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According to expertsthe advantage of modified food is that it helps in preventing the occurrence of allergies and also has along shelf lifeHowevera major portion of the population is against the consumption of genetically modified food and is concerned about its disadvantagesIf you are also confused about the consumption of genetically modified foodread through the pros and cons given below and decide for yourself
Advantages of Genetically Modified Foods
●One of the most prominent advantages of genetically modified food is that it helps in controlling the occurrence of certain diseasesCertain foods cause allergy to peopleTheir genetic modification alters the DNA system of these foodsthereby making them nonallergic
●Another major advantage of such type of foods is that they grow faster than their traditionally grown counterpartsAs a resultthere is greater productivity and more food
●A person need not bother about any additional costssuch as buying chemicals and pesticideswhen it comes to genetically engineered foodThe food is naturally pestresistant
●Farming these foods can be a great way to fight world hungerSince these crops grow faster or more effectivelyincreased production would help countries wherein crops may not normally prosper because of less than desirable environmental conditions
●The increased shelf life of these food products helps in reducing the quantity of rotten food
Disadvantages of Genetically Modified Foods
●The biggest disadvantage of genetically modified food is that they have harmful effects on the human bodyThe consumption of these genetically engineered foods can lead to development of diseases that are immune to antibiotics
●Chances of developing cancer are high in people who regularly consume engineered food
●Since it is an unnatural way of producing foodsthere is an increased health hazard such as allergenstransfer of antibiotic resistance markers and unknown effects
●Since the production of engineered food involves infusing animal genes in the crops and tampering with natureit might not be good for consumption in the long run
[选择题]
◆How does genetically modified food control the occurrence of certain diseases
ABy crosspollinating
BBy conventional crossbreeding
CBy altering the DNA system of these foods
[答案]C
◆Do farmers need to buy any chemicals and pesticides if they plant genetically modified food
AYesthey need toBecause the food is not resist to pests
BNothey don’t need toBecause the food is naturally pestresistant
CNothey don’t need toBecause the chemicals and pesticides are provided by the government
[答案]B
◆Which statement is not the advantage of genetically modified food
AIt may have harmful effects on human body
BGenetically modified food grows faster than their traditionally grown counterparts
CFarming genetically modified food can help fight world hunger
[答案]A
◆What would happen to a person if he regularly consume genetically modified food
AHe would get cold
BHe would lose some weight
CHe would have cancer
[答案]C
◆Which of the following would be the best title for this passage
ACan Genetically Modified Foods Combat World Hunger
BGenetically Modified Mood:Our Answer Is No
CGenetically Modified Foods:Pros And Cons
[答案]C
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I am very happy to share my story about breast enlargement in ThailandAnyone who is not sure about breast enlargement should read this story first
FirstlyI was amazed at the level of care I received at the Thailand private hospitalIt was like being in a luxury hotelThe nursing staffs were also better than those who I have ever met in all my years in AmericaNot only were they professionalbut kinder and more patient than Western nurses
The hospital food was excellentso I was able to choose from a large and varied MenuIn my private roomthere was cable TVa fridgea phoneand impressive views of Bangkok(曼谷)My Translator was able to communicate with meand the plastic
surgeons arranged the whole operation without me lifting a finger
The operation cost me a third of the price of the UKWith the low cost of the air tickets and a holidayit worked out at about half UK’s pricebecause the cost in Thailand is so cheap
Combining a plastic surgery with a holiday in an amazing place is an unforgettable experienceFrom the moment I arrived in Bangkok airportI felt relaxed and welcomed by the Plastic Surgery & Holiday teamit made me feel that I had friends here already
[选择题]
◆Where did the author have her breastenlargement operation
AIn Thailand
BIn America
CIn UK
[答案]A
◆Was the author satisfied with the nursing staffs for her
ANobecause they were no better than America nurses
BYesbecause they were more patient than Western nurses
CNobecause the care was very poor
[答案]B
◆Which of the following statement is TRUE
AThe author was content with the food in the hospital
BWhen the author was in the hospitalshe lived in a public room
CThere was cable TVa bridge and a phone in the author’s room
[答案]A
◆What does the underlined phrase lifting a finger mean in paragraph three
ADoing something with only one finger
BHelping with something
CCarrying something
[答案]B
◆Why did the author think her experience unforgettable
ABecause she had an operation there
BBecause she was satisfied with everything there
CBecause she was satisfied with the service and price there
[答案]C
Imagine you sitting on your front garden admiring the shining sun when your neighbor comes with that annoying car with the noisy sound and the exhaust pipe blowing out the horrible black smokeWhat are you going to do about it?
