Roughly the size of a soda can, sitting on a bookshelf, a relatively harmless gadget (小装置) may be turning friends away from your home. The elephant in your living room is your Internet-connected security camera, a device people are increasingly using for peace of mind in their homes. But few stop to think about the effect these devices may have on house guests. Should you tell your friends, for instance, that they’re being recorded while you all watch the big game together?
“It’s certainly new territory, especially as home security cameras become easier to fix,” says Lizzie Post, president of the Emily Post Institute, America’s foremost manners advisors. “I think it will be very interesting to see what etiquette (礼仪) emerges in terms of whether you tell people you have a camera or not, and whether guests have a right to ask that it be turned off, if it’s not a security issue.”
Post wants to make clear that she’s not talking about legal rights, but rather personal preferences. She also wants to explain that there are no right or wrong answers regarding manners on this front yet, because the technology is just now becoming mainstream. Besides, the Emily Post Institute doesn’t enforce manners.
When it comes to security cameras, Post says it’s a host’s responsibility to make sure guests feel comfortable within their home. “I am always a fan of being open and honest.” For instance, if the host casually acknowledges that there is a camera in the room by telling a story about it, that may be enough to provide an opening for a guest to say if they are uncomfortable.
However, if a contractor (承包商) is working in your home, you don’t need to tell them that there are cameras watching. Then again, the air of responsibility that the camera generates can also work in contractors’ favor. “If anything does go wrong while they’re in the house, they don’t want to be blamed for it,” she says. “In fact, the camera could be the thing that proves that they didn’t steal the $20, or knock the vase off the table.”
1.For what reason may your friends feel unwilling to visit your home?
A.They don’t want their photos to be circulated on the Internet.
B.The security camera fixed may invade their privacy.
C.The security camera may turn out to be harmful to their health.
D.They may not be willing to interact with your family members.
2.What does Lizzie Post say is new territory?
A.Etiquette around home security cameras.
B.The effect of manners advice on the public.
C.Cost of applying new technologies at home.
D.The increasing use of home security devices.
3.What is Lizzie Post mainly discussing regarding the use of home security cameras?
A.Moral standards and immoral issues.
B.Likes and dislikes of individuals.
C.Legal rights and duties of guests.
D.The possible impact on manners.
4.In what way can the home security camera benefit visitors to your home?
A.It can satisfy their curiosity.
B.It can help them learn new technology.
C.It can make their visit more enjoyable.
D.It can prove their innocence.
In the short time Steve and Zach had been inside their tent packing their tools, wind-blown flame had skipped from the top of one tree to another. The long dry summer had turned the forest into a matchbox.
“Let’s go! We can make it back to the river we crossed today!” Steve kept Brady on the lead and their heads down against the fire-wind. But Brady barked a sharp warning. Ahead of them lay a thick curtain of smoke across the track. They would never make it through that. The dog was pulling at his lead trying to draw them away from the smoke, and yet Steve was uneasy. It seemed to him that they were moving away from the river.
Suddenly, Zach cried. “Zach!” Steve shouted. “Are you OK? Where are you?” Then Brady pulled Steve down a sharp slope (坡). At its base, Zach was rubbing his ankle.
As Steve helped his friend to his feet, Brady lifted his head and snuffed (嗅) the smoke-laden wind. Next moment, the dog bounded away and disappeared. The boys shouted for him, but he didn’t come back. Steve couldn’t blame Brady for panicking. He himself wanted to run even though he didn’t have a clue which way.
Steve and Zach hadn’t gone far when there was a familiar bark, and Brady came bounding, stopped directly in front of Steve and hit him with his head, pushing him back toward the slope they’d just climbed. But Steve didn’t get it. Then Brady grabbed the boy’s jeans and started pulling. The message was clear, but Steve hesitated. Of course he remembered Brady saving his uncle’s life when the dog was much younger. Was he still sharp enough to get them through this?
Nearby, a pine went up in a whoosh of smoke. Brady pulled again, urgently. “OK, big guy,” Steve gritted (咬紧牙关). Brady led them back down the slope and into the trees. Not far from them fire was touching underbrush. Several times the big dog stopped. Often he changed directions. Steve was so tired that he just wanted to rest, but Brady wouldn’t have it. The dog bullied both boys to go on. How long they’d walked Steve had no idea. He was almost numb when he heard it-the wonderful sound of rushing water!
1.Why did Steve shout for Zach suddenly?
A.They got injured. B.They lost their dog.
C.They were trapped. D.They became separated.
2.What did Brady intend to do when he ran away from Steve?
A.To seek help. B.To find a way out.
C.To rescue Zach. D.To escape for life.
3.How did Steve feel after Brady pulled his jeans?
A.Uneasy. B.Impatient.
C.Numb. D.Uncertain.
4.What does the passage basically describe?
A.An adventure. B.An exploration.
