Is your family interested in buying a dog? A dog can be a pleasant companion（伙伴） to your family, but if you choose the wrong kind of dog，you will have a lot of troubles.
Families should sit down and thoroughly discuss the possible problems before buying a dog. Even if the children in your family are the ones who want the dog, the parents are the ones who are really responsible for seeing that the animal is properly cared for. If you don’t know much about dogs, it is a good idea to go to the library for books about different kinds of dogs, as well as books about how to train a young dog. In reading about the different breeds(种类)you should know that a dog described(描述)as very alert(机敏灵活的)may be too active. When a book describes a dog as an excellent hunting dog, it probably means that the dog won’t be happy living in a small house. Dog breeds vary(变化)in popularity as the years go by. One of the most popular dogs these days is the German shepherd（牧羊犬）. This is because it provides protection as well as companionship（陪伴）. The family should be warned that these dogs grow up to be very big, and may be too powerful for children to control. If space is limited, a toy dog may be a good choice. These dogs are very small and easy to train. They don’t need to be walked daily, since they can exercise in the home.
小题1:According to the passage, one can get information about different kinds of dogs .| A．by going to the library | | B．by asking someone who has enough experience about different kinds of dogs | | C．by buying a dog and training it | | D．by reading books about dogs |
小题2:The German shepherd is a popular dog .| A．because it is easy to train | | B．because it is big and strong | | C．because it is powerful and friendly | | D．because it is alert and active |
小题3:Which is the best topic of the passage?| A．The care and proper selection of dogs for families. | | B．Different breeds of dogs. | | C．Responsibility for seeing that dogs are properly cared for. | | D．Different kinds of books about dogs. |
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试题分析：本文主要讲述的是如何选择宠物狗以及照顾这些狗。
小题1:D 细节题。根据文章第二段3,4行If you don’t know much about dogs, it is a good idea to go to the library for books about different kinds of dogs, as well as books about how to train a young dog.可知我们可以通过阅读来了解更多的关于狗的知识。故D正确。
小题2:C 细节题。根据文章倒数3,4行One of the most popular dogs these days is the German shepherd（牧羊犬）. This is because it provides protection as well as companionship（陪伴）.可知德国牧羊犬受欢迎是因为它们可以提供保护和陪伴。故C正确。
小题3:A 主旨大意题。根据文章第一段Is your family interested in buying a dog? A dog can be a pleasant companion（伙伴） to your family, but if you choose the wrong kind of dog，you will have a lot of troubles.可知本文主要讲述的是对于宠物狗的选择和照顾。故A正确。 |
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It should be very clear that we live in a most spectacular（壮观的）time. It’s a time when information is of primary importance. It’s a time when new information technologies are fundamentally transforming the world in every aspect. Among the changes, which have come upon modern society, the ones in education are probably the most obvious and influential. New information technologies are accelerating changes in education, at the same time presenting revolutionary tools with the potential to make education more efficient and more effective than ever.
The application of new information technologies has remarkably promoted the process of education. Online learning is probably the best case in point. As is often the case with “technology”, online learning may appear to be horrible; it can sound like alphabet soup sometimes. Now let’s see whether you can understand all this. You can participate in CBT at a CLC via the convenience of IDL. What does it all mean? Let me translate: GBT—Computer-Based Training; CLC—Computer Learning Center; IDL—Interactive Distance Learning. Sound complicated? Not really. Online learning is much less complicated than it seems. Students can learn at any time, anywhere, at any speed. They can make their own learning schedules and follow their own paths to suit their lifestyles. In my university, every semester there’re several online courses available, which need no class meetings or paper materials. The only thing I have to do is just to get online regularly as I wish, and download necessary learning materials. Then everything I need to know about the course is only a click away.
But online learning is not perfect; it’s like the microwave oven: it does some things better, but it is not a complete replacement for the traditional model. The traditional classroom model for education and learning is hard to leave behind. Because humans are social creatures, there’re times when we need to see each other face-to-face for interactive learning. A social and personal connection often builds effective teams, solves problems, and inspires confidence. So one possible solution is to combine online learning with the old traditional classroom learning , which not only makes the learning process faster and cheaper, but also highlights the interactions between teachers and students.
The bottom line: the Internet is the most important educational tool in the information age and online learning will become a main part of every individual’s learning experience in the future. That’s exactly how we will move knowledge from the ones who have it to the ones who need it faster and cheaper, and that’s how we’re going to survive in the information age.
