Five people are at our table, including myself. I’ve already learnt a great deal about them in the short time we’ve been at sea, although we rarely meet except at mealtimes.
First of all, there is Dr. Stone. He is a man of about sixty-five, with gray hair and a friendly face. He gave up his work a short while ago and is now traveling round the world before he retires to some quite country village. As a young man, he served for many years as a doctor in the army and visited many countries. He’s told us a great deal about the city to which they are going.
Then there is “Grandmother”. I call her that because her name escapes me. In spite of being a grandmother, she looks remarkable young, no more than fifty. She is on her way to visit a daughter who went to Australia some years ago. Naturally she is very excited at the thought of seeing her again, and her three grandchildren, whom she has never seen.
Then there is a man I don’t care for very much, the engineer by the name of Barlow. He has been on leave in England and is now returning to his work in Singapore.
The other person who sits at our table is Mrs. Hunt. I’ve found out hardly anything about her. She’s extremely quiet and rarely talks, except to consult the doctor about children’s various illnesses. She is on her way to join her husband in India.
【小题1】What can we know about Mr. Stone?

A. He knows a lot about the city the author is going to visit.
B.He is going to give up his work.
C.He has been retired for many years.
D.He is a doctor in the army now
【小题2】Who lives in India?
A.Mrs. HuntB.GrandmotherC.The doctorD.Mr. Hunt
【小题3】The writer calls the second person “Grandmother”because _____.
A. She looks old.           B. he can’t think of her name
C. She has three daughters  D he respects her
【小题4】The underlined phrase“on leave”in Paragragh 4 probably means _____.
A.leavingB.at homeC.about to leaveD.on vacation

Intellectual property (IP) is a product of the mind that has commercial value. The concept dates back to 1623, when the first patent law to protect IP rights was passed. IP rights protect an artist from having his/her creative ideas copied by another. For example, if somebody generated an idea for a novel, that idea is protected by IP rights. If someone else wishes to represent the idea or develop it further, he/she must consult the original artists, who will normally be rewarded financially for its use. Back in the 17th century, IP rights were primarily carried out to protect newly developed manufacturing processes against stealing, but today intellectual property rights are also enjoyed by those who create music, art and literature.
In recent years, IP rights have been the focus of a great deal of discussion because of a technology which looks set to weaken them altogether: the Internet. Many years ago, if you wanted a recoding of a song, you would have to purchase it from a music store; if a novel, from a book store. In those days, IP rights were easily protected since it was very difficult to obtain intellectual property without paying for it. However, a lot of IP, including songs, films, books and artwork, can be downloaded today free of charge using the internet. This practice has now taken the world by storm, dramatically affecting the way in which we view IP rights.
【小题1】According to the writer, in the beginning, IP rights were mainly of use to _______.

A.those creating music, art and literature
B.novelists
C.those not receiving financial reward for their work
D.engineers and inventors
【小题2】What do we know about the Internet according to the passage?
A.It does not affect the way we understand IP rights.
B.It sells songs and films.
C.It makes IP rights harder to protect.
D.It prevents the production of artwork.
【小题3】According to paragraph 2, what has “taken the world by storm”?
A.Intellectual property rights.B.Free downloading.
C.The Internet.D.The large number of songs, films and books.
【小题4】A possible title for this passage could be _______.
A.IP Rights and Our Attitudes B.Ways to Protect Your IP Rights
C.The Present and the Future of IP rightsD.A History of IP Rights

Shower Radio --- Warranty (保单) and Directions

Introduction

Congratulations! You are now the owner of a So Fine Shower Radio! It is sure to provide entertainment for many hours. In addition, the radio features a timer for those days when you are in a hurry.

Before using the radio, please read all directions, fill out and mail in the warranty card, and put warranty information in a safe place. Although we do not expect problems with the radio, you may need to refer to the warranty information at a later time.

Warranty

This radio is warranted for a one-year period that begins on the date of purchase. If it fails to work because of a problem of materials, please return it to the following address: So Fine Radio Corp, 1279 Delta Way, Monga.

We will not pay shipping costs for returning the radio to us. We will either repair or replace the radio. Please allow at least four weeks for looking at the problem and repairing the radio. If you have not heard from us within six weeks, call our customer service department at 1-800-123.

