Would you carry around an electronic ID, not ...

Would you carry around an electronic ID, not in your pocket, but in your body? Does this idea scare you or make you feel safe?

The first computer ID chip(芯片) that could be planted under a person’s skin might be marketed very soon.

Developed by Applied Digital, an American technology company based in Florida, the device(发明物) could meet the need for public security(安全) after the September 11 attacks.

For airports, nuclear power plants(核电站) and other high security facilities, the immediate effects are obvious.

The technology could help put an end to false ID cards, because it would be difficult to remove and copy a tiny computer chip. The chip is as small as a grain of rice.

The technology would also allow satellites to track a person’s every movement and store medical records.

These uses are already attracting interest for tasks like fighting against kidnappings(绑架), or helping with medical operations.

But some people are afraid of the loss of privacy(隐私).

“You always have to think about what the device could be used for tomorrow,” said Lee Tien, a senior privacy lawyer in the United States.

“At first a device is used for applications we all agree are good, but then it slowly starts being　 used for more than it was intended,” he said.

However, Applied Digital says it will soon apply for government permission for the device. It says that the first people to use the chip will be volunteers.

Getting the implant(需移植的芯片) would go something like this:

A person or company buys the chip from Applied Digital for about US $ 200. And the company encodes(编码) it with the desired information.

The customer then takes the chip to their doctor, who can plant it with a large needle.

The device has no power supply, rather it is activated(使活动, 使运行) by a scanner(扫描仪)　 running across the skin above it. Without a scanner, the chip cannot be read.

Even with the privacy concern, some are already eager to use the product.

Jell Jacobs from Florida hopes to become the first buyer of the chip to store his medical records. Suffering from a serious illness, he wants to make sure doctors can help him quickly.

Eight Latin American companies have also shown interests in the device. It could help to find any tourists who are kidnapped.

1.The best title for the passage is _______.

A.Why Is the New ID Necessary B.Getting a New Kind of ID Under Your Skin

C.An Advertisement for Chips D.Where to Buy the Chip

2.Which of the following is true according to the text?

A.In some airports and factories such device is already being used.

B.The information on the chip can be read when it has its power supply.

C.The technology could help put an end to false ID cards.

D.The first computer ID chip has already come into the market.

3.What is the advantage with the electronic ID according to the passage?

A.It can store people’s medical records and help with medical operations.

B.With this people will have no fear of losing privacy.

C.It’s cheap to buy and easy to get.

D.It is developed by Applied Digital in Florida.

4.What can we learn about Jeff Jacobs?

A.He’s a worker in Applied Digital, a company in Florida.

B.He’s a doctor who helps plant tile chips on people.

C.He fears if he uses the chip he will lose privacy.

D.He’s suffering from a serious illness and wants to buy the chip.

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Personal Robot

Make your parents and teachers happy!

Are you having problems finishing your homework on time? Do you avoid tidying your room until your mom shouts at you? You don’t need to worry if you buy a Mr. Helping Hand personal robot. Mr. H can be programmed to organize your homework. Your own personal robot will follow you around, putting away books and objects that you have left on the floor or bed.

Mr. H also has these features (特点)：

• weighs only 500 grams

• includes long-lasting batteries(电池)

• comes with a 5-year guarantee

• remembers simple instructions

Originally (最初) sold for $499

NOW ONLY $ 299

WATCH CONTROL

This is a watch that James Bond would be proud to wear!

This is NOT a watch for ordinary people!

Your electronic PENGO WATCH CONTROL

• acts as a remote control for TVs and videos.

• gives you a daily weather forecast.

• reminds you when to hand in your homework.

• sets off a silent warning alarm when parents or teachers are near.

Besides, your PENGO WATCH CONTROL will always tell you the time accurately!

Originally sold for $199

NOW ONLY $ 99

For further information, click here.

1.With help from a Mr. H, you can ________.

A.stop using batteries

B.finish your homework on time

C.remember your teacher’s instructions

D.get your room tidied on your way home

2.You can get your Mr. H for ________.

A.$499 B.$299 C.$199 D.$99

3.A PENGO WATCH CONTROL can help you to ________.

