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Moscow,Russia(Space news)-"The computer is a better chess player,"insisted Viktor Prozorov,the loser(失败者)." It seemed as if it were laughing after every good move.I know I should have beaten it for the sake of mankind(为人类着想），but I just couldn't win," he announced and shook his head sadly. 
Prozorov's disappointment was shared by several grand masters who were present,some of whom were so upset that they shouted at the machine.Many chess players said that this meant the end of chess championships around the world,since the fun had been taken out of the game. 
The computer walked-or rather,rolled-away with 5,000 dollars in prize money and limited its remarks to a set of noises and light

  1. 1.

    Which of the following best gives the main idea of this newspaper article?

    1. A.
      5,000 dollars goes to a computer!
    2. B.
      New invention a laughing computer!
    3. C.
      World's best chess player beaten!
    4. D.
      Computer defeats man in chess!
  2. 2.

    What was it that Prozorov felt most bitter(懊恼)about?

    1. A.
      That he didn't win the$5,000
    2. B.
      That he hadn't tried his best
    3. C.
      That he had lost to a machine
    4. D.
      That this was the end of the chess game
  3. 3.

    After winning the game,the computer_____

    1. A.
      laughed
    2. B.
      walked away
    3. C.
      made some remarks
    4. D.
      gave out some lights and sounds
  4. 4.

    Many chess players felt that playing with a computer would_____

    1. A.
      make the game tougher
    2. B.
      make the game less interesting
    3. C.
      make man appear foolish
    4. D.
      make man lose lots of
DCDB
试题分析：文章讲述的电脑打败了棋艺大师引发的各方观点。
1.D 主旨大意题。通读全文可知文章讲述的是电脑下棋打败了棋艺大师，故D切合文章的中心思想。故D正确。
2.C 细节题。根据第一段3,4行.I know I should have beaten it for the sake of mankind(为人类着想），but I just couldn't win," he announced and shook his head sadly. 可知他输掉了和电脑的比赛，让他感觉非常懊恼，故C正确。
3.D 细节题。根据文章最后一行limited its remarks to a set of noises and light.说明电脑赢了以后还发出光线和声音，故D正确。
4.B 推理题。根据第二段2,3行Many chess players said that this meant the end of chess championships around the world,since the fun had been taken out of the game中，乐趣已经被从游戏中拿走了说明和电脑下棋没有意思，故B正确。
考点：考查新闻类短文阅读
点评：本文较为简单，要求考生更多关注的是文章的细节理解，关注每一段的中心思想和关键句。
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Parents vary greatly in their degree of strictness towards their children. Some may be especially strict in money matters. Others are severe (严格的) over time of coming home at night or punctuality for meals. In general, the controls represent the needs of the parents and the values of the community as much as the child's own happiness.
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A sudden awareness of a marked difference between their parents' principles and their morals can be a dangerous disappointment

  1. 1.

    Eagerly watching the child's acquisition of new skills, ___________

    1. A.
      should be avoided
    2. B.
      is universal among parents
    3. C.
      sets up dangerous states of worry in the child
    4. D.
      will make the child lose interest in learning new things
  2. 2.

    In the process of children's learning new skills, parents ________

    1. A.
      should encourage them to read before they know the meaning of the words they read
    2. B.
      should expect a lot of the children
    3. C.
      should achieve a balance between pushing them too hard and leaving them on their own
    4. D.
      should create as many learning opportunities as possible
  3. 3.

    The second paragraph mainly tells us that ___________

    1. A.
      parents should be strict with their children
    2. B.
      parental controls reflect only the values of the community
    3. C.
      parental restrictions vary, and are not always for the benefit of the children alone
    4. D.
      it's parents' and society's duty to control the children
  4. 4.

    The word "precept" in Paragraph 3 probably means "___________"

    1. A.
      opinion
    2. B.
      punishment
    3. C.
      behavior
    4. D.
      instruction
  5. 5.

    In terms of moral matters, parents should _________

    1. A.
      follow the rules themselves
    2. B.
      be aware of the huge difference between adults and children
    3. C.
      forbid their children to follow hook teachings
    4. D.
      always ensure the security of their children

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Volunteer for the alameda recreation and park department!
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l Faxed registrations accepted with MasterCard/ VISA,(510)747—7566.
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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
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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. 1.

