阅读理解。 As a computer exhibition Bill gates reportedly compared the computer i

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阅读理解。     As a computer exhibition Bill gates reportedly compared the computer industry with the auto industry
and stated: "If GM had kept up with technology like computer industry has, we would all be driving
twenty-five dollar cars that got 1000 miles to the gallon."
  In response to Bill"s comments, General Motors announced a news release stating: if GM had
developed technology like Microsoft, we would be driving cars with the following characteristics:
     For no reason your car would crash twice a day.
     Every time they repaired the lines on the road you would have to buy a new car.
     Sometimes your car would die on the free way for no reason and you would just accept this, restart
and drive on.
     Only one person at a time could use the car, unless you bought "Car95" or Car NT". But then you
would have to buy more seats.
     If you try to get your car to a mechanic, you"d make a long distance call, be put on hold for three or
four hours, when you finally got the mechanic, you"d be told how to fix it yourself, and mechanic would
hang up before you even tried his or her suggestions.
     People would get excited about the " new" features in Microsoft cars, forgetting completely they had
been available in other cars for many years.
     The airbag system would say: "Are you sure?" before going off.
     Every time GM introduced a new model car, buyers would have to learn how to drive all over again
because none of the controls would operate in the same manner as the old car.
     Microsoft cars would have a special radio/cassette player which would only be able to listen to
Microsoft FM, and play Microsoft Cassettes.
     If you couldn"t afford to buy a new car, then you could just borrow your friends and then copy it.
     You"d press the "start" button to shut off the engine.1. The purpose of writing this article is ______.          A. to state the advantages of Microsoft in making cars
B to inform that Microsoft will make cars in the future.
C. To compare cars made by GM with those made by Microsoft
D. To make fun of the disadvantages of Microsoft"s products 2. It can be inferred from the passage that the airbag system of the new car _____.    A. would be safer than the old one
B. would become useless in case of an accident
C. would not surprise the driver by going off suddenly
D. would remind the driver of the danger ahead of time3. What does the writer really mean by saying "You"d press the "start" button to shut
    off the engine"?             A. The design of Microsoft is very funny and strange.
B. It is better to control the engine like a computer.
C. The engine control system requires to be improved.
D. It is impossible to shut off the engine by pressing the "start" button.[4. The best title of this passage would be ______.        A. Characteristics of the New Cars
B. GM Should Learn from Microsoft
C. If Microsoft Built Cars
D. New Cars to be Made in the future

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阅读理解。     In cities across the United States, old factories, schools, railroad stations and other buildingsare being
renovated (翻新) for new uses. City planners and private inventors are finding that good buildings, no
matter how old , can be remodeled for new purposes. "If you"d asked someone four or five years ago
whether he"d rent an apartment in an abandoned piano factory or clothing warehouse (大商店), he"d
have thought you were crazy,," says a New York architect. "Today, many people are eager to do it."
     Only a few decades ago, renovation was unpopular and generally far more expensive than taking
down abandoned9 (抛弃) buildings and starting from the beginning. A change began in the 1990s with a
number of well-advertised projects. They included Chirardelli Square in San Francisco, where an old
chocolate factory was renovated and made into shops and restaurants, Trolley Square in Salt Lake City,
where an abandoned car warehouse became a shopping centre.
     What caused the change? " One reason is nostalgia(怀旧)," a san Francisco builder suggests.
"Maybe old is better than new, many people are saying. Feelings about preserving attractive or historic
buildings have changed a great deal." A second cause is economy. The cost of tearing down an old
building and constructing a new one from nothing now has risen to the point where it is often less
expensive to fix a solid older structure.
     Even when the costs of renovation are the same as or a bit more than the costs of putting up a new
building, fixing the old building may be better. Gradually, architects and builders are developing
knowledge about renovation and preservation, bringing imagination and creativity to the job.1. In the United States, renovating old creativity to the job______.A. has a long history
B. is a new trend
C. is still unpopular
D. is out of date2. What"s the purpose of this passage? A. Call on people to renovate old buildings
B. Report a change-renovation in America
C. Encourage people to make use of old building
D. Introduce a new method of renovating old buildings3. Why did the passage mention Ghirardelli Square and Trolley Square? A. To introduce us some successful building renovations.
B. To make them known to the public.
C. To discuss whether they were worth restoring.
D. To tell us any old buildings can be renovated.4. Renovating old buildings in the US needs architects who ______.A. are skilled at tearing down old buildings
B. are good at designing a new building
C. have rich imagination and creativity
D. have nostalgia of the city5. From the passage we can learn that________.   A. building renovation is a better choice even if it costs more than building a new one
B. renovating a building is surely cheaper than putting up a new one
C. the main reason for building renovation is for economic purpose
D. there will be less new buildings in the world

