Having finished her homework, Ma Li wants some music for relaxation^①. As usual, she starts her computer and goes to Baidu.com to download music files. But this time she is surprised when an announcement about protecting songs’ copyright bursts onto the screen. The age of free music and movie downloads may have come to an end as Web companies like Baidu are accused of pirating copyright. Lawsuits^② have been filed against four websites offering free downloads. In September 2005, a Beijing court ordered Baidu to pay recording company Shanghai Push compensation for their losses. Baidu was also told to block the links to the pirated music on the website. This caused a heated discussion on Interact file sharing.
“Baidu’s defeat in the lawsuit shows it is not right to get copyrighted songs without paying. Downloaders may face lawsuits or fines,” said an official.
Like many teens, Huang Ruoru, an 18-year-old girl from Puning in Guangdong Province, doesn’t think that getting music from websites is wrong. She always shares her favourite songs downloaded from Baidu with her friends. When told about the lawsuit, she began to feel a little guilty about obtaining others’ work without paying.
However, other teenagers have different ideas. Wang Yafei, a Senior 2 girl from Jinan, Shandong Province pointed out that file sharing is a good way to promote pop singers. “If I download a song and really like it, I will buy the CD,” she said. “So what the recording companies really should concentrate on is improving their music, rather than pursuing^③ file-sharers.”
Notes:
①    relaxation  n. 娛樂
②    lawsuit  n. 訴訟
③    pursue  vt. 追趕，追擊
Choose the best answers according to the above:
小題1:Which of the following best describes the passage?

A．Music on the Internet is of better quality.	B．Downloading material can be illegal.
C．It’s good to get free music on the Internet.	D．Baidu is a popular web company.

小題2:The four web companies were put to court because _________.

A．they got copyrighted songs without paying

B．they downloaded copyrighted music for people

C．they make copyrighted files for free downloads

D．they offer free music on line

小題3: How do some of the teenagers feel while downloading free music after the lawsuit?

A．A bit guilty.

B．A little sad.

C．Extremely angry.

D．Awfully sorry.

小題4:What’s the advantage of tile sharing for recording companies?

A．Getting more money from web companies.

B．Enabling people to download favorite songs.

C．Helping to improve the music.

D．Making pop singers more popular.

小題5:It can be inferred from the text that _________.

A．Web companies are still ignoring the copyright laws.

B．Teenagers haven’t got money to buy CDs.

C．Teenagers are probably still downloading free music.

D．Teenagers prefer CDs with copyright to pirated music.

Rumour（謠言）is the most primitive way of spreading stories--- by passing them on from mouth to mouth. but civilized countries in normal times have better sources  of news than rumour. They have radio, television, and newspapers. In times of confusion（混亂）, however, rumour appears and becomes widespread. At such times the different kinds of news are in competition: the press, television, and radio against the grapevine.
Especially do rumours spread when war requires control on many important matters. The normal news sources no longer give out enough information. Since the people can not learn through legal channels all that they are anxious to learn, they pick up "news" wherever they can and when this happens, rumour grows.
Rumours are often repeated even by those who do not believe the tales. There is an interest about them. The reason is that the cleverly designed rumour gives expression to something  deep in the hearts of the victims --- the fears, doubts, forbidden hopes, or daydreams which they hesitate to voice directly. Pessimistic（悲觀的）rumours about defeat and disasters show that the people who repeat them are worried and anxious .Optimistic rumours about record production or peace soon coming point to self- satisfaction or confidence---and often to over- confidence.
小題1:The author suggests that, in times of confusion, man often __________.

A．stops regular news services

B．turns to primitive ways for support

C．distrusts his fellow man

D．loses complete control of himself

小題2:The underlined word "grapevine" in Paragraph 1 probably means "__________”.

A．rumour

B．newspaper

C．information

D．time

小題3:The author states that during wartime the regular sources of news provide only __________ .

A．false information	B．optimistic reports
C．limited information	D．pessimistic reports

小題4:Which of the following statements is mentioned as a reason for people to repeat a rumour?

A．They are too willing to believe.

B．They take an interest in rumour.

C．They have a strong desire to make a fool of other people.

D．They find some rumours reflect their own unexpressed beliefs.

