In the world today, there are millions of surveillance cameras, or “spy cams”, watching and monitoring our daily activities. There are some benefits of course, as people who are breaking laws can be watched and caught using cameras and this helps keep our society and public places safe. These cameras are everywhere and most are openly visible on roads, in airports, businesses, shopping centers and government buildings and even in lifts. Even schools have started using spy cams to watch student activity and behaviour.
The cameras are so common now that we hardly ever even notice them. But the problem lies with the ones that are hidden away from our eyes and are unseen. Technology has helped develop tiny cameras that can be very well hidden and they can “spy” on shoppers, workers, babysitters and people in hotels and clubs without the people even knowing.
It is these spy cams that people feel are an invasion of privacy. Recently, in the US, there have been a number of court cases against babysitters whose actions have been recorded by their employers on hidden cameras.
The number of cameras in public and private areas is on the increase and with rising crime rates and the recent terrorist attacks, more and more surveillance cameras are being used to watch us. This means that we all have to be aware that our employers, department stores, police and even some of our friends could be spying on us at any time!
1.In the writer’s opinion, surveillance cameras _______. .
A．do more good than wrong
B．are overused
C．should be very popular
D．ought to be more widely used
2.In what way can the surveillance camera benefit the public?
A．By helping keep social safety.
B．By monitoring the employees.
C．By watching the students in class.
D．By spying on customers.
3.According to Paragraphs 3 and 4, people _______ the use of hidden cameras.
A．object to
B．agree to
C．feel happy about
D．are fearful of
4.Spy cams will be more widely used in the future because _______. .
A．all people want to spy
B．of the invasion of privacy
C．people enjoy being watched
D．of terrorist attacks
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In the world today, there are millions of surveillance cameras, or “spy cams”, watching and monitoring our daily activities. There are some benefits of course, as people who are breaking laws can be watched and caught using cameras and this helps keep our society and public places safe. These cameras are everywhere and most are openly visible on roads, in airports, businesses, shopping centers and government buildings and even in lifts. Even schools have started using spy cams to watch student activity and behaviour.
The cameras are so common now that we hardly ever even notice them. But the problem lies with the ones that are hidden away from our eyes and are unseen. Technology has helped develop tiny cameras that can be very well hidden and they can “spy” on shoppers, workers, babysitters and people in hotels and clubs without the people even knowing.
It is these spy cams that people feel are an invasion of privacy. Recently, in the US, there have been a number of court cases against babysitters whose actions have been recorded by their employers on hidden cameras.
The number of cameras in public and private areas is on the increase and with rising crime rates and the recent terrorist attacks, more and more surveillance cameras are being used to watch us. This means that we all have to be aware that our employers, department stores, police and even some of our friends could be spying on us at any time!
1.In the writer’s opinion, surveillance cameras _______. .
A．do more good than wrong
B．are overused
C．should be very popular
D．ought to be more widely used
2.In what way can the surveillance camera benefit the public?
A．By helping keep social safety.
B．By monitoring the employees.
C．By watching the students in class.
D．By spying on customers.
3.According to Paragraphs 3 and 4, people _______ the use of hidden cameras.
A．object to
B．agree to
C．feel happy about
D．are fearful of
4.Spy cams will be more widely used in the future because _______. .
A．all people want to spy
B．of the invasion of privacy
C．people enjoy being watched
D．of terrorist attacks
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At the beginning of the 20th century there were more than a million lions worldwide.Today there are less than 30,000 in the wild.The remaining lions are increasingly threatened by habitat loss，hunting activities to protect farms and cattle.
For generations，Masai tribesmen on the large African plains in southeastern Kenya have hunted lions—to protect their farms and cattle.Today they celebrate the lions’ life.
Noah is an elder in the Masai community.“We have decided as a community of the Masai to lay down our spears，and there will be no more killing of lions in our community.” He is part of a group of Masai visiting the United States promoting (推广) the Predator (捕食性动物) Compensation Program.
Conservation International’s Frank Hawkins explains，“The Masai have been living with wildlife for many generations and it has been a conflicting relationship in many ways.They compete with the animals for food as lions eat their cattle.We’re trying to find ways in which the wildlife will become something useful to them.” They had the Predator Compensation Fund founded in 2003.After much discussion，a group of Masai farmers agreed to protect lions.In turn，if lions or other predators kill their cattle，the Masai owner will be paid market value for the dead animals from the fund.
One man said that in the past，when a lion killed cattle，they killed it on the spot.And now，after the start of the program，the Masai see the lion population growing.Since 2003，only four lions have been killed here.
1.What is this passage mainly about?
A. The wildlife in the world.
B. Lions and the Masai.
C. The reason why lions are killed.
D. The living ways of the Masai.
2.What is the aim of the Predator Compensation Program?
A. To protect people in the wild.
B. To help the Masai protect their farms and cattle.
C. To protect lions only.
D. To protect the wildlife.
3.Masai tribesmen killed lions before 2003 ______.
A. because lions were dangerous for people there
B. because dead lions were worth a lot of money
C. because they wanted lions’ meat
D. because they wanted to protect their farms and cattle
4.According to the passage，why haven’t Masai tribesmen killed many lions since 2003?
