题目内容
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 had results from customers," he said.
【小题1】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. |
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 |
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. |
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 |
【小题1】D
【小题2】B
【小题3】D
【小题4】C
解析【文章大意】:一位商人因把高尔夫球探测器当作炸弹探测器而被伦敦法官判处10年的徒刑,其判决的理由是会造成极大的人员伤亡以及安全成本,但是这位商人却不认为他已经犯罪了。
【小题1】根据文章第一段第一句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以及第三段第一句McCormick, 57, was convicted(判罪) of cheats last month可以得出本题答案。
【小题2】根据第四段第一句"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,"(你以获取暴利贩卖大量无用器材这一欺骗行为会误导人们对安全的防范以及在很大程度上导致大量无辜人员的伤亡。)可以得出本题答案。
【小题3】根据文章第五段最后一句But in fact they "lacked any grounding in science" and were of no use.可以得出本题答案。
【小题4】根据文章第四段最后一句you have neither regret, nor shame, nor any sense of guilt.以及最后一段"I never had any had results from customers," he said.可以得出本题答案。
London has become a cycle friendly zone after the launch of a new bike hire scheme.It has been designed to encourage more people to cycle in and around central London.
So how does it work?First you have to sign up to the scheme to be sent a key.The key will unlock one of the bikes,which are kept at docking stations in and around central London.You have to pay an access fee for the key and then you pay as you go,for he length of time you use the bike.
Transport for London, which runs the scheme,are hoping to have 6,000 bikes and 400 docking stations in place by the end of the year.The new hire system is hoping to ease congestion in London and is expected to generate up to 40,000 extra cycle trips a day into the city centre.London Mayor Boris Johnston launched the scheme and said London had been “filled with thousands of gleaming machines that will transform the look and feel of our streets and become as commonplace on our roads as black cabs and red buses”.
However,there have been a few problems since the scheme was launched last Friday.On the first day some people found they couldn’t dock their bike properly and their usage of the bike had not registered.Transport for London did admit they had been expecting a few “teething problems”and have said they wouldn’t charge for the first day as a“gesture of goodwill”.Some other people have criticized the lack of docking stations and locks for the bikes as well as the price it costs to hire the bicycles.
Despite the comments,the green-thinking London Mayor still seems very positive about things,saying,“My campaign for the capital to become the greatest big cycling city in the world has taken a gigantic pedal-powered push forwards.”
【小题1】A new bike scheme has started in London to.
A.earn more money for the government |
B.encourage the citizens to take exercises |
C.deal with the city’s traffic problems |
D.increase employment opportunities |
a.pay a usage charge according to the time b.pay for the key
c.cycle in and around central London d.sign up as a member to get a key
A.b-d-c-a | B.b-c-a-d | C.d-c-b-a | D.d-b-c-a |
A.is started by volunteers in London |
B.has prepared cnough cycles available |
C.is expected to improve the environment |
D.has become as popular as cabs and buses |
A.People were unable to lock properly. |
B.People could not dock the bikes properly. |
C.People had no enthusiasm about the scheme. |
D.It’s too expensive for some people to hire a bike. |
A.the‘cycling revolution’failed once started |
B.the scheme will be put off due to the problems |
C.all the citizens in London are in favor of the scheme |
D.the London Mayor has great confidence in the scheme |
Sri Lanka is known as the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean”, and it is easy to see why. This little country never fails to please visitors.
Arrive
The national airline is Sri Lankan Airlines, which flies from Colombo to London and a couple of other European cities. The country’s main airport is Colombo Bandaranaike, located 29km north of the capital city.
Why now?
The best time to visit Sri Lanka’s southern beaches is from November to April. So by going early in the season, you’ll get the best weather. Also in November, Deepavali, known as “Diwali” or the “Festival of Lights”, is Sri Lanka’s main religious festival, celebrated throughout the country.
See
There is plenty to see in Sri Lanka. The ancient capital cities of Polonnaruwa and Anuradhapura are worth seeing, and so are many outstanding ruins. Other mustsees are the rock fortress (要塞) of Sigiriya, towering over the jungle as far as the eye can see, and Dambulla’s cave temple, the country’s largest and best preserved. Both are UNESCO World Heritage (遗产) Sites. Kandy is a picture-like town, which was the last stronghold of the Kandyan Kings. Today it is a cultural relic centre where age-old customs, arts, and crafts remain.
Do
Sri Lanka owns about 1,600km of beautiful palm-shaded beaches as well as warm, pure seas and colourful coral reefs. You can explore the underwater world, and surfing and diving are available too. Away from the shore, wildlife is a big draw for Sri Lanka, and Yala National Park is one of the best places in the world to see wild animals including leopards (豹) and elephants.
