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The stereotype(固有觀念)of computer scientists as nerds who stay up all night coding and have no social life may be driving women away from the field, according to a new study published this month. This stereotype can be brought to mind based only on the appearance of the environment in a classroom or an office.
“When people think of computer science the image that immediately pops into many of their minds is about the computer geek(怪人)surrounded by such things as computer games, science fiction and junk food,”said Sapna Cheryan, a University of Washington assistant professor of psychology and the study’s lead author. “That stereotype doesn’t appeal to many women who don’t like the portrait of masculinity(男性化).”
Cheryan set up four experiments involving more than 250 female and male students who were not studying computer science to look at possible reasons why the proportion of women in the field is dropping while the proportion of women in such disciplines as biology, mathematics and chemistry is increasing.
In the first experiment,students entered a small classroom that either contained objects stereotypically associated with computer science such as Star Trek posters, video game boxes and Coke cans, or non-stereotypical items such as nature posters, art, a dictionary and coffee cups. The students were told to ignore these objects because the room was being shared with another class. After spending several moments in the classroom, the students filled out questionnaires(調(diào)查問卷)that asked about their attitude toward computer science.
Women exposed to the stereotypical setup expressed less interest in computer science than those who saw the non-stereotypical objects. Men placed in the same situations did not show a similar drop in interest in computer science. Cheryan said this study suggests that a student’s choice of classes or a major can be influenced by the appearance of classrooms, halls and offices.

  1. 1.

    The underlined word “nerds” in Paragraph 1 probably refers to “______”

    1. A.
      dull persons     
    2. B.
      active persons     
    3. C.
      intelligent persons      
    4. D.
      funny persons
  2. 2.

    Women are less likely to choose computer science because__________.

    1. A.
      it is too difficult for them       
    2. B.
      they have wrong understanding of it
    3. C.
      the lifestyle of computer scientists turns them away
    4. D.
      they don’t like the social life of computer scientists
  3. 3.

    A woman would probably lose interest in computer science when she sees a ______.

    1. A.
      Star Trek poster    
    2. B.
      nature poster    
    3. C.
      dictionary      
    4. D.
      coffee cup
  4. 4.

    What can influence a woman’s choice of classes, according to the passage?

    1. A.
      The contents of computer science.     
    2. B.
      The space in the classroom.
    3. C.
      The number of students in the classroom.
    4. D.
      The classroom environment.

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Mr. Backer is a kind-hearted man. Once he gave some food to a poor woman . Mr White, the boss of the restaurant, found it and became angry. He often gave the leftovers(剩飯菜) to  some poor workers. Mr. Backers lost his work for it. It was difficult for him to find work in the small country though he was an able cook. The war made all stop. Children couldn't go  to school, most shops were closed, even some farmers were  hungry. Some people were made to leave their houses and they had to find the safe places. It was an autumn night. Mr Backer  hadn't any food to eat and went to bed, but he couldn't fall asleep, because he was very hungry . suddenly he heard a noise in  his room. He saw a man looking for something useful there. He said nothing and watched it carefully. At last the man took a few old clothes out of a broken paper box and took them away. He got up from his bed quickly and followed him gently(文雅地), with his quilt on his back. The man didn't find him and went into a small and wet house. Mr. Backer also went in and saw there was nothing in the room. The thief(賊) saw him and was surprised. He asked, “What did you come here for?” “You have carried my things here,” said Mr. Backer. “I have to move here, too!”   

  1. 1.

    Mr White sent Mr. Backer away because            .

    1. A.
      he couldn't cook
    2. B.
      he didn't work hard
    3. C.
      he didn't like him at all
    4. D.
      he gave some leftovers to the poor woman
  2. 2.

           , so the people in the small country got into trouble.

    1. A.
      The war broke out(爆發(fā))
    2. B.
      It didn't rain
    3. C.
      Children couldn't go to school
    4. D.
      Shops and factories were closed
  3. 3.

    Mr. Backer couldn't go to sleep because               .

