A. fewer B. more C. longer D. deeper 答案:B 指导:此处作者强调的是父亲年龄增长.而且年复一年的辛劳.当然脸上的皱纹比以前“更多 了.根据常识作者不可能说父亲脸上的皱纹更“长 了或更“深 了. 查看更多

 

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NEW YORK (AP) — In a report, the Pew Internet and American Life Project said 47 percent of U.S. adult Internet users have looked for information about themselves through Google or another search engine.

That is more than twice the 22 percent of users who did in 2002, but Pew senior research specialist Mary Madden was surprised that the growth wasn’t higher than it had been expected.

  “Yes it’s doubled, but it’s still the case that there’s a big chunk of Internet users who have never done this simple act of connecting their names with search engines,” she said. “Certainly more and more people have become aware of this, but I don’t know it’s necessarily kept pace with the amount of content we post about ourselves or what others post about us.”

About 60 percent of Internet users said they aren’t worried about the extent of information about themselves online, although they are increasingly concerned over how that data can be used.

Americans under 50 and those with more education and income were more likely to self-Google---in some cases because their jobs demand a certain online persona(形象).

Meanwhile, Pew found that 53 percent of adult Internet users admit to looking up information about someone else, famous people not included.

  Often, it’s to find someone they’ve lost touch with. But looking up information about friends, relatives, colleagues and neighbors also was common.

Although men and women equally searched for online information about themselves, women were slightly more likely to look up information about someone they are dating.

  In many cases, the search is not harmful, done to find someone’s contact information. But a third of those who have conducted searches on others have looked for public records, such as bankruptcies(破产) and divorce proceedings. A similar number have searched for someone else’s photo.

  Pew also found that teens were more likely than adults to limit the range of people who can see their information at an online hangout like Facebook or News Corp.’s MySpace, contrary to conventional wisdom.

  “Teens are more comfortable with the applications in some ways, (but) I also think they have their parents and teachers telling them to be very careful about what they post and who they share it with,” Madden said.

Mary Madden was surprised at the result that ______.

       A. fewer and fewer adult Internet users are looking for information about themselves

       B. the number of adult Internet users looking for information about themselves has doubled

       C. more adult Internet users should have looked for information about themselves

       D. so many people don’t know how to connect their names with search engines

According to the report some people haven’t looked for information about themselves because ______.

       A. they are not rich enough to get a computer

       B. they are not well educated

       C. they don’t know they can look for their own information on the Internet

       D. they think it unnecessary to look for their own information on the Internet

Which group of people are more likely to look for their own information on the Internet?

       A. Teens. B. Women.     C. The old.     D. The educated.

People look for others’ information on the Internet mainly to ______.

       A. see what they are doing    B. find someone they have lost touch with

       C. have a look at their photos       D. know their personal affairs

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Early Childhood Education

  Early childhood education is the formal(正规的)teaching and care of young children.It primarily focuses on learning through playing to encourage the child's different kinds of development.  1  

  Studies with Head Start programs throughout the United States have shown some evidence that there are quite a few advantages to early childhood education, which can produce significant gains in children's learning and development.Compared to a child who does not attend pre-school, children completing their early education programs are found to be better at math and reading skills.They are excited to learn and have the tools to do so.  2   These children are more competent in their pre-school, kindergarten and school-age years, and they are usually reported as “friendlier” by parents and the children's peers(同伴).

    3   In studies with matched control groups, more students who had early schooling experiences were employed at the age of 19, fewer were on welfare, and fewer were involved with the criminal activity.What's more, some studies show that children attending pre-school are more likely to graduate and have higher education, and be well integrated(综合)as an adult.

  Early childhood education gives most children a jump-start on education for their kindergarten and primary school years.It is clear that early childhood education can have some great benefits for children.  4   If early childhood education is less effective, perhaps the best model is finding strategies for allowing a parent to stay home with his or her child for at least the first two to three years.Also important is considering a child's own personality.  5  

A.The long-term influence of early education is significant as well.

B.They can benefit greatly from encouragement in their early childhood.

C.Yet its quality must be assessed to see what kind of benefits it actually provides.

D.They are also able to relate to others in a superior way and that improves their social skills.

E.Many experts of education have concerned about what early childhood education means today.

F.Individual differences in children mean that not all children will get equal benefits from early childhood education.

