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  Jeanne Calment took up skating at age 85, made her first movie appearance at age114.and held a concert in the neighborhood on her 121 st birthday.

  When it comes to long life, Jeanne Calment is the world’s recordholder.She lived to the ripe old age of 122.So is 122 the upper limit(限制)to the human life span(寿命)?If scientists come up with some sort of pill or diet that would slow aging, could we possibly make it to 150-or beyond?

  Researchers don't entirely agree on the answers.“Calment lived.to 122, SO it wouldn't sul33rise me if someone alive today reaches 130 or 135,”says Jerry Shay at the University of Texas.

  Steve Austad at the University of Texas agrees.“People can live longer than we think.”he says.“Experts used to say that humans couldn’t live past 110.When Calment blew past that age, they raised the number to 1 20.So why can’t we go higher?”

  The trouble with guessing how old people can live to be is that it’s all just guessing.“Anyone can make up a number.”says Rich Miller at the University, of guessing

   Michigan.“Usually the scientist who picks the highest number gets his name in Time magazine.”

  Won’t new anti-aging techniques keep us alive for centuries?Any cure, says Miller, for aging would probably keep most of HS living until about 120.Researchers are working on treatments that make the life span of mice longer by 50 percent at most.

  So, if the average(平均)human life span is about 80 years, says Miller,“adding another 50 percent would get you to 120.”

  So what can we learn from this little disagreement among the researchers?That life span is flexible(有弹性的), but there is a limit, says George Martin of the University of Washington.“We can get flies to live 50 percent longer.”he says.“But a fly'snever going to live 150 years.”Of course, if you became a new species(物种), one that ages at a slower speed, that would be a different story, he adds.

  Does Martin really believe that humans could evolve(进化)their way to longer life?“It’s pretty cool to think about.”He says with a smile.

(1)

What does the story of Jeanne Calment prove to us?

[  ]

A.

People can live to 122.

B.

Old people are creative.

C.

Women are sporty at 85.

D.

Women live longer than men.

(2)

According to Steve Austad at the University of Texas, ________

[  ]

A.

the average human life span could be 110

B.

scientists cannot find ways to slow aging

C.

few people can expect to live to over 150

D.

experts aren’t sure how long one can live

(3)

Who thinks that a scientist will become famous if he makes longevity?

[  ]

A.

Jerry Shay.

B.

Steve Austad.

C.

Rich Miller.

D.

George Martin.

(4)

What can we infer from the last three paragraphs?

[  ]

A.

Most of us could be good at sports even at 120.

B.

The average human life span cannot be doubled.

C.

Scientists believe mice are aging at a slower speed than before.

D.

New techniques could be used to change flies into a new species.

判断对错

  John Dancer’s troubles began as soon as he walked into Holiday Hotel with his friend,Charlie.Together they went to the information desk.John said,“Good evening.My name is John Dancer.I’ve booked a room here.”

  The clerk said,“You’re welcome to stay,sir,but we don’t allow pets in this hotel.” “Pets!” cried John.“Charlie isn’t a pet.I’m blind and he’s my eyes.He takes me everywhere.Don’t you,Charlie?”

  Charlie barked.It sounded like “Yes”.

  “I’m sorry,sir,” the clerk said again,

  “But it’s against the rules.”

  “Please call the manager,” John said.

  The manager came.He agreed at once that John and Charlie could both stay there.He himself showed them to their room.Before entering,John said,“Can you tell me where the fire exit(出口)is?”

  “It’s the fifth door along from yours,” said the manager.

  “Thank you,” said John.“Safety first,you know.”

  “You’re quite right,sir,” the manager said and left.

  Later John told us what had happened next.

  “1 was tired and went to sleep.Charlie woke me.He was pulling at my blanket and barking.I smelt smoke! A fire! But where? I went to the door of my room and felt it.The door was hot,so I didn’t open it.I made my coat wet and put it along the bottom(底部) of the door.

  “I tried the phone,but it was dead.I coughed(咳嗽).A little smoke was coming through the wet coat.So I lay on the floor with Charlie beside me and waited.The minutes seemed like hours.Then I heard the fire engine(引擎),It was music to my ears.”

  “I opened the window and shouted.Charlie barked,too.Moments later,we were both safe on the ground.”

