Someday a stranger will read your email without your permission or scan the website you have visited. Or perhaps someone will casually glance through your credit card purchases or cell bills to find out your shopping preferences or calling habits.
In fact, it is likely that some of these things have already happened to you. Who would watch you without permission? It might be a girlfriend, a marketing company, a boss or a criminal. Whoever it is, they will see you in a way you never intended to be seen-----the 21st century is the equal of being caught naked.
Psychologists tell us boundaries are healthy and that it is important to reveal yourself to friends, families and lovers at appropriate time and places. But now few boundaries remain. The information you leave everywhere makes it easy for strangers to reconstruct who you are, where you are and what you like. Believe it or not, we live in a world where you simply can’t keep a secret. The key question is: does that matter?
When you ask Americans about privacy, most say they are concerned about losing it.
But people say one thing and do another. Only a tiny part of Americans change any behaviors in an effort to preserve their privacy. Few people turn down a discount at tollbooths(收费站) to avoid using the EZ-Pass system that can track automobile movements. And few refuse to offer personal information like Social Security numbers to get supermarket loyalty cards.
But privacy (隐私) does matter—at least sometimes. It is like health: when you have it, you don’t notice it. Only when it is gone do you wish you had done more to protect it.
小题1:What does the underlined sentence in Para 2 mean?| A．People’s personal information is easily accessed without their knowing it. | | B．In the 21st century people try every means to look into others’ secrets. | | C．People tend to be more frank with each other in the information age. | | D．Criminals are easily caught on the spot with advanced technology. |
小题2:Which of the statements will the psychologists probably agree with?| A．Friends should open their hearts to each other. | | B．Friends should always be faithful to each other. | | C．There should be a distance even between friends. | | D．The closer they are, the deeper their friendship is. |
小题3:In the last paragraph but one, the EZ-Pass system and Social Security numbers are used as evidence to show_________.| A．Americans talk a lot but do little about privacy protection | | B．Americans use various loyalty cards for business. | | C．Americans rely more and more on electronic devices. | | D．Americans change behaviors that might disclose their identity. |
小题4:Which of the following may serve as the best title of the passage?| A．Privacy and Health | B．Privacy Is Getting Lost. | | C．Boundary and Friendship | D．Cherish What You Have |
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小题1:A
小题2:C
小题3:A
小题4:B |
试题分析：文章讲述的是要重视对隐私信息的保护。忽然有一天，一个陌生人在未经允许的情况下翻看你的邮件，浏览你的购物记录或手机账单......在当今这个信息时代，隐私显得那么不堪一击，然而，对隐私的保护工作却远未跟上时代的步伐。
小题1:根据第一段和第二段“Whoever it is, they will see you in a way you never intended to be seen”可知，人们的信息很容易在不知情的情况下泄露出去，故选A。
小题2:根据第三段“Psychologists tell us boundaries are healthy and that it is important to reveal yourself to friends, families and lovers at appropriate time and places.”可知，心理学家告诉我们，保持一定的界限是健康所需，在适当的时候和地点，向朋友、家人、爱人显示真实的自己是很重要的。也就是说，即使是好朋友之间，也要保持一定的距离，故选C。
小题3:根据“But people say one thing and do another. Only a tiny part of Americans change any behaviors in an effort to preserve their privacy.”可知，美国人虽然口头上说很在意隐私，但他们在保护隐私方面，做的却很少。故选A。
小题4:A“隐私与健康”不符合文意，作者在最后知识做了一个比喻；C“界限与友谊”，文章讲的是“隐私”而不是友谊；D“珍惜所拥有的”太过宽泛，文章提醒读者重视对隐私信息的保护。故选B。 |
核心考点
试题【Someday a stranger will read your email without your permission or scan the webs】；主要考察你对
题材分类等知识点的理解。
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A carefree summer vacation can be yours with these easy tips．
1．Fly into Alternate Airports
Most major destinations are served by more than one airport．Flying into a less popular one can result in cheaper tickets．Another added perk of quieter airports? Shorter check-in and security lines，and less waiting around．
2．Use Public Transportation for City Travel to Save Time and Money
When possible，take public transportation from the airport to your hotel．For example，the London-Heathrow express train takes just 15 minutes to get from airport to city and costs under 20 pounds．By contrast，“A taxi costs about 70 pounds and takes 40 minutes，"reports DiScala．
3．Eat Smart，Explore…and Save
