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Stuck on a desert island?

Started on 23rd April by Steve                   Posts 1 – 7 of 42

Post 1

Steve

USA Hi, everyone. What would you miss most and least if you were stuck on a desert island? For me, it would be the changing seasons in New England. I guess this will sound stupid but I’d probably miss the rain, too. I would not miss getting up at six every day to go to work, though! What about you?

Post 2

Tomas

Germany Good question. Steve, I think I’d miss different types of bread, and shopping at the supermarket. I’d miss the food most. What would I miss least? My mobile phone---I’d like to be completely quiet --- at least for a little while

Post 3

Paola

Italy I would miss the company of people because I know I’d like to have someone to share experiences with. I’d go mad on my own. And I sure would not miss junk (垃圾)mail--- I hate coming home every evening and a pile of junk mail in my post box.

Post 4

Miko

Japan Hi, I would miss Manga cartoon, the internet and Japanese food, like sushi. I’d also miss TV shows and shopping for clothes… In fact, I’d miss everything.

Post 5

Roger

UK I would miss my daily newspaper and listening to the news on TV and radio. I’d feel very cut off if I didn't know what was happening in the world. What I’d miss least would be traffic jams in the city, particularly my journey to work.

Past 6

Jayne Why hasn't anyone mentioned their family? I’d be lost without my husband and two kids. They’re the most important for me. And I can’t get started in the morning without a cup of black coffee. I wouldn't miss doing the housework! 

Post 7

Jaime

Mexico It would have to be music. I couldn't live without my music. I wouldn't miss going to school at all or doing homework!

1.Who would miss his or her family most?

A．Jaime            B．Jayne             C．Miko             D．Paola.

2.Which of the following people would feel most uncomfortable without the news media?

A．Steve.            B．Jaime             C．Roger.            D．Tomas

3.How many of them mentioned that they would miss food or drink?

A．One             B．Two              C．Three            D．Four

4.Where is the passage probably taken from?

A．Newspaper        B．Internet           C．Textbook          D．Magazine

Below is a discussion on http://www.TalkingPoints.com/.
Stuck on a desert island?
Started on 23rd April by Steve                   Posts 1 – 7 of 42
Post 1
Steve
USA Hi, everyone. What would you miss most and least if you were stuck on a desert island? For me, it would be the changing seasons in New England. I guess this will sound stupid but I’d probably miss the rain, too. I would not miss getting up at six every day to go to work, though! What about you?
Post 2
Tomas
Germany Good question. Steve, I think I’d miss different types of bread, and shopping at the supermarket. I’d miss the food most. What would I miss least? My mobile phone---I’d like to be completely quiet --- at least for a little while
Post 3
Paola
Italy I would miss the company of people because I know I’d like to have someone to share experiences with. I’d go mad on my own. And I sure would not miss junk (垃圾)mail--- I hate coming home every evening and a pile of junk mail in my post box.
Post 4
Miko
Japan Hi, I would miss Manga cartoon, the internet and Japanese food, like sushi. I’d also miss TV shows and shopping for clothes… In fact, I’d miss everything.
Post 5
Roger
UK I would miss my daily newspaper and listening to the news on TV and radio. I’d feel very cut off if I didn't know what was happening in the world. What I’d miss least would be traffic jams in the city, particularly my journey to work.
Past 6
Jayne Why hasn't anyone mentioned their family? I’d be lost without my husband and two kids. They’re the most important for me. And I can’t get started in the morning without a cup of black coffee. I wouldn't miss doing the housework! 
Post 7
Jaime
Mexico It would have to be music. I couldn't live without my music. I wouldn't miss going to school at all or doing homework!
56.  Who would miss his or her family most?
       A. Jaime               B. Jayne               C. Miko                D. Paola.
57.  Which of the following people would feel most uncomfortable without the news media?
       A. Steve.              B. Jaime               C. Roger.              D. Tomas
58.  How many of them mentioned that they would miss food or drink?
       A. One                 B. Two                 C. Three               D. Four

59.  Where is the passage probably taken from?

      A. Newspaper       B. Internet            C. Textbook          D. Magazine

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A. tell us the advantages of cable TV            

B. try to promote a new type of cable TV

C. show us how to use satellite direct TV            

D. persuade us to choose satellite direct TV

60. According to the passage, which is the greatest headache about cable TV?

A. Spending time paying the monthly bill.             

B. Choosing from the limited channels.

C. Missing favorite programs.                     

D. Installing necessary equipment.

61. The passage is most probably taken from a ______ .

A. newspaper                B. website         C. textbook           D. magazine

We all know how important human life is—it’s priceless. It doesn’t matter where you are from or what the color of your skins is—all people are human beings. Firstly, we can tell you that the lives of your relatives could depend on your ability to give first aid. If you think highly of human’s life, this website is for you! Here you can find information about first aid.

