When we think about giving help to developing...

When we think about giving help to developing countries, we often think about giving money so that these countries can build schools and hospitals, buy food and medicine, or find clean water supplies．These seem to be the most important basic needs of the people we are trying to help．However, it's far from enough．Ladies and gentlemen, we've got to come up with some better ideas to help them．

I was very surprised, then, when I read about a plan to make cheap laptop computers for children in developing countries．A man called Nicholas Negroponte invented a cheap laptop computer, which can run without electricity．He decided to invent this computer after he visited a school in Cambodia．

The laptop which Mr．Negroponte has designed is a little different from the normal laptop computers you can buy in the shops．One difference is that it is covered in rubber so that it is very strong and won't be damaged easily．As an electricity supply can be a problem in developing countries, the computer also has a special handle so that children can wind the computer up to give it extra power when needed．

These special laptop computers will cost less than 100 US dollars and Mr．Negroponte wants to build as many as 15 million machines in the first year of production．The idea is that these computers will help the children's education as they will be able to access the Internet．These computers might not help the people in developing countries immediately, but by improving children's education they should help people to find their own solutions to their problems in the long term．

Another idea to help children in developing countries is to recycle old mobile phones so that they can be used again．In the UK, and, probably in many other countries too, millions of mobile phones are thrown away every year．The waste created by throwing away these old phones is very bad for the environment, so it seems to be an excellent idea to recycle them．In this way we will be able to achieve two important goals at the same time．We will reduce the waste we produce and help others．In other words, we will be able to 'kill two birds with one stone', and that is always a good thing．

1.It's an excellent idea to recycle old mobile phones because _______．

A．it reduces waste and can help others

B．it prevents waste and can earn lots of money

C．it can send the waste produced by developed countries to other countries

D．it is good for the environment and very educative for phone users

2.The author gives the example of Mr．Negroponte's cheap computers _______．

A．to show what high tech can bring us．

B．to illustrate the kindness of people in the developed countries

C．to show how to find business opportunities in developing countries

D．to give an example of how to help developing countries

3.Which of the following statements is TRUE about Mr．Negroponte's cheap computers?

A．His computers don’t need any power to function well．

B．His computers are covered with rubber so that they are very cheap．

C．His computers will help children in developing countries to have better education．

D．His computers will help people in developing countries to find all the solutions．

4.Where does this passage probably come from?

A．A magazine                                         B．A newspaper

C．A lecture                                            D．An advertisement

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When we think about giving help to developing countries, we often think about giving money so that these countries can build schools and hospitals, buy food and medicine, or find clean water supplies. These seem to be the most important basic needs of the people we are trying to help. However, it's far from enough. Ladies and gentlemen, we've got to come up with some better ideas to help them.

I was very surprised, then, when I read about a plan to make cheap laptop computers for children in developing countries. A man called Nicholas Negroponte invented a cheap laptop computer and he planed to produce a lot and sell them to the children in developing countries at a low price after he visited a school in Cambodia. The laptop will be covered in rubber so that it is very strong and won't be damaged easily. The idea is that these computers will help the children's education as they will be able to surf the Internet. By improving children's education they should help people to find their own solutions to their problems in the long term.

Another idea to help children in developing countries is to recycle old mobile phones so that they can be used again. In the UK, and probably in many other countries too, millions of mobile phones are thrown away every year. The waste created by throwing away these old phones is very bad for the environment, so it seems to be an excellent idea to recycle them. In this way we will be able to achieve two important goals at the same time. We will reduce the waste we produce and help others. In other words, we will be able to 'kill two birds with one  stone’, and that is always a good thing.

1.It's an excellent idea to recycle old mobile phones because         .

A．it reduces waste and can help others

B．it prevents waste and can earn lots of money

C．it can send the waste produced by developed countries to other countries

D．it is good for the environment and very educative for phone users

2.The author gives the example of Mr. Negroponte’s cheap computers

A．to show what high technology can bring us

B．to show the kindness of people in the developed countries

C．to show how to find business opportunities in developing countries

D．to give an example of how to help developing countries

3.Where does this passage probably come from?         .

A．A newspaper.                          B．A magazine.

