At one time, computers were expected largely to remove the need for paper copies of
documents because they could be stored electronically. But for all the texts that are written,
stored and sent electronically, a lot of them are still ending up on paper.
      It is difficult to measure the quantity of paper used as a result of use of Internet-connected
computers, although just about anyone who works in an office can tell you that when e-mail is
introduced, the printers start working overtime. "I feel in my bones this revolution is causing
more trees to be cut down," says Ted Smith of the Earth Village Organization.
      Perhaps the best sign of how computer and Internet use pushes up demand for paper
comes from the high-tech industry itself, which sees printing as one of its most promising new
markets. Several Internet companies have been set up to help small businesses print quality
documents from a computer. Earlier this week Hewlett-Packard Co. announced a plan to
develop new technologies that will enable people to print even more so they can get a hard
copy of a business document, a medical record or just a one-line e-mail, even if they are
nowhere near a computer. As the company sees it, the more use of the Internet the greater
demand for printers.
     Does all this mean environmental concerns have been forgotten? Some activists suggest
people have been led to believe that a lot of dangers to the environment have gone away.
"I guess people believe that the problem is taken care of, because of recycling," said Kelly
Quirke, director of the Rainforest Action Network in San Francisco. Yet Quirke is hopeful
that high-tech may also prove helpful. He says printers that print on both sides are growing
in popularity. The action group has also found acceptable paper made from materials other
than wood, such as agricultural waste.

1．The growing demand for paper in recent years is largely due to ____.

A.the rapid development of small businesses  
B. the opening up of new markets
C. the printing of high quality copies          
D. the increased use of the Internet

2.  Environmentalists believe one possible way of dealing with the paper situation is ____.

A.to encourage printing more quality documents
B.to develop new printers using recycled paper
C.to find new materials for making paper
D.to plant more fast-growing trees

3．Hewlett-Packard Co. has decided to develop new technologies because ____.

A.people are concerned about the environment
B.printers in many offices are working overtime
C.small companies need more hard copies
D.they see a growing market for printers

4．What would be the best title for the text?

A.Computers and Printers                
B. E-mail and the Business World
C. Internet Revolution and Environment      
D. Modern Technology and New Markets

     Burns can be caused by fire, the sun, chemicals, heated objects or fluids, and electricity. They can be
minor problems or life-threatening emergencies. Distinguishing a minor burn from a more serious burn
involves determining the degree of damage to the tissues of the body. If you are not sure how serious the
burn is, seek emergency medical help.
     First-degree burns are those in which only the outer layer of skin is burned. The skin is usually red and
some swelling (肿大) and pain may occur. Unless the burn involves large portions of the body, it can be
treated at home.
     Second-degree burns are those in which the first layer of skin has been burned through and the second
layer of skin is also burned. In these burns, the skin reddens intensely and blisters (水泡) develop. Severe
pain and swelling also occur. Second-degree burns require medical treatment.
     Third-degree burns are the most serious and involve all layers of skin. Fat, nerves, muscles, and even
bones may be affected. Areas may be charred black or appear a dry white. If nerve damage is substantial,
there may be no pain at all. These burns require emergency medical attention.
     Follow these steps when treating minor burns at home:
1) If the skin is not broken, run cool water over the burn for several minutes.
2) Cover the burn with a sterile (消过毒的) bandage or clean cloth.
3) Take aspirin to relieve any swelling or pain.     
    Seek emergency treatment immediately for major burns. Before an emergency unit arrives, follow these steps:
1) Remove the person from the source of the burn (fire, electrical current, etc.).
2) If the person is not breathing, begin mouth-to-mouth resuscitation (人工呼吸) immediately.
3) Remove all clothing to stop further burning. If the clothing is stuck to the burn, do not attempt to
    remove it.
4) Cover the burned area with a cool, moist, sterile bandage or clean cloth. Do not place any creams,
    ointments (药膏) or ice on the burned area or break blisters.
5) Monitor the patient for signs of shock, and treat accordingly.

