When you are reading something in English, you may often meet with a new word. What’s the best way to know it?

You may look it up in the English-Chinese dictionary. It will tell you a lot about the word: the pronunciation, the Chinese meaning and how to use the word. But how can you know where the word is ? How to find it in the dictionary both quickly and correctly?

First, all the English words are arranged(安排) in the letter order. In the dictionary you can first see the words beginning with letter A, then B, C, D…. That means, if there are two words “desert” and “pull”, “desert” will be certainly before “pull”. Then if there are two words both beginning with the same letter, you may look at the second letter. Then the third, the fourth… For example, “pardon” is before “plough”, “judge” before “just”, etc. Do you understand how to look up in the dictionary? The dictionary will be your good friend. I hope you’ll use it as often as possible in your English study.

1.This passage is about______.

A.new words in writing                     B.different dictionaries

C.the best way of reading                   D.using an English-Chinese dictionary

2.In the dictionary you may not find_______.

A.how to pronounce the word               B.the spelling of the word

C.who used the word first                  D.how to use the word

3.In an English-Chinese dictionary, the last word______.

A.begins with Z       B.begins with A       C.is a short one       D.is not often used

4.Which group of words is in the right order in an English-Chinese dictionary?

A.perhaps, produce, plenty                 B.straight, subject, surprise

C.century, center, business                  D.foreign, entrance, headache

5.In the passage the writer tries to tell us _______.

A.we have to use a dictionary when we read something in English

B.an English-Chinese dictionary can tell us everything about a word

C.how to look up a word in a dictionary.

D.all English-Chinese dictionaries are the same

 

Children can spend hours a day looking at computer screens and other digital devices. Some eye doctors say this leads to an increase in “computer vision syndrome(电脑视力综合症).”

Nathan Bonilla-Warford is an optometrist(验光师)in Tampa, Florida. He has seen an increase in problems in children. “A lot more children come into the office either because their parents have noticed that they have headaches or red or watery eyes or discomfort, or because their nearsightedness appears to be increasing and they’re worried,” he says.

Dr. Bonilla-Warford says part of the problem is that children may be more likely to pay no attention to early warning signs than adults. “Even if their eyes start to feel uncomfortable or they start to get a headache, they’re less likely to tell their parents, because they don’t want to have the game or the computer or whatever taken away,” he explains.

He says another part of the problem is that people blink(眨眼)less often when they use digital devices. He says, “A person who uses an electronic device blinks about one third as much as we normally do in everyday life. And so that can result in the front part of the eye drying and not staying protected like normal.”[来源:Z.xx.k.Com]

Eye doctors offer suggestions like following which is known as the 20/20/20 rule. That means every twenty minutes look away twenty feet or more for at least twenty seconds from whatever device you’re using.

Other suggestions include putting more distance between you and the device and using good lighting. Of course, another way is to spend less time looking at screens. Many experts say children should spend no more than two hours a day using digital devices—with no screen time for children under two.

But not all eye doctors have noticed an increase in problems in children. Dr. David Hunter, from Children’s Hospital Boston, has not seen an increase in his practice. “While it is possible to develop fatigue looking at screens for a long period of time, there’s certainly no proof that it actually causes any damage(伤害)to the eyes.” he says.

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

A.Dr. Bonilla-Warford thinks using computers causes nearsightedness.

B.People keep their eyes protected against drying by blinking normally.

C.Children under two can watch TV for less than two hours a day.

D.Dr. David Hunter says headache causes an increase in eye problems.

2.What does the underlined word “fatigue” mean?

A.Interest

B.Ability

C.Tiredness.

D.Difficulty.

3.What can be the best title for the passage?

A.Looking at Screen: Two Hours or More

B.How Can Children Use Their Eyes Properly

C.Using Digital Devices: Advantages and Disadvantages

D.How Much Screen Time Is Too Much for Children

 

 

Secretary needed

Shenzhen Computer Sales Company is looking for a full-time secretary(a lady aged 22-30).

Must have excellent typing, telephone, and computer skills.

60,000yuan a year.

Send your resume(简历) to:

Shenzhen Computer Corner, 518000

Or email us: Shenzhenppp@163.com

Delivery Person Wanted (A man aged 18 to 40)

Part-time.

Driver’s license required.

Must be able to work in evenings and on weekends.

10.00yuan per hour.

Call 5780505 to tell your information to Miss Zhang , or come to visit us(No.2906, LP Road, KFC, Shenzhen) at business hour(518112).

Looking for a Japanese Teacher

Shenzhen Foreign language School is looking for a full-time female Japanese teacher. Must have at least two years’ experience (under 35 years old).

Call Mr. Smith for an appointment.

Tel:6790393

E-mail: MKSD@126.com

Web: http://SZFS.com.cn[来源:Zxxk.Com]

 

1.How much can a secretary make one month?

a.      60,000yuan.   b. 6,000yuan  c. 50,000yuan  d. 5,000yuan

2.Who can apply(申请) for the job as a secretary?[来源:学|科|网Z|X|X|K]

a. Miss Li, 25 years old, having a driver’s license

b. Mr. Wang, 24 years old, having typing, telephone and computer skills

c. Miss Zhang, 20 years old, having typing, telephone, and computer skills

d. Mrs. Lin, 29 years old, having typing, telephone, and computer skills.

3. What number should you call to be a delivery person for KFC?

a. 5780505  b. 518000  c. 6790393  d. 518112

4.Which of the following is NOT true?

a. As a delivery man in KFC, you can get 10.00yuan per hour.

b. Mrs Zhao can work in evenings and on weekends, so she can work as a delivery person.

c. Shenzhen Foreign Language School is looking for a Japanese teacher.

d. You can’t apply for the teaching job if you have just graduated this year.

5.Where can we find these advertisements?

a. In a book on traveling.

b. In a newspaper in Shenzhen.

c. In Mrs Smith’s QQ zone(空间)

d. On Shenzhen Computer Sales Company’s website.

 

We can find ads everywhere. Here are four ads. Please read them carefully.

(1)WAITE WANTED

Are you hard—working? Do you like to meet people? If your answer is “Yes”, then we have a job for you as a waiter. Call AL Hotel at 8556779.

(2)REPORTER WANTED

Do you like to talk with people? Do you like to write stories? If you want to work for our magazine as a reporter, please call Karen at 8558366.

(3)HELP WANTED

Do you like babies? Can you look after one baby for two days? If you are sure to take good care of it, call us at 8766588. $ 80 or more. Today! Hurry1

(4)CLEANER WANTED[来源:Z.xx.k.Com]

Can you make a large house clean and tidy? If you hope to get the job paid at $ 20 once, call us this evening 18:00—20:00. Tel: 8633800.

1.______ are needed in AL Hotel.

A. Cleaners                                               B. Reporters                                    C. Waiters

2. If you like children and have two —day free, you can call at ______ for a job.

A. 8556779                                               B. 8558336                                       C. 8766588

3. If the owner of the large house asks a cleaner to tidy his house once a day, how much will the cleaner get in a week?

A. $ 120.                                                    B. $ 140.                                           C. $ 160.

4. If you’re a college student of English who enjoys writing, during your summer holidays you will be more interested in the job in ______.

A. ad(1)                                               B. ad(2)                                       C. ad(3)

5. The above job ads are probably from ______.

A. a science book                                    B. a story book                                C. a newspaper

 

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