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　　Even plant can run a fever, especially when they’re under attack by insects or disease. But unlike human, plants can have their temperature taken from 3, 000 feet away - straight up. A decade ago, adopting the infrared （红外线）scanning technology developed for military purposes and other satellites, physicist Stephen Paley came up with a quick way to take the temperature of crops to determine which ones are under stress. The goal was to let farmers precisely target pesticide （杀虫剂）spraying rather than rain poison on a whole field, which invariably includes plants that don’t have pest （害虫）problems.
　　Even better, Paley’s Remote Scanning Services Company could detect crop problems before they became visible to the eye. Mounted on a plane flown at 3, 000 feet at night, an infrared scanner measured the heat emitted by crops. The data were transformed into a color - coded map showing where plants were running“ fevers”. Farmers could then spot - spray, using 50 to 70 percent less pesticide than they otherwise would.
　　The bad news is that Paley’s company closed down in 1984, after only three years. Farmers resisted the new technology and long - term backers were hard to find. But with the renewed concern about pesticides on produce, and refinements in infrared scanning, Paley hopes to get back into operation. Agriculture experts have no doubt the technology works. “This technique can be used on 75 percent of agricultural land in the United States, ” says George Oerther of Texas A & M. Ray Jackson , who recently retired from the Department of Agriculture, thinks remote infrared crop scanning could be adopted by the end of the decade. But only ff Paley finds the financial backing which he failed to obtain 10 years ago.
　56．Plants will emit an increased amount of heat when they are________.
　　A. sprayed with pesticides B. facing an infrared scanner
　　C. in poor physical condition D. exposed to excessive sun rays
　57．In order to apply pesticide spraying precisely, we can use infrared scanning to________.
　　A. estimate the damage to the crops B. measure the size of the affected area
　　C. draw a color -coded map D. locate the problem area
　58．Farmers can save a considerable amount of pesticide by________.
　　A. resorting to spot – spraying B. consulting infrared scanning experts
　　C. transforming poisoned rain D. detecting crop problems at an early stage
　59．The application of infrared scanning technology to agriculture met with some difficulties________.,
　　A. the lack of official support B. its high cost
　　C. the lack of financial support D. its failure to help increase production
　60．Infrared scanning technology may be brought back into operation because of________.
　　A. the desire of farmers to improve the quality of their produce
　　B. growing concern about the excessive use of pesticides on crops
　　C. the forceful promotion by the Department of Agriculture
　　D. full support from agricultural experts

　　Suppose you work in a big firm and find English very important for your job because you often deal with foreign businessmen. Now you are looking for a place where you can improve your English, especially your spoken English.
　　Here are some advertisements about English language training from newspapers. You may find the information you need.

Global English Center
　　*General English in all four skills：listening，speaking，reading，and writing．
　　*3-month（700 yuan），6-month（1，200 yuan）and one-year（2，000 yuan）courses．
　　*Choice of morning or evening classes，3 hours perday，Mon—Fri．
　　*Experienced college English teachers．
　　*Close to city center and bus stops．
　　Tel：67705272　　Add：105 Ahongshan Road，100082

Modem Language School
　　*Special courses in English for business，travel，banking．hotel management and office skills．
　　*Small classes（12-16 students）on Sat. & Sun. from 2︰00-5︰00 p. m.
　　*Native English teachers from Canada and USA．
　　*Language lab and computers supplied．
　　*3-month course：1，050 yuan；6-month course：1，850 yuan．
　　Write or phone；Modem Language School，675 Park Road．100056
　　Tel：67353019

The 21 st Century English Training Centre
　　*We specialize in effective（卓有成效的）teaching at all levels．
　　*We offer morning or afternoon classes．both three months and a half at a cost of 800 yuan．
　　*We also have a six-week TOEFL preparation class during winter and summer holidays．
　　*Emrance exams：June 1 and Dec．1．
　　*Only 15-minute walk from city center．
　　Call 67801642 for more information．

The International House of English
　　*Three／Six-month English courses for students of all levels at very low cost：60 yuan for
　　12 hours per week；convenient（方便的）class hours：9︰00-12︰00 a. m. and 2︰00-5︰00
　　p.m.
　 *A four-month evening programmer for developing　 speaking skills （same cost as day classes）.
　　*Free sightseeing and social activities（活动）．
　　*Very close to the Central Park．For further information call 67432308.

