Computers are used to c__________with each other around the world by the Internet.

       When important events are happening around the world, most people turn to traditional media sources, such as CNN and BBC for the news．However, during the war in Iraq in 2003, many people followed the war from the point of view of an unknown Iraqi citizen who called himself “Salam Pax ” ．(Salam Pax means peace)

       Salam Pax wrote a diary about everyday life in Baghdad during the war, and posted it on his website．Pax’s online diary was a kind of website known as a “blog”．Blogs are online diaries, usually kept by individuals, but sometimes by companies and other groups of people．They are the fastest growing types of website on the Internet．

A blog differs from a traditional website in several ways．Most importantly, it is updated much more regularly．Many blogs are updated every day, and some are updated several times a day．Also, most blogs use special software or websites, which can help ordinary people easily set up and start writing their own blogs．

       There are many different kinds of blogs．The most popular type is an online diary of links where the blog writer surfs the Internet and then posts links to sites or news articles that they find interesting , with a few comments about each one ．Other types are personal diaries, where the writer talks about their life and feelings．Sometimes these blogs can be very personal．

       There is another kind of blogging, called “moblogging ”, short for “ mobile blogging ”．

Mobloggers use mobile phones with cameras to take photos, which are posted instantly to the Internet．The use of mobile phones in this way made the headlines in Singapore when a high school student posted a movie he had taken of a teacher shouting at another student on the Internet．Many people were shocked by what the student did, and wanted phones with cameras to be banned from schools．

       Many people think that as blogs become common, news reporting will rely less on big media companies, and more on ordinary people posting news to the Internet．They think that then the news will be less like a lecture, and more like a conversation, where any one can join in．

Which statement about Salam Pax was true?

A．He worked for CNN．

B．Salam Pax was not his real name

C．He was famous as a host in BBC

D．He used a mobile phone for his blog

What is the biggest difference between blogs and traditional websites?

A．Blogs are updated much more often      B．Blogs contain links to other websites

C．Blogs use special software      D．Blogs contain personal information

According to the passage, which statement about the future is most likely ? In the future …

A．everyone will have a blog

B．large media companies will be unnecessary

C．people will be able to learn the news from other points of view

D．blogging technology will be banned

What is the passage mainly about ?

A．the history of the Internet       B．new types of media

C．the war in Iraq        D．the increase of using computers

People around the world used their computers to buy goods, communicate with others, listen to music, see pictures and learn about different places and ideas. In 2006, more people around the world used new ways to communicate and connect with each other through the Internet.

The blog is one form of communication that enjoys growing popularity. Blog is a short way of saying Web log. Through these personal Web sites, people can share their experiences, ideas and opinions with anyone on the Internet.

People of all ages have their own blogs. For young people, they are a way to show their writings and other forms of self expression.

Many Web sites offer free services to create personal Web pages and fill them with writings and pictures. These sites include “MySpace”, used mainly by teenagers and young adults. MySpace is an online community that lets people share messages and pictures with an increasing number of friends. It is the most popular social networking site on the Web.

YouTube is another Internet site that became more popular this year. This Web site lets anyone create, share and watch short videos. People can watch almost anything on YouTube: news, sports and entertainment events. There are music videos, and videos made by people in their own homes. These include videos of people singing or dancing, or animals doing funny things. Three young men created YouTube almost two years ago as a personal video sharing service. They recently sold it to Google for more than one and one half billion dollars.

Games and entertainment also became a larger part of the Internet this year. One Internet social site is called Second Life. It is an online world in which computer users create a new self and live a different life. They get married, build homes, operate businesses, buy and sell goods, work, play and attend school.

61．People all around the world use blogs to           .

       A．buy goods                                           B．express themselves

       C．listen to music                                     D．watch videos

62．MySpace is one of the most popular         on the Internet.

       A．Web pages           B．blogs                   C．space stations      D．web sites

63．People visit YouTube and         there.

       A．create and share videos                        B．sing and dance to music

       C．get personal information                       D．raise animals

People around the world used their computers to buy goods, communicate with others, listen to music, see pictures and learn about different places and ideas. In 2006, more people around the world used new ways to communicate and connect with each other through the Internet.

