2007高考阅读理解押题卷
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2007高考阅读理解押题卷
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How can you hear your friends’ voices when they are far away and you can’t make a long—distance call Beside the web camera system with your computer, we have a new high-tech way to solve the problem and ease your pain of missing them.
The Japanese company Combiwith created a system---“talking picture”. It makes people in pictures speak!
The “talking picture” has a special pen. It is actually a pen-shaped scanner. It can scan information in special—made pictures. A connected player will then play the information out loud.
First, you need to take a picture and record what you want to say with the company. The company will then make special barcodes(条形码) onto your picture(you can’t see those codes). Those codes are your voice and your words. When you hold up the pen to scan your picture with barcodes, a player connected to the pen will start to play. It plays things you’ve recorded. That way the invention makes the “you” in the picture speak!
Do you want your friends and families talking out of pictures Have them make pictures like that, and you can hear them whenever you want, only with the “talking picture” system. The system can play messages for up to 12 minutes.
“The pictures would be useful for those who hope to hear the voice of someone living far away,” said Mayumi Fuji, a spokeswoman for the company. “Grandparents, for example, longing to know about their grandchildren would be happy to hear their voice when they see the picture,” Fuji said.
But it is troublesome to go to the company for taking a special picture first. And, it is much more expensive than using a telephone. The photo with barcodes costs between 17,040 and 17,990 yen(日元)(160 and 169 dollars). The larger picture you want, the more you pay.
Now, just raise a finger, lonely people can have their loved ones speak out of pictures. But, whether the “talking picture” is practical or not, let’s wait and see.
1. What does “talking pictures” mean according to this article
A. The picture can play what’s been recorded as if the person in the picture “talks”.
A. You can have a talk with the person in the picture whenever you want to.
A. The picture can tell you wonderful stories to ease your pain.
A. The picture can tell what’s on your mind when you are looking at it.
1. If you want to make a talking picture, you need to ___________.
A. take a picture and record what you want to say with the company.
A. make special barcodes onto your picture.
A. a pen—shaped scanner to go with the picture.
A. All of the above.
1. Which of the following is NOT true accordingly
A. The talking picture system can play messages for 12 minutes at most.
A. It will cost you more to take a larger talking picture.
A. It might take a lot of trouble to make talking picture.
A. You can make a talking picture by just raising a finger.
1. What is the attitude of the author
A. Optimistic.
A. Uncertain.
A. Positive.
A. Pessimistic.
B
Almost 70 percent of Chinese middle school students have serious problems with their parents, the Beijing Morning Post quoted a survey as saying.
The survey showed 6.62 percent of the surveyed students are afraid of their parents while 13.13 percent of them dislike their parents and 56.28 percent were extremely disgusted with or even hate their parents. Only 4.75 percent of the young people surveyed said they like their parents.
The recently conducted survey among 3,000 middle school students in a Beijing district asked questions about their attitude toward their parents and family education, the paper said.
For many families, conflict between parents and children center on the student's school grades, their weight and their friends. The survey showed that parental influence over children is decreasing, the paper said.
Xiao Xiao, a third year junior middle school student is perhaps typical of most kids when she complains; "I was scolded by my mother because I didn't come first in the class in a mid-term exam."
Xiao Xiao in fact is already one of the top students in her class, the paper said, stressing Xiao Xiao's parents hope she can study at the Beijing University or even attend Harvard in the future.
Sun Yunxiao, an expert with the China Youth and Children Research Center, said "parents expect unrealistically high expectations from their children."
The research centre's own survey of parents showed about 55 percent of parents hope their children will study for a doctoral degree and 83.6 percent require their children to rank in the top 15 of their class.
Conflicts between parents and their children not only come from too high education expectations. Other causes of disconnection between parents and children are family violence, parents' old fashioned ideas, interference in a child's privacy including their choice of friends and time spent surfing the web, the paper said.
Mr Hu, a father of a middle school student, wasn't surprised by the survey results. He says too much concern over school marks is putting tremendous pressure on families.
