join. multimedia.

1.
You’ll have to register first if you want_________.
1. A.
  to enjoy delicious food
2. B.
  to try Tractor Ride through 600 acres
3. C.
  to enter the Europe-wide student competition
4. D.
  to watch the world go by from the beautiful terrace
2.
You can visit Farm Wrold_________.
1. A.
  on Monday in May
2. B.
  any day in October
3. C.
  at 2 p.m.at Christmas
4. D.
  at 10:30 a.m. during school holidays
3.
.From the advertisements above,we can learn that_________.
1. A.
  Cafe Hub is a popular place in the local area
2. B.
  families can enjoy Horse Rides on New Adventure Playground
3. C.
  Farm World provides lunches,snacks and fine dining
4. D.
  the Europe-wide student competition will be held on June 15,2010

It was when I was attending high school that I first read Asimov’s stories. At the time, a few SF magazines began to introduce this author and translate a few pieces from his “Robot Series”. Of Asimov’s works, the one that left the deepest impression on me was Pebble in the Sky. This novel directly influenced my early SF writing.
Asimov was one of the leading writers of Western science fiction’s Golden Age, so although his writing may not have a direct influence on writers of today, his underlying （潜在的） influence on many levels is undeniable — the famous Three Laws of Robotics, and many classic writing techniques, for example. Of course, his influence is related to the atmosphere that existed in the Golden Age; a science fiction writer today has a hard time reaching that level no matter how outstanding he or she is. Asimov’s novels are marked by a fully integrated logical system, and his stories are a pleasure to read — this is the reason his novels still attract readers today. Naturally, Western science fiction has few people these days who follow Asimov’s creative methods; instead they are closely connected to mainstream artistic trends, employing large amounts of postmodern techniques. This type of science fiction has a hard time blossoming on Chinese soil. The majority of Chinese SF readers would rather read the classic works of Asimov. This is an important question that faces today’s Chinese science fiction writers.
Compared with the “Robot Series”, Asimov’s “Foundation Series” is a little less well-known in China. This is mostly due to the large influence of the Three Laws, and moreover, the Foundation novels have never been completely introduced here. In fact, the Foundation series creates an entire world, even grander than that of the “Robot Series”; this science fiction epic（史诗） had a direct influence on later Western science fiction, the most famous example being Star Wars.

1.
We can know from the passage that the author is a _______ .
1. A.
  science fiction writer
2. B.
  science fiction publisher
3. C.
  high school student
4. D.
  novel translator
2.
The Three Laws of Robotics are most probably .
1. A.
  stories written by Asimov
2. B.
  writing techniques employed by Asimov
3. C.
  techniques to build robots
4. D.
  characters in Asimov’s science fiction
3.
The main purpose of the passage is to .
1. A.
  compare Asimov with other science fiction writers
2. B.
  attract people to read Asimov’s stories
3. C.
  introduce Asimov’s influence on SF writing
4. D.
  explain why Asimov is popular in China
4.
What can be inferred from the passage?
1. A.
  “Foundation Series” were translated into Chinese earlier than “Robot Series”
2. B.
  Science fiction of postmodern style is not popular with Chinese readers
3. C.
  Asimov is the greatest science fiction writer in Western countries
4. D.
  The writing techniques by Asimov are better than the postmodern ones
5.
In the writer’s opinion, Asimov’s “Foundation Series” .
1. A.
  were not as successful as his “Robot Series”
2. B.
  are better known to Chinese readers than his “Robot Series”
3. C.
  were more logically organized than his “Robot Series”
4. D.
  were written better than his “Robot Series” in some ways