In our modem daystoo many people depend on their cars to get to work or to drop off their children to schoolHoweveris it safe to have an increasing number of cars on our roads?Research shows that cars create serious pollutionExhaust from all combustion engines produce harmful effects on the health of both car users and all
innocent walkersCities have become islands of toxic chemicals from the unrestrained use of vehicles burning fossil fuelsThe harmful health effects of car exhaust are pervasive and difficult to measureFor examplepeople with asthma would suffer with attacks due to the pollutionThe world wild life also suffers from the cars’ toxic emissionsNo matter how much manufacturers try to make cars environmentally friendly it will damage our earth in one way or another
Additionally cars are too dangerous for our communityCareless drivers put themselves and others in dangerCars are critical to walkers especially to children if the driver is not looking on the road or somehow distracted Have you known someone whose toes or feet have been run over by cars while crossing the street?
Lastlycars create social problemswhich could lead to poor healthA few drivers sufferRoad Rageand put themselvesloved ones and others in a threatening situationSome cars create disturbing noiseswhich disturbs people living near highwaysfreewaysetcnot to get enough sleepPeople depend on their cars so much that they forgot to exercise their bodies and end up being obese or having a heart problem
As a result of the excessive number of cars on our roadseveryone’s life is in dangerIn order to create an environmentally friendly and safe worldit is necessary for each country to limit the permits in number to control regional air pollutionSecondcar manufacturers should try to improve the efficiency of vehiclessuch as finding solutions to emissions of combustion enginesdeveloping new power sources such as new fuelsnatural gasThirdtry to improve efficiency of traffic by setting up dedicated bus lanes and giving priority to carpools and vehicles with 3 or more passengersBesidestraffic can be scheduled for examplecommercial traffic at night large companies can shift working hours and decentralize administrative operations
[选择题]
◆Exhaust from cars is________
Aharmless
Bpollutive
Cnot serious
[答案]B
◆In the author’s viewit is________to make cars be friendly to environment
Aimpossible
Bfeasible
Chopeful
[答案]A
◆________will be the major victims in the car accident
AWalkers
BChildren
CCardrivers
[答案]B
◆Cars caused some social problems EXCEPT________
Aobesity
Ba quick temper
Cemployment
[答案]C
◆Which of the following is NOT TRUE as to handling car problems?
AReducing the number of cars
BUsing a car in the restricted area
CFinding alternative fuels
[答案]B
In the grassa baby duck was hatched (孵化) out in a college biology lab with a backward left footAt the timeit probably wouldn’t have survivedif Mike Gary didn’t recommend a proper operation to cut off that bad foot
Months after the healing processengineers at Novacopy Company produced a 3D printed model that would be used to create a prosthetic (修复) foot for the duckConsidering that ABS plastics were not flexible enough for this type of exercisethe Novacopy company made a threedimension ally modeled foot made of siliconewith the hope to create a permanent prosthesis(假肢) for the duck
It took just 13 hours to produceThis 3D prosthesis demonstrated the 3D technologies can be used not only for human applicationbut also in foreign subjects such as animals and other medical treatments
[选择题]
◆Where was the baby duck hatched out
AIn a college biology lab
BIn a back yard
CIn Noacopy Company
[答案]A
◆What was wrong with the baby duck
AIt didn’t survived
BIt was born with a backward left foot
CMike Gary cut off that bad foot
[答案]B
◆Could ABS plastics be used to produce a 3D printed model that would be used to create a prosthetic foot for the duck
ANobecause ABS plastics were not flexible enough
BYesbut it could only be produced by Novacopy Company
CYesbecause it was made of silicone
[答案]A
◆How long did it take to create a permanent prosthesis for the duck
A10 hours
B13 hours
C30 hours
[答案]B
◆What did the last sentence of this passage indicate
A3D technologies can be used only for human application
B3D technologies can be used only for foreigners
C3D technologies can be used to humananimals and other medical treatments
[答案]C
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My hero is a person who has given me so many thingswho has taught me about everythingand who has shown me how beautiful life isAnd gradually as I get older and I grow upmy hero has opened my eyes to the fact that life is not always beautiful and happy like a fairy talebut life is much more than thatMy hero has explained to me that life can be very hardEveryone must struggle hard to make all their dreams come true and to be a successful person
