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Wow!A Simple to Use Computer
Designed Especially for Seniors!
Easy to read.Easy to see.Easy to use.Just plug(插入）it in!
There is finally a computer that's designed for simplicity and ease of use.It's the WOW Computer,and it was designed with you in mind. This computer is easy-to-use, worry-free and really puts the world at your fingertips.From the moment you open the box,you'll realize how different the WOW Computer is.All the parts are connected;all you do is plug it into an outlet(插座）and your high-speed Internet connection.Then you'll see the screen-it's now 22 inches. This is a completely new touch screen system, without the messy look of the normal computer screen.The"buttons"on the screen are easy to see and easy to understand.All you do is touch one of them,from the Web, Email,Calendar to Games-you name it... and a new screen opens up.It's so easy to use you won't have to ask your children or grandchildren for help.Until now,the very people who could benefit most from E-mail and the Internet are the ones that have had the hardest time accessing it.Now,thanks to the WOW Computer,countless older Americans are discovering the wonderful world of the Internet every day.Isn't it time you took part? Call,now,and you'll find out why tens of thousands of satisfied seniors are now enjoying their WOW Computers,emailing their grandchildren, and experiencing everything the Internet has to offer.Call today!
Call now toll free and find out how you can get the new WOW!Computer.
1.According to the ad,WOW Computer is
A.power-free B.elder-friendly
C.post-free D.environment-friendly
2.What does the underlined sentence imply?
A.Seniors fail to be instructed by their children.
B.Seniors are often out of touch with their kids.
C.Seniors starve for a computer easy to operate.
D.Seniors have little time to surf the Internet.
3.If an old man buys the computer,he can
A.be given a big discount
B.update software for someone else
C.discover the bright future of his kids
D.email his children without difficulty
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----I have never used the computer for shopping.Is it hard to use?
----No, it’s simple. You can follow the ____ carefully.
A. introduction B. instructions C. description D. corrections
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As is known to all, in daily conversation people often use simple words and simple sentences, especially elliptical(省略) sentences. Here is an interesting conversation between Mr Green and his good friend Mr Smith, a fisherman. Do you know what they are talking about?
Mr Green: Going?
Mr Smith: Been.
Mr Green: Any?
Mr Smith: Some.
Mr Green: Big?
Mr Smith: Small.
1.The underlined word “conversation” in the text means ______.
A. fishing B. story C. text D. dialogue
2.Which of the following is true to the text?
A. Mr Smith has just been fishing and caught some small fish.
B. Mr Green caught some big fish and wanted to give some to Mr Smith.
C. Mr Smith didn’t catch any small fish.
D. Mr Smith wanted to buy some big fish from Mr Green.
3.The text is mainly about _______.
A. how to catch fish B. how to spend a Sunday
C. ellipsis in conversations D. joy in fishing
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One of the problems with passwords (密码) is that users forget them. In an effort to remember them, people use simple things like their dog’s names and their birth dates — anything that will give them a clue to remember what their passwords are. But for a hacker(黑客), this is the same as locking your door and leaving the key under the doormat(门口地垫).
To create a safe password that is easy to remember, follow these simple steps:
You should never use personal information as part of your password. It is very easy for someone to guess things like your last name and your pet’s name.
With the help of today’s computing power, it doesn’t take long to try every word in the dictionary and find your password, so you’d better not use real words for your password.
You can make a password much safer by mixing different types of characters. Use some capital letters along with small letters, numbers and even special characters such as & and %.
In order not to create a password using different character types that is hard to remember or using a word from the dictionary, you can use a “passphrase(代码)”. Think of a sentence from a song or a poem that you like and create a password using the first letters from each word. For example, instead of just setting a password like “yr$1Hes”, you can take a sentence such as “I like to read the about.com Internet network security website” and make it a password like “il2rta!nsw” by using the number “2” for the word “to” and using “!” in place of “Internet”. You can use may characters types and create a safe password that is hard to guess, but much easier for you to remember.
1.The underlined word “clue” in the passage is similar to “_____” in meaning.
A.an explanation B.a condition
C.a conclusion D.a piece of information
2.According to the passage, a passphrase is made up of _________.
A.different capital letters B.long English words from the dictionary
C.sentences from a song or a poem D.the first letters from each word of a sentence
3.Which of the following passwords might be the best according to the passage?
A.jessica208. B.19890703.
C.il2rta!nsw. D.3About&5.
4.What is the best title for this passage?
A.How to use you passwords correctly.
B.How to keep others away from your computers.
C.How to protect your private information online.
D.How to make you passwords safer and easier to remember.
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The idea that you can use humor, laughter, and play to make you healthier probably seems too simple to be true. However, it is really true and simple. The sense of humor, laughter and play plays an important part in keeping you healthy.
Treat the blues with a sense of humor, which is closely tied to laughter. Laughter is infectious. Have you ever heard a big laugh of a young child and been able to keep yourself from smiling? When laughter is shared between people, it makes them closer to each other and increases their happiness. Smiling is the beginning of laughter and a smile is also just as infectious as laughter is. You can experience something by smiling at everyone around you, and you will feel happier just by sharing a smile, even with a stranger.
