People are being lured (引诱）onto Facebook with the promise of a fun, free service without realizing they're paying for it by giving up their personal information. Facebook then attempts to make money by selling their data to advertisers that want to send targeted messages.

Most Facebook users don't realize this is happening. Even if they know what the company is up to, they still have no idea what they're paying for Face book because people don't really know what their personal data is worth.

The biggest problem, however, is that the company keeps changing the rules. Early on, you keep everything private. That was the great thing about facebook-you could create your own little private network. Last year, the company changed its privacy rules so that many things— your city, your photo, your friends' names—were set, by default (默认)to be shared with every one on the Internet.

According to Facebook's vice-president Elliot Schrage, the company is simply making changes to improve its service, and if people don't share information, they have a "less satisfying experience".

Some critics think this is more about Facebook looking to make more money. In original business model, which involved selling ads and putting them at the side of the pages totally. Who wants to look at ads when they're online connecting with their friends?

The privacy issue has already landed Facebook in hot water in Washington. In April. Senator Charles Schumer called on Facebook to change its privacy policy. He also urged the Federal Trade Commission to set guidelines for social-networking sites. "I think the senator rightly communicated that we had not been clear about what the new products were and how people could choose to use them or not to use them," Schrage admits.

I think that whatever Facebook has done so far to invade our privacy, it's only the beginning. That is why I'm considering deactivating (撤销）my account. Facebook is a handy site, but I'm upset by the idea that my information is in the hands of people I don't trust. That's too high a price to pay.

1.Why do people give their personal information to Facebook according to Paragraph 1?

A.Because they can get some money from Facebook.

B.Because their information is not important.

C.Because they are promised to have a fun and free service.

D.Because they can also get other people's information.

2.What does the author say about most Facebook users?

A.They are unwilling to give up their personal information.

B.They don't know their personal data enriches Facebook.

C.They don't identify themselves when using the website.

D.They care very much about their personal information.

3.Why does Facebook make changes to its rules according to Elliot Schrage?

A. To give better service to its users. B. To obey to the Federal guidelines.

C. To improve its users' connection.  D. To expand its business.

4.Why does Senator Charles Schumer support publicly?

A.Setting guidelines for advertising on websites.

B.Banning the sharing of users' personal information.

C.Making regulations for social-networking sites.

D.Removing ads from all social-networking sites.

People are being lured (引诱）onto Facebook with the promise of a fun, free service without realizing they're paying for it by giving up their personal information. Facebook then attempts to make money by selling their data to advertisers that want to send targeted messages.

Most Facebook users don't realize this is happening. Even if they know what the company is up to, they still have no idea what they're paying for Face book because people don't really know what their personal data is worth.

The biggest problem, however, is that the company keeps changing the rules. Early on, you keep everything private. That was the great thing about facebook-you could create your own little private network. Last year, the company changed its privacy rules so that many things— your city, your photo, your friends' names—were set, by default (默认)to be shared with every one on the Internet.

According to Facebook's vice-president Elliot Schrage, the company is simply making changes to improve its service, and if people don't share information, they have a "less satisfying experience".

Some critics think this is more about Facebook looking to make more money. In original business model, which involved selling ads and putting them at the side of the pages totally. Who wants to look at ads when they're online connecting with their friends?

The privacy issue has already landed Facebook in hot water in Washington. In April. Senator Charles Schumer called on Facebook to change its privacy policy. He also urged the Federal Trade Commission to set guidelines for social-networking sites. "I think the senator rightly communicated that we had not been clear about what the new products were and how people could choose to use them or not to use them," Schrage admits.

I think that whatever Facebook has done so far to invade our privacy, it's only the beginning. That is why I'm considering deactivating (撤销）my account. Facebook is a handy site, but I'm upset by the idea that my information is in the hands of people I don't trust. That's too high a price to pay.