Maybebecause my her olives so close to meI haven’t realized that this person has inspired me so muchMy only true heroism y motherShe was born in Jakartaon the 1st of JulyMy mother is the youngest child in her familyShe has two sisterswho always love and take care of herMaybebecause of thatshe becomes a cheerfulkindfriendlyand love able personShe wants everybody to feel comfortable when they are around her
My mother likes to study and to read everythingfrom books to newspapersEveryone really likes to talk and chat with herso she has many friendsMy mother believes all you need is to be a hardworking person who always wants to study hardso that you can be a successful personShe says that many people around her have succeeded because they have studied and worked hard
[选择题]
◆If a person wants to succeed in his lifehe________
Ashould listen to a fairy tale everyday
Bmust dream a good dream everyday
Chas to work hard all his life
[答案]C
◆The underlined wordinspiredin Paragraph 2may have the same meaning as________
Aencouraged
Bshowed
Ccared
[答案]A
◆The writer’s mother becomes a love able person because
Ashe is the youngest in the family
Bher two sisters love her very much
Cshe feels comfortable in her family
[答案]B
◆From the third passageWe can infer(推测) that the writer________
Ais a friendly person like his mother
Bhas many friends to talk with
Cknows the meaning of success
[答案]C
◆Which of the following is the best title for the reading
AStudy well
BWhat a beautiful life
CMy mothermy hero
[答案]C
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Roby Mini is just 40 centimeters tallhas a large round screen for ahead and has been designed to help senior citizens living alone
Manufactured by robotics company Shanghai PT Infothe brightly colored robotwhich costs 5000yuan(790) was launched on Aug 14 to help entertain and monitor elderly people
In Shanghai last yearthe number of registered residents at least 60 years old was 4millionThat was nearly 30 percent of the populationBy 2018the figure is projected to rise to 5 millionWith many living alonerobots such as Roby Mini can help playa crucial role in caring for the elderlyIt will change the way people interact with digital productsHong says
Founded in MayShanghai PT Info had already done the groundworkIn factthe research team spent three years developing the speech recognition system before the firm was officially launched
With 360degree wheels hidden under its bodyRoby Mini can follow a person through face recognition and strike up a conversationtell jokes or provide information
The robot also works as a computer terminalsupplying weather informationordering groceries online and even booking taxisRoby Mini can be connected to other gadgets as wellsuch as smart wristbands or magnetic devices on doors
Roby Mini can also connect an elderly owner to a doctor through its highdefinition screenAlready Shanghai PT Info is talking to three community hospitals in Shanghai’s Min hang districtSince the robot is linked to the Internetit can support longdistance audio and video calls
Mass production started this month and Shanghai PT Info plans to manufacture 200000units this year
But the future is not easy for Shanghai PT InfoEarlier this yearFlying wings Intelligent Robot Technology(Shanghai) introduced a machine with sensors that will ring an alarm when an elderly person falls downTianjin Shangjiu Sheng yuan Technology Group also developed a robot for seniors in 2014Owners can turn on the lights and airconditioning units by pressing buttons on the machineIt can also remind elderly owners to take pillsand inform them of hospital checkups and family birthdays
[选择题]
◆Roby Mini is the name of_________
Aa robotics company
Ba robot
Ca senior citizen living alone
[答案]B
◆Roby Mini is designed to_________
Ahelp look after children living alone in senior high school
Bhelp entertain and monitor senior citizens
Cchange the way people interact with digital products
[答案]B
◆According to this passagethe number of registered residents at least 60 years old will be_________
A4 million next year
B30 percent of the population
Cincrease to 5 million by 2018
[答案]C
◆The writer thinksthe future is not easy for Shanghai PT Infobecause_________
Athere are too many elder people in Shanghai
BRoby Mini can not ring an alarm when an elderly person falls down
Cthe company will face tough competition in the marketplace
[答案]C
◆The writer thinksthe future is not easy for Shanghai PT Infobecause_________
Athere are too many elder people in Shanghai
Bthe company will face tough competition in the marketplace
CRoby Mini can not ring an alarm when an elderly person falls down
[答案]B
◆The best title for this passage would be_________
AHow to Use a Robot
BElder People Increase in Shanghai
CRobot Gives Help to Older People
[答案]C
