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     The American newspaper has been around for about three hundred years. In 1721, the printer James
Franklin. Benjamin"s older brother, started the New England Courant, and that was what we might
recognize today as a real newspaper. He filled his paper with stories of adventure, articles on art, on
famous people, and on all sorts of political subjects.
     Three centuries after the appearance of Franklin"s Courant, few believe that newspapers in their
present printed form will remain alive for long. Newspaper companies are losing readers, advertisers,
market value, and, in some cases, their sense of purpose at a speed that would not have been imaginable
just several years ago. The chief editor of the Times said recently, "At places where they gather, editors
ask one another, "How are you?", as if they have just come out of the hospital or a lost law case. " An
article about the newspaper appeared on the website of the Guardian, under the headline "NOT
DEAD YET."
     Perhaps not, but the rise of the Internet, which has made the daily newspaper look slow and out of
step with the world, has brought about a real sense of death. Some American newspapers have lost
42% of their market value in the past thee years. The New York Times Company has seen its stock
(股票)drop by 54% since the end of 2004, with much of the loss coming in the past year. A manager
at Deutsche Bank suggested that stock-holders sell off their Times stock The Washington Post Company
has prevented the trouble only by changing part of its business to education; its testing and
test-preparation service now brings in at least half the company"s income.     1. What can we learn about the New England Courant?  A. It is mainly about the stock market.
B.  It carries articles by political leaders.
C. It remains a successful newspaper in America.
D. It marks the beginning of the American newspaper.  2. What can we infer about the newspaper editors?  A. They often accept readers" suggestions.
B. They care a lot about each other"s health.
C. They stop doing business with advertisers.
D. They face great difficulties in their business.   3. Which of the following found a new way for its development?  A.  The Guardian.
B. The Washington Post.
C. The New York Times.
D. New England Courant.  4. How does the author seem to feel about the future of newspapers?  A. Worried.
B. Hopeful.
C. Satisfied.
D. Surprised.

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阅读理解。     Would you like to be a king or queen? To have people waiting on you hand and foot? Many
Americans experience this royal treatment every day. How? By being customers. The American
idea of customer service is to make each customer the center of attention. Need proof? Just listen
to the commercials. Most of them sound like the McDonald"s ad, "We do it all for you." Actually,
not all stores in America roll out the red carpet for their customers. But wherever you go, good
customer service means making customers feel special.
     People going shopping in America can expect to be treated with respect from the very beginning.
Most places don"t have a "furniture street" or a "computer road" which allow you to compare prices
easily. Instead, people often "let their fingers do the walking" through the store hot lines. From the first
"hello", customers receive a satisfying response to their questions. This initial contact can help them
decide where to shop.
     When customers get to the store, they are treated as honored guests. Customers don"t usually find
store clerks sitting around watching TV or playing cards. Instead, the clerks greet them warmly and
offer to help them find what they want. In most stores, the clear signs that label each department make
shopping an easy job. Customers usually don"t have to ask how much items cost, since prices are clearly
marked. And unless they"re at a flea market or a yard sale, they don"t bother trying to bargain.
     When customers are ready to check out, they find the nearest and shortest checkout lane. But as
Murphy"s Law would have it, whichever lane they get in, all the other lanes will move faster. Good stores
open new checkout lanes when the lanes get too long. Some even offer express lanes for customers with
10 items or less. After they pay for their purchases, customers receive a smile and a warm "thank you"
from the clerk. Many stores even allow customers to take their shopping carts out to the parking lot.
That way, they don"t have to carry heavy bags out to the car. 1. By quoting (引用) the McDonald"s ad, "We do it all for you", the author intends to ________.A. suggest that customers believe what commercials say deeply
B. show readers the American idea on good customer service
C. express all the stores pay much attention to the customers
D. persuade readers to choose the stores with ads correctly2. In the USA, what may you do at first if you want to do some shopping?A. To visit a professional street with lots of similar stores.
B. To compare prices in many shops in the same street.
C. To make phone calls and get better shopping choices.
D. To receive other customers" answers to the questions.3. Which of the followings shows American stores offer convenience to customers in this passage?A. The store clerks don"t usually sit around watching TV or playing cards.
B. Some stores offer price bargain to the customers like a yard sale.
C. The clerks give customers a smile and a warm "thank you" after paying.
D. Some stores open new checkout lanes when the lanes are crowded.

