Computers are very important to modern life. Many people think that in the future computers will be used in lots of everyday life. It is thought that we won’t have to go shopping because we will be able to get most things which are sold in shops on the Internet. There will be no more books because we will be able to get all texts from computers. The Internet will be used to play games, see films and buy food. Most telephone calls will be made by computers, too.
Some people are glad about these new ways of shopping and communicating. Others do not think that computers will replace our old ways.
Let’s look at books, for example. Some people think that one day we will not read books made of paper. Instead, we will buy and read books using computers. We will read texts on small pocket computers. The computers will keep many different books in them at the same time. We won’t need to turn lots of pages and paper will be saved. Computerized(计算机化) books will be used more and more.
Is Internet shopping such a pleasure as going to the shop? Many people say it is not. It is a pleasure to go into shops and look at things you want to buy. It is also unlikely that many people will want to read large texts on our computers. Because paper books will perhaps be more friendly. Maybe computers won’t change these two habits.
1.In paragraph(段落)1 it is thought people will use computers for _______.
A. playing games, shopping and making telephone calls
B. making telephone calls, having meals and seeing films
C. seeing films, buying food, and going for holidays
D. playing games, making telephone calls and seeing the doctor
2. Which reason for using computerized books is NOT said in the passage?
A. Computerized books won’t be very expensive.
B. Computers can keep many different books in them.
C. We won’t have lots of pages.
D. We won’t need any paper.
3.Paragraph 4 tells _______.
A. about the old and new ways of shopping and communicating
B. if the Internet will change our habits
C. about computerized books
D. about future uses of computers
4. The title for this passage is _______.
A. Computers will Replace Shops and Books B. Computers will be Used a lot in the Future
C. Computers will Do Everything for Man D. How Computers Change Our Habits
5.According to the writer’s view, which is right?
A. Computers will replace everything completely in our daily life in the future.
B. Computers will not be used at all in our daily life in the future.
C. Computers will not be used in shopping in the future.
D. Computers will bring more and wider usage in our daily life in the future.
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LINCOLN COLLEGE OF ENGLISH |
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Classes for foreign students at all levels |
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3 months, 6 months, 9 months and one year course |
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Open all year |
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Small class (at most 12 students ) |
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Library, language laboratory and listening center |
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Accommodation(膳食供应) with selected families |
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25 minutes from London |
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Course fees for English for one year are ￡1, 38 (with reduction for shorter periods of study) |
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1.Lincoln College of English _______.
A. is at the centre of London
B. accepts students only at the beginning of the year
C. takes in foreign students, from beginners to the advanced
D. lies far away from London
2.While you stay there, _______ will take care of you.
A. the school where you study B. the family you have chosen
C. your classmates D. your own parents
3.If you go there for a one-term course, you will pay _______ for it.
A.￡1, 380 B. over ￡1, 380 C. much less than ￡1, 380 D. nothing
4.According to the introduction above, which is NOT mentioned(提到)?
A. Course fees B. Accommodation C. The size of class D. Teachers’ work
I went over my grandmother’s house today and she didn’t have time for me. You see, the lady’s husband downstairs died and my Grandmother wanted to make some cookies for her. My grandmother did not analyze (分析) how the lady treated her, or if the lady needed any cookies, or even if the lady would like the cookies. She didn’t think how much the lady has done for her. She simply began baking.
My Grandmother turned 94 last week and this I believe is her secret to life. My grandmother is generous (慷慨) and hard-working in a way that is rare for our time. She lives by a simple belief: if someone needs your help, you help. Never mind all the analyzing and thinking whether the person deserves or appreciates the help. My grandmother doesn’t sit around thinking about who might be making use of her; she simply does what is needed.
At 94, she is busy in life. She is making a blanket for a new great grandchild, and worried that I don’t have enough kitchen towels for my home. She is bringing soup to a sick neighbor, and teaching the new wife of her cousin (who is 88) how to cook Italian food.
My grandmother had every right to give up, but she didn’t — and amazingly life did bring her good things, like a husband with twinkling blue eyes who was much ahead of his time and believed that men should do an equal amount of cooking and cleaning in the home, three beautiful children (my father and two aunts), 22 grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. My grandmother is not afraid to give someone she barely knows a bowl of soup. She never keeps herself out of the world.
1.The reason why my grandmother made cookies for the lady downstairs is that ________.
A. she thought the lady was too busy
B. she would make them as thanks to her
C. she thought she should do something for the lady at the special time
D. they had had an agreement before
2. In the writer’s opinion, ________.
A. my grandmother has a secret way of living
B. my grandmother does everything on careful consideration
C. few people are as generous as my grandmother now
D. my grandmother will get something in return
3.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. My grandmother cares for her children even some strangers.
