I notice Linda is often absent from school because of illness. _______ she is not so healthy as she used to be?

A. Why is it that      B. Is it why that      C. Why is      D.Is it why

Imagine a classroom missing the one thing that's long been considered a necessary part to reading and writing ? Paper. No notebooks, no textbooks, no test paper. Nor are there any pencils or pens, which always seem to run out of ink at the critical (关键的) moment.

A "paperless classroom" is what more and more schools are trying to achieve.

Students don't do any handwriting in this class. Instead, they use palm (手掌) size, or specially-designed computers. The teacher downloads texts from Internet libraries and sends them to every student's personal computer.

Having computers also means that students can use the Web. They can look up information on any subject they're studying ? from maths to social science.

High school teacher Judy Herrell in Florida, US, described how her class used the Web to learn about the war in Afganistan (阿富汗) over one year ago.

"We could touch every side of the country through different sites ? from the forest to refugee camps (难民营)," she said. "Using a book that's three or four years old is impossible."

And exams can go online too. At a high school in Tennessee, US, students take tests on their own computers. The teacher records the grades on the network for everyone to see and then copies them to his own electronic grade book.

A paperless classroom is a big step towards reducing the waste of paper. High school teacher Stephanie Sorrell in Kentucky, US, said she used to give about 900 pieces of paper each week to each student.

"Think about the money and trees we could save with the computers," she said.

But, with all this technology, there's always the risk (危险) that the machines will break down. So, in case of a power failure or technical problems, paper textbooks are still widely available (可用的) for these hi-tech students.

What does the part of the last sentence in the first paragraph, “run out of ink at the critical

moment”, mean?

   A. Pens may not write well at the critical moment.

　 B. Pens get lost easily, so you may not find them at the critical moment.

　 C. Pens may have little or no ink at the critical moment.

　 D. Pens use ink, while pencils don't.

In a paperless classroom, what is a must?

　 A. Pens. B. Computers. C. Information. D. Texts.

The high school teacher, Judy Herrell, used the example of her class to show that _______.

　 A. the Web could take them everywhere B. the Web taught them a lot

　 C. the Web is a good tool for information

　 D. the Web, better than the textbooks, can give the latest and comprehensive (全面的) information

The paperless classrooms will benefit _____ the most.

　 A. students B. teachers C. trees D. computers

What does the phrase in the last paragraph, “break down”, mean?

　 A. Break into pieces. B. Stop working. C. Fall down. D. Lose control.

Big Brothers Big Sisters is based on the simplicity and power of friendship．It is a program which provides friendship and fun by matching vulnerable young people (ages 7-17) with a volunteer adult who can be both a role model and a supportive friend.
　　Volunteer tutors come from all walks of life—married, single, with or without children. Big Brothers and Big Sisters are not replacement parents or social workers. They are tutors: someone to trust, to have fun with, to talk and go to when needed.
A Big Sister and Little Sister will generally spend between one and four hours together three or four times each month for at least twelve months. They enjoy simple activities such as a picnic at a park, cooking, playing sport or going to a football match. These activities improve the friendship and help the young person develop positive self-respect, confidence and life direction.
Big Brothers Big Sisters organizations exist throughout the world. It is the largest and most well-known provider of tutor services internationally and has been operating for 25 years.
Emily and Sarah have been matched since 2008. Emily is a 10-year-old girl who has experienced some difficulties being accepted by her schoolmates at school. “ I was pretty sure there was something wrong with me.”
Emily’s mum came across Big Brothers Big Sisters and thought it would be of benefit to Emily by “providing different feedback (反馈) about herself other than just relying on schoolmates to measure her self-worth.
Sarah wanted to get involved in a volunteer program. “I googled it and found out how to be a part of it. I thought it would be fun for me to get involved in making time to do something because sometimes it is all work and no play.”
Big Brothers Big Sisters has been of great benefit and enjoyment to both Emily and Sarah. They love and look forward to their time together and the partnership has certainly helped Emily be more comfortable in being the wonderful, happy and unique girl she is!
【小题1】What is the aim of Big Brothers Big Sisters?

