C
Members of Parliament (MPs) warned that the privacy(隐藏)of thousands of mobile phone users is in danger today because of Google's new tracking system. In a motion(提案),they also warned that the system offers live tracking of mobiles through a website and called on Google to examine the service.
The Latitude system can find where a user is . This is then broadcasted live to Google's website. Once the service is activated , the position of a person's phone appears as a blue dot on a map on the screen of whoever is allowed to monitor(监控)them . The Latitude feature is being developed by Google as a "fun" way to "keep tabs on someone special", More than a million users around the world have already signed up to the service, Google claims .
However, concerns have been raised about the system. MPs have written to Google demanding extra security(安全) safeguards on the service。
Mr. Brake , one of the MPs who raised the motion, said , "In Britain, we have a tradition of fighting for our freedom. With this new system we face a threat to it . I demand MPs to support this motion and encourage the Government to take action to ensure that Latitude does not represent a threat to our privacy. or our freedom could be in danger."
Google today insisted there was no threat to privacy .It said it was up to users to decide whether to make their location visible to other people and to decide who could monitor their position .The service was designed to help people keep in touch .
However , human rights watchdog Privacy International analyzed the service and claimed it was open to abuse(滥用). Its report claimed employers could supply employees with phones already set up to use the service without their knowledge, or that users could simply sign up their partner's or child's mobile phone without telling them .
49.MPs’ reactions to the tracking system are the following EXCEPT that___________-.
A.they have raised a motion
B.they have required Google to examine the service
C.they hope that the Government will take some measures
D.they are trying to get help from other countries
50.The underlined part “keep tabs on” in paragraph 2 probably means_________.
A.phone B.support C.test D.monitor
51.Why have so many people signed up to use the new tracking system?
A.They want to know each other’s privacy.
B.They think it is fun and can help them keep in touch.
C.They can get it at a lower price.
D.It’s convenient to travel across the world.
52.The Google’s attitude to the new tracking system is__________.
A.regretful B.polite C.doubtful D.positive
科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:阅读理解
In every cultivated language there are two great classes of words which, taken together, comprise the whole vocabulary.First, there are those words 1 which we become acquainted in daily conversation, which we 2 ,that is to say, from the 3 of our own family and from our familiar associates, and 4 we should know and use 5 we could not read or write.They 6 the common things of life, and are the stock in trade of all who 7 the language.Such words may be called“popular”, since they belong to the people 8 and are not the exclusive 9 of a limited class.On the other hand, our language 10 a multitude of words which are comparatively 11 used in ordinary conversation.Their meanings are known to every educated person, but there is little 12 to use them at home or in the market-place.Our 13 acquaintance with them comes not from our mother's 14 or from the talk of our school-mates, 15 from books that we read, lectures that we 16 ,or the more 17 conversation of highly educated speakers who are discussing some particular 18 in a style appropriately elevated above the habitual 19 of everyday life.Such words are called“learned”, and the 20 between them and the“popular”words is of great importance to a right understanding of linguistic process.
1.A.at B.with C.by D.through
2.A.study B.imitate C.stimulate D.learn
3.A.mates B.relatives C.members D.fellows
4.A.which B.that C.those D.ones
5.A.even B.despite C.even if D.in spite of
6.A.mind B.concern C.care D.involve
7.A.hire B.apply C.adopt D.use
8.A.in public B.at most C.at large D.at best
9.A.right B.privilege C.share D.possession
10.A.consists B.comprises C.constitutes D.composes
11.A.seldom B.much C.never D.often
12.A.prospect B.way C.reason D.necessity
13.A.primary B.first C.principal D.prior
14.A.tips B.mouth C.lips D.tongue
15.A.besides B.and C.or D.but
16.A.hear of B.attend C.hear from D.listen
17.A.former B.formula C.formal D.formative
18.A.theme B.topic C.idea D.point
19.A.border B.link C.degree D.extent
20.A.diversion B.distinction C.diversity D.similarity
查看答案和解析>>
科目:高中英语 来源:2014届江西师大附中高三10月月考英语卷(解析版) 题型:完型填空
完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)
阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。
Wranglers(争吵者) and Stranglers(扼杀者)
Years ago there was a group of brilliant young men at the University of Wisconsin, who seemed to have amazing creative 36 talent. They were would-be poets, novelists, and essayists. They were extraordinary in their 37 to put the English language to its best use. These promising young men 38 regularly to read and critique (评论) each other's work. And critique it they did!
