John sent his mother expensive presents on his mother's birthday every year. He liked to show her how rich he was. "I must find something wonderful for her, and it must be the only one in the whole world. Then my mother must be very happy.” John thought. He advertised (登广告) in the newspapers. “Wanted—the best present for the woman who has everything. "

For many days his telephone did not stop ringing. People phoned him from all over the world. They wanted to sell him "the best present". But they did not have anything that was the only one in the whole world.

Then less than a week before his mother's birthday, a man came to his office. He was carrying a cage, and in the cage there was a large bird.

"This bird, "the man said, "can speak ten languages and sing any pop song. There is no other bird like it in the world. "

"I will listen to it, "John said. “If what you said is true, I will buy the bird from you.”

The man spoke to the bird. "Talk to me in French, " he said. The bird spoke to him in French. "Tell me a joke in Japanese, " he said. The bird told him a joke in Japanese. "Sing a famous pop song, "he said. The bird sang a famous pop song.

"I'll buy it, "John said. "How much do you want?"

"One hundred thousand dollars, "the man said. This was a lot of money but John paid him. Then he sent the bird to his mother with a birthday card.

The day after his mother's birthday he phoned her. "Well, mother, "he said, "Is the bird wonderful?"

"Oh, it was delicious, dear, "she said.

1.Why did John send her mother expensive presents for her birthday every year?

A. Because he loved his mother very much.

B. Because his mother needed these presents.

C. Because he wanted to show he had a lot of money.

D. Because he was the richest man in the world.

2.How did people know John wanted the best present in the world?

A. They rang John up.

B. They knew it from the newspapers.

C. John phoned them one by one.

D. They knew it on TV.

3.Why did John pay the man a lot of money for the bird?

A. Because it was such a beautiful bird.

B. Because he wanted to help the poor man with the bird.

C. Because the bird could look after his mother.

D. Because he thought the bird could make his mother happy.

4.What does the sentence "It was delicious, "really mean in the story?

A. His mother ate the bird.

B. His mother let the bird fly away.

C. His mother began to learn languages from the bird.

D. His mother thought it was the most expensive present in the world.

For as long as they can remember Jynne Martin and April Surgent had both dreamed of going to Antarctica.This winter,they each made it to the icy continent as guests of the National Science Foundation(NSF).Bm they didn’t go as scientists.Martin is a poet and Surgent is an artist.They went to Antarctica as participants.in the NSF’s Artists and Writers program.The NSF is thegovernment agency that funds scientific research in Antarctica.But it also makes it possible for artists,including filmmakers and musicians,to experience Antarctica and contribute their own points of view to our understanding of the continent.

The mixing of science and art in Antarctica isn’t new.Some of the earliest explorersbrought along painters and photographers.Edward Wilson was a British painter,doctor,and bird expert who journeyed with RobertFalcon Soott on two separate Antamtic expeditionsmore than 100 years ago.Herbert Ponting was a photographer who also accompanied Scott on one of those expeditions.In hundreds of photos,Pontingcaptured the beauty of the continentand recorded the daily lives and heroic struggles of the explorers.

Today’s scientists write articles forscientificjournals.Unlike theearly explorers’journals,scientific papers can now be very difficult for non-scientists to understand.Writers in Antarctica workto explain the research to the public.Peter Rejcek is editor,writer,and photographer for the Antarctic Sun,an onlinemagazine devoted to news about the U.S.Antarctic Program.Rejeck began his career in the Antarctic in 2003 by spending a year at the South Pole.He has returned everyyear since,interviewing,scientists about research at Palmer,McMurdo,and South Pole stations.

There are also scientists in Antarctica who work hardto explain their research to the public.Scientist Diane McKnight wrote The Lost Seal,a children’s book that explains the research she and others are doing in an unusual ice-free area in Antarctica called the Dry Valleys.

Antarctica is full of stories and wonders that are scientific,historic.and personal. People such as Martin,Surgent,Rejcek,and McKnight are devoted to bringing those storiesto asmany peopleare they can.“Some people are going to be scientists,some people are goingto be journalists,some people are going to be artists,but we can all work together,’saysSurgent,“tocelebrate,thisextraordinary place.”

1.What do we know about the NSF?

A.It is a government agency.

B.It only funds scientists in Antarctica.

C.It encourages the understanding of human nature.

D.It enables the mixing of science and art for the first time.

2.Why didn’t some earliest explorers bring writers along?

A.Writers were not funded at that time.

B.Writing can’t capture the beauty of the continent.

C.Writers were not interested in popularizing science.

D.Early explorers’journals can be easily understood by the public.

3.By mentioning Diane McKnight,the author may try to suggest that_____.

A.scientists should explain their research to children

B.writers are not necessary since scientists can tell stories as well

C.telling stories to children is more important than knowing the truth

D.no matter what role we play,we can work together to appreciate Antarctica

4.What would be the best title for this article?

