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1、第三部分 完形填空Genetic EngineeringMany people are unaware that a lot of the foods they eat every day, such as bread ham and cheese, have been altered by using new technology. Food can be changed. It can be made to taste different or to look different carrots can be made to taste of chocolate and apples ca

2、n be made redder. Some food that appears the same has been scientifically improved, for example, fish can be made to grow faster. Should we be pleased or worried Will new technology bring benefits, or is it about to go out of controlGenetically engineered foods are produced by taking genetic materia

3、l from one species and transferring it to another. For example, an antifreeze gene which appears naturally in Arctic fish has been introduced into tomatoes and strawberries so that they dont freeze in cold weather; a human gene has been introduced into pigs to make them grow more quickly. Some claim

4、 great advantages. They point out that crops can be made stronger and more disease resistant, so pesticides can be reduced. They also maintain that food can be made more nutritious or that the fat content can be reduced to make it healthier.Scientists are working hard to develop better aerials for m

5、obile phones, a spokesman for Phikia Phones said today. It really irritates users when they lose the signal in the middle of a call, so we are developing new aerials that will enable users to receive stronger signals. Many users reported that when they were travelling, the signal was often lost, sai

6、d the spokesman. The new aerals are designed to avoid losing the signal by receiving the message on a wider range of radio frequencies. We have learnt that this is a major concern for phone users said the spokesman. The new phones have a flexible external aerial, which users will have to get used to

7、 touching their ear or head. The aerials - make the phones able to pick up a wider range of signals. The company spokesman insisted that _ this was not a potential danger “Every _ safety regulation has been followed, he told our reporter. “If Id had one of these phones this morning, I wouldnt have m

8、issed my train coming here, joked the spokesman. The biggest adventure I ve ever had was trekking in Thailand. We hired a guide (16) to take us to a village in the jungle. We didnt know that he (17) had never been there before. (18) Unless we reached the village, we wouldnt be able to find somewhere

9、 to sleep, (19) so we wanted to get there in about 8 hours. After two hours we all realized we were lost. The (20) further we walked, the more confused we became. Luckily after a further 4 hours we met some hunters. They didnt speak the same language as our guide, but we were able to (21) get across

10、 that we were lost. They (22) redirected us towards the village. It was after dark when we arrived there. We had been walking (23) for over 14 hours and we were (24) absolutely exhausted. We had been very lucky; if we (25) hadnt met the hunters, we would have had to sleep in the jungle.I was travell

11、ing alone in Western Australia last year, and one day i set off to climb a high peak in that area. Although in the summer there are many tourists, 1 was there out of season because there werent any tour groups. Soon after I reached the top, it began to drizzle and the fog came down . Very soon, it w

12、as so thick that path. 1 take my phone with me everywhere because you never know when you will need it.Eventually I called my dad, who was 9,000 miles away in the UK. He told me to phone the local emergency services, but I felt so stupid that I didnt want to. Luckily , my dad realised this and made

13、up his mind to call them himself. The rescuers called me on mobile to find out exactly where I was, but unfortunately the battery ran out after five seconds. I lay down under a rock and waited-it was nearly night time and I was cold and wet. Just as they were about to call off the search for the nig

14、ht, they found me. Fortunately one rescuer had said Lets try for just five more minutes. If they had given up, I would have died.Genetic EngineeringMany people are unaware that a lot of the foods they eat every day, such as bread, ham and cheese, have been altered by using new technology. Food can b

15、e changed. It can be made to taste different or to look different - carrots can be made to taste of chocolate and apples can be made redder . Some food that appears the same has been scientifically improved, for example, fish can be made to grow faster. Should we be pleased or worried Will new techn

16、ology bring benefits, or is it about to go out of control Genetically engineered foods are produced by taking generic material from one species and transferring it to another. For example, an antifreeze gene which appears naturally in Arctic fish has been introduced into tomatoes and strawberries _

17、so that _ they don t freeze in cold weather, a human gene has been introduced into pigs to make themgrow more quickly.Some claim great advantages. They point out that crops can be made stronger and more disease resistant, so pesticides can be reduced. They also maintain that food can be made more nu

18、tritious or that the fat content can be reduced to make it healthier.E-tiquette!Emails -do you love them or hate them Whatever you feel, they are here to stay. Here are some tips and ideas (16) _ for _ improving your email writing. First , starting with a greeting and ending with a closure may seem

19、old-fashioned , but it avoids (17) _ upsetting _ people by appearing rude. It neednt be Dear Sir or Madam , and Yours faithfully , but just say Hi or Hello or Dear (and a first name) , then close (18) with _ Regards (for more formal contacts) and Cheers or Bye for friends. In offices and with people

