高中英语日常生活类阅读试题

We need a logo that will be the perfect symbol of our new Wheelsville Skate Park． We would like those of you who are counting the days until the opening of the park to design a proper logo.
LOGO REQUIREMENTS
▪Designs must be original and easy to recognize.
▪They should include no more than two colors in addition to black and white.
▪Artwork should be reproducible at different sizes from business cards to posters.
▪The words “ Wheelsville Skate Park” must appear in the logo.
SUBMISSION (提交) DETAILS
▪Competitors are required to be 18 years old or younger.
▪There is no limit to the number of submissions.
▪The name and address of the designer must appear on the back of the logo design.
▪Competitors need to include a one-page written explanation describing the key features of the design.
▪All submissions sent to Wheelsville Skate Park will not be returned.
▪All works must be sent to [e-mail] no later than May 15.
▪Files (文件) should be .jpg, .gif, .png, .pict, or Photoshop files.
▪The winning design will be posted on our website at www.wheelsville.skatepark.com on May 20, one week before the opening celebration.
PRIZES
▪First Prize: Digital camera, one-year pass to Wheelsville Skate Park, and two T-shirts with the prize-winning logo.
▪Second Prize: Six-month pass to Wheelsville Skate Park and a T-shirt with the prize-winning logo.
▪Honorable Mention: One free ticket to Wheelsville Skate Park and a T-shirt with the prize-winning logo to two competitors from grades 6–8, and two from grades 9–12.
JUDGES
▪Among the judges are a professional designer, two technology teachers, four local skaters, and three members of Wheelsville Skate Park Board of Directors.
▪The judges’ decisions are final.
In Paragraph 1, the underlined part “ counting the days” suggests a feeling of ________.

A．nervousness

B．amusement

C．excitement

D．uncertainty

Why does the following logo design show a misunderstanding of the rules?

A．It does not use the full park name.

B．It is not as big as it is expected.

C．It does not use three colors.

D．It just shows a skateboard.

As the top winner of the activity, you may ________.

A．win a camera and a free ticket to the park

B．get a T-shirt with your own photo on it

C．visit the park free of charge for one year

D．receive a half-a-year pass to the park

The text is probably a(n) ________.

A．news report

B．advertisement

C．lesson plan

D．travel guide

According to Warranty Limitations， a product can be under warranty if ______．
A． shipped from a Canadian factor
B． rented for home use
C． repaired by the user himself
D． used in the U．S．A．
According to Owner’s Responsibilities， an owner has to pay for ______．

A．the loss of the sales receipt

B．a servicer’s overtime work

C．the product installation

D．a mechanic's transportation

Which of the following is true according to the warranty？

A．Consequential damages are excluded across America．

B．A product damaged in a natural disaster is covered by the warranty．

C．A faulty cabinet due to rust can be replaced free in the second year．

D．Free repair is available for a product used improperly in the first year．

Why does the writer mention Warranty Limitations ？

A．To arouse the readers’ attention

B．Users must know something about the product in case that you are involved in some problems

C．Users must know something about the product．

D．Know something about the products used on a commercial or rental basis

What can we know from the passage？

A．It informs all aspects of the Home Laundry Automatic Dryer Product about the warranty

B．Anything wrong about the Home Laundry Automatic Dryer Product can be in warranty．

