1、2021届高三英语整合训练04（B）I . 阅读理解: A News (March 6, 2008) that Microsoft was making a $44.6 billion bid to buy Yahoo was greeted with heated discussion by many Internet users on Friday. Here are some responses: Mark Galeassi of Kansas City, Missouri This is the best move for both parties. Yahoo has the ide
2、as and Microsoft has the money to finally market these ideas correctly. Microsoft and Yahoo are a perfect fit and the deal will be good for consumers. Scott G. of New Jersey I was a Yahoo user for years along with Hotmail from Microsoft. Then Google came along. Google Earth, Google Toolbar and Gmail
3、. Google is so innovative (创新的) with everything they do. Yahoo and Microsoft. same old story. I dont think the merger(合并) will do anything for either company except improve the Yahoo shareholders bank accounts. Michael Glosser of Estero, Florida Right now, Yahoo offers a lot of features and tools at
4、 no cost for all different levels of Internet users. Microsoft seeks nothing but profit. Undoubtedly, theyll do nothing other than find ways to start removing Yahoos formerly non-priced features. Microsofts greed will ruin the great thing that Yahoo currently is. Toni Suarez of Hacienda Heights, Cal
5、ifornia Perhaps it would bring better high technology innovations to e-mail and help in researching and developing a better Internet! Antonio Simmons of Parkville, Maryland Microsoft purchasing Yahoo would be nothing more than an attempt from Microsoft to further impose upon the users their poor-qua
6、lity software and obtain more wealth for the company. In my opinion, they will never be able to compete with Google because Yahoo and Microsofts current search engines are too inferior (差的) to compete. Even if combined, they still lack.1. Who is in favor of the merger of Microsoft and Yahoo? A. Anto
7、nio Simmons. B. Michael Grosser. C. Scott G. D. Mark Galeassi.2. In the opinion of Scott G., _ . A. the merger will contribute to Microsoft B. Yahoo and Microsoft are lacking in innovation C. Google is getting short of management experience D. the merger will allow Microsoft to overtake Google3. Mic
8、hael Grosser is afraid that _ . A. the merger will cost Yahoos free features B. the merger will lead to Microsofts monopoly (垄断) of the market C. the increased competition will force Google out of the game D. Internet users will have to buy Microsofts costly software4. What is Antonio Simmons attitu
9、de towards Google? A. Doubtful. B. Disapproval. C. Positive. D. Negative.BThe new model is the highly interactive（互动的）learning model. We could also call it the conversational model, or the tutorial model. It is computer based, with the interaction between the student, or a small group of students, a
10、nd learning programs are like the conversation between a student and a skilled tutor. Distance learning will be the main delivery method. Student interaction with the learning material on the computer will use the students natural language; it will seem like a conversation between a student and a hu
11、man tutor. This is the key point of highly interactive, or conversational, learning units. Programs will ask questions in the students native language, and respond reasonably to free-form student input. Multiple choice and pointing will seldom be used; they often do not allow individualization (个体化)
12、 of education.An important aspect of this model is that the computer will frequently store information about the student, about problems and about how far individual students have progressed. These records will be used often within the programs. Thus when a student returns to the learning activity,
13、the computer knows about that student and knows where to begin the new part.Global education is critical for the future, to get rid of poverty, corruption (腐败), violence and war, to solve major problems such as the lack of drinkable water, and to insure a happy life for all. Education should no long
14、er be limited to the wealthy of the world, but should be available to everyone.In the new distance learning environment learning can take place in markets, libraries, public buildings, learning centers, and the home. Gradually schools and universities will play a smaller role in learning, both becau
15、se better learning can be delivered through such highly interactive material, and because such learning will be less costly for the individual student. Motivation (动机)is particularly important in a mastery-based distance learning, as the usual threats of traditional classrooms such as that of low gr
16、ades are no longer possible,Voice input will probably be the mode for this interaction. The new voice input systems from several companies are useful, cheap, and speaker independent in highly interactive learning. Keyboards may not be needed. Speech is a natural way for humans to communicate.Student
17、s will work in small peer groups, about four. Other contacts with people, learning circles, will be possible, directly or electronically.1. What is not the new model also called?A. interactive model B. conversational model C. tutorial model D. linguistic model2. What does the model often use?A. indi
18、vidualization of education B. multiple choice and pointing C. questions in students native language D. fixed-form student input3. What do computers detect students about? A. Their future achievements B. Their intelligences C. Their problems D. Their families4. According to the passage, distance lear
19、ning _ _ . A. is still expensive for ordinary students B. will take place mainly in classrooms. C. will play a more important role in students learning. D. will still affect badly on the low-graded students5. What is the Chinese for the underlined word “tutorial” in the first paragraph?A.辅导 B.教具 C.学
20、费 D.奖学金CWhen most people think of tropical islands, lined with white sandy beaches and bright blue seas, it is often the Caribbean or South Pacific that comes to mind. But for Chinese tourists who want a taste of paradise on Earth there is a new place to consider.Mauritius, an island lying off the s
21、outheast of Africa in the Indian Ocean, has just been added to Chinas list of tourist destinations. Rich in history, natural beauty and culture, the island has been a popular destination for the worlds tourists for many years.On December 15 a total of eight African countries were added to the list.
