Would you like to be an actor, but aren’t the...

Would you like to be an actor, but aren’t the right age or physical type for the part? Don’t give up: there may be a place for you in the world of voice-acting.

Twenty-year-old Rickey Collins brings Tucker Foley to life in the cartoon Danny Phantom. In addition to many appearances on television and in movies, Rickey is a voice-over actor, someone we hear but don’t see. Rickey has acted since he was 6, both on and off camera. After school, his grandmother-- a manager and acting coach--helped him develop his skills by doing voice exercises and reading aloud.

Voice-over actors do many kinds of acting. They are the voices of cartoon characters on television, in movies and video games, and for communicating toys. In films, they replace the foreign language conversation with English version. They create crowd noises, make commercials, act in radio plays, and record telephone instructions and public announcements. They read books on tape and even record museum tours.

Like other actors, voice-over actors need to understand scripts, interpret characters, and breathe correctly. They have to master voice techniques, such as pacing, volume, and range. Sometimes they use their normal voices; other times they change their voices to create different characters or noises. Rickey receives his Danny Phantom scripts only a few days before he tapes each episode(集). He writes helpful notes on the script to guide himself on speaking his part.

Rickey practices, then tapes at the recording studio. He and the other cast members sit in a soundproof booth, acting out their characters as they read their lines into the microphones. “The cartoon gets created after we record the words, so we have to imagine everything in our mind,” says Rickey. Later, the recorded words, music, and sound effects are combined with the cartoon art to create the cartoon we enjoy on TV. Sound interesting? Maybe you can have a “voice” in acting after all!

1. The underlined sentence in paragraph 2 means _______.

A. Rickey draws the character

B. Rickey names Tucker Foley

C. Rickey makes the character seem real

D. Rickey decides the future of Tucker Foley

2. From the passage we can infer that _______.

A. it’s very complex to become a cartoon film voice-over actor

B. Rickey has been involved with acting most of his life

C. Rickey’s mother helped him a lot with acting

D. many people have nice voices

3.Paragraph 4 mainly tells us that _______.

A. a voice-over actor works very hard

B. being a voice-over actor needs talents

C. being a voice-over actor requires skills

D. voice-over actors have more techniques than other actors

4. The information in this article would be most valuable to people _______.

A. who want to build a career around their voices

B. who need to develop their stage-acting skills

C. who want to understand scriptwriting

D. who need to practice voice exercises

5.Which is true about voice-over actors?

A. They usually create characters according to the films.

B. They act as a guide on the museum tours.

C. They have to act both on and off camera.

D. They must use different voices for different characters and situations.

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How to Make a Budget (预算)

Most likely, you aren’t the family breadwinner. But doing a small job or getting a weekly allowance (零花钱) would put some money in your pocket. For kids and grown-ups alike, money is easy to spend. If you aren’t careful, it can be going in no time.

Being responsible with your money is an important skill to learn --- and the sooner you start the better. Whether you are tracking your spending or saving for something special, creating a budget can help you deal with your expenses and plan for the future. All you need are paper and a pencil --- and some self-control.

First, take a look at our sample monthly budget. Then, use a separate sheet of paper to plan your own. In the first two columns (栏), list your sources (来源) of income and how much you expect to earn from them. In the third and fourth columns, list what you expect to spend your money on and the amount.

The left-hand total should be more than or equal to the right-hand total. If it is, you have an effective budget.

Budgets are not complex, but sticking to them can be tough. When planning your budget, be realistic about your expenses. If you know that you drop $18 at a movie, don’t write $12 in that space simply because you wish you were spending less.

If you are eyeing a big purchase, such as a $150 skateboard, spend less and save more until you have the total amount. No matter how attractive it may be, avoid spending your savings. One day, you will thank yourself!

1.Who is the passage written for?

A. Children.      B. Parents.        C. Breadwinners.       D. Bank managers.

2.The purpose of making a budget is to help people _________.

A. learn to be realistic             B. increase their saving

C. manage their money well        D. test their power-control

3.What should people do when planning a budget?

A. Fill in the expenses as they really are.

B. Avoid spending money on expensive things.

C. Set aside a fixed amount of money as savings.

D. List income and expenses on two pieces of paper.

4.Which of the following budgets is effective?

