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Social networking isn't only for the under 40s. More than 25 percent of Americans 50 years and older stay connected using sites such as Facebook, MySpace and Twitter, according to new research.
"The latest data tells us that more and more social networking is becoming a part of everyday life for Americans 50 plus," said Kevin Donnellan, the chief communications officer at AARP, which released the report.
Nearly a quarter of older Americans are on Facebook and 73 percent said they use it to stay in
touch with relatives, but not just their children and grandchildren. "They are using the Internet to keep up with the world and the people who are important to them," said Jean Koppen, the author of the report. She added that older adults are also on Facebook to stay connected, not only with their family, but with their friends and peers. Almost 50 percent of older adults were introdu
ced to the social networking sites by a family member, mainly a child or grandchild. "Just under one-fifth of adults aged 50 and older say they do not use the Internet," according to the report.
The findings are based on a telephone survey of 1,863 adults. In addition to keeping up on Facebook and Twitter older adults are also aware of the latest technology. Eighty-three percent had heard about the Apple iPad and 11 percent intended to buy one.
【小题1】What’s the main idea of the passage?
A. Social networking isn’t for the under 40s in the U.S.A.
B. American old people’s way of life is quite fashionable.
C. The Internet is also popular among the American over 50s.
D. Facebook, MySpace and Twitter are hot websites in America.
【小题2】Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
| A.Nearly 2000 adults took part in the survey on line. |
| B.The over 50s were introduced to the Internet by the young. |
| C.About 20% of adults aged 50 and older don’t like the Internet. |
| D.Many Americans 50 plus stay connected using the Internet. |
E. It’s used as a reason for the popularity of the Apple iPad in America.
F. It’s used as an example of the older adults’ awareness of the latest technology.
G. It’s
H. It’s used as a choice for the Americans intending to use Social networking.
【小题4】Where can we most probably read this passage?
I. In an experiment introduction.
J. In a computer magazine.
K. In a product advertisement.
In a news report
“Mobile phone killed my man,” screamed one headline last year. Also came claims that an unpublished study had found that mobile phones could cause memory loss. And a British newspaper devoted its front page to a picture supposedly showing how mobile phones could heat the brain.
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or anyone who uses a mobile phone, these are worrying times. But speak to the scientists whose work is the focus of these scares and you hear a different story.
One of the oddest effects comes from the now famous “memory loss” s
tudy. Alan Preece and his colleagues at the University of Bristol placed a device that imitated the microwave radiation of mobile phones to the left ear of volunteers. The volunteers were good at recalling words and pictures they had been shown on a computer screen. Preece says he still can’t comment on the effects of using a mobile phone for years on end. But he rules out the suggestion that mobile phones have an immediate effect on our cognitive(认识的)abilities. “I’m pretty sure there is no effect on short-term memory,” he says.
Another expert, Tattersall, remarked that his latest findings have removed fears about memory loss. One result, for instance, suggests that nerve cell synapses(神经元突触) exposed to microwaves become more — rather than less — receptive to undergoing changes linked to memory formation.
An even happier outcome would be that microwaves turned out to be good for you. It sounds crazy, but a couple of years ago a
team led by William Adey at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in California found that mice exposed to microwaves for two hours a day were less likely to develop brain tumours when given a cancer-causing chemical.
“If it doesn’t certainly cause cancer in animals and cells, then it probably isn’t going to cause cancer in humans,” says William. And while there’s still no absolute evidence that mobile phone use does damage your memories or give you cancer, the conclusion is: don’t be afraid.
【小题1】 Mobile phone users are worried because ______.
| A.they are not sure whether mobile phones can cause memory loss |
| B.it’s said that mobile phones have a lot of side effects |
| C.one headline reported “Mobile phone killed my man” |
| D.a British newspaper s |
| A.the mobile phone is a most wonderful invention |
| B.there’s no need to worry about the radiation from mobile phones |
| C.something must be done to stop people using mobile phones |
| D.mobile phone companies shouldn’t cheat customers |
| A.New Mobile Phones. | B.Special Mobile Phones. |
| C.New Special Investigation: Mobile Phones. | D.New Investigation. |
We are seeking for qualified and experienced candidates to join our fast growing team for the following positions at Ratchathewi (Head Office), Pracha – Uthit (site), Pantai Norasing (site), Thepharak (site), and a few other incoming projects in Bangkok.
