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Twenty-three-year old Rio Safiyanto sells face masks, or coverings, for about 30 cents each in central Jakarta, Indonesia. He makes enough money to buy a cell phone that permits him to visit websites. He says every average person has a cellphone. He likes having one because he can talk to his family when he is away from home. And, he is especially pleased that he can use it to listen to music. It is known as a feature phone 。That is because it is cheaper and cannot perform as many actions as more advanced phones like the Apple iPhone. These devices make up the majority of cell phones sold around the world. They have proven more successful in places like Indonesia, where some smartphones cost 700 dollars or more. Although many lower-income users are new to smartphones, they are quickly learning to use the Cell manufacturer Nokia offers a service called Life Tools. For a small monthly payment, the company sends text messages to farmers. The messages tell of weather conditions, crop prices, agricultural news and give other advice. Local businessman Aldi Haryopratomo has developed a way for small store owners to sell things like prepaid cellphone minutes and life insurance through text messages. Ruma is the company that developed the technology. The company is working on a system that will notify people about jobs in their area. At a recent digital technology show in Jakarta, banks offered no-interest financing for credit card purchases. Marina Luthfiani manages a mobile shop in the area. She said almost everyone can buy a smartphone because of competitive financing and credit choices. She says Indonesians like to buy the latest devices. A report last June by Semiocast, a French internet research company, said Jakarta was the world's top tweeting（发微博）city, ahead of Tokyo and London. 1.Why are feature phones popular in Indonesia? A. It has fewer functions. B. It can be used to enjoy music. C. It is less expensive. D. It is more attractive. 2.What is true of the service Life Tools? A. It can sell agricultural products B. It provides useful information to farmers C. It is free of charge mainly for farmers. D. It helps farmers to make 3.What does the underlined word “notify’ in Paragraph 4 mean? A. Inform B. Ask C. Direct. D. Help. 4.What is the main idea of the text? A. Indonesians like services on the Internet B. The Internet is widely used in Indonesia C. Feature phones are the only choices in Indonesia. D. More and more Indonesians use smartphones.
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Do you find getting up in the morning so difficult that it's painful ? This might be called laziness, but Dr. Kleitman has a new explanation. He has proved that everyone has a daily energy cycle. During the hours when you labour through your work you may say that you're "hot". That's true. The time of day when you feel most energetic is when your cycle of body temperature is at its peak . For some people the peak comes during the forenoon. For others it comes in the afternoon or evening No one has discovered why this is so , but it leads to such familiar monologues（自言自语） as : "Get up, John! You'll be late for work again !" The possible explanation to the trouble is that John is at his temperature-and -energy peak in the evening. Much family quarrelling ends when husbands and wives realize what these energy cycles mean, and which cycle each You can't change your energy cycle, but you can learn to make Get off to a slow start which saves your energy. Get up with a leisurely yawn and stretch . Sit on the edge of the bed a minute before putting your feet on the floor . Avoid the troublesome search for clean clothes by laying them out the night before. Whenever possible, do routine work in the afternoon and save tasks requiring more energy or concentration for your sharper hours. 1.If you wants to work more efficiently at your how point in the morning, you should _____. A. change his energy cycle B. overcome his laziness C. get up earlier than usual D. go to bed earlier 2.You are advised to rise with a yawn and stretch because it will _____. A. help to keep your energy for the day's work B. help you to control your temper early in the day C. enable you to concentrate on your routine work D. keep your energy cycle under control all day 3.What’s the best title of the passage? A. Change Your Habits B. Save Your Energy C. Daily Energy Cycle D. Temperature- and-Energy Peak 4.The text is probably taken from a _________. A. news report B. research paper C. medical textbook D. fashion journal
