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Recently there was a major discovery in the scientific research—the mapping of all DNA in a human gene(基因) is complete.Couple of years ago, this seems an impossible task for scientist to accomplish.All this progress in science leads us to believe that the day, when the human being will be cloned, is not far away.Human cloning has always been a topic of argument, in terms of morality or religion.
Taking a look at why cloning might be beneficial, among many cases, it is arguable that parents who are known to be at risk of passing a genetic limitation to a child could make use of cloning.If the clone was free of genetic limitations.then the other clone would be as well.The latter could foe inserted in the woman and allowed to ripen to term.Moreover, cloning would enable women, who can't get pregnant, to have children of their own.
Cloning humans would also mean that organs could be cloned, so it would be a source of perfect transfer organs.This, surely would be greatly beneficial to millions of unfortunate people around the world that are expected to lose their lives due to failure of single (or more) organ (s).It is also arguable that a ban on cloning may be unlawful and would rob people of the right to reproduce and limit the freedom of scientists.
Arguments against cloning are also on a perfectly practical side.Primarily, I believe that cloning would step in the normal "cycle" of life.There would be a large number of same genes, which reduce the chances of improvement, and, in turn, development—the fundamental reason how living things naturally adapt to the ever-changing environment.Life processes failing to do so might result in untimely disappearance.Furthermore, cloning would make the uniqueness that each one of us possesses disappear.Thus, leading to creation of genetically engineered groups of people for specific purposes and, chances are, that those individuals would be regarded as "objects" rather than people in the society.
Scientists haven't 100 per cent.guaranteed that the first cloned humans will be normal.Thus this could result in introduction of additional limitations in the human "gene-pool".
Regarding such arguable topics in "black or white" approach seems very innocent to me personally.We should rather try to look at all "shades" of it.I believe that cloning is only legal if its purpose is for cloning organs; not humans.Then we could regard this as for "saving life" instead of "creating life".I believe cloning humans is morally and socially unacceptable.
67.Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A.Genetic limitation will be beneficial for some women.
B.A large number of genes will prevent us from developing.
C.Prohibition of cloning might limit the freedom of scientists.
D.First cloned humans might be normal according to scientists.
68.What's the author's opinion on cloning?
A.Cloning should be entirely banned.
B.Cloning should be used in creating life.
C.Cloning will take away the right to reproduce.
D.Cloning is acceptable if it is used for cloning organs.
69.Where can you read this article?
A.In a story book.
B.In a magazine.
C.In a science fiction.
D.In a brochure.
70.Which of the following shows the structure of the passage?
The time may soon come when we say goodbye to most of the world’s languages. Today humans express themselves in over 6,000 different languages. But that is quickly changing. Many scientists say that over half of these languages will disappear within the next 50 years. After 100 years, the languages used in the world will not be more than 20.
Why? It is because people from different cultures live and work together much more often than before. This brings changes. The languages of the world’s main culture are replacing the languages of the smaller cultures. Most international trade takes place in world languages such as English. People respect their own cultures and traditions, but when it comes to getting a job, knowing a world language is often necessary. It may mean the difference between success and failure.
Technology works on the change of languages in an even more amazing way. Modern media such as radio and television give young people in developing countries much knowledge about the world. But this knowledge doesn’t come in words from the mouths of their parents or the elders in their neighborhood. It usually comes in the language of a different culture.
People in different cultures think it good for them to share a popular language. They can quickly share ideas and work together. Knowing the same language means easier communication and is a basis for trust.
Is the death of a small local language such a terrible thing? The answer is maybe. Many cultures may have words for many useful things we know nothing about. If their languages die, their valuable wisdom may be lost forever. The future of the world’s language depends on our actions now. Will we protect endangered languages or allow them to quietly disappear?
Time will have the last word.Scientists say that within 50 years, perhaps, there will be only_____ languages in the world.
A.no more than 20 | B.over 3,000 |
C.4,000 | D.around 3,000 |
According to the passage, if all the people in the world knew a major world language, _____.
A.radio and television would all use the language |
B.it would be easier for them to share their ideas |
C.lessons at schools would be taught in the language |
D.people would respect their own culture more |
We can know that if nobody spoke the languages of smaller cultures, _____.
A.people would find working together was difficult. |
B.knowledge would come from the mouths of the elders |
C.many of the words for things we do not know would be lost |
D.there would be no smaller cultures in the world |
By saying “Time will have the last word.”, the writer means “_____”.
A.let us wait and see |
B.we have time to do something |
C.it is too late to do anything |
D.it is only a problem of time |
A group of graduates, successful in their careers, got together to visit their old university professor. Conversation soon turned into complaints about stress in work and life.
Before offering his guests coffee, the professor went to the kitchen and returned with a large pot of coffee and a variety of cups—porcelain, plastic, glass, crystal, some plain looking and cheap, some exquisite and expensive—telling them to help themselves to the coffee.
When all the students had a cup of coffee in hand, the professor said: “If you noticed, all the nice looking expensive cups were taken up, leaving behind the plain and cheap ones. While it is normal for you to want only the best for yourselves, that is the source of your problems and stress. Be assured(确信的)that the cup itself adds no quality to the coffee. In most cases it is just more expensive and in some cases even hides what we drink. What all of you really wanted was coffee, not the cup, but you consciously went for the best cups… And then you began eyeing each other’s cups.
Now consider this: Life is the coffee; the jobs, money and position in society are the cups. They are just tools to hold and contain Life, and the type of cup we have does not define, nor change the quality of life we live. Sometimes, by concentrating only on the cup, we fail to enjoy the coffee God has provided for us.”