  “So you saved Charlie’s life!”I said.

  “Yes,and he saved mine.”said John.

(1)

Charlie is the name of a dog.

(  )

(2)

Charlie is like a real pair of eyes of John.

(  )

(3)

In the story Charlie made John in trouble twice.

(  )

(4)

The fire is coming from outside the door.

(  )

(5)

John made his coat wet and put it along the bottom of the door so as not to let the smoke out.

(  )


Read the suggestions for making an English speech.

a. Looking at and talking to one person in the audience (观众) helps keep you natural, but it feels foolish talking to only one person. Speak to that person as long as 15 seconds and then change another one.
b. The audience have a hard time understanding what they hear. They need your help. Slow down, pause(停顿) and guide the audience through your talk. Remember that you should help the audience understand what you are saying.
c. Make your voice a little lower than normal. Listeners like to listen to a relatively(相对) deep voice.
d. When you talk, try to be as natural as possible. Don’t try to memorize your words and read or recite(背诵) them to your audience. You can use short notes to help you remember the important points.
e. You should know you and most of the people you talk to are different in many ways. Some of them may not know what you are talking about. Then speak to them on their terms and in their languages.
f. Concentrate on what you want to say. If you are always paying attention to gestures(手势),you will feel uncomfortable.
g. It’s true that there are some differences between American English and British English, but they’ll not cause much difficulty for listeners, so just speak the way you’re used to.
Choose a suggestion for each of the following students according to their problems.
【小题1】Paul: I don’t think I can talk fluently(流利) because it’s difficult for me to remember all the words.
A.aB.bC.cD.d
【小题2】Billy: When I come face to face with the audience, where should my eyes fall upon? Do I have to look front, or look around from time to time?
A.aB.cC.eD.f
【小题3】Amy: When I am talking, I can’t help waving(挥动)my hands, for I think it can help me express what I want to say better. But my classmates say I look funny and foolish by doing this.
A.dB.eC.fD.g
【小题4】Betty: I know that it’s not right to speak fast. But I am afraid that I can’t finish my talk in the given time if I speak slowly.
A.bB.dC.fD.g
【小题5】Tony: Should I talk in American English or British English?
A.aB.bC.cD.g

In Britain you’re allowed to drive a car when you are seventeen.You have to get a special two-year driving license before you can start.When you’re learning,someone with a full license always has to be in the car with you because you aren’t allowed to drive the car on the road alone.You don’t have to go to a driving school,a friend can teach you.The person with you isn’t allowed to take money for the lesson unless he’s got a teacher’s license.

   Before you’re allowed to have a full license you have to take a driving test.You can take a test in your own car,but it has to be fit for the road.In the test you have to drive round for about half an hour and then answer a few questions.If you don’t pass the test,you’re allowed to take it again a few weeks later.In l970 a woman passed her fortieth test after 212 driving lessons! When you’ve passed your test you don’t have to take it again.and you’re allowed to go on driving as long as you like,if you’re healthy.Britain’s oldest driver was a man who drove in l974 at the age of l00.

   Before l904 everyone was allowed to drive.even children.Then from l904 car drivers had to have a license.But they didn’t have to take a test until l935.In the early days of car driving,before l878,cars were ’t allowed to go faster than four miles an hour, and someone had to watch in front of the car with a red flag.

1.Which of the following is NOT necessary for a young man who wants to drive a car alone?

   A.He should pass a driving test to get a full license,

   B.He should learn to drive in a driving school.

   C.He should get a special two-year driving license.

   D.He should reach the age of l7.

2.A person Can’t take money for driving lessons unless he_____________

   A.is given a special two-year driving license

   B.has a teacher’s license

   C.has learned to drive in a driving school

   D.has a full driving license

3.In the driving test, one_______________

   A.can drive around for more than an hour

   B.has to be examined only in car driving skills

   C.is usually asked to drive on roads for some time

   D.can drive his own car but it must be lit for the road

4.Which of the following is NOT true?

   A.One can take a driving test again until he passes it.

   B.A car driver didn’t have to get a license until l935.

   C.There was a special limit(限制)to cars before l878.

   D.There is no limit to age of an old man who drives a car.

5.Before l904 everyone was allowed to drive,even___________

   A.old man          B.young man        C.women           D.children

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