It is difficult to measure the quantity of paper used as a result of use of Internet-connected computers, although just about anyone who works in an office can tell you that when email is introduced, printers start working overtime. “I feel in my bones this revolution is causing more trees to be cut down,” says Ted Smith of the Earth Village Organisation.

    Perhaps the best sign of how computer and Internet use pushes up demand for paper comes from the high-tech industry itself, which sees printing as one of its most promising new markets. Several Internet companies have been set up to help small businesses print quality documents from a computer. Earlier this week Hewlett-Packard Co. announced a plan to develop new technologies that will enable people to print even more so they can get a hard copy of a business document, a medical record or just a one-line e-mail, even if they are nowhere near a computer.  As the company sees it, the more use of the Interact the greater demand for printers.

    Does all this mean environmental concerns ( 环境问题) have been forgotten? Some activists suggest people have been led to believe that a lot of dangers to the environment have gone away. “I guess people believe that the problem is taken care of, because of recycling (回收利用 ),” said Kelly Quirke, director of the Rainforest Action Network in San Francisco. Yet Quirke is hopeful that high-tech may also prove helpful. He says printers that print on both sides are growing in popularity. The action group has also found acceptable paper made from materials other than wood, such as agricultural waste.

1.The growing demand for paper in recent years is largely due to _________.

A．the rapid development of small businesses

B．the opening up of new markets

C．the printing of high quality copies

D．the increased use of the Internet

2.Environmentalists believe one possible way of dealing with the paper situation is __________.

A．to encourage, printing more quality documents

B．to develop new printers using recycled paper

C．to find new materials for making paper

D．to plant more fast-growing trees

3.Hewlett-Packard Co. has decided to de velop new technologies because ______.

A．people are concerned about the environment

B．printers in many offices are working overtime

C．small companies need more hard copies

D．they see a growing market for printers

4.What would be the best title for the text?

A．Computers and Printers

B．E-mail and the Business World

C．Internet Revolution and Environment

D．Modern Technology and New Markets

    That product is foreign words.

    Gairaigo-words that come from outside-having been part of the Japanese language for centuries. Mostly borrowed from English and Chinese, these terms are often changed into forms no longer understood by native speakers.

    But in the last few years the trickle (涓涓细流) of foreign words has become a flood, and people fear the increasing use of foreign words is making it hard for the Japanese to understand each other and could lead to many people forgetting the good qualities of traditional (传统的) Japanese.

    “The popularity of foreign words is part of the Japanese interest in anything new,” says university lecturer and writer Takashi Saito. “By using a foreign word you can make a subject seem new, which makes it easier for the media (媒体) to pick up. ”

    “Experts (专家) often study abroad and use English terms when they speak with people in their own fields. Those terms are then included in government white papers,” said Muturo Kai, president of the National Language Research Institute. “Foreign words find their way easily into announcemeats made to the general public, when they should really be explained in Japanese.”

    Against the flow of new words, many Japanese are turning back to the study of their own language. Saito’s Japanese to Be Read Aloud is one of many language books that are now flying off booksellers’ shelves.

    “We were expecting to sell the books to young people,” said the writer, “but it turns out they are more popular with the older generation, who seem uneasy about the future of Japanese. ”

1.What advantage do foreign words have over traditional Japanese terms?

A．The ideas expressed in foreign words sound new.

B．Foreign words are best suited for announcements.

C．Foreign words make new subjects easier to understand.

D．The use of foreign words makes the media more popular.

2.In the opinion of Takashi Saito, Japanese people ______.

A．are good at learning foreign languages

B．are willing to learn about new things

C．trust the media

D．respect experts

3.Which of the following plays an important part in the spread of foreign words?

A．The media and government papers.

B．Best-selling Japanese textbooks.

C．The interest of young Japanese.

D．Foreign products and experts.

4.The book Japanese to Be Read Aloud _____.

A．sells very well in Japan

B．is supposed by the government

C．is questioned by the old generation

D．causes misunderstanding among the readers

    The Salt Lake City Public Library is sold on the idea.“Literacy specialists admit that children who read below the level of their fellow pupils are often afraid of reading aloud in a group, often have lower self-respect, and regard reading as a headache,” said Lisa Myron, manager of the children’s department.

    Last November the two groups started “Dog Day Afternoon” in the children’s department of the main library. About25 children attended each of the four Saturday-afternoon classes, reading for half an hour. Those who attended three of the four classes received a “pawgraphed” book at the last class.

