In the computer age, most of us take a broadband（宽带）Internet connection for granted. Whether cable or mobile broadband, today’s connections are many times faster than those in the early days. Videos play smoothly, complex websites load quickly, and files（档案文件）download much faster than ten years ago. And the files are much bigger too.
There’s a catch, of course: You have to live near enough to a major city to get broadband Internet. If you don’t, it’s slow dial-up access for you. And for those living really far out, there may be no Internet access at all.
Technology experts often talk about the “last mile” problem, which refers to the difficulty of bringing Internet access to remote locations. In cities and suburbs（郊区）, it’s relatively easy to provide access for everyone. It is much more difficult to deliver access to those living far from cities, especially in developing countries. Internet service providers, for their part, have been reluctant to provide access to sparsely (稀疏地) populated areas. The handful of Internet users they would reach wouldn’t cover the expense.
But every year, technological advancements allow of more and more Internet users. Most broadband connections today run over existing cable TV and telephone lines although these technologies aren’t available everywhere.
Some companies have delivered the Internet over standard power lines. Advancements in cheaper, more efficient fiber optics cables (光纤电缆) promise to bring extremely fast Internet connections to more users.
Still, the “last mile” problem remains hard to deal with. There will always be somewhere that doesn’t have an affordable broadband connection. But someday that might not matter. If the rapid progress in cell phone technology is any indication (迹象), it may not be too long before an Internet connection simply follows you wherever you go.
1.The underlined part “a catch” (in Paragraph 2) probably means “_____”.
A．a rare challenge B．a desirable plan
C．an efficient device D．a hidden problem
2.What can we know from the third paragraph?
A．Internet connection has not been popular in most cities.
B．Internet service providers care about rural（农村的）customers.
C．Computer is popular in developing countries.
D．It is hard to bring Internet access to users in remote areas.
3.Paragraph 4 mainly tells us that technological advancements _____.
A．make TV and telephone available everywhere
B．bring great change to people’s everyday life
C．make it possible for more people to use the Internet
D．bring faster Internet connections to users
4.What may eventually settle the “last mile” problem?
A．The broadband connection’s getting faster.
B．More and more Internet users.
C．more and more Internet connections.
D．The rapid progress in cell phone technology.
When asked to point out one or two things that are most important to themselves, many put friends ahead of homes, jobs, cloth and cars.
A true friendship carries-a-long history of experience that determines who we are and keeps us connected. It is a treasure we should protect. Unfortunately, the better friends you are, the more probably you’ll have disagreements. And the result can be what you don’t want an end to the relationship.
The good news is that most troubled friendships can be mended First, don’t let your pride get in your way. Most of us can forgive each other when differences are brought out in the open . second, apologize when you’re wrong – even if you’ve been wronged. Over the course of a friendship, even the best people make mistakes. Sometimes, it may be best if the wronged person takes the lead and apologizes. When you apologize, give your friend a chance to admit that he has been wrong. Third, see things from your friend’s point of view. And finally, accept that friendships change as our needs and lifestyle change. Making friends can sometimes seem easy. The hard part is keeping the connections strong during the natural ups and downs that have an effect on all relationships . My suggestion: Consider friendship an honor and a gift , and worth the effort to treasure and nurture .
1.What would be the best title for the text?
A．Easy Ways to Make Friends
B．Ups and Downs in Friendship
C．How to Mend a Troubled Friendship
D．How to Take the Lead in Making Friends
2.The “wronged person” underlined in the text refers to a person .
A．who has been mistaken for another
B．who has been blamed unfairly
C．who has treated friends badly
D．who has admitted his mistakes
3.According to the text a friendship can last long only if ．
A．we have much in common
B．we know our friends’ mistakes
C．we treat our disagreements wisely
D．we have know one another for long
4.What should we do if we follow the author’s second suggestion?
A．Stick to our own prints of view
B．Avoid making mistakes
C．Make an apology first
D．Change our lifestyles
Here are two letters in WORKWORRIES, a column（栏） in a newspaper:
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1.From Amoretto's letter, we know that he __________.
A．has been working for a long time B．is likely a green hand
C．expects to change his job D．is quite satisfied with the job.
2.How can a man arrange his work-life balance according to Ariel?
A．By taking a training course． B．By asking people for advice．
C．By comparing with others． D．Through his own work experience
3.All of the following are advised byArial EXCEPT__________.
