Researches at Johns? Hopkins University's. Applied Physics laboratory? ( APL)? in Laurel , Maryland have designed a new human-like robot, Its name is Robo Sally. The machine can be controlled from a distance and can he used to do work that is dangerous for human beings.

?????? Roho Sally has two long arms with human-like hands. She can use her fingers to pick up? small objects .examine them in detail and do most things that human hands can do Each finger? contains a tiny motor capable of squeezing 20 pounds of pinch foree ,.enough to defuse a bomb? under the direction of an operator. She sits on a metal base with wheels that let her move around. turn in tight spaces and climb over small objects, .

?????? Mike McLoughlin is the main investigator for the Applied Physics Laboratory's Prosthetics? Program. "The purpose of that program is to develop prosthetic arms that have all the capability? of your natural arms .and you do all the complex motions that we can do with the natural arm- with the robot. "

?????? It was a difficult job. Mr. McLoughlin says the device had to have many small motors to。 have the ability to do what a human hand does; It? also needs to have human-like strength. The? thumb was especially difficult because it permits the hand .to hold objects. And everything had.?? to fit into a space about the size of a human hand.

????? The next problem? .he says .was to figure out how to control the artificial hand. " So we had?? to figure out how to make the connection between the brain and this arm.

?????? For search-and-rescue duties.Roho Sally will be operated by a human being using a wire- less machine that is far from the robot. The operator will also wear special gloves and glasses.? The glasses permit the operator to see the robot's hands .even though they are far away.

????? Mr. McLoughlin says this kind of robots could be used in what he calls "dull , dirty or dan- gerous" situations where fine human finger movements are required. He says the technology is? not ready for everyday application .but he predicts that within five years we will see some won-? derful improvements.

1.The underlined word " defuse"? in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to "_________".

A. remove?????????? B. discover??????????? C. equip??????????????? D. produce

2.According to Paragraph 2.which picture is Robo Sally?

3.What can we learn ahout the prosthetic arms according to the passage?

A. They are expected to function as well as natural ones.

B. They have many large motors controlled by robots.

C. They have human-like strength to control the robot.

D. They are connected with human brains.

4.Which of the following is true about Robo Sally according to Mr. McLoughlin?

A . Its operator doesn't need? any? equipment.

B. It has been Widely used in everyday life in the USA.

C. It can work in situations which are dangerous for humans.

D. It has made much money for the designer.

In terms of tourism .Ohio is a place full of natural beauty and many vacation spots worth Visiting .

Coney island-Fun Unlimited !

???? Coney Island is an amusement park situated in the city of Cincinnati. It has the world's largest recirculating pool . several diving hoards .and an "in pool"? slide. For basketball and vol- leyhall lovers . there are special courts available. Apart from this . the park is equipped with 22 classic family and kiddie rides .boating facilities . a golf course . etc? Other amusement parks in Ohio include Erieview Park .The Beach Waterpark . Memphis Kiddie Park .etc.

Columbus-The Headquarters!

???? Anyhow, your journey would start from Columbus . the capital city of the state ! So spend some quality time roaming around in this beautiful city. Nightclubs . high quality restaurants .and?? Rock and Roll Hall of Fame-For Music Lovers !

??????? If you are a die-hard music lover. then certainly this place wouldn't disappoint you ! Rock?? and Roll Hall of Fame was opened somewhere around in 1995 .with an intention of celebrating? the spirit of rock and roll music .and also studying it. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame offers exhibitions .music events . and also training programs on the subject. This is a perfect stop for every-thing on rock and roll music !

? Cleveland-High Class Experience !

?????? One of the oldest cities. Cleveland ranks among the top 20 metros of the United States .With Lake Erie serving as the most popular tourist attraction .Cleveland is also famous for land? marks such as Cavaliers?? Gund Arena , Playhouse Square and Indians' Jacobs Field. Moreover.? vibrant nightlife , clubs , restaurants ;large hotels and shopping festivals add co the touristic significance of this place.

Lake Erie-The Perfect Holiday !

?????? With nearly 900 miles of shoreline .Lake Erie is one place you have to visit. You can enjooy? numerous activities like fishing. swimming. boating . etc. It is also perfect for having a family picnic outing. One can even take a ferry to Kelleys Island where things like cycling and miniature golf can be enjoyed. Besides .it is the perfect place for those who are looking for some quiet? and relaxing time.

1.According to the passage a basketball lover is most likely to go to _______.

