When you have a question about something, where do you go? For many people the answer is simple. They go online to a search engine like Google or Yahoo. But what about people in rural or under developed areas who may have no way to get on the Internet? Luckily, Rose Shuman, a business and international development consultant in California, has found a way for them. Her amazing solution is “Question Box”.

Question Box is a service that provides answers -- free of charge -- for people who cannot search the Internet directly. They might not be able to read, or they simply have no access.

Question Box began two years ago in India. People use a metal call box with a push-to-talk button to connect to a live operator, as Rose Shuman explains, “You just push a button, a big green button, and that will connect you directly to our operators who are sitting in front of computers, and speak your language. And you can ask them any sort of question you want, and they'll look it up in English or in Hindi, or whatever the main language is, and translate the answer right back for you.”

The service is currently offered in two villages. The latest version of the box uses mobile phone technology and solar panels in case the electrical power fails. Rose Shuman says the aim was to make the box as easy as possible for users.

“Rather than try to bring a lot of infrastructure to them and expect them to learn how to use the Internet, the idea was to make a technology that even Grandma could use, figuring that Grandma could probably walk up to a box and push a button,” added Shuman.

In April, Question Box expanded to Uganda. Forty community workers with mobile phones connect villagers to call center operators in Kampala. The community workers go around telling people about the service. They wear T-shirts that say “Ask Me.”

But Internet service in Uganda proved slow and undependable. So Question Box teamed up with a local technology company to store information on a local server. That way, the researchers in Kampala can quickly search the database for answers when users ask about current events and many other subjects.

Rose Shuman continued, “When was Mahatma Gandhi born and how long is the Nile River? What's the tallest mountain? The funniest one I think we got was, 'Did the pyramids ever move to another place?', which we found pretty funny. But we did look it up, and they haven't moved.”

1. According to the passage, “Question Box” is a service intended to________.

   A．help improve the living standard of the people in poor areas

   B．promote the computer technology

   C．provide answers to the people without the Internet

   D．enrich the local people’s life

2. Which of the following is TRUE about Question Box according to the passage?

   A．Uganda is the original place where the service started.

   B．Some modern technologies have been used for improving the service.

   C．Question Box won’t be able to work if there is no electrical power.

   D．It was impossible for a grandma to use Question Box.

3. We can learn from the passage that in Uganda ______.

A．forty call center operators helped make Question Box known to villagers

B．it was very convenient for villagers to have access to Internet service

C．users are very interested in current events

D．a(chǎn) local technology company cooperate with Question Box

4. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?

A．All the questions asked by people are pretty funny.

B．Workers of Question Box know the answer for any question.

C．Question Box always tries to answer the question, no matter how strange.

D．Those who asked questions wanted to make progress in their studies.

5. What attitude does the writer hold towards “Question Box” according to the passage?

A．Indefinite.              B．Negative.      C．Supportive.          D．Indifferent.

  When you have a question about something, where do you go? For many people the answer is simple as they can go online to a search engine like Google or Yahoo. But what about people in rural or underdeveloped areas who may have no way to get on the Internet?
A business and international development professor in California, Rose Shuman, found an answer for them: Question Box. Question Box is a service that provides answers---free of charge--- for people who cannot search the Internet directly. The users of Questions Box might be those who might not be able to read, or simply have no access to the Internet.
Question Box began three years ago in India. People used a metal call box with a push-to-talk button to connect a live operator. Rose Schuman explained,” You just need to push a big green button on the box which will connect you directly to our operators who are sitting in front of computers, and speak your language. You can ask them any sort of question you want, and they’ll look it up in English or in Hindi, or whatever the main language is, and translate the answer back for you.”
The service is currently offered in two villages. The latest version of the box uses mobile phone technology, and solar panels in case the electrical power fails. Rose Shuman says the aim was to make the box as easy as possible for users, “It is very efficient (效率高的). Rather than try to bring a lot of difficulties to them and expect them to spend a lot of time to learn how to use the Internet, the idea was to make a technology that even Grandma could use.”
In April 2009, Question Box was introduced to Uganda. Forty community workers with mobile phones connected villagers to call center operators in Kampala. The community workers went around telling people about the service. They wore T-shirts that said “Ask me.” But Internet service in Uganda proved slow and undependable. So Question Box teamed up with a local technology company to store information on a local server. That way, the researchers in Kampala could quickly search the database for answers.
【小題1】 The best title for the passage is __________.

A．Question Box ----taking the place of the Internet

B．Needing an answer? ----asking Question Box

C．Question Box ----A great invention in the world

D．Rose Shuman----- A professor helping the poor

[l]When you have a question about something, where do you go? For many people the answer is simple．They go online to a search engine like Google or Yahoo．But what about people in rural or underdeveloped areas who ___________________?

