—Why does she always ask you for help?

　　 一There is no one else _____ ，is there?

A．who to turn to　　　　　　　　　　　　 B．she can turn to

C．for whom to turn　　　　　　　　　　　 D．for her to turn

When I opened my email the other day，a pretty woman named Rachel appeared on my computer screen．She greeted me by name and started talking with great enthusiasm．Every now and then she stopped to smile at or blow a kiss．She was reading to me an email from my brother。It was pretty cool．

Rachel was there thanks to a new technology called Faeemail．Facemail lets you send all email that gets read to the receiver on line by an attractive male or female or by a clown（小丑）．The software，which is free，can be downloaded at www．Facemail．com．Facemail faces are lifelike and they simulate（模仿）emotions based on emotions that you put in your text．Type in：一x，and Rachel blows a kiss．

    Life FX，the company that develops t he Facemail，is sure there are broad business uses．The reason why e—business is not popular，the company says，is that buying over the Internet lacks the human touch．But what if you went to the Nikeweb site and Michael Jordan greeted you by name，waited on you and personally closed the sale? And it is talking with Whirlpool Company about using the technology in a computer screen on a fridge．Then if Mom can’t be home when the kids get back from school，she can leave a note with voice and image telling them what there is to eat．

    Facemail could get hot fast．Personally，I’m fan．Facemail is lively and funny at first，but if you select the clown，put a few rude words in an email and add some angry emotions，you’ve got a crazy mail．

1．The main advantage of Facemail is that ___________．

    A．you can put your own emotions in the email as you like

    B．the email can be read in a more lovely way

    C．you can see the person who sends you the email

    D．you can hire a beautiful woman to read the email to you

2．We can infer from the passage that Facemail ___________．

    A．Can destroy your email if not properly used

    B．will take the place of the email system

    C．is likely to be used in other ways in our daily life

    D．is a software hard to download

3．The writer mentioned Nike website and Michael Jordan to show that ___________．

    A．Facemail can make shopping on the Internet more interesting

    B．Nike company is increasing its sales through the fame of Jordon

    C．Michael Jordan will serve you himself on Nike website

    D．famous people like Michael Jordan also like to use Facemail

4．The writer thinks ___________．

    A．Facemail is cool and funny

    B．Facemail is a danger to the Internet

    C．people should be careful with Facemail

    D．Facemail needs further improvement

A number of times Rosemary edged closer to Gordon , meaning to take his arm, but he edged away from her. She thought that she had offended him deeply, and that he was disappointed because she had pushed him away. She would have apologized if he had given her half a chance. But as a matter of fact, he was scarcely thinking of this any longer. It was the money business that was troubling him now. And the fact was that he would soon have to confess it. What nonsense it made of all he had said! Presently she stopped him, and swung him round to face her. “Gordon, why won’t you speak to me?” she said. “Are you still angry with me for what happened just now?”
“No, I was never angry with you. You’re not to blame. Something else has been worrying me all the way along, I’ve only eight pence left. I had just enough money for today when we started out, but that dinner bill upset everything. Can you lend me some money?’
Rosemary was amazed. “What does it matter if you’ve only eight pence left? How can you let yourself be worried by a thing like that? As though I objected to lending you money, aren’t I always telling you that I want to pay for myself when we go out together?’
“Yes, and you know how I hate you paying.”
“Oh, how silly you are.” She said. “Do you think there’s anything to be ashamed of in having no money?”
Gordon’s face went bright pink. “Of course there is ! It’s the only thing in the world there is to be ashamed of. I can’t be a complete human being—I don’t feel a human being –unless I’ve got money in my pocket.”
【小题1】What gave Rosemary the idea that she had hurt Gordon’s feelings deeply?

    When I opened my e-mail the other day, a pretty woman named Rachel appeared on my computer screen. She greeted me by name and started talking with great enthusiasm. Every now and then she stopped to smile at me or blow a kiss. She was reading to me an e-mail from my brother. It was pretty cool.
Rachel was there thanks to a new technology called Facemail. Facemail lets you send an e-mail that gets read to the receiver on line by an attractive male or female or by a clown . The software, which is free, can be downloaded at www.facemail.com. Facemail faces are lifelike, and they simulate （模仿）emotions based on emotions that you put in your text. Type in: -X, and Rachel blows a kiss.
Life FX, the company that develops the Facemail, is sure there are broad business uses. The reason why e-business is not popular, the company says, is that buying over the Internet lacks the human touch. But what if you went to the Nike website and Michael Jordan greeted you by name, waited on you and personally closed the sale? And it is talking with Whirpool Company about using the technology in a computer screen on a fridge. Then if Mom can’t be home when the kids get back from school, she can leave a note with voice and image telling them what there is to eat.
Facemail could get hot fast. Personally, I’m a fan. Facemail is lively and funny at first, but if you select the clown, put a few rude words in an e-mail and add some angry emotions, you’ve got a crazy mail.
67. The main advantage of Facemail is that ________.
A. you can hire a beautiful woman to read the e-mail to you
B. you can see the person who sends you the e-mail
C. you can put your own emotions in the e-mail as you like
D. the e-mail can be read in a more lovely way
68. We can infer from the passage that Facemail _______.
A. is likely to be used in other ways in our daily life
B. can destroy your e-mail if not properly used
C. is a software hard to download
D. will take the place of the e-mail system
69. The writer mentioned Nike website and Michael Jordan to show that ______.
A. famous people like Michael Jordan also like to use Facemail
B. Facemail can make shopping on the Internet more interesting
C. Nike company is increasing its sales through the fame of Jordan
D. Michael Jordan will serve you himself on Nike website
70. The writer thinks _______.
A. Facemail needs further improvement
B. Facemail is cool and funny
C. Facemail is a danger to the Internet
D. people should be careful with Facemail

  Americans usually make allowance(宽容) for non-native-speakers who have some trouble understanding English. But they become annoyed when a person pretends to understand but doesn’t really and then creates problems because of misunderstanding what is said. No one wants soap when he asks for soup. So if you don’t understand what is said to you, admit it and politely ask the person to repeat or explain.

  Second, it is quite rude to talk with a friend in your native language and leave your American friends standing there feeling stupid because they can’t understand the conversation. The Americans may also feel that you are talking about them or saying something you don’t want them to hear. If you must turn to your native language to explain something to a non-English-speaking friend, at least translate for your American friends so they don’t feel left out.

  Learn just a few more polite English expressions, and you’ll be ready to face the world of Americans with confidence. The polite answer to a compliment(赞扬) about your looks or your works is “Thank you.” (A smile and a nod is not enough.) The response to “Thank you.” is, of course, “You’re welcome,” if someone asks “How are you?” don’t give your medical history. Just say “Fine, thanks. How are you?” Finally, what should you say when someone sneezes(打喷嚏)? It may not seem logical, but the correct response is “God bless you.” That’s about all there is to it. Now that you’ve learned this general knowledge of manners, in the U. S. A., you’ve ready to be polite in English. Let’s hope your American friends will be just as polite.

1.In the first paragraph, the underlined word “annoyed” means      .

A. rather angry          B. very impolite       C. quite unfriendly        D. fairly pleased

2.The passage is mainly about      in the U. S. A.

A. the importance of good manners          B. the general knowledge of English

C. the skill in daily conversations           D. the good manners in communication

3. When you talk with someone in your native language, your American friend may feel     .

A. he should learn the language             B. you try to keep some secrets from him

C. you are angry with him                 D. he becomes a fool