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Thinking

1.Which part of your cerebrum is most active when you are making a telephone call?

A.The frontal lobe.                         B.The temporal lobe.

C.The occipital lobe.                       D.The parietal lobe.

2.Which of the following statements is true?

A.One’s personality has something to do with the frontal lobe.

B.Bright ideas come from the parietal lobe.

C.The occipital and temperal lobes are at the back of the cerebrum.

D.The occipital lobe is in charge of sound.

3.From the passage,we know the reason why around 10% of people are left-handed is that_______.

A.their frontal lobe is usually dominant

B.their temporal lobe is usually dominant

C.their right brain is usually dominant

D.their left brain is usually dominant

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Thinking

1.Which part of your cerebrum is most active when you are making a telephone call?

2.Which of the following statements is true?

3.From the passage,we know the reason why around 10% of people are left-handed is that_______.

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Scientists are building the world’s first thinking robot．It’s true．Some say machines that walk, speak and feel will have been made by 2020．Kismet is the name of a robot which scientists have built this year at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology （MIT）

Kismet is different from traditional robots because it can show human emotions．Its eyes, ears and lips move to show when it feels happy, sad or bored．Kismet is one of the first robots of a new generation that look like human beings and can imitate human feelings．

Some people say that by 2020 we will have created robots with brains similar to those of adult human beings．These robots will be designed to look like people to make them more attractive and easier to sell．What kind of jobs will they do? In the future, robots like Robonaut, a robot invented by NASA, will be doing dangerous jobs, like repairing space stations．They will also be doing more and more of the household work for us．In Japan, scientists are designing robots that will entertain people by dancing and playing the piano．

Meanwhile, people who worry about the future are wondering whether robots will become monsters? Will people themselves become increasingly like robots? Experts predict that more and more people will be wearing micro-computers connected to the Internet in the future．People will have microchips in various parts of their body, which will connect them to a wide variety of small machines．Perhaps we should not exaggerate（夸大） the importance of technology, but one may wonder whether, in years to come, we will still be falling in love, and whether we will feel pain．

Who knows?

1.Kismet is different from traditional robots because______．

A．it is made in the MIT, USA                 B．it is able to express its own feelings

C．it is the first modern robot                D．it is able to show human feelings

2.Possibly, robots will be able to ______in about ten years from now．

A．think like human beings                    B．do all kinds of jobs for us

C．imitate human feelings                     D．become dangerous monsters

3.The underlined word “one” can be best replaced by_____．

A．some experts                                  B．the writer himself

C．some scientists                             D．people in general

4.It can be inferred from this passage that_______．

A．robots will take the place of human beings in the future

B．the importance of technology has been exaggerated

C．scientist have designed different kinds of robots

D．robots might be a helper or a danger．

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Scientists are building the world’s first thinking robot. It’s true. Some say machines that walk, speak and feel will have been made by 2020.Kismet is the name of a robot which scientists have built this year at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Kismet is different from traditional robots because it can show human emotions. Its eyes, ears and lips move to show when it feels happy, sad or bored. Kismet is one of the first robots of a new generation that look like human beings and can imitate human feelings.

Some people say that by 2020 we will have created robots with brains similar to those of adult human beings. These robots will be designed to look like people to make them more attractive and easier to sell. What kind of jobs will they do? In the future, robots like Robonaut, a robot invented by NASA, will be doing dangerous jobs, like repairing space stations. They will also be doing more and more of the household work for us. In Japan, scientists are designing robots that will entertain people by dancing and playing the piano.

Meanwhile, people who worry about the future are wondering whether robots will become monsters? Will people themselves become increasingly like robots? Experts predict that more and more people will be wearing micro-computers connected to the Internet in the future. People will have microchips in various parts of their body, which will connect them to a wide variety of small machines. Perhaps we should not exaggerate(夸大) the importance of technology, but one may wonder whether, in years to come, we will still be falling in love, and whether we will feel pain.

Who knows?

1.Kismet is different from traditional robots because______.

A. it is made in the MIT, USA    B. it is able to express its own feelings

C. it is the first modern robot     D. it is able to show human feelings

2.Possibly, robots will be able to ______in about ten years from now.

A. think like human beings     B. do all kinds of jobs for us

C. imitate human feelings      D. become dangerous monsters

3.The underlined word “one” can be best replaced by_____.