    1. A.
      the weather was cold
    2. B.
      the weather was hot
    3. C.
      he was hungry
    4. D.
      he was ill
  4. 4.

    Mr. Backer said nothing when the thief went into his room because        .

    1. A.
      he wanted to send him to the police station
    2. B.
      there was nothing expensive there
    3. C.
      he was afraid the man could hurt him
    4. D.
      he hoped the man could help him
  5. 5.

    The underlined word “quilt” in this story means               .

    1. A.
      珠寶
    2. B.
      錢箱
    3. C.
      被子
    4. D.
      鞋帶

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Visiting U.S. President George W. Bush said in Beijing Friday that both China and the United States should encourage bilateral(雙邊的) contacts and exchanges to promote mutual(相互) understanding.
“It’s important for our political leaders to come to China,” said Bush, who gave a speech Friday morning at Qinghua University, one of the most prestigious universities in China.
His working visit to China and discussions with Oinghua students “help promote” Sino-U.S.(中美) relations, Bush said in response to a student’s question about what he would do to promote Sino-U.S. relations.
“Many people in my country are very interested in China,” he said, adding that these Americans have learned more about China’s culture and the Chinese people.
He said that he would keep encouraging such contacts and exchanges between the two countries.
Bush said that he would describe back home what he has seen here and that China as a great nation not only has a “great history” but also an “unbelievably exciting future.”
The president said that the 2008 Olympic Games would make a significant opportunity for the rest of the world to understand China, which enables more people to come to China and feel the modernization taking place, and many more people will see it on the television.
Bush arrived in Beijing Thursday for a two-day working visit to China.

  1. 1.

    What the word “prestigious” in the second paragraph probably means?

    1. A.
      great
    2. B.
      famous
    3. C.
      honorable
    4. D.
      modest
  2. 2.

    Which of the sentence is NOT true?

    1. A.
      Bush think bilateral contacts and mutual understanding will promote Sino-U.S. relations.
    2. B.
      Many Americans are interested in China.
    3. C.
      Bush and the students of Qinghua discussed something about how to make China richer and stronger.
    4. D.
      The 2008’s Olympic Games is a great change for China been known by the world.
  3. 3.

    Many Americans are interested in China because _______.

    1. A.
      they want to come here to take part in the 2008 Olympic Games
    2. B.
      they have learned something of China and they want to learn more
    3. C.
      China has been taking place great change
    4. D.
      China has a “great history” and “unbelievably exciting future”
  4. 4.

    The narrator(敘述者) of the passage was most probably _____.

    1. A.
      a reporter
    2. B.
      a psychologist
    3. C.
      a politician
    4. D.
      a sociologist

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Are you sometimes a little tired and sleepy in the early afternoon? Many people feel this way after lunch. They may think that eating lunch is the cause of the sleepiness. Or, in summer, they may think it is the heat. However, the real reason lies inside their bodies. At that time – about eight hours after you wake up – your body temperature goes down. This is what makes you slow down and feel sleepy. Scientists have tested sleep habits in experiments where there was no night or day. The people in these experiments almost always followed a similar sleeping pattern. They slept for one long period and then for one short period about eight hours later.
In many parts of the world, people take naps(小睡) in the middle of the day. This is especially true in warmer climates(氣候), where the heat makes work difficult in the early afternoon. Researchers are now saying that naps are good for everyone in any climate. A daily nap gives one a more rested body and mind and therefore is good for health in general. In countries where naps are traditional (傳統(tǒng)的), people often suffer less from problem such as heart disease.
Many working people, unfortunately, have no time to take naps. Though doctors may advise taking naps, employers do not allow it! If you do have the chance, however, here are a few tips about making the most of your nap. Remember that the best time to take a nap is about eight hours after you get up. A short sleep too late in the day may only make you feel more tired and sleepy afterward. This can slao happen if you sleep for too long. If you do not have enough time, try a short nap – even ten minutes of sleep can be helpful.

