Several factors make a good newspaper story. First， 1 ，it must be new. But since TV can react to events so quickly, this is often a problem for 2 . They usually respond 3 it in one of three ways.
One by providing 4 detail, comment or background information.
One by finding a new 5 on the day’s major stories.
One by printing completely different stories which 6 doesn’t broadcast.
What else? Well—it also has to be 7 . People don’t want to read about 8 , everyday life. Because of this, many stories 9 some kind of conflict or danger. This is one reason why so much news seems to be 10 news, “ Plane lands safely—no-one hurt ”doesn’t sell newspapers. “Plane 11 —200 feared dead !” does .
Next, there’s human interest. People are interested in other 12 —particularly in the rich, famous and powerful. Stories about the private lives of pop singers, actors, models, politicians, 13 , all appear regularly in certain newspapers .
Finally, for many editors, 14 is an important factor, too. They prefer stories about people, places and events which their readers know. That’s 15 the stories in Tokyo’s newspapers are often very different from the stories printed in Paris, Cairo, New York or Buenos Aires.
1.A .gradually B. extremely C. obviously D. precisely
2.A. newspapers B. publications C. reporters D. broadcasters
3.A. with B. on C. of D. to
4.A. extra B. available C. reliable D. memorable
5.A. direction B. look C. angle D. section
6.A. TV B. internet C. newspaper D. radio
7.A. conventional B. dramatic C. professional D. sensitive
8. A. common B. usual C. ordinary D. special
9.A. urge B. neglect C. increase D. involve
10.A. good B. bad C. exciting D. informative
11.A. crashes B. bumps C. strikes D. drops
12. A. places B. people C. things D. news
13. A. in addition B. in any case C. for example D. after all
14.A. personality B. similarity C. tolerance D. familiarity
15. A. that B. why C. because D. what
阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。
There is a growing debate about the most effective way for students to study. Traditionally studying alone was thought to be the best way to ensure good exam results. When studying alone， you can focus your mind better than when you are with others. You also have the freedom to choose what topic to study and when, as you don't need file agreement of others. Students that prefer to study alone often say that when they study with their classmates they waste a lot of time because the discussion is often about non-study topics such as television or holidays.
In the last few years, however, more and more students have started studying in groups. There are several reasons many students prefer this method. First, they find that studying in groups is more fun as they can share the experience with others rather than staying in their rooms. In groups, they can discuss the subject together and when something is not understood they can ask each other questions. They can use the knowledge of their classmates to help improve their own knowledge. Finally by discussing the topic they are able to both understand and remember it better.
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(1) 以约30个词概括短文的要点；
(2) 然后以约120个词就“独自学习好还是与他人合作学习好”的主题发表看法，并包括如下要点：
① 你喜欢独自学习还是与他人合作学习；
② 根据你个人的学习经历，简述你的理由；
③ 你的老师对你的学习方式的看法和建议；
④ 你认为怎样的学习方式才能取得最佳的学习效果。
[写作要求]
1. 标题: The Best Way to Learn
2. 可以使用实例或其他论述方法支持你的论点，也可以参照阅读材料的内容，但不得 直接引用原文中的句子；
3. 作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。
[评分标准] 概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，语篇连贯。
一项调查显示，随着科技的发展，网上购物越来越广泛使用。请根据以下表格内容介绍网上购物的优点和缺点，并给出你的建议。开头已给出，不计入总句数内。
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优点 |
1. 非常方便，随时购物。 2. 选购货物省时省力，不必花时间逛商店。 3. 一般来说，价格比较便宜。 |
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缺点 |
1. 货物质量难以保证。 2. 信用卡安全性受到质疑。 |
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1． 只能使用5个句子表达全部内容。
According to a survey, online shopping is more and more widely used with the development of science and technology.
阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。以下是一些电子产品的介绍：
A. 
Microsoft
Office: This computer software package provides you with everything for your
business or study needs. Whether you need to write a report, do your business
accounts, design a web page or stay in touch through email, Office can do it
all and much more. Cost $740
B. 
