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     Not very long ago, the computer was a strange machine. Not many people understood it. Not 
many people said yes to it. Today much of that is changing. The first computer system was introduced 
for use in business in the mid-1950s. Since then, the number of computer systems used in business, 
government offices, and institutions has grown rapidly. In 1975, about 250,000 systems were in use 
in the United States. This figure is growing by tens of thousands every year.
     The computer is an important factor in our lives. Each year we use computer more and more to 
help us to collect data and to provide us with information. At one time people thought computers were 
only useful to banks, department stores and governments. But today the rapidly increasing numbers of 
computers are used for many other purposes. Have you ever stopped to think how you are affected 
(影响) by a computer? The clothes you wear were probably made with the help of a computer. The 
newspaper you read could have been edited and typed by a computer. Even radio programmes are 
often prepared by computers.      
     Computers today are playing important roles in education, transportation and medicine. They are 
used to predict the weather, to examine the ocean, and to develop defense systems. They are being 
used by businesses, governments and institutions. There is no doubt that their uses will become a greater 
part of our lives.     
     The influence (影响) of the computer is great. The list of its uses could go on and on. Computers 
now affect millions of people in countless ways every day. 1. Before the 1950s the computer was_________.   A. widely used                        
B. no use at all  
C. not understood by many people        
D. liked by people2. The writer thinks our lives are affected by computers, but we________.     A. don"t quite notice it            
B. have known it clearly
C. don"t want to know about it      
D. don"t like it3. Although the first computer system was only introduced in the mid-1950s, computers now affect millions of people in countless ways every day. This means the writer___________. A. doesn"t like computers  
B. likes computers  
C. thinks computers have developed rapidly  
D. thinks we can"t live without computers
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阅读理解。     Do you ever find yourself getting really angry for almost no reason? Or suddenly feeling down
without knowing why? Going from sadness to anger to joy in a matter of minutes can make many
teens feel as though they"re losing their control. But why is the feeling of being on an emotional roller
coaster (急转突变) so common among teens?
     Dealing with constant change and pressure is part of the answer. Maybe you"re starting a new
school and not able to see old friends as much. Getting good grades or wanting to be better in sports
or other activities can be a concern for many teens. It might feel as though there just isn"t enough time
to do everything.
     Being a teen means struggling with identity and selfimage. Being accepted by friends feels
extremely important. Teens also may notice, for the first time, a sense of distance from parents and
family. You may feel you want to be on your own and make your own decisions, but it can also
seem overwhelming (压倒的) and even a bit lonely at times. As fun and exciting as this time is, it also
can be a time of confusion and conflict.
     Another important cause for mood swings is biology. When puberty (青春期) begins, the body
starts producing sex hormones. These hormones cause physical changes in the body. But in some
people, they also seem to cause emotional changes-the ups and downs that sometimes feel out of
control.
     Feeling irritable or shorttempered can be signs of depression.  So can feelings of boredom or
hopelessness. Many people think of depression as feeling sad, but depression can also bring feelings
of moodiness, impatience, anger. When depression gets in the way of enjoying life or dealing with
others, that"s a sign you need to do something about it, like talking to a counselor or therapist (治疗
专家) who can help you deal with it.
     Here are some things you can do that might make those bad moods a bit easier to handle: recognize
you"re not alone, catch your breath, count to 10, talk to people you trust, exercise, cry or wait. 1. From the passage, we can infer that the teens" emotional changes are ________.A. abnormal                          
B. reasonable
C. predictable                        
D. natural2. How many reasons does the author refer to in the passage for children"s emotional changes?  A. Two.                              
B. Three.
C. Four.                              
D. Five.3. What does the passage mainly talk about?A. Why people are in bad mood.
B. What the result of depression is.
C. Bad mood can cause bad effects.
D. It"s important to be dependent.4. What does the underlined word "irritable" in the fifth paragraph mean?A. Upset.                            
B. Angry.
C. Unhappy.                          
D. Impatient.
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阅读理解     For several years, Americans have enjoyed teleshopping, watching TV and buying things by phone.    1   In a number of European countries, people can turn on their TVs and shop for clothes, jewelry,
food, toys, and many other things.
