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Complete the following sentence：“You go to the library to check out ...？” The obvious answer is “books”.But a harder question might be, “What do we mean by ‘books’？” Nowadays, electronic books, or “ebooks”， have become more and more popular in American society.
The biggest online bookseller Amazon, for example, recently announced that less than four years after introducing them to its catalog, it is now selling more electronic versions of its book titles than printed ones.
Last week, Pew Internet Project released a survey about the use of ebooks by library customers.It found that 12% of Americans aged 16 and older who read ebooks say they had borrowed at least one from a library within the past year.But the survey found that the broader public, including 58% of those who have library cards and 53% of people who own electronic book readers, are not aware that they can find and check out ebooks from public libraries, even though three quarters of the libraries offer that service.
Pew Internet Project director Lee Rainie noted that ebook borrowing is becoming more popular at the same time that publishers, who are selling plenty of ebooks and fewer hardcopy editions, are worried that free ebook checkouts at the library will hurt sales.In February, for example, the big publisher Penguin Books stopped supplying new ebooks and audio books to libraries.Penguin just reached an agreement to resume supplying one big library system in New York City but not until six months after new titles are released.That way, those who want the latest books will have to buy them.
So things are a little murky (阴暗的) in the library world when it comes to electronic books.More and more customers want them, but publishers are giving the libraries a hard time about offering them.Demand is not the problem.Supply may soon be.
1.What is the function of the two questions in the first paragraph?
A. To introduce the topic of the passage.
B. To stress the popularity of ebooks.
C. To show what the author cares about.
D. To remind us of the change at the library.
2.According to Paragraph 2, what can we know about Amazon?
A. It has sold ebooks for five years.
B. Its ebooks are cheaper than printed books.
C. It has the best ebooks among all libraries.
D. Its ebooks sell better than printed books.
3.We know from the survey done by Pew Internet Project that ________.
A. few library customers know how to read ebooks
B. the promotional effort at ebook readers is not big enough
C. library customers should be reminded about the ebook service
D. more library cards should be offered to readers free of charge
4.Why did Penguin Books NOT supply new ebooks to libraries?
A. Because they are not allowed to offer ebooks.
B. Because they wanted to increase the sales of printed books.
C. Because they didn't want their ebooks to be copied.
D. Because their products were not welcomed there.
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Having good etiquette (礼节) at the workplace is very important to be a favorite in an office.However，it’s observed that many people aren’t aware of the workplace etiquette and this creates a very bad impression in the office.So it’s important to know some workplace etiquette tips.
Among all the workplace etiquette guidelines，the most important is to be punctual to your office.Though going late due to an emergency is okay，habitual late comers are never appreciated in any organization.By arriving at your office on time，you show that you’re aware of your responsibilities and have respect for the organization.In case you feel that you would be late，call the concerned authority and report the matter to him or her.
Also，a proper knowledge of the workplace email etiquette is a must.In the official emails，you need to mention the subject concisely，while at the same time include all the important details which are to be shared.You should use good and grammatically correct language while writing emails.
A knowledge of telephone etiquette in the workplace is very important as well.While talking on the telephone，be polite and listen to what they’re saying carefully.Only then should you say what you feel.Speak in a voice which would be heard clearly at the other end.
The workplace guidelines are important even while you’re dining or celebrating with your coworkers.If you get a call in between，receive it after you’re permitted by the others by saying “excuse me”．Don’t talk loudly while eating.Greet people well and try to make them feel comfortable while being in your company.
These guidelines will help you become the best employee of a company.All the best!
1.Why should you try to be punctual?
A．To prove you are not a habitual late comer.
B．To respect the rules of the organization.
C．To show that you are a responsible worker.
D．To win other workers’ respect.
2.How should you write an official email?
A．Write the subject clearly and simply.
B．Include all the details in the email.
C．Make the language as beautiful as possible.
D．Make emails as brief as possible.
3.Which of the following is considered NOT acceptable about making phone calls in the workplace?
A．Using polite language.
B．Listening with patience and care.
C．Speaking clearly.
D．Answering a call whenever it comes in.
4.In the writer’s opinion，workplace etiquette________.
