摘要:( C ) Intel chairman Andy Grove has decided to cut the Gordian knot of the dispute on stem cell research by simply writing a check. The check, which he guaranteed last week, could be for as much as 55 million, depending on how many donors make gifts of between 550,000 and 5,500,000, which he has promised to match. It will be made out to the University' of California-San Francisco . Thanks in part to such private donations, university research into uses for human stem cells, the cells at the earliest stages of development that can form any body part, will continue in California. With private financial support, the state will be less likely to lose talented scientists who would be tempted to leave the field or even leave the country as research dependent on federal money slows to glacial pace. Held back by limits President Bush placed on stem cell research a year ago, scientists are turning to labs that can carry out work without using federal money. This is awkward for universities, which must spend extra money building separate labs and keeping strict records proving no federal funds were involved. Grove's donation, a first step toward a $20 million target at UCSF, will relieve the burden. The president's decision a year ago to allow research on already existing stem cell lines was portrayed as a reasonable compromise between scientists' needs for cells to work with, and concerns that this kind of research could lead to wholesale creation and destruction of human embryos , cloned infants and a general disrespect for human life. But Bush's effort to please both sides ended up pleasing neither. And it certainly didn't provide the basis for cutting edge research. Of the 78 existing stem cell lines which Bush said are all that science would ever need, only one is in this country (at the University of Wisconsin) and only five are ready for distribution to researchers. All were grown in conjunction with mouse cells, making future therapeutic uses unlikely. The Bush administration seems bent on satisfying the small but vocal group of Americans who oppose stem cell research under any conditions. Fortunately, Groye and others are more interested in advancing scientific research that could benefit the large number of Americans who suffer from Parkinson's disease, nerve injuries, heart diseases and many other problems. 72. When Andy Grove decided to "cut the Gordian knot", he meant to . A. put an end to stem cell research B. end Intel's relations with Gordian C. settle the argument on stem cell research D. prohibit Gordian from doing stem cell research 73. According to Bush's decision, American universities had to . A. conduct the research in labs overseas B. abandon the research altogether C. carry out the research secretly D. raise money to build separate labs 74. We may infer from the passage that future therapeutic uses of stem cells will be unlikely unless . A. human stem cells are used in the research B. a lot more private donations can be secured C. more federal money is used for the research D. talented scientists are involved in the research 75. The reason why Bush placed limits on stem cell research was that . A. his administration was financially limited B. he did not want to offend its opponents C. it might lead to a disrespect for human life D. it did not promise any therapeutic value Section: C Directions: Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from A-F for each paragraph. There is one extra heading which you do not need. A. Glass art crafts are becoming popular. B. The physical feature of glass. C. Technology made glass bulbs affordable. D. Scientists' dreams cost millions. E. Architectural experiments with glass. F. The wide use of glass. 76. Glass, in one form or another, has long been in noble service to humans. As one of the most widely used of manufactured materials, it can be as impressive as a telescope mirror the width of a tennis court or as small and simple as a marble rolling across dirt. The uses of this adaptable material have been broadened dramatically by new technologies. 77. Not all the glass technology that touches our lives is ultra-modern. Consider the simple light bulb; at the turn of the century most light bulbs were hand blown, and the cost of one was equal to half a day's pay for the average worker. In effect, the most light bulbs were hand blown, and the cost of one was equal to half a day's pay for the average worker. In effect, the invention of the ribbon machine by Corning in the 1920s lighted a nation. The price of a bulb plunged. 