  1. 1.

    Why do people feel sleepy in the early afternoon according to the text?

    1. A.
      They eat too much for lunch.
    2. B.
      They sleep too little at night.
    3. C.
      Their body temperature becomes lower.
    4. D.
      The weather becomes a lot warmer.
  2. 2.

    If you get up at 6:30 am, what is the best time for you to take a nao?

    1. A.
      About 12:30 pm.
    2. B.
      About 1:30 pm.
    3. C.
      About 2:30 pm
    4. D.
      About 3:30 pm
  3. 3.

    What would be the best title for the text?

    1. A.
      Just for a Rest
    2. B.
      All for a Nap
    3. C.
      A Special Sleep Pattern.
    4. D.
      Taking Naps in Warmer Climate.

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Five million people visit Grand Canyon in the US every year. For the purpose of helping project Grand Canyon for your fellow visitors and future generations, please follow the guidelines below.
Camping
To project the park, camping is allowed only within permitted campgrounds. Permits are required for overnight camping at the North Rim. Advance booking can be received by mail. Please write: Information Center, P.O. Box 129, Grand Canyon, AZ 86023
Fires
Because of the extreme fire danger, campfires are not allowed except at Mather and Desert View campgrounds. Collection of firewood is not allowed either.
Hiking(遠(yuǎn)足)
Please stay on permitted paths. Otherwise you may destroy desert plants. Pack out what you pack in, so you leave no signs of your visit. It is important to keep in mind that you are in a national park where wildlife exists.
Weather
The weather at Gramd Canyon can change very quickly. With so much rock, lightning(閃電) causes a particular danger during sudden summer storms. These storms also frequently bring floods inside valleys, a danger to hikers. Watch the skies and check daily weather reports.
Wildlife
Do not feed park wildlife. There have been a few cases at Gramd Canyon National Park where deer(鹿) were purposely shot because they are plastic bags that left them sick and weak. Hungry deer can be danger and have kicked and bitten visitors at Grand Canyon. Some other animals will also beg and bite. For your own safety and the well-being of the animals, please do not feed wildlife, no matter how gentle they may appear.

  1. 1.

    What can you do first if you want to go camping?

    1. A.
      Know the permitted
    2. B.
      Book campgrounds in advance
    3. C.
      Make sure not to make a fire
    4. D.
      Stop at Mather and Desert View
  2. 2.

    What do the underlined words “pack out what you pack in” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?

    1. A.
      keep every out of campgrounds
    2. B.
      take away everything you bring in
    3. C.
      carry all the necessary food
    4. D.
      look after your personal belongings
  3. 3.

    Why were some deer killed on purpose at Grand Canyon?

    1. A.
      They ate wrong things and became very ill.
    2. B.
      They were a danger to other gentle animals.
    3. C.
      They begged food from visitors.
    4. D.
      They kicked and bit visitors.
  4. 4.

    What is the main purpose of the text?

    1. A.
      To provide travel information
    2. B.
      To report some recent news.
    3. C.
      To teach tourists hiking skills
    4. D.
      To introduce the wild life

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Our “Mommy and Me” time began two years ago. My next-door neighbor and fellow mother, Christie, and I were out in our front yards, watching seven children of age 6 and under ride their bikes up and down. “I wish I could take one of my children out alone,” said Christie.
Then we worked out a plan: When Christie takes one of her children out, I’ll watch her other three. And when she watches two of mine, I’ll take someone out.
The children were extremely quick to accept the idea of “Mommy and Me” time. Christie’s daughter, McKenzie, went first. When she returned, the other children showered her with tons of questions. McKenzie was smiling broadly. Christie looked refreshed and happy. “She’s like a different child when there’s no one else around,” Christie shared with me quickly. With her mother all to herself, McKenzie didn’t have to make an effort to gain attention.
Just as Christie had noticed changes in McKenzie, I also discovered something different in each of my children during our alone times. For example, I am always surprised when my daughter, who is seldom close to me, holds my hand frequently. My stuttering(口吃的)son, Tom, doesn’t stutter once during our activities since he doesn’t have to struggle for a chance to speak. And the other son, Sam, who’s always a follower when around other children shines as a leader during our times together.
The “Mommy and Me” time allows us to be simply alone and away with each child ---talking, sharing, and laughing, which has been the biggest gain. Every child deserves(應(yīng)得到)to be an only child at least once in a while.