       2    For example, the biggest Swedish company sells different kinds of things on TV in 15 European
countries, and in one year it made $100 million. In France there are two teleshopping channels, and the
French spend about $20 million a year to buy things through those channels.
     In Germany, until last year teleshopping was only possible on one channel for 1 hour every day. Then
the government allowed more teleshopping. Other channels can open for telebusiness, including the
largest American teleshopping company and a 24hour teleshopping company. 
       3  
     Some people like teleshopping because it allows them to do their shopping without leaving their
homes.  With all the problems of traffic in the cities, this is an important reason, but at the same time,
other Europeans do not like this new way of shopping.    4    Many Europeans usually worry about the
quality of the things for sale on TV. Good quality is important to them, and they believe they cannot be
sure about the quality of the things on TV.
       5   They will have to be more careful about the quality of the things they sell. They will also have to
work harder to sell things that the buyers cannot touch or see in person.
A. Now teleshopping is starting in Europe.
B. They call teleshopping "Junk on the air".
C. Teleshopping is becoming popular in Sweden.
D. German businesses are hoping this new teleshopping will help them sell more things.
E. The need for high quality means that European teleshopping companies will have to be different from
the American companies.
F. Teleshopping is popular among people.
G. German teleshopping business is controlled by America.
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完形填空。                                                                 What do you hear?
     A Native American and his friend were in downtown New York City, walking near Times Square
in Manhattan. It was during the lunch hour and the _1_ were filled with people. Cars were honking,
taxis were   2   around corners, sirens (汽笛)were howling, and the sounds of the city were almost
  3  . Suddenly, the Native  American said,"I hear a cricket."
     His friend said,"What? You must be  4  . You couldn"t possibly hear a cricket in all of this  5  !"
     "No, I"m sure of it," the Native American said,"I heard  a  6  ."
     "That"s crazy," said the friend. The Native American listened   7   for a moment, and then walked
 across the street to a big cement plant where some bushes were  8  . He looked into the bushes,
beneath the branches, and sure enough, he   9   a small cricket. His friend was utterly  10   .
     "That"s incredible(不可思议)," said his friend."You must have superhuman ears."
     "No," said the Native American."My   11   are not different from yours. It all depends on what you"re
listening for."
     "But that can"t be," said the friend."I could never   12   a cricket in this noise."
     "You, it"s  13  ,"came the reply."It depends on what is really    14   to you.Here, let me show you."
     He   15   into his pocket, pulled out a few coins, and discreetly   16   them on the sidewalk.
     And then, even with the noise of the   17   street still blaring in their ears, they noticed every head
within twenty feet   18   and look to see if the money that tinkled on the   19   was theirs.
"See what I  20  ?" asked the Native American."It all depends on what"s important to you."
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(     )1. A. supermarkets  
(     )2. A. waiting      
(     )3. A. deafening    
(     )4. A. enthusiastic  
(     )5. A. environment  
(     )6. A. siren        
(     )7. A. carefully    
(     )8. A. waving        
(     )9. A. watched      
(     )10. A. interested  
(     )11. A. ears        
(     )12. A. raise        
(     )13. A. wrong        
(     )14. A. impressive  
(     )15. A. reached      
(     )16. A. distributed  
(     )17. A. deserted    
(     )18. A. nod          
(     )19. A. pavement    
(     )20. A. perform      
B. streets        
B. parking        
B. frightening    
B. cautious        
B. noise          
B. horn            
B. patiently      
B. planting        
B. located        
B. glad            
B. hands          
B. feed            
B. true            
B. extraordinary  
B. got            
B. hid            
B. crowded        
B. bend            
B. counter        
B. possess        
C. restaurants  
C. screaming    
C. sickening    
C. uncertain    
C. scene        
C. cricket      
C. silently    
C. fading      
C. followed    
C. amazed      
C. eyes        
C. catch        
C. foolish      
C. important    
C. broke        
C. placed      
C. narrow      
C. turn        
C. floor        
C. indicate    
D. lanes        
D. lining      
D. weak        
D. crazy        
D. situation    
D. call        
D. nervously    
D. growing      
D. played      
D. lucky        
D. legs        
D. hear        
D. terrible    
D. necessary    
D. cut          
D. dropped      
D. empty        
D. lift        
D. square      
D. mean        
阅读理解
     Having visited museums and churches, visitors will be delighted to try these things which can be done
and seen in London. They are well worth visiting.
