Wednesday, October 29,2008.The United States ...

Wednesday, October 29,2008．

The United States federal government had two young men in the state of Tennessee arrested on October 22 on unknown charges．

In court documents published on Monday, it came to light that the men had discussed attacking an African – American school and killing 14 of them．

Another crime was about planning to murder Presidential candidate Barack Obama．According to their affidavits （口供）, the suspects’ “final act of violence” would be like this: when they attacked Obama they would wear white suits and top hats and drive “their vehicle as fast as they could toward Obama shooting at him from the windows．”

The two suspects are Paul Schlesselman, 18, of West Helena, Arkansas and Daniel Cowart, 20, of Bells, Tennessee．According to the court papers, they met last month over the Internet through a friend．Schlesselman and Cowart are believed to share “very strong views” about White Power．

Schlesselman listed “being racist” as his occupation on his MySpace page．He further wrote: “I'm white．I'm proud．I get angry．I like guns．”

Cowart also had a MySpace page on which photos of guns were presented under a heading of “My Guns”．On his page he wrote, “Better to die quick fighting on your feet than to live forever begging on your knees．”

Some have questioned the pair's ability to carry out the charged plan, but authorities have been very concerned about Obama as the first black presidential candidate from a major party．

“We honestly don't know if they had the ability or the skill to carry out the kind of plan that they talked about．” said Malcolm Wiley, of the United Satates Secret Service in an interview with The New York Times．“But we take any threat seriously no matter how big or how small it is．”

Cowart and Schlesselman are scheduled to appear before a judge on Thursady．

1.The passage is mainly about____________．

A．Americans’ attitudes towards Barack Obarma

B．two young men planning to commit violence

C．the violence in the United States

D．the disadvantages of the Internet

2.From the passage, we can know that the two young men_________．

A．shot 14 students in an African – American school

B．came from the state of Tennessee

C．were proud of Barack Obama

D．have not been sentenced yet

3.Which of the following shows the right order of the events?

a．The two suspects were arrested．

b．The two suspects will be tried in the court．

c．Cowart set up his MySpace page on the Internet．

d．Malcolm Wiley was interviewed by The New York Times．

A．a; b; c; d         B．d; c; b; a                                        C．c; a; d; b               D．c; a; b; d

4.What can we infer from the news?

A．Most of the white people in the United States don’t like Barack Obama．

B．The two young men planned to shoot President Barack Obama．

C．The two young men were innocent in fact．

D．The two young men strongly believed that the president should be a white man

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Wednesday, October 29,2008.

The United States federal government had two young men in the state of Tennessee arrested on October 22 on unknown charges.

In court documents published on Monday, it came to light that the men had discussed attacking an African – American school and killing 14 of them.

Another crime was about planning to murder Presidential candidate Barack Obama. According to their affidavits (口供), the suspects’ “final act of violence” would be like this: when they attacked Obama they would wear white suits and top hats and drive “their vehicle as fast as they could toward Obama shooting at him from the windows.”

The two suspects are Paul Schlesselman, 18, of West Helena, Arkansas and Daniel Cowart, 20, of Bells, Tennessee. According to the court papers, they met last month over the Internet through a friend. Schlesselman and Cowart are believed to share “very strong views” about White Power.

Schlesselman listed “being racist” as his occupation on his MySpace page. He further wrote: “I'm white. I'm proud. I get angry. I like guns.”

Cowart also had a MySpace page on which photos of guns were presented under a heading of “My Guns”. On his page he wrote, “Better to die quick fighting on your feet than to live forever begging on your knees.”

Some have questioned the pair's ability to carry out the charged plan, but authorities have been very concerned about Obama as the first black presidential candidate from a major party.

“We honestly don't know if they had the ability or the skill to carry out the kind of plan that they talked about.” said Malcolm Wiley, of the United Satates Secret Service in an interview with The New York Times. “But we take any threat seriously no matter how big or how small it is.”

Cowart and Schlesselman are scheduled to appear before a judge on Thursady.

1.The passage is mainly about____________.

A．Americans’ attitudes towards Barack Obarma        B．two young men planning to commit violence

C．the violence in the United States                   D．the disadvantages of the Internet

2.From the passage, we can know that the two young men_________.

A．shot 14 students in an African – American school     B．came from the state of Tennessee

C．were proud of Barack Obama                     D．have not been sentenced yet

3.Which of the following shows the right order of the events?

a．The two suspects were arrested.

b．The two suspects will be tried in the court.

c．Cowart set up his MySpace page on the Internet.

d．Malcolm Wiley was interviewed by The New York Times.

A．a; b; c; d      B．d; c; b; a        C．c; a; d; b        D．c; a; b; d

4.What can we infer from the news?

A．Most of the white people in the United States don’t like Barack Obama.

B．The two young men planned to shoot President Barack Obama.

