A lot more people are about to get a chance t...

A lot more people are about to get a chance to buy Google Glass. It’s the Internet-connected eyewear that has become the hottest sale.

Google will sell the “Explorer” version(版本) of Glass to any U.S. person who places an online order for the device beginning at 9am. PDT April 15. The product will cost $1,500. Google is saying how many sets of Glass will be available during the limited-time offer.

This version of Glass, though, still isn’t the perfect product that Google hopes to sell in stores later this year.

For now, Google is still trying to recruit(招聘) more people willing to serve as volunteers for its attempt to build a wearable device that features some of the same feature as a smart phone. “ Our Explorers are moms, bakers, surgeons, rockers, and each new Explorer has brought a new view that is making Glass better,” Google said.

The device has a small screen attached above the right eye. A user can check e-mails, see Twitter post or get directions without having to use a phone. It can also take hands-free photos and video through voice-activated(声控的) commands. The ability to record images so easily has raised safely concerns about drivers wearing Glass. The lawmakers have to draw up new rules forbidding use of the device in moving vehicles.

Google regards Glass as a breakthrough(突破). It will make it easier for people to surf the Internet while on the go. They also hope that the device could help police officers, firefighters, doctors and reporters do their jobs better.

1.What is special about Google Glass?

A. People can only order it online.

B. It’s cheaper than the ordinary glasses.

C. People can explore the Internet with it.

D. It doesn’t contain any actual glass in the future.

2.Google is still trying to recruit more volunteers to _____________.

A. improve their products

B. sell their products

C. advertise their products

D. wear their products

3.We can use Google Glass to do the following EXCEPT_____________.

A. check e-mails　　　　　　　 B. make a call

C. take video　　　　　　　　　 D. find your way

4.What problem may Google Glass bring to people?

A. Its screen is too small for people to surf the Internet.

B. It may cause traffic accidents if people use it while driving.

C. Users must use their hands to take photos.

D. It is difficult for many people to learn to use.

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Jobs are hard to get and, _______, more young people are continuing their education.

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————.the website of www．google．com, and you will learn a lot about Obama’s first official visit to China．

A．Searching                        B．To search

C．Having searched                  D．Search

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People tend to live more happily and longer if they are ________ about life.

A. pessimistic    B. enthusiastic    C. optimistic     D. terrific

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The project, started in 1998, has 　　　　 more girls having chances to get higher education.

A. resulted from　 B. resulted in

C. come about　　 D. tried out

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Consumers are getting more sensible and buy only________they need in spite of all the advertisements they see.

A. that    B. what    C. which    D. whether

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Zoos give people a chance to get close to animals from every continent in the world. But zoos that offer more than just a chance to see animals are worth visiting. Singapore Zoo

At Singapore Zoo, enjoy breakfast while a family of orangutans (猩猩) sits nearby enjoying theirs. A zookeeper tells the breakfast crowd about each member of the family. Or join the Wild Discoverer tour for a detailed look at some of the animals.

Bronx Zoo

The Bronx Zoo in New York City houses 6,000 animals. Those who want to sleep with zebras (斑马) have a chance at this zoo. Special overnight journeys allow families to camp out on the zoo grounds and meet some amazing animal guests.

Taronga Zoo

The Taronga Zoo in Sydney, Australia offers special animal contact. Visitors can see a koala up close, feed a giraffe or hold a reptile. For those who want to learn what it’s like to work at a zoo, Taronga offers a “Keeper for A Day” program for anyone over 18 years old.

San Diego Zoo

At Southern California’s San Diego Zoo, animals live in natural-looking areas. Wildlife photography (摄影) lovers can take a class to learn the secrets of photographing animals. The zoo offers people opportunities to meet a lion or feed a rhino. The zookeepers also teach people how to talk to the animals so they will talk back.

1.Where can you breakfast with orangutans?

A. At Bronx Zoo.　　 B. At Taronga Zoo.

C. At Singapore Zoo.　　 D. At San Diego Zoo.

2.The “Keeper for A Day” program is intended for .

A. animal protectors　　 B. wildlife researchers

C. adults working with keepers　　 D. adults interested in keepers’ life

3.At San Diego Zoo, you can .

A. sleep with lions or rhinos

B. join the Wild Discoverer tour

C. camp out overnight on the zoo grounds

D. have a better communication with animals

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No doubt that you know about Charities. Here it is another chance for you to know more. Difficult times often bring out the best in people. And this was the case for basketball star Yao Ming, who hosted a television show in Shanghai that raised US$300,000 to help researchers find a cure for SARS. Fundraising, or charity, is an act of goodwill towards others. Charities in the West have more flexible ways. Look at a typical day for Ruth, a wealthy woman in the UK, for example. Ruth wakes up in the morning and collects her post. There’s a letter addressed to her with a picture of a half-dead, beaten horse. It’s from a charity asking Ruth to donate money to save the animals. The door bell rings and there, on Ruth’s doorstep, is an old woman asking for money to help the aged. She turns on the television, hears sad music and sees a picture of a wide-eyed child dying of hunger in Africa with an appeal for money to help the child. Ruth then goes shopping for a dress to wear to that evening’s large party for the rich and famous. The ticket cost her a small fortune, but she doesn’t mind because most of the money is going to a charity that fights AIDS. She feels good about going because she’s helping the sick. Within five minutes of walking down the street, Ruth has passed a charity shop. She doesn’t stop because she doesn’t think she’d find a suitable dress there—it’s full of old, secondhand clothes. But, many other people enter and but all sorts of bargains. Edna, a little old lady, looks after the shop. Any profit it has made goes to a cancer charity. Now that she has retired, she has plenty of spare time to offer her services for free.