C．Servicer can use the Home Laundry Automatic Dryer Product freely

D．Service must be performed by an Amana servicer．

Alibaba started taking the lead in China， simply enough， by connecting big Chinese manufacturers（制造商） with big buyers across the world． Its business-to-business site， Alibaba． com allowed business to buy almost everything． Alibaba’s advantage wasn’t hard to identify: size． Alibaba is just big， even by Chinese standards． Its marketplaces attract 231 million active buyers，8 million sellers，11．3 billion orders a year—and Alibaba is just the middleman．  It encourages people to use its markets—not charging small sellers a percentage of the sale．
If you want a quick look into the influence of Alibaba on daily Chinese life，take my experience．I moved to Beijing almost a year ago and quickly got tired of visiting small stores across the crowded，polluted city of 20 million people in search of new electronics，bathroom furnishings，and anything else my wife wanted． “You’re looking for what exactly？ Why not try it？ ” my Chinese teacher asked me one day．With that，my wonderful new relationship with Alibaba began．
Alibaba’s original business-to-business model now is secondary to consumer buying．Chinese retail（零售）buying makes up 80% of Alibaba’s profit，and leading that group is Taobao，with 800 million items for sale and the most unbelievable selection of things you’ll ever find． TMall．com is Alibaba’s other big site，where you can find brand name goods from Nike and Unilever near the lowest prices．
What I have a hard time explaining to friends and family back in the U．S．is how China has gone beyond traditional shopping—big-box retailers especially —in favor of online purchases on Taobao and a few other sites．In smaller towns than Beijing，where big retailers have not yet traveled，shopping online is shopping，and shopping is Taobao．
I have a list of some of my recent purchases on Taobao for a sense of how extensive the marketplace is．Almost everything arrived a day or two after ordering with free shipping．I’m not even a big buyer，because I need friends to help me search the Chinese-language site．When I was searching my purchase history on my Chinese teacher’s iPad，which helps me buy goods，I looked through with great difficulty about 10 of her purchases for every one of mine．
Alibaba’s advantage mainly lies in ___________．

A．its big size

B．its business-to-business service

C．its not charging small sellers

D．its low price

What can we learn from the underlined sentence in the passage？

A．Alibaba is of middle size among all the online sites

B．Alibaba will continue to develop．

C．Alibaba stands out as the best online site．

D．Alibaba acts as a bridge between the buyers and sellers．

What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 refer to？

A．a new store

B．Alibaba

C．a business

D．a foreign website

What can be inferred from the passage？

A．The author’s Chinese teacher is also an online purchase lover．

B．Taobao has no obvious advantage over other similar online sites．

C．Alibaba’s business-to-business service earns more money than retail now．

D．TMall．com provides more profit than Taobao．

What is the passage mainly about？

A．Shopping online is TaoBao．

B．The influence of shopping online goes beyond traditional shopping．

C．Alibaba greatly influences people’s daily purchase in China．

D．How the author purchases online in China．

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
I had to knock on the taxi to get his attention． Finally， the driver， a man about 60，looked up from behind the wheel and apologized，“I’m sorry， but I was reading a letter．” He sounded as if he had a cold or a cough．
Since I was in no hurry， I told him to finish his letter． He shook his head， explaining that he had already read it several times and almost knew it by heart． Curious， I asked whether it was from a child or maybe a grandchild． “This isn’t family，”he replied． “though he might just as well have been a regular member of the family． Old Edand I grew up together．”
They were always friends． But since he moved away from the neighborhood 30 years ago， it’d generally just been postcards at Christmas time between them． A couple of weeks ago， Ed died． “I should have kept in touch．” He repeated this， more to himself than to me． To comfort him， I said sometimes we just didn’t seem to find the time．“But we used to find the time，” he said． “Take a look．” He handed the letter over to me．
The first sentence “I’ve been meaning to write for some time， but I’ve always delayed it．” reminded me of myself． It went on to say that he often thought about the good times they had had together． When I read the part where it said “Your friendship really means a lot to me， more than I can say because I’m not good at saying things like that”，I found myself nodding in agreement．
We had gone several kilometers and were almost at my hotel, so I read the last paragraph: “So I thought you’d like to know that I was thinking of you.” And it was ended with “Your Old Friend, Tom.”
“I thought your friend’s name was Ed,” I said.
“I’m Tom,” he explained. “It’s a letter I wrote to Ed before I knew he’d died. I never put it in the mailbox. I guess I should have written it sooner.” His face was pale as he wiped his eyes with a handkerchief.
When I got to my hotel room I didn’t unpack right away． I had to write a letter and post it．
Who wrote the letter？
A． Tom
B． Old ED．
C． The author．
D． The driver’s grandchild．
It can be inferred from the passage that the driver regretted_____．

