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In many parts of the world,cars play an important role in daily life and many societies would not exist without them. So the idea that in 20 years’ time, no one will own cars may be hard to believe. But this is the prediction made by a team of transport researchers who are taken seriously, not only by government but also by car manufacturers.

   The Human Science and Advanced Technology Institute at Loughborough in the UK is part of an international research program. The team there believes that by 2020 all cars will be computerized, which will mean much saving,no accidents and better use of roads. The super-intelligent car of the 21st century will drive itself, and it will not be owned by one individual. Instead, we will have a choice of cars and change them as frequently as we change our clothing.

   According to Dr. David Davis,who leads the research team, these predictions are based on the rising cost of the car culture, which had blocked up our cities, polluted our air, and caused more deaths than both world wars put together.

   Davis says cars will be fitted with some intelligent devices to regulate the distance between one car and another. The car will automatically speed up, or slow down, to match the speed of the car in front. Computers are much safer drivers than people, so cars in a road train will be able to drive much closer together than cars driven by people. By 2010, Dr. David Davis believes, car technology will give motorists a clear view of the road, whatever the weather conditions, by projecting an image of the road ahead on to the car’s windscreen. And by 2020, cars will travel in convoy linked to each other electronically. Cars will be connected by an electronic tow bar to the car in front to form “road-trains”. “The front vehicle in such a train burns the normal amount.” says Davis. “But all the others in the train would bum about ten percent 0f the normal amount, and so produce about ten percent of the pollution.”

1. We know from the passage that governments and car manufacturers        .

   A. do not believe the prediction that no one will own cars by 2020

   B. are devoted to the technological revolution in car industry

C. consider the predictions seriously

   D. have put the super-intelligent car into mass production

2. Which of the following will be the characteristic of the cars of 2020?

   A. The car will speed up out of control.

   B. We will own as many cars as we want.

C. All cars will be driven by computers.

D. Cars will produce more pollution than present ones.

3.The leader of the research team believes that the present car culture will change because        .

A. cars play a very important role in daily life

B. many societies would stop functioning without cars

C. cars should not be owned by one individual

D. it causes many deaths to human society

4.The expression closest in meaning to the phrase “in convoy” in the last paragraph is        .

A. in line         B. sidelong

C. side by side     D. shoulder to shoulder

5. What will happen if cars are joined to each other electronically in 2020?

A. Motorists will get a clear view of the road.

B. The weather condition will not have effect on motorists.

C. There will be less pollution caused by car.

D. All trains will burn less fuel than present.

 

 

【答案】

 

1.C

2.C

3.D

4.A

5.C

【解析】略

 

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21 Balsom St   Ventura, CA 94120   (613) 555 – 7236

Objective   To obtain a position as a photographer for a major metropolitan newspaper.

Notable Achievements   Time Magazine, Top Photos of the Year 1999 for California Wildfire Banaker Excellence in Photography Fellowship, 1995.

Experience  

Ventura County Times   Staff photographer, 1996 --- Present , Regular coverage included: Sports, Lifestyle, & Metro. Successfully met tight deadlines.

Los Angeles Times Summer Intern, 1995 & 1996   Assisted lead sports photographer. Gained valuable knowledge of function and limitations of various types of cameras, lenses, and films.

Education  University of Southern California  B.A., Photography, 1996

Thomas Stanley

817 Park Ave Seattle, WA 98023  (614) 555 – 0283

Objective  Legal Aid Practitioner.

Experience  Johnson Industries International Legal Counsel, 1998 to Present

Acted as the in-house lawyer for the company, and was responsible for providing legal support for all company operations. Instrumental in establishing written company policies and training materials with respect to international trading laws and regulations, and general commercial practices. Provided prompt, efficient and practical legal advice to support to a busy, demanding clientele of traders.

Education  Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA

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608 Lincoln Ave Mobile, AL 36513 (623) 555 – 8237

Objective  To obtain a managerial position that will allow me to utilize my knowledge and experience to increase profit margins, productivity and quality.

Summary  Accomplished Project Manager with more than ten years experience. Proven ability to design and implement effective strategies, develop new products, and manage resources to produce profit. Proven ability to streamline processes and increase productivity.

