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　　A man led his two children and wife to safety as a fire swept part of their home. The first fire happened early yesterday as Jim Eastwood and his wife lay asleep in their home at Price Read. Mrs. Eastwood, who was first to wake, got up and felt heat coming from downstairs. As soon as Mr. Eastwood jumped off the bed, he rushed downstairs to try to put out the blaze (n.火焰;烈火;火災(zāi))but the smoke and heat were too intense (adj.強(qiáng)烈的,劇烈的).

　　Mrs. Eastwood got her children from their bedrooms and they hung out of a window gasping (vi.喘 ,喘氣)for fresh air.

　　Mr. Eastwood, who dialed 999 while downstairs, then decided to climb out of his bedroom window to lead his wife and children to safety. He got out of the window first and climbed onto a ledge above the downstairs living room. He then lifted and helped the children and his wife out. At that time, their next door neigh boor were awake and opened the window of the bedrooms to let them in.

(1)The big fire probably broke out ________.

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(2)When the fire started ________ .

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A．the family had been out of danger

B．the parents were sleeping in their bedroom

C．Mr. Eastwood was already downstairs

D．the children were above the living room

(3)Who noticed the fire first? ________.

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A．Mr. Eastwood.

B．The children.

C．Mrs. Eastwood.

D．Their next door neigh boor.

(4)During the course of the accident, Mrs. Eastwood had never been to ________.

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A．her own bedroom

B．the children's bedrooms

C．their neighbor's bedroom

D．their own living room

(5)When the fire was over ________.

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A．there was not any great loss to the Eastwoods

B．none of the family was hurt, but their house was somewhat destroyed

C．Mr. Eastwood was badly wounded in both the head and the limbs

D．Mrs. Eastwood was still worrying about their children

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　　A man led his two children and wife to safety as a fire swept part of their home. The first fire happened early yesterday as Jim Eastwood and his wife lay asleep in their home at Price Read. Mrs. Eastwood, who was first to wake, got up and felt heat coming from downstairs. As soon as Mr. Eastwood jumped off the bed, he rushed downstairs to try to put out the blaze (n.火焰;烈火;火災(zāi))but the smoke and heat were too intense (adj.強(qiáng)烈的,劇烈的).

　　Mrs. Eastwood got her children from their bedrooms and they hung out of a window gasping (vi.喘 ,喘氣)for fresh air.

　　Mr. Eastwood, who dialed 999 while downstairs, then decided to climb out of his bedroom window to lead his wife and children to safety. He got out of the window first and climbed onto a ledge above the downstairs living room. He then lifted and helped the children and his wife out. At that time, their next door neigh boor were awake and opened the window of the bedrooms to let them in.

(1)The big fire probably broke out ________.

[　　]

(2)When the fire started ________ .

[　　]

A．the family had been out of danger

B．the parents were sleeping in their bedroom

C．Mr. Eastwood was already downstairs

D．the children were above the living room

(3)Who noticed the fire first? ________.

[　　]

A．Mr. Eastwood.

B．The children.

C．Mrs. Eastwood.

D．Their next door neigh boor.

(4)During the course of the accident, Mrs. Eastwood had never been to ________.

[　　]

A．her own bedroom

B．the children's bedrooms

C．their neighbor's bedroom

D．their own living room

(5)When the fire was over ________.

[　　]

A．there was not any great loss to the Eastwoods

B．none of the family was hurt, but their house was somewhat destroyed

C．Mr. Eastwood was badly wounded in both the head and the limbs

D．Mrs. Eastwood was still worrying about their children

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Computer mouse is no longer so strong. A Canadian engineer has invented a system that enables a computer user to push a cursor（光標(biāo)）across a screen simply by moving his or her nose .He calls his nose-driven mouse a mouse.

The inventor ,Dmity Gorodnichy ,came up with the idea for the mouse while building computer software that would help astronauts operate the Canadarm—a long robotic arm on the U.S. space shuttle .His system employs a web-camera that recognizes a computer user’s nose from 25 pixels ,or points of light. Dmity chose the nose because its position remains relatively constant no matter which way the head moves .The system keeps track of the pixels, and the user matches the movements of his or her nose with the progress of the cursor across the screen.

The mouse keeps track of the eyes too. Two blinks（眨眼）are a “double click,” which turns the mouse on or off.

The mouse has received mixed comments from those who hold opposite opinions. One called it “a pointless waste of technology” . Another predicted that the nouse will fail to catch on because it makes users “l(fā)ook silly.” Dmity has already adapted the nouse for NousePong, a video game ,and NousePaint ,a drawing program.

He also predicts that the mouse will attract the people who have suffered from specific disease-pain ,senselessness ,or trembling in the hand caused by the frequent repetition of movements of the wrist and fingers ,such as typing at a computer keyboard .His next plan is to adapt the nouse for use by paralyzed（癱瘓）patients in hospitals .With two blinks of the eyes ,patients could double-click for help.

72．The best title for this passage is probably      .

A．Mouse Driven by Nose

B．Cursor Moved Without fingers

C.New Computer System for Astronauts

D．New Type of Mouse for Patients

73．The nouse is a system working by means of          .

A．keeping track of the points of light

B．moving one’s nose or blinking

C.moving cursor across the screen

D．matching the user’s nose with eyes

74．The underlined phrase “catch on” means “       ”.

