1、课时作业(十)Reading Practice & Cultural Corner & Writing.单词拼写1His _ (古怪的) behaviour made him lose his job.2The police used unnecessary_ (暴力) against the crowd.3The fireplace was the only thing that remained _ (完好无损的) after the tornado.4Anything the men wanted the women didnt, and vice_ (反之亦然)5I thought i
2、t would be easy, but a lot of problems have _(发生)6We study_ (样本) in order to be able to describe population.7As we all know, dry sand _ (吸收)water.8The chairman came to the meeting _ (陪同) by the finance director.9Good teamwork is a_ (强有力的) tool for effective management.10Some people believe the unive
3、rse was_ (创造) by a big explosion.单项填空1When I went into her room, she was_ in her book.AabsorbedBcontrolledCexposed Ddeveloped2Although we had made careful preparation, unexpected difficulties_ in the course of our experiment.AroseBarose CraisedDlifted3The computer system suddenly_ while he was searc
4、hing for information on the Internet.Abroke down Bbroke outCbroke up Dbroke in4The famous scientist visited our school _ by our headmaster.Aaccompanying BaccompaniedCattending Dattended5How about your journey to Mount Emei?Everything was wonderful except that our car_ twice on the way.Aslowed down B
5、broke downCgot down Dput down6Mary _ me to the doctors this morning. _ a result, she missed Mr. Blacks lecture.Aaccompanied; As Badvised; AsCtook; With Dsent; To7_，dolphins have no sense of smell.AAs known as far BKnown thus far asCIt is known as far DAs far as is known8The plane was out of _， but n
6、ow we are in completely _ the situation.Acontrol; control of Bcontrol; controlCcontrol; of control Dcontrolling; control9Although these capsules can cure you _ your illness, it has a bad effect _ you.Afor; in Bfor; onCof; on Dof; at10(2013自贡高二检测)Teenager as he is, Tony can resist _ what he doesnt li
7、ke to do.Ato be done Bto doCdoing Dbeing done.阅读理解A“Ive never met a human worth cloning，” says cloning expert Mark Westhusin from the cramped confines of his lab at Texas A&M University. “Its a stupid endeavor.” Thats an interesting choice of adjective, coming from a man who has spent millions of do
8、llars trying to clone a 13yearold dog named Missy. So far, he and his team have not succeeded, though they have cloned two calves and expect to clone a cat soon. They just might succeed in cloning Missy later this yearor perhaps not for another five years. It seems the reproductive system of mans be
9、st friend is one of the mysteries of modern science.Westhusins experience with cloning animals leaves him vexed by all this talk of human cloning. In three years of work on the Missyplicity project, using hundreds upon hundreds of canine eggs, the A&M team has produced only a dozen or so embryos car
10、rying Missys DNA. None have survived the transfer to a surrogate mother. The wastage of eggs and the many spontaneously aborted fetuses may be acceptable when youre dealing with cats or bulls, he argues, but not with humans. “Cloning is incredibly inefficient, and also dangerous，” he says.Even so, d
11、og cloning is a commercial opportunity, with a nice research payoff. Ever since Dolly the sheep was cloned in 1997, Westhusins phone at A&M College of Veterinary Medicine has been ringing busily. Cost is no obstacle for customers like Missys mysterious owner, who wishes to remain unknown to protect
12、his privacy. Hes plopped down $3.7 million so far to fund the research because he wants a twin to carry on Missys fine qualities after she dies. But he knows her clone may not have her temperament. In a statement of purpose, Missys owner and the A&M team say they are “both looking forward to studyin
13、g the ways that her clone differs from Missy.”The fate of the dog samples will depend on Westhusins work. He knows that even if he gets a dog viably pregnant, the offspring, should they survive, will face the problems shown at birth by other cloned animals: abnormalities like immature lungs and hear
