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I never go to the library to do research. It takes too much time. Since I live in New York City and both my parents work, getting to the library isn’t always easy. For a big task or research project, I used to stay at the library to read, or sign out whatever books or magazines I needed. Now being able to find the information in my own living room makes everything a lot simpler. Online dictionaries and encyclopedias (百科全书) also save time. Sometimes, I think the computer spoils my generation because it is so easy --- at least physically. But computers are not like television, which does the thinking for you. You still have to use your mind. I prefer using a computer, easy, fun, and fast. 96. What does the writer use when he writes book reports and stories? (no more than 3 words) [答案] Microsoft Word./The computer. 97. Why doesn’t the writer go to the library to do research? (no more than 6 words) [答案] Because it takes too much time. 98. How does the writer complete a big assignment or research project at present? (no more than 10 words) [答案] By using his computer and the Internet at home. By using online dictionaries and encyclopedias at home. He uses online dictionaries and encyclopedias at home. 99. Why does the author prefer using a computer? (no more than 11 words) [答案] Because it is easy, fun, fast and makes you think. Section D (20 points) Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 假设你是李华，得知肖伟跟他的父母相处的过程中遇到一些困惑。请你根据下列信息写信给他，并提供一些建议。 Xiao Wei’s problems with his parentsnot get along well with parents; forbid him from playing computer games; have no time to be alone … Li Hua’s advice… 要求：1. 必须包括所有信息;至少写3条建议; 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯; 3. 词数：100词左右。开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总字数。 Dear Xiao Wei, I’m sorry to hear that you have difficulty getting along well with your parents. Don’t worry. It is a common problem. You say that your parents do not listen to you. You feel very angry about this. I think you’d better have a good talk with them. In this way, you can explain how you feel. You should listen to them as they love you most. It is true that you need time to be alone. However, you should make an effort to do what your parents ask. And of course, you must work hard at your study. Your study is important to your future. Both being a teenager and being a parent can be very difficult. However, don’t give up. Communicate with them more and you can find many problems can be solved. Best regards. Yours truly, Li Hua 录音原稿 Conversation 1 W: Tom, You are wanted on the phone. M: Thank you. Who is it? W: It’s Peter. Conversation 2 M：Well, Mrs. Baker. Just take this medicine and stay in bed for a day or two. You will be all right soon. W: Thank you, Dr. White. M: And do remember to drink plenty of hot water. Conversation 3 M: Turn the TV off. Nobody is watching it. W: You are wrong, Dad. I’m watching it. M: But I can’t read my paper with the noise. W: Can’t you go into the bedroom and read your paper? M: Don’t tell me what to do. I want to sit here in my chair. W: That’s not right. Mum wants to watch TV, too. Conversation 4 M: I think we must buy some meat for supper. W: I bought some this morning. It’s in the fridge. M: Good. But we need some more. Uncle Zhang is coming to supper. W: Ok. Let’s buy some more this afternoon. Conversation 5 M: Morning, Miss Gu! I see you are on foot today. Don’t you usually come to school by bike? W: Yes, I do, but I walk sometimes. M: So where is your bike today? W: Oh, it’s broken. M: Broken? Oh, dear! W: It doesn’t matter. I like walking. Look at the sun. It is a fine day for a walk. M: That’s right. Conversation 6 M: Hi, Mrs. Smith, nice to see you here. W: Hi, Mr. White. I’m to buy a pair of shoes for Tom again. M: He wore out the pair you bought last month? W: Yes. Sometimes I thought I should buy him a pair of iron shoes. M: Oh, no. What you need is a pair of strong and comfortable shoes. W: What’s your suggestion? M: Maybe you should buy him a pair of leather shoes. W: Tom doesn’t like leather shoes. M: Then, how about sports shoes? They are strong and comfortable. W: It seems that is the only choice .All right, I’ll take your suggestion. How about this pair? M: They are good. Conversation 7 I stayed in a small hotel when I traveled to Japan last November. It was an old hotel built of wood in the 19th century and it kept a special custom of using wood for a fire in the kitchen and the guest rooms. One evening when I was busy with nothing, I suddenly became very interested in the fire. I picked up one piece of burning wood and carried it to the window to check I could see the things outside in its light. However, when I opened the window, the wind blew in. The curtain caught fire. I was so frightened that I dropped the wood on the floor. The fire soon spread to the whole room. I rushed out of the room and cried for help. It was pure luck that the manager was in the hotel and soon organized a lot of people. They put out the fire in 15 minutes. (责任编辑：admin) |