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Professor Barry Wellman of the University of Toronto in Canada has invented a te

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Professor Barry Wellman of the University of Toronto in Canada has invented a term to describe the way many North Americans interact(交流,沟通) these days. The term is “networked individualism”. This concept is not easy to understand because the words seem to have opposite meanings. How can we be individuals(个人,个体) and be networked at the same time? You need other people for networks.
Here is what Professor Wellman means. Before the invention of the Internet and e-mail, our social networks included live interactions with relatives, neighbors, and friends. Some of the interaction was by phone, but it was still voice to voice, person to person, in real time.
A recent research study by the Pew Internet and American Life Project showed that for a lot of people, electronic interaction through the computer has replaced this person-to-person interaction. However, a lot of people interviewed for the Pew study say that’s a good thing. Why?
In the past, many people were worried that the Internet isolated (孤立)us and caused us to spend too much time in the imaginary world of the computer. But the Pew study discovered that the opposite is true. The Internet connects us with more real people than expected—helpful people who can give advice on careers, medical problems, raising children, and choosing a school or college. About 60 million Americans told Pew that the Internet plays an important role in helping them make major life decisions.
Thanks to the computer, we are able to be alone and together with other people — at the same time!
小题1:The underlined phrase “networked individualism” probably means that by using computers people ________.
A.stick to their own ways no matter what other people say
B.have the rights and freedom to do things of their own interest
C.do things in their own ways and express opinions different from other people
D.are able to keep to themselves but at the same time reach out to other people
小题2:According to the Pew study, what do many people rely on to make major life decisions?
A.NetworksB.FriendsC.PhonesD.Parents.
小题3:It can be inferred from the Pew study that _______.
A.people have been separated from each other by using computers
B.the Internet makes people waste a lot of time and feel very lonely
C.the Internet has become a tool for a new kind of social communication
D.a lot of people regard the person-to-person communication as a good thing
小题4:Which would be the best title for this passage?
A.We’re Alone on the Internet.
B.We’re Communicating on the Internet.
C.We’re Alone Together on the Internet.
D.We’re in the Imaginary World of the Internet

答案

小题1:D
小题2:A
小题3:C
小题4:C
解析

试题分析:本文主要讲述的是一种新的概念networked individualism,即在网络上我们虽然是个体,但是我们仍然是紧密联系在一起的。
小题1:D 推理题。根据文章内容可以在网络世界里我们可以保持自我的独立性也可以与别人取得联系,故D项正确。
小题2:A 细节题。根据文章第四段最后2行Americans told Pew that the Internet plays an important role in helping them make major life decisions.说明网络在人们做出决定中起了很巨大的作用。故A正确。
小题3:C 推理题。根据文章第三段2,3行electronic interaction through the computer has replaced this person-to-person interaction.说明网络已经成为了人于人之间交往的重要的工具,故C正确。
小题4:C 主旨大意题。本文主要讲述的是一种新的概念networked individualism,即在网络上我们虽然是个体,但是我们仍然是紧密联系在一起的。故C项正确。
点评:本文主要讲述的是一种新的概念networked individualism,即在网络上我们虽然是个体,但是我们仍然是紧密联系在一起的。要求考生读懂文章中的每个句子的意思还要推理它们之间的关系,结合自己的生活常识和经验,再通过逻辑推理和判断,理解文章的言外之意,从而揭示文章的深层涵义。任何一篇文章都有其特定的写作目的,读者应当知道如何去做或按照某种方式传递思考问题。推理判断题的答案不可能在文章中直接找到,因此推理时我们务必要忠于原文,在文章中寻找并确定可推论的依据。
举一反三
The other day I heard a few local musicians talking:
“I hate all the terrible pianos in this town. I hate that rubbish they play on the radio. They can’t even understand a bit of music.”
“I’m never playing in that club again. Too many drunks and nobody listens to us.”
But, one younger musician said, “There are a few clubs that book my band a few nights a month, and I’m trying to find other places to play. I’m also looking to book a few summer festivals this year.”
I’ve heard that you are the average of the five people whom you spend the most time with, or to put it another way, you are who your friends are.
Attitudes are important. Whether they’re positive or negative, they’re rubbing off on you. If you’re around people who complain about lack of work and about other musicians, or blame (责怪) others, and you play the role of victim (受害者), chances are you will start to as well. So it’s time to take a look at the people you call “friends”.
This is an easy exercise: Make a list of the people who you hang out with, and simply stop spending time with the negative people on your list. Set a new standard (标准) for yourself and don’t become friends with people who fall below that standard.
Keep successful people around you and your own chances for success will be much better. Ask them how they do it. Ask if they will help you get the work you’re looking for, or maybe give you some advice to help you on your career path.
小题1:Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?
A.A friend in need is a friend indeed
B.How to make friendship last for ever
C.You are who your friends are
D.Friends are the most important in one’s success
小题2:The underlined sentence “they’re rubbing off on you” in Paragraph 6 means ______.
A.they’ll push you aheadB.they’ll influence you
C.they’ll cover your shortcomingsD.they’ll help you achieve your goal
小题3:The musicians’ words at the beginning are written mainly to show ______.
A.the musicians’ living conditions are quite poor
B.people have poor taste in music
C.people have different attitudes towards the same thing
D.young people have greater chances of succeeding
小题4:By taking the exercise mentioned in Paragraph 7, you can ______.
A.improve a lot in making more friends
B.come to the right way of making friends
C.develop a better relationship with your friends
D.arrange the time with your friends properly