G.It consists of activities that serve children in the pre-school years and is designed to improve later school performance.

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Many children may be fond of animals, but few ever think of making the study of animals their career(职业).Even fewer will be   1    by the whole world,   2    the title of United Nations Messenger(使者) of Peace.

But one woman has    3    all that. She has lived with chimpanzees in the African forest for more than 20 years and made great    4   .This woman is Jane Goodall. She was born in London, England, in 1934.Goodall’s lifelong    5    in animals began at an early age. By the age of 10 or 11,Goodall    6    going to Africa to live with animals. This was quite a strange dream in those days, as young    7    didn’t think of having such “wild” actions. But she was   8    by her mother. She told her that if she really wanted something, she should work hard, take advantage of   9   and never give up looking for a way.

When a close friend invited Goodall to Kenya in 1957,she readily   10   .Within a few months of her arrival she met the famous anthropologist(人类学家) Dr. Louis Leakey, who soon decided that Goodall was the    11    person he was looking for to begin a    12    of wild chimpanzees on the shore of Lake Tanganyika in Tanzania.

In July 1960, Goodall arrived at Gombe National Park in Tanzania. At the beginning, studying the chimpanzees was not    13   for her. The animals fled from her   14   , so it took months for her to get close to them. With a strong   15   , she searched the forest every day, trying not to get too close to the chimpanzees too   16   . Gradually the chimpanzees became used to her presence.

She discovered many things of chimpanzees during her first years at Gombe National Park. In October 1960,she observed a chimpanzee making and using   17    to fish for termites (白蚁).This discovery threw    18    on the popular idea at the time that Man was the world’s only toolmaker. The longer Goodall’s research continues, the more it becomes obvious that chimpanzees are very   19    to humans.

Since the mid-1980s, Goodall has been lecturing around the world to raise people’s sense about environmental    20   . “Let’s live in the new age with hope, respect for all living things, understanding and love,” she said.

1.A. recognized            B. known           C. accepted       D. admitted

2.A.receiving             B. giving          C. enjoying        D. having

3.A.done               B. proved           C. achieved        D. realized

4.A.discoveries            B. decisions       C. choices       D. findings

5.A.study                   B. interest        C. sense            D. dream

6.A.was fond of          B. tired of        C. insisted on         D. dreamed of

7.A.boys               B. girls          C. men          D. women

8.A.encouraged            B. prevented      C. advised       D. forced

9.A.knowledge           B. youth          C. hope         D. chances

10.A.accepted            B. refused        C. hesitated        D. considered

11.A.only               B. last           C. special           D. first

12.A.project             B. study          C. center         D. career

13.A.hard                   B. interesting      C. easy          D. convenient

14.A.in surprise            B. in a hurry      C. as expected        D. in fear

15.A.will               B. body         C. desire          D. mind

16.A.far                B. near          C. soon         D. much

17.A.nets               B. tools         C. holes         D. spoon

18.A.doubt              B. light          C. questions       D. beliefs

19.A.close               B. similar         C. friendly       D. helpful

20.A.improvement          B. protection      C. pollution        D. destruction

 

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Stepfamilies are commonplace in the United States and their number continues to grow.While stepfamilies differ widely in their make-up, they all consist of a parenting couple and children, one or more of whom is of a previous union.Such combinations of his kids, her kids, and then, possibly, kids of the new union make for complicated and often trying difficulties, more challenging than those of traditional families.

       Since stepfamilies involve more people and, consequently, more potential problems from the start than do childless new marriage, it is wise for the couple to do some careful planning prior to (=before) marriage.Not only do the prospective(预期的) marital partners need agreement about their own carriers, life goals, finance and special interests, they must also prepare for new relationship with their children and attempt to accommodate their individual needs and feelings.Furthermore, there are often the rights of other relatives to consider.

       As for any family, the basic ingredient(成分) of a successful stepfamily are affection, kindness and mutual(相互的) respect.However, love alone is not enough.Certainly love is the cornerstone upon which the foundation of any family is built, but there are also many other important ingredients involved in building a successful stepfamily.

       Surveys reveal that successful families regard the ability to communicate openly as the most important factor in their success.Communication is what keeps families on track and functioning as a unit.Although healthy communication is easier for some people than for others, this skill can be learned and improved.Healthy communication involves speaking clearly and listening carefully.