Motorola
L7i mobile phone: Web enabled phone that allows you to surf the net anywhere at
anytime, with 2 mega pixel camera built in for photo and video. 1 GB memory to
store large music and movie files. Cost $530
C. 
Lenovo
laptop computer X61: This ultra-portable notebook is ideal for mobile users
such as travellers and businessmen because it is lightweight (only 1 kilo) and
offers extremely long battery life (up to 8 hours before recharging is
necessary). Cost $1,200
D. 
Supersonic
MP4 Player: Multimedia player is just what you need to stay entertained
wherever you go. Use the 1.5-inch screen as a video player or to play games.
With 15GB of storage you can also store and listen to thousands of your
favourite songs with just tile click of a button. Cost $140
E. 
Nintendo
Game Boy: This portable video game system allows you to have fun wherever you
are. With thousands of different games available to play on this system you are
sure to never get bored. Cost $240
F. 
Sony
Thinline Digital TV: This TV provides the crystal clear picture you expect from
Sony and is only 2 cm thick. Has 120GB built in memory allowing you to record
and store hundreds of hours of your favourite programmes with just the touch of
a button. Cost: $3,500
下面是关于一些商店的简介，请匹配商店与它所销售的产品：
1.One-Stop Computer Centre: We are specialists in Dell and Samsung computers, offering a full range of desktops and notebooks for these two brands. We also stock a huge selection of computer softwares including all Microsoft, Sun Microsystems and Adobe applications.
2.Joe's Discount Electronics: Joe guarantees to provide you with the cheapest electronic products anywhere in the city. We may not have famous name brands but if you are looking for a reliable TV, mobile phone, MP4 player at unbeatable prices then Joe's is the place for you.
3.The Digital Warehouse: We're the city's leading electronic games store, offering the latest systems from Microsoft (Xbox), Sony (Play Station 3) and Nintendo (Wii, Game Boy). We also offer a huge selection of games for each system, and if we don't have we will order it for you.
4.HiFi House: If you're looking for a new music system or the latest in television technology then we are for you. Get honest and reliable advice from our sales team on the right products for you. We only sell quality brands so your satisfaction is guaranteed.
5. The Mobile King: Are you always on the move? Do you need to take your work with you wherever you go? Is your back sore from carrying around your old heavy laptop computer? Then come to us to get the lightest and most powerful laptop computers from brand names such as Toshiba, Sony and Lenovo.
Against the supposition（假设）that forest fires in Alaska, Canada and Siberia warm the climate, scientists have discovered that cooling may occur in areas where burnt trees allow more snow to mirror more sunlight into space.
This finding suggests that taking steps to prevent northern forest to limit the release of greenhouse gases may warm the climate in northern regions. Usually large fires destroyed forests in these areas over the past decade. Scientists predict that with climate warming, fires may occur more frequently over next several centuries as a result of a longer fire season. Sunlight taken in by the earth tends to cause warming, while heat mirrored back into space tends to cause cooling.
This is the first study to analyze all aspects of how northern fires influence climate. Earlier studies by other scientists have suggested that fire in northern regions speed up climate warming because greenhouse gases from burning trees and plants are released into the atmosphere and thus trap heat.
Scientists found that right after the fire, large amounts of greenhouse gases entered the atmosphere and caused warming. Ozone（臭氧）levels increased, and ash from the fire fell on far-off sea ice, darkening the surface and causing more radiation from the sun to be taken in. The following spring, however, the land within the area of the fire was brighter than before the fire, because fewer trees covered the ground. Snow on the ground mirrored more sunlight back into space, leading to cooling.
“We need to find out all possible ways to reduce the growth of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.” Scientists tracked the change in amount of radiation entering and leaving the climate system as a result of the fire, and found a measurement closely related to the global air temperature. Typically, fire in northern regions occurs in the same area every 80 to 150 years. Scientists, however, found that when fire occurs more frequently, more radiation is lost from the earth and cooling results. Specifically, they determined when fire returns 20 years earlier than predicated, 0.5 watts per square meter of area burned are soaked up by the earth from greenhouse gases, but 0.9 watts per square meter will be sent back into space. The net effect is cooling. Watts are used to measure the rate at which energy is gained or lost from the earth.
