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Nowadays, ads are playing an important part in our lives.1. 无论我们去哪里都能发现他们。I did some research on advertisements。2.我有些重要的信息同大家分享。
One of the aims of ads is to persuade people to buy products or service or believe in an idea. So in this way, maybe the contents of some ads are not true and likely to use words of tricks for us to fall for them. 3. So, with so many ads around, we should be smart about what to buy.
4. Not all ads play tricks on us though. The ads called public service advertisements may not be the same. They are meant to serve us and teach us and help us to lead better lives. PSAs are often placed in public places for free. They deal with widespread social concerns, which often benefit the public. Such as, 5.‘Yes to life, no to drugs’ and ‘Knowledge changes life.’ All of these ads are helpful, and you can learn a lot by following the advice they give.
Nowadays，studying abroad is popular in China with many rich parents. They would rather send their children abroad to receive education in English-speaking countries than let them be educated in China.
As every coin has two sides，studying abroad is the same．There are advantages for people to attend schools abroad. In the first place，he can use English in his daily life to improve his English greatly，as it is obvious that there is no better chance to improve English than living in the country where it is spoken. While studying in a foreign country，it is possible to make friends from all over the world. This is not only exciting on the social level，but could lead to important overseas contacts in his career as well. He can get familiar with the latest knowledge in science and make use of the best facilities available. In this way, he is able to widen his horizon and broaden his mind.
Of course，attending schools abroad may bring about a series of problems. The most serious problem is language barrier．Most of the students who go abroad don’t have enough skills in the language spoken there. As a result，on arriving there，they will find it difficult to understand what the teachers say. Besides，for lack of knowledge of the customs of the local people，they may constantly run into trouble in dealing with various situations.
In conclusion，given an opportunity to attend a school abroad，one must consider both sides of the factors carefully before making up his mind.
1. List two advantages of studying abroad.
2. What is the most serious problem of studying abroad?
3. What’s the passage mainly about?
English is currently one of the most widely spoken and written languages worldwide, with some 380 million native speakers, who live in the UK, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and other countries. It is spoken as an official language or second language in countries such as India and Nigeria. In these countries, English is the language of the government, newspapers, radios and TV stations. Besides, it is one of the working languages of the UN as well.
And there are some other facts about English you might be interested in knowing.
Over 700 million people, speak English, as a foreign language.
Did you know that of all the world's languages (over 2,700), English is the richest in vocabulary; and that the Oxford English Dictionary lists about 500,000 words,
Five of the largest broadcasting companies in the world (CBS, NBC, ABC, BBC and CBC) broadcast in English, reaching millions and millions of people all over the world.
It is said that over 90 percent of Internet web pages and over 80 per cent of the world’s emails are in English.
As a foreign language, it is learnt in almost all non- English speaking countries. In China, for example, it is not just students who learn English, but also many adults.
Although there are some differences between the English spoken in different countries, people from these countries usually have no problems communicating with each other.
English is one of the most widely 1. languages. | |
Facts | Detailed information |
English-speaking countries | The UK, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa… |
Official or working language | India, Nigeria and 2. |
Widespread use | On the radio, on the web page, and in 3. |
4. | With 500,000 words in Oxford English Dictionary |
Conclusion | Despite the 5. that exist, people have no difficulty in communicating. |
If you, a man, are looking through this, congratulations: you are a survivor (幸存者). According to a survey, you are more than twice likely to die of skin cancer than a woman, and nine times more likely to die of AIDS. If you make it to the end of your natural term, about 78 years for men in Australia, you will die on average five years before a woman.
There are many reasons for this. Men take more risks than woman and are more likely to drink and smoke—but perhaps more importantly, men don’t go to the doctor.
“Men aren’t seeing doctors as often as they should.” says Dr. Gullotta,“This is particularly so for the over 40s, when diseases tend to strike.”Gullotta says a healthy man should visit the doctor every year or two. For those over 45, it should be at least once a year. Two months ago Gullotta saw a 50-year-old man who had delayed(延迟) doing anything about his smoker’s cough for a year. “When I finally saw him it had already spread and he has since died from lung cancer.”he says.“Earlier finding and treatment may not have cured him, but it would have made him live longer.”
According to a recent survey, 95% of women aged between 15 and early 40s see a doctor once a year, compared to 70% of men in the same age group.
“A lot of men think they are strong enough. While some men are scared of what might be there and would rather not know. Most men get their cars serviced more regularly than they service their bodies.” Dr. Gullotta says. He believes most diseases that commonly affect men could be found out by check-ups. Regular check-ups for men would place strain on the public purse, Gullotta says. “But prevention is cheaper in the long run than having to cure the diseases. Besides, the final/highest cost is far greater: it is called premature death(过早死亡).”
