B. They’ll still be more expensive than printed newspapers C. They’ll become a must in people’s daily life D. They’ll become more popular as time goes on
【解题导语】随著新数字科技的快速发展与普遍应用,已逐渐改变人们的生活方式,而电子书的问世,更将展开一场阅读革命。 【答案及简析】
1．A 主旨大意题。综观全文和最后一段可知大意。本文中The Sony只是个例子。本题易误选C和D。
2．C 细节理解题。从第二段Sony's reader, the PRS-505, can hold 160 books in its fixed memory可知B错误, 从第三段Unlike laptop computers, you can put the Sony in your purse, read it in direct sunlight and even bookmark the pages. And you can connect it to your PC to download books可知A、D错误.
3．C 态度判断题。根据第四段可以看出答案。注意本题题干所问内容。本题易误选B和D。B是支持作者观点的一个例证；D非作者观点。 4．B 词义猜测题。该词后面有提示。忽略上下文提供的信息，本题易误选C和D。
5．D 细节理解题。根据最后一段，特别是最后一句（common与popular）可知答案。本题易误选C。 B
lt, they do not only look younger and slimmer, but feel better. Because of increased physical fitness, life expectance in the nation has risen to seventy-three years, with fewer people suffering from heart disease, the nation's number one killer. Jogging ( 慢跑 ), the easiest and cheapest way of improving the body, keeps over 30million people of all ages on the run. For the price of a good pair of running shoes, anyone anywhere can join the race.
Dieting, too, has become a national pastime. Promoters of diets that eliminate eating one thing or another, such as fats or carbohydrates ( 碳水化合物 ), promise as much as 20- pound weight losses within two weeks. Books describing such amazing diets always head up ( 居??之首 )the best-seller lists because people who are overweight want to lose weight quickly and easily. Nevertheless, jogging and dieting, carried to extremes, can be harmful. Many confused joggers overdo and finally suffer from ankle and foot damage. Dieting, fortunately, becomes only a temporary means for shedding a few pounds while the body lose the balanced nutrition ( 营养 )it requires, so most dieters cannot keep on diets. Above all, common sense should be the keystone for any dieting and exercise plan.
6.The main idea of this passage is that___________ . A. both jogging and dieting can improve your health B. exercise and improved diet has raised the American's life expectance C. people, who jog and diet wisely, will be healthier than those who do not D. diet and exercise harm rather than benefit health 7.According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE? A. Jogging can damage the body because it is too tough an exercise. B. Diets are so popular because they are on the best-seller lists. C. Americans now live to be 73years old. D. Exercise and diet are more widespread in America than ever before. 8.It is implied but not stated that ___________ .
A. heart disease is the number one killer among Americans
B. exercise and dieting bring about spiritual as well as physical well-being C. people don't stay on a diet because it doesn't work
D. a 20-pound weight loss within two weeks is too much for the body 9. The best title for this passage is ___________ .
A. Jogging and Diet B .Exercise and Health C. Physical Fitness D. Life Expectancy and Diet 【解题导语】本文讲的是节食与运动。 【答案与解析】
6.C. 主旨大意题。慢跑和节食能使身体健康 , 但不注意方法 , 过分进行慢跑和节食 , 会带来身体损伤。在短文结尾句中明确提出 :( 慢跑和节食的 ) 某些常识很关键。
7.D. 推理判断题。根据第一、二段内容可看出 \在美国慢跑和节食比以往任何时候都要流行\。
8.B. 推理推断题。根据短文的 \一句可推断出答案。 A 项内容是短文中已明确表示出来了 , 不符题意。
9.C. 主旨大意题。这四个选项都有一定的干扰性 ,A 项纯解说这两项运动 ;B 、D 项没有包括锻炼、节食两项内容 , 不全面。 C 项表示 \身体健康 \短文就是围绕这一主题进行阐述的。
There is no doubt that watching television and can influence the way that people behave. Moreover, it seems that people are spending more and more time watching some sort of visual entertainment, whether it is television, a video tape or a DVD. Therefore, the effects of visual media cannot be ignored.