14、t and weight problems. “Why would you ever want to clone humans，” Westhusin asks, “when were not even close to getting it worked out in animals yet？”1Mr. Westhusin thinks cloning is dangerous because_.Aanimals are tortured to death in the experimentsBthe public has expressed strong disapproval Ctoo
15、many lives are wasted for laboratory useDcloning becomes a quest only for profit2What is the problem confronting the Missyplicity project?AThe client holds a suspicious view toward it.BThere is a lack of funds to support the research.CThe owner is unwilling to disclose the information.DCloning dogs
16、is a difficult biological problem.3Which of the following is true about animal cloning?AFew private cloning companies could afford it.BFew people have realized its significance.CAn exact copy of a cat or bull can be made. DIt is becoming a prosperous industry.4From the passage we can infer that_.AMr
17、. Westhusin is going to clone a dog soonBscientists are pessimistic about human cloningChuman reproductive system has not been understoodDrich people are only interested in cloning animals5Mr. Westhusin seems to believe that cloning_.Ais stupid and should be abandonedBhas been close to successCshoul
18、d be taken cautiouslyDis now in a dilemmaBClothes can make phone calls, play music, dial your pals number, keep you warm during cold weather and operate your computer.This is not a fantasy. A British company, called Electrotextiles, has created a wide range of clothesclothes that have minds of their
19、 own! Scientists, working for the company, have invented a kind of fabric that can be blended(混合)with flexible electronic materials to create intelligent clothing. The results are electronic garments.If you think the wearer has to be wired to different devices, think again. These designed clothes ar
20、e wirefree, soft to touch and washable! Like any electronic device, these hightech clothes have to be powered. Currently, a tiny ninevolt battery serves the purpose. But the researchers hope that in the near future the clothes will generate electricity by using body heat. These clothes are 100% shoc
21、kproof, they say.The Electrotextiles team has also created the worlds first cloth keyboard. This keyboard can be sewn into your trousers or skirt. To use this device, you will have to sit down and tap on your lap! These “laptap” gadgets(器具)are all set to take over laptop computers!Another useful gar
22、ment is the shirtcummobile phone. This_handy_invention enables drivers to chat comfortably with others at the wheel! Other popular electronic wear include the denim(牛仔布)jacket with flexible earphones sewn into the hood(风帽)and the electronic ski jacket with a builtin heater. The ski jacket is also pr
23、ogrammed to send signals to a satellite. This technology is known as global positioning system and can be used to track lost skiers and wandering kids.Having completed the cloth keyboard, scientists have already started to work on a new projecta necktie that can be used as a computer mouse. What is
24、the next? Do you have any idea?6The electronic garments are similar to other electronic devices in that_.Athey feel smooth and soft Bthey use electricity as powerCthey can be washed in waterDthey are made from flexible materials7How will researchers improve these hightech clothes?ABody heat will be
25、used as power.BThe wearer will not get shocked.CA tiny ninevolt battery will work.DThey will get charged automatically.8What does the underlined phrase “This handy invention” in Paragraph 5 refer to?AThe laptop computer.BThe electronic ski jacket.CThe shirtcummobile phone.DThe worlds first cloth key
26、board.9If you are going on a ski adventure, which device do you need?AThe cloth keyboard.BThe electronic ski jacket.CThe necktie to be used as a mouse.DThe denim jacket with earphones.10The main purpose of the text is_.Ato advertise for an English companyBto predict the future trend of scienceCto show how rapidly science developsDto introduce some intelligent clothing.翻译句子1普遍认为，所有的生命都有自己生存的自由和权利。(It is generally agreed that.)_2正是在一个下雨的夜晚她丈夫回到了家。(it强调句)_3他那破旧的衣服和脏兮兮的头发与这豪华亮丽的公寓形成了鲜明的对比。(contrast sharply with)_4我洗完澡，刚想睡觉，这时发生了地震。(when)_5他没有去参加野营的原因是她妈妈病了。(the reason why.)_