题目内容
Internet dating has become one of the biggest and most successful business ventures on the Internet.Basically,Internet dating is a way to meet people for either friendship or dating without actually having to meet them in person first.
The first thing to do if you decide to try Internet dating is to build your profile(简介)which can include your hobbies,hopes for the future,and So on.A photograph is optional,but many sites claim that a photograph increases the number of people who look at your profile. Many Internet dating sites will charge a one-time registration fee to use their services.
Internet dating makes it possible to meet people from all over the world. You can even narrow the search down to your area by zip code.Another advantage is that you can communicate by email before you meet in person.Thousands of people have met,fallen in love,and married through Internet dating.It is an excellent way for shy people to meet.It is also a way for people with busy lives to connect with others,and an easy way to meet people who share your interests.
Just as in conventional dating and love,there are some pitfalls to be aware of in Internet dating.The person you have been talking to on the net may not be someone who he says that he is very aware that there are some people who misrepresent(歪曲)their appearance or private details,such as marital(婚姻的) status,income,and so on,for their own reasons.It would not be the first time that someone has been taken in , and talk shows are full of cheating partners who have been caught dating over the Internet in their spare time.Nevertheless,taking a few simple precautions should help ensure that your Internet dating experience is fun.
The purpose of writing the passage is to .
A.persuade readers to go dating on the Internet
B.inform us how to date on the Internet
C.warn readers against web love
D.introduce Internet dating to US
Which of the following is a must to make an Internet dating possible?
A.A photo. B.A profile.
C.Registration fee. D.Business experience.
One advantage of Internet dating is that .
A.you can avoid a face-to-face meeting in the beginning
B.you’re sure to find a partner with the same interests
C.you’ll find absolutely reliable information of others
D.you’11 gain fame and money overnight
The underlined word “pitfalls” in Paragraph 4 most probably means .
A.rules B.trends C.problems D.skills
What is probably talked about following the last paragraph?
A.Traditional dating. B.Hidden advantages.
C.Safety measures. D.Romantic love.
【小题1】B
【小题2】B
【小题3】A
【小题4】D
【小题5】C
解析:
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Now, it’s time for some brief news items.
Teens Go Online
Some 13 million European children under 18 use the Internet for schoolwork, games and music according to research done by Nielsen’s “Net-rating”. The study covered Britain, Germany, France, Italy and Spain. Experts advesed parents to limit the time their kids on line and keep them away from chat rooms.
Chat to the magic Mum
British author J.K.Rowling, mother of magic boy Harry Potter, will do an Internet interview about her new bool”Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince”on June 26. Before the event, children are invited to send their questions about Harry to the website. The book will hit stores in the US and UK on June 21 and will arrive in China in August.
School Soldiers
Russian school students will have to do basic military training in their final year of school, the government has decided.The lesson will include learning to fire guns, marching drills and how to deal with a chemical, nuclear or biological attack. The activity is seen as part of a drive toward the education of their love for their country.
Is it hard for you to get up early and get ready for classes? Some students at Winter Park High School just roll our of bed in their pajamas(睡衣) and go to class in their own bedrooms. Of course, their teachers and classmates do not see them because all their class work is on the computer. The Florida High School, the state’s only online school, had 250 students who are taking classed at home by computer. Students in this first online program take classed in algebra(代数), American government , chemistry, computer, economics, and web-page design. They also have to go to regular school to attend other classes.
1.In the first news item, which country is NOT covered in the research?
A.Britain. |
B.France. |
C.Sweden. |
D.Spain. |
2.Why will Russian school students have basic military training?
A.To get ready for a milirary parade. |
B.To learn to protect themselves. |
C.To gain some military knowledge. |
D.To develop their love for the country. |
3.What is the second news item mainly about?
A.J.K.Rowling will have an Internet interview. |
B.Children will meet Harry Potter’s mother. |
C.The Harry Potter book will be available on the Internet. |
D.The Harry Potter book will arrive in China in early June. |