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The program allows users to display alerts on the missing computer’s screen and even to set a spoken message. Tracking software for stolen laptops has been on the market for some time, but this is thought to be the first that allows owners to give the thief a piece of their mind.
Owners must report their laptop missing by visiting a website, which sends a message to the model: a red and yellow “lost or stolen” sign appears on its screen when it is started. Under the latest version(版本)of the software, users can also send a spoken message.
The message can be set to reappear every 30 seconds, no matter how many times the thief closes it.” One customer sent a message saying,’ You are being tracked. I am right at your door’,” said Carrie Hafeman, chief executive of the company which produces the program, Retriever.
In the latest version, people can add a spoken message. For example, the laptop’s speakers will say: “Help, this laptop is reported lost or stolen. If you are not my owner, report me now.”
The Retriever software package, which costs $29.95 but has a free trial period, has the functions of many security software programs .Owners can remotely switch to an alternative password if they fear that the thief has also got hold of the access details.
If a thief accesses the internet with the stolen laptop, Retriever will collect information on the internet service provider in use, so that the police can be alerted to its location.
Thousands of laptops are stolen every year form homes and offices, but with the use of laptops increasing, the number stolen while their owners are out and about has been rising sharply.
Other security software allows users to erase data remotely or lock down the computer.

  1. 1.

    The expression “to give the thief a piece of their mind “can be understood as “_______”

    1. A.
      to give the thief an alert mind
    2. B.
      to express the owners’ anger to the thief
    3. C.
      to remind the thief of this conscience
    4. D.
      to make the thief give up his mind
  2. 2.

    Different from other security software, Retriever can_______.

    1. A.
      record the stealing process
    2. B.
      help recognize the lost laptop
    3. C.
      lock down the computer remotely
    4. D.
      send a spoken message
  3. 3.

    One function of the program is that it allows the owner to _______ at a distance.

    1. A.
      change some access details for switching on the laptop
    2. B.
      turn on the laptop by using the original password
    3. C.
      operate the laptop by means of and alternative password
    4. D.
      erase the information kept in the stolen laptop
  4. 4.

    Which of the following can best summarize the main idea of the passage?

    1. A.
      With no Retriever, thousands of laptops are stolen every year.
    2. B.
      A new soft ware provides a means to reduce laptop theft.
    3. C.
      Retriever has helped to find thieves and lost computers.
    4. D.
      A new program offers a communication platform with the thief.
BDAB
1.语句理解题。由第一二段可知,这种新型软件的新功能是可以向手提电脑偷窃者发出语音信息,如:Get your hands off me, I have been stolen.这显然是表达电脑主人对窃贼的愤怒情绪的,故正确答案为B。其他同类软件具有向窃贼发出警告文字信息的功能,故A项和题干不能完全吻合,可排除。
2.细节理解题。由第二段“Tracking software for stolen laptops has been on the market for some time, but this is thought to be the first that allows owners to give the thief a piece of their mind.”可知答案为D。
3. 细节理解题。由第六段“Owners can remotely switch to an alternative password if they fear that the thief has also got hold of the access details.”可知A项说法正确。B、C是对本句的误解。由第九段可知,清除被盗电脑信息并非这种软件的功能,可排除。
4.主旨概括题。本文介绍了一种新型电脑防盗软件,这种软件不仅能向窃贼发送文字和语音信息,还能跟踪、远程改变密码以及收集网络信息帮助警方发现电脑位置,以减少手提电脑的失窃事件。B项较全面的概括了这一主题,为正确答案。其余几项偏题。
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Outlook

Outlook is back with a new series of reports to keep you up-to-date with all that’s new in the world of entertainment. Stories go all the way from the technical to the romantic, from stage to screen. There will be reports of the stars of the moment, the stars of the future and the stars of the past. The director with his new film, the designer with the latest fashion, and the musician with the popular song are part of the new Outlook. The program is introduced by Fran Levine.

9:00 p.m.

