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Researchers believe the mobile phone system makes young people less thoughtful and more likely
to make mistakes elsewhere in life.
Hitting a few keys and then seeing the desired word appear in full trains children to be fast but
inaccurate when doing other things, according to Australian scientists.
They warn that this could have repercussions throughout the country, especially as more than 9 out
of 10 16-year-olds now own a mobile phone as well as 40 percent of primary schoolchildren.
In a new study, Professor Michael Abramson, a researcher at Monash University, Melbourne,
Australia, analyzed the mobile phone use of children aged between 11 and 14 and their ability to carry
out a number of computer tests.
A quarter of the children made more than 15 voice calls a week and a quarter of them wrote more
than 20 text messages a week.
When researchers studied the way in which the children handled IQ-type tests they found that
increased mobile phone use appears to change the way their brains work.
Prof Abramson said, "The kids who used their phones a lot were faster on some of the tests, but
were less accurate.
"We suspect that using mobile phones a lot, particularly tools like predictive texts for SMS (Short
Message Service), is training them to be fast but inaccurate.
"Their brains are still developing, so if there are effects then potentially it could have effects in the
future.
"The use of mobile phones is changing the way children learn and pushing them to become more
impulsive (易冲动的) in the way they behave."
Experts concerned about the possible impact of mobile phone radiation on developing brains have
given a warning over children"s use of them.
But Prof Abramson says the amount of radiation given off when texting is a mere 0.03 percent of
that given off during voice calls - suggesting radiation is not to blame for the brain effects. Instead, he
thinks predictive texting could be doing the damage.
The study was published in the journal Bioelectromagnetics and disagreed with previous studies
which suggested that text messaging encourages children"s language skills and did not damage their
ability to spell. |
| 1. The underlined word "repercussions" probably means _______. |
A. negative effects
B. profits
C. chances
D. positive influences |
| 2. Abramson probably agrees that _______. |
A. voice calls produce less radiation than texting
B. text messaging is bad for children"s spelling
C. mobile phone use encourages children"s language skills
D. children can be more accurate if they use mobiles a lot |
| 3. Which of the following is the best title for the passage? |
A. Mobile phone use is training children to be fast
B. Children use mobile phones much more than before
C. The negative impacts of mobile phone radiation
D. Text messaging is making children more impulsive |
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For five days, Edmonton"s Downtown Park is transformed into one huge stage where artists are
able to share their talents, and where people are able to celebrate and enjoy themselves. Since its
beginning in 1980, the Edmonton Folk Music Festival has been commemorating(纪念) the true
feeling of what folk music is all about and that"s the traditional togetherness(友爱) that is felt when
people gather to share stories and feelings through song.
This year will be the sixth year when volunteer Riedel will be offering up her time to the festival.
"People coming off a busy spring and summer have a moment of relaxation," Riedel said."It"s really
easy to relax, and it"s great seeing family and friends have fun together." These families and friends
come from all different kinds of musical tastes. People who take pleasure in Blues are there, so are
people who love Bluegrass. This festival does its best to develop everyone"s musical interests.
With so many years of experience, the festival has become a welloiled machine, and does whatever
it can to make attendees feel as comfortable as possible. There are free water stations throughout the
venue(举办地)for people to fill up their travel cups. When people buy food, reusable dishes are given
a $2 plate fee, but that is returned when the plate is brought back.
The festival has completely sold out of tickets, and in record time. But with big names such as Van
Morrison and Jakob Dylan, it"s easy to see how that was going to happen. There is no parking area
during the festival, so using the Park & Ride system or Edmonton Transit is highly recommended. A
bike lockup area is provided and will be available Thursday until Sunday one hour before the gates
open until 45 minutes after the gates close.