Experience  In Tech Corporation, Mobile, AL  Project Manager, 1995 to Present

Worked with customers / potentials on development of product designs, tooling concepts, manufacturing methods, and costing for custom molded component applications. Directly supervised technical team of 3-5 project engineers responsible for new mold and molding systems implementation.

Education  Jackson University, Tampa, FL ;M.B.A., Business Administration, 1992

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809 West Cayuga St Philadelphia, PA 19037 (813) 555 – 6026

Objective  Position as a Nurse of Health Care Provider.

Employment History   St. Mark's Hospital, Philadelphia, PA;Surgical Nurse, 1994 to Present ;

Served as a staff surgical nurse. Provided health care checks for a diverse population. Performed blood pressure tests for community health outreach programs, provided a wide range of services including women's health clinic services and care for elderly patients.

Licenses   R.N. - American Medical Association .

Education   B.S., Nursing, 1994; University of Scranton, Scranton, PA

Professional Affiliations  Monroe County Medical Society; Pennsylvania Nursing Association

From the first resume, we can know that Hannah Oyler _______.

A. is an excellent journalist of New York Times

B. knows much about different photographic equipment

C. graduated from Stanford University

D. wants to get a job as a photographer no matter where he will work.

According to Thomas Stanley’s experience, he is most likely to be hired by_____.

A. a hospital                B. a supermarket       C. a company                       D. a school

The underlined word “implement ” most probably means______.

A. complete                  B. help                        C. value                            D. transform

Which of the following statements about Gary Wilson is NOT TRUE?

A. She is an experienced surgical nurse.

B. She carried out blood pressure for many people.

C. She has the experience of operating on patients.

D. She is a member of some professional groups.

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A. how to achieve success in our career

B. how to express your desire for a job

C. how to make yourself different from others

D. how to write a standard resume

My father is a smart man. He spent many years of his life listening to people’s arguments, first as assistant district lawyer and then as a judge. My dad knows rubbish rhetoric when he hears it.
One of his favorite phrases is: “If you don’t have anything smart to say, then don’t say it at all.” Yet, for all of his legal training and life experience, he can’t help but keep talking about the Mega Millions jackpot.
We all know the odds(几率)of winning the jackpot this evening with one ticket are extraordinarily low ... 1 in 175, 711, 536, to be exact. Still, people go out and buy hundreds of tickets with the hopes of becoming wealthier beyond their dreams. Why? There are two possible explanations for this “irrationality”(不理智).
One idea is that the way we calculate odds in our heads has nothing to do with mathematical odds in the traditional sense. We don’t go to the mathematical odds table and say, “Well, this would be a terrible investment. I think I’m better off putting my money in the bank!” Rather, it has everything with the ability to picture an event happening.
My father, for instance, watches the news every night and sees people winning the lottery(彩票). Therefore, he thinks the chance of him winning the lottery is much higher than they actually are.
The second thought is that the expected effect of playing cannot be represented merely by the odds. My father and, I’m sure, others get a thrill from the mere idea of winning. He loves imagining what it would be like to actually win and losing doesn’t really affect him. Sure, he’s disappointed, but it’s “better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.” When you combine the utility of thinking you can win with the utility of actually winning (no matter how small the chance of that occurring), it’s worth it for many people to spend the one dollar on a ticket.
My analysis is that both factors are at play in taking a chance on the lottery. My father and others really do underestimate the odds of winning, but the thrill of participation is not denied by a realistic assessment of the odds. Still, I would probably put my finger on the scale for the first explanation.
All told, a review of the odds of other events happening confirms that there just aren’t many events that occur with less frequency than your winning the Mega Millions jackpot. Look at the graph below, you may understand some:

In many ways, it’s like the lottery, something that features often on television and about which people fantasize, but that rarely happens.
So, when you watch, along with my Pa, to see if your lucky number is drawn this evening, keep in mind three things: that your number almost certainly won’t come up; that you are still going to have fun; and that, finally, a lot of other things are more likely to happen—but getting eaten by a shark isn’t one of them.
【小题1】It can be learned from the article that ________.

