The following are the results of the tests done by “Family and Home Magazine” on

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The following are the results of the tests done by “Family and Home Magazine” on some Pocket Tape-Recorders on the market now.

Pearlcorder S702 $64

This simple model at the bottom of the Olympus range scored the most points for its excellent quality of recording. Background noise hardly affects the sound and recording from a pocket is perfectly possible, but it doesn’t turn off automatically.

Tape length: 30minutes per side. Weight: 240g.

Sony M9 $49.95

Small and very good looking, Sony’s latest offering scored most for its appearance. Sounds clear, but there is slight machine noise. The big control buttons are a great improvement on some of the complicated little controls on other tape-recorders. It doesn’t switch off automatically, but a red light shows if the machine is still running.

Tape length: 60minutes per side. Weight: 195g.

Sony M400 $115

Lots of little control buttons that make a noise are difficult to use. Recording is good but machine noise loses points. Tape counter and automatic switch-off when tape has finished recording or rewinding are useful.

Tape length: 60 minutes per side. Weight: 230g.

Imperial OEM MC7 $ 29.95

Cheap and simple compared with the rest, but recording is good as long as there is no background noise. Use only its own-make of cassette. No light to show it is on; no fast-forward button and the record button makes a loud noise.

Tape length: 30 minutes per side. Weight: 285g.

Philips 585 $80

Handsome and simple to use, but recording is very poor at more than the recommended distance of 5 cm-designed for dictation. No recording light.

Tape length: 15 minutes per side. Weight: 220g.

小题1:The machine that produces the best recording with the least unwanted noise is _____.

A．Pearlcorder S 702

B．Sony M9

C．Sony M400

D．Imperial OEM MC7

小题2:If you want a machine which turns off automatically and weighs very little you should choose _____.

A．Pearlcorder S 702

B．Sony M9

C．Sony M400

D．Philips 585

小题3:Which of the following allows you to record longest but costs you least?

A．Philips 585

B．Imperial OEM MC7

C．Sony M400

D．Sony M9

小题4:What disadvantage does only the Imperial OEM MC7 have?

A．No light shows when it is on.

B．It requires a special cassette.

C．It picks up background noise .

D．The record button makes a noise.

答案

小题1:A
小题2:C
小题3:D
小题4:B

解析

试题分析：本文介绍了几种袖珍录音机的详细信息。
小题1:A 细节题。根据This simple model at the bottom of the Olympus range scored the most points for its excellent quality of recording. Background noise hardly affects the sound and recording from a pocket is perfectly possible,说明这种机器录音功能最好，噪音也很小，故A正确。
小题2:C 细节题。根据该部分的Tape counter and automatic switch-off when tape has finished recording or rewinding are useful.和Weight: 230g说明Sony M400有自动关机的功能，同时也不算重的。故C项正确。
小题3:D 细节题。根据本部分的Tape length: 60minutes per side.

和Sony M9 $49.95可知他的录音时间是最长的，价格也相对合理。故D项正确。
小题4:B 细节题。根据

Imperial OEM MC7 $ 29.95和Use only its own-make of cassette.说明它需要专用的机器，故B正确。
点评：本文介绍了几种袖珍录音机的相关信息，信息筛选类短文是高考中常见的考查类型，文本所给信息非常丰富，要求考生从中选出适合题目要求的信息。解此类题目时，考生可以先阅读题目和选项，了解具体要求，然后再仔细阅读文章，认真筛选甄别，这样的阅读就有的放矢，可以大大提高阅读的速度和效率。

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Garden of small inventions
Visitors of all ages are invited to Port Discovery to see the new exhibit—a garden of small inventions, which features interactive activities and gadgets(小器械，小物件，小玩意) for the environmental protection. The exhibit runs through Sept.4. Fee is $10.75; free for ages younger than two. Contact 410-727-8120 or portdiscovery.org.
Rain-barrel workshop
The Parks and People Foundation presents a workshop on building water-efficient rain barrels for the home between 6pm-8pm on Wednesday at the foundation’s Stieff Silver Building. Cost is $50 and includes the barrel and all materials. Contact 410-448-5663, ext.109.
Pruning(修剪)plants
Visitors can attend a workshop on pruning plants between 9:30am-10am on Tuesday at Ladew Topiary Gardens. Visitors should meet in the Visitors Center at Ladew, Jarrettsville Pike, Monkton. $10; free for Ladew members, and includes admission to the gardens and the nature walk. Contact 410-557-9570 or www.ladewgardens.com.
Landscape exhibit
Photographs, paintings and drawings will be shown at Landscape and Nature—a view from Maryland, through Sept.9 at the University of Maryland. Opening reception is between 5pm-7:30pm on Tuesday. Contact 301-985-7937 or um.edu/art.
小题1:It will cost a couple with their newly-born baby________ to visit Port Discovery.

