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  Allan goes everywhere with Birgitta Anderson, a 54-year-old secretary He moves around her office at work and goes shopping with her 'Most people don't seem to mind Allan, ' says Birgit-ta ,who thinks he is wonderful 'he's my fourth child,' she says, She may think of him and treat him that way, buying his food, paying his health bills and his taxes, but in fact Allan is a dog

  Birgitta and Allan live in Sweden, a country where everyone is expected to lead an orderly life according to rules laid down by the government, which also provides(提供)a high level of care for its people This level of care costs money

  People in Sweden pay taxes on everything, so aren't surprised to find that owning a dog means yet more taxes Some people are paying as much as 500 Swedish kronor in taxes a year for the right to keep their dog, money that is spent by the government on dog hospitals and sometimes medical treatment for a dog that falls ill However, most such treatment is expensive, so owners often decide to pay health and even life insurance(保险)for their dog

  In Sweden dog owners must pay for any damage(损坏)their dog does A Swedish Kennel Club official explains what this means: if your dog runs out on the road and gets hit by a passing car you, as the owner ,have to pay for any damage done to the car, even if your dog has been killed in the accident

1Birgitta pays taxes for Allan because ______

[  ]

Ahe is her dog       Bhe is her child

Che follows her everywhere Dhe often falls ill

2The money paid as dog taxes is used to ______

[  ]

Akeep a high level of care for the people

Bpay for damage done by dogs

Cprovide medical care for dogs

Dbuy insurance for dog owners

3If a dog causes a car accident and gets killed, who should pay for the damage done to the car?

[  ]

AThe owner of the car

BThe owner of the dog

CThe insurance company(公司).

DThe government

4From the text it can be inferred that in Sweden ______

[  ]

Adogs are welcome in public places

Bkeeping dogs means asking for trouble

Cmany car accidents are caused by dogs

Dpeople care much about dogs

Does technology pose a threat to the purity of Chinese language?

Many Chinese use instant messenger tools such as MSN or QQ, listen to music on MP3 players and log on the Internet using ADSL—most without knowing the literal Chinese translation of the abbreviations(缩略词). But they don’t have to, as many English letters have become part of the local vocabulary.

A dozen abbreviations including GDP, NBA, IT, MP3, QQ, DVD and CEO are among the 5,000 most-frequently used words in the Chinese media last year, according to a report on the 2006 Language Situation in China.

The report said some parents are so keen on English letters that a couple tried to name their baby “@”, claiming the character used in email addresses reflects their love for the child. While the “@”is obviously familiar to Chinese e-mail users, they often use the English word “at” to pronounce it “ai ta”,or “love him”.

The study collected more than 1 billion language samples from newspapers, magazines, TV, radio and websites. The annual report is jointly compiled by the Ministry of Education and the State Language Commission.

“Nowadays, more and more English abbreviations are being used in Chinese, making them an important part of modern language,” said Hou Min, a professor at Communication University of China.

“The abbreviations have gained popularity because of the ease of usage,” Hou said. For example, DNA is much simpler to use than its Chinese version. “As more Chinese people learn foreign languages, especially English, in recent years, using abbreviations has become a trend among educated people,” she added.

Some language scholars fear such usage will contaminate(污染)the purity of Chinese and cause confusion in communication.

Which of the following is TRUE about the report on the 2006 Language Situation in China?

A.The report is compiled by the Ministry of Education alone.

B.The report is compiled every year.

C.The report is compiled every two years.

D.The report is based on over 1 billion language samples from websites.

Why does the author use the example of a couple who tried to name their baby “@”?

A.To show Chinese is badly polluted by English.

B.To express the couple’s love for the child.

C.To indicate “@”is a very common sign among the e-mail users.

D.To show some people are very enthusiastic over English letters.

Why are the English abbreviations becoming more and more popular according to the passage?

A.Because English is the most common language in the world.

B.Because using English abbreviations is a fashion.

C.Because English abbreviations are easy and simple to use.

D.Because English abbreviations are easy to pronounce.

What can we infer from the passage?

A.People should know clearly the exact Chinese translation of English abbreviations.

B.More and more Chinese people will use English abbreviations in the future.

C.Most parents like to give their child English names now.

D.Language scholars hate to use English abbreviations.

