He spent 27 years in prison for fighting for the rights of black South Africans.——青夏教育精英家教网—

摘要： He spent 27 years in prison for fighting for the rights of black South Africans.

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　　Almost all the parents today say the same thing－children aren't playing outside anymore, not in the woods or the fields．And children say the same thing, in their way．

　　One fifth-grader put it briefly, “I like to play indoors better because that's where all the electrical outlets are．”

　　The child-nature relationship has changed．I knew my woods and my fields; I knew every bend in the stream and dip in the beaten dirt paths．I wandered those woods even in my dreams．Kids today can likely tell you about the Amazon rainforest－but not about the last time they explored the woods in solitude(僻静之处), or lay in a field listening to the wind and watching the clouds move．

　　Parents cite several everyday reasons why their children spend less time in nature than they themselves did．Among them：reduced access to natural areas; competition with electronic entertainment; increased homework, longer school hours and other time pressures．

　　A 2005 report, “Generation M：Media in the Lives of 8 to 18 Year Olds,” conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation, reveals that kids' average weekly electronic media exposure is almost 60 hours, more time than most parents spend on full-time jobs．Sixty-eight percent of young people have TVs in their rooms; half of all youths live in homes where TVs are on most or all of the time, whether anyone is watching or not．

　　Also this year, the UCLA Center on Everyday Lives of Families reports that during the week parents and children are in constant motion, racing between school, games, shopping, work－and that American kids spend virtually(事实上) no time in their own yards．

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What does the passage mainly tell us?
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A．	There is great difference in the interests of parents and children today．
B．	Electronic entertainment plays a major part in children's life today．
C．	Children today are disconnected with nature．
D．	Both parents and children today are rushed in life．

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What did the author do when he was a kid?
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A．	He spent most of his day indoors．
B．	He had great fun exploring nature．
C．	He joined in protecting the forests．
D．	He often dreamed of woods and forests．

(3)

According to the 2005 report, children today ________．
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A．	have more leisure time
B．	enjoy more advanced technology
C．	waste too much time and energy
D．	spend too much time with electronic media

(4)

The author of the passage may believe that ________．
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A．	the life for kids today is becoming richer and more colorful
B．	kids today are spoiled with so many means of entertainment
C．	kids today should get closer to nature
D．	life in the past was simple and dull

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阅读短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。

　　A British sculptor(雕刻家)has brought US President Barack Obama down to size．Talented Willard Wigan has carved Mr．Obama and his family into the eye of a 24－carat gold needle．

　　Speaking in Los Angeles, as he was about to launch his first American exhibition, Willard revealed(透露)：“My favorite piece has to be President Barack Obama and his family．I never thought I would see a black President in my life time, so this is historic and I wanted to celebrate that．”

　　The micro－sculptor's work is so small, you need a microscope to see it－it is invisible to the naked eye．But Willard creates it all by hand in an astonishing process．

　　It takes him up to three months to create each amazing and unique sculpture, which usually sits within the eye of a needle or on a pin head．

　　The personal sacrifice involved in creating pieces is almost unimaginable．Willard enters a meditative state in which his heartbeat is slowed, allowing him to reduce hand trembling and sculpt between pulse beats．

　　Even the reverberation(回声)caused by traffic outside can affect Willard's work, so he often works through the night when there is very small disturbance．

　　In the past he has created micro-sculptures of such stars as Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, P Diddy, Charlie Chaplin, Marilyn Monroe and even The Simpsons．But it is the President Obama sculpture that he is most proud of, having spent more than three months creating it especially for his US tour．“I think the Obama sculpture is my favorite of all time as it's the most significant piece that I have ever done．”

　　Willard's work has been described as“the eighth wonder of the world”．He started off his career at the tender age of five－when he would make houses for ants．

　　Willard, who is from Birmingham, was later honored with receiving an MBE from HRH Prince Charles for his services to art．

　　His exhibition and tour of the US begins this week and runs in Los Angeles, Chicago and Houston through to November．

(1)

How can you see the micro-sculpture of the Obama?
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A．	With naked eyes．
B．	Through the microscope．
C．	By wearing the glasses．
D．	By using micro waves．

(2)

It can be inferred from the passage that________．
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A．	Willard's pulse might beat fast because of nervousness
B．	the outside traffic had no effect on him
C．	he liked to work through the night because of no disturbance
D．	Willard was extremely calm when creating such a work

(3)

Willard is most proud of the President Obama Sculpture, because________．
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A．	he spent over 3 months creating it
B．	he wants to celebrate the historic event of the first black President in America
C．	he will give it as a present to the president on his tour of America
D．	this is the smallest of all his micro sculpture of stars

(4)

Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
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A．	A British Sculptor－Willard Wigan
B．	A micro－sculpture of the Obamas
C．	How to create a unique sculpture
D．	The eighth wonder of the world

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阅读下面短文, 掌握其大意, 然后从1￣20各题所给的四个选项中, 选出一个　　最佳答案。

The soldiers had just moved to the desert, and as they had never　　 been in such a 1 before, they had a lot to 2.