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     Leadership is the art of getting someone to do something you want done because he wants to do it.
People naturally want to follow a good leader. After meeting with an effective leader it is not unusual to
feel uplifted(情绪高涨), inspired, and motivated to work towards a common goal.
     An effective leader makes others feel good about themselves, as well as the work they are doing. The
leader has a vision(幻想)of what he or she wants to achieve, and can communicate that vision to others in a way that makes people want to be part of it. One thing a good leader typically does is to communicate
the big picture, so that each employee can see how the particular role he or she plays makes a
contribution to the final result.
     Good leaders are positive and optimistic when they speak about the future. Their enthusiasm wins
them plenty of supporters who help make their vision a reality.
     Good leaders also understand that different people are motivated by different things. For employees
motivated by a need for achievement, a leader explains how the task offers an opportunity to take on a
challenge with an achievable goal. And employees are motivated by hearing how they will be part of a
team of people working together.
     Good leaders will introduce employees by name first, rather than job titles. They refer to employees as
team members, companions, or colleagues, never as "servants". Words have power, including the power
to make people feel whether or not they are important to the success of an organization.
     Good leaders believe that every team member matters and set up environments that make everyone
feel important. It is no wonder they can attract the support they need to help them achieve their goals.

1. What"s the author"s purpose of writing this passage? A. To tell us how to be a good leader at work.
B. To describe the proper relationship between leaders and employees.
C. To inform us of how leaders and employees should communicate.
D. To show the optimism of a leader. 2. What is the most important to be a good leader?A. A good leader learns art very well.
B. A good leader can promote employees.
C. A good leader can satisfy all his or her employees.
D. A good leader can make employees happy and willing in their work.3.What should a good leader do for an employee who wants to succeed at work? A. To promote the employee to a leadership role.
B. To draw a beautiful picture of the employee"s future.
C. To encourage the employee to meet the challenges of his work.
D. To let the staff know the important role the employee plays.4. What is Paragraph 6 mainly about?A. The importance of making introductions by name.
B. A way of remembering others" names.
C. The key to the success of an organization.
D. How to create a harmonious relationship between leaders and employees.5. We can infer from the passage that_________. A. a good leader is always good at creating comfortable working conditions
B. the support of employees is necessary for a leader to reach his goal
C. names are much easier to remember than job titles
D. the motivation of the employees all comes from the leader

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     Like most of my schoolmates, I have neither brothers nor
sisters-in other   1   , I am an only child. My parents
love me ly of course and will do all they    2   to make sure
that I get a good   3   (教育). They do not want me to do
any work at home; they want me to d   4   all my time to
my studies so that I"ll get good marks in all my    5   (科目). We
may be one family and live  6   the same roof, but we do
not seem to get much time to talk  7    (一起). It looks
as if my parents t   8 me as a visitor or a guest.
Do they really u  9    their own daughter
What things are in other families, I w  10   .