     London Eye
     Make a reservation (预订) for London Eye before you leave the United States. The Eye is a huge
wheel that takes you up into the sky. It was built to celebrate the millennium (千禧年), and has drawn
millions of tourists ever since. Fun for the entire family, the Eye is a great way to see all the spectacular
sites, including the River Thames, Parliament, Leicester Square, and Big Ben.
     Speaker"s Corner
     Speaker"s Corner never fails to draw a crowd. Near Marble Arch in Hyde Park, a group gathers every Sunday to speak their mind. You"ll hear everything from political activists to religious zealots (狂热者), and all who live between these extremes. Go shopping on Oxford Street afterward, and walk over to Trafalgar Square to see where people have toured for ages.
     Kew Gardens
     If you garden, or appreciate beautiful surroundings, then you will be in heaven wandering the paths of
the Royal Botanic Kew Gardens, simply known as Kew Gardens. Featuring the world"s largest collection of living plants, the collections in the greenhouses and beautiful displays of foliage throughout the garden
will take your breath away. Walk around on your own, or take a guide and learn about the garden"s
secrets.
     Camden Town
     Camden Town is well known for its pop culture ways and extensive street markets. Home to many
punk (朋克摇滚乐) performers and artists, Camden Town also hosts amazing markets on the weekends, selling goods of all types including fashion, food, books and even some rather bizarre (极其怪诞的) items.
     Portobello Market
     Nestled in the middle of Notting Hill, Portobello Market is one of London"s most popular spots. The
market actually has several distinct sections and they are dedicated to antiques, fruits and vegetables,
fashion, and secondhand "finds". Top off a visit to Portobello with a pub lunch, a couple of pints and some lively conversation with the locals.
1. Who is the text intended for?
A. American travelers.                              
B. French visitors.
C. The natives.                                        
D. Foreign tourists.
2. What do you know about London Eye?
A. It is not necessary to book a seat in advance.
B. It is designed mainly for visitors from abroad.
C. it was completed to welcome the new century.
D. It allows you to see all tourist attractions in London.
3. Speaker"s Corner is famous for ________.
A. free admission                  
B. freedom of speech
C. its favorable location          
D. the number of speakers
4. One remarkable feature of Kew Gardens is that ________.
A. it is for the royal family only
B. it helps fight against greenhouse effect
C. its scenery is the most beautiful in Britain
D. it is home to the largest number of living plants.
5. If you want to pick up a used bargain, where should you go?
A. Oxford Street.                              
B. Portobello Market.
C. Camden Town.                              
D. Leicester Square
七选五
     It is said that there are about 40,000 different kinds of jobs in the world. __1__
     "Finding a job" is not the same as "choosing a job". Many young people end up in a job which they are not suitable for.    __2__    Here are a few steps to help you think about jobs which you might enjoy
doing after school or university.
     First, it is important to realize what kind of person you are, which special qualities make you different
from everyone else and what you are interested in.    __3__   If you like art and enjoy looking at pictures,
that is an interest. But if you can draw a horse that looks like a horse instead of a big dog, that is a skill.
     Then ask yourself this question: in the following three areas-skills with people, skills with information
and skills with things-which are your best skills?
     After examining your skills, the next step is research. To find out as many different kinds of jobs as
possible, go to the library and read books, magazines and newspapers. __4__
     Finally, trust your own ideas and your own thinking! __5__
A. It is your own life, so find something that you enjoy doing.
B. Choosing the right one itself is a difficult job.
C. We must know what our ideal jobs are.
D. There is a difference between an interest and a skill.
E. Ask your friends about the work they do.
F. "Chance" may play a more important part than "decision".
G. Your parents may also give you some useful advice.