Every minute,someone is setting up an Internet company

somewhere, in the world.Each one is searching for the one great idea

that could make his web company click in a big way.And they are

trying all kinds of tricks to attract people towards their websites.While

some websites offer sounds,cartoons and amazing photos on screen to

make their sites almost a movie-like experience for the viewers,others provide free downloads and competitions.

A company in California,US,has decided to offer online smells to people who visit its website.That is,if a pizza image comes on screen,your nose will catch the smell of bread and cheese!All you need to do is to connect a device(设备)called“iSmell”with your computer. This smart little device contains(包含)some chemicals that can create different kinds of smells.

The company has invented software that changes the chemical composition(成分)of different smells into digital signals(数字信号).An onscreen image,which is programmed with the proper digital signal,will start the“iSmell" device.The device will use the software to change' the digital signal again and let go of the correct smell. This device reads the digital smell code(代码)from the website and creates the proper smell from its store of chemicals.This smell is then made to blow softly in the direction of the user with the support of a small fan.

In order to let go of the correct smell,the company has created a“Scent Registry”,which contains a digital index of thousands of smells.The company plans to allow website developers to integrate(合成)the proper smells in digital code to their games and images. The company is also hoping that Hollywood filmmakers will use the smell technology in their movies.Imagine audiences getting the smell of rocket fuel as a spacecraft takes off on the cinema screen!Of course,filmmakers will have to be careful not to shoot in dirty neighborhoods,which have a lot of rubbish lying around.

1.Internet companies try their best to search for great ideas to

A. join in the Internet fever

B.offer movie-like experience

C. provide free downloads and contests

D.attract people to their websites

2.According to the passage,people experience smells online by

A. using“iSmell" device

B. ordering food

C. buying special software

D. changing chemicals

3.What does“iSmell”do after being started by the onscreen image?

A. It reads the smell code and sends it to the user.

B .It blows the smell to the user with the help of a fan.

C .It rechanges the signal and lets go of the correct smell.

D. It changes the chemical composition into digital signals.

4.The best title of the passage probably is“

A. Some Useful Devices

B. The Internet Fever.of People

C. An Unusual Company

D. A New World of SMells Online `

Two students started quarreling at school. One student shouted dirty words at the other, and a fight began.

What can be done to stop fights like this at school? In some schools, disputants(争执者) sit down with peer mediators (同龄调解者). Peer mediators are usually students with special training in this kind of problems.

Peer mediators help disputants to talk in a friendly way. Here are some of the ways they use.

1. Express what you think clearly but don't say anything to hurt the other. Begin with "I feel" instead of "You always".

2. Listen carefully to what the other person is saying. Don't stop the other person's words.

3. Keep looking at the other person's eyes when he or she speaks.

4. Try to see the problems on the other person's side.

5. Never put anyone down. Saying things like "You are foolish (愚蠢的)" makes the talk difficult.

6. Try to find a result that makes both people happy.

Peer mediators never decide on the winner. They don't decide who is right or who is wrong. Instead they help disputants to find their own "win-win" result. A "win-win" result can make everyone feel good.

Peer mediators' work is often successful just because it gets disputants to talk to each other. And getting disputants to talk to each other is the first step in finding a "win-win" result.

1. Peer mediators' work is _______________.

A. to teach lessons to disputants

B. to help find a way to make both disputants happy

C. to find out who starts the quarrel

D. to give students some special training

2. What does the underlined phrase "put anyone down" mean in Chinese?

A. 贬低任何人 B. 落后于任何人

C. 奉承任何人 D. 向任何人低头

3.What's the first step in finding a "win-win" result?

A. Letting disputants be afraid of peer mediators.

B. Letting disputants feel peer mediators are kind.

C. Getting disputants to talk to each other.

D. Making disputants feel good by telling funny stories.

4. During the talk, if peer mediators say "You are a fool.",

A. disputants will realize they are wrong

B. disputants will understand peer mediators better

C. it is easy for peer mediators to decide who is right

D. it is hard for peer mediators to get a "win-win" result

5.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. All schools have peer mediators.

B. Peer mediators are usually students.

C. When disputants are speaking, peer mediators can stop their words at any time.

D. Peer mediators can make disputants get a "win-win" result every time.

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