B. My grandfather does not treat women in an unfair way.
C. This is a family in which there are nearly 30 people now.
D. My grandmother never keeps everything for herself.
4.We may infer from the text that the writer ________.
A. thinks his grandmother is living a tired life
B. thinks his grandmother is doing what she should do
C. thinks his grandmother should not be so kind
D. is proud of his grandmother
Dear Betty,
My roommate’s family wants me to celebrate Thanksgiving Day with them in their home. I accepted the invitation, and I’m excited about going, but I’m a little nervous about it, too. The social customs in my country are different from those here, so I’m a little worried about making mistakes.
Should I bring a gift, such as candy or flowers? Should I arrive on time or a little late? At the dinner table, how can I know which fork or knife to use? How can I let the family know that I’m thankful for their kindness?
Yours,
Knowing Nothing
Dear Knowing Nothing,
It’s a good idea to bring a gift when you go to a dinner party. Flowers are always welcome, or you can bring a bottle of wine if you know the family drink it.
You should arrive on time or five to ten minutes late. Don’t get there early. If you are going to be more than fifteen minutes late, you should call and tell them.
Try to relax at the dinner table. If you don’t know how to use the right fork, knife or spoon, just watch the other guests, and follow them. If you still have no idea of what to do, don’t be shy about asking the person next to you; it’s better to ask them than to be silently uncomfortable and nervous.
If you like the food, say so. Of course, you’ll thank the host and hostess for the meal and for their kindness. It’s also a good idea to send a card to thank them the day after.
Yours,
Betty
1.Knowing Nothing wrote a letter to Betty to _____.
A. tell Betty some good news B. ask for some advice
C. answer some questions D. invite her to dinner
2.According to Betty, Knowing Nothing ______ when going to a dinner party.
A. can only bring some flowers B. can’t bring wine
C. should arrive on time or five to ten minutes late D. should arrive twenty minutes late
3.Betty does NOT advise Knowing Nothing to _____.
A. relax at the dinner table B. watch the other guests
C. ask the person beside him D. keep silent at table
从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Everyone needs water and a diet 36 healthy foods. These foods should 37 some fat, some fiber, a little salt and so on.
People need energy to live. They eat all kinds of foods 38 change into energy. Our bodies use different 39 of energy. The energy is measured in calories(卡路里). The more 40 we take, the more calories we burn. Even when you are 41 , you are using energy---about 65 calories an hour. While you are at school, or walking home, your body is 42 up 100 calories an hour. When playing football or basketball, you might be using 400 calories an hour. On 43 Day, during the relay race, you will use most of all, perhaps as 44 as 650 calories an hour.
The Chinese diet is considered to be the healthiest in the world. It contains a lot of fruit and green vegetables. It is 45 in fiber and low in sugar and fat. The Chinese eat less sugar than many 46 countries in the world. That is 47 lots of people in China have white teeth.
People in the Western world do not eat 48 healthy foods. They eat too much fat and sugar and don’t take 49 exercise. Because of this, they 50 very easily. In order to 51 with the quick pace(步伐) of their life and work, they eat a lot of fast food. They eat a lot of sweets, soft drinks, potato crisps, chocolate, butter and ice cream and so on, 52 are called 53 food by some epicureans（美食家）. The result is that many of them become fat. In order to avoid 54__ fat and 55 it is advisable(明智的) to eat a balanced diet and not eat too many foods that have a high calorie rating.
1.A. above B. of C. at D. over
2.A. include B. hold C. contain D. make up
3.A. which B. what C. where D. it
4.A. numbers B. amounts C. plenty D. deal
5.A. exercise B. exercises C. sport D. game
6.A. sleepy B. running C. working D. asleep
7.A. running B. adding C. burning D. wasting
8.A. Children B. Work C. Sports D. Sport
9.A. much B. many C. few D. little
10.A. poor B. low C. rich D. plenty
11.A. more B. other C. rest D. others
12.A. Why B. because C. because of D. since
13.A. so B. very C. much D. such
14.A. a number of B. too much C. masses of D. enough
15.A. lose weight B. put on weight C. die D. stay healthy
16.A. keep up B. carry on C. keep on D. go on
17.A. as B. these C. which D. they
18.A. bad B. diseased C. healthy D. junk
19.A. to get B. becoming C. to become D. get
20.A. keep thin B. keep fit C. stay calm D. fall ill
After a knock at the door, the children heard his mother’s voice him．
A．calling B．called C．being called D．to call
