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As free as they make us, mobile phones still need to stay close to a power source. Soon that may change with "green" power.

Three Chilean students got the idea for a plant-powered device(装置) to charge their cellphones, while sitting in their school's outdoor courtyard during a break from exams, with dead mobile phones. Then, one of them had an "aha" moment.

“It occurred to Camila to say about plants, "said inventor Evelyn Aravena. "Why don't you have a socket, if there are so many plants? 'After that, we thought, why don't they have a charging outlet? Because there are so many plants and living things that have the potential to produce energy, why not? ' "

Their invention — a small biological circuit called E-Kaia - uses the energy plants to produce during photosynthesis(光合作用). A plant uses only a small part of that energy and the rest goes into the soil, and that's where the E-Kaia collects it. The device plugs into the ground and then into your phone.

"It's the most amazing project I've ever seen in my life, plain and simple. They brought this original model, and it worked — and that's when it all changed, at least from my personal point of view and I began to support them. " said Mauricio Cifuentes.

The device solved two problems for the engineering students — they needed an idea for a class project, and an outlet to plug in their phones.

"Looking for a place to charge the notebook, which had no power, and the mobile phones, we weren't able to find anything because all the other students were in the same state of madness trying to find a place to charge their devices," said Aravena.

But plants are everywhere, and the biocircuit makes the best of their excess(过多的) power.

The E-Kaia doesn't carry much charge but it's powerful enough to completely recharge a mobile phone in less than two hours.

The student inventors have applied for patents on their technology, and expect the E-Kaia to go on sale in December 2016.

1.How could the students get the "green" power idea?

A. By carrying out an experiment.

B. Just from an occasional thought.

C. With the support of their professors.

D. Enlightened(启发) by the information in a science book.

2.How does the device work?

A. By using the energy during photosynthesis.　　 B. By using a small biological circuit.

C. By using the electricity stored in the device.　　 D. By using a device buried in the ground.

3.What can we learn from what Mauricio Cifuentes said?

A. He intended to buy the patent.

B. The device was made in a rough way.

C. He showed great interest in the device.

D. He attempted to produce the device in large numbers.

4.What might be the best title for the passage?

A. A New Device to Change the World

B. Green Power - A New and Potential Source

C. Chilean Students Find A Green Way to Charge Phones

D. A New Device Invented by Chilean Students Will Be on Sale

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As free as they make us, mobile phones still need to stay close to a power source. Soon that may change with "green" power.

Three Chilean students got the idea for a plant-powered device(装置) to charge（使……充电） their cellphones, while sitting in their school's outdoor courtyard during a break from exams, with dead mobile phones. Then, one of them had an "aha" moment.

“It occurred to Camila to say about plants,”said inventor Evelyn Aravena. “‘Why don't you have a socket, if there are so many plants? ’After that, we thought, ‘why don't they have a charging outlet（插座）? Because there are so many plants and living things that have the potential to produce energy, why not?’”

Their invention—a small biological circuit called E-Kaia—uses the energy plants to produce during photosynthesis(光合作用). A plant uses only a small part of that energy and the rest goes into the soil, and that's where the E-Kaia collects it. The device plugs into the ground and then into your phone.

"It's the most amazing project I've ever seen in my life, plain and simple. They brought this original model, and it worked — and that's when it all changed, at least from my personal point of view and I began to support them." said Mauricio Cifuentes.

The device solved two problems for the engineering students — they needed an idea for a class project, and an outlet to plug in their phones.

"Looking for a place to charge the notebook, which had no power, and the mobile phones, we weren't able to find anything because all the other students were in the same state of madness trying to find a place to charge their devices," said Aravena.

But plants are everywhere, and the bio－circuit makes good use of their excess(过多的) power.

The E-Kaia doesn't carry much charge but it's powerful enough to completely recharge a mobile phone in less than two hours.

The student inventors have applied for patents（专利） on their technology, and expect the E-Kaia to go on sale in the near future.

1.How could the students get the "green" power idea?

A. By carrying out an experiment.

B. Just from an occasional thought.

C. With the support of their professors.

D. Inspired by the information in a science book.

2.The device collects power by using _____________.

A. photosynthesis

B. a small biological circuit

C. energy plants

D. the electricity stored in the device

3.What can we learn from what Mauricio Cifuentes said?

A. He intended to buy the patent.

B. He invented the original device.

C. He showed great interest in the device.

D. He wanted to produce the device in large numbers.

4.What might be the best title for the passage?

A. A New Device to Change the World

B. Green Power - A New and Potential Source

C. Chilean Students Find A Green Way to Charge Phones

D. A New Device Invented by Chilean Students Will Be on Sale

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The mobile phone has become a major means of communication, _____us to keep in touch as well as to surf the Internet to keep us _____of the latest news.

