In spite of the television and other ways to pass information, the newspaper is still an important source. Many people begin their day by reading the paper. In this way they learn what is going on in the world. Sometimes, however, they don’t have time to read the news carefully and must be satisfied with a quick look at the front page, at other times, they may be in such a hurry that they have time only for a glance at headlines.
In the United States there are newspapers to satisfy all kinds of readers. In big cities there are many types of papers, with several different editions（版本） every day. In the small towns there are fewer newspapers and perhaps only one edition each day. In some areas the paper is even printed weekly.
Another type of publications that help the population know what is happening in the world is magazines. Some magazines are published weekly, others are put out monthly. There are news magazines, and magazines for special interests as sports, photography and music. In the United States, you can find the right thing for every taste and interest.
【小题1】In order to know what is happening in the world,          .

A．people should read the whole newspaper carefully

B．people should read a newspaper as the first thing in the morning

C．one should at least have a quick look at the headlines

D．one doesn’t have to read the front page

【小题2】 In the United States,          .

A．people read more newspapers than in other countries

B．there are different newspapers even in a small town

C．people can read at least one newspaper each week

D．people spend a lot of time reading the Sunday section

【小题3】 Magazines are          .

A．weekly or monthly newspapers	B．a kind of publications
C．special reading materials for fun	D．just like newspapers

【小题4】In the first paragrgh the underlined word “glance” probably means          .

A．quick look

B．quick movement

C．angry look

D．unpleasant look

During a state of deep relaxation, several physiological changes take place in the body: the body's oxygen consumption is reduced; the heart beat decreases; muscle tension and sweating ease, and there is decreased sympathetic （交感的） nervous system activity．This restful state not only allows the body to repair and restore itself, but it has a calming effect on the consciousness．

    How to achieve this state of relaxation, however, is a matter of opinion, and in some medical circles, a matter of controversy．A recent report by Dr．David Holmes of the University of Kansas in the journal “American psychologist” said that simply sitting in an armchair has just as many beneficial characteristics for the body as meditation （冥想） does．Researchers of other relaxation techniques disagree．These experts believe that more structured techniques, such as meditation, lead to a condition of deep relaxation．

    The debate goes on, but one thing appears to be clear: the relaxation response can be reached by a number of methods, and the methods themselves are not as important as getting there．One day, one method may work best; on another day, an alternative method may be more appropriate．Once you are aware of all the methods, you can find the one that works best on you．

    Some of the relaxation techniques are meditation, auto analysis and progressive muscle relaxation response．More than just sitting quietly in a chair, they have the added benefit of structure and discipline, and for these reasons appear to be more effective for most individuals．

According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true when a person is in a state of deep relaxation?

       A．The body takes in less oxygen．

       B．The heart beats less frequently．

       C．Muscles become tense and the body sweats easily．

       D．The consciousness becomes more or less calmed．

People seem to agree that ____．

       A．sitting in an armchair benefits a person as meditation does

       B．structured relaxation techniques are more beneficial for a person

       C．to achieve a state of deep relaxation is possible through various means

       D．what people are all struggling for is a state of deep relaxation

In the third paragraph, the phrase “getting there” means _____．

       A．arriving at one’s destination  

       B．getting what one wants most

       C．finding out a suitable relaxation technique   

       D．reaching a state of deep relaxation

The author's attitude toward relaxation discussed in the passage is best described as ______．

       A．sceptical B．objective C．optimistic        D．critical

For those who long ago lost interest in the annual CCTV Spring Festival Gala, some new online offerings might be pleasant alternative. They started appearing 2002 and could have a phenomental (非凡的)presence this year.

The online versions keep the essence of the CCTV one, but replace the less popular parts. To draw viewers, there is no shortage of big name stars. Some A-list performers, including singers XuWei, SunNan and crosstalk performers, can be found here. The interesting part, however, is the host of the celebrities who have risen to fame online, from Xidan Metro Girl （西单女孩）to Sister Lotus （芙蓉姐姐）, for example. The anchors are the Back Dormitory Boys（后舍男生）, a Chinese group who gained fame for lip-synch(假唱) songs by the Backstreet Boys and other pop stars.

What’s more significant is that it’s unprecedented in its interactivity.

“In online Spring Festival galas, I can vote for an earlier broadcast of programs that I like,” said Yu Ting, 23, a Peking University student. “I can also just click for my applause, and can even throw “tomatoes” or “rotten eggs” at those acts I really don’t like. I’m like the master of ceremonies or virtual producer of my own gala.”

Obviously, this has put an extra burden on the performers, who have to worry about being dropped by the audience at any time. However, it means original fun for netizens who like to “direct” their own entertaining bits.

