Libraries everywhere in the world have always been people’s only access to important sources of information.  This historical function of libraries has worked out for centuries and has made libraries a necessity to people.  Now, that function has been called into question by the fast development of digital media over the past several decades. In order to continue to hold the public interest, libraries everywhere are forced to develop means of granting access to these expensive new services to average people.
In the past, the publishing industry maintained the rights of libraries to freely provide published materials on the condition that libraries bought so many of their books. Since the new electronic publications can easily be copied in their completeness by the library readers, the publishing industry is reconsidering its former support of the library system. There have even been attempts to stop libraries from delivering digital media.
In addition to the reluctant cooperation of the publishing industry, there is the problem that the newer forms of information are much more specialized than those which they replace. Deciding how to transfer already limited resources is increasingly difficult as there are more methods. While a single reference index(索引) might have covered an entire field in the past, now there are frequently several specialized indexes available in electronic form. Above all, in order to continue to make use of the newer technology, libraries must decide which kinds of material are most useful to the majority of their readers. There are many different solutions being applied, but only the process of trial and error will help find out the most effective method.
（Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN 20 WORDS）
1. What has been called into question?
2. In the past, publishers cooperate with libraries because ______________.
3. The most important way to use the new technology is to determine ________
4. According to the passage, how can best solutions be found?
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小題1:The underlined word “break” in the first paragraph means “__________”.
A．restB．chanceC．pauseD．gap
小題2:Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the second paragraph?
A．The concert Bernstein was to play at was going to be broadcast nationally on TV.
B．The music Bernstein was going to conduct was very difficult.
C．When Bernstein was told he was to take Walter’s place, he had no time to practice the performance.
D．Before his performance as a conductor, Leonard Bernstein had little experience.
小題3:Leonard Bernstein was successful at the concert because of __________.
A．the wonderful musicB．the stress of the circumstances
C．his devotion to musicD．Bruno Walter’s absence
小題4: From the last paragraph, we can learn that __________.
A．Leonard Bernstein was very clever
B．Leonard Bernstein’s parents worked hard
C．chances are important to a famous person
D．early interest led to Leonard Bernstein’s success
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A．a(chǎn) magazine about all kinds of productsB．a(chǎn) computer magazine
C．a(chǎn) shopping bookD．a(chǎn) book about all kinds of computers
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A．The BNK 975XFB．The DGT PC450
C．The CGP 8PTD．Harry’s computer
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A．the fastestB．the most expensive C．the cheapestD．the slowest
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These two days make us think about the changing roles of mothers and fathers. More mothers are now working outside home. More fathers must help with the children care.
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小題1:Which of the following is NOT a reason for parents show love and respect for parents?
A．Parents bring up children
B．Parents give love and care to children
C．Parents educate children to be good persons
D．Parents pass away before children grow up
小題2:Which do you think is true about “carnation” mentioned in paragraph 3?
A．It has only two kinds of colours
B．It refers to the special clothes people wear on Mother’s Day or Father’Day
C．It’s a kind of flower showing love and best wishes.
D．People can wear carnations only on the second Sunday in May
小題3: What can we learn from the passage?
A．Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are both in May
B．Fewer women worked outside the home in the past
C．Not all the children respect their parents
D．Fathers are not as important as mothers
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A．people usually have family partiesB．everyone goes to visit the cemetery
C．children always go to parents’ homeD．hand-made cards are not valuable

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We are all interested in equality，but while some people try to protect the school and examination system in the name of equality，others，still in the name of equality，want only to destroy it．
Any society which is interested in equality of opportunity and standards of achievement must regularly test its pupils．The standards may be changed—no examination is perfect--but to have no external(外部的)tests or examinations would mean the end of equality and of standards．There are groups of people who oppose this view and who do not believe either in external examinations or in any contr schools or on teachers.This would mean that everything would depend on luck every pupll would depend on the efficiency(效率)，the ideal and the purpose of teacher．
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小題1: The word “favoritism” in paragraph 3 is used to decribe the phenomenon that _____. 
A．bright children also need certificates to get satisfying jobs.
B．Pooor children with certificates are favored in job markets.
C．Children attending ordinary schools achieve great success.
D．children from well-respected schools tend to have good jobs.
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A．Children’s job opportunity would be affected by their school reputation.
B．Schools for bright children would lose their reputation
C．There would be more opportunities and excellence.
D．Children from poor families would be able to change their schools.
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A．Computers should be selected to take over many jobs.
B．Special classed are necessary to keep the school standards.
C．Jobs should not be assigned by systematic selection.
D．Schools with academic subjects should be abolished.
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A. schools and certificates   B opportunity and employment
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People fell in love with Elizabeth Taylor in 1944, when she starred in National Velvet-the story of Velvet Brown, a young girl who wins first place in a famous horse race, At first, the producers of the movie told Taylor that she was too small to play the part of Velvet. However, they waited for her for a few months as she exercised and trained—and added three inches to her height in four months! Her acting in National Velvet is still considered the best by a child actress.
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Taylor’s fame(名聲)and popularity gave her a lot of power with the movie industry, so she was able to demand very high pay for her movies. In 1963, she received $1 million for her part in Cleopatra—the highest pay received by any star up to that time.
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小題1: The producers didn’t let Taylor play the part of Velvet at first because they thought she ____.
A．was small in size B．was too young
C．did not play well enough D．did not show much interest
小題2: What Elizabeth Taylor and Velvet Brown had in common was that they were both _____.
A．popular all their lives B．famous actresses
C．suecessful when very youngD．rich and kind-hearted
小題3:Taylor became Best Actress at the age of          .
A．12B．28C．31D．34
小題4:In her later life , Elizabeth Taylor devoted herself to             .
A．doing business and helping othersB．turning herself into a legend
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  Do you now who Stefani Germanotta is? Perhaps not, but you’ll almost certainly know the star called Lady Gaga, a 24-year-old American famous for her cutting edge pop videos and strange fashion sense. She was the biggest winner at the MTV Europe Music Awards in Madrid on November 7, 2010. Her awards included the best female artist and the best song.
Her popularity doesn’t end there. The BBC reports that the University of South Carolina has a sociology course about the life, work and rise to fame of Lady Gaga. The course is due to start in spring 2011. “We’re going to look at Lady Gaga as a social event,” said professor Mathieu, who will teach Lady Gaga and the Sociology of Fame.
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While Lady Gaga enjoys popularity, there are critics accusing her of regularly using rude language in her lyrics(歌詞) and wearing overly sexy clothing.
小題1: According to the article, Lady Gaga is famous for _______.
A．her fashion showsB．her strange images
C．her talents in universityD．her winning awards
小題2: Which of the following is the correct order for the stages of Gaga’s career?