Human remains of ancient settlements will be reburied and lost to science under a law that threatens research into the history of humans in Britain, a group of leading archeologists (考古学家) says. In a letter addressed to the justice secretary, Ken Clarke, 40 archaeologists write of their “deep and widespread concern” about the issue. It centers on the law introduced by the Ministry of Justice in 2008 which requires all human remains unearthed in England and Wales to be reburied within two years, regardless of their age. The decision means scientists have too little time to study bones and other human remains of national and cultural significance.
“Your current requirement that all archaeologically unearthed human remains should be reburied, whether after a standard period of two years or a further special extension, is contrary to basic principles of archaeological and scientific research and of museum practice,” they write.
The law applies to any pieces of bone uncovered at around 400 dig sites, including the remains of 60 or so bodies found at Stonehenge in 2008 that date back to 3,000 BC. Archaeologists have been granted a temporary extension to give them more time, but eventuallly the bones will have to be returned to the ground.
The arrangements may result in the waste of future discoveries at sites such as Happisburgh in Norfolk, where digging is continuing after the discovery of stone tools made by early humans 950,000 years ago. If human remains were found at Happisburgh, they would be the oldest in northern Europe and the first indication of what this species was. Under the current practice of the law those remains would have to be reburied and effectively destroyed.
Before 2008, guidelines allowed for the proper preservation and study of bones of sufficient age and historical interest, while the Burial Act 1857 applied to more recent remains. The Ministry of Justice assured archaeologists two years ago that the law was temporary, but has so far failed to revise it.
Mike Parker Pearson, an archaeologist at Sheffield University, said: “Archaeologists have been extremely patient because we were led to believe the ministry was sorting out this problem, but we feel that we cannot wait any longer.”
The ministry has no guidelines on where or how remains should be reburied, or on what records should be kept.

1.
According to the passage, scientists are unhappy with the law mainly because ______.
1. A.
  it is only a temporary measure on the human remains
2. B.
  it is unreasonable and thus destructive to scientific research
3. C.
  it was introduced by the government without their knowledge
4. D.
  it is vague about where and how to rebury human remains
2.
Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?
1. A.
  Temporary extension of two years will guarantee scientists enough time.
2. B.
  Human remains of the oldest species were dug out at Happisburgh.
3. C.
  Human remains will have to be reburied despite the extension of time.
4. D.
  Scientists have been warned that the law can hardly be changed.
3.
What can be inferred about the British law governing human remains?
1. A.
  The Ministry of Justice did not intend it to protect human remains.
2. B.
  The Burial Act 1857 only applied to remains uncovered before 1857.
3. C.
  The law on human remains hasn’t changed in recent decades.
4. D.
  The Ministry of Justice has not done enough about the law.
4.
Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?
1. A.
  New discoveries should be reburied, the government demands.
2. B.
  Research time should be extended, scientists require.
3. C.
  Law on human remains needs thorough discussion, authorities say.
4. D.
  Law could bury ancient secrets for ever, archeologists warn.

The purpose of communication is to get your message across to others. This is a process that involves both the sender of the message and the receiver. This process leaves room for error, with messages often being misunderstood by one or more of the parties involved. This causes unnecessary confusion.
In fact, a message is successful only when both the sender and the receiver perceive (感知) it in the same way. By successfully getting your message across, you convey your thoughts and ideas effectively. When not successful, the thoughts and ideas that you convey do not necessarily reflect your own, causing a communication breakdown and creating roadblocks that stand in the way of your goals — both personally and professionally.
In a recent survey of recruiters (招募者) in companies with more than 50,000 employees, communication skills were cited as the single more important factor in choosing managers. The survey, conducted by the University of Pittsburgh’s Katz Business School, points out that communication skills, including written and oral presentations, as well as an ability to work with others, are the main factors leading to job success.
In spite of the increasing importance placed on communication skills, many individuals continue to struggle with this, unable to communicate their thoughts and ideas effectively — whether in oral or written form. This inability（无能） makes it nearly impossible for them to compete effectively in the workplace, and stands in the way of career progression. Getting your message across is essential to progressing. To do this, you must understand what your message is, what audience you are sending it to, and how it will be perceived. You must also weigh-in the circumstances surrounding your communication, such as situational and cultural context.

