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Use the dictionary to answer the following questions.
| figure / f?g? / noun, verb ● noun 1. a number representing a particular amount, especially one given in official information: the trade / sales figures 2. a symbol rather than a word representing one of the numbers between 0 and 9: a six- figure salary 3. (informal) the area of mathematics that deals with adding, multiplying, etc. numbers 4. a person of the type mentioned: Gandhi was both a political and a religious figure in Indian history. 5. the shape of a person seen from a distance or not clearly 6. a person or an animal as shown in art or a story: a wall with five carved figures in it 7. the human shape, considered from the point of view of being attractively thin: doing exercise to improve one’s figure 8. a pattern or series of movements performed on ice: figure-skating be / become a figure of fun: be / become sb. that others laugh at cut a… | put a figure on sth: to say the exact price or number of sth. a fine figure of man / woman: a tall, strong-looking and well-shaped person figure of speech: a word or phrase used in a different way from its usual meanings in order to create a particular mental image or effect figurehead: someone who is the head or chief in name only (with no real power or authority) ● verb 1. to think or decide that sth. will happen or is true: I figured that if I took the night train, I could be in Scotland by morning. 2. to be part of a process, situation, etc. especially an important part: My opinion of the matter didn’t seem to figure at all. 3. to calculate an amount or the cost of sth: We figured that attendance at 150,000. * figure in: to include (in a sum): Have you figured in the cost of hotel? * figure on: to plan on; to expect sth. to happen: I haven’t figured on his getting home so late. * figure out: to work out; understand by thinking: Have you figured out how much the trip will cost? * It / That figures!: That seems reasonable. |
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| Most shoplifters (商店扒手) agree that the January sales offer wonderful opportunities for the hard-working thieves. With the shops so crowded and the staff so busy, it does not require any extraordinary talent to help you to take one or two little things and escape unnoticed. It is known, in the business, as "hoisting". But now the hoisting game is not what it used to be. Even at the height of the sales, shoplifters today never know if they are being watched by one of those evil little balls that hang from the ceilings of so many department stores above the most desirable goods. As if that was not trouble enough for them, they can now be filmed at work and obliged to attend a showing of their performance in court. Selfridges was the first big London store to install (安装) closed-circuit videotape equipment to watch its sales floors. In October, last year, the store won its first court case for shoplifting using an evidence - a videotape clearly showing a couple stealing dresses. It was an important test case which encouraged other stores to install similar equipment. When the balls, called sputniks, first make an appearance in shops, it was widely believed that their only function was to frighten shoplifters. Their somewhat ridiculous (古怪的) appearances, the curious holes and red lights going on and off, certainly make the theory believable. It did not take long, however, for serious shoplifters to start showing suitable respect. Soon after the equipment was in operation at Selfridges, store detective Brian Chadwick was sitting in the control room watching a woman secretly putting bottles of perfume into her bag. "As she turned to go," Chadwick recalled, "she suddenly looked up at the sputnik and stopped. She could not possibly have seen that the camera was trained on (对准) her because it is completely hidden, but she must have had a feeling that someone was looking at her." "For a moment she paused, but then she returned to counter and started putting everything back. When she had finished, she opened her bag towards the camera to show it was empty and hurried out of the store." | |
| 1. January is a good month for shoplifters because ______. | |
| A. thieves have much previous experience then B. they don"t need to wait for staff to serve them C. there are always so many people in the stores D. January sales offer them wonderful chances | |
| 2. The sputniks hanging from the ceiling are intended ______. | |
| A. to watch the most desirable goods B. to make films that can be used as evidence C. to frighten shoplifters by their appearance D. to be used as evidence against shoplifters | |
| 3. The case last October was important because ______. | |
| A. the evidence supplied was accepted by court B. the equipment could frighten shoplifters C. the other shops began to copy the method D. the store got all the stolen dresses back | |
| 4. The woman stealing perfume ______. | |
| A. was frightened by the shape of the sputnik B. guessed the sputnik was aiming at her C. saw the detective sitting in the control room D. found the camera was busy filming her | |
| 5. The woman"s action before leaving the store shows that she ______. | |
| A. decided she didn"t want anything stolen B. was sorry for what she had done C. would never do any stealing in this store D. was afraid she would be arrested | |
