Which is better, Radio or Television?

       About fifty years ago, when television first came out, people thought that radio was no longer useful. Television has both sounds （声音） and pictures. It is much more real and interesting to watch television than to listen to the radio.

       However, fifty years later radio is still very popular and it will be here for a long time. One reason is that we don’t need to see pictures when we listen to the music on the radio. In fact, listening with your eyes closed is the best way to listen to a piece of music. You can think yourself on a sandy beach or up high on a mountain. In other words, you can create (make) your own pictures.

       Moreover, while listening to the radio, you don’t have to take your eyes off your work. For example, you can listen to the radio and drive at the same time. Or you can read a book and listen to the radio. Televlsion, on the other hand, doesn’t have this advantage （优势）.

       A radio is much smaller than a television. You can take a radio anywhere and turn it on anytime you want. In a quiet place you can use headphones to listen to the news or music on the radio. In this way （用这种方式） you won’t disturb （打扰） anybody. Moreover, a radio is much cheaper than a television. For less than $ 20 you can buy a small radio and have fun with it.

（    ）52. What is the passage mainly about?

       A. Music.                     B. Sound.                     C. Television.                D. Radio.

（    ）53. It’s more interesting to watch TV because ___________.

       A. people can make their own pictures

       B. people can drive while watching it

       C. it has both sounds and pictures

       D. it’s the best way to listen to music

（    ）54. People use headphones in a quiet place because ___________.

       A. they don’t want to listen to the news

       B. they don’t want to disturb others

       C. they can close their eyes

       D. they can read a book

（    ）55. We learn from the passage that ___________.

       A. people can take a radio anywhere

       B. people can see pictures on the radio

       C. a radio is bigger than a television

       D. the radio is about 50 years old

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1.If you buy and read Successful Fishermen，you will ____________.

A. go to the countryside

B. know where to buy fishing rods

C. know how to cook fish

D. learn how to choose fishing places

2.There are many pictures in ____________ according to the passage.

A. Best Learners????????????? ????????????? ????????????? ????????????? ????????????? ????????????? ????????????? B. Successful Fishermen

C. How to Keep Pets????????????? ????????????? ????????????? ????????????? ????????????? ????????????? D. Learn to Study for Beginners

3.You can____________? for more information about other books according to the passage.

A. call the writer????????????? ????????????? ????????????? B. go to the shop? C. search the Internet????????????? ????????????? D. ask the clerk

4.The writer wrote this passage in order to____________ .

A. increase sales of the books?????????????

B. buy useful and interesting books

C. tell people how to keep pets

D. teach students to study easily and fast

5.You can most probably （可能） find this passage in a____________ .

A. story????????????? ????????????? B. report????????????? ????????????? ????????????? ? C. dictionary????????????? ????????????? D. newspaper

Traveling can be a fun way to get life experiences, especially during Spring Break—a week long school holiday in the United States.

But what will you do if you're a student and don't have enough money for a trip? Don't worry. Here are some useful tips.

Save: This may be the most important to prepare for traveling. Cut expenses(费用) and save money so you'll have more choices about where to go and how to get there.

Plan ahead: Don't wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Tickets may cost more when bought in a hurry. Giving yourself several months to get ready can mean security(安全) and savings.

Plan sensibly(合理地) : Write down what you expect to spend on food and hotels. keep your plan or you may not have enough money to cover everything.

Travel in groups: Find someone who is interested in visiting the same places. By traveling with others you can share costs and experiences.

Work as you go: Need more money for your trip? Look for a job in the places you visit.

Choose places: Tourist cities may be expensive. You may want to rethink your trip and go to a less—known area. Smaller towns can have many interesting activities and sights.

Pack necessary things: The most important things to take are not always clothes. Remember to take medicine and some food with you because you may be sick or you cannot find a cheap restaurant.

Use the Internet or travel books: No matter where you go, study the places you will visit first. Decide what to see. The Net can help to save money. Some useful websites include www. travelocity.com, www.bargains-lowestfare.com and www.economy-travel.com. Travel books will give you the information on the cheapest hotels and restaurants.

By planning sensibly, even students can enjoy the travel. Your travel experiences will be remembered for a lifetime.

1. How many tips are mentions in the passage?

A. Seven             B. Eight                C. Eleven              D. Twelve

2. You may probably read the passage_________.

A. in a book about the Internet               B. in a newspaper for business

C. in a magazine for students                      D. in an ad for shopping

3. The writer advises(建议) you_________.

A. to share costs with any other people        B. not to go to well-known places

C. not to visit dangerous places              D. to buy anything you want to buy

4. To prepare for your trip, you_________.

A. need a lot of medicine and clothes          B. should look for work all the way

C. should make good use of the Internet and travel books

D. can't tell your friends about your trip

5. Which of the following can be used as the title of this passage?

A. Planning your trip cleverly!                  B. Traveling without much money!

C. Information decides all                     D. Security is above all while traveling!