1.
The underlined word “This” in the first paragraph refers to ______.
1. A.
  the purpose of communication
2. B.
  the process of getting your message across to others
3. C.
  the process of letting others know your purpose
4. D.
  the cause of unnecessary confusion
2.
A communication failure occurs when ______.
1. A.
  the sender and the receiver understand the message in the same way
2. B.
  the receiver purposely understands the message wrong
3. C.
  the way you send the message creates problems with the receiver
4. D.
  the sender creates problems in a professional way
3.
_______ make for job success.
1. A.
  Communication skills and ability to cooperate
2. B.
  Communication skills along with written presentations
3. C.
  Written presentations together with ability to work with others
4. D.
  The abilities to cooperate with others
4.
What is the attitude of the writer towards the communication skills?
1. A.
  Neutral.
2. B.
  Opponent.
3. C.
  Supportive.
4. D.
  Indifferent.

A couple of years ago I took the family on a winter vacation to New York City to experience the holiday atmospheres. The longest lines that week weren’t in the Empire State Building, at the Statue of Liberty Ferry or any of the Big Apple’s other landmarks (地标) , but at Fifth Avenue and 58th Street, where people crowded into FAO Schwarz.
It was not until I got inside that it became clear how only one toy store could provide everything else that Manhattan offers between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Far more than a shopping experience, the hour we spent wandering along the aisles(通道) at FAO Schwarz was more like visiting a museum of everything that children care for very much. And for me — and all of the other bright-eyed grownups — it was a trip down my memory lane to the toys we knew as kinds.
America’s most unique toy stores are found from coast to coast, in big cities and also in small towns. Let’s have a look at some others.
The Dinosaur Farm in South Pasadena, Calif.: Former rock musician Dave Plenn opened the shop in 1994, a year after “Jurassic Park” brought the creatures back into the spotlight again. But he says his wife ---who was then working for the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles— rather than the big movie proved the inspiration for the dinosaur store.
Mild Zone: A more traditional specialty store, which sells model cars like Matchbox, Hot Wheels and Johnny Lightning. “It’s such an addicting (上瘾的) hobby,” says Burke, who admits that he originally created the store as a means to feed his own toy car collection. “Once you buy your first, you can never stop.” The store has around 30,000 cars. Mile Zone’s customers are from kinds with a wish for speedy toys to grown-ups who view the model cars as time travel back to their youth.

1.
The author wrote the first paragraph mainly to show _________.
1. A.
  the poor traffic condition in New York
2. B.
  the nice holiday atmosphere in New York
3. C.
  the popularity of toy stores in New York
4. D.
  the charming landmarks in New York
2.
Walking into FAO Schwarz gave the author a chance to ___________.
1. A.
  recall his life of childhood
2. B.
  visit a most special museum
3. C.
  study the history of Manhattan
4. D.
  learn the way of producing toys
3.
Dave Plenn was inspired to open the Dinosaur Farm by ________.
1. A.
  his wife
2. B.
  “Jurassic Park”
3. C.
  his research on nature D .rock music
4.
We can infer from the passage that ______.
1. A.
  dinosaur toy stores are more popular than traditional ones
2. B.
  some unique toys have been displayed in local museums
3. C.
  some popular toy stores have become new landmarks
4. D.
  customers of toy stores are more than children

Father and his crew radioed for help when water started pouring in his ship. We flew out there about an hour ago and dropped them a pump. “Take it easy. He will be back soon.” “What if the pump doesn’t work?” Mom questioned. “You should do another fly-over.” The man tried to comfort Mom, “He must be all right now, Mrs Hemingway, or we would have heard a radio signal from him.” “You haven’t got a Mayday?” “No, but we will let you know if we hear the radio signal.” Mom hung up.
I remained crying. Mom called the Coast Guard again. Finally, they said they would send out a rescue plane.
At midnight the phone rang. It was the Coast Guard. They had found my father and all his crew floating in sea 15miles off Jamaica. Dad’s ship had sunk, but fortunately all were safe.
“The pump they dropped didn’t work fast enough,” Dad said. “I radioed a Mayday, but I couldn’t get through.”
Dad didn’t get through to the Coast Guard because of the storm, but he got through to us. Really, there is something that can’t be seen but exists, as is said but can’t be explained, between us, the families.