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We are all interested in equality, but while some people try to protect the school and examination system in the name of equality, others, still in the name of equality, want only to destroy it. Any society which is interested in equality of opportunity and standards of achievement must regularly test its pupils. The standards may be changed — no examination is perfect — but to have no tests or examination would mean the end of equality and of standards. There are groups of people who oppose this view and who do not believe either in examinations or in any controls in schools or on teachers. This would mean that everything would depend on luck since every pupil would depend on the efficiency， the values and the purpose of each teacher. Without examinations, employers will look for employees from the highly respected schools and from families known to them — a form of favoritism will replace equality at the moment. The bright child from an ill-respected school can show certificates to prove he or she is suitable for a job, while the lack of certificate indicates the unsuitability of a dull child attending a well-respected school. This defense of excellence and opportunity would disappear if examinations were taken away, and the bright child from a poor family would be a prisoner of his or her school’s reputation, unable to compete for employment with the child from the favored school. The opponents（反对者） of the examination system suggest that examinations are an evil force because they show differences between pupils. According to these people, there must be no special, different, academic class. They have even suggested that there should be no form of difference in sport or any other area: all jobs or posts should be filled by unsystematic selection. The select 1.The word “favoritism” in paragraph 3 is used to describe the phenomenon that . A．bright children also need certificates to get satisfying jobs. B．poor children with certificates are favoured in job markets. C．children from well-respected schools tend to have good jobs. D．children attending ordinary schools achieve great success. 2.What would happen if examinations were taken away according to the author? A．Schools for bright children would lose their reputation. B．There would be more opportunities and excellence. C．Children from poor families would be able to change their schools. D．Children’s job opportunity would be affected by their school reputation. 3.The opponents of the examination system will agree that . A．jobs should not be assigned by systematic se lection B．computers should be selected to take over many jobs. C．special classes are necessary to keep the school standards D．schools with academic subjects should be done aw ay with 4.The passage mainly focuses on . A．schools and certificatesB．examination and equality C．opportunity and employmentD．standards and reputation
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Get a FREE YEAR! Order NOW and get a FREE YEAR of Parents® magazine! That's 2 full years (24 issues) for the regular 1-year rate - just $12. But HURRY, this offer won't last! (U.S. orders only, please.) Every issue of PARENTS is filled with practical advice from leading doctors and child experts ... toys and games that develop reader-tested products and more! 100% Money-Back Guarantee: You must be pleased, or you may cancel any time during the life of your subscription(订阅) and get all your money back - no questions asked. Parents® Magazine is published 12 times per year. Savings are based on $12.00 annual subscription rate. State taxes may apply to your order. E-mail address required to access your account and member benefits online. We will not share your e-mail address with anyone. Click here: www.parents.com/privacy to view our privacy policy. 1.The purpose of the passage is ______. A. to introduce a new magazine B. to help parents with their daily life C. to attract more subscribers D. to collect more money for charity 2.What benefit can the readers possibly get according to the ad? A. Only $12 is to be paid for 24 issues of the magazine B. Readers can get a free offer of the magazine any time of the year. C. Readers from all over the world can enjoy the free offer. D. Readers can communicate face to face with child experts on the Internet. 3.A reader subscribed PARENTS 3 months ago, but now he finds the magazine dissatisfying. What can he do? A. He can cancel without getting his money back B. He can cancel after answering a series of questions C. He can email them to access his bank account to get all his money back. D. He can cancel and get all his money back withou
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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的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 How to prepare a lecture Being invited to give a lecture is an honor．It means that peo 1．Think of a good topic． You most likely will be assigned to talk about a certain topic．If that's the case, you only n 2．Make an Start by listing down the points that you will discuss, and then fill in each point with subpoints．If necessary, make a research about your topic．3. But if in so doing you end up with a very long outline, figure how you can shorten the topic or cut where cutting is needed． 3． 4. Statistics, figures, medical information, historical accounts, and similar information should all be checked and it will save your credibility as an authority on the subject you are talking about． 4．Add humor． Don't engage your audience in a dragging soliloquy （独白）． 5. Humor will interest your audience．Of course, make sure the elements in your lecture are in line with your main topic and are not nonsense, racial, and offensive jokes． A．Check your lecture for accuracy B．Giving a lecture is challenging, though． C．If necessary, provide your contact information, such as an email address or blog site． D．Instead, make your audience smile, or burst into laughter at certain points in your discussion． E．To make it easier, consider what will interest your audience． F．It should summarize your whole talk in one sentence． G．Don't be afraid of exploring the topic, as this will allow you to discover other points that need discussion．