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— Would you like to go to the cinema with me this evening?

— I’d like to, but I won’t be free tonight. Let’s make ____ some other day.

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—I'd like to make an appointment with Doctor Smith. Would 9:00 tomorrow be all right?

—________. Her schedule is full in the morning.

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—I'd like to make an appointment with Doctor Smith．Would 9:00 tomorrow be all right?

—________．Her schedule is full in the morning.

A．Yes, she's free then                                       B．I'm afraid not

C．You must be joking                                        D．Wel1, it depends

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—I'd like to make an appointment with Doctor Smith．Would 9:00 tomorrow be all right?

—________．Her schedule is full in the morning.

A．Yes, she's free then                             B．I'm afraid not

C．You must be joking                             D．Wel1, it depends

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—I'd like to make an appointment with Doctor Smith．Would 9:00 tomorrow be all right?

—________．Her schedule is full in the morning.

A．Yes, she's free then                              B．I'm afraid not

C．You must be joking                              D．Wel1, it depends

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What would it be like to be able to remember anything you ever learned? Would it be a blessing or a curse?

Since the early 20th century, psychologists have identified countless cases of people with super memories that allow them to learn and retain (保持) new information with total accuracy. The most famous was Solomon Sherashevski, the subject of Alexander Luria’s classic book, The Mind of a Mnemonist (记忆大师).

Sherashevski could recall an amazing number of facts due to his talent for eidetic imagery(照相式记忆), which allowed him to recall sights, sounds, smells etc. Sadly enough, he seemed to have significant difficulty living a normal life due to his inability to forget anything he learned and the continual daydreaming caused by his constant recall.

There are certainly other mnemonists, whose memory feats (功绩) are also surprisingly impressive. Strangely enough though, research suggests these professional mnemonists are no better than average people’s peaking of remembering events out of their own lives.

But there are also people whose memories seem to work differently. They are able to recall almost every moment of their lives even the early childhood, a condition commonly called hyperthymesia (超忆症).

Unlike mnemonists, people with hyperthymesia don’t rely on any techniques to memorize, it seems to happen automatically. While no former studies have found the reasons, a recent laboratory test shows they aren’t any better than average people in terms of learning new information.

Recently Neuropsychology presents a study of a 63-year-old man identified as “MM”. He didn’t realize his memory skills until 29 when he found he could recall events from American history with amazing accuracy. Despite his superior memory, his life seemed completely unaffected. He did poorly in school, no friends at all. Besides, though his recall resembled that of people with hyperthymesia, his memories weren’t quite as vivid.

So far there isn’t enough information to make any real conclusions about the super memory. However, as new studies become available, we are sure to learn about what makes these brains so unusual.

1.What made it difficult for Sherashevski to live a normal life?

A.His poor social skills.

B.His great interest in history.

C.His inability to forget things.

D.His early childhood experience.

2.People with hyperthymesia differ from mnemonists in that ________.

A.they remember things without intention

B.they count on techniques to memorize

C.they are better at learning new information

D.they can’t recall as vividly as mnemonists

3.What can be learned from the passage?

A.Former studies have found the roots for unusual memory.

B.It’s hard to tell whether super memory is good or not.

C.MM’s life has been greatly improved by his memory.

D.Super memory contributes to better academic performance.

4.Where is the passage probably taken from?

A.A book review.

B.A public speech.

C.A popular science magazine.

D.A report on mental health.

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What would it be like to be able to remember anything you ever learned? Would it be a blessing or a curse?

Since the early 20th century, psychologists have identified countless cases of people with super memories that allow them to learn and retain (保持) new information with total accuracy. The most famous was Solomon Sherashevski, the subject of Alexander Luria’s classic book, The Mind of a Mnemonist (记忆大师).

Sherashevski could recall an amazing number of facts due to his talent for eidetic imagery(照相式记忆), which allowed him to recall sights, sounds, smells etc. Sadly enough, he seemed to have significant difficulty living a normal life due to his inability to forget anything he learned and the continual daydreaming caused by his constant recall.

There are certainly other mnemonists, whose memory feats (功绩) are also surprisingly impressive. Strangely enough though, research suggests these professional mnemonists are no better than average people’s peaking of remembering events out of their own lives.