1. What percentage of the young people surveyed said they like their parents
A. 6.62 percent.
A. 13.13 percent.
A. 56.28 percent.
D.75 percent
1. What is the central conflict between parents and children in many families
A. Parents’ old fashioned ideas.
A. Family violence and divorce.
A. Students’ school grades, weight and friends.
A. Interference in a child’s privacy.
1. Xiao Xiao is cited as an example to show that _____.
A. one should study hard to attend Beijing University as a student.
A. parental influence over children is decreasing.
A. today’s children spend too much time surfing the web.
A. Parents today expect too high from their children, which results in conflict between parents and children.
1. As is indicated in the passage, ______________.
A. More and more parents have old fashioned ideas.
A. Most parents require their children to be the top ones in the class.
A. Most parents hope their children will attend Harvard in the future.
A. More and more families got divorced due to the high education expectations.
C
Nanotechnology is a fashionable word these days. The name “nano”(纳米) comes from the size of molecules, which are measured in nanometers—or one billionth of a metre. Through operating the atoms and molecules, scientists can change the nature of common materials and even create new materials that have new properties.
But scientists are concerned about its possible risks to our daily lives.
Clothing merchants claim their nano—cloth keeps our bodies warmer in winter, saving us from needing thick coats. Vitamin companies boast their nano—pills are easier to absorb. Home decoration companies suggest you use their nano—paint, which has no smell, is waterproof, and free from poisonous substances.
Nanomaterials are making our lives better, its creators say. The US National Science Foundation predicts nanotechnology research will grow into a US $-trillion industry over the next 10 years.
But relatively little is known about the potential health and environmental effects of the tiny particles. Just atoms wide, they are small enough to penetrate(渗透) cells easily in lungs, brains and other organs. US best—seller “Prey”, written by Michael Crichton, paints a doomsday(世界末日) in which a group of tiny nanomachines escapes the lab and threatens to take control of humanity.
Studies have shown that some nanoparticles can be poisonous to animal cells. There are fears that exposure can cause breathing problems, since nanoparticles could be taken in through the nose, causing unknown problems to brain cells. Scientist also fear that nanoparticles placed on the skin could damage DNA. “No one knows, and that’s the problem,” said Pat Mooney, director of the ETC Group. “People are rubbing them on the skin as sunscreens(防晒油) and as cosmetics.”
Mooney’s group is calling for products such as sunscreen, that are directly absorbed into the body to be taken off the shelf until they’re proved safe.
9．What do you think is nanotechnology is
A. It is a fashionable technology that operates the atoms and molecules.
B. It is a fashionable technology that can be used to create DNA.
C. It is a fashionable technology that is created by a scientist named Nano.
D. It is a fashionable technology that combines chemistry with physics.
10. What benefits can nanotechnology bring to us except ____.
A. It can allow us to be free from thick coats by wearing clothes made of nano-cloth.
B. It can allow us to create more new materials to meet the need of our modern society.
C. It can help us to take control of the doomsday.
D. It can help us to decorate our homes more environmently friendly.
11. Studies have made it clear that ______.
A. exposure to nanoparticles can damage DNA.
B. rubbing nano cosmetics on the skin can help control skin diseases.
C. all nanoparticles can’t be poisonous to animal cells.
D. the nanoparticles have bad effects on health and environment.
12. What the underlined part “be taken off the shelf” in the last paragraph mean
A. Mooney’s group recommends that consumers to buy nano products such as sunscreen on the shelf.
B. Mooney’s group suggests that nano products such as sunscreen win a great success on the shelf.
C. Mooney’s group suggests nano products such as sunscreen be sold on shelf instead of on the street.
D. Mooney’s group suggests nano products such as sunscreen be proved safe before they are sold.
D
Positions Requirements
1. Dean of College of Economics and Business Administration 1. Reliable; strong commitment; decisive;2. Having achieved quite high academic attainments in related fields; having a good knowledge of educational theories; having a clear vision of disciplinary development;3. Well experienced in administration and with good organization capability; 4. A PhD degree and the professor title desired; 5. With good health and aged below 50 (Members of CAS and CAE are exceptions).
2.Dean of College of Bio-engineering
3.Executive Dean of Meishi Film Academy 1. Reliable; strong commitment; decisive;2. Familiar with related laws and regulations; 3. A demonstrated capacity for decision making and for overall management;4. A master's degree and associate professor title or above desired;5. With good health and aged below 50. 1. Reliable; strong commitment; decisive;2. Familiar with related laws and regulations; 3. A demonstrated capacity for decision making and for overall management;4. A master's degree and associate professor title or above desired;5. With good health and aged below 45.
2. Once employed, salary and related welfare will be decided on the university's related regulations. Negotiation is acceptable.
