Life in 2060
Let us suppose it is now about A.D. 2060. Let’s make believe(假设；虚构) it is about sixty years from now. Of course, things have changed and life is very different.
Voyages to the moon are being made every day. It is as easy to take a holiday on the moon today as it was for the people in 1960 to take a holiday in Europe. At a number of scenic spots on the moon, many hotels have been built. The hotels are air-conditioned, naturally. In order that everyone can enjoy the beautiful scenery on the moon, every room has at least one picture window. Everything imaginable is provided for entertainment(娱乐) of young and old.
What are people eating now? People are still eating food. They haven’t yet started to take on heir(继承) supply of energy directly as electrical current or as nuclear power. They may some day. But many foods now come in pill form, and the food that goes into the pill continues to come mainly from green plants.
Since there are several times as many people in the world today as there were a hundred years ago, most of our planet’s surface has to be filled. The deserts are irrigated with water and crops are no longer destroyed by pests. The harvest is always good.
Farming, of course, is very highly developed. Very few people have to work on the farm. It is possible to run the farm by just pushing a few buttons now and then.
People are now largely vegetarians(素食者). You see, as the number of people increases, the number of animals decreases. Therefore, the people have to be vegetarians and we are healthier both in our bodies and in our minds, and we know the causes and cure of disease and pain, and it is possible to get rid of diseases. No one has to be ill any more.
Such would be our life in 2060.
1.According to the passage, what will be on the moon in about A.D. 2060?
A. Many tourists. B. Many other animals. C. Many plants. D. A sea.
2.What will people eat then according to the passage?
A. Biscuits in pill form. B. Foods in gas form.
C. Foods in water form. D. Foods in pill form.
3.Why are people largely vegetarians in 2060?
A. Because they don’t eat meat .
B. Because doctors advise them not to eat meat.
C. Because the number of animals decreases.
D. Because all the animals have died of diseases.
Chinese girl looking for language exchanger
Posted Feb 10, 2010 16:25 by Sophia
Tag: Seeking Language partners Guangzhou Sex: Female
Race/Ethnicity: Chinese
I am a Chinese girl in my 20’s, can speak and write in English, but I’d like to make some improvement. People always look for making it better, right?
Meanwhile, I also like to meet more friends if we really have some topics to share.
And if you are in Guangzhou or visit here, I am more than willing to show you around in my spare time.
Reply to happycora@hotmail.com or call 15015704625
Tianhe nice apartment for share
Posted Feb 24, 2010 16:47 by Vivian
Tag: Seeking roommates Guangzhou Tianhe District Up to 2000 RMB
I have a room available for rent in a shared apartment in Central Tianhe district.
The room has a big window with a nice view. The apartment itself is on the 22th floor of a new secure building on Tianhe Bei Lu, about 10 minutes walk from metro stations(地铁站) on lines 1 and 3, as well as buses and other transportation methods very close.
If you are interested, please feel free to phone me (Vivian) on 13145751201 (message preferred), or email me on vivian_liu2003@hotmail.com.
Business Interpreter/Guide
Posted Feb 26, 2010 08:46 by Sony
Tag: Business Services Guangzhou Baiyun District
Dear Foreign Friends, I am a professional interpreter, now looking for a Freelance interpreter job urgently. Please read my CV at below：
Name: Sony Song
Gender: Male
Age: 22 years old
Education: Studied English in Da Shan Foreign Language College
Birth: 9th Oct 1987, Luohe city, Henan province, China.
Ability: Speak fluent English, know Guangzhou city very well, can also guide you to Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Dongguan, Shunde, Macao, Hongkong, etc.
Contact Detail: E-mail/MSN: sonysong4@hotmail.com; cell phone: 15112015812
Looking for flat
Posted Mar 11, 2010 14:03 by Lucy
Tag: Apartments wanted Guangzhou
Hello,
This is Lucy coming from Peru and looking for a short term flat, from 15th April until 4th May 2010. If somebody can give some information, send me pictures, price and address.
Email: lucitamaron@hotmail.com; cell phone: 13800013900
Thanks a lot in advance!
1.If foreigner wants to learn some Chinese and make friends; he / she can call _________.
A. 15015704625 B. 13800013900 C. 13145751201 D. 15112015812
2.To share a department where the traffic is quite convenient, you may send text message to ________.
A. Sophia B. Vivian C. Lucy D. Sony
3.What do the four advisers have in common?
A. All of them speak both Chinese and English.
B. All of them are in their twenties.
C. All of them are Guangzhou citizens.
D. All of them are hotmail users.
4.The information above can be probably found_________.
