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1、2015-2016 学年云南省昆明三中、滇池中学高一下学期期中联考学年云南省昆明三中、滇池中学高一下学期期中联考英语英语Computer technology is still developing rapidly. The computer of the future will continue to increase in value and performance while decreasing in cost. It will become smaller, but faster and more powerful. It is possible to make some guess
2、es about what the future of the computer will look like, based upon the types of technologies that are being developed now. A lot of progress has already been made in some of these new technologies, but some are still in their earliest stages and may not be ready for use for years. Two of the most i
3、nteresting areas of computing that are currently being developed are quantum computing (量子计算) and nanotechnology (纳米技术).Quantum computing is one possibility for the future of the computer that could make computers run far faster than even the quickest computers do today. Quantum computers could be a
4、ble to do what modern supercomputers are unable to do by using transistors that are able to take on many states at the same time. Nanotechnology could also change the face of computing, by creating computers that could be very powerful, though they are tiny in size. These computers could be incorpor
5、ated (并入) into everyday objects, including electrical appliances (电器), clothes and even the human body. We will be able to use computers in new and unimaginable ways. They will become a part of our lives rather than simply being a box that is used only for specific purposes, such as work. Quantum co
6、mputing and nanotechnology will be able to play new roles, which will make us live greener lives, as well as enjoy better health and happier lives. 1Which of the following can NOT describe the computer of the future properly?A. Much smaller. B. Much faster. C. More powerful. D. Less valuable. 2Accor
7、ding to the text, quantum computing _.A. has been put in use so far B. can make computers run by themselves C. can reduce the cost of computers D. will work by using transistors 3We can learn from the text that nanotechnology will _.A. create much smaller computers B. be used in electrical appliance
8、s and clothing C. change the structure of computersD. make computers just serve specific purposes 4The text is mainly about _.A. what nanotechnology is B. what quantum computing is C. what the future of the computer is D. what future computers can bring usElephants might be the most well-known and w
9、ell-loved animal in African wildlife. But conservation (保护) of the African elephant faces special difficulties. While the elephant population is half of what it was 40 years ago, some areas of Africa have more elephants than populated areas can support. Thats why AWF scientists are studying elephant
10、 behavior, protecting habitats and finding ways for humans to live peacefully with elephants in Africa. Years ago, over hunting and the ivory trade were the biggest threats to elephants survival. Luckily, ivory bans (禁令), hunting rules and protected areas protect elephants from these dangers today.
11、The 21st century brings a different challenge to elephant conservation land- use. Elephants walk across borders and outside parks and other protected areas. So they often destroy crops, causing conflicts (冲突) between local farmers and these big animals. Successful conservation strategies (策略) must a
12、llow elephants to walk freely in their natural habitats while reducing conflicts between elephants and local people. AWF researchers are searching for a way to give both elephants and people the space they need. The AWF is collecting information on elephant habitats and behavior. The information the
13、y gather will help to develop the widest possible space for elephants. The AWF is helping elephants by protecting their habitats. And they also work with local farmers to improve their life in order to encourage them to protect rather than destroy elephants. 5The first paragraph of the text is mainl
14、y to tell readers _.A. African elephants are endangered now B. there remains a lot to do to protect African elephants C. African elephants are popular animals D. the number of African elephants has increased over the years 6What is the biggest difficulty in protecting African elephants now?A. They a
15、re still being killed. B. Their habitats are being destroyed. C. They dont have enough food. D. They cant live in peace with farmers. 7To protect elephants, the AWF does all the following EXCEPT _.A. keeping elephants B. protecting elephants habitats C. doing research on elephantsD. helping farmers
16、improve their life 8What is the best title for the text?A. African elephants conservation B. Living with African elephants C. African elephants situation D. African elephants being endangeredJustin Bieber used to be an ordinary Canadian boy, but his life totally changed in 2008. With his great musical talent, this seventeen-year-old boy has become a superstar in the music industry. Justin Drew Bieber was born in 1994 in Stratford, O
