Authorities will continue to take a hard line on Internet-based rumors and punish those creating fake information, a senior official said on Thursday.

　　　 Authorities have removed more than 210,000 online posts and shut down 42 websites since mid-March in their latest crackdown on online rumors, said Liu Zhengrong, a senior official with the State Internet Information Office.

　　　 Fake information or rumors spread through the Internet, especially on micro blogs, have harmed social order and residents’ daily lives, he said at a news briefing in Beijing.

　　　 Before the crackdown, six people who allegedly fabricated (伪造) rumors about “military vehicles entering Beijing” had been detained and 16 websites closed for disseminating fake online information, according to police authorities.

　　　 “What we’ve done and will do is to make sure residents can know what they want to know, say what they think and supervise our management in a reliable and useful network environment,” Liu said.

　　　 Liu disagreed that the Internet can police itself against rumors, and told China Daily that some netizens can’t distinguish truth from fiction, “requiring government departments and website companies to take measures”.

　　　 On Monday, the Internet Society of China posted a proposal calling on Internet companies and websites to strengthen self-discipline and prevent the spread of online rumors.

　　　 In response, three main Internet companies in the country - Sina, Baidu and Tencent - said they will target fake information with advanced technology and invest in manpower to supervise online information.

　　　 Zhao Zhiguo, deputy director of the Telecommunications Administration under the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, said stricter self-management of websites will help banish online rumors.

　　　 “Internet companies should take legal responsibility when operating their websites. They should not become a hotbed for rumors and provide opportunities for fake information,” Zhao said, adding they will launch similar crackdowns to close illegal website companies and punish those responsible.

　　　 Currently, people who make or spread rumors related to terrorism and securities trading, or information affecting State security and companies’ commercial reputations, will face criminal punishment.

　　　 Liu Honghui, a Beijing lawyer specializing in online cases, said he welcomed the government’s action to curb online rumors.

　　　 “Residents used online banks to shop or book flights, which needs a safe platform without fake information,” he said.

　　　 Yu Guofu, another lawyer from Sheng Feng Law Firm, said the key to reducing rumors is netizens themselves.

　　　 “If micro-bloggers think twice before forwarding information, rumors will decrease.”

53. How many websites were shut down before mid-March in the latest crackdown on online rumors?

　 A. 42 　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. 58 　　　　　　　　　　　 C. 16　 　　　　　　　　　 D. 18

54. What does the underlined word mean in fourth paragraph?

　 A. creating　　 　　　　　 B. spreading　　 　　　　 C. providing　　 　　　　 D. operating

55. According to the passage, which of the following is true?

　 A. Not all netizens can distinguish truth from fiction on the Internet. 　

B. People who have harmed social order will face criminal punishment.

　 C. The Internet Society of China called on micro-bloggers to prevent the spread of online rumors.

D. Three main Internet companies in the country promised to launch more crackdowns to close

　　 illegal websites.

56. Who plays an important role in reducing Internet-based rumors?

　 A. Authorities　 　　　　 B. Internet companies C. Micro-bloggers　　 D. Police

2.26-meter-tall Yao Ming made his NBA debut (初次登台) on October 23, 2002 and got 6 points for the Houston Rockets in the game. The next day, he got 13 points (得分)in another game.

Most people think that Yao Ming is a born basketball player. But Yao said, “When you watch it on TV, it looks very easy. But when you are playing in the NBA, it is really not so easy.” He said that joining the Houston Rockets was a new start and a new challenge. “I hope that through very hard work I can make everyone happy and help the Rockets win more games,” he said.

Yao Ming speaks some English. Both he and his teammates can understand each other. They don't think there is a language problem. While Yao Ming faces this new challenge（挑战）, the people of Houston have shown great interest in him and they hope Yao Ming will bring new energy (活力) to the Rockets. The team has started having lessons to learn more about China, and many people who work for the Rockets have learned to speak some Chinese.

1.Yao Ming got 13 points on October _____, 2002.

　A. 22　　　 　B.23　　　　C.24　　　　D.26

2.Yao Ming said that _____.

A. playing in the NBA was difficult   

B. it was hard to watch NBA games on TV

C. he was an NBA star　　 　　      

D. it was boring to play basketball

3.From the passage we can know that Yao Ming ________.

A. will work hard for his team　  

B. made the highest score in his first NBA game

C. can't understand his teammates 

D. teaches the Rockets workers Chinese himself

4.The passage is probably ______.

　A. an advertisement　  B. a notice   C. a news report　   D. an instruction

—Liu Xiang has won the men’s 110 m hurdle final in 19.91 seconds.

—　　　! He never got such a good result before.

A.Congratulations　　　　　　B.What a good news

C.My goodness　　　　　　　　D.How exciting the race

The China Daily newspaper group is hunting for English-language senior business editors, senior copy editors, copy editors and graphic designers to strengthen its international team. We offer a competitive salary package, free accommodation with utilities paid for, 90 per cent medical reimbursement, a seven-day paid leave, eleven day public holidays and a return ticket to the country of residence.

Senior Business Editor

You must:

　　Assist the Business editor in setting goals and working on achieving them;

　　Be an excellent team person who can generate ideas and think creatively and be able to rewrite totally if needed and mentor junior staff;

　　Ideally have been working or have worked in a position of responsibility and understand what leadership entails;

　　Have had at least five year’s editing experience working on editing the Business Desk and be familiar with industry software.

Senior Copy Editor

　　You must:

　　Work on shifts in the Business Desk and usually have the last word before the page is sent to print;

　　Edit or rewrite copy and give snappy headlines and captions;

　　Have had at least two years’ editing experience working on editing desks and be familiar with industry software.

CopyEditor

You must:

　　Be good at editing or rewriting copy and writing snappy headlines and captions;

　　Be able to work on shifts for different pages, and usually have the last word before the page is sent to print;

　　Have two years of editing experience working on copy desks, and be familiar with industry software.

Graphic Designer

You must:

　　Have excellent skills in information graphics;

　　Be good at illustrations and freehand drawings;

　　Be experienced in newspaper or magazine layouts;

　　Have a good sense of typography;

　　Have good news judgment;

　　Be wellversed with Macintosh software, including in Design, Illustrator and Photoshop;

　　Be fluent in English.

　　For enquiries or to apply, write tojob@chinadaily.com.cn.

1.What is the purpose of this passage?

    A．To describe the positions of the China Daily newspper group.

    B．To deseribe the working conditions of the China Daily newspaper group.

    C．To tell you how to become part of this group.

    D．To advertise for recruiting some good employees.

2.What is not required about Graphic Designer?

    A．Be well-versed with Photoshop.

    B．Have excellent skills in information graphics.

    C．Having a good sense of typography.

    D．Writing snappy headlines and captions.

3.Which can be the title of the advertisement?

    A．China Daily: Newspaper               B．China Daily: New Employees Wanted

    C．China Daily: An International Team   D．China Daily: The Best Working Condition

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

    A．Free accommodtions are available to the workers.

    B．The workers there can enjoy a seven-day leave without pay.

    C．The senior business editor’s only job is to help the business editor to set goals.

    D．The employees have the right to enjoy eleven day public holidays.