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阅读理解。     "Mum, what does it mean when someone tells you that they have a skeleton(骨骼)in the closet
(衣橱)?" Jessica asked. "A skeleton in the closet?" her mother paused thoughtfully. "Well, it"s something
that you would rather not have anyone else know about. For example, if in the past, someone in Dad"s
family had been arrested for stealing a horse, it would be "a skeleton in his family"s closet". He really
wouldn"t want any neighbor to know about it."
     "Why pick on my family?" Jessica"s father said with anger. "Your family history isn"t so good, you
know. Wasn"t your great-great-grandfather a prisoner who was transported to Australia for his crimes?" "Yes, but people these days say that you are not a real Australian unless your ancestors arrived as
prisoners." "Gosh, sorry I asked. I think I understand now," Jessica cut in before things grew worse.
     After dinner, the house was very quiet. Jessica"s parents were still quite angry with each other. Her
mother was ironing clothes and every now and then she glared at her husband, who hid behind his
newspaper pretending to read. When she finished, she gathered the freshly pressed clothes in her arms
and walked to Jessica"s closet. Just as she opened the door and reached in to hang a skirt, a bony arm
stuck out from the dark depths and a bundle of white bones fell to the floor. Jessica"s mother sank in a
faint(晕倒), waking only when Jessica put a cold, wet cloth on her forehead. She looked up to see the
worried faces of her husband and daughter.
     "What happened? Where am I?" she asked. "You just destroyed the school"s skeleton, Mum,"
explained Jessica. "I brought it home to help me with my health project. I meant to tell you, but it seemed
that as soon as I mentioned skeletons and closets, it caused a problem between you and Dad." Jessica
looked in amazement as her parents began to laugh madly. "They"re both crazy," she thought.1.According to Jessica"s mother, "a skeleton in the closet" means ______.A. a family honor
B. a family secret
C. a family story
D. a family treasure2.What can we learn about some Australians" ancestors form Paragraph 2?A. They were brought to Australia as prisoners.
B. They were the earliest people living in Australia.
C. They were involved in some crimes in Australia.
D. They were not regarded as criminals in their days.3.Why did Jessica bring a skeleton home?A. She was curious about it.
B. She planned to keep it for fun.
C. She needed it for her school task.
D. She intended to scare her parents.4.Jessica"s parents laughed madly at the end of the story probably because ______.A. they were crazy
B. they were over excited
C. they realized their misunderstanding
D. they both thought they had won the quarrel

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                                                  Safety and Security Procedures
     Your safety and the security of your personal property are of the primary concern to those of us
who welcome you as our guest. We urge you to take advantage of the following suggestions.
     YOUR VEHICLE(交通工具)
     Lock it and don"t leave money or valuable items inside. We are not responsible for their loss.
    TRAVELING
     Be good at noticing things around you when sightseeing or traveling. Stay in well-lit and heavily
traveled areas. Don"t display large amounts of cash.
     GUEST ROOM SECURITY
     For additional security use the deadbolt (插锁) provided on your door and make sure the windows
are locked. As an additional precautious measure, please secure the secondary locks provided. Do not
admit anyone to your room without first making identification(身份鉴定). A one-way viewer is provided
in your door to assist with identification. If there is any doubt about the person"s identity, please contact
the Front Desk.
     SAFETY BOXES
      Do not leave money or valuables in your room or vehicle. We provide free safety boxes for your
use. Hotel is not responsible for items left in the room valued over $200.
     KEYS
    Safeguard your key. Please do not leave it in the door. Do not give your key to others or leave it
unattended. Please leave your key at the Front Desk when you check out.
     REPORTING
   Please report any suspicious activity, or safety concerns to management.
     FIRE
   Please familiarize yourself with the nearest fire exits. Report fire or smoke to the hotel guard. In the
unlikely event of a fire, please move quickly and calmly to the nearest safe exit and leave the building.
     Avoid the use of elevator.

1. The suggestions are most probably from ______. A. a hotel manager
B. a police officer
C. an experienced traveler
D. a tour guide2. Which of the following is TRUE?A. It is advised to travel to places where there are few people.
B. The hotel is not responsible for anything you lose.
C. Don"t report to the manager unless you are sure something is going wrong.
D. You"d better use the deadbolt and the secondary locks for safety.3. If you feel doubtful about a stranger who knocks at the door, you should _____.

A. let the person in after you have got his/her name
B. open the door to check the person"s ID card
C. call the Front Desk to make sure
D. contact the local police for assistance

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