Day 1
Laptops in class (P3)
Choose the best answer:
1. When students at Pascack Hills High School in Montvale are told to “45 it”, they have to ______.
A. turn off their laptops
B. half-shut their laptops so they can’t use them
C. check their emails
D. respond to the teacher’s questions
2. The underlined word “sidetracked” in the second paragraph probably means ______.
A. negatively influenced
B. increased
C. interrupted
D. addicted
3. The underlined pronoun “it” in Paragraph 5 refers to ______.
A. note-taking on laptops
B. the use of laptops in classrooms
C. the use of laptops for difficult assignments
D. the use of screen monitor programs
4. Compared with traditional classrooms, classrooms equipped with laptops ______.
A. are more relevant to students’ lives
B. are full of singing and dancing performances
C. often require students to finish multiple tasks
D. are welcomed by experienced teachers

Day 2
Talking through Emoji (P4)
阅读短文并根据文章内容回答问题,注意答案不要超过题目要求的词数。
1. What is the major difference between emoticon and Emoji? (No more than 8 words)


2. What does the author mean by, “And that’s just the tip of the iceberg”? (No more than 6 words)

3. Why do some people worry about the rising popularity of Emoji? (No more than 12 words)

4. Translate the following sentence into Chinese:
But fans say they are humorous and take the edge away from serious conversations.


5. What is the purpose of the “Emoji Dick” project? (No more than 15 words)


Day 3
Tasting with your eyes (P5)
Choose the best answer:
1. The author mentioned shopping for tangerines at the beginning of the article to ______.
A. prove the efficiency of sight compared to taste
B. suggest we often make wrong judgments about fruits’ taste
C. suggest that colors influence our feelings about food
D. to introduce the topic of what determines the flavor of fruits
2. Which of the following statements might Charles Spence agree with?
A. Our brain is better at processing taste information than visual information.
B. It usually takes much longer for expert tasters to identify food and drinks.
C. The color of food packages should be the same as the food inside.
D. Food products with multiple colors are more attractive to customers.
3. The underlined phrase “fell for” in Paragraph 5 probably means ______.
A. got rid of something
B. was tricked into believing something
C. gave up on something
D. made the right conclusion
4. What is the main topic of the article?
A. Factors that define our perception of food.
B. How colors affect our judgments about how foods taste.
C. How to identify food and drinks quickly and accurately.
D. How we can be tricked by our visual senses.

Day 4
Time for a party (P6)
Choose the best answer:
1. Which of the following is TRUE about the author and her family?
A. Jenna was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes some years ago.
B. She bought a box of Kellogg’s Corn Flakes because it was Jenna’s favorite.
C. Having passed the CPR exam, she was relieved that she could deal with an emergency if it happened.
D. She was afraid that she couldn’t take good care of her children after they came home.
2. What does the underlined word “overwhelmed” mean in Paragraph 7?
A. Overjoyed.
B. Over-sensitive.
C. Strongly affected by grief.
D. Unable to understand.
3. What did the lady do when she noticed the author was crying?
A. She provided the author with some money.
B. She showed concern for the author and inspired her to think differently.
C. She gave the author some advice on how to throw a party.
D. She accompanied the author to do the shopping and drove her home.
4. When the author says “… I realized the lesson this woman had taught me” in the last paragraph, what does she think “the lesson” is?
A. Look at the positive things in life.
B. Always believe in yourself.
C. Kindness can make a big difference.
D. If you are optimistic about life then you enjoy it more.


Day 5
Spending most of your work day in front of a computer?
Get away from the computer for at least 5 minutes every hour.
Organize your day to vary computer tasks with non -computer-based tasks such as filing (整理文档), photocopying (复印), etc.
Stand up while talking on the phone.
Give your body a break, just move!
Place mouse or point device (设备) on the same level (平面) and directly beside keyboard.
Keep your wrists (手腕) straight and avoid resting the heel of hand on table (or wrist rest) while typing.
Position the monitor (显示器) so that the top of the screen is just below eye level. Also, keep the monitor about an arm's length away.
Tilt (倾斜) the monitor to minimize (减到最小) glare (强光).
Adjust (调整) the chair backrest to provide lumbar support (腰部支撑).
Adjust the chair height so your feet are firmly (稳固地) on the floor and forearms (前臂) are parallel (平行的) to the floor while keying.
For more information check out UW's Office/Computer Ergonomics Guide at www.safetyoffice.uwaterloo.ca or call the Safety Office at extension 33587.
1. What is the purpose of this poster?
A. To give health advice to office employees who work with computers.
B. To make suggestions about how to position your computer.
C. To describe the disadvantages of computer-based tasks.
D. To list a few things to avoid in order to protect your eyesight.
2. Which of the following fits the poster’s suggestion?
A. Talking on the phone while typing.
B. Resting the heel of your hand on the table while typing.
C. Taking regular breaks from sitting in front of the computer.
D. Positioning the top of the screen at eye level.
3. Which of the following statements is TRUE ?
A. Office workers generally prefer non-computer-based tasks.
B. There is not much that people can do to reduce the glare from the computer screen.
C. Computer users should keep the monitor as far away from their eyes as possible.
D. Properly adjusting chairs and sitting positions can help keep office workers healthy.

（答案见下期）
上期参考答案
D1
1. 5. To show that CMU is considered a great university.
2. To pay attention to aspects other than the numbers.
3. Their inspiring teaching styles made learning an interesting experience.
4. People should care deeply about their work.
5. 在很多人看来，大学不过是高中学习和参加工作之间的假期。
D2 1-4 BDBB D3 1-5 DCCBB
D4 1-4 DCBA D5 1-5 BACBD
6-10 ACACB 11-15 DADBD
16-20 CACAD

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