C Tall thin beauties such as supermodels may be many people’s ideal of the feminine form, but it may be that evolution has other ideas about what women will look like in the future. This is the finding of Stephen Stearns and his team of Yale University researchers, who have been conducting a huge study on 2,238 women in Massachusetts, the US. The scientists predict that if present trends continue women in 400 years time will be 2cm shorter, a kilo heavier and have healthier hearts. According to Stearns, the reason is that shorter, heavier women have more children than thinner, taller ones and their female children and grandchildren inherit the trait. Human beings are still evolving, although now the reason has more to do with women’s fertility than natural selection. But what of men? Speaking to the Yale Daily News, one member of the Yale team, Raju Govindaraju, said that men were not being selected for better health, as women were. He added that the Yale team was hoping for more funding so they could do more research on male evolution. Many people today tend to think that natural selection is dead and buried. They say that medicine and improved living standards have made people healthier, so that questions of “the survival of the fittest are no longer relevant. Not so, according to Stearns and his team. Their findings are backed up by other scientists, reports Time magazine. John Hawks at the University of Wisconsin and his coworkers believe they have uncovered nearly 2,000 gene variations in modern humans that allow them to drink milk, defend against disease and encourage brain development. The Yale study has reopened the old debate about which is more important in human development, culture or biology. According to some scientists, the new research, although valuable, might mislead people into thinking that culture is not a key factor. Dr. Steve Jones, a geneticist at the University of London told Time magazine that “What makes humans what we are is in our minds, in our society, and not in our evolution. 71. What is the article mainly about? A. A new finding on female evolution and the relevant debates it has caused. B. The difference between male and female evolution. C. Whether natural selection still has an effect on humans. D. Debate over the effects of culture and biology in human development. 72. The expression “are backed up in paragraph 6 can be understood as “ . A. are opposed B. are ignored C. are approved D. are supported 73. What can we infer from the article? A. Natural selection affects men more than women B. “The survival of the fittest no longer applies to the human race. C. Improved living standards make humans evolve faster than ever. D. Some gene variations help humans better adapt to the environment 74. With his words in the last paragraph, Dr. Steve Jones intends to . A. explain the outcomes and effects of the Yale study B. figure out the most important factor in human evolution C. stress the key role culture plays in human evolution D. show how important genetics is in human evolution 查看更多

 

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Barack Obama has never been shy about comparing himself with Abraham Lincoln. He did so when he announced his presidential election in lllinois ,where both he and Lincoln served in the legislature (立法机关) . “The life of a tall ,thin ,self –made Springfield lawyer tells us that a different future is possible.” Obama said. “He tells us that there is power in words and that there is power in hope.” Such comparisons have contiuned on big and small occasions,but the most important similarity ,in Obama’s mind, is how he plans to govern if elected.

Obama says he admires Doris Kearns Goodwin’s wonderful Lincoln biography, Team of Rivals.”He talks about it all the time .” says a top assistant .”He is particularly interested in the idea that Lincoln successfully won the hearts of many people who had run against him for President,some of  them even disagree with him firmly .” “The lesson is that you shouldn’t let your hatred get in the way of hiring absolutely the best people .” says Obama.”I think American people are practical and so I have an interest in casting a wide net , seeking out people with a wide range of expert knowledge,including Republicans, for the highest positions in the government.”

“I don’t want to have people who just agree with me .”He says . “I want people who are continually pushing me forward and I’d be very interested in having those sorts of Republicans in my government, especially people who can speed up a responsible and logocal conclusion to the Iraq war..”

1.According to Barack Obama, the biggest similarity between Lincoln and himself is  ______.

A.they both lived lllinois

B.they served in the same office

C.both of them are black

D.they have the same idea in governing

2.Obama is willing to cooperate with those who disagree with him because      .

A.he is interested in Republicans’ideas

B.he doesn’t want to show his hatred to the public

C.they have the highest positions in the government

D.they may push him to make the right decisions

3. The author wrote the passage to      .

A.compare Obama and Lincoln

B.help Obama to win more support

C.tell us something about Obama

D.announce Obama’s political ideas

4.What can we infer from the passage?

A.Obama is a member of the Republicans.

B.The passage was written after the presidential election.

C.Doris Goodwin is one of Obama’s assistants.

D.In the end Lincoln was able to get the support of the people who once hated him.