小题1:The most suitable title for the passage should be “___________.”| A．Education in the information age | | B．Advantages and disadvantages of online learning | | C．Online learning vs classroom learning | | D．How to survive in the information age |
小题2:In Paragraph 3 the microwave oven is mentioned as an example to indicate that_________.| A．online learning needs improving | | B．online learning doesn’t suit everyone | | C．online learning will exist alongside the traditional model | | D．online learning is more advanced than the traditional model |
小题3:Which of the following descriptions about online learning is NOT true according to the passage?| A．It is more efficient and effective. | | B．It is convenient to both teachers and students. | | C．It stresses interactions between teachers and students. | | D．It is a cheaper way of learning. |
小题4:It can be inferred from the passage that________.| A．not all the people are in favor of online learning | | B．it is not easy to combine online learning with classroom learning | | C．in the future all the courses will be available online | | D．in a sense our survival in the world depends on online learning |
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With the Tesla Roadster and other plugin (插入式) electric vehicles hitting the road，demand is growing for accessible refueling points to recharge(充电) them. Carbon Day Automotive, a Chicagobased company，has now demonstrated（演示）a solarpowered recharging point, known as the Solar PlugIn Station，which lets motorists easily charge their cars using electricity that has been produced without any environmental damage.
The Solar PlugIn Station has gone on show in Chicago as part of the city’s bid（竞标）to host the 2016 Olympic Games. According to Carbon Day Automotive，the Solar PlugIn Station on show in Chicago is part of the vital infrastructure(基础设施) required for electric vehicles in Chicago and was the focus of a recent visit by the International Olympic Committee.
These solarpowered electricity points will be used daily to fuel the city’s electric vehicles with power from the sun. By producing the electricity from pollutionfree solar cell, the CO2 emissions are reduced to zero.
“Solar energy and electric vehicles are a partnership that is one more step to reducing our dependence on foreign oil,” says Richard Lowenthal, CEO of Coulomb Technologies.Coulomb Technologies recently developed the components (部件) required for individual recharging stations，marketed as ChargePoint Networked Charging Stations.Carbon Day Automotive is the Midwest distributor for the ChargePoint stations. The Solar PlugIn Station consists of giant solar panels (电池板) that shade the tiny ChargePoint Networked Charging Station.The solar panel is connected to an underground battery pack，ready for everyday refueling.
“Without these stations it would be like driving around in a traditional car without the availability of gas stations，” says Scott Emalfarb，CEO at Carbon Day.“The day of true plugin electric vehicles will be here sooner than most people realize and the world needs to be ready to accommodate（为……提供场地）them.”
小题1:The Solar PlugIn Station is used as part of the bid to host the Olympics mainly because ________.| A．it’s environmentally friendly | | B．it makes up for the lack of electricity | | C．it’s a new idea and attracts people’s attention | | D．it brings convenience to electric vehicle users |
小题2:We can learn from the passage that ________.| A．to recharge the electric vehicles takes a long time | | B．the Solar PlugIn Station will come into use in 2016 | | C．the Solar PlugIn Station has gone on show internationally | | D．Chicago is promoting the use of electric vehicles |
小题3:According to the passage，how many of the following statements are TRUE?
a. Tesla Roadster is a kind of plugin electric vehicle.
b. The Solar PlugIn Station uses solar power to charge all of the cars.
c. Chicago is a city，which is rich in oil.
d. The Solar PlugIn Station consists of underground battery packs.
e. Scott Emalfarb is optimistic about the future of plugin electric vehicles.小题4:The passage implies that when the Solar PlugIn Station becomes popular，________.| A．more visitors will come to Chicago | | B．the citizens of Chicago will be able to go to work faster | | C．more space for electric vehicles will be needed | | D．the cost of electric vehicles will be lower than traditional cars |
小题5:What would be the best title for the passage?| A．Chicago Will Soon Be Full of Electric Vehicles | | B．Chicago Calls on People to Buy Electric Vehicles | | C．Chicago Fights for Its Bid to Host the 2016 Olympics | | D．Chicago Shows Its Solarpowered Recharging Stations |
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If you do not use your arms or your legs for some time, they will become weak; and when you start using them again, they will slowly become strong again. knows this, but nobody would think of the fact.
Yet there are many people who to know that the memory works in the same way. When someone says that has a good memory, he means that he keeps his memory in practice exercising it very , either consciously or unconsciously. When someone else says that his memory is , he means that he does not give it enough to become strong. The position is exactly the same as that of people, one of exercises his arms and legs by playing ball, while the other in a chair or a car all day. If a friend of yours says that his arms are weak, we know that it is his own , But if he tells us that he has a poor memory, of us think that his parents are to blame, or that he is just , and few of us realize that it is just as it was his arms or legs that were weak. Not all of us can become very strong in body or very clever in mind, all of us can improve our strength and our memory by the same means that .
Have you ever that people who cannot read or write usually have memories than those who can? Why is this? Of course, because they cannot write down something in a little notebook or something else. They have to remember names, places, songs and stories; so their memory is always being exercised.