  1. 1.

    What is the text mainly about?

    1. A.
      The experience of the only child being with mother.
    2. B.
      The advantage of spending time with one child at a time.
    3. C.
      The happy life of two families.
    4. D.
      The basic needs of children.
  2. 2.

    Right after McKenzie came back, the other children were _____________.

    1. A.
      happy
    2. B.
      curious
    3. C.
      regretful
    4. D.
      friendly
  3. 3.

    What is one of the changes the author finds in her children?

    1. A.
      The daughter acts like a leader.
    2. B.
      Sam holds her hand more often.
    3. C.
      The boys become better followers.
    4. D.
      Tom has less difficulty in speaking.
  4. 4.

    The author seems to believe that ___________.

    1. A.
      having brothers and sisters is fun
    2. B.
      it’s tiring to look after three children
    3. C.
      every child needs parents’ full attention
    4. D.
      parents should watch others’ children

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On Saturday August 12, 2000, during Northern Fleet training exercises in the Barents Sea, the Russian nuclear submarine(潛水艇) Kursk sank in about 100 meters of water with some 118 sailors aboard. It's known later that several officers were also aboard, observing the training exercises. The Kursk is lying on the ocean floor in the Barents Sea. The Russian Navy said that it was listing 30 degrees to port. Other sources reported it was listing as much 60 as degrees. According to a Russian newspaper, when the submarine Kursk failed to make contact with the naval command at the right time later that day, Northern Fleet Commander Admiral Vyachesav Popov ordered rescue ships into the area. It took hours to find the submarine, as it didn't launch(發(fā)射) a marking buoy(浮) before sinking.
Russian Navy Chief insisted that the submarine Kursk had been involved(卷入) in a major collision(碰撞), but a great deal of information shows that this is not true. Up till now, it's believed that an explosion in the torpedo compartment(魚雷艙) in the nose of the Kursk was the likely cause. Now Russian government officially asked Norway for help in recovering of sailors' bodies first of all, and Norway has agreed to offer all help. But Russian insisted that only Russians work inside the submarine Kursk and that the work last for about 10~18 working days. It is expected to recover only 25~35 bodies from the Kursk.
It was not until October 25, when a team of Russian divers entered the submarine Kursk, some 350 feet below the surface, that truth became clear. On November 7, in the morning, owing to(由于)  the icy and the cold weather, a special rescue meeting held on Murmansk decided to stop the whole bodies recovering operation.

  1. 1.

    From the text we can infer that _______ led to the sinking of the submarine Kursk.

    1. A.
      a small fighting with another foreign submarine
    2. B.
      an explosion inside the submarine Kursk
    3. C.
      a great collision inside the submarine Kursk
    4. D.
      an attack from another foreign submarine
  2. 2.

    After Kursk accident occurred, Northern Fleet Commander Popov _______.

    1. A.
      decided to recover all the sailors' bodies immediately
    2. B.
      went to apply to Norway for help at once
    3. C.
      decided to find out the real cause of sinking at once
    4. D.
      sent several rescue ships into the Barents Sea
  3. 3.

    Which of the following is NOT true according to the text?

    1. A.
      The Norwegians were willing to offer all help.
  4. 4.

    Why did Russia insist that only Russian divers can work inside the submarine Kursk?

    1. A.
      Because the Barents Sea is very icy and the weather is too cold.
    2. B.
      Because Russia feared that the top secrets inside the Kursk will be let out.
    3. C.
      Because Russian divers are much more skilled than those from Norway.
    4. D.
      Because Russian government wants to bring the cost down to the lowest degree.
  5. 5.

