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阅读理解。     In a few years, you might be able to speak Chinese,Korean,Japanese,French,and English-andall at the
same time. This sounds incredible,but Alex Waibel,a computer science professor at US"s Car-negie
Mellon University (CMU) and Germany"s University of Karlsruhe,announced last week that it may soon
be reality. He and his team have invented software and hardware that could make it far easier forpeople
who speak different languages to understand each other.
     One application,called Lecture Translation,can easily translate a speech from one language into
an-other. Current translation technologies typically limit speakers to certain topics or a limited vocabulary. Us-ers also have to be trained how to use the programme.
     Another machine can send translations of a speech to different listeners depending on what
languagethey speak. "It is like having a simultaneous translator right next to you but without disturbing the
person next to you,"Waibel said
     Prefer to read? So- called Translation Glasses transcribe(转录) the translations on a tiny
liquid-crystal display(LCD) screen.
     Then there"s the Muscle Translator. Electrodes capture the electrical signals from facial muscle
movements made naturally when a person is mouthing words. The signals are then translated into speech.
The electrodes could be replaced with wireless chips implanted in a person"s face,according to
research-ers.
     During a demonstration held last Thursday in CMU"s Pittsburgh campus,a Chinese student named
Sang Jun had 11 tiny electrodes attached to the muscles of his cheeks,neck and throat. Then he
mouthed-without speaking aloud- a few words in Mandarin (普通话) to the audience. A few seconds
later,the phrase was displayed on a computer screen and spoken out by the computer in English and
Spanish: "Let me introduce our new prototype."
     This particular instrument,when fully developed,might allow anyone to speak in any number of
lan-guages or,as Waibel put it,"to switch your mouth to a foreign language". "The idea behind the
universi-ty"s prototypes is to create"good enough" bridges for cross- cultural exchanges that are
becoming more common in the world,"Waibel said.
     With spontaneous(自发的) translators, foreign drivers in Germany could listen to traffic warnings on
the radio; tourists in China could read all the signs and talk with local people;leaders of different
coun-tries could have secret talks without any interpreters there.1.What can"t be learned from the text?A.The spontaneous translators will help us a lot.
B. There is no Muscle Translator in the world now.
C. Muscle Translators can translate what you think into speech if you just move your mouth.
D. A lecture translation can translate what you said into other languages easily.2. What does the underlined word mean?A. happening at at the same time.
B. happening by itself.
C. similar in size.
D. Similar in quality.3.What"s the final destination of inventing the language translators?A. To make cultural exchanges between different countries easier.
B. To help students learn foreign languages more easily.
C. To make people live in foreign countries more comfortably.
D. To help people learn more foreign languages in the future.4. What can be inferred from the seventh paragraph?A. The translator is so good that it can translate any language into the very language you need.
B. The translator is becoming more and more common in the world as a bridge.
C. With the help of the translator,you only need to open your mouth when you want to say
     something without saying the exact words at all.
D.The translator needs to be improved before being put into market.5. Where can we probably find this passage?A. A newspaper.
B. A magazine on science.
C. A fairy tale.
D. A scientific fantasy book.

