Published March 30, 2011)Albert Einstein’s Theory of Relativity might have a few mistakes—and Jake Barnett has set out to prove it.Between attending college classes at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) and tutoring his fellow students, Jake is also working on a new theory about the creation of the universe.He happens to be 12 years old.

From an early age, Jake showed an extraordinary interest in stars.When he was 3, his parents took him to a space observatory.He tried to learn as much as he could about astronomy.Jake’s IQ measured remarkably high at 170.

As a baby, Jake was found out with Asperser’s syndrome, a form of autism (孤独症).Autism causes difficulties in communication and social abilities.People with autism may also have strong interests—like Jake’s interest in the stars at a young age.

The symptoms of autism can range from mild to extremely severe.Asperser’s is one of the milder forms of autism.Sometimes people with Asperser’s, like Jake, develop extremely advanced skills in science, music or art.

When Jake was in elementary school, his parents worried that the effects of his Asperser’s were worsening.He became quiet.And he was withdrawing from people.So a doctor recommended that Jake’s parents let him study more advanced subjects, like math and physics.

Jake’s mother asked an astronomy professor to let Jake sit in on his class.Now, Jake studies advanced sciences like electromagnetic physics at IUPUI.

But Jake thinks it’s important to have a normal life too.He likes to play Guitar Hero with his friends and watch science fiction movies.He also enjoys playing classical music on the piano.But for Jake, studying physics is the most important thing.Jake’s professor, John Ross, is working on getting a large sum of money for him to do research at the university.

Doctors have said Jake’s autism symptoms have lessened over time.Still, Jake proudly refers to himself as an “Aspy”, or someone with Asperser’s.In an interview with his university student newspaper, he said, “I think the autism is the reason I’m even at IUPUI.”

1.What did Jake want to do at IUPUI?

A. Get a degree in astronomy.

B. Put forward his own theory in physics.

C. Become an Albert Einstein in the future.

D. Teach his fellow students Theory of Relativity.

2.Which of the following is the correct order of the events that happened to Jake?

a. He set out to disprove Einstein’s theory.

b. He began to study math and physics.

d. He was found out with a mild form of autism.

A. b-d-c-a

B. d-b-c-a

C. b-a-c-d

D. d-c-b-a

3.The underlined sentence in the passage means ______.

A. he was unable to help others

B. he was impolite to other people

C. he was afraid of seeing other people

D. he was only concerned about learning

4.In the eyes of Jake, autism is something ______.

A. not worth worrying about

B. annoying

C. not necessary to know about

D. embarrassing

Who would have thought to put a kite and a surfboard together? It may seem like an impractical idea, but a man named Cory Roeseler from Oregon believed that it would work, and introduced the idea in the 1980s.1. Over the next few years, other designers contributed to the style and shape of the board, resulting in a mixture of kiting and surfing, which is what kite surfing is today.

2. The power kite pulls a small board that is fastened to the surfer’s feet, and there is a harness (安全带) that goes around the surfer’s waist to make sure that the surfer stays connected to the board.The wind determines which direction would be easiest for the surfer to go in.Once the kite surfer is able to control the board and the kite, they can learn many tricks, such as turning, jumping, and so on. 3.

This sport can sometimes be potentially dangerous to other kite surfers, beachgoers, and the kite surfers themselves if they don’t know how the proper procedure is done.4. They can learn the techniques safely without putting themselves and others in danger.A good course should include basic operations, kite set-up, maintenance (维修) of equipment, weather planning, and emergency landings.These courses are available in almost all areas where kite surfing is popular.

5. Some popular destinations for kite surfing enthusiasts are South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia, but wherever there is wind, there will be kite surfers.You might even be able to see kite surfers on the beach closest you!

A.Kite surfing has become a mainstream sport.

B.Kite surfing is a difficult and dangerous sport.

C.The way it works is an application of simple physics.

D.The first design was with water skis powered by a kite.

E.It is also known as kite boarding, and in some European countries as fly surfing.

F.Therefore, it is highly recommended that people who want to participate in this sport attend a

course.

G.With the combination of the wind and the ocean, some kite surfers can go at top speeds while

flying over 20 feet in the air.

Welcome to Adventureland!

Everyone loves Adventureland !The Parks and Exhibitions were built for you to explore(探索),enjoy,and admire their wonders.Every visit will be an unforgettable experience.You will go away enriched,longing to come back.What are you going to do this time?

The Travel Pavilion

Explore places you have never been to before,and experience different ways of life.Visit the Amazon jungle(丛林)village,the Turkish market,the Tai floating market,the Berber mountain house and others.Talk to the people there who will tell you about their lives,and things they make.You can try making a carpet,making nets,fishing…

The Future Tower

This exhibition shows how progress will touch our lives.It allows us to look into the future and explore the cities of the next century and the way we’ll be living then.Spend some time in our space station and climb into our simulator(模拟装置)for the Journey to Mars!

The Nature Park

This is not really one park but several.In the Safari Park you can drive among African animals in one of our Range Cruisers:see lions,giraffes,elephants in the wild.Move on to the Ocean Park to watch the dolphins and whales.And then there is still the Aviary to see…

The Pyramid

This is the center of Adventureland.Run out of film,need some postcards and stamps?For all these things and many more,visit our underground shopping center.Come here for information and ideas too.

1.The Travel Pavilion is built to help visitors _______.

A. realize the importance of travelling

B. become familiar with mountain countries

C. learn how to make things such as fishing nets

D. learn something about different places in the world

2.If you are interested in knowing about what people’s life will be,you may visit

_______.

A. the Travel Pavilion

B. the Future Tower

C. the Safari Park

D. the Pyramid

3.If you want to get a toy lion to take home,where will you most likely go?

A. The Pyramid.

B. The Nature Park.

C. The Future Tower.

D. The Travel Pavilion.

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。

1.She described all the things she had to do--?one was to make her bed--?from the moment she woke up until she flew out of the door for work.I suggested she experiment by not making her bed for two weeks.She was shocked,probably thinking I'd been raised by wolves in a forest.2.

Two weeks later she went into my office beaming.She had left her bed unmade for the first time in 42 years ?and nothing bad had happened.“And you know what?”she said.“I don't dry my dishes anymore,either.”

3.One was discovering that she had choices in her life that she had never seen before.The other was giving herself permission to be less than perfect.This story shows an important principle (原理) about managing time:No one can do it all.Each of us has to make choices and accept trade?offs.The problem is,many people choose in ways that put themselves and their health last.They take better care of their houses and cars than they do of themselves4.

So what is the solution?There's an easy way.Decide what you want in your life,and put that first.On a daily basis,that should include regular meals,enough sleep and time with your family.Exercise,leisure,friendships and hobbies should also be regular aspects of life.5.The choice is yours:whatever makes you feel good about yourself and your life.Take a nap.Take a walk.Take time to play the piano.Stop bringing your briefcase home from the office.Stop keeping your house as clean as your mother kept hers .Fill more of your time with want?to?dos instead of have?to?dos.

A. This woman had made two major breakthroughs (突破).

B. Above all,you needn't do anything for yourself regularly.

C. They put everyone else's needs ahead of their own.

D. However,she went along with my idea.

E. Most people do not take time to relax themselves.

F. The point is to do something for yourself every day.

G. A patient came to see me about the stress in her life.

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