●Project Managers
-Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering
-Minimum 7 years’ working experience in similar capacity, preferably in building construction.
-Ability to plan and execute works, keep deadlines, control cost and implement continual quality improvement
-Possess leadership attributes, good interpersonal and follow-up skill to motivate subordinates and develop team spirit
-Possess a valid driving license
●Accounting Officer
—Degree in Accounting
—Minimum 1~2 years accounting experience
—Knowledge of accounting packages & spreadsheets
●Account Executive / Finance Executive
—Degree in Accounting
—Preferably 3 years’ accounting experience VAT, Withholding tax compliance & submission
—Knowledge of accounting packages & spreadsheets
—Expert at English and Thai (泰国语) spoken or written
—Ability to handle full set accounts
●Senior Admin. Asst.
—Minimum 5 years experience in Building Construction company is preferable.
—Computer literate with knowledge in Microsoft Office
—Good command of both written and oral English compulsory.
—Female preferred
●Site Supervisor
—Diploma / Certificate in Building or Civil Engineering
—Minimum 5 years’ working experience in building construction or precast (预制的) concrete manufacturing
—Able to work independently and co – ordinate work effectively
All positions mention above requires candidates with good command of both written and oral English. Interested candidate, please send your application stating full qualification, work experience and expected salary together with a copy of transcript and a recent photograph to the address below:
ASCE Construction Limited.
503/19E K.S.L. Tower (11TH Floor), Sri-Ayudthaya Rd., Thanon Phayathai,
Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400
TEL: - 02642-6272 , 02642-6120
FAX: - 02642-6273
E-MAIL: asce_construction@hotmail.com
【小题1】If you want to apply for the position
of a project manager, you must have .
| A.the ability to work independently | B.a degree in accounting |
| C.six years of experience at least | D.the qualification to drive |
| A.a suitable degree | B.certain working experience |
| C.professional computer knowledge | D.a good command of English |
| A.A ccounting Officer. | B.Senior Admin. Asst. |
| C.professional computer knowledge | D.a good command of English |
| A.Candidates can only apply by mail. |
| B.More companies will be founded in Bangkok. |
| C.Candidates must be able to speak both English and Thai. |
| D.You will benefit from your work experience. |
Here are some of the best movies you like. I believe they can accompany you to spend your dull weekend.
The Matrix
In this story a computer hacker searches for the truth behind the mysterious force . In the 22nd century it turns out that the world is controlled by a magic computer system called the Matrix and people live in an unreal world. The computer hacker and his comrades overcome much difficulty and at last find the way to take over the Matrix and save the world.
Men in Black
This comedy is about J and K, agents in a top secret agency , and they fight bravely with the alien to save the galaxy from a bad-tempered alien “bug” and save the Earth from being destroyed .
Harry Potter
Harry has lived under the stairs at his aunt and uncle’s house. But on his 11th birthday, he learns he’s a powerful wizard——with a place waiting for him at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. There, he uncovers the truth about his parents’ deaths and about the bad man who’s to blame .
Andromeda Strain
When a satellite crashes in New Mexico, the Air Force sends two men to reach it. To their horror, they discover that the probe carries an alien virus that’s already killed all but two of the residents of the town where it landed. Now, scientists must stop the virus from spreading .
12 Monkeys
In the year 2035, James Cole is forced to be sent back to 1996 by scientists to discover the origin of a virus that wiped out nearly all of the earth’s population. When Cole is mistakenly sent to 1990, he’s arrested and locked up in a mental hospital, where he meets the son of a famous virus expert.
【小题1】 In which film secret agents fight with the bad creature from outer space?
| A.The Matrix | B.Men in Black | C.Andromeda Strain | D.12 Monkeys |
| A.does’t know he’s a powerful wizard until he is 11 years old |
| B.has a happy and pleasant childhood with his aunt and uncle |
| C.hates to stay at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry |
| D.Knows how his parents died before he goes to the Hogwarts school |
| A.Men in black is a comedy. |
| B.The Matrix is a mysterious force which is later taken over by a group of computer hackers. |
| C.The alien virus killed all the residents of the town where it landed. |
| D.James Cole is sent back to 1990 mistakenly and is kept in a mental hospital. |
| A.let readers know more about the latest movies |
| B.increase the income of the cinemas of the city |
| C.tell readers some interesting summaries of movies |
| D.help readers to choose the best movie they like |