    ____1___ Blog is a short way of saying Web log. Through these personal Web sites, people can share their experiences, ideas and opinions with anyone on the Internet.

People of all ages have their own blogs. For young people, they are a way to show their writings and other forms of self-expression.

    ____2___ These sites include “My Space”, used mainly by teenagers and young adults. My Space is an online community that lets people share messages and pictures with an increasing number of friends. ____3___.

YouTube is another Internet site that became more popular this year. This Web site lets anyone create, share and watch short videos. People can watch almost anything on YouTube: news, sports and entertainment events.____4____.  These include videos of people singing or dancing, or animals doing funny things. Three young men created YouTube almost two years ago as a personal video sharing service. They recently sold it to Google for more than one and one half billion dollars.

Games and entertainment also became a larger part of the Internet this year. One Internet social site is called Second Life. ____5____. They get married, build homes operate businesses, buy and sell goods, work, play and attend school.

       A．It is an online world in which computer users create a new self and live a different life.

       B．The blog is one form of communication that enjoys growing popularity.

       C．People all around the world use blogs to express themselves.

       D．There are music videos, and videos made by people in their own homes.

       E．Many Web sites offer free services to create personal Web pages and fill them with writing

       site on the Web.

       F．It is the most popular social networking site on the Web.

       G．It is an online world in which computer users can listen to music． 

1.________ 2.__________ 3.__________ 4.___________ 5.____________

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1.People all over the world love to live a p__________ life.

2.In the accident, only two people s__________ at last.

3.The boy made a ____________(诺言) to his parents about his plans.

4.He is an h__________ person. You can believe in him.

5.Computers are used to c__________with each other around the world by the Internet.

6.The little girl loves collecting __________ (蝴蝶).

7.This movies are for a________, not for children.

8.People try to predicate the    _________（自然的）disaster.

9.He made such good          （进步）in English study that the teacher praised him.

10.The building is specially __________（设计） for the homeless people.

根据句中所需单词的首写字母或中文提示，写出该单词的正确形式，并将答案写在答题卡相应题号后面的横线上。
【小题1】People all over the world love to live a p__________ life.
【小题2】In the accident, only two people s__________ at last.
【小题3】The boy made a ____________(诺言) to his parents about his plans.
【小题4】He is an h__________ person. You can believe in him.
【小题5】Computers are used to c__________with each other around the world by the Internet.
【小题6】The little girl loves collecting __________ (蝴蝶).
【小题7】This movies are for a________, not for children.
【小题8】People try to predicate the    _________（自然的）disaster.
【小题9】He made such good          （进步）in English study that the teacher praised him.
【小题10】The building is specially __________（设计） for the homeless people.

Laptop computers are popular all over the world. People use them on trains and airplanes, in airports and hotels. These laptops connect people to their workplace. In the United States today, laptops also connect students to their classrooms.

Westlake College in Virginia will start a laptop computer program that allows students to do schoolwork anywhere they want. Within five years, each of the 1,500 students at the college will receive a laptop. The laptops are part of a ＄10 million computer program at Westlake, a 110-year-old college. The students with laptops will also be able to use the Internet. In addition, they will be able to use e-mails to “speak” with their teachers, classmates, and families. However, the most important part of the laptop program is that students will be able to use computers without going to computer labs. They can work with it at home, in a fast-food restaurant or under the trees—anywhere at all!

Because of the many changes in computer technology, laptops used in higher education, such as colleges and universities, are workable. As laptops become more powerful, they become more similar to desktop computers. In addition, the laptops can connect students to not only the Internet, but also libraries and other resources. State higher-education officials are studying how laptops can help students. State officials are also testing laptop programs at other universities, too.

At Westlake College, more than 80 percent of the staff use computers. The laptops will allow all teachers to use computers in their lessons. As one Westlake teacher said, “Here we are in the middle of Virginia and we’re giving students a window on the world. They can see everything and do everything.”

The main purpose of the laptop program is to give each student a laptop to ________.