These men were merciless with one another. They 39 the minutest literary expression into a hundred pieces. They were heartless, tough, even mean in their 40 .The sessions became such areas of literary criticism that the 41 of this special club called themselves the “Stranglers (扼杀者)”.
In order to 42 , the women of literary talent in the university 43 to start a club of their own, one comparable to the Stranglers. They 44 themselves the “Wranglers (争论者)”.They, too, read their 45 one another. But there was one great difference. The criticism was much softer, more 46 , more encouraging. Sometimes, there was almost no criticism at all. Every effort, even the weakest one, was 47 .
Twenty years later an alumnus (男校友;男毕业生) of the university was making an exhaustive (详尽的;彻底的) 48 of his classmates' careers when he 49 a vast difference in the literary accomplishments of the Stranglers as opposed to the Wranglers. Of all the 50 young men in the Stranglers, no one had made a significant literary 51 of any kind. From the Wranglers had come six or more successful 52 , some of national renown (名望;声誉) such as Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, who wrote The Yearling.
Talent between the two?Probably the same. Level of 53 ?Not much difference. But the Stranglers were strangled, while the Wranglers were determined to give each other a(an) 54 .The Stranglers 55 an atmosphere of argument and self-doubt. The Wranglers highlighted the best, not the worst.
1.A. architectural B. artistic C. literary D. musical
2.A. strength B. ability C. performance D. power
3.A. gathered B. organized C. challenged D. collected
4.A. turned B. translated C. combined D. divided
5.A. appreciation B. criticism C. assessment D. judgment
6.A. leaders B. organizers C. members D. arrangers
7.A. participate B. practice C. succeed D. compete
8.A. determined B. agreed C. promised D. dreamed
9.A. regarded B. called C. thought D. recognized
10.A. works B. letters C. books D. papers
11.A. fantastic B. critical C. positive D. serious
12.A. required B. spared C. made D. encouraged
13.A. experiment B. study C. analysis D. judgment
14.A. reflected B. resolved C. explained D. noticed
15.A. optimistic B. confident C. bright D. honest
16.A. achievement B. influence C. contribution D. improvement
17.A. engineers B. writers C. doctors D. lawyers
18.A. courage B. patience C. education D. skill
19.A. reward B. favor C. honor D. lift
20.A. ruined B. lightened C. promoted D. enjoyed
查看答案和解析>>
科目:高中英语 来源:2011-2012学年江苏省高三模拟考试(十)英语试卷(解析版) 题型:阅读理解
Dear NMAI(National Museum of the American Indian) Supporter,
Old stereotypes(思维定式) die hard. And when it comes to the way Native Americans have been viewed throughout history and continue to be viewed today, the stories about life in Indian Country are sadly overshadowing the truths. Most Native Americans don't live in tipis(圆锥形帐篷), and we don't greet one another by saying, “How.”
To combat misconceptions like these, I need help from people who understand there's more to Native American cultures than the offensive cartoons that you see in movies and television.
I think that you might be one of these people.
Please join NMAI today and enjoy exclusive benefits like our full-color quarterly magazine American Indian, and Members-only discounts at all Smithsonian, NMAI Museum Stores, and at our Zagat-rated Mitsitam Native Foods Café.
Plus, through this email, you can take advantage of our special price of $22-more than 10% off our regular membership charge.
With your support, the National Museum of the American Indian can tell the story both past and present of Native life and culture in North, Central, and South America.