3. Tenure(聘用期): One year for test employment. Official employment will be 2-4 years.
4. Contact:
Mr. SHEN Lei or
Ms. HUANG Keqiong
Tel: 023-65102315
Fax: 023-65102315
Email: kqhuang@cqu.
13.What are the basic requirements for the three jobs
A. With good health and aged below 45.
B. Reliable, strong commitment, decisive.
C. A master’s degree and professor title.
D. Having achieved high academic attainments in related fields.
14. If you want to apply for Executive Dean of Meishi Film Academy, you should _______.
A. be well experienced in administration and with good organization capability.
B. have a PhD degree.
C. familiar with related laws and regulations.
D. have a good knowledge of educational theories.
15. We can know that if you are employed, _____________.
A. Your salary will be decided on the university's related regulations totally.
B. You can get however much salary in your job at your will.
C. Your first year in the position will be the one that test your ability.
D. You must serve the position for 4 years.
E
Scientists are worried that an asteroid(小行星) will possibly hit the earth in 2036. If scientists are right, planet earth is 31 years away from a major disaster.
Scientists have monitoring the progress of a 390-metre-wide asteroid ever since it was discovered last June. They have announced that it could hit the earth, causing huge damage, in 2036.
NASA estimates that the impact from the asteroid named Apophis after and ancient Egyptian demon(魔鬼) would release more than 100,000 times energy released in the nuclear explosion over Hiroshima. Thousands of square kilometers would be directly affected by the explosion. The whole planet would see the effects of the dust released into the atmosphere.
This is the worst possible scenario(情景) of any asteroid in recorded history.
Having more than 30 years’ warning of possible impact might seem plenty of time. But scientists insist that there is actually very little time left to decide.
Luckily, however, they aren’t short on ideas for deflecting the asteroid. The favored method is also probably the easiest—throwing a spacecraft at the asteroid to change its direction. The European Space Agency plans to test this in the next decade.
One ideas that seems to have no support from astronomers is the use of explosive, although this sounds more likely to the public or Hollywood producer.
At present, scientists are trying to make a better estimate of how much time we have, through more observations.
In spring of next year, there will be another chance for radar observation of Apophis. This will help astronomers calculate the orbits of the asteroid more accurately.
If, at that stage, they can’t rule out an impact with the earth in 2036, the next chance to make better observations will not be until 2013, then 2029.
“If we wait until 2029 and the worst—case scenario turns out to be true, it would seem unlikely that we’d be able to do anything about 2036,” warns Prof Fitzsimmons.