A．missing Ed’s funeral

B．moving away from his neighborhood

C．forgetting to send Ed Christmas cards

D．not being able to keep in touch with Ed

From Paragraph 4，we learn that the author _______．

A．often fails to write to his friends

B．has no intention to write to his friends

C．had many great moments with his friends

D．was good at expressing his feelings to friends

What message does the passage probably try to convey？

A．Comfort your friends when they are feeling down．

B．Life is unpredictable so live each day as if it were your last．

C．Remember to always mail your letters after expressing your words．

D．Always make time to value and experience your lasting friendships．

You're not doomed to toss and turn every night. Although you might not be able to control all of the factors that relate to your sleep, you can adopt habits that encourage better sleep. Start with these simple sleep tips.
No. 1: Stick to a sleep schedule
Go to bed and get up at the same time every day, even on weekends, holidays and days off. Being consistent reinforces （加强） your body's sleep-wake cycle and helps promote better sleep at night. If you don't fall asleep within about 15 minutes, get up and do something relaxing. Go back to bed when you're tired.
No. 2: Pay attention to what you eat and drink
Don't go to bed either hungry or stuffed. Your discomfort might keep you up. Also limit how much you drink before bed, to prevent disruptive middle-of-the-night trips to the toilet. Nicotine, caffeine and alcohol deserve caution, too. The stimulating effects of nicotine and caffeine — which take hours to wear off — can ruin quality sleep.
No. 3: Create a bedtime ritual
Do the same things each night to tell your body it's time to wind down. This might include taking a warm bath or shower, reading a book, or listening to light music. Be careful of using the TV or other electronic devices as part of your bedtime ritual. Some research suggests that screen time or other media use before bedtime has impact on sleep.
No. 4: Get comfortable
Create a room that's ideal for sleeping. Often, this means cool, dark and quiet. Consider using room-darkening shades, earplugs, a fan or other devices to create an environment that suits your needs.
Your mattress and pillow can contribute to better sleep, too. Since the features of good bedding are subjective, choose what feels most comfortable to you. If you have children or pets, set limits on how often they sleep with you — or insist on separate sleeping quarters.
No. 5: Limit daytime naps
Long daytime naps can affect nighttime sleep — especially if you're struggling with poor sleep quality at night. If you choose to nap during the day, limit yourself to about 10 to 30 minutes and make it during the mid-afternoon.
If you work nights, you'll need to make an exception to the rules about daytime sleeping. In this case, keep your window coverings closed so that sunlight — which adjusts your internal clock — doesn't interrupt your daytime sleep.
No. 6: Include physical activity in your daily routine
Regular physical activity can promote better sleep, helping you to fall asleep faster and to enjoy deeper sleep. Timing is important, though. If you exercise too close to bedtime, you might be too energized to fall asleep. If this seems to be an issue for you, exercise earlier in the day.
No. 7: Manage stress
When you have too much to do — and too much to think about — your sleep is likely to suffer. To help restore peace to your life, consider healthy ways to manage stress. Start with the basics, such as getting organized, setting priorities and dividing tasks. Give yourself permission to take a break when you need one. Share a good laugh with an old friend.
Nearly everyone has an occasional sleepless night — but if you often have trouble sleeping, contact your doctor. Identifying and treating any underlying causes can help you get the better sleep you deserve.
Which of the following is helpful to have quality sleep at night?

A．listening to light music before bed

B．working out in the gym only in the day time

C．using expensive pillows that sell well

D．drinking lots of water instead of coffee before bed

Which of the following sleep tips is not mentioned in the passage?

A．Control your daytime sleep time.

B．Adopt healthy ways to handle stress.

C．Follow a flexible sleep timetable.

D．Schedule your daily physical activities.

According to the passage, in what situation do you need to contact your doctor?

A．You can not nap in the day time.

B．You frequently have trouble sleeping.

C．You do not fall asleep within 15 minutes.

D．You have too much to think about before bed.

What’s the purpose of this passage?

A．To provide advice on promoting better sleep at night.