When I was growing up in America, I was ashamed of my mother’s Chinese English. Because of her English, she was often treated unfairly. People in department stores, at banks, and at restaurants did not take her seriously ,did not give her good service ,pretended not to understand her ,or even acted as if they did not hear her .W_w w.k*s*5 u.c@o m
My mother has realized the limitations of her English as well. When I was fifteen, she used to have me call people on phone to pretend I was she . I was forced to ask for information or even to yell at people who had been rude to her. One time I had to call her stockbroker (股票经纪人).I said in an adolescent voice that was not very convincing, “This is Mrs.Tan..”
And my mother was standing beside me ,whispering loudly, “Why he don’t send me cheek already two week late.”
And then , in perfect English I said : “I’m getting rather concerned .You agreed to send the check two weeks ago, but it hasn’t arrived.”
Then she talked more loudly. “What he want? I come to New York tell him front of his boss.” And so I turned to the stockbroker again, “I can’t tolerate any more excuse. If I don’t receive the check immediately , I am going to have to speak to your manager when I am in New York next week.”
The next week we ended up in New York. While I was sitting there red-faced, my mother, the real Mrs.Tan, was shouting to his boss in her broken English.
When I was a teenager, my mother’s broken English embarrassed me. But now, I see it differently. To me, my mother’s English is perfectly clear, perfectly natural. It is my mother tongue. Her language, as I hear it, is vivid, direct, and full of observation and wisdom. It was the language that helped shape the way I saw things, expressed ideas, and made sense of the world.
【小题1】Why was the author’s mother poorly served?w_w w. k#s5_u.c o*m

The passengers on the bus watched with sympathy as Susan made her way carefully up the steps．She paid the driver and then, using her hands to   36   the seats, settled in one of them．

It had been a year since Susan became blind．As the result of an accident she was suddenly thrown into a world of    37  ．Susan’s husband Mark watched her    38   into hopelessness and he was   39   to use every possible means to help his wife．

Finally, Susan felt ready to   40    to her job, but how would she get there? She used to take the bus, but she was now too     41    to get around the city by herself．Mark   42   to ride the bus with Susan each morning and evening    43   she could manage it by herself．

For two weeks, Mark   44    Susan to and from work each day．He taught her how to rely on her other   45    , specifically her hearing, to determine where she was and how to adapt to her new   46   ．

At last, Susan decided that she was ready to try the trip  47   ．Monday morning arrived．Before she left, she hugged her husband   48    , her eyes filled with tears of gratitude（感激）．She said good-bye and, for the first time, they went their   49   ways．Each day went perfectly, and a wild excitement   50   Susan．She was doing it!

On Friday morning, Susan took the bus to work   51   ．As she was getting off the bus, the driver said, “Miss, I sure   52   you．” Curious, Susan asked the driver   53   ．

“You know, every morning for the   54   week, a fine-looking gentleman in a military uniform has been standing across the corner watching you until you enter your office building safely,” the bus driver said．

   Tears of happiness poured down Susan’s cheeks．She was so lucky for he had given her a gift more powerful than  55  , That is the gift of love that can bring light where there is darkness．

A．touch            B．grab            C．count         D．feel

A．weakness       B．sickness         C．darkness        D．sadness

A．run               B．sink            C．jump          D．step

A．inspired           B．determined     C．honored       D．pleased

A．return            B．adjust           C．contribute    D．stick

A．tired             B．astonished      C．depressed      D．frightened

A．volunteered        B．attempted      C．continued       D．struggled

A．when             B．as              C．until           D．after

A．drove             B．directed         C．accompanied  D．sent

A．feeling           B．organs          C．skills        D．senses

A．position         B．environment  C．status          D．role

A．on her own       B．in person       C．to her benefit         D．on foot

A．politely          B．calmly          C．briefly         D．tightly

A．opposite          B．separate        C．fixed        D．lonely

A．took charge of  B．took place of  C．took advantage of D．took hold of

A．as usual         B．as a rule       C．as well              D．as a consequence

A．respect          B．envy          C．know          D．support

A．what           B．how         C．why         D．who

A．past             B．same        C．first           D．next

A．courage         B．will           C．sight         D．wisdom