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Humans aren"t the only species on the planet with a penchant for electronic gadgets(小配件).Zookeepers across the US and Canada are discovering that apes also get excited about Apps.
As part of a program called"Apps for Apes",12 zoos across the two countries have been introducing iPads into the entertainment time for orangutans,the giant furry red primates native to Indonesia and Malaysia.
"We are finding that,similar to people,they like touching the tablet,watching short videos of David Attenborough for instance,and looking at other animals and orangutans," said Richard Zimmerman,founding director of Orangutan Outreach,the non-profit that runs the program.
Twice weekly,orangutans are provided with access to the tablets.The animals spend from 15 minutes to half an hour using different Apps depending on their attention span.Apps designed for children that stimulate activities such as painting,music and memory games are among the most popular Apps with the apes.
"It is a lot like when we"re showing children pop-up books,"said Zimmerman,adding that the orangutans are among the most intelligent primates,with the intelligence level of a young child.
The program,which relies on donated iPads, will soon be expanding to zoos across Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Europe.
小题1:The word"penchant" in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to________________.
A.awarenessB.addictionC.impressionD.devotion
小题2:Which of the following statements is true according to the article?
A.12 zoos are involved in the program in the US.
B.Orangutans were originally found in Indonesia and Malaysia.
C.Orangutan Outreach is a successful company which earns much money.
D.All the animals in the zoo spend from 15 minutes to half an hour using different Apps.
小题3:It can be concluded from the passage that______________________________________.
A.the program has been successful in Europe
B.orangutans are nearly as smart as children of young ages
C.orangutans are the animals with thick shell
D.Apps are designed for orangutans to stimulate activities such as painting, and memory games
小题4:Which can be the best title for the text?
A.Using Apps for ApesB.Let’s Help Zoos
C.Wonderful Zoos Welcome YouD.A Traditional Program Will Expand

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Mr. Glen is a millionaire. Five years ago, after returning from abroad to his motherland, he   36  up his small company. Speaking of success, Glen often tells us a story about his  37  expensive “school” fees. He always owes his success to it.
At that time, Glen, who already got a PH Degree, decided to return to the motherland, starting a company. Before   38 , he bought a Rolex watch with the   39  made through years of work after school and the scholarships. At the airport he had to accept the routine customs check. The watch on his wrist was also demanded to be  40   down for inspection. Glen knew that carrying the   41  goods out had to pay the tax. And he worried about paying   42 for his watch. So when he was checked, he told a lie that his watch was a worthless  43  . When he was  44  of his “smarts”, immediately ,   45  the presence of Glen, the officers hit the watch, which  46   nearly 100,000 yuan into pieces at hearing Glen’s words. Glen was amazed.  47 he understood why, he was taken to the office to be   48  strictly. For many times of entry-exit   49  he knew that only those people in the “blacklist” would “enjoy” this special treatment. The officers looked out every thing carefully in the box, and warned him   50  time of entry and exit he must accept the check and if   51___   reusing and carrying fake and shoddy(劣质的) goods, he would be charged according to law! Suddenly, his face turned red, and he had nothing in mind after  52 the plane for long.
After returning to the homeland, he often told the story to his family, and his employees,
too. He said that this made a deep  53  on him, because an additional high “school” fee that
he had ever paid made him realize the value of  54  , which he would 55  as a secret of
his success forever. 
小题1:
A.setB.cameC.wentD.called
小题2:
A.goodB.badC.extraD.few
小题3:
A.stayingB.leavingC.livingD.coming
小题4:
A.booksB.thingsC.savingsD.pounds
小题5:
A.putB.lookedC.takenD.lied
小题6:
A.ordinaryB.commonC.specificD.many
小题7:
A.oneB.itC.themD.these
小题8:
A.presentB.tradeC.toyD.fake
小题9:
A.afraidB.proudC.wellD.hard
小题10:
A.inB.onC.beforeD.after
小题11:
A.paidB.spentC.tookD.cost
小题12:
A.BeforeB.AfterC.IfD.Though
小题13:
A.appreciatedB.beatenC.spokenD.examined
小题14:
A.conditionsB.experiencesC.experimentsD.chances
小题15:
A.no matter whatB.no matter how
C.no matter whenD.no matter why
小题16:
A.came outB.found outC.sent outD.set out
小题17:
A.landingB.flyingC.catchingD.boarding
小题18:
A.expressionB.ideaC.thoughtD.impression
小题19:
A.goodsB.liesC.honestyD.things
小题20:
A.rememberB.learnC.reviseD.read

