【题目】British MPs (国会议员) have voted in favour of the creation of babies with DNA from two women and one man, in a historic move. The UK is now set to become the first country to introduce laws to allow the creation of babies from three people. In a free vote in the Commons, 382 MPs were in favour and 128 against the technique that stops genetic diseases being passed from mother to child. During the debate, ministers said the technique was “light at the end of a dark tunnel” for families.

A further vote is required in the House of Lords. If everything goes ahead then the first such baby could be born next year. Supporters said it was “good news for progressive medicine” but critics say they will continue to fight against the technique that they say raises too many ethical (伦理的) and safety concerns. Estimates suggest 150 three-person babies could be born each year.

Prime Minister David Cameron said: “We're not playing god here; we're just making sure that two parents who want a healthy baby can have one.” The method, which was developed in Newcastle, should help women like Sharon Bernadi, from Sunderland, who lost all seven of her children to mitochondrial (线粒体的) disease. Ms Bernadi said she was “overwhelmed” by the decision.

Mitochondria are the tiny compartments (隔间) inside nearly every cell of the body that transform food into useable energy. They have their own DNA, which does not affect characteristics such as appearance. Defective mitochondria are passed down only from the mother. They can lead to brain damage, muscle wasting, heart failure and blindness. The technique uses a modified version to combine the DNA of the two parents with the healthy mitochondria of a donor woman. It results in babies with 0.1% of their DNA from the second woman and is a permanent change that would be passed down through the generations.

【1】 According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true?

A. The new technique is intended to provide the parents a healthy baby.

B. The mitochondrial disease can lead to various fatal illnesses.

C. Britain is the first country to have created three-person babies.

D. All of Ms Bernadi’s children died of a genetic disease.

【2】 The underlined word “defective” is closest to the meaning of ________.

A. strangely-made B. normally developed

C. functioning perfectly D. not functioning properly

【3】 It can be inferred from the passage that ________.

A. Mitochondria are inside nearly every cell that change food into useable energy

B. DNA of Mitochondria can affect a person’s appearance

C. in medical science ethical factors should be taken into consideration

D. the donor woman’s DNA will not be found in the three-person baby

【4】 Prime Minister David Cameron _________ the creation of such babies.

A. is in favour of B. throws doubt on

C. objects to D. is indifferent to

【题目】Eating slowly can help you to better understand your real hunger signals and can help you to recognize reasons for faster eating, such as emotions or simply liking the taste of a food. However, eating slowly is not a decision that you make suddenly._ 【1】_

Adjust your mind. Do not even attempt to acquire the habit of eating slowly before you're mentally ready. Relax and use your imagination to create mental images that your brain will remember. As part of this mental process, imagine yourself lean and fit.

2 Eating slowly isn't just about slowing down the chewing ; it also about slowing down your food choices. As you pick out the processed food, replace it with healthy, unprocessed or less processed choices.

Always relax before you start eating. Take a few deep breaths through the nose and not through the mouth. As you do so, hold your breath briefly and exhale(呼气) slowly by the mouth._ 3__In this way, you remove any risk of comfort eating.

Drink a glass of water or eat a small bowl of soup before your main dish. This will help you sense of fullness. Be aware that not everyone advocates drinking during a meal though, as some people believe that this can remove the nutrients from your meal __4___

Spend at least 20 minutes on your meal. __5_ Eat your last portion slowly , if you are still hungry after 20 minutes ,it means you are eating too fast !

A. Put the forks down after putting food in your mouth.

B. Get rid of the stress before you start eating.

C. It's a habit that you need to acquire with practice.

D. However, specialists believe water actually aids in digestion.

E. Remove as many processed foods from your plate or food storage as possible.

F. Have a wall clock in plain view from the table to adjust your eating speed.

G. It is wise to speak to your doctor about this, if it's still a problem for you.

【题目】Welcome to Gold Coast Wax Museum

The Gold Wax(蜡像) Museum is one of the Cold Coast's longest running attractions. It's a collection of famous figures. It's Australia's largest museum of its kind, featuring more than 110 life-size wax figures copies of British and Australian History.