C．A lecture.                             D．An advertisement.

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We all agree that it is good to help those in need, but when ______ comes to giving away our money, things become strange.

A. that        B. this         C. it       D. one

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When people hear a president speak, they seldom think about others helping to shape the presentation（报告）. Today, however, presidents depend on writers such as J. Terry Edmonds to help them communicate （交流） effectively. Edmonds is the first African American ever to work as a full-time speechwriter for a U. S. president; he is so the first African American to serve as director of speechwriting for White House. His is an all-American story of success.

Edmonds grew up in Baltimore, Maryland; his father drove a truck, and his mother worked as a waitress. A. great reader, Edmonds showed a gift for writing at his high

School, Baltimore City College After graduating in 1967 Edmonds went on to Morgan State University

Edmonds began his career in business, with jobs in public relations and communications. He joined the world of politics as news secretary for his congressman （国会议员） from Baltimore During Bill Clinton’s presidency,  he wrote speeches for Health and Human Services  Secretary Donna Shalala and worked in a number of job in the White House and in governmental departments President Clinton then appointed （任命）him to the office of directory of speechwriting Following the 2000 elections Edmonds returned to Morgan State University as the school’s special assistant to the president for 2001-2002

1.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?

A. Edmonds proved himself to be good at writing at high school

B. Edmonds graduated from Morgan State University in 1967.

C. Edmonds was the first full-time speechwriter.

D. Edmonds served the White House after 2000.

2.Edmonds entered the world of politics first as -------------。

A. news secretary for a Congressman

B. a speechwriter for President Clinton

C. news secretary in the White House

D. a speechwriter for Secretary Donna Shalala

3.The text is most likely to be found in a book about-------------。

A. popular science          B. historical events

C. successful people          D, Political systems

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A problem has occurred　　　　 we should develop innovative thinking abilities in the classrooms by giving students opportunities to generate new ideas.

A. what　　 B. where

C. whether　　 D. that

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When it comes to eating out, we can't help thinking of big meals in the restaurants, which usually contain much more fat and less fibers. Whether it is a business meeting over lunch or a fast food meal with the kids, eating out is a part of our lives. We eat out to save a lot of time, like grabbing a bite at fast food restaurants, or we take dining out as a favorite way to relax and socialize with friends.

Eating out can be fun but many people still like eating at home more because it is healthier. When my dear wife does not prepare foods for me, I would rather cook some instant noodles and eat at home! However, we go out to eat once in a while for holidays or on special occasions.

More and more people want to make healthy food choices nowadays. Some are watching calories, while others want to keep their cholesterol(胆固醇)under control or eat less fat. Plan ahead and choose wisely, you will find foods that fit into your meal plan and make eating out both healthy and enjoyable．

Here are some pointers（忠告） to remember that can help you make wise choices when eating out: go for balance, watch portion sizes and drink water or low-fat milk．Keep the ground rules of good nutrition in mind．Eat a variety of foods in moderate（适中的）amounts, limit the amount of fat you eat, and watch the amount of salt in food．If you develop the skills to make healthy choices now, your body will thank you later．

Eating out can be one of life's great pleasures．Make the right choices, ask for what you need, and balance your meals out with healthy meals at home．You can enjoy yourself and take good care of yourself at the same time．

1.From the passage, we can infer that often eating out______________ ．

A．saves time from cooking              B．maintains good relations with friends

C．contributes to healthy bodies        D．is of disadvantage to health

2.On the author's wedding anniversary, _______________________．

A．he prefers to cook some instant noodles for his wife

B．he would like to have a party at home

C．he must make an important choice

D．he is likely to take his wife to eat out

3.The third paragraph doesn't say but implies that________________．

A．calories have caused people's attention

B．people's awareness of health has improved

C．it is important to choose your food every

D．most people are worried about their cholesterol day

4.If you had been watching for your diet, _____________________ ．

A．you would be in good health now

B．you could have cured your illnesses

C．you wouldn't have suffered any disease

D．you might have had much experience in life

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When it comes to eating out, we can't help thinking of big meals in the restaurants, which usually contain much more fat and less fibers. Whether it is a business meeting over lunch or a fast food meal with the kids, eating out is a part of our lives. We eat out to save a lot of time, like grabbing a bite at fast food restaurants, or we take dining out as a favorite way to relax and socialize with friends.

