Japan’s youth are losing interest in science ...

Japan’s youth are losing interest in science and as a result, threatening the nation’s industrial progress. According to Japan Science and Technology Agency, young Japanese are surrounded by high-tech devices(设备), but are not interested in how they work.

Japanese businesses have succeeded partly because they’ve a great many engineers. A drop in interest could lead to a decline(减少) in their numbers and quality. "In the past, the young had a big interest in science and technology," said Hirano, director of the agency’s policy department.

There are two main reasons for the problem. The first is known as "black box syndrome" of modern technology.

Electronic devices depend on tiny silicon chips（芯片）, which can only be made in big factories, whose workings can’t be seen by the eyes. The devices, unlike machines of the past driven by gears and wheels, are simply boxes.

Young Japanese, brought up on video games and at home with computers, enjoy using modern technology, but this is a passive interest and different from the interest in how things work. "You need an active interest to get interested in science. This is declining in the young," said Hirano.

About two-thirds of Japanese in their 20s use PCs, twice the number of those in their 50s. But only 40% of those in their 20s say they are interested in news about science and technology, compared to 60% of the 50 to 60 year olds.

"Another reason for it is that life in modern Japan is too comfortable," he said. "A wealthy society reduces people’s desire to modernize and develop their country. To a degree, you can’t avoid this when the fruits of science and technology are fully developed." Similarly, science in Europe and the US has also suffered a lack of interest.

1.Japanese youth’s interest in science is dropping probably because ________.

A. scientists don’t make much money in Japan

B. there are too many scientists in Japan already

C. they’re not interested in how high-tech devices work

D. science is more difficult for young people to learn

2.The underlined word "their" (in Para. 2) refers to ________.

A. Japanese engineers’

B. Japanese businesses’

C. Japan’s young people’s

D. high-tech devices’

3.Why does science meet the same problem in Japan, the US and Europe?

A. People believe they don’t need to develop their science any more.

B. People are satisfied with the comfortable life high-tech devices bring to them.

C. People think high-tech devices destroy the environment.

D. People don’t want to live the modernized life.

4.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A. Older people are probably more interested in science in Japan.

B. About one-third of Japanese people in their 50s use computers.

C. Japan’s youth live too comfortably to take interest in science.

D. Electronic devices are made of parts that can not be seen at all.

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There is a huge need for shark fins (鳍) in Asian countries. As a result, many sharks are caught and killed. According to reports, sharks are being killed at an shocking rate (速度) of up to 273 million worldwide every year.

Some experts predict that if the killing continues at the current rate, many shark species will be lost forever. It can be very dangerous. Sharks are very important and they should be protected.

In a study of the east coast of the United States, 11 species of sharks were eliminated from their range. Of the 14 species of ocean life that those sharks used to eat, the populations of 12 exploded and caused great damage to the ecosystem. For example, the cownose ray (鳐) population was no longer kept under control by sharks and so grew out of control. As a result, the rays destroyed the population of bay scallops (扇贝), their favorite food. The scallop fishery, which had been in good condition for over 100 years, was destroyed completely. Also, the removal of the scallops most likely had an effect on water quality as they were no longer there to perform their function (功能) of cleaning the water.

Sharks tend to eat very efficiently (高效地), going after the old, sick, or slower fish in a population, keeping that population healthy. Sharks help keep many populations of ocean life to the right size so that those prey (猎物) species don’ t do harm to the ecosystem by becoming too populated. The ocean ecosystem is made up of very complex (复杂地) food webs. For the most part, sharks are at the top of these webs and are considered by scientists to be “keystone” species, meaning that removing them may cause the whole structure to fall apart. Therefore, we should protect sharks because doing so is to protect the whole ecosystem.

1.According to the passage, in Asian, people kill sharks mainly because ________.

A.sharks are dangerous for people B.there are too many sharks

C.shark fins are in great need D.sharks often attack swimmers

2.Which of the following can replace the underlined word “eliminated” in Paragraph 4?

A.Fed. B.Removed. C.Charged. D.Protected.

3.After the number of cownose rays greatly increased, ________.

A.water quality improved as well B.bay scallops grew out of control

C.there are more food for shark D.the local scallop fishery was harmed

4.What can we know about sharks from Paragraph 4?

A.They can’t find enough food to feed on.

B.They never eat the old, sick or slower fish.

C.Their large populations can harm the ecosystem.

D.They play a key role in keeping the ecosystem healthy.

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34. Wild animals have been overhunted, and as____result, some of them are among the animals in ______ danger.

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Wild animals have been overhunted, and as ________ result, some of them are among the animals in _____________ danger.

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Hong Kong Science Museum

You might really like the Science Museum if you are interested in science. The Museum wants to teach kids science. It gives them a place to have fun with the equipment there. However, adults can learn some science too.