    The underlined words “make contact with” in the first paragraph refers to the idea that the submarine Kursk can't_______.

    1. A.
      get in touch after much effort with the naval command
    2. B.
      send up the nuclear weapons in the training exercises
    3. C.
      get the naval officers to return to the Northern Fleet
    4. D.
      get in touch after much effort with Russian government

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Mark was walking home from school one day when he noticed the boy ahead of him had stumbled over something and dropped all of the books he was carrying along with two sweaters, a baseball bat, a glove and a small tape recorder. Mark knelt down and helped the boy pick up the scattered articles. Since they were going the same way, he helped to carry part of the burden. As they walked Mark discovered the boy’s name was Bill, that he loved video games, baseball and history, and  that he was having lots of trouble with his other subjects and that he had just broken up with his girlfriend.
They arrived at Bill's home first and Mark was invited in for a Coke and to watch some television. The afternoon passed pleasantly with a few laughs and some shared small talk, then both graduated from junior high school. They ended up in the same high school where they had brief contacts over the years. Finally the long awaited senior year came and three weeks before graduation, Bill asked Mark if they could talk.  
Bill reminded him of the day years ago when they had first met. "Did you ever wonder why I was carrying so many things home that day?" asked Bill. "You see, I cleaned out my locker because I didn't want to leave a mess for anyone else. I had stored away some of my mother's sleeping pills and I was going home to commit suicide. But after we spent some time together talking and laughing, I realized that if Ihad killed myself, I would have missed that time and so many others that might follow. So you see, Mark, when you picked up those books that day, you did a lot more. You saved my life.”

  1. 1.

    The underlined word “stumbled” in Paragraph One probably means    .

    1. A.
      stopped himself
    2. B.
      came to life
    3. C.
      trapped himself
    4. D.
      lost one’s balance
  2. 2.

    It can be inferred that________ according to the passage.

    1. A.
      The boy took so many books with him because he was about to take an exam soon.
    2. B.
      From the beginning, in fact, Mark knew Bill was to kill himself.
    3. C.
      Bill valued the days whenthey spenttalkingandlaughing together
    4. D.
      Bill was dismissed for his breaking the school rules
  3. 3.

    What was it that saved Bill’s life in fact?

    1. A.
      Friendliness and kindness.
    2. B.
      Understanding and Honesty.
    3. C.
      Bill’s confidence and strong will
    4. D.
      Bill’s mother’s encouragement
  4. 4.

    From the passage we can learn that    _____.

    1. A.
      Bill would have remove to another school if Mark hadn't met him that day
    2. B.
      Bill had planned to go to kill himself for the loss of his girlfriend.
    3. C.
      From the first meeting, they often talked and play together.
    4. D.
      Mark found out Bill’s secret and saved his life.
  5. 5.

    Which of the following should be the best title for this passage?

    1. A.
      A little but meaning thing
    2. B.
      Just a Little Smile
    3. C.
      Unforgettable School Life
    4. D.
      Friendship and Life

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You’re sitting on the train home and the person opposite you yawns(打哈欠). Suddenly, you’re yawning with him, though you’re not tired.
This phenomenon confused scientists for years until a recent study found that people tend to sympathize with fellow humans. Supporting this claim was the discovery that those children who were unable to form normal emotional ties with others did not experience contagious(有感染力的) yawning, which showed that humans communicate regularly with out words.
Hugo Critchley, a neuroscientist, has conducted an experiment recently, which will prove that happiness and sadness can spread like the common cold. According to Critechley, our mind and body are in constant exchange about how we’re feeling. “Emotions are closely linked with states of internal(內(nèi)部的) responses,” he explained. “ There are also more visible changes in our gestures and facial expression. When we’re in a group, these signals can spread to another person. For example, there’s the obvious tendency to smile when smiled at and there are less obvious changes that reflect emotions of surprise, anger or sadness such as a change in our heart rate and blood pressure.
Hugo Critchley further explained, “Our bodies synchronies and when we like the other person, we ever copy his behavior. Next time you chat with a friend, take note of how you’re sitting— it’s pretty likely that you will be the same. Scientists believe it’s our way of telling each other that we’re partners. Through body language, humans give each other very subtle(微妙的) but clear signals that show emotions.”
So, what lessons can we learn from this? “ Spend time with happy people— otherwise your health could suffer,” said Critchley.” When we’re sad, our body goes into fight or flight mode. But when we’re happy, our body works normally and we feel relaxed and positive. So we look bright, our skin glows, we feel healthy and it affects everyone around us.”

