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Last month, students from one hundred and three universities in eighty-eight countries took part in an international computer programming contest. The Battle of the Brains took place in Harbin, China. 1.

Jerry Cain, coach of Stanford University Team, California, says “One of the programming problems was trying to figure out how to break a chocolate bar into a certain number of pieces of a certain number of sizes and to do it as quickly as possible. 2.

The students first listed the problems in order of difficulty. 3. They designed ways to test their solutions. And they wrote needed software systems. Even the winning team from Shanhai Jiaotong University in China was not able to solve all the problems within the given time limit. Stanford’s team solved five problems and finished in 14th place. Stanford was one of twenty-one American universities that took part in the contest this year.

4. . It began in 1970 at Texas A and M University. The contest quickly became popular in the United States and Canada. It developed and grew as more and more schools took part in local and area contests.

The first final competition was held in 1977 at the Association for Computer Machinery Computer Science Conference. Today, a network of universities holds area competitions that send the winners to the world finals, now organized by IBM. Contest spokesman Doug Heintzman says the world champions receive prizes and scholarships. 5.

A. The competitors show great interest in IBM.

B. Then they figured out the requirements of each.

C. And that’s probably the simplest of all of them.

D. This competition is an opportunity to be recognized by famous universities from the world.

E. Three-person teams from each school had five hours to solve eleven real world problems.

F. The official name of the Battle of the Brains is the ACM International Collegiate Programming Contest.

G. They are also guaranteed an offer of employment with IBM.

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“It’s no use, Mum,” said Johnny. “I’m just no good at dancing.”

“You’ve got to keep trying. Tonight will be , dear. Try a turn with that pretty Lisette.”

Johnny . Every Saturday night used to be the best of the week. He and his parents went to the at the Club, where his hero, Alcide, played the accordion(手风琴)with the band. But lately everything had changed. Now that Johnny was older, he was to dance with a girl!

Johnny and his parents arrived at the Club, music had already started. Johnny got up his________to approach Lisette. “May I have this dance?” Johnny asked. “That’s all right,” said Lisette. Johnny struggled to keep up with Lisette’s steps, but he was always one beat behind her. Then Johnny heard his friend Pierre say, “Look! Johnny has two left feet!” .burst from the crowd. Johnny and ran outside, determined never to go to another dance.

The next Saturday, Alcide to Johnny’s house for some potatoes. He happened to hear Johnny playing the accordion. Alcide’s eyes . “Bring that accordion and play some songs tonight,” Alcide said. Then he drove off, leaving Johnny staring open- mouthed him.

At the Club, Johnny scanned the crowd for Lisette and her. The band played for a long time before Alcide said, “Dear friends, I got a for you tonight. Young Johnny is going to join us!” , Johnny stepped up on the platform, his eyes on the floor. He began to play, and the band behind him. When the song ended, he heard cheers. Johnny kept playing until the dance was . “You did a fine job tonight. Play with us again next Saturday night,” Alcide said. “Yes, sir!” said Johnny. he went outside, Johnny saw Lisette and her friends near the door. Lisette stepped , smiling. “You played really good tonight!” she said.

“Thank you,” Johnny blushed (脸红). As he walked on, Pierre moved out of the way for him to pass.

Johnny patted his accordion. Come to think of it, in his whole life, he had never once seen Alcide out on the dance floor.

1.A. difficult B. troublesome C. different D. terrible

2.A. answered B. sighed C. smiled D. laughed

3.A. platform B. appointment C. meeting D. dance

4.A. expected B. invited C. allowed D. chosen

5.A. If B. Since C. Though D. When

6.A. spirits B. feelings C. strength D. courage

7.A. clumsy B. slow C. smooth D. small

8.A. Shouts B. Laughter C. Applause D. Cheers

9.A. went out B. broke away C. broke up D. turned out

10.A. ran B. walked C. cycled D. drove

11.A. widened B. rolled C. sharpened D. opened

12.A. off B. with C. for D. after

13.A. spotted B. searched C. sought D. caught

14.A. puzzle B. surprise C. story D. joke

15.A. Struggling B. Wandering C. Trembling D. Whispering

16.A. got round B. turned around C. joined in D. showed off

17.A. in B. out C. on D. over

18.A. Because B. As C. Until D. So

19.A. backward B. onward C. forward D. downward

20.A. still B. ever C. even D. almost

完形填空,阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从36~55各题中所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

What a busy day! The three boys were fed, bathed and changed into their nightclothes. Mary had _ __ them a story and finally they were asleep. “Babysitting(照看)the three boys aged eight, six and four is extremely __ __,” she thought.

“Sleep,” she considered, “if only I could!” But she had difficult homework to complete. Leaning back, she __ __ her feet onto the sofa to get comfortable. Whoever said babysitting was a (an) __ _ way to make money obviously hadn’t met the three boys, she thought. The television was on, the room was warm, and the lights were dim. Mary’s __ _ felt heavier and heavier. I mustn’t sleep, she thought — which was __ _ what she did, of course.

Strangely enough, she soon __ _ that she was a world-famous chef(主厨). She made a __ __ and wore diamonds and designer clothes. Most days she relaxed by the pool, meeting the rich and famous or __ __ — her favorite hobby. She _ __ took the leading role in her own TV show.

