题目内容
26.— Why is little Jimmy so naughty today?
— He is bored, so he _____ a little silly.
A.will be B.is being C.had been D.would be
B
I credit my typing skill to so many hours of chatting online. Unfortunately, as my typing speed increased on the Internet, all grammatical rules went out of the window. You see instant messages have their own shorthand language and grammar isn’t important, of which even a newbie (新手) is aware. They can leave out articles, subjects (主语), pronouns, etc. They can misspell or “respell” almost any word. They often ask “A/S/L” when they first chat. Abbreviations (缩写) and capitalizations (大写) are particularly important. English-speaking instant messengers also refuse to burden themselves with punctuation and capitalization.
After I came back China, I discovered not one but two instant messaging crazes. The first, which brought back memories of my previous addiction to the computer, was QQ. I can see evidence that the Chinese have the same kind of separate instant messaging language, even when they chat in English. My first word in this language, for example, was “ft”. This abbreviation for “faint” is used whenever there is a need to express surprise. I also discovered that Chinese use the same kind of abbreviation for a laugh. And there is an extraordinary number of smileys (表情符) to the “vomit” and “army soldier” smileys. There is even a SARA smiley.
After QQ, there is another, perhaps more widespread messaging trend. You guessed it --- cell phone text messaging. I now understand how useful text messaging is and why it is so common. I admit that I have been guilty of sending text messages while walking outside or sitting on the subway. Who hasn’t ? No matter where I go, I see people on their cell phones, messaging. In fact, it’s rare to see someone actually talking on their phone!
So it looks as if there is no escape from the instant messaging crazes, no matter where in the world I go. And that’s plainly not going to change. In the end, though, I can’t complain: instant messaging is quick, it’s cheap, it’s easy and it’s extremely fun too. And after all, everyone’s doing it.
【小题1】The underlined phrase “went out of the window” in Paragraph 1 probably means .
| A.increased | B.occurred | C.disappeared | D.changed |
| A.Grammar and correct spelling are very important while chatting online. |
| B.There are enough smileys and icons to express yourselves while chatting on line. |
| C.The writer is skilled at typing and once was addicted to online games. |
| D.It is impolite to leave out some unimportant words or letters while chatting online. |
| A.full of fun but time-consuming |
| B.widespread but unnecessary |
| C.quick but difficult to do |
| D.common, used and cheap |
| A.Who can escape QQ and cell phone text messaging? |
| B.Why is instant messaging so popular? |
| C.Chatting online is good for your typing skill. |
| D.Chatting on QQ is natural for people. |
Online education is becoming a popular learning choice to traditional colleges. Most colleges offer online programs in various fields and levels, which allows students to go on with their education over the Internet. Students must keep in mind that the college they wish to apply to must be approved by a related recognized organization.
So who can really benefit from an online program? Well, anybody, and everybody! Online programs can turn out to be a pocket-friendly choice to a traditional college for many people. Here’s a list of people who usually consider joining in an online degree program;
l Stay-at-home parents. Online education is perfect choice for stay-at-home parents and those who have very young kids. Online classes give them the flexibility to complete or further their education while looking after home and family and without worrying about childcare.
l Working professionals who want to further their education but travel a lot or have extremely busy schedules, as well as those who want to make a career change but do not have the time to enroll in a full-time degree program.
l People who cannot commute(乘车上下班)to a college campus.
l Shy students who might feel embarrassed among a group of people and prefer to study by themselves and at their own pace.
l People who want to save money. Online programs can turn out to be more cost-effective than attending a physical classroom.
l People who do not get distracted (分心的)easily — something many people overlook when considering online education. If you are someone who can easily ignore the ringing of a phone, stay away from TV, and resist all other things that may draw your attention, online programs are for you.
So do you think online education is for you? If you feel you belong to any of the above listed categories, then online education could work out very well for you.
【小题1】What should students consider when they apply to an online program?
| A.They are interested in its course. |
| B.The college should be approved by authority. |
| C.Their homes are not far from the college. |
| D.Teachers in the college must be top-ranking. |
| A.She can learn while taking care of her family. |
| B.She should learn more to teach her baby. |
| C.There is no such school for both mothers and babies. |
| D.She will feel less embarrassed by learning online. |
| A.Emily, an easy-going girl who dislikes doing things on her own. |
| B.Mrs. Clark, far from campus, who is hoping to learn at any price. |
| C.Jack, a busy engineer who wants to further education. |
| D.George, a single father who has difficulty in concentration. |
| A.Less Money, More Resources |
| B.Try to Be Attentive Students |
| C.Online Educaiton— Everyone’s Perfect Choice |
| D.Who Can Benefit from an Online Program |
I credit my typing skill to so many hours of chatting online. Unfortunately, as my typing speed increased on the Internet, all grammatical rules went out of the window. You see instant messages have their own shorthand language and grammar isn’t important, of which even a newbie (新手) is aware. They can leave out articles, subjects (主语), pronouns, etc. They can misspell or “respell” almost any word. They often ask “A/S/L” when they first chat. Abbreviations (缩写) and capitalizations (大写) are particularly important. English-speaking instant messengers also refuse to burden themselves with punctuation and capitalization.
After I came back China, I discovered not one but two instant messaging crazes. The first, which brought back memories of my previous addiction to the computer, was QQ. I can see evidence that the Chinese have the same kind of separate instant messaging language, even when they chat in English. My first word in this language, for example, was “ft”. This abbreviation for “faint” is used whenever there is a need to express surprise. I also discovered that Chinese use the same kind of abbreviation for a laugh. And there is an extraordinary number of smileys (表情符) to the “vomit” and “army soldier” smileys. There is even a SARA smiley.
After QQ, there is another, perhaps more widespread messaging trend. You guessed it --- cell phone text messaging. I now understand how useful text messaging is and why it is so common. I admit that I have been guilty of sending text messages while walking outside or sitting on the subway. Who hasn’t ? No matter where I go, I see people on their cell phones, messaging. In fact, it’s rare to see someone actually talking on their phone!
So it looks as if there is no escape from the instant messaging crazes, no matter where in the world I go. And that’s plainly not going to change. In the end, though, I can’t complain: instant messaging is quick, it’s cheap, it’s easy and it’s extremely fun too. And after all, everyone’s doing it.
1.The underlined phrase “went out of the window” in Paragraph 1 probably means .
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A.increased |
B.occurred |
C.disappeared |
D.changed |
2.Which of the following is true according to the passage?
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A.Grammar and correct spelling are very important while chatting online. |
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B.There are enough smileys and icons to express yourselves while chatting on line. |
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C.The writer is skilled at typing and once was addicted to online games. |
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D.It is impolite to leave out some unimportant words or letters while chatting online. |
3.The writer believes that instant messaging is .
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A.full of fun but time-consuming |
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B.widespread but unnecessary |
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C.quick but difficult to do |
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D.common, used and cheap |
4.Which might be the main idea of the passage?
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A.Who can escape QQ and cell phone text messaging? |
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B.Why is instant messaging so popular? |
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C.Chatting online is good for your typing skill. |
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D.Chatting on QQ is natural for people. |