A．understanding the terms before signing
B．working hard and efficiently
C．getting a better position
D．doing the job at least a year
4.What does Ariel advise to do in the reply?
A．Take the job offered． B．Give up and find a new job．
C．Depend on your feeling． D．Choose jobs with great care
Last night was the last game for my eight-year-old son's soccer team. It was the final quarter. The score was two to one, my son's team in the lead. Parents surrounded the playground, offering encouragement.
With less than ten seconds remaining, the ball suddenly rolled in front of my son's teammate, Mickey O’ Donnel. With shouts of "Kick it!" echoing（回响）across the playground, Mickey turned around and gave it everything he had. All around me the crowd erupted（爆发）. O'Donnel had scored!
Then there was silence. Mickey had scored all right, but in the wrong goal, ending the game in a tie. For a moment there was a total hush. You see, Mickey has Down syndrome (唐氏综合症) and for him there is no such thing as a wrong goal. All goals were celebrated by a joyous hug from Mickey. He had even been known to hug the opposing players when they scored.
The silence was finally broken when Mickey, his face filled with joy, hugged my son tightly and shouted, "I scored! I scored. Everybody won! Everybody won!" For a moment I held my breath, not sure how my son would react. I need not have worried. I watched, through tears, as my son threw up his hand in the classic high-five（致礼）salute and started chanting, "Way to go Mickey! Way to go Mickey!" Within moments both teams surrounded Mickey, joining in the chant and congratulating him on his goal. Mike happily and everyone sent their wishes to him.
Later that night, when my daughter asked who had won, I smiled as I replied, "It was a tie. Everybody won."
1.Which is the most correct description of the author’s too? He was/had .
A．brave B．honest C．sympathy D．pride
2.The underlined word “hush” in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to “ .”
A．stare B．silence C．congratulation D．noise
3.After Mike scored, the author help his breath, because .
A．Mike cheated everyone B．everyone would accept the fact
C．the score was out of his expectation D．his son might get angry with Mike
4.We can infer from the passage that Mike .
A．was cared about by his teammates
B．was hared by his own team
C．was corbarrassed when he realized the fast
D．was warm-hearted and played soccer for both teams
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
In this modern world, we rush around all day, doing things, talking, sending and reading messages. We are always on ,always conected, always thinking, always talking. There is no 1for stillness.
And when we are 2to be still because we’re in line for something, or waiting at a doctor’s appointment, or on a bus or train, we often 3something to do. Some will play with mobile devices, other will read something. Being still isn’t something we’re 4.
This comes at a 5: we lose that time for 6, for observing and listening. We lose peace.
And 7yet: sometimes too much action is worse than no action at all. You can run around crarily, but get 8done.
Take a moment to think about 9you spend your days. Are you constantly rushing around? Are you constantly reading and answering 10checking on the news and the latest tream of information? Are you always 11through your schedule?
Is this how you want to spend your 12? If so, peace be with you. If not, take a moment to be 13. Don’t think about what you have to do, or what you’ve done already. 14be in the moment.
Then after a minute or two of doing that, consider your life, and how you’d 15it to be. See your life with less moveanent, less doing, less rushing. See it with more stillness, more consideration, more 16.
Then be that vision.
It’s prerty simple: all you have to do is sit still for a little bit each day. 17you’re gotten used to that, try doing less each day. Breathe when you feel yourself moving too 18. slow down. Be present. Find happiness now, in this moment, instead of 19for it.20
1.A．place B．chance C．freedom D．time
2.A．forced B．ordered C．invited D．told
3.A．have B．find C．buy D．get
4.A．familiar with B．curious about C．used to D．interested in
5.A．cost B．risk C．moment D．danger
6.A．play B．food C．sleep D．consideration
7.A．further B．worse C．farther D．deeper
8.A．everything B．anything C．nothing D．something
9.A．how B．where C．why D．whether
10.A．questions B．problems C．phones D．messages
11.A．walking B．rushing C．stepping D．going
12.A．school B．youth C．work D．life
13.A．silent B．patient C．still D．quiet
14.A．Nearly B．Ever C．Just D．Already
15.A．like B．decide C．choose D．need
16.A．activity B．research C．study D．peace
17.A．Because B．Until C．Once D．Unless
18.A．frequently B．slowly C．fast D．quickly
19.A．asking B．sending C．calling D．waiting
20.A．Value B．Miss C．Owe D．Hold
---How far do they live apart?
--- I know, they live in the same neighborhood.
A．As long as B．As well as C．As far as D．As soon as
