Canadian smart phone maker Research In Motion (RIM), which makes the BlackBerry, says it’s back. The company is 36 to reclaim a market it once dominated by 37 two new devices. The last few years have been a painful time for the company as customers deserted its platform in 38 of newer and more 39 devices. This may be the company’s last chance to 40 a vital player in an increasingly crowded marketplace.
Two brand new devices are perhaps a fresh 41 for a company that has seen its global market share 42 from 20 percent three years ago to just over 3 percent today.
For BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins, it’s another chance to remake a faded 43 . “We have 44 been on a journey of transformation, not only a journey to transform our business and our brand, 45 one that I truly 46 transforms mobile communications into true mobile computing,” he said.
The company promises the same 47 level of network security the BlackBerry is known for, 48 a fast new browser and a more intuitive operating system. The Z10 49 much like the touch-screen phones popularized by its competitors, but the Q10 maintains the “qwerty” keyboard that has become BlackBerry’s trademark.
Besides the technical and cosmetic (外观上的) updates, Heins says the company will no longer be called RIM or Research In Motion.
“Our customers use a BlackBerry, our 50 work for BlackBerry and our shareholders are owners of BlackBerry. From today on, we are BlackBerry 51 in the world,” he said.
Shareholders will be watching if customers 52 the new devices. The company’s stock has dropped as much as 90 percent in the last four years as it lost 53 to competitors. But company shares have doubled in the last four months as anticipation (预期) 54 for the new models.
Analysts say the new devices could make or 55 a company, which many people praise for starting the technological revolution in smart-phones.
36. A. refusing B. trying C. urging D. pretending
37. A. introducing B. reviewing C. rejecting D. discovering
38. A. favor B. charge C. honor D. defense
39. A. popular B. expensive C. complicated D. familiar
40. A. replace B. react C. remain D. reset
41. A. record B. dilemma C. end D. start
42. A. lose B. increase C. rise D. fall
43. A. brand B. trade C. technique D. phone
44. A. specially B. definitely C. doubtfully D. essentially
45. A. and B. or C. but D. so
46. A. agree B. believe C. suspect D. deny
47. A. high B. average C. backward D. normal
48. A. except for B. regardless of C. apart from D. along with
49. A. sounds B. smells C. looks D. finds
50. A. employees B. consumers C. relatives D. competitors
51. A. however B. whenever C. nowhere D. everywhere
52. A. adapt B. adjust C. adopt D. advocate
53. A. land B. ground C. soil D. earth
54. A. dropped B. changed C. remained D. grew
55. A. desert B. abandon C. break D. deny
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Don’t be surprised when strangers talk to you in Canada! You will find that many Canadians will smile at you as they pass in the street, or say something to you like “Hi!” or “How’s it going?” Just reply with something similar. In the UK the reply would be “I’m fine”, but in Canada they say “I’m good”.
In company, when someone is offering you a second helping of food or more wine, if you don’t want any more, use the same expression— “I’m good”. In this case, it means “No, thank you. I’ve had enough”. Most Canadians don't press you to eat more than you want.
In restaurant, your plate will be cleared away almost immediately you have finished eating. When you go into a shop or store, the shop assistant asks you how you are or if they can help you, it is their way of being friendly and making conversation with the customers.
Canadians eat early and go home early. When you are invited to a Canadian’s home, you may be asked to arrive at 5:30 pm or 6 pm. But guests in Europe don’t expect to arrive until 7:30 pm or 8 pm. Remember to take off your shoes and leave them inside the door without being asked. It’s not a religious custom, but it’s practical. In winter, there can be a lot of snow and dirt on your shoes, once you are in the warm house it melts and falls off, making a mess. Canadians tend to have light colored carpets or hardwood floors.
If you’re invited for dinner, it will be a full sit- down meal. Meat is usually barbecued in the freezing cold of winter. Do take something with you, like a bottle of wine. Arrive on time and don’t stay over 10 pm.
Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A. “I’m good” can mean you do not need more food in Canada.
B. In Canada, you will meet strangers in the street saying “Hi” to you.
C. In a Canadian restaurant, the plates will stay at the table until you leave.
D. Canadians usually say “I’m good” to answer the greeting of “How’s it going?”
If you are invited for dinner in your Canadian friend’s home, ________.
