“Get your hands off me, I have been stolen,” the laptop, a portable computer, shouted. That is a new solution to laptop computer theft (the crime of stealing): a program that lets owners give their property a voice when it has been taken.

The program allows users to display alerts (warning) on the missing computer’s screen and even to set a spoken message. Tracking software for stolen laptops has been on the market for some time, but this is thought to be the first that allows owners to give the thief a piece of their mind.

Owners must report their laptop missing by visiting a website, which sends a message to the model: a red and yellow “lost or stolen” sign appears on its screen when it is started. Under the latest version of the software, users can also send a spoken message.

The message can be set to reappear every 30 seconds, no matter how many times the thief closes it. “One customer sent a message saying, ‘You are being tracked. I am right at your door’,” said Carrie Hafeman, chief executive of the company which produces the program, Retriever.

In the latest version, people can add a spoken message. For example, the laptop’s speakers will say: “Help, this laptop is reported lost or stolen. If you are not my owner, report me now.”

The Retriever software package, which costs $29.95 but has a free trial period, has the functions of many security software programs. Owners can remotely (远程地) switch to an alternative (可替换的) password immediately if they fear that the thief has also got hold of the access (进入, 使用) details.

If a thief accesses the Internet with the stolen laptop, Retriever will collect information on the Internet service provider in use, so that the police can be alerted to its location.

Thousands of laptops are stolen every year from homes and offices, but with the use of laptops increasing, the number stolen while their owners are out and about has been rising sharply.

Other security software allows users to erase data remotely or lock down the computer.

1.The underlined expression “to give the thief a piece of their mind” in Paragraph 2 can be understood as “_______”.        

A．to give the thief an alert mind

B．to express the owners’ anger to the thief

C．to remind the thief of his conscience (良心)

D．to make the thief give up his mind

2.Different from other security software, Retriever can _______.

A．record the stealing process

B．help recognize the lost laptop

C．lock down the computer remotely

D．send a spoken message

3.One function of the program is that it allows the owner to _______ at a distance.                         

A．change some access details for switching on the laptop

B．turn on the laptop by using the original password

C．operate the laptop by means of an alternative password

D．erase the information kept in the stolen laptop

4.Which of the following can best sum up the main idea of the passage?

A．With no Retriever, thousands of laptops are stolen every year.

B．A new software provides a means to reduce laptop theft.

C．Retriever has helped to find thieves and lost computers.

D．A new program offers a communication platform with the thief.

5.What does the word “it” in Paragraph 4 refer to?

A．the alert message                       B．the computer

C．the program                           D．the laptop

Nothing succeeds like confidence. When you are truly confident, it radiates (辐射) from you like sunlight, and attracts success to you like a magnet (磁铁). Besides, those who are self-confident can in turn inspire (encourage) confidence in others: their audience, their peers, their bosses, their customers, and their friends. And gaining the confidence of others is one of the key ways in which a self-confident person finds success.

So how can we build a sense of self-confidence and prepare ourselves on the way to success?

First, do what you believe to be right, even if others mock or criticize you for it. Believe in yourself and believe that you can do it in any situations, because if you believe you can, then you really will. The belief keeps you searching for answers, which means that pretty soon you will get them.

Second, govern your behavior based on what other people think. What’s more important, be willing to take risks and go the extra miles to achieve better results, in which case mistakes can not be avoided. Always be ready to admit your mistakes, and learn from them. Next, work hard to settle the problems in order to cover up your mistakes before anyone notices. Building self-confidence is readily achievable, as long as you have the focus and determination to carry things through. And what’s even better is that the things you’ll do to build self-confidence will also build success -- after all, your confidence will come from real, solid achievement. No one can take this away from you!

As you sow, so will you reap. With your perseverance (毅力) and improvement, you are getting closer to success. At this stage, wait for others to give congratulations and compliments on your achievements. “Thanks, I really worked hard on it. I’m pleased you recognize my efforts.” The congratulations and compliments from others will promote you to gain further success.

Self-confidence is extremely important in almost every aspect of our lives, and it is no wonder that so many people struggle to find it. Self-confidence really can be learned and built on. Besides, whether you’re working on your own self-confidence or building the confidence of people around you, it’s well worth the effort!

1.Those who are truly confident _______.

A．succeed without effort and hard work

B．encourage people around to become confident

C．appear more attractive and thus become successful

D．gain the confidence of others and feel successful

2.The underlined word “mock” (Paragraph 2) is closest in meaning to _______.

A．praise            B．imitate (模仿)      C．punish            D．laugh at

3.When others congratulate us on our achievements, we are supposed to _______.

A．praise them in return

B．gain further improvement

C．politely accept the compliments

D．expect them to congratulate you again

4.Which of the following proverbs (sayings) best goes with Paragraph 4?

A．Look before your leap.

B．It is no use crying over spilt milk.

C．Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration.

D．Learn from past mistakes and avoid future ones.

5.The purpose of the text is to _______.

A．tell people how to become successful

B．convince people to do what they believe to be right

C．encourage people to build confidence and achieve success

D．criticize people who lack confidence and thus fail in their career

When I was going home to India last year, I called up my mother to ask if she wanted anything from China.

When India had not opened up its markets to the world, I carried suitcase loads of dark glasses and jeans. Thankfully, we can get all these anywhere in India now.

Still, her answer surprised me: “Green tea.”

As long as I can remember she didn’t even drink Indian tea.

I dutifully bought a big packet of Longjing and headed home to hear the story. My mother and her brother, both regular newspaper readers, believed that Chinese green tea was the wonder drug for all illnesses.

At the turn of the century, China was not really familiar to the average Indian. It was a strange country.

How things change! And how soon!

