The Internet has come a long way in the last couple of decades, and we’re seeing some noticeable generational trends. For instance, one of my friend’s aunts ”friended me” on Facebook, and I noticed that she had three times the number of Facebook friends as her nephew, despite the fact that she has only recently started to spend more time on the Internet. She spends more time on Facebook than he does. Yet he is part of the younger generation that grew up using the Internet.
The beauty of Facebook is in the packaging of the service. Almost every facet of Facebook is technology that existed from years before: e-mail, instant messaging, photo galleries, personal Web pages, RSS, etc. Facebook has taken these functions, which young people have been able to do for the past decade, and made them more user-friendly, more accessible—for young and older generation alike.
Facebook is the second act in the people’s Internet Revolution; the first being America Online, which spurred the adoption of the Internet in the homes of ordinary Americans. In a similar fashion, Facebook is spurring the adoption of Internet use in demographics that have been dismissed as the non-Internet users. It gives people a reason to be online in a way that simply checking e-mail, the 1996 equivalent, did not. Facebook is active in a way that the general population may find more rewarding.
The ability to communicate (or not communicate) with your friends in different ways also heightens the ‘stickiness’ of the service. For example, it tells you who else is using Facebook right now. You can then exchange instant messages with any of them. There’s always one more thing to check, see, or do on Facebook. It’s like a never-ending dinner party and all your friends and family are invited.Compared with the aunt, the nephew ___.
| A．had 3 times the number of friends |
| B．has spent more time on the Internet all the time |
| C．spends less time on Facebook |
| D．had the access to the Internet only when he grew up |
What does the underlined word in the second paragraph refer to?
| A．Young people |
| B．Old people |
| C．These functions |
| D．Young and old people |
Which is true according to the third paragraph?
| A．Facebook accelerated the adoption of the Internet in the ordinary families. |
| B．America Online was the first act in the Internet Revolution. |
| C．Facebook has spurred the application of the Internet use in demographics. |
| D．America Online spurred the ordinary use in all od the world families. |
Using Facebook, you can ___.
| A．communicate with whoever is using the Facebook right now |
| B．do one thing every time |
| C．have dinner together with your friends and families |
| D．tell you anyone who is not using the Facebook |
What is the main idea of the passage?
| A．The drawbacks and the strengths of the Facebook. |
| B．Facebook makes the communication more convenient for the old and the young. |
| C．People’s Internet Revolution: Facebook. |
| D．Facebook and America Online |
Marie Claire Magazine is one of the top women’s health, beauty and fashion magazines in the world. It has over 14 million readers all over the world. Maire Magazine is published in 32 countries including France, the Untied States, Australia, China, the United Kingdom, Russia, Spain, Italy and many other nations.
Marie Claire Magazine has stood by its motto “More than a Pretty Face” since Jean Prouvost created it in France in 1937. It was soon released(发售) every Wednesday and was an immediate success. Unfortunately, because of World WarⅡ, it stopped printing in 1940. But it began again in 1954 as a monthly publication instead of a weekly one.
The magazine has provided women throughout the world with information on health, struggles and life stories of women. The magazine also focuses on current affairs all women would be interested in. It also has a part that specifically answers readers’ questions.
The magazine discusses all of the latest and hottest things in clothing and accessories(首饰). It also provides its readers with shopping information to help find the best deals for the latest fashions.
The cover of Marie Claire Magazine has been graced(使增光) by many famous faces. Although it is aimed at women, it broke new ground in 2003. The US publication featured a man—Tom Cruise on its cover for the first time. Marie Claire Magazine has continued to be a pioneer in the magazine industry.
When was Marie Claire Magazine created?
| A．In 2003. | B．In 1937. |
| C．In 1954. | D．In 1940. |
Marie Claire Magazine includes sections(栏目) on _________.