78. The secret of the adaptation of glass lies in its interior structure. Although it is hard, and thus like a solid, the atoms are arranged in a random disordered way, characteristic of a liquid. In the melting process, the atoms in the raw materials are disturbed from their normal position in the molecular structure. This looseness in molecular structure gives the material what engineers call tremendous "formability", which allows technicians to tailor glass to whatever they need. 79. The use of glass as art, a tradition dates back at least to Roman times, is booming. Nearly everywhere, it seems, men and women are blowing glass and creating works of art. "I didn't sell a piece of glass until 1975," Dale Chihuly said, smiling. For 18 years he has become one of the most financially successful artists of the 20th century. He now has a new commission, a glass sculpture for the headquarters building of a pizza company ---for which his fee is half a million dollars. 80. Today, scientists continue to experiment with new glass mixtures and building designers test their imaginations with applications of special types of glass. A London architect, Mike Davies, sees even more dramatic buildings using molecular chemistry. "Glass is the great building material of the future," he said. Think of how the tall buildings in New York could perform a symphony of colors as the glass in them is made to change colors instantly. Mike Davies's vision may indeed be on the way to fulfillment. Section: D Directions: Read the following passage and then complete the statements and answer the questions on the answer sheet. On Oct.8, 1871, much of Chicago became an inferno. The fire began in or near the O'Leary family's barn. No one knows for certain how it started, but it developed into a big fire that consumed miles of city, killed about three hundred people, and left about one hundred thousand homeless. Many conditions may have contributed to the Great Chicago Fire. Dry weather was one possible factor. The summer and autumn had been unusually dry, and 20 fires occurred the week before the Great Fire. Just the night before, the city's firefighters battled a severe fire, and many were exhausted. Besides firefighters' being very tired, the Chicago Fire Department was understaffed and inadequately equipped. Also, most buildings were wooden, and many were crowded together. Even sidewalks were wooden, and rooftops were of shingles or tar --- both flammable materials. Interspersed between residences were warehouses and business, some containing paint and other flammable merchandise. Although a citizen had surely sounded an alarm, the central alarm office had no record of it. Possibly the alarm failed to work properly. To make things worse, a watchman scanning the skies for fire misjudged the location and sent an alarm that caused firefighters to rush to an incorrect site. Realizing his error, the watchman tried to send a second alarm, but the telegraph dispatcher refused to allow it, fearing that it would confuse the firefighters. These errors caused the fire to grow quickly out of control before firefighters reached the scene. Lacking telephones, radio and TV in 1871, few people in Chicago realized the severity of the fire until they had to scramble to escape it. Some people rushed into Lake Michigan to escape the flames, while others fled to the prairie or elsewhere. Meanwhile, troops and civilians blew up buildings to create a firebreak, hoping that it would contain the fire or, at least, slow its progress. Strong winds blew burning ashes onto buildings and across the Chicago River, causing the fire to spread still farther. The fire lighted the oil and boats floating on the water and caused the gasworks to explode. It burned the wooden roof of the waterworks, which collapsed and destroyed the city's water pumps. Unless firefighters could pump water from the river or lake, they were helpless to stop the blaze. Just when it appeared that nothing would stop the big fire that roared through the city, rain fell on Oct. 10 and contained the fire. (Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS.) Dry weather, flammable materials, and made the fire spread quickly. The phrase "contain in the passage most probably means " " . What made these firefighters so tired before they began to put out the fire? Why couldn't these firefighters get water to put out the fire? 第II卷

