If you’re shopping around for a new laptop to start the year off right, consider one of these following picks for budget-conscious students.
For Chatty Cathys
Sony’s 15.5” VAIO E Series laptop ($399.99) has a second-gene
ration Intel Core i3-2370M processor, 4GB of system memory (RAM) and 500 GB hard drive. Built into the machine is an HD webcam to make it easy to have a video chat with family and friends. And while the camera has a microphone, integrated Bluetooth means you can also wear a headset for even clearer audio. This Windows 7 Home Premium laptop also includes a DVD burner, ACID Music Studio and more.
Math blaster
Students studying math or statistics or business might appreciate a laptop with a dedicated numeric keypad along the right-hand side of the keyboard. That’s what you’ll find in Toshiba’s satin black 15.6-inch Satellite laptop ($399.99). You’ll also find one USB 3.0 and 2 USB 2.0 ports. This entry-level PC has a second-gen Intel Core i3-2370M processor, 4GB of system memory and 500 GB hard drive.
Personalize that PC
If you’ve got a bit more cash to spend, the newest Dell Inspiron 15R ($499.99) delivers a lot of bang for the buck. You get 6GB of system memory, 500GB hard drive. But students might also like the option to change up its look. While the laptop comes standard in silver, you can personalize it with additional lids for $30 a piece (e.g. red, blue or pink). Other highlights include Bluetooth.
Bigger is better
Especially if it’s going to be used primarily as a desktop replacement, a larger screen laptop is the way to go. For $449.99 you can pick up a 17.3-inch HP Pavilion laptop, with a good-looking LED-backlit high-definition widescreen display (1600 x 900 resolution) ideal for movies, games and photos. This computer houses a second-gen Intel Core i3 processor, 4GB of system memory, 500GB hard drive, DVD burner, and more.
1.If you often have video chats with others, you’d better buy ________.
A. Dell Inspiron 15R
B. 17.3-inch HP Pavilion laptop
C. Toshiba’s 15.6-inch Satellite laptop
D. Sony’s 15.5”VAIO E Series laptop
2.Toshiba’s satin black 15.6-inch Satellite laptop is different from others in that ________
A. it has three USB ports
B. its hard drive is 500GB
C. its system memory is 4GB
D. it has a larger keyboard
3.What would be the best title for this passage?
A. The development of technology.
B. Several school laptops for students
C. The changes of the modern computers
D. The future laptops for the young generation
假如你是高二（1）班的班长李华，你们班打算开一次题为“如何提高英语口语水平”的主题班会，想邀请外籍教师Johnson参加，请你给他写一封邮件，邀请他参加此次活动。具体内容如下：
时间：下周一下午5:20。
地点：教学楼二层会议室。
希望Johnson能给大家一些提高英语口语的建议，并回答学生们提出的相关问题。
表示期待。
Dear Johnson, ________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
When I was 11, I spent days worrying about a school concert. I was terrified that I would perform 1. (bad) and that my classmates would laugh 2. me. I told my dad about my fear. He said I should regard it as 3. opportunity to be brave. Courage doesn’t mean not being afraid. It means 4. (do) what you need to do even when you are afraid.
Failure is part of our life. It can teach you 5. you need to do. You gain skills by doing 6. (challenge) things, even if they don’t work out. When I was learning English, mistakes sometimes 7. (help) me. When friends corrected my mistakes, they actually helped me remember the right words.
If people see you fail, you may be 8. (embarrass) and worry that you are not good enough. But failure doesn’t make you a 9. (lose). The only way 10. (deal) with the fear is to face it bravely. Every time you try something new, your fear will be easier to conquer.
1.In fact, apart ______ the hair he looked totally unchanged.
2.The poor baby was left outside ______ the mercy of the storm.
3.On my way home I was surrounded by some people begging ______ food.
4.I came _______ my childhood friend unexpectedly while I was on a visit on business in France last summer.
5.The note pinned on the door reminded me ______ a game played in the childhood.
6.No sooner had I heard the knock ______ I opened the door.
7.______ you respect other people’s religions, conflicts may occur.
8.It was requested that there ______ be more tables in the dining hall.
9.______ did this will sooner or later be caught and punished.
10.Nobody can belie
ve that it was in the small village ______ I was born.
1.John immediately felt __________(refresh) after a cold shower.
2.Having a large vocabulary is of great __________(important) for middle school students.
3.Pencils need to __________(sharp) before being used.
4.The __________(vary) weather in London often makes the tourists awkward.
5.__________(drag) a big bag of waste iron, he headed to the waste recycling station.
The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intentions. It was a ________ day and I was going to the funeral (葬礼) of a little boy named Bobby. Bobby died after ________ from and being caught under the tractor which was ________ by his mom, Sue. I knew that I ________ to be there for my friend Sue.
While I was getting dressed for the funeral, a good ________ came to buy Lisa, Bobby’s ________, a stuffed toy (毛绒玩具). I knew this idea to buy the stuffed toy must be ________, since I had never done anything like this before, or even ________ it. For that matter, I left the house ________, stopped at a local store and bought a cute stuffed animal. I didn’t have time to decorate it, so I ________ a pretty gift bag and some ________ tissue paper. I put the stuffed animal in the bag and put the tissue paper over the top of it.
When I walked into the funeral home, I saw little Lisa sitting with her ________ hanging down. I walked over and handed her the pretty gift bag. Lisa ________ with tears in her eyes and gave me a weak ________. She removed the tissue paper, took the stuffed animal out of the ________ and held it close throughout the ________, as if it was her brother. I could see that ________ this stuffed animal made Lisa feel better.
That the smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intentions is ________. I could have ignored this thought to buy the stuffed animal and give it to Lisa. ________, I am very happy that I ________ a small act of kindness that day.
1.A. regular B. long C. busy D. sad
2.A. failing B. playing C. falling D. sleeping
3.A. directed B. driven C. repaired D. pushed
4.A. expected B. happened C. needed D. tended
5.A. idea B. answer C. problem D. aim
6.A. girlfriend B. sister C. mother D. neighbor
7.A. great B. popular C. clever D. old
8.A. found out B. believe in C. complained about D. thought of
9.A. safely B. excitedly C. early D. secretly
10.A. opened B. borrowed C. made D. bought
11.A. thin B. colored C. waste D. new
12.A. arms B. head C. hair D. legs
13.A. looked up B. turned up C. stayed up D. reached out
14.A. suggestion B. smile C. excuse D. introduction
15.A. house B. store C. bag D. car
16.A. night B. ceremony C. performance D. party
17.A. protecting B. ordering C. choosing D. holding
18.A. true B. simple C. possible D. common
19.A. Meanwhile B. Besides C. Still D. However
20.A. did B. remembered C. returned D. received
