Russian President Putin named Time magazine's "Person of the Year"
　　Russian President Vladimir Putin was named Time magazine's’ "Person of the Year" on December 19th. 2007 for strengthening stability（穩(wěn)定）that made Russia a world power again.
　　The magazine recognized Putin's "extraordinary feat（技藝）of leadership in taking a country that was in a mess and bringing it stability，"said Richard Stengel，Time's managing editor.
　　The magazine noted that "Person of the Year" is not an honor or an endorsement（認(rèn)可）but a recognition of leadership that shapes the world.
　　Putin，who is 56 years old，is very popular in Russia，making a great effort to cause economy to come to life on revenue（收入）from oil and natural gas.
　　Putin recently supported vice-PM Dmitry Medvedev's presidential bid，and said he would accept Medvedev's offer to serve as prime minister if Medvedev is elected on March 2.
　　The Kremlin said Wednesday the Time recognition was seen there as an acknowledgement of Putin's role in helping Russia pull out of its social and economic troubles in the 1990s.
　　Others considered for "Person of the Year" included Nobel Prize-winner Al Gore and author J.K. Rowling.
　　This year's choice was a return to the magazine's tradition of picking an individual rather than last year's choice of "You"，which refers to anyone creating or using content on the World Wide Web.
　　Putin is the fifth Russian（or Soviet）leader to be named Person of the Year：Gorbachev，Andropov，Khrushchev and Stalin，who was named twice.
小題1:How did Putin try to make Russia a world power again？
A．By performing arms race.B．By making war.
C．By strengthening stability.D．By getting foreign help.
小題2:How many times have Russian leaders been named "Person of the Year" so far？
A．Five times.B．Six times.C．Seven times.D．Eight times.
小題3:Which of the following is Not True according to the passage？
A．Russia used to be in a mess.
B．Time always picks an individual to be the "Person of the Year".
C．Oil and natural gas caused Russia's economy to come to life.
D．Putin will leave office on March 2nd, 2007.
小題4:What is the author’s attitude towards the matter?
A．NegativeB．PositiveC．CriticizeD．Objective

小題1:C
小題2:A
小題3:B
小題4:D 

試題分析：俄羅斯的總統(tǒng)普京通過加強(qiáng)穩(wěn)定使俄羅斯再次成為世界強(qiáng)國。為此他被時代雜志評選為年度人物。作者也介紹了一些被評選為年度人物的其他的俄羅斯總統(tǒng)。
小題1:細(xì)節(jié)題：從第一段的句子：Russian President Vladimir Putin was named Time magazine's’ "Person of the Year" on December 19th. 2007 for strengthening stability（穩(wěn)定）that made Russia a world power again.可知俄羅斯的總統(tǒng)普京通過加強(qiáng)穩(wěn)定使俄羅斯再次成為世界強(qiáng)國。選C。
小題2:細(xì)節(jié)題：從最后一段的句子：Putin is the fifth Russian（or Soviet）leader to be named Person of the Year：Gorbachev，Andropov，Khrushchev and Stalin，who was named twice.可知俄羅斯總統(tǒng)當(dāng)選年度人物有5人次。選A
小題3:推理題：從倒數(shù)第二段的句子：This year's choice was a return to the magazine's tradition of picking an individual rather than last year's choice of "You"，which refers to anyone creating or using content on the World Wide Web.可知去年的時代雜志選you做為年度人物，所以B的表達(dá)是錯的。
小題4:作者態(tài)度題：文章主要是引用了了一些客觀事實，和一些編輯的話，講述了這個事件，沒有給出自己的評價，說明他是很客觀的，選D
練習(xí)冊系列答案
相關(guān)習(xí)題

