Where will the man probably have meals?
A. In the hotel restaurant.
B. In a restaurant outside.
科目:高中英语 来源:2010—2011学年江苏省金湖一中高二下学期期末考试(英语) 题型:阅读理解
It happened one morning 20 years ago. A British scientist Alec Jeffrey came across DNA fingerprinting: He identified the patterns of genetic material that are unique to almost every individual. His discovery changed everything from the way we do criminal investigations to the way we decide family law. But the professor of genetics at the University of Leicester, UK, is still surprised, and a bit worried, by the power of the technology he released upon the world.
The patterns within DNA are unique to each individual, except identical twins, who share the same pattern. The ability to identify these patterns has been used to convict(证明…有罪) murderers and to clear people who are wrongly accused. It is also used to identify the victims of war and settle disputes over who is the father of a child.
Jeffrey said he and his colleagues made the discovery by accident while tracking genetic variations(变异). But, within six months of the discovery, genetic fingerprinting had been used in an immigration case, to prove that an African boy really was his parents’ son.·In 1986, it was used for the first time in a British criminal case: It cleared one suspect after being accused of two murders and helped convict another man.
DNA testing is now very common. In Britain, a national criminal database established in 1995 now contains 2.5 million DNA samples. The U.S. and Canada are developing similar systems. But there are fears about the stored DNA samples and how they could be used to harm a person’s privacy. That includes a person’s medical history, racial origin or psychological profile. “There is the long-term risk that people can get into these samples and start getting additional information about a person’s paternity(父子关系) or risk of disease,” Jeffrey said.
DNA testing is not an unfailing proof of identity. Still, it is considered a reasonably reliable system for determining the things it is used for. Jeffrey estimates the probability of two individuals’ DNA profiles matching in the most commonly used tests at one in a billion.
【小题1】According to the text, DNA testing can NOT be used in _______ .
A.doing criminal investigations | B.deciding faraily law |
C.clearmg wrongly accused people | D.telling twins apart |
A.the government in Britain establishes a criminal database |
B.the US and Canada develop similar systems |
C.DNA samples can be used to harm a person’s privacy |
D.DNA testing is too expensive and dangerous now |
A.In a guidebook. | B.In a storybook. |
C.In a science fiction. | D.In a scientific magazine. |
A.Discovery of DNA testing by Jeffery | B.Practice of DNA testing in court |
C.DNA testing in the present situation | D.Benefits and side effects of DNA testing |
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科目:高中英语 来源:2011-2012学年浙江省慈溪市云龙中学高一上学期期中考试英语试卷 题型:阅读理解
Believe it or not,the ability to choose is the power to change.If you can choose to live your life differently,will you be the same person?
Well,choosing to do the following few “simple”things will help to change your life.
Review your life.Take time to go through your life and ask yourself, “If I do the same thing I do every day,will there be a change?If I want to change,where will my first step be?”
Make careful choices.Choose exactly what you wish to get to live your life;describe and think what you really want
Keep up with chances.Find out about the possibilities and ways that can make you move toward your goals,write them down and see which one suits you most.
Get down to business.Start working on your goals.People may bring you down;you may have difficulties;you will fail and want to give up.But the most important thing is never to give up.
If you try these “simple”things,you will find that success is something for everyone,and you will finally become what you want to be.Remember,success is more than what you hold in your hands;It is something from the heart.
【小题1】How many pieces of advice does the writer give on changing one’s life?
A.Three | B.Four | C.Five | D.Six |
A.see possibilities | B.set goals | C.ask for help | D.keep on trying |
A.choice | B.change | C.success | D.life |
A.choice and change | B.power and life |
C.choice and difficulties | D.power and success |
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科目:高中英语 来源:2011-2012学年四川省成都市树德协进中学高一5月月考英语试卷(带解析) 题型:阅读理解
In one way of thinking, failure is a part of life. In another way, failure may be a way towards success. The “spider story” is often told. Robert Bruce, leader of the Scots in the 13th century, was hiding in a cave from the English. He watched a spider spinning a web(蜘蛛织网). The spider tried to reach across a rough place in the rock. He tried six times without success. On the seventh time he made it and went on to spin his web. Bruce is said to have taken heart and to have gone on to defeat the English… Edison, the inventor of the light bulb, made hundreds of models that failed before he found the right way to make one.
