In many businesses, computers have largely replaced paperwork, because they are fast, and do not make mistakes. And they are honest. Many banks say that their business is "untouched by human hands" and therefore safe. But they have no thought that the growing number of computer crimes show they can be used to steal. Computer criminals don't use guns. And even if they are caught, it is hard to punish them because there is often no proof. A computer cannot remember who used it. It simply does what it is told. The head teller at a New York City bank used a computer to steal more than one and a half billion dollars in just four years. No one noticed this because he moved the money from one account to another. Each time a customer whose money he had stolen questioned the balance in his account, the teller said it was a computer mistake, then replaced the missing money from someone else's account. This man was caught at last. Some workers use the computer's power to punish their bosses they consider unfair. Recently, a large company fired its computer record assistant for reasons that were connected with her personal life rather than her job. She was given thirty days notice. In those thirty days, she stole all the company's computerized records. Most computer criminals have been common workers. Now police wonder if this is "the tip of iceberg". As one official says, "I have the feeling that there is more crime out there than we are catching. What we are seeing now is all so poorly done. I wonder what the real experts are doing--the ones who really know a computer works." The assistant stole all the computerized records _ . A) by chance B) after she was dismissed C) because she had been done wrong D) because the company decided to dismiss her
D
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Handball is a hugely popular sport in Europe and Asia, and it is one of the fastest and most exciting sports in the world.It combines basketball and soccer with the attracting saves of water polo. Handball is played on an indoor court(the size of two basketball courts)and there are goals at each end.There are twelve players on each team,two goal keepers and ten field players,but there is a maximum of one goalkeeper and six field players from each team allowed on the court at any one time.The idea is simple:score more goals than the other team. The ball is made of leather or synthetic material and it must be round.The surface must not be shiny or slippery.The size and weight of the ball varies for male and female teams,and adult and junior teams. Handball has the same free-ranging play as basketball,with all players except the goalkeeper constantly moving from attack to defence.The goalkeeper uses hands, feet,head and body to keep out the other team's shots.The origins of handball are unclear.Many people believe that it developed as a training game for soccer,to be played in the off season,or when it snowing.Now,in countries where handball is popular,players can earn large sums of money,and indoor stadiums seating over ten thousand people sell out regularly.Handball has been played at the Olympics since 1972. The passage states that handball was most probably developed _ . A) as a replacement for basketball B) by supporters of water polo C) as a training game D) for the 1972 Olympics
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C
Ques: More and more Chinese mainland buyers have in the past few weeks been queuing to cross the border into Hong Kong to _ growing financial pressure led by rising food prices at home. Their shopping baskets are full of sugar, salt and even tissue paper. While prices are rising so fast, many people are worrying out ways to cut down their expenses. Du Zhenqi, an 80-year-old Beijinger, grows different vegetables in the community yard. But this year, before they turned ripe, they were all picked by his neighbors. "The prices of vegetables have gone up dramatically," said Du. "So I understand those people and it pleased me to offer them my help." Du expressed his sympathy for these who took away his vegetables without permission. The rise of food price in China has made people with low incomes feel serious financial pressure and forced them to spend wisely. A collection of practical money-saving tips is thus becoming increasingly popular among Chinese citizens. If you search "money-saving strategies" in Baidu, you will find 4.27 million entries in 0.19 seconds. The collection provides tips such as choosing local and seasonal products, avoiding buying vegetables on rainy or snowy days when higher transport costs increase prices, using websites for purchases, and planting vegetables on the balcony. Some consider buying in large quantity to stay within a tight budget. Fei Yuqin, who lives in Shanghai, frequently hurries to a farmers' market before 6 a.m. to buy large amounts of vegetables for her family and neighbors. "Instead of buying small amounts, I buy large amounts of vegetables at the market and get a 50-percent discount." With these tips, many people have become experts in cutting household expenses. However, financial pressure caused by the current round of price rising still troubles many Chinese people. The text is mainly about _ . A) a pleasant journey for mainland Chinese to Hong Kong B) practical strategies in cutting the household expenses C) some popular tips on using websites for purchases D) solutions to the problems happening in neighborhood
Ans: B
Calendar of Events WHAT'S GOING ON IN YOUR NEIGUHBORHOOD & LOCAL AREAS Spring Wildflowers Around Unicol The wildflower program will begin with a slide show and lecture on Wildflowers. There will be organized wildflower walks that will help both the novice and experienced wildflower enthusiast to better appreciate the color1ful and fascinating world of mountain wildflowers. Preregistration is required. 706 - 878 - 3983 $2 parking. prefix = st1 /1788 GA Hwy.356,Helen,GA, 706-878-3983, Toll Free: 800-573-9659, www.gas - tateparks.com. Directions:GA Hwy.356 Wings of Flight Programs on birds, bats, butterflies included activities, educational discussions, crafts and more. Program fees may be required for some activities. $2 ParkPass.Please call 1-800-573-9656 for additional info.418 Amicalola Falls Lodge Road,Dawsonville,GA, 706-265-8888, Toll Free: 800 -573-9656. www.gastateparks.org. Directions:GA Hwy.52 from Dawsonville 3 rd ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT The Chestatee Wildife Preserve, located in Dahlonega,Georgiapresents their 3 rd ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT. Fun and prizes for children ages 1 - 12. Admission is adults $ 10.00, children $ 5.00. April 12 th at 2:00 p.m. The preserve houses a variety of over 100 different species of animals. Among the residents are Bengal and Siberian tigers, African and Barbary lions, chimpanzees, wallabies, kangaroos, wolves, fox, buffalo, white tigers, elk, peacocks and _ . Chestatee Wildlife is open 7 days a week from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Call us at 706-864-9411. Directions: 400 North to end. Continue on Longbranch Rd., 5 miles to Hwy. 52. turn right and follow 1 mile. Turn right onOld Dahlonega Hwy.We are 1/2 mile on the left. By "the list goes on" it is meant that_. A) the animals mentioned in the list will continue to be on show B) the list of the species housed by the Preserve live on C) the list of the animals living in the Preserve is long D) the preserved animals will continue to be listed
C