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New security camera can“see”through clothes

　　New technology that can“see”through clothing and detect what's underneath can now be used to scan crowds, making it a potentially effective tool to prevent terrorist attacks in public places．

　　The Thru Vision T5000 camera picks up Terahertz rays, or T-rays, which are naturally sent out by all objects and can pass through clothes or even walls．The camera can then detect metallic and nonmetallic objects hidden under clothing on still or moving subjects without showing any body detail．

　　While similar technology is seen at airports around the world, the T5000 is designed to be used in large, open areas．With a range of 25 meters, the T5000 can screen people in public places, thus avoiding bottle-necks at border crossing or security checkpoints．It also means people can be screened without knowing it．

　　The technology develops from British astronomers' work in studying dying stars．Astronomers use T-ray cameras to see through dust and clouds in space．The company sees uses for its camera at other sites where political or business activities take place．

　　For privacy concerns, Thru Vision Chief Executive Clive Beattie said the image produced by the camera did not show detailed parts of the body．“It's almost a shining light bulb(燈泡)．”Beattie said．“You don't see the detail that people might be concerned about．”In London's busy Piccadilly Circus－which is already filled with closed-circuit surveillance(監(jiān)視)cameras－reaction to the new technology was mixed．Some said the camera was going too far and violating privacy, but others said they are willing to put safety before privacy concerns．“There's surveillance everywhere anyway,”said one commuter．“I don't think it's much of a difference．I don't care that they can see through me because they can see me anyway．”

　　Some experts said the privacy violation of the camera was not worth the benefit．“What we should consider is how much we want to lose our privacy in order to obtain a sort of national security,”said David Murakami Wood, director of the Surveillance Studies network, which deals with surveillance and privacy problems．“In most cases this isn't real security－it's a sense of safety that has very little real effect．”

(1)

What can we learn about T5000?

[　　]

A．

It can detect metallic and nonmetallic objects underneath．

B．

It can see through clothing or walls by sending out T-rays．

C．

It was first used to observe stars by astronomers．

D．

It is widely used at airports around the world．

(2)

What is the most probable purpose of the new invention?

[　　]

A．

To improve people's life standard．

B．

For scientific research．

C．

For commercial benefits．

D．

For safety reasons．

(3)

Which is most probably the opinion of people on using the new camera?

[　　]

A．

Some agree to its use as it is new technology to protect privacy．

B．

Some agree to its use because safety is the most important．

C．

Some don't agree to its use because it makes no difference．

D．

Some people don't care because they know little about it．

(4)

What's the main idea of the last paragraph?

[　　]

A．

Safety is more important than privacy．

B．

T5000 is more beneficial than harmful．

C．

T5000 does not really provide security．

D．

It's not worth giving up privacy for safety．

答案：1．A;2．D;3．B;4．D;
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Let's Talk Music!

Dear Li Ming,

　　Hi, my name is Brianne. I am a friend of Jenny's. Jenny tells me you are thinking about starting guitar lessons. She suggested that I write to you because I have taken many kinds of music lessons. I am happy to talk to you about my favourite topic:music.

　　I am sending the CD of my favourite singer. I hope you enjoy it. I listen to this music every day on the radio and I thought you might like it, too. Bryan Adams is very popular here. Have you ever heard of him? He's great! How about in China? When I take the school bus each day, I like to bring my “Discman” so that I can listen to music while I am going to school. It is important that students be happy on the bus, don't you think? I love many kinds of music and I think music is very important in life.　　Music has been a part of my life since I was young. When I was only four, I started taking violin lessons. We had many music parties and concerts. Then as I got older, I play the piano, and eventually joined the band at school and started playing the saxophone. That's when I learned to appreciate jazz music. Now,even though I like listening to popular music, I also love playing music.

　　Once I learned to play sax, and fell in love with jazz music, I wanted to sing. So now I am taking guitar lessons. I absolutely love it! It's easier to sing when you have a guitar to keep you “on key”. I'm surprised at how easy it is. I recommend you start your lessons right away and I'm sure that you will learn very quickly. Someday maybe we will be able to play together. Wouldn't that be fun?

　　Lately, I've been thinking about how important music is. In Canada we sometimes say, “Music is the language of the soul.” I think this is true because when I play music, I can experience emotions and express parts of myself that I can't really talk about in words. Do you know what I mean, Li Ming? Have you ever had this experience? Whether I'm feeling down, or having the best time, music always makes the day better.

　　Actually, I can think of one day, years ago, when music didn't make my day better. I was playing in a piano concert with three of my friends. We were in this fancy hall with a baby grand piano on the stage and two judges sitting in the audience. I was terrified! It was the first time I had to know my song by memory. My first friend went up and played her song; the audience clapped and she returned to her seat. She had played beautifully. My second friend also played well. Then the judges called my name. I had butterflies in my stomach and a lump in my throat as I slowly walked up to the stage. I began to play.

　　About halfway through the song, I completely forgot the notes! I stopped playing, and then started again at the beginning, but when I got to the same place, I forgot the notes again. This time I stopped and looked up at the audience and saw one of the judges slowly walking up to the stage to bring me the music book. I have never been so embar-rassed in all my life! By the way, I didn't win the competition.

　　Whenever I remember this story, I laugh. It doesn't seem so tragic now. Don't let it scare you. Most of my memories of music are good ones, and I don't ever want to stop playing instruments and listening to good music. Pop music, classical music, jazz or even country music, I enjoy them all.

　　So, Li Ming, I strongly recommend that you take the guitar lessons. Please let me know how it turns out. I hope you enjoy this gift of music. I would like to know what you think about music. What kind of music do you listen to?

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Brianne

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[　　]

A．words are powerless in expressing oneself

B．music is sometimes more expressive and powerful than words

C．I'm a poor writer but a good musician

D．I can't express myself in words but can express myself by playing music

(2)Brianne is a friend of Jenny's. Why did she write a letter to Li Ming?

[　　]

A．She wanted to make friends with her.

B．She wanted to teach her guitar.

C．She wanted to make some suggestions on music lessons.

D．She wanted to think highly of music.

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A．Brianne is a music fan.

B．Brianne doesn't want Li Ming to take the guitar lessons.

C．Music makes Brianne any day better.

D．Brianne gave Li Ming some advice on the guitar lessons.

(4)Why didn't Brianne win the competition?

[　　]

A．She didn't practise a lot.

B．She was too nervous to remember the notes.

C．She didn't know the judges.

D．The music that she played was too difficult.

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New band rocks

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　　When the Taiwan band Relax One(輕松玩)was formed in 1998, they wanted to release their own albums．And now they have．

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he liked to hang about in the street

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he hadn’t planned what he would be

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their parents’ objection

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financial pressure

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lack of musical knowledge

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changing of the band members

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supportive

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5.What does the word "patriotism" in the eighth paragraph mean?

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