In a word, if you want to have a good memory, do practice things。
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| 小题2: | | A．proving | B．questioning | C．describing | D．indicating |
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| 小题5: | | A．always | B．nearly | C．really | D．almost |
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| 小题7: | | A．often | B．fast | C．quickly | D．soon |
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| 小题8: | | A．bad | B．useless | C．helpless | D．poor |
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| 小题9: | | A．time | B．chance | C．space | D．places |
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| 小题11: | | A．them | B．that | C．whom | D．which |
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| 小题12: | | A．lies | B．sits | C．hides | D．stands |
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| 小题13: | | A．business | B．interest | C．story | D．fault |
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| 小题14: | | A．few | B．some | C．many | D．several |
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| 小题15: | | A．unfortunate | B．unhappy | C．unthinkable | D．miserable |
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| 小题16: | | A．because | B．but | C．for | D．since |
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| 小题17: | | A．study | B．rest | C．play | D．work |
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| 小题18: | | A．noticed | B．thought | C．believed | D．realized |
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| 小题19: | | A．stranger | B．poorer | C．worse | D．better |
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| 小题20: | | A．remember | B．remembering. | C．to remember | D．remembered |
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Can dogs and cats live in peace in the same home? People who are thinking about adopting a dog as a friend for their cat are worried that they will fight. A recent research has found a new way for success. According to the study, if the cat is adopted before the dog, and if they are introduced when still young (less than 6 months for cats, a year for dogs), it is highly probable that the two pets will get along swimmingly. Twothirds of the homes interviewed reported a positive relationship between their cat and dog.
However, it wasn"t all sweetness and light. There was a reported coldness between the cat and dog in 25% of the homes, while attacking and fighting were observed in 10% of the homes. One reason for this is probably that some of their body signals are just opposite. For example, when a cat turns its head away it signals attack, while a dog doing the same signals admitting defeat.
In homes with cats and dogs living peacefully, researchers observed a surprising behaviour. They are learning how to talk each other"s language. It is a surprise that cats can learn how to talk “dog”, and dogs can learn how to talk “cat”.
What"s interesting is that both cats and dogs have appeared to develop their intelligence. They can learn to read each other"s body signals, suggesting that the two may have more in common than was previously thought. Once familiar with each other"s presence and body language, cats and dogs can play together, greet each other nose to nose, and enjoy sleeping together on the sofa. They can easily share the same water bowl and in some cases groom (梳理) each other.
The advantage of this research on cats and dogs may not only about pets — to people who don"t get along, including neighbors, colleagues at work, and even world superpowers. If cats and dogs can learn to get along, surely people have a good chance.
小题1:The underlined word “swimmingly” in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to .| A．early | B．sweetly | | C．quickly | D．suprisingly |
小题2:Some cats and dogs may fight when .| A．they are cold to each other | | B．they look away from each other | | C．they understand each other"s signals in a wrong way | | D．they are introduced at an early age |
小题3:What is found surprising about cats and dogs?| A．They eat and sleep together. | | B．They observe each other"s behaviors. | | C．They learn to speak each other"s language. | | D．They know something from each other"s voices. |
小题4:What can we human beings learn from cats and dogs?| A．We should learn to live in peace. | | B．We should know more about animals. | | C．We should live in peace with animals. | | D．We should learn more body languages. |
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[1] More than 40 million Americans move each year, but not always by choice. Whether you relocate because of a new job or school for you or your spouse, for a lower cost of living, or for better opportunities, adjusting to life in a new place can be scary and difficult--especially when you’re not in love with your new city. Here are some tips on how to make the most of your relocation and find happiness in your new home.
[2] Treat it as an adventure
Living in a new place is a great opportunity to experience new things and to grow as a person. So stay positive, and get out there and explore! Sample the local cuisine. Visit landmarks and museums. Try local activities that weren’t available or popular in your former city, such as skiing if you came from a beach town or surfing if you lived in the mountains. You may discover a talent or interest you never knew you had.
[3] Get involved
Attend local events that interest you. Visit the weekly farmer’s market or the neighborhood yard sale. Volunteer. Take a class. Join a sports league. All of these things will help you meet people and feel connected to your new town.
[4] Locate the necessities
Driving, riding, or walking around your new neighborhood is the best way to learn where everything is. So head out and take note of the nearest supermarket, pharmacy, post office, library, etc.
[5] Keep pieces of your old home
To keep from getting too homesick, subscribe to your former city magazine or newspaper. Display photos of or souvenirs from your favorite places in your old town. Hang decorations from your former home. Just don’t go overboard—hanging on to too much from your past will keep you from moving forward and really enjoying your new home.
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It takes time to get to know a new place, so don’t expect to feel comfortable right away. Give yourself time to adjust. To help the process and to meet new people, find a support group near you at Just Moved.org.
小题1:What does the passage mainly talk about? (within 15 words.)
小题2:What does the underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refer to? (within 7 words)
小题3:According to the passage, what can you do to learn where everything is?( within 5 words)
小题4:Fill the blank with proper words. (within 5 words)
小题5:If you are a new comer, where to find a support group near you based on this passage? (within 3 words)
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