A．is easy to master
B．is considered important by all employees
C．can be helpful in doing your work well
D．will bring you good luck and good salaries
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Over the years, the recommendations of my friend Philip have led me to work with three of my favorite clients (客户). I am certain that my relationships with these three clients have helped me meet many other wonderful people. Needless to say, I owe Philip a lot. Without him, these relationships wouldn't have happened.
Philip is bright, friendly, and inspiring. Sometimes his ideas pay off in a huge way. He is very successful. But this brilliant, creative, friendly man has a bit of difficulty when it comes to small commitments. These little behaviors are annoying things — lastminute cancellations, missed phone calls, and the like. While they do trouble my life a little bit, it's nothing really major that would make me back out of the relationship. Philip always apologizes for these minor defects. I always accept his apology. When I take all the good things and weigh them against the times he's let me down, he is so far ahead that he gets a “lifetime pass”. And, I tell him so. When I do, he feels good and I feel better for forgiving him. To this day, we are friends. I am his friend because when I consider someone's actions, I ask myself, “Am I better off or worse off because of having this person in my life?”
With Philip, the answer has always been, and will always be, in his favor. Philip has been such a good friend and having him in my life has been such a good thing that I am grateful. This will always override (忽略) any of his “negative” behaviors. That's a lifetime pass. How many people do you have in your life to whom you have given a lifetime pass? Is the number high or low in your opinion? Most people want a higher number.
1.Why does the writer owe Philip a lot?
A.Because Philip has never troubled him as a good friend.
B.Because Philip has solved many of his annoying problems.
C.Because Philip has helped him meet many wonderful people.
D.Because Philip has offered him many good ideas that work well.
2.Which of the following can best describe Philip?
A.Every dog has its day.
B.All that glitters is not gold.
C.There are spots even on the sun.
D.A friend in need is a friend indeed.
3.What does the underlined word “defects” in Para. 2 mean?
A.Praise that you give to someone for something they have done.
B.A fault or a lack of something that means that something is not perfect.
C.Something that you wear to change your appearance and hide who you are.
D.A very strong feeling that almost makes you sick, caused by something unpleasant.
4.What's the best title for the text?
A.Thanks and Apologizes
B.A Higher Number for Most People
C.A Good Friend's Negative Behaviors
D.My Friend Philip and the Lifetime Pass
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Parents are creating an “I want it now” generation by indulging children’s every demand at Christmas，say experts.Youngsters are becoming increasingly selfish，claim the education analysts.
Consumersavvy children are forcing their families into racking up huge debts and risk becoming spoilt and dissatisfied in the future.
Behavioural consultant Chris Calland said，“Parents are desperate to make Christmas into a magical fairy tale for their kids.There’s nothing wrong with that as such.The problem arises when it means always giving into all our children’s demands—even if they are beyond our price range or not ageappropriate.”
Ms Calland，who runs “Santa Says No” style sessions with colleague Nicky Hutchinson，added，“Many of us go into so much debt providing the gifts our children want that we spend the rest of the year paying off the bills.Yet so often the parcels we’ve carefully wrapped，once opened，are just pushed away because the very thing our little boy or girl was once so desperate for，they have now lost interest in.”
Ms Calland and Ms Hutchinson have drawn up a list of guidelines to help parents manage their offspring’s Christmas lists this year.They say that adults can actually improve their relationships with their children by resisting “pester (纠缠) power”．
Ms Calland said，“All too often we say yes because we want an easier life when the fact is that we’re only building up problems for the future.We are helping create a generation of youngsters who are blind to the needs of others and the necessity of hard work.”
“Children learn fast—if we sometimes change our mind，they quickly realise it might be worth lying on the floor and screaming for it.Make sure you and your partner are working together on this.Be consistent.And try not to get caught up in competition with other families or friends.”
1.What is the main problem with the “I want it now” generation?
A．They are quite selfcentered.
B．They like to live in fairy tales.
C．They waste a lot of money on gifts.
D．They can’t keep their interest in gifts.
2.What is probably the aim of “Santa Says No” style sessions?
A．To advise on how to wrap gifts properly.
B．To keep children’s interest in the gifts.
C．To tell parents how to say no to children’s demands.
D．To advise parents on what gifts to buy for children.