科目：高中英語 來源：不詳 題型：閱讀理解

The world’s biggest Internet search engine, Google, has proven once again to be King of the Web. Users can download “Google Wi-Fi” software and then enjoy free Wi-Fi service available in some US cities since last Tuesday.
Wi-Fi is short for “Wireless Fidelity”(無線上網(wǎng)). It allows laptop computers and personal digital assistants to the Internet at high speed by radio signal.
A person with a Wi-Fi enabled computer can connect to the Internet when near one of the network’s access points. The place covered by one or several access points is called a hotspot. Google has already set up two “hotspots” in the US city of San Francisco which provide a free Wi-Fi service.
The Wi-Fi technology even allows users to enjoy a free Internet phone service. Some scientists argue that Wi-Fi may replace mobile phone networks.
Wi-Fi is still limited to a few cities, where there are “hotspots”. But its capability(容量)of sending information has already done better than that of the mobile phone network, even that of 3G(Third Generation Telecommunication Technology). Some scientists have started to call Wi-Fi 4G.
In addition to a high speed Internet connection, Wi-Fi has other advantages compared to mobile phones. Wi-Fi is global. The same Wi-Fi system works in different countries around the world. Different from using cell phones, you don’t need to change computers to use Internet phones when you go to other places and most importantly, many Internet phones cost you nothing at all.
小題1:Wi-Fi is not available in cities without _______.
A．a(chǎn) computerB．a(chǎn) radioC．a(chǎn) cell phone D．a(chǎn) hotspot
小題2:Which of the following is NOT true of Wi-Fi?
A．The high speed Internet connection.
B．Many free Internet phones.
C．Being used in all the US cities.
D．Using the same computers for Internet phones when you go to other places.
小題3:Some scientists started to call Wi-Fi 4G, because _______.
A．it is the product of the Google’s 4th generation
B．it has been used by more than four generations
C．Wi-Fi will surely take the place of the mobile phone network
D．it is more capable of sending information than the mobile phone network
小題4:Which of the following is the best title?
A．Google Launches Free Wi-Fi Service
B．Free Call Service
C．Third Generation Telecommunication Technology
D．Google, King of the Web

查看答案和解析>>

科目：高中英語 來源：不詳 題型：閱讀理解

HOUSTON (AP) --- A 10-year-old boy fatally shot his father Friday, striking him several times as he sat in the front seat of a SUV to pick up the boy from his mother's home for a weekend visit.
The incident happened about 3pm on a cul-desac（死胡同）in the 1700 block of Cedar Cove Court, said Sgt. Williams of the Harris County Sheriff's Department.
An investigation found that Rick James Lohstroh, 41, was shot by his son, who was sitting in the back seat of the man's Toyota 4-Runner, said Sgt. Williams. The shooting took place outside the home of Lohstroh's ex-wife, where the boy lives with his mother and a 7-year-old brother.
"We're not certain of anything until we finish our investigation," Williams said. "The information we have at this time is that the 10-year-old did fire the weapon."
The mother and the 7-year-old were inside the house when the shooting occurred, said Williams.
Williams said the gun belonged to the boy's mother. After firing shots through the back seat, the boy exited the back of the vehicle and continued to fire at the car.
The man died on the way to Memorial Herman Hospital.
Lohstroh was a doctor at the University of Texas Medical Branch.
The man and woman shared custody（監(jiān)護(hù)）of the children.
Williams said the mother and the boy were still in the home talking to investigators Friday night.
Neighbors described the family as being quiet and keeping to themselves.
Justin Gray, 17, was walking in the neighborhood when he heard gunshots. "We've had a suicide in this neighborhood once, but never anything like this," Gray said.
小題1:The best title for the news should be __________.
A. A Boy Shot His Father
B. Shooting Kill a Father
C. An Unbelievable Tragedy
A Ten-Year-Old Boy's Cruelty
小題2: Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the news?
A．The father is not responsible for the boy.
B．The family don't like being linked to their neighbors.
C．The boy lives with Rick James Lohstroh.
D．The boy has no brother or sister.
小題3:What can we infer from the text?
A．The tragedy happened because the boy had seen too many films showing violence.
B．The boy killed his father because he hated it that he deserted his mother.
C．Such things often occurred in this neighbourhood.
D．The boy's parents got divorced(="separated)."
小題4:The reason why the boy shot his father __________.
A．is clearB．can't be made outC．is unknownD．is quite simple
小題5:The underlined word "suicide" most probably means __________.
A．the act of killing the lives of a whole family
B．a(chǎn)n instance of deliberately killing oneself
C．the situation of getting on smoothly with others
D．the peaceful surroundings

