Good morning ladies and gentlemen. Let me first start by introducing myself. I’m Dr. Stanley Amaladas, a child psychologist attached to the University of Manitoba, Canada. Today, I would like to share with you a little about video games. I have children at home and I know how much they love playing video games. In fact, children would sometimes skip meals and family outings just to spend time in front of the computers playing these games. Often, we think it’s just a phase they will outgrow, but more often than not, they do not outgrow it.
The dangers of such games are many. For one, when children spend hours in front of the computer screens, nothing else matters. They lose interest in their studies. What becomes a priority, is their game. They become addicted to the games and will become agitated (不安的) if they do not get their daily ‘fix’.
Moreover, when children spend so much time alone in their little virtual world, they have no interest in socializing (参与社交) with other children. This will lead to antisocial behavior.
These games are expensive too. An original copy of the Counter Strike game children these days are so fond of, can easily cost a hundred dollars at least. Nevertheless, they are willing to spend their entire allowance on just one game.
But all is not lost. In my next session, I will share with you, what we, as parents can do to tackle (处理) this problem. For now, I thank you for your kind attention.
2 . A http:/www.literacynet.org/cnnsf/
Fantastic site from CNN. Over 50 news stories categorized under headings such as crime, environment and adventure. Each story has a range of activities focusing on comprehension and vocabulary, mostly of the multiple-choice variety.
B http:/www.npr.org/
NPR is an American radio network with an extensive audio archive—an excellent source of authentic English.
C http:/www.humorlinks.com/
Hilarious site bringing together over 7,000 links to humor of every kind, from American comedy to Australian cartoons. Here you will see the funniest jokes and pictures from around the world.
D http:/www.bbc.co.uk/bbcfour/audiointerviews/
Hundreds of fascinating interviews with famous people from every walk of life: actors, cartoonists, musicians, painters, philosophers, political activists, scientists and writers.
E http:/www.bbc.co.uk/music/listen
Lots of online music from classical to jazz, from blues to rap. You can listen to radio programs or select a range of special features.
F http: /www.onestopenglish.com
Here you will find listening activities—updated each month--from the online magazine from Macmillan.
1. http:/www.literacynet.org/cnnsf is a website intended for those who________.| A．are learning English |
| B．are writing news stories |
| C．are interested in environment protection |
| D．are designing activities for newspapers |
| A．http:/www.onestopenglish.com |
| B．http:/www.humorlinks.com/ |
| C．http:/www.bbc.co.uk/bbcfour/audiointerviews/ |
| D．http:/www.bbc.co.uk/music/isten |
| A．How to Choose a Suitable Website |
| B．This Week's Web Guide |
| C．Web Radio: New Access to Information |
| D．Special Features from Famous Websites |
3 . Robots’ Intelligence
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly complicated, there are growing concerns that robots could become a threat. This danger can be
Russell argues that as robots take on more complicated tasks, it’s necessary to translate our morals into AI language.
Some robots are already programmed with basic human values. For example, mobile robots have been programmed to keep a
It will be possible to
The biggest
If the robot is unsure whether an animal is suitable for the microwave, it has the opportunity to stop, send out beeps, and ask for
The most difficult step in programming values will be deciding exactly what we believe in
| A．avoided | B．revised | C．increased | D．rejected |
| A．personalities | B．behaviors | C．intentions | D．values |
| A．Instead | B．For example | C．After all | D．As a result |
| A．special | B．demanding | C．bright | D．starving |
| A．preloaded | B．downloaded | C．uploaded | D．upgraded |
| A．comfortable | B．private | C．sufficient | D．noticeable |
| A．literarily | B．independently | C．properly | D．naturally |
| A．manufacture | B．install | C．introduce | D．create |
| A．careless | B．senseless | C．powerless | D．thoughtless |
| A．doubt | B．threat | C．concern | D．prospect |
| A．subject | B．prohibit | C．observe | D．break |
| A．similar | B．familiar | C．unusual | D．ideal |
| A．permission | B．guidance | C．feedback | D．comment |
| A．principle | B．moral | C．standard | D．technology |
| A．look into | B．pick out | C．turn to | D．come up with |
4 . Please Choose Cloud Services
Finding the Cloud service can be difficult as there are so many available. Consumers need to consider and compare each service’s features, storage possibilities, free space and best price. You may be unsure, or you do not know where to begin. Trying every Cloud service would take a lot of time and work. But, the website Reviews. com might help.
