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     Quickly, the picture comes alive with hyperlinks (超鏈接), offering the names of the buildings, towers
and street features that appear in the photo.The hyperlinks lead to information about the history, services
and context of all the features in the photo.You have just hyperlinked your reality.
     That might be a little unbelievable, but the technology exists and is no fevered imagination.This is not a
cool small machine invented for the next James Bond movie; this is a working technology just developed
by European researchers.It could be coming to a phone near you, and soon.
     This, as the marketing types say, is a game changer.It develops a completely new interface (界面)
that combines webtechnology with the real world.It is big and fresh, but it goes much further and has
much greater influence.
     The development of the system is most outstanding because image recognition technology has long
been pregnant with promise, but seemed to suffer from an unending labour.
     Now MOBVIS has not only developed image recognition; it has also developed more applications for
the technology; and it has adapted it to the world's most popular technology: the mobile phone.
     The MOBVIS system completely rewrites the rules for exploration and interaction with your physical
environment.The system begins with panoramas (一連串景象). These panoramas form the basis of a
city database.It can match buildings, towers, banners and even logos that appear in the panoramas. A
user simply takes a picture of the street feature, MOBVIS compares the user's photograph to the
panoramas and then identifies the buildings from the picture you take and the relevant links are returned.
     Then you simply click on the links, using a touchscreen phone, and the MOBVIS system will provide
information on the history, art, architecture or even the menu, if it is a restaurant, of the building in question.

1. Which is introduced in the passage?

A. A new game software.
B. A popular mobile phone.
C. A cool small machine.
D. An image recognition system.

2. What can we learn about the new technology?

A. It can only be put into use on mobile phones.
B. It is a little unbelievable and just a fevered imagination.
C. It has taken an unending labour to bring the technology into our lives.
D. It will encourage the users to take more pictures of the street features.

3. What is the right order of the operation of MOBVIS?

a. A city database forms in the system.
b. MOBVIS recognizes the picture and links are returned.
c. A user touches the links on the phone screen.
d. A user takes a picture of the street feature.
e. MOBVIS provides information in question.
A. a; e; c; d; b  
B. a; d; b; c; e
C. d; c; e; a; b  
D. c; a; e; b; d

4. From the passage, we can infer that________.

A. MOBVIS has already been widely used all over the world
B. the writer is trying to promote the sales of the MOBVIS system
C. this new technology will soon be very popular in our lives
D. the sales of mobile phones will decrease as MOBVIS comes on market
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科目：高中英語 來源：英語教研室 題型：050

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As a teenager in 1972, Bill Gates boasted that he would be a millionaire by the time he was 20. While he did not quite achieve that goal, only 15 years later, he was a millionaire. And by 1992, as head of the Microsoft company, he became the richest man in America with assets (資產(chǎn)) of approximately US $ 6. 3 billion.

    Born in Seattle, Washington on 28, October, 1956, Gates was named William Henry after his father and grandfather. From the beginning, he was an extremely energetic and intelligent child. He had read the entire world book encyclopedia (百科全書) by the age of nine. His favorite subjects at school were science and math and his favorite pastime was “thinking”.

    Gates first started to play with computers at the age of 13, when one was installed at his school. At that time, computers were large, awkward (笨重的) machines. Operators were required to learn complex (復(fù)雜的) computer languages before the machines could be used. Even then a great deal of time and effort was needed to perform the simplest functions. Before long Gates was an expert at working the school's computer. After his graduation from secondary school, Gates was accepted by the three top universities in the USA Princeton, Harvard and Yale. He chose Harvard and began classes there the next autumn, majoring math. But he was still obsessed (占據(jù)心思) with computers and spent as much time in the computer laboratories as he did in the lecture halls.

    By 1975, Gates and a partner, Paul Allen, had developed a software program called BASIC. This was not the first program ever created, but its inventors were the first to decide that people who wanted to use it should pay for it.

    BASIC was a success because until it came along, there had been no efficient way of getting computers to carry out instructions. Although he had not completed his degree, Gates left university and went to work full time for the new company he had formed called Microsoft.

    His next project was the software program that made him famous and very rich. It was called DOS, short for Disk Operating System, and it was purchased (購買) by 113M in 1980. Today it is the operating system used in more than 14 million personal computers around the world.

    As chief executive office of Microsoft, Gates is known as a bright man, but one who is not easily satisfied. He is quick to criticize (批評) his staff and hates to be questioned about decisions he has made. He was regarded as a loner and unfashionable boring computer nut until his marriage to Microsoft manager Melinda French on New Year's Day 1994. Yet to most people now, Gates is a person who is, in spite of his great wealth, humble (謙恭) and ordinary. He spends his money carefully. He eats in fast food restaurants and flies economy class. And when praised for Microsoft's great success, he has been heard to say. “All we do is put software in a box and if people see it in the stores and like it, they buy it. “

1．When he was a teenager, Bill Gates wanted to be a  ________.