Discovery 

When a 10-year-old boy gets a first class degree in mathematics or an 8-year-old plays chess like a future grand master, they are considered as geniuses (天才). Where does the quality of genius come from? Is it all in the genes (基因) or can any child be turned into genius? And if parents do have a child who might become genius in the future, what should they do? In this 30-minute film, Barry Johnson, the professor at School of Medicine, New York University will help you discover the answer.

10:00 p.m.

Science/Health

Is it possible to beat high blood pressure without drugs? The answer is “yes”, according to the researchers at Johns Hopkins and three other medical centers. After a study of 800 persons with high blood pressure, they found that after 6 months, those devoted to weight loss exercise and eating a low-salt, low-fat food lost about 13 pounds and became fitter. Plus, the blood pressure of 35% of them dropped into the “normal” category (范畴). This week, Dr. Alan Duckworth will tell you how these people reduce their blood pressure to a level similar to what’s achieved with Hypertension drugs.

The main purpose of writing the three texts is to ______ .

   A. invite people to see films

B. invite people to topic discussions

C. attract more students to attend lectures

D. attract more people to watch TV programs

From Outlook, you can get a great deal of information about ______.

   A. story tellers                  B. famous stars   

C. film companies               D. music fans

______ is the name of a research center.

   A. Alan Duckworth              B. Fran Levine

C. Johns Hopkins                D. Barry Johnson

According to the third text, which of the following has almost the same effect as Hypertension drugs?

   A. Working as researchers for six months.    

B. Loss of thirteen pounds in weight.        

C. Six months of daily exercise without drugs.    

D. Weight loss exercise plus low-salt, low-fat food.

D

Weall know about “Brother Sharp” , “King of Calm” and “Brother Buckteeth”----names that netizens(网民) have given those with special characteristics, or who have done something special.

Recently, a new name has been added to that list----“Brother Banner(横幅)”. What did he do to get the name?

“Brother Banner” is Chen Yihua, a Senior 1 student at Guangzhou No.16 High School. On the afternoon of May 4, he made a banner, dressed in school uniform, and stood outside a Line 1 subway station in Guangzhou.

Chen was protesting(抗议)Guangzhou Metro(地铁) Company’s renovation(整修) project for the line.

The company was planning to renew 16 stations on the line over three years. It said that the station would be renovated in similar styles, and the cost of the project would be 92.27 million yuan.

The banner that Chen held said: “The special features of Line 1 stations will disappear. The program is also a waste of resources. I hope you will help my protest be signing my subway petition(请愿) against the renovation .”

His action attracted the attention of passers-by. In three days, Chen collected more than 300 signatures(签名) from the public.

The metro company also noticed Chen, and responded to him, three times, over the following week.

On May 6, the company announced that the project was to replace aging equipment that has been running for a long time, because it had “safety risks”. The public was unsatisfied with the response.

The next day, the company met with Chen and gave further details of the project. Chen remained unconvinced.

The company made a 180-degree turn in its third response to Chen’s protest on May 10.

Zhong Xuejun, spokesman for the company, said the renovation would be based on the principle of saving energy and being economical. It would focus on the old equipment and the look of the stations wouldn’t be changed much.

Finally, Chen’s voice had been heard.

1.What do “Brother sharp”, “King of Calm” and “Brother Buckteeth” have in common?

A.They’re handsome.

B.They only exist in the net.

C.They’re characters(角色,特征) of a novel.

D.They have done something special or have special character.

2.How many times has the metro company responded?

A.1                B.2                C.3                D.4

3.Which of the following is NOT true?

A.“Brother Banner” is a Senior 1 student.

B.“Brother Banner” collected more than 300 signatures in three days.

C.“Brother Banner” has made a difference through his action.

D.“Brother Banner” is not a normal student.

 

Now, there is a growing movement to pay the students in American schools---in some cases, even just for coming to class.