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| ［1］If you are worried about things and are under a lot of stress at work or school,then you are prob-ably not sleeping well. Worry can keep you awake,tossing and turning in bed until the early hours of the morning when you eventually fall asleep. When you wake up,you don"t feel refreshed,but tired and worn out and unable to face a new day. ［2］ Dr. Henry Winkle,i n a recent newspaper article entitled Stress and Sleep,indicates that .Dr. Winkle says,"The more we worry,the less we sleep,the more we are unable to deal with stress. If we can find a way to get a good night"s sleep,"he adds,"we can often find the energy to deal with what"s worrying us." ［3］So,what is a good night"s sleep? Research shows that the amount of sleep which people need in order to keep healthy varies a lot. Seven hours is about the average amount,though strangely enough, sleeping longer often gives you a headache instead of making you feel more refreshed. ［4］Dr. Winkle believes that preparing for sleeping is important. People who work late should try to give themselves a short break and do something restful before going to bed. This could be watching TV or listening to music. Doing some exercise earlier in the day should help you to feel physically as well as mentally tired. A bedtime drink can also help,but coffee or tea should be avoided as they contain caffeine and will keep you awake. ［5］ "When you put the light out," Dr. Winkle says,"concentrate on relaxing your muscles,working slowly up from your feet,and you "ll be asleep before you know it." | |
| 1. What is the main idea of the text? (no more than 5 words) 2. Complete the following statement with words from Paragraph 2. ( no more than 3 words) People shouldn"t go to sleep immediately but should after working late in the night. 3. Point out the disadvantage of drinking coffee and tea before going to bed. (no more than 6 words) 4. Fill in the blank in Paragraph 2 with proper words. (no more than 10 words) 5.What does the word "it" (Line2,Paragraph5) probably refer to? (no more than 3 words) | |
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| Authorities will continue to take a hard line on Internet-based rumors and punish those creating fake information, a senior official said on Thursday. Authorities have removed more than 210,000 online posts and shut down 42 websites since mid-March in their latest crackdown on online rumors, said Liu Zhengrong, a senior official with the State Internet Information Office. Fake information or rumors spread through the Internet, especially on micro blogs, have harmed social order and residents" daily lives, he said at a news briefing in Beijing. Before the crackdown, six people who allegedly fabricated (伪造) rumors about "military vehicles entering Beijing" had been detained and 16 websites closed for disseminating fake online information, according to police authorities. "What we"ve done and will do is to make sure residents can know what they want to know, say what they think and supervise our management in a reliable and useful network environment," Liu said. Liu disagreed that the Internet can police itself against rumors, and told China Daily that some netizens can"t distinguish truth from fiction, "requiring government departments and website companies to take measures". On Monday, the Internet Society of China posted a proposal calling on Internet companies and websites to strengthen self-discipline and prevent the spread of online rumors. In response, three main Internet companies in the country - Sina, Baidu and Tencent - said they will target fake information with advanced technology and invest in manpower to supervise online information. Zhao Zhiguo, deputy director of the Telecommunications Administration under the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, said stricter self-management of websites will help banish online rumors. "Internet companies should take legal responsibility when operating their websites. They should not become a hotbed for rumors and provide opportunities for fake information," Zhao said, adding they will launch similar crackdowns to close illegal website companies and punish those responsible. Currently, people who make or spread rumors related to terrorism and securities trading, or information affecting State security and companies" commercial reputations, will face criminal punishment. Liu Honghui, a Beijing lawyer specializing in online cases, said he welcomed the government"s action to curb online rumors. "Residents used online banks to shop or book flights, which needs a safe platform without fake information," he said. Yu Guofu, another lawyer from Sheng Feng Law Firm, said the key to reducing rumors is netizens themselves. "If micro-bloggers think twice before forwarding information, rumors will decrease." | |
| 1. How many websites were shut down before mid-March in the latest crackdown on online rumors? | |
| A. 42 B. 58 C. 16 D. 18 | |
| 2. What does the underlined word mean in fourth paragraph? | |
| A. creating B. spreading C. providing D. operating | |
| 3. According to the passage, which of the following is true? | |
| A. Not all netizens can distinguish truth from fiction on the Internet. B. People who have harmed social order will face criminal punishment. C. The Internet Society of China called on micro-bloggers to prevent the spread of online rumors. D. Three main Internet companies in the country promised to launch more crackdowns to close illegal websites. | |