In just one visit to either of our Museums in Washington, DC, or New York City, you can watch a performance by traditional Native dancers... attend a lecture by a leading voice from the world of Native literature... spend an afternoon taking an informative audio tour of the Museum's distinctive grounds... and try your hand at Native crafts like pottery and beadwork. And for those who are unable to visit the museums in person, much of our extensive collection of more than 800,000 objects is cateloged on our website.
Only with your generosity can we share the Native story, awaken children to an interest in Native culture, and bring the Museum experience to people who can't travel to our Museums in person.
By joining the Museum today, you will take the first step in putting an end to the old stereotypes and long-held prejudices that have contributed to an incomplete picture of Native traditions and accomplishments.
Sincerely,
Kevin Gover
Director
1.What is the author's intention in writing this letter?
A. To call for more people to join in volunteer work.
B. To carry out researches on Native Americans.
C. To invite more people to be members of the museum.
D. To raise more donations for the museum.
2.Which of the following statements describes the life and culture of Native Americans correctly?
A. They are good at pottery and beadwork.
B. Most of them live in tipis.
C. They greet others by saying, “How.”
D. They like designing offensive cartoons.
3.If you join NMAI, you can enjoy the following benefits except ________.
A. free full-color quarterly magazine American Indian
B. Members-only discounts at all Smithsonian
C. Members-only discounts for buying in NMAI Museum Stores
D. a free meal at Zagat-rated Mitsitam Native Foods Café
4.Regular membership fee of the NMAI is about ________.
A. $30 B. $20 C. $15 D. $25
查看答案和解析>>
科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:阅读理解
第二部分 阅读理解 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。(共20小题。每小题2分,共40分)
Bill Clinton was born on August 19, 1946 in a town called Hope, with the birth name William Jefferson Blythe. His birth father died in a car accident just three months before his birth. When he was born, his mother sent him to live with his grandparents because she couldn't possibly support a child by herself. He lived with his grandparents for two years while his mother was away at a nursing school in New Orleans, trying to advance her career. When Bill was four, his mother returned to Hope, where she met and married Roger Clinton Sr. A few years later, Bill and his family moved to Hot Springs, where Bill attended school. When he was nine years old, he changed schools and went to Ramble Elementary. When Bill was ten, Roger Clinton Jr. was born, and at age fifteen, Bill took his stepfather' s last name in hopes of helping his mother's troubled relationship.
While Bill was growing up in Hot Springs, the town was troubled by gambling (赌博), but Bill had little contact with this part of society despite his parents' frequent participation (参与) in these illegal practices. As time went by, his mother' s relationship with Roger Clinton Sr. became more and more unstable. His parents often separated. In high school, Bill was a member of the band, student government, honor society and many other organizations. One summer at a political summer camp called Boys State, Bill ran for delegate (代表) to Boys Nation. He won this election and was on his way to Washington to meet John F. Kennedy, the president. Bill said of his victory, "I didn't know if I could win a race like that... ". After that, Bill became determined to enter politics.
56 . William Jefferson Blythe moved to Hot Springs ________
A. when he was born B. before he was nine years old
C. when his mother remarried D. when he was two
57. Bill Clinton once stayed in the following places EXCEPT ________
A. the town of Hope B. the nursing school in New Orleans
C. Hot Springs D. Ramble Elementary
58. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. Roger Clinton Sr. was always kind to Bill and his mother.
B. Bill Clinton was once called William Jefferson Blythe before 15.
C. Bill' s mother and stepfather were interested in gambling.
D. Roger Clinton Jr. was Bill Clinton' s half brother.
59. It can be learned from the passage that _______
A. Bill wanted to be a president while studying at school
B. Boys Nation was a political summer camp
C. members of Boys State could see the president
D. Bill decided to enter politics after meeting John F. Kennedy
查看答案和解析>>
湖北省互联网违法和不良信息举报平台 | 网上有害信息举报专区 | 电信诈骗举报专区 | 涉历史虚无主义有害信息举报专区 | 涉企侵权举报专区
违法和不良信息举报电话:027-86699610 举报邮箱:58377363@163.com