A. you will have a full sit-down meal
B. you don’t have to bring any gift for the host
C. you are expected to arrive at 7:30 or 8 pm
D. you don’t have to take off your shoes when you enter the room
When a Canadian shop assistant says “How are you?” to you, it suggests that _______.
A. they hope to make friends with you
B. they want to ask you for help
C. they are very friendly to customers
D. they are your good friends
What can we learn from the passage?
A. Canadians like dark colored carpets.
B. In Canada, meat will not be barbecued even in the cold winter.
C. You will always be asked to eat more food than you want in Canada.
D. It is usually rude to stay over 10 pm in your Canadian friend’s home.
What would be the best title for this passage?
A. Some customs in Canada
B. Dinner party rules in Canada
C. Studying in Canada
D. Doing business in Canada
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[l] Canadian culture was heavily influenced by British culture and traditions．Now one can also notice the influence of American culture．Over the years, lots of people have moved to Canada．There has been a healthy change of Canadian' s ideas that has resulted in the development of certain special features in Canada．The people of Canada have always been proud of their diverse cultural backgrounds．
[2] Art: Canada has some of the most wonderful classical works of art．In the year 1930, artists began developing their own personal style．The "Group of Seven" is considered to be the first group of native artists to create their own style．
[3] Language and religion: Because of its diverse cultures, Canada has two official languages, English and French．There is _________．A number of people in Canada have confirmed that they have no religious belief, though there are many other groups that follow Protestantism as a religion．
[4] Literature: The literature of Canada basically shows the different cultural influences of other countries．Some of the early works were divided according to the region of Canada from which the author came, but there were also authors who gave a humorous touch to serious contents．A number of authors have been awarded for their literature works．
[5] Music: Music in Canada has seen many developments in styles along the way．Many Canadian; musicians have earned worldwide fame．From folk music to rock, Canadian music continues to entertain people．In recent years, music from Asia and Africa has found quite a fan following in Canada．
1.What is the main idea of the text? （no more than 3 words）
2.Fill in the blank in Paragraph 3 with proper words. （no more than 3 words）
3.What does the word “their” (Line 4, Para 1) refer to? （no more than 2 words）
4.Canadian culture has been influenced by many other countries．List all of them mentioned in the text.
5.Complete the following statement with proper words .(no more than 5 words)
Recently, music from Asia and Africa has become in Canada.
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(1)Canadian culture was heavily influenced by British culture and traditions. Now one can also notice the influence of American culture. Over the years, lots of people have moved to Canada. There has been a healthy change of Canadian’s ideas that has resulted in the development of certain special features in Canada. The people of Canada have always been proud of their diverse cultural backgrounds.
(2)Art：Canada has some of the most wonderful classical works of art . In the year 1930, artists began developing their own personal style. The“Group of seven”is considered to be the first group of native artists to create their own style.
(3)Language and religion：Because of its diverse cultures, Canada has two official languages, English and French. There is . A number of people in Canada have confirmed that they have no religious belief, though there are many other groups that follow Protestantism as areligion.
(4)Literature：The literature of Canada basically shows the different cultural influences of other countries. Some of the early works were divided according to the region of Canada from which the author came, but there were also authors who gave a humorous touch to serous contents. A number of authors have been awarded for their literature works.
(5)Music：Music in Canada has seen many developments in styles along the way. Many Canadian musicians have earned worldwide fame. From folk music to rock, Canadian music continues to entertain people. In recent years, music from Asia and Africa has found quite a fan following in Canada.
1.What is the main idea of the text?(no more than 3 words)
2.Who is the first group of native artists to create their own style of art? (no more than 4 words)
3.Fill in the blank in Paragraph 3 with proper words. (no more than 3 words)
4.What does the word“their”(Line 4, Para. 1) refer to? (no more than 2 words)
5.Canadian culture has been influenced by many other countries. List all of them mentioned in the text. (no more than 10 words)
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Canadian culture was heavily influenced by British culture and traditions. Now one can also notice the influence of American culture. Over the years, lots of people have moved to Canada. There has been a healthy change of Canadian’s ideas that has resulted in the development of certain special features in Canada. There people of Canada have always been proud of their diverse cultural backgrounds.