| 4. Who plays an important role in reducing Internet-based rumors? | |
| A. Authorities B. Internet companies C. Micro-bloggers D. Police | |
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| Dear Teresa Silva, The official of the university has reported to us that you are an English major who meets the high standards for membership in Sigma Tau Delta. As is known, Sigma Tau Delta was founded in 1924 at Dakota Wesleyan University. It is an international collegiate honor society for students of English. It presently has over 850 chapters in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and the Caribbean . Over 9,000 new members are admitted into the organization annually. Sigma Tau Delta"s purpose is to promote literature and writing and to advance the study of the written word. Members gather annually in the spring at the international meeting to present papers and share experiences and ideas within the English subject. The Society offers tens of thousands of dollars in scholarships, awards, as well as publication chances in its journals The Rectangle and The Sigma Tau Delta Review. It is our pleasure if you can complete the application for Sigma Tau Delta membership. If you would like to be included in this spring"s induction (入会) ceremony, please complete the application form, and include amount to cover both local and international fees. Your completed form must be received by date to be considered for the upcoming induction ceremony. We congratulate you on your outstanding academic record and hope you will join us as a Sigma Tau Delta member. If you want to get more information, please visit our website www.sigmataudelta.org, or give us a call. The phone number is 583-2864. Sincerely, Emily Lister | |
| 1. According to the passage, Sigma Tau Delta ______. | |
| A. deals with language learning B. opens its door to all the students of English C. changes its members every year D. mainly takes charge of scientific publications | |
| 2. At the annual meeting, members of Sigma Tau Delta have the chance to ______. | |
| A. meet all the chapter leaders B. receive tens of thousands of dollars C. share experiences and views D. choose a particular subject as a major | |
| 3. This passage is basically a letter of _____. | |
| A. introduction B. congratulation C. thanks D. invitation | |
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| Mark Twain was my hero when I was nine because that was when I discovered Tom Sawyer. But even at the height of my admiration, I couldn"t agree with him that Anne, the main character in Anne of Green Gables, was "the dearest and most loveable child in fiction since the best-known Alice". I had read Anne of Green Gables as well as Tom Sawyer, and she had made me as sick as a dog. Another Mark Twain"s quote will explain my problem. He said, "When I was a boy of 14, my father was so ignorant (无知的) that I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be 21, I was astonished at how much the old man had learned in seven years." I gradually understood his words as growing up. When I picked up the book again a few years later, I too was astonished at how much it had improved-and shortly afterwards shocked by the fact that not only could I be a fool in all sporting, artistic and practical matters, I could also be so when it came to reading too. On rereading, then, I learned that Anne is indeed a dear and most lovable child. I couldn"t help adoring the girl who insists that her name be spelled with the "e" instead of Ann as she believes that is "so much more distinguished." She is a brave and determined survivor of a severe upbringing who has refused to let her circumstances crush her spirit. She arrives at Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert"s farm with everything unfavorable-orphaned, unwanted and her biggest trouble of red-hair and freckled (有雀斑的) face. However, she gets along well, through her strange way of seeing things, through her honest love of beauty and lovable attempts to master her unreasonable desires. She finally wins over the Cuthberts, their neighbors and millions of readers who have met her over the 101 years since the book was first published. When I settle down with it these days, I"ve come to see the truth in Mark Twain"s praise for the book, and this reminds me of the great truth that you are never too young to start rereading. | |
| 1. According to Paragraph 1, we can know the writer ______. | |
| A. believed Anne to be loveable B. admired Mark Twain because of Anne C. regarded Tom Sawyer as the dearest child D. disagreed with Mark Twain"s opinion on Anne | |
| 2. By referring to Mark Twain"s remark on his father, the writer wants to prove that ______. | |
| A. people"s attitude may change B. learning can change a person C. the relationships between people can improve D. young people never make correct judgments | |
| 3. The reason why the writer admires Anne now is that _______. | |
| A. she is an ambitious girl B. she is welcome by the readers C. she adapts to her environment well D. she changes her name to make it easy to remember | |
| 4. The writer"s purpose of writing the passage is to ______. | |
| A. recommend Anne of Green Gables B. express admiration towards Mark Twain C. prove that people"s first impression can not be right D. encourage us to reread the books that we may not like at first |