1.
The underlined word “Mayday” in the first paragraph probably means “_________”.
1. A.
  a radio program
2. B.
  the signal for help
3. C.
  the holiday in May
4. D.
  a sign of feeling sick
2.
Why did the man on duty say the author’s father would return soon?
1. A.
  The pump they dropped was of high quality.
2. B.
  The author’s father called him and told him so.
3. C.
  The plane waited until the pump worked.
4. D.
  He thought no news was good news.
3.
We can infer from the text that _________.
1. A.
  the man on duty in the Coast Guard was careless
2. B.
  the plane failed to find the ship which was in danger
3. C.
  the author’s father was in charge of the ship
4. D.
  the pump saved the author’s father finally
4.
What may be the explanation for the author’s (as a baby) crying?
1. A.
  He might feel hungry in the evening
2. B.
  He might see something terrible in the room.
3. C.
  He might be afraid when left alone in room
4. D.
  He might have a feeling of uneasiness.

In this age of Internet chat, videogames and reality television, there is no shortage of mindless activities to keep a child occupied. Yet, despite the competition, my 8-year-old daughter Rebecca wants to spend her free time writing short stories. She wants to enter one of her stories into a writing contest, a competition she won last year.
As a writer I know about winning contests, and about losing them. I know what it is like to work hard on a story only to receive a rejection slip (退稿条) from the publisher. I also know the pressures of trying to live up to a reputation created by previous victories. What if she doesn’t win the contest again? That’s the strange thing about being a parent. So many of our own past scars and ruined hopes can surface.
A revelation (启示) came last week when I asked her, “Don’t you want to win again?”
“No”, she replied, “I just want to tell the story of an angel going to first grade.”
I had just spent weeks correcting her stories as she spontaneously (自发地) told them. Telling myself that I was merely an experienced writer guiding the young writer across the hall, I offered suggestions for characters, conflicts and endings for her tales. The story about a fearful angel starting first grade was quickly “guided” by me into the tale of a little girl with a wild imagination taking her first music lesson. I had turned her contest into my contest without even realizing it.
Staying back and giving kids space to grow is not as easy as it looks. Because I know very little about farm animals who use tools or angels who go to first grade, I had to accept the fact that I was co-opting (借用) my daughter’s experience.
While stepping back was difficult for me, it was certainly a good first step that I will quickly follow with more steps, putting myself far enough away to give her room but close enough to help if asked. All the while I will be reminding myself that children need room to experiment, grow and find their own voices.

1.
What do we learn form the first paragraph?
1. A.
  Now too many entertainments take up too much time.
2. B.
  Children do find lots of fun in many mindless activities.
3. C.
  Rebecca is much too occupied to enjoy her free time.
4. D.
  Rebecca draws on a lot of online materials for her writing.
2.
What did the author say about her own writing experience?
1. A.
  She was constantly under pressure of writing more.
2. B.
  Most of her stories had been rejected by publishers.
3. C.
  She did not quite live up to her reputation as a writer.
4. D.
  Her way to success was full of pains and frustrations.
3.
Why did Rebecca want to enter this year’s writing contest?
1. A.
  She had won a prize in the previous contest.
2. B.
  She wanted to share her stories with readers.
3. C.
  She was sure of winning with her mother’s help.
4. D.
  She believed she possessed real talent for writing.
4.
What’s the author’s advice for parents?
1. A.
  Children should be given every chance to voice their opinions.
2. B.
  Parents should keep an eye on the activities their kids engage in.
3. C.
  Children should be allowed freedom to grow through experience.
4. D.
  A writing career, though attractive, is not for every child to pursue.

The beat generation mainly referred to the youth who were born and brought up around the Second World War. They showed their ignorance of almost everything traditional, such as government authority ,respect for parents, one’s duty, moral standards, and traditional customs. They developed a kind of absolute individualism and liberty. They preferred long hair, mini dresses or close fitting clothes to show off the figure. They advocated （倡导）freedom of sex and cohabitation (同居).Their influence could be seen from the fact that about one third of the American couples living together were not married by law. And the divorce rate was very high. The endless U.S wars abroad and sharp class struggle at home caused many American youths to develop a kind of cynicism. They doubted the existing social system, possibility of harmonious human relations, and the long honored standard for correct behavior. They felt society overlooked their needs. Therefore, they refused to do any duty that was required of them by society. They declared “Don’t believe anyone over thirty.” All this came from the sick society. It’s wrong to imagine they all fought against capitalism in support of revolutionary things. Some of their ideas were even more decadent (颓废的)and impractical. It was an abnormal phenomenon in an abnormal society.?

