DNA is the whole “map” of the human body. It is something that all humans have, and it tells the body what to do. DNA is the reason that we look like our parents, because we get some of their DNA to make our own.

People have been trying to understand the human body for a long time, In1860, Mr Mendel discovered why we look the same as other people in our family. It is because of small things called “genes”(基因) in our body. In 1953, two scientists, Watson and Crick, found out that those small parts are really messages . They’re written in the DNA with a special language.

In1961, another two scientists found the first “word” that they could understand in that language. It shows how DNA tells the cell﹙细胞﹚to build its parts. So far, scientists have found all the words in the DNA map, but we still do not understand what they all do. By understanding what just one “word ”means, we can help to save people from several illness. So the more we understand, the more doctors will be able to do.

Most people hope that this will help to make better medicine and help sick people. Other people worry that when we learn more “words” and find out more information, we will use it in the wrong way, just to make people more attractive (有吸引力的)，or stop sick people getting jobs.

1.When did Mr Mendel discover why we look the same as other people in our family?

A. In 2000.     B. In 1961      C. In 1953     D In 1860

2.What did the two scientists find in 1961? They found_____.

A．all the words in the DNA map

B．Small things called “genes” in our body

C．The first “word” they could understand in that language

D．those small parts are written in the DNA with a special language

3.How can we help sick people if we understand more “words” in the DNA map?

A．Make better medicine.                   B．Make them get jobs.

C．Make maps for them.                    D．Make them attractive

4.Which one is not true according to the article?

A．We look like our parents because of “genes” in our body

B．We have understand what all the words in the DNA map do

C．DNA is the whole “map” of the human body.

D．DNA tells the cell to build its parts.

5.What do people think about this research about DNA?

A．It can be only bad                       B．It can be only good

C．It can be good but won’t work            D．It can be good and bad

DNA is the whole “map” of the human body. It is something that all humans have, and it tells the body what to do. DNA is the reason that we look like our parents, because we get some of their DNA to make our own.

People have been trying to understand the human body for a long time. In 1860, Mr. Mendel discovered why we look the same as other people in our family. It is because of small things called “genes”（基因）in our body. In 1953, two scientists, Watson and Crick, found out that genes are really messages. They’re written in the DNA with a special language.

In 1961, another two scientists found the first “word” that they could understand in that language. It shows how DNA tells the cell (细胞）to build its parts. So far, scientists have found all the words in the DNA map, but we still don’t understand what they all do. By understanding what just one “word” means, we can help to save people from several illnesses. So the more we understand, the more doctors will be able to do.

Most people hope that this will help to make better medicine and help sick people. Other people worry that when we learn more “words” and find out more information, we will use it in the wrong way. Just to make people more attractive (有吸引力的), or stop sick people getting jobs.

1.When did Mr. Mendel discover why we look the same as other people in our family?

A. In 1680.????????????? ????????????? B. In 1860.????????????? ????????????? C. In 1953.????????????? ????????????? D. In 1961.

2.Watson and Crick found ______ in 1953.

A. all the words in the DNA map???

B. small things called “genes” in our body

C. the first “word” they could understand in that language

D. genes are written in the DNA with a special language

3.How can we help sick people if we understand more “words” in the DNA map?

A. Make better medicine.????????????? ????????????? ????????????? B. Make them get jobs.

C. Make maps for them.????????? ????????????? D. Make them attractive.

4. Which one is NOT true according to the passage?

A. We look like our parents because of “genes” in our body.

B. We have understood what all the words in the DNA map do.

C. Scientists have found all the words in the DNA map.

D. DNA tells the cell to build its parts.

5.What do people think about this research about DNA?

A. It can be only bad.

B. It can be only good.

C. It can be good but won’t work.?????????????

D. It can be good or bad.

DNA is the whole “map” of the human body. It is something that all humans have, and it tells the body what to do. DNA is the reason that we look like our parents, because we get some of their DNA to make our own.
People have been trying to understand the human body for a long time, In1860, Mr Mendel discovered why we look the same as other people in our family. It is because of small things called “genes”(基因) in our body. In 1953, two scientists, Watson and Crick, found out that those small parts are really messages . They’re written in the DNA with a special language.
In1961, another two scientists found the first “word” that they could understand in that language. It shows how DNA tells the cell﹙细胞﹚to build its parts. So far, scientists have found all the words in the DNA map, but we still do not understand what they all do. By understanding what just one “word ”means, we can help to save people from several illness. So the more we understand, the more doctors will be able to do.
Most people hope that this will help to make better medicine and help sick people. Other people worry that when we learn more “words” and find out more information, we will use it in the wrong way, just to make people more attractive (有吸引力的)，or stop sick people getting jobs.
【小题1】When did Mr Mendel discover why we look the same as other people in our family?
A. In 2000.     B. In 1961      C. In 1953     D In 1860
【小题2】What did the two scientists find in 1961? They found_____.

请仔细阅读小题及下面六个网站介绍(A、B、C、D、E和F)，选出符合Thomas、Melanie、Arthur、Darrel、David五人各自需求的最佳选项，其中有一选项为多余。

1. Thomas is a student from Japan, studying in Eastland High School. He has some problems with some English words and expressions. So he turns to some proper website for help.

2. Melanie is a high school student and wants to learn some hot technology news by reading some books in this field during the coming summer vacation. She wants to know where to get such books.

3. Arthur is a young school teacher and wants to take a long journey to Germany with his family by air. He hopes to get low-priced airline tickets and deeply discounted hotel rooms. In order to do this, he draws his attention to the websites.

4. Darrel’s father is a successful businessman. He is excited about his father’s job and decides to follow him. So he’d like to make good use of time in the summer holiday to learn some practical business English. How can he find a place where his dream can come true?

5. David is a student of English coming from Africa and used to have many difficulties in his English study. He decided that he would get some free English learning materials to read and with the help of his friends, he wanted to find a website for his purpose.

A    This site is to help ESL/EFL learners develop speaking skills. At this site you can listen to native speakers talk about all kinds of topics; learn useful idioms; learn common words and expressions; test your vocabulary skills in everyday English and so on.

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C    Our website offers you special place to study English. The classes are small—never more than 6 students. The friendly, highly qualified teachers are always ready to help. We have programs such as Day and Evening Classes, and Business English Training for the workplace.

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Talking About English Learning

English is spoken by many people in the world. It’s becoming more and more seuful and _____1______ ( 重要的) in our daily life.

I have learned English s   2____  many years ago. In class, I try to listen to the teacher ____3_______ (仔细地)and speak English more. After class, first I go over the lessons. Then I listen to tapes, watch English programs on TV, read English, ___4______ ( 参加 ) the English corner and so on. While I am in trouble, my English teacher gives me much h____5_____. I study    6   __  hard that I’m good at it now. I wish to practice ____7_____ (说)English with foreigners one day!

By the way, here are some suggestions for you. First, believe y    8     and try to read or speak English loudly. ___9_____, learn English words and useful phrases or sentences by heart. Third, try to use English as much as ___10______.