After years of hearing drivers complain about scratches on their cars, Japan’s Nissan Motor Company has officially announced the next big thing— a paint that not only resists scratches and scrapes, but actually repairs itself within a few days.
The new material, developed by Nippon Paint Company, contains an elastic rubbery-like resin (彈性樹脂) that is able to heal minor marks caused by car wash equipment, parking lot encounters, road debris (石頭碎片) or even on-purpose destruction.
The automaker admits its results vary depending on the temperature and the depth of the damage, but adds this is the only paint like it in the world, and tests prove it works.
Minor scratches, the most common type, are said to slowly fade over about a week. And once they’re gone, there is no trace that they were ever there.
The special paint is said to last for at least three years after it is first applied, but there is no word yet on whether more can be added after that period.
Nissan claims car washes are the worst offenders for this type of damage, accounting for at least 80 percent of all incidents.
But the complete auto-healing won’t come without scratching your wallet. The vehicle maker notes the special paint adds about $100 US to the price of a car.
It plans to use its new chemical mixture only on its X-Trail SUVs in Japan for now, as it looks for a more widespread presentation. And while plans to offer the feature overseas haven’t been made yet, if it’s a hit there, you can be almost sure market forces will drive it to these shores, as well.
小題1:From the article, we can find that _________.
A．the paint has already been used on cars by now
B．it beats other products of its kind in its lengthy effect
C．car damage is mainly caused by scratches and scrapes
D．marketing this paint in Europe is not under way
小題2:The paint used on cars can _________.
A．last 3 years before it is reapplied again
B．fade only in a few days
C．help to protect minor paint damage
D．reduce car scrape incidents to 20 percent
小題3:What does the underlined part refer to?
A．certain models of NissanB．name for one kind of paint
C．somewhere in JapanD．a(chǎn) word standing for a car-dealer store
小題4:What can be inferred from the article?
A．The paint was developed by Nissan Motor Company.
B．The paint might work better in summer than in winter.
C．The mark on the car could disappear as soon as the pain is applied.
D．The paint is very popular in Japan.

小題1:D
小題2:C
小題3:A
小題4:B

小題1:從最后一段第二句“And while plans to offer the feature overseas haven’t been made yet, …”可知，D項(xiàng)是正確的。根據(jù)第一段和最后一段可排除A項(xiàng)。由第三段的this is the only paint like it in the world可知，它還沒有同類產(chǎn)品，所以可否定B項(xiàng)。選項(xiàng)C在文中沒有作出說明。
小題2:從文中第四段可找到答案。文中第五段說這種漆經(jīng)過三年后是否還可以上漆并沒有說明，所以A項(xiàng)被排除。B選項(xiàng)敘述錯(cuò)誤，不是漆消退，而應(yīng)是刮痕消退。D項(xiàng)在文中沒有被提到。
小題3:第一段提到日本的Nissan汽車公司宣布下一個(gè)項(xiàng)目就是使用這種漆，所以最后這一段應(yīng)是計(jì)劃把這種漆用在這個(gè)公司的某款汽車上，即A項(xiàng)是正確的。
小題4:由第二段的第一句話可推斷出B項(xiàng)是正確的。由第二段的第一句可知A項(xiàng)錯(cuò)誤。由第一段的最后一句和第四段的第一句可知刮痕并不是馬上消失的，所以C項(xiàng)錯(cuò)誤。從最后一段as it looks for a more widespread presentation可知，這種漆并沒有推廣開，所以D項(xiàng)錯(cuò)誤。
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Christakis and colleague James Fowler of the University of California San Diego are  10    known for their studies that show obesity, smoking and happiness spread in networks.
For this study, they and Christopher Dawes of UCSD used national data that  11  more than 1,000 identical(同卵的) and fraternal（異卵的） twins’ genes. Because  12  share an environment, these studies are good for showing the impact that genes have 13  various things, because identical twins 14  all their genes while fraternal twins share just half.
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(    ) 2. A. where              B. why          C. when                D. how
(   ) 3. A. a few                      B. several      C. few                  D. some
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(    ) 6. A. depends            B. bases         C. take                 D. put
(    ) 7. A. see                   B. inspect      C. learn                D. know
(    ) 8. A. When               B. Where       C. What                D. Whether
(    ) 9. A. genes                      B. brains        C. appearances      D. figures
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(   ) 13. A. with                      B. on             C. for                   D. to
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(   ) 15. A. into                B. to             C. in                    D. from
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The yoga that we know today is mostly physical yoga.It’s seen as a type of exercise，but is different from sports like football or running.When we do yoga，we move our body into positions that stretch the muscles and joints，making them stronger.
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There are also specially­designed yoga classes for pregnant women or children suffering from mental disabilities，such as autism (孤獨(dú)癥)．As for teenagers，meditation and simple breathing exercises can help them learn to calm down，relax and concentrate better.But teenagers under  16  are  not supposed to do the body exercises as it could have a bad effect on their natural growth.
小題1:What does the first paragraph mainly tell us?
A．Something sportsmen should not do in practising yoga.
B．Basic skills that are required in performing yoga.
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D．The unique setting where yoga is performed.
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A．Turning yoga into a proper Olympic event.
B．Making all Americans practise yoga.
C  Winning the First World Yoga Championships.
D．Getting the public support for promoting yoga.
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A．To compare the differences between the young and the old.
B．To describe the extensive popularity of yoga in the US.
C．To emphasize the importance of practising yoga.
D．To explain the strong influence of public figures in the US.
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A．It is a type of exercise which benefits the body and mind.
B．It makes muscles and joints stronger by stretching.
C．It contains exercise，breathing and meditation.
D．It is similar to the sports like football or running.
小題5:According to the passage，who does not need to pay special attention in practising yoga?
A．Women to be mothers.　　B．Teenagers under 16.
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Safety in the highway is not totally out of hands. Here are four ways we can protect ourselves when we travel.
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Air bags are important. More than half of all new cars sold have air bags. Air bags provide protection in frontal（正面的）crashes—the type of crash that kills the most drivers—when they are also wearing safety belts. Most people are demanding air bags in the cars they buy. But the protection provided by air bags is limited in side or rear crashes; effective as they are, they can’t take the place of safety belts.
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小題1:The diagram is mainly about ______.
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CALCUTTA, India Mar 24, 2006 (AP) — One of the world’s oldest creatures, a giant tortoise believed to have been about 250 years old, has died in the Calcutta zoo where it spent more than half its long life.
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“We were keeping a watch on him. When the zoo keepers went to his enclosure on Wednesday they found him dead,” Burman said.
Notes:
①    colonial  adj. 殖民的
②    thrive  v. 茁壯成長
③    documented  adj. 備有證明文件的
④    atoll  n. 環(huán)礁
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小題1:According to the passage, Addwaita ________.
A．was sent to India as a gift by British government
B．was sent to India by British sailors in 1767
C．lived together with three other Aldabra tortoises in India
D．belonged to Lord Robert Clive for some time
小題2: By now, the oldest animal in the world is about at ________.
A．176 years oldB．100 years oldC．250 years oldD．200 years old
小題3: In the last few days before Addwaita died, he ________.
A．had been sent to hospital for treatment
B．had been playing with travelers
C．had been found not better than before
D．had stayed in his enclosure for days
小題4:What would be the best title for the passage?
A．An Old Aldabra Tortoise Died in India
B．A Remarkable Life: Tortoise Dies at 250
C．A Special Kind of Tortoise — Addwaita
D．The Oldest Animal Aldabra Tortoise Died

