They like using the Internet. They have lots of pocket money to spend, and they spend a higher proportion of it online than the rest of us. Teenagers are just the sort of people an online seller is interested in, and the things they want to buy games, CDs and clothing are easily sold on the Web.
But paying online is a tricky business for consumers who are too young to own credit cards. Most have to use a parent’s card. They want a service that allows them to spend money.
That may come sooner than they think: new ways to take pocket money into cyber (网络的) space are coming out rapidly on both sides of the Atlantic. If successful, these products can stimulate (刺激)online sales.
In general, teenagers spend huge amounts: $153bn (billion) in the US last year and ￡20bn annually in the UK. Most teenagers have access to the Internet at home or at school 88 percent in the US, 69 percent in the UK. According to the Jupiter Research, one in eight of those with Internet access has bought something online mainly CDs and books.
In most cases, parents pay for these purchases with credit cards, an arrangement that is often unsatisfactory for them and their children. Pressing parents to spend online is less productive than pressing on the high street. They are more likely to ask “Why?” if you ask to spend some money online.
One way to help teenagers change notes and coins into cyber cash is through prepaid cards such as Internet Cash in the US and Smart cards in the UK. Similar to those for pay-as-you-go mobile telephones, they are sold in amounts such as￡20 or $50 with a concealed (隐藏的) 14-digit number that can be used to load the cash into an online account.
1.What does the word “They” in paragraph 1 refer to?
A. Sellers. B. Teenagers C. Buyers. D. Parents.
2.According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Most teenagers in the US and the UK have bought something online.
B. Teenagers pay for goods online with their own credit cards.
C. More than half of the teenagers in the US and the UK have Internet access.
D. Teenagers found it easier to persuade parents to buy online than in a shop.
3.A new way to help teenagers shop online is to use _________.
A. prepaid cards B. special coins and notes
C. a new machine D. pay-as-you-go mobile phones
4.What is the passage mainly about?
A. The arrival of cyber pocket money. B. Internet users in the US and the UK.
C. New credit cards for parents. D. Online shopping traps.
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1.What do we learn about the first lamp?
A. It has a red appearance. B. It isn’t very bright.
C. It is really worth collecting. D. It shouldn’t be in the sitting room.
2.Which of the following comes in different colors?
A. The KVART Floor Reading Lamp B. The Bell and Howell Brass Tone Sunlight Lamp
C. The Import Wp 48’ Gry Goose Floor Lamp D. The Home Design Lamp With Side Reading Light
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听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.When is the talk given ?
A. During the exams week. B. At the beginning of a term C. Before the start of a vacation.
2.What is the main purpose of lectures ?
A. To introduce new topics. B. To explore topics in depth
C. To provide information on the textbooks.
3.What advice does the speaker give about taking notes ?
A. Write the exact words. B. Remember the examples. C. Focus on the main points.
4.What does the speaker remind the listeners to do in the end ?
A. Take notes on the lecture’s advice. B. Borrow recorders from other students.
C. Get the lecture’s permission before recording.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Where are the speakers ?
A. In Britain. B. In Germany. C. In France.
2.What does the woman do most of her working hours ?
A. She makes coffee. B. She deals with e-mails. C. She handles telephones.
3.At what time does the woman usually get off work?
A. 4:30pm B. 4:35pm C. 5:15pm
4.What is the woman ?
A. A secretary. B. A director. C. An engineer.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What was the survey about?
A. A new shopping center. B. A newly-built railway station. C. A television program.
2.What does the woman think of the plan?
A. Great. B. Stupid. C. Just so-so.
3.What will the woman do next?
A. Work on a test paper. B. Write to a newspaper. C. Go shopping.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What is the party for ?
A. John’s birthday . B. Christmas. C. John’s wedding.
2.What do we know about the man ?
A. He’ll go to the party with the woman. B. He looks forward to visiting the woman.
C. He has told Anna to keep the party a secret.
