17.Peter and Paul had a permission from their parents to camp in a field close to their farm.But,being adventurous boys,they knew it would be more (15)B to camp in the woods that lay beyond the river.Excitedly,the boys went away with their tent and food.
Carrying their heavy load,the two brothers walked along the riverbank,(16)A noticing the distance or the sun beating down.They were eager to reach their destination before lunchtime.As they entered the cool,shadowy woods,they began to search for a suitable camping spot.Peter wanted to (17)D close to the river at the edge of the woods,but Paul,who was older,insisted that they camp further away.(18)C Peter followed his brother deeper into the woods."This really is a wonderful setting!"said Paul in excitement.They (19)D the tent,and settled down to eat the sandwiches they had made,then decided to find their way (20)C to the river to catch some fish.
"Are you sure that this is the right way?"whispered Peter shakily."I'm sure we passed that hollow tree just a while ago."Paul walked(21)Dsilently."Look,there it is again.We're lost,aren't we?"complained Peter.Paul had to admit that he didn't know where they were(22)A,they were a long distance from where they were supposed to be.They were not even sure of where they had set up their camp.They sat in(23)Cfor a few minutes util Peter had a bright idea."Why don't we look for clues the way trackers(追踪者)do in the movies?We weren't careful about how we walked,so I'm sure we would have left behind some broken tree branches and leaves".
Carefully,the boys followed the marks that they had left,until finally they found their campsite.Hurriedly,they packed their belongings and set off (24)D the direction of the river.
What would their parents think of their adventure?

15.A.surprisingB.excitingC.annoyingD.frightening
16.A.hardlyB.quicklyC.reallyD.properly
17.A.liveB.lieC.waitD.stay
18.A.unfriendlyB.unluckilyC.unwillinglyD.uninterestingly
19.A.put offB.put onC.put downD.put up
20.A.forwardB.nearC.backD.further
21.A.aloneB.aboutC.inD.on
22.A.After allB.At lastC.Above allD.At first
23.A.enjoymentB.satisfactionC.disappointmentD.imagination
24.A.forB.toC.atD.in
16.Workers aren't allowed to go into a big underground computer center until they step up to a machine that takes a quick picture of the tiny blood vessels(管) inside their eyes.
If the machine can't (15)A the picture with images in its computer,the worker is stopped by security guards(保安员).
Each person has his own way of blood vessels in his or her (16)B.And unlike a key,the way can't be (17)C.Old-fashioned keys and locks may soon be things of the past.High-tech security devices(安全装置) are being fixed at military(军事的) bases,computer centers and banks.Companies that (18)A the machines say they'll someday be used in people's homes and cars.
Already,a Japanese company has fixed ways that recognize(识别) people's fingerprints in 360new homes.The machines open the doors only for the (19)D of the houses.The new security ways are selling well because thieves and robbers are getting better at breaking into buildings and computers that are protected by (20)D.Since nobody can steal or copy a fingerprint,or one's eyes,the new machines are (21)A.
Other new machines recognize one's voice.Two American companies use (22)B machines to keep an eye on their computers.Inexpensive voice-recognition machines may someday take the place of locks oncars.The doors would open only for the owners.The machines would (23)D the owners as little as $ 270.
Although the up-to-date machines are amazing,scientists must stillsolve a serious problem.How will a boy borrow his dad's car without borrowingdad's (24)B?

15.A.matchB.fitC.compareD.share
16.A.faceB.eyesC.voiceD.fingerprints
17.A.borrowedB.missedC.stolenD.bought
18.A.makeB.buyC.haveD.copy
19.A.makersB.buyersC.sellersD.owners
20.A.computersB.security devicesC.camerasD.keys and locks
21.A.safeB.unusualC.helpfulD.useful
22.A.fingerprintsB.voice-recognitionC.locksD.eye-recognition
23.A.payB.spendC.takeD.cost
24.A.faceB.voiceC.fingersD.photo
15.WHERE TO STAY IN BOSWELL (YOURGUIDE TO OUR BEST HOTELS)
Name/AddressRoom NumberSingle RoomDouble RoomSpecial Advantage
FRISE HOTEL
222Edward Road
Tel.4146433
1202535•French restaurant
•Coffee shop
•Telephone and TV set in each room
•Close to the city center
FAIRVIE HOTEL
129Nroth Road
Tel.5915620
4501218•Close to the airport
•Telephone in each room
•Asian  Restaurant
Garage(车库)
•Swimming pool
ORCHARD HOTEL
233 Edward Road
Tel.6416446
4701520•Facing First Hotel
•European(欧式的) restaurant
•Laundry
•dry-cleaning shops
OSAKA HOTEL
12364Venning Road
 Tel.6438200
1803040•Air-condition(空调)rooms
•Japanese and Chinese restaurants
•Swimming pool
•Large garden
81.Ifyou want to have a walk in the garden,you can go toD.
A.the Fairview Hotel                                  
B.the First Hotel     
C.the Orchard Hotel                                  
D.the Osaka Hotel
82.Thelowest price for a double room and single room isB.
A.25                 B.30               
C.35                 D.40
83.Thehotel close to the city centre hasAroom.
A.120              B.470                  C.450                D.180
84.Ifone of your friends comes over by plane,you want to pick him up in the earliesttime,you should go toD.
A.233Edward Road                                  
B.12364 Venning Road   
C.222 Edward Road                                       
D.129North Road
85.Whichhotel faces Orchard Hotel?A
A.The First Hotel                                      
B.TheOsaka Hotel 
C.The Fairview Hotel                                     
D.No Hotel.
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