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

A. They can be dangerous if you don't treat them seriously
B. They range from slight burns to deadly ones
C. They seldom cause deaths even if not treated properly
D. They usually cause deaths if not treated properly

2. Burns are divided into different degrees according to ______.

A. what kind of treatment they need
B. what kind of tissue of the body is damaged
C. whether there is pain and what degree of pain there is
D. which layer of skin is burned

3. From the passage we learn that _____.

A. if there is severe pain, then you need medical treatment
B. first-degree burns don't require medical treatment
C. burns without pains can be treated at home
D. the larger the swelling is, the more serious it is

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

A. you shouldn't cover the burn with a bandage or cloth if it is severe
B. you shouldn't move the person unless you know how to do first aid
C. you shouldn't run cool water over the burn if the skin is broken
D. you shouldn't place any wet towels on the burned area

5. where do you probably find the passage?

A.a fashion magazine    
B.a guide book
C.a book on first aid      
D.a section about culture in the newspaper

Dear Michelle,
    My mother is not a good example for me and my sister. She smokes, stays out late, and she curses (咒骂).
I love her but I am ashamed of her. I do not want to bring my friends home because she does not act like any
of the other mothers. She says I am a loser because I sit at home and study. I wish I could live in another
family that was normal, but it will be 5 years before I am 18. What am I supposed to do until then?
                                                                                                                     Prisoner of a Crazy House
Dear 7th Grader,
    I am glad that you love your mother because the rest of your feelings about her may change as you get
older and mature.
    While it is true that your mother's smoking, partying and cursing bring you shame, the fact that you want
to stay separate from her doings is notable and very smart. It shows that you are a winner, not a loser. I am
guessing, therefore, that you do not bring shame to yourself, and that is a good thing. So, keep it that way
and keep away from your mother's habits. 
    At the same time, try to get the best grades and join clubs and school activities. Offer social service on
weekends and visit your friends at their homes.
    Fortunately, you are not alone. Many teens live in homes with immature, misguided, selfish parents. But
they develop good friendships with nice kids, do well in school, and often find a teacher or guidance advisor
who makes all the difference!
    Do it, Miss Winning 13 years old, and keep looking forward to your own future. Maybe by then your
mother may even see the light and realize how good you really are.
                                                                                                                                          Michelle

1. Michelle doesn't address her letter receiver as "Prisoner of a Crazy House" possibly because she ______.

A. tries to be polite
B. doesn't write to the kid alone
C. knows that's a girl in Grade 7
D. wants to cheer the kid up

2. According to the passage, Michelle advises the girl to ______.

A. try talking to her mother for her future
B. stick to her attitude towards her mother's some habits
C. understand her mother's habits and get used to them
D. try to keep away from her mother

3. What does Michelle mainly express by writing the last four paragraphs?

A. Don't worry too much about the problem.
B. Many parents act terribly.
C. Parents' manners make little difference.
D. The girl is not speaking for herself.

4. What does Miss Winning 13 years old refer to in the last paragraph but one?

A. the girl who turns to Michelle for help
B. Michelle
C. the girl's mother
D. a famous person whom we all admire

    Go to church, then have a big lunch, then go out to play while mum does the housework. That was a
typical (典型的) British Sunday in the 1960s. But things now could not be more different. 
    Some British sociologists recently studied the typical British Sunday. They found that people get up later
and do less housework than they did 40 years ago. They are far more likely to be out shopping or enjoying
themselves than cooking Sunday lunch. 
    Sunday mornings were busy 40 years ago. Most women caught up on their weekly housework and
cooked a nice lunch. They seldom allowed themselves any "leisure" until afternoon, after the dishes were
cleaned. Then there would be another rush to the table between 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm for tea. But now,
Britons can have brunch (早午餐) at the restaurant. Fewer people bother to cook themselves. "You only
have two free days a week. You don't want to have to waste one because there is nothing to do but watch
boring TV," said Elizabeth Biggs, 25, a producer in London. 
    "On Saturday you are recovering from the week," Biggs added. "Sundays are the last chance for the
weekend - you want to get as much as you can out of the day before you have to go back to work." In
the past, British women usually did their shopping during the week, while the husband was at work. "Now
men seem to do that as much as women," said Jonathan Gershuny, a professor who took part in the study.
    Men also do more housework now on Sundays. Back in the 1960s, men were far more likely to spend
Sundays out of the house at the pub or playing football before lunch.