1.
Based on the passage, how many of one hundred and twenty American couples of the beat
generation practiced cohabitation?
1. A.
  about 20 couples.
2. B.
  about 30 couples.
3. C.
  about 60 couples.
4. D.
  about 40 couples.?
2.
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage??
1. A.
  The beat generation’s refused to do any duty.?
2. B.
  The beat generation was in support of almost everything traditional.?
3. C.
  The beat generation believes no one except that he is over thirty.?
4. D.
  The beat generation’s ideas were not impractical.?
3.
“Cynicism” in this passage most probably means____.?
1. A.
  a state of mind against realism
2. B.
  a state of mind doubting everything in existence?
3. C.
  a theory advocating mutual help
4. D.
  a theory advocating individualism?
4.
.This passage is mainly about ____.?
1. A.
  the young Americans
2. B.
  the generation gap?
3. C.
  the education of the young
4. D.
  an American social phenomenon?

Microblogging is a broadcast medium in the form of blogging. A microblog differs from a traditional blog in that its content is typically much smaller, in both actual size and aggregate file size. Microblogs “allow users to exchange small elements of content such as short sentences, individual images, or video links”.
As with traditional blogging, microbloggers post about topics ranging from the simple, such as "what I'm doing right now," to the thematic(主题的), such as "sports cars.” Commercial microblogs also exist, to promote (促进) websites, services and/or products, and to promote collaboration within an organization.
Some microblogging services offer features such as privacy settings, which allow users to control who can read their microblogs, or other ways of publishing rights besides entering the web-based interface.(界面) These may include text messaging, instant messaging, E-mail, or digital audio.
The first microblogs were known as tumblelogs. The term was invented in a blog post on April 12, 2005. However, by 2006 and 2007, the term microblog came into greater usage for such services provided by Tumblr and Twitter. Other leading social networking websites Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn, and XING also have their own microblogging features, better known as status updates.
Several studies, especially by Harvard Business School have tried to analyze the usage behavior of Microblogging services. Many of these studies show that for services such as Twitter, there is a small group of active users contributing to most of the activity.
Twitter, Facebook and other microblogging services are also becoming a platform for marketing and public relations, with a sharp growth in the number of social media marketers. The Sysomos study shows that this specific group of marketers on Twitter is much more active than general user population, with 15% following more than 2,000 people.

1.
Why is a microblog different from a traditional blog?
1. A.
  Because a microblog doesn’t include pictures, but a traditional blog does.
2. B.
  Because a microblog doesn’t include videos, but a traditional blog does.
3. C.
  Because a microblog has smaller contents than a traditional blog in actual and total file size.
4. D.
  Because a microblog can only be written on the cell-phones.
2.
What is the meaning of the underlined word “collaboration” in the second paragraph?
1. A.
  Competition.
2. B.
  Discussion.
3. C.
  Tradition.
4. D.
  Cooperation
3.
Microblogging can protect the following privacy EXCEPT_______.
1. A.
  deciding the readers of the microblogs
2. B.
  allowing readers to publish their views
3. C.
  readers’ deleting what a microblog says
4. D.
  deciding whether readers can enter it
4.
We can infer from the passage that______.
1. A.
  microbloggers always post about the thematic topics instead of the simple ones
2. B.
  microblogging has developed so quickly and brought the owners more and more benefits.
3. C.
  microblogging protects both the owners’ and the readers’ privacy
4. D.
  the studies by Harward Business School have analyzed the usage of microblogging services