A. connect them to the Internet                 B. use for their schoolwork

C. work at home                             D. connect them to libraries

The underlined word “speak” in the 2nd paragraph is in quotation marks(引号) because ________.

A. they don’t really talk                      B. they use the computer language

C. laptops have speakers                    D. laptops can be used to speak with others

Which of the following is True about Westlake College?

A. All teachers use computers.              B.1, 500 students have laptops.

C. Students there can do everything.            D. It is an old college in America.

The underlined “a window on the world” in the last paragraph means that students can ________.

A. attend lectures on information technology    B. travel around the world

C. get information from around the world        D. have free laptops

What can we infer from the text?

A. The program is successful.                   B. The program is not workable.

C. The program is too expensive.                D. The program isn’t accepted by teachers.

Laptop computers are popular all over the world. People use them on trains and airplanes, in airports and hotels. These laptops connect people to their workplace. In the United States today, laptops also connect students to their classrooms.
Westlake College in Virginia will start a laptop computer program that allows students to do schoolwork anywhere they want. Within five years, each of the 1,500 students at the college will receive a laptop. The laptops are part of a ＄10 million computer program at Westlake, a 110-year-old college. The students with laptops will also be able to use the Internet. In addition, they will be able to use e-mails to “speak” with their teachers, classmates, and families. However, the most important part of the laptop program is that students will be able to use computers without going to computer labs. They can work with it at home, in a fast-food restaurant or under the trees—anywhere at all!
Because of the many changes in computer technology, laptops used in higher education, such as colleges and universities, are workable. As laptops become more powerful, they become more similar to desktop computers. In addition, the laptops can connect students to not only the Internet, but also libraries and other resources. State higher-education officials are studyinghow laptops can help students. State officials are also testing laptop programs at other universities, too.
At Westlake College, more than 80 percent of the staff use computers. The laptops will allow all teachers to use computers in their lessons. As one Westlake teacher said, “Here we are in the middle of Virginia and we’re giving students a window on the world. They can see everything and do everything.”
【小题1】The main purpose of the laptop program is to give each student a laptop to ________.

Laptop computers are popular all over the world. People use them on trains and airplanes, in airports and hotels. These laptops connect people to their workplace. In the United States today, laptops also connect students to their classrooms.

Westlake College in Virginia will start a laptop computer program that allows students to do schoolwork anywhere they want. Within five years, each of the 1,500 students at the college will receive a laptop. The laptops are part of a ＄10 million computer program at Westlake, a 110-year-old college. The students with laptops will also be able to use the Internet. In addition, they will be able to use e-mails to “speak” with their teachers, classmates, and families. However, the most important part of the laptop program is that students will be able to use computers without going to computer labs. They can work with it at home, in a fast-food restaurant or under the trees—anywhere at all!

Because of the many changes in computer technology, laptops used in higher education, such as colleges and universities, are workable. As laptops become more powerful, they become more similar to desktop computers. In addition, the laptops can connect students to not only the Internet, but also libraries and other resources. State higher-education officials are studying how laptops can help students. State officials are also testing laptop programs at other universities, too.

At Westlake College, more than 80 percent of the staff use computers. The laptops will allow all teachers to use computers in their lessons. As one Westlake teacher said, “Here we are in the middle of Virginia and we’re giving students a window on the world. They can see everything and do everything.”

1. The main purpose of the laptop program is to give each student a laptop to ________.

A. connect them to the Internet                 B. use for their schoolwork

C. work at home                             D. connect them to libraries

2.The underlined word “speak” in the 2nd paragraph is in quotation marks(引号) because ________.

A. they don’t really talk                      B. they use the computer language

C. laptops have speakers                    D. laptops can be used to speak with others

3. Which of the following is True about Westlake College?

A. All teachers use computers.              B.1, 500 students have laptops.

C. Students there can do everything.            D. It is an old college in America.

4.The underlined “a window on the world” in the last paragraph means that students can ________.

A. attend lectures on information technology    B. travel around the world

C. get information from around the world        D. have free laptops

5. What can we infer from the text?

A. The program is successful.                   B. The program is not workable.

C. The program is too expensive.                D. The program isn’t accepted by teachers.