Now every town of any size seems to have a “China Market”. And everyone is talking about China.

The government of India has planned to send a team to China to see how things are done. A minister once said that India must open the doors for more foreign investment (投资) and such a step would “work wonders as it did for China”.

But it’s a two-way street. I just heard about a thousand Shenzhen office workers who have gone to Rangalore to train in software. Meanwhile, all the IT majors are setting up a strong presence in China.

No wonder that trade, which was only in the millions just ten years ago, is expected to hit about US $15 billion for last year and US $20 billion by 2012, a goal set by both governments.

No wonder, my colleague wrote some weeks ago about this being the Sino-Indian (中国和印度的) century as the two countries started on January 1st the Sino-Indian Friendship Year.

But what is still a wonder to me is my mother’s drinking Chinese tea.

1.Why did the mother ask for Chinese green tea?

A．She was tired of Indian tea.

B．She had a son working in China.

C．She believed it had a curing effect.

D．She was fond of Chinese products.

2.What does the author mean by “it’s a two-way street” in Paragraph 10?

A．China and India have different traffic rules.

B．Tea trade works wonders in both India and China.

C．Chinese products are popular in both China and India.

D．There are exchanges between India and China.

3.What do we know about the Indian IT industry?

A．It is seeking further development in China.

B．It will move its head office to Shenzhen.

C．It has attracted an investment of US $15 billion.

D．It caught up with the US IT industry in 2008.

4.In the text the author expresses _______.

A．his concern for his mother’s health

B．his support for drinking Chinese green tea

C．his surprise at China’s recent development

D．his wonder at the growth of India’s IT industry

5.It is inferred in the text that _______.

A．the author’s mother loves China very much

B．the Indians were not familiar with China before

C．the government of India encourages their people to buy Chinese green tea

D．the two countries didn’t cooperate until last year

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... I have also been put into robots and used to make mobile phones as well as help with    1. . ... Anyhow, my goal is to provide humans with a life    2. . I am now truly    3.  that I am    4.   and helper of the human race!

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  5.  you have very few responsibilities. ...This means you have plenty of free time to do whatever you want -- watch TV; play on the computer; go out with friends; play sports, or   6.  . ... All in all,    7.   is an exciting, action-packed time in life.

However, for every plus    8.  . You usually have to ask your parents if you can do things, from going shopping in town to   9.  or going to a party. Finally, although there are often cheaper prices for children, things are still expensive and parents are not always   10.   pocket money. ...

请根据首字母或括号内的提示用单词的正确形式填空

1.The _______ (perform) of all the dancers on the New Year Eve has impressed us.

2.To write a good essay you must first organize your ideas         (logic).

3.I must c      （承认）that my favorite ‘holiday resort’ is home.

4.My brother equals me in strength but not in i      （智力）.

5.This machine has a u      （广泛的）use in the home.

6.According to the weather f      （预报）, fog is expected tomorrow morning.

7.You will make your health         (danger) if you smoke.

8.We r_______（推荐）that you take out travel insurance on all holidays.

9.I wonder whether we should leave the problem         (solve) or leave it to be solved by Jim.

10.Rainfall ______（影响） the crops，which will influence the whole country.

11.It may be risky but we will take the chance a      （无论如何）.

12.Today’s minimum t      （温度）is 10℃.

13.He remained d       from the people he didn’t like.

14.The naughty boy hasn’t a       any importance to good manners at school.

请根据句子的上下文语境，给下划线的单词或词组选择恰当的英文解释，并将其对应的英文编号写在答卷上

1.I love to explore new places and nose around in churches.

2.Tomorrow will be a busy day, so please list your must-dos as soon as possible.

3.I want to make an enquiry about train time.

4.It’s shaped like a giant sail, and it rises dramatically out of the Arabian Gulf.

5.I always potter around the house with a delightful mood.

6.She has every qualification for being a superb singer, hasn’t she?

A．the good characteristics（特征）that people have which are part of their nature（天性）

B．to move around aimlessly; to do pleasant but unimportant things, without hurrying

C．in a noticeable and impressive manner

D．the action of asking for something formally and politely

E.  things that should not be missed

F.  a request for information about somebody or something

G.  a skill or type of experience that you need for a particular job or activity

H.  an exam that you have passed or a course of study that you have successfully completed

I.  to look around a place that belongs to someone else, to see if you can find something interesting

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1.在某种程度上              

2.（一个）自然保护区         

3.无情地杀戮              

4.与……熟悉起来               

5.说实在的                 

单句语法填空，每空只填一词

1.The settlement is home to nearly 1, 000 people, many of         left their village homes for a better life in the city.

2.To stay awake, he finished a cup of coffee and ordered        .

3.The church tower which         _______ _______ (restore) will be open to tourists soon. The work is almost finished.

4.My uncle hesitated for a long time _______ he decided to buy a flat, as he was not quite sure whether the price of the house would go up or not.

5.Different methods to touch the keys will result _______ different display of the color.

请根据中文及括号内的提示翻译下列句子

1.香烟含有很多影响健康的化学成分，这是众所周知的事实。(contain)

2.尽管多数人都认为他的目标不切实际，他确信他可以通过努力达成目标。(achieve)

3.我不愿意每周末都照看我那淘气的侄女，但是我母亲坚持我得这么做。（watch over）

4.后来，我们一致同意，最重要的是歌迷的喜欢和执着使得他的事业成功。（above all）

5.Jack，就是昨晚和我一起去听音乐会的那个人，自从被这所大学录取后就想当一名有吸引力的音乐家。（定语从句；since）

_______ be sent to work there?

A．Do you suggest who should                B．Who do you suggest that should

C．Who do you suggest                     D．Do you suggest whom should