The United Nations is working to solve this problem. In December, it will hold a conference in Geneva, called the World Summit(峰會)on the Information Society. Political and business leaders will come together with delegates(代表)from nongovernmental organizations, educational groups and others. They will discuss the fast growing information technology industry and its effects on the world.

  UN organizers say they hope the gathering will lead to a political declaration and action plan. The goal is to bridge the digital divide between rich and poor nations. A second conference, to examine progress, will take place in Tunisia in 2005.

  UN Secretary General Kofi Annan recently spoke to business leaders at a meeting in New York. Mister Annan urged them to take part in the World Summit on the Information Society. He told them that industry can play an important part in limiting technological differences between countries. He noted that some companies already made efforts to improve Internet skills among poor Americans. The UN Secretary General urged businesses to also look for projects in developing countries.

  Cisco Systems in San Jose, California, is one company that already does that. In 1997, Cisco began a special program to teach Internet technology skills to people around the world. Today, the Cisco Networking Academy (學(xué)院)has spread to 145 nations.

  Mister Annan says more ideas like this are needed to close the digital divide. He says information technology is not a magic(有魔力的) answer for poor nations, but it can lead to peace and development. He says news and information provided through the Internet help build trade, employment, good government and democracy around the world.

1．According to the passage, the so-called “digital divide” here mainly refers to it that　　   .

A. people in poor countries don’t know how to use computers

B. the rich countries have more money then the poor countries

C. there’s no Internet system in poor countries

D. as a result of economic factor, poor nations cannot share information technology with rich nations equally

2.  According to Kofi Annan, we can know　　   .

A. without question information technology can provide a chance for the development of the world

B. all the business leaders will look for projects in developing countries

C. all the people in rich countries have mastered Internet skills

D. poor countries can have magic power on the Internet

3．Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A. The World Summit on the Information Society will be good news for developing countries.

B. All the people with enough money can enjoy the Internet.

C. Perhaps there’s a long way to go for the development of poor nations.

D. The company Cisco has done a good job in teaching Internet technology skills to people around the world.

4．Which of the following can be the proper title for the passage?

A. The Poor Becomes Poorer, the Rich Richer.

B. Digital Divide in Developing Nations.

C. Meeting on Internet Technology.

D. Internet Technology in Developing Countries.

The Internet is a system of electronic communication. It helps people share information, communicate with family and friends, and start businesses. But these people must have to use for a computer, and know how to use it. And they must have a connection. All of this costs money. For many poor people, a so-called “digital divide” exists. People who cannot connect to the Internet become poorer, while those who can become richer.

  The United Nations is working to solve this problem. In December, it will hold a conference in Geneva, called the World Summit(峰會)on the Information Society. Political and business leaders will come together with delegates(代表)from nongovernmental organizations, educational groups and others. They will discuss the fast growing information technology industry and its effects on the world.

  UN organizers say they hope the gathering will lead to a political declaration and action plan. The goal is to bridge the digital divide between rich and poor nations. A second conference, to examine progress, will take place in Tunisia in 2005.

  UN Secretary General Kofi Annan recently spoke to business leaders at a meeting in New York. Mister Annan urged them to take part in the World Summit on the Information Society. He told them that industry can play an important part in limiting technological differences between countries. He noted that some companies already made efforts to improve Internet skills among poor Americans. The UN Secretary General urged businesses to also look for projects in developing countries.

  Cisco Systems in San Jose, California, is one company that already does that. In 1997, Cisco began a special program to teach Internet technology skills to people around the world. Today, the Cisco Networking Academy (學(xué)院)has spread to 145 nations.

  Mister Annan says more ideas like this are needed to close the digital divide. He says information technology is not a magic(有魔力的) answer for poor nations, but it can lead to peace and development. He says news and information provided through the Internet help build trade, employment, good government and democracy around the world.

1．According to the passage, the so-called “digital divide” here mainly refers to it that　　   .

A. people in poor countries don’t know how to use computers

B. the rich countries have more money then the poor countries

C. there’s no Internet system in poor countries

D. as a result of economic factor, poor nations cannot share information technology with rich nations equally

2.  According to Kofi Annan, we can know　　   .

A. without question information technology can provide a chance for the development of the world

B. all the business leaders will look for projects in developing countries

C. all the people in rich countries have mastered Internet skills

D. poor countries can have magic power on the Internet

3．Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A. The World Summit on the Information Society will be good news for developing countries.

B. All the people with enough money can enjoy the Internet.

C. Perhaps there’s a long way to go for the development of poor nations.

D. The company Cisco has done a good job in teaching Internet technology skills to people around the world.

4．Which of the following can be the proper title for the passage?

A. The Poor Becomes Poorer, the Rich Richer.

B. Digital Divide in Developing Nations.

C. Meeting on Internet Technology.

D. Internet Technology in Developing Countries.

      The motor vehicle has killed and disabled more people in its brief history than any bomb or weapon ever invented. Much of the blood on the street flows essentially from uncivil behavior of drivers who refuse to respect the legal and moral rights of others. So the killing on the road may be regarded as a social problem.

