A guitarist was pleasantly surprised to hear from New York City police that his valuable guitar had been found.It disappeared almost a year ago when he got out of a taxi and forgot to take the guitar with him.Laurence Lennon,44,said he was running late that day.He was talking to his manager on his cellphone when he rushed out of the taxi.He said that he gave the driver $60 and told him to keep the change.He walked through the front doors of the concert hall,still talking on the phone to his manager.
Upon discovering his loss,Lennon used his cellphone to call the police.The policewoman asked him for the name of the taxi company,the number of the taxi,and the name of the driver.He said that she must have been joking.
She told Lennon that he could apply for a missing item report online. Lennon asked for address.
It was www.nypd.gov/toprotectandtoserve/haveaniceday.She told him that finding the guitar might take a couple of years for finding guitars was not as important as finding murderers and marijuana(大麻)smokers.Then she told him to have a nice day.
“This year has been depressing,”said Lennon.“I had to put off the recording of two new CDs.I’ve been using borrowed guitars.And I was losing hope of ever recovering my guitar.”
Lennon was reunited with his $100,000 guitar yesterday.The guitar had been discovered in the corner of a coffeehouse only two blocks from where Lennon had lost it.Lennon had offered a $10,000 reward for its return.He said he would give the reward to the coffeehouse owner,who had informed the police.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A.Careless guitarist surprised |
B.Valuable guitar found |
C.Coffeehouse owner rewarded |
D.Taxi driver still unknown |
By saying “she must have been joking” in Para 2,the guitarist probably means .
A.it was impossible for him to answer her questions |
B.there must have been something she felt funny |
C.she didn’t believe at all that he had lost his guitar |
D.she must have felt that his behavior was funny |
In the policewoman’s opinion,finding the lost guitar .
A.was not important at all |
B.wouldn’t be done online |
C.could be a long time hunting |
D.only depended on the driver |
Which of the following NOT mentioned in the passage?
A.Why the guitarist was in a hurry |
B.What the police advised the guitarist to do |
C.How the lost guitar affected its owner |
D.How the guitar was moved to the coffeehouse |
Master of Science in Information Systems (MS INSY)
University of Texas Arlington College of Business AdministrationIntroduction
1. Learn how to develop and manage computer-based informationStart date01/05/2008
systemsEnd dateRequest info
2. Learn how information systems support general business activitiesPlace United States
3. Prepare for careers in business, industry, government, or non-profit of America,
organizations Arlington, TX4. Electives (选修课程) available:Application deadline
●expert systems01/01/2008●decision support systemsStart date01/09/2008
●system conceptsEnd date Request info
●computer science Place United States
●information systemsof America,
●management scienceArlington, TX●business logisticsApplication deadline
●enterprise resource planning (ERP)01/04/2008
RequirementsStart date01/01/2009
For those students holding a BBA or equivalent, this program requires End date Request info
a minimum of 30 hours (holders of non-business degrees will likely Place United States
require additional coursework): of America,
12 hours of coursework in:Arlington, TX●management information systemsApplication Deadline
●database management systems01/09/2008
●system analysis and designTYPECampus
●distributed information systems and data communicationsLevel Master
6 hours of Thesis research on a major project (or substitute 9 hours of Duration Request info
advanced electives) Part time No
6 hours of research/statistics courses Full timeYes6 hours of electives Price Request info
If you want your program to start from September 2008, you’ll have to apply before _______.
A.May 1st | B.September 1st | C.January 1st | D.April 1st |
Students of non-business degrees are required to spend _______ hours on the program.
A.at most 48 | B.at least 42 | C.more than 30 | D.not less than 60 |
What do we learn from the above web page?
A.You won’t be admitted to the university if you are working in a company. |
B.This program will prepare you for your further study in business. |
C.Expert systems, computer science and business activities are available as electives. |
D.Detailed information about the end dates can be obtained by phone. |
I have been consistently opposed to feeding a baby regularly. As a doctor, mother and scientist in child development I believe there is nothing to recommend it, from the baby's point of view.
Mothers, doctors and nurse alike have no idea of where a baby's blood sugar level lies. All we know is that a low level is harmful to brain development and makes a baby easily annoyed. In this state, the baby is difficult to calm down and sleep is impossible. The baby asks for attention by crying and searching for food with its mouth.