    2. a. She appeared in a music festival in   Chicago   b. She won the award—the best female
    c. She decided to quit   school                   d. She created a show with another artist
    e. She was signed by a record   company         f. Her success has   become a university course
    A．b—f—c—a—d—eB．b—f—c—d—a—e
    C．c—d—a—e—b—fD．c—d—a—e—f—b
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    A．she knew her dream of lifeB．she knew what she would do next
    C．she learned music at a young ageD．she ws brave enough to quit university
    小題4: From this passage, we can infer that ________.
    A．a(chǎn) good performance in university may lead to one’s success.
    B．cooperation with other artists is important in becoming successful
    C．Lady Gaga will become less famous because of her lyrics and clothing
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    For much of the world, vegetarianism (素食主義) is largely a matter of economics: Meat costs a lot more than beans or rice, so meat becomes a special-occasion dish. Even where meat is more plentiful, it’s still used in control, and it often provides a side note to a meal rather than taking center stage.
    In countries like the United States where meat is not as expensive, though, people choose to be vegetarians for reasons other than cost. Parental preferences(父母親的偏愛), religious or other beliefs, and health problems are among the most common reasons for choosing to be a vegetarian. Many people choose a vegetarian diet out of concern over animal rights or the environment. And lots of people have more than one reason for choosing vegetarianism.
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    A stricter form of vegetarianism is veganism. Not only are eggs and dairy products excluded (排除) from a vegan diet, so are animal products like honey. Some macrobiotic (養(yǎng)生的) diets fall into the vegan category. Macrobiotic diets limit not only animal products but also refined（經(jīng)過提煉的） and processed foods, foods with preservatives, and foods that contain caffeine or other stimulants (刺激物). 
    Following a macrobiotic or vegan diet could lead to nutritional deficiencies (營養(yǎng)不足) in some people. Teens need to be sure their diets include enough nutrients to fuel growth, particularly protein and calcium (鈣). If you’re interested in following a vegan or macrobiotic diet it’s a good idea to talk to a registered dietitian（營養(yǎng)學家）. He or she can help you design meal plans that include enough nutrients. 
    小題1:The underlined sentence in the first paragraph probably means ______.
    A．there is usually a note beside the meat in a meal
    B．meat often attracts people’s attention in a meal
    C．meat is served only a small amount in a meal
    D．meat should play an important part in a meal
    小題2:Which of the following is NOT the reason for Americans being vegetarians?
    A．They are environmentally friendly.
    B．They are concerned about the rights of animals.
    C．They worry about their own health.
    D．They can’t afford to buy meat.
    小題3: A vegan diet will include ______.
    A．neither animal products nor diary products
    B．diary products but no eggs
    C．a(chǎn)nimal products like honey
    D．processed food
    小題4: According to the passage, the author would probably think that ______. 
    A．a(chǎn)ll the people should become vegetarians
    B．teens should be careful to be vegetarians
    C．vegetarianism is not a good thing for the world
    D．vegetarianism can make a country develop faster
    

			
    

			
    
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    You want to know about my staying in America, right? Well, to tell you the truth, it is really an eye-opening experience study here.
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    One day, someone greeted me with “What’s up?” It made me confused. I thought for a moment and then smiled because I didn’t know what to say.
    Since then, I have discovered more and more differences between Chinese and US cultures.
    To my surprise, US girls spend a lot of time in the burning sun to get a tan. However, in China, girls try every possible way to get their skin paler, or “whiter.” I also surprised by how hard-working US students are. In China, schoolwork is almost everything, so we study hard and that’s it. But here, a “good” student gets good grades, does a lot for the public and plays sports or music.
    The kids here are so talented, I am starting to be sorry that I gave up playing the piano at an early age and that I have never thought about sports.
    小題1: What does the word “tan” in the sixth paragraph mean in Chinese?
    A．曬黑B．曬白C．能量D．保護
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    A．only in doing homework
    B．only on sports 
    C．only on music
    D．on studies, sports or music and public work
    小題3:Which of the following is NOT true?
    A．The writer is now in US.
    B．American girls love to have white skin.
    C．American girls love to have brown skin.
    D．US students are talented and hard-working.
    小題4: Which is the best title for the passage?
    A．My Own Travel in the US
    B．My Studying in the US 
    C．My Opinion about the US
    D．My Studying in China
    

			
    

			
    
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