Look for ways to take your order in pricey restaurants and you can avoid “Are we about to run out of money?”“Don’t order an appetizer．Don’t drink a lot of booze，” says DiScala．
Also，cover more ground by spreading out your snack places．“Have dessert at a café or ice cream stand, instead of at the dinner restaurant，” suggests DiScala．You’ll see more of the city and decisions about where to go for dinner will be less worrying．
4．Hit the Market
Much like reading the local newspaper，visiting a market gives context to a foreign country．
Even the smallest villages tend to have a weekly open-air market(often on Saturday mornings) , while in larger towns and cities，expect additional market days，as well as big supermarkets．
Markets also sell amazing，wallet-friendly souvenirs．Think about sea salt，local spices or sauces，and regional oils and vinegars． Eatable gifts are almost always appreciated，saving you the stress of finding the“perfect”gift for each person on your list．
小题1:The passage aims to tell the readers how to________．| A．take a plane without waiting for long | | B．spend your holidays abroad economically | | C．eat in a pricey restaurant at the smallest expense | | D．save money to buy eatable gifts in a foreign market |
小题2:What does the underlined word“perk” in Line 4 mean?| A．Special benefit． | B．Strict standard． | | C．Common scene． | D．Extra trouble． |
小题3:Which of the following will best help you save time and money?| A．Choosing a bigger airport． | B．Visiting local markets． | | C．Having dinner at the hotel． | D．Taking an express train． |
小题4:What can be inferred from the passage?| A．Having coffee at a cafe will cost more money． | | B．Souvenirs bought at local markets are expensive． | | C．You will run out of your money if you eat out． | | D．Markets help you understand your tourist destination． |
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According to the US Geological Survey, about seven million earthquakes strike worldwide every year—but fortunately, only about 1500 of these are of a magnitude(震级) of 5 or greater on the Richter scale. Certain areas, such as California and Japan, are more prone to earthquakes than others. Although the chance of being caught in “The Big one” is remote, it’s wise to be prepared if you live in a region where earthquakes are common.
Educate your family about earthquakes before a big one strikes. For example, they need to know to take shelter in a doorway or under a strong object if indoors, and never to run outdoors if they are inside. If outside, they need to know to stay away from power lines and buildings where objects could fall.
Teach family members how to turn off gas or water lines or electrical power that may need to be shut off after a quake if severe damage occurs.
Develop a plan. Where will your family meet in the event of a disaster? What if some people are at work or school? How will you know if they are safe? Where will you all meet up?
Pack a preparedness kit(衣物装备) and keep it in a safe location. In a major earthquake, it’s possible that you won’t be able to get into your house. Keep supplies in your car trunk or an outside storage shed if possible. Pack whatever your family is likely to need, enough for three days to a week, including food, water, medication, first aid and personal hygiene supplies, flashlights, a portable radio, blankets, clothes and shoes, cash, or camp stove, candles, matches or lighters, and a whistle.
Consider earthquake insurance for your home if you live in an earthquake-prone area. Regular homeowner’s insurance doesn’t cover earthquake damage.
小题1:The underlined words “prone to ” in paragraph 1 can be replaced by___________.| A．likely to suffer | B．frequent to explore | | C．regular to measure | D．impossible to experience |
小题2:According to the passage, if you are outside in an earthquake, you should_________.| A．stay where you are | B．hide under a big tree | | C．avoid power lines | D．sit on the ground |
小题3: We can learn from the passage that_________.| A．about 1,500 earthquakes happen every year | | B．people should store some clothes in their houses in advance | | C．family members should meet in their home after an earthquake | | D．people suffering earthquakes often should buy earthquake insurance |
小题4:What would be the best title for the passage?| A．How to Keep Safe in an Earthquake | | B．How to Prepare for an Earthquake | | C．Who Can Help Us After an Earthquake? | | D．Where Is an Earthquake-prone Area? |
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Do you know how much your children sleep?