As there were 3 trees or buildings in the desert, it was, of　　 course, very 4 to hide their trucks from enemy 5. The soldiers were 6　　 given training in camouflage, which means 7 of covering something 8　　 the enemy cannot see where it is. They were shown how to paint their　　 trucks in irregular patterns (图案) with pale green, 9, and brown　　 paints.

The driver who had the 10 truck went to a lot of trouble to　　 camouflage it. He spent several 11 painting it. When it was finished,　　 he looked 12 at his work and then went off to have his 13.

But when he came back to the truck 14 he had had his meal, he was　　 surprised and 15 to see that his camouflage work was completely spoilt　　 (毁坏) by the truck's shadow (影子), which was growing longer and　　 longer as the afternoon advanced.

Soon an officer arrived, and he too saw the shadow, of course.　　　　"Well," he shouted to the 16 driver, "What are you going to do　　 about it? If an enemy plane comes over, the 17 will at once 18 that　　 there is a truck there."

"I know, 19," answered the soldier.

"Well, don't just 20 there doing nothing!" said the officer.　　　　"What shall I do?" asked the driver.

"Get your spade (铲子) and throw some sand over the shadow, of　　 course!" answered the officer.　　

(1) A. country B. town C. day D. place

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(2) A. study B. learn C. discover D. talk about

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(3) A. some B. no C. more D. many

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(4) A. hard B. easy C. dangerous D. valuable

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(5) A. soldiers B. spaceships C. planes D. trucks

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(6) A. otherwise B. therefore C. after all D. at last

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(7) A. knowledge B. experiments C. experience D. ways

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(8) A. so that B. as if C. so far D. because

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(9) A. white B. red C. yellow D. blue

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(10) A. biggest B. smallest C. best D. worst

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(11) A. minutes B. hours C. days D. weeks

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(12) A. carefully　　　　 B. attentively　　

　　　　 C. disappointedly D. proudly

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(13) A. breakfast B. lunch C. supper D. lessons

(14) A. after B. before C. as soon as D. in order that

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(15) A. happily B. worried C. excited D. terrified

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(16) A. clever B. brave C. poor D. rich

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(17) A. engineer B. driver C. captain D. pilot

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(18) A. know B. hear C. remember D. cry out

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(19) A. man B. gentleman C. sir D. my boy

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(20) A. stand B. sit C. talk about D. lie

