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A few years ago my sister moved from her home in Alabama to Buffalo, New York. Since moving to Buffalo she’s become a big hockey fan and has encouraged me to start watching it. Unfortunately it’s very difficult to find hockey on television here in Alabama. Since hockey games don’t air very much on television I’ve had to look for different ways to watch hockey games.
I often see websites that claim if you go to their website you can watch television on your computer. I try out many of these websites hoping that one of the television stations is a northern station that airs hockey games. Unfortunately, most of them don’t work. Either the site doesn’t really give you what they advertise or their video player doesn’t work properly. But finally I’ve found one website that actually works.
Free Tube is a site that you can go to and watch Television online for free. You don’t have to download any kind of special software or pay money or even sign up for anything. All you have to do is go to Free Tube, choose your channel and start watching.
The different channels to choose from are separated into different categories like news, business, entertainment, music and sports. You’re not going to find channels like NBC or ABC so you can watch the latest episode of Heroes or Grey’s Anatomy but it does include some popular channels like Cartoon Network and ESPN.
There is also a movie section. Each movie channel airs different sorts of films like adventure, classics, comedy or horror and that channel will always air that kind of movies. The movie section also includes my favorite station called Maxx Trailers (预告片). Maxx Trailers airs nothing but movies trailers 24 hours a day. Some of the trailers are for movies coming out and some are for movies that have already been released but already released movies don’t go back farther than a couple of months.
So far I haven’t had any problems with Free Tube’s video player either. Whenever I choose a channel, the video almost always works and usually loads every quickly. The only problem I have with Free Tube is that there is currently a glitch if you’re using Firefox. Once you choose a channel you can’t select another channel to change to, your web browser will freeze up. So if you’re using Firefox, the only way to switch channels is to leave the site and re-enter the site, when choosing what channel you want to go to. However, Free Tube is aware of this glitch and is working with Mozilla to get it fixed right away.
If you’re missing some show everyone is talking about like Grey’s Anatomy or Heroes, this isn’t really a solution for that. But Free Tube is a good way to find channels that you weren’t aware of; there are several good stations to be found.
小题1:The author mainly ________ in this passage.

A．tells us his experience in using the Web

B．introduces Free Tube to the readers

C．shows us the disadvantages of Free Tube

D．shows us how to enjoy films online

小题2:The author got interested in watching hockey games ________

A．because he is a sports fan

B．due to his sister’s influence

C．since everyone enjoys the games

D．because he has nothing to do all day long

小题3:From the passage we can learn that ______________

A．the author is also very fond of movies

B．Maxx Trailers airs to-be-released movies

C．ABC is a very famous TV station in America

D．Firefox is the only software used to watch films online

小题4: The underlined word “glitch” probably means _________

A．cover

B．change

C．note

D．fault

答案

小题1:B
小题2:B
小题3:A
小题4:D

解析

试题分析：作者主要给读者介绍Free Tube网站。该网站能免费看电视直播。有各种各样的栏目,尤其是电影区，各种最新的电影和预告片给人全新的享受。唯一的问题是用Firefox(电脑的)浏览器通常会存在的一个技术问题。不过网站正在积极协商处理。所以Free Tube是一个能解决你各种问题的不错的网站。
小题1:主题归纳题。根据全文大意，和最后一句话可知，作者主要想给读者介绍Free Tube网站。选B。
小题2:细节理解题。根据文章第一段第一、二句可知，姐姐自从搬到布法罗以来，就成了一个曲棍球大球迷，还鼓励我看曲棍球。所以选B。
小题3:推理判断题。根据倒数第三段的介绍可知，Free Tube网站有电影分区。可以看到各种各样的电影甚至是预告片。选A（作者也很喜欢电影。）。
小题4:词意猜测题。根据该词所在的句子中的the only problem后的解释可知，网站有小故障时，Firefox(电脑的)浏览器会瘫痪，你需要关闭网站重新进入而Free Tube 知道这个问题和Mozilla合作在修补。cover报道；change变化；note做笔记； fault过错。选 D。