According to the National Sleep Foundation, should sleep twelve to eighteen hours of every twenty-four. With a gradual to twelve to fourteen hours for toddlers(初学走路的孩子) one to three; eleven to thirteen hours for three to five; and ten to eleven hours for schoolchildren five to ten.
But things get really at adolescence. Not only do teenagers need more sleep than __---eight and a half to nine and a quarter hours a night, according to the sleep foundation - but the times which they get sleepy and are able to awaken and feel rested shift in a that does not match to the times at most schools.
Sleep studies have shown that the typical teenager does not fall asleep readily before 11 p. m. or later. many have to get up by 6 a. m. or to get to school for a class starts at 7:30 or 8 a.m. More than a few off during that class, and often the one as well. Even if awake, they"re in no condition to learn much of anything.
In one study, more than 90 percent of teenagers they slept less than the nine hours a night, and 10 percent said they slept less than six hours.
_ James B. Maas, a Cornell University psychologist and Leading sleep researcher, has observed, most teenagers are "walking zombies(僵尸)" they get far too little sleep.
| 小题1: | | A．children | B．newborns | C．elders | D．youngsters |
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| 小题3: | | A．reduction | B．increase | C．growth | D．improvement |
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| 小题4: | | A．teenagers | B．students | C．babies | D．preschoolers |
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| 小题5: | | A．related | B．separated | C．aged | D．varied |
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| 小题6: | | A．demanding | B．challenging | C．satisfying | D．encouraging |
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| 小题7: | | A．adults | B．toddlers | C．babies | D．schoolchildren |
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| 小题9: | | A．excitedly | B．early | C．casually | D．naturally |
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| 小题10: | | A．form | B．means | C．method | D．way |
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| 小题11: | | A．end | B．start | C．holiday | D．examination |
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| 小题13: | | A．nicer | B．earlier | C．cleaner | D．better |
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| 小题17: | | A．examined | B．surveyed | C．reported | D．convinced |
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| 小题18: | | A．regulated | B．recommended | C．analyzed | D．reported |
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| 小题19: | | A．Like | B．Since | C．As | D．Furthermore |
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| 小题20: | | A．because | B．which | C．while | D．still |
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Valentine’s Day, for many couples, means cards, flowers, and candlelight dinners. For most couples it also means withdrawing money at the ATM to express their love. Fortunately, there are ways to save money by saving energy — even during the date — so you can spend the money you save on the things that really matter to your sweetheart. Here are five easy tips for those couples out there who want to save energy and save money:
A fireplace is always a perfect background to set up holiday decorations because of the space it provides, in addition to the grand role it plays in the house as being an important part of each room. If you plan on spending your Valentine’s Day near the fireplace, be sure to prevent the heat loss and make sure of the chimney efficiency. If you never use your fireplace, plug and seal the chimney flue.
If you plan on having a nice, romantic dinner at home and want to set the mood with proper lighting, use energy efficient light bulbs that save you money, and look for bulbs that are lower in lumens. Lumens tell you the brightness of the bulb. The lower the lumens, the weaker the light.
For those who plan to cook that romantic dinner, there are some simple energy efficient ways you can prepare that meal. For example, did you know that if you’re baking in a china or glass dish, you can typically set your oven for 25 degrees less than the recipe calls for? Learn more about saving energy while cooking.
For those couples who would like to have a movie night, plug your TV and DVD into an electronic power strip to save money on your gas of the car. By plugging in electronic devices into a power strip and turning it off when not in use, you can save up to $100 per year.
If you plan on going on a romantic “escape” from your house by car, be sure to check out these tips to reduce fuel consumption and costs.
