LONDON —A British judge on Thursday sentenced a businessman who sold fake (假冒的）bomb detectors (探测器) to 10 years in prison, saying the man hadn’t cared about potentially deadly consequences.

It is believed that James McCormick got about $77. 8 million from the sales of his detectors — which were based on a kind of golf ball finder — to countries including Iraq, Belgium and Saudi Arabia.

McCormick, 57，was convicted (判罪) of cheats last month and sentenced Thursday at the Old Bailey court in London.

“Your cheating conduct in selling a great amount of useless equipment simply for huge profit promoted a false sense of security and in all probability materially contributed to causing death and injury to innocent people,’’ Judge Richard Hone told McCormick. “You have neither regret, nor shame, nor any sense of guilt.”

The detectors, sold for up to $ 42,000 each, were said to be able to find such dangerous objects as bombs under water and from the air. But in fact they “lacked any grounding in science” and were of no use.

McCormick had told the court that he sold his detectors to the police in Kenya，the prison service in Hong Kong, the army in Egypt and the border control in Thailand.

“I never had any bad results from customers,” he said.

39. Why was McCormick sentenced to prison?

A. He sold bombs.                              B. He caused death of people.

C. He made detectors.                              D. He cheated in business.

40. According to the judge, what McCormick had done ________ .

A. increased the cost of safeguarding

B. lowered people’s guard against danger

C. changed people’s idea of social security

D. caused innocent people to commit crimes

41. Which of the following is true of the detectors?

A. They have not been sold to Africa.

B. They have caused many serious problems.

C. They can find dangerous objects in water.

D. They don't function on the basis of science.

42. It can be inferred from the passage that McCormick _________ .

A. sold the equipment at a low price

B. was well-known in most countries

C. did not think he had committed the crime

D. had not got such huge profit as mentioned in the text

【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文，题材是新闻报道。本文报道了一条卖假冒炸弹探测器的商人被判10年徒刑的新闻。

段落	关键词、句	大意推测
第一部分（Para. 1-3）	McCormick, 57，was convicted of cheats last month and sentenced Thursday at the Old Bailey court in London	新闻案件的简介：57岁的McCormick上月被起诉诈骗并于周三在伦敦的Old Bailey court法庭被判刑。
第二部分（Para. 4）	cheating conduct, promoted a false sense of security, contributed to causing death and injury to innocent people	法官宣判：罪犯的欺骗行为增强了人们虚假的安全感并促使导致给无辜百姓带来死亡和伤害。
第三部分（Para. 5-7）	But in fact they “lacked any grounding in science” and were of no use, sold…to… , never had any bad results	案件细节及当事人的反诉：假冒炸弹探测器被销往世界各地，但它根本没有科学依据，也毫无用处。罪犯狡辩假冒产品没有给用户带来任何不良后果。

【解析】

39. D。细节理解题。难度：中等。问题是“为什么McCormick被判刑入狱”。根据问题中的关键词sentenced to prison定位原文第一段。第一段说到McCormick是一位商人，生产了假冒的炸弹探测器，这是一种商业欺骗。选项D和其对应，为正确答案。

40. B。细节理解题。难度：难。问题是“根据法官的说法，McCormick的所为导致了什么样的结果”。根据问题中的关键词according to the judge定位第四段的第一句：your cheating conduct … promoted a false sense of security and … contributed to causing death and injury to innocent people（你的欺骗行为提高了人们虚假的安全感并助推给无辜百姓带来死亡和伤害）。由此可见，McCormick的行为让人们有了安全感，但这种安全并不真实。B “降低了人们防范危险的安全意识”符合此意，为正确答案。

41. D。判断题。难度：难。问题是“下面哪种说法对探测仪来说是正确的”。

解题思路：根据问题中的关键词detectors，把四个选项具体对应到原文中一处。A对应文章倒数第二段的最后一句he sold his detectors to the police in Kenya，the prison service in Hong Kong, the army in Egypt and the border control in Thailand。该句中的Kenya是非洲的肯尼亚，否定了A的说法。B对应第一段第一句“the man hadn’t cared about potentially deadly consequences”，法官只说罪犯没有关注潜在的致命后果，而不是已经导致严重的问题。C对应第五段的第一句话“were said to be able to find such dangerous objects as bombs under water and from the air”提示，探测仪的功能只是据说，而不一定真的具备找到水中危险物品的功能。选项D定位第五段的最后一句“in fact they ‘lacked any grounding in science’ and were of no use可知，这种探测仪没有科学根据，也毫无用途，和D“没有科学根据的工作原理”相吻合，故最佳答案是D。

42. D。推理判断题。难度：中等。

解题思路：返回原文，将选项与原文一一进行比较。

本题主要考查第四段和第七段。A“以低价销售设备”与原文第四段第一句不符，因为该句提到法官指控McCormick通过卖一些无用的设备来巨额利润。B“在大多数国家很有名”与文中提到的区区几个国家和地区Iraq，Belgium，Saudi Arabia，Kenya，Hong Kong，Egypt和Thailand购买他的探测仪不符。C“认为他没有犯罪”和第七段对应，其中他所说的“I never had any bad results from customers”和C符合，Ｃ是正确答案。Ｄ“他没有赚取文中提到的那么大利润”在原文没有语言根据。

 

Thomson中学学生Mike, Joseph, Anna, Ian 和Susan 正在计划各自下学期的选修课程。 阅读第61至第65题中的个人情况说明和A到F六门课程介绍，选出符合个人个性特长的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。选项中有一项是多余选项。

1.Mike spent his childhood mostly in his father’s study, where he read novels by British and American writers. Next term he will become a senior student. He thinks it’s time that he read more of their works and learned to write about them.

