| rich, big, from, get, are, had, library |
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| The computer makes doing schoolwork easier tor me than it was tor my mom and dad. For example, when writing book reports and stories,I use Microsoft Word instead of a pen and paper. That way, after my teacher edits my work, I can go back and make revisions without having to rewrite the whole thing. And Microsoft Word has a spell check! I use it all the time. For English class, we"re reading The Outsiders, by S. E. Hinton. As a pre-reading assignment (作业), my teacher asked us to research teenage groups on the Intemet. I tried Google, Encarta, and Yahoo first, and finally found an article on Time. com. For a geography assignment on the United States, I used Encarta to learn about the Mississippi River. I needed to find out how deep the river is, how its widths and depths are different,what states it runs through, and what kinds of fish live in it. I used the information to show how the geography of a country influences its economy (经济). For example,the river"s trade paths,the number of fish caught in it,and the tourists it attracts directly influence Southemers" jobs and incomes (收入). I never go to the library to do research. It takes too much time. Since I live in New York City and both my parents work,getting to the library isn"t always easy. For a big assignment or research project, I used to stay at the library to read,or sign out whatever books or magazines I needed. Now being able to find the information in my own living room makes everything a lot simpler. Online dictionaries and encyclopedias (百科全书) also save time. Sometimes, I think the computer spoils young people because it"s so easy-at least physically. But computers are not like television, which does the thinking for you. You still have to use your mind. I prefer using a computer. Easy, fun, and fast. |
| 1. Does the computer make doing schoolwork harder for the writer? ______________________________________________________ 2. What does the writer use when he wr tes book reports and stories? ______________________________________________________ 3. How does the wr ter complete a big assignment or research project? ______________________________________________________ 4. What does the underlined word "spoils" mean in English? ______________________________________________________ 5. What"s the ran idea of this passage? ______________________________________________________ |
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| Cats and dogs are both popular pets. Cat owners think that cats are nicer pets in some ways. Cats are cleaner, first of all. They keep themselves clean, and they do not make the house dirty. Cats are also quieter than dogs. They usually do not make a lot of noise. Cats are safer, too. Dogs sometimes bite people, but cats almost never do. Finally, cats are easier to take care of. You do not have to spend much time with a cat. In fact, many cats prefer to be alone. Many children want to have a pet. Some parents may not like the idea of a dog or a cat in the house, but pets can be good for children. A pet is fun for a child to play with. This can be especially important if there is only one child. Also, children can leam a lot from a pet. They can learn about animals and the natural world. Children also leam about taking care of something. They cannot forget about their pets. This is an important lesson for all children. Most Americans think of cats as pets, but not all cats are pets. Some cats can help people, but others can be problems. For example, on farms and in old houses, they kill small animals such as rats or mice. However, some people do not want cats around. They like to watch birds in their yards. Cats may kill the birds or scare them away. Cats can also be a problem in cities. In Rome, for example, thousands of cats live in the streets and old buildings. They make a lot of noise, and they are dirty and dangerous. |
| 1. The owners of cats think that cats are _____ than dogs. |
| A. safer but dirtier B. cleaner but noisier C. more interesting and safer D. cleaner and quieter |
| 2. Pets are good for children because _____. |
| A. pets are very popular B. pets help children leam a lot C. pets are easy to take care of D. pets help children forget everything |
| 3. We can learn from the last paragraph that _____. |
| A. cats can help on farms B. cats and birds are friends C. cats prefer living in cities D. cats are thought as pets by all |
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| If you have a chance to go to Finland, you will probably be surprised to find how "foolish" the Finnish people are. Take the taxi drivers for example. Taxis in Finland are mostly high-class Benz with a fare (车费) of two US dollars a kilometer. You can go anywhere in one, tell the driver to drop you at any place, say that you have some business to attend to, and then walk off without paying your fare. The driver will not show the least sign of anxiety. The dining rooms in all big hotels not only serve their guests, but also serve outside eaters. Hotel guests have their meals free, so they naturally go to the free dining room to have their meals. The only thing they need to do is to wave their room cards to the waiter. With such a loose check, you can easily use any old room card to take a couple of friends to eat dinner free of charge. The Finnish workers are paid by the hour. They are very much on their own as soon as they have agreed with the boss on the payment. From then on they just say how many hours they have worked and they will be paid accordingly. With so many loopholes (漏洞) in everyday life, surely Finland must be a heaven to those who love to take "small advantages". But the strange thing is: all the taxi passengers will always come back to pay their fare after they have dealt with their business; not a single outsider has ever been found in the free hotel dining room; and workers always give an honest answer of the exact hours they put in. As the Finns always act on good trust in everything they do, living in such a society has tumed everyone into a real "gentleman". |
| 1. Are the Finns really foolish? ________________________________________________________ 2. What is the taxi fare in Finland? ________________________________________________________ 3. Who should have free dinners in hotels? ________________________________________________________ 4. Will the Finnish workers get paid by the hour or by the day? ________________________________________________________ 5. What do you think of the people in Finland? ________________________________________________________ |