It’s reported that a company called MicroCHIPS has developed a wirelessly controlled device(装置). The device is put under the skin and can supply a drug directly into the patient’s body. People give the name “microchips” to it.

Microchips bring good news to patients with long-term( 长期的) illnesses, for example, Osteoporosis( 骨质疏松症). People with Osteoporosis have to get daily injections( 注射) of medicine. One type of treatment requires injections for two years. Many patients stop taking the medicine because of the pain and stress of the infections. However, microchips can deal with it. Doctors will program the device before putting it under the skin, and the device has the ability to release(释放) a dose (剂量) at a given time, every single day. One microchip can hold a full year’s worth of medicine.

Microchips may one day free (使…… 摆脱)people from having to remember to take their medicine, or get injections. The device may also be useful in treating other long-term diseases, including heart disease, cancer and even AIDS.

1.What is the passage mainly about?

2.According to the passage, why do many patients stop getting injections?

3.According to how the device works, which of the following is the correct order?

① Put the device under the skin.

② The device releases a dose at a given time.

③ Doctors program it.

从方框内选择恰当的选项补全对话（有两个多余选项）
A: Are you free this weekend?
B:      1      .
A: Let’s go to Beijing Zoo!
B:      2      .
A: Because I hear eight pandas have just arrived there.
B: Really?     3      .
A: They’re from Sichuan, and they will welcome the friends all over the world during the Beijing Olympic games.
B: That’s great!     4      .
A: I also hear the eight pandas like to eat apples. Why not take some apples?
B:    5     . Can’t you see “ No Feeding” in the zoo?
A: Sorry, I forgot it. Well, remember to take a camera.
B: OK!

阅读下面短文，根据所读内容，在文章后小题的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。

注意：每个空格只填一个单词。

Improve Homework Habits

Do you want to make homework simpler? It can be done readily with a little guidance from specialists (专家) in this field. Oxford Learning founder and CEO Dr. Nick Whitehead, said that homework doesn’t always have to be a headache. “Homework might be an unavoidable (不可避免的) part of school, but it doesn’t have to be the boring part. With the right skills in place, students can turn homework from headache-including to trouble-free.” These steps will make an obvious difference.

Use your notebooks

The brain is able to finish great works, but it is not perfect. Students should never rely on (依赖) it to remember all school details. When a teacher assigns homework, students should write the details in their notebooks. Many schools provide notebooks because they are the best organizational tools available.

According to Whitehead, to make them effective, students need to remember to take the notebooks out of their school bags at night, open them up, and read over the night’s list.

Remove distractions (使注意力分散的事物)

Computers on, music on, text messages receiving … this is not multitasking, it’s distracting.

Whitehead says that unless students are doing research, they should turn off all electronics and focus on the task at hand for a set period of time. They’ll find that it is easier to concentrate (全神贯注) and that homework takes less time. He adds that this fact has been confirmed by studies.

Think actively

Getting homework done is the name of the game, but what happens if students are struggling with a question, or can’t work out an answer? When facing difficulties, it is wise for the student to take a small break then return to look at the problem again.

According to Whitehead, students should look up their textbooks and school notes, take a step back to ask what the particular unit is all about, and even move ahead a few questions and see if the next part can help explain a little better. If not, use the Internet.

“Don’t stare at (盯着) the question; ask how this question relates to what is being learned overall.” he says.

Get organized

Homework is as much a part of daily routine as waking up in the morning and going to bed at night, but it’s often the most disorganized part. Whitehead recommends streamlining (使合理化) the process.

“Students should keep all the homework-related things in a bin or a bucket so they don’t waste time searching for pens or rulers.” He also recommends picking the same place to do homework every night, and (when possible) completing homework at the same time each day.

Some Advice on Travel
1) Forget fashion(时尚)! Always wear your most comfortable clothes when going on long journeys.
2) Traveling on trains and buses can be boring, so take a good book to read.
3) If you’re going somewhere cold, remember to put on your warm clothes!
4) If you are going somewhere sunny, remember to bring your sun-block(防晒霜) and sun glasses.
5) Always take a camera with you to capture those special moments.
6) Be careful with your things whenever you go to a busy place, like a train station. There are many thieves there!
7) Most countries have lower prices for students, so if you are a student, take your student card with you.
8) Always leave room in your bag for buying presents on the way home.
9) Bus tours often stop at expensive shops along the way, save your money by buying presents at local shops.
10) If you travel abroad, remember to take your passport. Whatever you do, don’t lose it!
【小题1】If you go to Hainan Island for a trip in summer, you should take ____ with you.

Some Advice on Travel

1) Forget fashion(时尚)! Always wear your most comfortable clothes when going on long journeys.

2) Traveling on trains and buses can be boring, so take a good book to read.

3) If you’re going somewhere cold, remember to put on your warm clothes!

4) If you are going somewhere sunny, remember to bring your sun-block(防晒霜) and sun glasses.

5) Always take a camera with you to capture those special moments.

6) Be careful with your things whenever you go to a busy place, like a train station. There are many thieves there!

7) Most countries have lower prices for students, so if you are a student, take your student card with you.

8) Always leave room in your bag for buying presents on the way home.

9) Bus tours often stop at expensive shops along the way, save your money by buying presents at local shops.

10) If you travel abroad, remember to take your passport. Whatever you do, don’t lose it!

1.If you go to Hainan Island for a trip in summer, you should take ____ with you.

2.According to the passage, ____ is a good way to keep away from boredom(单调) while you’re on a train or a bus.

3.You must always ____ while you are at busy places because there are often thieves there.

4.If a student wants to buy some presents at lower prices while traveling, he should show

____ to the shop assistant.

5.The underlined word “capture” in this passage means ____.