  1. 1.

    According to Hugo Critchley, ________.

    1. A.
      emotions are as visible as facial expressions
    2. B.
      we yawn more frequently when we have a cold
    3. C.
      emotions are connected with states of internal responses
    4. D.
      the change of blood pressure is not linked with the change of emotions.
  2. 2.

    The underlined word “synchronies” in Paragraph 4 means “_____”.

    1. A.
      move slowly
    2. B.
      change rapidly
    3. C.
      relax temporarily
    4. D.
      respond accordingly
  3. 3.

    From the passage we can learn ________.

    1. A.
      sadness is as contagious as happiness
    2. B.
      anger is less contagious than friendliness
    3. C.
      surprise is more contagious than smile
    4. D.
      surprise is the most contagious among emotions
  4. 4.

    Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?

    1. A.
      Emotions have delicate influence on fellow humans.
    2. B.
      Children like copying the actions of the fellow humans.
    3. C.
      Scientists are still confused about contagious yawning
    4. D.
      People tend to communicate more with body language.

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As nanny(保姆), cook, cleaner, shopper, driver, and gardener, she has one of the most demanding jobs in Britain today. And paying someone else to do the chores(家務(wù)活) which take the average housewife 71 hours a week would cost ?349.
At over ?18,000 a year that’s more than the earnings of 70 percent of the population, including train drivers, firemen, prison officers, and social worker. Looking after a baby less than a year old takes a housewife into a even higher pay league. According to a stud, she earns ?457 a week – at nearly ?24,000 a year, the same as teachers, engineers, and chemists.
Researchers put a price on each chore, then tried to find out how long the average person takes doing them. They found housewives spend an average 70.7 hours a week on housework – with looking after the children (17.9hours) and cooking and cleaning (12.9 hours each) the most time-consuming(費(fèi)時(shí)).
A wife with a part-time job still works and average of 59 hours a week at home. Those in full-time employment put in longer hours at home than in the workplace. The good news is that these hours sharply as children get older. While the average mother with child under one puts in 90 hours weekly, the figure drops to 80 hours from one to four and to 66 hours from five to ten.
Mother-of-four Karen Williams from London said, “Paying the housewives may not be practical, but the government should recognize the value of housework, perhaps through the tax. Running a house takes a lot of time and most husbands don’t understand this. For example, my husband only puts a shelf up now and again. He never cleans the kitchen – that’s the real test.”

  1. 1.

    Who earns most according to the text?

    1. A.
      A social worker.
    2. B.
      A fireman.
    3. C.
      A gardener.
    4. D.
      A teacher.
  2. 2.

    We lean from the text that looking after children ______.

    1. A.
      takes more time than doing any other housework
    2. B.
      means more duties than being a teacher
    3. C.
      requires the mother to be well-educated
    4. D.
      prevents the mother from working outside
  3. 3.

    According to the text, a housewife with a baby less than one year old may work _____.

    1. A.
      66 hours a week
    2. B.
      71 hours a week
    3. C.
      80 hours a week
    4. D.
      90 hours a week
  4. 4.

    By mentioning her husband, Karen Williams wants to show that ______.

    1. A.
      housework is no easy job
    2. B.
      her husband has no time to clean the kitchen
    3. C.
      a housewife needs to be paid for cleaning
    4. D.
      the kitchen is hard to clean

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