A time capsule buried by Apple founder Steve Jobs 30 years ago has been discovered after its location was long forgotten.
In 1983, the young tech innovator was attending a conference in Aspen when he and the group decided to bury as a trick during a design convention. The tube that was filled with an eclectic collection of goods- ranging from the then-new apple mouse to a six-pack of beer for the people who discovered the time capsule- was meant to be dug up 20 years later. There was a problem with that plan, however, as everyone involved forgot where it was buried.
The final discovery happened at the hands of the crew from the National Geographic Channel’s reality show called Diggers. The discovery was well documented and is surely going to be featured on an upcoming episode, and even the experts had problems finding this particular treasure. CNET reports that in spite of their preparations and clear idea of where the 13-foot-long tube was, it still took them two hours to dig it up using heavy machinery.
To anyone removed from the tech industry, the accomplishment in finding the tube appears to be the biggest accomplishment. To others, the most interesting object would likely be the Lisa Mouse placed in the tube by the hands of a then-28-year-old Jobs. The Lisa Mouse, which Jobs named after his daughter, was one of the first commercial computer mice soled publicly, making it a rarity at the time.
The Aspen Historical Society is going to help the show creators make a list of the tube’s contents-but no word yet whether or not the Diggers cracked open one of the six bottles of Boddington’s Ale that was left inside for the people who found the tube.Why didn’t people dig up the tube as planned?
| A．Because it was difficult to dig it up. |
| B．Because the tube was too heavy. |
| C．Because everyone involved forgot where it was buried. |
| D．Because Steve Jobs died. |
What is the meaning of the word "eclectic" in paragraph 2?
| A．electronic | B．original |
| C．various | D．extreme |
Who discovered the time capsule?
| A．Steve Jobs | B．the crew from Diggers |
| C．Lisa | D．the experts |
What is the best title of this passage?
| A．A time capsule was buried by Apple founder Steve Jobs. |
| B．A time capsule has been discovered after its location was long forgotten. |
| C．the accomplishment in finding a tube. |
| D．the origin of Lisa Mouse. |
Shanghai is different from New York in many ways, but there are many things that are similar.
Shanghai is one of the most populated(人口众多的) cities in Asia, and New York is one of the most populated cities in North America. The weather in summer is very hot in Shanghai, and it is the same in New York. Shanghai is a port and industrial city, and New York is too. Shanghai has a problem with pollution, and New York has a similar problem. They both have serious traffic problems.
The traffic problem in Shanghai is caused by many bicycles. The traffic problem in New York is caused by many cars. Most of the people in Shanghai live in apartments in low buildings, while most of the people in New York live in apartments in high buildings. People eat with chopsticks in Shanghai, but they eat with knives and forks in New York. While there are some differences, the main problems of big cities are almost the same everywhere in the world.
66. New York is in _______ .
A. South Asia B. North Asia C. North America D. South America
67. Shanghai has problems in _______.
A. pollution B. population
C. traffic D. A, B and C
68. People in New York live in _________.
A. small houses in low buildings B. apartment in high buildings
C. apartment in low buildings
D. small houses in high buildings
69. Which of the statements is right?
A. The weather in Shanghai is hot, white the weather in New York isn't.
B. The traffic problem in Shanghai is caused by cars.
C. People in New York eat with knives and forks.
D. Shanghai is an agricultural city.
70. The main problems of big cities are _______.
A. different B. similar C. complete same D. polluted.
Every year, there is an important lottery（彩票）in Newtown. The lottery raises money for the local hospital. Most people buy at least one ticket, because the first prize is a million dollars!
One year, John Smith won the first prize. He immediately gave up his job and started to enjoy himself. He bought the fastest and most expensive car he could find. He bought a motorboat. He traveled twice around the world, eating and drinking at the most expensive restaurants. He went on a safari in Africa. He explored the South Pole. He lived a life of pleasure, luxury and adventure. He put on a lot of weight fr
om eating too much good food.
Two years later, after he had spent all his money, he returned home and asked for his job back. He had only been back at work a few days when one of the girls in the office tried to sell him a lottery ticket.
“You must buy one, John,” she said. “Remember how lucky you were last time?”
“I am not buying any more lottery tickets. ” He said.
“But you must,” the girl argued. “You might win again. ”
“That’s what frightens me,” John said. “If I try to do again all the things I did last year, I will be dead before the end of this year!”
61. Where did the lottery take place?
A. In the local hospital. B. In Newto
wn. C. In Africa. D. At the South Pole
62. What was the money raised by the lottery used for?
A. To buy fast cars.B. To allow people to travel
C. To help the local hospital. D. To feed hungry people.
63. What did John Smith win?
A. A lottery ticket. B. A car C. Money D. A vacation
64. When John Smith won, what was the first thing he did?
A. He ate a lot. B. He bought a motorboat.
C. He bought another ticket. D. He stopped working.
65. How long did it take John Smith to spend his money?
A. Two years B. One year. C. A few days D. Until the end of the year.
第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题，每小题1分，满分20分）
I like watching TV very much for I think it has many advantages（长处）. First of all, watching TV is a good rest. After a day of hard work, we need a good rest. Watching TV can make our mind and body not tired any more because of the pleasant music and TV plays.