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A

  One morning more than thirty years ago. I entered the Track Kitehen, a reandeant where everyone from the humblest (卑微的) to the most powerful came for breakfast. I noticed and empty chair next to an elderly. Unshaven man, who looked somewhat  disheveled. He was wearing a worn-out hat and was alone, I asked if I might join him. He agreed quietly and I sat down to have my breakfast.

  We cautiously began a conversation and spoke about a wide range of things. We never introduced ourselves. I was concemed that he might are no money and not be able to afford something to eat. So as I rose to go back to the counter and buy a second cup of coffee , I asked.

  “ May I get you something ? ”

  “ A coffee would he nice . ”

  Then I bought him a cup of coffee. We talked more, and he accepted another cup of coffee. Finally, I rose to leave, wished him well, and beaded for the exit. At the door I met one of my friends. He asked.

  “ How did yountre to know Mr.Galbreath? ”

  “ XXX ? ”

  “ The man you were sitting with. He is chairman of the Board of Churchill Downs. ”

  I could hardly believe it . I was buying, offering a free breakfast, and feeling pity for one of the world’s richest and most powerful men ! ”

  My few minutes with Mr. Galbreath changed my life. Now I try to treat everyone with respect .no matter who I think they are, and to meet another human being with kindness and XXX.

 

56. wint ar underhand word “dishevcled mean?

  A.ybtendly

  B.unndy

  C.centle

  D.kned

57.The author beght coffce for the old man because ______.

  A.he wought the old man was poor

  B.he wanted to start a conserstion

  C.he intended to how his politeness

  D.he would like to thank the old man

58.How did the auther probably feel after he talked with his friend?

  A.Proud

  B.Pitiful

  C.Surpricd

D.Rectful

59.What is the inegge mainly expressed in the story?

  A.we should learn to he generous

  B.It is honorable to help those in need.

  C.People in high postans are not like what we expect[来源:学&科&网Z&X&X&K]

  D.We should avoid judging people by their appearances.

 

 

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    阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

  Laughter and tears are part of living.But do you find enough time for laughter? I am not

asking if you  __21__ lots of good times.__22__  we should laugh during the happy times.But do you also laugh during the__23__times?

    Erma Bombeek is known for her humorous books, but she wrote one that __24__  a more serious topic:__25__ in children.Erma talks with many children with cancer and learns __26__

life lessons from them.She learns, for instance, that cancer survivors know how to__27__.

    She __28__ the experience of 15-year-old Jessica from Burlinton.Jessica’s leg was cut

off at the knee because of cancer.She was learning to __29__  a prosthesis(假肢).Jessica tells

about playing __30__.She kicked the ball __31__ and it flew off in one __32__  while her artificial leg flew into another.She fell on the __33__ and laughed.

   Jessica may not have laughed about her cancer,but she laughed about handling the__34__

of it.And her laughter helped her a deal.

   There is the story of 17-year-old Betsy.She __35__her way to the radiation room for her regular radiation therapy(化疗).As __36__,she dropped her hospital gown and,wearing only her birthday suit,__37__ onto the table and waited.The extra people in the room were not the medical students she had thought,but__38__painters giving an estimate on painting! Betsy laughed heartily about the incident.And like Jessica, her __39__ to laugh helped her to deal with one of the most difficult things a young person can endure — cancer.

   Do you find plenty of__40__ for laughter? You can…if you also find reasons to laugh during the especially difficult times.

   Survivors know how to laugh.If you can laugh even when the going is rough,you’ll make

it.And you’ll smile at the end.

1.A. lose            B. miss            C. experience            D. laugh

2.A. Of course       B. In addition        C. At first               D. First of all

3.A. ordinary        B. difficult          C. pleasant               D. usual

4.A. connected       B. reported          C. referred               D. covered

5.A. cancer          B. disability         C. illness                D. laughter

6.A. serious         B. important         C. careful               D. thoughtful

7.A. cry            B. shout            C. laugh                 D. face

8.A. describes       B. learns            C. keeps                 D. imagines

9.A. put            B. have             C. wear                 D. make

10.A. basketball      B. badminton         C. volleyball             D. soccer

11.A. gently         B. hard              C. slightly                D. straightly

12.A. way           B. method           C. direction               D. point[

13.A. floor          B. table              C. chair                 D. bed

14.A. causes         B. results            C. process                D. ends

15.A. fought         B. took              C. made                 D. pushed

16.A. common       B. often              C. before                D. usual

17.A .climbed        B. lay               C. jumped                D. sat

18.A. also           B. rather            C. already                D. almost

19.A. strength        B. willingness        C. ability                 D. confidence

20.A. times          B. places             C. days                  D. moments

 

 

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A

  One morning more than thirty years ago. I entered the Track Kitehen, a reandeant where everyone from the humblest (卑微的) to the most powerful came for breakfast. I noticed and empty chair next to an elderly. Unshaven man, who looked somewhat  disheveled. He was wearing a worn-out hat and was alone, I asked if I might join him. He agreed quietly and I sat down to have my breakfast.