　52．You work from 9︰00 a. m. to 4︰30 p. m. every day. Which school will you choose?
　　A. Global English Center and Modem Language School.
　　B. Global English Center and the International House.
　　C. Modern Language School and the 21st Century.
　　D. The 21st Century and the International House.
　53．The 21st Century is different from the other three schools in that________.
　　A. its teaching quality is better B. it is nearest to the city center
　　C. its courses are more advanced D. it requires an entrance examination
　54．You will probably prefer to go to the International House because it________.
　　A. offers free sightseeing and social activities B. has a special course in spoken English
　　C. costs less than the other schools D. has native English teachers
　55．If you take the evening programmed at the International House, you will pay about________.
　　A. 60 yuan　　　B. 240 yuan　　　C. 720 yuan　　　 D. 960 yuan

　　There are two types of people in the world. Although they have equal degree of health and wealth and other comforts of life, one becomes happy, the other becomes unhappy. This arises from the different ways in which they consider things, persons, events and the resulting effects upon their minds.
　　People who are to be happy fix their attention on the convenience of things. The pleasant parts of conversation, the well prepared dishes, the goodness of the wine, the fine weather. They enjoy all the cheerful things. Those who are to be unhappy think and speak only of the opposite things. Therefore, they are continually dissatisfied. By their remarks, they sour the pleasure of society, offend （hurt）many people, and make themselves disagreeable everywhere. If this turn of mind was founded in nature, such unhappy persons would be the more to be pitied. The intention of criticizing （批评）and being disliked is perhaps taken up by imitation（模仿）. It grows into a habit, unknown to its possessors. The habit may be strong , but it may be cured when those who have it realize its bad effects on their interests and tastes. I hope this little warning may be of service to them, and help them change this habit.
　　Although in fact it is chiefly an act of the imagination, it has serious results in life since it brings on deep sorrow and bad luck. Those people offend many others; nobody loves them, and no one treats them with more than the most common politeness and respect. This frequently puts them in bad temper and draws them into arguments. If they aim at getting some advantages in social position or fortune, nobody wishes them success. Nor will anyone start a step or speak a word to favor their hopes. If they bring on themselves public objections, no one will defend or excuse them, and many will join to criticize their wrongdoings. These should change this bad habit and be pleased with what is pleasing, without worrying needlessly about themselves and others. If they do not, it will be good for others to avoid any contact （接触）with them. Otherwise, it can be disagreeable and sometimes very inconvenient, especially when one becomes mixed up in their quarrels.
　48．“The phrase“sour the pleasure of society” most nearly means________.
　　A. have a good taste with social life B. make others unhappy
　　C. tend to scold others openly D. enjoy the pleasure of life
　49．We can conclude from the passage that________.
　　A. we should pity all such unhappy people
　　B. such unhappy people are dangerous to social life
　　C. people can get rid of the habit of unhappiness
　　D. unhappy people can not understand happy persons
　50．If such unhappy persons insist on keeping the habit , the author suggests that people should ________.
　　A. prevent any communication with them
　　B. show no respect and politeness to them
　　C. persuade them to recognize the bad effects
　　D. quarrel with them until they realize the mistakes
　51．In this passage, the writer mainly________.
　　A. describes two types of people B. laughs at the unhappy people
　　C. suggests ways to help them unhappy D. tells people how to be happy in life

