“REMOVE from friends.”
This is no ordinary button. One click and I have the power to erase a person from my life.
In late fall, I had around 400 friends on Facebook. Today, I have 134.
Click. Make that 133.
When Facebook first entered my life in 2005, I panicked（恐慌、担心） that my friend count was too low. If I wasn’t properly connected, how would anyone see my clever quote(引语)? Who would wish me a happy birthday? I accepted and sent out friend requests without a second thought and soon accumulated 391 friends.
There is an appeal to being able to communicate with someone or just “thumbs(拨动手指) up” a photo rather than make real conversation.
“It’s comforting and it’s easy,” said Larry Rosen, a psychology professor at California State University, who studies the way people communicate online.” There’s a sense of belonging in it. It’s a sense of community in a generation where community has sort of (有点)disappeared.”
However, I don’t talk to half of these people in the online community. There are some I would avoid if I met them on the street.
Click. 132.
I decided to rid my account of any “friend” that…well, wasn’t. Sound easy? You try it.
Look at who you’re dealing with: family, friends, classmates, crushes(爱恋的对象), acquaintances…
With every click of the “Remove from friends” button, you risk burning a bridge, losing a contact and missing an opportunity. So every time I go to click the button, my heart hurts.
However, I’m not the only one who has experienced a Faceboook friend refreshing. The New Oxford American Dictionary announces its “Word of the Year” each year, and last year, “unfriend” made the cut (入围) (though I’ll still stick with “defriend”).
When I started my mission(任务), a few friends joined. Most were surprised by how easily they could cut hundreds of connections without thinking twice.
“Oh my God, I defriended like 600 people today. I feel so good!” my friend Sarah messaged.
Dana, a close friend from high school, and I battled it out to see who could get our counts lower. She wins at 123.
To some, it’s poor “netiquette(网络礼仪)” to defriend. But to me, it’s the stage of life when we hold onto the people who count, the people who impact you.
【小题1】According to the article, what happens when you click the “Remove form friends” button?

A．A message is sent out to your online friends.

B．You accept someone as your online friend.

C．You send out a friend request to people.

D．The number of your online friends is reduced.

【小题2】The writer worried about her friend count in 2005 because ______.

A．no one would wish her a happy birthday

B．it was the first time she had made friends online

C．she had only 391 online friends at that time

D．she was eager to make connections

【小题3】What is Larry Rosen’s opinion?

A．People living in the same area are closely connected in everyday life.

B．Communication online helps people feel they are members of a group.

C．It’s easy for people to make and break new friendships online.

D．Today’s young people spend nearly all their time communicating online.

【小题4】Which of the following is the best description of the underlined sentence?

A．I made new friends online while I removed some old ones.

B．Some friends cut the number of their online friends just like I did.

C．We competed to see who could remove the most online friends.

D．When someone removed me from a friends’ list, I removed him/her.

Classified Ads（广告）
For direct classified service, call 800-0667 10 a.m.—4 p.m., Monday---Friday.
For Rent
Best on Campus
Excellent Room for girls, begins Jan., 2, 4, or 8 months lease. Single, $ 105. $125. Double, $ 140. Call
800-1932.
Family Home, 3 bedrooms, large yard. $ 275. Call 800-4300.
For Sale
Sheepskin Coat, men’s size 42, 1year old. $ 85. After 6 p.m. call 800-5224.
Moving: Must sell. Color TV 21, $ 150; transistor radio, $ 15; recorder, $ 25. Call 800-0739.
Help Wanted
Babysitter—My home
If you could find a few hours during the day, some evenings and weekends to care for 2 school- age children,
please call 800-1111.
Lost
A black bag with a pencil-box and some books left in the reading room. Will the finder please come to Class 3, Grade 1?
Found
A green jacket was left on the sports ground yesterday afternoon ( April 15th). Will the owner please ring
656-6688?
【小题1】If you wanted to place an ad. , what number would you call?

A．800-0739

B．800-1932

C．800-5224

D．800-0667

【小题2】“ Classified Ads” may probably mean “________”.