Eating out can be fun but many people still like eating at home more because it is healthier. When my dear wife does not prepare foods for me, I would rather cook some instant noodles and eat at home! However, we go out to eat once in a while for holidays or on special occasions.

More and more people want to make healthy food choices nowadays. Some are watching calories, while others want to keep their cholesterol(胆固醇)under control or eat less fat. Plan ahead and choose wisely, you will find foods that fit into your meal plan and make eating out both healthy and enjoyable.

Here are some pointers to remember that can help you make wise choices when eating out: go for balance, watch portion sizes and drink water or low-fat milk. Keep the ground rules of good nutrition in mind. Eat a variety of foods in moderate(适中的)amounts, limit the amount of fat you eat, and watch the amount of salt in food. If you develop the skills to make healthy choices now, your body will thank you later.

Eating out can be one of life's great pleasures. Make the right choices, ask for what you need, and balance your meals out with healthy meals at home. You can enjoy yourself and take good care of yourself at the same time.

1. From the passage, we can infer that often eating out______________ .

2. On the author's wedding anniversary, _______________________.

3. The third paragraph doesn't say but implies that________________.

4.If you had been watching for your diet, _____________________ .

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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。

When we think about the dreams we have, it is surprising to see how many people failed even if they could have succeeded. So today I’m going to tell you five ways to kill your dreams.

Believe in overnight success.

Everyone knows the story of a tech guy who built a mobile app and sold it for a lot of money. ___1.__ If you investigate further, you will find that he is well educated and has been working on the project for 20 years. Therefore, your overnight success is always a result of what you’ve done in your life.

__2.___

Constantly, people around you always have opinions on which path you should take. But whichever way you choose, there are other ways you have to pick as well. And one day you need to solve those problems yourself.

Decide to rest when success is guaranteed.

When your life is going great and everything is set—time to rest. Actually, when you’re growing towards a peak, you need to work even harder and find yourself another peak. If you were content with what you’ve accomplished, it would stop you from a greater success. __3.__

Believe the fault is someone else’s.

I constantly see people saying, “I created this great product, but the market is so bad.” If you have dreams, it’s your responsibility to make them happen. Yes, the market may be bad. But if no one bought your product, surely there is something there that is your fault. __4.__

Believe that the only things that matter are the dreams themselves.

Achieving a dream is a short moment, but your life is not. __5.___ And the only way to really achieve all of your dreams is to fully enjoy every step of your journey.

A. When we face difficulties, believe in ourselves.

B. The overnight success inspires so many people.

C. The story may seem real, but I bet it’s incomplete.

D. Be responsible for your own dreams.

E. Life is never about the goals themselves.

F. There’s no time to settle down.

G. Believe someone else has the answers for you.

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Americans who volunteer for the Peace Corps get a chance to help improve lives in developing countries. They also get a chance to learn more about the world, and about themselves. This week this program is celebrating its 50th anniversary.

President John Kennedy established the Peace Corps soon after he took office in 1961. It was the time of the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union. The new program gave Americans a chance to answer the call to service that the president made in his inaugural(就职的)speech. “Ask not what your country can do for you,” he said. “Ask what you can do for your country.” Kennedy told Peace Corps volunteers that America’s image in the countries where they were going would depend largely on them.

On August 30th, 1961, the first group of 51 Peace Corps volunteers arrived in Accra, Ghana, to serve as teachers. They had agreed to work for almost no pay. They would spend two years in Ghana helping its people and learning the reality of life in a developing country. Most of the volunteers had just completed college. About half of them taught English or health care. In the 50 years since then, more than 200，000 Americans have served as Peace Corps volunteers. They have worked in 139 countries.

The Peace Corps is a government agency that was created to promote world peace and friendship. There are three goals: First, to help the people of interested countries in meeting their need for trained men and women. Second, to help promote a better understanding of Americans on the part of the people served. And, third. to help promote a better understanding of other people on the part of Americans.

