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   Isaac Asimov is one of the most famous science fiction(科幻小说)writers of all time. He moved from Russia to the United States in 1923.He was a teacher at Boston University and began writing science fiction stories in 1939.His most famous works are the Foundation books and the Robot stories. He died in 1992 at the age of 72.

"There are not many people who have invented a useful scientific term,and although I did it unknowingly,I am not going to let anyone in the world forget it,"said Isaac Asimov. He was talking about the word "robotics" —the study of robot behaviour.

Asimov wrote several stories about robots between 1940 and 1990.One of the special features of the robots in these stories was that they were programmed to follow the Three Laws of Robotics.

The First Law: A robot must not hurt a human being,or allow a human being to be hurt.

The Second Law: A robot must obey orders by human beings unless these orders conflict(冲突)with the First Law.

The Third Law: A robot must protect itself unless this conflicts with the First or Second Law.

In Asimov's stories,the robots must follow these laws so that they do not attack the humans that created them.

Some scientists think the Three Laws of Robotics are hard to realise in real life. On the other hand,some say that the laws are great for science fiction but completely useless in real life. For example,if the laws really worked,robots couldn't be used in wars,as this would break the First Law. Since the army is one of the biggest supporters for robotic research,it is very unlikely that an attempt to follow these rules will happen.

According to Asimov,one thing is certain:"Robots are changing the world and driving it in directions we cannot clearly foresee(预见)."

【小题1】At Boston University, Isaac ________.
A.learned to write stories
B.started to write science fiction stories
C.taught the writing of science fiction stories
D.invented a robot for writing
【小题2】According to some scientists, the Three Laws of Robotics are ________.
A.boringB.important
C.practicalD.unrealistic
【小题3】Based on the Three Laws of Robotics, robots can't be used ________.
A.in real lifeB.in wars
C.in the armyD.in the writing
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How to Be a Winner
Sir Steven Redgrave
Winner of 5 Olympic Gold Medals
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Karen Pickering
Swimming World Champion
“I swim 4 hours a day, 6 days a week. I manage that sort of workload by putting it on top of my diary. This is the key to success —you can’t follow a career in any field without being well-organized. List what you believe you can achieve. Trust yourself, write down your goals for the day, however small they are, and you’ll be a step closer to achieving them.”
Kirsten Best
Poet & Writer
“When things are getting hard, a voice inside my head tells me that I can’t achieve something. Then there are other distractions, such as family or hobbies. The key is to concentrate. When I feel tense, it helps a lot to repeat words such as ‘calm’, ‘peace’ or ‘focus’, either out loud or silently in my mind. It makes me feel more in control and increases my confidence. This is a habit that can become second nature quite easily and is a powerful psychological(心理的) tool.”
【小题1】What does Sir Steven Redgrave mainly talk about?
A.Difficulties influenced his career.
B.Specialists offered him medical advice.
C.Training helped him defeat his disease.
D.He overcame the shadow of illness to win.
【小题2】What does Karen Pickering put on top of her diary?
A.Her achievements.
B.Her daily happenings.
C.Her training schedule.
D.Her sports career.
【小题3】According to the passage, what do the three people have in common?
A.Courage.
B.Devotion.
C.Hard work.
D.Self-confidence.

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   Gracie Rosenberger's life changed forever when a car accident happened to her. After _____ millions of dollars, she is standing up again, _____ she doesn't have her legs. Now she's taking a message of _____ around the world that, however life knocks you down, you can _____ and walk again. She shared part of her story on this website from her book, Standing with Hope.

As _____ in her book, Gracie had _____ crossed eyes(内斜视)and a learning disability as a baby when she came into this world. Through the _____ of parents and teachers, Gracie learned to go through those circumstances. Once her eyes were repaired, she found that, although one eye was _____ blind, she could do more and go on to achieve astonishing _____.

Regardless of her circumstances, she made use of those same skills and the same passion to live a _______life. From a young age she knew the meaning of love, and even while ______ in hospital for months, she ______ great love, care, and life lessons. No one can get up from such cruel experiences ______ others' help. Gracie recognized the help she ______ and now feels it's time for her to offer what she can do to ______ others in difficulty.

This woman is a force of ______.Watching her ski for the first time as a double amputee(被截肢者)was probably one of the ______ moments in my life. Well,it was great for her to get close to nature.

After walking as a double amputee,she ______ to watch a video of Princess Diana helping amputees in Southeast Asia. She ______ she could reach others like her. So she decided to write this book. She hopes that this book can give them ______ and help them stand up again.

