What would it be like to take a walk on the surface of Mars? If you could design the tallest building in the world, what would it look like? Do you dream of being the next J．K. Rowling? This summer, you can experience all of these things, and more. All you need is an Internet connection and your imagination.
A recent study by the Kaiser Family Foundation found that kids spend an average of 1 hour and 29 minutes online each day. Many kids like to use that time to chat with friends, play games or check emails. But the next time you get on the Web, try exploring the world instead. “With the Internet, you can go back 11,000 years in time, or go 11,000 kilometers across the planet.” said Russell, Web search expert of Google. “The whole scope of history and the world is open to you.”
There is a wealth of information to be found online. For example, if your family is going on vacation somewhere，do a quick online search on the area before you even get in the car. “What's the background of the place; what's the history？” says Russell. “I like to tell my kids, ‘Whenever you have a question, whenever you have a doubt, search it out.’”
Ready to launch a virtual journey of your own? Here are a few starting points to get you thinking and to help you on your way. You can invite your parents along for the ride, too. Always ask for permission before downloading programs and software onto your puter. And check with a parent or an adult before visiting a new Web site.
Navigate the world in 3D with Google Earth. Begin in outer space and zoom(快速移动) into the streets of any city, from Hong Kong to San Francisco. Or visit ancient monuments, watch the changing rainforests over time, and dive underwater to explore tropical reef.
With the Moon in Google Earth tool, you can walk in Neil Armstrong's famous footsteps. Take a guided tour of the moon's surface with Armstrong's fellow shuttle mate astronaut Buzz Aldrin.
When you're exploring that part of the solar system, hop on over to the Red Planet with Google Mars. There, you can move very quickly around the surface and see images from the Mars Rovers.
【小题1】The author uses questions in the first passage to .A．introduce the topic of the paragraphB．question the possibility of realizing the dreamC．attract the readers' attentionD．let the readers answer it【小题2】How do you travel around the world in a day according to the passage?A．By taking the time shuttle.B．By making use of the InternetC．By watching 3D films.D．By finding a tourism pany in Google【小题3】Russell thought .A．the students spent too much time on the InternetB．the students shouldn't chat and play games onlineC．the students could solve their problems through the lineD．the students should learn knowledge instead of chatting online【小题4】What's the purpose of the passage?A．Encourage the kids to spend more time online.B．Encourage the kids to do some research on science.C．Encourage the kids to learn to use the puter.D．Encourage the kids to explore the world online.C
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(答案→)C
解析：
【小题1】答案：C 推理判断题。本文开头用了几个有吸引力的问题，主要的目的是吸引读者的注意力。故答案选C项。
【小题2】答案：B 细节理解题。根据文章的第二段的“...Web search expert of Google. ‘The whole scope of history and the world is open to you.’”以及倒数第三段中的“Navigate the world in 3D with Google Earth...visit ancient monuments...”可知，本文鼓励孩子们通过利用网络上的资源用3D参观这些地方，而不是真正坐时光穿梭机、去影院看电影或找旅游公司。故答案选B项。
【小题3】答案：C 细节理解题。由第三段最后一句“Whenever you have a question, whenever you have a doubt，search it out.”可知，孩子们可以通过因特网解决问题。故答案选C项。
【小题4】答案：D 作者意图题。由全文的内容及本文第一段的“This summer，you can experience all of these things，and more.All you need is an Internet connection and your imagination.”及第二段第三句“...try exploring the world instead.”可知，本文的主要目的是鼓励孩子们通过网络探索世界。故答案选D项。
疑难词汇解读
1．launch v．发射、发动
launch a rocket发射火箭
launch a campaign发起一项运动
2．virtual adj.实际的，实质上的
A virtual state of war exists between the two countries.
这两国间实际上处于战争状态。