    We can know from the passage that the program can        

    1. A.
      teach kids to swim at the swim center
    2. B.
      train teens to be prepared for job interviews
    3. C.
      offer people who are out of work some jobs
    4. D.
      provide a chance for volunteers to get work experience
  2. 2.

    Once you are allowed to join in the program, you           

    1. A.
      will be trained for volunteering
    2. B.
      will have a face to face interview
    3. C.
      must contact the Teen Coordinator
    4. D.
      will pay $45 for the materials
  3. 3.

    To join the program, you should register________

    1. A.
      on Thursday, May28, 2009
    2. B.
      before Thursday, May 14, 2009
    3. C.
      after Thursday, May 28, 2009
    4. D.
      before Thursday, June 11, 2009
  4. 4.

    What information can we get from the passage?

    1. A.
      You will be interviewed once you apply
    2. B.
      You can register by sending an email
    3. C.
      There is a limit to the number of volunteers
    4. D.
      The training will last about two weeks

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We can guess another reason. New kinds of animals came on the earth. Some had big brains and strong .They could kill dinosaurs.
There may be other reasons that we don’t know about yet. Scientists are are trying to make more discoveries about dinosaurs.
Dinosaurs were of many sizes and shapes. Some were as small as chickens, while some were about 90 feet long.
There were also terrible rights between dinosaurs. They night have happened more than 100 million years ago. Though there was no man to see any of the fights, we can be told by the animal’s footprints(足迹)that fights did take place

  1. 1.

    According to the passage, dinosaurs did exist only on the earth _______

    1. A.
      for millions of year
    2. B.
      millions of years ago
    3. C.
      more than 100 million years ago
    4. D.
      when it was warm and wet somewhere
  2. 2.

    One reason why dinosaurs died out is that __________

    1. A.
      there were too many dinosaurs
    2. B.
      parts of the earth became cold and dry
    3. C.
      the dead forests there could not supply them with enough food
    4. D.
      they couldn’t find enough go eat
  3. 3.

    One more reason why dinosaurs died out may be that _______

    1. A.
      new kinds of animals came on the earth
    2. B.
      some fast and strong animals with big brains could kill them
    3. C.
      some dinosaurs were as small as chickens
    4. D.
      some big dinosaurs died in the fights
  4. 4.

    We can see from this passage ________

    1. A.
      scientists are trying to make some dinosaurs
    2. B.
      dinosaurs are dangerous enough
    3. C.
      dinosaurs are worth studying
    4. D.
      scientists know nothing about dinosaurs

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  1. 1.

    The meaning of“flustered”in Paragraph 2 is related to        

    1. A.
      shame
    2. B.
      hate
    3. C.
      anger
    4. D.
      fear
  2. 2.

    Why did the driver of the Firebird suddenly speed down the highway?

    1. A.
      Because he was racing with another driver on the road．
    2. B.
      Because he realized he had to hurry to the accident scene．
    3. C.
      Because he thought the police officer wanted to stop him．
    4. D.
      Because he wanted to overtake other cars on the shoulder．
  3. 3.

    Which of the following statements is true?

    1. A.
      Someone else was taking care of the injured person．
    2. B.
      The Pontiac reached its destination at the accident scene．
    3. C.
      Hyde knew where he was going by following the right car．
    4. D.
      The policeman was running after a speeder on Highway 40．
  4. 4.

    The driver of the Firebird        

    1. A.
      took a wrong turn on the way
    2. B.
      had some trouble with his car
    3. C.
      was stopped by the police officer
    4. D.
      paid for the expenses of the accident
  5. 5.

    What is probably the best title for the article?

    1. A.
      Losing His Way?
    2. B.
      Going My Way?
    3. C.
      Fun All the Way?
    4. D.
      Help on the Way?

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In the traditional marriage, the woman seldom worked away from the house. She stayed at home to care for the children and her husband. She cooked meals, cleaned the house, washed the clothes, and did other housework. Her job at home was very important.
In recent years, many couples continues to have a traditional relationship of the kind of man who has a job and earns the money for the family. The woman stays at home and cares for the children and the house. Many American are happy with the kind of marriage. But some other Americans have a different impression of marriage and family responsibilities
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The second difference in male and female roles is that within marriage many decisions and responsibilities are shared. The husband and wife may choose to have children, or they may not. If they have children, the man takes care of them some of the time, all of the time or not at all. The woman may want to stay at home and take care of the children, or she may want to go to work. Men and women now decide these things together in a marriage. Many married people now share these decisions and responsibilities of their families

  1. 1.