B．To inform readers of different sleep habits before bed.

C．To offer tips on various relaxing activities before bed.

D．To convince readers of the importance of quality sleep at night.

Fly Alone for the First Time
I began flying lessons at the age of 14; but the Federal Aviation Administration requires you to be 16 before you make flight by yourself. So I had to wait for two long years until I could fly a plane by myself. I used that time to master the basic maneuvers (要领) of flying. I learned emergency procedures and practiced hundreds of takeoffs and landings until I could land the airplane smoothly without bouncing it down the runway. It wasn’t always easy, and many times I would come home feeling discouraged and thinking maybe everyone was right – I would never learn to fly, but by the next day, I was always eager to try again.
On the day of my 16th birthday, I made my first solo flight, which meant I could finally fly alone. The night before, my dad, who was my flight instructor, explained that the winds were forecast to be high. He said if we were in the air by dawn, the winds would probably be calm enough for me to solo. The next morning it was cold, but the sky was completely clear, and the winds were calm. I expected my dad to stay in the plane for at least three takeoffs and landings. But after the first one, he told me to pull off the runway, and he got out of the plane.
I was alone. As I climbed higher and higher, the world began to change. Everything on the ground became miniature. Houses, cars, and all looked like tiny toys that could fit in the surface of my hand. I made three takeoffs and landings that day. Each landing was perfect. It was one of the happiest days of my life.
Today, as a flight instructor, I stand alongside runways watching as my own students take to the sky on their first solo flights. I understand the joy faces, which always bring me back to that day when my dream came true. I learned that no matter how people tell you that you can’t do something, if you believe in yourself, you can succeed.
When practicing flying, the author ______.

A．met several times of emergencies

B．was worried about his own safety

C．couldn’t wait to fly alone in the sky

D．sometimes doubted his ability to fly

The underlined word “miniature” probably means “______”.

A．distant

B．unclear

C．small

D．high

What was the father concerned about before his son flied alone?

A．Whether his son was brave enough.

B．Whether it would be too windy.

C．Whether he was able to protect his son.

D．Whether there were negative comments.

What lesson does the author learn from his experience?

A．Be confident and you will succeed.

B．Be responsible and you can grow up.

C．Give up something and you may win more.

D．Think hard and you can achieve your dream.

A program in our college helps you work part-time to ease your pressure from costs. If you need more money to cover all of your education-related costs, this program may be fit for you.
Advantages
Work experience: Last year, more than 1,400 positions were available across all departments. The jobs wary from one department to the next, and in most cases, participants find a position in their chosen field.
Money: During the regular academic year(September to April), you can work party-time and earn $3,200---sometimes more---while you take courses! During the summer time, you work full-time and can earn around $6,000 over 18 weeks.
Easy access: Applying for the program is easy. There is no need for face-to-face interview. All the forms you need are online; just fill in the forms and email us; we accept no letter or phone application!
Did you know?
At the University of Ottawa, it is not necessary to receive government assistance to qualify for our Work-Study Program. You simply need to demonstrate(证明)financial need.
You could have one of these great Work-Study jobs:
·Student ambassador
·Computing and network technician
·Marketing assistant
·Sports team manager
·Researcher/translator/Writer
And more!
The admission Section receives and evaluates applications to undergraduate programs, in addition to answering applicants’ questions.
Phone: [phone]  Toll-free: 1-877-868-8292(#5315)
What will you benefit from the program if accepted?

A．You can make $ 3,200 in the academic year at least.

B．You will get $ 6,000 scholarship a year.

C．You can take courses free of charge.

D．You may get more academic scores.

What are you required to do to apply for the program?

A．Get some working experience.

B．Take a face-to face interview

C．Phone the Admission Section telling your needs.

D．Complete your application forms and email them.

To be admitted to the program, you need to___________.

A．get some government assistance.

B．show your financial need.

C．perform well in your studies.