A. some experts      B. the writer himself    C. some scientists         D. people in general

4.It can be inferred from this passage that_______.

A. robots will take the place of human beings in the future

B. the importance of technology has been exaggerated

C. scientist have designed different kinds of robots

D. robots might be a helper or a danger.

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Global warming could make humans shorter. Scientists claim to have found evidence that it caused the world's first horses　 1.　　 （shrink） nearly 50 million years ago. In fact,a team from the universities of Florida and Nebreaks says　　 2.　　 has found a link between the Earth heating up and the size of mammals-homes，during the last time the world heated up. The scientists used fossils to follow the evolution of homes from their earliest 3.　　 （appear) 56 million years ago. As temperatures went up．their size went 4. . The scientists say that the current warming could have the same effect　 5.　 mammals and could even make humans 6.　 （small）．“Horses started out small，about the size of a small dog. What's 7.　 （surprise）is that after they first appeared，they then became even smaller and then dramatically increased in size, and that8.（exact）corresponds to the global warming event, followed by cooling.”"It had been known that mammals　 9. small during the last warm time， 10.　 we hadn't realized that temperature specifically was driving the evolution of body size”Dr. Bloch said in the "Science”journal.

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Some people claim________the rumor that some Egyptians are planning a 100,000 people anti-government protest．

A． to overhear               B． to have overheard

C． having overheard    D． to be overheard

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Scientists have found that human eyes are more likely to be damaged by UV rays while skiing in the snow-covered areas than sitting on the beach, according to a report by the UK newspaper.

The researchers at Kanazawa Medical University, Japan and American company Johnson conducted the study together. They looked at the effects of light reflection on newly fallen snow on a ski trail in Ishikawa District, northern Japan. They compared the results with the levels of UV rays on a sand beach in southern Japan's Okinawa District.

They found that on the beach, eyes are exposed to a daily 260 kilojoules (千焦耳) of UV a square meter compared to 658 kilojoules　 in snow-covered areas.

The findings are supported by the Japan Meteorological (气象的) Agency. According to the agency, the reflection rate of UV light on beaches is often between 10 and 25 percent, compared to 80 percent in the new snow areas. The amount of light increased 4 percent with a 300-meter rise in height.

Most of us know that UV rays can harm the skin. That's why we wear sunscreen on our skin before we get out in the sun. But many of us may not realize that UV rays are also harmful to the eyes.

If your eyes are exposed to large amounts of UV radiation over a short period of time, you may experience a kind of sunburn of the eye, which is harmful. Your eyes will become red and feel a strange feeling. They may be sensitive to light. Fortunately, this is usually temporary and seldom causes permanent damage to the eyes.

Long-term exposure to UV radiation, however, can be more serious. Scientific studies and researches have shown that exposure to small amounts of UV radiation over a period of many years increases the chance of eye damage, which could lead to total blindness.

1.You would most likely find the article in ________.

A. a doctor’s diary　　 B. a travel journal

C. a medical magazine　　 D. a physics textbook

2.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Too much eye exposure to UV rays may cause total blindness.

B. Short-time exposure of the eyes to UV rays doesn't harm them at all.

C. Most people know that UV rays harm the eyes as well as the skin.

D. The study was conducted by researchers from Japan, the USA and the UK.

3.Human eyes are more likely to be damaged by UV rays while skiing in the snow-covered areas than sitting on the beach because ________.

A. snow produces more UV light than water

B. people don’t wear sunscreen while skiing as they do while sitting on the beach

C. the reflection rate of UV light in snow-covered areas is much higher than that on the beach

D. human eyes are exposed longer to UV light in the snow- covered areas than on the beach

4.What will the passage most probably talk about next?

A. Never ski on newly fallen snow in Japan.

B. Go to hospital to have your eyes examined.

C. Wearing a hat can provide protection while skiing in new snow areas.

D. Take some measures to protect your eyes while skiing in new snow areas.

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Reading provides the mind only with materials of knowledge; it is thinking that makes ________ we read ours.

A. that               B. what           C. which             D. it

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Compassion and love are concepts that are often thought to be felt by humans only. As the most intelligent creatures to ever walk the earth, we tend to assume that we are the only ones who can feel emotions. We forget that the speechless beings who live here with us - animals - also have the same capability.