A. Because lions don’t eat their cattle any more.
B. Because they will be fined if they kill lions there.
C. Because if a lion kills their cattle，they will be paid for the dead animals from the fund.
D. Because there are less than 30,000 lions in the wild now.
5.What do you think of the Masai?
A. Reasonable. B. Cruel.
C. Poor. D. Stupid.
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All over the world, and for many different reasons, there are millions of people who rarely or never eat meat. These people are called vegetarians. To people who eat meat, being a vegetarian may seem like a very strange thing, diets for several different reasons.
First, vegetarians have an enormous health advantage. One of the major health problems in modern societies is not too much protein but too much fat, especially in the form of animal fats. Medical evidence suggests that animal fats, including butter, contribute to the development of cholesterol in the human body. High amount of cholesterol seem to be part of the cause of heart disease. Most vegetarians have low level of cholesterol. High amounts of animal fats also seem to lead to certain kinds of cancer, and vegetarians are typically less vulnerable to these cancers than people who eat a lot of meat. Overall, studies comparing the health of vegetarians and meat-eaters show that the meat-eaters are twice as likely to die of heart disease as vegetarians are.
Better health is one reason that people choose to become vegetarians. Another reason is religion. Some religions forbid the eating of meat. The largest of these is the Hindu religion, which has about 600 million believers in the world. Although not all Hindus are vegetarian, many are, and there are many believers of other religions such Buddhism and even some Christian religions that also do not eat meat.
Many vegetarians do not eat meat simply because they do not like the taste of it. They have no religious or philosophical reasons; they just do not like meat. Another important reason that vegetarians give for not eating meat is the health advantages that were given above. Lastly, there are many people who do not eat meat because they just do not like the idea of killing animals for food. They believe that life, all life, is valuable , and that we do not have to destroy life to feed ourselves when there are other good sources of food.
1.According to the passage, people choose to be vegetarians for the following reasons EXCEPT________.
A．they want to stay healthy
B．they are too kind to put the idea of killing animals
C．they live in areas where meat supply is not adequate
D．they should not eat meat due to their religious belief
2.Which of the following is true according to Paragraph 2 ?
A．Vegetarians enjoy a more healthy life than the meat eaters.
B．Heart disease and cancer are caused by large amounts of protein.
C．There are twice as many meat-eaters as vegetarians who die of cancer.
D．There are less health problems in modern society due to advanced medical care.
3.What does “vulnerable” mean in Paragraph 2?
A．Having low level of cholesterol.
B．Having high level of cholesterol.
C．Having weak ability to resist diseases and harms.
D．Having strong ability to resist disease and harms.
4.It can be inferred from the passage that __________.
A．being a vegetarian may be a very strange thing
B．vegetarians eat meat on some special occasions
C．all vegetarians have reasons for their not eating meat
D．most vegetarians believe that life without meat is happy.
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(2014·宁波抽样检测)Marty's disability is“one in a million”．________，there are not many people in the world like him.
A. In other words B. All in all
C. For one thing D. On the other hand
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It is rather that we still do not know how many species there are in the world today.
A.misleading B.embarrassing
C.boring D.demanding
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It is rather ______ that we still do not know how many species there are in the world today.
A．misleading B．embarrassing C．boring D．demanding
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| For: Doug Smith, Director of wolf recovery, Yellowstone National Park In the world today there is so much we are losing; more and more species disappear from the earth every year. The time has come to put something back，to restore to treat some of the old wounds enforced on nature over the years. Wolves are animals killing and eating other animals in North America. They play an important role in keeping the continent healthy. Most places don’t have enough wild country to make their restoration possible, which means it’s even more important to restore wolves where conditions are right, places like Yellowstone, which has both a high level of wildness, as well as abundant creatures that wolves hunt and eat for living. Some who oppose wolf restoration have a human centered point of view that the earth is here for humans, we can use it whenever we want and for whatever purpose. But wolves offer us a chance to live another way—a way to learn to live with other life forms. | Against: Larry Bouret, Vice President, Wyoming Farm Bureau What does wolf introduction to Yellowstone mean? To the average citizen it probably just means introducing wolves to Yellowstone. There would be no unfavorable effects because few people live near Yellowstone. But to farmers it means introducing wolves, which wander over vast areas—in and out of the park—onto their farms. Wolves eat meat—as in the cattle, sheep that keep farmers in business. Introduction apparently also means lawsuits by environmental groups attempting to remove livestock from federal lands. To farmers, who own private lands in the same area, it means the possibility of financial ruin. To farmers it is a form of land use restrictions. To farmers introducing wolves means taking away the farmers’ livelihoods without just compensation. Why do people not want a nuclear power plant built in their backyard? For the same reason farmers do not want wolves introduced into their backyard. |
1.What are the two passages mainly about?
A. Whether to remove livestock away from federal lands.
B. Whether to introduce wolves to Yellowstone.
C. How to increase the number of wolves.
D. How to keep the balance of nature.
2.According to the passage Doug Smith is _______.
A. a national park administrator.
B. a wildlife conservationist.
C. an enthusiastic hunter.
D. a private land owner.
3.What are the farmers concerned about?
