62. Which of the following is David Tebbutt’s ideas on the relationship between people and computers?

A. Computer learning should be made easier.

B. There should be more computer clubs for experts.

C. People should work harder to master computer use.

D. Computers should be made cheaper so that people can afford them.

61. What punishment waits for Buster Brown?

A. A prison sentence with hard labour. B. A long prison sentence.

C. A heavy fine. D. Community service for 20 years.

(D)

Computer people talk a lot about the need for other people to become "computer-literate. " But not all experts(专家)agree that this is a good idea. One pioneer, in particular, who disagrees is David Tebbutt, the founder of ComputertownUK. Although many people see this as a successful attempt to bring people closer to the computer. David does not see it that way. He says that Computertown UK was formed for just the opposite reason, to bring computers to people and make them "people-literate.” David Tebbutt thinks Computertowns are most successful when tied to a computer club but he insists there is an important difference between the two, The clubs are for people who have some computer knowledge already. This frightens away non-experts, who are happier going to Computer towns where there are computers for them to experiment on. with experts to encourage them and answer any questions they have, They are not told what to do, they find out . The computer experts have to learn not to tell people about computers. but have to be able to answer all questions people ask. People don’t have to learn computer terms(术语), but the experts have to explain in plain language. The computers are becoming "people-literate.”

60. How did Buster decide which objects to take7

A. He took those that were easy to carry in his bag.

B. He took only the best antiques.

C. He took those that he knew he could sell easily.

D. He looked for silver objects.

59. Which of the definitions is closest in meaning to the word "exotic" in the third paragraph?

A. Messy and untidy. 　　B. Rich and expensive.

C. Comfortable and calming. 　　D. Foreign and unusual.

58. Why was Buster so confident?

A. He was not afraid of dogs.

B. He knew the owner of the house lived alone

C. He had never been caught by the police.

D. The house had no security alarm.

57. What does the word jazz mean in the following sentence?

Don’t give me that jazz, for I am a practical person.

A. rhythmic beats　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. a type of music

C. a kind of dance　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. meaningless talk

(C)

Buster Brown was a thief—and a good one, too ,he thought. He’d never been caught by the police because he never took chances . He was always prepared for any unforeseen event or emergency.

Confidently, he stood outside the house of his intended victim(受害者)and read the sign on the front gate of the house . “Don’t worry about the dog—be aware of the owner!” it said . Buster smiled and found his way in.

The house looked quite normal outside, but inside it was very exotic with fascinating objects on display. As he began putting them into his bag, a dog came into the room. It stopped when it saw Buster, then wagged its tail madly and went over to him, licking his outstretched hand. 　“Good boy ,” Buster whispered. “What a great guard dog you are –trying to lick me to death.”

Satisfied he’d made friends with the dog, Buster began to wander round the house, choosing items to put in his bag . His skilled eye picked out only the best antiques(古董): a pair of silver candleholders, a silver tea-and-coffee service ,etc. . His new friend, the dog, sat and watched, as if wondering what was happening.

“Well, boy,” Buster whispered finally. “That might do. Any more and I won’t be able to carry it!” He swung the heavy bag into his shoulders, just as the lights on, nearly blinding him. He shielded his eyes with his hand.

“You’re a very silly person,” the figure in the doorway said, his voice dry as dust. As the man came closer, Buster could see he was well dressed. His face seemed familiar, but Buster couldn’t quite place where he had seen him before.

“You should have taken more notice of the sign outside,” the man rasped. “I knew about this attempted robbery last week and I also know you will end up behind bars for 20 years. Fancy trying to rob the house of the world’s greatest fortune-teller!”

55. Which meaning of the word javelin is used in the sentence below?

At the competition, Jack drew his arm back and threw the javelin 50 yards.

A. Definition 1　　　　　 B. Definition 2　　　　 C. Definition 3　　　　　　　　　 D. Definition 4

56. Which meaning of the word jargon is used in the sentence below?

Doctors often speak in medical jargon.

A. Definition 1　　　　　 B. Definition 2　　　　 C. Definition 3　　　　　　　　　 D. Definition 4

54. What would most likely happen next?

A. Marc would bring his records over to the Lyons’s house,

B. Mr. and Mrs. Tisich would call the police.

C. Marc would join his family for house moving.

D. Mr. and Mrs. Tisich would start searching for Marc.

(B)

Answer the following questions by using the information taken from a dictionary page.(You may read the questions first. )

jaguar　　 n. a type of large. Yellow-colored cat with black markings found in the southwestern region of the U. S. and in Central and South America.

jargon　　　　 1 n. speech that doesn’t make sense. 　2 n. an unknown language that seems strange or impossible to understand. 3 n. a language made up of two or more other languages: His jargon was a mixture of French and English. 　4 n. the special vocabulary of a field or profession: Her report on computers was filled with jargon.

jannt 　　1. n. a trip taken-for fun. 　2. v. to go on a brief pleasant trip: We jaunted to the Country last Saturday.

javelin　　 1. n. a spear most commonly used as a weapon or in hunting. 　2 n. a light­-weight metal or wooden spear that is thrown in track-and-field contests. 3 n. the contest in which a javelin is thrown. 　4 v. to strike, as with a javelin.

jazz　　　　　　 1 n. a type of music that originated in New Orleans and is characterized by

rhythmic beats. 2 n. popular dance music influenced by jazz. 3 n. slang empty

talk. 　4 adj. of or like jazz: a jazz band, jazz records.

jennet　　 n. a small Spanish horse.

53. The reason for Marc’s going home was that 　　　　　.

A. he did not want to be left behind

B. he realized his family was essential to him

C. he hoped to reach an agreement with his parents

D. he wished to be a more responsible person

52. Marc and Rachel’s reactions to the move were similar in the way that both were_______.

A. surprised　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. angry and upset

C. anxious for more details　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. worried about packing