单选题ADDICTED TO COMPUTER GAMES? WHY DON'T YOU TRY FISHING? HERE ARE FIVE REASONS WHY! ALAN SIMPSON Our special correspondent According to health and exercise specialists, computers are becoming a serious threat to the health and general well-being of a large portion of our society. Dr. Alan Parsons, of the University of Technology, claims that a kind of "nerd syndrome" is sweeping through our society, and it's having serious effects on people's physical and psychological health plus carry-over effects on society itself. Computer game fanatics easily become absorbed in games, lose track of their responsibilities, and suffer from aches and pains associated with long periods of sitting, not to mention eye-strain. And the solution? In a light-hearted weblog entry Dr. Parsons suggested that everything can be solved by... fishing! As a countermeasure to computer games, fishing, apparently, has everything to recommend. Here's why: 1. Computer screens are two-dimensional and don't move. Staring at a computer screen is an unnatural fixation that guarantees sore eyes. Fish, on the other hand, move in three dimensions. 2. At best, computer games provide only a simulation of the real world. It is therefore impossible to get a genuine sense of accomplishment no matter how well you play or how many points you score. In fact, your need for accomplishment will be continually frustrated. 3. Fish never suffer from bugs, glitches, or gremlins. When you go fishing, you can never be e-bombed, stalked, or spammed. You'll never have to reset or reconfigure a fish. 4. No matter how exciting a computer game is, you still know pretty much what's going to happen. But with fishing, you never can tell! 5. No matter how complicated a game is, it is never as complex as reality. Computer games can be mastered, but you'll never be an absolute master in the real world. That's where the real challenges are!

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单选题Perfect community living is here, and its name is Green Cliff! Construction has been slow, but we wanted to get everything just right. And now we have 58 units of stylish, modern living spaces available in a variety of sizes and rent levels. You have to see them to believe them! Our pre-registration period ends today, May 1. Over half of the apartments are already filled, and to show our gratitude to these early leasers, the Green Cliff community is throwing a public barbecue party on Friday, May 15. There will be free food, drinks, and even a temporary swimming pool that we're renting for the day! For those of you who are thinking about moving into Green Cliff but haven't decided yet, this is the perfect opportunity for you to come see what it's all about! The party runs from noon to 6:00 pm and is open to the public. We know you'll be impressed by this complex and community like none other. Our central garden offers a place for residents to get together and relax in the shade of tall palm trees. The community gym is free of charge for resident use and features all of the most modern exercise equipment. And our security can't be beat! Still not convinced? Sign a lease before May 31 and we'll pay your first month's stay What are you waiting for?

单选题In local business news today, Medtronic Corporation ______ its decision to locate a new manufacturing plant near North Fork on Highway 50. Construction will begin in March and the factory is scheduled to open next year. Company president Linda Gustavson said Medtronic chose the North Fork location ______ because of the area"s well-educated workforce. The new plant is expected to employ around 700 workers and will produce office equipment. North Fork mayor, Shane Gould, ______ the plant in North Fork and said this was wonderful news for the region"s economy.

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单选题Once______MacDougal Boulevard, the street is undergoing repairs and will be called Cosa Boulevard after the construction is completed.

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单选题Dear Mr. Lambert, Our records show that you registered as a user of the Bradford Town Office website within the last six months. We at the town office are continually working to improve the website and the services it provides. To this (144) , we hold random draws to select new users to participate in our citizen feedback sessions. You were selected for such an invitation in our most recent draw. I'm not sure how much time you have been able to spend on the site, but it (145) as a one-stop resource for the citizens of Bradford. Users can monitor and pay utility bills, schedule bulk trash pickup, apply for building permits, and much, much more. Of course, you need not have used any of these functions to attend the feedback session. We are simply interested in learning about your (146) with the site so far. The session will take place during the town meeting on Tuesday, October 4, at 7:30 pm. If you plan on attending, please call to RSVP at 555-2930 by October 1. Thank you, Shirley McAdams Online Director, Bradford Town Office

单选题 {{B}}Questions 153-154 refer to the following invitation letter.{{/B}} {{B}} DANCE INVITATION{{/B}} Professor and Mrs Charles Gordon request the pleasure of your company at the small dance to be held at the colleague club on Sunday, the 17th of November at seven o'clock Please reply to 186 Pine Street. Phone & Fax number: 8745-932

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单选题TO: Events StaffFROM: Marinella Garnet, Project ManagerSUBJECT: Upcoming SeminarDATE: September 23As announced at the recent meeting, our company is organizing a three-day business seminar on e-commerce.The seminar, to be held six months from now, will be attended by small and medium business owners wishing to learn how to sell their products and services on the Internet.In line with this, I have posted a list of seminar committees and their members on the bulletin board.The committees are as follows: Speakers Committee, Venue Committee, Food Committee, Marketing Committee, Registration CommitteeYou will notice that, except for the marketing committee, all committees are composed of new members. The marketing committee must coordinate with Mr. Donaldson, our marketing director, so that they will be familiar with the company's new sponsorship packages. Since the seminar is free, I would like the marketing committee to look for many sponsors so that majority of the seminar's costs may be assumed by income from advertisers. Make sure that sponsors are aware of the benefits they will receive in return for their assistance, including the use of their logos in promotional materials for the seminar.Furthermore, I also want the speakers committee to present a list of potential guest speakers. If possible, invite executives from online books, arts and crafts, computers, and clothing retailers.

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单选题NOTICE: Tenants of Rosenmore Place FIRE DRILL Monday, August 15, 8 A.M.In accordance with state laws, Rosenmore Place will hold a fire drill on Monday next week. All tenants are required to participate. The exercise is meant to familiarize residents with the building's alarm system and emergency exit points. It also aims to educate them on how to evacuate the building safely in case of a fire.A complete set of instructions on the drill has been distributed to all units. Tenants are advised to read the exit procedure thoroughly to avoid accidents during the exercise. It will start with the ringing of the alarm, which will signal everyone to leave the building and proceed to the open parking area. After that, security personnel will inspect all floors to make sure that the building is vacant. Please note that no one will be allowed to return to their units until the alarm has been shut off.The drill is expected to last for about 15 minutes provided that everyone vacates the building as instructed. Management looks forward to tenants' full cooperation and hopes that this exercise will make them more knowledgeable about fire safety procedures.