Next to e-mail, the most popular activity on the Internet is chatting, which is a kind of social interaction
(社会交互作用). If you ask someone what kind of things they do most on the Internet, they will answer
that they like to chat. This seems especially true of the younger generation. Below are some tips that will
make your chat experience friendly and fun.
     Walking into a room and demanding age and sex (性别) is the most common mistake a new chatter makes.
Most regular chatters will ignore (不理会) the question and you. Don't limit yourself. Talk to everyone in
the room equally. You will soon know who shares your interests and who doesn't. If you prefer a one-on-one
type of online friendship, then maybe you'd better look for pal (好友).
     Shy? Many people feel shy when they enter a chat room where everyone seems to know everyone else
except him. It's really easy to feel left out. The best way to lose that feeling is to make yourself feel that you
are not a stranger. If you enter a room and say "Hello, everyone! My name (nickname here) and I'm new."
You will find that there are a couple of friendly people that will be happy to help you become part of them.
     Basically the best way to have a good chat experience is to be yourself and friendly. Try to join in the
conversations going on and don't be afraid to ask for help. Do remember, however, not everyone is nice and
friendly. There are also going to be a few people that are rude and just make you feel rotten. The best thing
to do is just ignore them. Arguing with them will just make it worse. Show that you are better than they are
by just refusing to let them get to you.

     Where will you choose to live, in the city 1_____ the countryside? People have different ideas 2_____ the
question.
     Some of my friends would like to live in the city. They can enjoy TV films, entertainment and delicious
food. Everything 3_____ (be) convenient in the city. 4_____ people are thirsty, they can have boiled or bottled
water at once. When a child is ill, he 5_____ (send) to hospital in just a few minutes. 6_____, people have to
suffer heavy traffic and air pollution anyway. On the 7_____ hand, others will choose the countryside. The
reasons are simple. Nothing is better 8_____ to live in fresh air, drink clean water, and enjoy free natural beauty.
Of course the most important is a longer and a 9_____ (happy) life.
     Which will be your 10_____ (choose), my friend?

Dear editor,
     I am Evan from Canada. Being the eldest child in the family has its disadvantages. First of all, I have to
share all my (1)______ (玩具) with my younger sisters. Of course, they don't (2)n______ to return the favor
because I'm totally uninterested in their things. (3)______ (除……之外) that, they are always hanging around
me. I just can't get a moment's (4)p______. At meals, I have to eat whatever is (5)______ the plate regardless
of the taste. My sisters only try one bite if it's not (6)______ favorite food. In addition, (7)w______ it comes
to practicing our musical instruments. I have to practice (8)______ than double the time. Worst of all, I get a
larger quantity of homework, (9)______ (对比) to them. I'm feeling rather annoyed. Can you please
(10)g______ me some advice? 
Yours truly
Evan Smith                                                                             

     It is not unusual at all for teens to answer their parents with one-word answers. "Where are you going?"
"Places." "When will you be back?" "Sometime." "Who will you be with?" "People."
     That means that the days of your children bounding in the front door with the details of their day are over.
They are breaking away from you so that they'll be able to stand on their own as a young adult.
     Some parents feel sad about this loss of their children's closeness. Of course you miss those conversations
and friendly talks. Once your children move out after high school and establish themselves confidently as a
young adult, they'll come back for easy conversations and even ask for advice. But in order to determine who
they are right now they need to separate from you.
     Your job, however, is to keep them safe-and that requires knowing there they are and who they are with.
Let them know clearly that it's not because you want to dominate their life and control them; it's because it's
a safety issue for family members to keep track of one another.
     When they're home and sit down to eat a meal, sit down with them. You need to open up to them about
your life. Tell them of an interesting incident at the office, let them in on a bit of family gossip (闲谈), discuss
a piece of news with them. They are glad that you see them as old enough to be in on a few experiences of
your life. By letting a teen in on your life, they just may let you in of theirs.

1. The underlined word "That" in Paragraph 2 probably refers to "_____".

A. teens no longer tell parents their detailed information
B. teens don't tell parents where they had been any more
C. parents are impatient to listen to their children
D. parents are occupied by doing their business

2. It can be inferred from the passage that _____.

A. the generation gap is becoming wider and wider
B. teens quarrel a lot with their parents
C. teens don't want to live with other family members
D. some parents feel distant from their teenage children

3. The author believes that teens' one-word answers show _____.

A. their awareness of independence
B. their physical and mental changes
C. an unpleasant parent-child relationship
D. their wishes for keeping silent

4. What's the main idea of the last paragraph?

A. Parents should understand their children.
B. parents should keep their children safe.
C. Parents should open their hearts to their children.
D. Parents should give their children enough freedom.

5. What's the author's purpose in writing the passage?

A. To give advice
B. To direct teenagers
C. To present findings
D. To comfort parents

     Advertising can have both negative and positive effects. Consumers may be convinced to buy a product
of poor quality on high price because of an advertisement. For example, some advertisers have appealed to
(迎合) people's desire for better fuel economy for their cars by advertising automotive products that improve
gasoline mileage (英里数). Some of the products work. Others are worthless and a waste of consumers'
money.
     Sometimes advertising is misleading on purpose. A few years ago a brand of bread was offered to dieters
(节食者) with the message that there were fewer calories (热量单位, 大卡) in every slice. It turned out that
the bread was not dietetic (适合于节食的). But there were the same number of calories in every loaf.
     On the positive side, Advertising may sometimes respond to a consumer's real needs. Consider fire
insurance (保险). Fire insurance may be sold by appealing to fear of loss. But fear of loss is the real reason
for fire insurance. The security of knowing that property is protected by insurance makes the buy of fire
insurance a worthwhile investment (投资) for most people. If consumers consider the quality of the insurance
plans as well as the message in the ads, they will benefit from the advertising.
     Each consumer must be clear about her or his own situation. Are the benefits of the product important
enough to justify buying it? Advertising is intended to appeal to consumers, but it does not force them to buy
the product. Consumers still control the final buying decision.