So what? First, always think about your failure. What caused it? Were conditions right? Were you in top from yourself? What can you change so things will go right next time?
Second, is the goal you’re trying to reach the right one? Try to do some thinking about what your real goals may be. Think about his question, “If I do succeed in this, where will it get me?” This may help you prevent failure in things you shouldn’t be doing anyway.
The third thing to bear in mind about failure is that it’s a part of life. Learn to “live with yourself” even though you may have failed. Remember, “You can’t win them all.”
【小题1】This passage deals with two sides of failure. In paragraph 1, the author talks mainly about________.
A.the value of failure | B.how people would fail |
C.famous failures | D.the cause of failure |
A.succeeded | B.failed | C.gave | D.got |
A.productive | B.straight forward | C.sorrowful | D.deep |
A.to think about the cause of your failure |
B.to check out whether your goals are right for you |
C.to consider failure as a part or life |
D.to bear in mind that you will never fail in your life |
A.Bruce and Edison were successful examples. |
B.Failure may be regarded as a way toward success. |
C.Edison learned a lot from the lesson the spider taught Robert Bruce. |
D.One may often raise a question whether his goals are worth attempting. |
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科目:高中英语 来源:浙江金华一中2010届高三下学期考前模拟考试英语试卷 题型:阅读理解
Below is an advertisement in a travel brochure.
Book this package
There are few areas better than Lake Myvatn for viewing the Northern Lights and discovering the wonders of the Icelandic winter.
Day 1
Reykjavik—Akureyri—Lake Myvatn
Flight to Akureyri from where you will be picked up.Transfer to Lake Myvatn.Sightseeing tour of the Lake Myvatn area.After the tour an introduction of the activities available.
Day 2
Free day at Lake Myvatn: optional tours available.Please note that all tours are dependent on weather and road conditions, and therefore only booked locally at Lake Myvatn.
Day 3
Akureyri—Reykjavik
The morning will be spent at Lake Myvatn and then in the afternoon a transfer to Akureyri where you will go on a short sightseeing tour of Akureyri enjoying the beautiful sights.Afternoon flight back to Reykjavik.
Activities available at Lake Myvatn
Snowmobile
Take an exciting adventure on our snowmobiles out on the frozen Lake Myvatn or travel deep into the Highlands with one of our guides.30 min and 1 hour tour available.
Super-jeep
Sightseeing at Myvatn and a super-jeep adventure.3 tours available: around the area of Lake Myvatn; a tour to Dettifoss, the most powerful waterfall in Europe and unforgettable at winter time; a tour further into the Myvatn area.
Sightseeing tours
Sightseeing tours to some spectacular places: Icelandic farms, power station, museums and a search for the northern lights.These tours are recommended for all nature lovers.
Cross-country skiing
The Lake Myvatn area and surrounding Highlands are great for cross-country skiing.There is a good mixture of areas from easy to more demanding and the length of each tour also depends on one’s ability.
Horse riding
A wonderful area that offers a great variation of trekking(跋涉)routes.On offer are tours from one hour to a day tour with different destinations, something to match your desire.
Go-carts on ice
Experience the adventure of driving on the ice of the lake.The snow is taken away and you drive with “nailed” tires.Also available is go-carts in the snow.
Winter garden
Different kinds of amusements on the frozen lake: bowling, cricket, skating, mini golf etc.
1.What is the purpose of the ad?
A.To inform the timetable of a trip.
B.To list the steps to see the Northern Lights.
C.To introduce a special traveling package.
D.To introduce the wonders of the Icelandic winter.
2.Where will you spend most of the time during the trip?
A.Reykjavik. B.Akureyri.
C.Lake Myvatn. D.Icelandic farms.
3.Which activity is not included in the travel package?
A.Sighteeing tour of Akureyri.
