The Entropia Universe
The Entropia Universe is a virtual world on the Internet, which seems very like our real life．It is set in a distant future and based on a planet called Calypso．Entropia was the brainchild of a group of Swedish computer lovers who decided to see if they could create a three dimensional (维度的) virtual world that could be placed on the Internet．They did manage after they received the financial backing they needed．
The game can be played for free, but nearly all in-game activities require personal resources that you have available to use．Although there are various activities to keep you busy on Calypso, what most people do first is to find themselves a profession, such as hunting the fierce animals on Calypso, mining the precious minerals and making tools．Then they can think about buying their virtual house or paying a visit to a virtual nightclub or doing any of the other activities that make life bearable．
Entropia has its very own economy (经济) and its own currency, the PED (Project Entropia Dollars)．Players move real world money into PED which they then use to pay for their life on Calypso．However, the virtual things inside Entropia do have a real value in the outside world, and careful business deals mean that players can actually make real money there．PED can be changed into dollars any time at a rate of 10PED to 1US$．
What’s so impressive about The Entropia Universe is the number of players; currently more than 600,000 representing over 220 countries from planet Earth．A number of players insist that it’s a good way to make money．However, the reality of Entropia’s economic system is that most people end up paying more than they earn and it’s not uncommon to find players who are paying up to $200 a month into their PED account．This might not be the most economical way of spending one’s free time．However, some people say that for them the fact that they can escape the realities of the earthbound life and become a different person with a completely different life for a few hours every week is worth the use of money, even if they don’t get any interest rates on it．What can we learn about The Entropia Universe?
| A．It costs nothing to join． |
| B．It focuses on business plans． |
| C．It is designed for computer lovers． |
| D．It presents what life is like on other planets． |
What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about?
| A．What people do on Calypso． |
| B．When people buy houses there． |
| C．How people make life bearable． |
| D．Why people often find a job first． |
According to the author, playing on The Entropia Universe ______．
| A．may be very annoying |
| B．can be quite expensive |
| C．is a cheap way to kill time |
| D．is a good way to earn money |
What can be inferred about The Entropia Universe?
| A．It is technical． |
| B．It is satisfying． |
| C．It is ridiculous． |
| D．It is educational． |
Too many people want others to be their friends, but they don’t give friendship back. That is why some friendships don’t last very long. To have a friend, you must learn to treat your friend the way you want your friend to treat you. Learning to be a good friend means learning three rules: be honest; be generous (宽宏大量的)；be understanding.
Honesty is where a good friendship starts. Friends must be able to trust one another. If you don’t tell the truth, people usually find out. If a friend finds out that you haven’t been honest, you may lose your friend’s trust. Good friends always count on one another to speak and act honestly.
Generosity means sharing and sharing makes a friendship grow. You don’t have to give your lunch money or your clothes, or enjoy, like your hobbies and your interests. Naturally you will want to share your ideas and feelings. These can be very valuable to a friend. They tell your friend what is important to you. By sharing them you help your friend know you better.
Sooner or later everyone needs understanding and help with a problem. Something may go wrong at school. Talking about the problem can make it easier to solve . Turning to a friend can be a first step in solving the problem. So to be a friend you must listen and understand. You must try to put yourself in your friend’s place so you can understand the problem better.
No two friendships are ever exactly alike (相同). But all true friendships have three things in common. If you plan to keep your friendships, you must practice honesty, generosity and understanding.Some friendships don’t last very long because .
| A．there are too many people who want to make friends. |
| B．they don’t know friendship is something serious |
| C．they receive others’ friendships but never give others friendships |
| D．they always give other people friendships |
According to the passage , honesty is .
| A．as important as money | B．more important than anything else |
| C．something countable | D．the base of a friendship |
Which of the following is NOT true in the passage?
| A．A friend who gives you his lunch money is a true friend. |
| B．Always tell your friend the truth. |
| C．Discussing your problems with your friend often helps to solve the problem. |
| D．Sharing your mind with your friend is of great value. |
The best title of this passage is .
| A．A Friend in Need Is a Friend Indeed | B．Honesty Is the Best Habit |
| C．How to Be a Friend | D．Three Important Points in Life |
Not many years ago，a wealthy and rather strange old man named Johnson lived alone in a village in the south of England. He had made a lot of money in trading with foreign countries. When he was seventy-five， he gave ￡ 12，000 to the village school to buy land and equipment for a children’s playground.
As a result of his kindness， many people came to visit him. Among them was a newspaperman. During their talk，Johnson remarked that he was seventy-five and expected to live to be a hundred. The newspaperman asked him how he managed to be healthy at seventy—five. Johnson had a sense of humor. He liked whisky and drank some each day. “I have an injection （注射） in my neck each evening.” he told the newspaperman，thinking of his evening glass of whisky.
