1、1.（山东卷 2008） AFederal regulators Wednesday approved a plan to create a nationwide emergency alert (报警) system using text messages delivered to cell phones. Text messages have exploded in popularity in recent years, particularly among young people. The wireless industrys trade association. CTIA, esti
2、mates (估计) more than 48 billion text messages are sent each month. The plan comes from the Warning Alert and Response Network Act, a 2006 federal law that requires improvement to the nations emergency alert system. The act tasked the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) with coming up with new wa
3、ys to alert the public about emergencies. “The ability to deliver accurate and timely warnings and alerts through cell phones and other mobile services is an important next step in our efforts to help ensure that the American public has the information they need to take action to protect themselves
4、and their families before, and during, disasters and other emergencies.” FCC Chairman Kevin Martin said following approval of the plan. Participation in the alert system by carriers-telecommunications companies-is voluntary, but it has received solid support from the wireless industry. The program w
5、ould be optional for cell hone users. They also may not be charged for receiving alerts. There would be three different types of messages, according to the rules. The first would be a national alert from the president, likely involving a terrorist attack or natural disaster. The second would involve
6、 “approaching threats,” which could include natural disasters like hurricanes or storms or even university shootings. The third would be reserved for child abduction (绑架) emergencies, or so-called Amber Alerts.The service could be in place by 2010. 1. What is the purpose of the approved plan?A. To w
7、arn people of emergencies via messages.B. To popularize the use of cell phones. C. To estimate the monthly number of messages.D. To promote the wireless industry. 2. The improvement to the present system is in the charge of _. A. CTIAB. the Warning Alert and Response NetworkC. FCCD. federal regulato
8、rs3. The carriers participation in the system is determined by _. A. the US federal GovernmentB. mobile phone usersC. the carriers themselvesD. the law of the United States4. Which of the following is true of cell phone users?A. They must accept the alert service.B. They may enjoy the alert service
9、for free. C. They must send the alerts to others.D. They may choose the types of messages. 5. An alert message will NOT be sent if _. A. a child loses his wayB. a university shooting happensC. a natural disaster happensD. a terrorist attack occurs6 Which of the following would be the best title for
10、the text?A. Cell Phone Alerts Protecting StudentsB. Cell Phone Alerts by Wireless IndustryC. Cell Phone Alerts of Natural DisastersD. Cell Phone Alerts Coming Soon. 2.(山东卷 2006) BNovember not only marks the publication of Toni Morrisons eagerly anticipated(期待) eighth novel, Love, but it is also the
11、tenth anniversary of her Nobel Prize for Literature. Morrison is the first black woman to receive a Nobel, and so honored before her in literature are only two black men: Wole Soyinka, the Nigerian playwright, poet and novelist, in 1986; and Derek Walcott, the Caribbean-born poet, in 1992. But Morri
12、son is also the first and only American-born Nobel prizewinner for literature since 1962, the year novelist John steinbeck received the award.Like Song of Solomon, Love is a multigenerational story, revealing the personal and communal legacy(遗产) of an outstanding black family. As Morrison scholars w
13、ill tell you, Love is the third volume of a literary masters trilogy(三部曲)investigating the many complexities of love. This trilogy began with Beloved(1988), which deals with a black mothers love under slavery and in freedom. Jazx(1993), the second volume, tells a story of romantic love in 1920s Harl
14、em. This latest novel looks back from the 1970s to the 1940s and 50s.The emotional center of Love is Bill Cosey, the former owner and host of the shabby Coseys Hotel and Resort in Silk, North Carolina, described in the novel as “the best and best-known vacation sport for colored folk on the East Coa
15、st. ” We get to know Cosey through the memories of five women who survive and love him: his granddaughter, his widow, two former employees, and a homeless young girl.The latest novel, Love, had been described in the promotional material from her publisher as “Morrisons most accessible work since Son
16、g of Solomon. ” This comparison to her third novel, published in 1977, was an effective selling point.7. What would be the best title for the text?A. Toni Morrisons latest novelsB. Toni Morrison and her trilogyC. Toni Morrison and her novel LoveD. Toni Morrison, the Nobel prizewinner8. What can we l
17、earn about John Steinbeck?A. He was a black writer.B. He was born in America.C. He received the Nobel Prize after MorrisonD. He was the first American novelist to win a Nobel9. The similarity between Love and Song of Solomon is that they both _.A. belong to the same trilogy together with BelovedB. c
18、oncern families of more than one generationC. deal with life of blacks under slaveryD. investigate life in 1920s Harlem10. The novel Love mainly describes _.A. the best-known vacation spot for blacksB. the life of an outstanding black family under slaveryC. the miserable experience of the five women
19、 in HarlemD. the memories of five women about Bill Cosey3.（山东卷） CIncreasingly, Americans are becoming their own doctors, by going online to diagnose their symptoms, order home health tests or medical devices, or even self-treat their illnesses with drugs from Internet pharmacies(药店). Some avoid doct
20、ors because of the high cost of medical care, especially if they lack health insurance. Or they may stay because they find it embarrassing to discuss their weight, alcohol consumption or couch potato habits. Patients may also fear what they might learn about their health, or they distrust physicians
21、 because of negative experiences in the past. But playing doctor can also be a deadly game.Every day, more than six million Americans turn to the Internet for medical answers most of them arent nearly skeptical enough of what they find. A 2002 survey by the Pew Internet I decided to wave back.From t
22、hen on my journey became interesting. I threw my magazines into the waste basket and decided to join in Malaysian life. Then everything came alive. The mountains seemed to speak to me. Even the trees were smiling. I stared at everything as if I was looking at it for the first time.The day passed fas
23、t and I even forgot to have my lunch until I felt hungry. I looked at my watch and was surprised that it was 3:00 pm. Soon the train pulled up at Butterworth. I looked at the people all around me. They all looked beautiful. When my uncle arrived with a smile, I threw my arms around him to give him a
24、 warm hug (拥抱). I had never done this before. He seemed surprised and then his weather-beaten face warmed up with a huge smile. We walked arm in arm to his car.I looked forward to the return journey.21. The author expected the train trip to be A. adventurou s B. pleasant C. exciting D. dull22. What
25、did the author remember most fondly of her train trip?A. The friendly country people. B. The mountains along the way.C. The crowds of people in the streets. D. The simple lunch served on the train.23. Which of the following words can best take the place of the word “relish“ in the secondparagraph? A
26、. choose B. enjoy C. prepare for D. carry on24, Where was the writer going? A. Johore Baru, B. The Causeway. C. Butterworth, D. Singapore.25. What can we learn from the story?A, Comfort in traveling by t rain. B. Pleasure of living in the country.C. Reading gives people delight. D. Smiles brighten people up.