A.the Mega Millions jackpot is the last lottery to win in the world
B.a judge in that country can’t talk about lottery because it is illegal
C.the writer doesn’t buy lottery, for he never hopes to become rich
D.In spite of little possibility, a lot of people spend money on lottery
【小题2】The function of the graph is to ________.
A.show chances that those things take place are fewer
B.support the writer’s arguments on the lottery tickets
C.indicate no one can win the Mega Millions jackpot
D.say shark attack death will seldom happen this year
【小题3】Which of the following do you think the writer would probably agree with?
A.If one has mathematical odds, he can win the prize more easily.
B.Only those who have irrationality buy hundreds of lottery tickets.
C.The Mega Millions jackpot is very popular in the writer’s country.
D.Winning lottery is a shortcut to achieve the dream of being rich.
【小题4】The underlined phrase “at play” in the 7th paragraph most probably means ________.
A.effectiveB.ridiculousC.contradictoryD.astonishing
【小题5】What do you think is the best title?
A.The Popular Mega Millions JackpotB.Lottery is Merely a Trick
C.Mega Million is Like a Shark AttackD.Be rich, Buy Lottery Soon

Hannah Oyler

21 Balsom St   Ventura, CA 94120   (613) 555 – 7236

Objective   To obtain a position as a photographer for a major metropolitan newspaper.

Notable Achievements   Time Magazine, Top Photos of the Year 1999 for California Wildfire Banaker Excellence in Photography Fellowship, 1995.

Experience 

Ventura County Times   Staff photographer, 1996 --- Present, Regular coverage included: Sports, Lifestyle, & Metro. Successfully met tight deadlines.

Los Angeles Times Summer Intern, 1995 & 1996   Assisted lead sports photographer. Gained valuable knowledge of function and limitations of various types of cameras, lenses, and films.

Education  University of Southern California  B.A., Photography, 1996

 

Thomas Stanley

817 Park Ave Seattle, WA 98023  (614) 555 – 0283

Objective  Legal Aid Practitioner.

Experience  Johnson Industries International Legal Counsel, 1998 to Present

Acted as the in-house lawyer for the company, and was responsible for providing legal support for all company operations. Instrumental in establishing written company policies and training materials with respect to international trading laws and regulations, and general commercial practices. Provided prompt, efficient and practical legal advice to support to a busy, demanding clientele of traders.

Education  Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA

 

Kathy Lorentz

608 Lincoln Ave Mobile, AL 36513 (623) 555 – 8237

Objective  To obtain a managerial position that will allow me to utilize my knowledge and experience to increase profit margins, productivity and quality.

Summary  Accomplished Project Manager with more than ten years experience. Proven ability to design and implement effective strategies, develop new products, and manage resources to produce profit. Proven ability to streamline processes and increase productivity.

Experience  In Tech Corporation, Mobile, AL  Project Manager, 1995 to Present

Worked with customers / potentials on development of product designs, tooling concepts, manufacturing methods, and costing for custom molded component applications. Directly supervised technical team of 3-5 project engineers responsible for new mold and molding systems implementation.

Education  Jackson University, Tampa, FL ;M.B.A., Business Administration, 1992

 

Gary Wilson

809 West Cayuga St Philadelphia, PA 19037 (813) 555 – 6026

Objective  Position as a Nurse of Health Care Provider.

Employment History   St. Mark's Hospital, Philadelphia, PA; Surgical Nurse, 1994 to Present;

Served as a staff surgical nurse. Provided health care checks for a diverse population. Performed blood pressure tests for community health outreach programs, provided a wide range of services including women's health clinic services and care for elderly patients.

Licenses   R.N. - American Medical Association.

Education   B.S., Nursing, 1994; University of Scranton, Scranton, PA

Professional Affiliations  Monroe County Medical Society; Pennsylvania Nursing Association

1. From the first resume, we can know that Hannah Oyler _______.

A. is an excellent journalist of New York Times

B. knows much about different photographic equipment

C. graduated from Stanford University

D. wants to get a job as a photographer no matter where he will work.

2. According to Thomas Stanley’s experience, he is most likely to be hired by_____.

A. a hospital             B. a supermarket                C. a company            D. a school

3. The underlined word “implement ” most probably means______.

A. complete                        B. help                                C. value                    D. transform

4.Which of the following statements about Gary Wilson is NOT TRUE?

