(07·湖南A篇)

In June, 2007, a group of students from eight high schools in Winnipeg, the capital of Canada’s Manitoba province, will begin test-launching (试发射) a satellite the size of a Rubik’s cube.

   The one-kilogram Win-Cub satellite, named for its home city and its shape, will be put into low orbit. Once in space, it can perform for a few months or up to several years, communicating information that could help find the signs of earthquakes.

   There are 80 similar satellite projects worldwide, but this is the first high-school based program of its kind in Canada. 30 Manitoba high school students are having a hand in designing and building the satellite, in cooperation with aerospace (航空航天的) experts and 10 students from the University of Manitoba, and with support from two other organizations.

   The Win-Cube project is not something that goes on a piece of paper; it is real-world engineering, allowing high school students to have an opportunity to learn more about the exciting world of engineering through their participation in this challenging program. It is also taken as a wonderful example of the unique partnerships within Manitoba. Designing, building and launching a satellite with high-school participation will bring this world-class educational project into reality and Manitoba closer to space.

   “These Manitoba high school students deserve congratulations for their enthusiasm, innovation (创新), and a strong love for discovery,” said Education, Citizenship and Youth Minister Peter Bjomson. “We want to make science more relevant (相关的), interesting and attractive to high school students by showing them how classroom studies can relate to practical experience in the workplace or, in this case, in space,” Bjomson added.

   The Win-Cube program is mainly named at inspiring a strong desire for discovery on the part of the students. It also shows Manitoba’s devotion to research and innovation and the development of a skilled workforce—all important drivers of knowledge-based economic growth.

56. According to the passage, the Win-Cube satellite is _________.

   A. named after Manitoba and its shape               

B. intended for international communication

   C. designed like a Rubik’s cube both in shape and size

   D. challenged by university students around the world

57. According to Mr. Bjomson, ___________.

   A. those Manitoba high school students are worth praising

   B. the study of space can be practically made in classrooms

   C. Manitoba high schools are famous for the study of space

   D. scientific research is too far away from high school students

58. The primary purpose of the project is to _________.

   A. find the early signs of earthquakes            

B. relate studies to practical

   C. help high school students study real-world engineering

   D. inspire a strong desire for discovery among the students

59. The best title for this passage may be ________.

   A. Manitoba School       

B. Win-Cube Program        

C. Space Co-operation

   D. Satellite Launching

 (07·湖南B篇)

Welcome to My Message Board!
Subject: Slimming down classics?
Mr. Handsome 2007-5-12 6: 34 AM	Orion Books, which decides there is a market in creating cut-down classics (经典著作), is slimming down some novels by such great writers as L. Tolstoy, M. Mitchell and C. Bronte. Now, each of them has been whittled down to about 400 pages by cutting 30 to 40 pages per cent of original, with words, sentences, paragraphs and, in a few cases, chapters removed. The first six shortened editions, all priced at ￡6.99 and advertised as great reads “in half the time”, will go on sale next month, with plans for 50 to 100 more to follow. The publishing house believes that modern readers will welcome the shorter versions.
Mr. Edwards 2007-5-12 9: 40 AM	Well, I’m publisher of Orion Group. Thanks for your attention, Mr. Handsome. I must say, the idea developed from a game of “shame” in my office. Each of us was required to confess (承认) to the most embarrassing blanks in his or her reading. I admitted that I had never read Anna Karenina and tried but failed to get through Gone with the Wind several times. One of my colleagues acknowledged skipping (跳读) Jane Eyre. We realized that life is too short to read all the books you want to and we never were going to read these ones.    As a leading publishing house, we are trying to make classics convenient for readers but it’s not as if we’re withdrawing the original versions. They are still there if you want to read them.
Ms. Weir 2007-5-12 11:35 AM	I’m director of the online bookclub www.lovereading.co.uk    Mr. Edwards, I think your shortened editions is a breath of fresh air. I’m guilty of never having read Anna Karenina, because it’s just so long. I’d much rather read two 300-page books than one 600-page book. I am looking forward to more shortened classics!
Mr. Crockatt 2007-5-12 4:38 PM	I’m from the London independent bookshop Corckatt & Powell.    In my opinion, the practice is completely ridiculous. How can you edit the classics? I’m afraid reading some of these book is hard work, and that is why you have to develop as a reader. If people don’t have time to read Anna Karenina, then fine. But don’t read a shortened version and kid yourself it’s the real thing.