       By their very nature, stepfamilies often are complicated by past events that give rise to ambivalent(矛盾的) loyalties, lingering(持久的) hurts, fears, feelings of guilt and unrealistic dreams.The difficulties that arise within the stepfamilies are human and understandable.However, there are ways to confront(面临) and resolve them.For example, support groups and professional counselors(法律顾问) are available in most communities to provide help and guidance when communications stopped and problems seem overwhelming(压倒性的).

       Planning and building a stepfamily is not a responsibility to take lightly.It can be a very trying and, at times, seemingly impossible effort.Many potential troubles can arise and threaten to destroy the stepfamily.Nevertheless, meeting and mastering these special challenges can bring unexpected satisfactions and rewarding depths of family closeness and affection.

According to the passage, there are      in the United States.

       A.no stepfamilies

       B.more stepfamilies than ever before

       C.fewer stepfamilies than ever before

       D.fewer stepfamilies than traditional ones

Which of the following can help avoid the potential problems arising in a stepfamily?

       A.The pursuit of the same careers.

       B.Professional interventions(干涉).

       C.The development of special interests.

       D.Careful planning before the marriage.

Many people believe that      contributes most to the building of a successful stepfamily.

       A.everlasting loyalties

       B.open communication

       C.kindness and mutual respect

       D.persistent(持久稳固的) affection

It is natural for a stepfamily to be     .

       A.unrealistic

       B.complicated

       C.ambivalent

       D.guilty

According to the author, planning and building a stepfamily is     .

       A.impossible

       B.satisfying and rewarding

       C.discouraging and frustrating

       D.a difficult and trying experience

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Every day,the news of the world reaches people by over 300 million copies of daily papers,over 400 million radio sets,and over 150 million television sets. Additional news is  1 by motion(动作) pictures,in theatres and cinemas all over the world. As more people learn what the important events of the day are, 2 still only care for the events of their own household. Nearly four hundred years ago the English writer John Donne said,“No man is an island.”This  3 is more appropriate(恰当的)today than it was  4 Donne lived. In short,wherever he lives,a man  5 to some society;and we are becoming more and more aware(清楚的) that ? 6 happens in one particular society affects,somehow,the life of mankind.?

Newspapers have been published in the  7 world for about four hundred years. Most of the newspapers  8 today are read in Europe and North America. However,  9 they may be read in all parts of the world, 10 to the new inventions that are changing the techniques of newspaper  11 .?

Electronics and automation(自动化) have made it  12 to produce pictures and texts far more quickly than before. Photographic(照相的) copying doesn't  13 to use type(铅字) and printing machines.And fewer specialists(专家), 14 type?setters,are needed to produce a paper? or magazine by the  15 method. Therefore,the publishing of newspapers and magazines can  16 more money. Besides,photocopies can be sent over great  17 now by means of ?television channels and satellites such as Telstar. Thus(因此), 18 can be brought to the public more quickly than before.?

Machines that prepare printed texts for photocopies are being used a great deal today. Film,  19   light and small,can be sent rapidly to other places and used to print copies of the text  20 they are needed. Film pictures can also be projected(投影) easily on a movie or television screen.?

1.A. taken     B. shown     C. seen     D. known

2.A. fewer     B. higher    C. lower     D. less?

3.A. study     B. argument   C. knowledge   D. idea?

4.A. that    B. while     C. when     D. then?

5.A. moves    B. goes     C. belongs     D. comes?

6.A. it      B. whatever   C. something   D. anything?

7.A. common   B. modern    C. ordinary   D. usual?

8.A. bought   B. printed     C. found     D. discovered?

9.A. fast    B. suddenly   C. immediately   D. soon?

10.A. has    B. brings    C. thanks    D. imagines?

11.A. delivering B. making    C. selling     D. publishing

12.A. clear   B. possible   C. bright    D. successful?

13.A. want     B. need     C. like     D. hope?

14.A. including B. besides     C. such as     D. except?

15.A. advanced   B. easy     C. unusual     D. suitable?

16.A. make     B. earn     C. save     D. get?

17.A. places   B. distances    C. cities    D. villages

18.A. pictures   B. newspapers    C. letters     D. words?

19.A. becoming   B. feeling     C. turning     D. being?

20.A. where   B. there     C. which     D. because of

 

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