A. She is an experienced surgical nurse.

B. She carried out blood pressure for many people.

C. She has the experience of operating on patients.

D. She is a member of some professional groups.

5.Besides the personal information of the four people, what we can also get from the passage is______.

A. how to achieve success in our career 

B. how to express your desire for a job

C. how to make yourself different from others

D. how to write a standard resume

 

My father is a smart man. He spent many years of his life listening to people’s arguments, first as assistant district lawyer and then as a judge. My dad knows rubbish rhetoric when he hears it.
One of his favorite phrases is: “If you don’t have anything smart to say, then don’t say it at all.” Yet, for all of his legal training and life experience, he can’t help but keep talking about the Mega Millions jackpot.
We all know the odds(几率)of winning the jackpot this evening with one ticket are extraordinarily low ... 1 in 175, 711, 536, to be exact. Still, people go out and buy hundreds of tickets with the hopes of becoming wealthier beyond their dreams. Why? There are two possible explanations for this “irrationality”(不理智).
One idea is that the way we calculate odds in our heads has nothing to do with mathematical odds in the traditional sense. We don’t go to the mathematical odds table and say, “Well, this would be a terrible investment. I think I’m better off putting my money in the bank!” Rather, it has everything with the ability to picture an event happening.
My father, for instance, watches the news every night and sees people winning the lottery(彩票). Therefore, he thinks the chance of him winning the lottery is much higher than they actually are.
The second thought is that the expected effect of playing cannot be represented merely by the odds. My father and, I’m sure, others get a thrill from the mere idea of winning. He loves imagining what it would be like to actually win and losing doesn’t really affect him. Sure, he’s disappointed, but it’s “better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.” When you combine the utility of thinking you can win with the utility of actually winning (no matter how small the chance of that occurring), it’s worth it for many people to spend the one dollar on a ticket.
My analysis is that both factors are at play in taking a chance on the lottery. My father and others really do underestimate the odds of winning, but the thrill of participation is not denied by a realistic assessment of the odds. Still, I would probably put my finger on the scale for the first explanation.
All told, a review of the odds of other events happening confirms that there just aren’t many events that occur with less frequency than your winning the Mega Millions jackpot. Look at the graph below, you may understand some:

In many ways, it’s like the lottery, something that features often on television and about which people fantasize, but that rarely happens.
So, when you watch, along with my Pa, to see if your lucky number is drawn this evening, keep in mind three things: that your number almost certainly won’t come up; that you are still going to have fun; and that, finally, a lot of other things are more likely to happen—but getting eaten by a shark isn’t one of them

  1. 1.

    It can be learned from the article that ________

    1. A.
      the Mega Millions jackpot is the last lottery to win in the world
    2. B.
      a judge in that country can’t talk about lottery because it is illegal
    3. C.
      the writer doesn’t buy lottery, for he never hopes to become rich
    4. D.
      In spite of little possibility, a lot of people spend money on lottery
  2. 2.

    The function of the graph is to ________

    1. A.
      show chances that those things take place are fewer
    2. B.
      support the writer’s arguments on the lottery tickets
    3. C.
      indicate no one can win the Mega Millions jackpot
    4. D.
      say shark attack death will seldom happen this year
  3. 3.

    Which of the following do you think the writer would probably agree with?

    1. A.
      If one has mathematical odds, he can win the prize more easily
    2. B.
      Only those who have irrationality buy hundreds of lottery tickets
    3. C.
      The Mega Millions jackpot is very popular in the writer’s country
    4. D.
      Winning lottery is a shortcut to achieve the dream of being rich
  4. 4.

    The underlined phrase “at play” in the 7th paragraph most probably means ________

    1. A.
      effective
    2. B.
      ridiculous
    3. C.
      contradictory
    4. D.
      astonishing
  5. 5.

    What do you think is the best title?

    1. A.
      The Popular Mega Millions Jackpot
    2. B.
      Lottery is Merely a Trick
    3. C.
      Mega Million is Like a Shark Attack
    4. D.
      Be rich, Buy Lottery Soon

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