　　What comes into your mind when you think about robots? Do you imagine armies of evil metal monsters planning to take over the world? Or, perhaps of mechanical men who have been created as guards or soldiers by a mad genius? Or maybe you think of man- like robots who act, think, and look like human beings. In fact robots like these have more to do with science fiction films than with real life. In the real world robots are machines that do jobs which otherwise have to be done by people. Robots either operate by themselves or under the control of a person.
　　In a car factory, for example, robot machinery can put together and paint car bodies. On the sea bed remotecontrolled（遥控）underwater machines with mechanical arms can perform tasks too difficult for divers. Robot spacecraft can explore the solar system and send back information about planets and stars.
　　Many robots have computer brains. Some robots are fitted with cameras , sensors, and microphones which enable them to see, to feel, and to hear. And some robots can even produce electronic speech.
　　All this does not mean that a robot can think and behave like a human being. Present day robots have to be programmed with a good deal of information before they can carry out even simple tasks.
　44．Robots in real life________.
　　A. can behave like human beings B. have the ability to control the world
　　C. can think by themselves D. can help us with a lot of work
　45．According to this article, which of the following is not true about robots in the real world?
　　A. Some robots are as creative as artists. B. Some robots can help manufacture cars.
　　C. Some robots can see and hear. D. Some robots can explore outer space.
　46．Robots can perform many tasks for man because________.
　　A. they have intelligence B. they are supplied with computer programs
　　C. they can imitate human beings D. they have the ability to learn new things
　47．The robots in science fiction films and those in real life differ mainly in________.
　　A. mentality　　 B. appearance　　 C. material　　　 D. size

IV．阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）
　　阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A，B，C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
　　With her beautiful looks, cheerful character and strong spirit, Karena Lam（林嘉欣）is making waves among Chinese movie fans and professionals （专业人士）.
　　The Canada - born actress won the Golden Horse Best Supporting Actress and Best New Performer awards （金马奖最佳女配角和最佳新人奖）for her role in “July Rhapsody” （《男人四十》）in Taiwan on November 16．She won the same titles at the HongKong Film Awards in April, 2002.
　　Lam played a wifful （任性的）high school girl in the film and her idol （偶像）Jacky Cheung （张学友）played the girl 's middle - aged teacher.
　　Her awards have made her the person to watch in Hong Kong and Taiwan cinema. But the 24-year-old girl thinks the awards have put more pressure on her and given her new challenges （挑战）.
　　Besides Jacky Cheung, Lam has appeared alongside other top Hong Kong stars. Last year she starred with Leslie Cheung （张国荣）in“ Inner Senses ” （《异度空间》）and this year she acted with Nicholas Tse （谢霆锋）in“ Tiramisu” （《恋爱行星》）. Is there anything that can stop Lam's success?
　　“I have learnt that ff someone is trying to hurt you, the best revenge （报复）is to keep living happily and having a good life.That’s what I did, ” she said.
　　She is an optimist （乐天派）and determined to be successful. “I always have a way of finding my own happiness. I know what's going to make me smile, and I go for it, ”she said.
　　Two films—a comedy and a love - story are waiting for her and she plans to release （首次上演）her first Cantonese （粤语）album next summer.
41．According to the passage, which of the following shows the right order of what Lam did or will do?
　　a．To star with Leslie Cheung in“Inner Senses.”
　　b．To win the Golden Horse Best Supporting Actress and Best New Performer awards for her role in“ July Rhapsody.”
　　c．To release her first cantones album.
　　d．To act with Nicholas Tse in“ Tiramisu. ”
　　e．To win the Hong Kong Film Awards.
　　A. b, e, a, d, c　　　B. c, a, d, e, b C. e, b, d, c, a　　　D. a, d, e, b, c
　42．In“Inner Senses” Lam was one of the________performers.
　　A. supporting　　B. chief　　　　　 C. ordinary　　　D. learned
　43．The underlined phrase“make waves” probably means________.
　　A. gain much attention　　　B. make trouble
　　C. sing and dance　　 D. fan the flames of disorder

A．The bright moon.	B．Duffy’s car.
C．The broken car in the valley	D．an unknown place

A．on the top of the cliff	B．with its wheels upward
C．with its head upward	D．on the road as usual

A．he was badly injured	B．he had lost too much blood
C．he had nothing on	D．it was too cold that day