1. The reason why the bread advertisement is misleading is that _____.

A. the total number of calories in the loaf remained the same
B. thin slices of bread could contain more calories
C. the loaf was cut into regular slices
D. the bread was not real bread

2. The passage tells us that _____.

A. advertisements often force consumers into buying things they don't need
B. the buying motives of consumers are controlled by advertisements
C. sometimes advertisements really sell what the consumer needs
D. fire insurance is seldom a worthwhile investment

3. It can be inferred from the passage that a smart consumer should _____.

A. be familiar with various advertising skills
B. think carefully about the benefits described in the advertisements
C. know the nature of advertisements is cheating
D. avoid buying products described in the advertisements

4. The passage is mainly about _____.

A. ways to protect the interests of the consumer
B. how to make a wise buying decision
C. the function of advertisements in increasing sales
D. the positive and negative aspects of advertising

     Michael, a normal American, stays home on workdays. He plugs into his personal computer terminal in
order to connect with the office. After work he puts on his headphones, watches a movie on his home video
recorder or plays baseball on the computer. On many days, Michael doesn't talk to any other human beings,
and he doesn't see any people except the ones on television. Michael is imaginary, but his life style is very
possible. The inventions of modern technology seem to be cutting us off from communicating with our fellow
human beings.
     The world of business is one area in which technology is separating us. Experts say, for example, that
many people will soon be able to work at home. With access to a large central computer, employees such as
office clerks, insurance agents, and accountants could do their job at display terminals in their own homes.
They would never have to actually see the people they're dealing with. Also, the way employees are paid will
change. Workers' salaries will be automatically paid into their bank accounts, making paper checks
unnecessary. No workers will stand in line to receive their pay or cash their checks. Personal banking will
change, too. Customers will deal with machines to put in or take out money from their accounts.
     Another area in which technology is changing is entertainment. Music, for instance, was once a group
experience. People listened to music at concert halls or in small social gatherings. For many people now,
however, music is an individual experience. Walking along the street or sitting in their living rooms, they wear
headphones to build a wall of music around them. Movie entertainment is changing, too. Movies used to be
social events. Now, fewer people are going out to see a movie. Many more are choosing to wait for a film to
appear on television or are borrowing videotapes to watch at home. Instead of laughing with others, viewers
watch movies in their own living rooms.

1. The underlined sentence in the first paragraph means _____.

A. Michael is a person full of imagination and his dreams can come true
B. Michael is not a real person but the life style does exist
C. Michael has ambitions but he can't make his dreams come true
D. Michael is full of imagination and his life style is common nowadays

2. What does the author discuss in the last paragraph?

A. Technology is changing ways of entertainment.
B. People will never go to the concert in future.
C. How to borrow videotapes at home.
D. How to see a movie at home.

3. What is the main idea of the passage?

A. We may no longer need to communicate with other people.
B. Modern technology seems to be separating people.
C. We may no longer need to work in the office.
D. Modern technology makes it possible for us to work at home.

     The impression you make at the beginning of an interview is very important. Employers often decide to
hire someone in the first three minutes of the interview. They judge you by your appearance, attitude (态度)
and manners.
     A friendly smile when you walk into the room is important. A smile shows a confident (自信的) and
positive attitude.
     When you introduce yourself, make eye contact with the interviewer. Some interviewers offer a handshake.
Others don't.
     Try to be as natural as possible. But pay attention to your body language. The way you sit, walk, gesture,
use your voice and show feelings on your face is all part of your body language. It makes the interviewer
know how you feel about yourself and the situation you are in. Are you feeling positively about yourself? Your
abilities? Your interest in the job?
     Speak clearly and loudly enough. Show interest and enthusiasm in your voice. When you speak, look at
the interviewer. Also, don't say negative things about yourself, or former employer.
     Listen to questions carefully. If you don't understand a question, ask the interviewer to repeat or explain:
     "I'm sorry, but I didn't catch that."
     "I'm not sure exactly what you mean."
     Almost everyone is nervous in a job interview. Interviewers know that. They don't expect you to be totally
calm and relaxed. But they expect you to try to control your nervousness. They expect you to show confidence
in your ability to do the job.
     At the end of the interview, thank the interviewer for her or his time.
     It's a good idea to send a short thank-you letter right after the interview, or deliver it by hand.
     Phone the company if you have not heard anything after one week. Ask if they have made a decision about
the job.
     Good luck!

1. It can be inferred from the passage that _____.

A. you should always put on a smile when meeting the employer
B. you should stand still with respect before the employer
C. the first impression is very important in an interview
D. employers understand and like employees' nervousness

2. Why should we pay attention to our body language?

A. Because it can help us win the employer's positive impression.
B. Because it can help us feel about the employer.
C. Because it is needed by our employer.
D. Because we need it to improve our feelings.

3. The main purpose of the passage is _____.

A. to give you some advice on the art of finding a job
B. to tell right from wrong about job interviews
C. to explain why we should do something about an interview
D. to suggest not being shy in an interview

4. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?

A. A Friendly Smile
B. Making a Good Expression
C. Don't Be Nervous
D. Sending a Thank-You Letter