【题目】"Let's go down one more, push your enter key..." says a volunteer helping senior citizens work a web(网)session on the Inter-net.

David Lansdale has found a way to light up the lives of the elderly. He gets them wired to the Internet. " If you hit your enter key, it will bring up this particular e-mail..."

Pauline Allen is one of those who has started using the Internet" I thought I was through with life, I was ready for a rocking chair, because I was 86 years old. And I haven't found the rocking chair yet. " " You found the keyboard?" asks the reporter. " That's right, I found the keyboard. "

The average age of Lansdale's students is around 68. All are in nursing or assisted care homes. He used family relationships to introduce them to the World Wide Web.

David Lansdale says" Here they are in California, the family was back in New York, the opportunity to connect, to cross the time and space, was incredibly precious valuable to them. "

"I hear you are so beautiful. " Lillian Sherly writes an e-mail to a newborn great granddaughter. Working with one another, the senior learn as a group. They learn to master the Internet and to overcome what Lansdale calls the maladies of the institutionalized loneliness, helplessness, boredom, and loss of memory.

Mary Harvey says" Bingo just doesn't interest me. But this does, believe me, this does. "

Ninety-four-year-old Ruth Hyman is a star pupil and instructor. She says" When I send a letter to my grandchildren, and great grandchildren, they hang it up in their offices, just like I used to hang their drawings on my refrigerator. Ha, ha. "

David Lansdale says" There's a collective benefit. There is an element (因素)of treatment. Remember we started as a support group. "

Dixon Moorehouse says"I just wish I was 15 years old and getting to learn all this. " The senior calls their weekly meetings Monday Night Live. And many say the meetings have given them new life. Ruth Hyman says" Three years ago, they told me I wasn't going to live. But I showed them, and got work, and I've worked ever since.

1The purpose of David Lansdale's work is to __________.

A. keep the health of the mind of the senior

B. popularize the use of computers among the old

C. organize the senior as a group to work

D. help the senior connect with their families

2The words "the maladies of the institutionalized" used in the text refer to __________.

A. the difficulties in learning

B. the problems caused by getting old

C. some kinds of treatments

D. the worries about the Internet

3How many examples does the writer give to prove that the senior enjoy the Internet?

A. Four. B. Five.

C. Six. D. Seven.

4It can be inferred that Ruth Hyman's younger generations hang her mails up __________.

A. in order not to lose the letters

B. in order not to forget something important

C. to make the offices more beautiful

D. to show pride in their grandmother's work

【题目】Everyone wants to achieve happiness and smile. 【1】 How do we find real happiness and smile? By getting rich'? In case you are scratching your head,looking for some reasons or ideas to be happy.here are a few.

1.Throw an impromptu(即兴的) party. 2 An impromptu one increases the.joy to a new level.And of course making other people happy is bound to have the same effect on you.

2.Treat yourself Sometimes all it takes to make one happy is a little indulgence(放纵).So,go ahead and grab a cup of coffee and sit inside a blanket with a good book! You will be surprised at how happy it makes you.

3. 3 Happiness is can be transformed! When we feel happy and excited,it can lift the spirits of others.Your simple gesture can transform a persons day and get him or her prepared to take on any challenge.

4.Have a conversation with a parent.If you are like most kids,you possibly spend more time texting or surfing the Internet than talking to.your family. 4 You will be surprised at the feeling of joy that it brings to you.

5.Finally,dont forget to be happy every day! While International Day of Happiness may come about only once a year,happiness is around you all day and night 5

A.You just have to seek it out and grab it.

B.Most of your family members show no interest in texting or the Internet.

C.But life is hard,so it is very difficult to find real happiness and smile.

D.Be friendly to others and smile/span> at a stranger.

E.Set aside your mobile phone for a few minutes and have a chat with a family member.

F.You should try to celebrate the Day of Happiness every day and everywhere.

G.Nothing makes people happier than being invited to a party.

【题目】Dear Ms.Smith,

It is with great interest and enthusiasm that I am applying for the arts education internship (实习)advertised in Sundays New York Times.This position is exactly what I am looking for and an ideal opportunity for me to use my knowledge,educational background,and experience.