  We cautiously began a conversation and spoke about a wide range of things. We never introduced ourselves. I was concemed that he might are no money and not be able to afford something to eat. So as I rose to go back to the counter and buy a second cup of coffee , I asked.

  “ May I get you something ? ”

  “ A coffee would he nice . ”

  Then I bought him a cup of coffee. We talked more, and he accepted another cup of coffee. Finally, I rose to leave, wished him well, and beaded for the exit. At the door I met one of my friends. He asked.

  “ How did yountre to know Mr.Galbreath? ”

  “ XXX ? ”

  “ The man you were sitting with. He is chairman of the Board of Churchill Downs. ”

  I could hardly believe it . I was buying, offering a free breakfast, and feeling pity for one of the world’s richest and most powerful men ! ”

  My few minutes with Mr. Galbreath changed my life. Now I try to treat everyone with respect .no matter who I think they are, and to meet another human being with kindness and XXX.

 

56. wint ar underhand word “dishevcled mean?

  A.ybtendly

  B.unndy

  C.centle

  D.kned

57.The author beght coffce for the old man because ______.

  A.he wought the old man was poor

  B.he wanted to start a conserstion

  C.he intended to how his politeness

  D.he would like to thank the old man

58.How did the auther probably feel after he talked with his friend?

  A.Proud

  B.Pitiful

  C.Surpricd

D.Rectful

59.What is the inegge mainly expressed in the story?

  A.we should learn to he generous

  B.It is honorable to help those in need.

  C.People in high postans are not like what we expect[来源:学&科&网Z&X&X&K]

  D.We should avoid judging people by their appearances.

 

 

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I’ve loved my mother’s desk since I was just tall enough to see above the top of it as mother sat doing letters. Standing by her chair, looking at the ink bottle, pens and white paper, I decided that the act of writing must be the most wonderful thing in the world.

Years later, during her final illness, mother kept different things for my sister and brother. “But the desk,” she said again, “is for Elizabeth.”

I never saw her angry, never saw her cry. I knew she loved me; she showed it in action. But as a young girl, I wanted heart-to-heart talks between mother and daughter.

They never happened. And a gulf opened between us. I was “too emotional(易动感情的)”. But she lived “on the surface”.

As years passed and I had my own family. I loved my mother and thanked her for our happy family. I wrote to her in careful words and asked her to let me know in any way she chose that she did forgive me.

I posted the letter and waited for her answer, none came.

My hope turned to disappointment, then little interest and, finally, peace. It seemed that nothing happened. I couldn’t be sure that the letter had even got to Mother. I only knew that I had written it, and I could stop trying to make her into someone she was not.

Now the present of her desk told me that she was pleased that writing was my chosen work though she’d never been able to. I cleaned the desk carefully and found some papers inside — a photo of my father and a one-page letter, folded(折叠) and refolded many times.

Give me an answer, my letter asks, in any way you choose, Mother, you always chose the act that speaks louder than words.

1.The writer began to love her mother’s desk _______.

A. after Mother died          B. before she became a writer 

C. when she was a child       D. when mother gave it to her

2.The passage shows that _______.

A. Mother was cold on the surface but kind in her heart to her daughter

B. Mother was too serious about everything her daughter had done

C. Mother cared much about her daughter in words

D. Mother wrote to her daughter in careful words.

3. The world “gulf” in the passage means _______.

A. deep understanding between the old and the young.

B. different ideas between the mother and the daughter.

C. free talks between mother and daughter.    

D. part of the sea going far in land.

4.What did Mother do with her daughter’s letter asking for forgiveness?

A. She had never received the letter.           

B. For years, she often talked about the letter.

C. She didn’t forgive her daughter at all in all her life.   

D. She read the letter again and again till she died.

5. What’s the best title of the passage?

A. My letter to Mother          B. Mother and Children

C. My Mother’s Desk           D. Talks between Mother and me.

 

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