In the modern world computers and the Internet are getting more and more popular. Most people think they are very useful in their work and lives.

The first computer was born in 1946. It was very big and it worked slowly. Today computers are getting smaller and smaller, but they work faster and faster. What can computers do? Computers can do many things.

At the same time, our world is getting smaller and smaller with the Internet. The Internet came into the world about twenty-five years later than computers. It makes our lives easier. If you are far away in America, you can talk to your family on the Internet. If you want to read a good book, but you don’t have time to buy it in the bookstore, you can read it on the Internet. You can also read newspaper, do some shopping, play games and make friends on it.

Many students like the Internet so much that they would not like to do anything else. They make friends on the Internet, but they may not see these friends. Some of the students are cheated by (受……的欺骗) the “unreal friends”. Because of the Internet, some students can’t work hard at their lessons. Many of them can’t do as well as before in their studies. A few of them have to leave school.

We can use computers and the Internet to learn more about the world. But please remember, “Not all things are good for you.”

根据材料内容,选择最佳答案。

1.Which of the following about computers is WRONG?

A.The first computer was born in 1946.

B.Computers can help us with our studies.

C.Computers work much faster because they are smaller.

D.The first computer didn’t work as fast as computers now.

2.Our world is getting _________ with the Internet.

A.larger B.smaller C.more beautiful D.more colorful

3.When was the Internet born?

A.In 1921. B.In 1971. C.In 1980. D.In1900.

4.What does the writer think of computers and the Internet?

A.They are good for everyone and everything.

B.They are not good for children.

C.They are very useful, but sometimes they are bad for students.

D.They are good for only older people.

5.What’s the best title of the passage?

A.Computers and Our Lives

B.Computers and the Internet

C.The Internet and Our Lives

D.Computers or the Internet

“What is success?” Mr. Black asked his 6th grade business class. It was his opening conversation for the first class of the term.

“Success is riding in a sweet car, watching an 80-inch TV, and living in a place with at least twelve rooms.” One student answered, earning(博得)laughs from all the students.

Mr. Black smiled, but shook his head. “Tom, that is excess(过量). That is not success.”

“How about being able to provide for your family?” A blonde girl named Sandy in the front suggested as an answer.

“Now we’re getting closer,” Mr. Black smiled, “but try thinking about what you need and what you want.”

“Getting everything you want.” Tom shouted out an answer again, trying for more laughs.

Mr. Black sighed(叹气). “I believe we’ve already talked about excess versus(与…比较) success.”

“Getting everything you need, but some of what you want?” James, sitting in the back wondered aloud.

“Quite right!” Mr. Black clapped. “Success is getting everything you need and some of what you want. The more you get that you want, the more successful you are. You do reach a point where you are living in excess, though.”

“What does this have to do with business?” Tom asked. It seemed if it wasn’t funny, he wasn’t happy.

“Well, Tom, think of it this way: the point of business is to make a living to support your family. Once you have properly seen to (确保) their needs, you can then see to getting the extras that you want.”

“What if I don’t have a family?” he continued to be difficult.

“Then you have to provide for yourself, a family of one.”

“He has goldfish to think about!” Peter, Tom’s friend, shouted out.

“Then he needs to provide for a family of one with a fishbowl.” Mr. Black corrected himself.

Tom nodded, satisfied with that answer.

“So in the next nine weeks, we’re going to study basic business situations, like having a checking account and understanding credit cards(信用卡).”

Tom rubbed his hands together excitedly. “When do we get to start spending?”

“You already are, Tom. You’re spending time with us!” Mr. Black laughed. “Now, let’s see what you guys know about credit cards…”

1.What was Mr. Black?

A. A headmaster. B. A businessman.

C. A teacher. D. An official.

2.Which student didn’t seem to be taking the class seriously?

A. Tom. B. James. C. Peter. D. Sandy.

3.How did Mr. Black make his class lively and interesting?

A. He told some jokes.

B. He played jokes with the students.

C. He showed some examples to his students.

D. He got his students to take part in a discussion.

4.According to the passage, which word can best describe Mr. Black?

A. Strange. B. Patient. C. Shy. D. Proud.

5.What can be the best title of this passage?

A. Get What You Want B. Needs and Wants

C. Try to Get More Money D. How to Live Well

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