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  I am terrible oh TV.I don't sit straight and I don't talk clearly.It bothers, because I know inside I am smart, sensitive and sincere.Television can make any fool look like an intellectual, but I come over as dishonest.After a disastrous TV show last year, when I called the interviewer by the wrong name, I was reluctant to do broadcasting again.

  Now, I will have my first novel out next month, which is called Do It Again, and the advertising people tell me I must go on TV to promote it.That is why I find myself practising my television interviewing technique with two consultants from Public Image Ltd.

  “He blinks(眨眼)a lot, doesn't he?” says Diana, the speech specialist, studying my image on a video monitor.“And his crossed legs look defensive.But the voice isn't bad.” Jeannie, who is introduced to me as Public Image's image consultant, takes a step backwards to study the general posture.“Needs to get his bottom back in the sofa.And the jacket makes him look a bit deformed.Where does he get his clothes from?”

  “Honesty is the most important thing,” Says Diana.“We don't want to turn people into actors.We want to bring out their personality.Then most importantly, there are the three E's:Energy, Enthusiasm and Enjoyment.And do try to stop blinking.”

  And so our practice interview begins.“So, what can you tell us about your book, Martyn?” “Umm…” A long pause.“Errr…” A longer pause.“Tee hee, hargh…” A foolish giggle.“All right,” says Diana patiently, “We'll try that again.” We try it again, many, many times, each time trying to solve a different problem that I have.On the second run-through, my crossed legs keep moving up and down, which makes me look as if I want to run away(I do, I do).On the third run they are uncrossed, but my hands are clenched on my lap.On the fourth my hands are fiddling with my ears.

  But Diana is patient and gives me a lot of advice.She is very good at her job because on the final run-through, after three hours or so, I really don't look too bad.Steady gaze, breathing clear and no blinking.Not perfect but not bad.

  I'm bursting with energy, enthusiasm and enjoyment and I'm talking a lot of nonsense, but you'd hardly notice.When you watch people on TV, you'll see a lot more just like me.

(1)

The writer believes that he is terrible on TV because ________

[  ]

A.

he doesn't make enough effort to perform well

B.

he can't help being rude to the interviewers

C.

he seems not to be telling the truth

D.

his personality differs from that of newsreaders and presenters

(2)

Why has the writer come to Public Image Ltd?

[  ]

A.

Because he wants to find out what such companies do.

B.

Because he want to improve his interviewing style.

C.

Because he is interested in the work they do for politicians.

D.

Because the company is good at promoting novels.

(3)

Diana and Jeannie both say that one of the writer's problems when appearing on TV concerns ________

[  ]

A.

the way he sits

B.

the clothes he wears

C.

the way his eyes move

D.

the way he moves

(4)

What was the author's purpose in writing this passage?

[  ]

A.

To promote Public Image Ltd.

B.

To describe an experience in his life.

C.

To advertise his new book.

D.

To give some advice to TV producers.

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Being safe in your everyday life needs knowledge(知识).If you remember the following information,your life will be much safer.
Always notice the environment around you.You shouldn’t walk alone outside.Make sure where the public phones are.If anything dangerous happens,you can find them easily.
Your bag should be carried towards the front of your body instead of putting it on your back.When a bus is full of people, it is easy enough for a thief to take away the things in the bag on your back.
If you are followed by someone whom you don’t know, cross the street and go to the other way,let the person understand that you know he or she is after you.Next,don’t go home at once.You are safer in the street than you are alone in your home or in a lift(电梯).
If you have to take a bus to a place far away, try to get to the stop a few minutes earlier before the bus leaves.This stops other people from studying you.On the bus,don’t sit alone.Sit behind the driver or with other people.Don’t sleep.

  1. 1.

    Which of the following is NOT safe when you are out?

    1. A.
      Go home alone late at night.
    2. B.
      Make sure where the public phones are.
    3. C.
      Don’t get to the bus stop too early.
    4. D.
      Always notice the environment around you.
  2. 2.

    When you are followed by someone on your way home,you should  to make yourself safe.

    1. A.
      run home
    2. B.
      find a lift and go in
    3. C.
      turn back and walk towards him or her at once
    4. D.
      cross the street and go to the other way
  3. 3.

    What can you learn from the text?

    1. A.
      How to notice the environment around you
    2. B.
      How to be safe in your everyday life
    3. C.
      How to cross the street
    4. D.
      How to use the public phones
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   Recently I was asked,“Are we anywhere near the day when you can climb into a car on Long Island, program it to take you to your niece’s house in Chicago, hit enter, and after the first hundred yards, once you hit a main road, the car takes over automatically and you just sit back and enjoy the ride?”

   It is a question I worry. But I had to answer truthfully:“Absolutely. We are without a doubt near that day.”Look, we’re already doing it with airplanes.

   Northrop Grumman’s Global Hawk takes off at an air base in the U.S., climbs to 50,000 feet, flies to Australia, and lands at an Australian air base, where there is a grandstand filled with military officials=with no human pilot.

   The necessary technology is already here. We have radar technology that can be tied to cruise(巡航)control and brakes, which automatically adjusts(调整)your speed based on following distance and preprogrammed settings. It’s still a little bit raw, but it does work great. The technology can allow cars and trucks to follow each other in very closely spaced roads.

   GPS can also change speed with location. Let’s say you’re in a state with a 75-mph limit and you cross into a state with a 65-mph limit. GPS knows that and adjust your speed accordingly.

