Supermarkets are trying out new computers that make shopping carts more intelligent(具备智能的). They will help shoppers find paper cups or toilet soap, and keep a record of the bill.
The touch-screen devices(触摸屏装置) are on show at the Food Marketing Institute's exhibition here this week, "These devices are able to create value and get you around the store quicker," said Michael Alexander, manager of Springboard Retail Networks Inc., which makes a smart cart computer called the Concierge.
Canadian stores will test the Concierge in July. A similar device, IBM's "Shopping Buddy", has recently been test-marketed at Stop & Shop stores in Massachusetts.
Neither device tells you how many fat grams or calories are in your cart, but they will flash you with items on sale. The idea is to make it easier for people to buy, not to have second thoughts that maybe you should put something back on the shelf.
"The whole model is driven by advertisers' need to get in front of shoppers," said Alexander. "They're not watching 30-second TV ads anymore."
People can use a home computer to make their shopping lists. Once at the store, a shopper can use a preferred customer card to start a system(系统) that will organize the trip around the store. If you're looking for toothpicks, you type in the word or pick it from a list, and a map will appear on the screen showing where you are and where you can find them.
The device also keeps a record of what you buy. When you're finished, the device figures out your bill. Then you go to the checker or place your card into a self-checkout stand and pay.
The new computerized shopping assistants don't come cheap. The Buddy devices will cost the average store about $160,000, and the Concierge will cost stores about $500 for each device.
a. Start the system. b. Make a shopping list.
c. Find the things you want. d. Go to a self-checkout stand.
— Yes, they are.
“Who can ever have imagined that someone like me would make it this far?” asked Chad Wood last week during his high school graduation speech as the best student. Chad offered 1 to his fellow classmates to never give up-and the words 2much more to himself. That's because Chad is deaf, and he told the story of the serious troubles he 3 to graduate first in his class at Harrison High school in Kennesaw, Georgia.
Chad didn't start to 4 until he was 5, according to his mother, Pam Wood. Although her son was 5 a disadvantage, she was determined not to treat him6.“I've expected him to do everything every other kid does, and I saw no 7 why he couldn't,” she told ABC News.“And if he 8the first time, we just tried again.”
Chad, 17, worked hard throughout school, 9 no special treatment but sitting at the front of the class and using a special audio system so he could hear the teacher. All his hard work 10. He received full school fare to Vanderbilt University. “Deafness had taught me a lesson to never11 ,” he said in the speech. ”Not when the experts tell you it cannot be done. Not when you have 12 so far behind that escaping seems the only way 13. Not when achieving your dreams seems an entire 14.”
Chad spoke for about four minutes, after which he received a standing applause from the class and 15 messages from family, friends and strangers. “They've been sending me messages on Facebook, email; they've been talking to me in person telling me how it had a 16 on their lives and how they're really 17 by it,” Chad told ABC News. “It feels 18. Seeing that my words 19 have a power on someone and that they want to work harder 20 my words makes me feel wonderful.”
If you saw a father (pat) his son the back smiling happily, what would you think was on? You would probably think that the father was his son on (do) something well, maybe (pass) an exam or winning a race. You would know what was going because you understood the message (convey) by the father's body language. the world, a pat on the back and a smile usually means," Well done".
增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
修改:在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意:1）每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;
2）只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
One day, my little brother bought a ice cream in the street, enjoying eating it. Unexpect, he saw his friend coming towards him, so he hurriedly hid the ice creams behind him. After he greeted his friend, they begin to talk. His friend had his dog with her. When he stopped talk with my brother, his dog moved around. The dog was such glad to find the ice cream in my brother's hand and it began to eat it with a great pleasure. My brother felt embarrassing that he hadn't shared the ice cream with his friend, he gave the ice cream to the dog. Then he bought another two for his friend and himself.
Taking good notes is a time-saving skill that will help you to become a better student in several ways. Second, your notes are excellent materials to refer to when you are studying for a test. Third, note-taking offers variety to your study time and helps you to hold your interest.
You will want to take notes during classroom discussions and while reading a textbook or doing research for a report. Whenever or however you take notes, keep in mind that note-taking is a selective process.
The following methods may work best for you.
●Read the text quickly to find the main facts and ideas in it.
●Carefully read the text and watch for words that can show main points and supporting facts.
●Write your notes in your own words.
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●Note any questions or ideas you may have about what was said or written.
As you take notes, you may want to use your own shorthand(速记). When you do, be sure that you understand your symbols and that you use them all the time.
A. Use words, not complete sentences. B. There are three practical note-taking methods. C. You must write your notes on separate paper. D. Otherwise, you may not be able to read your notes later. E. You will also want to develop your own method for taking notes. F. That means you must first decide what is important enough to include in your notes. G. First, the simple act of writing something down makes it easier for you to understand and remember it. |
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。作文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(^)并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉。
修改：在错的词下面画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2．只允许修改l0处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
Dear Jim，
I'd like to invite you for dinner in a Chinese restaurant in Los Angeles．I can imagine how surprising you are! In fact，I am there visiting my uncle，who happened to be working in the city at present．
The Chinese restaurant naming New Panda Buffet provides genuine Chinese food，where many diners have given 5-star reviews．It is located at 5120 Rodeo Rd，Los Angeles．Could you come at 6 p.m. on Friday?