16. What does the underlined word “deflecting” most probably mean
A. making it smaller.
B. observing it clearly enough.
C. dividing into pieces.
D. changing its direction.
17. According to the scientists’ observation, _______.
A. the asteroid named Apophis will explode in 2036.
B. the asteroid named Apophis might hit the earth in 2036.
C. the asteroid named Apophis is 31 years old.
D. there is plenty to time to decide the way we deal with the asteroid.
18. What is the impact from Apophis if it hits the earth
A. It will damage Hiroshima.
B. Thousands of square kilometers would see the effects of the dust released into the atmosphere.
C. It might be the worst damage caused by asteroids in recorded history.
D. The whole planet would be directly affected by the explosion.
19. How many ways are suggested to deal with Apophis accordingly
A.1 B.2 C. 3 D.4
20. It can be inferred from the text that _____.
A. Hollywood producers will explode Apophis to avoid its hit.
B. There are only two chances for scientists to make better observations if they couldn’t grasp the chance next year.
C. NASA plans to throw a spacecraft at Apophis to change its direction.
D. It is supportive from astronauts that we explode the Apophis.
参考答案：1-5ADDBD 6-10CDBAA 11-15CCDCC 16-20DBCBB
答案与解析：
1.A.简单推理题。从文章第三、四自然段可知。
2.D.细节辨认题。从文章第四段可知。
3.D. 细节辨认题。从文章第五段可知A项与文意相符。从文章倒数第二、三段可知B、C与文意相符。从最后一段可知D项与文意相悖。
4.B．推理判断题。从文章最后一句 “ whether the “talking picture” is practical or not, let’s wait and see.”可知。
5.D. 细节辨认题。从文章第二段可知。
6.C. 细节辨认题。从文章第四段第一句“For many families, conflict between parents and children center on the student's school grades, their weight and their friends.”可知。
7.D. 推理判断题。文章列举Xiao Xiao 的事例说“她可能是最典型的一个孩子：她因期中考试没有得到第一而受母亲斥责，尽管事实上她已经是班上的优等生”。 可知其母对其期望太高。
8.B. 推理判断题。从文章倒数第三段“83.6 percent require their children to rank in the top 15 of their class.”可知。
9.A.简单推理题。从文章第一自然段“Nanotechnology is a fashionable…Through operating the atoms and molecules, scientists can change the nature of common materials…”可知。
10.C.细节辨认题。从文章第一自然段“Through operating the atoms and molecules, scientists can change the nature of common materials…”可知B 项与文意相符。从文章第二、三自然段可推知A、D 两项与文意相符。
11.C.细节辨认题。从文章第四自然段“But relatively little is known about the potential health and environmental effects of the tiny particles.”可推知：目前科学家对于纳米颗粒对人类健康及环境的影响还知之甚少；从文章第五自然段“There are fears that exposure can cause…. Scientist also fear that…”可推知科学家“担心”这些问题，而不是科学研究的结果。从文章第五自然段“Studies have shown that some nanoparticles can be poisonous to animal cells.”可知C 项正确。
12.D.推理判断题。从上文已知科学家担心纳米颗粒对人体有害，因此呼吁像防晒油之类的纳米产品应在被证明安全后才投放货架销售。
13.B.细节辨认题.通过对三个职位要求的对比，可发现B项为三个职位的共同要求。
14.C. 细节辨认题。从表格第三个职位的对应要求中的第二条可知C 项正确。
15.C.从文章第三点试用期可知。
16.D. 简单判断题。从下文change its direction可知。
17.B. 细节辨认题。从文章第一句可知B项正确。
18.C. 细节辨认题。从文章第四段 “This is the worst possible scenario of any asteroid in recorded history.”可知。
19.B. 简单推理题。从文章第六段“The favored method is also probably the easiest—throwing a spacecraft…..”及第七段 “One ideas that seems to have no support from astronomers is the use of explosive,”可知。
20.B. 推理判断题。从文章倒数第二段 “….the next chance to make better observations will not be until 2013, then 2029.”可知。
A
How can you hear your friends’ voices when they are far away and you can’t make a long—distance call Beside the web camera system with your computer, we have a new high-tech way to solve the problem and ease your pain of missing them.
The Japanese company Combiwith created a system---“talking picture”. It makes people in pictures speak!
The “talking picture” has a special pen. It is actually a pen-shaped scanner. It can scan information in special—made pictures. A connected player will then play the information out loud.
First, you need to take a picture and record what you want to say with the company. The company will then make special barcodes(条形码) onto your picture(you can’t see those codes). Those codes are your voice and your words. When you hold up the pen to scan your picture with barcodes, a player connected to the pen will start to play. It plays things you’ve recorded. That way the invention makes the “you” in the picture speak!
Do you want your friends and families talking out of pictures Have them make pictures like that, and you can hear them whenever you want, only with the “talking picture” system. The system can play messages for up to 12 minutes.
“The pictures would be useful for those who hope to hear the voice of someone living far away,” said Mayumi Fuji, a spokeswoman for the company. “Grandparents, for example, longing to know about their grandchildren would be happy to hear their voice when they see the picture,” Fuji said.
But it is troublesome to go to the company for taking a special picture first. And, it is much more expensive than using a telephone. The photo with barcodes costs between 17,040 and 17,990 yen(日元)(160 and 169 dollars). The larger picture you want, the more you pay.
Now, just raise a finger, lonely people can have their loved ones speak out of pictures. But, whether the “talking picture” is practical or not, let’s wait and see.
1. What does “talking pictures” mean according to this article
A. The picture can play what’s been recorded as if the person in the picture “talks”.
A. You can have a talk with the person in the picture whenever you want to.
A. The picture can tell you wonderful stories to ease your pain.
A. The picture can tell what’s on your mind when you are looking at it.
1. If you want to make a talking picture, you need to ___________.
A. take a picture and record what you want to say with the company.
A. make special barcodes onto your picture.
A. a pen—shaped scanner to go with the picture.
A. All of the above.
1. Which of the following is NOT true accordingly
A. The talking picture system can play messages for 12 minutes at most.
A. It will cost you more to take a larger talking picture.
A. It might take a lot of trouble to make talking picture.
A. You can make a talking picture by just raising a finger.
1. What is the attitude of the author
A. Optimistic.
A. Uncertain.
A. Positive.
A. Pessimistic.
B
Almost 70 percent of Chinese middle school students have serious problems with their parents, the Beijing Morning Post quoted a survey as saying.