    A. teacher

    B. doctor

    C. businessman

    D. professor

2．When Gates went to Harvard, he ________.

    A. was interested only in math

    B. spent most of his time in computer laboratories

    C. developed the first computer software program

    D. divided his time between his math studies and the computer laboratories

3．Before the development of BASIC, ________.

    A. no one was interested in computer software

    B. software programs were not considered commercial projects

    C. software programs were very expensive

    D. no one wanted to pay for computer software

4．When the writer says, “Bill was regarded as an unfashionable boring computer nut”, he means ________.

    A. Bill was so strong-minded that no one could change his mind

    B. the only thing that could interests Bill on his life was computer

    C. Bill was such a boring young man that nobody would like to talk to him

    D. Bill couldn't work out the boring computer problems

5．Most people think Gates is ________.

    A. a crazy person

    B. a person obsessed with making money

    C. someone who spends money freely

    D. a quite common, normal person

 

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科目：高中英語 來源： 題型：051

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Music comes in many forms; most countries have a style of their own. Poland has its folks. Hungary has its czardas. Argentina is famous for the tango. The U.S. is known for jazz, the type of music that has gained worldwide popularity.

Jazz is American contribution to popular music. While classical music follows formal European tradition(傳統(tǒng))，jazz is rather a free form. It is full of energy, expressing the moods, interests, and emotions (感情) of the people. It is breaking and exciting with a modern sound. In the 1920s jazz sounded like America. And so it does today.

The origins (起源)of the music are as interesting as the music itself. Jazz was invented by American Negroes, or blacks, as they are called today, who were brought to the Southern states as slaves. They were sold to farm owners and forced to work long hours in the cotton and tobacco fields. This work was hard and life was short. When a Negro died his friends and relatives would gather and carry the body to have a ceremony before they buried him.

There was always a band おwith them. On the way to the ceremony the band played slow, solemn music suitable for the situation. But on the way home the mood changed. Spirits lifted. Everyone was happy. Death had removed one of their members, but the living were glad to be alive. The band played happy music, this music made everyone want to dance. It was an early form of jazz.

Music has always been important in Negro life. The blacks, who were brought to America from West Africa, had a rich musical tradition. In the fields, they made up work songs. Singing made the hard work go faster. And when they got to Christianity, they made lovely spirituals, which have become an everlasting part of American music.

1．From the passage, we can see that jazz　　   .

A. is a kind of African music

B. started from Africa but is popular in America

C. was started by blacks working in Africa

D. was started by blacks in America

2．Jazz is a kind of music　　   .

A. almost the same as classical music

B. quite different from classical music

C. popular only in America

D. quite different from Africa music.

3．Generally speaking, Jazz is mostly a kind of　　   .

A. American music

B. African music

C. classical music

D. popular music played at funerals

4．Usually we may feel 　　   moods when we listen to jazz music.

A. sad and sorry

B. tiring and hard working

C. exciting and happy

D. lonely and sad

5．Jazz will always be connected with　　   .

A. American blacks

B. slavery in the United States

C. modern times

D. quick development of music

 

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科目：高中英語 來源：北京市東城區(qū)2010屆高三下學期綜合練習（一） 題型：閱讀理解


第三部分：閱讀理解（共陰節(jié)，40分）
第一節(jié)（共15小題；每小題2分，共30分）
閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中，選出最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。
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California Pizza Plus★★★
At California Pizza Plus you can satisfy your taste by designing your own pizza pie. You can select different pizza toppings. This it the place both for fun and mouth-watering food. The restaurant is decorated with old movie posters and the waiters are efficient and friendly.
On the Run
If you’re in a hurry, you should be able to get a good, quick meal-but not here. The service is slow and the food is not very inviting. It seems like the microwave has replaced the cook. French fries are oily, and the salad may have been fresh once, but not when it gets to your table.

 
Restaurant Guide
Richard’s Steak House ★★★★
This super steak house has been a
landmark for over fifty years．The attention
to detail makes the setting and service as
perfect as your meal，whether it’s a quiet
dinner for two，a business lunch，or a small
party．All the meat dishes are cooked
exactly the way you want．Richard’s also
has an excellent wine selection to go with
your meal．
Garden Delight   ★★★
This attractive，new dining place is great
for people who are interested in healthy
eating．The cook makes sure the dishes are
high in taste and low in fat．There are
many salads to choose from，as well as
homemade soups and steamed vegetables
over brown rice
 

 

Rating system ★Poor ★★Fair ★★★Very good ★★★★Excellent

 

 
56．Which restaurant serves good meal dishes?
A．Richard’s Steak House    B．California Pizza Plus
C．Garden Delight           D．On the Run
57．At Garden Delight, you can       .
A．design your own pie       B．get tasty French fries
C．enjoy good                 D．get healthy food
58．Why is On the Run considered the poorest restaurant ?
A．Because of its old microwaves．       B．Because of its poor decoration．
C．Because of its food and service．      D．Because of its price of the food．