Cloud |  Drop-box |  Google-Drive |  One-Drive |  Box |
| Best for | Lightweight Users | Teams And Collaboration | Devoted Windows Users | Enterprise Solutions |
| Free Storage Space | 2GB | 15GB | 15GB | 10GB |
| Cheapest Premium Option | ＄9.99 for 1TB | ＄1.99 for 100GB | ＄1.99 for 100GB | ＄10 for 100GB |
One valuable feature is the protection of digital files, including photos, videos, documents, music and more. If the worst happens and your computer crashes, or gets lost or damaged, your files can still be found in the Cloud.
Cloud services let you access your files from almost anywhere. No need to worry about a file stored on your computer when you are away from your desk. If you have an Internet connection, you can open your files from any computer, or from a phone, when they are stored using a Cloud service.
Using a Cloud service makes sharing files easier. If you send documents to a group using emails, you may then wonder which version everyone is working with. When sharing files using a Cloud service, everyone will see the same document and the latest version.
The first thing to consider is the amount of storage space you need. Check how much space you are currently using on your computer and mobile devices. If your computer or phone is filled with photos and you have little free space, you may want to move your photos to the Cloud. Some Cloud services are free. But, if you need a lot of space, you will probably need one that costs money.
Even if everyone you have ever met is a Windows user, you still probably want a Cloud service that works with many platforms. You might become friends with an Android user or start a job with a company that computes on Apple!
1. Which of the following is true according to the passage?| A．Google-Drive users can obtain 100GB for free. |
| B．Most Cloud services can send files to both the Cloud and the local computer. |
| C．It’s hard to transfer your file when you turn on the computer if it is stored in the Cloud. |
| D．Never worry about finding your files in the Clouds if the computer system crashes. |
| A．To use your own Cloud services. |
| B．To share Cloud space with others. |
| C．To spend money buying space. |
| D．To buy the latest version of the service. |
| A．By learning more information about the space occupied by files. |
| B．By comparing Cloud's function, storage, available space and prices. |
| C．By sending files to a group of people via e-mail inquiring about the Cloud service. |
| D．By making friends with Android users who use Apple computers. |
5 . More and more shoppers are buying things online these days, allowing them to avoid
A software company that also happens to sell designer jeans, Hointer has created a fast and painless shopping
Shoppers walk into a Hointer store and select one of the many pairs of jeans
Purchases at Hointer are made with a swipe(刷卡) of a credit card. And interacting with a salesperson is optional! This allows Hointer to hire fewer people and focus on their ultimate goal: developing
Men’s clothing retailer Bonobos has
While Hointer focuses on convenience, Bonobos Guide-shops focus on customer service. But both efforts have one thing
| A．respectable | B．considerate | C．aggressive | D．violent |
| A．however | B．therefore | C．anyway | D．moreover |
| A．convince | B．guarantee | C．ensure | D．examine |
| A．break | B．bridge | C．shallow | D．deepen |
| A．experience | B．mall | C．direction | D．principle |
| A．hiding | B．hanging | C．storing | D．labeling |
| A．start | B．upload | C．save | D．download |
| A．desired | B．well-designed | C．promoted | D．well-prepared |
| A．qualified | B．wanted | C．chosen | D．unwanted |
| A．employment | B．efficiency | C．technology | D．market |
| A．come up with | B．looked forward to | C．looked up | D．brought up |
| A．decision | B．appointment | C．contribution | D．impression |
| A．contact | B．instruction | C．notice | D．attention |
| A．presented | B．packaged | C．delivered | D．transferred |
| A．in conclusion | B．in common | C．as usual | D．in general |