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There are three kinds of goals shorttermmediumrange and longterm goalsShortterm goals are those that usually deal with current activitieswhich we can apply on a daily basisSuch goals can be achieved in a week or lessor two weeksor possibly monthsIt should be remembered that just as a building is no stronger than its foundationour longterm goals cannot amount to very much without the achievement of solid shortterm goalsUpon completing our shortterm goalswe should date the occasion and then add new shortterm goals that will build on those that have been completed
The intermediate goals build on the foundation of the shortterm goalsThey might deal with just one term of school or the entire school yearor they could even extend for several yearsAny time you move a step at a timeyou should never allow yourself to become discouraged or overwhelmedAs you complete each stepyou will enforce the belief in your ability to grow and succeedAnd as your list of completion dates growsyour motivation and desire will increase
Longterm goals may be related to our dreams of the futureThey might cover five years or moreLife is not a static thingWe should never allow a longterm goal to limit us or our course of action
[选择题]
◆Shortterm goals are the ones that________
Amotivate you over the long haul
Bkeep you engaged on a daily basis
Cmight be measured for many years
[答案]B
◆The mediumrange goals are built upon________
Abelief and success
Bthe motivation and desire
Cthe completion of the shortterm goals
[答案]C
◆Once we set ourselves longterm goals________
Awe should stick to them until we complete them
Bwe may change our goals as we have new ideas and opportunities
Cwe had better wait for the exciting news of success
[答案]B
◆What does the underlined word static mean in the last paragraph
Amoving
Bdeveloping
Cnot moving
[答案]C
◆Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage
AShortterm goals all help in achieving your longterm goals
BAny time you move a step at a timeyou may become discouraged
CLife is a static thingthus never allowing a longterm goal to limit us
[答案]A
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When computer servers operate a complex programthey can get very hotCooling the servers can be costlySo researchers asked what would happen if the heat created by the servers could be captured and used
Data centers of large Internet companies such as Google and Microsoft have thousands of computer serversAs these servers process informationthey create large
amounts of heatso they need huge cooling systemsThese systems send the heat into the air
The Dutch company Nerdalize thinks paying for electrieity to operate the servers and then paying again to cool them is a waste of energySo it developed a device called the eRadiatorIt is a computer server that also works as a heating sourceBoaz Leupe is the chief executive officer of NerdalizeHe says the eRadiator saves money because companies don’t have to pay to cool their servers
The kilowatt(千瓦) hour you are using is used twiceonce to heat the home and once to compute the client’s task without the cooling overheadHe says five homeowners in the Netherlands are testing the heating device in their homesWe reimburse the electricity the server usesand that we can do because of the computer clients on the other sideandin that wayhomeowners actually get heating for freeand computer users don’t have to pay for the overhead of the data center
Jan Visser is one of the participants in the yearlong experimentHe says the amount of heat produced by the eRadiator into room depends on the work being done by the computer serverHe says it can not be used as the primary source of heatBut he is ready to try it
He says if it provides enough warmthhe will be able to use his home’s heating system lesswhich will save him moneyNerdalize says eRadiators create heat temperatures of up to 55℃It says the devices could save users up to 440 in heating costs a year
[选择题]
◆Why did researchers ask what would happen if the heat created by the servers could be captured and used
ABecause computers can get very hot
BComputer servers is a complex program
CCooling computer servers costs a lot of money
[答案]C
◆The computer servers in large Internet companies such as Google and Microsoft can_________
Acreate large amounts of information
Bcreate large quantity of heat
Cmanage the huge cooling systems
[答案]B
◆Nerdalize developed the eRadiator because_________
AeRadiator cost less energy
BeRadiator can cool the servers for free
CeRadiator can create cold air for free
[答案]B
◆According to Jan Visserthe amount of heat produced by the eRadiator_________
Adepends on the work being processed by PC
Bcan not be used as the home’s heating system
Ccan not be used as the main source of heat
[答案]C
◆The best title for this passage would be_________
AThe New Way to Heat Homes
BThe New Way to Cool Homes
CHot Computers Could Be Used for Free
[答案]A
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