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[听力文本资源]Scientists are debating on how to limit their newly-discovered power to change genetic structure. Scientists already modify the genes of farm animals and agricultural plants to make them more productive or stronger. But now they can also change genes in wild animals and plants. These genes would continue into later generations.For example, it may be possible for scientists to remove from existence the kind of mosquitoes that carry the Zika virus. They might also be able to permanently remove species of plants and animals that are destructive to other species. In a published report, the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) said it supports continued research on this kind of gene control. But it warned that it is not possible to know what will happen when these changed plants and animals are released into the wild.Many people would support stopping mosquitoes and rats from carrying diseases. But scientists say we must understand the possible scientific, ethical, legal and social results of such action before we decide whether to take it. Gene modification is spread through reproduction. Changed genes will continue to spread as long as an animal or plant continues to reproduce. They cannot be limited to a farm or kept within a country’s borders. Scientists are wondering what would happen if a modified organism mates with another species. They are not yet sure how the modified genes would affect the other species. It is possible that those genes could harm those creatures or even lead to their disappearance from our planet.[听力文本资源]1. [听力文本资源] What do we know from the report published by the NASEM? [听力文本资源]A) NAS supports continued research on the gene control. B) NAS has proved that gene modification is basically safe.C) Genes of most species can be permanently modified.D) Scientists can remove the Zika virus from mosquitoes.2. [听力文本资源] How can changed genes spread according to the passage? [听力文本资源]A) By the reproduction of plants and animals. B) By mating with other modified genes.C) By being copied into newborns by scientists.D) By the development of new gene structures.3. [听力文本资源] What is scientists’ concern if modified species are released into the wild? [听力文本资源]A) Whether it is legal to take this action or not.B) It is hard to keep modified species within a country’s borders.C) Some creatures might be harmed or even become extinct. D) Modified organism will be less likely to mate with other species.

Grounds Maintenance WorkersWhat Grounds Maintenance(维护)Workers DoGrounds maintenance workers ensure that the grounds of houses, businesses, and parks are attractive, orderly, and healthy in order to provide a pleasant outdoor environment. Work EnvironmentMany grounds maintenance jobs are seasonal, available mainly in the spring, summer, and fall. Most of the work is done outdoors in all weather conditions.How to Become a Grounds Maintenance WorkerMost grounds maintenance workers need no formal education and are trained on the job.TrainingA short period of on-the-job training is usually enough to teach new hires the skills they need, which often include how to plant and maintain areas and how to use some tools and other equipment.PayThe hourly wage for grounds maintenance workers was 12.90 in May 2016.(1) (填空题)What job is offered in the advertisement? .(2) (填空题)What is the responsibility of the job? To provide a pleasant .(3) (填空题)What is the working environment of the job? The work is mostly done outdoors in .(4) (填空题)What kind of training will be provided? A short period of training.(5) (填空题)What was the hourly wage for grounds maintenance workers in May 20167 .