①information on health
②clothing and accessories
③readers’ questions
④women’s struggles and life stories
⑤babies
⑥current affairs
⑦shopping information
⑧first aid
| A．①②③④⑤⑥ | B．①②③⑥⑦⑧ |
| C．①②③④⑥⑦ | D．①②④⑥⑦⑧ |
According to the passage, Marie Claire Magazine _________.
| A．provides information for women throughout the world |
| B．has been a monthly magazine since 1937 |
| C．never has men’s faces on its cover |
| D．pays little attention to readers’ responses |
What do we know about Marie Claire Magazine？
| A．It stopped printing for about 16 years because of World WarⅡ. |
| B．It has over 14 million readers in France, the Untied States and Australia. |
| C．It has more readers than any other magazine of the same kind. |
| D．It was released once a week and succeeded immediately at the beginning. |
Good health is the most valuable thing a person can have but one cannot take good health for granted. It is important to remember that the body needs proper care in order to be healthy. There are three things that a person can do to help stay healthy, eating right food, getting enough sleep, and exercising regularly.
Proper nutrition(营养) is important for good health. Your body cannot work well unless it receives the proper kind “fuel”. Don’t eat too much food with lots of sugar and fat. Eat plenty of foods high in protein(蛋白质), like meat, fish, eggs and nuts. Vegetables and fruits are very important because they provide necessary vitamins and minerals. However, don’t overeat. It is not helpful to be overweight.
Getting the proper amount of sleep is also important. If you don’t get enough sleep, you feel tired and easily get angry. You have no energy. Over a long period of time a little amount of sleep may even result in a change of personality(人的个性). Be sure to allow yourself from seven to nine hours of sleep each day. If you do, your body will feel strong and refreshed, and your mind will be sharp.
Finally, get plenty of exercise. Exercise makes the body stronger, strengthens the muscles(肌肉), and prevents you from gaining weight. It also improves your heart and lungs. If you follow a regular exercise program, you will probably increase your life-span(寿命). Any kind of exercise is good. Most sports are good for keeping the body in good shape: basketball, swimming, bicycling, running and so on. Sports are not only good for your body, but they are enjoyable and interesting, too.
If everybody were to eat the right foods, get plenty of sleep and exercise regularly, the world would be a happier and healthier place. We would all live to be much older and wiser.In order to keep good health, _________.
| A．we should eat much sugar and fat |
| B．we need a large amount of meat |
| C．we should take in proper nutrition |
| D．we must overeat vegetables and fruits |
Eating more and sleeping less _________.
| A．makes us healthier |
| B．helps keep our personality |
| C．gets us more energy |
| D．does harm to our health |
In the 4th paragraph, the writer wants to tell us _________.
| A．how we can strengthen our muscles |
| B．how important for us to take exercise |
| C．how we can increase your life-span |
| D．how enjoyable and interesting sports are |
The best title for the article should be “_________”.
| A．Eating and Exercising | B．Exercising Regularly |
| C．Staying Healthy | D．Sleeping Enough |
With so many places of interest, world-famous museums and tall buildings, there is always plenty to do in New York. However, sightseeing in New York City might not be the easiest or the cheapest experience.
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Original(最初的) Price |
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The purpose of this passage is to _________.
| A．show people tickets fee of places interest in New York |
| B．explain something about New York Pass |
| C．introduce places of interest in New York |
| D．encourage people to buy New York Pass |
What could be the lowest price for a Two-day adult pass and a Three-day child pass?
| A．$250.5. | B．$ 270. | C．$249. | D．$263. |
Which of the following is true about New York Pass?
| A．Its holders needn’t pay for the places it covers. |
| B．Its holders can save up to $1300 entrance fees. |
| C．Its holders needn’t queue to enter the places it covers. |
| D．It can be picked up at Times Square at any time after you order it. |
The underlined phrase “are entitled to” most probably means “_________”.
| A．have a specia name |
| B．have a special right |
| C．have a special time |
| D．have a special saving |
First lady Michelle Obama has some advice for some Tennessee High School graduates: Strike your own path in college and life and work to overcome(克服) difficulties with determination and courage.
The first lady told the 170 graduates that she spent too much of her own time in college focusing on academic achievements. While her success in college and law school led to a good job, she said, she ended up leaving to focus on public service.
