110. The word ” meager” in paragraph 5 most probably means________

　 A. little　　　　　　 B. enough　　　 C. good　　　　　 D. rare

(二十九)

SSB experts say that China may face a major earthquake disaster from now through the early next century. In the last decade, approximately 305 earthquakes have occurred in China with 9 measuring over 7 on the Richter scale, 60 measuring over 6, and 236 measuring over 5. Tens of thousand of people died or were injured. Losses valued at over 10 billion yuan have resulted.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Date on earthquakes measuring over 7

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 on the Richter scale

109. The writer’s attitude to educators can be best described as______

A. understanding　　 B. critical　　　 C. supportive　　 D. uninterested

108.In the writer’s opinion, which of the following statements is NOT true?

A.　 Computers have educational uses

B.　 Computers shouldn’t take the place of teaching in the classroom

C.　 Computers offer games that occupy children’s learning time

D.　 Computers help children focus their attention on study

107.The writer particularly points out a problem with many children, i.e., they do not have_____

A. basic skills　　　　　　　　　　 B. knowledge of computer　　

　　 C. computers in their classroom　　 D. good and competent teachers

106.The writer of this passage argues that students really need_________

A. computers　　 B. teachers　 C. books in the library D. games with their classroom

105.Which of the pages would likely contain a series of problems with regard to capacity

　　 for doing work, such as lifting or moving an object?

A.13　　 B.3　　 C.33　　 D.1　　　

(　 二十八　 )

　　 At one time, I was convinced that real learning would be at hand if every child had a computer. I was convinced that computers would revolutionize education and hold immense(巨大的)possibilities for learning.

　 That possibility has not become a reality yet. Based on recent test results, far too many Californian children have not mastered the basic reading, math, and writing skills necessary to function at a　 minimal level in our society. And far too many children do not have the commitment(行为)to concentrate on learning to get a good education. These kids need good teachers, not fast computers.

　 No one will argue that computers have educational use. Unfortunately, in far too many instances, the classroom computer has replaced the television set as a game tool to occupy children. One wonders what is the use of an Internet feed to the classroom if the child does not read.

　 There are those who believe that bringing a computer to the classroom will supplement what teachers teach. That is difficult to comprehend since teachers are always telling us how many subjects and how little time they have to teach. When a child is occupied with a computer for any length of time, that child does not get the attention of teachers and the required learning that should occupy their class time

　 Educators are now looking into requiring teachers and students to become computer proficient(精通的). And districts that do not have enough dollars for textbooks are spending their meager 　

funds to buy computers and software, all in the name of technology and computer competency.

　 One would think that educators would come to the realization that computers are tools not much different from libraries, calculators, movie or slide projectors. Kids must still learn and be inspired to study basic skills, think, write, communicate, solve problems, and be good citizens.

　 And while it is good for students to make use of computers, we must not get carried away with faster and more powerful computers at the expense of basic skills, effective teaching and powerful learning.

104.On the left is a table of contents in a _______

A.chemistry textbook　 B. physics textbook　 C. English story book D. simplified reader

83.The best title for this passage is______　

A.　 Computer: New Technological Advances　 B. Internet: a New Tool to Maintain Good Friendship

C. Computers Have Made Life Easier　　　 D. Internet: a Convenient Tool for Communication

( 　二十六　 )

(二十七)

82.The passage discussed all the following aspects of e-mail EXCEPT_______

　　 A.its cost　 B.the formal of writing C.the saving of time D.its easy and convenient use

81. According to the writer, e-mail has an obvious advantage over the telephone because the former

　 helps one_______

A.reach a group of people at one time conveniently

B.keep one’s communication as personal as possible

C.pass on much more information than the latter

D.get in touch with one’s friends faster than the latter.