A．ads about everyone’s life

B．ads giving one some necessary information

C．ads divided into different groups according to a certain rules

D．ads for which you needn’t pay any money

【小题3】If you want to find a part-time job, you will look at________.

A．For Rent

B．For Sale

C．Help Wanted

D．Lost

School Groups:$10.00 per person
One free teacher admission per 10 students.
Group rates apply to groups 15 or more.
Click HERE to make a reservation online today!
The Miami Planetarium(天文馆) opened its doors to the public on November 4, 1966 and has entertained and educated children of all ages about astronomy and the wonders of the night sky ever since. The planetarium houses a 65-foot diameter doomed projection screen with 231 seats.
At the heart of the Planetarium is a SPITZ “Space Transit Planetarium” star projector(放映机), which is capable of accurately reproducing the stars and planets as seen from anywhere on Earth at any time during the year. Shows daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Unlike any other in South Florida, the Planetarium is a unique setting for bringing the stars and planets indoors in animated live star shows and music filled laser light shows.
The Weintraub Observatory（天文台） houses two powerful telescopes. Observatory hours are from 8:00p.m. to 10:00p.m. Look through the telescope to view the planets, the four moons of Jupiter, the rings of Saturn and deep sky objects such as galaxies, nebulas and double stars.
Deposit: A $ 75 deposit must be received 10 days ahead of the visit date to guarantee your visit.
Cancellation Policy：The museum requires 48 hours advance notice prior to any cancellation or other changes to a reservation. Without prior notification the original total will be expected upon arrival.
Payment Policy: The balance of the admission fee is due upon arrival at the museum on your visit day.
Upon arrival: The leading teacher should check in at the box office with payment for the correct head count of students and teachers. Visitors should remain on the bus until a museum interpreter show you around the museum.
Museum Etiquette: We ask that all groups remain together and orderly. Teachers are asked to help maintain order with their groups. We reserve the right to refuse service to any group or individual not obeying the museum policies.
Bus procedures: The museum will provide parking for buses in our parking lot. Upon arrival, bus drivers will be directed by the museum staff to the appropriate places to park. It is recommended that buses remain on the spots throughout the group’s entire museum visit.
For more information & reservations call: (305)646-4222.
【小题1】In the Miami Planetarium, visitors can _________.

A．look through the telescope to view the Mars at 11 p.m.

B．enjoy the roller coaster on the weekend.

C．watch animated live star shows on December 1

D．watch animated live star shows on December 25

【小题2】If twenty students are to visit the Miami Planetarium together with five teachers, how much will they have to pay for the admission fees in total?

A．$280

B．$250

C．$150

D．$200

【小题3】To make sure that you can visit the Miami Planetarium on time, you must_____

A．pay the total admission fees in advance.

B．pay some of the admission fees in advance.

C．rent the bus owned by the planetarium

D．book the visit five days before the visit date

【小题4】We can infer from the passage that _________.

A．the Miami Planetarium has a history of over 60 years

B．the Miami Planetarium is very popular among moviegoers

C．the Miami planetarium is located in North Florida.

D．the Weintraub Observatory is not open to visitors during the day.

It’s summer movie time again．And heroes are ready to try their strength and magic on the silver screen．Check out our list of four films that look most promising to young audience.

 
 
 
【小题1】According to the passage, if you want to see a film whose leading actor is Jackie Chan, you will see the film on _____.

A．June 4

B．June 16

C．June 30

D．July 7

【小题2】In Spider Man 2, Aunt May’s trouble is caused by_____.

A．Peter Parker	B．Mary Jane
C．Dr．Otto Octavius	D．Spider-Man

【小题3】Which of the following films is set in ancient Britain?

A．Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.

B．Around the world in 80 Days.