“My message to all of you today is this: Do not waste a minute living someone else’s dream.” she said. “It takes a lot of real work to discover what brings you joy… and you won’t find what you love simply by checking boxes or padding your GPA(夸大成绩).”
She said the school reminded her of her own high school experience in Chicago. “My No. 1 goal was to go to a high school that would push me and challenge me.” she said. “I wanted to go somewhere that would celebrate achievement, a place where academic success wouldn’t make me a target(目标) of laughing at or bullying, but instead would be a badge of honour(荣誉的象征).” But Mrs. Obama said pitifully that not all students have the same opportunities. “Unfortunately, schools like this don’t exist for every kid,” she said. “You are lucky.”
The first lady told graduates that failure may be a part of their college lives and careers, and that how they respond to any difficulties will define them. “That’s when you find out what you’re really made of in those hard times.” she said. “But you only do that if you’re willing to put yourself in a position where you might fall.”
Overcoming difficulties has been the hallmark(特征) of many great people, she said. “There’s this guy Barack Obama… he lost his first race for Congress, and now he gets to call himself my husband.” The first lady joked: “I could spend a whole afternoon talking about his failures.”
What’s the purpose(目的) of Michelle’s visit to Tennessee High School?
| A．To give a speech to the graduates. | B．To help Obama win respect. |
| C．To welcome new students. | D．To give the graduates some advice. |
According to Michelle, _________.
| A．it’s enough for the students to study well at school |
| B．she was a target of laughing at or bullying when studying at school |
| C．it’s lucky for the students to study at Tennessee High School |
| D．most great people met with difficulties on their way to success including Obama |
Why did Michelle mention Obama in the last paragraph?
| A．To make the students know more about Obama. |
| B．To offer an example of overcoming difficulties. |
| C．To give advice on how to be a great man. |
| D．To talk about his failures. |
Junelle Lynch knocked on more than 200 doors in the Gayln Manor neighborhood of Brunswick in recent weeks. Her aim is to collect hundreds of pounds of food for the Brunswick Food Bank.
“I like helping people a lot，”said Junelle，who celebrated her 11th birthday in June.
With the support of her parents Isabella and Robert，Junelle walked along the streets with an orange grocery bag(杂货袋).Isabella always accompanies her daughter. Isabella helps her daughter by car，so Junelle can empty her grocery bag when it becomes heavy. Junelle's friend，Destiny Williams，helped the first night，but he didn't turn up the rest of the time.
Neighbor Lynda Mallory donated food to Junelle. Mallory dropped noodles，canned soup，vegetables and fruits into Junelle's bag. After visiting the last house and looking at what she collected，Junelle said she felt good about what she achieved with the help of her neighbors.
Working an hour a night three times per week，she has collected more than 400 pounds of canned and boxed food. This isn't the first year she's collected food. Junelle started nearly three years ago when，at 8 years old，she saw a collection box at a grocery store and decided to become involved. In her first year，she collected 80 pounds of food in the mostly undeveloped neighborhood，and 214 pounds the next year. The food helped feed many families.
When she isn't helping，Junelle is a straightA student who snowboards，plays the trumpet，sings with the Brunswick Chorus，plays basketball and writes poems. She plans on spending her summer vacation attending a basketball camp.According to the passage，Brunswick Food Bank is probably .
| A．a place to sell food to the poor |
| B．a store to sell farm produce |
| C．a bank for people to save and draw money |
| D．an organization to help the poor by offering food |
Who helped Junelle the most when she was collecting food？
| A．Destiny Williams. | B．Lynda Mallory. |
| C．Isabella Lynch. | D．Robert Lynch |
Which of the following statements is TRUE about Junelle's food collecting？
| A．She spent several hours on it each week. |
| B．She did it following her father's advice. |
| C．She started the activity to support her family. |
| D．The food to be collected will increase year by year. |
According to the passage，we know Junelle Lynch .
| A．always helps her neighbors |
| B．is too busy to do well in her study |
| C．is worried about her parents' health |
| D．has many hobbies in school life |
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