When the recent research was analyzed, it was found that a lot of people wanted free pictures or free music from the Web. If it couldn’t be free, then they wanted it “new” or at least at a low price. It seems that 70 percent of people aged 16 to 24 download music online but only 1 in 40 tracks are bought legally.

Thus, some companies are planning to give all of their music away for free. The music will be totally free except that you will have to pay with your time by watching ads. This will be perfect for those who have lots of time but little money.

The Web has encouraged a belief that things can be free, or at least very cheap. It seems that everyone is looking for a good deal on the Web. The desire for free objects is part of the nature of the Web because the Web is about self-service and self-service is all about being free, cheap, fast and convenient. It’s interesting how words change their meaning. Stealing has now become file sharing, but it’s not really stealing, is it?

Free is a funny word. We all know that very little is really for free. If we go searching on the Web for free music, we know or should know that there are risks involved. However, it doesn’t matter. We still want free things, or at least the sense that we’re getting a real bargain and that at a minimum we’re saving time.

What can be the worst experience on the Web? A site that charges us high prices and wastes our time.

57. The passage mainly talks about ________.

   A. the nature of the web                            B. the web and the culture of “free”

   C. stealing and file sharing                         D. what the word “free” means

58. Why do some companies “sell” their music for free?

   A. Their music is not popular and is out of date.

   B. Most people have lots of time but little money.

   C. Their music can’t be sold new or for a low price.

   D. They can earn money from the ads added.

59. Which of the following can best describe the belief of the Web?

   A. Risky behavior.                B. Stealing.         C. File sharing.                    D. For fun.

60. We can learn from the text that ________.

   A. things that are free always involve risks

   B. it is wrong to download free things from the Web

   C. most people can get a real bargain on the Web

   D. there is no need to surf the Net for a bargain

One of the most exciting and attractive fields of work today is the fashion industry. Some of the most well-known people in this industry are the fashion designers with unbelievable financial (金融的) Kingdoms. But most of the clothes that you wear have been designed by people that the world has never heard of. Although these unknown fashion designers will never make a very large amount of money as their famous workmates, most still would not think of changing their careers. They are doing what they love.

If you spend hours looking through fashion magazines and like making your own clothes, a career as a fashion designer might be right for you. You do not have to go to design school to become a fashion designer, but many people who want a career in this field do. One of the most famous places to study is the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. It is located in the heart of the “garment” district on Eighth Avenue, also known as Fashion Avenue.

Becoming a fashion designer is not just a matter of classroom education. Students know that they cannot just leave school and start designing on their own. Many think that they need at least four years’ experience working for someone else after they graduate. The best schools encourage students to work closely with the fashion industry while they are still studying.

You need ambition (抱负) and hard work to get a career in fashion. Students often work 12 hours a day. They are encouraged to have realistic ambitions and not to expect success overnight, if ever. Success means finding a job in the fashion industry and more years of hard work.

What can we learn from the first paragraph?

A. Some famous fashion designers can make a lot of money.

B. Most of the clothes are designed by famous designers.

C. Most fashion designers don’t like their own jobs.

D. Unknown fashion designers can earn a large amount of money.

In order to have a career in fashion design, one had better ___________.

A. look through magazines

      B. go to New York City

      C. study in a design school

      D. graduate from high school

The following can lead to the success of a fashion designer EXCEPT___________.

      A. working with the fashion industry          B. realistic ambitions   

C. hard work                                         D. expectation of success overnight

Which of the following old sayings shows the writer’s opinion about learning fashion design?

A. Better late than never.

B. Experience is the best teacher.

C. Well begun is half done.

D. Seeing is believing.

What can be inferred from the passage?

      A. To be a fashion designer, design school education is a must.

      B. All famous design schools are located in New York City.

      C. Design school students had better do some practice while studying.

      D. All students have to work with famous designers first.

One of the most exciting and attractive fields of work today is the fashion industry. Some of the most well-known people in this industry are the fashion designers with unbelievable financial (金融的) Kingdoms. But most of the clothes that you wear have been designed by people that the world has never heard of. Although these unknown fashion designers will never make a very large amount of money as their famous workmates, most still would not think of changing their careers. They are doing what they love.
If you spend hours looking through fashion magazines and like making your own clothes, a career as a fashion designer might be right for you. You do not have to go to design school to become a fashion designer, but many people who want a career in this field do. One of the most famous places to study is the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. It is located in the heart of the “garment” district on Eighth Avenue, also known as Fashion Avenue.
Becoming a fashion designer is not just a matter of classroom education. Students know that they cannot just leave school and start designing on their own. Many think that they need at least four years’ experience working for someone else after they graduate. The best schools encourage students to work closely with the fashion industry while they are still studying.
You need ambition (抱负) and hard work to get a career in fashion. Students often work 12 hours a day. They are encouraged to have realistic ambitions and not to expect success overnight, if ever. Success means finding a job in the fashion industry and more years of hard work.
【小题1】What can we learn from the first paragraph?

