1、1Grammar and Vocabulary(A)Since the 1970s, scientists have been searching for ways to link the brain _ computers. Brain computer interface technology could help people with disabilities send commands to machines.Recently, two researchers, Jose Millan and Michele Tavella from the Federal Polytechnic
2、School in Lausanne, Switzerland, _(demonstrate) a small robotic wheelchair directed by _ persons thoughts.In the laboratory, Tavella operated the wheelchair just by thinking about moving his left or right hand. He _ even talk as he watched the vehicle and guided it with his thoughts.“Our brain has b
3、illions of nerve cells. These send signals through the spinal coed to the muscles to give us the ability _ (move). But spinal cord injuries or other conditions can prevent these weak electrical signals from reaching the muscles.” Tavella says. “Our system allows disabled people to communicate with e
4、xternal world and also _(control) devices.”Prof. Millan, the team leader, says scientists keep improving the computer software that interprets brain signals and turns them into simple commands. “The practical possibilities that BCI technology offers to disabled people can _(group) in two categories:
5、 communication, and controlling devices. One example is this wheelchair.”He says his team has set two goals. One is testing with real patients, so as _(prove) that this is a technology they can benefit from. And _ other is to guarantee that they can use the technology over long periods of time.(B)A
6、French tourist highly praised for rescuing a two-year-old girl in Manhattan _(say) he didnt think twice _ diving into the freezing East River.Tuesdays Daily News said 29-year-old Julien Duret from France is the man who left the spot quickly after the rescue last Saturday.He lifted the little girl ou
7、t of the water after she fell _ the bank at the South Street Seaport museum. He handed the girl to her father, David Anderson, who had dived in after him.“I didnt think at all.” Duret told the Daily News. “It happened very fast. I reacted very fast.”Duret, an engineer on vacation, _(walk) with his g
8、irlfriend along the pier when he saw something _(fall) into the water. He thought it was a doll, but realized it was a child _ he approached the river, in an instant, he took off his coat and jumped into the 2water.When he reached the girl, she appeared lifeless, he said. Fortunately, when she was o
9、ut of the water, she opened her eyes.Anderson said his daughter slipped off the bank when he was adjusting his camera. An ambulance came _(late) for her, said Duret, who was handed dry clothes from onlookers. Duret caught a taxi with his girlfriend shortly after.The rescue happened on the day before
10、 he left for France. Duret said he didnt realize his tale of heroism had greatly moved New York _ he was leaving the city the next morning.“I dont really think I m a hero,” said Duret. “Anyone would do the same thing.” Reading Comprehension Section A:The concept of solitude in the digital world is a
11、lmost non-existent. In the world of digital technology, e-mail, social networking and online video games, information is meant to be_1_. Solitude can be hard to discover _2_it has been given up. In this respect, new technologies have _3_our culture.The desire to be connected has brought solitude to
12、a(n) _4_as weve known it. People have become so _5_in the world of networks and connections that one can often be contacted _6_theyd rather not be. Today we can talk, text, e-mail, chat and blog, not only from our computers, but from our mobile phones as well.Most developed nations have become _7_on
13、 digital technology simply because theyve grown accustomed to it, and at this point not using it would make them an outsider. Also, many jobs and careers require people to be _8_. From this point of view, technology has changed the culture of work. Being reachable might feel like a _9_to those who m
14、ay not want to be able to be contacted at all times.I suppose the positive side is that solitude is still possible for anyone who _10_wants it. Computers can be shut _11_and mobile phones can be turned off. The ability to be “connected” and “on” has many advantages, as well as disadvantages. Travele
15、rs have ended up _12_on mountains, and mobile phones have saved countless lives. They can also make people feel _13_and forced to answer unwanted calls or_14_to unwanted texts.Attitudes towards our connectedness as a society vary across generations. Some find todays technology a gift. Others conside
16、r it a curse. Regardless of anyones view on the subject, its hard to imagine what life would be like _15_daily advancements in technology.1. A. updated B. received C. shared D. collected2. A. though B. until C. once D. before3. A. respected B. shaped C. ignored D. preserved34. A. edge B. stage C. en
17、d D. balance5. A. sensitive B. intelligent C. considerate D. reachable6. A. even if B. only if C. as if D. if only7. A. bent B. hard C. keen D. dependent8. A. connected B. trained C. recommended D. interested9. A. pleasure B. benefit C. burden D. depression10. A. slightly B. hardly C. merely D. real
