canadian study, which children increased IQscores?
| A．Those who already had high IQ scores. |
| B．Those who always played music. |
| C．Those who could not play any instrument. |
| D．Those who studied music for a period of time. |
Which of the following is a kind of disease?
| A．Spatial reasoning. |
| B．Alzheimer’s. |
| C．The amygdale and hippocampus. |
| D．The medial prefrontal cortex. |
Which can be the best title for the text?
| A．Music and health | B．Music and the mind |
| C．Music and the education | D．Music and instruments |