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阅读理解     Last year,I lived in Chile for half a year. I lived with a Chilean family and had the responsibilities of any Chilean teenager. I had good days and bad days I didn"t understand.
     Chuquicamata,my host community,is a mining camp. When I arrived there,I was scared. It was so
different from what I was used to. There were lots of dogs on the streets,and there was no downtown,few smoothly paved streets,and little to do for entertainment. Rain was not seen very often,earthquakes and
windstorms were frequent.
     I had studied Spanish for two and a half years and was always one of the best students in my class. But in my first week in Chile I was only able to communicate and needed one person to whom I could explain my shock. I couldn"t speak the thoughts in my head and there were so many.
     Most exchange students experience this like me. Culture shock presents itself in everything from
increased aggression towards the people to lack of appetite (食欲).I was required to overcome all
difficulties.
     As time passed,everything changed. I began to forget words in English and to dream in Spanish and
love Chilean food. I got used to not depending on expensive things for fun. Fun in Chuquicamata was being with people. And I took math,physics,chemistry,biology,Spanish,art,and philosophy.
     But the sacrifices were nothing compared to the gain. I learned how to accept and to succeed in
another culture. I now have a deeper understanding of both myself and others.1. The author came to Chile last year with the purpose of  ________.A. paying a visit to Chile as a tourist
B. experiencing Chilean life as a teacher
C. studying Chilean culture as a college student
D. studying knowledge as an exchange student2. On arriving in Chile,why did the author feel frightened?A. Because he did not know how to get along with the local people.
B. Because it was full of dangers like earthquakes and windstorms.
C. Because its living conditions were worse than what he was used to.
D. Because it was not convenient for him to shop there.3. In the first week in Chile the author  ________.A. was not used to eating Chilean food
B. had some friends to have a chat with
C. couldn"t communicate with people
D. couldn"t express his thoughts in English4. What did the author most probably think of his life in Chile?A. Wonderful and worthwhile.
B. Difficult but meaningful.
C. Difficult and meaningless.
D. Boring and disappointing.5. According to the passage,which of the following statements about Chile is TRUE?A. Its official language is Spanish and English.
B. It is a developing country without foreign students.
C. It seldom rains and natural disasters often happen.
D. Most Chileans are not friendly to foreigners.
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完形填空     If it"s possible to see red (get angry)about not seeing red, that is what I was doing.We had __1__the
time of our autumn trip to see the changing __2__in the Great Lakes States, and I was really __3__.No
matter how I strained my eyes I couldn"t spot red anywhere.Not even a bit of golden yellow broke
through the dull greenery.
     This vacation was a complete __4__.I sat alone in the backseat of our rented car and got __5__as
we drove north through the dull, dark green.In the front seat my brother and my father chatted merrily,
obviously __6__.
     Then a motto came to mind:"Happiness is a decision."It must have been something my mother said.
She was always passing on words of __7__.When I was a child, she gave me a black book with __8__
pages.On the flyleaf she had written, "Look for a beautiful thing and you"ll find it."I was supposed to keep
a record of the most beautiful thing I saw each day.
     I remembered spending hours discussing what I"d __9__.A baby"s smile?A stone shining with fool"s
gold?Pictures in the clouds, or tulips tipping their heads?I found so many beautiful things that it was __10__to pick just one.
     Now, on the road, I played Mother"s game again.I took in the allgreen __11__.Thick forests lined
both sides of the highway.The long hill pines and spruce were seen everywhere.Maple leaves danced in
the gentle wind.I felt like a little girl again-__12__by beautiful things.
     Later in the trip, after we crossed the Upper Peninsula and drove into Canada, I found the bright
__13__plants I had been looking for.But by then I"d already seen a million shades of __14__, the infinite
variety and beauty that only our heavenly Father can __15__.And that we can always find-if we look
closely enough.
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     "Get your hands off me, I have been stolen, " the laptop, a portable computer, shouted. That is a new
solution to laptop computer theft: a program that lets owners give their property a voice when it has been
taken.
     The program allows users to display alerts on the missing computer"s screen and even to set a spoken message. Tracking software for stolen laptops has been on the market for some time, but this is thought
to be the first that allows owners to give the thief a piece of their mind.
    Owners must report their laptop missing by visiting a website, which sends a message to the model: a
red and yellow "lost or stolen" sign appears on its screen when it is started. Under the latest version(版本) of the software, users can also send a spoken message.
     The message can be set to reappear every 30 seconds, no matter how many times the thief closes it.
"One customer sent a message saying, "You are being tracked. I am right at your door", " said Carrie
Hafeman, chief executive of the company which produces the program, Retriever.
     In the latest version, people can add a spoken message. For example, the laptop"s speakers will say, "Help, this laptop is reported lost or stolen. If you are not my owner, report  me now."
    The Retriever software package, which costs $29.95 but has a free trial period, has the functions of
many security software programs. Owners can remotely switch to an alternative password prompt if they
fear that the thief has also got hold of the access details.
    If a thief accesses the Internet with the stolen laptop, Retriever will collect information on the Internet
service provider in use, so that the police can be alerted to its location.
Thousands of laptops are stolen every year from homes and offices, but with the use of laptops increasing, the number stolen while their owners are out and about has been rising sharply.
     Other security software allows users to erase data remotely or lock down the computer.