2.Joseph is good at the language arts, and in his spare time he likes to write short stories. It is his wish that his stories would be printed in local newspapers. So he is thinking of taking a course to develop his writing skills such as wording and paragraph organization.

3.A lively and caring girl, Anna takes an active part in social activities. She is trying to write reports for newspapers about what she sees and hears. But few of them are accepted because of poor organization of information. She feels the need to improve her writing and communication skills next term.

4.Jan traveled worldwide with his parents when he was very young. Under their influence, he becomes greatly interested in stories of travel and adventure. He hopes to write his own stories in the future. So next term, he will choose a course to study the best writing of this type.

5.Susan comes from China. As a junior back home, she wrote quite a lot of short stories, some of which were published in newspapers. Her parents hoped she read some classics by Asian and Western writers. She thinks it helpful in her writing. So she is going to take a course of this kind next term.

A.Creative Writing

- by Mrs A. McClellan

Creative writing is a course in which we study and apply the methods used in various forms of fiction writing. Writing is a skill of art in itself. We are guided by Ezra Pound’s opinion: “Make it new. ” Creative writing does not only provide us with an opportunity to express ourselves, but also holds our attention to word choice, paragraph development, and other skills useful in writing.

B.Journalism

--- by Dr. E. Brandt

Journalism is a course for serious, in which we will cover how to gather, write, and report the news. We will discuss how information is, or can be, organized. This course also aims to develop communication skills required of journalists.

C.American & British Classics

--- by Dr. E. Walter

A classic is a literary work that has stood the test of time. Generations of readers have learned to classics to discover that which is over-lasting. Through both the works themselves and the people they mirror, we may better be able to see ourselves. In this course, we will read works in both British and American literature (文学). We will write reviews of what we read.

D.Technical Writing

- by Mr. J. Allen

What is technical writing? It is the course devoted to improving your communication skills in, for, and through technology. Activities for this course will help you develop communication skills that are necessary for writers and speakers working with technology or in business.

E. Non-fiction

--- by Dr. M. Yimm

The course is a study of non-fiction through reading many different topics of non-fiction. The course will also be about the possible changes in journalistic reporting and the sharing of personal stories of various people on various topics such as travel and adventure. We will examine some of the best writing in the world and deal with the techniques used in this text type

F. World Literature

--- by Mrs. A. McClellan

World Literature examines the common people found in quality literature worldwide, from Europe to America, from Asia to Africa, and introduces a variety of cultural background at different points in history. In these worlds, we find not only what is unique to each culture, but what is universal. We are also able to tell what makes for a good story, no matter from where or whom the story springs.

 

阅读下面材料，David、Lucy、Carl、Nancy和Ruby都有一些与健康有关的困惑.阅读第63至第67题中的个人情况说明和A到F六则不同建议，选出符合个人情况的最佳选项，选项中有一项是多余选项.

81.       David: When I have a headache, a nap helps. Sometimes, though, it causes a headache. Why?

82.       Lucy: My sister says I drink too much tea. Is that possible?

83.       Carl: I get back and neck pain whenever I’m driving. How can I adjust my seat to prevent it?

84.       Nancy: My favorite sports drink now comes with protein, will it help me when I run?

85.       Ruby: I’ve seen some drugstore products for cleaning toothbrushes. I never clean mine. Is that OK?

A

There’s no proof that toothbrush germ will hurt you. Microwaving or running your brush through the dishwasher only damages the brushes, too. All you really need to do is to rinse(冲刺)your brush thoroughly after each use, and throw it away after 3 to 4 months-or sooner if it’s looking worn. Store it standing upright, uncovered, where it can air out.

B

One third of people who eat ice cream get a headache. “Brain freeze” happens when something is too cold in the roof of your mouth. The cold causes blood vessels in your brain to expand, sparking a headache. Keep the ice cream toward the front of your mouth, and enjoy each bite slowly. That may avoid such a headache.

C

Some reports say that tea can reduce the iron amount you absorb from food by up to 70 percent. But, as long as you’re not drinking more than four 8-ounce cups a day, there’s no reason to worry. People can get plenty of iron from cereals, meat and multivitamins.

D

Make the seat back upright so that your lower back presses comfortably against it. Then move the seat forward enough that you don’t have to stretch out for the pedals(踏板), but not so close that you hang over the heels like a little old lady. Your hands should be just below shoulder height when they’re at the 9 and 3 o’clock positions.

E

You’re right. A nap is a great way to reduce a headache, especially the tension kind that’s most common. But just as there are two sides to every coin, a nap can also bring on a headache. That’s why specialists advise people not to oversleep. Stick as closely as you can to a regular sleep schedule.