2Art: Canada has some of the most wonderful classical works of art. In the year of 1930, artists began developing their own personal style. The “Group of Seven” is considered to be the first group of native artists to create their own style.
Language and religion: Because of its diverse cultures, Canada has two official languages, English and French. There is . A number of people in Canada have confirmed that they have no religious belief, though there are many other groups that follow Protestantism as a religion.
Literature: The literature of Canada basically shows the different cultural influences of other countries. Some of the early works were divided according to the region of Canada from which the author came, but there were also authors who gave a humorous touch to serious contents. A number of authors have been awarded for their literature works.
Music: Music in Canada has seen many developments in styles along the way. Many Canada musicians have earned worldwide fame. From folk music to rock, Canadian music continues to entertain people. In recent years, music from Asia and Africa has found quite a fan following in Canada.
1. What is the main idea of the text? (no more than 3 words)
2. Fill in the blank in Paragraph 3 with proper words. (no more than 3 words)
3.What does the word “ their” ( Line 7, Para. 1 ) refer to? ( no more than 2 words)
4.Canadian culture has been influenced by many other countries. List all of them mentioned in the text. ( no more than 10 words)
5.Complete the following statement with proper words. (no more than 5 words )
Recently, music from Asia and Africa has become in Canada.
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Don’t be surprised when strangers talk to you in Canada! You will find that many Canadians will smile at you as they pass in the street, or say something to you like “Hi!” or “How’s it going?” Just reply with something similar. In the UK the reply would be “I’m fine”, but in Canada they say “I’m good”.
In company, when someone is offering you a second helping of food or more wine, if you don’t want any more, use the same expression— “I’m good”. In this case, it means “No, thank you. I’ve had enough”. Most Canadians don't press you to eat more than you want.
In restaurant, your plate will be cleared away almost immediately you have finished eating. When you go into a shop or store, the shop assistant asks you how you are or if they can help you, it is their way of being friendly and making conversation with the customers.
Canadians eat early and go home early. When you are invited to a Canadian’s home, you may be asked to arrive at 5:30 pm or 6 pm. But guests in Europe don’t expect to arrive until 7:30 pm or 8 pm. Remember to take off your shoes and leave them inside the door without being asked. It’s not a religious custom, but it’s practical. In winter, there can be a lot of snow and dirt on your shoes, once you are in the warm house it melts and falls off, making a mess. Canadians tend to have light colored carpets or hardwood floors.
If you’re invited for dinner, it will be a full sit- down meal. Meat is usually barbecued in the freezing cold of winter. Do take something with you, like a bottle of wine. Arrive on time and don’t stay over 10 pm.
1. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
|
A. |
“I’m good” can mean you do not need more food in Canada. |
|
B. |
In Canada, you will meet strangers in the street saying “Hi” to you. |
|
C. |
In a Canadian restaurant, the plates will stay at the table until you leave. |
|
D. |
Canadians usually say “I’m good” to answer the greeting of “How’s it going?” |
2. If you are invited for dinner in your Canadian friend’s home, ________.
|
A. |
you will have a full sit-down meal |
|
B. |
you don’t have to bring any gift for the host |
|
C. |
you are expected to arrive at 7:30 or 8 pm |
|
D. |
you don’t have to take off your shoes when you enter the room |
3. When a Canadian shop assistant says “How are you?” to you, it suggests that _______.
|
A. |
they hope to make friends with you |
|
B. |
they want to ask you for help |
|
C. |
they are very friendly to customers |
|
D. |
they are your good friends |
4. What can we learn from the passage?
|
A. |
Canadians like dark colored carpets. |
|
B. |
In Canada, meat will not be barbecued even in the cold winter. |
|
C. |
You will always be asked to eat more food than you want in Canada. |
|
D. |
It is usually rude to stay over 10 pm in your Canadian friend’s home. |
5.What would be the best title for this passage?
|
A. |
Some customs in Canada |
|
B. |
Dinner party rules in Canada |
|
C. |
Studying in Canada |
|
D. |
Doing business in Canada |
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