Perhaps you have heard a lot about the Internet, but what is it, do you know? The Internet is a network. It uses the telephone to join millions of computers together around the world.

Maybe that doesn’t sound very interesting. But when you’re joined to the Internet, there are lots and lots of things you can do. You can send e-mails to your friends, and they can get them in a few seconds. You can also do with all kinds of information on the World Wide Web (WWW).

There are many different kinds of computers now. They can all be joined to the Internet. Most of them are small machines sitting on people’s desks at home, but there are still many others in schools, offices or large companies(公司). These computers are owned by people and companies, but no one really owns the Internet itself.

There are lots of places for you to go into the Internet. For example, your school may have the Internet. You can use it during lessons or free time. Libraries often have computers joined to the Internet. You are welcome to use it at any time.

Thanks to the Internet, the world is becoming smaller and smaller. It is possible for you to work at home with a computer in front, getting and sending the information you need. You can buy or sell whatever you want by the Internet. But do you know 98% of the information on the Internet is in English? So what will English be like tomorrow?

1. What is the passage mainly about?

A. Internet.B. Information.

C. Computers.D. E-mails.

2. Which is the quickest and cheapest way to send messages to your friends?

A. By post.B. By e-mail.

C. By telephone.D. By satellite.

3. Which may be the most possible place for people to work in tomorrow?

A. In the office.B. At school.

C. At home.D. In the company.

4. Who is the owner of the Internet?

A. The headmaster.B. The officer.

C. The user.D. No one.

2012 TEEN TRIP TO THE LELAND HIGH SNOW PLAY

For Teens Currently in 6th to 12th Grades

LELAND HIGH SNOW PLAY —Class # 8389

Saturday, November 12, 2012

8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Meet at THE UNDERGROUND

(Veteran’s Building—2203 Central Avenue)

Cost per person: $50 ($60 after October 22, 2012)— Includes Lunch, Admission and Transportation With a 4,000sq. Ft. day-use lodge, the Leland High Snow Play has a huge supply of tubes to choose from, along with awesome tows(拖车) that will tow you up to the top of the hill! Our varied terrains(地形) have something for everyone, while the lodge provides a snack bar, video games, pool tables, five indoor rest rooms, a warm fire, and a sun deck with plenty of tables and chairs overlooking the play area outside.

ADDITIONAL LIABILITY FORM REQUIRED FOR THIS TRIP.

Be sure to bring warm clothing and prepare for the cold, but dress in layers in case it warms up. Wear dry boots, socks, and sunscreen. If possible, bring a mobile phone in case of emergency, as well as money for snacks and a light dinner; or bring your own food and drinks. Meet at The Underground (Veteran’s Building—2203 Central Avenue)—don’t be late!

Do not bring electronic or fragile items during the trip. The ARPD is not responsible for your personal belongings or money. REFUNDS ARE ISSUED ONLY IF THE ARPD CANCELS THIS TRIP DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS.

Click here to download “2011 Leland High Snow Play” flyers and the registration form(PDF, 261KB)

Click here to download “Leland High Snow Play Liability Form”(PDF, 14KB)

1. You may register in person, or mail the completed form to Leland High Snow Play, Inc. Send the liability form and payment to the ARPD Office, 2226 Santa Clara Avenue, Alameda, 94501.

2. Faxed registration and liability forms accepted with MasterCard/VISA, (510) 747-7566.

3. Online registrations available at www.arpdeplay.com. Make sure you bring your completed liability form on the trip.

1. The purpose of the text is to _____.

A. explain the details of a school activity

B. introduce a famous tour agency

C. urge teenagers to climb a snowy mountain

D. advertise a trip to the Leland High Snow Play

2. People who want to take part in the activity need to _____.

A. pay for dinner themselves

B. climb the hill themselves

C. wear hats to protect themselves from the sun

D. pay for tows individually

3.From the text we can infer that _____.

A. the weather at the hill is changeable

B. the activity is very dangerous

C. 12-year-old children are not allowed on the trip

D. the trip will involve outdoor activities only.

4. Among other items, what do the participants need to take?

A. Their filled-in liability forms.

B. ID cards and a small amount of cash.

C. Their agreements with the tour agency.

D. Their registration forms downloaded from the Internet.

(2012·武汉高二检测) As a teacher rich in experience, he knows how to _______ his ideas to these new students in a limited period of time.

A. conveyB. educate

C. concludeD. convince

No one can understand _______ a decision until it is too late to do so.

A. him to postpone to make

B. him to postpone making

C. his postponing to make

D. his postponing making

(2012·威海高二检测)—How did the interview go?

—Quite well. Not so smoothly as I expected, _______.

A. insteadB. either

C. thoughD. as well

The increasing number of cars on the road _______ traffic. This was the reason why we couldn’t get here on time.

A. choked backB. choked down

C. choked outD. choked up with

It began with a “self-discovery” process where each of us _______ a series of tests to determine what it is that we truly love doing.

A. put offB. put through

C. put awayD. put on

—Jenny is always _______ for appointments. Why is she late today?

—She might have got trapped in a traffic jam in the rush hour.

A. patientB. grateful

C. punctualD. available

—Was the proposal passed at yesterday’s meeting?

—Yes, but some members of the committee expressed _______.

A. associationsB. authority

C. corporationsD. reservations

Although human evolution has _______ in the past 10,000 years, we are changing our environment faster still.

A. linked upB. loaded up

C. sped upD. split up