A man once said how useless it was to put advertisements in the newspapers. “Last week,” said he, “my umbrella was stolen from a London church. As it was a present, I spent twice its worth in advertising ,but didn’t get it back ”
“How did you write your advertisement ?”asked one of the listeners ,a merchant .
“Here it is,” said the man ,taking out of his pocket a slip cut from a newspaper. The other man took it and read, “Lost from the City Church last Sunday evening a black silk umbrella .The gentleman who finds it will receive ten shillings on leaving it at No 10 Broad Street .”
“Now ,”said the merchant, “I often advertise ,and find that it pays me well .But by the way in which an advertisement is expressed is of extreme importance .let us try your umbrella again ,and if it fails ,I will buy you a new one. ”
The merchant then took a slip of paper out of his pocket and wrote :“If the man who was seen to take an umbrella from the City Church last Sunday evening doesn’t wish to get into trouble, he will return the umbrella to No. 10 Broad Street .He is well known .”
This appeared in the paper ,and on the following morning ,the man was astonished when he opened the front door. In the doorway lay at least twelve umbrellas of all sizes and colors that had been thrown in and his own was among the number. Many of them had notes fastened to them saying that they had been taken by mistake, and begging the loser not to say anything about the matter
小題1:This is a story about ________.           

A．how a man lost and found his umbrella.

B．how to make an effective advertisement.

C．how to find lost things.

D．how to put an advertisement in the newspaper.

小題2:“If it fails, I will buy you a new one ” suggested that _______.

A．he was rich enough to afford an umbrella

B．he was not sure he would get the umbrella back

C．he was quite sure of his success .

D．he was ready to help others .

小題3:The result of the first advertisement was that ________.

A．the man got his umbrella back .

B．the man wasted some money advertising .

C．the man found his umbrella

D．someone found his umbrella .

小題4:According to the first advertisement ,anyone who ___would receive ten shillings.

A．left the umbrella in the City Church

B．found the umbrella at No. 10 Broad Street

C．gave the message to the man

D．left the umbrella at No. 10 Broad Street

The Internet has led to a huge increase in credit-card (信用卡) fraud. Your card information could even be for sale in an illegal web site(非法網(wǎng)站).
Web sites offering cheap goods and services should be regarded with care.
On-line shoppers who enter their credit-card information may never receive the goods they thought they bought. The thieves then go shopping with your card number — or sell the information over the Internet. Computers hackers(黑客) have broken down security(安全) systems, raising questions about the safety of cardholder information. Several months ago, 25, 000 customers of CD Universe, an on-line music retailer(零售商), were not lucky. Their names, addresses and credit-card numbers were posted on a Web site after the retailer refused to pay US $157, 828 to get back the information.
Credit-card firms are now fighting against on-line fraud. Mastercard is working on plans for Web — only credit card, with a lower credit limit. The card could be used only for shopping on-line. However, there are a few simple steps you can take to keep from being cheated(欺騙).
Ask about your credit-card firm’s on-line rules: Under British law, cardholders have to pay the first US $78 of any fraudulent(欺騙性的) spending.
And shop only at secure sites; Send your credit-card information only if the Web site offers advanced secure system.
If the security is in place, a letter will appear in the bottom right-hand corner of your screen. The Website address may also start https: //—the extra “s” stands for secure. If in doubt, give your credit-card information over the telephone.
Keep your password(密碼) safe: Most on-line sites require a user name and password before placing an order. Treat your passwords with care.
小題1:What do most people worry about the Internet according to this passage?

A．A lot of stolen credit-cards were sold on the Internet.	B．Fraud on the Internet.
C．Many Web sites are destroyed.	D．Many illegal Web sites are on the Internet.

小題2:What is the meaning of “fraud”?

A．Cheating.

B．Sale.

C．Payment.

D．Safety.

小題3: How can the thieves get the information of the credit card?

A．The customers give them the information.

B．The thieves steal the information from Web sites.

C．The customers sell the information to them.

D．The thieves buy the information from credit-card firms.

小題4:How many pieces of advice does the passage give to you?

A．Four.

B．Three.

C．Five.

D．Six.

小題5:You are shopping on the site: http: // www. Shopping. com, and you want to buy a TV set, what does this article suggest to do?

A．Order the TV set at once.	B．Do not buy the TV set on this site.
C．E-mail the site your credit-card information.
D．Tell the site your password and buy the TV set for you.