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　A few months ago, it wasn't unusual for 47-year-old Carla Toebe to spend 15 hours per day online. She'd wake up early, turn on her laptop and chat on Internet dating sites and instant-messaging programs – leaving her bed for only brief breaks. Her household bills piled up, along with the dishes and dirty laundry, but it took constant complaints from her four daughters before she realized she had a problem.
　　"I was starting to feel like my whole world was falling apart – kind of slipping into a depression," said Carla. "I knew that if I didn't get off the dating sites, I'd just keep going," detaching (使脱离) herself further from the outside world.
　　Toebe's conclusion: She felt like she was "addicted" to the Internet. She's not alone.
　　Concern about excessive Internet use isn't new. As far back as 1995, articles in medical journals and the establishment of a Pennsylvania treatment center for overusers aroused interest in the subject. But as reliance on the Web grows, there are signs that the question is getting more serious attention: Last month, a study published in CNS Spectrums claimed to be the first large-scale look at Internet overuse. The American Psychiatric Association may also consider listing Internet addiction in the next edition. And scores of online discussion boards have popped up, on which people discuss negative experiences tied to too much time on the Web.
The new CNS Spectrums study was based on results of a nationwide telephone survey of more than 2,500 adults. Like the latest survey, this one was conducted by Stanford University researchers. About 6% of respondents reported that "their relationships suffered because of excessive Internet use." About 9% attempted to conceal "nonessential Internet use," and nearly 4% reported feeling " still occupied by the Internet when offline."
　　"The Internet problem is still in its early stage," said Maressa Orzack, a Harvard University professor. No single online activity is to blame for excessive use, he said. "They're online in chat rooms, checking e-mail, or writing blogs. The problem is not limited to porn (色情) or gambling websites.”
　　“Excessive Internet use should be defined not by the number of hours spent online but in terms of losses.”said Maressa Orzack. "If it's a loss where you're not getting to work, and family relationships are breaking down as a result, then it's too much."
　　Since the early 1990s, several clinics have been established in the U. S. to treat heavy Internet users. They include the Center for Internet Addiction Recovery and the Center for Internet Behavior.
　　The website for Orzack's center lists the following among the psychological symptoms of computer addiction:
　　● Having a sense of happiness or excitement while at the computer.
　　● Longing for more and more time at the computer.
　　● Neglect of family and friends.
　　● Feeling empty, depremssed or irritable when not at the computer.
　　● Lying to employers and family about activities.
　　● Inability to stop the activity.
　　● Problems with school or job.
　　Physical symptoms listed include dry eyes, backaches, skipping meals, poor personal hygiene (卫生) and sleep disturbances.
　　“People who struggle with Internet overuse maybe depressed or have other mood disorders.” Orzack said. When she discusses Internet habits with her patients, they often report that being online offers a "sense of belonging, and escape, excitement and fun," she said. “Some people say relief…because they find themselves so relaxed.”
　　Some parts of the Internet seem to draw people in more than others. Internet gamers spend countless hours competing in games against people from all over the world. One such game, called World of Warcraft, is cited on many sites by posters complaining of a "gaming addiction."
　　Andrew Heidrich, an education network administrator from Sacramento, plays World of Warcraft for about two to four hours every other night, but that's nothing compared with the 40 to 60 hours a week he spent playing online games when he was in college. He cut back only after a full-scale family intervention (干预), in which relatives told him he'd gained weight.
　　“There's this whole culture of competition that sucks people in with online gaming, ”said Heidrich, now a father of two. People do it at the expense of everything that was a constant in their lives." Heidrich now visits websites that discuss gaming addiction regularly “to remind myself to keep my love for online games in check”.
　　Toebe also regularly visits a site where posters discuss Internet overuse. In August, when she first realized she had a problem, she posted a message on a Yahoo Internet addiction group with the subject line:“I have an Internet Addiction.”
　　“I'm self-employed and need the Internet for my work, but I'm failing to accomplish my work, to take care of my home, to give attention to my children,”she wrote in a message sent to the group. “I have no money or insurance to get professional help; I can't even pay my loan and face losing everything.”
　　Since then, Toebe said, she has kept her promise to herself to cut back on her Internet use. "I have a boyfriend now, and I'm not interested in online dating," she said by phone last week. "It's a lot better now."
【小题1】 What eventually made Carla Toebe realize she was spending too much time on the Internet?

A．Her daughter's repeated complaints.

B．Tiredness resulting from lack of sleep.

C．The poorly managed state of her house.

D．The high financial costs adding up.

【小题2】What is the main idea of para4?

A．A study claimed to be the first large-scale look at Internet overuse.

B．The American Psychiatric Association plans to list Internet addiction in its edition.

C．There are heated discussions about negative experiences over internet overuse.

D．There is a growing concern towards internet addiction.

【小题3】 According to Professor Maressa Orzack, Internet use would be considered excessive if ______.

A．it seriously affected family relationships

B．one visited porn websites frequently

C．too much time was spent in chat rooms

D．people got involved in online gambling

【小题4】 According to Orzack, people who struggle with heavy dependence on
the Internet may feel ______.

【小题5】 Andrew Heidrich now visits websites that discuss online gaming addiction to _____.

A．improve his online gaming skills

B．control his desire for online gaming

C．show how good he is at online gaming

D．exchange online gaming experience

【小题6】Which of the following best describes the tone(口吻) of the passage ?

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　　Can you imagine what life would be like if there were not 　1　？You could not call 　2　 your friends on the phone and talk to them．If fire 　3　 out in your house you could not 　4　 the fire department．If somebody were 　5　，you could not call a 　6　．

　　In our daily life we need to communicate with 　7　．We do this 　8　 by speaking to other people and listening to 　9　 they have to say to us，and when we are 　10　 to them we can do this very 　11　．However，our 　12　 will not travel very far even when we 　13　，and it is thanks to the 　14　 of the telephone that we are 　15　 able to communicate with each other Cleary 　16　 we were in the 　17　 boat．

　　The man who 　18　 this possible was Alexander Graham．a Scotsman．born in Edin-burgh in 1847． Bell，a teacher of visible speech who later moved to Canada．　19　 all his spare time experimenting．　20　 enthusiastic（热情的）was he in his research for a means for sending speech by electricity that he left little time for his day-to-day work and at one time was almost penniless．

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