    Which of the following is NOT true in the traditional marriage?

    1. A.
      Men worked at a job to earn money for the family
    2. B.
      The woman made most of the decisions
    3. C.
      The woman stayed at home to care for the children
    4. D.
      The man paid the bills
  2. 2.

    In recent years_______

    1. A.
      young couples refuse the traditional relationship
    2. B.
      the woman has a job and earns the money for the family
    3. C.
      the woman doesn’t stay at home and care for the children and the house
    4. D.
      the role of men and women has begun to change
  3. 3.

    Men and women may now choose all the following except to _______

    1. A.
      marry or to stay single
    2. B.
      work or stay at home
    3. C.
      leave their job just because they have children
    4. D.
      have their roles that are comfortable for them
  4. 4.

    The followings are all now true except ______

    1. A.
      they may choose to have children or not
    2. B.
      the man may take care of the children some of the time
    3. C.
      the woman is the most important person in the house
    4. D.
      the woman may want to go to work

A growing number of college students are applying to take entry tests for medical and dental （牙科的） schools among increasing graduate unemployment in Korea.
“I’ve decided to apply for the test to enter a medical college to become a doctor, changing from my original plan to prepare for a lawyer qualification exam in order to get a more stable job in the future,” said a 24-year-old college graduate, Lee, who majored in business administration during his undergraduate schooling.
The new medical and dental school system is getting popularity, attracting an increasing number of students every year since its appearance in 2004, as it is open to all college graduates regardless of their previous majors.
The Education Development introduced the new medical and dental education system, in which college students with bachelor’s degrees are allowed to study medicine or dentistry by taking the Medical Education Test (MET) and Dental Education Test (DET).
Ten medical schools and six dental colleges that have used the new system have received 4,377 applications (申请) for the entrance exams.
Applicants are getting younger compared with those in their 20s representing 76.9 percent of the total. The tests might be easier for students with biology and chemistry majors, but graduates from other majors are also applying for the tests.
Under the existing medical and dental education system, students should take a two-year premedical course followed by a four-year medical course.
Students graduating under the new medical or dental education system are given master’s degrees, while those graduates who studied under the previous system have bachelor’s degrees

  1. 1.

    Why do more and more Korean students apply for medical schools?

    1. A.
      Because doctors are highly respected in Korea
    2. B.
      Because they want to get a more stable job
    3. C.
      Because medicine is easier to learn than other subjects
    4. D.
      Because the medical education system is reasonable
  2. 2.

    Students in the old system may spend _______ years at college to get bachelor’s degrees

    1. A.
      two
    2. B.
      four
    3. C.
      six
    4. D.
      seven
  3. 3.

    We can learn from the passage that _______

    1. A.
      it takes a longer time to get the master’s degree in the old system
    2. B.
      students may find it a lot easier to get a bachelor’s degree in medicine
    3. C.
      graduates from other majors like history are not allowed to apply for those schools
    4. D.
      the new system are not so popular as expected because of its high unemployment
  4. 4.

    What would be the best title for the passage?

    1. A.
      New Medical and Dental School System Is Carried Out in Korea
    2. B.
      Korean College Students Have a New Job Choice
    3. C.
      Korean College Students Rush to Medical and Dental Schools
    4. D.
      Doctors Are Becoming Popular in Korea