    The program was so successful that the library plans to repeat it in April, according to Dana Thumpowsky, public relations manager.

1.What is mainly discussed in the text?

A．Children’s reading difficulties.

B．Advantages of raising dogs.

C．Service in a public library.

D．A special reading program.

2.Specialists use dogs to listen to children reading because they think _____.

A．dogs are young children’s best friends

B．children can play with dogs while reading

C．dogs can provide encouragement for shy children

D．children and dogs understand each other

3.By saying “The Salt Lake City Public Li brary is sold on the idea”, the writer means the library ______.

A．uses dogs to attract children

B．accepts the idea put forward by ITA

C．has opened a children’s department

D．has decided to train some dogs

4.A “pawgraphed” book is most probably ______.

A．a book used in Saturday classes

B．a book written by the children

C．a prize for the children

D．a gift from parents

After a long pause, a boy raised his hand, “Have you ever seen a grasshopper (蚱蜢) eat? When I try eating leaves like that, I get a stomachache. Why?”?

This began a set of questions that lasted nearly two hours. ?

Secondly, give them time to think. Studies over the past 30 years have shown that, after asking a question, adults typically wait only one second or less for an answer, no time for a child to think. When adults increase their “wait time” to three seconds or more, children give more logical(符合逻辑的), complete and creative answers.

Thirdly, watch your language. Once you have a child involved in a science discussion, don't jump in with “That's right” or “Very good”. These words work well when it comes to encouraging good behavior(行为). But in talking about science, quick praise can signal that discussion is over. Instead, keep things going by saying, “That's interesting” or “I'd never thought of it that way before”, or coming up with more questions or ideas. Never push a child to “Think”. It doesn't make sense, children are always thinking, without your telling them to. What's more, this can turn a conversation into a performance. The child will try to find the answer you want, in as few words as possible, so that he will be a smaller target (目标) for your disagreement.?

Lastly, show; don't tell. Real－life impressions of nature are far more impressive than any lesson children can learn from a book or a television program. Let children look at their fingertips through a magnifying glass(放大镜), and they'll understand why you want them to wash before dinner. Rather than saying that water evaporates (蒸发), set a pot of water to boil and let them watch the water level drop.

1. According to the passage, children are natural scientists, and to raise their interest, the most important thing for adults to do is 　　   .?

    A. to let them see the world around

    B. to share the children's curiosity?

    C. to explain difficult phrases about science

    D. to supply the children with lab equipment?

2. In the last sentence of the first paragraph, the word “lists” could best be replaced by 　　   .

    A. any questions　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. any problems  ?

    C. questions from textbooks　　　　　　  D. any number of questions?

3. According to the passage, children can answer questions in a more logical, complete and creative way if adults　　   .?

    A. ask them to answer quickly.

    B. wait for one or two seconds after a question.?

    C. tell them to answer the next day.

    D. wait at least for three seconds after a question.?

4. The author mentions all of the following techniques for adults to share with their children's curiosity EXCEPT THAT adults should 　　   .?

    A. tell their children stories instead of reciting(背诵) facts?

    B. offer their children chances to see things for themselves?

    C. be patient enough when their children answer questions?

    D. encourage their children to ask questions of their own?

On-line shoppers who enter their credit-card information may never receive the goods they thought they bought. The thieves then go shopping with your card number—or sell the information over the Internet. Computers hackers (黑客) have broken down security（安全）systems, raising questions about the safety of cardholder information. Several months ago, 25,000 customers of CD Universe, an on-line music retailer (零售商) , were not lucky. Their names, addresses and credit-card numbers were posted on a Web site after the retailer refused to pay US $157,828 to get back the information.?

Credit-card firms are now fighting against on-line fraud. MasterCard is working on plans for Web-only credit card, with a lower credit limit. The card could be used only for shopping on-line. However, there are a few simple steps you can take to keep from being cheated (欺骗).?

Ask about your credit-card firm's on-line rules: Under British law, cardholders have to pay the first US $78 of any fraudulent (欺骗性的) spending. And shop only at secure sites; Send your credit-card information only if the Web site offers advanced secure system.?

If the security is in place, a letter will appear in the bottom right-hand corner of your screen. The Web site address may also start https: // － the extra “s” stands for secure. If in doubt, give your credit-card information over the telephone.

Keep your password（密码）safe: Most on-line sites require a user name and password before placing an order. Treat your passwords with care.?

