Computer people talk a lot about the need for other people to become " computer-literate".But not all experts agree that this is a good idea.
One pioneer, in particular, who disagrees is David Tebbutt, the founder of Computer town UK.Although many people see this as a successful attempt to bring people closer to the computer, David does not see it that way.He says that Computer town UK was formed for just the opposite reason, to bring computers to people and make them" people-literate".
David Tebbutt thinks Computer towns are most successful when tied to a computer club but he insists there is an important difference between the two.The clubs are for people who have some computer knowledge already.This frightens away non-experts, who are happier going to Computer towns where there are computers for them to experiment on, with experts to encourage them and answer any questions they have.They are not told what to do, they find out.The computer experts have to learn not to tell people about computers, but have to be able to answer all questions people ask.People don't have to learn computer terms(术语), but the experts have to explain in simple language.The computers are becoming "people-literate".
(1)
Which of the following is David Tebbutt's idea on the relationship between people and computers?
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A.
Computer learning should be made easier.
B.
There should be more computer clubs for experts.
C.
People should work harder to master computer use.
D.
Computers should be made cheaper so that people can afford them.
(2)
We can infer(推断)from the text that " computer-literate" means ________.
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A.
being able to afford a computer
B.
being able to write computer programs
C.
working with the computer and finding out its value.)
D.
Understanding the computer and knowing how to use it
(3)
The underlined words" it "in the second paragraph refers to the idea that Computer towns ________.
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A.
help to set up more computer clubs
B.
bring people to learn to use computers
C.
bring people to learn to work together
D.
help to sell computers to the public
(4)
David Tebbutt started Computer town UK with the purpose of ________.
13 Building, Fangchenyuan, Fangzhuang, Beijing 100078, China
Tel:(010)67661423 Fax:(010)67661364
DEESIDE ANIMAL PARK
Fun Day
On Saturday September 26 10∶00-18∶00
Meet the animals Rides Displays
DEESIDE ANIMAL PARK, NEAR
SOUTHDENE Tel:(024)46364148
Date 3nd July
Destination Milan
Flight number BA564
Departure 11∶30
Arrival 14∶35
Zhonglu Hotel
No.2 Beisanhuan East Road, Chaoyang District
Beijing 100028, China
Tel:(8610)64622288 Fax:(8610)64612502
http://www.ctsplaza.com
(1)
When does the plane reach Milan?
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A.
At 11∶30.
B.
At 14∶35.
C.
At 10∶00.
D.
At 18∶00.
(2)
Where can you have fun and watch display?
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A.
In Flight No.BA564
B.
In People's Education Press
C.
At Zhonglu Hotel
D.
In Deeside Animal Park
(3)
If you want to buy English books, you'd better call the number ________.
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A.
in Flight No.BA564
B.
in People's Education Press
C.
at Zhonglu Hotel
D.
in Deeside Animal Park
(4)
If you travel to Beijing, you'd better live in ________.
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A.
Milan
B.
PEP Teaching Materials Centre
C.
Zhonglu Hotel
D.
Southdene
(5)
From the information above, we can guess Yang Kai is ________.
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A.
a bookseller
B.
a student
C.
a waiter
D.
a teacher
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Welcome to LCF Language Clubs and Music & Gym Clubs
●Learn with songs, stories and games in Fun French or Spanish Clubs
●Affordable after-school care
●Fun music & gym clubs for young children
●Learn with stories, games, movement and rhymes in Jazz-Mataz
●hone:02392 370863
●Email:Joinus@lcfclubs.com
These can be taught online, at a school club or at a local LCF center.You can do it after school or lunchtime.There are also chances to teach in-school.Many schools now need LCF teachers because they know LCF provides excellent training and supplies LCF teachers with the best resources(资源).
Come on and try it yourself at our local club near your home!
(1)
We can __________ in Fun French or Spanish Clubs.
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A.
have a party
B.
play chess
C.
make friends
D.
watch movies
(2)
In LCF clubs, children can __________.
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A.
join fun painting and gym clubs
B.
get education at school clubs only
C.
learn with songs, games and cooking
D.
learn with stories, games and movement
(3)
Jazz-Mataz is for children who can speak __________.
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A.
Spanish
B.
English
C.
Chinese
D.
French
(4)
If you want to join an LCF club, you’d better NOT __________.
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A.
post a letter
B.
send an email
C.
go to the local club
D.
make a phone call
(5)
From the passage above, we can know __________.
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A.
LCF is a language and science school in Canada
B.
LCF has language clubs and music & gym clubs
C.
LCF music & gym clubs can be found just online
D.
LCF provides excellent training, teachers and doctors
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Are you looking for something fun and would you like to help other people in your spare time? Then join us and be a volunteer!
We are a non-profit organization.We have volunteer jobs for people of all ages.Anyone,from twelve-year-old children to people in their 80s,can become a volunteer.
You can help people in many ways.Schools need help with taking care of children
while parents are working.Hospitals need volunteers to look after children
when their parents see a doctor.Animal lovers can help take care of those dogs and
cats without homes.There is something for everyone.
“As a volunteer,I don’t want to get anything.Seeing the children’s happy
faces,I am happy,too.”said Carlos Domingo,an old woman of 62.
“I often played computer games in my spare time before.Now I help older
people learn how to use computers,”said another volunteer at the age of l8.
If everyone helps out a bit,we’ll all have a better world to live in.
Interested? Call us at 1-800?756,or visit our website:www.activol.com.
(1)
What kind of people can become volunteers?
A.Only teenagers.
B.People from l2 years old to 80.
C.Only old people.
D.Only students and teachers.
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(2)
______need volunteers.
A.Animals without homes
B.Doctors
C.Non-profit organizations
D.Everyone
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(3)
Volunteers want to get______when they help others.
A.everything
B.money
C.nothing
D.computers
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(4)
Carlos Domingo does volunteer work with______.
A.children B.cats C.old people D.dogs
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(5)
What’s the meaning of“website”?
A.联络 B.公司 C.网址 D.地址
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If you knew you had only three years left to live,how would you use your time?It's a hard question and few of us would even like to think about it.But 18-year-old Huang Ge
has to answer this question and he says,"I want to thank the people who have helped me."
At age one,Huang's mother left the family.Six years later,he was badly ill.He has been using a wheelchair since 9 years old.Doctors said he would only live to be 18.
After Huang's story went on TV,hundreds of Chinese sent money to help him.The boy was so moved that he decided to thank every one of them.But it is not an easy job,because Huang was too sick even to drive a mosquito(蚊子) away from his leg.Huang has to be tied to his wheelchair to stop him from falling out.And the family can only afford a three-wheeled motorcycle(三轮摩托).Since 2003,the father and son have traveled 14.000 kilometers.to 10 provinces,an thanked more than 30 helpers.
"I am moved by the story of this boy.We need the courage to face death,and we should also feel the thankfulness for those who help us,"reads an online post on cctv.com.
(1)
After hundreds of people sent money to help him,_____________.
A.Huang Ge decided to ask for more
B.Huang Ge decided to thank everyone who had helped him
C.Huang Ge's story went on TV
D.Huang Ge had a happy life with his father at home
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(2)
They _____________ to thank the helpers.
A.took a train
B.took a ship
C.took a motorcycle
D.took a bus
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(3)
What does the underlined word "thankfulness" mean?
A.感恩 B.宽容 C.诚信 D.奉献
[ ]
(4)
Put the following sentences into correct order.
a.Hundreds of Chinese sent money to help Huang Ge.
b.Huang Ge decided to thank everyone who had helped him.