Orphans (孤儿) whose parents died of AIDS in Henan Province have been given new ho

Orphans (孤儿) whose parents died of AIDS in Henan Province have been given new ho

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Orphans (孤儿) whose parents died of AIDS in Henan Province have been given new hope. Last week the provincial government answered the children’s cries by promising 60 million yuan to improve schools, orphanages (孤儿院) and living conditions. But without the efforts of Dr. Gao Yaojie, these cries may never have been heard.
“I’m a doctor and it’s my duty to cure diseases and save live,” said the 77-year- old grandmother. Gao was named one of the 2003 People of Year on February 20 by CCTV after millions of people took part in an online poll. But in 1996, when she started to promote AIDS awareness, using money from her own pocket, her actions were widely misunderstood.
“Although some of the children were born with HIV, 90 percent of them were not infected (被感染),” Gao said. “But people still reject them. Many orphans change their names after finding a foster family (领养家庭).”
The horror of Henan’s AIDS problem became known in 1996. Frequent and unsafe bloodselling by poor farmers in the late 1980s and early1990s had caused HIV to spread through dirty needles and infected blood use. As a doctor, Gao believed she should help: over the last eight years she has visited over 1 000 AIDS and HIV patients and published thousands of pamphlets on AIDS awareness. With her help, hundreds of orphans have returned to school or found foster families.
“It’s a disaster for the whole nation, not only for those innocent (无辜的) patients and their families,” she explained. Gao is delighted that so many childless families offer to foster orphans. But there is still much that can be done to support these children. “I hope that warm-hearted high school students will also reach out and offer a helping hand,” she said.
小题1:The passage mainly talks about _______.  
the dangers of AIDS
how the government help those orphans
how Gao Yaojie helped the orphans
the serious AIDS problem in Henan
小题2: Gao Yaojie was named one of the 2003 People of Year because ________.
the government would not answer the children’s cry without her
she used her own money to start to promote AIDS
she is a doctor
she visited over 1 000 AIDS and HIV patients
小题3:The government promised 60 million yuan _______.
to reward Gao Yaojie
to help to treat HIV and AIDS patients
to help the children whose parents died of AIDS
to build new hospitals
答案

小题1:C
小题2:A
小题3:C
小题4:D
解析

小题1: 解析本题考查理解文章主旨大意的能力。通篇介绍Gao Yaojie 怎样宣传提高人们对于艾滋病的认识,以及怎样帮助孤儿。
小题2:本题考查对文中细节进行认定的能力。根据文章第一段第二、三句 “Last week the provincial government answered the children’s cries by promising 60 million yuan to improve schools, orphanages (孤儿院) and living conditions. But without the efforts of Dr. Gao Yaojie, these cries may never have been heard.”可知答案。B、C、D三项所述均为事实,但不是她被评为“the 2003 People of Year”的直接原因。
小题3:本题考查理解文章细节信息的能力。文章一开始就点明“那些父母死于艾滋病的孤儿们有了新的希望。政府许诺6千万元用于改进学校、孤儿院及生活条件”。
小题4:本题考查迅速查找文章细节并进行判断的能力。由第一段“But without the efforts of Dr. Gao Yaojie, these cries may never have been heard.”可知 A项错误;由第三段第一句“Although some of the children were born with HIV, 90 percent of them were not infected (被感染).”,可知B项错误;由第二段“But in 1996, when she started to promote AIDS awareness, using money from her own pocket, her actions were widely misunderstood.” 可知C项错误。由第一段“With her help, hundreds of orphans have returned to school or found foster families.”可知 D项正确。
举一反三
Mass media are tools of communication. They allow us to record and pass information rapidly to a large, scattered audience. They extend our ability to each other by helping us overcome limits caused by time and space. Mass media can be divided into two groups: print media and electronic media. By print media, we mean books, newspapers and magazines. Electronic media include television, radio and movie.
There are a number of ways in which mass media make daily life easier for us. First, they inform and help us keep a watch on our world. They gather and pass on information we would be unlikely or unable to gain on our own.
Second, mass media help us to arrange our time and life. What we talk about and what we think about are greatly influenced by the media. When people get together, they tend to talk about certain happenings on the newspapers or on TV. Because we are provided with differing points of view through different kinds of media every day, we are able to comment on all sides of a certain issue.
Third, mass media help us to connect with various groups in society. Through mass media, we are able to keep in contact with politicians in the world; with famous actors and actresses, and with our beloved singers.
Fourth, the media help to socialize us. We learn about the preferred behavior and values from the people we meet as well as from the media. Through portrayals of people, the media tell us what proper behaviors are. By doing so, they teach us standards of behavior and values, and help us in our daily life.  
Fifth, the media are used to persuade people. A good example is advertisements through the media. Newspapers, magazines and TV are filled with all kinds of colorful, persuasive advertisements. Though many advertisements may not say openly that they want you to buy a certain product, they describe their products in such a way that you may want to but them.
Sixth, the media entertain. All of the media make some effort trying to entertain their audience. For example, even though the newspaper is a main medium of information, it also contains entertainment features. Many newspapers offer their readers at least some of the following: comics, fiction books and puzzle games, televisions and magazines are devoted mainly to entertainment. It is guessed that in the future, the entertainment function of mass media will become even more important than it is now.
小题1:They underlined word “scattered” in paragraph 1 means______.
A.farawayB.nearlyC.a small number ofD.small and far apart
小题2:The underlined word “portrayal” in Paragraph 5 means ______.
A.photographB.wordsC.descriptionD.clothes
小题3:According to the passage, which of the following statements isn’t true about medium?
A.Mass media have an effect on our speech and thoughts.
B.Mass media keep us informed and connected.
C.Mass media persuade us into buying what we don’t need at all.
D.Mass media help us spend time with others in a friendly way.
小题4:Which of the following isn’t included about mass media in the passage?
A.entertainmentB.sportsC.famous peopleD.advertisements
小题5: ______ is an old form of mass media now.
A.Mobile phoneB.ComputerC.RadioD.Television