A.repair your TV B.organize your homework

C.be a James Bond D.know what the weather is like

4.Where would you be most likely to find the two texts?

A.On a notice board B.In a company brochure

C.On a teenage website D.In a college newspaper

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Whenever I moved to a new city, the first thing I did was to hire a bicycle. Why? 1. You travel much faster than on foot and you notice so much more of your surroundings than when in a bus or a car. It's more appealing to wander down small streets if they seem interesting, as you can quickly get back to the main road. Besides, I soon discovered more benefits of cycling.

A bicycle means that fewer places, especially in a small city like the one where I live now, feel far away. For example, cycling to work takes me half the time that it would to walk, 2.

Of course, there are obvious health benefits of cycling — a bit of extra movement as part of your daily routine can help you keep fit and healthy. Cycling on my way to work also makes me feel more energetic in the mornings.

3. While cars pollute the environment，bicycles are carbon neutral (碳平衡的). Furthermore, thanks to being petrol-free, bicycles are cheaper to run, buy and fix than cars. Even if you don't own a car，a bicycle can pay for itself when compared to the price of bus tickets.

4. Always wear a helmet, pay attention to other traffic and don't forget your lights at night. Make sure you know the road rules, especially in a new place. Some cities are more bicycle-friendly than others. 5. Luckily, where I live now is quite easy to ride a bicycle around, thanks to having lots of cycle lanes and not too many hills!

A.However, be careful when you are cycling.

B.But sometimes city roads are difficult for cyclists.

C.I should learn to ride safely on the right of the road.

D.Importantly, cycling also helps to decrease your carbon footprint.

E.Cycling to work is fit for whoever wants to save their pocket money.

F.Riding a bicycle also means you aren't limited by the bus timetables.

G.Seeing a city by bicycle is perfect for settling in and learning your way around.

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Are you carrying too much on your back at school? You’re not alone. Back experts in the USA were worried that young students are having back and neck problems because they are carrying too much in their backpacks (schoolbags).

“It hurts my back when I run,” said Eglin Reyes, a student in Virginia. “It’s hard to get up the stairs with my backpack because it’s too heavy.”

Students have to carry heavy backpacks on their backs for a whole week’s study. Beeline is one of them. They have regular backpacks with two straps(带子) to carry them, but a number of students with heavy loads have switched to rolling backpacks. The backpacks have wheels and can roll on the ground.

Shirley Park’s backpack weighs 10 kilos, and she said, “I’ll change to a rolling backpack because I am starting to have back pain.”

How much is too much? Experts say that students should carry no more than 10 to 15 percent of their own body weight. A few students have had a good idea to lighten the load: Less homework.

Doctor’s suggestions:

●Lighten the load. Take home only the books the students need that night.

●Wide straps are better. They can send out weight over your shoulders and be sure to wear backpacks with two straps.

●The heaviest things should be packed closest to the back.

●Bend(弯曲) both knees when you pick up the pack, don’t just bend the waist(腰).

1.The main idea of the passage is about _______.

A. the problems made by rolling backpacks

B. the advantage of backpacks

C. the best backpacks for students

D. how to lighten students’ backpacks

2.If a child carries a heavy school bag ,__________

A. his back and neck will be hurt

B. his head and arms will be hurt

C. his hands will be hurt

D. his feet will be hurt

3.By the words of the experts, it’s better for a student of 40 kilos to carry a backpack of at most _______.

A. 7 kilos　 B. 8 kilos

C. 6 kilos　　 D. 10 kilos

4.If students follow the doctor’s suggesting, they _______.

A. will know how to use backpacks

B. may feel their backpacks are lighter

C. can learn how to enjoy them

D. may do less homework

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When traveling abroad, it is wise to carry your money in traveler's checks because checks are protected against loss or theft. If your checks are lost or stolen, the issuing authority will refund(赔偿) your money.

Not only are they safe, they are also convenient. They are available in different currencies and they can be cashed at most banks throughout the world. Most shops, hotels and restaurants also accept them.

