My summer hols wr CWOT. B4, we usd 2 go 2 NY 2C my bro, his GF & thr3:-@ kids FTF. ILNY, it’s gr8.
Can you understand this sentence? If you can’t, don’t feel too bad; neither could the middle school teacher in England who received this as homework. This is Netspeak: the language of computerized communication found on Internet or cell phones. To new comers, it can look like a completely foreign language. So, what is the translation of the sentence above? My summer holidays were a complete waste of time. Before, we used to go to New York to see my brother, his girlfriend, and their three screaming kids face to face. I love New York. It’s great.
School teachers and parents say this new form of writing is harming the English language. Increasing spelling and grammatical mistakes can be seen in students’ writing. They fear the language could become corrupted (面目全非的).
“Everyone should just relax”, say linguists (语言学家). They believe Netspeak is in fact more of a good thing. David Crystal, from the University of Wales, argues that Netspeak and Internet create a new language use and the almost lost art of diary writing, has been picked up again. Geoffrey Nurberg, from Stanford University, agrees. “People get better at writing by writing,” he says. “kids who are now doing text messaging, e-mails, and instant messages will write at least as well as, and possibly better than their parents.”
Linguist James says, for centuries, it is believed without exception that young people are harming the language. And you can bet your bottom dollar that when today’s teenagers become tomorrow’s parents. They too will think this way. James argues that languages do not and cannot become corrupted. They simply change to meet the new needs.
However, Netspeakers do agree that it is important to teach young people how to speak and write standard English. Cynthia McVey says, “I can understand Netspeak worries teachers and it’s important that they get across to their pupils that text messaging is for fun, but learning to write proper English is a must for their future.”
Perhaps we should give teenagers a little more trust anyway. Erin, aged 12, says, “I wouldn’t use text language in my homework. Texting is just for fun. “Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
| A．David Crystal thinks Netspeak helps develop the habit of writing. |
| B．Geoffrey Nurberg believes Netspeakers can write Standard English. |
| C．James says that language is changing and improving. |
| D．Cynthia McVey points out teenagers can deal with Netspeak properly. |
In Paragraph 5 “bet your bottom dollar” probably means __________.
| A．惊讶 | B．打赌 | C．怀疑 | D．确信 |
What does Erin mean in the last paragraph?
| A．He is angry with text language. |
| B．Text language is just for fun. |
| C．We must use informal language. |
| D．Teachers should pay more attention to students. |
What can be the best title for the passage?
| A．Netspeak: a widely-used language on Internet |
| B．Is Netspeak harming the English language? |
| C．Is Netspeak helpful in language learning? |
| D．Netspeak: advantages and disadvantages |
Post 1 is aimed at people who want to __________．
| A．make their moms happy |
| B．enjoy eating hamburgers |
| C．have cheap meals outside |
| D．eat chicken and sea food |
The underlined word“REWARD”in Post 2 most probably means _________．
| A．招聘 | B．海报 | C．悬赏 | D．求职 |
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Oak Street Coaching School helps students ___________．
| A．become the best in class | B．improve their marks |
| C．perform well at parties | D．face the teachers bravely |
According to the passage, which is TRUE?
| A．Nobody will like Sambo’s restaurant |
| B．The food in Sambo’s restaurant is very expensive. |
| C．Jennifer kesse is lost . |
| D．Oak Street Coaching School is an online school. |
In many Western schools, sports day is a big event. Children take part in competitive sports, trying to break school records and take the first place.
Sports days, or sports meetings are usually held in the warmer seasons, either at the beginning or at the end of the school year. They are also called field days.
Primary school sports days are fun. They usually have activities such as the egg and spoon race and the sack race. Other events include the skipping race and the three-legged race. In middle and high school, sports days include many of the common tracks and field events. They are more serious and competitive than primary schools.
Students’ parents and other relatives also come to the school on sports day. They watch children play. Many schools in the west have ‘mothers and fathers’ races for parents to take part in!
Although sports days are exciting, they also have some problems. According to some reports in the USA, sports days have become too competitive for students. Some parents put too much pressure on their children. Some schools don’t have ‘mothers and fathers’ races any more as there is much fighting and cheating.
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Born into a farmer’s family, life was not easy when I was a kid. We were so poor that we often did not know where our next meal was coming from. I had to sell cabbages at the marketplace to support my family.A storyteller once came to the marketplace, and I went to listen to him. My mother was unhappy with me for forgetting my job. But that night, while she was making clothes for us under the weak light of an oil lamp, I couldn't help retelling stories I'd heard that day. She listened impatiently at first, since in her eyes professional（职业的） storytellers were smooth-talking men—nothing good ever came out of their mouths. But slowly she was attracted by my retold stories, and from that day on, she never gave me any task on market days, unspoken agreement to enjoy new stories. As a repayment（回报）for Mother's kindness and a way to show off my memory, I'd retell the stories for her in lively detail. Soon, she wasn't the only member of my audience, which later included my elder sisters, my aunts, even my stubborn grandmother. I knew she was worried about me. Talkative kids are not well thought of in our village, for they can bring trouble to themselves and to their families when they talk too much. Mother often reminded me not to talk so much, wanting me to be a silent and modest teenager. However, my
natural desire（渴望）to talk never went away, and that is what makes my name – Mo Yan, which means ‘no speaking’. This strong wish to talk also improved my ability to express myself, which is important for writers who are also considered as storytellers.