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1-5: CAADB

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阅读理解。     Nuclear energy has always been controversial. But since the tsunami and nuclear disaster in
Fukushima (Japan) last year the issue is back in the headlines. And the world is divided- some countries
are planning more nuclear plants, while others have promised to shut theirs down.
     After Fukushima, Germany decided to switch off all its nuclear plants by 2022. Switzerland and Italy
are also phasing out nuclear power. But France and the United States remain staunch supporters of
atomic energy. In fact, almost 80% of France"s electricity comes from nuclear power, the highest
percentage in the world. And in the US, the Obama administration said it "continues to support the
expansion of nuclear power, despite the crisis in Japan."
     Nuclear supporters claim nuclear power can help the environment. Unlike fossil fuels, nuclear power
doesn"t create greenhouse gases. So, pro-nuclear countries argue that nuclear power allows them to
generate energy without contributing to climate change. Britain"s chief scientific adviser (John Beddington)
supports this view. He recently said that the world doesn"t have the luxury of ignoring nuclear energy.
     Nuclear power is also relatively cheap. Renewable energy sources such as solar, hydro and wind
power may be clean, but they"re expensive; and right now, they require a lot of investment. This higher
cost of using "green energy" is usually passed onto the consumer. So, while many people may prefer their
energy to come from a renewable source, not so many are prepared to pay higher energy bills. This is of
particular concern while the world economy is in such bad shape.
     The main argument against nuclear energy is that it isn"t safe. For a start, nuclear waste is very difficult
to dispose of, and remains toxic to humans for thousands of years. And even before Fukushima, there
were several high-profile nuclear disasters. The most famous is probably the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, in
the Ukraine. The radiation from the meltdown spread all over Europe, affecting thousands.
     The nuclear energy issue is very complex. And it doesn"t look like it"ll be resolved anytime soon. As a
Japanese commentator recently said, "it"s been a bad year for the "nuclear village", but I don"t think they"re down and out yet." The battle continues. 1. Which of the following may NOT be the advantage of nuclear energy over other energy sources? A. Nuclear energy doesn"t produce any greenhouse gases.
B. Nuclear energy can help prevent the climate damage.
C. Nuclear energy is more environmental-friendly than other green energy sources.
D. Nuclear energy can save the consumers some money, compared to other renewable energies.2. What does the underlined word "this" refer to in paragraph 4? A. The fact that many people prefer to use the green energy sources while unwilling to pay higher bill.
B. The cost of using renewable sources
C. The fact that the nuclear power is cheaper.
D. The investment of renewable energy sources3. We can learn from the last paragraph that _______.A. the Japanese commentator is positive about the future of nuclear energy
B. the nuclear energy issue will be soon settled
C. a battle will break out in the future
D. Japan is considering to build a nuclear village in the future4. What is the author"s purpose of writing the passage? A. To highlight the danger of using nuclear energy.
B. To introduce some serious nuclear disasters.
C. To show the argument between nuclear supporters and protesters.
D. To give some advice on how to use nuclear energy safely.

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阅读理解。                                               Why texting harms your IQ
     The regular use of text messages and e-mails can lower the IQ more than twice as much as smoking
marijuana (大麻). That is the statement of researchers who have found that tapping away on a mobile
phone or computer keypad or checking for electronic messages temporarily knocks up to 10 points off
the user"s IQ. This rate of decline in intelligence compares unfavorably with the four-point drop in IQ
associated with smoking marijuana, according to British researchers, who have described the
phenomenon of improved stupidity as "infomania". The research conducted by Hewlett Packard, the
technology company, has concluded that it is mainly a problem for adult workers, especially men.
     It is concluded that too much use of modern technology can damage a person"s mind. It can cause a
constant distraction of "always on" technology when employees should be concentrating on what they are
paid to do. Infomania means that they lose concentration as their minds remain fixed in an almost
permanent state of readiness to react to technology instead of focusing on the task in hand. The report
also added that, in a long term, the brain will be considerably shaped by what we do to it and by the
experience of daily life. At a microcellular level, the complex networks of nerve cells that make up parts
of the brain actually change in response to certain experiences.
     Too much use of modern technology can be damaging not only to a person"s mind, but to their social
relationship. 1100 adults were interviewed during the research. More than 62 per cent of them admitted
that they were addicted to checking their e-mails and text messages so often that they scrutinized
work-related ones even when at home or on holiday. Half said that they always responded immediately
to an email and will even interrupt a meeting to do so. It is concluded that infomania is increasing stress
and anxiety and affecting one"s characteristics. Nine out of ten thought that colleagues who answered
e-mails or messages during a face-to-face meeting were extremely rude.
     The effects on IQ were studied by Dr Glenn Wilson, a psychologist at University of London. "This is
a very real and widespread phenomenon," he said. "We have found that infomania will damage a
worker"s performance by reducing their mental sharpness and changing their social life. Companies
should encourage a more balanced and appropriate way of working." 1. We can learn from the passage that "infomania" ______.A. has a positive influence on one"s IQ
B. results in the change of part of the brain
C. lies in the problem of lack of concentration
D. is caused by too much use of modern technology2. The research mentioned in the passage is most probably about ______. A. the important function of advanced technology
B. the damage to one"s brain done by unhealthy habits
C. the relevance between IQ and use of modern technology
D. the relationship between intelligence and working effectiveness3. The underlined word "scrutinized" probably means "______". A. examined carefully
B. copied patiently
C. corrected quickly
D. admitted freely4. Which of the following shows the structure of the passage?A.                                          B.                             C.                                D.

