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Count Me Out
Call me old-fashioned. Call me old. Call me what you want, but I refuse to become part of this new
Internet world.
I do not possess a computer at home or at the office. Actually, I stopped going to an office 35 years ago,
when all communications were done with a pen, a typewriter, or, if the matter was of world-shaking
importance, over the telephone. Likewise, if you like something advertised in a newspaper or magazine, you
visited the shop selling it at the given address, or you phoned the number shown. Then you spoke to the fellow
and asked for further details.
Tell me what you think of the following ad that appeared the other day in the newspaper. It was for a cure
for cancer and this is what it said: "Awareness is the key. Visit spfulford. com at the awareness site." There
was no address or telephone number for the site. So what do unfortunate people without a computer do if they
are seeking a cure for their illness?
There are, I am told, certain advantages in having access to the Internet. You can, for example, send love
messages across the world or even get married to someone that you meet online. This bit doesn"t interest me;
I have been happily married for 60 years. There are, of course, other activities for Internet users besides finding
love. They can pay bills, order groceries, or discuss with their doctors.
And this is by no means all. More amazing things are yet to come in the near future. I read a newspaper
report recently that quoted Stephen Hawking, an important British scientist. "The complexity of a computer as
it exists today is probably less than the brain of an earthworm," he said. "But, as technology advances,
computers will become more complex, and a time may come when the Internet may develop "consciousness."
In other words, the Internet will be able to think, have feelings, and may well be able to act on its own."
If Professor Hawking is right, I may change my attitude to computers. As I grow older each day, I would
like one of those that not only thinks for me but also accepts responsibilities for all my mistakes. |
| 1. What"s the meaning of the title "Count Me Out"? |
A. Get me out of the Internet world.
B. Computers are trying to take control of life.
C. Modern technology pushes old people away.
D. Do not expect me to be a supporter of the Internet. |
| 2. According to Paragraph 2, the author thinks computers are _____. |
A. unnecessary
B. convenient
C. expensive
D. advanced |
| 3. What might the author like about the future computer? |
A. Taking blames.
B. Curing illnesses.
C. Delivering messages.
D. Responding to emotions. |
答案
| 1-3: DAA |
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| 阅读理解。 |
It is true that shyness can be a disadvantage socially for those who suffer from it seriously. I mean real
shyness, not somebody who is simply quiet. Quiet people could be shy, but on the other hand, they may just
be observing because they are unsure of you or others in your company. They may be capable of being
extrovert (性格外向的) and sociable, but on some particular occasions, they are quiet.
I have learnt from my experience that those who observe and listen more and talk less can gain a position
of strength. This means that even a very shy person, the type who is reluctant to talk in company (在交际场
合), especially new company, can become a strong person in just about anything they choose. Remember,
knowledge is power, and a shy introvert (性格内向的人) is in a better position to gain knowledge than an
extrovert. Introverted people can give great attention to learning, and as good listeners they can take in an
enormous amount from others. Over time, people can come to respect them far more than the extrovert who
speaks a lot. Usually about themselves.
What does it take, then for a very shy person to be that successful person they have always wanted to be?
They may only need one more thing to push themselves on their way. They need to dare themselves to take
the leap; and when they do, they will probably find all the knowledge they have gained over the years will help
them on their way to the top in their chosen field. |
| 1. What does the first paragraph mainly want to tell us? |
A. A person who is quiet may not be shy.
B. A shy person may not be a calm one.
C. Quiet people are usually doubtful.
D. Shyness is sometimes a bad feature. |
| 2. The underlined word "reluctant" in paragraph 2 probably means ______. |
A. lazy
B. careful
C. eager
D. unwilling |
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| 3. According to the author, introverted people can be successful because they usually ______. |
A. have a strong will
B. talk less and show off less
C. learn more than extroverts
D. have a good attitude to learning |
| 4. It can be learned from the last paragraph that "one more thing" probably refers to ______. |
A. energy
B. courage
C. quietness
D. knowledge |
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。 |
Our mood may change suddenly like a storm with lightning and thunderbolts that comes without notice.