查看答案和解析>>

科目：高中英語 來源：不詳 題型：閱讀理解

Playing basketball isn’t ladylike. That’s what Jewell Chapman’s high school headmaster told her in 1961 when he was against the girls’ basketball program.
“We were very discouraged, ” said Chapman, a forward（前鋒）for her high school team of Des Moines.
Nearly 50 years later, Chapman is back on the playground. She’s 62 and plays for “Hot Pink Grannies”, joining about 10 other women on a team whose uniforms are black trousers and hot pink socks. They play in the Iowa Granny Basketball League.
It’s one of dozens of basketball leagues for women over 50 that have arisen across the country. For some, it’s a chance to exercise and meet people; for others, it’s a once – refused chance to make up.
“You see more and more elderly women’s teams taking part in state and national competitions,” said Michael Rogers, a professor in sports studies at Wichita State University. “In the future it will be something common to have leagues like this.”
Yearly surveys by the National Sporting Goods Association show the number of women aged 55 and older who play basketball at least 50 times a year has grown from 16,000 in 1995 to nearly 131,000 ten years later.
The women on the Hot Pink Grannies are good – natured but competitive when game time comes.
“I think I’m tough” says Colleen Pulliam, 69, showing off her strong arms at her challengers in a game against “Strutters”, known for their bright yellow socks.
Granny Basketball Leagues and similar groups spread quickly through much of the country, including California, Louisiana, New Mexico, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C.
小題1:Which is right about Chapman?
A．She thinks playing basketball isn’t ladylike.
B．She is now 62 years old and feels discouraged.
C．She plays basketball again about 50 years later.
D．She is a forward in the Hot Pink Grannies.
小題2:The underlined sentence “it’s a once – refused chance to make up” in the fourth paragraph means          .
A．it is chance to realize their old dream
B．it is chance to take part in sports
C．it is chance to earn a reputation
D．it is chance to compete for medals
小題3:Who is probably a player of “Hot Oink Grannies”?
A．Des Moines.B．Colleen Pulliam.C．Michael Rogers.D．Strutters.
小題4:Which of the following statements is true?
A．Some elderly women play basketball with the purpose of getting wealthy.
B．Granny Basketball Leagues have spread all over the USA.
C．The women on the Hot Pink Grannies are good – natured and less competitive.
D．The number of women aged 55 and older who play basketball has greatly increased.
小題5:From the passage we can infer          .
A．in the 1960s, playing basketball wasn’t considered as a girls’ sport
B．the color of the socks is of great importance to granny players
C．more and more granny players are confident about getting higher scores
D．Jewell Chapman’s high school headmaster has already changed his attitude

