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night? And, on the basis of a bit of email correspondence and seeing a photo of the sofa belonging to
"An Unknown", would you travel halfway across the world to do the same? It might sound crazy, but
this is exactly what millions of people have done whilst participating in an activity known as couch
surfing.
Couch surfing is travelling on a budget, using a broad network of contacts in order to get overnight
accommodation for free, or at as little cost as possible. Participants, also called couch surfers, join
dedicated websites, providing as much information about themselves as possible in order to make others
feel comfortable hosting them, or using them as a host. Various safety features are generally available in
such online networks, like verification (核实) of names and addresses,, personal references, and "vouching
(担保) for" a particular member; a reliable host or guest.
As well as the financial advantages of couch surfing, participants also claim that the practice gives them
a more unique, authentic (真正的) travel experience, allowing them to experience culture and cuisine through
the locals, rather than from the confines of sanitized tourist accommodation. "We open our minds and lives
and welcome the knowledge that becomes available through cultural exchange." said Casey Fenton, founder
of Couch Surfing. com. "Couch Surfing wants to change not only the way we travel, but how we relate to
the work."
a. Provide personal information.
b. Travel to the host"s house.
c. Join dedicated websites.
d. Check photos of sofas by emails.
B. b-c-a-d
C. a-d-c-b
D. c-a-d-b
B. A copy of the passport.
C. Personal references.
D. Vouching for the member as reliable.
B. couch surfing tests people"s patience
C. couch surfing leads to trust between people
D. people couch surf simply for financial reasons
B. Unique Advantages of Local Travelling.
C. Around the World from Sofa to Sofa.
D. Cultural Exchange by Correspondence.
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a getaway, a short trip to leave the stress of their everyday lives behind and explore, learn, or relax.
Hotel Romance
Many hotels and resorts feature something special to start the getaway, such as champagnes, flowers, or
a fruit basket in the room on arrival. Getaway packages usually include a room with something special, a heart
shaped bed, for example. Additional benefits could be room service meals or other private dining, plus tickets
or discounts for local attractions.
Visit a Spa
Spa getaway can take place at a location that focuses only on spa services or at a hotel that offers a spa as
one of its features. Some spas emphasize treatments fit for their geographic area or a local attraction. A spa in
a grape growing region might provide grape juice masks, or a hotel near a hot spring could offer mineral baths.
Most spas offer a range of massage, health and beauty treatments, so a spa getaway can be relaxing with other
benefits.
Learn a Skill
A long weekend may not be enough time to become an expert at something new, but it provides a way for
people to begin their explorations. Some organizations offer intensive courses that last two or three days. People
with special interests can get away from their routines while learning such things as how to make beer, speak
a new language, or take better photos.
Help Others
Some organizations cooperate with businesses to have accommodations (住宿) and activities for short-term
volunteers. Most volunteer vacations involve ecology friendly or charity activities. A volunteer getaway is a way
to relieve stress and help others at the same time.
Stay in a National Park
For those who want to relax in a rural environment, a national park fits the bill. Most national parks provide
camping areas for tents and trailers. Several have cabins (小屋) within the parks available to rent. A getaway to
a national park provides privacy, stress relief, and the time to get to know some important natural resources.
B. an interesting location
C. a short vacation
D. an unforgettable experience
B. intensive courses of some organizations help people get away from home
C. helping others at weekend makes people free more stressful
D. people may get close to nature in a national park
B. Trailers.
C. Camping area.
D. Tents.
B. Good Ways to Relieve Stress
C. Enjoy Life and Help Others
D. Long Weekend Getaway Ideas
Dear Mr. Expert,
I grew up in an unhappy and abusive home. I always promised myself that I"d get out as soon as possible.
Now, at age 20, I have a good job and a nice house, and I"m really proud of the independence (独立) I"ve
achieved.
Here"s the problem: several of my friends who still live with their parents wish they had places like mine-so
much so that they make mine theirs.
It started out with a couple of them spending the weekends with me. But now they seem to take it for
granted that they can show up any time they like. They bring boyfriends over, talk on the phone and stay out
forever.
I enjoy having my friends here sometimes-it makes the place feel comfortable and warm-but this is my
home, not a party house. I was old enough to move out on my own, so why can"t I seem to ask my friends
to respect my privacy (隐私) ?
Joan
Edward"s reply to Joan
Dear Joan,
If your family didn"t pay attention to your needs when you were a child, you probably have trouble letting
others know your needs now.
And if you"ve gathered your friends around you to rebuild a happy family atmosphere (气氛), you may
fear that saying no will bring back the kind of conflict (冲突) you grew up with-or destroy the nice atmosphere
you now enjoy. You need to understand that in true friendship it"s okay to put your own needs first from time
to time.
Be clear about the message you want to send. For example, "I really love your company but I also need
some privacy. So please call me before you come over."
Edward
B. takes pride in her friends
C. knows Mr. Expert quite well
D. hates her parents very much
B. Joan"s friends visit her more often than she can accept
C. Joan doesn"t like the parties at all
D. Joan dislikes the boyfriends her friends bring over
B. She does not understand true friendship.
C. Her family experience stops her from doing so.
D. She does not put her needs first.
B. wants Joan not to quarrel with her friends
C. advises Joan on how to refuse people
D. encourages Joan to be brave enough
that were owned by one person or a family. Women went from the bakery to the butcher"s to the grocer and
on to the fruit and vegetable seller in order to get their food for the week.