By the way, I will present you with a go set then．I really appreciate that you have done to help me with my English during the past two years．But you，I would not have made such a great progress in English．
Looking forward to you early reply!
Yours,
Li Hua
No doubt we all have experienced frustration（受挫）. It may be something as 1 as growing flowers or as serious as developing better relationships with others. Whatever the 2 is, there comes a point when you just feel you can't go on any further.
And yet, the secret to 3 can be found in a tube of toothpaste. Every time I come to the 4 of a tube of a toothpaste, I am completely 5 that just when I think it is absolutely empty, I can 6more toothpaste out of it. I am sure you all have gone through the 7 thing.
So, next time you find yourself in such a situation, 8 the tube. We can all 9times that success came when we were on our 10 chance or when we were doing something for the final time. It is when you dig deep down for that one last burst of 11 that you achieve your goal.
12 , too many people give up too early. All they 13 to do is squeeze one more drop of toothpaste from the tube. There are hundreds of 14 of successful people who kept on going in the face of adversity(逆境) and 15. Even the writers of Chicken Soup for the Soul were 16 by 33 publishers before they found one who would 17their book.
If you have the passion to go for your 18, then keep squeezing that “inner tube of toothpaste”. It is only when you 19 the “passion” that you will know whether success is yours or not. Just make sure that you don't 20 too soon. Success may be just around the corner.
John Smith was a very handsome young man but he was lazy. He had finished his education and was happy to sit in his room and listen to the radio all day long. In fact, he had been doing nothing for almost six months, which worried his father a lot. One day Mr. Smith decided that he had to do something. "John, when I was your age I was working and supporting my ten brothers and sisters. I want you to go out and get a job." So that was what he did. In fact, in the next three months, John started ten jobs and was fired from ten jobs. He explained to his father.
"They wanted me to be at work at 8:00 a. m. and told me to do all sorts of unpleasant things."
"I don't care how you do it," Mr. Smith said. "Either you earn some money or move out of the house. I gave you one week's time."
In the next few days John began to change. He still stayed in his room all day, but spent his time writing letters and reading through the newspapers. More and more posts began to arrive for him. He bought a new suit for himself and invited his parents to the theatre and for dinner afterwards at the most expensive restaurant in town. When his proud parents arrived home after their evening hour, a policeman was waiting at the front door.
"John Smith," he said as he handed him a piece of paper, "I'll see you in the court tomorrow. "
When he got outside, John told his parents everything. "When you told me to earn some money, I decided to put an advertisement in the newspaper saying, ‘New way to money fast!Send me $5 and I'll tell you my secret. 'When I received the money I wrote back telling people to do as I do."
John was fined $250 by the court and was ordered to pay all the people back. As he left the court house feeling very ashamed, a newspaper man came up to him, "Young man, would you like to tell your story to my newspaper for $2500?"
The event that stands out in Tom's memory happened one morning when Tom was only ten years old. He was at home with his elder sister Jane. Tom was doing his homework when he heard raised voices. At first he thought nothing of it since customers in the motorcycle shop directly below their flat often became loud, but he soon realised this time it was different.
"Quick! Quick! Remove the motorcycles from the shop, "someone yelled.
Then a thick burning smell filled the air. When Tom opened the front door of their flat to investigate, a thick cloud of smoke greeted him. The motorcycle shop had caught fire and people were running and crying.
Jane, who had been playing the violin in her room, hurried to the living room. They rushed out of the door and along the corridor(走廊) through the smoke.
They were heading towards the stairway at the far end of the corridor when Jane stopped in her track. She turned around and headed back the way they came. Tom had no idea what she was doing, but he followed her.
Jane had suddenly remembered the lady in her 70s who lived next door to them, who they called Makcik Malay for auntie. Jane began banging on Makcik's door, but got no answer. As the smoke thickened around them, Tom could see many of their neighbours—some still in their pyjamas(睡衣)—running for safety. The thought of fear crossed his mind.
"She might have run for safety like everyone else!" Tom cried. However, Jane refused to give up. "I know Makcik's still inside. "She said she was familiar with Makcik's daily routine and was certain she would still be sleeping. She pounded at the door. "Go downstairs. Go now!Go!"
注意:
1）所续写短文的词数应为150左右;
2）至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语;
3）续写部分分为两段,每段的开头语已为你写好;
4）续写完成后,请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。
Paragraph 1:
Tom noticed the flame was reaching up.……
Paragraph 2:
Luckily,some neighbors passing by stopped and offered help.……
