Third-generation mobile phones, known as 3G, are the next big step for the telecom industry. Data speed in 3G networks is much quicker than that in present technology. This means users can have high-speed Internet access and enjoy video and CD-quality music on their phones.

“Mobile data is not a dream; it’s not an option but a requirement,” said Len Lauer, head of a US communications company, Sprint PCS, at a 3G conference in Bangkok earlier this month.

With 3G, you can forget about text messages telling you yesterday’s news; a 3G phone can receive video news programs, updated four times a day. Internet access will also be much quicker, making it easier to surf the Web on your phone than on your computer at home.

Face-to-face video calls

Don’t worry about getting lost. 3G phones offer map services so you can find a new restaurant just by pressing a few keys on your handset.

However, the most impressive part of 3G technology is video calling. With live two-way video communication, you can have face-to-face talks with friends and family on your mobile phone.

Many European countries have already launched the service. In May 2000 the US Government issued five license to run 3G wireless services, while the first 3G phones arrived in Italy in March this year.

International telecom companies can’t wait to sell 3G in China, the world’s largest mobile telecommunications market. But they will have to be patient. At the moment, China is busy testing its 3G-based technologies, networks and services. This will be followed by a trial period before the phones can finally hit the shops.

“We need to create a pool of 3G customers before the large-scale commercial launch of the service,” said Fan Yunjun, marketing manager for Beijing Mobile. “We expect that the 3G licenses will be issued late next year.”

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Third-generation mobile phones (3G mobile phones)

(56) ______________

a. Data speed: (57) ______________ than present technology

b. Video and (58) _____ music

c. Video news programs: (59) ________ four times a day

d. Internet access: quicker and (60) __________

Impressive functions

a. Offer (61) __________ services, helping you find your way

b. Provide two-way video (62) ____________

3G phones in China

a. China is busy (63) ________ its 3G-based technologies, networks and services.

b. 3G phones should go through a (64) _______ period before being put into market.

c. 3G phones are expected to be seen (65) _______ next year.

 

Asia is home to more than half of the world's population and three of the four most crowded countries are in Asia. China, India, and Indonesia alone have more than 2.5 billion people.

Until recently, most Asian nations fell behind the western countries in many fields. Government reform(改革), however, has led to important progress in each of these Asian countries. Across the area, education systems have been improved and economies(经济) have been growing. Most Asian countries now have a system of compulsory(义务的) education. Many countries have recently allowed private universities to be built, which was not allowed before. There are more chances for students to go to university now.

However, in Asia, there are still not enough chances for students to get higher education and many people prefer to go abroad for further study. As a result, India, China, South Korea, Japan and other Asian countries send thousands of students to study in the United States and Europe each year.

Part of the people in Asian countries can speak English, and English has become the most important language for business across the area. The percentage(百分比) is the largest in Japan, Singapore, the Philippines, SriLanka and South Korea. Many people in China, India and Malaysia can also speak English. Some countries have made English part of the primary and secondary education programme. In some countries, children begin to study English even at the age of 4 or 5.

(   ) 51.The population of Asia is about__________         .

A. 2.5 billion   B. half of the world's population

C. 1.3 billion   D. 6 billion

(   ) 52. Most Asian countries __________ the western countries in many fields.

 A. are better than           B. are more powerful than

C. get greater progress than.   D. are not as good as

(   ) 53.In the past, __________ was not allowed in many Asian countries.

A. speaking English             B. moving to other countries

C. building private universities     D. building middle schools

(   ) 54. Why do so many students in Asia go to study in the USA and Europe?

A. Because they are rich.

B. Because there are not enough chances for students to get higher education in Asia.

C. Because they don't want to work hard.

D. Because they can speak English very well.

(   ) 55.Which of the following is NOT true?

A. There're more than 2.5 billion people in China, India and Indonesia.

B. The economies in Asian countries are becoming worse.

C. Education in Asia has had great changes.

D. In some Asian countries, English has become very important for business

 

I traveled through Europe for three months. I never had any problems that people said a woman traveling along would face. Through this, I got some tips for travel safety.

Be alert. Pay attention to the places where you travel and the people in them. If not, you may become an easy target(目标)for bad people.

Be careful. Don’t walk alone late at night. Stay away from empty places in the daytime or at night. You’d better travel with another person. Most of the people you meet at hotels are friendly, but remember that these people are still strangers.

Be confident. Act as you know where you are and where you are going even if you don’t. You’d better not look at a tourist map in a busy street! If you need to look at your map, go inside a shop. If you do need help, ask an old person who is going for a walk. Usually old people are very friendly, and they know a lot about the area nearby.

Be polite. Try not to hurt the locals with rude and bad behavior. Respect the local people and their culture.

(   ) 46. The writer traveled around ________ for three months.

A. America           B. Europe       C. Asia              D. Africa

(   ) 47. How did the writer get these travel tips?

A. One of her friends warned her.

B. She got them from a newspaper.

C. She got them from her traveling experience.

D. It’s not mentioned in the passage.

(   ) 48. What does the underlined word “alert” mean?

A.聪明的       B.警惕的      C.灵敏的      D.机灵的

(   ) 49. In the passage, ”Being careful” includes __________.

① Don’t walk alone late at night  ②Don’t go to empty places.

③Travel with another person.     ④Don’t look at a tourist map in a busy street

A.①②③④      B. ①②④      C.①②③    D.②③④

(   ) 50. From the paragraph “Be confident.”, the writer wants to tell us that __________.

A. you will not get lost if you are confident   

B. old people are usually friendly

C. you should know the city by the map and not ask others

D. you should try not to let others know you are new in the city

 

Michael Essany is the young star of his own TV talk show. When he was 14, he bought some   36  machines and asked a local television station to air (播放) his show. Michael contacted (联系)500 famous people but only three of them   37  to be on his show. However, now many well-known people want to be on his show. In 2003, the Michael Essany Show became so   38  that even the E! network made a show about his show!

    Michael’s show is   39  from the living room of his family’s house. Before the show starts, his parents   40  the guests at the airport and make them comfortable. While the show is   41  , Michael tells jokes and interviews the guests, and his parents   42  the video machines. After Michael finished the show, the guests eat dinner with Michael and his   43  in the dining room.

    Michael’s fame (名气) is   44  , but he still has plans and goals. “I would like to be the host of The Tonight Show. That is my   45  , and it’s a dream I intend to realize one day.”

36. A. radio      B. video       C. washing   D. Internet

37. A. forgot     B. refused      C. remind       D. agreed

38. A. strange    B. popular      C. serious   D. famous

39. A. recorded   B. discovered     C. introduced  D. drawn

40. A. help out       B. look after      C. take out   D. pick up

41. A. up        B. off          C. on      D. down

42. A. run       B. mend        C. sell     D. bring

43. A. family     B. audience      C. customers  D. boss

44. A. falling     B. disappearing    C. growing   D. flying

45. A. advice     B. dream        C. story    D. history

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