When people in the U. S. have company or when they’re invited to (formal or informal) get-togethers, they usually make a point of trying to make others feel comfortable and relaxed. On the whole, they tend to be informal. Men shake hands, but usually only when they’re introduced. Male friends and business associated (同事) who haven’ t seen each other in a while may shake hands when they say hello. Women usually don’t shake hands when being introduced to each other. When a woman and man are introduced, shaking hands is up to the woman. Americans rarely shake hands to say goodbye, except on business occasions. American women are used to being independent. They are used to going to places by themselves, making their own money, and often living alone. Sometimes they will ask men for help, but they usually don” t want to be protected. Since the women’s movement started, it’s not always clear whether women expect men to open doors or help them into their coats. American women may start conversations with men or even ask them to dance.
There are a lot of Americans who don’t smoke or drink, and many who don’t want people to do those things in their houses. It” s always best to ask for permission before you bring alcohol to a dinner or before you light up a cigarette, if you are with people you don’t know very well. Non-smokers have become more militant (好戰(zhàn)的) about smoking in public places. Many restaurants, for example, have set up special areas for smokers.
Houseguests may bring gifts when they come to visit, and they often offer to help in some way. As a guest, you may want to ask your host or hostess if there’s anything you can do to help in the kitchen. In many cases, the gesture is more important than actually helping.
小題1:“..., the gesture is more important than actually helping.” Here “gesture” means ________.

A．態(tài)度

B．話題

C．姿態(tài)

D．言行

小題2:．When American people are introduced to each other, _______.

A．men seldom shake hands

B．women often shake hands

C．a(chǎn) woman decides if she will shake hands with a man

D．a(chǎn) man decides if he will shake hands with a woman

小題3:______is not mentioned(提到)in the passage.

A．How to visit an American family	B．When American women’s movement started
C．American women are independent	D．Non-smokers hate smoking in public places

小題4:Which one is not right?

A．None of Americans want people to smoke or drink in their houses.

B．Many Americans don’t smoke or drink.

C．Many special areas for smokers have been set up in the U.S..

D．It’s best to ask before you smoke in America.

“Congratulations, Mr. Jones, it’s a girl.”
Fatherhood is going to have a different meaning and bring forth a different answer from every man who hears these words. Some feel proud when they receive the news, while others worry, wondering whether they will be good fathers. Although there are some men who like children and may have had considerable experience with them, others do not particularly care for children and spend little time with them. Many fathers and mothers have been planning and looking forward to children for some time. For other couples, pregnancy(懷孕) was an accident that both husband and wife have accepted willingly or unwillingly.
Whatever the reaction to the birth of a child, it is obvious that the change from the role of husband to that of father is a difficult task. Yet, unfortunately, few attempts have been made to educate fathers in this re-socialization process. Although many good books have been written about American mothers, only recently have some books discussed the role of a father.
It is argued by some writers that the transition to the father’s role, although difficult, is not nearly as great as the transition the wife must make to the mother’s role. The mother’s role seems to require a complete transformation of daily routine and adaptation to a new life, on the other hand, the father’s role is less demanding and immediate. However, even though we have mentioned the fact that growing numbers of women are working outside the home, the father is still thought by many as the breadwinner in the household.
小題1:According to the author, being a father _______.

A．brings a feeling of excitement to some men

B．has a different meaning for those who have daughters

C．makes some men feel proud and others uneasy

D．means nothing but more responsibilities.

小題2: It is stated in the passage that ________.

A．some parents are not prepared to have a child

B．young couples do not like children at all

C．working couples do not have much time to take care of their children

D．many parents look forward to having a boy as their first child

小題3:The transition to the mother’s role requires that the wife _______.

A．changes her life style in a quite different way

B．makes a complete change in her everyday life to deal with the new situation

C．stays at home to take care of the baby

D．helps her husband in his re-socialization process

小題4:Some writers argue that with respect to the change of roles, fathers, compared with mothers, _______.

