阅读下面的短文，并根据短文后的要求答题。

       I have been a friend of Bill Gates for a long time．I know him when he was a student at Harvard University．We were surprised when he left University to set up his own company “Microsoft” and make his own software．But he was the clever one! He is very good at writing computer languages and almost all computers now use Microsoft software．The program “Word” is used from Britain to China！

       Of course he has made a lot of money and that makes people very jealous．They want to stop his success．Even the government is against him and has tried to break his company into two parts．The government says that it is unfair to other people who want to sell similar software. And what’s more, because he fits his new software free in every new computer, the government says he is stopping other companies from selling their programs．This is not fair．Everyone should be able to do what they can to make their company bigger and stronger．Bill Gates has only done what he can to stop other competitors．

       He is very rich, but he is generous．He has given millions of dollars to help the education and health of many children around the world．You could not meet a better man than Bill Gates．

1．对文中划线句子翻译成汉语

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2．根据短文内容回答问题。

What are the two reasons for which the government has tried to break Bill Gates’ company into parts?

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（2）___________________________________________________________________________

3．从文中找出与下句意思相近的句子。

Each person in the company should try his best to make their business more successful．

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4．文中划线单词generous 的汉语意思是：________________

5．根据短文内容，用四个形容词描述一下Bill Gates.

（1）___________ （2）_________ （3）__________ （4）_____________

Saving money gives you freedom. If you have enough savings you may be able to give up your job. I know a couple (夫妻) who saved up   1  money that they were able to leave their   2  for a year, and travel across the country. You could see the wonderful experiences they had   3 they were able to enjoy that time together.

Saving money is improving your   4  life. It is important to realize that   5  saving money now you will be able to do so many more things in your later years. You can retire early and spend time   6  around the world. By saving money now, you will be able to do as   7  things as you like and enjoy a good life.

Saving money will bring you peace of mind. Every dollar that you have in the bank is a dollar, which stands between you and disaster. People who have savings are not   8  when a car breaks down, or someone becomes sick. They know that they will be okay if they lose a job, and it takes time to find a new   9 .

Saving money sets an example for your children. By teaching your children to save money and plan for the future, you are in control of where you spend your money, and what you do   10  it. It may be one of the most important ideas that you teach your children.

1.                A．no            B．little           C．enough   D．a little

2.                A．jobs           B．job            C．country   D．garden

3.                A．so             B．because        C．or   D．but

4.                A．children’s     B．whole          C．future    D．present

5.                A．in             B．on             C．at   D．by

6.                A．travel          B．traveling        C．to travel  D．travelled

7.                A．many          B．much          C．more D．most

8.                A．happy          B．nice           C．worried  D．glad

9.                A．ones           B．another         C．one  D．other

10.               A．by            B．with           C．in    D．through

Many companies use guards and expensive alarm systems to protect their property (财产). Soon a new kind of protection will be used—robots. Engineers have been working on the first mobile robots for businesses. The robots will guard factories, warehouses (仓库) and museums at night.

    The mobile robots will move around slowly on wheels. They will be able to detect (察觉,发现) people through walls and pick up sounds, such as breaking glass. They can be fixed with loud sirens to frighten thieves, or radios to signal police or guards.

    To protect a building, a robot will have to move around without knocking into the walls. Information about the building will have to be stored in the robot’s small, built-in computer. A floor map could be programmed into the computer’s memory, for example.

    A mobile robot will not be able to do everything. Unlike human guards, it will not be able to climb stairs, open doors, or move along rough ground. It won’t be able to tell the difference between friends and enemies. Because of that, people will have to be prevented from entering the area it moves.

    One kind of mobile robot will be able to “sense” whether a chair or a box has been moved and go around it. This robot will also judge size well enough so that it won’t send an alarm if a cat crosses the room. And if someone tries to steal this robot, it will sound a loud, painful siren. The three-foot-tall robot is hard to be stolen anyway. It weighs about 200 pounds.

U.S. companies pay almost $10 billion a year to protect their property with alarm systems and human guards. Mobile robots may be cheaper.  (296)

1. Why is the new kind of robots called mobile robots? Because they can _____.

A. guard factories, warehouses and museums

B. send loud, painful sirens when it is stolen

C. sense moving objects and signal police

D. move around and do the programmed work

2. How will a robot get directions for moving around a building?

A. From a human guard.                                B. From a built-in computer.

C. From another robot.                                  D. From radio signals.

3. What can be the best title of this passage?

A. New Guards.                                               B. Science and Technology.

C. Alarm Systems.                                           D. Engineers and Robots.

Happiness is important for everyone. Most people want to be happy but few know how to find happiness. Money and success don’t bring lasting happiness. Happiness depends on ourselves. In other words, we make our own happiness.
Some people believe that if they are wealthy, they will be able to do anything they want, which means happiness. On the other hand, some people believe that holding a high position in the government is happiness. In this way, you have not only money, but also many other things which can’t be bought by money. However, other people believe that having lots of money is not happiness, nor is holding a high position in the government. These people value(重视) their beliefs, or their intelligence, or their health. They think these can make them happy.
Here are a few ways to help you be happier.
The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Too often, we spend so much time thinking about the future, for example, getting into college or getting a good job, that we don’t enjoy the present. You should enjoy life’s simple pleasures, such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music, or spending time with close friends. People who have close friends usually enjoy happier and healthier lives.
The second secret of happiness is to be active. Many people go dancing or play sports. People can forget about their problems and only think about the activities.
Finally, many people find happiness in helping others. According to studies, people feel good when they volunteer their time to do many meaningful things for other people. If you want to feel happier, do something nice for someone. You can help a friend with his or her studies, go shopping to get food for an old neighbor, or simply help around the house.
Now maybe you know how to find happiness!
【小题1】 The underlined word “wealthy” means “__________” in the article.