题目内容
Computer programmer David Jones earns $35.000 a year designing new computer games. yet he cannot find a bank ready to let him have a credit card(信用卡)Instead he has been told to wait another two years until he is 18. The 16-year-old works for a small firm in Liverpool where the problem of most young people of his age is finding a job David’s firm releases(推出)two new games for the fast growing computer market each month
But David’s biggest headache is what to do with his money. Even though he earns a lot he cannot drive a car take out a mortgage(抵押贷款),or get credit cards David got his job with the Liverpool-based company four months ago ,a year after leaving school with six O-levels and working for a time in a computer shop. “I got the job because the people who run the firm knew I had already written some programs” he said David spends some of his money on records and clothes and gives his mother 50 pounds a week But most of his spare time is spent working.
“Unfortunately, computing was not part of our studies at school “ he said “But I had been studying it in books and magazines for four years in my spare time I knew what I wanted to do and never considered staying on at school Most people in this business are fairly young, anyway” David added :”I would like to earn a million and I suppose early retirement(退休)is a possibility You never know when the market might disappear.”
1.In what way is David different from people of his age?
A.He often goes out with friends
B.He lives with his mother
C.He has a handsome income
D.He graduated with six O-levels
2.What is one of the problems that David is facing now?
A.He is too young to get a credit card
B.He has no time to learn driving
C.He has very little spare time
D.He will soon lose his job
3.Why was David able to get the job in the company?
A.He had done well in all his exams
B.He had written some computer programs
C.He was good at playing computer games
D.He had learnt to use computers at school
4.Why did David decide to leave school and start working?
A.He received lots of job offers
B.He was eager to help his mother
C.He lost interest in school studies
D.He wanted to earn his own living
1.C
【解析】细节判断题。由第一段首句可知,大卫设计了一种新的电脑游戏而获得$35.000。故此可推断在这个年龄段,他有非常辉煌的收入。
2.A
【解析】推断题。由第一段可知,由于他没有达到法定年龄,没有资格申请信用卡,故也没办法领取得到钱。
3.B
【解析】细节判断题。由“I got the job because the people who run the firm knew I had already written some programs” 。
4.C
【解析】概括题。由最后一段可知,“Unfortunately, computing was not part of our studies at school “ he said “But I had been studying it in books and magazines for four years in my spare time I knew what I wanted to do and never considered staying on at school。
Canada 4:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
Canada is a big country with six time zones. In the west, it is four a.m., and everyone is asleep, but in Halifax on the east coast it is eight o'clock and people are having breakfast. It is a cold Friday morning in November, and the temperature is ten degrees below zero Centigrade.
Argentina 9:00 a.m.
In Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, it is nine a.m. on a warm summer morning, and people are starting work or school. November is a summer month in Argentina because it is in the southern hemisphere(南半球).
Scotland 12:00 noon
Scotland is part of the United Kingdom. The capital of Scotland is Edinburgh, and the capital of the UK is London. It is twelve noon, or midday, in Edinburgh. Children are having lessons, but they are looking forward to the weekend because there is no school on Saturday and Sunday.
Egypt 2:00 p.m.
Friday is already the weekend in Egypt. Friday is a special day for Muslims, so schools, offices and shops are closed in all Arab countries. So now, at two p.m., most people in Egypt are having lunch with their families.
Japan 9:00 p.m.
Japan is seven hours ahead of Egypt, so it is already Friday evening there. The weekend is beginning. Most people are out with friends or watching television or playing computer games.
New Zealand 12:00 midnight
It is late on Friday night, so most people are asleep. Now Saturday morning is arriving. It is morning in Canada too, but that is Friday morning!
【小题1】In eastern Canada, the time is _____ that in western Canada.
A.four and a half hours behind | B.four hours ahead of |
C.three hours ahead of | D.the same as |
A.sleeping | B.going home | C.at school | D.having supper |
A.Japan | B.Canada | C.New Zealand | D.Scotland |
A.it’s midnight and most people are asleep |
B.it’s noon and many people are having lunch |
C.it’s the morning and many people are working |
D.it’s the afternoon and most people are playing computer games |
A.1:15 p.m. | B.2:15 p.m. | C.1:15 a.m. | D.2:15 a.m. |
Centerville High School Essay Contest “Write All About It”
Calling All Aspiring Authors—Centerville High School Essay Contest
◇Rules
1.Students are asked to present essays of 500 to 700 words of their own work. Any essay containing material plagiarized(剽窃) from another source will be disqualified(取消资格).
2.Manuscripts should be typed double-spaced,with the student's name,address,and grade level on a separate sheet of paper.
3.Essays must be turned in by 4∶00 p.m. on November 30.They can be brought to Mrs. Elton in Rom 104 or to Mr. Markham in the school library.
◇Essay-Writing Tips
1.Catch your readers' interests—Your opening should immediately pull your readers into your essay. Asking a question or starting with an story,quotation,or surprising statement is a good way to do this.
2.Create a picture—Use active words that show your readers what is happening. Instead of telling your readers vaguely that “the room was disordered”,paint a picture using active verbs and lively adjectives.
3.Have a purpose—Well-written essays do more than just describe an incident or express a viewpoint,and they also communicate a message.
4.Check for mistakes—Read your paper over to check for mistakes. Ask another student to read your paper and make suggestions. Another pair of eyes will often spot a mistake you've overlooked.
5.Format your essay—Neatly type your essay on white paper. Choose an attractive cover for submission. The computer lab will be open after school from 3∶15 to 4∶45 p.m. each day this month so that students can use the computers.
◇Prizes
Winning essays will be published in the Centerville Times. Every contestant(选手)will also receive a free pass to enter one school activity or athletic game this year.
First Prize: $150
Second Prize: Dictionary and thesaurus
Third Prize: Pen set and journal
Special thanks to the Centerville Writers' Association for the prizes to help encourage our aspiring authors. Good luck to all contestants.
【小题1】The first writing tip given is mostly about________.
A.the use of quotations and stories in an essay |
B.using active verbs and lively adjectives |
C.how a student should begin an essay |
D.how to submit your essays |
A.the essay contest has been carefully planned |
B.the students of the school are all athletic lovers |
C.most essay contestants have published their work previously |
D.Mr. Markham is an English teacher at Centerville High School |
A.show organizations how to donate prizes |
B.inform teachers of the prizes available |
C.persuade students to enter the essay contest |
D.convince students to buy the local newspaper |
A.offered to judge the contest |
B.prepared the essay-writing tips |
C.organized the essay contest |
D.donated prizes for the contest |
A.The computer lab usually closes at 4∶15 p.m. each day. |
B.Winning essays will be published in the Centerville Times. |
C.Every contestant will benefit from the essay contest. |
D.The essay contest is held annually at Centerville High School. |