——Your aunt invites you to the movies today．—...

——Your aunt invites you to the movies today．

——I would rather she 　　　　　　 me tomorrow than today．

A．tells　　　　　　　　 B．told

C．would tell　　　　　 D．had told

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—Does anybody want an extra ticket to go to the movies?

—Whom would you rather _______ with you, Li Hua or me?

A. to go         B. have go.      C. have to go      D. have gone

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What would you do if you had invited friends to your house and they asked you for directions? Well, you could draw a map! And, if you did, you most likely would include your street and theirs, as well as the landmarks between the two. Using these places on the map as markers, your friends can then plan the best route to take.

Generally speaking, a map is an illustration of the earth’s surface, and a person who draws maps is called a cartographer. But how are maps made? In prehistoric times, hunters would sometimes draw their hunting territories on cave walls. In the millennia that followed, maps would have been painted by hand on various materials, including clay, ivory, and even the hide of an animal.

Fast forward to modern times. With the invention of such tools as compasses, telescopes, and sextants, cartographers were able to define and show distances much more accurately. Today, aerial photography, satellite images, and computer software such as Geographical Information Systems (GIS) have made mapmaking even more precise. For example, mapmakers are now able to illustrate the physical features of our earth. Using satellite images, they can create three-dimensional maps that exceptionally correct.

Do all maps show the same contents? No! There are many different types of maps. Physical maps　 give us views of the earth’s continents, mountains, forests, and waterways. Political maps identify　 countries and their boundaries. Economic maps offer information about the agricultural products or minerals found in a certain region. There are also maps that detail the climate or the population density in a particular location.

Of course, there are maps that offer details other than those connected with land masses. Nautical maps, for instance, are important tools for ship captains. They include information about the depth of the water, land formations along the coastline, navigational dangers, harbors, and bridges. They also provide data on tides and currents, as well as the earth’s magnetic field. Aeronautical maps help airplane pilots to determine position and altitude, and assist ground controllers in airport towers with planning and deciding the best route to a particular destination. In emergency situations, aeronautical maps can help responders locate an alternative landing area.

Today, people who have no special map training can observe the world from above without having to leave their homes. Most likely, you have used software such as Google Earth or Google Maps. Thanks to satellite images, we can now easily spot the smallest details of our house and environment by using the Internet. Not everyone, however, is fond of these tools, because their easy access may lead to violations of privacy. Lawmakers around the world are presently addressing this issue.

1.The author mentions inviting friends to your house at the beginning to indicate that ___ .

A.details in maps matter more than land masses

B.maps have a significant place in our life

C.planning routes is the key to reaching destinations

D.it is necessary to get satellite images accurately

2.Which of the following maps mainly focus on details?

A.Aeronautical maps. B.Political maps.

C.Climatic maps. D.Economic maps.

3.What is the main purpose of the passage?

A.To underline the importance of drawing maps.

B.To compare prehistoric maps and modern maps.

C.To appeal to address the issue of violations of privacy.

D.To introduce the development and functions of maps.

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––Who would you rather _____ your graduation ceremony tomorrow, your parents or friends?

––All of them.

A. will have attended    B. have attended    C. attended     D. to attend

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I would rather________Professor Smith and I would rather you________for him at once.

A．invite；sent　             B．invited；send

C．inviting；sending　         D．invite；sending

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—Shall we go to the movie tonight?　　　　　　　　　

—No, I'd rather 　　　　at home with our baby. You'd better not leave it to the babysitter at night.

A. you stayed　 B. you stay　   C. stayed　　           D .stay

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— Who would you like to ____ to the cinema with you this evening?

— No one. I would rather stay home this evening.

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— You look rather down today.
　 —______ to board the 4:20 flight, you know, I dared not close my eyes.
A. Having reminded　　 B. Being reminded

C. Reminded　　 D. Reminding

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—You didn’t invite Mary to the ball?

—___ her, too?

A. Must I invite　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. Would I have invited

C. Must I have invited　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. Should I have invited

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How would you like to teach yourself, rather than have teachers? According to the UK’s Department of Education and Skills, students will teach themselves in the schools of the future. This means that there will be no more problems such as finding enough teachers.

Estelle Morris, the UK Education Secretary, opened the 2002 Education Technology Conference in London recently. To start the conference, she presented a video showing a computer—generated model of the school of tomorrow.

Greater use of computer technology and classroom assistants will help students develop their own way of learning, Morris said. She added that this is a more exciting as well as a more interesting way of learning.

At the same time, teachers will be “freed from their traditional role as the source of all knowledge”.

Children of all abilities will “form the curriculum(课程)around their individual needs.” They will “learn in their own time, at their own speed and in their own environment”.

At home or at school, they will follow their learning programmes by looking at online libraries and watching lessons by world-class teachers and subject experts.

Instead of going on field trips, students will use virtual reality. If they don’t understand something, they can ask other students—“take part in virtual communities with learners with similar needs”—or e-mail their teachers. They will hand in their work electronically to be “auto-marked”.

The classroom of the future is fast becoming a reality.

And the Department of Education will soon produce a guide to help schools adapt buildings for new technology, Morris said. These ideas are based on the UK government’s plan to create an education system that provides students with a strong grounding of knowledge and skills at primary school level. And provides the chance for students to develop their individual skills at secondary school level.

1.According to the UK’s Department of Education and Skills, the school of the future will ______.

A. cause more problems such as being able to find enough teachers

B. set no homework and no tests for students

C. make good use of the computer technology and classroom assistants

D. enable students to learn by themselves without teachers

2.Estelle Morris thinks that computer technology does good to teachers in ________.

A. helping students develop their own way of learning

B. enabling students to experience interesting and exciting ways of learning

C. providing students with knowledge of all sorts

D. not being considered the source of various knowledge

3. If the students do not understand something, they can _______.

A. go on a field trip

B. go to ask their teachers to help them

C. send e-mail to ask for a teacher’s help

D. have a look at other learners’ homework

4. If s a student is under the UK’s newly-developed education system,he will be ________.

A. provided with a basic knowledge from the beginning

B. given more knowledge at primary school level

C. helped to use computers better

D. supplied chance to develop their basic skills

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