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阅读理解     Everyone"s at it, even my neighbors. I thought I might be the only person left in the world who hadn"t
done an eBay deal. So, I decided to try my hand at online auction (网上拍卖).
     Buying for beginners: Sign up on www. ebay. co. uk. Most items(e.g. tables, computers, and
books)ready for auction will come with a picture and a short description; others may be marked with "
Buy It Now " and have a fixed price. You can buy these right away.
     If the item is being auctioned, you offer the highest price you are prepared to pay and eBay bids
(出价)for you. The bid will be increased little by little until it goes beyond your highest bid, then you are
emailed and asked if you would like to bid again. Auctions last up to 10 days and when they finish you
get an email telling you whether you have won the item.
     How to pay: Sellers decide how they would like to be paid and you need to check this before placing a bid as you might not want to post a check or postal orders. The easiest way is through PayPal, an online payment system that takes the money away from your credit card (信用卡).
     Selling made simple: If you plan to sell on eBay, it helps to include a picture of the item. I followed
my friends" advice and put up the items I wanted to sell for a 10-day auction, starting on a Thursday. This way buyers had two weekends to bid.
     The big things in life: It"s easy to post a small item, but furniture is a big part of eBay and this has to
be collected or sent by delivery men. Check the ways of delivery before you bid. 1. What is the passage mainly about?A. How to make payment online.
B. Ways of using delivery online.
C. Advantages of an online-auction system.
D. How to use an online-auction system. 2. After bidding for an item, a buyer __________.A. will get what he wants in ten days
B. should make payment immediately
C. has chances to make higher bids
D. may check its picture and description3. The easiest way of making payment mentioned in the passage is __________.A. through an online payment system
B. through a local banking system
C. by sending the money to the seller
D. by paying the deliveryman directly

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     Camping wild is a wonderful way to experience the natural world and, at its best, it makes little
environmental influence. But with increasing numbers of people wanting to escape into the wilderness, it
is becoming more and more important to camp unobtrusively(不引人注目地)and leave no mark.
     Wild camping is not permitted in many places, particularly in crowded lowland Britain. Wherever you
are, find out about organizations responsible for managing wild spaces, and get in touch with them to find
out their policy on camping and shelter building. For example, it is fine to camp wild in remote (偏远的)
parts of Scotland, but in England you must ask the landowner"s permission, except in national parks.
     Camping is about having relaxation, sleeping outdoors, experiencing bad weather, and going without
modern conveniences. A busy, fully-equipped campsite (野营地) seems to go against this, so seek out
smaller, more remote places with easy access to open spaces and perhaps beaches. Better still, find a
campsite with no road access: walking in makes a real adventure.
     Finding the right spot to camp is the first step to guaranteeing a good night"s sleep. Choose a campsite with privacy and minimum influence on others and the environment. Try to use an area where people have obviously camped before rather than creating a new spot. When camping in woodland, avoid standing by dead trees, which may fall on a windy night. Avoid animal runs and caves, and possible homes of biting
insects. Make sure you have most protection on the windward side. If you make a fire, do so downwind
of your shelter. Always consider what influence you might have on the natural world. Avoid damaging
plants. A good campsite is found, not made-changing it should be unnecessary.1. You needn"t ask for permission when camping in __________.A. national parks in England
B. most parts of Scotland
C. crowded lowland Britain
D. most parts of England2. The author thinks that a good campsite is one __________.A. with easy access
B. used previously
C. with modern conveniences
D. far away from beaches3. The last paragraph mainly deals with __________.A. protecting animals
B. building a campfire
C. camping in woodland
D. finding a campsite with privacy4. The passage is mainly about __________.A. the protection of campsites
B. the importance of wild camping
C. the human influence on campsites
D. the dos and don"ts of wild camping

