Who might Mr. Peterson be?
A.A software programmer.
B.A department head.
C.A company director.
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Who might Mr. Peterson be?
A.A software programmer.
B.A department head.
C.A company director.
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Who might Mr. Peterson be?
A. A new professor. B. A department head. C. A company director.
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Mr.Wooden is expected to be ________ to the director of our department soon.
A. promised B. improved C. promoted D. motivated
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Fortunately somebody who happened to be passing by called the fire department ______ the fire broke out.
A.hurriedly B.quickly C.immediately D.shortly
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People who play computer games to train their brains might as well be playing Super Mario, new research suggests.
In a six-week study, experts found people who played online games designed to improve their cognitive(认知的) skills didn’t get any smarter.
More than 8,600 people aged 18 to 60 were asked to play online brain games designed by the researchers to improve their memory, reasoning and other skills, for at least 10 minutes a day, three times a week.
They were compared to more than 2,700 people who didn’t play any brain games, but spent a similar amount of time surfing the Internet. All participants were given an “IQ test” before and after the experiment.
Researchers said the people who did the brain training didn’t do any better on the test after six weeks than people who had simply been on the Internet.
“If you’re(playing these games) because they’re fun, that’s absolutely fine,” said Adrian Owen, assistant director at Britain’s Medical Research Council. “But if you’re expecting these games to improve your IQ, our data suggests this isn’t the case.”
Computer games that are supposed to improve memory, reasoning and other cognitive skills are played by millions of people worldwide, though few studies have examined if the games work.
“There is precious little evidence to suggest the skills used in these games transfer to the real world,” said Art Kramer, a professor of psychology at the University of Illinois, US.
Instead of playing brain games, Kramer said people would be better off getting some exercise. He said physical activity can help produce new brain cells.
Other experts said brain games might be useful, but only if they weren’t fun.
“If you set the level for these games to a very high level where you don’t get the answers very often and it really annoys you, then it may be useful,” said Philip Adey, a professor of psychology at King’s College in London.
If people are enjoying the brain games, Adey said they probably aren’t being challenged and might as well be playing a regular video game.
He said people should consider learning a new language or sport if they really want to improve their brain power. “To stimulate(激发) the intellect, you need a real challenge,” Adey said, “Getting smart is hard work.”
1.According to the article, which of the following is NOT useful to develop brain power?
A. Learning a language. B. Getting some physical exercise.
C. Playing challengeable games. D. playing fun games.
2.What can we infer from the first two paragraphs?
A. Playing brain games is as effective a means of improving the brain as Super Mario.
B. Playing Super Mario is a better means of improving the brain.
C. Playing brain games can’t improve cognitive skills.
D. Playing computer games can train the brain.
3.Which of the following statements is true?
A. Many studies show that brain games are an effective means of improving cognitive skills.
B. The skills used in brain games can be transferred to real life.
C. Participants took IQ test twice during the research on the effectiveness of brain games.
D. Surfing the Internet is a more effective means of improving cognitive skills than video games.
4.Which is another way of summing up Adey’s argument in the last paragraph?
A. Practice makes perfect. B. Where there is a will, there is a way.
C. No pains, no gains. D. A bad beginning makes a bad ending.
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Who might Freddy be?
A. The speakers’ son.
B. The speaker’s pet.
C. The speaker’s landlord.
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We are looking for energetic volunteers who might be willing to volunteer their time. It’s a great way to build your volunteer experience, get involved in your community, meet new people and show your pride.
Computer Teacher
The computer teacher will be responsible for teaching older adults computer skills, including basic skills such as turning on computer or more media skills such as setting up email. This position requires patience, dedication and long hours on your feet. Computer skills needed. Ask Mandy, 01313377227.
Meals on Wheels
Do you have time in your schedule to make a difference in the lives of seniors in your community? Meals on Wheels drivers deliver nutritious lunchtime meals to homebound seniors on weekdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Our aim is to help seniors who are unable to go out themselves due to age or disability. A valid driver’s license and personal vehicle is required. Call Lucy,(781)2727177.
Tree Nursery Volunteer
Tasks are different according to season, but may include: collecting tree seeds from ancient woodland, preparing seeds for sowing, planting trees and tree aftercare. Some of the work is physical and outdoors, others such as seed preparation can be done indoors. No experience is necessary, but a knowledge or interest in botany would certainly be helpful. Ask Amrita, 07748623073.