The Museum has 6,500 square metres. There are over 500 exhibits, and nearly 70 percent of them are suitable for visitors of all ages. Since its opening in April 1991, the Hong Kong Science Museum has proven itself to be a good place for learning science. Through having better exhibits and fun science programs in an enjoyable environment, the Museum wants to popularize science to the public and the support science education in schools. Visitors at the Science Museum can visit the exhibition in their own way and enjoy the fun of discovery learning.

If you want to have a visit, you’d better read the information carefully.

Opening hours

Monday to Wednesday, Friday: 10 am~7 pm

Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: 10 am~9 pm

Christmas Eve and Chinese New Year’s Eve: 10 am~5 pm

Closed on Thursdays, and the first two days of the Chinese New Year

Ticketing information

Standard Ticket: HK$ 20

Group Ticket: HK$14

Opening hours

Monday to Wednesday, Friday: 10 am~7 pm

Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: 10 am~9 pm

Christmas Eve and Chinese New Year’s Eve: 10 am~5 pm

Closed on Thursdays, and the first two days of the Chinese New Year

Ticketing information

Standard Ticket: HK$ 20

Group Ticket: HK$14

1.What can children do in the Museum according to the text?

A. They can learn history knowledge.

B. They can have fun when learning science.

C. They are encouraged to help each other.

D. They are allowed to have lunch for free.

2.How much should a member of a tour group pay to visit the Museum?

A. HK$6.　　 B. HK$20.　　 C. HK$34.　　 D. HK$14.

3.When does the Museum close on weekends?

A. 5:00 pm.　　 B. 7:00 pm.　　 C. 9:00 pm.　　 D. 10:00 pm.

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The computer was used in teaching．As a result, not only _______, but students became more interested in the lessons．

A．saved was teachers’ energy               B．was teachers’ energy saved

C．teachers’ energy was saved                                          D．was saved teachers’ energy

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The computer was used in teaching. As a result, not only _______, but students became more interested in the lessons.

A. saved was teachers’ energy           B. was teachers’ energy saved

C. teachers’ energy was saved           D. was saved teachers’ energy

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Tom as well as his classmates _____ Japanese in Japan.

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As the pace of life continues to increase, we are fast losing the art of relaxation. Once you are in the habit of rushing through life, being on the go from morning till night, it is hard to slow down. But relaxation is essential (必要的)for a healthy mind and body.

Stress is a natural part of everyday life and there is no way to avoid it. In fact, it is not the bad thing it is often supposed to be. A certain amount of stress is vital (有必要的) to provide motivation and give purpose to life. It is only when the stress gets out of control that it can lead to poor performance and ill health.

The amount of stress a person can stand depends very much on the person himself. Some people are not afraid of stress, and such characters are obviously important for managerial responsibilities. Others lose heart at the first signs of unusual difficulties. When exposed to stress, in whatever form, we react both chemically and physically. In fact we make choice between "flight or fight" and in more early days the choices made the difference between life or death. The crises  (危机) we meet today are unlikely to be so extreme, but how little the stress is, it involves the same response. It is when such a reaction lasts long, through continued exposure to stress, that health becomes endangered. Such serious conditions as high blood pressure and heart diseases have established links with stress. Since we cannot remove stress from our lives (it would be unwise to do so even if we could), we

need to find ways to deal with it.

1.People are finding less and less time for relaxing themselves because

A. they do not know how to enjoy themselves

B. they do not believe that relaxation is important for health

C. they are traveling fast all the time

D. they are becoming busier with their work

2.According to the writer, the most important character for a good manager is his__________.

A. not fearing stress

B. knowing the art of relaxation

C. high sense of responsibility

D. having control over performance

3.Which of the following statements is true?

A. We can find some ways to avoid stress.    B. Stress is always harmful to people.

C. It is easy to change the habit of keeping oneself busy with work.

D. Different people can withstand different amount of stress.

4.In the last sentence of the passage “do so” refers to__________.

A. "expose ourselves to stress"

B. "find ways to deal with stress"

C. "remove stress from our lives"

D. "establish links between diseases and stress”

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Are you thinking about what to do in your free time? Come and join us —Youth Club! Join in lessons and activities. It’s fun! For more information, call 34789256!

1.On which of the following days can’t you have computer lessons?

A. Monday　　 B. Wednesday

C. Friday　　 D. Sunday

2.Rose is free after 7:20 p.m. Which lessons can she take?

A. Computer lessons.　　 B. Dance lessons.

C. Cooking lessons. 　　 D. Both computer and cooking lessons.

3.If Dick wants to swim after playing basketball, when can he go to the club?

A. Monday and Wednesday.　　 B. Monday and Sunday.

C. Saturday and Sunday.　　 D. Monday and Sunday.

4.How often can you enjoy music in the club?

A. Twice a month.　　 B. Twice a week.

C. Four times a month..　　 D. Five days a week.

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