Today, the Peace Corps has more than 8,000 volunteers and trainees in 77 countries. They work in agriculture, economic development, education, the environment and health care. Some work in programs related to youth development.

Sixty percent of current Peace Corps volunteers are women. The average age of a volunteer is 28. But the ages of Peace Corps volunteers range from 18 to 86. Some Americans join the Peace Corps after they retire. Today seven percent of volunteers are over the age of 50. And 19 percent are members of minority groups.

1.Volunteers for the Peace Corps can _______.

A．improve their abilities by learning in some developed countries

B．travel to many foreign countries to learn more about the world

C．have an opportunity to help all the people in developing countries

D．contribute to lives in developing countries and develop themselves

2.Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?

A．Volunteers served as teachers to work for no pay in Accra, Ghana.

B．Kennedy established the Peace Corps before he took office in 1961.

C．Most of the volunteers of the first group had just graduated from college.

D．America’s image in the foreign countries depends completely on volunteers.

3.The fourth paragraph is mainly about _______.

A．what the Peace Corps is and its steps

B．why the Peace Corps was created and what are its goals

C．what role the Peace Corps play in daily life

D．How the Peace Corps was created and its aims

4.According to the text, volunteers and trainees assist in the following aspects EXCEPT _______.

A．industry           B．environment       C．education         D．health care

5.What can we learn from the last paragraph?

A．Most of the volunteers for the Peace Corps are women.

B．Few minority groups joined the Peace Corps.

C．Half of the retired volunteers joined the Peace Corps.

D．People of different ages take an active part in the Peace Corps.

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Whenever we hear about “the homeless”, most of us think of the Developing world. But the 31  is that homelessness is everywhere. For example, how many of us would expect to see people living on the streets of a 32  country like Germany?

Kurt Muller and his wife Rita have spent eleven years making 33 for the homeless of Berlin, Germany’s capital. They first 34  one long hot summer when most Germans were 35  on holiday. Kurt and his wife stayed at home, made sandwiches, 36   a table in the street and gave food to the homeless.

The Mullers soon realized that food and clothing weren’t  37   . “What these people also need is warmth and 38  ,” says Rita. The Mullers didn’t 39  to give their phone number to the street people and told them to phone anytime. Rita  40   there was somebody at home to answer the phone and their home was always 41  to anyone who couldn’t face another night on the street.

The couple were soon 42  all their time and money, so Kurt visited food and clothing companies to  43  donations. Today, over thirty companies 44 donate food and other goods to the cause and volunteers help  to 45  them to the homeless. The public also give clothes and money and a shoe producer 46  new shoes.

Kurt and Rita receive no 47  for their hard work. “ We feel like parents,” says Rita, “and parents shouldn’t 48  money for helping their children. The love we get on the streets is our salary.” Though Rita admits she often gets 49 , she says she will continue with her work because she likes the feeling of having made a 50   in the world.

1.A. result                                B. truth                          C. reason                   D. idea

2.A. traditional                        B. developing    C. typical                   D. wealthy

3.A. preparations              B. houses               C. meals                     D. suggestions

4.A. began                                B. met                           C. called                    D. left

5.A. asleep                                B. alone               C. across                     D. away

6.A. brought up                        B. set up               C. put aside               D. gave away

7.A. enough                              B. necessary                 C. helpful                   D. expensive

8.A. fame                             B. freedom                    C. courage                 D. caring

9.A. hesitate                             B. agree                         C. pretend                 D. intend

10.A. made sense                    B. found out       C. made sure            D. worked out

11.A. open                                B. crowded                  C. noisy                       D. near

12.A. costing                            B. wasting                     C. taking                    D. spending

13.A. pay for                            B. ask for                      C. look into               D. carry out

14.A. completely                    B. calmly               C. regularly               D. roughly

15.A. advertise               B. sell                             C. deliver                  D. lend

16.A. donates                           B. produces            C. designs               D. collects

17.A. permission                      B. payment                   C. direction           D. support

18.A. borrow                            B. raise                           C. save                            D. expect

19.A. surprised                       B. excited                     C. tired                      D. amused

20.A. profit                               B. difference      C. decision                 D. rule

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