The survey showed 6.62 percent of the surveyed students are afraid of their parents while 13.13 percent of them dislike their parents and 56.28 percent were extremely disgusted with or even hate their parents. Only 4.75 percent of the young people surveyed said they like their parents.
The recently conducted survey among 3,000 middle school students in a Beijing district asked questions about their attitude toward their parents and family education, the paper said.
For many families, conflict between parents and children center on the student's school grades, their weight and their friends. The survey showed that parental influence over children is decreasing, the paper said.
Xiao Xiao, a third year junior middle school student is perhaps typical of most kids when she complains; "I was scolded by my mother because I didn't come first in the class in a mid-term exam."
Xiao Xiao in fact is already one of the top students in her class, the paper said, stressing Xiao Xiao's parents hope she can study at the Beijing University or even attend Harvard in the future.
Sun Yunxiao, an expert with the China Youth and Children Research Center, said "parents expect unrealistically high expectations from their children."
The research centre's own survey of parents showed about 55 percent of parents hope their children will study for a doctoral degree and 83.6 percent require their children to rank in the top 15 of their class.
Conflicts between parents and their children not only come from too high education expectations. Other causes of disconnection between parents and children are family violence, parents' old fashioned ideas, interference in a child's privacy including their choice of friends and time spent surfing the web, the paper said.
Mr Hu, a father of a middle school student, wasn't surprised by the survey results. He says too much concern over school marks is putting tremendous pressure on families.
1. What percentage of the young people surveyed said they like their parents
A. 6.62 percent.
A. 13.13 percent.
A. 56.28 percent.
D.75 percent
1. What is the central conflict between parents and children in many families
A. Parents’ old fashioned ideas.
A. Family violence and divorce.
A. Students’ school grades, weight and friends.
A. Interference in a child’s privacy.
1. Xiao Xiao is cited as an example to show that _____.
A. one should study hard to attend Beijing University as a student.
A. parental influence over children is decreasing.
A. today’s children spend too much time surfing the web.
A. Parents today expect too high from their children, which results in conflict between parents and children.
1. As is indicated in the passage, ______________.
A. More and more parents have old fashioned ideas.
A. Most parents require their children to be the top ones in the class.
A. Most parents hope their children will attend Harvard in the future.
A. More and more families got divorced due to the high education expectations.
C
Nanotechnology is a fashionable word these days. The name “nano”(纳米) comes from the size of molecules, which are measured in nanometers—or one billionth of a metre. Through operating the atoms and molecules, scientists can change the nature of common materials and even create new materials that have new properties.
But scientists are concerned about its possible risks to our daily lives.
Clothing merchants claim their nano—cloth keeps our bodies warmer in winter, saving us from needing thick coats. Vitamin companies boast their nano—pills are easier to absorb. Home decoration companies suggest you use their nano—paint, which has no smell, is waterproof, and free from poisonous substances.
Nanomaterials are making our lives better, its creators say. The US National Science Foundation predicts nanotechnology research will grow into a US $-trillion industry over the next 10 years.
But relatively little is known about the potential health and environmental effects of the tiny particles. Just atoms wide, they are small enough to penetrate(渗透) cells easily in lungs, brains and other organs. US best—seller “Prey”, written by Michael Crichton, paints a doomsday(世界末日) in which a group of tiny nanomachines escapes the lab and threatens to take control of humanity.
Studies have shown that some nanoparticles can be poisonous to animal cells. There are fears that exposure can cause breathing problems, since nanoparticles could be taken in through the nose, causing unknown problems to brain cells. Scientist also fear that nanoparticles placed on the skin could damage DNA. “No one knows, and that’s the problem,” said Pat Mooney, director of the ETC Group. “People are rubbing them on the skin as sunscreens(防晒油) and as cosmetics.”
Mooney’s group is calling for products such as sunscreen, that are directly absorbed into the body to be taken off the shelf until they’re proved safe.