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Language is a way to communicate with each other. We started to learn language when we were born. However, people are used to speaking their native language, so immigrants are having many problems between the first generation and the second generation because they don’t have the same native language. Also, the second generation is losing their identity. Especially in America, there are many immigrants that came from different countries to succeed in the States.  Because they suffer in lots of areas such as getting a job and trying to speak English, they want their children to speak English, not only at school, but also at home in order to be more successful. Because of this situation, their children are losing their identity and, even more, they are ignoring their parents whose English is not very good.   
I think most immigrants are trying to preserve their native language in their new country, but this doesn’t help very much in getting a good job. My aunt taught Korean to her children not to help hem succeed in the U.S. she did so, hopefully, to help them establish a Korean identity. Though the second generation was born in the new country, they often get confused about their identity because they look different from others, and also, if they visit their parents’ country, they will probably feel different from other people there too. My cousins told me that when they visited Korea a few years ago, they felt different from other Koreans. They could even feel it just strolling around the street because they wore different clothes and walked differently.
We must realize that language is important and valuable for many reasons. Immigrants should make an effort not to be ignored by their children understand their background by teaching them the parents’ language. This is very important, not only for the harmony of the family, but also in helping the second generation establish their identity. 
小题1:According to the text, what is the problem of the first generation immigrants?
A.They have lost their identity.
B.Their children are losing their identity.
C.Their children speak different languages.
D.They cannot speak their native language.
小题2:My aunt taught her children Korean____.
A.so that they knew they were of Korean origin
B.so that they would be more successful in the U.S.
C.because she didn’t want them to speak English
D.because she wanted them to respect her
小题3:The writer’s cousins felt different in their parents’ country because they____.
A.had never been there beforeB.behaved quite differently
C.couldn’t understand the languageD.had different facial appearance
小题4: According to the text, the native language is important and valuable to immigrants in that____.
A. it gives them self-confidence and better chance
B. t makes the second generation love motherland
C. it helps the second generation to understand their parents
D. it strengthens the family ties and reminds them of their identity (BCABD)
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You might think the largest library in the world would be in Europe. But it isn’t. It’s in Washington D.C. It’s called the Library of Congress.
President John Adams started the library in 1800 for members of Congress. He wanted them to be able to read books about law. The first 740 books were bought in England. They were simply set up in the room where Congress met. Then Thomas Jefferson sold Congress many of his own books. He felt Congress should have books on all subjects, not just on law. This idea changed the library forever.
The library grew and grew. Now it covers a large area of land. It contains20million books as well as many pictures, movies, globes and machines. Experts in every field work there. Hundreds of people call every day with all kinds of questions. Many of them get answers right over the phone.  
The library is a huge storehouse. Thomas Edison’s first movie and Houdini’s magic books are preserved there. And it is the proud owner of the world’s best collection of humorous books.
小题1:The first step in starting the Library of Congress was         .
A.buying Thomas Jefferson’s books
B.buying books from England
C.putting up the library building
D.asking experts in every field to work there
小题2:Thomas Jefferson’s opinion about the library was that      .
A.it should buy books on law
B.it should be the largest in the world
C.it should have books on all subjects
D.it should answer all kinds of questions
小题3:Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Thomas Jefferson enriched the collection of the Library.
B. The Library of Congress is in Washington D.C.
C. The Library of Congress has books on all subjects from the very beginning.
D. You can ask the experts in the Library of Congress all kinds of questions by phone.
小题4:The best title for this passage is       .
A.General Introduction to the library of congress
B.The building of the Library of Congress
C.The Library of Congress—the American’s Pride
D.The Library of Congress—the World’s Best Collection of Humorous Books

