Before high school: ◆Girls use computers 　71　 　boys.

In high school: ◆Girls make up 　72　 　in computer science classes.

　　　　　　 ◆Girls feel less comfortable with the computer.

　　　　　　 ◆Boys use computers 　73　 　often than girls after class.

　　　　　　 ◆Boys feel more 　74　 　when using computers.

70. If Bob, chairman of a book club, wants to learn to use the computer to help manage his book club, which of the following numbers will he probably call?

　 A. 512-743-8905　　 B. 512-743-8908 　　C. 931-7620　　 D. 931-7623

PART FOUR WRITING

SECTION A

Directions: Read the following passage. Complete the diagram / Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information for the passage.

　Write NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS for each answer

The girls in this sixth grade class in East Palo Alto, California, all have the same access to computers as boys. But researchers say, by the time they get to high school, they are victims of what the researchers call a major new gender (性别) gap in technology. Janice Weinman of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) says, "Girls tend to be less comfortable than boys with the computer. They use it more for word processing rather than for problem solving, rather than to discover new ways in which to understand information.

　 After re-examining a thousand studies, the AAUW researchers found that girls make up only a small percentage of students in computer science classes. Girls rate themselves significantly lower than boys in their ability and confidence in using computers. And they use computers less often than boys outside the classroom.

　 An instructor of a computer lab says he's already noticed some difference. Charles Cheadle of Cesar Chavez School says, "Boys are not so afraid they might do something that will harm the computer, whereas girls are afraid they might break it somehow."

　　 Six years ago, the software company Purple Moon noticed that girls' computer usage was falling behind boys. Karen Gould with the company says, "The number one reason girls told us they don't like computer games is not that they're too violent, or too competitive. Girls just said they're unbelievably boring." What girls want, Purple Moon found, is characters they can relate to and story lines relative to what's going on in their own lives. "What we definitely found from girls is that there is no intrinsic (内在的) reason why they wouldn't want to play on a computer; it was just a content thing," says Karen Gould.

　 The sponsor of the study says it all boils down to this: the technology gender gap that separates the girls from the boys must be closed if women are to compete effectively with men in the 21st century.

What has caused the new gender gap in technology?

69. If you are interested in ______, you should contact Richard Groves.

A. joining a book club　　　　 B. meeting writers of books　

C. reading new books　　　　 D. collecting books

68. Which of the following statements about Herb Baumann is NOT right?

　 A. He is trying to set up a chess club.

　 B. Most activities of his chess club will happen in the library.

　 C. You can ask about the club by e-mailing to him.

　 D. He plans to hold tournaments twice a week.

67. From the above schedule we can see ______.

　 A. you can learn the basics of Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint free of charge

　 B. Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint are not taught at the same time

　 C. Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint lessons are only available on Sundays

　 D. you can register for Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint lessons by e-mail

66. Which of the following is TRUE about the calendar?

　 A. Not any fee is needed for the classes arranged on the calendar.

　 B. No changes will be made to the schedules on the calendar once it is set.

　 C. The calendar is useful for those intending to use library meeting rooms.

　 D. The calendar is intended for the staff of the Georgetown Public Library.　

65. Which of the following is one of the reasons that the writer likes the new room?

　 A. She will have some seniors help with the studies.

　 B. She doesn’t have to bear terrible dormitory foods.

　 C. She won’t have to go a long way to attend lectures.

　 D. She will pay less rent than she did living in the dorm.

C

GPL - Adult Events

The Georgetown Public Library offers these classes and events to the public free of charge, except where otherwise noted. This calendar should also be used to check the availability of meeting rooms for events you would like to host at the library. Schedules are subject to change. Check this calendar regularly for updated information.

64. The event happening on Oct.30 can be thought of as a ______.

　 A. nightmare (噩梦)　　 B. turning point　　 C. lesson　　 D. disappointment

63. Which of the following statements about the writer’s opinions about the teachers is RIGHT?

　 A. She benefited a lot from the talk with the supervisor.

　 B. She didn’t like any of the lectures there

　 C. She liked the lectures by the drama teacher.

　 D. She found all the lectures were interesting.

62. Which of the following is NOT the reason why the writer disliked the first dormitory?

　 A. It was messy.　　 B. It was small.　　 C. It was noisy.　　 D. The food was bad.