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Of all the websites, one that has attracted attention recently is myspace.com. Most of this attention has come from the media and tells every reason why the website should be shut down. The danger of internet predators(窃掠者) is indeed a tough reality, but shutting down the site is not the answer. If myspace.com were shut down, another site would quickly take its place. Therefore, the right way is to teach teens how to use the site safely and educate them about who may be predators and how to avoid them.
The key to staying safe on the Internet is to make sure that your profile(个人资料) is secure. The simplest way is to change the privacy setting on your profile to “private”, which protects your information so that only the people on your friend list can view it. Although this is effective, it is not perfect. Predators can find ways to view your profile if they really want to, whether through hacking(非法侵入) in or figuring out their way onto your friend list. Thus, you should never post too much personal information. Some people actually post their home and school addresses, date of birth, and other personal information, often letting predators know exactly where they will be and when. The safest information is your first name and province. Anything more is basically inviting a predator into your life.
Another big problem is photos. I suggest completely skipping photos and never posting a photo of a friend online without asking permission.
Most importantly, never, under any circumstances, agree to a real-life meeting with anyone you meet online. No matter how well you think you know this person, there are no guarantees that they have told the truth. But you could feel free to chat with people you meet on the site, but just remember that not everyone is who they say they are. Hopefully, the next time you edit your profile, you’ll be more informed about the dangers of Internet predators and take the steps to defend yourself.
Lastly, do not send money to anyone you meet online. A common scam among Internet criminals is to request to pay for “expensive Internet charges” or “unreasonable Internet cafe fees”. While it is indeed true that many countries in Eastern Europe, Asia, Africa and South America do not yet have Internet service readily available in all cities and towns, a sincere friend from one of these countries will be more than happy to pay their own Internet charges. Never, under any circumstances, should you send money to a stranger from another country(or within your own country for that matter) who claims monetary assistance is required to continue their contact with you.
小题1:Kids can avoid web predators successfully by________.| A．attracting more public attention | | B．shutting down the “myspace.com” | | C．learning different ways to try other sites | | D．recognizing and getting away from them |
小题2:68. We can learn from the text that________.| A．everybody you meet online isn’t honest and reliable | | B．it is not acceptable to post a photo of a friend online | | C．it is not safe to chat with grown-ups on the website | | D．only you and your friends can view your personal profile |
小题3:What does the underlined word “scam” in the last paragraph mean?| A．A thing that you can have two choices. | | B．An unpleasant task that tests one’s ability. | | C．A possibility of something happening. | | D．An illegal plan for making money. |
小题4:What could be the best title of this passage?| A．Personal Safety. | B．Web Safety for Teens. | | C．Web Hackers in the past. | D．Predators’ Tricks. |
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答案
小题1:D
小题2:A
小题3:D
小题4:B |
解析
试题分析：网上安全问题是一个现实问题。某个网站一旦出了问题就把它关闭掉，这不是解决问题的办法。因为关了这家就会有另一家取而代之。解决网上安全问题正确的办法是教育青少年如何安全使用网络，教育他们有关识别“谁有可能是网上窃掠者，如何来避免他们的窃掠”。因此本文就“网上安全问题”提出了三点建议。
小题1:D 推理判断题。根据“Therefore, the right way is to teach teens how to use the site safely and
educate them about who may be predators and how to avoid them.(所以正确的方法是教育青少年如何
安全使用网络，教育他们有关识别“谁有可能是网上窃掠者，如何来避免”)”推断D选项正确(识
别和远离他们)。
小题2:A推理判断题。根据第四段中“No matter how well you think you know this person, there are
no guarantees that they have told the truth.(不论你在网上对这个人了解的如何好，也不能保证他<们>
告述你的就是实话)”和“but just remember that not everyone is who they say they are. (但是切记不是
人人都会说出他们的真实身份的)”可以推断A项正确(网上遇到的人不是人人都是老实和可以依靠
的)。
小题3:D词义猜测题。根据上文的“criminals(犯罪)”和下文的“to request to pay for ‘expensive Internet
charges’or ‘unreasonable Internet cafe fees’(要求你付昂贵的上网费用或不合理的网吧收费)”可以知道
这是“非法的赚钱伎俩”，故D项正确。
小题4:B主旨大意题。文章第一段就是本文主题句所在段：解决网上安全问题正确的办法是教育青少年如何安全使用网络，教育他们有关识别“谁有可能是网上窃掠者，如何来避免他们的窃掠”。 |
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When was the last time you did something really fun with one of your parents—just the two of you?