Photography Volunteer
If you have a talent for photography, this may be the role for you. We need someone who can take great photos for posters and websites. We especially need photos of our events and volunteers. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable work experience. You’ll also gain the satisfaction of seeing your work being displayed on the National Trust website and in literature. Ask Sarah, 01248600954.
1.If you are interested in teaching, who can you get in touch with?
A. Mandy. B. Lucy. C. Amrita. D. Sarah.
2.What do Meals on Wheels volunteers deliver for the seniors?
A. Breakfast. B. Lunch. C. Supper. D. Snack.
3.Which kind of voluntary work doesn’t require special experience or skills?
A. Computer Teacher. B. Meals on Wheels.
C. Tree Nursery Volunteer. D. Photography Volunteer.
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Everyone’s at it,even my neighbors. I thought I might be the only person left in the world who hadn't done an eBay deal. So,I decided to try my hand at online auction(网上拍卖)。
Buying for beginners:Sign up on www.ebay.co.uk. Most items(e.g. tables, computers, and books) ready for auction will come with a picture and a short description;others may be marked with "Buy It Now" and have a fixed price. You can buy these right away.
If the item is being auctioned,you offer the highest price you are prepared to pay and eBay bids(出价)for you. The bid will be increased little by little until it goes beyond your highest bid,then you are emailed and asked if you would like to bid again. Auctions last up to 10 days and when they finish you get an email telling you whether you have won the item.
How to pay: Sellers decide how they would like to be paid and you need to check this before placing a bid as you might not want to post a cheque or postal orders. The easiest way is through PayPal,an online payment system that takes the money away from your credit card (信用卡)。
Selling made simple:If you plan to sell on eBay,it helps to include a picture of the item. I followed my friends' advice and put up the items I wanted to sell for a 10-day auction,starting on a Thursday. This way, buyers had two weekends to bid.
The big things in life:It' s easy to post a small item,but furniture is a big part of eBay and this has to be collected or sent by deliverymen (邮递员). Check the ways of delivery before you bid.
1. What is the passage mainly about?
A. How to make payment online.
B. Ways of making delivery online
C. Advantages of an online-auction system.
D. How to use an online-auction system.
2. After bidding for an item,a buyer______
A. will get what he wants in ten days
B. should make payment immediately
C. has chances to make higher bids
D. may check its picture and description
3. The easiest way of making payment mentioned in the passage is______
A. through an online payment system
B. through a local banking system
C. by sending the money to the seller
D. by paying the deliveryman directly
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Everyone is at it, even my neighbors. I thought I might be the only person left in the world who hadn’t done an eBay deal. So, I decided to try my hand at online auction (网上拍卖).
Buying for beginners: Sign up on www. ebay. co. uk. Most items(e.g. tables, computers, and books)ready for auction will come with a picture and a short description; others may be marked with “ Buy It Now ” and have a fixed price. You can buy these right away.
If the item is being auctioned, you offer the highest price you are prepared to pay and eBay bids(出价)for you. The bid will be increased little by little until it goes beyond your highest bid, then you are emailed and asked if you would like to bid again. Auctions last up to 10 days and when they finish you get an email telling you whether you have won the item.
How to pay: Sellers decide how they would like to be paid and you need to check this before placing a bid as you might not want to post a check or postal orders. The easiest way is through PayPal, an online payment system that takes the money away from your credit card (信用卡).
Selling made simple: If you plan to sell on eBay, it helps to include a picture of the item. I followed my friends’ advice and put up the items I wanted to sell for a 10-day auction, starting on a Thursday. This way buyers had two weekends to bid.
The big things in life: It’s easy to post a small item, but furniture is a big part of eBay and this has to be collected or sent by delivery men. Check the ways of delivery before you bid.
1.What is the passage mainly about?
A.How to make payment online. |
B.Ways of using delivery online. |
C.Advantages of an online-auction system. |
D.How to use an online-auction system. |
2.After bidding for an item, a buyer __________.
A.will get what he wants in ten days |
B.should make payment immediately |
C.has chances to make higher bids |
D.may check its picture and description |
3.The easiest way of making payment mentioned in the passage is __________.
A.through an online payment system |
B.through a local banking system |
C.by sending the money to the seller |
D.by paying the deliveryman directly |
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My bicycle is nowhere to be found. Who ___ have been using it?
A.should | B.must | C.could | D.might |
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