1 . Most people believe they don’t have much imagination. They are
Making connections. This technique involves taking
NO limits! Imagine that normal limitations don’t
Be someone else! Look at the situation from a
A.wrong | B.unbelievable | C.reasonable | D.realistic |
A.put up with | B.catch up with | C.make use of | D.keep track of |
A.equipped | B.compared | C.covered | D.connected |
A.skillfully | B.routinely | C.vividly | D.deeply |
A.familiar | B.unrelated | C.creative | D.imaginary |
A.presented | B.marked | C.lit | D.associated |
A.ideas | B.ambitions | C.achievement | D.technique |
A.experience | B.service | C.present | D.object |
A.work | B.last | C.exist | D.change |
A.possibilities | B.limitations | C.tendency | D.practice |
A.in fact | B.in particular | C.as a whole | D.for example |
A.devote | B.adapt | C.lead | D.keep |
A.private | B.global | C.different | D.practical |
A.features | B.themes | C.creatures | D.characters |
A.positions | B.dreams | C.images | D.directions |
2 . 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 service 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 can stimulate (刺激)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 the 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 are more likely to ask “Why?” if you ask to spend some money online.
One way to help teenagers change notes and coins into cyber cash 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 (隐藏的) 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. |
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. |
A.a new machine | B.special coins and notes |
C.prepaid cards | D.pay-as-you-go mobile phones |
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. |
On the 14th day, it is a custom for a boy to take his girlfriend out to dinner, buy her flowers and chocolates, write poems, sing to her or even spell out her name with rose petals! This is what you see on Valentine’s Day, a day named after Valentine who was a priest(牧师) in the third century Rome. When the emperor (皇帝) decided that single men could become better soldiers than those with wives, he didn’t allow marriage. But Valentine continued to perform(主持) marriage ceremonies(典礼) for young lovers in secret. When his actions were discovered, the emperor sentenced him to death. While in prison(监狱), it is said that Valentine fell in love with the daughter of his prison guard. Before his death, he wrote her a letter, which he signed (签名)“From your Valentine”, an expression that is still in use today. Valentine died for what he believed in and so he was made a Saint (圣徒), as well as becoming one of history’s most romantic characters.
Nowadays, Valentine’s Day is also popular among Chinese young people. Some students are planning to make Valentine’s cards for parents, teachers and friends. Others want to hold parties at which they will exchange small gifts and eat heart-shaped(心形的) cakes. The idea is to have fun and encourage people to share in the spirit of St. Valentine.
1. Why did the emperor in Rome not allow marriage in his country?
A.Because there were few women in his country at that time. |
B.Because he wanted to control the birth rate. |
C.Because there wasn’t enough food for so many people. |
D.Because he thought men without wives could be better soldiers. |
A.he killed one of the soldiers |
B.he didn’t obey the emperor’s order |
C.he stole a lot of food |
D.he didn’t want to be a soldier |
A.students in China send cards to their teachers |
B.Valentine’s Day is also popular in China now |
C.it is interesting to celebrate Valentine’s Day in China |
D.it is a good idea to celebrate Valentine’s Day in China |
A.Valentine’s Day in China | B.A Brave Priest |
C.Valentine’s Day | D.A Romantic Man |
However, it wasn’t all sweetness and light. There was a reported coldness between the cat and dog in 25% of the homes, while aggression and fighting were observed in 10% of the homes. One reason for this is probably that some of their body signals were just opposite. For example, when a cat turns its head away it signals aggression, while a dog doing the same signals submission.
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 how to read each other’s body signals, suggesting that the two may have more in common than we previously suspected. 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 significance of the research on cats and dogs may go beyond 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.
1. The underlined word “swimmingly” in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ________.
A.early | B.sweetly | C.quickly | D.smoothly |
A.they are cold to each other | B.they look away from each other |
C.they misunderstood each other’s signals | D.they are introduced at an early age |
A.They eat and sleep each other. |
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. |
A.have common interests | B.are less different than was thought |
C.have a common body language | D.are less intelligent than was expected |
A.We should learn to live in harmony. |
B.We should know more about animals. |
C.We should live in peace with animals. |
D.We should learn more body languages. |
Section A
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that fits the context.
A detailed study of biological diversity(多样性)in town and city gardens has found that they offer a vital refuge for animals and plants. It has also found that many of the ideas about wildlife gardening are not
Ken Thompson of Sheffield University was involved n the first detailed study of the
To sum up, people who want to turn their gardens into wildlife refuges should
A.true | B.basic | C.vivid | D.simple |
A.selecting | B.importing | C.offering | D.attracting |
A.impossible | B.illegal | C.lucky | D.convenient |
A.peaceful | B.warm | C.natural | D.clean |
A.before | B.unless | C.but | D.because |
A.wildlife | B.men | C.germ | D.pet |
A.confusing | B.complete | C.surprising | D.orderly |
A.measures | B.standards | C.services | D.functions |
A.occupy | B.increase | C.limit | D.reduce |
A.vegetation | B.reservation | C.preparation | D.decoration |
A.By contrast | B.As a result | C.In other words | D.In addition |
A.block | B.disturb | C.benefit | D.protect |
A.in a mess | B.in a way | C.in a hurry | D.in a while |
A.forget | B.remove | C.avoid | D.leave |
A.escape | B.relax | C.strive | D.retire |