Parents who take their young children to music, swimming and art classes often stop arranging such activities once their kids are older and in school all day. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Doing something enjoyable with your kids just might make you look at each other in a whole new way, especially if you do it through a class or an event. When parent and child become students together, it puts them on the same level, at least for a while.
“I really like parents to come to class with their kids—they start sharing things and talking about what they’re doing and what they like,” said art teacher Pyper Dixon.
However, finding something new in common is a big choice for them, especially when kids get involved in sports and other after-school activities. But it’s possible to learn a new skill or hobby together.
That’s certainly true of Lauren, 11, of Silver Spring, who is in Dixon’s class with her father, Dennis. “I was just going to drop her off,” Dennis said, “but Dixon persuaded me to stay.”
Now Lauren gets to nag her father about doing his art homework. “He always leaves it to the last minute,” she said. “But then he’ll turn around to do amazing drawings,” she added, “We have different styles of drawing, so it’s interesting to talk it over with him.”
Without the Saturday morning art class, Dennis said, he would be reading the paper, and Lauren would be on her own in her room or on the computer. But they talk more now. “I can’t think of an experience where you communicate with your kid so closely,” he said.
小题1:The author raises the question at the beginning to_______.
A．expect an answer
| B．criticize some parents
| C．introduce the topic
| D．support his argument
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小题2:What does Dixon think is the benefit of parent and child studying art together?
A．They will become equal.
| B．They will communicate more.
| C．The child will learn art much better.
| D．The parent will learn something new.
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小题3:The underlined word “nag” in the text probably means _______.
A．urge
| B．help
| C．miss
| D．teach
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小题4:We can learn from the text that_______.
A．Lauren used to talk a lot with her father
| B．Dennis enjoys studying art with Lauren
| C．Lauren dislikes her father’s drawings
| D．Dennis likes playing computer games
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It’s common for parents to feel emotional when the moment comes for their child to leave home and go to university. Even parents who don’t speak about the event are likely to feel a sense of sadness because it’s the end of an era where you and your family were at the centre of your child’s world. As a parent you’ll probably continue to support your child in different ways, but the main job of raising your child is over. It’s a huge change for everyone involved.
There are a few things that you can do to make the transition easier. Plan carefully for your child’s departure and think about how you can help. Many parents take their child to university for the first time. If you decide to do that, be ready to feel a real wrench when the time comes to say goodbye. Your child will probably be as nervous as you are about the moment when you finally say goodbye – but that might not show!
Be positive and cheerful about the choice your child has made to continue studying, and plan to leave once you’ve unpacked the car and looked around your child’s new living accommodations. If you can, save your tears for the car – you’ll make things easier on your child and yourself.
The more you’ve invested in being a parent, the more you’ll feel a sense of loss, so the sadness you feel now is a sign that you’ve been a good mom or dad. Remind yourself that parenting is all about raising an independent and confident child who functions well without you. If your child quickly settles and starts enjoying himself, you should congratulate yourself.
It’s also only fair to allow yourself some time to grieve. Don’t expect to pick yourself up and move on straight away. But you may decide to find a hobby or sport to fill your extra time. Perhaps you’ve always wanted to learn a new language, go to yoga classes or take up swimming. You may decide to spend more time with family and close friends, who are likely to be feeling the absence of your child as well.
Agree on the best approach to staying in touch before your child leaves, and stick to your agreement. Try not to panic if your child doesn’t respond immediately – remember, they’re starting a new and busy life.
小题1:The underlined word “wrench” in Paragraph 2 means a feeling of ________.| A．sorrow | B．regret | C．anger | D．love |
小题2:What does good parenting consist of?| A．Supporting your child in different ways all the time. | | B．Congratulating yourself when your child goes to college. | | C．Preparing your child to stand on their own feet in the future. | | D．Investing as much as possible in the growth of your child. |
小题3:What’s NOT advised as the way to recover from your child’s departure?| A．Developing a new hobby or sport | | B．Learning a new language. | | C．Spending more time with close friends | | D．Staying in touch with your child. |
小题4:What would be an appropriate title for the whole passage?| A．Staying in Touch with Your Child | | B．Preparing to Say Goodbye to Your Child | | C．Dealing with Your Child Leaving Home for University | | D．Life after Your Child Has Left Home for University |
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I’m sure your parents love you and would love you even if you didn’t live up to their expectations, They are probably setting the bar as high as possible, so that you will aim high , That’s right, but you need some confidence that they’ll be there to catch you—and love you just the same—if you try and fail to achieve all their goals, Because what they’re doing now could lead to some unexpected results .and not good ones.