Besides, watching TV is entertaining（娱乐消遣）. There a
re many kinds of entertainment, such as sports activities（活动）, singing and dancing concerts, plays and films all over the world at every time. It's not possible for us to go to every place to enjoy all the activities within a short time. We need at least over ten hours to fly from New York to Paris, a week by train from Beijing to Moscow and an hour to drive from Queens District to Manhattan District. But within just one second, TV can bring us from an NBA game in New York to a fashion show in Paris by changing the channels.
Most important, watc
hing TV is educational（教育）. Our children can learn every kinds of subjects through the educational programmes and the special reports on TV, and it's easy for them to learn Chinese from a Chinese teacher in Beijing and to learn Russian lessons from a Russian teacher in Moscow. Even we can learn how to behave well from the TV plays. Meanwhile, a teacher can teach millions of students without a 
huge classroom.
56. The best title for the text is_______ .
A. TV brings good rest B. The advantages of watching TV
C. Today's TV programmes D. How to use TV in schools
57. Which of the following is true according to the text?
A. The writer likes watching TV than others.
B. There are different kinds of programmes on TV in China and Russia.
C. There are many kinds of entertainment programmes on TV.
D. It's not easy to drive from Manhattan to Queens District.
58. According to the writer what is the most important reason for watching TV?
A. We can learn something useful. B. Watching TV is a good rest.
C. We can see whatever we like. D. We can enjoy ourselves.
59. In the second paragraph the writer wants to show_______.
A. TV brings different parts of world in front of us
B. TV stations send programmes quickly
C. how to go to different places and enjoy ourselves
D. how long it will take
a man to drive to different places
60. The writer writes the text to_______
A. persuade us to buy a TV B. tell her ideas about TV
C. introduce some TV programmes D. tell us how to learn from TV
Visit Forest Zoo
Come and see the Indian elephants and the new tigers from Northeast of China. The beautiful birds from England are ready to sing songs for you, and the monkeys from Mount Emei will be happy to talk to you. The lovely dogs from Australia want to laugh at you. Sichuan pandas will play balls for you. The giraffes from Africa (非洲) are waiting to look down on you.
Tickets Opening time
Grown-ups（成人）:¥3 9:00 a.m.～4:00 p.m.
Children: Over 1.4 m:¥2 except Friday
Under 1.4 m: Free 10:00 a.m.～3:00 p.m.
Keep the zoo clean!
Do not touch, give food or go near to the animals.
71.Why does the writer introduce（介绍）so many animals from different places to us?
A. To frighten us in the zoo. B. To make us lovely in the zoo.
C. To attract us to the zoo. D. To show animals can do everything.
72.How much does Mr. Smith have to pay i
f he visits the zoo with his son of three?
A. ¥3. B. ¥4. C. ¥5. D. ¥6.
73.At which of the following time can we visit the zoo?
A. 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. B. 9:30 a.m. Friday.
C. 3:00 p.m. Sunday. D. 5:00 p.m. Tuesday.
74. From the passage we can infer (推断) a giraffe must be a very _ animal.
A. fat B. short C. strong D. tall
75.Which of the following can we do in the zoo?
A. To touch the monkeys. B. To give some food to the animals.
C. To go near to the tigers. D. To watch the animals carefully.
The most important holiday in spring， especially for Christians （基督徒）， is Easter. This Christian holiday is not on the same date every year， but it’s always on a Sunday. It can be any Sunday between March 22 and April 25. Many people celebrate Easter by buying new clothes. Children celebrate by hunting for colored eggs that their parents have hidden around the house. People also give Easter baskets filled with candy and other goodies to one another to celebrate the day.
But the holiday is more than new clothes and good things to eat. On Easter， many people go to church to celebrate Jesus’ resurrection （复活） from the dead.
Most people color them. Some people hide them. Others just eat them. But no matter what one does with Easter eggs， they are an important Easter tradition throughout the Western world.
People from many different cultures celebrate Easter. In both America and Belgium， children look for Easter eggs hidden on lawns and in bushes. In America， children believe the eggs are hidden by the Easter bunny （复活节兔子）。 But in Belgium， the hidden eggs are supposed to have fallen from church bells. In Bulgaria， red Easter eggs are lucky in churches； Bulgarian families also hit these Easter eggs together to see whose is the strongest. The winner looks forward to good fortune that year. Still dozens of other Easter traditions exist. In parts of Austria， for example， children sing from door to door and are rewarded with colorful eggs.
66. Easter comes _______.
A. on the same date every year
B. on Sunday on March 22
C. on Sunday on April 25
D. on a Sunday between March 22 and April 25
67.To celebrate Easter， people ___________.
A. go sh
opping， hide colored eggs and children hunt for them
B. give Easter baskets filled candy and goodies to one another
C. buy new clothes， hide colored eggs and children look for them around the house
D. both B and C
68. For Christians the more important thing to do on Easter is________.
A. buying new clothes
B. going to church to celebrate Jesus’ resurrection
C. eating delicious food and paint color eggs
D. exchange beautiful gifts each other
69. People from different cultures have different ideas about Easter egg， _________.
A. In both American and Belgium， children hunt for Easter eggs hidden in rooms and in
bushes
B. In American， children believe the eggs are hidden by the Easter bunny
C. In Belgium， the hidden eggs are thought to have fallen from doorbells
D. In America， the hidden eggs are supposed to have fallen from doorbells
70. In some places of Austria， children sing from door to door for_______.
A. blessesB. Easter eggs
C. candy and goodies D. Easter bunny