6 . Over the last 15 years, digital communication has ushered（引入）in more changes than the printing press did in 1570. And the stand-out early adopters in this world are teenagers, whose brains appear to have an extraordinary
We are now proving that as a species, our brains are still flexible and
In the US, teenagers are spending 8.5 hours using computers, mobiles and other devices to learn, interact and play. This jumps to 11.5 if you take into account all of the
There are
There is possible
| A．activity | B．capacity | C．responsibility | D．opportunity |
| A．operating | B．promoting | C．adjusting | D．establishing |
| A．functions | B．options | C．restrictions | D．positions |
| A．opposed | B．imposed | C．limited | D．extended |
| A．keep up with | B．come up with | C．put up with | D．end up with |
| A．entertaining | B．multitasking | C．interacting | D．gossiping |
| A．curiosities | B．criticisms | C．concerns | D．shortcomings |
| A．memorize | B．internalize | C．realize | D．socialize |
| A．changed | B．controlled | C．troubled | D．interrupted |
| A．attitudes | B．prospects | C．trends | D．skills |
| A．advantage | B．distraction | C．indication | D．tuition |
| A．narrow-minded | B．global-minded | C．absent-minded | D．quick-minded |
| A．keen | B．addicted | C．obsessed | D．enthusiastic |
| A．however | B．hence | C．moreover | D．instead |
| A．Consequently | B．Additionally | C．Nevertheless | D．Thus |
Are you a media addict who would go mad after two hours without TV,friend requests,exciting online games and your mobile-or would you easily survive？
Recently,university students around the world were asked to volunteer in a global experiment called Unplugged.
Unplugged is being run by Dr. Roman Gerodimos,a lecturer in Communication and Journalism at Bournemouth University. The experiment is now over but he doesn't yet know the full findings.
However,during the experiment,Dr. Gerodimos said there were already signs of how much the exercise affected volunteers.
During their 24-hour ordeal(煎熬),three of the experiment's participants had to endure one intrusion from the media,a BBC reporter plus cameraman who followed them around for the day. They were asked to write down 100 lines about their day offline,but of course,they all waited until the next day when they had access to their laptops.
Elliot Day wrote,
From Caroline Scott,we read,”I didn't expect it,but being deprived of the media for 24 hours resulted in my day-to-day activities becoming so much harder to carry out than usual…I didn't break out in a cold sweat like our lecturer expected us all to,but it's not something I would like to do again！”
And Charlotte Gay wrote,”I have to say the most difficult item for me to be without has been my mobile;not only is it a social tool,it's my main access point of communication.”
Earlier in the year, a U.K. government study found that in the U.K. people spend about half their waking hours using the media, often trying to know several things at once.
So, with technology continuing to develop at an alarming rate, how much time will you set aside for sleep in the future?
| A．According to experts, U. S. teenagers will suffer both mentally and physically due to their addiction to media devices. |
| B．Today, my whole morning routine was thrown up into the air. |
| C．And a recent study by Nielson found that on average, U. S. teenagers send and receive over 3,000 texts per month-that's about six texts per waking hour. |
| D．Never have I regretted wasting so much time in the social media. |
| E．It was designed to see how young people would react if they were asked to observe a total media ban by unplugging all forms of media devices for 24 hours. |
| F．He said, “They're overeating, feeling nervous, isolated and disconnected.” |
8 . Global Positioning Systems are now a part of everyday driving in many countries. These satellite-based systems provide turn-by-turn directions to help people get to where they want to go. But, they can also cause a lot of problems, send you to the wrong place or leave you completely lost. Many times, the driver is to blame. Sometimes a GPS error is responsible. Most often, says Barry Brown, it is a combination of the two.