No matter what you taste, the online Spring Festival galas offer multiple choices for the holiday. Everyone gets to enjoy whatever he or she likes.

64.What is the meaning of the underlined word?

A. the worst parts  B. the best parts  C. the less popular parts   D. the original parts

65.what is true about the Back Dormitory Boys?

A. It’s a pop group good at crosstalk.

B. It’s a pop group made up of six handsome boys.

C. They often sing songs by the Westlife.

D. they sing their songs in a special way.

66.From the passage, we can learn about the online Spring Festival Galas that            .

A. They started appearing in 1983.

B. People often take tomatoes and rotten eggs with them when watching

C. People can’t give their support in any way.

D. People enjoy the feeling of being the master of the galas.

67. You can find the passage in a _____________.

A. newspaper   B. guidebook   C. storybook   D. catalog

 

D

Using the Internet and CD-ROM databases in the library

Bramley College now has full electronic information resources in the College Library to help you in your studies. On CD-ROM in the library we have about fifty databases (数据库), including many statistical sources. Want to know the average rainfall in Tokyo? It’s easy to find out.

You can conduct your own CD-ROM search for no charge, and you can print out your results on the library printers using your library photocopying card. Alternatively, you can download your results to disk, again for no charge, but bring your own USB flash disk ( U盘 ) or CD-ROM. If you are not sure how to conduct a search for yourself, librarians can do it for you , but we charge $5 each time for this service, no matter how long or how short a time it takes.

All library workstations have access to the Internet, so you can find the Web-based information you need quickly and easily. If you are unfamiliar with using the Internet, help is available in several ways. You can start with the online tutorial ( 指南) Netstart. The tutorial will take you through the basic step to using the Internet, at any time convenient to you. If you prefer, ask one of the librarians for Internet advice ( at times between 8:00 am and 12：00 am weekdays ) or attend one of the introductory group sessions that are held in the first two weeks of each term.

A word of warning: demand for access to library workstations is very high, so you are strongly advised to book a workstation, and we have to limit your use to a maximum of one hour at any one time. Also, use of the computers is limited to students only, so you may be asked to show your Student Identification Card to make a booking, or while using the workstations.

68. The passage is mainly intended for          .

A. students       B. teachers         C. librarians        D. citizens

69. If a librarian conducts the CD-ROM  search for you three times, you should pay_____.

No fee        B. $5            C. $10             D. $15

70. A librarian can help you learn to use the Internet___________.

A. at any time if you are in need of help

B. in the first three weeks of each term

C. in the morning from Monday to Friday

D. when the librarians are available

71. At any one time, a library workstation can used for_____

A. half a day      B. one hour      C. two hours      D. an unlimited time

 

One Saturday afternoon in February, 1943, a farmer in Mexico stopped working for a moment and looked across his fields of corn. Suddenly he saw a thin line of white smoke curling up out of his field, about 200 feet from where he stood. As he went toward the smoke to see what it was, he heard a strange noise. The line of smoke became bigger. It looked as if some great force were pushing it up into the sky.

The farmer rushed home to get his wife. While he was urging his wife to hurry from the house, the earth shook violently. When he stood up after the earth stopped shaking, he looked across the field and saw that great flames were rising from his cornfield. A volcano was being born!

They hurried across the shaking earth to the village of Particutin, which was toward their farm. They found the village was seriously destroyed and the road from the village was filled with frightened people hurrying to safety.

Particutin did not become dark that night. The volcano lighted up the sky for miles around. Flames rushed out of the ground. The volcano threw hot stones a thousand feet through the air. Great explosion shook the earth and heavy black ashes fell from the sky, covering the roofs in Mexico city, 180 miles away.

But that was not all. On the third evening a float of lava（火山岩）began to boil up from the centre of the volcano. It came over the edge in a heavy flow, 2,000 feet wide, and travelled slowly across the valley, bringing certain death to everything that could not move from its path.

1..

. From the passage we can conclude EXCEPT that         .

A. the volcano threw out a lot of ashes and hot stones  

B. the volcano lasted several days 

C. many people had to escape from the village  

D. it caused many deaths and great loss 

2..

. You can find the passage in a         .

A. newspaper                             B. government report

C. leaflet for travellers                       D. handbook 

3..

. Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A. At the beginning the farmer heard a strange cry. 

B. The farmer was working in the field when the disaster happened.  

C. The farmer’s wife was working in the field at that moment. 

D. The village was badly damaged. 

4..

 What does the passage mainly tell us?

A. The damage of a volcano.         B. A terrible volcano.

C. An unforgettable memory.          D. A farmer’s experience.