How could I turn down an opportunity for a weeklong cruise on a luxury motorsailer in the Andaman Sea? Without a second thought, I packed my bags and jumped on a plane to Singapore, and the following day I found myself looking out the airplane window at the beautiful waters surrounding the island of Langkawi off the coast of Malaysia.
The last time I was in Langkawi was in 2001, when it was relatively quiet. Langkawi has come a long way since then; there are 4, 5, and even 6-star hotels, as well as spas, golfing, horseback riding and even a cable car taking visitors to the highest point on the island.
At the Langkawi International Airport I met my shipmates and we were driven to Pantai Tengah with a quick pit stop for sunblock and duty-free goodies. Many other shopping opportunities abound since Langkawi was designated as a duty-free zone in 1987 to entice tourists to the island.
A luxurious yacht tender picked us up. Phillipe, the first mate, maneuvered the tender between sailboats and as we went around a small island there she was, S/V Blue Gold. This majestic 10-passenger sailboat—all 165 feet of her—had been built in Italy and recently underwent a full retrofit. Once aboard, the crew welcomed us with refreshments and big smiles. Before we got too comfortable and settled into the plush comforts of the boat, Alain, the captain, took us on a tour of Blue Gold’s impressive accommodations. The master suite had a king-size bed, with a lounge area and “his & hers” wardrobes. The VIP cabin had a queen-size bed, also with a lounge area. Both had ensuite bathrooms.
The first evening aboard was the perfect start to our voyage—a small cocktail party followed by a light meal of seared tuna salad. It was exactly what our jet-lagged bodies craved, and we all slept very well aboard what would become our new home for the next 7 days.
In the morning after breakfast, we sailed to Pulau Ta Ngah (also spelled “Pulau Tengah”; pulau means island in Malay). In the 1970s the site had been a Vietnamese refugee transit camp. Not long after the end of the war, the camp was shut down and the island was gazetted as a marine park by the Malaysian government. Officially “uninhabited,” it does boast a golf course, but we were unable to determine if it was still in operation. The most intriguing event on the island occurs in July when the giant leatherback turtles lay their eggs on a beach on Ta Ngah.
【小题1】Where is Langkawi?

A.In Pulau Ta NgahB.In MalaysiaC.In the Atlantic OceanD.In The Arctic
【小题2】We know from the passage Langkawi________.
A.has become prosperous in the past decade
B.was a noisy industrial city twenty years ago
C.has no three-star hotels nowadays
D.is best known for its horse riding races
【小题3】S/V Blue Gold is __________.
A.a small island with most beautiful sceneries we have ever seen
B.a luxurious 6-star hotel with best food and service
C.a VIP cabin with 9 queen-size beds and ensuite bathrooms
D.a splendid boat with comfortable accommodations
【小题4】It is implied that _________.
A.many people go golfing on Pulau Ta Ngah every year
B.the Vietnamese War broke out in 1970
C.the author liked the party and meal provided in the voyage
D.people living on Pulau Ta Ngah must have earned a lot of money
【小题5】The article is probably part of __________.
A.a news reportB.a travel storyC.an advertisement D.an operating manual

How could I turn down an opportunity for a weeklong cruise on a luxury motorsailer in the Andaman Sea? Without a second thought, I packed my bags and jumped on a plane to Singapore, and the following day I found myself looking out the airplane window at the beautiful waters surrounding the island of Langkawi off the coast of Malaysia.

The last time I was in Langkawi was in 2001, when it was relatively quiet. Langkawi has come a long way since then; there are 4, 5, and even 6-star hotels, as well as spas, golfing, horseback riding and even a cable car taking visitors to the highest point on the island.

At the Langkawi International Airport I met my shipmates and we were driven to Pantai Tengah with a quick pit stop for sunblock and duty-free goodies. Many other shopping opportunities abound since Langkawi was designated as a duty-free zone in 1987 to entice tourists to the island.

A luxurious yacht tender picked us up. Phillipe, the first mate, maneuvered the tender between sailboats and as we went around a small island there she was, S/V Blue Gold. This majestic 10-passenger sailboat—all 165 feet of her—had been built in Italy and recently underwent a full retrofit. Once aboard, the crew welcomed us with refreshments and big smiles. Before we got too comfortable and settled into the plush comforts of the boat, Alain, the captain, took us on a tour of Blue Gold’s impressive accommodations. The master suite had a king-size bed, with a lounge area and “his & hers” wardrobes. The VIP cabin had a queen-size bed, also with a lounge area. Both had ensuite bathrooms.