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New York’s streets were covered by people dressed in elephant costumes (服装) and others waving antiwar posters with pictures of US President George W. Bush on them last week. But this was no carnival (狂欢节) – it was the Republican Party’s National Convention (共和党全国大会), which attracted thousands of protestors (抗议者). It was the largest protest ever at a US political convention, with at least 120,000 people marching through Manhattan on August 29. They demanded that the US leave Iraq and a new president be chosen.
The Republicans say the opposition – Democrat Party (民主党) encouraged the people on to the streets. They believe it is a democratic move to help win presidential election, to be held on November 2. The election is described as “the decisive battle between donkey and elephant”. The two animals are the symbols of the two major political parties in the US. The elephant represents (象征) the Republicans, whose candidate (侯选人), President George W. Bush, is trying to defeat the donkey to win his second them. The donkey represents the democrats, whose candidate, John Kerry, is trying to kick the elephant out of the White House.
Republicans think the elephant is powerful and clever, but the Democrats argue it is stupid and conservative (守旧的). In return, the Republicans regard the donkey as stubborn (倔强的) and silly but the Democrats say it is humble, plain, smart and courageous.
The Republicans have been sending emails to Bush supporters and journalists with the heading, “An Elephant Never Forgets”, said party spokeswoman Heather Layman. Elephants are known for their long memories. The emails suggest that Bush will keep his promises, while Kerry will not stick to his words.
It is interesting that both symbols were created by a single person, Thomas Nast, a famous political cartoonist of the late 19th century. During the election in 1874, Nast drew a cartoon, in which a donkey in a lion’s skin frightened an elephant marked “Republican”.
小题1:What does “kick the elephant out of the White House” mean?
A.Drive the animal out of the White House.B.Drive President Bush out of power.
C.Keep the elephant out of the White House.D.Insist on Bush’s being elected.
小题2:In the eyes of the Republicans, the donkey is considered as      .
A.cleverB.foolishC.politeD.brave
小题3: Which of the following is NOT true?
A.The same artist created the two symbols.
B.The emails suggest Kerry will not carry out his promises.
C.“An Elephant Never Forgets” means that an elephant has a good memory.
D.John Kerry is a Democrat.

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Vancouver(温哥华)
Natural Resources
As a major centre for the global forestry industry, Vancouver is host to many international forestry conferences and events, and the natural home of the massive BC forestry business. Companies such as Canfor and West Fraser Timber Co., the second and third largest lumber(木材)producers in the world, are headquartered in Vancouver. Vancouver is also a major centre for the mining industry. 
International trade
International trade is a key part for Vancouver"s economy. The city has Canada"s largest port and is one of North America"s major gateways for Pan-Pacific(泛太平洋)trade. The Port of Vancouver ranks first in North America in total foreign exports and second on the West Coast in total goods volume.
Banking and Financial
The headquarters for HSBC Canada (汇丰银行)is located in the Financial District in downtown. Canada"s third largest commercial entity(实体), Jim Pattison Group is also based in Vancouver.
International relation
Vancouver is a major centre for diplomacy(外交) and foreign relations. Most countries of the world have consulate(领事馆)or general offices in the Central Business District. In fact, many major diplomatic conferences are hosted by the city - including the world famous G7 summit with President Clinton, APEC, and the World Trade Organization. Greenpeace has its world headquarters in the city. Therefore, Vancouver was among the first North American cities to declare itself a Nuclear Weapons Free Zone.
Tourism
Tourism is a leading industry to Vancouver. The Whistler-Blackcomb Resort is among the most popular skiing resorts in North America, and will be the site of the downhill events of the 2010 Winter Olympics. Vancouver"s beaches, parks, waterfronts, and mountain backdrops and its multi- cultural character attract more and more tourists.
Film
Vancouver was the source of the sobriquet(绰号)"Hollywood North", for hosting the production of about ten percent of Hollywood"s movies. Many U.S. television and films series are shot exclusively in Vancouver. This has partly been because of the favourable Canadian dollar exchange rate.
小题1:Which of the following description about Vancouver is NOT true according to the passage?
A.The Port of Vancouver ranks first in North America in total foreign exports
B.Vancouver is a film production centre and called “Hollywood North".
C.International forestry conferences and events were held in Vancouver.
D.Vancouver is a leading centre for the global agriculture and industry.
小题2: Which of the following organizations or events is not related to Vancouver?
A.Jim Pattison GroupB.WHOC.GreenpeaceD.The 2010 Winter Olympics
小题3:If you are a graduate from Shanghai Finance and Economics University, what is it that will probably attract you to visit Vancouver?
A.Its international trade.
B.Its film industry
C.HSBC Canada
D.Its beautiful natural scenery
小题4:We can infer______ from the part: International relation.
A.Vancouver is a major centre for foreign relations.
B.Vancouver has hosted many major diplomatic conferences.
C.APEC and WTO are headquartered in Vancouver
D.Canada is a peace-loving country.
小题5:The passage is probably taken from________.
A.a magazineB.a geography book
C.a newspaperD.an entertainment book

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