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Dear Aunty,
I work at a supermarket, and another girl and I share tasks we must finish before leaving. But she takes half an hour to do something I can do in ten minutes. She always has a story to tell me and stops working when she does. My boss is angry at both of us, but It’s not my fault. I don’t want to rat on her, but what else can I do?
Flustered
Dear Flustered,
Let me propose a better way. Make a log of all the tasks you share, then suggest to your boss that for efficiency your duties could be divided into two separate checklists. If he’s reluctant, go to plan B: the next time this girl starts telling you a story, stop working to listen and call your boss over to hear what a great storyteller she is. I’m sure he’ll take it from here.
Aunty
Dear Aunty,
I’m a college student in the Philippines who wants to be wise with money. I’m not an economics or business major student and I don’t know anything about stocks. But I really want to buy assets and invest. I receive about 15,000 pesos(比索)every school term from my education plan. I don’t have any idea how I should spend it. I don’t want to just buy new clothes, or hang out with my friends because it would not be wise. I want my money to grow. Please enlighten me.
Fastbreakplay
Dear Fastbreakplay,
Being wise with money is the No. 1 thing to learn. Start with a disciplined and systematic savings plan. When your savings reach a sizeable amount, then you may start investing. In the meantime, invest in yourself by reading up on stock markets and capital markets. Follow the news. Before I started investing during my senior high school years, I had already studied stock market data of the past century as I believe markets tend to repeat themselves. If you master this skill, you will master your reading of the markets.
Aunty
小题1:When Flustered’s boss isn’t willing to separate their work, Flustered can _____.
A.follow the second adviceB.invite the boss to listen to the girl
C.stop working or do other thingsD.report to the boss on time
小题2:Fastbreakplay writes a letter to Aunty in order to _____.
A.buy some pesosB.become an expert on stocks
C.get ways to grow moneyD.study economics as his major
小题3:In Aunty’s opinion, one should _____ at the beginning to be wise with money.
A.start investingB.have a saving plan
C.study stock marketsD.master market reading
小题4:From letters above, we know Aunty should be ________.
A.an elder kind womanB.a lady in the community
C.a famous singerD.a name of a columnist

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There is a wide and deep choice of a career. Whether he’s a hand in construction or sitting behind the desk working on a computer, everyone has some ideas of what is an attractive career. However, making a career choice is not simply a matter of following a dream; for most people it means a lot of research and soul searching. Choosing the right career becomes one of the most important decisions of an individual’s life.
It used to be that one followed in the footsteps of their father or grandfather or took over the family’s business when it came to making a career choice. These days, a career path can start anywhere and then veer off into something totally different.
Career choices must be realistic and well thought out. It is not uncommon for persons to start a career path and realize they have made a terrible mistake, feeling as if it may be too late to turn around. Not only does a career choice concern your strongest skills and interest, it is also something that you will be doing continuously to bring in income. This is why a career choice can be such a personal decision. Formerly it used to be unusual for someone to change occupations or careers more than once or twice in a lifetime; it is now even more unusual to keep the same career during someone’s working life.
There are a great many measures in helping one choose the right profession. A number of websites offering tools such as career tests and information, educational resources, resume services and the kind can be found. It is important for one to research one’s career in this changing economy situation, and choose the best from several related career choices.
小题1:According to the author choosing the right career _________.
A.is not difficult at allB.needs a lot of dreams
C.is an interesting thingD.needs a lot of thoughts
小题2:The underlined phrase “veer off” in the second paragraph probably means _________.
A.set out to do the same jobB.change the former course
C.compare two different thingsD.dream of getting an easy job
小题3:Nowadays it is common for one to _________.
A.change his job oftenB.do the same job all his life
C.find a few good jobs at a timeD.live without a job for many years
小题4:All of the following are the tools on profession offered by websites EXCEPT _________.
A.tests and informationB.training courses
C.employer’s phone numbersD.instructions on resume

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