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Just as mankind has always had a desire to fly, the human race has wanted to swim under the water since prehistoric times. Pictures of primitive devices to enable people to breathe underwater have been found dating from 3000 years ago, but our dream of moving freely beneath the ocean waves for long periods of time was only realized about 60 years ago, when French diving legend Jacques Cousteau developed the first practical Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus(SCUBA). Since then the sport of SCUBA diving has gone from strength to strength.
Lovers of SCUBA diving like the feeling of weightlessness, the peace and quiet under the water, the ability to move in three dimensions and the sense of adventure they get while on a dive. SCUBA divers often travel to some of the most beautiful and remote places in the world in the search for rare underwater flora and fauna(动、植物). Palau, The Red Sea, The Maldives and Hawaii have many of the most popular diving sites, but recreational divers often have to make do with less exotic local destinations, like the North Sea in Britain.
SCUBA diving is not without its dangers, however. The mixture of nitrogen and oxygen divers breathe underwater, combined with the pressure under the water can be deadly if a diver rises too quickly to the surface, causing a condition called ‘the bends’. Divers can also get lost or trapped when diving on wrecks, and fatalities(死亡)are particularly common in cave diving, where divers add to the dangers of diving by swimming through underground caves filled with water. Diving can also be harmful to the underwater environment. However with proper precautions diving can open up a whole new world, far from the stresses of daily life.
63. What is the writer trying to do in the text?
A. Advertise some popular diving sites.
B. Describe how to dive underwater.
C. Warn people against diving in the sea.
D. Give information about SCUBA diving.
64. What can the reader learn from the text?
A. There is uncertainty about SCUBA diving safety.
B. Divers have caused a lot of damage to the environment.
C. SCUBA diving is an old sport with a long history.
D. Divers always face the pressures in their life.
65. How might the writer describe SCUBA diving?
A. Interesting. B. Relaxing. C. Frightening D. Unpleasant.
66. What do you think the author is most likely to suggest if he continues to write?
A. Getting out to dive underwater. B. Stopping damaging environment.
C. Making better use of SCUBA. D. Getting over the troubles of daily life.

Dave Bruno works as an online marketing manager. Several years ago, one weekend Bruno and his family did a major house cleanup and then donated several bags of unneeded items to the local Goodwill store. “After all were done, I looked around and realized that I still had too much stuff”, says Bruno, “It occurred to me that maybe I wanted to lead a simple life but in reality I behaved differently.” That realization prompted the 39-year-old father of three to try an experiment, “The 100Thing Challenge”.
With the goal of breaking free of what he calls a “bad habit of consumerism（消费主义）, Bruno was determined to live for one year with just 100 personal items. He cut down his possessions to 94 items, including a Bible, laptop, guitar, wedding ring, car and clothes. He created some guidelines for the experiment since his wife and daughters did not participate, familyshared and household items did not count as personal items. He also grouped together some basic things such as underwear and socks. Bruno began blogging about his new lifestyle and eventually wrote a book, The 100 Thing Challenge: How I Got Rid of Almost Everything, Remade My Life, and Regained My Soul.
Since completing the experiment, Bruno has continued to live by the motto: reduce, refuse, and rearrange and maintains just 110 personal things. “ Nearly three years of living with a minimal amount of personal possessions, I’m no longer in the habit of consuming for the sake of consumption (消费),” he wrote in his blog last week, “That has freed me up for all sorts of better endeavors (活动) than shopping—like spending time with family and writing a book and planning for business opportunities.”
Bruno’s project has also inspired others to live minimally, many of whom post their own 100 Thing Challenge updates on YouTube. “The reality is that the 100 Thing Challenge is surprisinglyeasy”, says Bruno, “I’m not saying there were no challenges or disappointments. I miss some things, but not that much. Frankly, it’s far easier to live with less stuff than with excessive trash.”
【小题1】What does the underlined sentence mean in Paragraph 1?

A．Bruno regretted to have an easy life.

B．Bruno had a special behavior in reality,

C．Bruno and his family led a happy life.

D．Bruno would have liked a life with fewer items.

【小题2】The things were included in Bruno’s 94 items EXCEPT____________.

【小题3】What is the best title for the passage?

