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A CAR design team is bringing back memories of a famous scene from a James Bond movie by producing a car that can travel under water．
In the 007 film, The Spy Who Loved- Me （1977）, Bond drives below the waves in a vehicle that moments earlier seemed to be an ordinary car．
The scene was shot using special movie magic, but more than 30 years later the Swiss company Rinspeed has come up with a concept （概念） car - the sOuba．It is an open-topped sports car that car drive over land, above the waves and even under water to a depth of 10 meters．It is to be displayed at next month's Geneva Motor Show．
Rinspeed boss Frank Rinderknecht, 52, is a James Bond fan．"For three decades I have tried to imagine how it might be possible to build a car that can fly under water," he said．"Now we have made this dream come true．”
To make sQuba, Rinspeed took a sports car and replaced the ordinary engine with several electric motors．Three motors arc located in the back of the car．One provides power on land while the other two drive the screws （螺旋桨） underwater．
For safety reasons sQuba was built as an open car so that people can get out quickly in an emergency．With an enclosed cabin （封闭车厢） opening the door might be impossible because of water pressure．
sQuba is easy to drive．When you go into the water it floats, until you open the door to let the water in．Soon the sQuba starts on its way to the underwater world．To breathe, you'll have to wear a scuba mask（潜水面罩） connected to the car's compressed-air （压缩空气） tank．The vehicle can stay under water until you run out of air, which is about two hours．
Sadly, those people excited by the sQuba may never be able to drive one as there are no plans to put it into production．
"It's a tradition that we produce a concept car for the Geneva Motor Show．"said Rinderknecht．"We don't plan to build it," he admitted．
1．The sQuba can drive both on land and under water because ____．
A．it was designed with an enclosed cabin
B．it was built as an open-topped sports car
C．three screws are positioned in the back of the car
D．electric motors are equipped instead of an ordinary engine
2．The sQuba was produced to____．
A．help shoot a scene in a 007 film
B．update some water sports cars
C．be tested before going into production
D．be put in a motor exhibition
3．It can be inferred from the passage that ____．
A．the sQuba probably can't run at the bottom of deep sea
B．the sQuba will probably sell well in the market of Geneva
C．the shape of sQuba is totally different from an ordinary car
D．the driver in the sQuba can't breathe freely when floating on water
4．The writer of the passage would agree that ____．
A．Rinspeed will make a lot of money by selling the sQuba
B．Rinderknecht plays a role in the invention of the sQuba
C．007 film directors will be interested in using the sQuba
D．it's a waste of money to design an concept car for a motor show
The people below are all trying to choose which TV programme to watch. After the description of these people, there is information about six TV programmes A-F. Decide which programme would be most suitable for the person mentioned in questions 1-5 and then mark the correct letter (A-F) on your answer sheet. There is one extra paragraph about one programme which you do not need to use.
__________1.Although Rob lead a quiet life in a small village, that doesn’t stop him from wanting to find out about the latest scientific development.
__________2.Bella enjoys eating out but can’t afford to spend very much at the moment as she is saving for a holiday. She has never learnt how to cook, so now might be quite a good time to find out！
____________3. Dan is interested in taking wildlife photographs and enjoys the kind of programme which gives him a chance to see a professional photographer at work.
_____________4. Gina is a music teacher. Although she prefers classical music, she likes to follow the kind of music that interests the teenagers she teaches.
____________5.Ron’s wife is in hospital. He wants to finds a programme suitable for his three-year-old son while he gets on with the housework and prepares a meal.
TODAYS TELEVISION PROGRAMME PREVIEW
A.TV1 7:20 p.m. Find out more about Australia’s animal life. This film was made last year by one of Australia’s best-known cameramen, Dougie Bond. He spent over 200 hours filming the birds, animals and fish that inhabit this beautiful continent and for the first time brings some of these unusual animals to our TV screens.
B.TV3 9:00p.m. The popular science programme is back with the latest in technology and medicine. This week, cars that run on sunlight and the story of one baby’s fight to live.
C.TV2 8:10p.m. Do you think what goes into the food most of us eat every day of the week? Tonight’s programme takes a serious scientific look at the bread industry. Whether you bake your own bread or just enjoy buying it, this programme will give you an interesting insight into something most of us eat every day of the week.
D.TV1 5:15p.m. Busy parents? Bored children? Do you want something educational to entertain your children while you do something else? This popular magazine programme is for the under-fives. More music, fun, songs and games with Carla and Larry.
E.TV3 8:45p.m. If you’ve always wanted to cook, now’s your chance to learn. In the studio are two chefs who will take you through some simple recipes step by step. This is a repeat of the popular series shown last year, and available from good bookshops.
F.TV3 7:40p.m. The latest new music. Pete Hogg looks at the best of the current rap, raga and new jack swing plus new video releases. This is the programme that tells you all about what’s happening on the music scene and brings you interviews with tomorrow’s young artists.
Researchers in over 80 nations are taking part in a project to conduct a decade-long census(统计) of sea life. Scientists presented some of their findings at a recent conference as the project neared its completion.
In deep icy waters under Antarctica, scientists found bulbous tunicates, an underground animal, and many newly-discovered creatures believed to be related to starfish (海星) and other marine(海洋的）creatures.
Elsewhere in the world’s oceans, they have recently discovered many kinds of underwater life forms new to science. It is all part of a research effort called the Census of Marine Life.
“There are about 2,000 scientists worldwide involved,” said Bob Gagosian, President, CEO of the Consortium for Ocean Leadership. Gagosian helps manage the project. “Everywhere they’ve gone they’ve found new things,” he says. “The ocean basically is unexplored from the point of view of marine living things.”
