Several newspapers are on trail of some corrupt politicians.

Recently the newspapers have reported several ______ on the boundaries of Israel and Jordan.

A．accidents

B．incidents

C．events

D．happenings

A．He was born in Chicago in 1910.

B．He ever sold newspapers in Chicago.

C．He made several films with an old camera.

D．He and his brother set up a company in 1932.

She_____to several newspapers to keep track of current events.

A．describes

B．prescribes

C．subscribes

D．transcribes

A．He was born in Chicago in 1910.

B．He ever sold newspapers in Chicago.

C．He made several fills with an old camera.

D．He end his brother set up a company in 1932.

he newspapers." This was an exaggeration for humorous purposes, but it is true that newspapers are an important source of information. Many people begin their day by reading the paper. In this way they learn what is going on in the world. Sometimes, however, they don't have time to read the news carefully and must be satisfied with a quick look at the front page; at other times they may be in such a hurry that they have time only to glance at the headlines. There are newspapers to satisfy every reader. In the big cities there are many types of papers, with several different editions every day. In small towns there are fewer newspapers and perhaps only one edition each day. In some areas the paper is printed weekly. Most newspapers have several sections, especially on Sundays when the edition is larger than usual. There are, in addition to the front page with the most important news, the sports section, the society page, the comics, the amusement section, a business page and the editorials. Another type of publication which helps keep the population informed is the magazine. Some magazines are published weekly; others are put out monthly. There are news magazines, literary magazines and magazines for such special interests as photography, sports, art and music. Some are primarily for men, others for women, and there is a selection of children's magazines, too. In the United States, there are publications for every taste and interest.

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A．They are what people read.

B．Many people begin their day by reading newspapers.

C．They are important information sources.

D．They are important because of the front pages.

SECTION B PASSAGES

Directions: In this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow.

听力原文： Moving away from newspapers, let's now focus on magazines. Now the first magazine was a little periodical called the Review and it was started in London in 1704. It looked a lot like the newspapers of the time, but in terms of its contents it was much different. Newspapers were concerned mainly with news events but the Review focused on important domestic issues of the day, as well as the policies of the government. Now, in England at the time, people could still be thrown in jail for publishing articles that were critical of the king. And that is what happened to Daniel Defoe. He was the outspoken founder of the review. Defoe actually wrote the first issue of the Review from prison. You see, he had been arrested because of his writings that criticized the policies of the Church of England, which was headed by the king. After his release, Defoe continued to produce the Review and the magazine started to appear on a more frequent schedule, about three times a week. It didn't take long for other magazines to start popping up. In 1709, a magazine called the Tattler began publication. This new magazine contained a mixture of news, poetry, political analysis and philosophical essays.

What is significant about the review？

A．Its publication was banned by the British government.

B．It was the first weekly newspaper.

C．It caused a prison revolt.

D．It was the first magazine ever published.

t, he may look within his own company. But if none of the present employees are suitable for the position, he will have to look outside the company. If his company has a personnel office, he can ask them to help find qualified applicants.

There are other valuable sources the employer can use, such as employment agencies, professional societies and so on. He can also advertise in the newspapers and magazines and ask prospective candidates to send in resumes.

The employer has two kinds of qualifications to consider when he wants to choose from among applicants. He must consider both professional qualifications and personal characteristics. A candidate's professional qualifications include his education, experience and skills. These can be listed on a resume. Personal characteristics must be evaluated through interviews.

This passage mainly tells us ______.

A．there are many applications looking for a job

B．how an employer hires his employees

C．employer hires a new employee within his company

D．employer can advertise in newspapers and magazines

o hire a new employee．First, he may look within his own company．But if none of the present employees are suitable for the position, he will have to look outside the company．If his company has a personnel office, he can ask them to help find qualified applicants. There are other valuable sources the employer can use, such as employment agencies, professional societies and so on．He can also advertise in the newspapers and magazines and ask prospective candidates to send in resumes. The employer has two kinds of qualifications to consider when he wants to choose from among applicants．He must consider both professional qualifications and personal characteristics．A candidate's professional qualifications include his education, experience and skills．These can be listed on a resume．Personal characteristics must be evaluated through interviews. This passage mainly tells us __. A．there are many applications looking for a job B．how an employer hires his employees C．employer hires a new employee within his company D．employer can advertise in newspapers and magazines

SECTION A CONVERSATIONS

Directions: In this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.

听力原文：M: Today, I am interviewing 15-year-old Alex about her feelings on how people can help save the environment. So, Alex, how can we save the environment？

F: By saving water.

M: well, how can we do that？

F: By not using too much water when we wash dishes, take a bath, and when wc do other things, like watering the plants outside.

M: Oh, I think I can do that. What else？

F: When drinking or eating something outside, you should keep the garbage until you find a trashcan to put it in because Uttering make our planet dirty. Do you like seeing trash all over the ground？

M: No, I don' t. do you have any final suggestions？

F: Yes. We shouldn't waste paper because trees are being cut down to make the paper. By recycling paper, we save the forests where animals live.

M: So, how can children recycle paper, I mean, everyday？

F: Well, for example, when I was in kindergarten, I used to save the newspapers so that I could make use of them instead of just throwing them away. Now, the children in our neighborhood collect newspapers once a month to take them to a recycling center.

M: That is great. Well thanks Alex for your ideas.

What is the name of the girl being interviewed？

A．Alice.

B．Ellen.

C．Alex.

D．Emma.

听力原文： Decreasing circulation has been a problem for newspapers for some years. The Internet is just the most recent competitor for people's time.

American media are privately owned. Newspapers get some of their money from renders. But mostly they depend on businesses to buy advertising space in their pages. The larger the circulation, the more a newspaper can charge advertisers. But recently, several newspapers have admitted lying about their number of readers.

The Tribune Company announced that it had overstated sales of two of its papers. These were Newsday and the Spanish-language paper Hoy. The Tribute Company also owns the Los Angeles Times and the Chicago Tribune. In July, the Audit Bureau of Circulations punished Newsday and Hoy. The two newspapers will have to report their circulation numbers more often than usual for the next two years.

Recently the Belo Corporation announced it had overstated the circulation of the Dallas Morning News, in Texas. The publisher will repay 23 million dollars to advertisers. It will also provide four million dollars in free advertising. Other publishers that falsely reported their circulations will also be repaying advertisers trillions of dollars.

An Audit Bureau spokeswoman says eases like these recent ones appear to be ram. But the Securities and Exchange Commission announced that it would expand its investigation to oilier newspapers.

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A．The decreasing circulation of American newspapers.

B．The investigation on American newspapers.

C．The false circulation reports of American newspapers.

D．The punishment on American newspapers.