One of the most exciting and attractive fields of work today is the fashion industry. Some of the most well-known people in this industry are the fashion designers with unbelievable financial (金融的) Kingdoms. But most of the clothes that you wear have been designed by people that the world has never heard of. Although these unknown fashion designers will never make a very large amount of money as their famous workmates, most still would not think of changing their careers. They are doing what they love.

If you spend hours looking through fashion magazines and like making your own clothes, a career as a fashion designer might be right for you. You do not have to go to design school to become a fashion designer, but many people who want a career in this field do. One of the most famous places to study is the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. It is located in the heart of the “garment” district on Eighth Avenue, also known as Fashion Avenue.

Becoming a fashion designer is not just a matter of classroom education. Students know that they cannot just leave school and start designing on their own. Many think that they need at least four years’ experience working for someone else after they graduate. The best schools encourage students to work closely with the fashion industry while they are still studying.

You need ambition (抱负) and hard work to get a career in fashion. Students often work 12 hours a day. They are encouraged to have realistic ambitions and not to expect success overnight, if ever. Success means finding a job in the fashion industry and more years of hard work.

1.What can we learn from the first paragraph?

A. Some famous fashion designers can make a lot of money.

B. Most of the clothes are designed by famous designers.

C. Most fashion designers don’t like their own jobs.

D. Unknown fashion designers can earn a large amount of money.

2.In order to have a career in fashion design, one had better ___________.

A. look through magazines

       B. go to New York City

       C. study in a design school

       D. graduate from high school

3.The following can lead to the success of a fashion designer EXCEPT___________.

       A. working with the fashion industry               B. realistic ambitions   

C. hard work                                                       D. expectation of success overnight

4.Which of the following old sayings shows the writer’s opinion about learning fashion design?

A. Better late than never.

B. Experience is the best teacher.

C. Well begun is half done.

D. Seeing is believing.

5.What can be inferred from the passage?

       A. To be a fashion designer, design school education is a must.

       B. All famous design schools are located in New York City.

       C. Design school students had better do some practice while studying.

       D. All students have to work with famous designers first.

One of the most exciting and attractive fields of work today is the fashion industry. Some of the most well-known people in this industry are the fashion designers with unbelievable financial (金融的) Kingdoms. But most of the clothes that you wear have been designed by people that the world has never heard of. Although these unknown fashion designers will never make a very large amount of money as their famous workmates, most still would not think of changing their careers. They are doing what they love.
If you spend hours looking through fashion magazines and like making your own clothes, a career as a fashion designer might be right for you. You do not have to go to design school to become a fashion designer, but many people who want a career in this field do. One of the most famous places to study is the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. It is located in the heart of the “garment” district on Eighth Avenue, also known as Fashion Avenue.
Becoming a fashion designer is not just a matter of classroom education. Students know that they cannot just leave school and start designing on their own. Many think that they need at least four years’ experience working for someone else after they graduate. The best schools encourage students to work closely with the fashion industry while they are still studying.
You need ambition (抱负) and hard work to get a career in fashion. Students often work 12 hours a day. They are encouraged to have realistic ambitions and not to expect success overnight, if ever. Success means finding a job in the fashion industry and more years of hard work

1. 1.

   What can we learn from the first paragraph?

   1. A.
      Some famous fashion designers can make a lot of money
   2. B.
      Most of the clothes are designed by famous designers
   3. C.
      Most fashion designers don’t like their own jobs
   4. D.
      Unknown fashion designers can earn a large amount of money
2. 2.

   In order to have a career in fashion design, one had better______.

   1. A.
      look through magazines
   2. B.
      go to New York City
   3. C.
      study in a design school
   4. D.
      graduate from high school
3. 3.

   The following can lead to the success of a fashion designer EXCEPT______.

   1. A.
      working with the fashion industry
   2. B.
      realistic ambitions
   3. C.
      hard work
   4. D.
      expectation of success overnight
4. 4.

   Which of the following old sayings shows the writer’s opinion about learning fashion design?

   1. A.
      Better late than never
   2. B.
      Experience is the best teacher
   3. C.
      Well begun is half done
   4. D.
      Seeing is believing
5. 5.

   What can be inferred from the passage?

   1. A.
      To be a fashion designer, design school education is a must
   2. B.
      All famous design schools are located in New York City
   3. C.
      Design school students had better do some practice while studying
   4. D.
      All students have to work with famous designers first