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科目：高中英語 來源：重慶市楊家坪中學2009-2010學年度高二下學期質(zhì)量檢測 題型：閱讀理解


第三部分：閱讀理解（每小題2分，滿分40分）
第一節(jié)：閱讀下列短文,從每題所給的四個選項(A、B、C和D)中,選出最佳選項,并在答題卡上將該項標號涂黑。
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Mr. Hart, a London taxi driver, has a new black taxi. With his taxi, he hurries through the busy streets every day.
One day when he was having a short rest, a young man jumped into his taxi. "To the station as fast as you can," shouted the man in a very unfriendly way. "My train leaves at three o'clock." Mr. Hart did his best, but there was a lot of traffic. At every corner there was a red light. "Hurry up, man! I don't want to miss my train," said the young man. "And I don't want to have an accident," replied Mr. Hart quickly. While he was driving, Mr. Hart suddenly recognized the man's face. He was a thief. The police were looking for him. His picture was in the newspapers. Mr. Hart raced through the street and drove through red lights. Soon there was a police car behind him. Mr. Hart raced on until he reached the station. He stopped in front of the station at two minutes to three, and the young man quickly jumped out of the taxi.
"Stop! Stop!" cried Mr. Hart. At that moment the police car stopped, too. "Quick! He is the thief!" shouted Mr. Hart. Two policemen rushed into the station. Three minutes later they returned with the young man. "Well done!" a policeman said to Mr. Hart as they were taking the thief to the police car.
56. The young man wanted to________.
A. go back home by train              B. drive through the busy street
C. take the 3:00 train to London         D. leave London as soon as possible
57. How did Mr. Hart know that the young man was a thief?
A. He had never met such a rude person as the young man.
B. He had seen the young man's picture in the newspapers.
C. The police told him something about the young man.
D. The young man was trying to run away.
58. Mr. Hart raced through the street and drove through red lights so that ________.
A. he could drive faster than the police car          B. he could reach the station on time
C. he could get the attention of the policemen       D. he could go home earlier than usual
59. Where did the policemen catch the young man?
A. In Mr. Hart's taxi.   B. In the station.     C. In the street.   D. At the corner.

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科目：高中英語 來源：浙江省2010屆高三下學期5月適應(yīng)性測試英語試卷 題型：閱讀理解

第三節(jié)：閱讀理解（共25小題; 每小題2分, 滿分50分）

It was 3:12 a. m. when nine-year-old Glenn Kreamer awoke to the smell of burning. Except for the crackling（爆裂聲）of flames somewhere below there was not a sound in the two-storey house at Baldwin, Long Island.

With his father away on night duty at a local factory, Glenn was worried about the safety of his mother, his sister Karen, 14 and his 12-year-old brother Todd. He ran downstairs through the smoke filled house to push and pull at Karen and Todd until they sat up. Then he helped each one through the house to the safety of the garden. There, his sister and brother, taking short and quick breaths and coughing, collapsed on the lawn (草坪).

The nine-year-old raced back into the house and upstairs to his mother’s room. He found it impossible to woke her up. Mrs. Kreamer, a victim of the smoke, was unconscious, and there was nobody to help Glenn carry her to the garden. But the boy remained calm and, as a fireman said later, “acted with all the self-control of a trained adult.”

On the bedroom telephone, luckily still working, Glenn called his father and, leaving Mr. Kreamer to telephone the fire brigade and ambulance service, got on with the task of saving his mother.

First he filled a bucket with water from the bathroom and threw water over his mother and her bed. Then, with a wet cloth around his head he went back to the garden.

He could hear the fire engine coming up, but how would the firemen find his mother in the smoke-filled house where flames had almost swallowed up the ground floor?

Grasping firmly a ball of string from the garage, Glenn raced back into the house and dashed upstairs to his mother’s room. Tying one end of the string to her hand he ran back, laying out the string as he went, through the hall and back out into the garden.

Minutes later he was telling fire chief John Coughlan: “The string will lead you to mother.” Mrs. Kreamer was carried to safety as the flames were breaking through her bedroom floor.

1．Why did Glenn run downstairs first?

A．He wanted to find out what was happening.  

B．He was worried about his mother’s safety.

C．He wanted to save his sister and brother.    

D．He went to see if his father had come back from work.

2．How did Glenn help the firemen to save his mother?

A．By throwing water all over her and her bed.    

B．By carrying her to safety with his brother.

C．By pushing and pulling at her.              

D．By tying a string to her hand.

3．Who called the fire brigade and ambulance service?

A．Glenn.    B．Glenn’s father.     C．Glenn’s sister.    D．Glenn’s neighbor.

4．What did Glenn do to protect himself?

A．He put a wet cloth around his head.      B．He threw water all over himself.

C．He hid himself in the bathroom.         D．He rushed out to the lawn.

5．Glenn saved his family because___________.

A．his father had taught him to do so on the phone   

B．he had learned something about first aid

C．he had dealt with the emergency calmly and wisely 

D．he had followed his mother’s instruction

 

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