1.According to the new findings, taking steps to prevent northern forest fires may _______.
A. result in a warming climate
B. cause the forest fires to occur more frequently
C. lead to a longer fire season
D. protect the forests and the environment there
2. The following are all the immediate effects after a forest fire EXCEPT _________.
A. large amounts of greenhouse gases enter the atmosphere
B. the levels of ozone which is a type of oxygen increase
C. snow on the ground mirrors more sunlight back into space
D. ashes from the fire fall on the ice surface and take in more radiation from the sun
3.Earlier studies about northern forest fires _________.
A. analyze all aspects of how northern fires influence climate
B. indicate that forest fires will pollute the atmosphere
C. suggest that people should take measures to protect environment
D. suggest that the fires will speed up climate warming
4.The underlined part “soaked up” in the last paragraph most probably means ________.
A. released B. absorbed C. created D. distributed
5.From the passage we can draw a conclusion that forest fires in Alaska, Canada and Siberia may __________.
A. warm the climate as the supposition goes
B. allow more snow to reflect more sunlight into space and thus cool the climate
C. destroy large areas of forests and pollute the far-off sea ice
D. help to gain more energy rather than release more energy
One of the most famous buildings
in the United States is Carnegie Hall, the home of classical and popular music
concerts in New York. Carnegie Hall is known not just for its beauty and
history, but also for its amazing sound. It has been said that the hall itself
is an instrument. It takes the music and makes it larger than life.
Carnegie Hall is named after Andrew Carnegie, who paid for its construction. He was a wealthy man who also gave a lot of money to schools and public libraries. Construction on Carnegie Hall began in 1890 and the official opening night was on May 5, 1891.
The hall was owned by the Carnegie family until 1924 when it was sold to Robert E. Simon. The building became very old and in 1960, the new owner made plans to destroy it and build an office block. Isaac Stem led a group of people who fought to save Carnegie Hall and finally, the city of New York bought it for $5 million. It was then fixed up between 1983 and 1995.
In 1986, people realized that Carnegie Hall had never kept proper records of its history. Advertisements and stories in newspapers about how Carnegie Hall needed help to recover its history led people to send in old concert programmes and information from all over the world. Over 12,000 concert programmes were received and with these it was possible to make a proper record of Carnegie Hall’s concert history.
Carnegie Hall is actually made up of several different halls, but the Main Hall, now called the Isaac Stern Hall, is the most famous. Most of the greatest performers of classical music since the time the hall was built have performed in the Main Hall, and its reception areas are decorated with signed photographs of these musicians. The hall itself can hold an audience of 2,804 in five levels of seating. Visitors to the top level have to climb up 105 steps to get there!
Because the best and most famous musicians of all time have played at Carnegie Hall, it is the dream of most musicians who want to be great to play there. This has led to a very old joke which is now part of Carnegie Hall’s history. Question: “How do I get to Carnegie Hall?” Answer: “Practise, practise, practise.”
1.What do music lovers expect in Carnegie Hall?
A. Musical concerts presented by first class performers.
B. Exhibits and photographs of historical events.
C. Musicians practicing for opportunities to play.
D. People dancing merrily at parties.
2.What is the correct order of the following events?
a. Robert E. Simon bought it in 1924.
b. Carnegie Hall got its name.
c. Carnegie Hall recovered its history.
d. New York City paid $5,000,000 for it.
e. Construction on Carnegie Hall began in 1890.
A. a; c; b; d; e; B. e; d; c; a; b C. e; b; a; d; c D. a; e; c; d; b
3.How long did it take Carnegie Hall to be fixed up?
A. 9 years. B. 10 years. C. 11 years. D. 12 years.
4. How did Carnegie Hall recover its concert history?
A. Through newspaper reports.
B. Through old concert programmes.
C. Through old photographs.
D. Through old jokes.
5.Why do you think the Main Hall is now called the Isaac Stern Hall?
A. Because Isaac Stern is a famous musician.
B. Because Isaac Stern built the Main Hall.
C. Because Isaac Stern saved Carnegie Hall.
D. Because Isaac Stern made up the Carnegie Hall joke.