1. From the first paragraph, we can know that _________.
A. women are more likely to die of skin cancer
B. men are more likely to get some deadly diseases
C. men can live five years longer than women
D. men who live long are very lucky
2.What is a more important reason for man’s death?
A. Men take more risks than women.
B. Diseases tend to strike men easily
C. Men don’t go to doctors for check-ups.
D. Men like drinking and smoking.
3.Why does the author take a 50-old-man as an example?
A. To realize the importance of disease prevention.
B. To show he could have avoided death.
C. To prove smoking leads to lung cancer.
D. To think highly of the doctor’s work.
4.What can be drawn from the last paragraph?
A. Treatment would cost a lot of money.
B. Cars are more valuable than health.
C. Men are brave to accept the reality.
D. Check-ups are necessary and worthwhile.
Blogs have become an important part of life. Millions of people have blogs. Perhaps you would like to have one; you would like to improve your blog; perhaps you would like to make your blog as a means of earning money or attracting more people. Whatever your aim is, this course shows you how to become better bloggers. You will learn how to find the right tone for your blog, set it up and keep it, write something that are effective and worth reading, and attract people from all over the world to your blog. While it’s simple to start a blog, it takes energy and skill to do it really well, as is true of any kind of writing.
Among the topics covered: introduction to the blog, the benefits of blogging, focusing on your blog concept, how to set up and keep a page, tips for effective blog writing and drawing visitors to your blog.
Course offered
How to blog
In this four-week course, a blogging expert will guide you through the process of designing, setting up, writing, and improving a blog. Each student will talk with the expert on blog, then set up a “live” blog and introduce it to the rest of the class for suggestions. Students will also have chances to ask the expert questions.
Online classes
Tuition(学费): $ 125. Registration(注册): $ 25.
Each class is strictly limited to 25 students aged 18 and up.
Start | New Lecture | Location | Time |
Jan.12 | Wednesday | Online | 24 hrs. a day |
Feb. 9 | Wednesday | Online | 24 hrs. a day |
Mar. 16 | Wednesday | Online | 24 hrs. a day |
1. In the course, you will learn something Except _________.
A. focusing on your blog concept B. how to set up a blog
C. the benefits of blogging D. how to follow others’ blog
2. What do we know about the course?
A. There are more than 25 students in each class.
B. The course is intended for teenagers under 18.
C. It will cost you $ 150 to learn the course.
D. New lectures are given each day.
3.The passage is mainly about _________.
A. an online course about how to blog
B. an online plan on writing
C. an online program about blog history
D. an online competition in writing blogs
4.Which word can be used to describe the course for bloggers?
A. Difficult. B. Helpful. C. Simple. D. Boring.
On Christmas, children are curious about what to be in the stockings (长筒袜). It might be safe to think children will ask Santa for an extensive list of toys, games and big dinners. But a survey of their lists for Father Christmas has shown many have more serious concerns, requesting "a dad" instead. Despite their material requests, a 'dad' is tenth most popular Christmas list request for children who would be happy to give up the latest iPad, toy or new pet, a survey of 2,000 British parents has found.
Most children will put a new baby brother or sister at the top of their Christmas list, closely followed by a request for a real-life reindeer (驯鹿). A "pet horse" was the third most popular choice, with a "car" at number four.
The survey also found children aged 3 to 12 years also wanted a dog, chocolate and a stick of rock. Traditional hopes for a white Christmas were represented by a wish for "snow" in ninth place, with sensible youngsters also requesting a "house". Of the top 50 festive requests, 17 related to pets and animals, with some imaginative children hoping for a chicken and an elephant. iPhones and iPads also appeared on the list, with some quirky children asking for the moon, a time machine, and a pond cover. A request for a "mum" reached number 23 on the list.
1. What’s the No.1 on the children’s Christmas list?
A. A new baby brother or sister. B. A real-life reindeer.
C. A pet horse. D. A house.
2. Which of the following is not included on the Christmas list?
A. A car. B. A chicken.
C. A stick of rock. D. A monkey.
3. What do quirky children in Paragraph 3 probably mean?
A. Children with quick reaction. B. Children with wild ideas.
C. Children with cleverness. D. Children with good manners.
4.Which of the statements is Not True according to the passage?
A. Some children would rather request a dad than the latest iPad for Christmas.
B. Children of different character or ages may ask for different Christmas gifts.
C. A real-life reindeer is next to a car on children’s Christmas list.
D. According to the survey, a ‘dad” is tenth most popular Christmas list request.
