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Cyber Cafe computer centers are found in many cities around the world. Now, a few American high schools are opening these centers. For example, high school in the state of Maryland began operating a Cyber Cafe last March. All students at Bethesde-Chevy Chase High School in Bethesda can use the Cyber Cafe. But school officials say I especially helps students who have no computer or cannot use the Internet at home.

The officials say thirteen percent of the students at the school are from poor families. Many student have arrived in the United States from poor families. Many students have arrived in the United States from other countries only recently. Students in the school’s program for learning English speak twenty-three other languages.

The idea for a Cyber Cafe at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School began three years ago. A that time, officials were planning o restore the school building. Parents interested in technology proposed a Cyber Cafe.

They wanted this center even though schools in the area had suffered budget cuts. The community wanted to help. It wanted all students to have the best chances to learn.

Officials in the area supported the idea. So did an organization called the Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School Educational Foundation. The foundation includes parents, teachers, former students, and business, community and other leaders.

Over two years, the foundation collected money for a Cyber Cafe and other new computers. It received more than one hundred seventy thousand dollars. The Café now has sixteen computer, a printer and a device called a scanner . School official Ann Hengerer (HEN-grr-er) says students use the Internet to complete research. They also write homework and required papers on the computers. In addition, they can send and receive electronic mails. That is especially helpful for the many students who have family members in other nations.

The Cyber Cafe also serves a social purpose. Visitors can stop by for a drink of coffee, tee or hot chocolate. On Long Island, in School has six computers in is Cyber Cafe. One student at the school says students can start their homework even before they leave school.

9. What is mainly discussed in the passage?

Cyber Cafe computer centers in many cities around the world

High school Cyber Cafe

Cyber Cafe at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School

Cyber Cafe at Walter G. 0’Connell Copiague High School

10. Who can use the Cyber Cafe?

Only the students from poor families

All the students at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High school

Only the students from other countries

Only the students who have no computer or cannon use the Internet at home

11. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

Parents interested in technology proposed a Cyber Cafe.

The community wanted all students to have the best chances to learn.

Officials in the area supported the idea.

The foundation didn’t support the idea until two years later.

12. This passage may be adapted from a column entitled _________.

A. Education Report      B. In the News     C. Development Report      D. Science Report

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Cyber Cafe computer centers are found in many cities around the world. Now, a few American high schools are opening these centers. For example, high school in the state of Maryland began operating a Cyber Cafe last March. All students at Bethesde-Chevy Chase High School in Bethesda can use the Cyber Cafe. But school officials say I especially helps students who have no computer or cannot use the Internet at home.  

The officials say thirteen percent of the students at the school are from poor families. Many student have arrived in the United States from poor families. Many students have arrived in the United States from other countries only recently. Students in the school’s program for learning English speak twenty-three other languages.

The idea for a Cyber Cafe at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School began three years ago. A that time, officials were planning o restore the school building. Parents interested in technology proposed a Cyber Cafe.

They wanted this center even though schools in the area had suffered budget cuts. The community wanted to help. It wanted all students to have the best chances to learn.

Officials in the area supported the idea. So did an organization called the Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School Educational Foundation. The foundation includes parents, teachers, former students, and business, community and other leaders.

Over two years, the foundation collected money for a Cyber Cafe and other new computers. It received more than one hundred seventy thousand dollars. The Café now has sixteen computer, a printer and a device called a scanner . School official Ann Hengerer (HEN-grr-er) says students use the Internet to complete research. They also write homework and required papers on the computers. In addition, they can send and receive electronic mails. That is especially helpful for the many students who have family members in other nations.

The Cyber Cafe also serves a social purpose. Visitors can stop by for a drink of coffee, tee or hot chocolate. On Long Island, in School has six computers in is Cyber Cafe. One student at the school says students can start their homework even before they leave school.

What is mainly discussed in the passage?

Cyber Cafe computer centers in many cities around the world

High school Cyber Cafe

Cyber Cafe at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School  

Cyber Cafe at Walter G. 0’Connell Copiague High School

Who can use the Cyber Cafe?

Only the students from poor families

All the students at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High school

Only the students from other countries

Only the students who have no computer or cannon use the Internet at home

Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

Parents interested in technology proposed a Cyber Cafe.

The community wanted all students to have the best chances to learn.

Officials in the area supported the idea.

The foundation didn’t support the idea until two years later.

This passage may be adapted from a column entitled _________.

A. Education Report      B. In the News     C. Development Report      D. Science Report

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The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is one of the most diverse nations in the whole of Europe. This article will show you how to adapt to the varied culture of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Get used to small spaces. The United States is not only a huge country but also has big cars ,houses and spaces.  1.  Houses, apartments , cars and appliances are all smaller than what you are accustomed to, so you have to get used to smaller things.

Be polite .Always apologize for running into someone, even if it is their fault, as it makes you out to be a kind person. Respect people ‘s personal space and always wait in line.

