Laptop computers are popular all over the world.People use them on trains and airplanes, in airports and hotels.These laptops connect people to their workplace.In the United States today, laptops also connect students to their classrooms.

Westlake College in Virginia will start a laptop computer program that allows students to do schoolwork anywhere they want.Within five years, each of the 1500 students at the college will receive a laptop.The laptops are part of a $10 million computer program at Westlake, a 110-year-old college.The students with laptops will also have access to the Internet.In addition, they will be able to use e-mail to “speak” with their teachers, their classmates, and their families.However, the most important part of the laptop program is that students will be able to use computers without going to computer labs.They can work with it at home, in a fast-food restaurant or under the trees—anywhere at all!

Because of the many changes in computer technology, laptop use in higher education, such as colleges and universities, is workable.As laptops become more powerful, they become more similar to desktop computers.In addition, the portable computers can connect students to not only the Internet, but also libraries and other resources.State higher-education officials are studying how laptops can help students.State officials are also testing laptop programs at other universities, too.

At Westlake College, more than 60 percent of the staff use computers.The laptops will allow all teachers to use computers in their lessons.As one Westlake teacher said, “ Here we are in the middle of Virginia and we’re giving students a window on the world.They can see everything and do everything.”

1.The main purpose of the laptop program is to give each student a laptop to _______.

A.connect them to libraries

B.access the Internet

C.work at home

D.use for their schoolwork

2.Which of the following is true about Westlake College?

A.All teachers use computers

B.1500 students have laptops.

C.It is an old college in America.

D.Students there can do everything.

3.A window on the world in the last paragraph means that students can _______.

A.attend lectures on information technology

B.travel around the world

C.have free laptops

D.get information from around the world

4.What can we infer from the passage?

A.The program is successful.

B.The program is not workable.

C.The program is too expensive.

D.We don’t know the result yet.

King's College Summer School

King's College Summer School is an annual training program for high school students at all levels who want to improve their English. Courses are given by the teachers of King' s College and other colleges in New York. Trips to museums and culture centers are also organized. This year's summer school will be from July 25 to August 15.

More information is as follows:

Application date

Students in New York should send their applications before July 18, 2015.

Students of other cities should send their applications before July 16, 2015.

Foreign students should send their applications before July 10, 2015.

Courses

English Language

Spoken English: 22 hours

Reading and Writing: 10 hours

American History: 16 hours

American Culture: 16 hours

Steps

A letter of self-introduction

A letter of recommendation(推荐)

﹡ The letters should be written in English with all the necessary information.

Cost

Daily lessons: $200

Sports and activities: $100

Travels: $200

Hotel service: $400

﹡You may choose to live with your friends or relatives in the same city.

Please write to:

Thompson, Sanders

1026 King' s Street

New York, NY 10016, USA

E-mail: KC-Summer-School@ yahoo.com

1.You can most probably read the text in _______.

A. a textbook B. a travel guide

C. a newspaper D. a telephone book

2.Which of the following is true about King' s College Summer School?

A. Only top students can take part in the program.

B. Visits to museums and culture centers are part of the program.

C. King' s College Summer School is run every other year.

D. Only the teachers of King' s College give courses.

3.King’s College Summer School offers the following courses except _______.

A. English Language B. American History

C. American Culture D. American Geography

4.If you are to live with your relatives in New York, you will have to pay the school _______.

A. $200 B. $400 C. $900 D. $500

How to stick to your own opinion in socializing ?

When it comes to your life , the opinion of others should matter very little . I am not talking about your friends and family , but others who have no importance in your reality – like your social peers and others like them . They are unimportant to your life , and yet you secretly struggle for approval at the cost of your own . Remember , your opinion is king .

Start by being your true self . Allowing your true self to appear and connect with people on a more real level helps them in turn do the same with you . There is openness and honesty in the interaction . At the end of the day this is what we all want – the joy of true and meaningful connections .

Next , evaluate your decisions . Are they representing who you are or are they the result of other people’s opinion ? Practice your ability not to be affected by pressure and learn to take nothing personally . When we are bothered by outer criticisms , it influences and changes our behavior . Don’t look to others for guidance on how to behave . Don’t look for approval . If you don’t need approval , you won’t have a reason to try to impress people or be impressed by them .

And finally , be real in EVERY situation . As you express your real self , others will think highly of you and the few who don’t – don’t matter anyway . Be willing to be judged , and then not take it to heart . If all this is a bit scary , then start small . Rather than not caring at all what others think , start by just caring a little less . No one outside your inner circle should get a vote or pass judgment or have influence on how you live your life .

1.The text is especially helpful for those who want to __________ .

A. enlarge friend circle

B. speak highly of others

C. remain unaffected by others’ opinions

D. develop the ability to make wise decisions

2.Being real can help people __________ .

A. get honest relations B. gain courage

C. take nothing too personal D. avoid criticisms

3.What are people advised to do in order to stick to their opinions in socializing ?

A. Care about no one’s opinion .

B. Look for guidance on behaviors .

C. Impress people by making changes .

D. Start by taking others’ judgment less seriously .

My family moved around a lot when I was growing up.In 2nd grade,I lived here in Washington D.C,where I made an amazing group of friends.I was upset when my parents told me we were moving again and I would have to leave all my best friends behind.

In 7th grade.we moved back to Washington D.C.And I could not have been more excited and I felt like I was finally home again.But things had changed.There were two new girls,who decided that they didn’t like me,which meant no one else could,not even all my former best friends.

And then one day during school,I opened my locker,only to find a note lying on the floor.The note said:Die.Nobody likes you.

My heart started beating faster and I felt the blood rushing to my face.I had no idea what to do.The note wasn’t signed and I had no idea who had written it,but I figured the new girls were behind it.I had to sit in class all day with my head down,wondering who else knew about this shame.I felt horrible and sure that nothing would ever be good again.

I decided that the perfect way to end all of this was with another note,left on the bathroom mirror at school.

It’s sad for someone to bully(欺负)other classmates to make themselves feel better or look cool.Bullying others is a way to impress others.It’s common,but that doesn’t mean it's okay.Looking cool is not worth making others feel bad.Obviously I’m very happy now,but it doesn’t mean I’11 ever forget about that note or how it made me feel.And to those of you that are current victims(目前的受害者) of bullying—know that you are NOT alone.It will get better.I promise.

1.Why was the author unhappy when she left Washington D.C.?

A.She couldn’t adapt herself

B.She had to leave best friends.

C.She was growing up there.

D.She hated traveling a lot.

2.When the author opened the locker,she felt .

A.satisfied B.cheerful C.amused D.ashamed

3.In the end,the author turned things around

A.under her teacher’s guide

B.by compromising to others

C.with her best friends’ help

D.through her own efforts

4.What suggestion does the author give to the teenagers?

A.Meet friends whenever possible.

B.Make efforts to fight back hard.

C.Be optimistic and let a thing slide.

D.Go on well with others.

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