One obvious effect of the these media is that watching them induces people to buy certain products. television advertising is widespread and, nowadays, even movie theaters permit advertisements. Another way TV and the movies affect people is that they give people either a broader view of the world or a distorted（扭曲的） one, depending on what type of program they watch. Those who watch news and educational program can learn many new things while those who watch primarily entertainment shows may come to believe that most people in the world possess great wealth and good looks. It may make them become dissatisfied with their own lives. Finally, perhaps the most susceptible（易受影响的）viewers are children, who may be unable to tell fact from fiction and may try to imitate acts that they see on TV or in the movies.
With the every-increasing popularity of video entertainment, society must pay attention to these effects. Television and movies, while entertaining and informative, cannot take the place of real experience. 10．From the passage, we know that watching television and movies can ________. A. make people live better B. make people feel pleased C. make people change their way of life D. make people live worse 11 The writer holds the view that _______. A.people may take no notice of the effects of the visual media B.people must pay attention to the effects of the visual media C.the effects of the visual media make the world changed greatly D.the visual media only affect young people 12. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A.Those who watch news and educational programs can earn a lot of money and become very pretty. B. The reason why most people possess great wealth and good looks is that they often watch television advertising. C. People buy products only when they are induced by television advertising.
D. People who watch primarily entertainment shows may come to believe that most people in the world are rich and beautiful. 13.What would be the best title for the text? A. The Influence of Television and Movies B. The Reason Why People Watch Television and Movies C. Television and Movies Induce People D. The Importance of Television and Movies.
【答案与简析】
10. C 判断推理题。（根据文章第一句。） 11. B 推断态度题。（文章最后一段第一句。） 12. D 细节理解题。（文章第二段第四句。）
13. A 归纳标题题。（从文章第一段和第三段可知答案。） Dallas Children’s Theater Academy ShowBiz Summer 2008
Rosewood Center for Family Arts
5938 Skillman * Dallas, TX 75231 * (214) 978-0110 Important Information
* All classes are taught by DCT Theater Professionals! * All Grade Levels indicated are for Fall 2008. * Tuition Deposit required for registration.
* Tuition balance due on the first day of class. No tuition refunds (退款). * DCT reserves the right to cancel any class; refunds made for cancellation. * Please accompany student to first day of class. * Registration begins one-half hour before class time.
* Questions? Call Nancy Schaeffer at (214) 978-0110 or e-mail nancy@dct.org How To Register
MAIL: * Fill out the form in this brochure.
* Be sure to list the class and group that you want & the dates. * The registration form may be copied. FAX: Complete the registration form and fax it to DCT at (214) 978-0118. PHONE: Call (214) 978-0110.
WEB: Visit www.dct.org, click on Academy Classes Drama Days! — $175 Entering Grades: Group A: K Group B: 1st & 2nd Group C: 3rd –– 5th Mon. –– Fri. 9: 30 a .m. –– 1 p.m. June 2 –– June 6
* Day One –– come up with a character, work with your class to plan the play. * Day Two –– create the situations and scenes for your one-of-a-kind show! * Day Three –– rehearse (排演) your part. * Day Four –– pick a costume, get ready!
* Day Five –– SHOWTIME –– invite family and friends to your Friday Showcase! * Bring a sack lunch and drink each day! Laugh Out Loud –– $175
Entering Grades: 5+ Mon. –– Fri. 1:30 p.m. –– 5:00 p.m. June 23 –– June 27 Show Friday, June 27 * Do you like comedy? Try your hand at the world of comedy in the class just for you! * Learn a comedy sketch from the old masters! * Tell a joke! Learn why old jokes can be the best!
* Work with your class to put on a one-of-a-kind Comedy Show for family and friends! Acting –– Just Acting –– $225
Group A: Entering Grades K; Group B: Entering Grades 1st –– 2nd; Group C: Entering Grades 3rd –– 4th; Mon. –– Fri. 9: 30 a .m. –– 2:30 p.m.; Session I: July 28 –– Aug. 1; Session II: Aug. 4 –– Aug. 8; Session III: Aug. 11 –– Aug. 15 * Are you ready to challenge your acting skills and try something new?! * Start with the characters: Who are you? Be the Star of your Dreams. * Become the character you’ve always wanted to be. * Work with your class to create the plot.
* Get ready to present your show for family and friends on the final Friday! Summer Scenes –– $225
Entering Grades 5th and 6th; Mon. –– Fri. 9: 30 a .m. –– 2:30 p.m.; Session I: July 28 –– Aug.1; Session II: Aug. 4 –– Aug. 8; Session III: Aug. 11 –– Aug. 15 * Do you want to be an actor?