A. permitting; informed            B. to permit; informing

C. to permit; to be informed    D. permitting; having informed

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Mobile phone　 users have developed a series of symbols, such as　 and　 to show ________ they feel.

A．which     B．when

C．how     D．why

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Despite the truth 1. students are supposed to make every effort to study, they need other things as well.2. my view, the schoolwork assigned to high school students is too heavy. They should 3. (allow) more time for play, if they are to grow into healthy and well-rounded adults. As the saying 4. (go), “All work and no play makes Jack 5. dull boy. A life burdened with work leads you nowhere, for you will get tired and 6. (bore) with your daily routine work. Besides, the pressure put on high school students by excessive schoolwork can cause serious depression, 7. is unhealthy physically and 8. (mental). Proper relaxation, such as 9. (jog) and seeing movies will relieve the tension. All in all, a 10. (reduce) of the current heavy load will certainly benefit them.

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With several problems _____to be solved, we still need to hold another meeting as soon as possible.

A. remained　　　　 B. remaining

C. remain　　　　 D. having remained

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Ambassador Hotel

Welcome to the Ambassador Hotel. To make your stay as enjoyable as possible, we hope you will use our facilities to the full.

Dilling Room

Breakfast is served in the dining room from 8 a. m. to 9 : 30 a. m. Alternatively, the room staff will bring a tray of breakfast to your room at any time after 7 a. m. In this case, please fill out a card and hang it outside your door before sleeping.

Lunch: 12 to 2: 30 p. m.

Dinner: 7: 30 p. m. to 9 p. m.

Room Service

This operates 24 hours a day ; phone the Reception Desk, and your message will be passed on to the room staff.

Telephones

To make a phone call, dial 0 for Reception and ask to be connected. We apologize for delays in putting calls through when the staff are very busy. There are also public telephone booths near the Reception.

Shop

The hotel shop is open for small things, gifts and makeups from 9 a. m. to 5 : 30 p. m.

Laundry

We have a laundry here and will wash, iron and return your clothes within 24 hours. Ask the room staff to collect them.

Bar

The hotel bar is open from 12 to 2 p. m. and 7 p. m. to 1 a. m.

Banking

The reception staff will cash cheques and exchange money in many foreign currencies.

1.What should you do if you want to have your breakfast in your room?

A.Phone the room staff.

B.Phone the hotel shop.

C.Write down the required information on a card and hang it outside your door before sleeping.

D.Phone the dining room before you go to bed.

2.Which of the following about the hotel is TRUE?

A.You can have a drink in the bar before noon.

B.You can get your clothes washed, ironed and returned within 12 hours.

C.You can buy some skin creams in the hotel.

D.You can phone the room staff to get the room service .

3.Where can you most likely see the text?

A.In a bedroom of a large international hotel.

B.In a hotel bar.

C.In a hotel dining room.

D.In the entrance of a small family hotel.

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Ambassador Hotel

Welcome to the Ambassador Hotel. To make your stay as enjoyable as possible, we hope you will use our facilities to the full.

Dining Room

Breakfast is served in the dining room from 8 a.m. to 9 a. m.　 Alternatively, the room staff will bring a breakfast tray to your room at any time after 7 a.m. In this case, please fill out a card and hang it outside your door when you go to bed.

Lunch: 12:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Dinner: 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Room Service

This operate 24 hours a day; phone the Reception Desk(接待处), and your message will be passed to the room staff.

Telephones

To make a phone call, dial 0 for Reception and ask to be connected. We apologize for delays in putting calls through when the staff are very busy. There are also pubic telephone booths(电话亭) near the Reception Desk. Early calls should be booked with Reception.

Laundry

We have a laundry in the hotel, and will wash, iron and return your clothes within 24 hours. Ask the room staff to collect them.

Bar

The hotel bar is open from 12 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.

1.You would most probably see this notice_______.

A. in a hotel bar

B. in a bedroom of a large hotel

C. in a hotel dining room.

D. at the entrance of a small hotel.

2.What should you do if you arrive at the hotel at 2 p.m. and want something to eat?

A. go to the hotel shop.

B. go to the hotel bar.

C. hang a message outside your door.

D. phone the Reception Desk.

3.What should you do if you want to make an important call but the staffs around the Reception Desk are very busy?

A. wait at the Reception Desk.

B. go to your room and phone from there.

C. go out and look for a public box.

D. use one of the phones in the entrance hall.

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They got two free tickets to Canada, ____ they’d never have been able to afford to go.

A. as a result     B. otherwise        C. therefore       D. at last

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35.______ money is concerned, we still need much support from the public so as to help the survivors of the earthquake.

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