3.According to the passage，we can infer that Ms Calland intends to ________.
A．analyze children’s behavior
B．give advice to parents
C．introduce a new generation
D．give her support to parents
4.Ms Calland would agree that parents should________.
A．buy nothing for children at Christmas
B．choose gifts carefully for children
C．let children choose their own gifts
D．avoid competing with others
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One moment it was quiet and calm in the forest, the next, the air was charged with tension.The elephant had heard the distant alarm calls of animals and her mood suddenly changed.I urged the elephant deeper into the forest.We sounded like a forest fire — crackling, snapping, trailblazing.But through all the noise came a sharp warning cry.The elephant stopped and we heard it again — the telltale call of a spotted deer.
I looked quickly around the shadows of the forest.Rays of sunlight shone through tree branches, beneath which the patchwork (交错) of green plants and shadowswithinshadows would make tiger stripes (条纹) look more attractive.Apart from an occasional noise from the elephant's stomach, the forest was silent.
Gradually, the tension slipped from our bodies.The elephant seized a nearby branch and put it into her mouth.I reached forward and gently moved my hand over the elephant's neck; there was a soft part, free of wrinkles and hairs, behind her ear.
This was my fourth time to_sense_the_aura of the forest in Corbett, although I saw no tigers in the end.Located at the foot of the Himalayan mountains, Corbett is home to about 135 Bengal tigers, but the forest seemed to be guarding their whereabouts (出没处), a silent reminder of their secrecy and rarity.Still, I was happy enough touching the elephant behind the ear.If I had so desperately wanted to see a tiger, I could have gone to a zoo.After all, spotting tigers merely confirms their beauty; tracking them can make you aware of something more.
1.Which of the following was a clear signal of alarm?
A.The elephant stopped.
B.A spotted deer called.
C.The elephant seized a branch.
D.The forest was silent for a while.
2.The author begins his account of the tour in the forest mainly by________.
A.describing various sounds
B.comparing different animals
C.listing different activities
D.introducing various plants
3.What does the underlined part “to sense the aura” in Para.4 most probably mean?
A.To see the diversity.
B.To enjoy the scenery.
C.To feel the atmosphere.
D.To experience the freedom.
4.How does the author feel after several visits to Corbett?
A.Seeing a Bengal tiger is quite thrilling.
B.It is very timeconsuming to travel in Corbett.
C.It is really worthwhile to study the animals in Corbett.
D.The process of finding Bengal tigers is most appealing.
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Eight days for just ￥12,000
Departure time：May，October 2012
Includes：
● Return flights from 6 China’s airports to Naples
● Return airport to hotel transport
● Seven nights’ accommodation at the 3star Hotel Nice
● Breakfast
● The service of guides
● Government taxes
Join us for a wonderful holiday in one of the Europe’s most wonderful corners—Naples in Italy if you want to have a nice time in a beautiful small quiet place.The ancient Romans called the city “happy land” with attractive coastline，colorful towns，splendid views and the warm Mediterranean Sea.Your best choice for a truly memorable holiday!
Choose between the peaceful traditional villages of Sant’ Agata，setting on a hillside six miles away from Sorrento，or the more lively and wellknown international resort town of Sorrento，with wonderful views over the Bay of Naples.
Breathtaking scenery，famous sights and European restaurants everywhere.From the mysterious Isle of Capri to the hunting ruins of Pompeii，and from the unforgettable “Amalfi Drive” to the delightful resorts(度假胜地) of Positano，Sorrento and Ravello，the area is a feast for the eyes！Join us，and you won’t be disappointed!
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1.All the following are included in the price of ￥12,000 EXCEPT________.
A．transport between airport and hotel
B．telephone calls made by tourists
C．the service of guides to tourists
D．a double room for every two tourists
2.If you don’t like sharing a room with others，you have to pay________.
A．￥12,000 B．￥10,000
C．￥2,000 D．￥14,000
3.If you like to visit historical sites，which of the following is your best choice?
A．Amalfi. B．Sant’ Agata.
C．Pompeii. D．Sorrento.
4.Who is the advertisement intended for?
A．Potential tourists. B．College students.
C．Government officers. D Old people