For people like Yao Ming, Ruth and Edna, charity is a virtue that holds the same importance in life as faith and hope. “As you look back on your life, the moments that stand out are the moments when you have done things for others,” said Scottish author Henry Drummond.

1.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the story as a way of fundraising　　　 ?

A. Charity party                        　　 B. Charity post

C. Charity TV program                    D. Charity for beggars.

2.What does the word “raise” in the first paragraph mean　　　 ?

A. Collect together                        B. Donate

C. Increase                                D. Bring to someone’s attention.

3.We can infer from the passage that　　　 .

A. Yao Ming donated US$300,000 to help researchers find a cure for SARS

B. Edna may not be a rich lady but she is willing to do something for others

C. Ruth leads a busy life and she feels very tired

D. Ruth is angry because so many people ask her for money every day

4.What’s the writer’s attitude towards charity　　　 ?

A. The writer thinks it’s something only people like Ruth can afford to do

B. The writer just wants to inform us of the different ways to practice charity

C. The writer thinks it’s a virtue and admires the people who practice it

D. The writer doesn’t make it clear in the story

5.The underlined part in the last paragraph probably means that　　　 .

A. when you look back sometimes, you need stand out

B. when you want to do something for others, you need stand out

C. the moment you stand out, you can do something for others

D. what impresses people deeply is what they have done for others

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People often say you never get a second chance to make a first impression, and that's actually quite true. 1.After all, making a good first impression is all about making others feel good when spending time with them. The following tips will help you make a positive impression every time．

Dress appropriately

2.That means dressing up or putting on nice, clean, situation-appropriate clothes for social situations. It isn't difficult and it doesn't have to cost you much, either．

Be aware of your body language

Words express very little of what you say．Body language can tell someone a lot about your mood and confidence level.3. Eye contact is an easy way to make others feel comfortable, important and special．Nervous body language can make others uncomfortable and anxious．Try to be aware of your body language when communicating with others．

Respect the opinions of others

Not everyone will have the same opinion with you, and friendly disagreements can be a gateway to a great conversation．Respect other people's right to have their own opinion．Respect the opinions of others even if you disagree with them．4.

5.

People love talking about themselves, but generally, you want to be careful of taking over the conversation．By listening carefully to what others are saying, you are not only making them feel important, but you can gather cues you need to keep the conversation going and bridge to new topics．

A．Be a careful listener.

B．Show an interest in every person you meet.

C．Smile especially when first meeting someone.

D．Make sure you look nice whenever you meet someone new.

E．Meeting new people and starting conversations is often challenging.

F．Others will want to be with you and help you make a good impression.

G．Don't force others to believe what you believe or to see things only as you see them.

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Nowadays it is common that people are buying more products and services than ever before through the Internet, so do Americans. And experts say the popularity of online sales is likely to spread to other countries. Online sales now represent as much as 10% of all retail sales in the United States. This has led traditional stores to seek new ways to keep their customers loyal.

Taking Lynne for example, she made good use of the Internet. She used the Internet to buy everything she needed for her Wedding and holiday gifts for her husband and daughter. Other than food, 90% of her purchases were made on her home computer. “I find that, by being able to go online, choose the things that I need, and have them delivered to me right at my doorstep, I eliminate all the driving, all the crowds, all the noise of that, and I usually get a better selection.”

There are a lot of people like her. Experts say American online shopping hit records in both November and December.57% of Americans have bought something electronically. Store owners worry that this growing amount of online sales will hurt their business. Cornell University marketing professor Ed Melaughlin says they can keep their customers by selling goods like clothing, which buyers may want to see and try on before purchasing. The stores could also offer things that are difficult to ship. Besides, some stores can please customers by offering to repair electronic products.

Bill Martin is the founder of Shopper Trak. His business helps stores learn about their customers. He said, “There is still a lot of emotion in the buying decision, you know, that takes place. Often you need that last sense of “Boy, this is exactly what I want before you are ready to part with money, and you can't always get that online. It's a rather cold process.”

While e-commerce worries some business owners, the only worry for delivery services is keeping up with the number of packages. UPS manager Dana Kline says her company is very busy at this time of the year.

UPS is so busy that it has filled 55,000 temporary work positions during the holiday season.

1.The purpose of this passage is to tell us ________.

A. the challenge online owners are faced with

B. the challenge e－commerce causes to traditional sales

C. the difference between online sales and traditional sales

D. the trouble that customers often meet when purchasing online

2.The example of Lynne is mentioned in the passage to show________.

A. online sales will replace traditional sales sooner or later

B. traditional stores find new ways to keep their customers loyal

C. traditional stores can't offer enough food to their customers

D. online business has changed many Americans' life

3.The underlined word “eliminate” in Paragraph 2 can be replaced by “________”.

A. include　　 B. avoid

C. increase　　 D. discourage

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