D．posses computing techniques

The most common problem that worries all of us today is the fear of insecurity. Life has become so competitive that every now and then we are struck (遭遇) by the fear of the unknown. With every new turn of events our self-confidence takes a blow. The biggest challenge before every person today is not to lose confidence in one’s ability.
There are several reasons that affect a person’s self-confidence. The most important reason is lack of success. Not being able to succeed affects one’s self-confidence greatly. This is when one begins to doubt his own ability. In many cases one’s self-confidence is low when he feels rejected by society. For example, a person who loses his job gives a wide berth to other people for fear of being questioned about his work. However, this isn’t right at all. One needs to think along positive lines in spite of failures. After all it is your life and you have every right to live your life as you wish.
The challenge lies in not allowing your self-confidence to decrease. It is very important to believe in yourself. Self belief is the secret to success. When success doesn’t come to you, you should not allow your self-belief to be affected. Always keep in mind that success is sure to come in time. So, there is nothing wrong with your ability. Whenever lack of success causes you to doubt your ability, don’t forget to remind yourself that quick success does not last long. Also remember not to compare yourself to others. These tips will do a world of good to your confidence.
In order to be self-confident, you need to have a lifestyle that is right for you. Create one and live a life as you want to. Leave others to themselves.
According to the text, what causes people to fear the unknown?

A．The low abilities.

B．The lack of security.

C．The loss of self-confidence.

D．The severe competition in life.

What does the underlined phrase “gives a wide berth to” in Paragraph 2 mean?

A．Introduces something to.

B．Holds a birthday party for.

C．Makes friends with.

D．Keeps away from.

What is the function of the first paragraph ?

A．To explain the meaning of self-confidence.

B．To explain why self-confidence is important.

C．To show the main topic – to be self-confident.

D．To show the reasons that affect one’s self-confidence.

In the author’s opinion, it’s important that one _____.

A．should not forget his failures

B．should follow others’ advice

C．should not lose heart

D．should believe life

Towards evening, Jennifer was walking on the beach with a gentle breeze blowing through her hair. Looking up at the golden red sun ball, she was surprised by its color, deep red in the middle, softly fading into yellow. She could hear nothing but the waves and the seagulls flying up above in the sky.
The atmosphere relaxed her. This was what she needed. “It’s getting late,” she thought, “I must go home. My parents will be wondering where I am.” She wondered how her parents would react when she got home after the three days she was missing. She kept on walking, directing herself to bungalow 163, where she spent every summer holiday. The road was deserted. She walked slowly and silently. Just in a few hundred meters, she would have been safe in her house.
It was really getting dark now. She wished she had her favorite coat on. It might keep her really warm. She imagined having it with her. This thought dissipated(消散) when she finally saw her front door. It seemed different. Nobody had taken care of the outside garden for a few days. She was shocked: her father was usually so strict about keeping everything clean and tidy, and now…
She entered the house. First, she went into the kitchen and saw a note written by her father, “Dear Ellen, there’s some coffee ready; I went looking.” But where was Ellen? On the right side of the hallway was her parents’ room. She went in and saw her. Her mother, lying on the bed, was sleeping. Her face looked so tired, as if she hadn’t slept for days. She was really pale. Jennifer would have wanted to wake her up, but she looked too tired. So Jennifer just fell asleep beside her. When Jennifer woke up something was different. She wasn’t in her mother’s room and she wasn’t wearing the old clothes she ran away in. She was in her cozy bed in her pajamas(睡衣).
It felt so good being back home. Suddenly she heard a voice. “Are you feeling better now, dear?
You know you got us very, very scared.”
The author mentions the views of the beach in Para. 1 in order to __________.

A．tell us the time of the story

B．show Jennifer’s eased mind

C．show Jennifer’s loneliness

D．indicate the beauty of nature

Jennifer decided to go home because __________.

A．it was getting cold

B．she realized her parents were worried

C．she began to miss her parents

D．she knew nobody would take care of the garden

What can we infer from the passage?

A．Jennifer went home to fetch her favorite coat.

B．Jennifer’s father was so worried that he couldn’t take care of the outside garden.

C．Jennifer understood why the outside garden was left uncared for.