查看答案和解析>>

科目：高中英語 來源：不詳 題型：閱讀理解

Three astronauts returned to Earth safely on Wednesday after a successful 15-day mission （任務(wù)）, marking another step forward towards the country’s goal of building a manned space station by 2020.
Zhang Youxia, commander-in-chief of China’s manned space program, said the Shenzhou X mission was a “complete success”.
The Shenzhou X landed safely in north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region at about 8:07 a.m. on June 26, 2013. All three astronauts were in good physical condition.
Nie Haisheng, commander of the Shenzhou X crew and a second-time space traveler, was the first to get out of the bowl-like module（艙）, followed by Wang Yaping, the only female astronaut of the mission, and Zhang Xiaoguang. During a brief welcoming ceremony held at the landing area, the astronauts waved happily to a crowd consisting of officers, the search and recovery team, and health personnel.
“It feels really good to be back home,” said astronaut Nie Haisheng.
“We are dreamers, and we have now realized our dream,” said Zhang Xiaoguang. “Our space dream knows no limit, and our hard work will never stop,” he said.
Compared with its previous mission Shenzhou IX last year, the Shenzhou X is no longer experimental but considered an applicable shuttle（航天飛機(jī)）system for sending astronauts and supplies to orbiting modules. The mission aims to further test technologies designed for docking（對接）and supporting astronauts’ stay in space, as well as to use new technologies related to the construction of a space station.
In its 15-day journey in space, Shenzhou X docked with the orbiting space lab Tiangong-1 twice, once through automatic operation and the other manual（手控的）.The Tiangong-1 space lab has been in orbit for more than 600 days. It’s designed to work for two years. The module is considered the first step in building a permanent space station in the future. And the astronauts spent 12 days in Tiangong-1, where they conducted space medical experiments, technical tests and gave a science lesson to students on Earth on June 19 about basic physics principles. The lecture was the second video class sent from space, with US astronaut Barbara Morgan’s 25-minute class being the first in 2007.
China is the third country after the United States and Russia to acquire the technologies and skills necessary for space rendezvous（交會）and docking procedures, as well as supply manpower and material for an orbiting module via different docking methods.
Previous docking procedures conducted between Shenzhou-type spacecraft and the orbiting space lab included two automated dockings by the unmanned Shenzhou-8 in 2011 and both an automated and manual docking by the manned Shenzhou-9 in 2012.
Since its first manned space space mission in 2003, China has sent ten astronauts and six spacecrafts into the space.
小題1:According to the passage, the Shenzhou X ________.
A．was sent into space on June 11, 2013
B．is still an experimental shuttle system
C．sent many supplies to the manned space station
D．returned to Earth safely on the afternoon of June 26
小題2:China sent the Shenzhou X into space to ________.
A．learn how to make use of a manned space station
B．prove the importance of the manned space program
C．experiment on how to make astronauts stay in space safely
D．test new technologies for the construction of a space station
小題3: We can learn from the passage that ________.
A．Nie Haisheng is the only male astronaut of the mission
B．The Tiangong-1 space lab was founded in 2012
C．China is the second country to give a space class
D．the Tiangong-1 was mainly designed to serve Shenzhou X
小題4:What is the best title for the passage?
A．China Prepares for Next Manned Mission
B．Shenzhou X Spacecraft Mission Is a Success
C．China’s Shenzhou X Is Now in Space
D．Astronauts of Shenzhou X Mission Are Meeting Media

查看答案和解析>>

科目：高中英語 來源：不詳 題型：閱讀理解

Kodak’s decision to file for bankruptcy (破產(chǎn)) protection is a sad, though not unexpected, turning point for a leading American corporation that pioneered consumer photography and dominated the film market for decades, but ultimately failed to adapt to the digital revolution.
Although many attribute Kodak’s downfall to “complacency (自滿) ,” that explanation doesn’t acknowledge the lengths to which the company went to reinvent itself. Decades ago, Kodak predicted that digital photography would overtake film (膠片) — and in fact, Kodak invented the first digital camera in 1975 — but in a fateful decision, the company chose to shelf its new discovery to focus on its traditional film business.
“It wasn’t that Kodak was blind to the future”, said Rebecca Henderson, a professor at Harvard Business School, but rather that it failed to execute on a strategy to confront it. By the time the company realized its mistake, it was too late.
Kodak is an example of a firm that was very much aware that they had to adapt, and spent a lot of money trying to do so, but ultimately failed. Large companies have a difficult time switching into new markets because there is a temptation to put existing assets (資產(chǎn)) into the new businesses.
Although Kodak predicted the unavoidable rise of digital photography, its corporate (企業(yè)的) culture was too rooted in the successes of the past for it to make the clean break necessary to fully embrace the future. They were a company stuck in time. Their history was so important to them. Now their history has become a liability.
Kodak’s downfall over the last several decades was dramatic. In 1976, the company commanded 90% of the market for photographic film and 85% of the market for cameras. But the 1980s brought new competition from Japanese film company Fuji Photo, which undermined Kodak by offering lower prices for film and photo supplies. Kodak’s decision not to pursue the role of official film for the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics was a major miscalculation. The bid went instead to Fuji, which exploited its sponsorship to win a permanent foothold in the marketplace.
小題1:What do we learn about Kodak?
A．It went bankrupt all of a sudden.
B．It is approaching its downfall.
C．It initiated the digital revolution in the film industry.
D．It is playing a dominant role in the film market.
小題2:Why does the author mention Kodak’s invention of the first digital camera?
A．To show its early attempt to reinvent itself.
B．To show its effort to overcome complacency.
C．To show its quick adaptation to the digital revolution.
D．To show its will to compete with Japan’s Fuji photo.
小題3:Why do large companies have difficulty switching to new markets?
A．They find it costly to give up their existing assets.
B．They tend to be slow in confronting new challenges.
C．They are unwilling to invest in new technology.
D．They are deeply stuck in their glorious past.
小題4:What does the author say Kodak’s history has become?
A．A burden.B．A mirror.C．A joke.D．A challenge.