Money, jewels and important documents are not the only valuable placed in banks these days. Some mothers store their breast milk in banks.
There’re ten breast banks set up across the United States, where mothers can donate their extra milk for other women’s babies. Experts say breast milk is the best food for babies. The World Health Organization says it is the only food babies should get during the first six months of life, in most cases. Breast milk is especially important for babies born too early. Sometimes these premature babies must stay in the hospital for many weeks.
James Cameron is a doctor who treats newborns at Lutheran Children’s Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He says breast milk is almost like medicine. Doctor James Cameron said, “The fact is that there are so many different proteins and specialized sugars in the breast milk that the mom’s able to make that help provide immunity. It’s very important for the health of the newborn.”
There are several reasons some mothers may not be able to breastfeed. Some are not able to produce enough milk. Others might be taking medicines or have medical problems that prevent the process.
Lucy Baur lives near Fort Wayne. She fed her milk to both her children and always had more milk than they needed. She wanted to donate to the Indiana Mothers Milk Bank in Indianapolis. But freezing and shipping milk can be costly. Then, a donor station opened near her home.
Milk donations in the United States work like this: Donors must be willing to provide almost three liters of breast milk. They freeze the milk and take it to the station. There, employees warm the milk and mix it with other mothers’ milk. Then, the milk is heated to kill bacteria. After that, the technicians test samples of all the milk to make sure it is safe and healthful. The milk is re-frozen and sent to the main milk bank. The milk bank transports the milk to hospitals to feed premature or sick babies. Donors are tested for diseases before any milk is accepted. They are not permitted to smoke tobacco, use illegal drugs or drink too much alcohol.

1.
The purpose of setting up breast milk banks is to_____.
1. A.
  store extra fresh milk for school children
2. B.
  provide milk to children who go hungry
3. C.
  help mothers donate milk to other babies
4. D.
  offer free breast milk to premature babies
2.
The breast milk is important for newborns because_____.
1. A.
  it protects them from any possible disease
2. B.
  it contains rich nutrients that they need
3. C.
  it is the only food that babies can eat
4. D.
  it benefits them as the best medicine
3.
The underlined word “they” in the last paragraph refers to____.
1. A.
  milk bank employees
2. B.
  milk bank doctors
3. C.
  milk bank nurses
4. D.
  breast milk donors
4.
Which of the following shows the process of milk donations in the USA?
a. The mixed breast milk is heated to kill bacteria.
b. Breast milk is donated by mothers, frozen by them and sent to the stations.
c. The breast milk samples are tested for safety reason.
d. Different donors’ breast milk is warmed and mixed together by the station.
e. The milk is frozen again and sent to the main milk bank.
1. A.
  bdace
2. B.
  bcdea
3. C.
  badec
4. D.
  cbaed

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You’ll have to register first if you want_________.

You can visit Farm Wrold_________.

.From the advertisements above,we can learn that_________.

We can know from the passage that the author is a _______ .

The Three Laws of Robotics are most probably .

The main purpose of the passage is to .

What can be inferred from the passage?

In the writer’s opinion, Asimov’s “Foundation Series” .

According to the passage, scientists are unhappy with the law mainly because ______.

Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?

What can be inferred about the British law governing human remains?

Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?

The underlined word “This” in the first paragraph refers to ______.

A communication failure occurs when ______.

_______ make for job success.

What is the attitude of the writer towards the communication skills?

The author wrote the first paragraph mainly to show _________.

Walking into FAO Schwarz gave the author a chance to ___________.

Dave Plenn was inspired to open the Dinosaur Farm by ________.

We can infer from the passage that ______.

The underlined word “Mayday” in the first paragraph probably means “_________”.

Why did the man on duty say the author’s father would return soon?

We can infer from the text that _________.

What may be the explanation for the author’s (as a baby) crying?

What do we learn form the first paragraph?

What did the author say about her own writing experience?

Why did Rebecca want to enter this year’s writing contest?

What’s the author’s advice for parents?

Based on the passage, how many of one hundred and twenty American couples of the beat generation practiced cohabitation?

Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage??

“Cynicism” in this passage most probably means____.?

.This passage is mainly about ____.?

Why is a microblog different from a traditional blog?

What is the meaning of the underlined word “collaboration” in the second paragraph?

Microblogging can protect the following privacy EXCEPT_______.

We can infer from the passage that______.

The purpose of setting up breast milk banks is to_____.

The breast milk is important for newborns because_____.

The underlined word “they” in the last paragraph refers to____.

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Based on the passage, how many of one hundred and twenty American couples of the beat
generation practiced cohabitation?