The very first thing that you should do when you see an accident is to evaluate the situation and prevent further dangerous incidents. First of all, you have to recognize what has happened and what the dangers to rescuers and victims are. Think about how to take care of the victims.

Helping usually takes place in very difficult conditions and injuries can be very bad. Therefore, you cannot be too afraid of making mistakes to help. Sometimes you have to face the fact that regardless of your actions and your efforts the victim’s condition might not improve—he or she could even die. In some cases even professional medical aid may not succeed. If you have done everything you think you should do, you shouldn’t feel guilty.

Do not expose yourself to danger. Giving first aid can be dangerous. While trying to help a victim, do not forget about your own safety. If something happens to you, you won’t be able to help anyone.

Call for help after you find out the condition of a victim. But remember if a victim faints due to breathing failure caused by drowning, choking or poisoning, you should first take actions that help to bring back the heart beat and breathing. While calling, talk shortly but clearly. Always provide the following information: the location of the accident, the kind of accident, the number of the injured and your full name and phone number and so on.

1.The passage is probably taken from _________.

  A. a newspaper       B. the Internet             C. a textbook       D. a guide book

2.The underlined word “ evaluate” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.

  A. leave                      B. protect                      C. avoid                 D. judge

3. What’s the main idea of Paragraph 3?

  A. You should learn some professional knowledge about first aid.

  B. You shouldn’t feel guilty if you don’t know about first aid.

  C. Try your best to give first aid and don’t be afraid of making mistakes

  D. Don’t make mistakes when you are giving first aid.

4.The author thinks that helping a victim can be ____________.

A. risky                       B. shocking           C. exciting            D. boring

5.It can be inferred from the passage that __________.

A. young people must learn how to give first aid

B. you should forget about your own safety while giving first aid.

C. when you see an accident you should do nothing but call the police.

D. when calling for help you should give all relevant details.

We all know how important human life is—it’s priceless. It doesn’t matter where you are from or what the color of your skins is—all people are human beings. Firstly, we can tell you that the lives of your relatives could depend on your ability to give first aid. If you think highly of human’s life, this website is for you! Here you can find information about first aid.

The very first thing that you should do when you see an accident is to evaluate the situation and prevent further dangerous incidents. First of all, you have to recognize what has happened and what the dangers to rescuers and victims are. Think about how to take care of the victims.

Helping usually takes place in very difficult conditions and injuries can be very bad. Therefore, you cannot be too afraid of making mistakes to help. Sometimes you have to face the fact that regardless of your actions and your efforts the victim’s condition might not improve—he or she could even die. In some cases even professional medical aid may not succeed. If you have done everything you think you should do, you shouldn’t feel guilty.

Do not expose yourself to danger. Giving first aid can dangerous. While trying to help a victim, do not forget about your own safety. If something happens to you, you won’t be able to help anyone.

Call for help after you find out the condition of a victim. But remember if a victim faints due to breathing failure caused by drowning, choking or poisoning, you should first take actions that help to bring back the heart beat and breathing. While calling, talk shortly but clearly. Always provide the following information: the location of the accident, the kind of accident, the number of the injured and your full name and phone number and so on.

56. The Passage is probably taken from _________.

A. a newspaper　 B. the Internet　 C. a textbook　 D. a guide book

57. The underlined word “evaluate” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ________.

A. leave　 B. protect　 C. avoid　 D. judge

58. What’s the main idea of Paragraph 3?

A. You should learn some professional knowledge about first aid.

B. You shouldn’t feel guilty if you don’t know about first aid.

C. Try your best to give first aid and don’t be afraid of making mistakes

D. Don’t make mistakes when you are giving first aid.

59. The author thinks that helping a victim can be ____________.

A. risky　 B. shocking　 C. exciting　 D. boring

60. It can be inferred from the Passage that __________.

A. everyone must learn how to give first aid

B. you should forget about your own safety while giving first aid.

C. when you see an accident you should do nothing but call the police.

D. when calling for help you should give all relevant details.