CP: Central Point P: Point Sp: Sub-point (次要点) C: Conclusion

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完形填空。     When you are having class in the early morning, it is not unusual to notice your classmate sitting beside
you yawning. He    1   that he didn"t have a sound sleep the night before. Many    2   don"t get adequate
sleep because they are burdened with too much homework, which keeps them up at night doing countless exercise. Some teens cannot   3   at night even when they want to so much.
     Researches show that during your teenage years, the body"s biological clock is ___4_  ,telling you to
sleep later at night and wake up    5   in the morning. But   6   in the body clock aren"t the only reason
teens lose sleep. Lots of people have insomnia(失眠). The most common cause of insomnia is   7   . But
all sorts of things can lead to insomnia, including    8   discomfort, emotional troubles and even sleeping
environment. It"s common for everyone to have insomnia occasionally. But if it    9   for a month or more,
go and consult a doctor.
     Most teens have    10   sometimes, which may make you sweat. But, if they are too frequent, a
person"s sleep pattern can be seriously    11   . The most common cause of them is emotional   12   ,
such as fear, stress or anxiety. If you have them a lot, you"re also supposed to talk to a    13   .
     Medical specialists encourage teens to make lifestyle changes to help them develop good sleeping
  14   . Most probably you know that a cup of coffee can keep you
       15   at night, but did you know that playing video games or watching TV does the same?(     )1. A. yells
(     )2. A. adults
(     )3. A. study
(     )4. A. broken
(     )5. A. sooner
(     )6. A. changes
(     )7. A. happiness
(     )8. A. mental
(     )9. A. helps
(     )10. A. nightmares
(     )11. A. improved
(     )12. A. issue
(     )13. A. doctor
(     )14. A. idea
(     )15. A. asleep    B. proves
B. teens
B. work
B. reset
B. earlier
B. moves
B. joy
B. physical
B. reports
B. dreams
B. destroyed
B. affair
B. desk-mate
B. habits
B. alive      C. claims
C. parents
C. sleep
C. repaired
C. quicker
C. patterns
C. stress
C. biological
C. stops
C. stress
C. advanced
C. problems
C. teacher
C. time
C. awake      D. complains
D. teachers
D. communicate
D. damaged
D. later
D. model
D. homework
D. medical
D. lasts
D. change
D. affected
D. things
D. friend
D. environment
D. annoyed

