A new generation addiction is quickly spreading all over the world. Weboholism(网瘾), a twentieth century disease, affects people from different ages. They surf the net, use e-mail and speak in chat rooms. They spend many hours on the computer, and it becomes a compulsive habit. They cannot stop, and it affects their lives.

Ten years ago, no one thought that using computers could become compulsive behavior that could affect the social and physical life of computer users. Such behavior has seriously affected teenagers and college students. They are likely to log(写日志) on computers and spend long hours at different websites.

They become hooked(着迷) on computers and gradually their social and school life is affected by this situation. They spend all free time surfing and don’t concentrate on homework, so this addiction influences their grades and success at school. Because they can find everything on the websites, they hang out there. Moreover, this addiction to websites influences their social life.

They spend more time in front of computers than with their friends. The relation with their friends changes. The virtual life becomes more important than their real life. They have a new language that they speak in the chat rooms and it causes cultural changes in society.

Because of the change in their behavior, they begin to isolate themselves from society and live with their virtual friends. They share their emotions and feelings with friends who they have never met in their life. Although they feel confident on the computer, they are not confident with real live friends they have known all their life. It is a problem for the future. This addictive behavior is beginning to affect all the world.

1.The main idea of the passage is about__________.

A. the cause of weboholism

B. the advantage of weboholism

C. the popularity of weboholism

D. the effect of weboholism

2.We can infer from the passage that_______.

A. weboholism has the greatest effect on teenagers

B. students can hardly balance real and virtual life

C. people are addicted to games on the Internet

D. virtual life is more vivid and attractive than real life.

3.Which of the following is NOT true of weboholism?

A. It contributes to the development of the web.

B. The chat room language may change social culture.

C. The problem will be getting more and more serious later.

D. People addicted to the web often become inactive in real life.

The principles about applying for jobs have altered greatly lately. In the past, people preferred a hand-written application letter.However, nowadays it is becoming more and more common to apply for a job through the Internet.You can find information on the Internet about how to apply for jobs.Information can be found about how to fulfill your application letter, the clothes that you should wear and how to carry out the interview itself.

The importance of body language is often mentioned,but doesn’t always get the attention it deserves.After all,before a word has even been spoken,your body language will have already given people their first impression of you.Additionally, your body language will also give out a lot more information.Based on your body language it can be seen if you are self-confident.It can also show if you are a busy or a quiet type and it helps give an impression of whether you are speaking truthfully or not.Body language can show how enthusiastic you are and if you are a nice person.someone who will take his work seriously, but also someone who has a sense of humor and can enjoy a joke from time to time.The members of the application committee will ask you questions,but your answers won’t only be oral.The committee will not only pay attention to what you say, but also to how you say it! Body language will determine first if it ‘clicks’,and sometimes all it takes is just a few seconds.Everybody uses body language,but it takes place mostly at a subconscious(下意识的) level.Using body language appropriately, you can definitely increase your chances of getting a job.

1.What kind of people is the text mainly meant for?

A. Interviewers B. Job-hunting people

C. Employers D. Lay-off workers

2.We can learn from the first paragraph that_______.

A.hand-written letters are not used in finding a job

B.the more expensive clothes interviewees wear, the better

C.body language is more important than spoken words

D.Internet is of significance in applying for a job

3.Using body language well in a job interview will probably _______.

A.get rid of the interviewers’prejudice

B.determine what position one will get

C.increase the possibility to get the wanted job

D.help one remove nervousness

4.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

A.Those using body language are usually confident.

B.Body language is often used on purpose in job hunting.

C.Body language is a mirror to reflect one’s personality.

D.People enjoying jokes are preferred in a job interview.

The most important lesson I learned in high school had nothing to do with maths or American history.It came at graduation, several minutes before I left Miramonte High School.

I was rather shy back then, content to around with my few friends and to concentrate on my I was doing so well that by the end of senior year I had perfect scores and enough to go to college.

But my good record soon became a to my well-being.In early June of senior year, the headmaster called me into his office.He asked me to give a leave-taking speech at graduation.I looked at him, my heart fast.This was the for my hard work? I said something, but not very clearly, and hurried away from the office.

I was about the decision, finally agreeing to compromise.I wasn't the only speaker—I would the honor with five other students.Still, it was doubtful whether the task was me.How in the world would I give a speech to hundreds of people?

Graduation day soon arrived and, as .I was nervous.I'd been practicing my speech for days, and I had it .But I had never been so in my life.The first half hour of the ceremony passed, and then my came.My name was announced.I managed to reach the platform without falling down.But within minutes, I was , heading back to my seat.

Now I still have the of that speech.My voice trembled a little, but it was clear and strong.I'm proud of that tape.I achieved something I'd never I spoke in front of hundreds of people. I didn't realize it at the time, the successful completion of that speech gave me the to participate in class at college, to give oral reports, and to eventually break free of my .

I never would have chosen to give a speech at graduation.But I'm glad I did.I know it may well turn out to be one of my shining moments.

1.A.hang B.look C.walk D.run

2.A.characters B.interests C.games D.subjects

3.A.money B.credits C.time D.standards

4.A.luck B.benefit C.fear D.solution

5.A.burning B.breaking C.aching D.beating

6.A.punishment B.reward C.arrangement D.sympathy

7.A.doubtful B.optimistic C.generous D.hesitant

8.A.share B.bring C.spare D.give

9.A.about B.for C.upon D.beyond

10.A.known B.hoped C.expected D.planned

11.A.thrown B.printed C.memorized D.completed

12.A.interested B.terrified C.excited D.disappointed

13.A.moment B.clay C.chance D.decision

14.A.defeated B.stopped C.clone D.stuck

15.A.picture B.tape C.paper D.word

16.A.partially B.immediately C.frankly D.mostly

17.A.dreamed B.made C.decided D.requested

18.A.Because B.When C.Although D.Unless

19.A.respect B.confidence C.freedom D.excuse

20.A.shyness B.pride C.stupidity D.Courage

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