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Are you tired of looking for love in all the usual places? Nowadays, millions of lonely singles are now going online instead.The World Wide Web is quickly becoming the world’s most popular matchmaker.With so many singles online, dozens of dating sites like Yahoo Personals and Match.com are helping singles find that special someone.Around the world, from America to China, love is now very much online.
Singles are flocking to the Internet mainly because their busy lifestyles leave them little time to look for a significant other.Using dating sites is quick and convenient.They can “meet” a lot more people online than they could by hanging out at a club.Besides , many singles say the regular dating scene has just led them from one bad experience to another and are ready to try something else.They also appreciate the first distance of online dating, which allows them to hide themselves until they are ready to meet someone face to face.Dating sites also make it easy to avoid someone you are not interested in.In the real world, however, ignoring someone you don’t like can be awkward.
Despite all the advantages, online dating also presents its own set of problems.People aren’t always who they claim to be in their online profiles.For instance, someone who tells you he is “handsome, successful and single” might turn out to be homely, unemployed and married.Safety is another concern.You are just as likely to find a criminal online as you are Mr or Miss Right.
Even so, supporters of online dating see things in a positive way.In their opinion, singles can safely play the online dating game with a little common sense.Online dating experts recommend following a few safety tips:
Guard your personal information.Never give out your personal information online.This includes your last name, phone number, home address and place of work.
Watch for red flags.Do any of the people you are chatting with make disrespectful comments? Do they try to control you? Do they give false information about themselves? If so, forget them!
Meet in a safe place.When meeting someone in person, choose a public location with other people around.
Following these tips and you might be able to find the person of your dreams.
小题1:According to the passage, many lonely singles don’t appreciate the regular dating scene because it is ___.
A.unpopular   B.troublesomeC.convenient D.forgettable
小题2:This passage is mainly about  
A.getting tired of falling in love in a usual way
B.people with false information on the Internet
C.new technology to find love through the Interent
D.web sites such as Yahoo Personals and Match.com
小题3:Which of the following is NOT a suitable place for meeting someone you get to know through the Internet for the first time according to the text?
A.At his/her house.     B.At a museum.
C.At McDonald’s.  D.At a bookstore.
小题4:From this passage ,we can infer that  
A.there are mostly homely and unemployed people online
B.the police had better find criminals online
C.we can find love only through the dating sites
D.following safety tips ensure a safe online dating experience

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小题1:B
小题2:C
小题3:A
小题4:D
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Millions of people are now using what are called“peer-to-peer”networks. Basically, you link your computer to other computers all across the country, mostly so you can give something in exchange for music for free.“But here"s the problem,”“Early Show”Consumer Correspondent Susan Koeppen says as part of the broadcast"s series, “Somebody"s Watching You”: thieves are using the same networks, and they"re not interested in music-they"re seeking access to your financial information.
Beth Pope learned the hard way. When she put peer-to-peer software on her computer, she had one goal in mind: increasing her music library.“I thought I could get access to other people"s music folders and they could have access to my music folders,”she says,“and that was about it. I didn"t think it went any further than that.”
Are Your Medical Records Watched? That is, until she was contacted by the Secret Service-with shocking news-someone had stolen personal information from her computer-using the very software she used to trade music. With the help of David Dunn, a member of the Secret Service Electronic Crimes Task Force, Koeppen decided to see what personal information she could find using a peer-to-peer network.
Thieves typically seek documents such as credit reports, tax returns, or the federal financial student aid application, Dunn says.“Obviously,”says Dunn,“we aren"t going to download it, because it"s someone"s personal information. I"m sure that, whoever (this file sharer) is didn"t want her (student aid application) confirmation number available online for somebody to download.”Pope says she"s done using peer-to-peer.“I"ve gotten all of that off my computer, ”she says.“I pay for music now. It"s the best way to do it. There"s no way that I would ever do that again.”
The trade group for file sharing software companies says they are working on better systems to prevent the misuse of the peer-to-peer networks. Still, Koeppen urges that people, for instance, delete Lime Wire from their computers, or make sure they have the latest version, which should have updated security features.
小题1:Thieves are trying to get access to your computer in order to     .
A.find your personal information
B.see how your computer is working
C.talk with you
D.help you with your system
小题2:Why did Beth Pope use peer-to-peer software?
A.Because she wanted others to use her information.
B.Because she wanted to try it.
C.Because she wanted to increase her music library.
D.Because she wanted to get others" financial information.
小题3:Susan Koeppen tried to      .
A.warn the readers of dangers of sharing music files with others.
B.warn the readers not to share music files with others.
C.tell us a true and funny story
D.advertise the peer-to-peer networks.
小题4: From the passage we get to know      .
A.we shouldn"t believe others.
B.computers make our life easy and comfortable.
C.softwares help us to share music with others
D.everything has two sides, the good side and the bad one