The good news is that bad moods can leave as suddenly as they have come. Exceptions to this rule of
course are cases where there are other problems such as depression or any other mental destruction.
How to improve your mood?
1 When you understand that you are not feeling happy but you are in depression or disappointment, then
you can use these simple techniques that will be able to change the negative situation and improve your mood.
2 . Exercises, gymnastics and sports help a lot to achieve a better emotional balance.
If you feel that you are in a bad mood, take a hot bath or sauna. 3 .
Watch a movie, read a book or talk to a friend.
4 . When you leave work or home, go to places that make you happy and calm. This helps to improve
your mood.
Make relations with happy, optimistic and pleasant people. 5 . Positive and optimistic feelings that create
positive thinking for the future will help you overcome your bad feelings and defeat your bad mood.
When the problem of bad moods, frustration and negative emotions beyond normal situations becomes
chronic (长期的), it is important to turn to a specialist for help. |
A. The relaxation of the muscles will help.
B. Change your environment.
C. Use physical activity to fight against feelings of depression.
D. This can help you improve your mood significantly.
E. First you have to learn to recognize when you are in a bad mood.
F. There are ways to improve your mood.
G. Changes in feelings and mood can happen for various reasons. |
| 阅读理解。 |
The other day, my friend Jane was invited to a 40th birthday party. The time printed on the invitation was
7:30 pm. Jane went off with her husband, expecting a merry evening of wine, food, and song.
By 9:45, everybody was having great fun, but no food had appeared. Jane and David were restless. Other
guests began whispering that they, too, were starving. But no one wanted to leave, just in case some food was
about to appear. By 11:00, there was still no food, and everyone was completely off their heads. Jane and
David left hungry and angry.
Their experience suggests that the words on the printed invitations need to be made clearer. Everyone reads
and understands the invitations differently. Most of us would agree that 6:30-8:30 pm means drinks only, go
out to dinner afterwards; 8:00 pm or 8:30 pm means possible dinner, but 9:30 pm and any time thereafter means no food, eat beforehand, roll up late.
But this is not always the case. If asked to a students" party at 6:30 pm, it is unaccepted for guests to appear on time. Being the first to arrive-looking eager-is social death. When my mother is asked to a party at 6:30, she
likes to be there, if not on time, then no later than seven. My age group (late thirties) falls somewhere between
the two, but because we still think we"re young, we"re probably closer to student-time than grown-up time.
The accepted custom at present is confusing, sometimes annoying, and it often means you may go home
hungry, but it does lend every party that precious element of surprise. |
| 1. The underlined words "off their heads" probably mean ______. |
A. tired
B. crazy
C. happy
D. encouraging |
| 2. Jane and David"s story is used to show that ______. |
A. party invitations can be confusing
B. party-goers usually get hungry at parties
C. people should ask for food at parties
D. birthday parties for middle-aged people are dull |
| 3. For some young people, arriving on time for a students" party will probably be considered ______. |
A. very difficult
B. particularly thoughtful
C. friendly and polite
D. socially unacceptable |
| 4. What is the general idea of the text? |
A. It"s safe to arrive late just when food is served.
B. It"s wise to eat something before going to a party.
C. It"s important to follow social rules of party-going.
D. There"s no need to read invitations carefully. |
| 阅读理解。 |
In today"s society, a college degree tells little about what you know in comparison to what it tells about
what you can learn. For example, the IT world is constantly changing. Anything you learn today will probably
be useless in a few short years. The point is to learn to learn.
Blogging (写博客) works exactly the same way. And I believe this to be true regardless of your end goal.
If you"re trying to make money , this is very clear. There"s always more money to be made. If you"re teaching
on a subject, you are constantly looking for new information to share. Even if you"re just sharing your words
with others for pleasure, you"re continuously improving your writing and storytelling so people don"t get bored
of you.