　 [2]A consultant in California, Rose Shuman, has found the answer．Her solution is Question Box．Question Box is a service that provides answers—free of charge—for people who cannot search the Internet directly．

　 [3]Question Box began two years ago in India．As Rose Shuman said: "You just push a button, a big green button, and that will connect you directly to our operators who are sitting in front of computers, and speak your language．And you can ask them any sort of question you want, and they'll look it up in English or in Hindi, or whatever the main language is, and translate the answer right back for you．"

　 [4]The service is currently offered in two villages．The latest version of the box uses mobile phone technology and solar panels in case the electrical power fails．Rose Shuman said the aim was to make the box as easy as possible for users．

　 [5]Question Box has expanded to Uganda where the Internet service has proved slow also ask about current events and many other subjects．It's believed that Question Box will play an important part in the development of undeveloped areas.

1. What's the main idea of this passage? （no more than 15 words

2. Please fill in the blank in Paragraph 1 with proper words. （no more than 8 words）

3．Which sentence in the passage is the closest in meaning with the following?

　 The newly-invented Question Box works with the help of mobile phone technology and the use of solar energy in case of electricity failure．

4. Sum up the three steps to get the information you need from Question Box．（no more than 10 words for each）

　 ①We　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　 ________　 .

　 ②We　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 _________ .

　 ③The operators　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 .

5. Translate the underlined sentence in Paragraph 5 into Chinese.

Everybody knows that words can carry messages．People communicate with words．Books, magazines, TV ，radio and films all help us to know what is going on in the world and what people are thinking about.

Do you think you can communicate without words? A smile on your face shows you are happy or friendly．Tears in your eyes tell others that you are sad．When you put up your hand in class, the teacher knows that you say something or ask a question．You shake your head, and people know you are saying “No”．You nod and people know you are saying “Yes”.

Other things can also carry messages．For example, a sign at the bus stop helps you to know which bus to take．A sign on the wall of your school helps you to find the library．Signs on doors tell you where to go in or out．Have you ever noticed there are a lot of signs around you and you receive messages from them all the time? People can communicate in many ways without words．For example, an artist can use his drawings to tell about beautiful mountains, seas and many other things.

1.Choose the best title for this passage.

A．Ways for Communication.                    B．The Best Way for Communication.

C．The Only Way for Communication.       D．Words Can Carry Messages.

2.How can people communicate with each other?

A．With words only                                  B．Only without words.

C．Either with words or without words.     D．Just by using different kinds of signs.

3.Which of the following is NOT a way for communication without words?

A．A cry for help                                B．A smile on your face

C．Making a face                                     D．Nodding your head

4.What does the road sign P tell people?

A．You can go into the park.                      B．You can please everybody.

C．You can leave your car there.                D．You can cross the street there.

5.How can a musician （someone who writes music） communicate with people?

A．By saying something.                          B．By playing some music.

C．By writing letters.           D．All of the above are right.

Everybody knows that words can carry messages. People communicate with words. Books, magazines, TV, radio and films all help us to communicate with others. They all help us to know what is going on in the world and what other people are thinking about.
Do you think you can communicate without words? A smile on your face shows you are happy or friendly. Tears in your eyes tell others that you are sad. When you put up your hand in class, the teacher knows you want to say something or ask a question. You shake your head, and people know you are saying “No”. You nod and people know you are saying “Yes”.
Other things can also carry messages. For example, a sign at the bus stop helps you to know which bus to take. A sign on the wall of your school helps you to find the library. Signs with arrows on doors tell you where to go in or out. Have you ever noticed that there are a lot of signs around you and that you receive messages from them all the time?
People can communicate in many ways without words. For example, an artist can use his drawings to tell about beautiful mountains, about the sea and many other things.
【小題1】 Which of the following statements is NOT true?

Everybody knows that words can carry messages. People communicate with words. Books, magazines, TV, radio and films all help us to communicate with others. They all help us to know what is going on in the world and what other people are thinking about.
Do you think you can communicate without words? A smile on your face shows you are happy or friendly. Tears in your eyes tell others that you are sad. When you put up your hand in class, the teacher knows you want to say something or ask a question. You shake your head, and people know you are saying “No”. You nod and people know you are saying “Yes”.
Other things can also carry messages. For example, a sign at the bus stop helps you to know which bus to take. A sign on the wall of your school helps you to find the library. Signs with arrows on doors tell you where to go in or out. Have you ever noticed that there are a lot of signs around you and that you receive messages from them all the time?
People can communicate in many ways without words. For example, an artist can use his drawings to tell about beautiful mountains, about the sea and many other things.
【小題1】Which of the following statements is NOT true?

 Everybody knows that words can carry messages. People communicate with words. Books, magazines, TV, radio and films all help us to communicate with others. They all help us to know what is going on in the world and what other people are thinking about.

Do you think you can communicate without words? A smile on your face shows you are happy or friendly. Tears in your eyes tell others that you are sad. When you put up your hand in class, the teacher knows you want to say something or ask a question. You shake your head, and people know you are saying “No”. You nod and people know you are saying “Yes”.