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"Time is a problem for children," states a news report for a new Swiss watch.Children in some countries "learn time slowly" because "they don"t wear watches" and "parents don"t really know how to teach them time." The children grow up with this handicap and become adults-and then can"t get to work on time.Is there an answer to this problem? Of course-it"s the Flick Flak, made by a famous Swiss watch company.
The Flick Flak is being marketed as something teaching watch for children aged 4 to 10.The watch itself does not teach children how to tell time, of course; it merely "takes their imagination" by presenting the "hour" hand as a beautiful red girl named Flak and the "minute" hand as a tall blue boy named Flick.Flick points to related "blue" minutes on the dial, while Flak points to "red" hour numbers.The characters and colors combined with parental help, are supposed to teach young children how to tell time.
The watch comes equipped with a standard battery and a nylon band (尼龙表带).Peter Lipkin, the United States sales manager for the Flick Flak, calls it "childproof: if it gets dirty you can throw the whole watch in the washing machine." The product is being sold in select department stores in Europe, Asia and the United States for a suggested price of $25.Parents who buy the watch may discover that it is one thing to tell time; it"s quite another for them to be on time.
小题1:From the news report we know that ____    .
A.parents are patient when teaching children time
B.parents have little idea of how to teach children time
C.children are likely to learn time quickly
D.children enjoy wearing the Flick Flak watch
小题2:The author doesn"t seem to believe____    .
A.children will be on time if they have not learnt how to tell time
B.a Flick Flak can help parents teach their children how to tell time
C.the Flick Flak can take children"s imagination
D.children usually have trouble telling time if they don"t wear watches
小题3:The underlined word handicap (Para.1) means ____    .
A.displeasureB.discouragement
C.disappointmentD.disadvantage
小题4:The United State sales manager calls the new watch “childproof” because ___   .
A.it is designed to teach children to be on time
B.it proves to be effective in teaching children time
C.it is made so as not to be easily damaged by children
D.it is the children"s favorite watch

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The principles about applying for jobs have altered greatly lately. In the past, people preferred a hand-written application letter.However, nowadays it is becoming more and more common to apply for a job through the Internet.You can find information on the Internet about how to apply for jobs.Information can be found about how to fulfill your application letter, the clothes that you should wear and how to carry out the interview itself.
The importance of body language is often mentioned,but doesn’t always get the attention it deserves.After all,before a word has even been spoken,your body language will have already given people their first impression of you.Additionally, your body language will also give out a lot more information.Based on your body language it can be seen if you are self-confident.It can also show if you are a busy or a quiet type and it helps give an impression of whether you are speaking truthfully or not.Body language can show how enthusiastic you are and if you are a nice person.someone who will take his work seriously, but also someone who has a sense of humor and can enjoy a joke from time to time.The members of the application committee will ask you questions,but your answers won’t only be oral.The committee will not only pay attention to what you say, but also to how you say it! Body language will determine first if it ‘clicks’,and sometimes all it takes is just a few seconds.Everybody uses body language,but it takes place mostly at a subconscious(下意识的) level.Using body language appropriately, you can definitely increase your chances of getting a job.
小题1:What kind of people is the text mainly meant for?
A.InterviewersB.Job-hunting peopleC.EmployersD.Lay-off workers
小题2:We can learn form the first paragraph that_______.
A.hand-written letters are not used in finding a job
B.the more expensive clothes interviewees wear, the better
C.body language is more important than spoken words
D.Internet is of significance in applying for a job
小题3:Using body language well in a job interview will probably _______.
A.get rid of the interviewers’ prejudiceB.determine what position one will get
C.increase the possibility to get the wanted jobD.help one remove nervousness
小题4:Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A.Those using body language are usually confident.
B.Body language is often used on purpose in job hunting.
C.Body language is a mirror to reflect one’s personality.
D.People enjoying jokes are preferred in a job interview.