18、ly11. A. out B. down C. up D. in12. A. hidden B. lost C. relaxed D. deserted13. A. trapped B. excited C. confused D. amused14. A. turn B. submit C. object D. reply15. A. beyond B. within C. despite D. without Section B:A new study of 8,000 young people in the Journal of Health and Social Behavior sh
19、ows that although love can make adults live healthily and happily, it is a bad thing for young people. Puppy love may bring stress for young people and can lead to depression. The study shows that girls become more depressed than boys, and younger girls are the worst of all.The possible reason for t
20、he connection between love and higher risk of depression for girls is “loss of self”. According to the study, even though boys would say “lose themselves in a romantic relationship”, this “loss of self” is much more likely to lead to depression when it happens to girls. Young girls who have romantic
21、 relationships usually like hiding their feelings and opinions. They wont tell that to their parents.Dr. Marian Kaufman, an expert on young people problems, says 15% to 20% young people will have depression during their growing. Trying romance often causes the depression. She advises kids not to jum
22、p into romance too early. During growing up, it is important for young people to build strong friendships and a strong sense of self. She also suggests the parents should encourage their kids to keep close to their friends, attend more interesting school activities and spend enough time with family.
23、Parents should watch for signs of depression - eating or mood changes - and if they see signs from their daughters or sons, they need to give help. The good news is that the connection between romance and depression seems to become weak with age. Love will always make us feel young, but only maturit
24、y gives us a chance to avoid its bad side effects.16. Whats the main idea of the passage?A. Puppy love may bring young people depression.B. Parents should forbid their childrens love.C. Romance is a two - edged sword for adults. D. Romance is good for young people.417. Which of the following is more
25、 likely to have depression?A. Young people who have a strong sense of selfishness.B. Young boys whose parents watch for their behavior.C. Young girls who always hide their feelings and opinions.D. Careless parents whose children are deep in love.18. What can be inferred from the passage?A. Lacking l
26、ove can lead young people to grow up more quickly.B. Early love makes young people keep close to their friends and parents.C. Parents should help their children to be aware of the signs of depression.D. The older a woman is，the less likely she seems to lose herself in romance.19. Whats the authors a
27、ttitude towards puppy love?A. Confused. B. Disapproving. C. Disinterested. D. Scared.Section C: This was no ordinary class. The students who came together were all science or engineering professors at Cornell University. They had interrupted their research to accept an invitation to take part in an
28、unusual experiment: “an interesting week of poetry”. This class was part of a study to answer the questions: Why is science difficult for many non-science students?The students in the poetry class listened to lectures and took notes. They had reading tasks and had to write three short papers. All st
29、udents noticed one thingthe importance of spoken words. In science and engineering classes, the instructors put tables and drawings on the blackboard. But in this poetry class, the instructors just talked. They didnt write anything on the boardThe scientists and engineers noticed one similarity betw
30、een science and poetry. In both subjects, students need to find layers of meaning. Some layers are simple, clear, and on the surface; other layers are deeper and more difficult. This search for different levels of meaning doesnt happen much in undergraduate science classes, but it is important later
31、, in graduate school. And it is always important in humanities.Both the poetry instructors and their students learned something about teaching from this experience. One poetry instructor, for example, now sees the importance of using informational charts as he teaches. Most of the scientists agreed
32、on several points. First, humanities classes might help science students to see patterns and decide which information is important. Second, the poetry class was fun. One engineer decided, “We need to change the way we teach engineering to make it an enjoyable experience for students.” But perhaps th
33、e most important result of the experience was this: All of the professors began to think about how they teach and how they can teach better.520. Why was this class very unusual?21. The experiment was designed to help teachers find out _. 22. The poetry class was different from science and engineering classes in that _.23. What influence did the experiment had on those professors?Translation1. 为了保持健康，我们经常参加体育锻炼。(To)2. 和园丁们一起工作让我们学到许多关于花卉的知识。(enable)3. 由于准备充分，他在面试中一点也不紧张。(notat all)4. 我们盼望能参加下星期举行的艺术节开幕式。(look forward to)5. 应该鼓励年轻人按照自己的特长选择职业。(encourage)