The relation of language and mind has interested philosophers for many centuries. 61 ) The Greeks assumed that the structure of language had some connection with the process of thought, which took root in Europe long before people realized how diverse languages could be. Only recently did linguists begin the serious study of languages that were very different from their own. Two anthropologist-linguists, Franz Boas and Edward Sapir, were pioneers in describing many native languages of North and South America during the first half of the twentieth century. 62) We are obliged to them because some of these languages have since vanished, as the peoples who spoke them died out or became assimilated and lost their native languages. Other linguists in the earlier part of this century, however, who were less eager to deal with bizarre data from "exotic" language, were not always so grateful. 63)The newly described languages were often so strikingly different from the well studied languages of Europe and Southeast Asia that some scholars even accused Boas and Sapir of fabricating their data. Native American languages are indeed different, so much so in fact that Navajo could be used by the US military as a code during World War II to send secret messages. Sapir’’s pupil, Benjamin Lee Whorf, continued the study of American Indian languages. 64 ) Being interested in the relationship of language and thought, Whorf developed the idea that the structure of language determines the structure of habitual thought in a society. He reasoned that because it is easier to formulate certain concepts and not others in a given language, the speakers of that language think along one track and not along another. 65 ) Whorf came to believe in a sort of linguistic determinism which, in its strongest form, states that language imprisons the mind, and that the grammatical patterns in a language can produce far-reaching consequences for the culture of a society. Later, this idea became to be known as the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis, but this term is somewhat inappropriate. Although both Sapir and Whorf emphasized the diversity of languages, Sapir himself never explicitly supported the notion of linguistic determinism. The relation of language and mind has interested philosophers for many centuries. 61 ) The Greeks assumed that the structure of language had some connection with the process of thought, which took root in Europe long before people realized how diverse languages could be. Only recently did linguists begin the serious study of languages that were very different from their own. Two anthropologist-linguists, Franz Boas and Edward Sapir, were pioneers in describing many native languages of North and South America during the first half of the twentieth century. 62) We are obliged to them because some of these languages have since vanished, as the peoples who spoke them died out or became assimilated and lost their native languages. Other linguists in the earlier part of this century, however, who were less eager to deal with bizarre data from "exotic" language, were not always so grateful. 63)The newly described languages were often so strikingly different from the well studied languages of Europe and Southeast Asia that some scholars even accused Boas and Sapir of fabricating their data. Native American languages are indeed different, so much so in fact that Navajo could be used by the US military as a code during World War II to send secret messages. Sapir’’s pupil, Benjamin Lee Whorf, continued the study of American Indian languages. 64 ) Being interested in the relationship of language and thought, Whorf developed the idea that the structure of language determines the structure of habitual thought in a society. He reasoned that because it is easier to formulate certain concepts and not others in a given language, the speakers of that language think along one track and not along another. 65 ) Whorf came to believe in a sort of linguistic determinism which, in its strongest form, states that language imprisons the mind, and that the grammatical patterns in a language can produce far-reaching consequences for the culture of a society. Later, this idea became to be known as the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis, but this term is somewhat inappropriate. Although both Sapir and Whorf emphasized the diversity of languages, Sapir himself never explicitly supported the notion of linguistic determinism.

Motion pictures are so much a part of our lives that it's hard to imagine a world without them．We enjoy them in theatres，at home，in offices，in cars and buses，and on airplanes．① For about 100 years，people have been trying to understand why this medium has so attracted us．Films communicate information and ideas，and they show us places and ways of life we might not otherwise know．Important as the benefits are，though，something more is at stake．Films offer us ways of seeing and feeling that we find deeply satisfying．They take us through experiences．The experiences are often driven by stories，with characters we come to care about，but a film might also develop an idea or explore visual qualities or sound textures．A film takes us on a journey，offering a patterned experience that engages our minds and emotions．② Films are designed to have effects on viewers．Late in the 19th century，moving pictures emerged as a public amusement．They succeeded because they spoke to the imaginative needs of a broad-based audience．All the traditions that emerged-telling fictional stories，recording actual events，animating objects or pictures，experimenting with pure form-aimed to give viewers experiences they couldn't get from other media．The men and women who made films discovered that they could control aspects of cinema to give their audience richer，more engaging experiences．Learning from one another，expanding and refining the options available，filmmakers developed skills that became the basis of film as an art form．③The popular origins of cinema suggest that some common ways of talking won't help us much in understanding film．Take the distinction between art and entertainment．Some people would say that blockbusters(大片) playing at the multiplex are merely"entertainment"，whereas films for a narrower public-perhaps independent films for festival fare，or specialized experimental works-are true art．Usually the art/entertainment split carries a not-so-hidden value judgment：art is high-brow，whereas entertainment is superficial．Yet things aren't that simple．As we just indicated，many of the artistic resources of cinema were discovered by filmmakers working for the general public．During the 1910s and 1920s，for instance，many films that aimed only to be entertaining opened up new possibilities for film editing．As for the matter of value，it's clear that popular traditions can promote art of high quality．Cinema is an art because it offers filmmakers ways to design experiences for viewers，and those experiences can be valuable．④ Sometimes，too，people treat film art as opposed to film as a business．This split is related to the issue of entertainment，since entertainment generally is sold to a mass audience．Again，however，in most modern societies，no art floats free of economic ties．Novels good，bad，or indifferent are published because publishers expect to sell them．Painters hope that collectors and museums will acquire their work．True，some artworks are funded through taxes or private donations，but that process，too，involves the artist in a financial transaction(交易)．Films are no different．Others are funded by patronage or public moneys．Even if you decide to make your own digital movie，you face the problem of paying for it-and you may hope to earn a little extra for all your time and effort．The crucial point is that considerations of money don't necessarily make the artist any less creative or the project any less worthwhile．Money can corrupt any line of business (consider politics)，but it doesn't have to．In Renaissance Italy，painters were commissioned by the Catholic church to illustrate events from the Bible．Michaelangelo and Lenonardo da Vinci worked for hire，but it would be hard to argue that it hurt their artistry．Here we won't assume that film art prevents entertainment．We won't take the opposite position either-claiming that only Hollywood mass-market movies are worth attention．Similarly，we don't think that film art rises above commercial demand，but we also won't assume that money rules everything．Any art form offers a vast range of creative possibilities．Our basic assumption is that as an art，film offers experiences that viewers find worthwhile．66．Where should the sentence"It doesn't happen by accident．"be put in the passage？___A．①B．②C．③D．④67．Which of the following statements about film is TRUE？___A．Hollywood films are usually far more appealing．B．Film offers a wide variety of creative possibilities．C．Films are made in the hope that consumers will pay to see them．D．When watching films，viewers feel controlled by film designers．68．The writer uses the examples of Michaelangelo and Lenonardo da Vinci to___．A．indicate that money is unlikely to corrupt artistryB．show that money doesn't necessarily destroy artistryC．prove that money cannot buy everything in the field of artD．suggest that money is an important concern even for famous artists69．According to the writer，film should___A．avoid concentrating on popular traditionsB．focus on artistry rather than entertainmentC．provide the audience with something worthwhileD．earn enough to pay for the developers'time and effort70．Which of the following can be the proper title for the passage？___A．Film：art or businessB．Art or entertainmentC．Film offers us experiencesD．Money doesn't rule everything．

