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Internet companies have been set up to help small businesses print quality documents from a computer. Earlier this week, Hewlett-Packard Co. announced a plan to develop new technologies that will enable people to print even more so they can get a hard copy of a business document, a medical record or just an on-line e-mail, even if they are nowhere near a computer. As the company sees it, the more use of the Internet the greater demand for printers.

Does all this mean environmental concerns (环境问题) have been forgotten? Some activists suggest people have been led to believe that a lot of dangers to the environment have gone away. “I guess people believe that the problem is taken care of, because of recycling,” said Kelly Quirke, director of the Rainforest Action Network in San Francisco. Yet Quirke is hopeful that high-tech may also prove helpful. He says printers that print on both sides are growing in popularity. The action group has also found acceptable paper made from materials other than wood, such as agricultural waste.

31. Which of the following statement is NOT true?

A. Computers effectively cut down the use of paper. B. Documents can be stored in computers electronically. C. A large number of e-mails need to be printed in reality. D. Printers are in a greater demand owing to the Internet.

32．The growing demand for paper in recent years is largely due to __________. A．the rapid development of small businesses B．the opening up of new markets C．the printing of high quality copies D．the increased use of the Internet

33．Hewlett-Packard Co. has decided to develop new technologies because __________. A．people are concerned about the environment B．printers in many offices are working overtime C．small companies need more hard copies D．they see a growing market for printers

34．Environmentalists believe one possible way of dealing with the paper situation is __________. A．to encourage printing more quality documents B．to develop new printers using recycled paper C．to find new materials for making paper D．to plant more fast growing trees 35．What would be the best title for the text?

A．Computers and Printers B．E-mail and the Business World

C．Internet Revolution and Environment D．Modern Technology and New Markets

C

Humans are naturally drawn to other life forms and the worlds outside of our own. We take delight in the existence of creatures and even whole societies beyond our everyday lives.

This sense of wonder is universal. Look at the efforts that scientists have made to find out whether life of some kind exists on Mars, and the popularity of fantasy（幻想）literature or movies like The Lord of the Rings. This sense of wonder draws us to each other, to the world around us, and to the world of make-believe. But have we gone so far in creating worlds of fantasy that we are missing the pleasure of other worlds that already exist all around us?

Human beings, as biologists have suggested, possess an inborn desire to connect with and understand other life forms. However, people, especially in big cities, often lead rather isolated lives. In a study of British schoolchildren, it was found that children by age eight were much more familiar with characters from television shows and video games than common wildlife. Without modem technology, a small pond could be an amazing world filled with strange and beautiful plants, insects, birds, and animals. When we lack meaningful interaction with the world around us, and sometimes even with our families and friends, we seek to understand and communicate with things that exist only in our imaginations or on a computer screen.

The world of make-believe is not necessarily bad, but when the world of fantasy becomes the only outlet for our sense of wonder, then we are really missing something. We are missing a connection with the living world. Other wonderful worlds exist all around us. But even more interesting is that if we look closely enough, we can see that these worlds, in a broad sense, are really part of our own.

36. What man is curious about is mainly __________.

A. the unknown world C. the daily trifles

B. the unusual events

D. the isolated lives

37．The popularity of The Lord of the Rings proves .

A．the close connection between man and the fantasy world B．the wonderful achievements of fantasy literature

C．the fine taste of moviegoers around the world D．the general existence of the sense of curiosity

38．What can we infer from the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3?

A．People are far less familiar with the world of fantasy. B．The world around us could serve as a source of wonder.

C．The world of fantasy can be mirrored by a small and lively pond. D．Modern technology prevents us from developing our sense of wonder.

39．If our sense of wonder relies totally on the world of make-believe, we will _________.

A．fail to appreciate the joy in our lives B．be confused by the world of make-believe C．miss the chance to recognize the fantasy world D．be trapped by other worlds existing all around us 40. What is the main purpose of the passage?

A. To show us the hidden beauty in our world. B. To warn us not to get lost in the fantasy world. C. To argue against the misuse of the sense of wonder. D. To discuss the influence of the world of make-believe.

D

A MENTORING program (导师制) is giving life changing opportunities to Banbury youth.

Young Inspirations was founded two years ago to provide mentoring sessions for students and unemployed young adults aged 11 to 21.

Alex Goldberg, the program's founder, said: \give young people experiences which will potentially be life changing and broaden their outlook.”

\For example, we've secured internships (实习) with world-famous firms such as Honda.”

\a time of funding cutbacks where schools are finding it more and more difficult to offer this kind of mentoring, it is extremely important that these opportunities are available both to help youth with their school work and grades and to give them opportunities which may help shape their futures.\Kieran Hepburn, 14, is one of a group of Banbury youth who has benefited from the program so far. In October the Banbury School pupil was accompanied by Young Inspirations staff to Paris where he was an observer at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization's (UNESCO) International Youth Forum (论坛).

The event was held for young people from around the world, to seek their views on how the future of youth and education should look. Kieran joined several hundred observers mostly in their 20s and was the only UK school pupil to attend the event. Kieran thinks the trip was a life changing experience. \amazing,\he said, \We went to three or four hours of debates each day and then did something cultural each afternoon.\

The main theme of the forum was how youth can drive change in political and public life. It dealt with issues such as drug abuse, violence and unemployment.

Kieran said: \school grades and I was voted most improved pupil at school in August.\

The Young Inspirations mentoring sessions take place each Friday in Banbury. For details visit

41. The Young Inspirations mentoring program aims to _____.

A. train staff for world-famous firms B. offer job opportunities to young adults C. provide youth with unique experiences D. equip the unemployed with different skills

42. According to Alex Goldberg, it is difficult for schools to offer the mentoring due to _____.

A. the lack of support from firms B. the cultural differences C. the effect of unemployment

D. the shortage of money

43. According to the passage, the forum focused on how youth can ____.

A. build up their confidence at school B. find work experience opportunities

C. improve their social skills for the future D. play an active role in the change of society 44. We can learn from the passage that _____.

A. the visit to the United Kingdom was amazing B. Kieran has made great progress in many aspects C. the youth have found a way to solve their problems D. the mentoring sessions are held every day except Friday 45. What would be the best tide for the passage?