1. Many Britons have brunch at the restaurant because ______.

A. They have no time to cook at home.
B. They get up too late.
C. They won't bother to cook themselves.
D. They will go to church.

2. Which of the following is NOT true?

A. Britons used to go to church on Sundays.
B. Britons usually had a big lunch at home.
C. British women usually did their shopping during the week in the past.
D. British men did little housework at home in the past.

3. The text mainly tells us ______.

A. what Britons did on Sundays
B. why Britons go shopping on Sundays
C. how Britons spend their holidays
D. the changes of the ways the Britons spend their Sundays

4. What can we infer from the passage?

A. Men do more housework on Sundays.
B. Sundays in Britain might be very boring in the past.
C. No people go to church on Sundays now.
D. Britons all go out on Sundays.

1. What kind of school is Nottingham High School?

A. A girl's school.
B. A boys' school.
C. A co-educational (男女同校的) school.
D. Not mentioned.

2. In which period can students have the longest rest at school?

A. First break.
B. Second break.
C. Third break.
D. Afternoon registration.

3. How long at most can students who do not take part in any after-school activities stay in the school
    each day?

A. 10 hours 15 minutes.
B. 8 hours 45 minutes.
C. 7 hours.
D. 4 hours 10 minutes.

4. According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true?

A. There are usually two registrations a day.
B. Visitors can be received from 9.00 a.m to 4.00 p.m.
C. The service time of the Library is longer than that of the ICT Centre.
D. Students can have breakfast at school before 8.00 a.m.

    School clubs are a great way for students with similar hobbies to meet. If you find that your school
doesn't offer any extracurricular (课程之外的) activities that interest you, then start your own club. It's
really not that hard and could have a terrific pay-off (回复).
    Step 1: Check with the principal's office to make sure the club you want to start doesn't already exist. 
    Step 2: If it doesn't, find out your school's requirements for setting up a new club. Most schools
welcome clubs so the process should not be too hard.
    Step 3: Get a sponsor (发起人) for your club. Usually, a teacher or other school official needs to be
responsible for students' extracurricular activities. In certain examples the sponsor can either attract or
sicken (使嫌恶) possible members, so be mindful of who you choose to sponsor your club.
    Step 4: Recruit club members. Get permission to post notices announcing your new club, and include
a contact person for interested students.
     Step 5: Schedule a meeting to discuss what activities your club will pursue (致力于). Use this time to
try to focus on a direction of the club so that no one is getting into something they did not plan for.
     Step 6: Set up a structure for your club. Select officers and decide who will be responsible for what.
     Step 7: Make plans to raise any necessary funds. Try to contact a local businessman who might be
interested in your club.

1. What does the underlined word "recruit" mean in Chinese?

A. 训练
B. 招募
C. 选择
D. 激励

2. What does a sponsor usually serve as for a school club?

A. A club member trainer.
B. The chairperson.
C. A responsible supervisor (指导人).
D. All of the above.

3. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?

A. School clubs focus on extracurricular activities.
B. An unsuitable sponsor can drive possible members away.
C. You need to get permission to advertise your club around the school.
D. It is often very difficult to satisfy the school's requirements for starting a school club.

4. What is the best title for this passage?

A. A great way to find fiends with similar hobbies.
B. Interesting extracurricular activities.
C. How to start a school club.
D. Plans to gain funds you need.