Until recently, the "science of the future" was supposed to be electronics and artificial intelligence. Today it seems more and more likely that the next great breakthroughs in technology will be brought through a combination of those two sciences with organic chemistry and genetic engineering. This combination is the science of biotechnology.

Organic chemistry enables us to produce marvelous synthetic materials. However, it is still difficult to manufacture anything that has the capacity of wool to conserve (保存) heat and also to absorb moisture. Nothing that we have been able to produce so far comes anywhere near the combination of strength, lightness and flexibility that we find in the bodies of ordinary insects.

Nevertheless, scientists in the laboratory have already succeeded in "growing" a material that has many of the characteristics of human skin. The next step may well be "biotech hearts and eyes" which can replace diseased organs in human beings. These will not be rejected by the body, as is the case with organs from humans.

The application of biotechnology to energy production seems even more promising. In 1996 the famous science fiction writer, Arthur C. Clarke, many of whose previous predictions have come true, said that we may soon be able to develop remarkably cheap and renewable sources of energy. Some of these power sources will be biological. Clarke and others have warned us repeatedly that sooner or later we will have to give up our dependence on non-renewable power sources. Coal, oil and gas are indeed convenient. However, using them also means creating dangerously high levels of pollution. It will be impossible to meet the growing demand for energy without increasing that pollution to catastrophic (災(zāi)難性的) levels unless we develop power sources that are both cheaper and cleaner.

It is attempting to think that biotechnology or some other "science of the future" can solve our problems. Before we surrender to that temptation we should remember nuclear power. Only a few generations ago it seemed to promise limitless, cheap and safe energy. Today those promises lie buried in a concrete grave in a place called Chernobyl, in the Ukraine. Biotechnology is unlikely, however, to break its promises in quite the same or such a dangerous way.

1.According to the passage, the science of the future is likely to be ________.

A. electronics B. biotechnology

C. genetic engineering D. nuclear technology

2.The materials produced with organic chemistry are ________.at present.

A. as good as wool

B. as good as an insect's body

C. better than natural materials

D. not as good as natural materials

3.According to the passage, it may soon be possible ________.

A. to transplant human organs

B. to make artificial hearts and eyes

C. to produce drugs without side effects

D. to make something as good as human skin

4.In 1996, Arthur C. Clarke predicted that_______.

A. the Chernobyl disaster would happen in two years

B. we will never stop using non-renewable power sources biological

C. oil, gas and coal could be repeatedly used in the future

D. power sources would be put into use soon

5.What do we learn from the last paragraph?

A. Biological power will keep all its promises.

B. Biological power is cheaper than nuclear power.

C. Biotechnology can solve all our future energy problems

D. Biological power may not be as dangerous as nuclear power

閱讀下面短文回答問題，然后將答案寫到答題卡相應(yīng)的位置上（請注意問題后的詞數(shù)要求）。

〔1〕There are many useful suggestions and pieces of advice that can help one to improve English. Here are some useful suggestions and new tips to increase one’s English language vocabulary.

〔2〕Learning English vocabulary is about much more than just learning the right words. A broad grasp of vocabulary in the English language is based on understanding important expressions and “word combinations”, which means groups of words that often or always go together.

〔3〕Learning a word will not help very much if you quickly forget it. Research shows that it takes from 10 to 20 repetitions to really make a word part of your vocabulary. Since most words are learned from how they are used in context （上下文）, the more words one is exposed to（接觸）, The easier one will find English to learn . Keep a writing pad close to you. When you read, pay close attention to the word you do not know, write the word down and try to figure out its meaning from the context. Then_______________________ in a dictionary.

〔4〕Remember that if you do not use English words that you have just learned in conversation or writing, you will forget them very quickly. So the best way to learn new words effectively is just by trying to use them in conversation and writing. Remember also that practice is the key to fluent spoken English.

〔5〕Building vocabulary is a life-long task. Remember, “In the beginning was the word.” Your future could depend on how rich your vocabulary is. It will also determine the quality of your communication.

1.What is the main idea of the text? (no more than 10 words)

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2.Complete the following statement with proper words. (no more than 5 words)

If you want to learn new words effectively, the best way is using them ____ ____.

3.Fill in the blank in Paragraph 3 with proper words. (no more than 5words)

____________________________________________________________

4.Why does the author think context is important in learning English? (no more than 15 words)

______________________________________________________________________________

5.What does the word “it” (Line 1, Paragraph 3) probably refer to? (no more than 9 words)

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假設(shè)你叫張林。你的英國朋友Andrew下個(gè)月要來你校學(xué)習(xí)兩個(gè)月。他請你對他上學(xué)期間的交通方式提出建議。

現(xiàn)在，請你用英語回一封信，按以下各點(diǎn)答復(fù)。

1．建議騎自行車上學(xué)；

2．自行車是學(xué)生常用交通工具；

3．騎自行車的一些好處；

4．騎自行車注意的問題。

注意：

1．詞數(shù)100左右，信的開頭和結(jié)束語已為你寫好（不計(jì)入總詞數(shù)）。

2．可根據(jù)內(nèi)容要點(diǎn)適當(dāng)增加細(xì)節(jié)，使行文連貫。

Dear Andrew,

Very happy to hear from you and you’re welcome to study in our school for the next two months.

—Would you mind if I turn on the TV?

— .

A.No, you can’tB. Yes, please

C. No, go ahead D. Yes, thanks

His grandpa was so poor at that time that he had to get up at dawn every day and walk to the factory in distance.

A. /; /B. /; the

C. a; theD. the; the

The director asked me to finish this task by Sunday. How can I to ?

A. decideB. happen

C. try D. manage

—How does the Internet us?

— By Sharing information free of charge.

A. educateB. improve

C. limitD. benefit

The football match will this Saturday, so the boys who will take part in it should be well prepared.

A. break outB. put up

C. turn upD. take place

It is the in China that people often shake hands when they meet someone for the first time.

A. customB. habit

C. hobbyD. favour

The letter Mary had looked forward to her last night and she was very excited.

A. reachingB. reached

C. had reachedD. has reached