News that Microsoft made a $44.6 billion bid to buy Yahoo resulted in heated discussions made by many Internet users. Here are some responses:
Diane Burke of Weeks bury, Kentucky
I think it would definitely be an interesting combination. Everyone recognizes the names Yahoo and Microsoft, but everyone also says, “Did you Google it?” Such a catchphrase (時(shí)髦話) is going to be hard to beat.
Shaun Carney of Laurelville, Ohio
I think the merger (合并) will provide more competitions for Google. I don’t think the merger will allow Microsoft to develop faster than Google, though. I believe the increased competition this merger brings will force Google to stay on top of its game by offering more fresh and original Internet tools and expanding on the tools it already offers.
Toni Suarez of Hacienda Heights, California
I view the merger as a necessary element in preventing a monopolization (壟斷). Perhaps it would bring better high technology innovations to e-mail and help in researching and developing a better Internet!
Rick R. of Edgewater, Florida
It sounds like a disaster to me. If this were to happen, I would stop using my Yahoo e-mail account because I don’t like the feeling of Microsoft spying upon my business. I will sign up for Google.
Antonio Glosser of Kansas City, Missouri
Right now, Yahoo offers a lot of features and tools at no cost for all different levels of Internet users. Microsoft seeks nothing but profit. Undoubtedly, they’ll do nothing other than find ways to start removing Yahoo’s formerly non-priced features. Microsoft’s greed will ruin the great thing that Yahoo currently is.
小題1:How many companies are mentioned in the passage?
A．One.B．Two.C．Three.D．Four.
小題2:Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A．Shaun’s attitude towards Google is passive.
B．Toni believes the Internet will have a promising future.
C．Rick will support Google after the merger.
D．Antonio is afraid that the merger will cost Yahoo’s free features.
小題3:The passage is mainly about ______.
A．opinions on the merger of Yahoo and Microsoft
B．the strengths of Yahoo and Microsoft
C．the strengths and weaknesses of large companies
D．the future of Yahoo and Microsoft

小題1:C
小題2:A
小題3:A

試題分析：這篇文章主要講了對(duì)于雅虎和微軟兩家公司的合并，網(wǎng)絡(luò)用戶的不同看法。
小題1:細(xì)節(jié)題：根據(jù)文章內(nèi)容可知，文中提到了Yahoo、Microsoft和Google三家公司，故選C。
小題2:細(xì)節(jié)題：根據(jù)Shaun Carney of Laurelville, Ohio I think the merger (合并) will provide more competitions for Google. I don’t think the merger will allow Microsoft to develop faster than Google, though. I believe the increased competition this merger brings will force Google to stay on top of its game by offering more fresh and original Internet tools and expanding on the tools it already offers.可知Shaun對(duì)于Google的態(tài)度是積極地，故選A。
小題3:主旨題： 根據(jù)主題句News that Microsoft made a $44.6 billion bid to buy Yahoo resulted in heated discussions made by many Internet users. Here are some responses，可知這篇文章主要講了對(duì)于雅虎和微軟兩家公司的合并，網(wǎng)絡(luò)用戶的不同看法，故選A。
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Subject: Slimming down classics?
 
Mr.Handsome
2007-5-12
6: 34 AM
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Mr.Edwards
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Well, I’m publisher of Orion Group. Thanks for your attention, Mr. Handsome.
I must say, the idea developed from a game of “shame” in my office. Each of us was required to confess (承認(rèn)) to the most embarrassing blanks in his or her reading. I admitted that I had never read Anna Karenina and tried but failed to get through Gone with the Wind several times. One of my colleagues acknowledged skipping (跳讀) Jane Eyre. We realized that life is too short to read all the books you want to and we never were going to read these ones.
As a leading publishing house, we are trying to make classics convenient for readers but it’s not as if we’re withdrawing the original versions. They are still there if you want to read them.
Ms. Weir
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Mr. Edwards, I think your shortened edition is a breath of fresh air. I’m guilty of never having read Anna Karenina, because it’s just so long. I’d much rather read two 300-page books than one 600-page book. I am looking forward to more shortened classics!    
Mr.Crockatt
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I’m from the London independent bookshop Corckatt & Powell.
In my opinion, the practice is completely ridiculous. How can you edit the classics? I’m afraid reading some of these books is hard work, and that is why you have to develop as a reader. If people don’t have time to read Anna Karenina, then fine. But don’t read a shortened version and kid yourself it’s the real thing.
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C．Future generations will be hooked on smoking.
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B．He disliked it when there were reporters coming here.
C．He thought it a best chance to make himself famous.
D．He found it enjoyable and exciting to be a member.
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B．Helping Southern Californians get ready for disasters.
C．Helping Northern Californians get ready for disasters.
D．Helping relieve Southern Californians defeat earthquakes.
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B. To make the young realize the influence of famous people.
C. To inspire those affected by disasters and give them a hand.
D. To raise as much money as possible to help the old and young.
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B．The methods to join in the youth run led by Josh Duhamel.
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C．A history book.D．A travel magazine.
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A．present the dream of RabiaB．show the damage of the war
C．predict the future of Syrian girlsD．compare the life before war and now
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A．They have no good friends to play with.
B．They want money from the husband family.
C．Their parents are worried about their safety.
D．Their parents are confused，illiterate and poor.

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