Traveler's checks are very easy to use. When you collect them, you sign each check once. The cashier enters the amount in your passport. When you cash, you sign each check again. The cashier will usually ask to see your passport again too.

To get traveler's checks you usually go to your bank. They can be paid in cash or in other ways. Large amounts, however, must be ordered in advance.

For the safety and convenience of traveler's checks, you are charged two commissions(佣金，酬劳): an insurance commission when you buy them and an encashment commission when you cash them.

It is suitable to make a note of the serial numbers of your checks. Keep this separate from your traveler's checks.（词数191）

1.People like to carry their money in traveler’s checks when traveling abroad, because______

A.they cannot be lost or stolen B.they can be used anywhere

C.they are safe and handy D.they can save travelers plenty of money

2.If your traveler's checks are lost or stolen, who will refund you?

A.The authority that issues you the passport. B.The insurance company.

C.The bank where you buy your checks. D.The travel agency that arranges your travel.

3.You sign your traveler’s check for the second time in order to ________.

A.get your passport B.cash it

C.claim insurance D.pay for commission

4.Which of the following statement is TRUE?

A.You need not pay a commission for the safety of your traveler’s checks.

B.People usually get traveler’s checks from foreign banks.

C.Traveler’s checks can be exchanged for the money of the country you visit.

D.You cannot get your passport until you get your traveler’s checks.

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Tips for Developing Your Artistic Talent

Everyone has an artistic talent. You might not even know it. 1.. However, in fact, there are a lot of different ways to express your artistic side. You don't necessarily have to be a professional(专业人员). You can enjoy art just for its own value. Check out a few tips for developing artistic skills.

1. Art takes a variety of forms

Most people think that art can only be found in museums and is only for the elite(精英). You can look around you.2.. They may be found in nature, and even in usual advertisements and posters. Just start to look at such sides as line, color, composition and style.

2. Try things out

If you want to develop your artistic talent, start trying things out.3.

3. Appreciate

4.. Almost anything can be used for inspiration. Visit museums and galleries, or look at art books. When you look around you, you develop your artistic appreciation and use it to work on developing your own skills.

4.5.

Don't expect to create a masterpiece(杰作)with your first try. There must be mistakes. Many artists spent years studying and perfecting their skill. You might not want to reach their level, but don't feel shy about your work. Even if it's not perfect, it will be. Try out，learn from your mistakes, and improve your skills.

A.Take art classes

B.Don't be afraid to make mistakes

C.You'll find art and beauty are everywhere

D.You might have always thought that you don't have any skills in the arts

E.Another way to develop your artistic talent is to learn how to use your eyes

F.There are many things you can try from painting, costume, dance and singing

G.Discuss the art with other art lovers to see what they think and then form your own opinion

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---The fog in your city must have been very thick; if not, you would have been here as scheduled.

---Yes. Our flight _________ by the thick fog.

A. has put off　　　　　　　　　 B. was put off

C. had been put off　　　 　　 D. put off

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International Volunteering in New Zealand

If you’re visiting New Zealand and would like to volunteer, DOC (Department of Concentration) welcomes you to get involved.

Before you come to New Zealand

You do not need a work visa to volunteer with DOC. You can volunteer on entry to New Zealand as long as you do not receive payment or benefits.

You may need a police certificate

Depending on the volunteer work you do with us, you may be required to provide a police certificate to DOC. Your police certificate would need to be written and certified in English. It’s easier for you if you get a police certificate before you leave your country.

How to get a new police certificate if you’re already in New Zealand. (Click here)

International students

Volunteering with DOC is an option to gain experience. However, DOC does not offer opportunities to students who study at universities outside New Zealand, or other education providers outside New Zealand.

Insurance

For all volunteers with DOC, we strongly advise you gel comprehensive (综合的) travel insurance and unlimited medical cover. DOC does not accept responsibility for any:

● personal medical or accident events.

● loss or damage to personal items of equipment, or other associated costs while you're volunteering with DOC.

1.What may you offer to DOC if you want to volunteer as a foreigner in New Zealand?

A.A police certificate B.A work visa.

C.A university diploma. D.A driver license.

2.Who cannot volunteer with DOC in New Zealand?