That is, until she became too __ __. “I am definitely the best in the world,” she thought, as she prepared a tasty chicken dish. But _ __ seemed to go right. She spilt the flour, she dropped an egg and she cut her finger. Despite all the troubles, she __ __ to get the chicken into the dove. Soon, smoke blanketed the room. The chicken was on fire. __ __ set in, but Mary could not run — she was __ ___to the spot. She tried hard to move, but could not, __ __ a sharp sound awoke her.

She got shocked and confused — __ __ was pouring from the kitchen. Rushing to investigate, she was met by three _ ___little faces and some very burnt bread. “Sorry, we were hungry and you were __ __, so we tried to make some bread,” explained a boy. Relieved, Mary made them a snack and sent them back to bed. She__ __ them never to fall asleep on the job again!

1.A. given B. written C. told D. taught

2.A. successful B. helpful C. tiring D. surprising

3.A. shook B. put C. bent D. kept

4.A. difficult B. boring C. important D. easy

5.A. eyes B. mind C. heart D. legs

6.A. nicely B. exactly C. curiously D. carelessly

7.A. realized B. reminded C. learnt D. dreamt

8.A. decision B. fortune C. business D. plan

9.A. cooking B. reading C. running D. babysitting

10.A. just B. ever C. even D. only

11.A. selfish B. proud C. stubborn D. sensitive

12.A. everything B. something C. anything D. nothing

13.A. tried B. arranged C. managed D. prepared

14.A. Panic B. Pain C. Noise D. Stress

15.A. frozen B. dragged C. pushed D. brought

16.A. because B. until C. as D. unless

17.A. smoke B. light C. water D. fire

18.A. cheerful B. strange C. guilty D. confident

19.A. busy B. hungry C. worried D. asleep

20.A. promised B. allowed C. expected D. persuaded

“Get your hands off me, I have been stolen,” the laptop, a portable computer, shouted. That is a new solution to laptop computer theft: a program that lets owners give their property a voice when it has been taken.

The program allows users to display alerts (警报)on the missing computer’s screen and even to set a spoken message. Tracking software for stolen laptops has been on the market for some time, but this is thought to be the first that allows owners to give the thief a piece of their mind.

Owners must report their laptop missing by logging on to a website, which sends a message to the model: a red and yellow “lost or stolen” banner pops up on its screen when it is started. Under the latest version(版本) of the software, users can also send a spoken message.

The message can be set to reappear every 30 seconds, no matter how many times the thief closes it. “One customer sent a message saying, ‘You are being tracked. I am right at your door’,” said Carrie Hafeman, chief executive of the company which produces the program, Retriever.

In the latest version, people can add a spoken message. The default (系统设定)through the computer’s speakers is: “Help, this laptop is reported lost or stolen. If you are not my owner, please report me now.”

The Retriever software package, which costs $29.95 (£21) but has a free trial period, has the functions of many security software programs. Owners can remotely switch to an alternative password immediately if they fear that the thief has also got hold of the access details.

If a thief accesses the internet with the stolen laptop, Retriever will collect information on the internet service provider in use, so that the police can be alerted to its location.

Thousands of laptops are stolen every year from homes and offices, but with the use of laptops increasing, the number stolen while their owners are out and about has been rising sharply.

Other security software allows users to erase data remotely or lock down the computer.

1.The expression “to give the thief a piece of their mind” can be understood as “_______”.

A. to give the thief an alert mind

B. to express the owners’ anger to the thief

C. to remind the thief of his conscience(良心)

D. to make the thief give up his mind

2.Different from other security software, Retriever can ______.

A. record the stealing process

B. help recognize the lost laptop

C. lock down the computer remotely

D. send a spoken message

3.One function of the program is that it allows the owner to ______ at a distance.

A. change some access details for switching on the laptop

B. turn on the laptop by using the original password

C. operate the laptop by means of an alternative password

D. erase the information kept in the stolen laptop

4.Which of the following can best summarize the main idea of the passage?

A. With no Retriever, thousands of laptops are stolen every year.

B. A new software provides a means to reduce laptop theft.

C. Retriever has helped to find thieves and lost computers.

D. A new program offers a communication platform with the thief.

根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

●Does failure really exist?

If you believe you have failed, then you have. If you believe you don’t have the ability to succeed, then you don’t. 1. The moment you decide to give up or stop working toward your goals, failure is born.

2.

Most people give themselves an out without even realizing it. They are willing to work hard on reaching their goals, but only until the going gets too rough or their energy dies down. Don’t do that! 3. Never quit, never admit failure, and never lose heart.

●Don’t believe in a clear finish line for goals.

It’s a good idea to set a general timeline, but remember that something will be beyond your control. 4. If you lock yourself into a given timeline, you might make yourself feel like a failure! Instead, get a general idea of when you’d like your goal to be completed. Then take it one day at a time and focus on making progress instead of reaching the finish line in as little time as possible.

●Be sure that you don’t see difficulties as failures.

Difficulties mean only one thing: it’s not time for your goal to be completed yet. That’s it! It doesn’t mean you failed; it doesn’t mean you’re weak; it doesn’t mean you’ll never achieve your goals. 5. You’ve got to keep moving forward and find a way over, around, or through the difficulties.

A. Never give up on yourself.

B. Failure only exists in your own mind!

C. That’s exactly how failure makes us feel.

D. It simply means you have not done enough yet.

E. You can never say exactly when your goal will be reached.

F. Instead, make up your mind to make your goal happen, no matter what!

G. Work hard towards your goal, and you will be likely to get good results.

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