Other things can also carry messages. For example, a sign at the bus stop helps you to know which bus to take. A sign on the wall of your school helps you to find the library. Signs with arrows on doors tell you where to go in or out. Have you ever noticed that there are a lot of signs around you and that you receive messages from them all the time?

People can communicate in many ways without words. For example, an artist can use his drawings to tell about beautiful mountains, about the sea and many other things.

1. Which of the following statements is NOT true?

2. Besides words, which can also be used to express oneself?

3. Which of the following signs is usually used to show you the direction?

4. According to the passage, how does an artist often express himself?

Everybody knows that words can carry messages. People communicate with words. Books, magazines, TV, radio and films all help us to communicate with others. They all help us to know what is going on in the world and what other people are thinking about.

Do you think you can communicate without words? A smile on your face shows you are happy or friendly. Tears in your eyes tell others that you are sad. When you put up your hand in class, the teacher knows you want to say something or ask a question. You shake your head, and people know you are saying “No”. You nod and people know you are saying “Yes”.

Other things can also carry messages. For example, a sign at the bus stop helps you to know which bus to take. A sign on the wall of your school helps you to find the library. Signs with arrows on doors tell you where to go in or out. Have you ever noticed that there are a lot of signs around you and that you receive messages from them all the time?

People can communicate in many ways without words. For example, an artist can use his drawings to tell about beautiful mountains, about the sea and many other things.

1.Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A. It is a most popular way for man to communicate with words.

B. Words are the only way for man to communicate.

C. Using radio is one of the ways for man to communicate.

D. TV can help people to know the world better.

2.Besides words, which can also be used to express oneself?

A. Sign language.      B. Smile.    C. Head shaking.     D. Nodding.

3.Which of the following signs is usually used to show you the direction?

A. Picture.         B. A number.   C. A kind of color.     D. An arrow.

4.According to the passage, how does an artist often express himself?

A. He writes articles.   B. He gives reports.　　C. He sings songs.   D. He draws pictures.

Everybody knows that words can carry messages. People communicate with words. Books, magazines, TV, radio and films all help us to communicate with others. They all help us to know what is going on in the world and what other people are thinking about.
Do you think you can communicate without words? A smile on your face shows you are happy or friendly. Tears in your eyes tell others that you are sad. When you put up your hand in class, the teacher knows you want to say something or ask a question. You shake your head, and people know you are saying “No”. You nod and people know you are saying “Yes”.
Other things can also carry messages. For example, a sign at the bus stop helps you to know which bus to take. A sign on the wall of your school helps you to find the library. Signs with arrows on doors tell you where to go in or out. Have you ever noticed that there are a lot of signs around you and that you receive messages from them all the time?
People can communicate in many ways without words. For example, an artist can use his drawings to tell about beautiful mountains, about the sea and many other things.

1. 1.

   Which of the following statements is NOT true?

   1. A.
      It is a most popular way for man to communicate with words.
   2. B.
      Words are the only way for man to communicate.
   3. C.
      Using radio is one of the ways for man to communicate.
   4. D.
      TV can help people to know the world better.
2. 2.

   Besides words, which can also be used to express oneself?

   1. A.
      Sign language.
   2. B.
      Smile.
   3. C.
      Head shaking.
   4. D.
      Nodding.
3. 3.

   Which of the following signs is usually used to show you the direction?

   1. A.
      Picture.
   2. B.
      A number.
   3. C.
      A kind of color.
   4. D.
      An arrow.
4. 4.

   According to the passage, how does an artist often express himself?

   1. A.
      He writes articles.
   2. B.
      He gives reports.
   3. C.
      He sings songs.
   4. D.
      He draws pictures.

Everybody knows that words can carry messages. People communicate with words. Books, magazines, TV, radio and films all help us to communicate with others. They all help us to know what is going on in the world and what other people are thinking about.

Do you think you can communicate without words? A smile on your face shows you are happy or friendly. Tears in your eyes tell others that you are sad. When you put up your hand in class, the teacher knows you want to say something or ask a question. You shake your head, and people know you are saying “No”. You nod and people know you are saying “Yes’.

Other things can also carry messages. For example, a sign at the bus stop helps you to know which bus to take. A sign on the wall of your school helps you to find the library. Signs on doors tell you where to go in or out. And an arrow is often used to show people the direction. Have you ever noticed that there are a lot of signs around you and that you receive messages from them all the time?

People can communicate in many ways without words. For example, an artist can use his drawings to tell about beautiful mountains, about the sea and many other things.

50. Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A. It is a most popular way for man to communicate with words.

B.Words are the only way for man to communicate.

C. Using radio is one of the ways to communicate.

D. TV can help people know the world better.

51. Which of the following signs is usually used to show you the direction?

A. A picture     B.A number    C. A kind of color    D. An arrow

52. How does an artist often carry messages to people?

A. He writes articles.      B.He gives reports.

C. He sings songs.        D. He draw pictures.