Giving you a lecture for achieving an A is a big mistake, Your parents might think they’re giving you the motivation for succeeding , but all this pressure is making you feel like you can never be good enough ,The risk is that you’ll stop trying anything unless you are sure you’ll be the best at it .And that can actually cause your grades to fall downwards, creating the opposite effect than you parents indeed.
Show your parents this letter that you wrote to me ,Tell them that you love them so much ,and you worry they won’t love you if you don’t achieve what they want, and how you suspect you may not be up to the challenge , Explain that you have other qualities that you wish they would value you for—such as your kindness, your sense of humor, your willingness to try and try again, and so on.
Have an honest talk with your parents about how all this pressure to be perfect is affecting you , If he talk doesn’t go the way you hope , you might want to schedule a meeting between you , your parents and a counselor（顾问）at school , The counselor can certainly help your parents understand how this kind of unhealthy pressure can lead to negative results, and give them advice about how to better encourage you to be all that you can be , at school and outside of it.
小题1:Who does the author intend to write to?| A．A boy/girl whose school work is not good enough | | B．A boy/girl who has difficulty in getting along with parents | | C．A boy/girl whose parents expect too much of him/her | | D．A boy/girl who needs love from his/her parents |
小题2:According the text, why some parents have high expectations to their children?| A．Because they hope their children will aim high | | B．Because they love their children very much | | C．Because their children are lack of confidence | | D．Because their children seldom achieve their goals |
小题3:What kind of feeling may a child have if his parents ask him to achieve an A?| A．He may be more confident about himself | | B．He may feel that he can never be good enough | | C．He may feel natural to cheat in the exam | | D．He may hate his parents and try to make more mistakes |
小题4:What is the advice given by the author?| A．To apologize to his/her parents for disappointing them | | B．To let his/her parents know unhealthy pressure can lead to negative results | | C．To invite his/her teachers to help him/her to get rid of unhealthy pressure | | D．To try his/her best to achieve what his/her parents expect |
小题5:What does the underlined word “them” in the last paragraph refer to?| A．Counselors | B．Results | C．Parents | D．Classmates |
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Electrical devices（仪器）could soon use power make by human energy. Scientists say they have developed an experimental device that produces electricity from the physical movement of a person walking . British scientist Max Donelan and other scientists in Canada and the United States developed the device.
The device connects to a person’s knee. As the person walks, the device captures energy each time the person slows down. To do this , the device helps with the slowing sown movement of the leg. The movements of the walking person push parts of a small machine that produces electricity. Using the device, an adult walking quickly could produce thirteen watts of electricity in just a minute. Donelan says walking at that speed could produce enough power to operate a laptop computer for six minutes.
There are several possible uses for the device . Developers say it could help people who work in areas without electricity to operate small computers. The device could also be used in hospitals to operate heart pacemakers（起博器）. It could even be used to assist in the movement of robotic arms and legs.
The experimental version of the device weighs about one and a half kilograms, but it is too costly for most people to buy. But the researchers hope to make a lighter, less costly version. An improved version should be ready in one year.
The developers hope the device will one day help developing countries. Nearly twenty five percent of people around the world live without electric power.
A similar product was invented in 2005 by Larry Rome of the University of Pennsylvania. He created a bag carried on a person’s back that also produces power from walking. The knee device does not produce as much electricity as the bag . But the bag requires the walker to carry a load of twenty to thirty kilograms.
小题1:The second paragraph mainly talks about .| A．who developed the device | | B．how the device works | | C．several possible uses for the devices | | D．how much electricity the device can produce |
小题2:What is the disadvantage of the experimental version of the device?| A．It is too heavy for the walker to bear | | B．It is too complex for people to use | | C．It is too expensive for most people to afford | | D．It will slow down one’s walking speed. |
小题3:Compared with the device designed by Larry Rome ,this new device .| A．produces power without adding more loads to the walker | | B．can produce more power in a much shorter time | | C．needs to be equipped with a battery | | D．can help the walker walk faster |
小题4:From the passage, we can learn that the electrical device can .| A．help housewives operate the washing machine | | B．make it much easier for us to go online | | C．produce more electricity than that invented by Larry Rome | | D．be applied to operate heart pacemakers |
小题5:What would be the best title for the passage?| A．First device powered by walking will soon be on the market | | B．Advanced technology brings in a new way to operate heart pacemakers | | C．Device gives new meaning to the idea of power walking | | D．Human energy will become a main source of electricity |
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[1] As adolescents(青少年), having a meaningful effect on the world can seem like an impossible task for the simple fact of being kids. Changing the world does not only mean finding a cure for cancer, eliminating poverty, or finding the origin of humanity, but recycling a piece of paper as well. Going Green is a practical way that adolescents can have a real, meaningful influence in the world. There are numerous options of how individuals can change their lifestyles to be more eco-conscious(有生态环保意识的). What follows are three simple ways young adolescents can go green and change the world.