* Improve your skills with instruction from professional actors & directors. * Rehearse and perform scenes from your favorite plays. * Develop characters and polish performances! 14. What is the purpose of the text?
A. To attract readers to attend Summer Scenes. B. To persuade readers to attend ShowBiz Summer 2008. C. To earn money from the introduction. D. To teach readers how to register for ShowBiz Summer 2008. 15. If you want to attend Showbiz Summer 2008, you should be aware that ______. A. tuition must be paid at least before June 2 B. there’ll be no refunds in any case.
C. registration begins half an hour after class time D. students had better be accompanied on the first day 16. It can be inferred from the text that all the four one-week specials ______. A. are intended for children aged below 5
B. are all held at Rosewood Center for Family Arts C. will take place in June or July and last five days D. need students to bring a sack lunch and drink each day
17. Which of the following classes suits those who want to be actors?
A. Drama Days! B. Laugh Out Loud. C. Acting – Just Acting. D. Summer Scenes. 18. Where is the text most probably from?
A. Part of a brochure. B. An entertainment magazine. C. A newspaper. D. A guide book.
【解题导语】本文主要是介绍了ShowBiz Summer 2008的一些重要信息，以及一些课程培训的时间和内容安排。 【答案与解析】
14. B。 文章意图题。本文主要是介绍了ShowBiz Summer 2008的一些重要信息，以及一些课程培训的时间和内容安排，其目的就是希望读者对此熟悉，并参加这些课程的培训。故答案选B。
15. D。 细节理解题。从文章中“important information”部分可知，交费时间最迟是开学当天，
对于在以后日子开学的并不一定要在6月2号之前，因各个培训时间不同，故选项A不对；如果课程取消当然所交费用可以退还，因此，选项B不对；注册应该是在上课后前个小时而不是之后半个小时，因此，选项C不对；上学第一天，学生要求最好有人陪伴。故答案选D。 16. B。 推理判断题。根据文章，参加四种课程孩子的年龄各异，历经6、7、8三个月。四种课程中，只有第一种课程需要带午餐和饮料。另外，所有课程的举办地都是在 Rosewood Center for Family Arts。故答案选B。
17. D。 细节判断题。文章在第四中活动中提到“Do you want to be an actor?”。故答案选D。
18. A。 推理判断题。本文在How To Register部分中提到“Fill out the form in this brochure”，说明该文章是节选自一个宣传册子的部分内容。故答案选A。 E
Be Brave With New Things
The old advertising slogan, “so simple a child can do it ,” has taken on new meaning to me. A few weeks ago I got a computer, but I an mechanically illiterate. I knew that children had no fear of the future, so that seemed a good place to seek help. I asked my nephew, twelve years old, at an elementary school, to help me. My nephew took the machine for granted and has simply accepted the fact that computers are now a way of life. He plays with them and does his homework on them and even creates programs for them. I , on the other hand, are terrified by what this equipment can do. It can interchange paragraphs, switch words around and even correct my spelling. It informs me of Its limitations, takes commands and asks questions. It even seems to have a sense of communication. Rather than accusing me of making an error, it prints “One of us has made a mistake!” It never gets tired and is always patient and ready to go when I am. I think it was somewhat normal for me to be suspicious of computers. They represent a break with some very familiar habits and traditions. It is only human to instinctively avoid anything that shifts thoroughly from the acceptable, comfortable past. But the world is governed by ceaseless change and we must therefore establish links with the present and future as well as the past. Computer technology is an excellent case in point, as the newest systems grow out of date in only a few years, or even months. This ability to see, experience and accept the new is one of our saving characteristics. To be fearful of tomorrow, to close ourselves to possibilities, to resist the inevitable, to advocate standing still when all else is moving forward, is to lose touch. If we accept the new with joy and wonder, we can move gracefully into each tomorrow. More often than not, the children shall lead us.
19．What is the new meaning of “So simple a child can do it” for the author? A．computers are so easy to operate that even a child can play them well B．A child can always do more complex things than an adult. C．It is easier for a child to accept new things than for an adult. D．A child has greater ability than an adult in operating computers.
20．According to the second paragraph, which of the following statements is true?
A．The nephew thought it is natural to accept the fact that computers are now a way of life. B．The nephew believed that machines were made for people to do whatever they wanted.