C．The two young men were innocent in fact.

D．The two young men strongly believed that the president should be a white man

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On the last Monday in May, people in the United States celebrate Memorial Day. This federal holiday honors members of the American military who died at war. Schools and government offices close. Most people in the US have this day off from work. People celebrate Memorial Day with outdoor parades.

Most Americans consider it the start of summer though the season really begins in June. With so many people off work, Memorial Day has also become a popular shopping day. However, on most occasions Memorial Day is a serious and even sorrowful holiday. Those who have lost family members at war visit burial sites to decorate the graves. They place flowers, wreaths and US flags on the graves.

Memorial Day comes from a tradition that began after the US Civil War called Decoration Day. The Civil War was a very dark time in the US history. Historians have long thought that about 620,000 soldiers died in the fighting. However, new research suggests that the dead numbered about 750,000.

In 1868, about 5,000 people gathered at Arlington National Cemetery on the edge of Washington, D. C. They decorated more than 10,000 graves of Union and Confederate soldiers. They called it Decoration Day. bone

The tradition spread to other areas of the country. In 1873, New York State called it Memorial Day and was the first to make it a legal-holiday. Other States allowed, but not all. Some southern states had (and-still have) separate celebrations that honor only dead Confederate soldiers.

After World War I ended in 1918, Memorial Day became a day to honor all American soldiers killed at war. In 1971, Congress passed a law making it an official federal holiday all over America.

1.What's the purpose of Memorial Day in America?

A.To mark the start of summer. B.To let people enjoy themselves.

C.To show respect to dead soldiers. D.To set a holiday to encourage soldiers.

2.What's the atmosphere of American Memorial Day like on most occasions?

A.Sad. B.Casual.

C.Pleasant. D.Relaxing.

3.When did Memorial Casual, become a legal holiday throughout the US?

A.In 1971. B.In 1873.

C.In 1918. D.In 1868.

4.What is the best title for the text?

A.Celebration Activities of Memorial Day in the US

B.The Prospect of American Memorial Day

C.Members Honored on American Memorial Day

D.The Evolution on Memorial Day in the US

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The United States Congress is responsible for making and approving federal laws—rules that everyone in the country must follow.But exactly how do those laws get made? The process is not easy，and it takes a long time.

A law begins when someone puts forward an idea.The idea can come from anyone，but it has to get to a U.S.lawmaker who wants it to become legislation.In time，the idea is further developed into a written proposal，called a bill.

Then，a member of Congress officially proposes the bill.After the bill is introduced，it is sent to a small group of lawmakers，called a“committee”.Sometimes committee members seek more information about the proposal by holding hearings.Sometimes the committee changes the bill.Sometimes it decides not to take any action.In that case，we say lawmakers“table”the bill，or let it“die in committee”.

But now and then，the bill is offered to lawmakers not on the committee.Those lawmakers debate the bill further.They might change the bill again.Finally，the full House or Senate votes on the bill.If it does not earn the majority of votes，the bill does not advance.

Finally，the agreed-upon bill is sent to the president.If the president signs it，the bill becomes a law.If the president does nothing and Congress is officially meeting，the bill becomes a law.But if the president does nothing and Congress is not in session，the bill does not pass.Or the president can officially reject the bill.If that happens，the bill is not stopped.Instead，it is returned to both the Senate and the House.If two-thirds of the senators and two-thirds of the House members approve the bill once again，even with the president objecting，they turn the bill into a law.

1.Who is the first to propose a bill?

A. A lawyer.

B. A citizen.

C. A member of Congress.

D. A committee member.

2.When does a bill finally become a law?

A. After it is sent to a committee.

B. When the president signs it.

C. After it returns to the Congress.

D. While Congress is not in session.

3.What can be inferred from the text?

A. Not every bill can be turned into a law.

B. Anybody can put forward a proposal.

C. If“tabled”，the bill has to be voted on.

D. Once proposed，the bill can't be changed.

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根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中，选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。

Warren Harding was the 29th President of the United States, serving from 1921 until his death in 1923. 　 1.　 One was a successful international conference (会议).

After World War One, Britain, Japan and the United States expanded their navies (海军). They built bigger and bigger ships. Many members of the United States Congress worried about the cost. 　 2.　 They asked President Harding to organize a conference to discuss these issues.

　 3.　 President Harding invited representatives from the major naval powers of the time　 Britain, Japan, France and Italy. He also invited representatives from countries with interests in Asia and Europe　 China, Portugal, Belgium and the Netherlands. He did not invite the new Soviet leaders in Russia.

Mr Harding’s Secretary of State, Charles Evans Hughes, spoke. 　 4.　 He proposed that the world’s strongest nations should stop building warships for ten years. He also proposed that Britain, Japan, and the United States should destroy some ships to make their navies smaller immediately.