B.Sightseeing tour of Reykjavik.
C.Sightseeing tour in the Lake Myvatn area.
D.Seeing the most powerful waterfall in Europe.
4.If you want to view the Northern Lights, you will join in _________.
A.Horse riding B.Cross-country skiing
C.Super-jeep D.Sightseeing tours
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科目:高中英语 来源:2013届浙江临海白云高级中学高三第三次模拟英语卷(带解析) 题型:阅读理解
Free On-line Short Stories For Kids: Trevor The Taxi
In this children's story, suited to younger children, we have an adventure with Trevor. He is a taxi. Trevor loves his life:
“Sometimes he takes patients to the nursing home, where they can get better after being ill, and sometimes he takes people home when they have been shopping, and Stan puts all their packages inside Trevor's boot, so they will not get wet or broken.”
The black cab, in this adventure, goes far beyond the call of duty whilst he achieves his wildest dreams! What could this be? Well you will just have to read this short story for yourself!
Free On-line Short Stories For Kids: The Girl Who Believed In Fairies
The fairy queen is upset and the elves just don't know what to do:
“Oh dear, oh dear," sobbed the queen, getting her hankie all wet with her constant crying. For the twelfth time that day, Elgie the chief elf took her hankie and wrung it out on to the carpet of grass that grew all around the palace.”
How will they manage to help the queen? Why was she so unhappy? There is only one person that can help! Can she do it? This is a lovely fairy tale that will glow the embers of your heart - only for young girls!
Free On-line Short Stories For Kids: The Envious Kings
This story is suitable for 6 years and upwards.
Unfolding in the story pages of this recommendation is a children's story about two kings who were competing with each other:
“In spite of the easy life that the two kings had, they were not happy, for each of them kept thinking that the other one had a bigger and better palace, or owned more horses, or had more jewels or even had creamier milk.”
They were both petty and, through their envy, they caused themselves much trouble. Who do you think saved the day? Well, you will just have to read the story to find out!
Free On-line Short Stories For Kids: The Wise Old Woman
This story is probably suited to the 8 years old age range and upwards, although would appeal to adults, alike.
Here I introduce you to one of my kids on-line stories listed on the writing and literature section of Hubpages. In this parable you will find a magical world of wisdom involving trees, people and someone very special.
“As she stood and watched, the knowledge melted into her and the sapling grew...The magical transition took her breath away and as she watched on with ore, she noticed something strange.”
So, what was this strangeness and magical transition? Let me leave you with wonderment ... and a click of the link!
Free On-line Short Stories For Kids: Unusual Stories - Faffenburger's Odyssey
This story is probably more suited to the older child. So who is Faffenburger? Well with one of these free on-line short stories for kids, we enter into a different realm. A world of nonsense as Faffenburger moves within alpha and omega. This is a rather unusual story as you will find out!
“My friend, Henry Faffenburger stomped down the long lane on his short stumpy legs, moonlight glancing off his bald-spot, which was a little surprising as there was no moon that night. As he rounded the bend, he saw a pair of headlights coming toward him. They drew level, and stopped. A small man with yellow eyes emerged from the darkness behind the lights, and enquired if Faffenburger would like a lift.
"Where are you going ?" asked my friend. "Wherever you want to go", replied the owner of the yellow eyes.”
So, the adventure begins! Where will they go? Alpha, Omega or just the middle? After all, it was a long summer - especially the middle! Take a closer look at this - you might find something a little more strange and a little more hidden that you have noticed before. Intrigued? Well you should be with Faffenburger's Odyssey!
【小题1】Which story is more well-received by young girls?
A.Trevor The Taxi | B.Faffenburger's Odyssey |
C.The Wise Old Woman | D.The Girl Who Believed In Fairys |
A.The Envious Kings | B.The Girl Who Believed In Fairies |
C.The Wise Old Woman | D.Faffenburger's Odyssey |
A.Jealous | B.powerful | C.rude | D.ugly |
A.parents with children | B.children who love to surf the Internet |
C.teachers in high school | D.experts who concern children |
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