Since 2005,the number of Internet users worldwide has doubled to more than one and a half billion. At least two billion are expected to be online by the end of this I year. The ITU (International Telecommunication Union) says more than 70% of new Internet users this year will be in developing countries. However,only 21% of the population of the developing world is online—compared to 71% in developed countries.

    There are still very huge divides when it comes to I connecting to the Internet. In developing countries,there are only one out of five people using the Internet. In Africa,only 10% of the population is using the Internet-Less than 16% of homes in developing countries are con- nected to the Internet. But,on the other hand,mobile phone usage has reached 68% in developing countries. The world has almost seven billion people. Nine out I of ten are connected to mobile networks. Most of them are in the developing world. More and more people in developing countries are using their mobile phones to con-I nect to the Internet.

    Mobile technology is already improving lives in developing countries. People can bank by phone,enjoy e-health services and so on. And people can enjoy more as broadband (宽带) ,or high-peed connections become more widely available.

     ITU Secretary General Hamadoun Toure believes broadband is the most powerful tool available in the race to meet the Development Goals by 2015.

61. From the first paragraph,we can learn that .

   A. Internet users will double at the end of this year

   B. there were one and a half billion Internet users in 2005

   C. people in developed countries are losing interest in the Internet

   D. more and more people in developing countries are using the Internet

62. According to the passage,around billion people are linked by mobile network"

   A. 7   B. 6   C. 4   D. 2

63. The mobile networks in developing countries

   A. are cheaper than those in developed countries—

   B. are developing slowly

   C. are widely used now

   D. are better than those in developed countries

64. The text mainly tells us that.

   A. tjie Internet is playing an important role in people's lives

   B. the most powerful tool for communication is the mobile phone

   C. the number of Internet users is increasing fast

   D. mobile technology has improved lives in developing countries

65. Which section of a magazine may the article appear in?

   A. Science & Technology.    B. Business.

   C. Education.           D. Entertainment.

    Why should mankind explore space? Why should money,time and effort be spent exploring and researching something with so few apparent benefits? Why should resources be spent on space rather than on conditions and people on earth? These are questions that,understandably,are very often asked.

     Perhaps the best answer lies in our genetic makeup (基因构成) as human beings. What drove our ancestors to move from the trees into the plains,and on into all possible areas and environments? The wider the spread of a species,the better its chance of survival. Perhaps the best reason for exploring space is this genetic tendency to expand wherever possible.

Nearly every successful civilisation has explored,because by doing so,any dangers in surrounding areas can be identified and prepared for. Without knowledge,we may be completely destroyed by the danger. With knowledge,we can lessen its effects.

    Exploration also allows minerals and other potential (潜在的) resources to be found. Even if we have no immediate need of them,they will perhaps be useful later. Resources may be more than physical possessions. Knowledge or techniques have been acquired through exploration. The techniques may have medical applications which can improve the length or quality of our lives. We have already benefited from other spinoffs including improvements in earthquake prediction,in satellites for weather forecasting and in communications sys-tems. Even nonstick pans and mirrored sunglasses are by-products (副产品) of technological developments in the space industry!

    While many resources are spent on what seems a small return,the exploration of space allows creative,brave and intelligent members of our species to focus on what may serve to save us. While space may hold many wonders and explanations of how the universe was formed or how it works,it also holds dangers. The danger exists,but knowledge can help human beings to survive. Without the ability to reach out across space,the chance to save ourselves might not exist.

While earth is the only planet known to support life,surely the adaptive ability of humans would allow us to live on other planets. It is true that the lifestyle would be different,but human life and cultures have adapted in the past and surely could in the future.

66. Why does the author mention the questions in Paragraph 1 ?

   A. To express his doubts.

   B. To compare different ideas.

   C. To introduce points for discussion.

   D. To describe the conditions on earth.

67. What is the reason for exploring space based on Paragraph 2 ?

   A. Humans are nature-bom to do so.

   B. Humans have the tendency to fight.

   C. Humans may find new sources of food.

   D. Humans don't like to stay in the same place.

68. The underlined word  spinoffsM in Paragraph 4 probably refers to .

   A. survival chances   B. potential resources

   C. unexpected benefits   D. physical possessions

69. What makes it possible for humans to live on other planets?

   A. Our genetic makeup.

   B. Resources on the earth.

   C. The adaptive ability of humans.

   D. By-products in space exploration.

70. Which of the statements can best sum up the passage?

   A. Space exploration has created many wonders.

   B. Space exploration provides the best value for money.

   C. Space exploration can benefit science and technology.

   D. Space exploration may help us avoid potential problems on the earth.

第二节阅读表达(共5小题;每小题2分,共10分) 阅读下面短文并回答问题,然后将答案写到题后相应 的位置上(请注意问题后的词数要求) 。

   These days,it can be difficult to find time for even the smallest of tasks. People are constantly on the go,and that stressful lifestyle can lead to all sorts of problems. Instead of living each day in chaos,follow these steps to manage your time and feel your best.

   Make the most of it.

   Try to kill two birds with one stone as often as possible. For example,if you have to take a day off from work to receive a delivery at home,schedule the appointment with the refrigerator repairman that youVe been putting off. The more you can check off your to-do list at once, .

   Just say no.

    Don’t try to please everyone by accepting every invitation for dinner or drinks. Politdy decline requests for your time if they interfere with precious family time or a work project you must finish. It will feel even better to reward yourself after you’ve completed several tasks.

Eat early or late.

   Instead of taking lunch at the usual noon hour,grab

a bite an hour earlier or an hour later. Then,youUl be able to get work done when the office is least crowded. Review your calendar.

   At the end of every month,take a look at the calendar. Note when you fell behind schedule and what days went smoothly. Then decide how many activities,meetings,and appointments you are realistically able to manage.

   Have self-awareness.

    Determine when you are at your best and brightest each day. Schedule your most difficult tasks for those times,to ensure you will be alert and awake for your toughest challenges.

55. What's the passage mainly about? (no more than 10 words)

56. Fill in the blank with proper words,  (no more than 3 words )

57. Suppose one of your friends invites you to dinner,but you have to finish your work. What does the writer advise you to do? (no more than 5 words)

58. What's the meaning of the underlined phrase? (no more than 5 words)

59. How can you manage your most difficult tasks effectively according to the passage? (no more than 15 words)

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