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阅读理解。     Encouraging pupils to keep noise to a minimum should be a valuable component of all children"s
education, according to new research.
    Dr. Helen Lees, from Stirling University"s school of education, says that "enforced (强制的) silence
" is seen as a punishment and often acts to suppress children"s natural ability. But she says that teaching
children about the benefits of "enforced silence",-deliberate stillness that gives them the opportunity to
focus and reflect in a stress-free environment--- can have a significant effect on pupils" concentration and
behavior.
    It is the latest in a string of researches to establish a link between the classroom environment and
pupils" academic ability.
    A study almost a decade ago in London found that children"s exam results were cut by as much as a
third if they were taught in noisy classrooms. Teaching unions have also called for a limit of 26℃ to be
put on classroom temperatures because teachers and pupils struggle to work in hot conditions, and some
educationalists claim that too much clutter (杂乱的东西) on classroom walls can prevent children from
concentrating.
    Dr. Lees said, "When we take some research on school settings and put it all together, what we see is
that education without silence does not make much sense. In areas of better learning outcomes, better
self- confidence and well-being measures, enforced silence in a person"s life and an individual"s education
is shown throughout the relevant research to be a benefit."
    Dozens of schools across Britain have already introduced periods of "reflective silence" into the
timetable.
    Kevin Hogston, head of Sheringdale Primary, south London, has just introduced a minute"s silence at
the start of twice-weekly meetings in which children are taught breathing techniques and encouraged to
reflect. The school plans to introduce it into classrooms every day.1. According to Dr. Helen Lees, "enforced silence" _____.A. is an effective way of punishment
B. does not make much sense in class
C. can improve pupils" confidence
D. makes pupils more creative2. The underlined word, "suppress", in the second paragraph probably means "_____".A. prevent
B. improve
C. apply
D. reveal3. What can be inferred from the research on school settings?   A. Students are more active if taught in noisy classrooms.
B. Silence makes a great difference to pupils.
C. Clutter on the walls can help students concentrate.
D. Most schools are not satisfactory in terms of classroom temperatures.4. What would be the best title for the text?A. Arranging classroom settings benefits studies
B. Achieving silence is beneficial for people
C. Using enforced silence is effective punishment
D. Keeping quiet in class improves academic performance

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阅读理解。     The coast of the State of Maine is one of the most irregular in the world. A straight line running from
the southernmost coastal city to the northernmost coastal city would measure about 225 miles. If you
followed the coastline between these points, you would travel more than ten times as far. This irregularity
is the result of what is called a drowned coastline. The term comes from the glacial (冰川的)activity of
the Ice Age. At that time, the whole area that is now Maine was part of a mountain range that towered
above the sea. As the glacier descended, however, it applied enormous force on those mountains, and
they sank into the sea.
     As the mountains sank, ocean water charged over the lowest parts of the remaining land. And the
highest parts of the former mountain range, nearest the shore, remained as islands. Marine fossils found
here are 225 feet above sea level indicating the level of the shoreline prior to the glacier.
     The 2,500-mile-long rocky and jagged coastline of Maine keeps watch over nearly 2,000 islands.
Many of these islands are tiny and uninhabited, but many are home to blooming communities. Mt. Desert
Island is one of the largest, most beautiful of the Maine coast islands left behind by the glacier. Measuring
16 miles by 12 miles, Mt. Desert was very nearly formed as two distinct islands. It is split almost in half
by Somes Sound, a very deep and very narrow stretch of water seven miles long.
     For years, Mt. Desert Island, particularly its major settlement, Bar Harbor, has afforded summer
homes for the wealthy. Recently, though, Bar Harbor has become a new arts community as well. But the
best part of the island is the unspoiled forest land known as Acadia National Park. Since the island sits
on the border between two different geographical zones, the park supports the plants and animals of both
zones. It also lies in a major bird migration lane and is a resting spot for many birds.
     The establishment of Acadia National park in 1916 means that this natural monument will be
preserved and that it will be available to all people, not just the wealthy. Visitors to Acadia may receive
nature instruction from the park naturalists as well as enjoy camping, hiking, cycling, and boating. Or
they may choose to spend time at the museum learning about the Stone Age inhabitants of the island. 1. The large number of small islands along the coast of Maine is the result of _______. A. the drowning of the Maine coastline
B. glacier"s forcing mountains into the sea
C. the irregularity of the Maine coastline
D. ocean water"s flooding the mountain range2. From the passage, we learn that _______. A. the coastline of Maine is ten times longer after the Ice Age
B. there are more than 2500 islands along the Maine coastline
C. Mt. Desert Island has been broken apart by a 7-mile-long water stretch
D. an arts community gave way to the summer homes on Mt. Desert Island       3. What CANNOT be inferred about the Acadia Nation Park? A. It welcomes all the people, rich or poor.
B. It has much appeal for bird-watching lovers.
C. It offers visitors both entertainment and education.
D. It is a border between the two geographical zones.4. Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?A. The past and the present of Maine
B. The formation of Maine coastline
C. Efforts for preserving national parks
D. Tourist attractions on Mt. Desert Island

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