My arts education at Pratt Institute has helped me develop a firm foundation in the arts.The courses I have completed at Pratt,along with my study abroad in Paris,has prepared me well for a position in arts education.I have always enjoyed a passion for the arts but my undergraduate (本科)education has taken my interest to a whole new level.I not only enjoy doing art but I find myself even more enthusiastic when I have the opportunity to teach what I have learned.

For the past two summers I have worked directly with children at CityArts.These experiences were amazing since my responsibilities included planning and directing major projects that were planned for the summer program that goes on each year for local children interested in the arts.I was given a concept at the beginning of each summer and I had complete control of how the projects were to be completed.The children were the creative force and often were the inspiration for the artwork that was eventually presented to the public.

I am very excited about the summer opportunity with the Children’s Museum of the Arts since I know that I can definitely make a positive contribution while doing what I love,teaching art to children.I will contact you in one week to discuss my candidacy(候选资格)and see if you have any questions about my education or experience.Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Samantha R.Gray

【1】What is Grays purpose of writing this letter?

A.To advertise for herself in New York Times.

B.To show her great enthusiasm for CityArts.

C.To obtain the chance of teaching art to children.

D.To prove her successful educational experiences.

【2】Paragraph 2 mainly tells us that _______________.

A.Gray tries to find chance to devote her rich art knowledge to children

B.Gray has gotten her undergraduate education at college in Paris

C.Gray had given up the art courses at Pratt Institute and left for Paris

D.the education Gray has received makes her optimistic about the opportunity

【3】Which of the following isnt mentioned by Gray in Paragraph 3?

A.Her management ability.

B.Her family background.

C.Her love for children.

D.Her working experience.

【题目】Film director James Cameron first became interested in sea exploration when he was a little boy.His love for the ocean grew after he made the 1989 undersea adventure film The Abyss and the 1997 blockbuster Titanic,one of the most successful movies of all time.Following that big success,James Cameron decided to put his film career on hold to become an explorer.

In 2012,James Cameron made a journey to the deepest spot in the Mariana Trench,known as Challenger Deep.And now the great journey has been made into a documentary film,named James Camerons Deep-sea Challenger 3D.

In James Camerons fantasy films,such as Avatar and The Abyss,the unexplored areas are decorated in colors and full of danger.But on his dive into Challenger Deep,the reality proved far different: white, deserted and dull.

I felt like I had gone to another planet,Cameron said after returning from the cold and dark place in the Western Pacific Ocean,nearly 7 miles below the surface.I really have a sense of being separated and realize how tiny I am down in this big, black and unexplored place.

Cameron captured(获取)the moon-like landscape of the deep sea and documented the sea creatures he observed in the ocean.

James Camerons Deepsea Challenger 3D tells the story of Cameron s journey.It is a film about determination,danger and the oceanS greatest depths.The movie shows a unique insight into Cameron’s world when he makes his dream reality and makes history by becoming the first person to travel alone to the deepest point on the planet.

Its an exciting film and inspiring reminder that our beautiful planet still has a lot to explore.

【1】When did James Cameron become interested in the ocean?

A.When he was in his childhood.

B.After his films The Abyss and Titanic.

C.After he achieved great Success in movies.

D.When he began to explore the deep sea alone.

【2】What is the unexplored ocean like?

A.Colorful and dangerous.

B.Boring and deserted.

C.White and attractive.

D.Small and dull.

【3】What can we know about James Camerons Deep-sea Challenger 3D?

A.It is a film about the exploration of ocean creatures.

B.It is a story about Camerons film-making dream.

C.It aims to attract more people to explore the deep sea.

D.It tells us about James journey into Challenger Deep.

【4】What is the best title for this passage?

A.The great dream of a film director

B.A film director exploring deep sea

C.James Cameron and his documentary film

D.The first person to make films about the deep sea

【题目】The Pacific island nation of Nauru used to be a beautiful place. Now it is an ecological disaster area. Nauru's heartbreaking story could have one good consequence-other countries might learn from its mistakes.