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“Check it again, you need to be sure.”This culture rule may sound , but it is one of the most powerful culture rules. I took a lot of things for granted. In fact, I used to people who often check things, such as their car engine oil, the house security, even the children in the bedroom. I didn’t realize that this rule would cost me dearly. One day the owner of the supermarket I worked in asked me to make a(n) to the investors(投资者) whom we wanted to become partners with. I was given a month to it. The day of the presentation arrived. I left home at 7 am with the intention of getting to the office . On the way , my car climbed over a bunch of rocks and I heard a loud noise. I stepped on the brake and got out of the car to check what happened: I had a flat tire. “Oh dear, please not now .” I quickly ran behind the car to the spare tire, only to be again :there was none. It was already 8 am and it seemed like I had only one left. I had to run to the supermarket. It should me about 45 minutes to get there . I the car and ran as fast as I could , hoping I would have the to get there on time . it took me longer than I had expected. I arrived at the twenty minutes late. I to the guests for my lateness and did my best to give a good presentation. Finally, the supermarket the deal, but I was suspended(停职) for two months without pay. 1.A. familiar B. foolish C. simple D. difficult 2.A. make fun of B. pay attention to C. catch up with D. look up to 3.A. changing B. following C. signing D. disobeying 4.A.contribution B. analysis C. presentation D. comparison 5.A. apply for B. prepare for C. arrange for D. account for 6.A. early B. easily C. safely D. shortly 7.A. soft B. hard C. smooth D. rough 8.A.carefully B. lightly C. quickly D. bravely 9.A. check B. get C. move D. repair 10.A. shocked B. pleased C. bored D. confused 11.A. challenge B. remind C. help D. encourage 12.A. selfish B. sensitive C. stubborn D. independent 13.A.wish B. choice C. minute D. plan 14.A. give B. spare C. allow D. take 15.A. left B. passed C. rented D. stopped 16.A. condition B. idea C. luck D. goal . 17.A. Deliberately B. Unfortunately C. Strangely D. Consequently 18.A. market B. party C. office D. station 19.A. appealed B. reported C. referred D. apologized 20.A. accepted B. won C. offered D. finished
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Once upon a time there was an idiot named Hugh. The town's folk would often make fun of him, but a few felt sorry for him and gave him hand-me-down clothes, leftover food, and even a small old house to live 1.._____ at the edge of town. Hugh lived on the donations made by the few kind people. One day, Hugh showed up at the village square 2.._____ (wear) a brand new suit. Everyone 3.._____ (amaze),for few people in the town could afford new clothing, let alone a nice suit. One of townsfolk asked Hugh where he got his new suit, thinking he must 4.._____ (steal) it." I bought it!" he told them. And he added that the fine new house being built on the mountainside 5.._____ everyone was wondering about was 6.._____. 7.._____ questioned where he got the money, he told them it was the money they gave him. 8.._____ people giving him food, clothing, and shelter, he 9.._____ (simple)saved and invested everything they gave him. "I may be your village idiot, but I'm no fool." Hugh smiled, and then handed out hundreds of dollar bills to 10.._____ who had been kind to him.
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假如英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处；每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加，删除或修改。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。 修改：在错的词下划—横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。 Dear Jenny, I’m so worried when I see that you’re not a little tired and nervous about the coming College Entrance Examination; Here is some advices to help you prepare the coming exam. Have enough sleep, whatever much work you have to do，or you’ll feel sleepy on an occasion in class. A balanced diet will certainly help a lot. Having more fresh fruit and vegetables every day are good for you. Which you know, a proper method of learning will enable you to learn more and faster. To get better results, that is wise to be attentive and make every effort to gain knowledge. And you were supposed to review your notes taking down after class every day. Always remember to stay happily and optimistic so that you can be energetic while doing the revision. I hope you’ll no longer feel tired and nervous. Best wishes.
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假设你是红星中学高三（1）班的班长李华，去年冬天你们班开展了“为西藏希望小学献爱心” (Helping the Children in the Hope Primary School in Tibet)的活动。请根据以下四幅图的先后顺序，写一篇英文短文向某中学生英语报投稿，介绍你们本次献爱心活动的全过程。
注意：1. 词数100左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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