God brews(泡,沏)the coffee, not the cups. Enjoy your coffee!
"The happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything. "
Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God.What did the conversation turn into?
A.complaints | B.study |
C.discussion | D.chat |
Why did the professor offer his students coffee with varieties of cups?
A.To give his students many more choices. |
B.To teach his students how to enjoy coffee. |
C.To show the students his collection of cups. |
D.To tell his students the right attitude to life. |
According to the professor, the happiest people are the ones who _____.
A.get the best type of coffee cups |
B.make the best of what they have |
C.have a wide range of coffee cups |
D.care about social status and wealth |
The best title for the passage would be _____.
A.God's Coffee |
B.The Pressure of Life |
C.The Happiest People |
D.Professor's Coffee Cups |
Here is a great new toy just for you! It is called FUNNY FACES. It is small enough to fit in your hand, but you can do so many things with Funny Faces!
With Funny Faces, you can shape a mouth into a happy smile, or you can make a sad face. If you want to show an angry face, you can make it appear to be fierce(凶狠的). The eyebrows (眉毛) move up and down, the eyes turn from side to side, and the ears move slightly.
It is lots of fun to play with Funny Faces, by yourself or with your friends, make up stories about the different faces, put on a Funny Faces show and invite your friends to watch it.
A Funny Faces toy costs only five dollars. It is a super toy that every child should have. Buy Funny Faces today! You will find it in many stores in your city or town.
And if you buy Funny Faces now, we will send you a FREE gift. It is a special case for your toy. You will not find this case in stores. Here is all you have to do:
Cut off the top of the Funny Faces box. It writes “A Great New Toy!”
Write your name and address on a piece of paper.
Mail both pieces to the Funny Faces address on the front of the box.
Act today! This offer is good only until June 30.According to the passage, what is Funny Faces?
A.A kind of toy. | B.A box. |
C.A special show. | D.A picture. |
With Funny Faces, we can _____.
A.make our friends angry |
B.write names and address |
C.shape a mouth into a smile |
D.turn our eyes from side to side |
Why does the author write this passage?
A.To tell us how to get a free gift. |
B.To encourage us to buy Funny Faces. |
C.To show us how to enjoy Funny Faces. |
D.To advise us to put on an interesting show. |
We can see the passage is _____.
A.a story | B.a news report |
C.a letter | D.an advertisement |
The iMOVE database is a foreign-language information platform for persons interested in job opportunities offered by German companies. The information can be obtained in seven languages: German, English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Russian and Arabic.
All programs in the area of professional training are carried out by German training providers. All these programs have a clear content to meet your special needs.
Programs which take place in Germany are carried out in English. Many of the German training providers have stated their training activities towards the international market. Therefore, they also offer courses abroad. These courses are taught in English or the language of the target country. Providers will be glad to supply you with additional information on these courses. You can contact the provider directly to find out more about a program and the training provider.
To guarantee(保证) high standards in the database, iMOVE has developed quality standards for training providers and their services. All of the training facilities in the iMOVE database have to follow these quality criteria(标准). All training providers who publish their international training programs in the iMOVE database have recognized general terms and conditions.The iMove database is intended for people who __________.
A.seek a job as a language translator |
B.wish to work for professional training providers |
C.are interested in German |
D.want to be employed by German companies |
Which of the following measures has iMove taken to guarantee its high standards?
A.Offering different language courses. |
B.Providing modern training facilities. |
C.Developing quality standards. |
D.Starting training courses overseas. |
The purpose of the passage is to _______________.
A.advertise the iMove database |
B.hire overseas employees to work in German |
C.make German companies more popular |
D.encourage people to learn more foreign languages |
Two brothers decided to dig a deep hole behind their house. As they were working, a couple of older boys stopped by to watch.
“What are you doing?” asked one of the visitors.
“We plan to dig a hole all the way through the earth!” one of the brothers said excitedly.
The older boys began to laugh, telling the younger ones that digging a hole all the way through the earth was impossible. After a long silence, one of the diggers picked up a jar full of spiders, worms and all kinds of other insects. He removed the lid and showed the wonderful contents to the scoffing(嘲笑)visitors. Then he said quietly and confidently, “Even if we don’t dig all the way through the earth, look what we found along the way!”
Their goal was far too ambitious(有野心的), but it did cause them to dig. And that is what a goal is for — to cause us to move in the direction we have chosen; in other words, to set us to digging!
But not every goal will be fully achieved. Not every job will end successfully. Not every relationship will endure(长久持续). Not every dream will be realized. But when you fall short of your aim, perhaps you can say, “Yes, but look at what I found along the way! Look at the wonderful things which have come into my life because I tried to do something!”
It is in the digging that life is lived. And I believe it is joy in the journey, in the end, that truly matters.Which of the following is NOT the reason why the older boys laughed at the two brothers?
A.The two brothers only dug out a lot of insects |
B.The two brothers lacked knowledge of the earth. |
C.The two brothers were foolish. |
D.The two brothers had a far too ambitious goal. |
What does the underlined part “when you fall short of your aim” probably mean?
A.When you are shorter than you expected |
B.When you have less than the amount than you wanted |
C.When you fail to obtain(得到)what you expected |
D.When you miss the target you are aiming at |
The passage is written to _____.
A.tell readers a story |
B.teach readers how to set a goal |
C.praise the two brothers |
D.teach readers a lesson |
Which would be the best title for the passage?
A.Dig a Hole Through the Earth |
B.Joy in the Journey |
C.Realize Your Goal |
D.Don’t Laugh at Others |