A．$ 30

B．$100

C．$21.5

D．nothing

小题2:To learn how to make your flowers grow better, you will probably go to __________.

A．Port Discovery

B．Stieff Silver Building

C．Ladew Topiary Gardens

D．the University of Maryland

小题3:You will call _______ to get information about learning something about art.

A．410-727-8120	B．410-448-5663
C．410-557-9570	D．301-985-7937

小题4:Which activity is offered only on Wednesday according to the ads?

A．Garden of small inventions	B．Rain-barrel workshop
C．Pruning(修剪)plants	D．Landscape exhibit

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Winners Club---You choose to be a winner!
The Winners Club is a bank account specially designed for teenagers. It has been made to help you better manage your money. The Winners Club is a transaction account(交易账户)where you receive a key-card so you can get to your money 24/7 – that’s 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!
It’s a club with impressive features for teenagers:
No account keeping fees!
You’re no millionaire so we don’t expect you to pay large fees. In fact, there are no account keeping or transaction fees!
Convenient!
Teenagers are busy – we get that. You may never need to come to a bank at all. You can have money directly deposited into your Winners Club account.
Mega magazine included!
Along with your regular report, you will receive a FREE magazine full of good ideas to make even more of your money. There are also fantastic offers and competitions only for Winners Club members.
The Winners Club is a great choice for teenagers. And it is so easy to join. Simply fill in an application form. You will have to get permission from your parent or guardian (监护人)(so we can organize that cool key-card) but it is easy. We can’t wait to hear from you. It’s the best way to choose to be a winner!
小题1:The Winners Club is a bank account intended for ________.

A．parents

B．winners

C．teenagers

D．adults

小题2:Which of the following is TRUE about the Winners Club?

A．Special gifts are ready for parents.

B．The bank opens only on work days.

C．Services are convenient for its members.

D．Fees are necessary for the account keeping.

小题3:The Winners Club provides magazines which ________.

A．encourage spending

B．are free to all teenagers

C．help to make more of your money

D．are full of adventure stories

小题4:If you want to be a member of the Club, you must ________.

A．be an Internet user

B．be in your twenties

C．have a big sum of money

D．be permitted by your parent or guardian.

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Enjoy a museum visit with your class!
Available（可获得的） Programs:
Art Tells a Story: By looking at the subject matter and by drawing from personal experiences, students can find the story in some works of art. ( All grades)
Learning to Look: An interactive （互动的）tour that explores a variety of （各种各样的）art using storytelling, movements, music, games, and other techniques helps introduce children to a museum. (Preschool~ Grade 3)
Native American Collection: This program explores relationships that exist between art, culture, the geographic location and natural resources. Students will see a bowl made by Maria Martinez, a Towa storyteller, a Northwest coast mask, and Inuit clothing. ( For Grades 2~5)
The Language of Art: Classes are welcomed into the museum to take part in an interactive tour of American Art. It gives participants a new set of vocabulary while helping them feel comfortable. Art-on-the-Move: Teachers may borrow suitcases filled with art objects. Free organizations with Education Membership.
Planning Your Visit:
Booking: Booking is necessary for all tours and programs. Please book at least a week in advance. Teachers are encouraged to organize self-guided visits for their classes during public hours.
Tour Hours: Tours can be organized between 9:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. Program Fees: Tours are free for those with Education Membership. There is a charge of $6 per student of non-member organizations. Tour with art activities cost $12 per student (non-members) or $10 per student (members).
Chaperones（保护人）:We require one adult chaperone for every 10 children. Chaperones help to make your museum visit a success. A chaperone must pay $5 admission.
Lunch: We regret that no lunch facilities are available at the museum.
Museum Rules: Don’t touch works of art. Don’t take photographs.
Ask questions. Look, and then LOOK again!
Enjoy!
小题1:If teachers want their students to learn about what a museum is, they will choose________.

A．Art Tells a Story.	B．Learning to Look
C．The Language of Art.	D．Native American Collection.

小题2:Why does the museum feel sorry?

A．Taking photos is not allowed at the museum.

B．Visitors can’t touch works of art at the museum.