9．What do you think is nanotechnology is
A. It is a fashionable technology that operates the atoms and molecules.
B. It is a fashionable technology that can be used to create DNA.
C. It is a fashionable technology that is created by a scientist named Nano.
D. It is a fashionable technology that combines chemistry with physics.
10. What benefits can nanotechnology bring to us except ____.
A. It can allow us to be free from thick coats by wearing clothes made of nano-cloth.
B. It can allow us to create more new materials to meet the need of our modern society.
C. It can help us to take control of the doomsday.
D. It can help us to decorate our homes more environmently friendly.
11. Studies have made it clear that ______.
A. exposure to nanoparticles can damage DNA.
B. rubbing nano cosmetics on the skin can help control skin diseases.
C. all nanoparticles can’t be poisonous to animal cells.
D. the nanoparticles have bad effects on health and environment.
12. What the underlined part “be taken off the shelf” in the last paragraph mean
A. Mooney’s group recommends that consumers to buy nano products such as sunscreen on the shelf.
B. Mooney’s group suggests that nano products such as sunscreen win a great success on the shelf.
C. Mooney’s group suggests nano products such as sunscreen be sold on shelf instead of on the street.
D. Mooney’s group suggests nano products such as sunscreen be proved safe before they are sold.
D
Positions Requirements
1. Dean of College of Economics and Business Administration 1. Reliable; strong commitment; decisive;2. Having achieved quite high academic attainments in related fields; having a good knowledge of educational theories; having a clear vision of disciplinary development;3. Well experienced in administration and with good organization capability; 4. A PhD degree and the professor title desired; 5. With good health and aged below 50 (Members of CAS and CAE are exceptions).
2.Dean of College of Bio-engineering
3.Executive Dean of Meishi Film Academy 1. Reliable; strong commitment; decisive;2. Familiar with related laws and regulations; 3. A demonstrated capacity for decision making and for overall management;4. A master's degree and associate professor title or above desired;5. With good health and aged below 50. 1. Reliable; strong commitment; decisive;2. Familiar with related laws and regulations; 3. A demonstrated capacity for decision making and for overall management;4. A master's degree and associate professor title or above desired;5. With good health and aged below 45.
2. Once employed, salary and related welfare will be decided on the university's related regulations. Negotiation is acceptable.
3. Tenure(聘用期): One year for test employment. Official employment will be 2-4 years.
4. Contact:
Mr. SHEN Lei or
Ms. HUANG Keqiong
Tel: 023-65102315
Fax: 023-65102315
Email: kqhuang@cqu.
13.What are the basic requirements for the three jobs
A. With good health and aged below 45.
B. Reliable, strong commitment, decisive.
C. A master’s degree and professor title.
D. Having achieved high academic attainments in related fields.
14. If you want to apply for Executive Dean of Meishi Film Academy, you should _______.
A. be well experienced in administration and with good organization capability.
B. have a PhD degree.
C. familiar with related laws and regulations.
D. have a good knowledge of educational theories.
15. We can know that if you are employed, _____________.
A. Your salary will be decided on the university's related regulations totally.
B. You can get however much salary in your job at your will.
C. Your first year in the position will be the one that test your ability.
D. You must serve the position for 4 years.
E
Scientists are worried that an asteroid(小行星) will possibly hit the earth in 2036. If scientists are right, planet earth is 31 years away from a major disaster.
Scientists have monitoring the progress of a 390-metre-wide asteroid ever since it was discovered last June. They have announced that it could hit the earth, causing huge damage, in 2036.
NASA estimates that the impact from the asteroid named Apophis after and ancient Egyptian demon(魔鬼) would release more than 100,000 times energy released in the nuclear explosion over Hiroshima. Thousands of square kilometers would be directly affected by the explosion. The whole planet would see the effects of the dust released into the atmosphere.
This is the worst possible scenario(情景) of any asteroid in recorded history.
Having more than 30 years’ warning of possible impact might seem plenty of time. But scientists insist that there is actually very little time left to decide.
Luckily, however, they aren’t short on ideas for deflecting the asteroid. The favored method is also probably the easiest—throwing a spacecraft at the asteroid to change its direction. The European Space Agency plans to test this in the next decade.
One ideas that seems to have no support from astronomers is the use of explosive, although this sounds more likely to the public or Hollywood producer.
At present, scientists are trying to make a better estimate of how much time we have, through more observations.
In spring of next year, there will be another chance for radar observation of Apophis. This will help astronomers calculate the orbits of the asteroid more accurately.