 

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Mr. Hadley was my 6th grade teacher. I was a tall thin girl weighing barely a hundred pounds. I ended up taking a lot of  36 especially from the boys, because of my appearance. I became an extremely  37 young lady.

One day  38 in the 6th grade class was told by Mr. Hadley that we would be  39 to stand up in front of the class and read the  40 that we had completed.

When my turn came, I  41 to stand up in front of all those students and  42 to their tricks. Mr. Hadley came over to me and again  43 me to read my report. I gave it back to him. He walked to the front of the  44 and said, "Yvonne has a very good report here and I think everyone  45 to hear her read it. If I hear anyone making  46 noises or making fun of her in any way, I will let you fail right here and now. Understood?"

Mr. Hadley walked back to me and  47 me the paper, asking me to go to the front of the class. I walked to the front of the class on legs  48 were shaking and I felt a(n)  49 in my chest. Everyone were all quiet, including those boys. I stood there trying to gain  50 .

Mr. Hadley walked over to me putting his arm around me, "You can do it. I have  51 in you!" His words helped calm me. I  52 the report and instead of the kids laughing at me and  53 me, they all stood up and clapped their hands.

From that day on the kids never made fun of me again and some  54 made friends with me. I continued to be quite shy all through school  55 from that day on I knew if I had to stand up in front of class again. I could do it.

1.

A.exercise

B.interests

C.trouble

D.tricks

 

2.

A.brave

B.shy

C.graceful

D.selfish

 

3.

A.someone

B.everyone

C.none

D.anyone

 

4.

A.allowed

B.required

C.advised

D.warned

 

5.

A.newspapers

B.reports

C.experiences

D.texts

 

6.

A.refused

B.decided

C.promised

D.pretended

 

7.

A.show off

B.look back

C.open up

D.put down

 

8.

A.asked

B.forced

C.ordered

D.permitted

 

9.

A.teacher

B.classroom

C.blackboard

D.class

 

10.

A.likes

B.hates

C.needs

D.dares

 

11.

A.quiet

B.strange

C.special

D.little

 

12.

A.left

B.dropped

C.offered

D.handed

 

13.

A.which

B.what

C.where

D.that

 

14.

A.rabbit

B.idea

C.warmth

D.coldness

 

15.

A.strength

B.excuse

C.calm

D.encouragement

 

16.

A.dependence

B.support

C.confidence

D.result

 

17.

A.read

B.recited

C.announced

D.described

 

18.

A.looking down upon

B.making fun of

C.losing interest in

D.breaking away from

 

19.

A.definitely

B.fortunately

C.surprisingly

D.actually

 

20.

A.but

B.and

C.so

D.though

 

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There is one language that is used in every country in the world. The people who use it are young and old, short and tall, thin and fat. It is everybody’s second language. It is easy to understand, although you can’t hear it. It is sign language.

    When you wave to a friend who is across the street, you are using sign language. When you smile at someone, you are saying, “I want to be friendly”, but you are not using speech. You are using sign language. When you raise your hand in class, you are saying, “Please ask me. I think I know the correct answer.”

    Babies who can’t talk can point at things. They are using sign language. A policeman who wants to stop traffic holds up his hands. He is using sign language.

    Many years ago, a French priest(神父), Charles Michel de Epee, became interested in education for deaf people. He invented a finger alphabet (字母表). It is still in use. People can make the sign for letters and spell words with their hands, and deaf people can read and understand them. Soon there were schools for the deaf in many countries. The only university for the deaf is Gallaudet College in Washington, D.C.

    Today, in the United States, there are special TV news programs for deaf people. The newsreader tells the news in sign language. At the same time, the words appear on the TV screen.

    The actors in the Theatre of Deaf don’t spell every word. Sometimes they use hand signs. When they put two hands together, it means sandwich. They can make a roof with their hands when they want to show a house. One finger in front of an actor’s mouth can mean quiet. You can talk to people who are behind windows that are closed. And when you go swimming with your friends, you can have conversations under water.

    How many hand signs do you use every day?

1.. Which of the following about sign language is TRUE?

A. It is a special language used in a few countries in the world.

B. It is a way to express one’s ideas without words.

C. It is only used by the deaf.     

D. It can be heard.

2.. If you want to express the idea that “I am very friendly” to someone, you will ______.

A. raise your hand                   B. put one hand onto the other

C. smile to the person                   D. make a roof with your hands

3.. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Hand signs instead of finger signs are used everyday.

