We use the Internet for many things: business, shopping, writing letters, talking to people, finding information and so on. In recent years, a new kind of English has grown on the Internet. There’s no real word for it yet, so we’ll call it e-talk. People don’t like typing too much. To save time, they turn phrases into a few letters (called acronyms). Acronyms are often used in chat rooms(聊天室). Some of them are:

BTW(by the way);  BRB(be right back);  LOL(laughing out loud);  IMO(in my opinion)

People also use many abbreviations. They are shortened forms of words. Some common abbreviations are:

info(information);   puter(computer);    pic(picture);     sec(second)

We ususally don’t see people when we communicate on the Internet, so people have new ways to show feelings. Most people use their keyboards to draw “feelings”, such as:

:-) (happy);     ;-)(joking);        :-((sad);       :-O(surprised)

These days, many forums(论坛)have picture feelings. For example:

(happy)              (sad)               (angry)               (cool)

There are even whole new words, like ”newbie’s” (someone who is new on a chat board or forum). When you write something bad about someone else, it’s called “flaming” the person.

It takes time for people to get used to e-talk. Also, different groups on the Net have their own special ways of communicating. Newbie’s sometimes have to ask other people what they mean. As the Internet grows, e-talk will continue to grow and change.

Why do people type acronyms?

A. To show their feelings.      B. To make jokes.

C. To save time.                D. In this way newbie’s won’t understand them.

What does “BTW, my computer is not working well, :-( ”mean?

A．The person is happy about getting a new computer.

B. The person has to go away from his/her computer.

C. The person is angry at somebody.

D. The person is sad that his computer is having problems.

If someone is angry, what may he type?

A.      B. BRB          C. LOL        D.

E-talk will probably_______.

A. keep changing                       B. stay the same

C. be used by people on the telephone       D. be easy for newbie’s to understand.

We use the Internet for many things: business, shopping, writing letters, talking to people, finding information and so on. In recent years, a new kind of English has grown on the Internet. There’s no real word for it yet, so we’ll call it e-talk. People don’t like typing too much. To save time, they turn phrases into a few letters (called acronyms). Acronyms are often used in chat rooms(聊天室). Some of them are:
BTW(by the way);  BRB(be right back);  LOL(laughing out loud);  IMO(in my opinion)
People also use many abbreviations. They are shortened forms of words. Some common abbreviations are:
info(information);   puter(computer);    pic(picture);     sec(second)
We ususally don’t see people when we communicate on the Internet, so people have new ways to show feelings. Most people use their keyboards to draw “feelings”, such as:
:-) (happy);     ;-)(joking);        :-((sad);       :-O(surprised)
These days, many forums(论坛)have picture feelings. For example:
           
(happy)              (sad)               (angry)               (cool)
There are even whole new words, like ”newbie’s” (someone who is new on a chat board or forum). When you write something bad about someone else, it’s called “flaming” the person.
It takes time for people to get used to e-talk. Also, different groups on the Net have their own special ways of communicating. Newbie’s sometimes have to ask other people what they mean. As the Internet grows, e-talk will continue to grow and change.
【小题1】Why do people type acronyms?

A．

B．BRB

C．LOL

D．

We use the Internet for many things: business, shopping, writing letters, talking to people, finding information and so on. In recent years, a new kind of English has grown on the Internet. There’s no real word for it yet, so we’ll call it e-talk. People don’t like typing too much. To save time, they turn phrases into a few letters (called acronyms). Acronyms are often used in chat rooms(聊天室). Some of them are:

BTW(by the way);  BRB(be right back);  LOL(laughing out loud);  IMO(in my opinion)

People also use many abbreviations. They are shortened forms of words. Some common abbreviations are:

info(information);   puter(computer);    pic(picture);     sec(second)

We ususally don’t see people when we communicate on the Internet, so people have new ways to show feelings. Most people use their keyboards to draw “feelings”, such as:

:-) (happy);     ;-)(joking);        :-((sad);       :-O(surprised)

These days, many forums(论坛)have picture feelings. For example:

(happy)              (sad)               (angry)               (cool)

There are even whole new words, like ”newbie’s” (someone who is new on a chat board or forum). When you write something bad about someone else, it’s called “flaming” the person.

It takes time for people to get used to e-talk. Also, different groups on the Net have their own special ways of communicating. Newbie’s sometimes have to ask other people what they mean. As the Internet grows, e-talk will continue to grow and change.

1.Why do people type acronyms?

A. To show their feelings.      B. To make jokes.

C. To save time.                D. In this way newbie’s won’t understand them.

2.What does “BTW, my computer is not working well, :-( ”mean?

A．The person is happy about getting a new computer.

B. The person has to go away from his/her computer.

C. The person is angry at somebody.

D. The person is sad that his computer is having problems.

3. If someone is angry, what may he type?

A.      B. BRB          C. LOL        D.

4.E-talk will probably_______.

A. keep changing                       B. stay the same

C. be used by people on the telephone       D. be easy for newbie’s to understand.

In cold winter days, as you have probably noticed , germs（细菌）are everywhere―runny noses, sore throats, nothing quite like the common cold to make you feel miserable and terrible.

But some experts believe that there is no relation between cold weather and catching colds. So why are we particularly weak and easy to catch a cold during this season?

Internal Medicine expert, Dr Meenakshi says, “One reason could be the truth that people are likely to stay indoors, so the virus can spread easily among people. Also the virus grows better in wetness.”

The common cold is a viral infection that can be caused by any of up to 250 kinds of virus ,the most common group of which are the viruses that hit the nose. They are responsible for anywhere between one third and half of all common colds. Dr Jain says, “ these viruses are transmitted through the nose and respiratory passages（呼吸道）, by touch, and by contact with airborne particles （空气微粒）that are created by sneezing or coughing.”  

Medical experts also say that there is no cure for the common cold and even antibiotics （抗生素）are of no help . However , there are some prevention measures which can be of some help.  

S Wash your hands regularly, so that germs get killed.  

S Don’t touch your eyes, nose and mouth, which can limit your chances of infection

S Don’t share drinking glasses with anyone else, as this will prevent the spread of the virus.  

S Drink lots of fluids, especially hot water, to avoid dryness.  

S Make sure to eat enough fruits to increase your immune system .  

S Get enough sleep and you’ll certainly become stronger to fight against the virus.  

41. This passage is written to _________________.

A. warn us not to sneeze or cough              B. tell us the reasons of catching a cold

C. offer tips on cold preventions                 D. report new discovery on common colds

42. The expert thought that the common cold may be mainly caused by ________ in winter.  

A, the cold weather              B. runny noses              C. germs or virus          D. sore throats

43. What does the word “transmitted” in the fourth paragraph mean?  

A. Created                    B. Spread               C. Killed                      D. Discovered

44. What is the aim of preventing measures offered by the writer?

A. To keep clean and warm                        B. To get rid of virus or germs

C. To avoid cough or sneeze                       D. To cure the common cold

45. Where did the germs or virus appear most according to the passage?

A. In the dry open areas                             B. In the wet crowded rooms

C. In flying airborne particles                      D. In the shared drinking glasses