A.An American official who is travelling in New Zealand.

B.An English college student who has just been visiting his uncle in New Zealand.

C.A Chinese exchange student in the University of Auckland in New Zealand.

D.A Chinese businessman with some volunteering experiences.

3.Where is this passage probably from?

A.A story book. B.A newspaper.

C.A travel guide book. D.A website.

高二英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析

Looking at his pile of unpaid bills always makes Giuseppe Del Giudice feel uneasy.More often than not,Del Giudice leaves his paperwork undone and sweeps the floor or watches TV instead,waiting until the last moment to write the monthly checks.

Everyone procrastinates(拖延）.＂It's part of the human condition,"says procrastination researcher Tim Pychyl,"One of the ways we cope is avoidance,and that's what procrastination comes down to:We want to feel good now.The way to do that is avoid the task."You can procrastinate on nearly anything,even enjoyable tasks such as planning a vacation.

One that almost everyone procrastinates on is their wills.70 to 80 percent of people,when they pass away,have no will or an out-of-date or incomplete will.It leaves terrible situations. But death isn't actually the cause of avoidance.Research has shown that the top tasks people delay are cleaning,advancing their careers,taking care of their health,and planning their finances.

Some people welcome procrastination,believing that they perform better under pressure. But researchers don't agree with the idea.I did an experiment several years ago,putting procrastinators under restrictions of time,"says Joseph Ferrari,a psychology professor at DePaul University."They did worse than nonprocrastinators, but they thought they did better.They made more errors.They took longer."

Whatever the motivation,procrastination is usually not going to be good for you.Delaying a diet or exercise program may increase your risk of heart disease.Not having seen the doctor when your illness was easier to treat may shorten your life.Just thinking about what you haven't done may cause discomfort."Procrastinators higher levels of anxiety,"says Fuschia Sirois,a psychology lecturer at the of Sheffield."Some of the research has shown that this anxiety increases their possibility catching colds and experiencing many other health problems."

For those of us in need of motivation,the best advice might be to think small.

＂We used to believe behaviors follow attitude,but if you can start with a little bit of progress,that motivates you, Pychyl says.So if you have been procrastinating on starting an exercise routine,just put on your walking shoes.If you've been putting off a work project, reread your boss's notes about it.

Next,try sending yourself signals to motivate action.For instance,you might put your lights on a timed dimmer switch(变光开关）to encourage a fixed bedtime.Joel Anderson,a philosophy researcher-lecturer at Utrecht University,carried out an experiment around this concept,and it worked on most of his subjects."They formed an intention,"Anderson says. ＂When the lights start to dim,I'll start going to bed."

Finally,reward yourself for each step you take toward your goal.After you've gone to the gym,take a relaxing bath.After you've paid the bills,watch your favorite TV show.(But don't try to convince yourself it will work the other way around!)

1.The author mentions Giuseppe Del Giudice at the beginning to_________

A.provide a setting B.describe the main character

C.introduce the topic D.explain a phenomenon

2.Procrastination is driven by the desire____

A.to feel good for the moment B.to avoid the task

C.to leave things till the last moment D.to carry out enjoyable asks first

3.Which of the following are people least likely to delay?

A.Advancing their careers. B.Taking care of their health.

C.Planning their finances. D.Doing exercise.

4.What is Paragraph 5 mainly about?

A.Consequences of procrastination. B.Significance of procrastination.

C.Motivation behind procrastination. D.Physical problems with procrastination.

5.Which of the following is a wise choice for people lacking motivation?

A.Buy a dress of larger size while losing weight.

B.Treat yourself to a chocolate bar before working out.

C.Place your cellphone within sight when doing homework.

D.Write down your goal and stick it where you can see easily.

6.What is the author's purpose in writing the passage?

A.To analyze the origin of procrastination.

B.To present people's opinions of procrastination.

C.To persuade people to accept procrastination.

D.To urge people to say goodbye to procrastination.

高二英语阅读选择困难题查看答案及解析

They dislike 　　　　 when people do not look at the cards, so remember not to just put them in your pocket without looking.

A. that　　 B. this　　 C. it　　 D. you

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