A. in a magazine B. in a newspaper
C. at a website D. in a guidebook
Advantages and Disadvantages of Mobile Phones
Nowadays, nearly everyone has a mobile phone. In our daily lives we make phone calls to others, and we need to send messages to exchange information. Now, you can surf the Internet by using your mobile phone. I have to say that I enjoy using my phone, but I am worried at the same time: Is it healthy and safe to use?
Mobile phones have many advantages. Firstly, we keep in touch with people by using them. Because of our busy life, we have little time to meet friends and our beloved ones. Thanks to mobile phones, we can tell them how everything is going. When an emergency happens, we can call for help using our phones. It is convenient and important in our lives.
But every coin has two sides and it is the same with mobile phones. As people are used to making phone calls, they are spending less and less time with their family and friends. Phones give them more excuses to stay out of reach. Because of the convenience, the love and care between people has changed into a few words in a message or a phone call. For students, there are more chances to get distracted(分心的) from their lessons. When I was in middle school, I often looked out of the window to rest my eyes, but now I spend those moments on my phone.
In the end, I hope you can think about the advantages and the disadvantages, and use your mobile phone correctly. We humans created mobile phones, and we should keep them under control.
1.According to the second paragraph, we spend little time with friends because .
A. we have mobile phones B. our lives are comfortable
C. we are shy D. we are always busy
2.What does the underlined word “emergency” in the second paragraph probably mean?
A. A worrying and dangerous situation
B. An expected event.
C. An important thing.
D. A funny and exciting moment
3.Which of the following ways of expressing love and care is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Visiting each other. B. Making phone calls
C. Sending messages. D. Writing letters.
4.What’s the author’s purpose in writing this passage?
A. To tell us the disadvantages of using mobile phone.
B. To advise us to use mobile phones correctly.
C. To list all the advantages of using mobile phones.
D. To explain why many people don’t use mobile phones.
完形填空 (共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分)
请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A group of frogs were traveling through the woods, and two of them fell into a deep pit（深坑）. All the other frogs 36 the pit. When they saw how 37 the pit was, they told the two frogs that they might be 38 .
The two frogs 39 what the other frogs were saying and 40 to jump up out of the pit with all of their physical strength. The other frogs 41 telling them to stop. Finally, one of the frogs 42 the comments, seriously considering them, and gave up. He 43 down and died.
The other frog continued to jump as 44 as he could. Once again, the crowd of frogs shouted at him to stop the 45 and just die. He jumped even harder and finally 46 it out. When he got out, the other frogs said, “Did you not 47 us?” The frog explained to them that he was 48 . He thought they were 49 him the whole time.
This story teaches two lessons: ① There is power of life and death in the 50 . An encouraging word to someone who is 51 can lift them up and help them make it through the day. ② A destructive word to someone who is down can be 52 it takes to kill them. Be 53 of what you say. Speak life to those who cross your path.
The 54 of words is great. It is sometimes hard to understand 55 an encouraging word can go such a long way. Anyone can speak words that tend to rob another of the spirit to continue in difficult times.
1.A. jumped over B. keep peace with C. came down D. gathered around
2.A. big B. deep C. dangerous D. wide
3.A. dead B. confused C. quiet D. safe
4.A. tolerated B. understood C. ignored D. confirmed
5.A. promised B. tried C. managed D. agreed
6. A. kept B. enjoyed C. finished D. stopped
7.A. lived up to B. paid attention to C. got used to D. pushed ahead with
8.A. slowed B. went C. climbed D. fell
9.A. hardly B. difficult C. hard D. difficultly
10.A. pain B. disease C. fear D. competition
11.A. worked B. turned C. left D. made
12.A. follow B. hear C. recognize D. consider
13.A. deaf B. blind C. honest D. clever
14.A. respecting B. comforting C. encouraging D. beating
15.A. society B. communication C. tongue D. misunderstanding
16.A. down B. angry C. away D. up
17.A. who B. that C. which D. what
18.A. proud B. careful C. afraid D. free
19.A. function B. energy C. power D. skill
20.A. what B. that C. how D. when
--- Go for a picnic this weekend, OK ?
---- _________. I love getting close to nature.
A. I couldn’t agree more B. I’m afraid not
C. I believe not D. I don’t think so.
---How about your trip to Italy?
---Oh, ________ the fine weather, we enjoyed ourselves indeed.
A. in regard to B. thanks to C. in spite of D. regardless of
