The American humorist,Will Rogers,used to say,"All I kown is what I read in the 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. When Will Roger said that all he knew was what he read in the newspapers,his real purpose was _ . A) to tell you that the real source of his knowledge was from the newspaper B) to show that newspapers helped to get him well informed C) to show that he was very learned through reading newspapers D) tell you that he was interested in reading newspapers
B
WASHINGTON--US President Barack Obama said Thursday that he had known about NBA star Jeremy Lin's talent long before the"Linsanity"phenomenon swept the sport. "I knew about Jeremy before you did because Arne Duncan, my secretary of education, was captain of the Harvard team,"Obama told the famous US sportswriter Bill Simmons in an interview. "When Arne and I were playing, he said,'I'm telling you, we've got this terrific guard named Jeremy Lin at Harvard.'And then when one of my best friends, whose son is a freshman at Harvard, went for a recruiting trip he saw Lin in action, so I've been on the Jeremy Lin bandwagon for a while,"said the president, who is a Harvard Law graduate. Lin, the New York Knicks' point guard, though he was cut twice in December 2011, had had a sudden rise in the past month to high points scoring stardom in Madison Square Garden, the world's biggest basketball stage. He is the first Chinese-American player in the NBA. He has already developed a devoted following among many Asian-Americans and in China, Taiwan, the Philippines and other countries. Clicks to the NYKnicks. Com website _ as basketball fans from around the world search for Lin's news and highlights. "He seems like a wonderful young man. It elevates this great sport all round the world,"said Obama, a Chicago Bulls fan."And what's been encouraging is to see how fast the sport has bounced back recently."But he sounded a note of caution on how much basketball costs to watch. "It's really important for professional athletes and sports owners to just remember you got a whole bunch of folks out here, all across the country, who invest so much in their teams. All they ask is not to be so selfish that you're not looking out for your fans,"Obama said. Both athletes and sports owners should care about folks because _ . A) they have made contributions to charities B) all teams are in need of support from fans C) they pay to watch their favorite teams play D) they can decide the result of a game
C
Q: Soft Police Jumbo Set Model No.:1530 Product Specifications: This soft play set features soft toys that will not hurt your precious babies. It does not include any small parts or accessories that can be easily swallowed. It boosts your children's imagination and creativity. The colorful appearance of the items can surely attract kids. Suitable for children aged over 1. Baby Toys Model No.:MSM-12LL1 Product Specifications: This set of soft toys is suitable for children of all ages. It features two sleeping mice, lying on each other, creating a warm and intimate image. One of the pieces is designed in a circular shape, which can serve as a baby's neck rest. Can be your children's bedside companion. Safe for children. Comfortable and soft to touch. Hanging Decoration for Babies Product Specifications: The featured item is a hanging decoration for babies. It is usually hung on ceilings or above baby cots. Comes in separate pieces. Easy assembling. Rotating umbrella with music. Decorations consist of several stuffed toys. For babies of 0-12 months. Baby Pulling Toys Product Specifications: This is a series of baby pulling to toys. They are decorated with stuffed mini dolls like bears, sheep and rabbits. When the babies pull strings, the toy is wound. When the pulling toy is released, the toy contracts back and produces different sounds. Made of polyester . Suitable for children of 1,2,3,4, or above. Hello Kitty Doll with Swing Chair Model No.:62558 Product Specifications: 38cm doll with swing chair. This foldable swing chair with the cutest Hello Kitty is perfect for all lovely infants under one. It has adorable printing that can surely appeal to babies. It is also strongly constructed and designed to ensure maximum safety. Made of high quality material. Soft Dinosaur 5pcs Set Model No.:1801 Product Specifications: The soft and smooth texture offers a pleasure touch. Absence of small parts makes it safe for kids. Attractive to kids with the colorful appearance. Suitable for children aged over 1. An excellent and... If you want to pull babies' attention with images and sound, you may choose _ . A) baby pulling toys B) a hanging decoration C) Model No. MSM-12LL1 D) Model No. 1530
A: B
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We answer some questions this week in our series on getting into an American college or university. The first question is about our recent discussion of English language test. Vo Ngoc from Vietnam would like to know about the TOEIC, which is designed to measure skills of English as spoken in the workplace. The Educational Testing Service administers the TOEIC. It says the test measures the language skills of people working in an international environment. American colleges and universities accept scores from the TOFEL and often the IELTS. If you miss our report on these tests, you can find it at our website www. unsv. com.. Tahir Mahood from Pakistan asks how to improve his English before taking these kinds of tests. Well, you can start by looking for ways to use English as much as you can Watch American movies and TV shows and read books in English Look for English speakers to talk to. The Internet has many free materials for Engiish learners. Visitors to www. unsv. com. for example, can read, listen and watch programmes on many different subjects. The U.S. Department of Education recent launched a free website designed to help immigrants learn English. The site is called USA Learns at www. usalearns, org, like www. chinadaily. cn, intended for English learners in China Next,a question from Turkey:Hasan Eker asks about getting a postdoctoral position in the U. S. This is work generally done by a person who recently earned a PhD. The National Post-doctoral Association in Washington has information about international postdocs on its website www. Nationalpostal.org. And, finally, we have questions from Iran, Afghanistan and Indonesia about how to pay an education through jobs. There're rules that restrict the kinds of jobs that foreign students can have while studying in the U. S. A person wb.o wants to learn. English can go to the following EXCEPT. A) www. unsv. Com B) www. national postdoc. org C) www. usalearns. Org D) www chinadaily. cn,
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B