Every day，the news of the world reaches people by over 300 million copies of daily papers，over 400 million radio sets，and over 150 million television sets.　Additional news is 　1　by　motion（动作） pictures，in theatres and cinemas all over the world.　As more people learn what the important events of the day are，　2　still only care for the events of their own household.　Nearly four hundred years ago the English writer John Donne said，“No man is an island.”This 　3　is more appropriate（恰当的）today　than it was 　4　Donne lived.　In short，wherever he lives，a man 　5　to some society；and we are becoming more and more aware（清楚的） that ?　6　happens in one particular society affects，somehow，the life of mankind.?

Newspapers have been published in the 　7　world for about four hundred years.　Most of the newspapers 　8　today are read in Europe and North America.　However,　　9　they may be read in all parts of the world，　10　to the new inventions that are changing the techniques of newspaper 　11　.?

Electronics and automation（自动化） have made it 　12　to produce pictures and texts far more quickly than before.　Photographic（照相的） copying doesn't 　13　to use type（铅字） and printing machines.And fewer specialists（专家），　14　type?setters，are needed to produce a paper? or magazine by the 　15　method.　Therefore，the publishing of newspapers and magazines can 　16　more money.　Besides，photocopies can be sent over great 　17　now by means of ?television　channels and satellites such as Telstar.　Thus（因此），　18　can be brought to the public　more quickly than before.?

Machines that prepare printed texts for photocopies are being used a great deal today.　Film，　 19 　 light and small，can be sent rapidly to other places and used to print copies of the text 　20　they are needed.　Film pictures can also be projected（投影） easily on a movie or television screen.?

1.A.　taken　　　　 B.　shown　　　　 C.　seen　　　　 D.　known

2.A.　fewer　　　　 B.　higher　　　 C.　lower　　　　 D.　less?

3.A.　study　　　　 B.　argument　　 C.　knowledge　　 D.　idea?

4.A.　that　　　 B.　while　　　　 C.　when　　　　 D.　then?

5.A.　moves　　　 B. goes　　　　 C.　belongs　　　　 D.　comes?

6.A.　it　 　　　 B.　whatever　　 C.　something　　 D.　anything?

7.A.　common　　 B.　modern　　　 C.　ordinary　　 D.　usual?

8.A.　bought　　 B.　printed　　　　 C.　found　　　　 D.　discovered?

9.A.　fast　　　 B.　suddenly　　 C.　immediately　　 D.　soon?

10.A.　has　　　 B.　brings　　　 C.　thanks　　　 D.　imagines?

11.A.　delivering B.　making　　　 C.　selling　　　　 D.　publishing

12.A.　clear　　 B.　possible　　 C.　bright　　　 D.　successful?

13.A.　want　　　　 B.　need　　　　 C.　like　　　　 D.　hope?

14.A.　including B.　besides　　　　 C.　such as　　　　 D.　except?

15.A.　advanced　　 B.　easy　　　　 C.　unusual　　　　 D.　suitable?

16.A.　make　　　　 B.　earn　　　　 C.　save　　　　 D.　get?

17.A.　places　　 B.　distances　　　 C.　cities　　　 D.　villages

18.A.　pictures　　 B.　newspapers　　　 C.　letters　　　　 D.　words?

19.A.　becoming　　 B.　feeling　　　　 C.　turning　　　　 D.　being?

20.A.　where　　 B.　there　　　　 C.　which　　　　 D.　because of

Long ago I came to the city near my hometown to find a job. I met all kinds of 16 and so I used up all my money soon.

One day, I got on a bus quietly at dusk when most people got off work. Suddenly, a 　17 cried loudly, “Someone has 　18 　my money!” I felt 　19 , because his money was in my 　20 . Some people suggested the bus be driven to the police station, but some were against it because they were in a hurry to go back home. The whole bus was very 21 . The driver then stopped the bus by the road and turned on the lights to 　22 the money. At that time, one passenger said, “Turn off the lights and give the thief a chance to take out the money.” Then the bus got 　23 . When I was still struggling (斗争) in mind whether to take out the money or not, the lights were on again. There was no money on the floor. Someone said again, “Give him one more 　24 .” Then the lights were off again. My heart kept beating fast. The lights were on again but they got the 　25 result. The passengers were in heated discussion again. At that time, someone said again, “Give him the 　26 chance!” Suddenly I felt 　27 and took out all the money when the lights were off again.