查看答案和解析>>

科目：高中英語 來源：不詳 題型：閱讀理解

ARIEL, West Bank: A suicide bomber blew up near Israeli soldiers outside a Jewish settlement in the West Bank yesterday, killing at least three people and wounding about 30
Ron Nachman, mayor of the settlement of Ariel. “Soldiers were among the casualties（傷亡者）. ”People on the spot said the bomber blew up after soldiers eating at a food stand in a petrol station at the entrance of the settlement found him. According to some people on the spot accounts reported by Israeli media, a soldier shot and wounded the bomber, who then exploded.
The Magen David Adorn ambulance service said at least three people were killed and at least 30 wounded in the blast（爆炸）, which set the bomber burning at Ariel, about 25 kilometers east of Tel Aviv.
　　A fire brigade（旅） official said: “The bomber was still burning when we got there and we put out the fire immediately.”
　　Meanwhile, a blast shook homes in Lebanon’s largest Palestinian refugee camp early yesterday, damaging buildings but causing no injuries, Palestinian sources said. They said the bomb was planted outside the home of a member of Palestinian President Yasser Arafat’s Fatah faction in Ain el-Hilwch camp, and exploded while the family was sleeping.
小題1:Some of people including ________were killed or wounded in the blast accident.
A．mayor　　B．soldiers
C．rescue workers　　D．a(chǎn) fire brigade official
小題2:The suicide bomber blew himself up because________.
A．there was something wrong with his brains
B．he couldn’t see the settlement’s mayor
C．a(chǎn) soldier shot and wounded him
D．he wanted to make himself known
小題3:It can be concluded that the passage is most probably part of a(n）________.
A．a(chǎn)nnouncement　B．a(chǎn)dvertisement
C．science research　D．news report

查看答案和解析>>

科目：高中英語 來源：不詳 題型：閱讀理解



It was an international drug dealing case, one that involved a lot of money and a lot of violence. Agents who had entered the organization had worn wires and collected evidence for years. A conviction(法庭判決) depended on an accurate translation of their tape recordings. “Five languages were involved, “says Liz Elting, 44, one of the owners of TransPerfect, the translation company chosen for the job. “The slightest mistake could mean the criminals would go free.”
When Elting started her business 18 years ago with Phil Shawe, both were attending New York University’s Stern School of Business. Neither realized just how many situations would require their services. TransPerfect’s 4,000 linguists(通曉外語的人) cover more than 100 languages.
Getting Ahead with Liz Elting
What inspired you to start TransPerfect?
When I was eight, my dad bought a KFC in Portugal. Unfortunately, the Portuguese didn’t want anything American. They thought my dad was a CIA spy! That taught me how fast things can change. I’ve studied in Spain and worked in Venezuela. This business is the perfect combination of my love for languages, cultures and business.
Is the staff multilingual?
Many are. I speak French and Spanish. My partner, Phil, who is American, likes to say he speaks English on a good day.
What languages are requested most often?
Spanish and Japanese. Chinese, Middle Eastern, Indic(South Asia), and Eastern Europeans are on the rise.
How difficult is it to manage such a diverse workforce（員工團(tuán)隊）?
Our challenge is to be culturally appropriate in every country. When we hand our year-end bonuses in the US, for example, we have to remember that in India, bonuses are given in the fall.
Any advice for someone starting a business?
Get started before you have kids. In the beginning, I didn’t know how to do this business on the side. I wasn’t married, didn’t have kids, and wasn’t concerned about balancing my work and personal life. Now, with strong managers in place, I can spend more time with my family (husband Michael Burlant and sons Zachary, nine and Jacob, seven), traveling and playing baseball.
小題1:What is the purpose of the first paragraph?
A．To report on an international drug dealing case.
B．To encourage people to start a business before they have kids.
C．To present the importance of learning foreign languages.
D．To introduce Liz Elting and her company TransPerfect.
小題2:What does the underlined word “wires” mean in the passage?
A．A type of clothes costing a lot of money.
B．A piece of equipment designed to record messages.
C．Thin metal worn to protect yourself against violence.
D．A organization symbol made of thin metal.
小題3:Neither realized just how many situations would require their services.  is ______________.
A．a(chǎn) company that offers international legal services
B．one which has branches in countries all over the world
C．one whose staff all have to speak several languages.
D．a(chǎn) company whose services are in great demand.
小題4:It can be inferred that _______________.
A．Liz learned that love is the answer to problems of cultural misunderstanding
B．Liz started her company with a schoolmate at the age of 18.
C．The success is simply a little beyond Liz and her partner’s expectations
D．Liz and Phil are now strong managers with rich experience.