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阅读理解      Clothes can make phone calls, play music, dial your pal"s number, keep you warm during cold
weather and operate your computer.
      This is not a fantasy. A British company, called electrotexiles, has created a wide range of
clothes-clothes tha have minds of their own ! Scientists, working for the company, have invented a
kind of fabric that can be mixed with flexible electronic materials to create intelligent clothing. The
results are electronic garments.
      If you think the weather has to be wired to different devices, think again. These designer clothes
are wirefree, soft to touch and washable! Like any electronic device, these hightech clothes have to
be powered. Currently, a tiny ninevolt battery serves the purpose. But the researchers hope that in the
near future the clothes will generate electricity by using body heat. These clothes are 100% shockproof,
they say.
      The electrotexiles team has also created the world"s first cloth keyboard. These keyboard can be
sewn into your trousers or skirt. To use this device, you will have to sit down and tap on your lap!
These "laptap" devices are all set to take over laptop computers!
     Another useful garment is the shirtcummobile phone. This handy invention enables drivers to chat
comfortably with others at the wheel! Other popular electronic wears include the denim (牛仔布)
jacket with flexible earphones sewn into the hoop and the electronic ski jacket with a builtin heater. The
ski jacket is also programmed to send signals to a satellite. This technology is known as global positioning
system and can be used to track lost skiers and wandering kids.
     Having completed the cloth keyboard, scientists have already started to work on a new project-a
necktie that can be used as a computer mouse. What is the next? Do you have any idea?

1. The electronic garments are similar to other electronic devices in that ________.

A. they feel smooth and soft
B. they use electricity as power
C. they can be washed in water
D. they are made from flexible materials

2. How will researchers improve these hightech clothes?

A. Body heat will be used as power.
B. The wearer will not get shocked.
C. A tiny ninevolt battery will work.
D. They will get charged automatically.

3. The main purpose of the text is________.

A. to advertise for an English company
B. to predict the future trend of the products in the company
C. to show how rapidly science develops
D. to introduce some intelligent (智能的) clothing in the company

4. It can be inferred that the author"s attitude towards the company is ________.

A. negative (消极的)
B. casual
C. optimistic
D. doubtful

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阅读理解Transport Guide
The Brisbane City Council(BCC)is responsible for bus and ferry services within the city limits and
suburbs,Most buses will either arrive at the city or an interchange where connecting buses can be caught.
BCC buses operate from 5:30 am to 11:00 pm Monday to Thursday and 5:30 am to 12:00 am on
Fridays.On weekends and public holidays buses operate less frequently. Prepaid bus tickets can be
purchased from the QUT (Queensland University of Technology)bookshop,the campus newsagency.
most other newsagencies and general stores,and any BCC Customer Service Centre.Shortterm students
at QUT cannot use their ID cards to gain a discount fare on BCC public transport.You will need to buy
an adult ticket to travel.Bus fares are dependent on the number of zones you have to travel.There are
several types of tickets:

     Single:one way ticket to reach your destination,including transfers within 2 hours.
     Daily: unlimited travel within the zones.
     Offpeak Daily:discounted unlimited travel between 9:00 am and 3:30 pm and after 7:00 pm
     Monday to Friday,and all day on weekends and public holidays.
      Weekly:unlimited travel within the zones for one week from the date of issue.Monthly:unlimited
travel within the zones for one calendar month from the date of issue.
     Tentrip Saver: 10 trips at any time within the zones on buses and ferries only.
     Transport routes,timetables and fare information are available from:
     Public Transport Information Centre
     69 Ann Street (corner of George St)
     Brisbane City
     Phone 13 12 30(Transport Information Service)

1. The transport guide above is most likely provided by________.
A. Public Transport Information Centre

B. the Brisbane City Council
C. Queensland University of Technology.
D. BCC Customer Service Centres

2. We can learn from the passage that________.

A. buses are scheduled as usual on weekends and public holidays
B. regular students at QUT need to buy adult tickets
C. prepaid tickets can be bought from the Public Transport Information Centre
D. Tentrip Savers can be used at offpeak time

3. An exchange student staying at QUT for five days has to travel between zones every day.
    What type of ticket would he probably buy?