1. What do most people worry about the Internet according to this passage?

    A. A lot of stolen credit－cards were sold on the Internet.?

    B. Fraud on the Internet.　　　　　　　　    ?

    C. Many web sites are destroyed.　　 ?

    D. Many illegal web sites are on the Internet.?

2. What is the meaning of “fraud”? ?

    A. Cheating.　　    B. Sale.　　　　   C. Payment.　　   D. Safety.?

3. How can the thieves get the information of the credit card??

    A. The customers give them the information.?

    B. The thieves steal the information from Web sites.?

    C. The customers sell the information to them.?

    D. The thieves buy the information from credit card firms.?

4. You are shopping on the site: http: // www. Shopping. com, and you want to buy a TV set, what does this article suggest to do??

    A. Order the TV set at once.　　　　　　　　　　  ?

    B. E-mail the site your credit－card information.?

    C. Do not buy the TV set on this site.

    D. Tell the site your password and buy the TV set for you.?

The students who use dictionaries most do not learn especially well either.  The ones who look up every new word do not read fast, therefore they do not have time to read much.  Those who use small, bilingual(使用两种语言的)dictionaries have the worst problems.  Their dictionaries often give only one or two words as a translation of English.  But one English word often has many translations in a foreign language and one foreign word has many translations in English.

The most successful students are those who use large college edition dictionaries with about 100 000 words but who do not use them too often.  When they are reading, these students first try to get the general idea and understand new words from the context. Then they reread and use the dictionary to look up only key words that they still do not understand. They use dictionaries more for writing. If they are not sure how to spell a word, or can’t divide it into syllables, they use a dictionary.  Also, if they think a noun might have an unusual plural form or a verb might have an unusual past form, they check these in a dictionary.

1. The writer tends to think that 　　　　　　   .

A. choose a good dictionary, and you’ll succeed in learning English

B. dictionaries are not very necessary to the students who learn English

C. it is very important for students to use good dictionaries properly

D. using dictionaries very often can’t help to improve writing

2. The function of the underlined sentence in the third paragraph is 　　　　　　   .

A. to form a connecting link between the preceding and the following

B. to raise the main point of the third paragraph

C. to end the subject talked about in the first two paragraphs

D. to change the subject to talk about something else

3. Which is NOT mentioned in this article?

A. How to make good use of a dictionary.

B. When to use a dictionary.

C. How to improve spoken English.

D. How to practise reading fast.

“Titanic”(1997),14 nominations, eleven awards.

“All About Eve”(1950),14 nominations, six awards.

“Gone with the Wind”(1939),13 nominations, eight awards.

“Mary Poppins”(1964),13 nominations, five awards.

“Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” (1966) ,13 nominations, five awards.

“Forrest Gump”(1994),13 nominations, six awards.

“On the Waterfront”(1954),12 nominations, eight awards.

“Ben-Hur”(1959),12 nominations, eleven awards.

“My Fair Lady”(1964),12 nominations, eight awards.

“Dances with Wolves”(1990), 12 nominations, seven awards.

“Schindler’s List”(1993),12 nominations, seven awards.

“The English Patient”(1996),12 nominations, twelve awards.

1. Oscar is 　　　　　　   .

A. the US award for what is judged to be a great achievement in films every three years

B. an award given to the best actors or actresses in the world every year

C. the US award for what is judged to be a great achievement in films every other year

D. the US award for what is judged to be a great achievement in films every year

2. From the list we can infer that 　　　　　　   .

A. the more nominations a film receives, the fewer awards it gets

B. the more nominations a film receives, the more awards it gets

C. a film receives awards more than nominations

D. a film receives awards as many as nominations

3. The list shows that 　　　　　　   .

A. “Titanic” receives more awards than any other film

B. “Forrest Gump”receives the fewest awards

C. “Ben-Hur” must have been very successful

D. the nominations are unfair

4. From this passage, we learn that the Academy Award came into being in 　　　　　　   .

A. 1928　　　　　　　　　　　　　　   B. 1919　　　　　　　　　　    C. 1927　　　　　　　　　　　　    D. 1898

A square is formed by four couples who stand facing the centre of the square. Each couple stands on one side of the square, the boy on the left and the girl on the right.

The caller is an important part of the dance since he tells the dancers which steps to do. If the dancers do not know the steps he teaches them. It takes time to learn to be a good caller, and good callers are always in demand.

