Section B
Directions: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice.
A simple definition for a social network is the circles of people you know. There are circles of your close friends, others include your family, and yet others are of your acquaintances from church, your job, or community life. The Internet offers yet another opportunity for developing a social network with people who share something in common with you but whose paths you wouldn't have necessarily crossed because they reside in other states or countries.
Social networking on the Internet took off in popularity several years ago. Now there are over 200 sites where you can make new friends, find a date, exchange photos or make new business connections.
Examples of some popular sites on the Internet include MySpace@AE, FaceBook and Linkedin@AE. At MySpace you can create a private community to share photos and interests with your network of friends or family members. It's becoming very popular with the high school and college-aged set, but the number of older adults participating on MySpace@AE is growing rapidly. FaceBook has become very popular with anyone who has a valid email address from a registered company, and is especially popular with the college crowd. LinkedIn@AE is a good example of a business networking site where your profile (人物简介) is more like a resume with a focus on work experience and skill sets such as engineering or marketing.
Although many of these social networking sites allow you to add pictures and personal information to attract new friends, it's very important that you remember to stay safe on the Internet. Like any other public place, you need to be protective of your personal information when you're visiting sites on the Internet, and there are some bits of personal data that you should not share or have easily accessible on a social website.
The obvious information not to publicly reveal is your actual address and phone number. In many cases you may not even want to provide your email address. It's not wise to fill in any form. with your exact birthday, the true city where you were born or your mother's family name. There are all the types of information used by banks and credit card companies to verify (验证) your identify. A clever thief will troll (翻转) social sites gathering this sort of information in order to steal an identity. So, be mindful when you join a social networking site that not everyone who contacts you is a trustworthy individual.
If you're interested in giving social networking a try, browse a site you want to join as a "guest" for a while or ask some of your friends what sites they belong to. Fill out only the minimal profile information when you first join. You can always add more data later when you've become comfortable with the social interaction you have on that site. Also remember to remove information from your profile when you leave a site to which you don't intend to return.
What's the main point of this passage?
A. Human beings are trying to find a powerful and secure way to communicate through Internet.
B. Social networking lets the human beings communicate with friends online easily and perfectly.
C. Social networking provides us a more convenient way to communicate with people online.
D. Human beings are spending more time communicating through Internet rather than talking in real life.
Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D.
听力原文: When you have a dog it is necessary to care for it very carefully. In return you will be loved by your dog as a kind of monarch who is loved by his people.
Proper feeding is also important to your dog's health. Heavy aluminum feeding pans are best since they cannot chip or break. A dog should be fed in the same place and on a regular schedule. During feeding time it should be quiet. If your dog refuses to eat, don't force him. Remove his food and don't feed him again until his next regular feeding.
(26) Food should never be left before a dog for more than thirty minutes under any circumstances. If he does eat over a long period of time, your dog should be taken to a veterinarian. Another important thing is to keep fresh water available to the dog during hot weather.
One important thing that many dog owners forget is exercise for their dogs. Vigorous exercise helps build strength and keeps the dog healthy. Without it the dog's development is impeded. A regular walk at a fixed time of the day is enough to help a small dog live a healthier and happier life. (27) Large dogs, though, require a nm in an open field.
There are other things that are also important for a dog's health-things like bathing, care of the teeth and nails, keeping them away from insects as much as possible. (28) But if you observe the three main points covered above, your dog will give you a great amount of pleasure.
(27)
A. Until he eats it.
B. At least thirty minutes.
C. All day.
D. No more than thirty minutes.
听力原文:W: James, I don't know if you know this. But I'm prepared to run for. class president and I'm wondering if I, if I can count on your vote.
M: Oh, maybe if you asked me sooner. But my roommate's running too and I've already promised him he had my support.
Q: What does the man mean?
(16)
A. He won't vote for the woman.
B. He may also run for class president.
C. He should promise to support the woman.
D. The woman should ask his roommate to vote for her.
听力原文:M: I wish I didn't have to make a special trip to the post office to get my package.
W: Well, if you call them in the morning they'll give your package to your mail carrier-to bring out to you.
Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?
(15)
A. Deliver the package in person.
B. Pick up the package at the post office.
C. Find out the hours the post office is open.
D. Ask to have the package delivered to his home.