22、The others are Tunisia, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Zambia and the Seychelles.The island has passed through the controlling hands of a number of European powers, including Dutch, French and British. In 1968, Mauritius won its independence.At present, over half the population of Mauritius is
23、 Hindu and another fifth is Muslim. Both groups are descendants(后裔) from workers brought to the island from India by the British. Some Chinese were also brought over to work. There are also descendants of African slaves and Franco-Mauritians, the original settlers of the island.One of the best thing
24、s about the island is the food. There is a mouth-watering mix of European, Chinese and Indian flavours and seafood is very popular. A typical Mauritian dinner might have Indian chicken curry, Chinese pork, British roast beef and French-style vegetables. Boiled rice is served with just about everythi
25、ng. All that is washed down with a plentiful supply of local beer and rum(朗姆酒).The pleasant tropical climate and scenery provide the perfect setting to enjoy everything. The sea is full of colorful life that lives around the coral reef. This makes Mauritius a wonderful place for swimming and diving.
26、 The large number of interesting fish means it is also an exciting place for those who like to go fishing. 1. Which of the following cant be used to describe Mauritius?A. Tropical island, white sandy beach and bright blue sea.B. Beautiful scenery, rich history and culture.C. Most of the people in Ma
27、uritius are black.D. Delicious food mixed with eastern and western flavours.2. Which group of the following topics is not discussed in the text?A. Food and history. B. Scenery and population. C. Location and sports. D. Natural resources and agriculture.3. Which of the following is true?A. Mauritius
28、has something similar to the Caribbean or South Pacific.B. Mauritius has a history of less than 40 years. C. Mauritius has been a popular destination for Chinese tourists for many years.D. The main food in Mauritius is local beer and rum.4. The underlined word “This” in the last paragraph refers to
29、_.A. Pleasant tropical climateB. Beautiful scenery C. The sea with colorful lifeD. The coral reef II任务型阅读 (每空一词)Are you tired of looking for love in all the usual places? Nowadays, millions of lonely singles are now going online instead. The World Wide Web is quickly becoming the worlds most popular
30、 matchmaker. With so many singles online, dozens of dating sites like Yahoo Personals and M are helping singles find that special someone. Around the world, from America to China, love is now very much online.Singles are flocking to the Internet mainly because their busy lifestyles leave them little
31、 time to look for a significant other. Using dating sites is quick and convenient. They can “meet” a lot more people online than they could by hanging out at a club. Besides, many singles say the regular dating scene has just led them from one bad experience to another and are ready to try something
32、 else. They also appreciate the first distance of online dating, which allows them to hide themselves until they are ready to meet someone face to face. Dating sites also make it easy to avoid someone you are not interested in. In the real world, however, ignoring someone you dont like can be embarr
33、assing.Despite all the advantages, online dating also presents its own set of problems. People arent always who they claim to be in their online profiles. For instance, some one who tells you he is “handsome, successful and single” might turn out to be homely, unemployed and married. Safety is anoth
34、er concern. You are just as likely to find a criminal online as you are Mr. or Miss right.Even so, supporters of online dating see things in a positive way. In their opinion, singles can safely play the online dating game with a little common sense. Online dating experts advise following a few safet
35、y tips:Guard your personal information. Never give out your personal information online. This includes your last name, phone number, home address and place of work.Watch for red flags. Do any of the people you are chatting with make disrespectful comments? Do they try to control you? Do they give fa
36、lse information about themselves? If so, forget them!Meet in a safe place. When meeting someone in person, choose a public location with other people around. w.w.w.k.s.5.u.c.o.m Follow these tips and you might be able to find the person of your dreams.Going online to look for love1Going online to lo
37、ok for love is becoming the worlds popular (1) _ to find that special someone.2The reason why singles are flocking to the Internet is that life keeps them too (2) _ to look for a marriage partner. It brings them (3) _ to use dating sites. They can “meet” more people, try something new, hide themselv
38、es and easily (4) _ meeting someone they dont like . 3Therere some (5) _, though . Whats in the online profiles may not (6) _ with the facts. Someone who claims to be “single” may have got (7) _ .4In spite of the disadvantages, some are still in (8)_ of online dating and some (9)_ is given by online dating experts: Never give out your (10)_ information online or it will not be private , watch for wrong persons and meet in a safe place.