请认真阅读下列短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。 D Dear Textual Healing, 　I would be very interested in your recommendations for any books to help me through a difficult time of my life. At 57, I am feeling a bit lost. I have a wonderful, loving husband and bright, caring teenage daughter but I am lonely and have lost my spark for life. 　I have always taken care of everyone and managed a career, but, after the death of my father this summer, my difficulties as a child in a terribly abnormal family have come back to me regularly. I have become unfocused and often alone while my husband is away frequently on business and my daughter busy with school and friends. 　I am seeking the help of a therapist and taking care of myself but I would love to read something to help me “get my groove (理想状况) back” and reengage with life. 　PC Dear PC, 　　From the letter you’ve given us about your life, it’s no wonder you’re feeling a little lost. But before prescribing titles to help you get your groove back, I’d recommend taking a journey into Rebecca Solnit’s non-fiction book, A Field Guide to Getting Lost, which is packed with the wisdom of everyone from Pat Barker to Thoreau and Keats. 　The word lost is rooted in the Old Norse “los”, meaning the disbanding of an army. “This origin suggests soldiers failing out of formation to go home, ceasing fighting with the wide world. I worry now that many people never disband their armies, never go beyond what they know,” Solnit writes. So instead of fearing that lost feeling, try seeing its potential for discovery. Explorers, remember, are always lost simply because they’re forever someplace new. 　“Leave the door open for the unknown, the door into the dark,” Solnit advises. “That’s where the most important things come from, where you yourself came from, and where you will go.” 　For something that asks a little less of the reader while still giving plenty in return, try a dose (一剂) of Anne Tyler, the beloved creator of numerous heroes whose serious conditions will move anyone who finds themselves in a midlife difficult situation. One such character is 53-year-old Rebecca Davitch, the heroine of Back When We Were Grownups. Like you, she’s combined marriage and motherhood with a career but suddenly finds herself feeling lonely in her own home. Could it be, she wonders, that she’s “turned into the wrong person”? Don’t be fooled by the way this novel ambles along — as Rebecca revisits youthful ambitions and the college boyfriend she abandoned, it asks some heart-rending questions before arriving at a place of graceful, Joyous acceptance. 　Along similar lines, I’m also going to recommend The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce. Its hero is 65 when he learns that a former colleague is sick. On his way to post her a note, he decides instead to visit her — on foot, from his home in deepest Devon to England’s northernmost town, more than 600 miles away. You don’t manage that without focus! It’s a journey to a holy place that will take him 87 days to complete, during which he considers his childhood, marriage and relationship with his son, and becomes an accidental media sensation(轰动). By the time he reaches his destination, you’ll feel anything but tired. 　Finally, Ruth Ozeki’s novel A Tale for the Time Being will charm the missing spark back into your life. Combining the diary of a sad Tokyo teenager with the story of the middle-aged novelist who finds it, washed ashore on a remote island off the coast of British Columbia, it’s a beautiful illustration of how our lives touch — and are touched by- others in ways we mightn’t even be aware of. This Man Booker Prize finalist has plenty to teach about Zen Buddhism, and unless you happen to live in one of its settings, it provides a bracing change of scene, too. 　One other suggestion: books, as we all know, make great companions but that doesn’t mean they can’t be enjoyed in the company of others. If you find yourself home alone, why not slip one into your back pack and head out to a favourite cafe? (1) What has mainly led to PC ‘ s negative attitude to life? A. The lack of helpful books. B. The blow of her father’s death. C. The contrast between her devotion to others and her being ignored. D. The contrast between her easy life and her family members’ busy life. (2) By mentioning the origin of the word lost, Textual Healing implies that 　　　　. A. PC should extend her knowledge by reading more B. PC should stop struggling with anyone around her C. PC had better try to avoid going someplace new D. PC oughtn’t to be trapped in her present situation (3) Who clarifies the idea in his/her work that people are socially related? A. Rebecca Solnit. B. Anne Tyler. C. Rachel Joyce. D. Ruth Ozeki. (4) The character Rebecca Davitch is mentioned by Textual Healing because her experience is 　　　　. A. typical B. persuasive C. enjoyable D. extraordinary (5) Which of the following can be the proper title? A. Which Books Will Cure Loneliness? B. How Can You Get Rid of Loneliness? C. Here Are Good Examples for You D. Books Will Keep You Busy and Healthy