A. Single.
B. Weekly.
C. Offpeak Daily.
D. Tentrip Saver.

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阅读理解     We"ve all met with something that slows us down, for example, the bump(颠簸)in the road,the
setback. You just have to keep in mind that a setback is only temporary and greater things lie ahead.
Therefore, keep moving forward, developing what you have, since you"ve already built a solid
foundation on which you can rely.
     It is easy just to quit,give up and ignore the hard work you have put into something. But we believe
in the "two steps forward, one step back" philosophy (哲学). So how can you react when something
doesn"t turn out as you"ve expected it to be?
     First,be objective. Step back and look at the situation. Is your setback really that significant,or will
it just require a little extra effort? Then, plan your next move. You can ask for help. Don"t be afraid or
ashamed to do this. Frequently, people are more than willing to give you support and advice.You don"t
have to be perfect; after all, nobody else is. Next, bounce back. Reevaluate the goals you have set for
yourself at the beginning and retool(改组) them as necessary. Goals should be realistic and specific,
but that doesn"t mean they can"t be flexible. Instead of looking at your project as a disaster or a failure,
view it with success. Concentrate on how great it will feel after it is finally done, after you have put your
all into it. Instead of focusing on a possible unsatisfactory performance one single time, take a moment
to sit back and reward yourself for all that you have accomplished.
     Above all,don"t live with regrets. Success is never easy. It remains up to you whether you will give
up, or fight through the tough battles to earn whatever you want. Keep reaching for your goals and you
will achieve them. One small setback is nothing if you really want something and are willing to work for
it.

1. According to the passage, the philosophy"two steps forward, one step back" means that  ________
    when meeting with a setback.

A. we are supposed to quit and ignore the hard work
B. we"d better think it over before making a decision
C. we should stop to think before taking further action
D. we are expected to look at things in an allround way

2. The underlined word "it" in Paragraph 3 refers to________.

A. a performance
B. a success
C. a goal
D. a project

3. When suffering a setback,the most important thing to do is________.

A. to keep moving forward to your goals
B. to depend on others" support and advice
C. to sit back and reward yourself for your success
D. to focus on a possible unsatisfactory performance

4. What is the passage mainly about?

A. How to avoid the bumps.
B. How to deal with the setbacks.
C. Different attitudes to the setbacks.
D. Different suggestions on your goals.

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阅读理解     根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项.选项中有两项为多余选项。
     Shoppers who carefully plan their visit to the grocery store can save money on their grocery bills.
    1
     Shoppers should visit the grocery store on a full stomach by scheduling their trip immediately after
a large meal. If that"s not possible, they should find something healthy to eat while preparing a grocery list.   2
     Although having a list and sticking to it is the most important  factor  in  saving  money, shoppers
must prepare lists wisely in order to save.   3 Many special buys are announced through the local
newspapers, so buying the "grocery issue"is worth the investment(投资). However, it"s important to
remember that many newer, more expensive products first offered through coupons may not yield enough
savings for shoppers to give up the product they usually buy.
        4    Once at the store, the shopper who wants to save money  should  follow  a  few  more  rules.
The shopper should not stay longer than necessary,because bills go up each minute the shopper is in the
store. So, setting a time limit and a cost limit can hold down the bill.    5   If the grocery list is a short one,
some shoppers choose to use the small handheld basket instead of the roomy grocery cart.

A. A carefully planned list should include in season    produce and any items on sale or discounted
    through  coupons (优惠券).
B. Of course, the shopper should stick strictly to the    shopping list and resist the temptation to buy
    additional items.
C. People who are full are less tired and more likely to    buy what they want.
D. Now that the shopper has completed the grocery list,it"s time to leave for the store.
E. You should keep your shopping list carefully in case     you can exchange it for coupons.
F. Most shoppers are less persuaded to buy extra goods     when they are not hungry.
G. Shopping when not hungry, sticking to a grocery list,and following a few simple rules will cut
     down the grocery bill.

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