Personal computers and the Internet give people new choices about how to spend their time.
Some may use this freedom to share less time with certain friends or family members, but new technology will also let them stay in closer touch with those they care most about. I know this from personal experience.
E-mail makes it easy to work at home, which is where I now spend most weekends and evenings. My working hours aren't necessarily much shorter than they once were, but I spend fewer of them at the office. This lets me share more time with my young daughter than I might have if she'd been born before electronic mail became such a practical tool.
The Internet also makes it easy to share thoughts with a group of friends. Say you do something fun—see a great movie perhaps and there are four or five friends who might want to hear about it. If you call each one, you may be tired of telling the story.
With E-mail, you just write one note about your experience, at your convenience, and address it to all the friends you think might be interested. They can read your message when they have time, and read only as much as they want to. They can reply at their convenience, and you can read what they have to say at your convenience.
E-mail is also an inexpensive way to stay in close touch with people who live far away. More than a few parents use E-mail to keep in touch, even daily touch, with their children off at college.
We just have to keep in mind that computers and the Internet offer another way of staying in touch. They don't take the place of any of the old ways.The purpose of this passage is to __________.
A.explain how to use the Internet |
B.describe the writer's joy of keeping up with the latest technology |
C.tell the merits (价值) and usefulness of the Internet |
D.introduce the reader to basic knowledge about personal computers and the Internet |
The use of E-mail has made it possible for the writer to __________.
A.spend less time working |
B.have more time with his child |
C.work at home on weekends |
D.work at a speed comfortable to him |
The best title for this passage is __________.
A.Computer: New Technological Advances |
B.Internet: New Tool to Maintain Good Friendship |
C.Computers Have Made Life Easier |
D.Internet: a Convenient Tool for Communication |
B
Good afternoon, and welcome to England. We hope that your visit here will be a pleasant one. Today, I would draw your attention to a few of our laws.
The first one is drinking. Now, you may not buy wine in this country if you are under 18 years of age, nor may your friends buy it for you.
Secondly, noise. Enjoy yourselves by all means, but please don’t make unnecessary noise, particularly at night. We ask you to respect other people who may wish to be quiet.
Thirdly, crossing the road. Be careful, the traffic moves on the left side of the road in this country. Use pedestrian crossing and don’t take any chance when crossing the road.
My next point is about rubbish. It isn’t lawful to drop rubbish in the street. When you have something to throw away, please put it in your pocket and take it home, or put it in a dustbin.
Finally, as regards smoking, it is against law to buy cigarettes or tobacco if you are under 16 years of age.
Ilike to finish by saying that if you require any sort of help or assistance, you should contact the police, who will be pleased to help you. You can call, write or directly go to ask any policeman.Who do you think is most likely to make the speech?
A.A teacher | B.A person who makes the law |
C.A guide | D.An English officer |
How many laws are there discussed in the speech?
A.Three | B.Four | C.Five | D.Six |
The main purpose of this speech is to _________ .
A.tell people those above 18 can smoke and drink there |
B.give advice to travelers to the country |
C.declare the different laws of England |
D.warn people against going to the country |
From the speech we have learnt that _________.
A.in the country, if you are 18 years of age, you may not buy wine, but your friends can buy it for you |
B.you may not buy cigarettes or tobacco unless you are above 16 years of age |
C.because the traffic moves on the left side of the road, you must use pedestrian when crossing the road |
D.you can’t make a noise except at night |
Mary Allen was my best friend- like the sister I ever had. We did everything together : piano lessons, movies, swimming, and horseback riding.
When I was 13, my family moved away. Mary and I kept in touch through letters and we saw each other on special occasions- like my wedding and Mary’s. Soon we were busy with children and moving to new homes, and we wrote less often. One day a card that I sent came back stamped “Address Unknown”.
Over the years, I thought of Mary often. I wanted to share stories of my children and then grandchildren. And I needed to share my sorrow when my brother and then mother died. There was an empty place in my heart that only a friend like Mary could fill.
One day I was reading the newspaper when I noticed a photo of a young woman who looked a lot like Mary and whose last name was Wagman- Mary’s married name. “There must be thousands of Wagman. ”I thought, but I wrote to her anyway.
She called as soon as she got my letter. “Mrs Tobin!”she said excitedly. “Mary Allen Wagman ”is my mother. Minutes later I heard a voice that was recognized instantly, even after 40 years. We laughed and cried and caught up on each others lives.
Now the empty place in my heart is filled. And theres one thing that Mary and I know for sure: We don’t lose each other again.I want to find Mary ______________ .
A.to share my stories |
B.to share my sorrow |
C.to fill the empty in my heart |
D.all of the above |
The writers married name is __________ .
A.Wagman | B.Allen |
C.Tobin | D.we dont know |
Which of the following is TRUE?
A.We never see each other again when I moved away when I was 13 |
B.I find my friend in the newspaper |
C.It is 40 years since we last saw each other |
D.My friends husband is Mr. Tobin |
The best title of the passage is ________
A.My Good Friend | B.Friend Again- Forever |
C.An Important Friend | D.Friends Like the brother |
There are some strange and wonderful rules in law books around the world. When you are traveling, it’s always best to know before you go. Not only could this keep you out of trouble, but it can also help you get the most out of your holiday.
In Victoria, Australia, it’s illegal to change a light bulb unless you are a licensed electrician. People who disobey this law could receive a fine of up to AU$10 (£5.50).
In Milan, Italy, citizens are required to smile at all times, except during funerals or hospital visits.