Play is an important part of making sure that we stay healthy. We are often encouraged to make sure our children play, and are told of the benefits of being out playing. However, what we often forget is that it is just as important for old people to make play be part of their life as it’s for children. Physical play is important for the old and it certainly helps prevent illness. While the studies are still in the early stages, the studies that have been done have shown that physical play certainly plays a part in preventing cognitive (认知的) falling.
1.What can laughter increase according to the author?
A. Cognitive ability B. Good relationships
C. A sense of humor D. Happiness and trust
2.What does the author think the old should do?
A. They should have a good rest.
B. They should play like children.
C. They should prevent cognitive falling.
D. They should take part in physical play.
3.Which of the following would be the best title for the text?
A. Humor, Laughter and Play for Health
B. Always Keep Our Body Healthy
C. Have an Active and Happy Life
D. Let Our Body and Mind Relax
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Three simple keys to success
Being successful means different things to different people.1. My point is, the specifics involved in finding success can vary greatly, depending on your goal.
There are three basic components necessary for finding success, regardless of the specifics of your pursuit. And, since the desire for ownership is the driving force behind acquisition, I’ll use the word OWN as my simple three-item method for success:
1.O-Opportunity: One of the most important components in finding success is being able to identify opportunity. It is to success what wind is to sailing. 2. Identifying opportunity is the first step: awareness sets your sails for success while your motivation provides the wind.
2.W-Wisdom: By definition, wisdom is the accurate application of knowledge. 3. It requires clear understanding, great insight (洞察力) and good judgment. Once opportunity is identified, you must use all your inner resources to seize it and make the most of it. 4.Finding success when opportunity presents itself often means reaching out for help in areas where you have weakness or lack of knowledge.
3. N-Never give up: This might possibly be the most important for success. The key is to first break your goal down into workable parts so you don’t feel pressured, and then to work each part at ease with both enthusiasm and purpose. 5. Having this attitude keeps you moving in the face of trouble and becomes the driving force behind most success stories.
A.It takes a lot of time effort and determination to succeed.
B.Besides, wisdom means knowing your limitations.
C.But wisdom involves more than just knowing.
D.You simply can’t have one without the other.
E.Being successful demands doing well.
F.The road to success is being largely determined by what result you want to achieve.
G.You’ll finally succeed if you follow these steps.
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The United States will have more adults aged 65 and over than children by the year 2035, the US Census Bureau says As the American population ages, the demand for services and care for older adults is growing.
SenCura is a company that provides non-medical at-home care for seniors in the northern Virginia area. Cliff Glier founded the company 12 years ago. He says its services include help with bathing, transportation, getting dressed and planning and preparing meals.
Hollie is one of SenCura’s professional caregivers. She visits 88-year-old Olga Robertson’s home every day for three hours. Robertson says she likes having Hollie’s help.
“Well, she cooks for me and she does a good job. She takes me to appointments (约会) and things like that and whatever I want to do. Sometimes, we go to walk in the mall if it’s cold out in the winter time.”
But when Hollie is not around, Robertson still has a caregiver—a robot named Rudy, who can have a conversation and also tells jokes and plays games and dances with Robertson.
In addition to keeping Robertson mentally and physically active, Rudy provides services 24 hours a day. He watches for lost things, reminds Robertson about her doctor’s appointments and tells her when it is time to take her medicine. The robot is a little more than one meter tall. It has a screen that makes checking in with family and caregivers easy.
Anthony Nunez is the founder of INF Robotics, the company that created Rudy. He says the idea for the robotic caregiver was inspired by what his own mother lived through when his grandmother got older.
SenCura’s Cliff Glier met Nunez and his team at an event more than a year ago. He became interested in introducing Rudy to his own customers. Glier says Rudy is not competition for human caregivers. He says the robot is there to help but cannot do all the things that caregivers do, like bathing and dressing seniors.
1.What does the company SenCura do?
A.It focuses on care service for seniors. B.It supports medical research projects.
C.It develops robots helping poor seniors. D.It provides medical services for seniors.
2.Which of the following can not the robot Rudy do?
A.Talk with seniors. B.Dress seniors.
C.Tell jokes. D.Play games with seniors.
3.What inspires Anthony Nunez to invent the robot Rudy?
A.The change in the population of the United States.
B.The fast development of modern science and technology.
C.The work experience from a professional caregiver called Hollie.
D.His mother’s experiences of looking after his grandmother.
4.What’s the best title of the text?
A.The American Population Ages Seriously
B.Professional Caregivers for Seniors Are Popular
C.INF Robotics Invented New Robots for Children
D.New Caregivers for Seniors
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The earliest simple computer, the Chinese abacus dates back to thousands of years ago, consisting of rows of beads on a wooden frame used for counting. The modern computer dates back to 1946, when the Electronic Numerical Integrator and Calculator (ENIAC) was invented. The U.S. Department of Defense developed the Internet so all of its own computers could be connected; in 1990 the World Wide Web was born. The rapid development of technology has resulted in the computers we use today, and those are changing as we speak too.