Radios that are returned to us for problems other than a problem of materials will be subject to service fee as well as the cost of the repairs. Customers will be informed of the charge by postcard. Radios will not be returned to customers until these fees are paid.

Directions

Please read all directions before using it.

Please note that this radio is designed and built to operate well in a damp environment. The self-contained batteries and circuits (线路) are contained in the enclosed space that will bear heat and humidity.

To Operate the Radio

1. Put two AA batteries in the enclosed space at the back of the radio. Be certain to follow the diagram, or the batteries will not provide electricity. The radio should NOT be adapted in order to be fixed into the wall; this will damage the waterproofing (防水).

2. Turn the POWER dial in a clockwise direction until it clicks. Continue turning the dial until the desired volume is achieved.

3. To find the desired station, press the station selector button. The tuner (调谐器) will automatically go to the next highest signal. The station’s call number will be visible in the digital screen. When the station with the highest frequency has been reached, the selector will start again at the lowest frequency.

4. To switch between AM and FM stations, move the sliding AM/FM switch.

To Operate the Timer

1. Press the Timer Set button. Each time the button is pressed, five minutes will be put on the timer. The amount of time on the timer will be visible for five seconds on the digital screen.

2. When the time on the timer doesn’t work, a beep will sound for ten seconds. The timer may be reset again one minute.

Troubleshooting

Before returning the radio for service, please check the following items:

Problem: Radio cannot be heard.

1. Check batteries to be certain that they still have power and are put in correctly.

2. Check Power/Volume Control.

Problem: Timer does not work.

1. Check batteries to be certain that they still have power and are put in correctly.

2. Follow directions above for setting timer.

3. Turn the power control on. The timer will not work when the radio is not on.

4. Adjust the volume control which regulates the volume of the beep as well as the radio volume.

1.The digital screen will show both ______.

A.the volume level and the AM/FM indicator

B.the AM/FM indicator and the radio station

C.the time remaining on the timer and the date

D.the call number and time on the timer

2.Which of the following is covered within this text?

A.How to operate the radio and the timer.

B.What other owners say about the radio.

C.Who will benefit from using the radio.

D.Where to purchase the radio.

3.What question might a reader still have about this product?

A.How can I know the service fee?

B.Where should I send a nonworking radio?

C.How is the radio placed in the shower?

D.What kind of batteries does the radio use?

4.According to the text, what should you do before returning the radio for service?

A.Contact the store where you purchased it.

B.Check whether certain problems exist.

C.Call the producer for a repair number.

D.Consult the telephone book for local repair service.

 

Intellectual property (IP) is a product of the mind that has commercial value. The concept dates back to 1623 when the first patent law to protect IP sights was passed. IP rights protect the artist from having his/her creative ideas copied by another. For example, if somebody generated an idea for a novel, that idea is protected by IP rights. If someone else wishes to represent the idea or develop it further, he/ she must consult the original artists, who will normally be rewarded financially for its use. Back in the 17th century, IP rights were primarily carried out to protect newly developed manufacturing processes against stealing. But today, intellectual property rights, are also enjoyed by those who creative music, art and literature.

In recent years, IP rights have been the focus of a great deal of discussion because of a technology which looks set to weaken them altogether; the Internet. Many years ago, if you wanted a recording of a song, you would have to purchase it from a music store; if a novel, form a book store. In those days, IP rights were easily protected since it was very difficult to obtain intellectual property without paying for it. However, a lot of IP, including songs, films, books and artwork, can be downloaded today free of charge using the Internet. This practice has now taken the world by storm, dramatically affecting the way in which we view IP rights.

1.According to the writer, in the beginning, If rights were mainly of use to ______.

A.those creating music, art and literature

B.novelists

C.engineers and inventors

D.those not receiving financial reward for their work

2.What do we know about the internet according to the passage?

A.It makes IP rights harder to protect.

B.It sells songs and films.

C.It does not affect the way we understand IP rights.

D.It prevents the production of artwork.

3.According to paragraph 2, what has “taken the world by storm”?

A.Intellectual property rights.

B.The Internet.

C.Free downloading

D.The large number of songs, films and books.

4.A possible title for this passage could be ______.

A.A History of IP Rights

B.Ways to Protect Your IP Rights.

C.The Present and the Future Of IP

D.IP Rights and Our Attitudes

 

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