DJs (disc jockeys) are the people who play and present music on the radio, or in nightclub. A VJ (video jockey) is a person who introduces music videos on television.
VJs were first seen on television in the early 1980s when MTV went on the air. As MTV caught on, and the audience for music videos expanded, a variety of other music video channels started broadcasting. In addition to rock music, there were channels for people who were into alternative kinds of music, such as country music, light rock, and R & B, and all of these channels needed VJs. By the 1990s, international music video channels like Channel V in Asia and VIVA in Europe had started.
The VJs for the new international stations had to be chosen carefully. Although some VJs did shows focused on small audiences and showed mostly local content, other VJs presented shows for international viewers. These VJs, and the material they presented, needed to be popular in several different cultures.
One successful international VJ in Asia is Asha Gill. She is from Malaysia, but parents and grandparents are from India, France, and England. She speaks three languages and has fans across Asia, from Japan to the United Arab Emirates.
Another VJ who has made a big hit in Asia is Lili. She is actually a computer-animated VJ on MTV Asia. An actress wearing special computer equipment makes Lili move like a puppet. The actress also talks for Lili, and her shows can be seen in five languages.
When asked what makes a good video jockey, many successful VJs have given similar answers. To be a good VJ you need to know a lot about music, you need to be funny, and you can’t be shy.
1.What is the reading mainly about?
A. how to become a VJ B. the most popular VJ today
C. the differences between DJs and VJs D. some general information about VJs
2.What kind of music did the first VJ probably introduce?
A. classical B. rhythm and blues C. rock and pop D. country
3.What do Channel V and VIVA have in common?
A. They are both owned by MTV.
B. They are music video channels in Asia.
C. They do not use VJs to introduce the music.
D. They have viewers in more than one country.
4.Which is NOT true about Asha Gill?
A. She speaks more than one language. B. Her family were all born in Malaysia.
C. She’s popular in quite a lot of Asian countries. D. She is a successful VJ.
5. Which of the following does the passage NOT mention as being important for someone who wants to be a VJ?
A. speak many different languages B. listen to a lot of music
C. talk easily with different people D. being able to make people laugh
Can you understand the beginning of this essay?
“My smmr hols wr CWOTT. B4, we usd 2go2 NY 2C my bro, his GF & 3 kds FTF.”
The Scottish teacher who received it in class had no idea what the girl who wrote it meant. The essay was written in a form of English used in cell phone text messages. Text messages (also called SMS2) through cell phones became very popular in the late 1990s. At first, mobile phone companies thought that text messaging would be a good way to send messages to customers, but customers quickly began to use the text messaging service to send messages to each other. Teenagers in particular enjoyed using text messaging, and they began to create a new language for messages called texting.
A text message is limited to 160 characters, including letters, spaces, and numbers, so messages must be kept short. In addition, typing on the small keypad of a cell phone is difficult, so it’s common to make words shorter. In texting, a single letter or number can represent a word, like “r” for “are,” “u” for “you,” and “2” for “to.” Several letters can also represent a phrase, like “lol” for “laughing out loud.” Another characteristic of texting is the leaving out of letters in a word, like spelling “please” as “pls.”
Some parents and teachers worry that texting will make children bad spellers and bad writers. The student who wrote the essay at the top of this page said writing that way was more comfortable for her. (The essay said, “My summer holidays were a complete waste of time. Before, we used to go to New York to see my brother, his girlfriend, and their three kids face to face.”)
Not everyone agrees that texting is a bad thing. Some experts say languages always evolve, and this is just another way for English to change. Other people believe texting will disappear soon. New technology for voice messages may soon make text messages a thing of the past.
1.What is the writer’s opinion of text messaging?
A. It is fun and easy to do.
B. It is not bad for children.
C. It will make children bad writers.
D. The writer does not give an opinion.
2.Which characteristic of texting is NOT described in the passage?
A. Using phrases to represent essays
B. Using numbers to represent words
C. Using letters to represent phrases
D. Using letters to represent words
3.Which of the following was most probably the title of the student’s essay?
A. My Gr8 Tchr B. CU in LA C. My GF D. My Smmr Hols
4. Why do some people think that texting is bad?
A. It costs too much. B. It’s too difficult to type.
C. Children won’t learn to write correctly. D. It’s not comfortable.
5.Why aren’t some people worried about the effect of texting?