But there are also people whose memories seem to work differently. They are able to recall almost every moment of their lives even the early childhood, a condition commonly called hyperthymesia (超忆症).

Unlike mnemonists, people with hyperthymesia don’t rely on any techniques to memorize, it seems to happen automatically. While no former studies have found the reasons, a recent laboratory test shows they aren’t any better than average people in terms of learning new information.

Recently Neuropsychology presents a study of a 63-year-old man identified as “MM”. He didn’t realize his memory skills until 29 when he found he could recall events from American history with amazing accuracy. Despite his superior memory, his life seemed completely unaffected. He did poorly in school, no friends at all. Besides, though his recall resembled that of people with hyperthymesia, his memories weren’t quite as vivid.

So far there isn’t enough information to make any real conclusions about the super memory. However, as new studies become available, we are sure to learn about what makes these brains so unusual.

1.What made it difficult for Sherashevski to live a normal life?

A. His poor social skills.

B. His great interest in history.

C. His inability to forget things.

D. His early childhood experience.

2.People with hyperthymesia differ from mnemonists in that ________.

A. they remember things without intention

B. they count on techniques to memorize

C. they are better at learning new information

D. they can’t recall as vividly as mnemonists

3.What can be learned from the passage?

A. Former studies have found the roots for unusual memory.

B. It’s hard to tell whether super memory is good or not.

C. MM’s life has been greatly improved by his memory.

D. Super memory contributes to better academic performance.

4.Where is the passage probably taken from?

A. A book review.

B. A public speech.

C. A popular science magazine.

D. A report on mental health.

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Would you like to be a king or queen? To have people waiting on you hand and foot? Many Americans experience this royal treatment every day. How? By being customers. The American idea of customer service is to make each customer the center of attention. Need proof? Just listen to the commercials. Most of them sound like the McDonald’s ad: “We do it all for you.” Actually, not all stores in America roll out the red carpet for their customers. But wherever you go, good customer service means making customers feel special.

People going shopping in America can expect to be treated with respect from the very beginning. Most places don’t have a “furniture street” or a “computer road” which allow you to compare prices easily. Instead, people often “let their fingers do the walking” through the store hot lines. From the first “hello”, customers receive a satisfying response to their questions. This initial contact can help them decide where to shop.

When customers get to the store, they are treated as honored guests. Customers don’t usually find store clerks sitting around watching TV or playing cards. Instead, the clerks greet them warmly and offer to help them find what they want. In most stores, the clear signs that label each department make shopping a breeze. Customers usually don’t have to ask how much items cost, since prices are clearly marked. And unless they’re at a flea market or a yard sale, they don’t bother trying to bargain.

When customers are ready to check out, they find the nearest and shortest checkout lane. But as Murphy’s Law would have it, whichever lane they get in, all the other lanes will move faster. Good stores open new checkout lanes when the lanes get too long. Some even offer express lanes for customers with 10 items or less. After they pay for their purchases, customers receive a smile and a warm “thank you” from the clerk. Many stores even allow customers to take their shopping carts out to the parking lot. That way, they don’t have to carry heavy bags out to the car.

1. By quoting (引用) the McDonald’s ad: “We do it all for you”, the author intends to_______.

A. suggest that customers believe what commercials say deeply

B. show readers the American idea on good customer service

C. express all the stores pay much attention to the customers

D. persuade readers to choose the stores with ads correctly

2. In the USA, what may you do at first if you want to do some shopping?

A. To visit a professional street with lots of similar stores.

B. To compare prices in many shops in the same street.

C. To make phone calls and get better shopping choices.

D. To receive other customers’ answers to the questions.

3. The Underlined words “a breeze” in Para.3 most probably means _________.

A. an easy job　　  B. a trouble　　    C. a funny thing　　    D. a boring task

4. Which of the followings shows American stores offer convenience to customers in this passage?

A. The store clerks don’t usually sit around watching TV or playing cards.

B. Some stores offer price bargain to the customers like a yard sale.

C. The clerks give customers a smile and a warm “thank you” after paying.

D. Some stores open new checkout lanes when the lanes are crowded.

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