【小题1】
A.spendingB.donatingC.earningD.collecting
【小题2】
A.as soon asB.so thatC.even ifD.as if
【小题3】
A.careB.hopeC.desireD.wish
【小题4】
A.lift upB.take upC.turn upD.get up
【小题5】
A.containedB.sharedC.includedD.concluded
【小题6】
A.specificB.severeC.incredibleD.slight
【小题7】
A.rescueB.contributionC.supportD.attention
【小题8】
A.recentlyB.nearlyC.surelyD.shortly
【小题9】
A.successB.hobbiesC.pleasureD.skills
【小题10】
A.miserableB.simpleC.fullD.curious
【小题11】
A.writingB.curingC.lyingD.living
【小题12】
A.experiencedB.recordedC.enjoyedD.rewarded
【小题13】
A.withoutB.beyondC.underD.against
【小题14】
A.offeredB.beggedC.providedD.received
【小题15】
A.changeB.touchC.helpD.avoid
【小题16】
A.natureB.peaceC.competitionD.communication
【小题17】
A.bestB.saddestC.luckiestD.proudest
【小题18】
A.happenedB.expectedC.managedD.attempted
【小题19】
A.doubtedB.supposedC.realizedD.admitted
【小题20】
A.interestB.evidenceC.courageD.effort

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   Salvador Dali (1904—1989) was one of the most popular of modern artists. The Pompidou Centre in Paris is showing its respect and admiration for the artist and his powerful personality with an exhibition bringing together over 200 paintings, sculptures, drawings and more. Among the works and masterworks on exhibition the visitor will find the best pieces, most importantly The Persistence of Memory. There is also L’Enigme sans Fin from 1938, works on paper, objects, and projects for stage and screen and selected parts from television programmes reflecting the artist’s showman qualities.

The visitor will enter the World of Dali through an egg and is met with the beginning, the world of birth. The exhibition follows a path of time and subject with the visitor exiting through the brain.

The exhibition shows how Dali draws the viewer between two infinities (无限). "From the infinity small to the infinity large, contraction and expansion coming in and out of focus: amazing Flemish accuracy and the showy Baroque of old painting that he used in his museum-theatre in Figueras," explains the Pompidou Centre.

The fine selection of the major works was done in close collaboration (合作) with the Museo Nacional Reina Sofia in Madrid, Spain, and with contributions from other institutions like the Salvador Dali Museum in St. Petersburg.

【小题1】Which of the following best describe Dali according to Paragraph 1?
A.Optimistic.B.Productive.
C.Generous.D.Traditional.
【小题2】What is Dali’s The Persistence of Memory considered to be?
A.One of his masterworks.B.A successful screen adaptation.
C.An artistic creation for the stage.D.One of the beat TV programmes.
【小题3】How are the exhibits arranged at the World of Dali?
A.By popularity.B.By importance.
C.By size and shape.D.By time and subject.
【小题4】What does the word "contributions" in the last paragraph refer to?
A.Artworks.B.Projects.
C.Donations.D.Documents.

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   Clara Barton,founder of the American Red Cross , gained worldwide honour for her devotion to easing human suffering and earned the nickname“Angel of the Battlefield”.

Barton was born into a freethinking family in 1821. Her elder brothers and sisters happily educated her in math and reading, so when she entered school at three years old, she could read and spell three-syllable words. 【小题1】

Concerned about Barton's difficulty in making friends, her parents sent her to a boarding school,hoping it would make her more comfortable with her peers. 【小题2】 Barton lost her appetite(食欲)and cried constantly. After only one term, she had to be brought home. Then, Barton stayed out of school to nurse her brother through a serious injury and also volunteered to care for poor families during a smallpox (天花)outbreak.

In 1861, the Civil War broke out. The sight of wounded soldiers touched Barton deeply. She began to collect and give away food , bandages, medicines, and other supplies to the Union Army.

 【小题3】 There, with little concern for her own safety, she cooked meals, assisted surgeons, and comforted wounded soldiers.

Eventually, because of working too hard , Barton broke down finally. 【小题4】 It was there that she learned of an organization based in Switzerland called the International Committee of the Red Cross , whose work mirrored her own.

Shortly after Barton arrived back home in 1873,her sister died. 【小题5】 When recuperating(康复)at a health facility in New York, she began planning for the establishment of an American wing of the International Committee of the Red Cross. Although at first the government opposed it, her efforts finally paid off. The American Red Cross was officially organized on May 21, 1881. Her influence lives on today in the work of the organization she founded.

A.Barton fell into a deep depression.
B.Unfortunately, it had the opposite effect.
C.Many people felt sorry  for the loss of her sister and her own health.
D.When she recovered, her doctors suggested a long, restful trip to Europe.
E.Barton spent the  following several months learning basics of the Swiss Red Cross.
F.She easily kept up with the older children academically but did not fit in socially.
G.Barton risked her life to transport plenty of supplies to the front lines.