题目内容
He borrowed $100 from his boss and was given ten months to ______ the debt.
A. give back B. bring back C. pay for D. pay off
D
解析:
略
Harry’s father bought a magazine which gave its readers information about all kinds of products and helped them make the best choice while buying.
Harry borrowed his father’s magazine when he needed a new computer. “I’ll read it and choose the best one.” He said.
The magazine described these computers.
The DGT PC450 | The BNK 975XF: AT $3,200 | The CGP 8PT |
This computer comes with lots of good software. However it does not have much memory and is rather slow. At $2,850 it’s not very good value for money. | This is the most expensive computer we tested. However it is also the most reliable (可靠的). It is very fast and has lots of memory. It is worth the extra money if you can afford it. | At only $1,900. It has lots of memory and is quite fast. However it broke down twice while we were testing it and we cannot recommend (建议) it for reliability. |
【小题1】 Harry wants to buy a computer, so he borrowed ___________ from his father.
A.a magazine about all kinds of products | B.a computer magazine |
C.a shopping book | D.a book about all kinds of computers |
A.The BNK 975XF | B.The DGT PC450 |
C.The CGP 8PT | D.Harry’s computer |
A.the fastest | B.the most expensive | C.the cheapest | D.the slowest |
A.it is the most expensive | B.it has lots of good software |
C.it has much memory | D.it would work for him for a long time |
Global Positioning Systems are now a part of everyday driving in many countries. These satellite-based systems provide turn-by-turn directions to help people get to where they want to go. But, they can also cause a lot of problems, send you to the wrong place or leave you completely lost. Many times, the driver is to blame. Sometimes a GPS error is responsible. Most often, says Barry Brown, it is a combination of the two.
We spoke to Mr. Brown by Skype. He told us about an incident involving a friend who had flown to an airport in the eastern United States. There he borrowed a GPS-equipped car to use during his stay. Barry Brown: “And they just plugged in an address and then set off to their destination. And, then it wasn’t until they were driving for thirty minutes that they realized they actually put in a destination back on the West Coast where they lived. They actually put their home address in. So again, the GPS is kind of 'garbage in garbage out'.”
Mister Brown says this is a common human error. But, he says, what makes the problem worse has to do with some of the shortcomings, or failures, of GPS equipment. Barry Brown: “One problem with a lot of the GPS units is they have a very small screen and they just tell you the next turn. Because they just give you the next turn, sometimes that means that it is not really giving you the overview that you would need to know that it’s going to the wrong place.”
Barry Brown formerly served as a professor with the University of California, San Diego. While there, he worked on a project with Eric Laurier from the University of Edinburgh. The two men studied the effects of GPS devices on driving by placing cameras in people’s cars. They wrote a paper based on their research. It is called “The Normal, Natural Troubles of Driving with GPS.” It lists several areas where GPS systems can cause confusion for drivers. These include maps that are outdated, incorrect or difficult to understand. They also include timing issues related to when GPS commands are given.
Barry Brown says to make GPS systems better we need a better understanding of how drivers, passengers and GPS systems work together.
【小题1】In Paragraph 2, Mr. Brown mentioned his friend in the conversation to _____________.
A.build up his own reputation |
B.laugh at his stupid friend |
C.prove the GPS system is only garbage |
D.describe an example of human error |
A.GPS units are to blame for the most GPS service failures. |
B.We should introduce higher standard for the driving license. |
C.Cameras are urgently needed to help improve GPS systems. |
D.Drivers, GPS systems and passengers should unite to improve GPS systems. |
A.Unconcerned | B.Prejudiced | C.Objective | D.Critical |
A.driving with GPS can be difficult |
B.driving confusions can be caused by small screen |
C.driving without GPS should be much more convenient |
D.GPS equipment in driving: to be deserted or improved? |
I had been to several doctors as a child, but I have a special place in my heart for Dr. Vincent. He was a Pediatric Cardiologist at UCLA back in 1971 who saved my life. I was eight years old at the time with a severe heart problem and I needed heart surgery. My Mom did not have the money, and without the surgery there was a real good chance I would not live to be thirteen years old. After contacting several organizations Dr. Vincent was able to get financial help for me through United Way, a Crippled Children’s Organization.
Dr. Vincent was a handsome man; he was also very gentle and caring. I remember being in the hospital for an Angiogram test, and during the procedure I was crying terribly, so the medical staff called in Dr. Vincent to calm me down, and he was able to comfort me when no one else could. Then the time came for me to have heart surgery; there was a fifty- percent chance that I would not make it through the surgery because it was experimental. At the time I was only the second or third person to have this procedure done. I was absolutely terrified, and again Dr. Vincent reassured me he would see to it that everything would be all right.
I had a lot of confidence and trust in Dr. Vincent; He came to see me after the surgery, which was extremely painful but very successful, and brought me a stuffed animal. I was so surprised to get this gift from Dr. Vincent; I gave him a hug. I guess Dr. Vincent must have known I was feeling very lonely and scared. You see, I had no family or friends visit me while I was in the hospital except for my Mom, and I am not sure why. I do know one thing; I had a wonderful doctor who took the time to help a scared little girl who felt all alone.
This was twenty eight years ago, so wherever you are Dr. Vincent, I want to thank you for not only saving my life, but you helped me live a normal productive life, and for showing me that you truly cared, for that I will be eternally grateful to you.
1.Why did Dr. Vincent have a special place in her heart? Because________.
A.Dr. Vincent was handsome |
B.Dr. Vincent was caring and kind |
C.Dr. Vincent carried out the operation. |
D.Dr. Vincent offered the money the operation needed. |
2.Dr. Vincent was called in during my test to ________________.
A.feed her |
B.comfort her |
C.scare her |
D.have the surgery. |
3.Which of the following is true except ___________.
A.the operation was experimental. |
B.she didn’t trust in Dr. Vincent |
C.the operation would be extremely painful |
D.she felt scared and all alone |
4.How did Dr. Vincent get the money for the operation?
A.He collected it in the hospital. |
B.He saved the money day by day |
C.He got help from an organization. |
D.He borrowed the money from his friends |