Then about sixty years ago, supermarkets were born. In a supermarket, people could get all the different
kinds of food they needed without going to different stores.
The next big change in shopping in the United States was the shopping mall. A shopping mall is a group of
stores under one roof. Because malls allowed people to shop without worrying about the weather, they soon
became very popular. The mall became a place for people to socialize in addition to shopping. If you walk
through a mall, you will see older people sitting, chatting and drinking coffee. Malls are places for teenagers to
hang out. Many teens will often just "go to the mall" and spend time with their friends.
The recent change in American shopping was the superstore. Large chain stores such as Wal-Mart, Office
Depot and Toys "R" Us have been built all across the United States. Because they are so large, they can buy
goods at a great discount and sell them much cheaper than smaller stores.
Sometimes, when they are built near small towns, many of the small town stores have to close. They just
cannot compete with their giant neighbors.
And now, online shopping is becoming more and more popular all over the States. People are too busy to
go to the physical stores, so they go shopping over the Internet. Online shopping has lots of advantages. For
instance, online stores are usually available 24 hours a day. Searching or browsing online shops can bde faster
than browsing the physical stores. While, online shopping also has its disadvantages. People are at higher risk
of being cheated on the part of the merchant than in a physical store. And privacy of personal information may
be let out.
①small stores ②superstores ③shopping malls ④shopping online ⑤supermarkets
B. ①⑤②③④
C. ①⑤③②④
D. ②③④①⑤
B. Small stores.
C. Supermarkets.
D. Superstores.
B. Because they are across the United States.
C. Because they sell all kinds of products people need.
D. Because they can buy goods at a reduction in the prices.
B. Leaking personal information.
C. Fixed prices.
D. No chance to do physical activities.
measure on who you are.
If you"ve enjoyed your studies in English and history, 2 , you"ll be glad to know that in a recent survey
by Hobart and William Smith Colleges in New York State, a majority of CEOs said the liberal arts (文科) are
essential for 3 critical thinking and problem-solving skills. If you thought college was for acquiring specific
work skills, only 37 percent of the CEOs in the survey agree with you.
If you plan to start your career as a secretary, be aware that this job is-undergoing tremendous 4 . In
offices where secretaries have not already been eliminated, the 5 role of a clerk is now unrecognizable.
Most bosses 6 their own mails and meetings and travel plans, thanks to e-mail and the Internet, so secretaries
are 7 taking on higher-level tasks such as drafting contracts and handling customer service problems. Those
willing to expand their 8 should do well.
If you are a woman interested in law enforcement (执法), note that some states and cities are working hard
to reach 9 standards for female applicants. Although most small suburban police departments are deeply
traditional, and some are 10 even to employ women, among the nation"s largest forces about 15 percent of the
officers are female, five times as many as a generation ago.
Degrees in sports management are also 11 . Two hundred U.S. colleges and universities, 10 times as many
as in 1985, now 12 undergraduate courses in sports management, and some have advanced degree programs.
At some schools you can also combine an MBA in sports management with a law degree.
13 , if you"ve set your sights on a traditional MBA, take heart. MBA recruitment (招聘) is way up, and
salaries are 14 . But money isn"t all today"s MBAs are looking for. A recent study of nearly l, 800 MBA students
in the United States and Canada found that 68 percent 15 the statement, "My family will always be more
important than my career."
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| 阅读理解。 | |||
| They like using the Internet. They have lots of pocket money to spend. And they spend a higher proportion of it online than the rest of us. Teenagers are just the sort of people an online seller is interested in, and the things they want to buy-games, CDs and clothing-are easily sold on the Web. But paying online is a tricky business for consumers who are too young to own credit cards. Most have to use a parent"s card. They want a facility that allows them to spend money. That may come sooner than they think: new ways to take pocket money into cyber (网络的) space are coming out rapidly on both sides of the Atlantic. If successful, these products could stimulate online sales. In general, teenagers spend huge amounts: $153bn (billion) in the US last year and￡20bn annually in the UK. Most teenagers have access to the Internet at home or at school-88 percent in the US,69 percent in the UK. According to Jupiter Research, one in eight of those with Internet access has bought something online- mainly CDs and books. In most cases, parents pay for these purchases with credit cards, an arrangement that is often unsatisfactory for them and their children. Pressing parents to spend online is less productive than pressing on the high street. They"re more likely to ask "Why?" if you ask to spend some money online. One way to help teenagers change notes and coins into cybercash is through prepaid cards such as Internet Cash in the US and Smart Cards in the UK. Similar to those for pay-as-you-go mobile telephones, they are sold in amounts such as￡20 or $50 with a concealed 14-digit number that can be used to load the cash into an online account. | |||
| 1. What does the word "They" in paragraph 1 refer to? | |||
| A. Sellers. B. Buyers. C. Teenagers. D. Parents. | |||
| 2. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE? | |||
| A. More than half of the teenagers in the US and the UK have Internet access. B. Teenagers pay for goods online with their own credit cards. C. Most teenagers in the US and the UK have bought something online. D. Teenagers found it easier to persuade parents to buy online than in a shop. | |||
| 3. A new way to help teenagers shop online is to use ____. | |||
| A. a new machine B. special notes and coins C. prepaid cards D. pay-as-you-go mobile phones | |||
| 4. What is the passage mainly about? | |||
| A. Online shopping traps. B. Internet users in the US and the UK. C. New credit cards for parents. D. The arrival of cyber pocket money. |