B. There are schools, colleges and universities for the deaf in the USA.

C. The French priest Charles invented sign language.

D. Even babies are using sign language.

4..The passage is mainly about ______.

A. an introduction to sign language      B. the importance of sign language

C. a famous priest in France        D. how to use sign language 

 

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There is one language that is used in every country in the world. The people who use it are young and old, short and tall, thin and fat. It is everybody’s second language. It is easy to understand, although you can’t hear it. It is sign language.

    When you wave to a friend who is across the street, you are using sign language. When you smile at someone, you are saying, “I want to be friendly”, but you are not using speech. You are using sign language. When you raise your hand in class, you are saying, “Please ask me. I think I know the correct answer.”

    Babies who can’t talk can point at things. They are using sign language. A policeman who wants to stop traffic holds up his hands. He is using sign language.

    Many years ago, a French priest, Charles Michel de Epee, became interested in education for deaf people. He invented a finger alphabet (字母表). It is still in use. People can make the sign for letters and spell words with their hands, and deaf people can read and understand them. Soon there were schools for the deaf in many countries. The only university for the deaf is Gallaudet College in Washington, D.C.

    Today, in the United States, there are special TV news programs for deaf people. The newsreader tells the news in sign language. At the same time, the words appear on the TV screen.

    The actors in the Theatre of Deaf don’t spell every word. Sometimes they use hand signs. When they put two hands together, it means sandwich. They can make a roof with their hands when they want to show a house. One finger in front of an actor’s mouth can mean quiet. You can talk to people who are behind windows that are closed. And when you go swimming with your friends, you can have conversations under water.

How many hand signs do you use every day?

1.The passage is mainly about ______.

A.a famous priest in France            B.the importance of sign language

C.an introduction to sign language D.how to use sign language

2.If you want to express the idea that “I am very friendly” to someone, you will ______.

A.raise your hand              B.put one hand onto the other

C.make a roof with your hands     D.smile to the person

3.Which of the following about sign language is TRUE?

A.It is a special language used in a few countries in the world.

B.It is a way to express one’s ideas without words.

C.It is only used by the deaf.    

D.It can be heard.

 

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In Britain, in a population of 60 million, there are 13 million grandparents, many of whom live alone a long way from their grandchildren.The loneliness of these older people has become an issue that schools are trying to teach children about .

On a popular teacher’s website, there is a classroom activity to help make children aware of the implications of the different generations of the same family living far from each other. It’s a story about Mrs. Eiderdown, an elderly lady whose grandchildren have moved to Australia with their parents. She lives alone and rarely sees her family .

First of all, the children speculate about Mrs. Eiderdown’s life.  What does she have for breakfast ? what does she do all day ?how does she feel about her life ?

One day, Mrs. Eiderdown decides that she wants a pet to keep her company and puts an advertisement in a local shop window. Then she waits at home to see if anyone will answer her advertisement .

A tall thin man rings her doorbell. he is holding a cardboard box. Mrs. Eiderdown chats with the man for ten minutes before she realizes that she hasn’t looked in-side the box to see what the pet is. She can hear a his-sing sound. The children guess what is in the box(a snake). Mrs. Eiderdown thanks the man but says she doesn’t think the snake is a good idea .

The next time the doorbell rings, there’s a lady on the doorstep, also carrying a cardboard box.In the bottom of the box, Mrs. Eiderdown sees something black and hairy with eight legs. Again ,the children say what they  think it is (a spider). Mrs. Eiderdown thanks the lady for her kindness but says that a spider is not the sort of pet she has in mind.

At last, the little girl next door brings her a dog .Mrs. Eiderdown’s life improves a lot because of the dog. more importantly, of course, the little girl, whose own granny lives a long way away, starts to visit Mrs.Eiderdown more often. This interactive classroom idea has led to a greater awareness among children about the possible loneliness of older people who live quite near them .

1.what’s the main idea of the passage?

A. children get to know about the trouble of the elderly

B. neighbors help select pets for Mrs. Eiderdown

C. society helps the lonely people in the UK

D. school send pets to the lonely elderly

2.what does the underlined sentence in the third paragraph mean ?

A. they talk about how she feels about being old

B. they try to experience her loneliness

C. they try to imagine how she lives

D. they write about her life story

3.what can we infer from the passage ?

A. the little girl often visits her own granny

B. the people who offer pets are lady’s neighbors

C. the farther the elderly live ,the lonelier they feel

D. the little girl begins to care more about Mrs. Eiderdown

 

 

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