Students at one school in New Mexico can earn up to three hundred dollars a year for good attendance. In Baltimore, Maryland, high scores in state graduation tests can be worth more than one hundred dollars. And a New Jersey school system plans to pay students fifty dollars a week to attend after---school tutoring programs.

Schools that pay students can be found in more than one---fourth of the fifty states. Other schools pay students with food or other rewards.

Robert Schaefer is a public education director. He says paying students may improve performance in the short term, but students develop false expectations for the future. He sees a lack of long term planning in these programs because of the pressure on schools to raise test scores.

Public schools need to show improvement under the education reform law. Low---performing schools may lose their federal money; teachers and administrators(行政人员) may lose their jobs. Often these schools are in poor neighborhoods where getting students to go to school can be a continual problem.

Critics(评论家) say paying students sends a message that money is the only valuable reward. But some students say it makes school more exciting. And some teachers have reported getting more requests for extra help.

In two thousand four, the city schools in Coshocton, Ohio, launched a program. They wanted to see if paying elementary school students as much as one hundred dollars would help in passing the state exams.

Now, Eric Bettinger of Case Western Reserve University (EUCWRU) has reported mixed results. Math scores increased, but only white students were able to get paid. And there was no evidence of higher scores in reading, social studies and science. Official will decide later this year whether to continue the program.

1.Paying students who show improvement in tests __________.

A.has been done in most American schools

B.is becoming a growing practice in the USA

C.is not very popular with teachers

D.only aims at high scores at school

2.According to the text, Robert Schaefer _____________.

A.is a very excellent teacher

B.thinks highly of paying students

C.thinks students will show improvement in study in the future

D.thinks people should make a careful plan for the paying program

3.From the last paragraph we can see __________.

A.EBCWRU has got great success in its paying program

B.not all the students in EUCWRU have made progress in all subjects

C.only students who study math can get paid

D.EBCWRU will go on with the paying program

4.The text is mainly written to _____________.

A.persuade teachers to give students more prizes

B.tell people how to become an excellent student

C.introduce something about American paying students program

D.explain the advantages of American paying students program

 

Teens ---want to gain valuable work experience? Do you enjoy working with kids? Need to finish community service requirement for school?

Volunteer for the alameda recreation and park department!

Volunteers are needed to help Recreation Leaders with youth programs and special events at our local park. During the summer, volunteers are also needed to help with our Aquatics Program at the swim center as well. This is a perfect opportunity to gain valuable work experience for future employment opportunities.

Don’t delay(延迟)! Spaces Are Extremely Limited! Sign up early!

l You may register in person or mail the completed form and payment to: Alameda Recreation and Park Department, 2226 Santa Clara Avenue, Alameda, 94501.

l Faxed registrations accepted with MasterCard/ VISA,(510)747—7566.

Once your application has been reviewed(审查), you will be contacted by the Teen Coordination to plan an oral interview. If you are accepted into the program, you must attend a volunteer training.

All applications are to arrive no later than two weeks before the training date (listed below) and are limited to space availability.

Not all applications will be surely given an interview. Late Applications will not be dealt with.

Volunteer training information

Training Date: Thursday, May28,2009

Time: 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Location: Veteran’s Memorial Building(2203 Central Avenue, Room 120,Alameda)

Cost: $45 per person----includes training, uniform and materials.

1.We can know from the passage that the program can        .

A.teach kids to swim at the swim center

B.train teens to be prepared for job interviews

C.offer people who are out of work some jobs

D.provide a chance for volunteers to get work experience

2.Once you are allowed to join in the program, you           .

A.will be trained for volunteering

B.will have a face to face interview

C.must contact the Teen Coordinator

D.will pay $45 for the materials

3.To join the program, you should register________.

A.on Thursday, May28, 2009

B.before Thursday, May 14, 2009

C.after Thursday, May 28, 2009

D.before Thursday, June 11, 2009

4.What information can we get from the passage?

A.You will be interviewed once you apply.

B.You can register by sending an email.

C.There is a limit to the number of volunteers.

D.The training will last about two weeks.

 

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