This is one of the reasons that bloggers burn out. They forget this. They think they have an unlimited
amount of content just waiting to burst from their brain. They get comfortable. Then they start to run out of
juice. Sure, at times it seems that some bloggers just have it. They are experts in their fields and will simply
feed us with invaluable content forever. But this is not true. Pay attention. Even famous bloggers would run
out of content eventually without constant learning.
The point is easy to see. Don"t think you"ve succeeded. There is no summit. What happens when someone
thinks they"ve hit the summit? They quickly begin falling down the other side. Always be learning from your
experiences. See what posts work for your readers. Which get the best response? Which are completely
ignored? Which bring in the most Google traffic, or get the most Absence clicks? Don"t settle or your blog will
close for ever eventually. |
| 1. Judging from the article, if you have got a college degree, say, in engineering, it means ______. |
A. you"re good at engineering
B. you"ve finished learning engineering
C. you"ve chosen to learn engineering
D. you can find work relating to engineering |
| 2. The writer thinks Blogging works in a way that it requires the writers to ______. |
A. be constant learners
B. have academic degrees
C. keep on writing
D. know everything before starting |
| 3. The writer uses the word "it" in the underlined sentence"Sure, at times … have it" to refer to ______. |
A. the failure in keeping on writing
B. the knowledge needed for blogging forever
C. the ability of constant learning
D. the comfort enjoyed from blogging |
| 4. The questions in the last paragraph are asked to advise bloggers on how to ______. |
A. learn from their experiences
B. learn from others
C. update their knowledge
D. reach blogging summit |
| 阅读理解。 |
Neighborhoods aren"t like they used to be. Sometimes neighbors are complete strangers, even after years
of living yards away. Believe it or not, neighborhoods were once tight-knit communities full of supportive,
friendly and familiar faces. Can they be that way again? You don"t have to be an experienced social director
to build bonds in your neighborhood. If you"re not happy with the social dynamic in your community, start
making a change today.
The term "social life" has taken on new meaning, especially for our kids. What was once defined as actual
interaction (e.g. face-to-face) now often refers to the number of Facebook friends or Twitter followers we
can collect. Our social lives have essentially turned inside out, with the focus now being on cyber-space rather
than on reality. "Children play indoors instead of out; most don"t even take walks through their streets
anymore," says Jaymes Ian Woode, a relationship counselor. "Moat have grown accustomed to living without
meaningful friendships."
Change has to start somewhere, and most neighborhoods don"t have an official party planner. “To create
change in neighborhoods, it often only takes one person who is willing to reach out," says Woode. "One
person can knock on a neighbor"s door and find those who also want to open up. As most salespeople know,
after enough knocks, you are bound to make a sale." Yes, it takes courage and you"ll probably have to
overcome some skepticism (怀疑) towards your friendly attitude, but it will be worth it when you actually learn
the names of the people who live around you.
Susanne Alexander, a relationship coach, recounts some of the ways she has successfully connected with
her neighbors in recent years. "I feel safer and less isolated knowing that I have at least some connection to the
people who live near me," she says. Perhaps her experience will inspire you:
* Meet neighbors at civic (市民的) events or start an in-home spiritual group.
* Connect over yard advice or repairs that need cooperation.
* Exchange numbers with elderly neighbors in case of an emergency.
* Bring the Sunday comics over to cheer up a neighbor going through a hard time. |
| 1. It can be inferred from the passage that ______. |
A. neighborhoods today are better than before.
B. neighborhoods today are as good as before.
C. neighborhoods today are not better than before.
D. neighborhoods today will be worse. |
| 2. According to the second paragraph, what is the new meaning of "social life"? |
A. People focus on cyber-space rather than on reality.
B. People like Facebook friends or Twitter followers.
C. People seldom take exercise or have outdoors.
D. People accustom themselves to living with meaningful friendships. |
| 3. What is the author"s attitude of the neighborhoods today? |
A. Indifferent.
B. Supportive.
C. Worried.
D. Satisfied. |
| 4. Where can we most probably read this text? |
A. In a local newspaper.
B. In a research paper.
C. In a travel magazine.
D. In a story book. |
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