Accept jokes.  2.  Bantering and taking the mickey are all ways to describe making fun of someone but this isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Teasing someone is a common way to show friendship .As one Briton put it,“ You never make fun of someone you don’t like.

Get used to the driving. The British drive on the left side of the road . 3.  Also the cars in the UK have the steering wheel(方向盘)on the right side, so you need get used to this as well. Be especially careful with your turns and remember that right turns in the UK cross opposite traffic in the same way that left turns do in the Us and other countries that drive on the right.

 4.   The British use different words and pronounce words differently .Look

around on the Internet or buy books about words and expressions used in Britain.

There’s more to the UK than London. London is an excellent city and the most popular in the Untied Kingdom.   5.  And the green countryside is a defining feature of the UK , which is something that should be explored.

A.Get used to the lifestyle

B.Get used to the language

C.Different regions have their own traditions and even languages.

D.Be sure that you do so, or the result could be terrible

E. However ,the UK does not have the luxury of space

F. But there are many other cities filled with culture and wonder.

G. One of the most confusing aspects of British culture is humor

 

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  BANGKOK-The tiny island nation of Tuvalu has promised to do its part for climate change by fueling its economy entirely from renewable sources by 2020.

  The South Pacific nation of 12,000 people is part of a movement of countries and cities committed to going climate neutral.Since February 2008, 10 nations have promised to reduce their emission(释放)of greenhouse gases as part of a goal of reaching zero emissions in the next decade.

  None of these commitments alone is expected to make a significant difference in the fight to cut heat-trapping gases.But the moves can inspire bigger emitters(排放者)like the United States to take further steps to limit their carbon footprints.

  Climate scientists have urged rich countries to reduce emissions from 2005 levels by between 25 percent and 40 percent by 2020 to avoid the worst effect of warming.For its parts, Tuvalu hopes to replace the fossil fuels that are imported by ship with solar energy and wind power soon.

  Tuvalu already emits almost no greenhouse gases.But because of climate change, many South Pacific islands see worsening flooding.The country is just 10 square miles in size, with most of its land less than a meter above sea level.

  So far, Tuvalu has installed(安装)a 40-kiliowatt solar energy system with the help of Japan's Kansai Electric Power Co.and Tokyo Electric Power Company.The Tuvalu government is working to expand the $410,000 project from 40 to 60 kilowatts, and will extend solar power to outer islands.

  “We thank those countries who are helping Tuvalu reduce its carbon footprint,”Public Utilities and Industries Minister Kausea Natano said.“And we look forward to the day when our nation offers an example to all-powered entirely by natural resources such as the sun and the wind.”

(1)

According to the passage, the climate neutral movement ________.

[  ]

A.

will last a long time

B.

was started by Tuvalu

C.

is a great success in the West

D.

has no effect on big countries

(2)

What is the main energy source in Tuvalu at present?

[  ]

A.

Solar energy

B.

Wind powder

C.

Imported fossil fuels

D.

Local fossil fuels

(3)

For Tuvalu, the biggest trouble now is that ________.

[  ]

A.

it lacks clean power equipment

B.

it lacks enough natural resources

C.

Climate change affects its economy

D.

it is under threat from rising sea level

(4)

What can we learn from the passage?

[  ]

A.

It is impossible for Tuvalu to realize its goal.

B.

The world will see zero emissions in ten years

C.

Tuvalu imports technology to reduce emissions.

D.

Big countries haven't started to reduce emissions.

(5)

The best title for the passage might be“________”.

[  ]

A.

Climate change threatens small island nations

B.

An island nation will only use green power

C.

Countries unite to reduce greenhouse gases

D.

island nations urge big countries to reduce emissions

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Cyber Café computer centers are found in many cities around the world. Now, a few American high schools are opening these centers. For example, a high school in the state of Maryland began operating a Cyber Café last March. All students at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School in Bethesda can use  the Cyber Café.    ___71___

The officials say 13% of the students at the school are from poor families. Many students have arrived in the United States from other countries only recently. Students in the school’s program for learning English speak 23 other languages.

The idea for a Cyber Café at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School began nine years ago. __72__ Parents interested in technology proposed a Cyber Café.

They wanted this center even though schools in the area had suffered budget cuts(预算消减). The community(社区)wanted to help. __73__

Over two years, the community collected money for a Cyber Café and other new computers. ___74___ The Café now has many computers a printer and a scanner. School official Ann Hengerer says students use the Internet to complete research. They also write homework and required papers on the computers. ___75___ That is especially helpful for the many students who have family members in other nations.

A.It received more than 170,000 dollars.

B.In addition, they can send and receive e-mails.

C.Some officials in the area opposed(反对)the idea.

D.It wanted all students to have the best chances to learn.

E.At that time, officials were planning to rebuild the school building.

F.One student at the school says students can start their homework even before they leave school.

G.But school officials say it especially helps students who have no computer or cannot use the internet at home.

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