A. Not many people use texting.
B. Spelling in English is too difficult.
C. Children quickly become bored with texting.
D. Texting will disappear because of new technology.
Grey-haired Chang Zhifu stands out from the young volunteers working 1. guides in Xidan Culture Square, one of the capital city’s booming business districts.
“Welcome to Beijing. I am an Olympic volunteer,” Chang said on Tuesday to Carhen Winston, 2._ tourist from Washington D.C.
“It’s 3. (amaze) to meet a 66-year-old Chinese lady 4. speaks good English,” Winston said.
In order to become a volunteer for the Beijing Olympics, Chang began to study English and sign language a year ago.
“As an old Chinese saying 5. (go), ‘It’s never too old 6. (learn),’ and 7. I have to do is to put in more efforts,” said Chang.
Every day she carries two booklets, one for English and the other for sign language. The time she spends _8. the bus is “always good for revising”.
Chang 9. (invite) to teach sign language to young volunteers now and then. “Go, China!” is always the first sign she teaches.
“Granny Chang is quite a celebrity here, because of 10. hard work and Olympic spirit. We just want her to have a short break.” Wang Hao, the leader of the volunteer team said.
Those days life was so hard that I finally wished that I could just be “left alone”.
The thought of going somewhere by myself would give me so much 1 . but then I’d remember when I was alone. Not that 2 _ left me. I was alone by myself in crowded places. It was the 3 that I built around me that would not 4 the outside in or the inside out.
When I was a child, I would play this silly 5 . It was always 6 _ because a place in a corner or under a table would do. My favorite place was simply to pull a blanket over my head. I would lie there and 7 , “Right now no one in the world knows where I am!” That thought was so 8 .
If you knew me well enough this wouldn’t 9 you…I still do it at 60. It drives my dogs crazy, because they find me and start digging at the blanket until they find a way in. All three of them 10 me. That thought is so satisfying, too.
I want you to know that at times we all wish that we could be left _11 . The fact that you can be alone with yourself and enjoy it shows clearly who you are. Imagine for a 12 being locked in a room with someone you 13 . It would be torture. So, if you find peace with being with yourself, that is good. However, if you are trying to build a wall so no one can ever 14 , it can’t happen.
The light of love can find a 15 through the tiniest cracks. You can pull the covers over your head and love will find you.
1.A. trouble B. experience C. pleasure D. worry
2. A. anybody B. everyone C. nobody D. someone
3.A. idea B. place C. house D. wall
4.A. permit B. stop C. find D. turn
5.A. match B. program C. competition D. game
6. A. interesting B. disappointing C. easy D. different
7. A. shout B. think C. cry D. dream
8.A. satisfying B. shocking C. important D. strange
9. A. fear B. meet C. surprise D. excite
10. A. bite B. join C. watch D. excite
11.A. quiet B. calm C. alone D. silent
12. A. change B. moment C. rest D. chance
13. A. respect B. admire C. notice D. dislike
14. A. go out B. come to C. get in D. leave for
15. A. way B. help C. love D. hope
假定你是李华，是光明中学高三（2）班的班长，你要写一封邀请信，邀请某校外教Peter担任你班英语短剧活动的口号指导老师。内容包括：
三月二十日是你校的“英语活动日”，此项活动的目的是为了丰富校园生活，提高英语学习兴趣和英语口语水平。
你班正在排演一个英语短剧，准备参加“英语活动日”活动；
希望请外教Peter在口语方面进行指导；
具体时间：2010年3月5日（星期四）下午4时
地点：教学楼三楼307教室。
注意：
词数100左右
可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
开头语已为你写好。
Dear Peter,
I’m Li Hua…
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Best wishes!
Sincerely yours,
Li Hua
短文改错（共10小题，每题1分，满分10分）
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文,文中共有10处语言错误,每句最多有两处.错误涉及一个单词的增加,删除和修改.
增加:把缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧),并在其下面写出该词.
删除:把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉.
修改:在错的词下划一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词.
注意:1.每处错误及其修改均限一词.
2.只允许修改10处,多者从第11处不记分.
Dear Sir or Madam,
I’m a student from Xinhua Middle School．I’m gladly to learn that you want a few part-time English reporter．I’m interesting in this opportunity．
I think I’m qualified in the job. As a student, I’ve read a lot and have a knowledge in many fields．I like English and do well in both spoken and writing．Beside, I’m easy to get along and enjoy working with others．I once worked as a reporter for my school broadcasting station, but I’m sure I can do the job well if I got the position．
I’m looking forward to your reply．
