1、 Section II Learning about the languagePeriod 2 Learning about Language一、单句语法填空1. It was said that what made him a_(crime)was money, while its not the truth.2. My parents allow me_(see)the concert of Eason Chan.3. He was filled with_(guilty)about having failed his parents.4. He introduced some techn
2、iques that are often used in risk_(assess).5. The_(edit)left out the third paragraph of the article.6. He is a journalist _job is to collect news and write something about it for newspapers.7. The story goes _some time ago, a man had a very lovely little daughter.8. Very seldom _the young lady eat a
3、ny breakfast to keep a slim figure.9. Only by_(seize)every minute can we finish it on time.10. I_(accuse)of stealing money from her but in fact it was the other way round.二、阅读理解Sometime in the future, the familiar early-newspaper on the front porch（门廊）will disappear. And instead of reading your news
4、paper, it will read to you. Youll get up and turn on the computer newspaper just like switching on the TV. An electronic voice will distribute stories about the latest events, guided by a program that selects the type of news you want. Youll even get to choose the kind of voice you want to hear. Wan
5、t more information on this brief story? A simple touch makes the entire text appear. You can save it in your own personal computer if you like. These are among the predictions from communication experts working on the newspapers of the future. Pictured as part of broader home-based media and enterta
6、inment systems, computer newspapers will unite print and broadcast reporting, and offer news and analysis with video images of news events.Most of the technology is available now, but convincing more people that they dont need to read a newspaper is the next step. But resistance to computer newspape
7、rs may be stronger from within journalism. Since it is such a cultural change, it may be that the present generation of journalists and publishers will have to die off before the next generation realizes that the newspaper industry is no longer a newspaper industry. Technology is making the end of t
8、raditional newspapers unavoidable.Despite technological advances, it could take decades to replace newsprint with computer screens. It might take 30 to 40 years to complete the changeover because people need to buy computers and because newspapers have established financial interests in the paper in
9、dustry.1. Which of the following is NOT an advantage of computer newspapers according to the passage?A. They are cheaper than traditional newspapers.B. They are more convenient to read.C. You can choose the kind of voice you want to hear.D. You can easily save information for future use.2. Journalis
10、ts are against computer newspapers because_.A. they dont know how to use computersB. they think computer newspapers take too much time to readC. they think the new technology is badD. they have been trained to write for traditional newspapers3. Why will it take a long time to complete the changeover
11、？A. Newspapers have established financial interests in the paper industry.B. Computer newspapers are too expensive.C. The popularization of computers needs a long time.D. Both A and C.4. We can infer from the passage that_.A. all technological changes are goodB. new technology doesnt always replace
12、the old oneC. new technology will eventually replace the old oneD. traditional newspapers are here to stay for another century5. What is the main idea of the passage？A. Computer newspapers are well liked.B. Newspapers of the future will be on the computer.C. Newspapers are out of fashion.D. New comm
13、unications technology is used widely.三、七选五Financial problems can easily surface（显露）if left unmanaged. 1 Here are some simple ways to improve your money management.Record all your expenses. Put down your expenses under areas such as the car payment, electric bills, groceries, entertainment, study and
14、 other expense items. 2Review the unexpected expenses each month. 3 Eat out less, shop for cheaper items such as insurance or medication, or join in less expensive activities. The rule to remember is if you cant pay it in cash, you cant afford it.4 Financial experts advise that the amount be at leas
15、t 10 percent of your pay. If you can save that much, every little bit you save adds up and can make a difference.Avoid using credit cards. If you have to, use them as little as possible and be sure that the credit card youre using has a low interest rate.Stay away from shortcuts to wealth or plans t
16、o get rich quick. You can never be successful in making money by shortcuts like gambling(赌博)and lottery. 5 You just end up throwing your money away.Seek a financial adviser to help you plan your finances and investments. Do remember that this applies only to those who are too bad at managing money b
17、ecause once you turn to a financial adviser you will have to spend an extra sum of money.A. Set aside some money for savings.B. Decide what you need to buy and how much you can afford to spend.C. If it is more than your income, look for ways to reduce your spending.D. Among some shortcuts, the chanc
18、es of losing are much higher than success.E. Always consult your mate when making major decisions about your finances.F. This way you can record how much is spent on each item and develop a budget plan.G. The best way to avoid financial problems is to budget money and watch spending closely.四、短文改错Th
19、e Students Union organizes an activity for donate books to children in poor mountainous areas in our library on the afternoon of July 1. Their purpose was to call on more students to caring for the childrens life and studies there.Students were glad to give away some of their books and wrote down en
20、couraged words on the first page of them. In addition to, they left their telephone number and address, hoping to be contacting by the children. In end, more than one thousand books was collected.The activity doesnt only allow students in their school to show their love for others but also helps them make new friend.