Are the Super Girls super enough to make it into China's most authoritative dictionary? The editors of Cihai are working on a new edition, and they say they haven't decided yet. "The editing preparation of the 2009 edition of the dictionary has just started," an editor of Cihaisaid. "Which new words will be added, and which old ones will be deleted, remains unknown." The TV programme that brought the Super Girls into the public eye has certainly had an influence on Chinese society since its _ in 2004. The editor said the new edition will include terms such as "Shenzhou VI," the name of China's second manned spacecraft, and Ba Jin, a late master of contemporary Chinese literature. The argument began earlier this week, when media reported that Cihai, as a dictionary that prides itself on its educational and historical value, would not include terms such as "Super Girl." An official said that some online words were popular, but Cihaipreferred words of both popularity and stability and those that can withstand the test of time and usage. A reporter from China Economic News said: "We all agree on the great contribution of Ba Jin, but who can look down on the social influence of the Super Girl?" A Professor told China Daily: "Of course 'Super Girls' should be edited intoCihai. If some strange words can be in there, why not 'Super Girls'? Even though it may die out after a few years just as, say, 'Shenzhou VI' will be replaced by 'Shenzhou IX' one day." Cihai records new words reflecting the latest developments in the social and natural sciences, including biology, electronics, computer science and economics. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE? A) The argument whether Cihai should include "Super Girls" was caused by a media report. B) The term "Super Girls " is known all over the country. C) Whether the new edition Cihaiwill include "Super Girls" remains unknown. D) "Super Girls" are not so famous as Mr. Ba Jin.
D
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Little Brother By Cory Doctorow, 382 pages, $19.95 In the very near future, Marcus Yallow is walking with his friends in San Francisco when a 9/11-sized terrorist attack occurs blocks away. Everyone around is secretly taken away by the Department of Homeland Security to see whether they're terrorists. However, during the investigation, one of his friends dies mysteriously. The friends try to find out the truth. If you read only one science-fiction novel this year, make it this one. The Flying Troutmans By Miriam Toews, 274 pages, $32 The heart of the book is a road journey in Canada made by Hattie,Thebes and Logan to find Cherkis, the kids' dad. It's rich in dialogue, sometimes funny, sometimes surprisingly sad, always character-true. Toews is an extraordinarily gifted writer, with tough-minded compassion for her characters. Reading By Lightning By Joan Thomas, 388 pages, $22.95 We're in 1930s Canada, where Lily's father arrived three decades earlier to be promised fertile agricultural land. But they had been cheated and thrown in the middle of Manitoba. Now William Piper and his wife farm their land and place little hope in this life. What They Wanted By Donna Morrissey, 325 pages, $32 A father has a heart attack; a brother and a sister leave Newfoundland and go to Alberta, Canada to work; a tragedy brings reconciliation , but also terrible loss. Primarily a novel of character, it's also a novel of Canada, of two very specific and vividly drawn places. Donna Morrissey's characters are troubled, sensitive, quick to be moved to anger or pain, and just as quick to laughter and affection. According to the text, we know that The Flying Troutmans is_. A) full of dialogue B) a sad story C) about tourism D) a real story
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A
Ques: Richard Rodriguez from the United States is a great roller coaster fan. Recently he broke his 15th world record after he spent 104 days riding the world's largest roller coaster. "It got more difficult to ride and ride because of the muscle tiredness," Rodriguez, a teacher at the University of Chicago, said as he stepped down from the ride in a German park. He spent 10 hours a day on the roller coaster. Rodriguez tried to keep himself busy during the rides on the big roller coaster in a southwestern town in Germany. "I read the newspapers...I have a walkman, I have my cellphone, so I try to talk to people and message people during the day," he said. Although the 42yearold said he felt sick on the first few days, he said he soon got over the problem. "My face hurts sharply and I have a little backache, but I am good." The "Expedition GeForce" is one of the world's biggest roller coasters. It measures 62 meters at its highest point. On his 95th day on the coaster, after travelling over 25,000 kilometers, Rodriguez had a toothache and was treated by a local dentist. He went on after that and succeeded in breaking the record. Rodriguez celebrated with members of the park staff and his supporters, who had sent him postcards and emails encouraging him not to give up. The new world record was keeping on riding for _ on a roller coaster. A) 16 times B) 104 days and 10hour a day C) 10 hours a day D) over 25,000 kilometers
Ans: B
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A