In England, it is illegal to die in the Houses of Parliament. This was voted the most ludicrous law in the UK in 2007. A spokesman for the House of Commons said: “The people who know about these things here say there is no basis for such a law, not to say it does not exist somewhere in writing.”
In Canada, by law, one out of every five songs on the radio must be sung by a Canadian.
Flushing(冲洗)the toilet after 10pm is illegal in Switzerland. The Government consider it noise pollution.
Running out of petrol is illegal on Germany's autobahn, and so is walking along it. So those who do break down must pull over and use their horn to attract attention. The fine is €80 (£65) for endangering other drivers.
7. In Chicago, it is against the law to eat in a place that's on fire.
No matter how good the pizza tastes, if the restaurant sets on fire – you can't stick around!According to the text, which of the following is legal?
A.A doctor changing his bulb at his home in Victoria. |
B.A driver blows his horn when his car breaks down on a Germany’s highway. |
C.A spokesman dies in the House of Parliament in England. |
D.A customer eats in a Chicago restaurant while it is on fire. |
If you see a citizen in Milan isn’t smiling, he is probably _______.
A.visiting a friend in the hospital | B.under great pressure |
C.having a quarrel with his boss | D.in a bad mood |
Where will you be fined if you break the laws mentioned in the text?
A.Canada and Chicago. | B.England and Chicago. |
C.Switzerland and Milan. | D.German and Victoria. |
What’s the purpose of banning flushing the toilet in Switzerland after 10 pm?
A.To avoid overusing the toilet. |
B.To avoid disturbing others with unpleasant sounds. |
C.To save energy. |
D.To cut the cost of water. |
Many people rely on a cup of coffee or two to wake them up in the morning or refresh them during the working day, but now a chemist has come up with a speedy alternative to drinking coffee.
U.S. biochemist Ben Yu has created ‘Sprayable Energy’, which claims to be the world's first caffeine - based topical energy spray.
He said tired workers can spray a 'shot' of caffeine onto their skin without experiencing a strong noise, taking in unnecessary calories or being stuck with a nasty aftertaste like they might get from drinking energy drinks or coffee.
The tasteless caffeine spray is absorbed through the skin and spread through the body over a number of hours to deliver a caffeine hit that lasts longer than drinking a cup of coffee. The only active ingredient in the spray is caffeine, which is very similar to nicotine in structure. Each spray ‘Sprayable Energy’ contains around a quarter of the amount of caffeine found in a cup of coffee, but apparently has the same effect as a full cup.
The website said: “The reason for this is our product isn't entirely metabolized(新陈代谢) by the liver before entering your system and becoming available to your body.” Sprayable Energy's website recommends that users apply the spray in places where they normally spritz perfume, such as wrists, the neck or behind the ears, but warns users not to exceed 20 times a day.
It claims that after spraying the product on the skin, users will feel awake and focus without being over-excited, which is common with coffee and energy drinks.Compared with an energy drink or a coffee, what is good about “Sprayable Energy”?
A.It makes no noise. |
B.It contains lower calories. |
C.It has a good taste. |
D.It contains many active ingredients. |
Which of the body may not be suitable to apply “Sprayable Energy”?
A.The neck. | B.Behind the ears. | C.Wrists. | D.Mouth. |
What can we infer from the text?
A.“Sprayable Energy” contains caffeine as well as nicotine. |
B.The liver can metabolize in caffeine before it enters your system. |
C.Whenever you feel tired, you can spray the product. |
D.After spraying “Sprayable Energy”, you’ll get rid of tiredness. |
Most Chinese people expect to relax and enjoy themselves during the Golden Week. But for those trying to go someplace,it may seem more disappointment than pleasure. This year, the severe traffic jam resulted in a roadside wedding.
The suffering of being stuck in traffic was possibly most strongly felt by Lv Kangzhou and his bride Yan Mengxia. By tradition, the groom drove early in the morning to the bride's home in Zhejiang province in East China to pick her up along with her family and take them to his family's hometown for the wedding. By 4 p.m., Lv's wedding was 90 minutes away, but his car had not moved an inch for a long time. Lv contacted the local radio to explain his difficult situation and ask for a traffic forecast. The radio host told Lv there was no way he could hold his wedding on time and offered to hold their wedding on the air. At 5:30 p.m., Lv and his bride said their vows on the side of the road while Lv's family and friends witnessed the ceremony while listening to the radio.
Lv wasn’t the only person stuck in the Golden Week crowds. According to the state news agency Xinhua, 11.7 million people traveled by train Wednesday. It calculated that 120,000 people gathered at Tiananmen Square in Beijing to watch the flag raising ceremony. Last year, the Forbidden City in Beijing hosted 175,000 tourists on a single day during Golden Week, and the number is expecting to be even bigger this year.
Chinese internet users routinely complain about the Golden Week holiday every year. As internet user Tuzhi said on Sina Weibo: “On the Great Wall, I’m holding your hand, but I cannot see your face.” What does the text mainly intend to tell us?
A.A successful roadside wedding during the Golden Week. |
B.The popularity of traveling around during the Golden Week. |
C.The crowded situation in China during the Golden Week. |
D.The cause of the heavy traffic in China during the Golden Week. |
Lv, the groom, called the local radio because he wanted ________.
A.to ask for help |
B.to hold their wedding on the air |
C.to complain about the traffic conclusion |
D.to find someone to pick them up |
By tradition, the wedding was supposed to take place ________.
A.in Zhejiang Province | B.in a hotel |
C.in the bride’s hometown | D.in the groom’s hometown |
Where does this text probably come from?
A.A newspaper. | B.A textbook. |
C.A travel brochure. | D.A TV interview. |