D．Jennifer’s father used to be too strict with her.

Which of the following shows the change of Jennifer’s feeling?

A．Relaxed→Lonely→Tired→Upset.

B．Angry→Relaxed→Fearful→Comfortable.

C．Fearful→Relaxed→Cheerful→Lonely.

D．Relaxed→Anxious→Shocked→Comfortable.

There is a problem discussed by people about whether parents should hit their children? Or should they ever beat them?
Research suggests many of us are likely to respond “no”, and public support for spanking（打屁股）has been falling over the years. But surveys also show that 75 percent to nearly 90 percent of parents admit to spanking their child at least once.
I was raised in a zero-tolerance home for disrespect, and my parents often turned to physical punishment. And, no, I don’t feel I was damaged by it.
Nothing is more annoying than watching ill-mannered behavior from children.
But there is data to suggest that a return to old-school spanking isn't the answer.
Two years ago, Newsweek reported that it had found data suggesting that teens whose parents used physical punishment were more likely to become aggressive.
Murray Straus, professor at the University of New Hampshire in America, has studied the topic of children and spanking for decades. He said that children who were physically punished have lower IQs than their peers. It may be that children with lower IQs were more likely to get spanked, but the punishment may have been counterproductive（反作用的）to their mental development, as well.
Some researchers make the argument that occasional open-handed smacks（用巴掌打）on the bottom are not only harmless but can have some benefit.
Last year, Marjorie Gunnoe, a psychologist at Calvin College, studied teens who have never been spanked. There are a greater number of children growing up without ever having been physically punished. Gunnoe’s research suggests they don’t turn out any better than those who were sometimes spanked.
There are some parents who simply cannot control their tempers（脾气）. But I still believe that the best parents are the ones who are able to offer fair and firm discipline without ever turning to physical punishment.
According to the first three paragraphs, the author was probably hit by her parents when __________.

A．they were dissatisfied with her grade

B．they cannot control their temper

C．she showed no respect for the elder

D．their discipline turns out to be not strict enough

According to Murray Straus, children who are physically punished __________.

A．are less aggressive toward others when they get older

B．may develop lower IQs than their peers

C．benefit from occasional spanking

D．have slower physical development

The author seems to agree that __________.

A．parents should determine whether a child needs to be smacked or not

B．children who have been spanked tend to behave better than those who haven't

C．physical punishment should be the last resort （手段）of any parent

D．good parents discipline their children in a fair and reasonable way

I travel a lot, and I find out different “styles” of directions every time 1 ask “How can I get to the post office?”
Foreign tourists are often confused in Japan because most streets there don’t have names; in Japan, people use landmarks in their directions instead of street names. For example, the Japanese will say to travelers, “Go straight down to the corner. Turn left at the big hotel and go past a fruit market. The post office is across from the bus stop.”
In the countryside of the American Midwest, there are not usually many landmarks. There are no mountains, so the land is very flat; in many places there are no towns or buildings within miles. Instead of landmarks, people will tell you directions and distances. In Kansas or Iowa, for example, people will say, “Go north two miles. Turn east, and then go another mile.”
People in Los Angeles, California, have no idea of distance on the map; they measure distance in time, not miles. “How far away is the post office?” you ask. “Oh,” they answer, “it’s about five minutes from here.” You say, “Yes, but how many miles away is it?” They don’t know.
It’s true that a person doesn’t know the answer to your question sometimes. What happens in such a situation? A New Yorker might say, ‘Sorry, I have no idea.” But in Yucatan, Mexico, no one answers “I don’t know.” People in Yucatan believe that “I don’t know” is impolite, They usually give an answer, often a wrong one. A tourist can get very, very lost in Yucatan!
When a tourist asks the Japanese the way to a certain place they usually _________

A．describe the place carefully

B．refer to recognizable buildings and places

C．show him a map of the place

D．tell him the names of the streets

Which is the place where people measure distance in time?

A．New York.	B．Kansas.
C．Los Angeles.	D．Iowa.