C．Spider-Man 2

D．King Arthur

Have fun with Stamp collecting..．Join the Collectors Club today! If you enjoy learning all about stamps, then the Royal Mail’s Collectors Club is for you．Join the club and discover the fascinating world of stamps．There are over 70,000 members and it is one of the biggest clubs of its kind in the country. Become a member today and you will receive lots of wonderful stamp collecting goodies... ●A Starter pack... And every two months... ●Collectors Club magazine ●Collectors Corner supplement And every year... ●A new Stamp Calendar ●A set of Album Pages Join today! It won’t cost you much to experience the fun of stamp collecting.

Collectors Club Starter Pack 1.100 used stamps and hinges. 2.The Collectors Club Guide to Collecting. 3.The latest Collectors Club magazine (packed with news and views about stamps, quizzes and competitions, all in color) 4.Album pages 5.Badge and stickers 6.Membership card 7.Royal Mail Stamp Calendar. ********** Already Registered? Sign In Here! Learn More View a Flash presentation about our club (3.51MB)

【小题1】Which of the following is NOT included in a starter pack?

A．One hundred used stamps and hinges and album pages.

B．The Collectors Club Guide to Collecting and badge and stickers.

C．The latest Collectors Club magazine and membership card.

D．Royal Mail Stamp Calendar and Collectors Corner supplement.

【小题2】This advertisement is written for people who want to_______.

A．make money through collecting stamps

B．develop stamp collection as a hobby

C．get something free from the club

D．find out where the club is located

【小题3】From the advertisement we can learn_____.

A．Collectors Club is among the biggest clubs in this country

B．how much you must pay to become a member of the club

C．today is the last day for stamp collectors to join the club

D．members may receive a set of album pages every month

【小题4】Where is this advertisement most probably found ?

A．In a newspaper.	B．On a web page.
C．In a magazine.	D．On a TV program.

Are you looking for some new and exciting places to take your kids (孩子) to? Try some of these
places:
l Visit art museums. They offer a variety of activities to excite your kids' interest. Many offer
workshops for making land-made pieces, traveling exhibits, book signings by children's
favorite writer, and even musical performances and other arts
l Head to a natural history museum. This is where kids can discover the past from dinosaur(恐龙) models to rock collections and pictures of stars in the sky. Also, ask what kind of workshops and educational programs are prepared for kids and any special events that are coming up.
l Go to a Youtheater. Look for one in your area offering plays for child and family visitors. Pre-show play shops are conducted by area artists and educators where kids can discover the secret about performing arts. Puppet(木偶)making and stage make-up are just a couple of the special offerings you might find.
l Try hands-on science. Visit one of the many hands-on science museums around the country. These science play-lands are great fun for kids and grown-ups alike. They'll keep your child mentally and physically active the whole day through while pushing buttons, experimenting, and building. When everyone is tired, enjoy a fun family science show, commonly found in these museums.
【小题1】If a child is interested in the universe, he probably will visit         .

A．a Youtheater

B．an art museum

C．a natural history museum

D．a hands-on science museum

【小题2】What can kids do at a Youtheater?

A．Look at rock collections.

B．See dinosaur models.

C．Watch puppet making.

D．Give performances.

【小题3】What does "hands-on science" mean in the last paragraph?

A．Science games designed by kids.

B．Learning science by doing things.

C．A show of kids' science work.

D．Reading science books.

【小题4】Where does this text probably come from?

A．A science textbook.

B．A tourist map.

C．A museum guide.

D．A news report.

Finally, a cell phone
That's… a phone
With rates as low as $3.75 per week ！
“Well, I finally did it. I finally decided to enter the digital age and get a cell phone. My kids have been annoying me and the last straw was when my car broke down, and I was stuck by the highway for an hour before someone stopped to help. But when I went to the cell phone store, I almost changed my mind. The phones all have cameras, computers and a "global-positioning" something or other that's supposed to spot me from space. Goodness, all I want to do is to be able to talk to my grandkids ！ The people at the store weren't much help. They couldn't understand why someone wouldn't want a phone the size of a postage stamp. And the rate plans! They were confusing, and expensive… and the'contract (合同）lasted for two years! I'd almost given up until a friend told me about her new Jitterbug phone. Now,I have the convenience and safety of being about to stay in touch with a phone I can actually use. ”
Affordable plans that I can understand一and no contract to sign (签订）！ Unlike other cell phones，Jitterbug has plans that make sense. Why should I pay for minutes I m never going to use? And if I do talk more than I plan，I won ’t find myself with no minutes like my friend who has a prepaid phone. Best of all, there is no contract to sign_so I m not locked in for years at a time. The US-based customer service is second to none. And the phone gets service anywhere in the country.

