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Children always appreciate small gifts of money. Mum or dad, of course, provide 1.regular supply of pocket money, but uncles and aunts are always a source of extra income. With some children, small sums go a long way. Only very thrifty children manage 2.(fill)up a money box.

My nephew, George, has a money box but it is always empty. Very few of the fifty pence pieces and pound 3.(coin) I have given him have found 4.(they)way there. I gave him fifty pence yesterday and advised him to save it. Instead he 5. (buy) himself fifty pence worth of trouble.

On his way to the sweet shop, he dropped his fifty pence and it disappeared down a drain.

George took off his jacket, rolled up his sleeves and pushed his right arm 6. the drain cover. He could not find his fifty pence piece 7. (where), and what is more, he could not get his arm out. A crowd of people gathered round him and a lady rubbed his arm with soap and butter, but George was 8. (firm) stuck.

The fire brigade was called and two fire fighters freed George 9. (use) a special type of grease. George was not too upset by his experience 10. the lady who owns the sweet shop heard about his troubles and rewarded him with large box of chocolates.

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36.A.curious aboutB.interested inC.aware ofD.careful with
37.A.cureB.preventC.adoptD.analyze
38.A.insteadB.strangelyC.as usualD.like me
39.A.learningB.workingC.satisfyingD.relaxing
40.A.convenientB.awkwardC.boringD.exciting
41.A.heightB.forceC.skillD.weight
42.A.lockedB.repairedC.poweredD.grasped
43.A.handsB.feetC.keysD.handles
44.A.placeB.actionC.playD.effect
45.A.operationB.communicationC.transportationD.production
46.A.explorationB.educationC.experimentD.entertainment
47.A.flexibleB.safeC.startingD.comfortable
48.A.yetB.justC.stillD.even
49.A.shownB.pushedC.drivenD.guided
50.A.realizedB.suggestedC.agreedD.admitted
51.A.liftedB.turnedC.pressedD.seized
52.A.pathB.positionC.directionD.way
53.A.easyB.heavyC.majorD.extra
54.A.forgottenB.repeatedC.conductedD.finished
55.A.weaknessesB.challengesC.anxietiesD.illnesses.

Raymond Wang, 17, of Canada was awarded first place for a device that improves air quality on airplanes while cutting down the spreading of diseases at this year’s Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF).

According to Intel, Wang's system improves the quality of fresh air in a plane cabin by more than 190 per cent, while cutting diseases by up to 55 times, compared to conventional designs. Intel noted that Wang's invention could be easily and economically fixed into existing airplanes.

Two other teen researchers earned awards of $50,000 each at the event. One developed a technique to more quickly diagnose diseases caused by HIV. It’s the virus responsible for AIDS. The other invented a device to more quickly shut down undersea oil spills.

“Intel believes young people are the key to future innovation and that in order to confront the global challenges of tomorrow, we need students from all backgrounds to get involved in science, technology and engineering,” says Wendy Hawkins, executive director of the Intel Foundation. “We hope these winners will inspire other young people to pursue their interest in these fields,” she says, “and apply their curiosity and creativity to the common good.”

This year's Intel International Science and Engineering Fair featured approximately 1,700 young scientists selected from more than 75 countries and regions. In addition to the top winners, 600 finalists received awards and prizes for their innovative research.

The Intel International Science and Engineering Fair honours the world’s most promising student scientists, inventors and engineers. Their projects are then evaluated online by nearly 1,000 judges from almost every scientific field.

The 2015 Intel ISEF is funded jointly by Intel and the Intel Foundation with additional awards and support from dozens of other academic, governmental and scientific organizations. This year, US$4 million was awarded.

1.Compared to traditional designs, Raymond Wang’s system _________.

A. prevents oceans from oil pollution quickly

B. improves air quality on airplanes effectively

C. treats diseases happening on airplanes quickly

D. costs more but can be easily fixed into airplanes

2.For what purpose is Intel ISEF carried out?

A. To inspire teenagers to challenge the authorities.

B. To persuade more teens to do good to the society.

C. To get more teens involved in computer exploring.

D. To encourage young people to get interested in science.

3.What do we know about 2015 Intel ISEF?

A. More than 30% of finalists receive awards and prizes.

B. Scientists all over the world compete for grand prizes.

C. Nearly 1000 judges are present at the site of competition.

D. US$4 million awards and prizes are offered by Intel alone.

After a friend recommended that he join a secret Google project six years ago, Brian Torcellini became a driver in a driverless car.

Torcellini,31, leads a crew of test drivers who are legally required to ride in Google’s fleet of 48 driverless cars . They only take a control in emergencies. Otherwise, they make observations that help the company’s engineers improve the driverless cars.

The driverless cars already have covered more than 2 million miles in six years of testing on private tracks, on highways and city streets. The vehicles have traveled more than half that distance in automated mode (自动模式),with one test driver in place to take control of the car if the technology fails or a potentially dangerous situation arises. Meanwhile, another driver sits in the front passenger seat taking notes of the problems that need to be fixed.

The job of the test driver requires a sense of adventure, something Torcellini acquired when he began to surf in high school. His other hobbies include fishing and scuba diving.

While the engineers who are programming the robot cars have technical backgrounds, most of the test drivers don’t. Torcellini worked in a book store. He dreamed of becoming a writer. He ended up at Google in 2009. Espinosa, 27, was working in a bicycle shop before he was hired as a test driver two years ago . Stephanie Villegas, 28, was a swim instructor, before becoming a test driver. Other test drivers were former soldiers and former photographers. They all share at least one thing in common: spotless driving records. Besides this, the job also requires a combination of good judgment, patience and fearlessness.

Before they are entrusted (托付) with the cars,Google’s test drivers must complete three-week training courses. The drivers are taught to take control of the robot car whenever there is any moment of doubt or danger.

Google employs “dozens” of test drivers but won't reveal the precise number . California law requires two test drivers per vehicle.

1.What do you know about Brian Torcellini ?

A. He is in charge of a crew of test drivers.

B. He used to be a swim instructor.

C. He led a secret Google project.

D. He has technical backgrounds.

2.The driver sitting in the front passenger seat is responsible for .

A. fixing the car problems

B. driving in emergencies

C. recording the car problems

D. monitoring the car driver

3.We can infer that .

A. Stephanie Villegas is interested in scuba diving

B. Brian Torecellini is very fond of literature

C. Espinosa is an excellent cyclist in California

D. driverless cars are very popular in California

4.The underlined word “this” refers to .

A. having good judgments

B. having clean driving records

C. breaking the traffic rules

D. having technical backgrounds

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41.A.refusedB.madeC.soughtD.accepted
42.A.paidB.meantC.preservedD.treated
43.A.exploreB.searchC.discoverD.desert
44.A.get throughB.deal withC.come acrossD.take away
45.A.arrivalB.choiceC.effortD.company
46.A.lostB.gainedC.developedD.missed
47.A.statedB.orderedC.decidedD.chose
48.A.attemptsB.instructionsC.opinionsD.arrangements
49.A.anxiouslyB.carelesslyC.disappointedlyD.fixedly
50.A.familiarlyB.strangelyC.fullyD.coldly
51.A.departuresB.monthsC.yearsD.decades
52.A.possibleB.funnyC.hardD.clear
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54.A.fromB.byC.withD.against
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