A．become popular     B．be used      C.get improved        D．be made

75．Dmity predicts that the nouse will be more used to help          .

A．those who have eye trouble

B．develop a video game and drawing program

C.those traveling in space

D．the disabled with the hand and paralyzed patients

 

With their weakening bodies, advanced age or increasing pressure of work or study, people have been advised and usually persuaded to have health care products. Do you remember your first time to take a nutritional supplement(營(yíng)養(yǎng)補(bǔ)充品)? What was your first impression? 

                                  Posted by Amy, Dec. 23, 2010 8:05 PM

 

Madeline on Dec. 24, 2010 7:25 PM

Years ago, as a young mom with two small children, I struggled to keep up with the demands of a busy life. One day, I woke up feeling so tired that I knew something had to change!

A friend gave me some Royal Jelly—an amazing substance(物質(zhì))from the beehive(蜂房). I was doubtful, but desperate…so I tried it! In time, I began to experience renewed energy and vitality(活力)like never before! Now, over two decades later, I travel all round the country, sharing my life-changing experience. I’m grateful for the energy to keep up and love to share this wonderful discovery with others.

Blanca on Dec. 25, 2010 7:02 PM

Ten years ago, when I was 73, my mind wanted to be busy and useful, but my body didn’t. I became tired and lethargic(無(wú)精打采的). That’s when my daughter Madeline tried to persuade me to try her special Royal Jelly. It made such a dramatic(巨大的)difference in her life, so she was sure it could help me too! Hesitating for 2 days, I gave in. She was right! I no longer felt worn out. I had a new, youthful zest(熱情)for life and I’ve been OK — thanks to Royal Jelly!

Lori on Dec. 25, 2010 10:27 PM

When my mom Madeline was introduced to Royal Jelly, it affected my life, too! Mom gave me some of her fantastic Royal Jelly. Boy, things did turn around! I had more energy and stamina(耐力)and was finally able to keep up with high school and, eventually, college activities. Today, I’m a busy mom in my mid-thirties with two active boys and a new business! I have enough energy to do it all! I’m glad I took my Mom’s advice.

1..

.From the text, we learn that ________________.        .

A. Madeline became more than willing to take Royal Jelly at the very beginning

B. Lori was grateful partly because Royal Jelly helped him to improve his studies

C. Royal Jelly is a product that can help renew a person’s energy and vitality  

D. Amy has benefited from Royal Jelly so she posted a topic about the product

2..

 Which of the following is true of Blanca?

A. She replied to the topic on Christmas Eve.

B. She tried Royal Jelly without hesitation.

C. She is now supposed to be in her seventies. 

D. She was the second one to reply to the topic.

3..

. What’s the relationship between the Royal Jelly takers?

A. Lori and Blanca are Madeline’s grandchildren.

B. Madeline is Blanca’s daughter and Lori’s mother.

C. Blanca is Lori and Madeline’s great grandmother.

D. They have no blood relationship but friendship.

4..

 Where can we most probably read this text?

A. In a sports club.                   B. On an Internet page.  

C. In a fiction.                       D. In a travel magazine.

 

　　Hong Kong action star and tourism ambassador Jackie Chan apologized for his disruption and insults (辱罵) to the audience at Jonathan Lee's concert in Hong Kong but refused to admit that he was drunk.

　　Chan told the media backstage on Monday, "I was drunk and I feel ashamed." Alex Fong, Chan's son, also apologized for his father's behavior and promised the media there would he no such things next time.

　　However, on Wednesday, Chan denied that he was drunk. "I would call it excitement on stage. I only made some jokes with Lee, not a big deal," he said.

　　Lee also defended his friend Chan, saying there was no smell of alcohol in his breath. "He is a forthright (直率的) person. We always use dirty words with each other in daily life but it is not right to say them in public," Lee said.

　　Actually, it was the second time that day that Chan disturbed an event. Guangzhou-based Information Times reported yesterday that at a TVB party, Chan criticized the Hong Kong public TV channel for keeping singers signed with the station from being interviewed by other media.

　　Since Chan is Hong Kong's tourism ambassador, his gaffe on stage drew attention of the Hong Kong Tourism Hoard. A spokeswoman for the board said they had contacted Chan but he was on a business trip. She refused to comment on whether Chan's behavior had hurt Hong Kong's image. No complaints have received so far according to the Hong Kong Leisure and Cultural Service Department.

(1) What did Jackie Chan do at Lee's concert according to this passage?

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A．He refused to admit that he was drunk.

B．He was drunk and felt ashamed.

C．He made some jokes with Lee.

D．He said some dirty words.

(2) Which of the following can best describe Lee's attitude towards Chan?

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A．He understood Chan well.

B．He made some remarks in favour of Chan.

C．He didn't think highly of Chan's behavior.

D．He criticised Chan's behavior.

(3) What would be the best title for this passage?

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A．Dirty Words on Stage

B．Jackie Chan's Story

C．Excitement on Stage

D．Jonathan Lee's Concert

(4) The underlined word "gaffe" in the last paragraph means ________.

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A．a(chǎn)n improper behavior

B．ill-treatment

C．a(chǎn)n excellent performance

D．a(chǎn)n exciting remark

(5) Where can we probably read this passage?

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