Monthly Minutes	50	100
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Friendly Return Policy	30 days	30 days

Call now and receive a FREE gift when you order. Try Jitterbug for 30 days and if you don ’t love it, just return it! Why wait, the Jitterbug comes ready to -use right out of the box. If you aren't as happy with it as I am, you can return it and get your money back. Call now, the Jitterbug product experts are ready to answer your questions.
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【小题1】What made “I” finally think of getting a cell phone?

A．Being stuck by the highway.

B．Being urged by his grandkids.

C．Being persuaded by cell phone salespersons.

D．Being attracted by the friendly return policy.

【小题2】On the monthly basis of 100 minutes, the Jitterbug weekly rate is about   .

A．$3.75

B．$4.99

C．$14.99

D．$19.99

【小题3】An advantage of Jitterbug mentioned in the passage is             .

A．its discount price with a free gift

B．its reasonable rate plans without a contract

C．its M global-positioning" system with 911 access

D．its good customer service all over the world

【小题4】The main purpose of the passage is to     .

A．tell a customer's story of Jitterbug

B．provide two ways to order Jitterbug

C．give a brief introduction of Jitterbug

D．attract potential customers to Jitterbug；

Top lists are lecturing people on everything from “100 places to visit” to “100 books to read ”.
Aren't you just tired of being told what to do with your time?
Now you have a list to end all lists!
Take a look at the following two examples from the list of “101 things not to do”:
Swim with Dolphins（海豚）？
Swimming with dolphins is one of the world’s most profitable tourist activities. However, every dolphin will welcome having their busy, tiring day interrupted by tourists screaming and pushing around them in the water. Worse yet, when dolphins get too near to the boats loaded with tourists, they could get caught up in ropes and killed by propellers(螺旋桨).
Here’s a little secret. Dolphins look like smiling at you, but actually they’re just opening their mouths.
Go to See the Mona Lisa?
There must be something about the mysterious(神秘的)smile. The 6 million people who visit the lady in the Louvre every year can’t all be wrong, after all. But they can be quite annoying, standing in front of you, holding up their cameras to prevent you from seeing anything. In fact, it is hard for you to see the painting clearly because you have to stay away from it for security reasons. After queuing for hours, many tourists can remain in front of the painting only for 15 seconds at most.
If the mysterious lady in the picture knew her fate, she wouldn’t just be smiling, she’d be laughing.
So, still long to see the Mona Lisa? If you want to find out more about the list, read 101 Things NOT to Do Before You Die. Visit www.not2dobeforeidie.co.uk and buy the book at a 20％ discount.
【小题1】According to the passage, swimming with dolphins________.

A．is the world’s most popular tourist activity

B．gives fun to both tourists and dolphins

C．will make tourists busy and tired

D．can cause danger to dolphins

【小题2】What does the author think about going to see the Mona Lisa?

A．It is wrong to go and see the mysterious smile.

B．It is not as satisfying as expected.

C．Fifteen seconds in front of the painting is enough.

D．Queuing for hours is worthwhile.

【小题3】The list of “101 things not to do” is made most probably because its author_______.

A．thinks it boring to do the things suggested by other lists

B．believes other lists are not humorous enough

C．intends to persuade people to read more lists

D．wants to provide a list different from other lists

【小题4】What is the main purpose of the passage?

A．To advertise a book

B．To introduce a website

C．To comment on popular lists

D．To recommend tourist activities.