       In fact, the enemies of society on wheels are rather harmless people---- just ordinary people acting carelessly, you might say. But it is a general truth both of law and common morality that carelessness is no excuse when one’s actions could bring death or damage to others. A minority of the killers go even beyond carelessness to total negligence .

       Researchers have estimated  that as many as 80 percent of all automobile  accidents can be attributed to the psychological condition of the driver. Emotional upsets can distort（歪曲） drivers’ reactions, slow their judgment, and blind them to dangers that might otherwise clear. The experts warn that it is necessary for every driver to make a conscious effort to keep one’s  emotions under control.

       Yet the irresponsibility that accounts for much of the problem is not confined to drivers, Street walkers regularly violate traffic regulations, they are at fault in most vehicle walker accidents, and many cyclists even believe that they are not subject to the basic rules of the mad.

       Significant legal advances have been made towards safer driving in the past few years. Safety standards for vehicle have been both at the point of manufacture and through periodic mad-worthiness inspection. In addition, speed limits have been lowered. Due to these measures, the accident rate has decreased. But the accident experts still worry because there has been little or no improvement in the way drivers behave. The only real and lasting solution, say the experts, is to convince people that driving is a skilled task requiring constant care and concentration. Those who fail to all these things present a threat to those with whom they share the mad.

71．What is the author’s main purpose in writing the passage?

A．To show that the motor vehicle is a very dangerous invention

B．To improve understanding between careless drivers and street walkers.

C．To discuss traffic problems and propose solutions.

D．To warn drivers of the importance of safe driving

72．According to the passage, traffic accidents may be regarded as a social problem because ____.

A．a(chǎn)utos have become most destruction to mankind

B．people usually pay little attention to law and morality

C．civilization brings much harm to people

D．the lack of virtue（德行）is becoming more serious

73．Why does the author mention the psychological condition of the driver in Paragraph Three?

A．To give an example of the various reasons for road accidents

B．To show how important it is for drivers to be emotionally healthy.

C．To show some of the inaccurate estimations by researchers.

D．To illustrate the hidden tensions in the course of driving.

74．Who are not mentioned as being responsible of the road accidents?

     A．Careless bicycle-riders.                    B．Mindless people walking in the street.

   C．Irresponsible drivers.                       D．Irresponsible manufactures of automobiles.

75．Which of the following best reflects the author’s attitude toward a future without traffic accident problem?

   A．Doubtful yet still longing for             B．Happy and rather confident

    C．Surprised and very pleased.              D．Disappointed and deeply worried

How to Make the Most of Your Time

Time management is important in our daily life．There never seems to be enough hours in the day to accomplish all you need to do．Here are some tips that might be of some help to you．

1．Set up a plan．Go for a week at a time, and prioritize the most important ones．Include things you want to accomplish．Focus mostly on the things that are important to you．

2．Control your stress．No matter what kind of pressure mounts on you, try to keep cool．Stressing out can lead to an early breakdown, which is definitely counter-productive （事與愿違） when you have a list of things to do．It's easier to take a 10-minute break and cool off than work all week with built up stress．

3．Shut your door．When working under a schedule, perform your important tasks with your door shut to get them done．This will ensure a better quality time to get what needs to be done, done．

4．Focus on one thing at a time．Forget trying to multi-task! You will lose concentration, and it will take you longer to accomplish what you set out to do．

5．Just say "no．" If you are constantly interrupted, and you really don't have the time to help out, just say "no．" You're only one person, and you can't save the world by yourself!

6．Stop wasting time on the phone．While talking on the phone, keep your conversations short, and to the point and you'll waste much less time．

7．Be realistic．You can only do what you can do．Don't set out to accomplish the impossible．Do your best, but keep realistic expectations of yourself．

8．Relax．The most important thing is remember to take time to relax, and regroup．You need a break every now and then to keep working efficiently．Even if it's a 10-minute walk, get away from your list and get refreshed．

  As families today get busier and busier, it's important to your own mental health to keep things on track．Don't delay; get your life in order now．

1．What does the underlined word “prioritize” in Paragraph 2 mean?

       A．choose something by thinking carefully 

       B．recognize the difference between things

       C．put many things in order of importance 

       D．get rid of something that is unwanted

2．We should avoid stressing out because ____________．

       A．it may cause us to fail to work normally

       B．it may limit the speed to get things done

       C．we don’t have enough energy to keep working

       D．we are supposed to have a break while working

3．Which statement would the author agree to?

       A．Try multi-tasks, and we can get more done．

       B．It is impolite to refuse to help others at work．

       C．Having breaks regularly may delay our tasks．

      D．It is wise to be aware of what we can achieve．

4．By writing the text, the author would like to ___________．

       A．a(chǎn)sk readers to share their time management skills

       B．offer some advice on how to make full use of time

       C．invite readers to discuss how to improve life quality

       D．persuade readers to spend less time on daily routine