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Technology is the application of knowledge to production. Thanks to modern technology, we have been able to increase greatly the efficiency of our work force. New machines and new methods have helped cut down time and expense while increasing overall output. This has meant more production and a higher standard of living. For most of us in America, modern technology is thought of as the reason why we can have cars and television sets. However, technology has also increased the amount of food available to us, by means of modern farming machinery and animal breeding techniques, and has made our life span longer via medical technology.

Will mankind continue to live longer and have a higher quality of life? In large measure, the answer depends on technology and our ability to use it widely. If we keep making progress as we have over the past fifty years, the answer is definitely yes. The advancement of technology depends on research and development, and the latest surveys show that the united States is continuing to put billions of dollars annually(每年) into such efforts. So while we are running out of some limited resources, we may well find technological substitutes (代用品) for many of them through our research programs.

Therefore, in the final analysis, the three major factors of production (land, labor and capital) are all influenced by technology. When we need new skills or techniques in medicine, people will start developing new technology to meet those needs. As equipment proves to be slow or inefficient, new machines will be invented. Technology responds to our needs in helping us improve our standard of living.

1.What is the best title for the passage?

A. The definition of technology

B. Modern technology

C. The application of technology

D. The development of technology

2.According to the passage, people can live a long life with the help of_________.

A. higher quality of life

B. medical technology

C. modem farming machinery

D. technological substitute

3.Which is the main idea of the passage?

A. Modern technology is the key to the improvement of standard of living.

B. The three major factors of production-land, labor and capital are all influenced by technology.

C. Technology is the response to our needs.

D. The United States is making great efforts to advance its technology.

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How to Pick a Great Book to Read

The world is full of great books, just waiting to be read. How can you pick one you'll really like? Here are some tips:

● What makes you happy?

1. Are you really into dinosaurs or dogs or a specific person? Are there a few careers you're interested in? You can find books about almost anything you like, and you're more likely to enjoy reading a book if you're already interested in its subject.

● Fact or fiction?

Some books are entirely made up and imagined. Those are called fiction books. Novels, short stories are all examples of fiction. These books can transport you to another world or help you imagine something beyond your own experience.

Non-fiction books give you the who, what, when and why. 2. Non-fiction books can bring everything to life from the first trip to the moon to what it's like to explore the deepest oceans. Try both fiction and non-fiction books to see which you like better.

●Find a family favorite.

What was your mother's favorite book when she was your age? Or your dad's? 3. Then you can talk about what they liked about it and share your thoughts. It's a fun way to get to know your family a little better, and to find a book you'll enjoy!

● Ask an expert.

4. Tell a librarian about your interests—rock stars, sports teams, historical events, whatever you're into—and the names of some books you already like. Your librarian can help you find other books that you're sure to love.

● Launch a book swap.

5. It's always fun to see what your friends are reading. Even if they're not exactly bookworms, you can all encourage each other to read and share books and authors you like. You also can look for book swaps in your area. It's a great way to build your personal library for free!

A. Ask them and give it a read.

B. Many of them read novels from start to finish.

C. Why not get some friends together and trade favorite books?

D. If you have a favorite hobby, look for books about that activity.

E. They tell stories using facts—but that doesn't mean they're boring.

F. Read the passage and decide for yourself whether it seems knowledgeable.

G. Your local library is a great place to find books that you'll love, and you don't have to search all by yourself.

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C. Tourist spendD. Tourist spends

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—______. You can pay weekly or monthly.

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Americans eat ______ vegetables per person today as they did in 1990.

A. more than twice B. as twice as many

C. twice as many as D. more than twice as many

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。

Once there lived a rich man, __1.__ wanted to do something for the people of his town. But first he wanted to find out ___2.__they deserved his help.

In the center of the main road into the town, he placed __3.__ very large stone. Then he __4.__(hide) behind a tree and waited. Soon an old man came along with his cow.

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Then he began to move the stone. He pushed and pulled with all his __9._(strong) to move it，only to find a bag of money under the stone. Imagine ___10.___ surprised he was!

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D. women are generally safer drivers than the opposite sex

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