The Edmonton Folk Music Festival begins on Wednesday, Aug. 4 with Van Morrison playing the
special donation fund(基金) concert, and will finish up on Sunday, Aug. 8. |
1. The Edmonton Folk Music Festival is held mainly to________. |
A. gather people with different musical tastes
B. remind people of the real sense of folk music
C. exhibit the good voices of great talents in folk music
D. collect old stories of folk music |
| 2. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? |
A. Riedel has volunteered for the festival for at least 5 years.
B. It"s hard for people to appreciate Blues.
C. It costs people a little to fill up their cups from water stations.
D. People have to pay $2 for a plate of food. |
| 3. We can learn from the passage that________. |
A. people can get tickets easily for the festival
B. the Edmonton Folk Music Festival is well organized
C. driving one"s own car to the festival is highly recommended
D. bikes are available at the festival from Wednesday to Sunday |
| 4. What would be the best title for this passage? |
A. Folk Music of Blues
B. One Festival for All
C. Festival for Family Gathering
D. Edmonton"s Downtown Park |
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The view over a valley of a tiny village with thatched(草盖的)roof cottages around a church; a drive
through a narrow village street lined with thatched cottages painted pink or white; the sight over the
rolling hills of a pretty collection of thatched farm buildings __these are still common sights in parts of
England. Most people will agree that the thatched roof is an essential part of the attraction of the English
countryside.
Thatching is in fact the oldest of all the building crafts practiced in the British Isles. Although thatch
has always been used for cottage and farm buildings, it was once used for castles and churches, too.
Thatching is a solitary(独自的)craft, which often runs in families. The craft of thatching as it is
practiced has today changed very little since the Middle Ages. Over 800 full-time thatchers are
employed in England and Wales today, maintaining and renewing the old roofs as well as thatching
newer houses. Many property owners choose thatch not only for its beauty but because they know
it will keep them cool in summer and warm in winter.
In fact, if we look at developing countries, over half the world lives under thatch, but they all do
it in different ways. People in developing countries are often unwilling to go back to traditional materials
and would prefer modern buildings. However, they may lack the money to allow them to import the
necessary materials. Their temporary mud huts with thatched roofs of wild grasses often only last six
months. Thatch which has been done the British way lasts from twenty to sixty years, and is an effective
defence against the heat. |
| 1.Which of the following remains a unique feature of the English countryside? |
A. Narrow streets lined with pink or white houses.
B. Rolling hills with pretty farm buildings.
C. Cottages with thatched roofs.
D. churches with cottages around them. |
| 2.What do we know about thatching as a craft? |
A. It is a collective activity.
B. It is practised on farms all over England.
C. It is quite different from what it used to be.
D. It is in most cases handed down among family members. |
| 3.Thatched houses are still preferred because of _______. |
A. their style and comfort
B. their durability
C. their easy maintenance
D. their cheap and ready-made materials |
| 4. We can learn from the passage that ________ |
A. thatched cottages in England have been passed down from ancient times
B. thatching is a building craft first created by the English people
C. the English people have no special liking for thatched houses
D. most thatched cottages in England are located on hillsides |
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The early 1900s were very different from today. Toys, though they have evolved in many ways, were
still the delight of children everywhere.
Theodore Roosevelt"s Presidency marks the beginning of the "Teddy Bear". In the year 1902, toy
bears were named "Teddy" after the president"s nickname. The Teddy Bear became known worldwide,
and is still known and loved today.It was only a few years later that the Teddy Bears were mass
produced.
In 1913, an item called the Erector Set was invented.It was a steel, motorized toy that children could
use to build models of anything. Its creator was A. C. Gilbert, a medical doctor.
Charles Pajeau created a similar wooden set called Tinker Toys in the year 1914. Tinker Toys were
made for younger children.
Raggedy Ann dolls first came on the scene after newspaper cartoonist Johnny Gruelle reproduced the
doll he made for his daughter.That was in 1915.
The following year，an architect"s son named John Lloyd Wright, invented Lincoln Logs, which were
interlocked to make structures.
Two years after Mickey Mouse was created, stuffed(填塞)Mickey Mouse dolls were made by
Charlotte Clark. This was the start of Disney merchandise.
The yoyo became popular in the United States after Donald Duncan bought a yoyo company in
1929.
The ViewMaster, a three dimensional viewer, was developed by a camera enthusiast named William
Gruber.The toy became popular when Gruber licensed Disney characters to make still, 3D images from
Disney movies and television programs.
Finally, in 1940, model airplanes were mass produced. They started out as a way for manufacturers
to sell planes to the military, but later caught on as a toy.