1. The expression "to give the thief a piece of their mind" can be understood as "________".
A. to give the thief an alert mind
B. to express the owners" anger to the thief
C. to remind the thief of his conscience
D. to make the thief give up his mind

2. Different from other security software, Retriever can ________.
A. record the stealing process        
B. help recognize the lost laptop
C. lock down the computer remotely  
D. send a spoken message

3. One function of the program is that it allows the owner to ________ at a distance.
A. change some access details for switching on the laptop
B. turn on the laptop by using the original password
C. operate the laptop by means of an alternative password
D. erase the information kept in the stolen laptop

4. Which of the following can best summarize the main idea of the passage?
A. With no Retriever, thousands of laptops are stolen every year.
B. A new software provides a means to reduce laptop theft.
C. Retriever has helped to find thieves and lost computers.
D. A new program offers a communication platform with the thief.

5. What does the word "it" in Para. 4 refer to?
A. The alert message.    
B. The computer.
C. The program.        
D. The laptop.
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     The World Bank has just estimated countries on how friendly they are to business.And the biggest
news was __1__ progress in Africa.Two African countries.Ghana and Tanzania, __2__(list)this year
among the top ten in business reforms.
     For the last two years, the World Bank found __3__Africa had the least progress in reforms in
studies of ten businessrelated areas.But __4__is reported that Africa is making progress in business
reforms __5__a speed faster than Asia.Latin America and the Middle East now.
     Business reforms are important especially to __6__(develop)economies.For example, until recently,
__7__took more than one year to receive property ownership documents in Ivory Coast.The government no longer requires a single minister to deal __8__all requests to register property.
     Mexico was praised for increasing __9__(protect)for investors.And, in El Salvador, business reforms
cut the time needed __10__(start)a business from more than one hundred days to just twentysix days.
阅读理解
     Remember putting a shiny coin into your piggy bank when you were a child? Those simple little money holders kept your coins and bills safe until you had saved enough to buy the perfect toy. But as an adult. ,
you need more sophisticated measures to protect your savings.
     Banks use personal identification numbers. , safety deposit boxes. , insurance and other measures to
help keep money safe. But now that many people bank online. , even more precautions must be taken.
In 2004. , more than 2 million online U. S. bank accounts were robbed. By using lookalike bank websites. , fake bank emails. , or simple by hacking into computer systems. , thieves stole online passwords and
gained access to accounts.
     Most consumers now take steps to protect themselves against thieves. They use high security setting
on Internet browsers. , and they avoid using public computers and wireless networks for bank transactions. , and if there is anything unusual. , they contact their banks immediately.
     Despite taking precautions. , even the most careful consumers aren"t always safe. Identity theft. , one
of the fastestgrowing financial crimes. , has affected millions of people around the world. By stealing
personal data. , thieves can pretend to be you-and spend your money.
     This frightening crime affected consumer Chevonne KingLewins in 2002. She learned that someone
had opened more than 25 credit card accounts in her name and had used them to charge more than
US$37,000. "It"s_really_scary_knowing_someone_else_has_been_living_my_life. , " she said.
     Financial scams(欺诈) are also a threat. , with senior citizens often being targeted. Neal Dukes. , a
72yearold from Michigan. , lost US$250,000 a few years ago when he followed the advice of financial
adviser. Then "adviser"-actually a man who regularly cheats others-persuaded Dukes and 17 others to
make a bogus(假的) investment. , which cost them big.
     What can be done? To fight identity theft. , privacy rights advocates(倡议者) educate consumers on
how to protect their privacy. To protect against scams. , seniors are joining together to educate and warn
each other of such crime.
     Make sure you"re safeguarding your money. You earned it-you deserve to keep it!

1. The underlined word "sophisticated" in Paragraph 1 can be replaced by
"________".
A. advanced      
B. fashionable      
C. skilled      
D. difficult

2. From the underlined sentence in Paragraph 5 we learn that ________.
A. it is getting harder and harder to keep money safe nowadays
B. she warned seniors to take precautions to protect their money
C. it is necessary to educate and warn each other of financial crimes
D. the fact that someone was stealing her money frightened her

3. According to the passage. , the best way to protect your money is to ________.
A. bank online                
B. protect your privacy
C. use piggy banks              
D. contact your bank constantly

4. According to the passage. , what are seniors doing to protect against scams?
A. Taking their money with them every day.
B. Using credit card accounts.
C. Keeping away from financial advisers.
D. Telling each other about crimes and staying alert.

5. Which of the following events is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Robbery of bank accounts.
B. Identity theft.
C. Use of fake money.
D. Financial scams.
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     An American inventor, Dean Kamen, says he has invented the worlds first selfbalancing individual
transport vehicle, __1__ is called the Segway Human Transporter.The Segway looks like a long stick
__2__ two wheels.The stick has handles for a person __3__(hold).The wheels are connected by a
platform.The person stands on the platform and holds __4__ handles.The vehicle moves forward or
backward __5__ the person moves his body in that direction.The driver turns the handles __6__(go)
left or right.The Segway has computers and gyroscope devices to make __7__ move and balance.It is
powered by batteries that can be recharged in a few hours by __8__(use) an electric outlet.It can travel
at a speed of nineteen kilometers per hour.It costs less than ten cents a day to operate.It does not
produce pollution.Mister Kamen says the Segway could replace cars in __9__(crowd)city centers.He
says it was designed to reduce pollution and solve other __10__(environment)problems in cities.
However, it was not designed to travel on roads.