The Wax Museum is visited by many thousands of people each year who are shocked at the amazing realism of the life-size figures in authentic costumes. This is your invitation to wander through at your leisure and meet many important and famous people's figures on Queensland's Gold Coast.

Come face to face with such celebrities as Michael Jackson, President Obama, past President John F. Kennedy, King Hussein, members of the Royal Family, and many others whose lives have all left an indelible (擦不掉的) mark on our world. Information cards are located alongside each figure.

The Gold Coast Wax Museum contains figures which have been made by leading local and overseas sculptors to international standards, equal in quality to the world's best, as seen in Europe, the United Kingdom, and U. S. A. The detail in the figures is amazing -and includes hair applied one strand at a time, requiring many working hours for one hand, and the eyes are so real that they seem to follow the viewer around.

Price

Child (1-3yrs) free

Child (4-12yrs) $ 22. 00

Adult $ 29. 00

Family (2 Adults + I Child) $68.00

Opening hours

Open 7 days a week, 10 a. m. to l0 p. m.

Closed at Christmas Day (25 Dec.) and Anzac Day (25 Apr.)

span>Location

Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise ( Gold Coast ) QLD

How to get there

You can choose any of the Gold Coast airport transfers, car rentals, shuttles and private transfers to/from your hotel. Many coach operators also offer Gold Coast transfers to surrounding attractions, beaches, and the more distant destinations, throughout the day.

What to bring

Bring your sense of adventure and your camera and see something exciting and quite unique.

For further information, please click here to see more about the Gold Coast Wax Museum.

【1】 If you visit the Gold Coast Wax Museum, you can

A. see many members of the Royal Family in person in the Museum

B. enjoy some world-class vivid max-works in the Museum

C. meet many leading local and international sculptors in the Museum

D. come at any time of the year except at Christmas Day

【2】If a couple and their l0-year-old son visit the Gold Coast Wax Museum, they may pay_____.

A. $87 B. $80 C. $68 D. $58

【3】You will most probably find this passage ______.

A. in a guidebook B. in a magazine

C. in a text book D. on a webpage

【题目】Americans plan parties for many reasons. As in other cultures, many Americans attend parties for weddings and religious or national holidays. But some parties are especially American. For example, a group of neighbors may gather on their street to eat food, play music and visit with one another. This is called a block party. A woman might invite a group of women to a party called a baby shower for a friend who is about to give birth. Guests bring presents for the new baby.

Americans also attend tailgate parties. A tailgate is the back end of a truck or other vehicle that opens down. The tailgate parties are a big part of sports culture in the United States. Friends bring food and drink to a sports event. They eat together in the parking area of the sports stadium.

Birthday parties are also very popular. Many parents organize a party for their child around a theme. Birthday parties usually include gifts and a birthday cake with candles. In many parts of the United States, cupcakes have become a popular replacement for cakes.

Birthday parties can be low cost or very costly. Some parents take their children’s birthday parties very seriously, even when the child is too young to fully understand the celebration.

One group of parents started a website called Birthdays Without Pressure. They decided that some parents were under too much social pressure to plan costly parties for their children. The group sees this movement as an example of America’s culture of “too much stuff”. The group’s website gives suggestions on how to keep birthday celebrations simple, meaningful and fun without spending a lot of money. Their advice may be very helpful during this period of economic recession (萧条)

1What can be the best title for the passage?

A. Reasons for parties B. Birthdays without pressure

C. Different parties in the world D. American parties

2How many kinds of parties does the passage mention?

A. 5. B. 7. C. 6. D. 8.

3Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A. Birthday parties are the most popular in America.

B. Some parties in America are the same as in other countries.

C. There’s a party for the mother before her new baby is born.

D. Block party is especially American

4The purpose of Birthdays Without Pressure is to advise people to _________.

A. relieve people’s pressure

B. make birthday parties meaningful and costly

C. have meaningful birthday parties with low cost

D. spread America’s culture

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