These are the names of some of the steps the dancers do: Form a square; Circle; Honor your partner; Promenade(Walk about slowly); Wing your partner; Form a star. There are many more. As the caller tells the dancers what to do next, they move to form the pattern he calls.

Large or small numbers of people can dance at one time. Sometimes 800 or 1 000 people may be dancing at the same time. Or there may be only one square of eight people.

1. In the past people danced 　　　　　　   .

A. when they were doing their work

B. before they did their work

C. after they finished their work

D. before a big party

2. In the first paragraph, the word clap means 　　　　　　   .

A. hit the hands together to make a sound

B. a kind of thing like the radio

C. shout at the top of one’s voice

D. knock something to make a sound

3. If 1 000 people dance at the same time, how many squares can be formed?

A. Only one big square. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　  B. 1 000 squares.

C. More than 100 squares. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　  D. Less than 100 squares.

The next step is to spend a year or two touring. If you are any good, the crowds will get bigger. In the end an artist from a record company may come to a show. If he or she likes you, there may be a deal. This is the route traditionally followed by bands in the music industry. Success means fame and wealth. And failure gives you some interesting stories to tell your children.

Over the last few years a different path to success has become known. Boy bands like Boyzone and girl bands like the Spice Girls don’t come together on their own. They are created by managers and record companies. Their image is strictly controlled. Professional song writers usually write their music. This is a convenient arrangement and the public seems to love the result.

Though boy and girl bands have become very popular recently, there is a long tradition of making music in this way. In the early 1960’s an American businessman called Berry Gordy founded Motown Records. Motown is short for “motor town”. The record company was based in the city of Detroit, where thousands of African-Americans had moved to work in the car industry. They brought with them a cultural tradition of writing and performing music. This style later became known as “soul music”. Berry Gordy was a diamond miner. He took raw talent from the street and polished it until it shone. Motown stars were not just given songs to sing. They were also taught how to dress well and speak properly.

1. In the first paragraph the writer seems to tell us 　　　　　　   .

A. to form a band is very hard

B. the name of the band is very important

C. newly-built bands can only perform by road

D. to form a band is very simple

2. If a newborn band wants to succeed, as the writer tells, it must have the chance 　　　　　　   .

A. to travel in big cities

B. to perform before an artist

C. to make an agreement with a record company

D. to experience failure again and again

3. From the fourth paragraph, we can conclude that 　　　　 　　  .

A. Motown was only enjoyed by the workers in Detroit

B. Motown showed the style of the black Americans

C. Detroit used to be famous for its music industry

D. Detroit was found by African-Americans

4. From the passage, we can learn that Motown stars 　　　　　　   .

A. used to be miners

B. used to dress poorly

C. became perfect little by little

D. came from Berry Gordy’s hometown

Attending a performance or concert at weekends should no longer be a luxury, said Zhang Heping, director of the Beijing Municipal(市政府的)Cultural Bureau, at the government department's yearly work conference.  Zhang put into a number of changes last year to increase audiences, such as designing some low-cost performances, the most popular of which was a show called “Open the Door of the Music”, aiming at students on summer vacation.

Previously, performances had tickets priced at above 100 yuan—more than one tenth of the average monthly salary of a Beijing resident. But the low-cost shows would limit prices between 5 yuan and 30 yuan.

Zhang said it was wrong to believe that few people remained interested in cultural performances.“Tickets had simply been out of most people's reach," Zhang said.  More than 10 Beijing professional performance bodies have gradually been taken off government funding in recent years and have been left to fend for themselves. Zhang said “less profit, more audience”is better than“no profit and no audience”.

Beijing has planned to become an international city, but needs first-class cultural performances as well as first-rate infrastructure(基础设施). Zhang also emphasizes the importance of large-scale activities, promising to organize more of them this year like open-air concerts performed by various amateur(业余)groups.

1. Beijing is making its theatres and music halls more popular with ordinary people because 　　　　　　   .

A. it agrees with the development of modern society

B. Beijing is trying its best to host the 2008 Olympic Games

C. people can enjoy themselves there without paying money

D. ticket prices are reduced and performances are more colorful

2. The underlined words“fend for” here mean“　　　　　　   ”.

A. support　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　   B. search

C. promise　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　    D. find

3. The best title for the passage is “　　　　　　   ”.

A. Door to art and music opens wider in Beijing

B. Making art more popular

C. Beijing is improving its infrastructure

D. Attract audience with special culture