60. According to the message board, Orion Books ___________.

   A. opposes the reading of original classics         

B. is embarrassed for cutting down classics

   C. thinks cut-down classics have a bright future     

D. is cautions in its decision to cut down classics

61. In Mr. Edwards’ opinion, Orion Group is shortening classics to _________.

   A. make them easier to read                    

B. meet a large demand in the market

   C. increase the sales of literary books            

D. compete with their original versions

62. By describing the shortened classics as “a breath of fresh air”, Ms. Weir ________.

   A. speaks highly of the cut-down classics          

B. shows her love for original classics

   C. feels guilty of not reading the classics           

D. disapprove of shortening the classics

63. Mr. Crockatt seems to imply that _________.

   A. reading the classic works is a confusing attempt      

   B. shortening the classics does harm to the original

   C. publishing the cut-down classics is a difficult job

   D. editing the classic works satisfies children’s needs

Instructions: Mr．Brown、Miss Green、Mrs．Smith、Uncle Tom和Professor Henry想选择自己喜欢的电视节目观看。第77至78题是他们各自的情况介绍。阅读下面六则相关电视节目的描述(A、B、C、D、E和F)，选出符合各人需要的最佳选项，并将答案写在答题卷上。选项中有一项是多余选项。

   1.Mr．Brown concerns himself about Asian news events．

   2.Miss Green is fond of traveling to China．

   3.Mrs．Smith is particularly interested in British life．

   4.Uncle Tom is only concerned about international issues．

   5.Professor Henry wants to learn more about China’s economy．

A

Dialogue is a daily 30-minute talk show airing different opinions and a public forum of free debate．It is an in-depth program analyzing(分析)home news events．

Time：07：30，13：30，19：30，01：30，Monday-Sunday．

Anchor(主持人)：Yang Rui．

B

Asia Today reports news events concerning Asia．

Time：02：00，07：00，20：00，every day．

Anchor：Yang Fuqing．

C

Biz China highlights (集锦) the latest home and international financial (金融的) activities and market trends．

Time：06：00，11：00，14：00，18：00，22：00，02：00．

Anchors：Susan Li，Kate Kui，Jacquculine Chan and Chris Galen．

D

Culture Express is a daily magazine of news and information about the cultural scenes in U．K．

Time：09：00，20：00，Monday-Sunday．

Anchors：Cathleen Chang，Zow Alls Brook．

E

Travelogue is a guide to beautiful tourist destinations in China．

Time：09：30，15：30，21：30，03：30，Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday．

Anchors：Chang Ying，Yang Ling，Xiao Lan and Chen Lei．

F

World Wide Watch provides in-depth analysis on major international issues twice a day．

Time：08：00，19：00，Monday-Sunday．

Anchor：James Chau．

 

第二节：根据对话内容，从对话后的选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

W: Do you know what time you'll be back this evening, Eric?

M:   61  It depends on how long the interview lasts. Oh, dear， 62  I know I can do the job, but the question is how to get this message across to them.

W: Just relax.  63  Don't get yourself worked up. Remember, you've got to make them believe that they need you, and you are not going to let them down. Have some more bread; it will make you feel much better. Er, pass me the milk, will you?   64  

M: 2:30.

W: Make sure you have a proper lunch. More coffee? And don't get there too early or you'll have to hang around.   65  You'll manage OK, I'm sure.

A．I hope everything will go just fine.

B．What time is your appointment?

C．I'm not sure.

D．I'm afraid they won't come.

E．Er, don't get yourself worried too much.

F．When will you go to the airport?

G．Everyone has his first time.

 

Instructions: Mr．Brown、Miss Green、Mrs．Smith、Uncle Tom和Professor Henry想选择自己喜欢的电视节目观看。第77至78题是他们各自的情况介绍。阅读下面六则相关电视节目的描述(A、B、C、D、E和F)，选出符合各人需要的最佳选项，并将答案写在答题卷上。选项中有一项是多余选项。

    Mr．Brown concerns himself about Asian news events．

    Miss Green is fond of traveling to China．

    Mrs．Smith is particularly interested in British life．

    Uncle Tom is only concerned about international issues．

    Professor Henry wants to learn more about China’s economy．

A

Dialogue is a daily 30-minute talk show airing different opinions and a public forum of free debate．It is an in-depth program analyzing(分析)home news events．

Time：07：30，13：30，19：30，01：30，Monday-Sunday．

Anchor(主持人)：Yang Rui．

B

Asia Today reports news events concerning Asia．

Time：02：00，07：00，20：00，every day．

Anchor：Yang Fuqing．

C

Biz China highlights (集锦) the latest home and international financial (金融的) activities and market trends．

Time：06：00，11：00，14：00，18：00，22：00，02：00．

Anchors：Susan Li，Kate Kui，Jacquculine Chan and Chris Galen．

D

Culture Express is a daily magazine of news and information about the cultural scenes in U．K．

Time：09：00，20：00，Monday-Sunday．

Anchors：Cathleen Chang，Zow Alls Brook．

E

Travelogue is a guide to beautiful tourist destinations in China．

Time：09：30，15：30，21：30，03：30，Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday．

Anchors：Chang Ying，Yang Ling，Xiao Lan and Chen Lei．

F

World Wide Watch provides in-depth analysis on major international issues twice a day．

Time：08：00，19：00，Monday-Sunday．

Anchor：James Chau．