A．Live with 100 Things

B．Defeat 100 Challenges in Life

C．Survive by Your Motto

D．Consume for Consumption’s Sake

One very cold and rainy night in the winter of 2012, my husband and I were in a fast food restaurant. We were about to begin our meal a man walked in. He was completely from the rain and went into the men's room.

I watched him go by, then I said to my husband, "That man must have had nothing to eat in a long time." When the man came out of the men's room, he just himself in a chair, not going anywhere near the food counter. I that he didn't have any money for food and wanted to dry off for a while.

I just couldn't eat my food knowing that someone else was sitting only a few tables away. So, I a $20.00 bill from my shopping money to my husband. "Please get him dinner," I said. "We can do with less money this week."

My husband the man and quietly asked if he needed some food. The man at us. "A small cup of coffee would be great," he said. "Thank you so much!" He wasn't going to take advantage of us, but we that he should have a full meal, which he gratefully(感激地) .

After he the food, he thanked my husband and my husband said, "No. Thank my . She noticed that you were ."

The man asked me, " did you know I haven't eaten in a long time?" I smiled at him and said nothing , just asking him to the change(零钱) from the $20.00.

Giving others a whenever they’re in trouble not only brings happiness to the ones who it but also to the ones who give it. I am so grateful that I was able to with someone truly in need. It is a little bit of extra warmth on a rainy day.

1.A. while B. when C. after D. as

2.A. angry B. cold C. wet D. energetic

3.A. devoted B. found C. helped D. seated

4.A. doubted B. guessed C. imagined D. hoped

5.A. only B. completely C. occasionally D. hardly

6.A. sad B. quiet C. hungry D. silent

7.A. handed B. took C. borrowed D. saved

8.A. respected B. approached C. begged D. invited

9.A. shouted B. laughed C. smiled D. cried

10.A. rarely B. easily C. clearly D. immediately

11.A. instructed B. insisted C. admitted D. observed

12.A. accepted B. expressed C. refused D. expected

13.A. ordered B. revised C. booked D. fetched

14.A. friend B. children C. wife D. boss

15.A. in surprise B. in shock C. in danger D. in need

16.A. Why B. When C. What D. How

17.A. return B. lend C. keep D. give

18.A. gift B. face C. heart D. hand

19.A. take B. bring C. refuse D. receive

20.A. connect B. share C. talk D. communicate

Can you remember the first time you learned to ride a bike or drive a car？Learning these skills changed your life forever and opened up new horizons（视野）. Learning about computers can be like learning how to ride a bike or drive a car. Once you have invested the time to master the skills，you will never go back to the old days. The new technology is simply too convenient and too powerful.

Technological developments through the years have enabled us to do more with less effort. We have continuously looked for better ways of doing things. Each invention and new development has allowed us to extend our capabilities. Today we see one of the most dramatic technologies ever developed—the computer. It extends the capabilities of our minds.

Computers have saved organizations millions of dollars. Furthermore，these same computer systems have opened up new opportunities that would have gone undiscovered or neglected. The computer may multiply what we can do，and the return on investment is high. The growth of computer usage is surprising. On the other hand，the computer can do serious damage. Invasion of privacy（侵犯隐私），fraud（欺诈），and computer-related mistakes are just a few shocking examples.The computer is like a double-edged sword. It has the ability to cut us free from some activities，but it can also cut deep into profits，personal privacy，and our society in general. How it is used is not a function of technology. It is strictly a function of how people decide to use or misuse this new technology. The choice is yours，and only through a knowledge of computer systems will you be able to avoid the dangers while enjoying the many，many benefits of the computer age.

1.The writer thinks learning about computers is like learning how to ride a bike or drive a car because ______.

A．it is simple and practical

B．it needs a lot of practice

C．it leads people to new life experiences

D．it takes much time to master the skills

2.According to the passage，computers bring people the following benefits EXCEPT ______.

A．avoiding mistakes B．saving money

C．making money D．opening up opportunities

3.This passage is probably written for ______.

A．computers B．computer producers

C．computer learners D．computer programmers

In today’s competitive economy, ________ everyone is trying to do more with less, you’ve got to figure out a way to profit from the very beginning.

A．which B．that C．how D．where

With less than one year ________, the London Olympic organizers have promised to deliver an excellent ceremony．

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