举一反三

W Taipei
The W Hotel is among the city’s big-name luxury(奢华) hotels. Futuristic and fancy, the W Taipei’s setting is reminding you of a Lady Gaga video; perhaps that explains why the singer insisted on staying here on a recent visit. There are eight room types to choose from, with names such as Fabulous and Extreme Wow. They vary wildly in style.
10 Zhongxiao E. Road, Sect. 5, Xin Yi Area Taipei City Hall MRT; +886 2 7703 8888; from NT$8,900 (US$299); www.wtaipei.com
Grand Hotel
If sleeping in landmarks is your thing, the Taipei Grand Hotel is a must. The Grand is an expression of classical Chinese art mixed with Western construction principles. The Grand Hotel is attractive and full of history, but rooms are aging, so don’t expect the inside to be as “grand” as the outside. You can enjoy yourself at a driving range of golf, year-round pools and no fewer than eight restaurants.
No. 1, Lane 1, Zhongshan N. Road, Section 4 shuttle from Yuan Shan MRT; +886 2 2886 8888; from NT$4,800 (US$165); www.grand-hotel.org
Dandy Hotel
From free drinks and snacks in the lobby(大堂) to seasonally themed decorations, this hotel takes care of the small touches. But what places the Dandy Hotel above others in the same price category（范围）are views over Da-An Park; they’re reminders of those of New York’s Central Park. Rooms with views are worth the extra money paid, but book early -- there are only two on each floor.
No. 33, Xin Yi Road, Sect. 3, Dongmen MRT; +886 2 2707 6899; from NT$2,340 (US$80); www.dandyhotel.com.tw
Homey Hostel
Taiwanese brother and sister Josh and Kelly make guests feel right at home at this bargain Hostel. According to them, their motive in starting the hostel was to make friends, which is why they can often be found in the public area chatting with guests. There"s a small kitchen, public computer, free coffee and tea, and luggage storage.
1/F, No. 7, Lane 180, Tonghua Street,) Liuzhangli MRT; +886 91900 2116; dorms from NT$500 (US$17); www.homeyhostel.com
小题1: May is fan of Lady Gaga, and she may probably stay in ________when in Taipei.

A．W Taipei

B．Grand Hotel

C．Dandy Hotel

D．Homey Hostel

小题2: Which of the following words can best take the place of the underlined word “touches”?

A．ways

B．details

C．senses

D．contacts

小题3:If you are a backpack traveller with a low budget, which would be your best choice?

A．W Taipei

B．Grand Hotel

C．Dandy Hotel

D．Homey Hostel

小题4:Which of the following statements is TRUE according the passage?

A．Rooms in the W Hotel are of the similar style but with different fancy names.

B．The Taipei Grand Hotel is an excellent mixture of classic and modern construction.

C．It is the park-view rooms in the Dandy Hotel that make it quite unique.

D．The desire of helping strangers drives Josh and Kelly to open the Homey Hostel.

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We Are One--"Expo Through My Eyes"
Sharing increases your happiness. To celebrate the 2010 Shanghai World Expo, China Daily invites you to share what you’ve seen, heard and experienced at the 6-month international event or Expo-related stories in ENGLISH. Whether you are an Expo volunteer, a journalist, or a tourist, we’d like you to share with us your expo experience, as viewed through your eyes. So if you like, please join us today in sharing the joy!
Eligibility(适宜人选): Everyone
Topic: 2010 Shanghai World Expo
Language: ENGLISH Only
Length: No more than 1,000 words
Content: Stories accompanied(附有) by photos are encouraged.
Duration: May 1, 2010--October 31, 2010
How to submit your stories: Send your stories and photos to expo@chinadaily.com.cn
Why join us: In addition to(除……之外) the satisfaction of supporting our work.
- Your stories will come out on China Daily’s website;
- You will go in a lucky draw to win a prize.
小题1: China Daily invites us .

A．to celebrate the 2010 Shanghai World Expo

B．to support their work

C．to write Expo-related stories in English for them

D．to win a prize

小题2: Who can take part in this activity?

A．Everybody.

B．A tourist.

C．A journalist.

D．An Expo volunteer.

小题3: What does the underlined word “submit” mean?

A．撰稿

B．呈交

C．发表

D．发送

小题4:Your story must not .

A．be written in English	B．have any pictures
C．be less than 1000 words	D．be submitted after October 31, 2010.

小题5: If your story is chosen by the editor, we can read it .

A．in a magazine	B．in a storybook
C．on China Daily’s website	D．in the newspaper named China Daily

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March Break Leadership Camp
The aim of this FREE program is to develop an awareness of race relations, diversity, an equal issue for students in Grades 6-8.
Place: The Central Library Room
Time: March 16&17, 2009 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Pick up and hand in registration forms(报名表) at the Central Library. All forms must be handed in by March 6^th. Space is limited.
Please send any questions related to the program to Becky George, the Public Library 905-831-6265 ext 6230 or email: pickering-younity@hotmail.com
Free Your Space……Free Your Mind
At the Central Library: Wednesday, May 13^th from7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
This time management course will help you to create more balance and time in your life. In today’s increasingly stressful times, it is becoming more difficult to spend quality time with family and friends. This course will provide positive solutions and strategies (策略) to achieve peace.
Book Club for Teens
At the Central Library: Every 2^nd Thursday at 7:00 pm
Do you enjoy reading? Part of the pleasure of reading comes from meeting with others to discuss characters, plots or style. Come to trade ideas and questions, and make new friends.
This program is currently full but for more information, please call 905-831-6265 ext 6232.
Computer Training
Group computer classes for teens will be provided at the Central Library in March, April, and May. Registration starts at 9:30 am on Friday, March 6^th for the March session; Friday, March 27^th for the April session; and Friday, April 24^th for the May session.
A valid(有效的) Public Library card is required for all computer training sessions. Call the Central Library for more information or to register, 905-831-6265 ext 6243.
Limit 10 participants(参加者) per class.
小题1: What do these four programs have in common?