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love charity(慈善) shops and so do lots of other people in Britain because you find quite a few of them on every high street. The charity shop is a British institution, selling everything from clothes to electric goods, all at very good prices. You can get things you won’t find in the shops anymore. The thing I like best about them is that your money is going to a good cause and not into the pockets of profit-driven companies, and you are not damaging the planet, but finding a new home for unwanted goods.
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小題1:The author loves the charity shop mainly because of _______.
A．its convenient location
B．its great variety of goods
C．its spirit of goodwill
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B．deal with unwanted things
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D．help a foreign country
小題3: Which of the following is TRUE about charity shops?
A．The operating costs are very low.
B．The staff are usually well paid.
C．90% of the donations are second-hand.
D．They are open twenty-four hours a day.
小題4: Which of the following may be the best title for the passage?
A．What to Buy a Charity Shops.
B．Charity Shop: Its Origin & Development.
C．Charity Shop: Where You Buy to Donate.
D．The Public’s Concern about Charity Shops.

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Traveling can be a way to gain life experiences, especially during Spring Break — a week long school vacation in the United States. But what if you’re a student and don’t have enough money for a trip? Don’t worry. Here are some useful suggestions.
●Save: This probably is the most important preparation for traveling. Cut expenses to fatten your wallet so you’ll have more choices about where to go and how to get there.
●Plan ahead: Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Tickets may cost more when bought on short notice. Giving yourself several months to get ready can mean security(安全) and savings.
●Do your homework: No matter where you go, research the places you will visit. Decide what to see. Travel books will provide information on the cheapest hotels and restaurants.
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●Travel in groups: Find someone who is interested in visiting the same places. By traveling with others you can share costs and experiences.
●Work as you go: Need more money to support your trip? Look for work in the places you visit.
●Go off the beaten path: Tourist cities may be expensive. You may want to rethink your trip and go to a lesser-known area. Smaller towns can have many interesting activities and sights.
●Pack necessary things: The most important things to take are not always clothes: Remember medicine in case you get sick and snacks in case you cannot find a cheap restaurant.
●Use the Internet: The Net can help to save money. Some useful websites include www. Travelocity. com, www. bargains-lowest fare. com and www. Economic travel. com.
By planning sensibly, even students can enjoy the travel. Your travel experiences will be remembered for a lifetime.
小題1:This passage is about _______. 
A．how to plan your travelB．how to travel with enough money
C．how to make your travel interestingD．how to get life experiences
小題2:Before your trip, the first thing you should do is _______. 
A．to make a plan of the route B．to get information in the Internet
C．to save money by spending less D．to buy tickets in advance
小題3: The writer advises you _______. 
A．to share costs with any other people B．not to go to well-known places
C．not to visit dangerous places D．to buy anything you want to buy
小題4:During your trip, _______. 
A．you need more shoes than clothes
B．you shouldn’t look for work all the way
C．you can gain valuable life experiences
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