Researchers have placed small markers on hundreds of fish and marine animals to track by satellite their migration(迁移）routes and to discover places where sea life gathers.
According to Ron O’Dor, a senior scientist with the Census of Marine Life, knowledge of life on the ocean floor is especially limited. “90% of all the information we have is from the top hundred meters of the ocean,” O’Dor states.
And he says the sea floor is, on average, at a depth of 4, 000 meters. And so, as some machines dive far below what people have previously seen, scientists are discovering new species of plants, animals and living things.
Since the census project began, more than 5,300 new marine animals have been found. Ocean researchers say they hope to catalogue 230,000 species during the census —which some say is only a small part of all the creatures living in the sea.
【小题1】Why do the researchers place small markers on many marine creatures?
| A．To catch them. | B．To research them. |
| C．To kill them. | D．To protect them. |
| A．human beings only know a little about marine life |
| B．the oceans don’t need to be further explored |
| C．he considers exploring the ocean a dangerous thing |
| D．the marine creatures mainly live on the top of the ocean |
| A．About 2,000 scientists from America are involved in the project. |
| B．The census of sea life will last for ten years. |
| C．230,000 new marine animals have been found. |
| D．The sea floor is at a depth of 400 meters. |
| A．To tell the news that new marine creatures are being discovered |
| B．To encourage people to find new marine creatures |
| C．To prove the importance of marine creatures |
| D．To introduce the newly-discovered creatures. |
London is a huge city with more things to do than anywhere else. With the London Pass, you get free entry to over 50 specially selected places with one purchase. In the list you’ll find:
●19 historic buildings
●22 museums and art galleries
●8 tours, cruises and walks and leisure activities
●13 places of interest including ships and aquariums
●12 restaurants and services
The London Pass offers not only great value and convenience , but also enables you to beat the queues at selected attractions. There are also special offers such as discounts at restaurants and theaters , where the attraction is normally free to the public. The London Pass also gives you great offers such as a free guided tour. So whether you prefer museums or cinemas, galleries or ice skating or zoos, with the London Pass there really is something for everyone.
You can buy Adult or Child passes for 2, 3 or 6 days. See all ticket prices below and choose what you need.
| Description | Price |
| London Pass 2 days Adult-Item E-036 | $87 |
| London Pass 3 days Adult-Item E-037 | $104 |
| London Pass 6 days Adult-Item E-038 | $140 |
| London Pass 2 days Child (5-15 years) | $62 |
| London Pass 3 days Child (5-15 years) | $72 |
| London Pass 6 days Child (5-15 years) | $100 |
| A．see famous buildings | B．stay at hotels |
| C．go boating | D．join in entertainment activities |
| A．won’t have to pay for guided tours |
| B．can eat meals for free at some restaurants |
| C．will be fined unless they wait in line |
| D．won’t be allowed to travel alone |
| A．$174 | B．$236 | C．$244 | D．$270 |
| A．The London Pass has discounts for students. |
| B．16 year olds can enjoy the London Pass 2 days Child. |
| C．Children under 5 don’t need the London Pass. |
| D．The London Pass cannot be bought on weekends. |
| A．1-888-254-0637 | B．00-800-84468370 |
| C．+1 210 507 5997 | D．1-866-270-2849 |
London is a huge city with more things to do than anywhere else. With the London Pass, you get free entry to over 50 specially selected places with one purchase. In the list you’ll find:
●19 historic buildings
●22 museums and art galleries
●8 tours, cruises and walks and leisure activities
●13 places of interest including ships and aquariums
●12 restaurants and services
The London Pass offers not only great value and convenience , but also enables you to beat the queues at selected attractions. There are also special offers such as discounts at restaurants and theaters , where the attraction is normally free to the public. The London Pass also gives you great offers such as a free guided tour. So whether you prefer museums or cinemas, galleries or ice skating or zoos, with the London Pass there really is something for everyone.
You can buy Adult or Child passes for 2, 3 or 6 days. See all ticket prices below and choose what you need.
|
Description |
Price |
|
London Pass 2 days Adult-Item E-036 |
$87 |
|
London Pass 3 days Adult-Item E-037 |
$104 |
|
London Pass 6 days Adult-Item E-038 |
$140 |
|
London Pass 2 days Child (5-15 years) |
$62 |
|
London Pass 3 days Child (5-15 years) |
$72 |
|
London Pass 6 days Child (5-15 years) |
$100 |
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Please call 1-888-254-0637
Outside the US please call 00-800-84468370 or +1 210 507 5997
VIP reservations: Contact a Customer Service representative at 1-866-270-2849
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1.With the London Pass you can probably do all the following things for free EXCEPT_________ .
A．see famous buildings B．stay at hotels
C．go boating D．join in entertainment activities
2.According to Paragraph 2, with the London Pass, visitors ________ .
A．won’t have to pay for guided tours
B．can eat meals for free at some restaurants
C．will be fined unless they wait in line
D．won’t be allowed to travel alone
3.How much should Mr King pay for the London Pass 2 days if he goes with his wife and 7-year-old son?
A．$174 B．$236 C．$244 D．$270
4.What can be inferred from the passage?
A．The London Pass has discounts for students.
B．16 year olds can enjoy the London Pass 2 days Child.
C．Children under 5 don’t need the London Pass.
D．The London Pass cannot be bought on weekends.
5.If you are a VIP customer, you can reserve by calling ______ .
A．1-888-254-0637 B．00-800-84468370
C．+1 210 507 5997 D．1-866-270-2849
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