1. Recycle
[2] According to a Wire & Twine online article, 63 million newspapers come out every day and of those 44 million are thrown away; recycling the Sunday newspaper alone we could save half a million trees a week.
[3] The age of technology constantly creates new phones, iPods, or new computers. Many will stand in line for hours if not days to get their hands on the new piece of technology, but what happens with the old ones once they are replaced? Nothing, according to Earth911 about 75% of the old devices sit in the back of a drawer collecting dust. By taking them to the local stores that collect them, they go to poor people which in turn removes them from landfills(垃圾填埋场) where the phones explode because of the lead and lithium-ion(锂离子) the phones contain.
2. Go vegetarian one day a week
[4] Instead of breaking down the pros and cons(利弊) of the vegetarian lifestyle into a long boring paragraph, here are some astonishing facts on going vegetarian for only one day. According to Noam Mohr, a physicist at the New York University, the United States would save 100 billion gallons of water which is enough to supply all homes in New England for about 4 months.
[5] The United States would save 70 million gallons of gas which is enough to fuel all the cars of Canada and Mexico combined and still have some to spare. The United States could prevent 3 million tons of soil erosion(侵蚀), 4.5 million tons of animal wastes, and about 7 tons of ammonia emissions (氨排放). The Environmental Defense concludes with the most interesting fact: if the entire population gives up one meal of chicken, the amount of carbon dioxide accumulated would be the same amount if more than half a million cars were taken off U.S. roads.
3. 第6题
[6] Most drink bottled water because of the common view that bottled water is healthier than regular tap water; actually, 25% of bottled water comes from regular tap water and all that is done extra is it going through a filter(过滤器). Tap water has higher regulations from the FDA (Food and Drug Administration美国食品药品管理局) than bottled water does. Companies do not need to list where they got the water from, how they purify the water, or what chemicals their plastic water bottles contain. Plastic bottles do not get recycled 90% of the time which results in 1.5 million tons of plastic in landfills which take thousands of years to rot. Not only are you drinking the same water as that in your house but also paying extra. The average 24-pack of bottled water cost $3.97 at the local Wal-Mart and a reusable water bottle cost between $4.99-$7.99; just imagine how much money could be saved if reusable water bottles replaced plastic water bottles.
[7] Changing the world for a positive has to start somewhere and while it may be hard and at times it may seem as if the small changes that are being done are not affecting the world, keep in mind what Margaret Mead once said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”
小题1:What’s the whole passage mainly talked about?| A．Ways to protect environment. | B．Ways to become powerful. | | C．The importance of recycling. | D．The importance of saving water. |
小题2:What’s the meaning of the underlined sentence in Paragraph 1?| A．Changing the world involves many questions. | | B．It’s not easy to change the world. | | C．Changing the world is not so difficult. | | D．We can actually do everything. |
小题3:How much of the daily newspapers are thrown away according to Paragraph 2?| A．About 44%. | B．About 63%. | C．About 70%. | D．About 75%. |
小题4: In the article, the writer _____ to tell us the benefits of the vegetarian lifestyle.| A．does a lot of reasoning | B．uses many facts | | C．borrows VIPs’ phrases | D．puts forward new ideas |
小题5:What’s the benefits of giving up just one day of eating meat according to Paragraph 4 and 5?| A．Much water and gas would be saved. | B．Much land would be spared. | | C．More animals would survive. | D．More cars would be on the roads. |
小题6:Which of the following can be the subtitle(小标题) of Paragraph 6?| A．Drink healthy water | B．Produce bottled water | | C．Give up bottled water | D．Reuse tap water |
小题7:Why do many people choose to drink bottled water according to Paragraph 6?| A．They think it’s cheaper. | | B．They think it’s healthier. | | C．They think it’s more fashionable. | | D．They think it’s environmental friendly. |
小题8:What’s the main idea of the last paragraph?| A．We should find a proper time to start action | | B．Small changes will make big differences. | | C．Personal efforts will not affect the world. | | D．A small group of people matters. |
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