　 5.　 It involved the misuse of underground oil owned by the federal government. Warren Harding was an honest man. But he did not have a strong mind of his own. He was easily influenced. And he often accepted bad advice. He explained the problem with these words, “I listen to one side, and they seem right. Then I listen to the other side, and they seem just as right. I know that somewhere there is a man who knows the truth. But I do not know where to find him.”

A. He is remembered mostly for two events.

B. The conference was not a complete success.

C. They also worried about increased political tension (紧张) in Asia.

D. The conference was held in Washington in November, 1921.

E. President Harding appointed several men of great ability to his cabinet (内阁).

F. He offered the conference a detailed plan to reduce the size of the world’s major navies.

G. The second thing for which President Harding is remembered is the Teapot Dome scandal (丑闻).

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The United Nations are evaluating the damage caused in Haiti earthquake, while in Chile the government itself ______ the lead role．

A．is taking     　　B．was taking  　　          C．took　　　　 D．had taken

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B

Brazil is a federation that consists of twenty-six states and one federal district. The biggest majority of Brazil’s population belongs to the Christian religion and almost all of them are Catholics. This is something Brazil inherited(继承) being Portugal’s colony(殖民地).

Historically, the country was a colony claimed by people from Portugal and this made Portuguese the official language. The Portuguese reached Brazil in 1500 and until that moment it was inhabited by semi-nomadic(半游牧的) people. The Portuguese changed Brazil into a country of slaves until 1800, when Maria I of Portugal came to live to Brazil. The Queen did not stay long in Brazil, but during the 20 years of royal presence a lot of changes occurred: commercial ports to United Kingdom were opened; Brazil stopped being isolated(孤立) from other countries. So at the moment of getting the independence on the 7th of September, 1822, Brazil already had the potential to develop. The Brazilian Empire, Pedro I, abolished slavery in 1888 in the face of Princess Isabel. A lot of European people started coming to Brazil and the industry of the country started working. In the 19th and the 20th century as it has been said above foreign people immigrated(移民) to Brazil and basically 5 million European and Japanese people became the residents of Brazil. The beginning of the 20th century was especially marked by the immigration of a lot of Asian people: Japanese, Korean and Chinese immigrants. As a matter of fact Japanese people do not immigrate a lot, and the fact that the Brazilian-Japanese people are the largest Japanese minority in the world does astonish greatly.

The majority of the cultural inherits of Brazil are actually Portuguese, due to the fact that Brazil was Portugal’s colony for a very long time. The southern states mainly consist of European population and the north and the northeast consist of a mixed population including Africans, Amerindians and Europeans. Most of this population is Roman Catholic. No other country in the world has the same amount of Catholics. The modern tendency of Brazil is the growing number of people calling themselves Protestants. Around 7.4% of the population don’t believe any god. Some Brazilians, especially in the northern states are mixed Africans who prefer following the traditional African religions. Only 1.8% of the population chose Buddhism, Islam or Judaism.

Though Brazil always tried to maintain democracy, it was failed several times by the dictatorship（独裁） of Getulo Vargas. This fact could not affect the political situation in the country.

61. Brazil was ruled by Portuguese about ______.

A. 22 years        B. 300 years      C. 322 years       D. 328 years

62.Who might block the development of Brazil?

A. Maria I     B. Pedro I     C. immigrants    D. Getulo Vargas

63. The writer mainly tells us the ______ of Brazil in the passage.

A. religion     B. history     C. culture    D. political situation

64．Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A. Brazil was isolated from other countries when Maria I stayed there.

B. The industry of the country started working in 1888.

C. Brazil has the largest population of Catholics in the world.

D. Some people in Brazil don’t believe any god.

65. It can be inferred that Brazil is a country with ________.

A. western culture B. modern culture   C. traditional culture   D. mixed culture

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Federal Child Labor Standards for Teenagers

Teenage labor in the United States

Federal Law sets child labor standards affecting teenage workers in the private companies and in federal, state, and local governments.

How can injuries be prevented?

Demand Training

Insist on adequate supervision（监督）and easy access to a supervisor at all times．

Demand sufficient training on equipment and chemicals you are required to use．Refuse to use unknown materials or machinery that is broken or improperly set up．

Wear protective equipment

Always use whatever protective equipment is supplied．Protective clothing includes non-slip shoes, gloves and other specific job-related protective gear．

Request reasonable protective equipment if it is not provided automatically．

Know your environment

Ask about workplace hazards and precautions（预防措施）that can help prevent injuries．

Workplace hazards are objects and situations present at your job that could potentially hurt you．Recognize safety hazards such as slippery floors, unsafe ladders, sharp knives, and heavy lifting．

Know the law

　　　 Learn about federal and state laws governing employment for teenagers and make you’re your supervisor enforces them．

How many working hours are allowed?