It is not just unkind but also dangerous to say a four-hourly feeding schedule will make a baby satisfied. The first of the experts to advocate a strict clock-watching schedule was Dr Frederic Truby King who was against feeding in the night. I've never heard anything so ridiculous. Baby feeding shouldn't follow a timetable set by the mum. What is important is feeding a baby in the best way, though it may cause some inconvenience in the first few weeks.
Well, at last we have copper-bottomed research that supports demand feeding and points out the weaknesses of strictly timed feeding . The research finds out that babies who are fed on demand do better at school at age 5, 7 , 11 and 14, than babies fed according to the clock. By the age of 8, their IQ(智商)scores are four to five percent higher than babies fed by a rigid timetable. This research comes from Oxford and Essex University using a sample(样本)of 10,419 children born in the early 1990s,taking account of parental education, family income, a child's sex and age, the mother's health and feeling style. These results don't surprise me. Feeling according to schedule runs the risk of harming the rapidly growing brain by taking no account of sinking blood sugar levels.
I hope this research will put an end to advocating strictly timed baby feeling practices.What does the author think about Dr King?
A.He is strict |
B.He is unkind |
C.He has the wrong idea. |
D.He sets a timetable for mothers |
The word copper-bottomed in Paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _________
A.basic | B.reliable | C.surprising | D.interesting |
What does the research tell us about feeling a baby on demand?
A.The baby will sleep well. |
B.The baby will have its brain harmed. |
C.The baby will have a low blood sugar level. |
D.The baby will grow to be wiser by the age of 8. |
The author supports feeling the baby_______.
A.in the night |
B.every four hours |
C.whenever it wants food |
D.according to its blood sugar level |
书面表达
假定最近你们班进行了一次题为“保护文化遗产是否很重要”的讨论。请根据以下要点用英语向大家介绍一下讨论结果,并谈谈你自己的看法。
观点 |
87%认为重要 |
13%认为不重要 |
理由 |
1.文化遗产是古代伟大文明的象征; 2.文化遗产大多和伟人联系在一起, 保护文化遗产也是尊重伟人 3.保护文化遗产可以增强我们的民族自豪感 |
1.对社会发展无太大的促进作用; 2.浪费金钱和时间 |
注意:1. 词数120左右。
2. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
参考词汇:促进 promote文化遗产 cultural relics
古代伟大文明的象征a symbol of great ancient civilization
Recently our class had a heated discussion about
MAY 14 marks the 60th anniversary of the founding of the state of Israel(以色列). Many Israelis, however, are not in the mood to celebrate.
Looking at the damage to her neighbor's home from a Palestinian(巴勒斯坦) rocket, Batia Katar, a 17-year-old Israeli girl, was in tears. "We can't celebrate (Israel's) independence when things like this are happening," she said.
What is clear is that Israel is not a normal country. The country has a dramatic (戏剧性) history and ancient culture but has only officially existed for 60 years. Within hours after it was established in 1948, Israel was at war with its Arab neighbors for land. It won that time, and in 1956, 1967 and 1973, acquiring the West Bank, the Golan Heights, Gaza and east Jerusalem. For good or ill, Israelis can take pride in victories with so many countries. However, it occupied much more land than the United Nations agreed, which left local Palestinians homeless.
Different from all its neighbors in religion, Israel is also far more successful economically than its neighbors. Though, it gets a great amount of support from America and other Western countries. The country is now a world leader in many industries, such as IT and modern agriculture.
However, conflict exists, just like 60 years ago. And the signal of peace is as weak as ever. Palestinian militants (武装人员) have fired more than 7,000 missiles from Gaza, mainly at Sedro, killing 13 people. In the same period hundreds of Palestinian civilians in Gaza have died in Israeli military action.
In order to create peace, the world community hopes both sides accept and follow the Middle East peace plan. Optimists believe through Israeli-Palestinian negotiations there will finally be peace.
Both Israelis and Palestinians want to live in peace without explosions that remind them that they are living in a special but dangerous place. Why are many Israelis not in the mood to celebrate the both anniversary of the founding of the state of Israel? Because .