What brings a nation together? Of the four choices — shared values, language, history, and religion, it’s shared values. In our latest poll (民意调査), seven out of 16 countries chose values as the greatest factor (因索）bringing a nation together, and six preferred language. Both choices scored high in the poll, suggesting that our values and how we express them are closely linked Still, history was not forgotten in some countries, particularly in Mexico and Russia. Even Canada and the United States chose national histories as the second-most important factor uniting their people. The biggest surprise? Not one country picked religion as its top choice.

Respect your elders In most countries, the oldest generation considered values more important to a nation than did those who are under 45 years old.

Do you speak Canadian? Language scored lower in Canada than in all other countries polled, perhaps because the country speaks two official languages, French and English.

Church and state Most people polled do not connect their religious beliefs to their national pride. Religion ranked last in 13 countries — with France scoring it at 1%, the lowest of all.

【小题1】According to the poll, what was the most important factor in bringing a nation together?

A．Language.

B．Values.

C．History.

D．Religion.

【小题2】In which country did language score the lowest in their national pride?   

A．Canada.

B．Mexico.

C．France.

D．America.

【小题3】According to the charts, shared values and language were considered equally important in         .  

A．Australia

B．Brazil

C．China

D．India

School Groups:$10.00 per person
One free teacher admission per 10 students.
Group rates apply to groups 15 or more.
Click HERE to make a reservation online today!
The Miami Planetarium(天文馆) opened its doors to the public on November 4, 1966 and has entertained and educated children of all ages about astronomy and the wonders of the night sky ever since. The planetarium houses a 65-foot diameter doomed projection screen with 231 seats.
At the heart of the Planetarium is a SPITZ “Space Transit Planetarium” star projector(放映机), which is capable of accurately reproducing the stars and planets as seen from anywhere on Earth at any time during the year. Shows daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Unlike any other in South Florida, the Planetarium is a unique setting for bringing the stars and planets indoors in animated live star shows and music filled laser light shows.
The Weintraub Observatory（天文台） houses two powerful telescopes. Observatory hours are from 8:00p.m. to 10:00p.m. Look through the telescope to view the planets, the four moons of Jupiter, the rings of Saturn and deep sky objects such as galaxies, nebulas and double stars.
Deposit: A $ 75 deposit must be received 10 days ahead of the visit date to guarantee your visit.
Cancellation Policy：The museum requires 48 hours advance notice prior to any cancellation or other changes to a reservation. Without prior notification the original total will be expected upon arrival.
Payment Policy: The balance of the admission fee is due upon arrival at the museum on your visit day.
Upon arrival: The leading teacher should check in at the box office with payment for the correct head count of students and teachers. Visitors should remain on the bus until a museum interpreter show you around the museum.
Museum Etiquette: We ask that all groups remain together and orderly. Teachers are asked to help maintain order with their groups. We reserve the right to refuse service to any group or individual not obeying the museum policies.
Bus procedures: The museum will provide parking for buses in our parking lot. Upon arrival, bus drivers will be directed by the museum staff to the appropriate places to park. It is recommended that buses remain on the spots throughout the group’s entire museum visit.
For more information & reservations call: (305)646-4222.
【小题1】In the Miami Planetarium, visitors can _________.

A．look through the telescope to view the Mars at 11 p.m.

B．enjoy the roller coaster on the weekend.

C．watch animated live star shows on December 1

D．watch animated live star shows on December 25

【小题2】If twenty students are to visit the Miami Planetarium together with five teachers, how much will they have to pay for the admission fees in total?

A．$230

B．$250

C．$150

D．$200

【小题3】To make sure that you can visit the Miami Planetarium on time, you must_____

A．pay the total admission fees in advance.

B．pay some of the admission fees in advance.

C．rent the bus owned by the planetarium

D．book the visit five days before the visit date

【小题4】We can infer from the passage that _________.

A．the Miami Planetarium has a history of over 60 years

B．the Miami Planetarium is very popular among moviegoers

C．the Miami planetarium is located in North Florida.

D．the Weintraub Observatory is not open to visitors during the day.