| A．hard | B．colourful | C．easy | D．rich |
| A．little Mo Yan was interested in selling vegetables |
| B．his mother was attracted by the retold story at first |
| C．his mother didn’t let him listen to the new stories again |
| D．little Mo Yan had quite a good memory |
| A．Because she thought they never said anything good. |
| B．Because she thought they couldn’t make much money. |
| C．Because she thought they would affect Mo Yan’s schoolwork. |
| D．Because she thought most people didn’t like listening to stories. |
| A．silent | B．modest | C．talkative | D．trouble-making |
| A．My Unlucky Childhood |
| B．A Storyteller’s Childhood |
| C．My Kind Grandmother |
| D．More talking leads to success |
I was in the lift in a market. There was an old man and about five of six people in front of me. People behind him were all in a hurry and saw him as a rock. The old man knew these clearly and tried hard to step aside.
I remember sometimes when walking or driving behind an older person, I was impatient and upset.
‘I’m sorry. Please forgive me!’ said the old man, ‘I don’t mean to hold you up.’ He then tried his best to get out of the lift.
I suddenly saw this in a whole new light. I felt sick to my stomach. The old man was apologizing to everyone, when we should have helped him to calm his fears.
By the time I got to him, I asked, ‘Sir, can I help you?’
The man thought for a while, then said, ‘Well, yes, thank you!’
I placed my hand under his left arm and walked away from the rush of people quickly.
‘So what are you shopping for, sir?’
‘Oh, today is Mother’s Day. I want to buy something for my neighbour. She’s a single mother and she is always so nice to me,’ he said, stopping suddenly as he searched his pocket.
‘Oh, they are here! I always carry them with me,’ he said. Then he took out some business cards and handed me one which read:
‘John Smith.
Friend to all… enemy to no one!
I said a prayer today and you were the answer.
Thank you!’
‘That’s for you, ’ he said. ‘Thanks for stopping to help an old man.’
‘My friend, you helped me. I discovered why I was unhappy with the world. Now I know how to solve the problem. No more with me!’
| A．Because he was in a hurry. |
| B．Because he didn’t want to be in other people’s way. |
| C．Because the lift was very crowded. |
| D．Because he was as heavy as a rock. |
| A．the old man tried hard to step aside. |
| B．the old man was difficult to get out of the lift. |
| C．he was impatient and upset for the old man. |
| D．the old man was apologizing to everyone. |
| A．Cold. | B．Boring. | C．Warm. | D．Friendly. |
| A．At the beginning of the Paragraph 2. |
| B．At the beginning of the Paragraph 3. |
| C．At the beginning of the Paragraph 4. |
| D．At the beginning of the Paragraph 5. |
| A．we should always help old people |
| B．we should share our enjoyment with our friends. |
| C．it’s valuable to make friends with the old man. |
| D．if we are kind to others, we will be happy in our lives. |
| (1) HOUSE FOR SALE. Comfortable family home with a large garden on north side of town. Three bedrooms, living-room, kitchens, dining-room, bathroom. Offers over $35,000. (2) ASSISTANT（助理）WANTED FOR BUSY RESTAURANT. Some evening and weekend work. All meals free. Ring 3320178. (3) JOIN OUR FOOTBALL TEAM. Boys and girls wanted to play in local football team. Aged 9—13. Meets in Green Park on Friday at 3 p.m. (4) ROOM TO RENT (出租). Small room to rent in city center flat (公寓) above restaurant. Newly painted with modern furniture. Near main railway station. Buses pass front door. Phone 3322108. |
Mr. Brown wants to live near his workplace. Mrs. Brown wants a house with four bedrooms. The Browns’ children don't care what the house is like as long as the garden is big enough. Ann, their daughter has always wanted to work in a restaurant. She thinks it is an exciting place. It's hard work but she isn’t lazy. It’s not very well paid. But who cares about money？
Tom is a middle school student. He is twelve years old. He stops school at half past three，so he has plenty of time to finish his homework.
Jack, Mr. Brown's brother, is looking for a room to rent. He doesn't care what color the walls are or how old the furniture is. He is getting ready for his drawing. So the house must be quiet.
| A．It was on the north side of town. |
| B．There weren’t enough bedrooms. |
| C．There was no dining room. |
| D．The garden was too big. |
| A．It’s an easy job. |
| B．The food there is free. |
| C．She thinks it will be full of excitement. |
| D．She can get long holidays. |
| A．He's not old enough. |
| B．It’s in a different village. |
| C．School stops too late. |
| D．He has to do his homework. |
| A．The room is too small. |
| B．The walls are the wrong color. |
| C．The man likes old furniture better. |
| D．It's too noisy. |
| A．Assistants can have the meals at any time. |
| B．Assistants can have the meals in the restaurant without paying money. |
| C．Customers (顾客) can have the meals freely. |
| D．Assistants need to pay for their meals. |