One fine day, an old couple around the age of 70, walks into a lawyer's office. Apparently, they are there to file a divorce(离婚). Lawyer was very puzzled. After having a chat with them, he got their story.
This couple had been quarreling all their 40 years of marriage. Nothing ever seems to go right.
They hang on because of their children, afraid that it might affect their up-bringing. Now, all their children have already grown up, and have their own family. There's nothing else the old couple have to worry about. All they wanted is to lead their own life free from all these years of unhappiness from their marriage, so both agree on a divorce.
While they were signing the papers, the wife told the husband. “I really love you, but I really can't carry on any more, I'm sorry.”
"It's OK, I understand." said the husband.
Little did she know that, over the years, the husband has been trying all ways to please her. Little did she know that drumsticks were the husband's favorite.
Little did he know that she never thought he understands her at all. Little did he know that she hates drumsticks even though all he wants is the best for her.
That night, both of them couldn't sleep, toss and turn, toss and turn. After hours, the old man couldn't take it any more. He knows that he still loves her, and he can't carry on life without her. He wants her back. He wants to tell her he is sorry. He wants to tell her, "I love you."
He picked up the phone, started dialing her number. Ringing never stops. He never stops dialing.
On the other side, she was sad. She couldn't understand how come after all these years. He still doesn't understand her at all. She loves him a lot, but she just can't take it any more. Phone's ringing, she refuses to answer knowing that it's him. "I want to keep it this way, if not I will lose face. "She thought. Phone is still ringing. She has decided to pull out the cord(线).
Little did she remember he had heart problems.
The next day, she received news that he had passed away. She rushed down to his apartment, saw his body, lying on the couch still holding on to the phone. He had a heart attack when he was still trying to get through (接通) her phone line

  1. 1.

    The old couple wanted to file a divorce because ______.

    1. A.
      they had no child
    2. B.
      their children didn’t like them
    3. C.
      they didn’t understand each other actually
    4. D.
      the old man didn’t love the old woman
  2. 2.

    Why didn’t they file a divorce before they were at the age of 70?

    1. A.
      Because they were loving each other then
    2. B.
      Because they had no time to lawyer’s office
    3. C.
      Because they wanted to make their divorce open
    4. D.
      Because they didn’t wish to affect their children’s up-bringing
  3. 3.

    According to the passage we can know that ______.

    1. A.
      the old man still loved his wife really
    2. B.
      the wife didn’t love her husband at all
    3. C.
      their children still lived with old couple
    4. D.
      they were in harmony over 40 years
  4. 4.

    After the last paragraph the old woman would be ______.

    1. A.
      wild with joy
    2. B.
      wild with grief(悲伤)
    3. C.
      unconcern about it
    4. D.
      angry at that

Many years ago my student asked me the question, “Mrs. Kindred, why do you teach?” Without taking time to reflect, I answered ,“Because someday I might say something that might make a difference in someone’s life.” Even though I was sincere, that wasn’t a very good answer and my student didn’t let it slide.
“Let me get this straight,” he said, “You went to college for four years so you could come here every day because you have the hope that someday you might say something that will influence someone?” He shook his head as if I were crazy and walked away looking confused. I’m one of those people who look back and wish they had said something smart or witty, or swift.
Even though that particular student might no longer wonder why I teach, there are days when I wonder. On those days, I remind myself of the real reasons I teach:
It’s in my blood. My mother was my most influential teacher, and she was a 6th grade reading teacher until her death in 1990. She instilled(逐渐灌输)in me a love of reading and the knowledge that education opens doors.
Teaching is a way to make a difference. If you throw a stone in a pond the ripples(波纹) go on and on until they reach the shore. You can’t have ripples without a “stone.” Good teachers throw stones that make a positive difference, and that’s what I strive to do.
I genuinely love teenagers. I want to share with others what I know and what I have learned through the years. Life is full of ups and downs, and if I can help students avoid some potholes on the road of life, I want to do so. If they’ll allow me to celebrate their victories with them, I want to do too. Teaching isn’t for everyone, but I know I made the right career choice


1.Why did the student continue to ask the question about the writer’s being a teacher?


  1. A.
    Because he thought her answer was unbelievable
  2. B.
    Because the writer was insincere
  3. C.
    Because the student was naughty
  4. D.
    Because the answer was difficult to understand

2.According to the text, which of the following is NOT true?


  1. A.
    The writer’s mother has the greatest influence on her
  2. B.
    The writer’s answer made the student confused
  3. C.
    In the writer’s opinion, some people in the world are unfit to teach
  4. D.
    The writer annoyed the student who asked the question

3.We can infer from the text that      


  1. A.
    the writer was also a good teacher in school
  2. B.
    the writer often plays with her students beside a pond
  3. C.
    the writer devotes herself to teaching and her students
  4. D.
    the writer often accompanies the students on their way home

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