63. The examples given by the writer in Paragraph 4 serve　　　　　 .

A. to prove high technology has a promising future

B. to explain his idea of new type of teamwork is reasonable

C. to show that it tends to be an end to teamwork soon

D. to indicate the computer – assisted team effort just means investigation and simulation.

62. According to the passage, the writer believers that　　　　 .

A. teamwork requires more use of computers than that of human beings

B. teamwork will be completely replaced by computers

C. the concept of teamwork is still alive and no longer the same as the past

D. high technology would make teamwork a thing of the past

61. The underlined part “hold more” most probably means to　　　　　 .

A. maintain more chances　　　　 B. give more rights

C. make more regulations　　　　 D. store more information

66．When you visit Martha’s Vineyard,　　　　　 .

　　　 A．you can see a lot of hills in the eastern parts

　　　 B．you can enjoy the sunshine on the beach on the northern side

　　　 C．you can live in the fishermen’s old houses in the hills

　　　 D．you can see different kinds of lighthouses and learn about the history

答案　 63. A　 64.C　 65.B　 66.D

Passage 9

(山东省聊城市2008年高三年级模拟(四)B篇)

Are you a team person? Are you at your best as part of a small, tightly united group of dedicated workers? If so, the future may hold more for you than you think.

High technology, some predicted, would make team work a thing of the past. That’s happening in those areas of business and data processing where one person and a computer can replace a team of workers.

But, elsewhere, teamwork is very much alive. High technology has led to a new type of teamwork in a number of fields, including advertising, scientific research, engineering design, architecture and ocean exploration. Through computer networking, scientists, engineers and technicians at different locations – often thousands of miles apart – can work on the same project at once. They can exchange ideas, try out different designs and test their results.

Examples? An engineering team can now design and try out a robot system, a new manufacturing process, or an entire factory before it is built. An architectural team can do the same with a building or a bridge. A medical team can simulate (模拟) a dangerous operation before performing it on a patient.

Of course, computer – assisted team effort doesn’t end with investigation and simulation. It now usually continues into actual design, manufacturing and testing. “Computer – aide design (CAD) and computer – aided manufacture (CAM) are breaking down barriers between traditional design and manufacturing functions,” explains Dr. Prakash Rao, an engineering manager at General Electric. “Interdisciplinary (跨学科的) teams and engineers follow a product from concept to production. Everything is interconnected like a network.”

Sometimes a computer – aided effort can extend beyond production. A team that produces robots may use them to explore space and ocean depth. For high – technology team work, the future seems limitless.

65．Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?

　　　 A．How the island got its name.　 B．The population of the island.

　　　 C．The scenery of the island.　　　 D．When the island was discovered.

64．Which of the following maps tells where Martha’s Vineyard is？

　 (Mas = Massachusetts；C = Cape Cod；M = Martha's Vineyard)

63．What is Martha’s Vineyard famous for?

　　　 A．Lighthouses.　　　　　 B．A long history.

　　　 C．Friendly Indians.　　　　　　 D．Fishing industry.

66. The postcards from Lisa about her trip to India indicate that ______.

A. she plans to return to India some day soon

B. the hotels she stayed in had excellent service

C. the people she met in India were friendly

D. she thoroughly enjoyed her trip

答案　 63.B　 64.D　 65.A　 66.D

Passage 8

(福建省厦门双十中学2008年6月迎考热身试卷C篇)

Martha’s Vineyard has long been considered a favorite quiet of the Northeast. The vineyard is rich in history, breathtaking beaches, and beautiful scenery. It is well known for its unique lighthouses – you’ll enjoy the variety and the history of each lighthouse, among the most photographed structures on the Vineyard. When the former First Family, the Clintons, chose to vacation on the island several years ago, it became a more popular tourist attraction.

Martha’s Vineyard got its name from its discoverer, Bartholomew Gosnold, who gave it the name of his wife Martha and was in memory of the thick growth of wild trees on the land.

The island of Martha’s Vineyard lies south of Cape Cod off the southeastern coast of Massachusetts，United States. It is nearly 20 miles long and runs from 2 to 10 miles in width. There are wide, hard beaches on the southern side. The north is hilly, but in the south and eastern parts there are wide areas of open land covered with wild flowers.

The island was discovered early in the 17th century. The Indians were quiet and friendly, and the new-comers fished for a living, making a lot of money from whaling (捕鲸). With the decline (衰落) of whaling and sailing ships, Martha’s Vineyard was almost forgotten until about 60 years ago when people began to buy the old houses of the whaling captains and the small buildings of the fishermen near the beaches. Now people go there year after year for their summer holidays.

65. The aspect of the Taj Mahal that impressed Lisa the most was its ________.

A. colour　　　　 B. shape　　　　　 C. location　　 D. size

64. According to the postcards, which of the following statements is TRUE? Lisa _______.

A. was hesitant about going on a camel ride

B. visited the Hawa Mahal and the City Palace on the same day.

C. did not have the opportunity to visit the India Gate

D. did not get to see as much of Delhi as she would have liked