During a cold night in Ontario, Canada, a passer-by spotted something on the side of the road that made her stop -a shaking dog curled up in the snow.

When she approached the pup, she discovered that she wasn’t alone-she was cuddling five orphaned black kittens to keep them warm.

The dog surely could have found a safer place to stay for the night, but she chose instead to help not just herself but other stray animals as well.

The Good Samaritan called Pet and Wildlife Rescue and an animal control officer picked them up. When they got to the shelter, it was apparent that a close bond had already been formed between the dog and the orphaned kittens. The staff decided to name the kind dog Serenity in honor of her selfless act.

“It’s truly heartwarming!” a shelter spokesperson told The Dodo. “It had been a very cold night so these kittens would have had a very hard time surviving.”

Aside from requiring treatment for worm and flea infections, the orphaned kittens are now safe. Just like a proud and doting mother, Serenity insisted on checking on her babies regularly to oversee their progress.

The good news is that the kittens are now living with a foster family who will care for them until they are old enough to be adopted. Serenity, on the other hand, is still looking for a family.

According to the shelter, she loves zooming around in the yard and is big on playing. She is also quite jumpy, so she would do best in a home without small children.

1.What did the passer-by see on the road?

A.A dog curled up in the snow.

B.Five kittens were in the snow alone.

C.A dog was warming five kittens in the snow.

D.A dog found a safe place to stay for the night.

2.What does the underlined word “she” in paragraph 3 refer to?

A.The passer-by. B.The dog.

C.The kitten. D.The spokesperson.

3.Where is the dog Serenity now?

A.Living in the shelter. B.Being adopted by a family.

C.Staying with the kittens. D.Playing with some children.

4.What can we draw from the story?

A.Animals and humans should live in harmony.

B.A sad end can be turned into a positive one.

C.Animals have the same capability with humans.

D.Animals can feel compassion and love like humans.

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Some people say that dogs are human’s best friend-good companions, loyal and lovable. Of course, they can be more than just a pet as some are excellent working dogs. More recently, a new role has been found for the animals-working as therapy dogs in universities.

Research, conducted by Washington State University, has found that spending time with dogs can help stressed-out students. Patricia Pendry from the university said that a study of 300 undergraduates had found weekly hour-long sessions with dogs brought to the university by professional handlers (训狗师) had made stressed students who were at “high risk of academic failure” or dropping out, “feel relaxed and accepted”. The dogs helped them to concentrate, learn and remember information.

Other research has shown that petting animals like dogs can reduce stress hormone levels and anxiety. Around 1,000 campuses in the US already use therapy pets and it’s becoming more common in the UK. For example, The University of Middlesex has employed some dogs to help stop lonely students dropping out. Fiona Suthers, head of clinical skills at the university, says that five Labradors had a “stringent assessment” to ensure they had the right temperament (性情). But she adds, “It’s hard to describe the impact of just having a dog lying down in the corner of a class.”

Using dogs for therapy can also help the dogs themselves. In Wales, Swansea University Students’ Union has used rescued Greyhounds to help students unwind between exams. Sessions allow mistreated and abandoned dogs to interact with humans and begin to trust them again. Student Union education officer Chloe Hutchinson said, “A lot of students have dogs at home and might be a bit homesick, especially around exam time when it is stressful and you just want your home comforts.”

So if you’re a student who’s been working like a dog, but you still feel like you haven’t a dog’s chance in passing your exams, maybe introducing a four-legged friend into your life might be the help you need.

1.What can we learn about therapy dogs in universities?

A.They can reduce students’ anxiety.

B.They can help blind students.

C.They can work with students.

D.They can keep students safe.

2.What does Fiona Suthers imply?

A.Dogs play a part in class in universities.

B.The right temperament is needed for a therapy dog.

C.The impact of therapy dogs is clear.

D.It’s hard to describe how dogs will help with the students.

3.How do the abandoned dogs themselves get help?

A.By finding a new family to live in.

B.By helping students with some exams.

C.By lying down to the ground in a room.

D.By making more chances to meet humans.

4.What is the best title for the text?

A.Dogs helping stressed-out students

B.College students are stressed out

C.Why dogs are perfect helpers

D.How to keep a therapy dog

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