C．Visitors are not able to have lunch at the museum.

D．Visitors can’t take part in all the activities at a time.

小题3:How much should the museum charge a class of 60 students with Education Membership for a tour with art activities?

A．$600.

B．$630.

C．$720.

D．$750.

小题4:What do teachers need to do before leading their classes to the museum?

A．To make bookings ahead of time.

B．To try to get Education Membership.

C．To learn about the history of the museum.

D．To ask for the permission of self-guided visits.

小题5:In which section of the newspaper does the passage most probably appear?

A．Health.

B．News.

C．Culture.

D．Advertisement.

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Do you want to visit Disney World? However, will you worry about your pet if you go to Disney World? To meet the needs of these people, a pet hotel has been built near the Disney World Resort in Florida.
The new pet hotel is named Best Friends Pet Care Resort and it is mainly open to dogs and cats. It has an area of 4,645㎡. About 270 dogs and 30 cats can be kept there at the same time. Besides dogs and cats, it can also provide services for birds, pigs and rabbits. However, it can’t take care of snakes and turtles(乌龟) now.
Best Friend Pet Care Resort is a very expensive hotel. There are several types of dog rooms, such as rooms with air-conditioners（空调） and VIP rooms. There is even a “private dog park”. Owners can have a high-quality vacation with their dogs there. The cats are kept in the “Kitty City”. The “Kitty City” is very comfortable and clean. Workers there will clean it once a day.
Apart from having good equipment, Best Friends Pet Care Resort also have other plans to meet the psychological (心理上的) needs of pets. Workers play music to the pets, walk with them, play with them and even read stories to them before they go to bed.
“We aim to make sure that pets will have a fun vacation here, just like their owners at Disney World,” said the manager of the resort.
小题1:How many kinds of animals can be kept in Best Friends Pet Care Resort?

A．Three.

B．Five.

C．Six.

D．Seven.

小题2:About Best Friends Pet Care Resort, which of the following is NOT true?

A．It covers about 4,645 ㎡.

B．It can keep more than 300 pets.

C．Owners don’t need to pay much for keeping pets there.

D．There is a “private dog park” in the resort as well.

小题3:How often do the workers clean the “Kitty City”?

A．Once a day.

B．Twice a day.

C．Once a week.

D．Twice a week.

小题4:Workers from the pet care resort read stories to pets in order to .

A．provide pets with good equipment

B．meet the psychological needs of pets

C．teach pets to learn more knowledge

D．make pets’ owners satisfied with their service

小题5:What’s the best title for the passage?

A．Relationship between Owners and Pets

B．Popular Pets All Over the World

C．How to Take Care of your Pets

D．Pet Care Resort in Florida

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Newcastle, one of the fastest developing cities in the United Kingdom, is beginning to draw tourists from all corners of Europe. It’s said most visitors come here to see the famous soccer team play. The mood of the locals is often changed by the success or failures of the local team.
Newcastle’s most popular place is the Gate, which is in the center of the city and has many attractions including bars, restaurants, sports bars, pubs and so on. During a home game it becomes a real home to happiness.
Culture and local history lovers can make their dreams come true by taking one of the local city tour buses. They come and leave every few minutes and stop at all the important historical sites in the city. Also the seats and the environment on the buses are comfortable. It’s the best way to see the city without tiring yourself out or getting cold. Places such as the Hancock Museum and Millennium Bridge are must-see attractions. But be careful if you’re short of time. Newcastle is a big place, so you should be prepared to kill a few hours on one of these buses.
If you want to watch the local team play soccer in the St. James Park, remember to book a ticket as early as possible. The locals are crazy soccer fans, and you’ll find it hard to get a ticket if you don’t wait in the queue early.
As you can see, Newcastle is a fantastic city with so much to be offered and so many things to see. You’re sure to have a wonderful time here!
小题1:The purpose of the text is to ________.

A．advertise the local soccer team

B．encourage people to visit Newcastle

C．introduce the lifestyle in Newcastle

D．describe the long history of Newcastle

小题2:Most visitors come to Newcastle in order to ________.

A．watch its soccer team play	B．take the local tour buses
C．visit the Hancock Museum	D．have a big meal in restaurants

小题3:If you want to learn about the history and culture of Newcastle, you _______.

A．should go to the Gate	B．can go on a city tour
C．must visit St James Park	D．must drive your own car

小题4:The underlined word “They” in Para 3 refers to ______.

A．history lovers	B．local people
C．city tour buses	D．local soccer teams

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