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小题1:This passage is mainly about            .
A.how people should keep fitB.a healthy diet program
C.why people should keep fitD.ways to lose weight
小题2:The underlined phrase “lose inches” in the passage means            .
A.become shorterB.become taller
C.become fatterD.become thinner
小题3:According to this passage, all of the following are true except that          .
A.this program makes a change in your lifestyle
B.this program can stop you from feeling hungry all the time
C.this program allows you 1,700 to 2,000 calories for each meal
D.this program tries to tell us what people should do to become slim
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A.some other programsB.the content of this program
C.some interesting foodsD.some products you can buy

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Self—employed private doctors who charge a fee each patient’s visit are the foundation of medical practice in the United States. Most doctors have contract relationship with one or more hospitals in the community. They send their patients to this hospital,which usually charges patients according to the number of days they stay and the facilities (operation room, tests, medicines that they use). Some hospitals belong to a city, a state or a government agency. Others are operated by religious orders (教会)or other non—profit groups.
Some medical doctors are on salary. Salaried doctors may work as hospital staff (员工)members, or residents, who are often still in training . They may teach in medical schools, or be hired by corporations to care for their workers to work for the government’s Public Health Service.
Doctors are among the best paid professionals in the United States. In the 1980s, it was not uncommon for medical doctors to earn incomes of more than $100,000 a year. Specialists, particularly surgeons, might earn several times that amount. Doctors list many reasons why they deserve to be so well rewarded for their work. One reason is the long and expensive preparation required to become a doctor in the United States. Most would—be doctors first attend college for four years, which can cost nearly $20,000 a year at one of the best private institutions. Then they attend medical school for four years. Tuition(学费)alone can more than $10,000 a year. By the time they have obtained their medical degrees, many young doctors are deeply in debt. They still face three to five years of residency(实习阶段) in hospital, the first year as an assistant. The hours are long and the pay is relatively low.
Setting up a medical practice is expensive, too. Sometimes several doctors will decide to establish a group practice, so they can share the expense of maintaining an office and buying equipment. These doctors also take care of each other’s patients in emergencies.
Doctors work long hours and must accept a great deal of responsibility. Many medical procedures, even quite practiced many times, still involve risk. It is understandable that doctors want to be well—paid for making decisions which can mean the difference between life and death.
小题1:According to the passage, it is very unlikely that an American hospital is owned by         .
A.a church .comB.a corporationC.a cityD.a state
小题2:The expenses for becoming a doctor are mainly spent on           .
A.schooling and retrainingB.practice in a hospital
C.facilities he or she usesD.education he or she receives
小题3:Sometimes several doctors set up a group medical practice mainly because       .
A.it’s difficult for one doctor to take care of too many patients
B.they can take turns to work for long hours
C.facilities may be too much of burden for one doctor to shoulder
D.no one wants to take too much responsibility
小题4:The statement that fully expresses the author’s view towards US doctors’ payment is that     .
A.they deserve a very good payment for their expensive education and their responsibility
B.it is reasonable for doctors to have a large income because their work is dangerous
C.doctors should be better paid because they work long hours in bad conditions
D.doctors have great responsibility, so it is understandable that they should be well paid

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