People in Yucatan may give a tourist a wrong answer ________

A．in order to save time	B．as a test
C．for fun	D．so as to be polite

What can we infer from the text?

A．It’s useful for travelers to know how to ask the way properly.

B．People have similar understandings of politeness.

C．It’s important for travelers to understand cultural differences.

D．New Yorkers are generally friendly to visitors.

Can you imagine a world without the Internet? It’s surprising to think about it.
Now, China has more than 162 million Internet users, according to the China Internet Network Information Centre. This is the second highest number of user in the world after the United States. Today, 66%of Chinese “netizens （网民）” are teenagers. “They spend about thirteen hours every week online,” said Qian Hulin, an Internet expert(专家). Doctor Song in Beijing Xuanwu Hospital said about 14% of Chinese netizens who are teens often lasted over ten hours to play online games.
The main reasons why teenagers surf the Web are to search for information, to communicate with others and to have fun. On the Internet, teenagers can find out almost anything. And surfing the Web can help students with their homework and widen their knowledge.
Li Dong, a teacher at No. 41 Middle School in Shijiazhuang, likes her students to use the Internet. “When we talk in class, students who surf the Net usually know more background information than the others,” she said.
In addition, people can use the Internet to write letters or stories and send emails. Many teens keep in touch with their friends online. It is cheaper than phoning somebody far away and also much quicker.
_______ has the most Internet users in the world according to the article.

A．China

B．America

C．Canada

D．Russia

There are about _______ Chinese netizens to surf about 13 hours every week.

A．107 million old	B．22.7 million old
C．107 million young	D．22.7 million young

Song said some teenagers continued _______ more than ten hours.

A．playing online games

B．searching for information

C．chatting with their friends

D．sending emails to others

Li Dong in No. 41 Middle School likes her students to use the Internet because she ______.

A．thinks surfing the net can help students spend less time on homework

B．thinks her students can get more background information than the others

C．wants her students to talk to her about their hobbies and interests

D．wants to know what her students do and think about at home

Which way is the cheapest and quickest to learn something about friends far away?

A．Giving them a call.

B．Going to see them.

C．Writing a letter to them.

D．Sending emails to them.

Ticket Prices for Shanghai Expo
Time Types	Pre-sale（预售）Ⅰ Mar. 27，2009 ～Jun. 30，2009	Pre-sale Ⅱ Jul. 1，2009 ～Dec. 31，2009	Pre-sale Ⅲ Jan. 1，2010 ～Apr. 30，2010	Expo Session（期间）May. 1，2010 ～Oct. 31，2010
Peak Day Ticket （指定日门票）	￥170	￥180	￥190	￥200
Standard Day Ticket （平日门票）	￥130	￥140	￥150	￥160
3-Day Ticket	N/A（无）	￥400
7-Day Ticket	￥900
Evening Ticket	N/A	￥90

41．If Joe wanted to buy the cheapest ticket for Peak Day，he could book（预定）one during       ．

A．Pre - sale Ⅰ	B．Pre – sale Ⅱ
C．Pre – sale Ⅲ	D．Expo Session

On March 1，2010，Sue bought two Standard Day tickets for her parents.
She paid      for them.

A．￥380

B．￥300

C．￥260

D．￥180

It cost Thomas ￥160 to get a ticket for Standard Day.He probably bought it on       ．

A．April 23，2009	B．August l，2009
C．February 2，2010	D．May 20，2010

Kathy spent 900 yuan on a ticket for Shanghai Expo．Her visit can last        days．

