【题目】阅读理解
Some people will do just about anything to save money. And I am one of them. Take my family's last vacation. It was my six-year-old son's winter break form school, and we were heading home from Fort Lauderdale after a week-long trip. The flight was overbooked, and Delta, the airline, offered us $400 per person in credits to give up our seats and leave the next day. I had meetings in New York, so I had to get back. But that didn't mean my husband and my son couldn't stay. I took my nine-month-old and took off for home.
The next day, my husband and son were offered more credits to take an even later flight. Yes, I encouraged—okay, ordered—them to wait it out at the airport, to "earn" more Delta Dollars. Our total take: $1,600. Not bad, huh?
Now some people may think I'm a bad mother and not such a great wife either. But as a big-time bargain hunter, I know the value of a dollar. And these days, a good deal is something few of us can afford to pass up.
I've made a living looking for the best deals and exposing (揭露) the worst tricks. I have been the consumer reporter of NBC's Today show for over a decade. I have written a couple of books including one titled Tricks of the Trade: A Consumer Survival Guide. And I really do what I believe in.
I tell you this because there is no shame in getting your money's worth. I'm also tightfisted when it comes to shoes, clothes for my children, and expensive restaurants. But I wouldn't hesitate to spend on a good haircut. It keeps its shape longer, and it's the first thing people notice. And I will also spend on a classic piece of furniture. Quality lasts.
(1)Why did Delta give the author's family credits?
A.They had early bookings.
B.They took a later flight.
C.Their flight had been delayed.
D.Their flight had been cancelled.
(2)What can we learn about the author?
A.She is interested in cheap products.
B.She seldom makes a compromise(折衷).
C.She is very strict with her children.
D.She rarely misses a good deal.
(3)What does the author do?
A.She's a teacher.
B.She's a housewife.
C.She's a businesswoman.
D.She's a media person.
(4)What does the author want to tell us?
A.How to spend money wisely.
B.How to reserve airline seats.
C.How to expose bad tricks.
D.How to make a business deal.

【题目】根据短文内容,从短文中的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
It's not easy to just get up and go if you're not a morning person. But with some preparation, you can have a great morning routine (常规) before school, which can also make for a good day.
A great morning routine doesn't include cramming (突击式学习) for a test or struggling to get your homework done as you're running out of the door.
Shower the night before. And if you can, do your hair the night before so when you wake up, you'll be able to freshen yourself quickly to get to school and get on with the day.
Lay out your clothes. Make sure to lay out everything you need, including your socks and shoes. Another thing is hair. If your school has a preference (偏爱) of what you do with your hair, be sure to respect that.
It helps in the morning if you have something in front of you to check off as you're walking out of the door. The list should include your homework, books and your lunch or lunch money as well as anything else you normally take with you to school.
Eat a good breakfast. Eating a healthy breakfast helps improve your focus and allows you to stay active in your classes. If you can, prepare your meal the night before. At the least, set out your spoons and plates.
A. Make a list of everything you will take.
B. Brush your teeth after you eat breakfast.
C. Get all your homework done before going to bed.
D. Check the weather forecast and choose your clothing.
E. A great morning routine should always include a good breakfast.
F. Don't hurry and make sure you have everything before you leave.
G. That helps you have a good sleep and save much time in the morning.

【题目】阅读理解
With the rapid development of China's economy, more and more foreigners begin to learn Chinese because they are beginning to realize the importance and growing influence of China. Pupils in Warwickshire will soon be learning Mandarin after new links were forged(建立联系) with a region in China.
Head teachers from the county spent a week in Shenzhen in South-east China, making links with schools and touring different education establishments.
Schools that took part are now looking to introduce Mandarin lessons. Pupils from schools in Warwickshire and Shenzhen are starting to write and e-mail each other and plans are being made to share lessons over the Internet.
The trip was arranged by Warwickshire County Council and funded by the British Council as the first stage of development of a range of ties with the economically booming city.
International development officer Judith Young said: “We are entering an exciting period of school relation between Warwickshire and Shenzhen. There is a real appetite for sharing ideas among the Chinese. We were able to see the differences and similarities between the education systems and there are many areas in which our schools, teachers and pupils will be able to benefit from a different cultural perspective(观点) and links with a country that is becoming very important on the world stage.
Throughout the high profile(引人注目) visit led by our county education officer, Eric Wood, our group was made to feel very welcome and attracted a great deal of interest. Our visit to a primary school was featured as the main news item on television that night. A mark of how highly the visit was valued is that plans are being made for a return visit to Warwickshire of civic leaders, senior education officials and school principals.”
(1)Head teachers from Warwickshire came to Shenzhen_________.
A.to get in touch with Shenzhen schools
B.to pay a return official visit
C.to have Mandarin lessons
D.to have sightseeing
(2)How does Judith Young feel about the future co-operation?
A.Upset.
B.Confident.
C.Disappointed.
D.Unsure.
(3)Which might be the best title of this passage?
A.Warwickshire Teachers in Shenzhen.
B.Sharing Different Education Ideas.
C.Schools in Warwickshire Forge Chinese Links.
D.Sharing Lessons on the Internet.

【题目】根据短文内容,选择最佳答案。
One of the most recent social changes taking place in the world is social networking. Social networking has been in existence for at least 150 years, and probably longer than that. In the times before the invention of the computer and the World Wide Web (WWW), social networking was done in person. People who had similar likes and interests would gather together to share experiences, make new friends, and improve their businesses.
On the Internet, social networking websites made their first appearances during the late 1990s. The first major social networking website in the United States was MySpace. MySpace allowed its users to exchange messages, share pictures, and make new friends in a way that was never thought of in the past. With MySpace, people who did not go out much could reach out to others from their own homes.
In 2004, Facebook was created. It was first a website created for use by Harvard University's students and teachers, but it soon expanded to include just about everyone. It is now larger than some of the largest companies in the world. It is a website that is changing all the time. Facebook has completely changed the way people stay connected with each other and the rest of the world. The way it works is simple. Users can set up a new account (账户) easily. All a new user needs is an email address to start. Once a person has created an account and his friend also has his own Facebook page, he can invite his friend by sending a request out to him. Once you get started, making new friends will come easily.
(1)What can we learn about social networking?
A.It is not a new development.
B.It made World Wide Web famous.
C.It appeared because of the computers.
D.It helped people develop new interests.
(2)What can we learn from Paragraph 2?
A.MySpace is less famous than Facebook.
B.MySpace greatly changed people's lives.
C.MySpace led to the appearance of Facebook.
D.MySpace was improved by Harvard University's students.
(3)What do new users of Facebook need to create an account?
A.An email address.
B.His friend's help.
C.High-speed network.
D.His friend's Facebook page.
(4)What does the passage mainly tell us?
A.The way to be a Facebook user.
B.The importance of social networking.
C.Two important social networking websites.
D.The differences between MySpace and Facebook.

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