   It’s not out of the question to imagine that someday soon you’ll be able to start the car, make proper settings, then turn the front seats around and play cards and eat lunch as if you’re riding on a train. All in perfect comfort and safety, all the way to that niece’s place in Chicago.

   If asked to estimate just how far time is, I’d say a working system is ten years out, practice maybe 20 years.

 

57.The purpose of the question asked in the first passage probably is       .

   A.to draw readers’ attention to his theory

   B.to introduce the topic to be discussed in the passage

   C.to describe the cars in the future

   D.to prove that his idea is right

58.What’s the key technology to automatic car driving?

   A.The technology of airplanes.

   B.The technology to be developed in the future.

   C.The technology of radar and GPS.

   D.The technology of satellites.

59.What does the author think of the change in car driving?

  A.It’s a terrible thing to come

   B.It’s a wonder to drive such a car

   C.It’s a pity to give up the skill of driving

   D.It is very likely to come true in the near future

60.Which of the following may be the best title for this passage?

   A.Driving is dead?                                       B.Cars in the future

   C.New technology will change cars?             D.Comfortable car driving

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       Recently I was asked “Are we anywhere near the day when you can climb into a car on Long Island, program it to take you to your niece’s house in Chicago, hit enter, and after the first hundred yards, once you hit a main road, the car takes over automatically and you just sit back and enjoy the ride?”

       It is a question I worry.But I had to answer truthfully, “Absolutely.We are without a doubt near that day.” Look, we’re already doing it with airplanes.

       Northrop Grumman’s Global Hawk takes off at an air base in the U.S., climbs to 50,000 feet, flies to Australia, and lands at an Australian air base, where there is a grandstand filled with military officials with no human pilot.

       The necessary technology is already here.We have radar that can be tied to cruise (巡航)control and brakes, which automatically adjusts(调整)your speed based on following distance and preprogrammed settings.It’s still a little bit raw, but it does work great.The technology can allow cars and trucks to follow each other in very closely spaced roads.

       GPS can also change speed with location.Let’s say you’re in a state with a 75-mph limit and you cross into a state with a 65-mph limit.GPS knows that and adjusts your speed accordingly.

       It’s not out of the question to imagine that someday soon you’ll be able to start the car, make proper settings, then turn the front seats around and play cards and eat lunch as if you’re riding on a train.All in perfect comfort and safety, all the way to that niece’s place in Chicago.

       If asked to estimate just how far time is, I’d say a working system is ten years out, practice maybe 20 years.

1.The purpose of the question asked in the first passage is ______.

       A.to draw readers’ attention to his theory.

       B.to introduce the topic to be discussed in the passage.

       C.to describe the cars in the future.

       D.to prove that his idea is right.

2.What’s the key technology to automatic car driving?

       A.The technology of airplanes.

       B.The technology to be developed in the future.

       C.The technology of radar and GPS.

       D.The technology of satellites.

3.What does the author think of the change in car driving?

       A.It’s a terrible thing to come.

       B.It’s a wonder to drive such a car.

       C.It’s a pity to give up the skill of driving.

       D.It is very likely to come true in the near future.

4.Which of the following may be the best title for this passage?

       A.Driving is dead?                              B.Cars in the future

       C.New technology will change cars?         D.Comfortable car driving

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Recently I was asked, “Are we anywhere near the day when you can climb into a car on Long Island, program it to take you to your niece’s house in Chicago, hit enter, and after the first hundred yards, once you hit a main road, the car takes over automatically and you just sit back and enjoy the ride?”

It is a question I worry about. But I had to answer truthfully, “Absolutely. We are without a doubt near the day.” Look, we’re already doing it with airplanes.

Northrop Grumman’s Global Hawk takes off at an air base in the US, climbs to 50,000 feet, flies to Australia, and lands at an Australian air base, where there is a grandstand filled with military officials,-with no human pilot .

The necessary technology is already here. We have radar technology that can be tied to cruise(巡航)control and brakes, which automatically adjust your speed based on following distance and preprogrammed settings. It’s still a little bit raw, but it does work great. The technology can allow cars and trucks to follow each other in very closely spaced roads.

     GPS can also changes speed with location. Let’s say you’re in a state with a 75-mph limit and you cross into a state with a 65-mph limit. GPS knows that and can adjust your speed accordingly.

     It’s not out of the question to imagine that someday soon you’ll be able to start the car, make proper settings, then turn the front seats around and play cards and eat lunch as if you’re riding on a train. All in perfect comfort and safety, all the way to that niece’s place in Chicago.

     If asked to estimate just how far time is, I’d say a working system is ten years out, practice maybe 20 years.

1.The purpose of the question asked in the first paragraph probably is ____.

       A.to draw reader’s attention to his theory

       B.to introduce the topic to be discussed in the passage

       C.to describe the car in the future

       D.to prove that his idea is right

2.What’s the key technology to automatically car driving according to the passage?

       A.The technology of airplanes.                 B.The technology to be developed in the future.

       C.The technology of satellites.                  D.The technology of radar and GPS.

3.What does the author think of the change in car driving?

       A.It’s a terrible thing to come.                  B.It’s a wonder to drive such a car.

       C.It’s a pity to give up the skill of driving. D.It’s very likely to come true in the future.

4.Which of the following may be the best title for this passage?

       A.Driving is dead?                                   B.Comfortable car driving

       C.Will new technology change cars?         D.Cars is in the future.

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