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New security camera can “see” through clothes

New technology that can “ see ” through clothing and detect what ’ s underneath can now be used to scan crowds, making it a potentially effective tool to prevent terrorist attacks in public places.

The Thru Vision T5000 camera picks up Terahertz rays ,or T-rays, which are naturally sent out by all objects and can pass through clothes or even walls. The camera can then detect metallic and nonmetallic objects hidden under clothing on still or moving subjects without showing any body detail.

While similar technology is seen at airports around the world, the T5000 is designed to be used in large, open areas. With a range of 25 meters, the T5000 can screen people in public places, thus avoiding bottle-necks at border crossing or security checkpoints. It also means people can be screened without knowing it.

The technology develops from British astronomers ’ work in studying dying stars. Astronomers use T-ray cameras to see through dust and clouds in space. The company sees uses for its camera at other sites where political or business activities take place.

For privacy concerns,Thru Vision Chief Executive Clive Beattie said the image produced by the camera did not show detailed parts of the body. ” It's almost a shining light bulb(灯泡).“ Beattie said. "You don' t see the detail that people might be concerned about. “ In London' s busy Piccadilly Circus—which is already filled with closed -circuit surveillance (监视)cameras— reaction to the new technology was mixed. Some said the camera was going too far and violating privacy,but others said they are willing to put safety before privacy concerns. “ There ’ s surveillance everywhere anyway, “ said one commuter. “I don' t think it’ s much of a difference. I don' t care that they can see through me because they can see me anyway.“

Some experts said the privacy violation of the camera was not worth the benefit. “ What we should consider is how much we want to lose our privacy in order to obtain a sort of national security,” said David Murakami Wood,director of the Surveillance Studies network,which deals with surveillance and privacy problems. “ In most cases this isn' t real security—it ’ s a sense of safety that has very little real effect. ”

What can we learn about T5000?

A.  It can detect metallic and nonmetallic objects underneath.

B.  It can see through clothing or walls by sending out T-rays.

C.  It was first used to observe stars by astronomers.

D.  It is widely used at airports around the world.

What is the most probable purpose of the new invention?

A. To improve people ’ s life standard.    B. For scientific research.

C. For commercial benefits. D. For safety reasons.

Which is most probably the opinion of people on using the new camera?

A.  Some agree to its use as it is new technology to protect privacy.

B.  Some agree to its use because safety is the most important.

C.  Some don' t agree to its use because it makes no difference.

D.  Some people don' t care because they know little about it.

What' s the main idea of the last paragraph?

A.  Safety is more important than privacy.

B.  T5000 is more beneficial than harmful.

C.  T5000 does not really provide security.

D.  It's not worth giving up privacy for safety.

【小题1】A【小题1】D【小题1】B【小题1】D


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    A.an American living in Township 15  

       B.a Canadian living in a Quebec village

    C.a Canadian working in a customs station

    D.an American working in a Canadian church

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    A.failed to obey traffic rules

       B.broke the American security rules

    C.worked in St. Pamphile without a pass

    D.damaged the gate of the customs office.

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       A.a drive through the town B.a race across the fields    

    C.a roundabout way of traveling D.a journey in the mountain area

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    A.A Cross-country Trip            B.A Special Border Pass   

    C.An Unguarded Border           D.An Expensive Church Visit

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The expensive trip to church was a surprise for Richard Albert, who lives right on the Canadian border. Like the other half-dozen people of Township 15, crossing the border is a daily occurrence for Albert. The nearby Quebec village of St. Pamphile is where they shop, eat and go to church.

There are many such situations in these areas along the largely unguarded 5,530-mile border between Canada and the US-which in some cases actually runs down the middle of streets or through buildings.

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Ottawa has given out special passes to some 300 US citizens in that area so they can enter the country when Canadian customs stations are closed, but the US stopped a similar program last May. That forces the people to a 200-mile detour along hilly roads to get home through another border checkpoint.

Albert has requested that the customs office change their decisions on the fine, but he has not attended a Sunday church since. “I feel like I’m living in a prison,” he said.

59.We learn from the text that Richard Albert is            .

       A.an American living in Township 15

       B.a Canadian living in a Quebec village

       C.a Canadian working in a customs station

       D.an American working in a Canadian church

60.Albert was fined because he              .

       A.failed to obey traffic rules                     B.broke the American security rules

       C.worked in St. Pamphile without a pass   D.damaged the gate of the customs office

61.The underlined word “detour” in paragraph 5 means              .

       A.a drive through the town                      B.a race across the fields

       C.a roundabout way of travelling              D.a journey in the mountain area

62.What would be the best title for the text?

       A.A Cross-country Trip                           B.A Special Border Pass

       C.An Unguarded Border                           D.An Expensive Church Visit

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As a result, Albert says he did not expect any problems three weeks ago when he returned home to the US after attending church in Canada as usual. The US customs station in this area is closed on Sundays, so he just drove around the locked gate, as he had done every weekend since the gate appeared last May, following a tightening of border security. Two days later, Albert was told to go to the customs office, where an officer told him he had been caught on camera crossing the border illegally.

Ottawa has given out special passes to some 300 Americans in that area so they can enter the country when Canadian customs stations are closed, but the US stopped a similar program last May. That forces the people to a 200-mile detour along hilly roads to get home through another border checkpoint.

Albert has requested that the customs office change their decisions on the fine, but he has not attended a Sunday church since. “I feel like I’m living in a prison,” he said.

1.We learn from the text that Richard Albert is      .

A. an American working in a Canadian church     B. a Canadian living in a Quebec village

C. a Canadian working in a customs station      D. an American living in Township 15

2.Albert was fined because he      .

A. broke the American security rules            B. failed to obey traffic rules           

C. worked in St. Pamphile without a pass        D. damaged the gate of the customs office

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A. They have to drive through the town.        

B. They have to race across the fields.

C. They have to drive to the mountain area.     

D. They have to drive in a roundabout (绕道的) way.

4.What would be the best title for the text?

A. A Cross-country Trip.                    B. An Expensive Church Visit.

C. An Unguarded Border.                     D. A Special Border Pass.

 

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