小题1:How do most people spend their Valentine’s Day according to the passage?| A．They make green trips by riding bikes or walking dogs. | | B．They go to visit their parents or grandparents together. | | C．They stay at home making delicious food for lovers. | | D．They spend money creating romantic environment. |
小题2:What does the author advise you to do when you use a fireplace that night?| A．Try to burn less wood by covering the chimney. | | B．Try to use more wood to produce more heat. | | C．Try to hold more heat by using it effectively. | | D．Try to make the room wetter than usual. |
小题3:What does the author advise you to do if you choose to have dinner at home?| A．Choose the bulbs without lumens. | | B．Choose the bulbs with lower lumens. | | C．Choose the small bulbs with higher lumens. | | D．Choose the colorful bulbs as many as possible. |
小题4:How should you cook meals according to the author?| A．Adjust electricity amount according to different dishes. | | B．Set the oven for 25 degrees higher than required. | | C．Try to cook all kinds of food with a china dish. | | D．Try to bake some cakes in a glass dish. |
小题5:What is the greenest way for you to see a film on Valentine’s Day?| A．Just watch a DVD at home. | B．Just see the film in the running car. | | C．Go to the nearest theatre by bike. | D．“Escape” from your house by car. |
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A dense wave of smog began in the Chinese city of Harbin and the surrounding Heilongjiang, Jilin, and Liaoning Provinces on 20 October 2013. Unseasonably warm temperatures with very little wind across northeastern China coincided with the smoke from local farmers’ burning straws and the start-up of Harbin’s coal-powered central heating system.
Record densities of fine particulates(微粒)were measured in the city. In Harbin, the levels of PM2.5 (particulate matter) rise to 1,000 micrograms per cubic meter, worse than Beijing’s historic highs. Visibility was reduced to below 50m in parts of Harbin, and below 500m in most of the neighbouring Jilin Province. On Fa Yuen Street in Harbin, visibility of less than 5m was reported. The smog reduced after October 23, 2013 and completely broke up on October 28, 2013 by the first local snow and icy rain due to a cold front moving in from Russia.
Harbin lies in the north of China where winter temperatures can drop to -40℃, demanding a six-month heating season. Daily particulate levels of more than 40 times the World Health Organization recommended maximum level were reported in parts of Harbin. The smog remained till 23 October, when almost all monitoring stations in Heilongjiang, Jilin,and Liaoning Provincesreported readings above 200μg/m³forPM2.5. PM2.5 is the amount of particulate matter less than 2.5 micrometers in diameter in the air, with the WHO recommending a maximum 24-hour mean (平均值) of 25 micrograms per cubic meter (μg/m³). On the morning of 25 October, PM2.5 measurements in Harbin had fallen to an average of 123μg/m³.
All highways in the surrounding Heilongjiang Province were closed. In Harbin, all primary and middle schools were closed for three days and authorities stopped flights at the airports. Hospitals reported a 23 percent increase in admissions for breathing problems. However, this smog will have no influence on Harbin Ice Festival events later in December 2013.
Air pollution in Chinese cities is of increasing concern to China’s leadership. Particulates in the air can affect human health and also have influences on climate and rainfall. Pollution from the burning of coal has reduced life expectancy by 5.5 years in the north of China, as a result of heart and lung diseases.
小题1:One cause of the heavy smog in the northeastern Chinese cities may be _____.| A．the lasting cold weather | | B．farmers’ burning of forests | | C．too much strong wind | | D．the start-up of heating system |
小题2:One serious influence of the heavy smog was that_____.| A．Harbin Ice Festival would be cancelled | | B．highways in Heilongjiang were free of charge | | C．all flights at the airport were cancelled | | D．doctors in hospitals were kept from working |
小题3:The harmful smog was most serious on ______.| A．October 20 | B．October 23 | C．October 25 | D．October 28 |
小题4:What measure might be practical to reduce the happening of heavy smog?| A．Forbidding people to own their private cars. | | B．Advocating people having one meal a day. | | C．Using natural gas to cook instead of coal. | | D．Encouraging family’s coal-fired heating. |
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