The first evening aboard was the perfect start to our voyage—a small cocktail party followed by a light meal of seared tuna salad. It was exactly what our jet-lagged bodies craved, and we all slept very well aboard what would become our new home for the next 7 days.

In the morning after breakfast, we sailed to Pulau Ta Ngah (also spelled “Pulau Tengah”; pulau means island in Malay). In the 1970s the site had been a Vietnamese refugee transit camp. Not long after the end of the war, the camp was shut down and the island was gazetted as a marine park by the Malaysian government. Officially “uninhabited,” it does boast a golf course, but we were unable to determine if it was still in operation. The most intriguing event on the island occurs in July when the giant leatherback turtles lay their eggs on a beach on Ta Ngah.

1.Where is Langkawi?

A.In Pulau Ta Ngah    B.In Malaysia         C.In the Atlantic Ocean D.In The Arctic

2.We know from the passage Langkawi________.

A.has become prosperous in the past decade

B.was a noisy industrial city twenty years ago

C.has no three-star hotels nowadays

D.is best known for its horse riding races

3.S/V Blue Gold is __________.

A.a small island with most beautiful sceneries we have ever seen

B.a luxurious 6-star hotel with best food and service

C.a VIP cabin with 9 queen-size beds and ensuite bathrooms

D.a splendid boat with comfortable accommodations

4.It is implied that _________.

A.many people go golfing on Pulau Ta Ngah every year

B.the Vietnamese War broke out in 1970

C.the author liked the party and meal provided in the voyage

D.people living on Pulau Ta Ngah must have earned a lot of money

5.The article is probably part of __________.

A.a news report      B.a travel story       C.an advertisement    D.an operating manual

 

Many Chinese use instant messenger tools such as MSN or QQ, 1isten to music on MP3 players and log On the Interact using ADSL--without knowing the literal Chinese translation of the abbreviations(缩写).

    But they don’t have to, as many English letters have become part of the local lexicon(词典).

    A dozen abbreviations including GDP, NBA, IT, MP3, QQ, DVD and CEO are among the 5,000most-frequently used words in the Chinese-language media last year, according to a report on the 2006 language Situation in China, which was released yesterday in Beijing.

    The report said some parents are so keen on English letters that recently a couple tried to name their baby “@”. Claiming the character used in e-mail addresses reflects their love for the child.

    While the “@” is obviously familiar to Chinese e-mail users, they often use the English word “at” to pronounce it , which sounds something like “ai ta” or “love him”, to Putonghua speakers.

    The study collected more and 1 billion language samples from newspapers, magazines, TV, radio and websites. The annual report is compiled(编辑) by the Ministry of Education and State Language Commission.

    “Nowadays, more and more English abbreviations are being used in Chinese, making them an important part of the contemporary language,” said Hou Min, a professor at Communication University of China.

    “The abbreviations have gained popularity because of the convenience of usage,” Hou said For example. DNA is much simpler to use than it’s Chinese versiom tuoyang hetang hesuan .

“As more Chinese people learn foreign languages, especially English, in recent years. Using abbreviations has become a trend aming educated people,” she said.

Some language scholars fear such usage will contaminate the purity of Chinese and cause confusion in communication.

1.Why do so many Chinese like to use English abbreviations?

A.Because they don’t have to know the literal Chinese translation.

B.Because that’s better way to learn English

C.Because these abbreviations are part of their local lexicon

    D.Because it’s convenient for them to use the abbreviations.

2.A couple want to name their child “@” because of it’s           

A.popularity       B.pronunciation       C.meaning      D.usage

3.The underlined word “contaminate” in the last paragraph probably means        

 A.make impure     B. smooth away       C.make clear    D.make up

4.The usage of English abbreviations will be         in China.

    A.limited by the Ministry of Education

    B.encouraged by most language scholars

C.mode popular among educated people

D.officially for bidden by the government

5.The passage aims to tell us           

A.English abbreviations become popular in China

B.English abbreviations will take the place of Putonghua

C.The arguments about English abbreviations

D.How we can use abbreviations properly

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