A．one

B．three

C．seven

D．ten

Visitors to Shanghai Expo could buy         tickets only after May 1，2010．

A．morning	B．afternoon
C．evening	D．midnight

Anybody who’s noticed so many sweaty Sunday-morning photos on the Internet must think that marathons have recently regained popularity．According to Running USA，an organization that tracks the sport’s growth，52 percent of runners today track themselves with some sort of GPS-enabled device，like a smart phone or a fitness tracker．This statistic has likely played a role in running’s growing appeal--the easily available tracking information has attracted people to the sport，and kept them going，for it’s possible for anyone to see in real time how it’s affecting their bodias.
Today，free smart phone apps can give runners information on things like the number and length of their steps，their heart rate，even the estimated volume of oxygen they consume per minute．All this information can act as a reward and a motivator for the runner．“It’s one thing to hear encouragement from a coach．”Bryan Boyle，editor of Runner’s World magazine，explains．“It’s quite another，however，to appreciate-at a glance-progress made during weeks and months of running．’’
But run—tracking technology doesn’t just help runners train harder. It also gives them the power to train more intelligently．Recreational runners today no longer have to guess how far or how fast they’ve run，or what their body is doing．If they can monitor their heart rate，they can make sure they’re hitting the most strategic pace on each run，which can significantly increase their chances of having a positive experience on the course during race day．
No matter how much technology can promote the experience of running，though，many runners argue that the biggest benefit of the sport remains the chance to get outdoors，away from the computer，for an hour．“There’s so much more to experience，” adds Boyle．“fresh air，travel，shoot，just overall feeling better．There’s no app for that．”
We can infer from the first paragraph that     ．

A．people enjoy posting sports pictures on the Internet

B．Running USA plays a key role in the growth of running

C．tracking technology is drawing more people on the road

D．run—tracking devices help people run faster than before

Which of the following questions are the second and third paragraphs intended to answer?

A．What information can run—tracking devices provide for the runners?

B．How is the run—tracking technology popularizing running?

C．In what way is run—tracking technology developed?

D．Why do people have to rely on wearable devices in modern society?

As for the experienced runners，what attracts them most is    ．

A．the exciting experience technology brings them

B．a chance to enjoy nature outdoors

C．becoming popular on social media

D．being cool with a new wearable device on the road

“At least you’ll be close to home!”That phrase dominated the weeks before my move to my college．I took comfort in knowing that home was close by if I needed it
The night before the move，I spoke with a sophomore(大学二年级)friend of mine who was moving back the next morning．I asked if he was sad to be leaving home and his response sparked in me an internal debate．“It was nice to be back but honestly。I’ve come to think of the college as my home．”Up until that moment，the move to college seemed like an extended version of summer camp．School wasn’t a home；it was a place for me to explore when I was away from home right?
As I packed my things，I really started thinking about the concept of home，and I couldn’t help but wonder would I ever consider college my own home? The next day，once my bags were unpacked and my parents were gone，I took a moment to look around my dorm．It was absolutely nothing like my room…no bunnies，no blue curtains and no queen—sized bed．Despite the fun I was having and things I was learning in the following Welcome Week，I couldn’t bring myself to call it home．I longed for my bunnies．I even wanted my mom’s calls．“There’s no place like home．”I murmured．
Last night，I went to visit my friends and we spent the next hour talking about that missing feeling we all shared-our families，our friends，our old lives—and soon the sadness turned to fondness．One by one our friends came in to say goodnight and the room was filled with girls，all laughing and sharing our high school experiences．It wasn’t until about l：00 a．m．that I turned to my roommate，unconsciously saying，“It’s getting late…we should probably go home soon．”I was taken aback by my own words．Somehow in the few hours，my dorm room had turned into a home．
How did the author react to her sophomore friend’s response at first?

A．She quite agreed with her friend．

B．She was completely certain about it．

C．She thought he was telling a lie．

D．She was surprised by his response。

The author mentioned the bunnies twice in the passage to suggest that         .

A．college lacked a friendly atmosphere

B．she didn’t get used to her college life then

C．pet-keeping was not allowed in college dorm

D．college should prepare bunnies for new students

Whv was the author taken aback by her own words at the end of the passage?

A．Because she began to call her college a home．

B．Because there were so many girls gathering in the dorm．

C．Because she lost a good chance to forget homesickness．

D．Because it was rude to say that when everyone was happy．

What made the author begin to take college as a home?

A．Decorating her dorm like a home．

B．Her previous family lives.

C．Friends’ shared feelings．

D．Comforts from other girls.