In the fall cabbage vendors slept on the strip of grass that _______ the bathroom.A boot B booth C bordered D boost

[听力文本资源]M: I'd like to be fitted for a suit, please.W: Certainly. Have you decided which material you would like? We have a selection of materials over here.M: Well, I thought that I would choose either this one or that one. I really want a dark blue suit. Which do you recommend?W: This material is a little expensive, but is of much higher quality.M: Yes. I can feel the difference in material. There's not much difference in price. OK, I'll take the more expensive one.W: Fine. I'll measure you for the suit…shoulder…waist…inside leg…forearm…upper arm…thank you. I'll prepare the suit for you tomorrow. Could you come again the day after tomorrow just to check that the suit fits correctly? Then I will make the final suit within a few days.M: That's fine. I would also like a few shirts and a jacket. I don't need them specially made. Those shirts over there look very nice. Are they made of cotton?W: Yes, they are. How many would you like and of which color?M: I'll take three light blue ones, please.W: Are you looking for a casual jacket or something formal?M: Just a casual one—a sport jacket. This one looks nice. I'll just try it on…Yes, that's fine. I'll take it. Here's my credit card.W: Thank you very much, sir. I'll put the shirts and jacket into a bag for you.M: Thank you very much. I'll see you the day after tomorrow.[听力文本资源]1. [听力文本资源] Which material would the man like the suit to be made from? [听力文本资源]A) Materials of low price.B) Materials of high price.C) Materials of medium price.D) Materials of high quality. 2. [听力文本资源] Why does the woman ask the man to come again the day after tomorrow? [听力文本资源]A) To pay for the dark blue suit.B) To measure the man for the suit.C) To buy a few shirts and a jacket.D) To check whether the suit fits correctly. 3. [听力文本资源] What kind of jacket does the man prefer? [听力文本资源]A) A sport jacket. B) A formal jacket.C) A handmade jacket.D) A light blue jacket.4. [听力文本资源] How will the man pay for the clothes he wants? [听力文本资源]A) In cash.B) By check.C) By credit card. D) Through e-bank.

After failing in his first business attempt, he spent a few months ______ before he decided to start a new project.A. rising from the ashesB. throwing in the towelC. hunting down jobsD. licking his wounds

What does the author say about educators？Educators and business leaders have more in common than it may seem. Teachers want to prepare students for a successful future. Technology companies have an interest in developing a workforce with the STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) skills needed to grow the company and advance the industry. How can they work together to achieve these goals? Play may be the answer.请根据材料选择正确答案。A、They seek advice from technology companies to achieve teaching goals.B、They have been successful in preparing the workforce for companies.C、They help students acquire the skills needed for their future success.D、They partner with technology companies to enhance teaching efficiency.