A．have to do more in the household	B．have to make more difficult adaptations
C．have an easier job to do	D．can usually do a better job

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What causes traffic jams? Too many cars，right? No! Some Brits are now saying that trafficlights are to blame for much of the congestion.
They suggest that traffic lights be removed at busy roads．They believe people are a better judge of when it’s safe to go，not a traffic light programmed by an absent regulator．
A report from the Institute of Economic Affairs，a UK think tank（智囊團(tuán)），argues that
abolishing traffic signals would decrease congestion，reduce exhaust（廢氣）emissions（排放）and improve safety．
The report said that removing lights should also prevent other bad behavior caused by signals．such、as speeding up to catch a green light It would also avoid the wasted time when drivers have to sit at a red light even if no one is using the green
The idea may sound strange，but it’s not new．Seven cities and regions in Europe are experimenting with no-lights roads．
Drachten in the Netherlands has gotten rid of 16 of its traffic light crossings and changed the other two to roundabouts under a“shared space”scheme．At crossings, cyclists dutifully raise their arm when they want to make a turn，and drivers follow a first．a(chǎn)rrived，first．through approach and communicate by hand signs，nods and waving．The result? Typical journey time has been cut in half and accidents and congestion have mostly disappeared．
There have been small collisions but no problem，said Hans Monderman，creator of the scheme．“We want small accidents，in order to prevent serious ones．It works well because it’s dangerous．The driver has to be responsible for his or her own risk
“The many rules take away the ability to be considerate”Monderman added．“We’re losing our responsibility for socially responsible behavior．”
So far，Drachten’s locals have called the experiment a success．“I am used to it now，”said Helena Spaanstra．24．“You drive more slowly and carefully．but somehow you seem to get around town quicker．
Tony Ooostward，70，was equally enthusiastic．“I am a walker and now you are the boss at the crossroads，everyone waits for you．But at the same time walkers wait until there are a number of people wanting to cross at the same time．”
Owen Paterson，UK’s Shadow Transport Minister。visited Drachten．He said Britain should learn from the model．“The idea is to create space where there is mild anxiety among everyone so they all behave cautiously．No one drives fast along a busy street thinking that they have right of way．”
The model is being tested in London’s Kensington neighborhood．

The telephone rang in my ninth-grade high school classroom.“Jill , please come to the counseling office (教導(dǎo)處)！”As I walked down the hall ,I  36  , why would someone want me to come to the counseling office? As I stepped into the counseling office ,I was   37  by a girl who needed to speak to someone about her friend. I was reassured by the school counselor (輔導(dǎo)員) that I was not   38  and that someone needed to talk with me. I was called because I was a member of   39 .
The Breakfast Club is   40  a club where one eats breakfast . It is an organization of   41  started thirteen years ago   42  a young student’ s suicide (自殺). His mother thought that it could have been prevented   43  her son talked to someone about how he was feeling.
The B. C. as we call it   44  ,give us an opportunity to   45  talk to our peers (同輩) about anything on their minds and   46  .Our   47  :We care but we don’t cure. Members from the previous year ,teachers ,and counselors   48  students for the Breakfast Club. The club is a   49  group including ,Asians ,blacks, whites, ,athletes, musicians, and students with all levels of   50  achievement ,The criteria (條件) for   51  the group is to be a good   52  ,be able to brainstorm ideas, and   53  give advice! We barely knew one another in the beginning , but we became  54  after all the training   55  we went through.
36. A. knew               B. wondered      C. murmured        D. shouted
37. A. met                B. hit            C. greeted           D. seated
38. A. in need             B. in difficulty     C. in trouble         D. in time
39. A. the counseling office  B. the school      C. our class          D. the Breakfast Club
40. A. just                B. only          C. such              D. not
41. A. teachers            B. students       C. blacks and whites   D. parents
42. A. as a result of        B.against         C. because           D. regardless of
43. A. if                 B. for            C. had              D. did
44. A. at present          B. in brief         C. for fun          D. for short
45. A. privately           B. secretly        C. frankly           D. kindly
46. A. in their family      B. in their hearts    C. in their school      D. from their friends
47. A. belief             B. banner          C. note             D. motto
48. A. select             B. permit          C. recognize         D. thank
49. A. perfect            B. international     C. diverse           D. morning
50. A. working           B. various         C. different          D. academic
51. A. going to          B. belonging to     C. contacting        D. participating
52. A. organizer          B. student         C. listener           D. speaker
53. A. quickly            B. then           C. not               D. yet
54. A. fast friends         B. common friends  C. strong opponents   D. dear relatives
55. A. study             B. care           Ｃ.struggle          D. experiences