Teenagers （ages 14-15） may total no more than

■3 hours on a school day．

■18 hours in a school week．（A school week is any week in which school attendance is required for any part of four or more days．）

■8 hours on a non-school day．

■40 hours m a non-school week．

What are the responsibilities?

    Employers and employees share the responsibility for keeping the workplace safe and healthy．As a teenage worker, you can do your part by taking these steps:

■Follow rules．

■Use safety equipment．

■Keep your work area clean．

■Report all injuries．

■Inform a supervisor if you feel sick．

■Report safety problems．

1.If a teenager is asked to work with equipment out of order, he or she should　　　　　 _．

A． demand enough training　　　　　　　　 B． refuse to work with the equipment

C． ignore the instructions on the machine　 D． ask for necessary protective tools

2.All of these are examples of workplace hazards EXCEPT　　　　　　 .

A． sharp knives　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B． heavy lifting

C． slippery floors　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D． steady ladders

3.According to the passage, which of the following should a teenage worker do in the workplace?

A． Depend on his own in any case．

B． Deal with his injuries himself．

C． Contact a supervisor when feeling uncomfortable．

D． Use any tool in hand．

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Federal regulators(调整者) Wednesday approved a plan to create a nationwide emergence alert (警报) system using text messages delivered to cell phones.

Text messages have exploded in popularity in recent years, particularly among young people. The wireless industry's trade association, CTIA, estimates（估计） more than 48 billion text messages are sent each month.

The plan comes from the Warning Alert and Response Network Act, a 2006 federal law that requires improvements to the nation's emergency alert system. The act tasked the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) with coming up with new ways to alert the public about emergencies.

"The ability to deliver accurate and timely warnings and alerts through cell phones and other mobile services is an important next step in our efforts to help ensure that the American public has the information they need to take action to protect themselves and their families before, and during, disasters and other emergencies," FCC Chairman Kevin Martin said following approval of the plan.

Participation in the alert system by carriers –telecommunications companies is voluntary, but it has received solid support from the wireless industry.

The program would be optional for cell phone users. They also may not be charged for receiving alerts.

There would be three different types of messages, according to the rules.

The first would be a national alert from the president, likely involving a terrorist attack or natural disaster. The second would involve "approaching threats," which could include natural disasters like hurricanes or storms or even university shootings. The third would be reserved for child abduction (绑架) emergencies, or so-called Amber Alerts.

The service could be in place by 2010.

1.What is the purpose of the approved plan?

A. To warn people of emergencies via messages.

B. To popularize the use of cell phones.

C. To estimate the monthly number of messages.

D. To promote the wireless industry.

2.The improvement to the present system is in the charge of ____.

A. CTIA     B. the Warning Alert and Response Network

C. FCC      D. federal regulators

3.The carriers’ participation in the system is determined by _____.

A. the US federal government      B. mobile phone users

C. the carriers themselves         D. the law of the United States

4.Which of the following would be the best title for the text?

A. Cell Phone Alerts Protecting Students   B. Cell Phone Alerts by Wireless Industry

C. Cell Phone Alerts of National Disasters  D. Cell Phone Alerts Coming Soon

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Federal regulators Wednesday approved a plan to create a nationwide emergency alert（警报）system using text messages delivered to cell phones.

Text messages have exploded in popularity in recent years，particularly among young people.The wireless industry’s trade association, CTIA，estimates（估计）more than 48 billion text messages are sent each month.

The plan comes from the Warning Alert and Response Network Act，a 2006 federal law that requires improvement to the nation's emergency alert system.The act tasked the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) with coming up with new ways to alert the public about emergencies.

“The ability to deliver accurate and timely warnings.and alerts through cell phones and other mobile services is an important next step in our efforts to help ensure that the American public.has the information they need to take action to protect themselves and their families before, and during,disasters and other emergencies. ”FCC Chairman Kevin Martin said following approval of the plan.

Participation in the alert system by carriers—telecommunications companies is voluntary, but it has received solid support from the wireless industry.

The program would be optional for cell phone users. They also may not be charged for receiving alerts.

There would be three different types of messages，according to the rules.

The first would be a national alert from the president，likely involving a terrorist attack or natural disaster.The second would involve “approaching threats，”which could include natural disasters like hurricanes or storms or even university shootings. The third would be reserved for child abduction（绑架）emergencies,or so-called Amber Alerts.

The service could be in place by 2010.

1. What is the purpose of the approved plan?

2. The improvement to the present system is in the charge of ________.

3. The carriers' participation in the system is determined by ________.

4.. Which of the following is true of cell phone users?

5.. Which of the following would be the best title for the text?

A，Cell Phone Alerts Protecting Students

B.   Cell Phone Alerts by Wireless Industry

C. Cell Phone Alefts of National Disasters

D. Cell Phone Alerts Coming Soon

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