A．They are held in the same place.

B．They are held at the same month.

C．All of them are free of charge.

D．All of them limit the number of participants.

小题2:John is always in a hurry and not good at arranging his time. He should attend_________.

A．Computer Training

B．Free Your Space …..Free Your Mind

C．March Break Leadership Camp

D．Book Club for teens

小题3: If you want to do computer studies, you need to ______.

A．register for each session a month in advance

B．find other students to form a group

C．go to the library to register by yourself

D．own a valid Public Library card

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Top lists are lecturing people on everything from"100 books to visit " to "100 books to read ".
Aren"t you just tired of being told what to do with your time?
Now you have a list to end all lists!
Take a look at the following two examples from the list of "101 things not to do":
Swim with Dolphins（海豚）？
Swimming with dolphins is one of the world’s most profitable tourist activities. However, every dolphin will welcome having their busy, tiring day interrupted by tourists screaming and pushing around them in the water. Worse yet, when dolphins get too near to the boats loaded tourists, they could get caught up in ropes and killed by propellers(螺旋桨).
Here’s a little secret. Dolphins look like smiling at you, but actually they’re just opening mouths.
Go to See the Mona Lisa?
There must be something about the mysterious(神秘的)smile. The 6 million people who visit the lady in the Louvre every year can’t all be wrong, after all. But they can be quite annoying standing in front of you, holding up their cameras to prevent you from seeing anything. In fact, it is hard for you to see the painting clearly because you have to stay away from it for security reasons. After queuing for hours, many tourists can remain in front of the painting only for 15 seconds at most.
If the mysterious lady in the picture knew her fate, she wouldn’t just be smiling, she’d be laughing.
So, still long to see the Mona Lisa? If you want to find out more about the list, read 101 Things NOT to Do Before You Die. Visit www.not2dobeforeidie.co.uk and buy the book at a 20％ discount.
小题1:According to the passage, swimming with dolphins________.

A．is the world’s most popular tourist activity

B．gives fun to both tourists and dolphins

C．can cause danger to dolphins

D．will make tourists busy and tired

小题2:What does the author think about going to see the Mona Lisa?

A．It is wrong to go and see the mysterious smile.

B．Queuing for hours is worthwhile.

C．Fifteen seconds in front of the painting is enough.

D．It is not as satisfying as expected.

小题3:The list of “101 things not to do” is made most probably because its author_______.

A．thinks it boring to do the things suggested by other lists

B．believes other lists are not humorous enough

C．intends to persuade people to read more lists

D．wants to provide a list different from other lists

小题4:What is the main purpose of the passage?

A．To introduce a website.

B．To advertise a book.

C．To comment on popular lists.

D．To recommend tourist activities.

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Fun Day
To celebrate the Year of the snake
Organised by Lam Tin Youth Centre and Kwun Tong High School
Date: 2 February 2013
Time: 10 am—5 pm
Place: Kwun Tong Playground
Fee: $20 (buy three get one free)
Programmes: drama, lion dance, magic show and ballet performance
Highlights: 1) enter the lucky draw to win a digital camera
2) learn to make festival food
Join us on the Fun Day!
All are welcome!
Free Soft Drinks
Note:
● Tickets are available at the General Office of Lam Tin Youth Center
● For those who would like to be a volunteer, please contact Miss Olivia Wong one week before the activity.

小题1:What you have just read is a ________.

A．note

B．poster

C．schedule

D．report

小题2:What is going to take place on 2 February 2013?

A．A big event to welcome a Chinese new year.

B．A social gathering to raise money for wildlife.

C．A party for close friends to meet and have fun.

D．A meeting of Kwun Tong High School students.

小题3:How much do you have to pay in total if four of you go together?

A．$20.

B．$40.

C．$80.

D．$60.

小题4:Which of the following statements is true?

A．Tickets are sold in Kwun Tong High School.

B．Free digital cameras are provided for everybody.

C．It’s unnecessary to take soft drinks with you.

D．Festival food will be served without extra charge.

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