A.Antarctica:A Land for All

B.The NSF:A Program for All

C.Antarctica:A Land of Beauty and Stories

D.The NSF:A Program for Artists and Scientists

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ID systems are used as a means for people to prove their identity, as a means of access control, or for many other situations. ID cards also contain a lot more information than simply the name of the holder. All ID cards contain information that is relevant to the institution that released them, so there is no single model that applies to all ID cards.

Different institutions have different rules when it comes to ID cards, and ID cards used by students, in universities, will not have the same security features as those used in the military, for example. The more important the institution is, the more important the security is, and the more security features will be used to prevent duplication(复制) of an ID card.

Anyone with a printer that can print ID cards can duplicate in ID card, if it does not have any security measures. There have been lots of cases, especially in low security institutions, where ID cards have been duplicated and this was not noticed, since the person holding the card usually flashed it when it was requested, and that was not enough to notice that it is a fake.

That may not be extremely important when it is simply a case of a student trying to enter the campus of another university, but it can be of vital importance if it happens in a military institution. Checks in military institutions are much stricter and the personnel checking the card are always trained to spot fakes in a short amount of time.

Some may think that creating an ID card is extremely difficult, but it is not. All it takes is a special printer that can print ID cards, a model and a photo ID. The fact that such printers can be freely ordered online has raised security issues with lots of companies and institutions, and most have decided to either create their own ID cards, or simply use more advanced security features that regular home-users do not have access to. This includes magnetic stripes(磁条), chips, barcodes(条形码),and other methods. This does increase the cost of the card per person, so the total cost of the cards increases based on the number of employees the company has, but it also reduces security risks to a minimum.

So ID systems, as basic as they seem, are an excellent security measure for any institution. To ensure that the IDs look good and function properly, the company that handles the card printing services should be top-class. Trying to save some money by choosing a cheaper provider is not really wise. While some companies offer bonuses for large orders, if the quality provided is not of the highest standard, it is not worth it.

ID systems

Passage outline

Supporting details

1.______ to ID system

There is not a single model 2._____ to all ID cards because of different information contained in different ID cards.

Different security features are decided by the degree of the 3.____ of the institutions

Security features of ID cards

With no security measures quite a lot of 4.______ of ID card duplication have happened.

In a military institution ID cards are 5._____ more strictly

6._______ of ID cards

It is not7.______ to make ID cards with special printers.

Using magnetic stripes, chips and barcodes8.______ the safety of ID cards.

The author’s advice

9._______ basic and simple, ID systems are an excellent security measure.

It’s wise to 10._____ top-class providers or services to ensure ID cards of a fine quality.

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On Nov. 18, 1995, violinist Itzhak Perlman performed a concert at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center in New York City.

Stricken with polio (小儿麻痹症) as a child,Perlman walked with the aid of two crutches(拐杖)to a chair in the middle of the stage.He carefully laid the crutches on the floor, one leg forward and the other underneath his chair, picked up his instrument and nodded to the to begin.

But something went wrong. After only seconds of playing, one of the strings on his violin .The audience immediately knew what happened and fully expected the concert to be until another string or even another insrument could be found. But Perlman them. He quickly calmed down, closed his eyes and then the conductor to begin again.So the orchestra played from where they had and Perlman played on three strings. He played passion and power. All the time he worked out new fingering in his mind to make up for the string. A work that few people play well on four strings Perlman accomplished on three.

When he finished, a(n) silence hung in the room.And then as one, the crowd rose to their feet and wildly.Applause burst forth from every corner of the auditorium fans showed deep for his talent and his courage. Perlman smiled and wiped the sweat from his forehead.Then he raised his bow to the crowd and said, not proudly, but in a , quiet, holy tone, “You know. sometimes it is the artist's to find out how much music you can still make with what you have left.”

Such was Itzhak Perlman. a great violinist. Playing a concert on three strings is not unlike his philosophy of life -- he what he had left and still made music.And isn't that true with us?As for me I'm that the world, more than ever, needs the music only you and I can make.

1.A. hopefully B. painfully C. immediately D. eventually

2.A. exposed B. exported C. expanded D. extended

3.A. conductor B. audience C. assistant D. performer

4.A. burst B. erupted C. broke D. collapsed

5.A. continued B. paused C. proceeded D. organized

6.A. confused B. amused C. concerned D. surprised

7.A. signaled B. marked C. consulted D. indicated

8.A. cut off B. put off C. taken off D. left off

9.A. with B. for C. to D. of

10.A. original B. similar C. vague D. missing

11.A. might B. should C. could D. would

12.A. awesome B. deliberate C. subtle D. evident

13.A. pursued B. cheered C. responded D. observed

14.A. before B. until C. while D. as

15.A. reputation B. impression C. appreciation D. attention

16.A. delight B. emerge C. relax D.quiet

17.A. thoughtful B. tough C. blank D. weak

18.A. status B. explanation C. responsibility D. intelligence

19.A. got accustomed to B. gave way to C. looked forward to D. held on to

20.A. convinced B. reminded C. disappointed D. informed

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