C.An escape game. D.A training program.
Work-Study Program
The Work-Study Program gives you the chance to work part-time on campus. If you need more money to cover all of your education-related costs, you may be eligible for this program.
Advantages
●Work experience: Last year, more than 1400 positions were available across all departments. The jobs vary from one department to the next, and in most cases, participants find a position in their chosen field.
●Money: During the regular academic year (September to April), you can work part-time and earn $3200-sometimes more-while you take courses! During the summer time, you work full-time and can earn around $6000 over 16 weeks.
●Easy access: Applying for the program is easy. There is no need for face-to-face interview. All the forms you need are online; just fill in the forms and email us; we accept no letter or phone application!
Did you know?
At the University of Ottawa, it is not necessary to receive government assistance to qualify for our Work-Study Program. You simply need to demonstrate financial need.
You could have one of these great Work-Study jobs.
●Student ambassador
●Computing and network technician
●Marketing assistant
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The Admission Section receives and evaluates applications to undergraduate program, in addition to answering applicants’ questions.
Phone: 613-562-5315 Toll-free phone: 1-877-868-8292(#5315)
Financial Aid & Awards Service Section:
Phone: 613-562-5734 Toll-free phone: 1-877-868-8292
Regular Office Hours: Monday to Friday
September to May: 9 am to 4:30 pm
June to August: 9 am to 3:30 pm
1.What does the underlined word “eligible” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?
A.Skilled. B.Grateful.
C.Qualified. D.Eager.
2.To earn most each month, when may you choose to work?
A.From April to September. B.From May to August.
C.During the daytime. D.During most of the weekends.
3.If you want to get more information about working positions, what should you do?
A.Phone 613-562-5315.
B.Phone 613-562-5734.
C.Call the Admission Section at any time.
D.Ask Awards Service Section about them.
假如你是李华，你的好友Peter进入高中后不适应高中生活，情绪低落，丧失信心，请你根据提示给他写一封Email,鼓励他努力学习。内容要点如下：
1.确定学习目标。
2.处理好同学关系。
3.积极参加学校活动。
要求：1.邮件必须包含以上所有内容，可适当增加细节；
2.词数80左右。开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Peter,
I am sorry to hear that you are in a bad mood and almost lost your heart because you are unable to adapt to life in senior high school. The following are my suggestions.
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I hope I can be of some help to you. Good luck!
Yours truly,
Li Hua
根据下列句子及所给单词的首字母，在答题纸上按题号写出各单词的正确、完全形式（每空限填一词）。
1.Their school is near the beach, quite similar with o ________.
2.It was c ________ of you to leave the door open when you were off.
3.The local people had to move away because of the serious p ________.
4.Mum sometimes t ________ me how to do the housework on Sundays.
5.We also call the people from England B ________.
6.It’s really i ________ for a child of five to take care of himself.
7.The short play was very funny. I laughed from b ________ to end.
8.Bob o ________ for nearly an hour yesterday morning, so he missed the first class.
9.The mountain is about 3,000 meters in h ________. And it’s the highest mountain that I have ever seen.
10.Notre Dame Cathedral, one of the most famous s ________ in France, was badly destroyed in an unexpected fire.
阅读下面有关内容，请从 A—F 选项中选出符合各段段意的最佳选项。选项中有一项是多余选项。
Tips for Learning English
1.
The biggest problem most people face in learning a new language is their own fear. They worry that they won’t say things correctly or that they will look stupid so they don’t talk at all. Don’t do this. The fastest way to learn anything is to do it— again and again until you get it right. Like anything, learning English requires practice. Don’t let a little fear stop you from getting what you want.
2.
The absolute best way to learn English is to surround yourself with it. Take notes in English, put English books around your room, listen to English language radio broadcasts, watch English news, movies and television. Speak English with your friends whenever you can. The more English material that you have around you, the faster you will learn and the more likely it is that you will begin “thinking in English”.
3.
There are some good English teachers that have had to learn English as a second language before they could teach it. However, there are several reasons why many of the best schools prefer to hire native English speakers. One of the reasons is that native speakers have a natural flow to their speech that students of English should try to imitate. The closer ESL / EFL students can get to this rhythm (节奏) or flow, the more convincing and comfortable they will become.
4.
This is not only a fun way to learn but it is also very effective. By watching English films (especially those with English subtitles) you can expand your vocabulary and hear the flow of speech from the actors. If you listen to the news you can also hear different accents.
5.
Many people think that exercises and tests aren’t much fun. However, if you never test yourself, you will never know how much you are progressing. Start now by doing some of the exercises and tests on this site, and return in a few days to see what you’ve learned. Keep doing this and you really will make some progress with English.
A.Use All of Your Resources
B.Speak Without Fear
C.Watch English Films and Television
D.Do Exercises and Take Tests
E.Surround Yourself with English
F.Listen to Native Speakers as Much as Possible