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     When American inventor Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone in 1876, it was a revolution
in communication. For the first time, people could talk to each other over great distances. Over the last
two decades a new means of spoken communication has appeared: the mobile phone.
     The mobile phone is like a two-way radio. But the two-way radio is a limited means of communication. As soon as the users move out of range of each other"s broadcast area, the signal is lost. In the 1940s,
researchers experimented with the idea of using a number of radio masts (无线电杆) to pick up signals
from two-way radios. A caller would always be within range of one of the masts. When he or she moved
too far away from one mast, the next mast would pick up the signal. (Scientists referred to each mast"s
reception area as being a "cell". This is why in many countries mobile phones are called "cellphones".)
     However, 1940s" technology was just at the beginning. The "mobile phones" were huge boxes. They
had to be moved by car.
     The first real mobile telephone call was made in 1973 by Dr Martin Cooper. As soon as his invention
was complete, he tested it by calling a rival (竞争对手) scientist to announce his success. Within a
decade, mobile phones became available to the public.
     They have changed the way we do a lot of things. One powerful feature is: the short message service
(SMS) or text message. It"s the perfect communication method for the busy modern lifestyle. The text
message has changed the way we write in English. The language construction became more lax (松散的). Traditional rules of grammar and spelling are much less important.
     Over the last few years mobiles have become more and more advanced. We have seen the
introduction of cameras, global positioning system and Internet access.
     Alexander Graham Bell would be surprised if he could see how far the science of the telephone has
developed in less than 150 years. If he were around today, he might say: ""That"s gr8! But I"m v busy
rite now. Will call U 2nite."        1. The article is intended to ______.A. warn people of the possible risks in using mobile phones
B. inform readers of the history and benefits of mobile phones
C. convince people of the uses of mobile phones
D. predict the applications of mobile phones2. What"s the correct time order about the development of communication?
a. the telephone invented by Alexander Graham Bell
b. mobile telephone call made by Dr Martin Cooper
c. "mobile phones" with very large boxes
d. mobiles with cameras, GPS and Internet accessA. a, c, b, d
B. b, a, c, d
C. a, c, d, b
D. a, b, c, d3. The last sentence of the whole passage ""That"s gr8! But I"m v busy rite now. Will call U 2nite." may probably means ______.A. That"s great! But I"m very busy right now. (I) Will call you tonight
B. It"s eight now. I"m very busy. (I) Will call you tonight
C. That"s great! But I"m busy writing now. (I) Will call you at two tonight
D. "8" is great! But I"m very busy right now. (I) Will call it "U" to night4. What do you think of the author according to the last paragraph?A. Humorous.
B. Ironic (讽刺的).
C. Kind.
D. Worried.

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Many art lovers would r __1___visit this small art g __2___than any other in New York. Henry
Clay Frick, a rich New Yorker, died in 1919, l__3___ his house, f __4___ and art collection to the
American people. Frick had a preference for pre-twentieth century Western paintings, and these are
well-represented in this excellent collection. You can also explore Frick’s beautiful home and garden
which are well w__5___ a visit.
The reputation of this museum lies in the v__6___ of its art collection. This c __7___ more than
5,000 years of c___8__ from many parts of the world, i___9__ America, Europe, China, Egypt,
other countries and South America. The museum d ___10___ more than just the visual delights of art.