The toys that we know and love today have had their roots from these ancient times. Isn"t it
interesting to know that if it hadn"t been for all these creative people, most of the games you know today
would never have been? |
| 1. Why were toy bears named "Teddy"? |
A. To be suitable for mass production.
B. To be easily pronounced by children.
C. To meet the advertisers" needs.
D. To memorize President Theodore Roosevelt. |
| 2. In which aspect do the toys created by Gilbert differ from those by Charles? |
A. Shape.
B. Material used.
C. Themes.
D. Price. |
| 3. When did the ViewMaster become popular? |
A. After William Gruber was born.
B. After Gruber licensed Disney characters.
C. Two years after Mickey Mouse was created.
D. When Disney merchandise was started. |
| 4. From the last paragraph we can learn that________. |
A. those people who created these games should never be forgotten
B. some toys created in ancient times now disappear
C. creativity exists in every field all the time
D. toys nowadays are totally different from those in ancient times |
| 5. What does the passage talk about? |
A. The function of toys.
B. The history of Disney characters.
C. Toys in the early 1900s.
D. The financial meaning of toys. |
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Every culture has a recognized point when a child becomes an adult, when rules must be followed
and tests passed.
In China, although teenagers can get their ID cards at 16, many only see themselves as an adult
when they are 18. In the US, where everyone drives, the main step to the freedom of adult life is
learning to drive. At 16, American teens take their driving test. When they have their license, they drive
into the grownup world.
"Nobody wants to ride the cheese bus to school, " said Eleanor Fulham, 17. She brought the
pressure back to memory, especially for kids from wealthier families. "It"s like you"re not cool if you
don"t have a car, " she said.
According to recent research, 41% of 16 to 19yearolds in the US own cars, up from 23% in 1985.
Although, most of these cars are bought by parents, some teens get parttime jobs to help pay.
Not all families can afford cars for their children. In cities with subways and limited parking, some
teenagers don"t want them. But in rich suburban areas without subways, and where bicycles are more
for fun than transportation, it is strange for a teenager not to have a car.
But police say 16yearolds have almost three times more accidents than 18 to 19yearolds. This has
made many parents pause before letting their kids drive.
Julie Sussman, of Virginia, decided that her son Chad, 15, will wait until he is 17 to apply for his
learner"s permit.
Chad said he has accepted his parents" decision, although it has caused some teasing from his friends.
"They say that I am unlucky, " he said, "But I"d rather be alive than driving, and I_don"t_really_trust_my
_friends_on_the_road,_either."
In China as more families get cars, more 18yearolds learn to drive. Will this become a big step to
becoming an adult?
1. Which may serve as the best title of the article?
A. Cars Helping You to GrowUp
B. Driving into the GrownUp World
C. Teenagers" Driving in America
D. Recognized Point of Becoming an Adult
2. 16yearold drivers have more accidents possibly because________.
A. they want to show themselves off
B. they are never experienced drivers
C. older people always drive better
D. they never drive carefully on the road
3. Which may NOT be taken into consideration when deciding whether to buy a car?
A. How well off the family is.
B. Whether the kid is old enough.
C. What traffic condition there is around.
D. Whether it"s practically needed.
4. When Chad said "I don"t really trust my friends…, he meant that________.
A. he might run into his friends if he drove
B. he didn"t agree with his friends
C. he might not be safe if his friends drove
D. he was afraid that his friends might well lie to him
5. The passage mainly gives information about ________.
A. an American culture
B. a cultural difference between America and China
C. a change in the Chinese culture
D. the relationship between driving and a person"s development |
语法填空。
Mother"s Day, founded by Anna Jarvis in the early __1__(twenty)century, has become an
international festival and __2__(accept) by many nations.
Before making its way to the Chinese mainland, Mother"s Day was very __3__ (energy) in
Hong Kong and Taiwan. Each year, __4__ the second Sunday of May, Chinese people express
love to their mothers in a variety of ways. Precious jewelry, beautiful carnation (康乃馨),special
love desserts and handmade greeting cards have become the love gifts __5__(give)to mothers.
To a certain extent, Bon Odori Festival on lunar July 15 can __6__(regard) as Japan"s "Mother"s
Day". __7__festival has a story about a filial(孝顺的) son named Mulian. According to the legend
(传说), Mulian"s mother was very cruel and not respectful of Buddhism, so after her __8__ (dead)
she was sent to the hell(地狱) __9__all the evil souls were punished. Mulian was determined to save
his mother. Suffering a lot of bitterness, he finally helped his mother to change by persuasion and saved
her. Therefore, on lunar July 15, people have the habits of worshipping (崇敬) their late ancestors and
giving gifts to their __10_(love) mothers. |
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