For many years I have felt 　28 to the one who gave me three chances to 29 my mistake. When the first and second chances come, you may not be prepared well or don’t have enough 　30 to act. When the third chance comes you should know clearly what you should do.

16.　 A.　 difficulties　　　　 B.　 strangers　　　　　 C.　 dangers　　　　　　 D.　 chances

17.　 A.　 thief　　　　　　　　 B.　 driver　　　　　　　 C.　 passenger　　　　 D.　 policeman

18.　 A.　 borrowed　　　　 B.　 received　　　　　 C.　 paid　　　　　　　　 D.　 stolen

19.　 A.　 sad　　　　　　　　　 B.　 calm　　　　　　　　 C.　 nervous　　　　　 D.　 angry

20.　 A.　 mind　　　　　　　　 B.　 bank　　　　　　　　 C.　 house　　　　　　　 D.　 hand

21.　 A.　 noisy　　　　　　　 B.　 dirty　　　　　　　　　　　　 C.　　　　　　　　　 bright D.　 empty

22.　 A.　 take out　　　　　　 B.　 give back　　　　 C.　 search for　　　　 D.　 throw away

23.　 A.　 cold　　　　　　　　 B.　 dark　　　　　　　　 C.　 clean　　　　　　　 D.　 crowded

24.　 A.　 reason　　　　　　　 B.　 way　　　　　　　　 C.　 chance　　　　　　 D.　 choice

25.　 A.　 strange　　　　　　 B.　 exciting　　　　　　　　　 C.　　　　　　　　　 second D.　 same

26.　 A.　 last B.　 only C.　 fair D.　　　 good　　　

27.　 A.　 upset B. awakened C.　 pleased D.　 interested

28.　 A.　 painful　　　　　　 B.　 sorry　　　　　　　 C.　 lucky　　　　　　　 D.　 grateful

29.　 A.　 make B. try C. repeat D.　 correct

30.　 A.　 strength　　　　　 B.　 skill　　　　　　　　 C.　 courage　　　　　 D.　 experience

　　Researchers are placing robotic dogs（机器狗）in the homes of lonely old people to determine whether they can improve the quality of life for humans. Alan Beck, an expert in human-animal relationship, and Nancy Edwards, a professor of nursing, are leading the animal-assisted study concerning the influence of robotic dogs on old people's depression, physical activity, and life satisfaction.“No one will argue that an older person is better off being more active, challenged, or stimulated（刺激）,”dwards points out.“The problem is how we promote（使……成为现实）that, especially for those without friends or help. A robotic dog could be a solution.”

　　In the study, the robot, called AIBO, is placed for six weeks in the houses of some old people who live alone. Before placing AIBO in the home, researchers will collect baseline data for six weeks. These old people will keep a diary to note their feelings and activity before and after AIBO. Then, the researchers will review the data to determine if it has inspired any changes in the life of its owner.

　　“I talk to him all the time, and he responds to my voice,”says a seventy-year-old lady.“When I'm watching TV, he'll stay in my arms until he wants down. He has a mind of his own.”

　　The AIBOs respond to certain orders. The researchers say they have some advantages over live dogs, especially for old people. Often the elderly are disabled and cannot care for an animal by walking it or playing with it. A robotic dog removes exercise and feeding concerns.

　　“At the beginning, it was believed that no one would relate to the robotic dog, because it was metal and not furry,”Beck says.“But it's amazing how quickly we have given up that belief.”

　　“Hopefully, down the road, these robotic pets could become a more-valuable health helper. They will record their masters' blood pressure, oxygen levels, or heart rhythms. AIBOs may even one day have games that can help stimulate older people's minds.”

(1)The purpose of Beck and Edwards' study is to ______.

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A．understand human-animal relationship

B．make lonely old people's life better

C．find the causes of old people's loneliness

D．promote the animal-assisted research

(2)In the research, the old people are asked to _______.

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A．note the activities of AIBOs

B．keep AIBOs at home for 12 weeks

C．record their feelings and activity

D．analyze the collected information

(3)What is the advantage of AIBO over live dogs?

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A．It is easier to keep at home.

B．It can help the disabled people.

C．It responds to all the human orders.

D．It can watch TV with its owner.

(4)The author seems to suggest that the future robotic dogs may ______.

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A．cure certain diseases

B．keep old people active

C．change people's beliefs

D．look more like real dogs