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阅读理解。     The Beatles were the most influential band in pop history. In their 8year, 12album history, Paul
McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr altered (改变) popular culture dramatically. And it wasn"t just the suits and changing lengths of hair the four Liverpool boys wore that had such an
impact, but what they seemed to stand for. The world saw them as the voice of a new generation, one with a very different attitude to life.
     Their influence was at its height in the 1960s, but their music continues to stir listeners today. However, up until recently one aspect of the Beatles was struck in Yesterday: The music had never been remastered (重新灌录). But on September 9 that situation came to an end, with the release of the entire band"s music in a digital makeover. It is probably the biggest reissue (重新发行) in pop music history, said British newspaper the Financial Times.
     The albums were remastered at Abbey Road Studios in London, the location where the band produced much of their work. The cover of their last album, Abbey Road of 1969, featured the four young men
striding (大步行走) across a zebra crossing on Abbey Road itself. It is one of the most famous of all
Beatles images.
     Recently, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the album, hundreds of Beatles lovers gathered there to
show their appreciation.
     Pop groups come and go. The boy band pursued by screaming fans one year will be forgotten the next. But the Beatles are one of the few groups whose music seems to have endured (持久). Why? Paul
McCartney"s biographer Barry Miles has an explanation: "They were the first rock band… and they just
happened to be the best. They were the first band to play stadiums, to have their own products. They were groundbreaking in every way," he says.
1．Why did the Beatles change popular culture?
A．Because of the suits of the four Liverpool boys.
B．Because of changing lengths of hair the four Liverpool boys wore.
C．Because of their albums.
D．Because of their different attitude to life.
2．Which of the following statements is FALSE according to the second paragraph?
A．The Beatles influenced people at its height in the 1960s.
B．Their music Yesterday had never been remastered.
C．The entire band"s music in a digital makeover will be remastered.
D．On September 9, their music came to an end.
3．What is their last album?
A．Yesterday.
B．Abbey Road of 1969.
C．Come Together.
D．In My life.
4．What is NOT the reason why their music can endure?
A．They were the first rock band.
B．They were the best one.
C．They were the first band to play stadiums and to have their own works.
D．They wore special suits.
5．What"s the main idea of the passage?
A．What is the Beatles?
B．Legendary band stays on top in digital times.
C．The origin of the Beatles.
D．Why is the Beatles popular with people?

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     This tour takes you back in history to a moment that “will live in infamy (声名狼藉)．” Explore
the historic artifacts at the Arizona Memorial Visitor Center commemorating(纪念) the attack on
Pearl Harbor, then travel around beautiful Oahu on a Circle Island guided bus tour．
     The Arizona Me morial Visitor Center is Hawaii’s number one visitor attraction．View the film
of the attack on Pearl Harbor and browse the historic artifacts on display．Then ride the Navy launch
across Pearl Harbor to visit the Arizona Memorial．Then, board a tour bus for a scenic trip around
the island of Oahu．Get your cameras ready for the beautiful view over Windward Oahu at Nu’uanu
Pali Lookout．Visit Byodo－In Temple, which is set against a picturesque mountain backdrop．
     You’ll also see the famous North Shore surfing beaches of Sunset, Banzai Pipeline, and Waimea
Bay and drive through rustic Haleiwa Town．Visit Dole Plantation and discover the history of
Hawaii’s pineapple industry before enjoying a no host lunch at the Polynesian Cultural Center (lunch is
not included in the listed-price)．
     Inclusions:
Scenic bus tour of Oahu island
Film viewing at Arizona Memorial Visitor Center．Pearl Harbor
Visit of Byodo－In Temple and Dole Plantation
     Available:
Mon．-Fri．
     Hours of operation:
7 AM to 5 PM
     Note:
   Strict security measures forbid purses, handbags, fanny packs, backpacks, camera bags, diaper
bags, luggage and／or other items．Visitors may bring a camera and cam-recorder．A storage
facility, operated by a private vendor, is available for visitors coming to the USS Arizona Memorial,
USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park, the Battleship Missouri and the Pacific Aviation Museum．

1. What is the purpose of the passage above?

A．To introduce the beautiful scene in Oahu
B．To tell the writer attractions in Hawaii．
C．To attract more tourists．
D．To describe a wonderful tour in Oahu.

2. Which of the following is the right order of the tour?

A. The Arizona Memorial, Byodo-In Temple, Nu’uanu Pali Lookout, Polynesian
     Cultural Center
B. Pearl Habor, Dole Plantation, Nu’uanu Pali Lookout, Sunset Beach
C. Pearl Habor, North Shore, Byodo-In Temple, Dole Plantation
D. The Arizona Memorial, Nu’uanu Pali Lookout, Dole Plantation, Polynesian Cultural
     Center

3. A tourist will see everything below at Pearl Harbor except _________.

A. the Arizona Memorial
B. some historic artifacts
C. a film
D. Windward Oahu

4. Which of the persons below will not be allowed to enter the attractions in Pearl Harbor?

A. Alice, a student from LA, comes with her parents, with a Sony digital camera in her
    hand．
B. Geogre Zhang, from Shanghai, leaves his backpack in a locker outside the entrance．
C. Billy, from Italy, with small bag in hand and inside the bag is a cam-recorder．
D. Hose, from Spain, who has left his luggage in the hotel．

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