查看答案和解析>>

科目：高中英語 來源：不詳 題型：閱讀理解

In November of 2007, NBC Universal launched its first official Green Week. Throughout the week, NBC Universal presented over 150 hours of environmentally themed content through multiple platforms (平臺).
Now, NBC Universal is proud to present Green Week 2012. With a new theme and message of “Green Your Routine”, NBC and NBC.com presents green-themed tips in several of our daytime life, among several other features here on the “Green Your Routine” site.
Fashion & Beauty
Throw a clothes exchange party! Are you dying for that sweater your friend wore the other day? Well, maybe she’ll trade for that old T-shirt you have. Here’s a website that helps you organize an exchange party (www.swapstyle.com), or just plan your own!
Go natural with organic make-up. Applying unnatural products on your skin wasn’t exactly that nature intended. Try switching to a line of organic make-up and cosmetics for a different way to bring out your natural beauty.
Home
Drop a brick in your toilet tank! Literally! According to the EPA, flushing (沖洗) makes up 30 percent of a household’s water use (about three to six gallons per flush). By placing a brick in your toilet tank, you can help to conserve the amount of water used during each flush.
Work
Print smarter. Printing and copying can be one of the most costly operations in any office. To save on ink and paper costs, print double-sided and try to fit more than one page on a sheet. More printing tips can be found here: lifehacker.com
Turn off your computer. Do you leave your computer on over night? If so, you’re using up a good amount of electricity. If you can, try turning off your computer and the power strip it’s connected to. If you can’t, shut off your monitor at least.
Transportation
Organize a car pool (拼車). There are many benefits to carpooling. You save on gas and you get to ride in the HOV lines. Get connected with your neighbors and co-workers to start sharing rides and check out this website for more tips: www.erideshare.com.
Lose the car and get a bike. If you live close to where you work, try taking a bike instead of driving. You’ll keep in shape and save on gas!
Every small step and efforts makes a difference! Be sure to GREEN YOUR ROUTINE!
小題1:NBC Universal holds Green Week activities ________.
A．in a universityB．in a park
C．in an officeD．on the Internet
小題2:This year, Green Week welcomes________. 
A．a(chǎn)dvice on how to improve the website
B．suggestions about how to make their activities more interesting
C．tips on what to do to make our life greener
D．opinions on whether we should have campaigns
小題3:Which of the following statement is TRUE according to the passage?.
A．Never use make-up and cosmetics any more.
B．Putting a brick in the toilet tank can help flash quickly.
C．Printing double-sided can save paper costs.
D．You’ll keep fit through carpooling.
小題4:The passage is mainly intended to _______.
A．call on readers to be environmentally friendly and present some good tips
B．tell readers to be environmentally friendly while travelling
C．persuade readers to ride bicycles when travelling
D．inform readers of measures to improve our environment

查看答案和解析>>

同步練習(xí)冊答案