The newspaperman did not understand what Johnson meant. In his newspaper he reported that Johnson was seventy-five and had a daily injection in his neck. Within a week Johnson received thousands of letters from all over Britain，asking him for the secret of his daily injection.Johnson became a rich man through _________.
| A．making whisky |
| B．doing business. |
| C．buying and selling land. |
| D．having an injection each night |
When Johnson said he had an injection in his neck each evening， he really meant that ______.
| A．he liked drinking a glass of whisky in the evening. |
| B．he needed an injection in the neck. |
| C．a daily injection in the evening would make him sleep well. |
| D．there was something wrong with his neck. |
Which words do you think can best describe Johnson according to the passage?
| A．humorous and drunk | B．wealthy and honest |
| C．wealthy and humorous | D．drunk and clever |
Many of Chinese students who have learnt English for more than ten years are still unable to speak English fluently when they meet a foreigner. They seem to have mastered the basic language structure, but a conversation in English will make them feel uneasy. They are afraid that other people might find out their mistakes.
It is not uncommon that many students, who are bad speakers of English, can write English perfectly. This proves that they are not unable to organize their idea in English. The center of the problem is that they don’t have enough practices and confidence.
Why should you be afraid? Do you fear those foreigners to whom you are speaking? Don’t be shy. They will not laugh at you just for a little mistake you make. The best to get rid of this trouble is to learn to speak by speaking more. I am sure that more practice will help you to succeed.What’s the best topic for the passage?
| A．How to speak to foreigners |
| B．How to write English well |
| C．How to organize the idea in English |
| D．Practice speaking English |
So many Chinese students dare not speak to foreigners because_________.
| A．they are afraid they can’t understand the foreigners |
| B．they worry about making mistakes in their speaking |
| C．they are afraid their English is too poor |
| D．they don’t like speaking to foreigners |
In the last paragraph, the expression “get rid of” means _________.
| A．do with | B．be free of | C．be afraid of | D．get into |
Your body, which has close relation with the food you eat, is the most important thing you own. So it needs proper treatment and proper nourishment(营养).
The old saying “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” is not silly as some people think. The body needs fruit and vegetables because they contain vitamin C Many people take extra vitamins in the form of pills(药丸), believing that these will make them healthy. But a good diet is made up of nourishing food and this gives all the vitamins you need. The body doesn’t need or use extra vitamins. So why waste money on them?
In the modern western world many people are too busy to care about eating properly. They throw anything into their stomachs, eating hurriedly and carelessly. The list of illness caused or made worse by bad eating habits is frightening.The old saying in the passage tells us that_______.
| A．the apple is the best among all kinds of fruits. |
| B．apple can take the place of doctors. |
| C．eating apples regularly (有规律的) does lots of good to our health. |
| D．an apple is a sure cure for illness. |
In the second paragraph the writer tries to let us know______.
| A．our bodies need food or we can’t live. |
| B．often eating apples is a good habit. |
| C．taking extra vitamin pills is completely useless. |
| D．a good diet is very important to our health. |
From the passage we can draw a conclusion that if we want to keep healthy, we should______.
| A．only eat an apple a day. |
| B．eat properly. |
| C．take as many vitamins pills as possible. |
| D．throw food into our stomachs slowly and carefully. |
Some people think that they will get ill if they use their brains（大脑）too much. It is not true. Through many researches, scientists show us that the more you use your brains, the better they will be, and the wiser you will become.
Of course, if you want to keep your mind clear and be energetic（充满活力的）, you must take a proper rest and study properly. To the teenagers, using their brains in the morning is good for their health.
There are many ways to rest. One is a peaceful rest. Sleep is a peaceful rest. Another is an active rest. For example, take a walk outdoors, do morning exercises every day. To change the way of the brains’activities（活动）is also a good way to rest.
In everyday life, to eat some eggs, meat, fresh vegetable and fruit is also good for the brains.
Wish you a wise man and a happy life.If ________________ ,your mind will be clean?
| A．You go swimming in a lake |
| B．You are active in learning |
| C．You have a good rest and study properly. |
| D．You can sing a song |
Which of the following statements is false?
| A．Sleep is a kind of good rest. |
| B．Doing morning exercises is a peaceful rest. |
| C．Going out for a rest is an active rest. |
| D．Different activities are a good rest. |
Which of the following is true according to the passage?
| A．Illness comes from the fact that the brains are used too much. |
| B．Fruits are the most important for the brains. |
| C．The brains will be better if they are used often. |
| D．Sleep is the only way of having a rest. |
Which of the following can be used as the best title of the passage?
| A．How to Use your Brain | B．How to Rest |
| C．How to Become a Wise Man | D．Keep Your Mind Clear |
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