20、 you know well and email frequently , you can just begin (19) _ with _ their first name. Getting emails that are not directly relevant (20) _ to _ you is very irritating. Having wide mailing group lists doesnt necessarily keep people (21)_ informed _. It is estimated (22)_ that _40% of all emailsare

21、deletedimmediatelybecausetheyhaveanirrelevantot.frivolous subject-line. Try to organise your mailing groups accurately and keep (23) _ updating _ your mailing lists regularly. If you don t do this , your messages may not (24) get through _to the people you want to send them to because they delete th

22、em automatically without reading them. If your contact (25) is used to deleting _ irrelevant emails from you , they may also delete e any relevant ones automatically. . . Scientists are working hard to develop better aerials for mobile phones, a spokesman for Phikia Phones said today. It really irri

23、tates users when they lose the signal in the middle of a call, so we are developing new aerials that will enable users to receive stronger signals. Many users reported that when they were travelling , the signal was often lost, said the spokesman. The new aerials are designed to avoid losing the sig

24、nal by receiving the message on a wider range of radio frequencies. We have learnt that this is a major concern for phone users said the spokesman. The new phones have a flexible external aerial, which users will have to get used to touching their ear or head. The aerials make the phones able to pic

25、k up a wider range of signals. The company spokesman insisted that this was not a potential danger Every safety regulation has been followed, he told our reporter. If Id had one of these phones this morning,I wouldnt have missed my train coming here, joked the spokesman.Net becomes a British Way of

26、LifeThe Internet has become a part of everyday life for most Britons, says a report published this week by _market research company Netinfo.Just over 70% of people questioned _ for the survey said the net had become essential. The survey reveals that emailing friends and others is the nation s favou

27、rite Internet activity. It also found that people spend an average of seven hours a week online, visiting 13 different websites in seven days. But 10% of all those who _surf the net are doing it for more than 20 hours a week.Just over 2, 000 adults in Britain were interviewed for the report. The stu

28、dy found almost 19 million people in the UK four in _ ten adults regularly went online. But the number of new users has slowed down. Numbers online grew by just 11% over the past 12 months compared with _33% the previous year.The report also reveals the increasing _ importance of the silver surfer.

29、According to the report the number of older people online grew by more than 40% over the past year. People aged over 55 now make of _17% of the UK Internet population.The survey also discovered that many workers surf the net for personal reasons while at work. Almost three-quarters _of workers with

30、Internet access admitted using it for pleasure, usually to email friends and family. According to Bill Wills, author of the survey, many employees expect some flexibility, and most employers are willing to accept this. However, employers are less likely _ to be understanding, if youre downloading mo

31、vies or introducing an unfriendly virus to your company network, he said.第四部分 阅读理解 短文理解2Dear Uncle Ric, We were very sorry to hear that you are in hospital again, but I feel sure youll be out soon. It doesnt sound very serious this time according to Auntie Ivy and in any case you have already recove

32、red from the operation so quickly. Malcolm has been working very hard all this year. because he is sitting some examinations This month and he is determined to study History at the University of Oxford. Although the sun has been shining all day today, he has been sitting at home reading about the hi

33、story of the French Revolution. Fortunately he loves books, especially history books. He spends all his time and money on books. James is totally different from his brother. He might be too young to know better. He gets bored with school and studying. But he is very keen on games. He never stays ind

34、oors when the weather is reasonably fine, and today he has been playing tennis for hours with his friends. He is fond of football, but tennis is his favorite. He said that be wanted to become a professional player. His mother doesnt really approve. Robin sends you her love. We are looking forward to

35、 hearing from you and seeing you soon. 1 am sending this letter through the e-mail to Auntie Ivy and she will bring it to the hospital with our best wishes to you for a speedy recovery. Lots of love, Trevor.敬爱的叔叔里克，我们很愧疚，你是在医院了，但我确定你会很快出来。这听起来并不很严峻的这个时候依据常春藤阿姨和你已经从操作复原的这么快任何状况下。马尔科姆始终在今年都特别辛苦。因为他正坐在