Twenty years ago,kids in school had never even heard of the Internet.Now,I'll bet you can't find a　36　person in your school who hasn't　37　heard of it.In fact,many of us use it on a regular basis and can even use it at　38　.The “net” in Internet really stands for network.A network is two or more computers　39　together so that information can be?　40　?or sent from one computer to　41　.The Internet is a vast　42　for all types of information.?You may enjoy using it to do　43　for a school project,downloading your favorite songs or　44　with friends and family.Information can be found　45 web pages that companies, organizations, and individuals(個人)create.It's like a giant bulletin board that the whole world uses!But since anyone can put　46　on the Internet,you also have to be careful and use your best　47　and a little common sense.?
Just　48　you read something on a piece of paper someone puts on a bulletin board doesn't mean that it's good information,or even correct, for that matter.You have to be sure that whoever posted the information knows what they're talking about,　49　 if you're doing research!But what if you're just e?mailing people?You still have to be very　50　if you've never met the person that you're communicating with online.You could be doing something　51　!You should never give out any　52　 information to someone you don't know,not even your name!And just like you can't　53　the information on every website out there.You can't　54　on what strangers you “meet”on the Internet tell you either.In the same way that you could　55　things about yourself to tell someone,someone else could do the same to you!?
36. A. stupid   B. single  C. common     D. clever?
37. A. at least B. at mostC. at last  D. at first?
38. A. school  B. Home C. work   D. hospital?
39. A. met      B. Communicated   C. joined D. connected?
40. A. shared  B. found  C. made  D. chosen?
41. A. other    B. the other    C. another      D. others?
42. A. material       B. resource     C. source D. matter?
43. A. homework   B. housework  C. research     D. experiments?
44. A. playing B. talking       C. meeting      D. communicating?
45. A. through       B. across C. by      D. on?
46. A. something    B. anything     C. everything  D. nothing?
47. A. wisdom       B. judgmentC. Courage  D. confidence?
48. A. because B. when  C. where D. what?
49. A. specially      B. especially   C. naturally    D. strangely
50. A. careful  B. wise    C. suspicious   D. confident?
51. A. exciting       B. interesting  C. suspicious   D. confident?
52. A. social   B. personal     C. general       D. special?
53. A. respect  B. consult       C. send    D. believe?
54. A. rely      B. believe       C. trust    D. base?
55. A. make of       B. make from C. make out    D. make up??

Condoleezza Rice is used to standing out. It is not only because she holds the position as U.S. Secretary of State. Her youth, gender and skin color have　36　a lot of attention throughout her political career.
Condoleezza Rice,　37　as Condi to her close friends, was born in 1954 in Birmingham. During 1950s,blacks were not treated as　38　citizens in the south. Although slavery was　39　 in 1865,the southern states passed their own laws to continue the　40　of blacks and whites. Despite the discrimination　41　black people, her parents told her she could become? 42　she wanted. They taught her to believe that great things were　43　for her.
Rice was a gifted student with a　44　for the piano and she entered college at the age of 15 with the　45　of becoming a concert pianist. Along the way she was　46　by political? scientist Josef Korbel, the father of former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.Rice　47　 her plans and studied international politics, and in the 1980s she was teaching at Stanford University,　48　her career developed quickly. She　49　on George H. Bush's national security council(顧問) in 1989.Later she　50　to Stanford, and became its youngest, first female and first　51　provost after two years.
In 2001,Rice re-entered the political world,　52　George W. Bush's national security advisor. She has drawn international　53　in this position, and has been the most powerful national security advisors in American　54　.
She held this position until 2005,when　55　Secretary of State.
36.A. directed B. turned C. paid    D. attracted?
37.A. known   B. Considered C. Seen   D. accepted?
38.A. respectful     B. equal  C. different     D. noble?
39.A. finished B. Stopped     C. Prevented   D. ended?
40.A. difference     B. disagreement     C. separation   D. division?
41.A. against  B. to              C. with    D. towards?
42.A. whoever       B. whomever  C. whatever    D. whichever?
43.A. desiring B. waiting      C. preparing   D. longing?
44.A. talent    B. interest       C. hobby D. favourite?
45.A. purpose B. goal    C. intention    D. attention?
46.A. effected B. affected      C. impressed   D. influenced?
47.A. changed B. postponed   C. cancelled    D. exchanged?
48.A. which    B. where C. when  D. that?
49.A. acted     B. waited C. served D. called?
50.A. paid a visit    B. showed concern C. attended     D. returned?
51.A. black     B. white  C. capable      D. efficient?
52.A. turning  B. holding      C. becoming   D. taking?
53.A. praise    B. approval     C. criticism     D. attention?
54.A. politics  B. history       C. culture              D. government?
55.A. elected  B. invited       C. appointed   D. succeeded??