We spoke to Mr. Brown by Skype. He told us about an incident involving a friend who had flown to an airport in the eastern United States. There he borrowed a GPS-equipped car to use during his stay. Barry Brown: “ And they just plugged in an address and then set off to their destination. And, then it wasn’t until they were driving for thirty minutes that they realized they actually put in a destination back on the West Coast where they lived. They actually put their home address in. So again, the GPS is kind of ‘garbage in garbage out’.”
Mr. Brown says this is a common human error. But, he says, what makes the problem worse has something to do with some of the shortcomings, or failures, of GPS equipment. Barry Brown: “One problem with a lot of the GPS units is that they have a very small screen and they just tell you the next turn. Because they just give you the next turn, sometimes that means that it is not really giving you the overview that you would need to know that it is going to the wrong place.”
Barry Brown formerly served as a professor with the University of California, San Diego. While there, he worked on a project with Eric Laurier from the University of Edinburgh. The two men studied the effects of GPS devices on Driving by placing cameras in people’s cars. They wrote a paper based on their research. It is called “The Normal, Natural Troubles of Driving with GPS.” It lists several areas where GPS systems can cause confusion for drivers. These include maps that are outdated, incorrect or difficult to understand. They also include timing issues related to when GPS commands are given.
Barry Brown says to make GPS systems better, we need a better understanding of how drivers, passengers and GPS systems work together.
1. In Para. 2, Mr. Brown mentioned his friend in the conversation to ______.| A．laugh at his stupid friend | B．describe an example of human error |
| C．build up his own reputation | D．prove the GPS system is only garbage |
| A．GPS units are to blame for the most GPS service failure. |
| B．We should introduce higher standard for the driving license. |
| C．Cameras are urgently needed to help improve GPS systems. |
| D．Some shortcomings of GPS equipment are more likely to result in service failure. |
| A．Wrong maps. | B．Out-dated maps. |
| C．Difficult instructions. | D．Timing of GPS commands. |
| A．Driving with GPS Can Be Difficult. |
| B．Driving Confusions Can Be Caused By Small Screen. |
| C．Driving without GPS Should Be Much More Convenient. |
| D．GPS Equipment In Driving: To Be Deserted Or Improved. |
| A.confusingly B.robbing C.apply D.accelerates E.bearable F.fear G.underlying H.temporarily I.claims J.bargain K.outcomes |
The Danger of Sharenting
For the vast majority of people, checking social media involves a mix of expectation and curiosity. The app feeds on a collective
In his new book Why We Should Think Before We Talk About Our Kids Online, Leah Plunkett, a Harvard psychology professor, argues that “sharenting” happens when an adult transmits private details about a child via digital channels. It
For Plunkett, there are a couple of reasons to be concerned about sharenting. On a philosophical level, sharenting exposes children to the larger digital world without their permission,
Plunkett’s concerns made parents reconsider their choices. In the end, Plunkett’s advice is to “make more mindful choices” about digital lives though parenthood is often so
10 . Clearly if we are to participate in the society in which we live, we must communicate with other people. A great deal of
Face to face
No longer is the possession of information
Communication is no longer merely concerned with the transmission of information. The modern communication industry
Although a great deal of the material communicated by the mass media is very
| A．communicating | B．delivering | C．addressing | D．exchanging |
| A．ideas | B．explanation | C．solutions | D．means |
| A．conversation | B．concentrate | C．attempts | D．interruptions |
| A．reluctantly | B．likely | C．absolutely | D．suddenly |
| A．contact | B．occasion | C．feedback | D．reactions |
| A．challenging | B．dominating | C．attracting | D．improving |
| A．grown | B．increase | C．approval | D．invention |
| A．come through | B．resulted from | C．led to | D．brought in |
| A．given | B．restricted | C．opposed | D．guaranteed |
| A．fortunate | B．visible | C．hopeful | D．respectable |
| A．channeled | B．bought | C．applied | D．transformed |
| A．influences | B．provides | C．corrects | D．protects |
| A．guidance | B．access | C．movement | D．reception |
| A．considerable | B．impressive | C．valuable | D．available |
| A．In addition | B．For example | C．Therefore | D．However |