A.the government didn't organize it |
B.they are too busy to attend it |
C.it is dangerous to celebrate it |
D.conflicts and fights still exist |
The underlined word established in the fourth paragraph means .
A.defeated | B.founded | C.attacked | D.accepted |
Israel is not a normal country because .
A.the country has a dramatic history and ancient culture but has only officially existed for 60 years |
B.within hours after its establishment, Israel was at war with its Arab neighbors for land |
C.it occupied much more land than the UN agreed, which left local Palestinians homeless |
D.all of the above |
Which statement about Israel is NOT true according to the passage?
A.It became a country in 1948. |
B.It is different from all its neighbors in religion. |
C.It is now a world leader in many industries, such as IT and modern agriculture. |
D.No country has supported it since it was founded. |
It can be inferred from the passage that .
A.it is still a question mark whether Israelis and Palestinians can live in peace |
B.Israel was created as a homeland for homeless Jews |
C.for good or ill, Israelis can take pride in victories with so many countries |
D.Israel is far more successful economically than its neighbors |
TEENSGIVING in SPRING 2010
Frequently Asked Questions
What is TEENSGIVING?
TEENSGIVING is an exciting yearly event where hundreds of New York City teens gather together yearly for a remarkable day of community service. This year, TEENSGIVING in SRING 2010 participants will once again better New York City and influence thousands of lives!
When is TEENSGIVING in SPRING2010?
SUNDAY, APRIL 25, 2010
Where is TEENSGIVING?
All over New York City. Everyone will meet at the 92nd Street Y (92nd and Lexington) at 9:00 AM for the event kick-off. Then, all TEENSGIVING volunteers will spread across the city to work with our partnering agencies where they will make a HUGE difference and have fun!
Who participates in TEENSGIVING?
Hundreds of teenagers from around the city. Teens come from the 92nd Street Y, various city schools, youth groups, and organizations in the area. In addition, many adult volunteers (aged 21 and older) will contribute their time to TEENSGIVING in SPRING 2010.
What projects do participants do at the agencies?
Sample projects include painting park benches, plantinggardens,visitingand playing with the poor children, assembling(组装) model planes for children in hospitals, assisting at animal shelters(收容所), working at soup kitchens, delivering meals and celebrating with families at homeless shelters.
Do I get anything for participating in TEENSGIVING?
Yes! Everybody benefits! Teen volunteers willreceive*6hours*ofcommunity service credit, goodtowardshonorsociety,highschoolgraduationandcollege application requirements. Adult volunteers will be “thanked” with a light breakfast, a gift certificate(证明,证书)for their troubles, and the satisfactionofhelping our city’s youth contribute to their community. In addition, all teen and adult volunteers will receive a cool TEENSGIVING in SPRING 2010 T-shirt.
This sounds amazing! How do I record my name for TEENSGIVING in SPRING2010? Interested teens and/or adults should e-mail the TEENSGIVING Coordinator Josh Hyman at jhyman@92Y.org (subjet: TEENSGIVING ) to receive more information and to register for this fantastic event!
**Teenscanalsocontacttheirschool’sCommunityServiceAdvisor**
TEENSGIVINGissponsoredbythe92ndStreetY. TEENSGIVINGisaneventwhichisheld______.
A.fromtimetotime | B.onceeveryyear |
C.everytwoyears | D.twiceayear |
TeenagersmaydoallthefollowingintheeventEXCEPT____.
A.wateringflowers | B.cooking |
C.cleaningstreets | D.takingcareofanimals |
Anadultvolunteermayget_ forhistimedevoted
toTEENSGIVING in SPRING2010.
A.communityservicecreditandaT-shirt |
B.ahighschoolcertificateandalightbreakfast |
C.aT-shirtandagiftcertificate |
D.agiftcertificateandcommunityservicecredit |
Thewriter’spurposeinwritingthispassageisto_______.
A.informreadersofsomefrequentlyaskedquestions |
B.introduceTEENSGIVINGinSPRING2010toreaders |
C.encouragereaderstoaskmorequestionsaboutTEENSGIVING |
D.callonreaderstoparticipateinTEENSGIVINGinSPRING2010 |