A. Coney Island??? B. Columbus??????? C. Cleveland?????? D. Kelleys Island

2.What can we learn about Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

A. It was open to the public in 1990.????? B. It is an attraction for music lovers.

C. It offers some shopping festivals.????? D. It provides a golf course for visitors

3.Which of the following is true about Jake Erie?

A. It lies in the city of Cincinnati.

B. It has over 900 miles of shoreline.

C. It is the most popular scenic spot in Cleveland.

D. Tourists can play miniature golf on its banks for free.

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。

?????????????????????????? How to Show Respect to Your Coworkers

????? If you want to reduce the stress in your work environment .one of the best things you can do is to show respect to your coworkers. Showing respect will earn you respect. 1.Respect

???? Use your manners. greet coworker as you enter and exit work for the day. Always use "please" . "Thank you" and? "pardon me" . If you do .all of your requests will be seen as just

That and not orders. 2.It means everything from covering your mouth when your mouth when you sneeze or yarn to holding the door or elevator? open ,when you see coworker coming.

Make pleasant small talks ,but don't? go too far with this concept. You do not have to? taik for hours or know everything about your coworker. Generally ,people enjoy and feel more?? comfortable in working environments where they know each other

Lend a helping hand. This doesn't mean? that you have to be a martyr(受苦者),hut? don't always take the "that's not my job" attitude either. H you are having a particularly light day .or you see one of your coworkers drowning in work ,offer to help.? 3.It'll probably make you feel good too。

??? Apologize if you are wrong and be humble. No one likes a show-off . You can talk about??? the good characteristics ,traits and relationships in your life without making people feel like you??? think you are better than they are? 4.Coworkers will take notice.

??? 5.being positive not only lifts your spirits but also lifts the spirits of ,those around you. No one wants to be around someone who is constantly negative always complaining It's just not professional??

A. Manner can be actions as well

B. Speak encouraging word to other.

C. Actually some coworkers don't neecl out respect

D. Your coworker? will appreciate your generous efforts

E. Avoid standing, sitting or talking too close? to someone

F. It also allows you to get to know and befriend your coworkers

G. No one is perfect ,but? what makes up your character is how you handle your mistakes

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文? 中共有1O处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

??? 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号( )，并在其下面写出该加的词。

??? 删除：把多余的词用斜线(　）划掉。

??? 修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2.只允许修改1O处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

? Union　is strength Whenever you're faced with difficulties or in a? dilemma ,cooperation plays an important part in getting you out of trouble

? There was a time when I was too proud that I? overlooked my classmate . refusing to work together with them. Therefore .it was no doubt that I was left alone . suffering from loneliness and? failure. Unfortunately a teacher impressed on me the value of cooperation. From then? on ,I? learned to help others and turn to my friends for the help whenever I had difficulty finish a task? on my own. Surely cooperation made a great difference. Now I am getting well with my friend.

My experience has teach me that only if we attach? great importance with? cooperation can? we go beyond ourselves? As the saying go "United we stand ;divided we fall."

假如你是李华，你打算明年作为交换生到美国Michigan University去学习。你从网上得知一家美国机构提供寄宿家庭的信息。因此你给他们发一封电子邮件，邮件主要内容

包括：

1你对房屋类型及位置的要求；

2，要求免费提供一些生活设施；

3．期望月租；

4期盼尽快回复。

注意.1.词数l00左右；

2开头和结尾已写好，但不计入总词数；

3可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Sir or Madam.

I'm going to study in Michigan University as an exchange student next year.

_______________________________________________________________________________

_________

_______________________________________________________________________________

_____________

Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

Although the price has gone up by 5%, it’s still ________ the limits set by the government.

A. beyond????????????? ????????????? ??? B. within????????????? ????????????? ????? C. outside????????????? ????????????? ??? D. off

We have been looking at houses, but haven’t found ________ we like yet.

A. one????????????? ????????????? ????????????? B. ones????????????? ????????????? ????????????? ? C. them????????????? ????????????? ????????????? D. it

_______ new decision has been made that those who cheat in _______ examinations will not be recommended to colleges or universities.

A. The; a????????? B. A; an?????????? C. 不填; 不填????? D. A；不填

Look! The pond ________, and no fish in it can survive.

A. dries up???????? B. has dried up????? C. had dried up???? D. dried up

Your job here is only________, for you will be removed from it when we have a proper post for you.

A. permanent? ????????????? ????????????? B. compulsory????? C. temporary ????????????? ????????????? D. fundamental