F

It may help you feel better after you run. In a recent study, researchers gave two kinds of sports drinks-one regular and one with protein. Those who had the protein sports drink kept 15 percent more fluids(液体)than those on an ordinary sports drink. In the study, benefits of the protein drink continued for 3 hours, and researchers believe the effect could last a whole day.

下面是一篇应用文及其应用场合的信息，请阅读下列应用文和相关信息，并按要求匹配信息。请在答题卡相对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。

阅读选项A到F六则广告和第1至第5题中的个人情况说明，选出符合个人意向的最佳选项，并填在题目后的横线上，选项中有一项是多余选项。

1,3,5

A

Restaurant

Supervisor

Waiting Staff

The ideal candidates must have relevant experiences gained in a high quality hotel. Please call

Personnel on 071 – 722 – 7722, or send your CV to:

Regents Park Hilton,

Lodge Road, London

REGENTS PARK

HILTON

B

USE YOUR LANGUAGE AND EARN

￡450－￡1200 P. W

We are one of the largest business publishers in Europe and have limited positions for intelligent

young people in our London advertisement sales office. Enquiries from German, Spanish and

Eastern European speakers especially welcome.

Phone on 071 753 4300

C

BABY SITTER WANTED

For a 9 month old

Artistic / Prof household

Notting Hill, 3 days per week

Some hours

flexibility required

Knowledge

German / French

071 221 7572

D

ROOMATE WANTED

Own room near campus. Available December 1st. Rent $ 80 per month until March 1st. $ 129 thereafter. Call Luke for details. 800 – 7829.

E

HELP WANTED

If you are available a few hours during the day, some evenings and occasional weekends to care for 2 school–age children, please call Mary Smith 800 – 1111, evenings and weekends 800 – 4646.

F

WAITRESS WANTED

The biggest and busiest restaurant in London is seeking for new blood. If you have serving experience in a restaurant and are looking for a change, then come and try!

Apply in person.

Interview day is on Friday, 6th May, from 12 noon to 7 p. m.

请阅读以下申请者的信息，然后匹配申请者和他/她拟要的申请意向：

1．Annie is a both lively and creative German girl who is good at the language arts, and in her spare time she likes to write short stories. Drawing is also one of her favorites. Annie, a graduate from a famous university, is thinking of looking for a job which can further develop her skills.

2．David studies in a senior high school. Not wanting to spend much time on the way to school every day, he is now looking forward to renting a room near his school. He also hopes to have a roommate to share the cost together.

3．Susan is a caring old English woman and English is the only language she can speak. As an experienced grandmother who has brought up some grandchildren, it’s her best choice to look after children now. But Susan doesn’t want to work fulltime, she can only spare several hours every day.

4．John studied hotel management when he was at school. After graduation, he once worked in a 4 star hotel as a telephonist for 2 years. Now be feels the need to improve himself by having a better job.

5．May is a good–natured girl. Hard–working, patient and warm–hearted–that is what she is like in our eyes. Because of all her efforts, she was once the best waitress for her best service in her restaurant. Now she is seeking the chance to work for a better restaurant.

申请者                                                          选择意向

1．Annie                                              

2．David                                              

3．Susan                                              

4．John                                               

5．May                                               

Postcards to myself

In 50 years fo traveling Colin McCorpuodale has visited every country in the world, except thtee, And everywhere he goes, he sends himself a postcard , He always chooses a postcard with a beautiful view, and sticks on an interesting stamp, Usually he writes just a short message to himself , His latest one , from the Malians island, read Good fishing,

On a wall in his home in London there is a large  map of  the world. There are hundreds of little red  pins stuck in it .”It’s good to get a pin in the map.” Says Mr.McCorquodale, “but I follow the rules,I’m allowed to stick one in only if I ‘ve been in a place for more than 24 hours.”

Naturlly , Mr, McCorpuodale has his favorite places, New Zealand he describes as “wonderful “In Europe, he says,”Italy is a favourite place, But in Italy tourists are worried that they will get ripped off because people there often charge too much for something ,” Of China he says ,”This is one country in the world which is completely different, There is no European influence.”

Wherever he goes, Mr. McCorpuodale takes with him a photo of his wife, a candle,a torch, a shirt with a secret pocket, and a pen for writing his postcards

So why does he do it ? For the postcards or the travel? Mr McCorpuodale laughs, “I do it for the journey,” he , says.” I get a kick out of traveling, and all the planning.”

72.We can learn from the second paragraph that_______

A There is a large map of London in his home.

B Mr McCorpuodale likes sticking red pins in the map at will(随意)

C If he traveled in a place and stayed there 2days, he will stick  a red pin in the map

D He likes collecting red pins,

73. What is written on his latest postcard?

A A favorite place    B Malians island     C  Good fishing     D　A beautiful view

74. Tourists in Italy are often_______________

A beaten   B helped     C encouraged   D cheated

75. From the passage we know that Mr McCorpuodale_______

A has visited all the coutries in the world

B  has only three favorite places

C takes his wife with him wherever he goed

D gets a lot of pleasure from traveling and the planning for it