For thousands of years, Polynesian people lived on the remote island of Nauru, far from western civilization. The first European to arrive was John Fearn in 1798. He was the British captain of the Hunter, a whaling ship. He called the island Pleasant Island.

However, because it was very remote, Nauru had little communication with Europeans at first. Then whaling ships and other traders began to visit, bringing guns and alcohol. These elements destroyed the social balance of the twelve family groups on the island. A ten-year civil war started, which reduced the population from 1400 to 900.

Nauru's real troubles began in 1899 when a British mining company discovered phosphate(磷酸盐)on the island. In fact, it found that the island of Nauru was nearly all phosphate, which is a very important fertilizer for farming. The company began mining the phosphate.

A phosphate mine is not a hole in the ground; it is a strip mine. When a company strip-mines, it removes the top layer of soil. Then it takes away the material it wants. Strip-mining totally destroys the land. Gradually, the lovely island of Nauru started to look like the moon.

In 1968Nauru became one of the richest countries in the world. Every year the government received millions and millions of dollars for its phosphate.

Unfortunately, the leaders invested the money unwisely and lost millions of dollars. In addition, they used millions more dollars for personal expenses. Soon people realized that they had a terrible problem-their phosphate was running out. Ninety percent of their island was destroyed and they had nothing. By 2000Nauru was al-most financially ruined. Experts say that it would take approximately$433600000 and more than 20 years to repair the island. This will probably never happen.

1What might be the author's purpose in writing the text?

A. To seek help for Nauru's problems.

B. To give a warning to other countries.

C. To show the importance of money.

D. To tell a heartbreaking story of a war.

2What was Nauru like before the Europeans came?

A. Rich and powerful.

B. Modern and open.

C. Peaceful and attractive.

D. Greedy and aggressive.

3The ecological disaster in Nauru resulted from __________.

A. soil pollution

B. phosphate overmining

C. farming activity

D. whale hunting

【题目】Coral reefs(珊 礁)are not just beautiful to look at,but also very useful.They shelter nearly 25% of ocean life and provide food for billions of people.However, like many other species,this amazing ecosystem(生态系统)is in danger of dying out!

There are two main reasons for the destruction—the rising carbon dioxide levels caused by global warming as well as human influences like bottom operation.While not much can be done about the former,the loss caused by the latter can be reduced.

Bottom operation involves dropping nets to the ocean bed and then dragging them up when filled with fish.This action damaged the ocean floor,causing the coral branches to separate from the reefs.While that is very discouraging,the good news is that if these branches are found quickly,they can be saved.At present,that work is being performed by volunteer divers. But the method has only limited success because they cannot stay long underwater, nor reach depths of over 200 meters where some of the deep-sea coral grows.

However,this is not the case for Coral botsthe robots that can constantly seek out broken branches.A team of ‘coral bots’,each individually working to simple rules will piece together damaged bits of coral, allowing them to regrow. They are programmed to be able to distinguish between other things and the coral.The robots work together in groups,similar to bees.If one coralbot is damaged then the others will still be able to complete the task.

Dr Lea-Anne Henry said:The project of using coral bots offers us the possibility to restore(修复)the function of reefs.It is in the final stage of testing.Once ready, the researchers hope to build hundreds of them and use them effectively in the waters off Scotland and then hopefully in the oceans across the world.

【1】Which of the following is a cause of the danger that coral reefs are facing?

A.The appearance of new creatures.

B.The seriously polluted sea water.

C.The activities of volunteer divers.

D.Human activities like bottom operation.

【2】Compared with volunteer divers,coralbots ______________.

A.can stay longer underwater

B.must work as bees do

C.can distinguish what is coral

D.can never be damaged

【3】What does the underlined wordthemin the last paragraph refer to?

A.Coralbots. B.Broken branches.

C.working bees. D.Bits of coral.

【4】We can infer from the passage that _______________.

A.bottom operation has affected most underwater creatures

B.broken branches of coral can regrow if saved in time

C.hundreds of the coralbots have worked well in the oceans

D.with the coralbots all damaged coral reefs can be restored

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