You can do many things on a computer. You can create and print letters or reports for school, and save those documents in case you need them later; you can watch movies, listen to music and play video games. The Internet allows people to visit different websites, send e-mails, shop online and pay bills electronically. Some people even work or receive schooling through their home computers.
The most common types of computers used are the desktop, the laptop and the handheld computer. Desktop computers stay in one place, and their parts are contained in a case that is placed beneath the monitor. Laptop computers are lightweight and small enough to be carried by users who need computers and the Internet access to them in different places. Handheld computers include personal digital assistants, small video gaming devices and mobile phones.
While computers make life convenient and are considered positive to society, there are negative aspects of computer use that kids and their family should consider. Computer viruses are harmful programs that damage information and can stop your computer from working properly. The Internet presents risks for young people, too. The information you share is not private. Some kids use their computers so much that they don’t want to do anything else.
1.The earliest simple computer was invented ________.
A.in 1946 B.in 1990 C.by Chinese D.by Americans
2.What kind of computer is liked most by people whose working place is not fixed?
A.The desktop. B.The laptop.
C.The mobile phone. D.The personal digital assistant.
3.In which order is this passage written?
A.Functions→Types→History→Warnings. B.History→Warnings→Types→Functions.
C.History→Types→Functions→Warnings. D.History→Functions→Types→Warnings.
4.We can conclude from the passage that ________.
A.computers do more harm than good to kids.
B.kids shouldn’t be allowed to use computers.
C.parents should limit the time of their kids using computers.
D.people should stay away from computers so as not to get viruses.
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Taking a Child Fishing
There is nothing quite like seeing the smile on a young person’s face when they catch their fish. Here are some simple steps that can be taken to help children and parents enjoy these early fishing experiences.
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It’s easier to teach young children to fish if your attention is towards them and not towards your own fishing. If you are also trying to fish, this can make that difficult for both of you. 2. When they need your help, you can hand down your tool and they can keep fishing.
Keep trips short.
Children have short attention periods. 3. Take this into consideration when planning a trip. When it stops being fun for them, it’s time to call it a day.
Bring plenty of snacks and drinks.
Even though most of these trips will be short, they will get hungry and thirsty. Bringing plenty of snacks and drinks gives them a little break from fishing. 4. You can use this time while they are eating or playing to do some fishing yourself.
Other than fishing.
Just because they are on a fishing trip doesn’t mean that they have to finish all the time. Let them do things besides fishing as long as it isn’t interfering (打扰) with the people fishing around you. 5.
A stop on the way home for ice cream or other treats can also be a fun part of the trip. Remember it’s all about them having fun and hopefully wanting to go fishing with you again.
A.Let them help make choices.
B.Make the fishing trip about them.
C.Children love to feel like they are helping out.
D.This can be more exciting to them than the actual fishing.
E.The same is true if you bring a few small toys for them to play with.
F.One way to solve this problem is for you to use the tool the child can use.
G.An hour or possibly two will be about all of the fishing they can handle in a day.
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The population of Thailand is 69 million with 5. 7 million farms with an average farm size of 3. 15 hectares （公顷）.Agriculture is of importance to Thailand’s income, and more than 60% of the total population is involved in agriculture.
Chemical fertilizers play an important role in raising agricultural productivity. But they also worsen soil quality. Gradually, the amount of farmland fit for agriculture is reduced. The use of chemical fertilizers in Thailand increased from 2. 3 million tons in 2000 to 5. 0 million tons in 2015, which cost about 1835 million US dollars. About 42% of the fertilizer was used for 10. 4 million hectares in the wet and dry season. Due to the oil shock in 2008, the price of fertilizers greatly increased. As a result, the Thai Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives issued a policy to reduce the use of chemical fertilizers.
The management of using fertilizers became very important, especially for economic reasons. The NPK fertilizer suggestions for most crops got from field experiments could not be used for crops in other locations where the climate, soil type, crop strain （品种）,and management were different.
To reduce production costs and increase crops yield （产量）in small farms, the country has spread the Site-specific Nutrient Management technology, which is known in Thailand as the Tailor-made Fertilizer Technology （TFT） and it is useful. Importantly, it’s not harmful to the farmland.
1.What can we learn about Thailand from paragraph 1?
A.It has about 30 million farmers.
B.40% of people in it are farmers.
C.Agriculture is important to its economy.
D.Its farms take up 60% of its land.
2.Using chemical fertilizers can ________.
A.cut down on production costs
B.influence the quality of farmland
C.reduce the soil testing for farmers’ practices
D.increase the amount of farmland suitable for agriculture
3.What’s the author’s attitude towards the TFT technology?
A.Supporting. B.Doubtful. C.Unconcerned. D.Worried.
4.What are the last two paragraphs mainly about?
A.Chemical fertilizers do damage to farmland.
B.Farmers do not care about farmland protection.
C.Thailand spread TFT to manage the use of fertilizers.
D.TFT makes Thailand’s crop yields reduced.