43.　 Why do people give their personal information to Facebook according to Paragraph 1?

A.　 Because they can get some money from Facebook.

B.　 Because their information is not important.

C.　 Because they are promised to have a fun and free service.

D.　 Because they can also get other people's information.

44.　 What does the author say about most Facebook users?

A.　 They are unwilling to give up their personal information.

B.　 They don't know their personal data enriches Facebook.

C.　 They don't identify themselves when using the website.

D.　 They care very much about their personal information.

45.　 Why does Facebook make changes to its rules according to Elliot Schrage?

A. To give better service to its users.　 B. To obey to the Federal guidelines.

C. To improve its users' connection.　　 D. To expand its business.

46.　 Why does Senator Charles Schumer support publicly?

A.　 Setting guidelines for advertising on websites.

B.　 Banning the sharing of users' personal information.

C.　 Making regulations for social-networking sites.

D.　 Removing ads from all social-networking sites.

下面几个人分别就父亲对自己的影响表达了看法。阅读下面所给的五个选项（A、B、C、D、E），选出符合各自看法的最佳选项。选项中有一项是多余选项。
【小题1】Kitty: Dad encouraged me to keep great determination to do anything.
【小题2】Kelly: Dad gave me a new life which is full of love and happiness.
【小题3】Aidan: Dad is the person who introduced me to my sports career (生涯).
【小题4】Bruce: Dad taught me to share housework and take family responsibility.

下面几个人分别就父亲对自己的影响表达了看法。阅读下面所给的五个选项（A、B、C、D、E），选出符合各自看法的最佳选项。选项中有一项是多余选项。

1.Kitty: Dad encouraged me to keep great determination to do anything.

2.Kelly: Dad gave me a new life which is full of love and happiness.

3.Aidan: Dad is the person who introduced me to my sports career (生涯).

4.Bruce: Dad taught me to share housework and take family responsibility.

A．Dear Daddy, you stepped into my life years ago, and became my dad, a man who raised three fatherless kids and adopted (收养) another. You did everything for us, and you managed to have taken care of Mom, who has been sick, and the grandkids as well. Lessons learned are love, and kindness. We love you dearly.

B．My dad taught me how to play basketball. Now I am a professional player at basketball. Although I sometimes didn’t play well, my dad always encouraged me not to lose heart. Now I have a dream of being able to play basketball on the Celtics. I love my dad!

C．The most important thing that my dad ever taught me was “Never do anything halfway”. He always told me to do my best to show my ability and character. “It shows what kind of person you are,” my dad would say. “People will remember and respect you for that.”

D．My dad has taught me love, hope, respect and the value of hard work. He has taught me never to be afraid; he has taught me the value of a job well done; he has taught me how to ride a bike, then to drive a car. He always tells me that he believes in me and that I can manage to deal with the things around me.

E. My dad and I have a funny company called “Priority”. He has taught me how to take care of the pool (Priority Pool), how to plan family birthday parties (Priority Parties), and how to clean the computer (Priority Computers). The list goes on. I’m proud of my dad and grateful for my time with him. We have a lot of fun doing daily housework together.

   Some people may say a hero is someone older than you, someone you personally know, someone who has done something everyone knows about, etc. I don’t think a hero necessarily has to be an older person or a close friend or a family member. My hero is younger than me, but we are related. His name is Marcus. He is my cousin. He isn’t necessarily a wise person or someone who does something great every day, but he has taught me to appreciate some of the simple things in life.

   I am now in 11th grade. When I was in 8th grade, Marcus had a brain tumor (脑瘤) which had to be removed. Thankfully the tumor was benign (良性的). When the doctors removed it Marcus lost his sight. He felt down only once. Ever since then, he has been an extremely happy second-grader. He is very typical of a nine-year-old. He likes to tell jokes, play new games, and he likes to play tricks on people, just like children at his age. I love spending time with him. We go to movies whenever there is a good one and look after him every chance I get.

   I say that Marcus helps to appreciate the simple thing in life. He doesn’t have his sight and that causes me to realize how lucky I am to be able to see, to walk, and to talk. I can do everything I need to. If everyone could see how happy and satisfied Marcus is and how much he makes everyone around him happy, then they might just be able to better appreciate the simple things in life.

59. It can be inferred that the author has_______________.

  A. the same idea about heroes as others

  B. a different idea about heroes from others

  C. the idea that a hero must be older

  D. the idea that a hero must be a close friend

60. Why does the author consider his cousin as a hero?

  A. Because his cousin is a very wise person..

  B. Because his cousin does great things every day.

  C. Because his cousin teaches him how to enjoy a simple life.

  D. Because his cousin teaches him to live a rich life.

61. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 mean?

  A. Marcus looks older than his age.

  B. Marcus isn’t nine years old at all.

  C. Marcus is different from the other students.

  D. Marcus is the same as the other children at his age.

62. What makes the author think himself lucky?

  A. Marcus’ simple life.         B. Marcus’ serious illness.

  C. Marcus’ blindness.          D. Marcus’ recovery.