36、一些考试这个月，他决心学习历史的牛津高校。虽然太阳已经照射今日一成天，他始终坐在家里读书关于法国大革命的历史。幸运的是，他宠爱的书，特殊是历史书籍。他把全部的时间和金钱上的书籍。詹姆斯是他的弟弟完全不同的。他可能是太年轻，不懂得更好。他厌倦了学校和学习。但他特别热衷于嬉戏。他从来没有停留在室内时，天气是相当精致，而今日他始终打网球的时间及他的挚友。他很宠爱足球，但网球是他的最爱。他说，要想成为一名职业球员。他的母亲并没有真正认同。罗宾送你她的爱。我们期盼着您的来信，您的再次光临。上午01时发出此信通过电子邮件阿姨常春藤，她会带它去医院，我们祝福你早日康复。满满的爱，特雷弗。 31. It is

37、 certain that Uncle Ric is in hospital _ A. again after having fully recovered from an operation 32. It is _ who wants to study history. C. Jamess elder brother 33. In the second paragraph, the sentence he is sitting some examinations means that Malcolm is _ D. going to take some examinations 34. Fr

38、om the letter, we know that James wants to become a professional player, _ B. but Robin, his mother, does not like the idea35. This is a _ B. private letter32._是谁情愿学习历史。33.在第二个段落，句子“他正坐在一些考试是指马尔科姆是_34.从信中，我们知道，詹姆斯想成为一名职业球员，_B.但罗宾，他的母亲，不宠爱这个办法短文理解lSome office procedures may be unfamiliar if you are a

39、 new comer in America.Again, matters of time and pace crop up. Work days officially start at 9:00 A.M. This should really mean 9 oclock-not ten past or half past nine. You will find some people feel free with starting time, but employers notice this even though they do not necessarily blame it offic

40、ially.Employees in many nations have an idea that one works when the boss is present, but any time he is not there, if there is nothing specific or pressing to do, one can relax by reading the newspaper, doing ones fingernails, or otherwise passing the time in a personal way. In America one is being

41、 paid for ones time. Employees are expected to find other work if their own desks are dear, to finish anything left from previous days, or to help someone else with his work-but never sit without doing their duty. The employer expects value for the money he is spending. He owns your time while he is

42、 paying for it. The phrase time is money, means exactly that. The boss is not asking more of you than he is doing himself; he will quite probably work through lunch hour and even take work home late at night.Employees lunch hours should be kept within the given time (unless one is officially discuss

43、ing company business. ) Long lunch-time absence may be overlooked now and then, but not habitually. Also, although others may start getting ready to leave the office a few minutes earlier, new employees should be careful not to cut the day short. Work until the day officially ends at five oclock if

44、you are in an office where flexible work time is the accepted procedure. Flexible work hours-starting or ending work earlier or later-are fairly common in Europe but relatively new in the U. S. A.Some half million Americans are on the system; some people estimate that ten million will have that opti

45、on sooner or later. The system is designed to ease traffic problems at first. But it adds family time to women workers as a result, for it enables them to choose their time working in an office, thus allowing them more chances to work and take care of their children at the same time. Besides it give

46、s people a greater sense of control over their lives. A by-product appears to be greater worker productivity, less absenteeism and a higher sense of work ethic.假如你是在美国一个新来的一些办公程序可能比较生疏。再次，时间和速度突然出现问题。工作日正式开始在上午09时这应当真的是9点而不是10过去或九时半。你会发觉一些人感到自由及起始时间，但雇主留意到这一点，即使他们不确定怪正式。在很多国家的员工有一个作品的时候，老板是存在的想法，但任何

47、时候他是不存在的，假如没有什么特殊或榨尽，人们可以通过阅读报纸，做一个人的指甲放松身心，或以其他方式“传递以个人的方式的时候。“在美国，一个是被支付一个人的时间。员工们盼望可以找到其他的工作，假如自己的办公桌，敬爱的，完成任何东西，从以前的日子分开，或扶植别人对他的工作 - 但决不会坐视而不做他们的职责。雇主预期值。因为他花的钱。他“拥有你的时间，而他是为它付出。那句“时间就是金钱，意味着正是这么做的。老板并没有要求更多的你比他正在做自己;他很有可能通过午餐时间工作，甚至把工作带回家深夜。员工的午餐时间应保持在规定时间内除非是正式探讨公司的业务。长的午餐时间没有可如今再被无视，但不是习惯。此外，虽然别人可能开始准备离创办公室几分钟前，新员工要留意不要剪的日子很短。工作，直到有一天在五点钟正式完毕，假如你是在办公室，敏捷的工作时间是承受的过程。敏捷的工作时间 - 启动或提早或推后完毕工作 - 在欧洲相当普遍，但在美国相对较新一些五十万美国人在系统上;一些人估计，千万迟早有该选项。该系统旨在缓解交通问题在第一。但它增加了家庭时间来女工的结果，因为它使他们可以选择自己的时间在