A. Being controlled by wolves.
B. Having to sell their farmland.
C. Suffering heavy financial loss.
D. Being forced to leave their homes.
4.Why does Larry Bouret mention “nuclear power plant”?
A. To summarize his opinion.
B. To make his view persuasive.
C. To tell the danger of nuclear power plant.
D. To introduce the background of wolf recovery.
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| For: Doug Smith, Director of wolf recovery, Yellowstone National Park In the world today there is so much we are losing; more and more species disappear from the earth every year. The time has come to put something back，to restore to treat some of the old wounds enforced on nature over the years. Wolves are animals killing and eating other animals in North America. They play an important role in keeping the continent healthy. Most places don’t have enough wild country to make their restoration possible, which means it’s even more important to restore wolves where conditions are right, places like Yellowstone, which has both a high level of wildness, as well as abundant creatures that wolves hunt and eat for living. Some who oppose wolf restoration have a human centered point of view that the earth is here for humans, we can use it whenever we want and for whatever purpose. But wolves offer us a chance to live another way—a way to learn to live with other life forms. | Against: Larry Bouret, Vice President, Wyoming Farm Bureau What does wolf introduction to Yellowstone mean? To the average citizen it probably just means introducing wolves to Yellowstone. There would be no unfavorable effects because few people live near Yellowstone. But to farmers it means introducing wolves, which wander over vast areas—in and out of the park—onto their farms. Wolves eat meat—as in the cattle, sheep that keep farmers in business. Introduction apparently also means lawsuits by environmental groups attempting to remove livestock from federal lands. To farmers, who own private lands in the same area, it means the possibility of financial ruin. To farmers it is a form of land use restrictions. To farmers introducing wolves means taking away the farmers’ livelihoods without just compensation. Why do people not want a nuclear power plant built in their backyard? For the same reason farmers do not want wolves introduced into their backyard. |
1.What are the two passages mainly about?
A. Whether to remove livestock away from federal lands.
B. Whether to introduce wolves to Yellowstone.
C. How to increase the number of wolves.
D. How to keep the balance of nature.
2.According to the passage Doug Smith is _______.
A. a national park administrator.
B. a wildlife conservationist.
C. an enthusiastic hunter.
D. a private land owner.
3.What are the farmers concerned about?
A. Being controlled by wolves.
B. Having to sell their farmland.
C. Suffering heavy financial loss.
D. Being forced to leave their homes.
4.Why does Larry Bouret mention “nuclear power plant”?
A. To summarize his opinion.
B. To make his view persuasive.
C. To tell the danger of nuclear power plant.
D. To introduce the background of wolf recovery.
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There is a lot of love in today’s world and I’m convinced that this is still the most powerful ______ in the world.
| A．power | B．energy | C．force | D．strength |
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In today’s world, over 7,000 different languages are spoken. English is one of the most recognized languages in the world and is the language of choice for many people across the globe. For this reason it plays a significant role in communication between different societies and organizations. It is important that global workers can effectively use this style of English in order to be successful in the world business markets.
Global English, also known as international English, is the movement towards using an international standard for this common language. It is also the concept of using the English language to communicate across the world and in various dialects. In today’s society of constant communication among people around the world, it is important that the English language is not tied to one local dialect such as the United States, the UK or Australia, but rather represents a broad usage of language so that it can be understood in all countries. When using global English, it is important to write and speak clearly so it can be understood around the world.
There are a variety of techniques that can be adopted to successfully use global English. Avoid sentences and paragraphs which are long and wordy. Try not to use false subjects, such as sentences that start with “It is” or “This has” which can be confusing. Instead, start the sentence with a specific descriptive subject.
Do not use mini word clusters (串) because they may confuse anyone who is just learning the English languages. Mini words are short, common words with one-to-three letters. Avoid using idioms, such as “the tip of the iceberg” and “right around the corner”. Instead, say exactly what you mean. Also, because many languages do not use pronouns such as “it” or “they”, try to avoid them. Avoid using phrasal verbs, such as “keep up” or “get into” because they aren’t easy to understand in some languages. Finally, since most languages have different formats for writing dates, it is best to write out the month, date and year completely.
In a word, it is important to read and write global English. By understanding the concepts of global English and using proper techniques, a business can successfully grow in the global business economy.
| Title | Global English |
| Theme | English shouldn’t be tied to one local dialect but should represent a broad usage of language so that it can be understood around the world. |
| Concept of global English | The movement towards using an international standard for English to make it a 1.________of communication across the world and in various dialects. |
| 2.________ of global English | Enabling global workers to communicate effectively and 3.________ success in the world business markets. |
| 4.________ on using global English | ● Avoid long and wordy sentences and paragraphs. ● Try not to use false subjects which can result in 5.________. ● Use a specific descriptive subject as the6.________ of the sentence. ●7.________ using mini word clusters. ● Do not use idioms and express your8.________ exactly. ● Try to avoid pronouns like “it” or “they” ● Do not use phrasal verbs because they’re 9.________ to understand in some languages. ● Write out the month, date and year in a 10.________ manner. |
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