Taste
Sri Lanka is celebrated for its excellent food, with a particular emphasis on fresh fruit and vegetables on menus everywhere. Fish and seafood are a big part of the local diet.
Did you know?
Sri Lanka is known for its tea, but it is also the world’s largest producer and exporter of cinnamon(肉桂).
【小题1】Which of the following is a cultural relic centre of Sri Lanka?
A.Anuradhapura. | B.Kandy. | C.Colombo. | D.Polonnaruwa. |
A.November. | B.May. | C.September. | D.October. |
A.is in the Pacific Ocean | B.is famous for its excellent food |
C.is the world’s largest producer of tea | D.has only flights to London |
A.let readers know what is famous in Sri Lanka |
B.introduce the picturesque landscape of Sri Lanka |
C.let people get more travel information about Sri Lanka |
D.make Sri Lanka well known throughout the world |
London is a huge city with more things to do than anywhere else. With the London Pass, you get free entry to over 50 specially selected places with one purchase. In the list you’ll find:
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●12 restaurants and services
The London Pass offers not only great value and convenience , but also enables you to beat the queues at selected attractions. There are also special offers such as discounts at restaurants and theaters , where the attraction is normally free to the public. The London Pass also gives you great offers such as a free guided tour. So whether you prefer museums or cinemas, galleries or ice skating or zoos, with the London Pass there really is something for everyone.
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【小题1】With the London Pass you can probably do all the following things for free EXCEPT_________ .
A.see famous buildings | B.stay at hotels |
C.go boating | D.join in entertainment activities |
A.won’t have to pay for guided tours |
B.can eat meals for free at some restaurants |
C.will be fined unless they wait in line |
D.won’t be allowed to travel alone |
A.$174 | B.$236 | C.$244 | D.$270 |
A.The London Pass has discounts for students. |
B.16 year olds can enjoy the London Pass 2 days Child. |
C.Children under 5 don’t need the London Pass. |
D.The London Pass cannot be bought on weekends. |
A.1-888-254-0637 | B.00-800-84468370 |
C.+1 210 507 5997 | D.1-866-270-2849 |
1685 was a very good year for German composers. Within the space of a month, two of the greatest were born: Johann Sebastian Bach and George Frideric Handel.
Handel’s father was a barber and surgeon, which sounds like a strange combination today, but back then those occupations went hand in hand. Even though Handel was very interested in music, his father didn’t think that was a good way to earn a living, so he wanted his son to be a lawyer. The story goes that Handel smuggled a quiet piano into the house so that he could practice in secret.
One day, Handel went along when his father went to shave a duke. While his father was working, Handel sat down and played the duke’s organ. The duke was so impressed that he convinced Handel’s father to let his son study music, and Handel finally got to learn how to compose.
Handel soon discovered that what he liked most was opera. In fact, he was so passionate about opera that he even fought a duel (决斗) over it with one of his friends. Since Italy was the place to learn about opera composing, Handel went off to Italy to study. When he got home, he got a job as court composer for a German prince.
Having landed such a wonderful job, Handel immediately asked his boss for time off. He wanted to go to England, where he’d heard that there weren’t nearly enough composers to satisfy the British taste for Italian opera.
After great success writing opera in London, Handel came back to Germany. Then fate played a funny trick on Handel and his boss. The Queen of England died, and it just so happened that the prince Handel worked for was next in line to the British throne. When he arrived in London as King George, followed Handel, his court composer in Germany.
In addition to serving the King, Handel became one of the most successful opera composers of his time. And he also produced them and traveled all over Europe to hire the best singers. There are stories of battles with rival opera producers and of fights between rival singers. Handel apparently had quite a temper.
If you ever go to London, look for Handel’s grave in Westminster Abbey, where there’s a wonderful monument to him.
【小题1】How did Handel begin to learn to compose?
A.His father was sure of his future success. |
B.His performance impressed a duke. |
C.He begged his father to send him to Italy. |
D.He practiced hard and taught himself music. |
A.bought secretly | B.took secretly |
C.carried in advance | D.possessed personally |
A.Because he could find better jobs in London. |
B.Because he enjoyed greater fame in London. |
C.Because his boss became King of Britain and brought him along. |
D.Because London was a wonderful place to learn about opera. |
A.bad-tempered | B.talented | C.enthusiastic | D.optimistic |
A.Handel was born in the same year with Bach. |
B.Many people worked both as a barber and a surgeon. |
C.Handel quit his job to learn about opera in Italy. |
D.Handel was buried in London and was built a monument. |