If, at that stage, they can’t rule out an impact with the earth in 2036, the next chance to make better observations will not be until 2013, then 2029.
“If we wait until 2029 and the worst—case scenario turns out to be true, it would seem unlikely that we’d be able to do anything about 2036,” warns Prof Fitzsimmons.
16. What does the underlined word “deflecting” most probably mean
A. making it smaller.
B. observing it clearly enough.
C. dividing into pieces.
D. changing its direction.
17. According to the scientists’ observation, _______.
A. the asteroid named Apophis will explode in 2036.
B. the asteroid named Apophis might hit the earth in 2036.
C. the asteroid named Apophis is 31 years old.
D. there is plenty to time to decide the way we deal with the asteroid.
18. What is the impact from Apophis if it hits the earth
A. It will damage Hiroshima.
B. Thousands of square kilometers would see the effects of the dust released into the atmosphere.
C. It might be the worst damage caused by asteroids in recorded history.
D. The whole planet would be directly affected by the explosion.
19. How many ways are suggested to deal with Apophis accordingly
A.1 B.2 C. 3 D.4
20. It can be inferred from the text that _____.
A. Hollywood producers will explode Apophis to avoid its hit.
B. There are only two chances for scientists to make better observations if they couldn’t grasp the chance next year.
C. NASA plans to throw a spacecraft at Apophis to change its direction.
D. It is supportive from astronauts that we explode the Apophis.
参考答案：1-5ADDBD 6-10CDBAA 11-15CCDCC 16-20DBCBB
答案与解析：
1.A.简单推理题。从文章第三、四自然段可知。
2.D.细节辨认题。从文章第四段可知。
3.D. 细节辨认题。从文章第五段可知A项与文意相符。从文章倒数第二、三段可知B、C与文意相符。从最后一段可知D项与文意相悖。
4.B．推理判断题。从文章最后一句 “ whether the “talking picture” is practical or not, let’s wait and see.”可知。
5.D. 细节辨认题。从文章第二段可知。
6.C. 细节辨认题。从文章第四段第一句“For many families, conflict between parents and children center on the student's school grades, their weight and their friends.”可知。
7.D. 推理判断题。文章列举Xiao Xiao 的事例说“她可能是最典型的一个孩子：她因期中考试没有得到第一而受母亲斥责，尽管事实上她已经是班上的优等生”。 可知其母对其期望太高。
8.B. 推理判断题。从文章倒数第三段“83.6 percent require their children to rank in the top 15 of their class.”可知。
9.A.简单推理题。从文章第一自然段“Nanotechnology is a fashionable…Through operating the atoms and molecules, scientists can change the nature of common materials…”可知。
10.C.细节辨认题。从文章第一自然段“Through operating the atoms and molecules, scientists can change the nature of common materials…”可知B 项与文意相符。从文章第二、三自然段可推知A、D 两项与文意相符。
11.C.细节辨认题。从文章第四自然段“But relatively little is known about the potential health and environmental effects of the tiny particles.”可推知：目前科学家对于纳米颗粒对人类健康及环境的影响还知之甚少；从文章第五自然段“There are fears that exposure can cause…. Scientist also fear that…”可推知科学家“担心”这些问题，而不是科学研究的结果。从文章第五自然段“Studies have shown that some nanoparticles can be poisonous to animal cells.”可知C 项正确。
12.D.推理判断题。从上文已知科学家担心纳米颗粒对人体有害，因此呼吁像防晒油之类的纳米产品应在被证明安全后才投放货架销售。
13.B.细节辨认题.通过对三个职位要求的对比，可发现B项为三个职位的共同要求。
14.C. 细节辨认题。从表格第三个职位的对应要求中的第二条可知C 项正确。
15.C.从文章第三点试用期可知。
16.D. 简单判断题。从下文change its direction可知。
17.B. 细节辨认题。从文章第一句可知B项正确。
18.C. 细节辨认题。从文章第四段 “This is the worst possible scenario of any asteroid in recorded history.”可知。
19.B. 简单推理题。从文章第六段“The favored method is also probably the easiest—throwing a spacecraft…..”及第七段 “One ideas that seems to have no support from astronomers is the use of explosive,”可知。
20.B. 推理判断题。从文章倒数第二段 “….the next chance to make better observations will not be until 2013, then 2029.”可知。