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Three men have had a big influence on modern sound and communication technologies.We started with the beginnings of computer-generated music. Max Vernon Mathews Max Vernon Mathews has been called the father of computer music.He created electronic tools so that people could use computers, as musical instruments.He had a huge influence on the development of electronic music and how it is written, recorded and played.In 1957, Max wrote the first: computer program, Music,to enable a computer to create sound and play it back. The computer was so slow that it would have taken an hour to play the piece of music. in seventeen seconds.For that reason,Mathews moved the work to a tape player, which could be sped up to play the music at a normal speed. Mathews continued creating other versions of the Music program.He became interested in how computers could help musicians outside recording studios.The Groove program he developed was the first computer program made for live performances. Norio Ohga Sony Corporation official Norio Ohga helped to develop, the compact disc in the late 1970s. He pushed for CDs to be larger, and with a longer playing time.He wanted them to hold seventy-five minutes so that they could store all of Bcethoven's Ninth Symphony on one disc.This way, listeners could enjoy the musical work without any break.The compact disc changed the electronics industry and the way people listened to music. Hubert Joseph Schlafly Hubert Joseph Schlafly was an electrical engineer who helped change the way actors, politicians and other people speak on television.In 1950, he and two other men developed the teleprompter.One co-worker, Fred Barton, was an actor.He had an idea for a tool that would help television actors read their lines without having to memorize them.The first teleprompter involved a person who turned a long plece of paper printed with tall letters, As the actor read the lines, another person would, move the paper ahead on the device.Later versions used television screens to show the words that were to be read. 【1】Why did Mathews give up using computers to create sound and play it back? A.Because he wanted to use computers as musical instruments. B.Because he couldn’t create sound on computers. C.Because he wanted to enjoy musical work without any break. D.Because he wanted to find better ways to create sound with modern technologies. 【2】What's the meaning of the underlined word teleprompter? A.投影仪 B.电子提词机 C.屏蔽仪 D.显示屏 【3】From the writing, we can learn that________. A.Mathews' first computer program could play the music at a normal speed B.the Groove program was the first computer program made for live performances by Hubert Joseph Schlafly. C.owing to Norio Ohga, people can enjoy all of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony on one disc. D.only Hubert Joscph Schlafly and Fred Barton worked together to develop the prompter. |
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Our tolerating ability is indeed way beyond our imagination.But not until the very critical moment will we realize our potential tolerating ability. There was a woman in the countryside who got married at the age of 18 and had to escape with her two daughters and a son wherever she could at the age of 26 due to the Japanese army’s invasion, Many people could not bear the suffering of being a fugitive (逃亡者)and wanted to commit suicide.Knowing that, she would come to those people and soothed them by saying, "Don' t do that silly thing.There are no such setbacks that we could not overcome.The Japanese armies are bound to be driven away one day!” Finally, she insisted until the day when all the Japanese armies were kicked out of China.However, her son died of disease without sufficient medicine and nutrition in those days of hardships.Her husband, after knowing the death of his son, lay in bed for two days without eating and drinking anything.She teared to her husband and said, “We have a tough destiny, but however tough our lives will be, we should persist in our efforts.” After she gave birth to the second son, her husband died of edema (水肿), which almost, blew her away.But eventually, she recovered and embraced the three young children, saying, "My sweet hearts, don,: feel scared.You still have me, your dear mum!” It took her painstaking efforts to raise her children up and, the life of her family was getting better and better.Two daughters were married and so was her son finally.She said to everyone she met,"Look! What I said is absolutely right.There are no such setbacks that we could not overcome! My life is so happy now!” She lived until 86.Before she went to Heaven, she said to her children, You all should live to your best.There are no such setbacks that we could not overcome!” 【1】What does the underlined word"soothed"in Paragraph 2 mean? A.Criticized. B.Evaluated. C.Thrilled. D.Comforted. 【2】what caused the woman’s son’s death? A.Japanese invasion. B.Her husband's death. C.Lack of nutrition and medicine. D.a disease called edema. 【3】Which of the following best describes the woman? A.Persistent. B.Miserable C.Scared. D.Intolerant. 【4】The passage mainly wants to tell us that__________. A.the woman was leading a tough life B.the woman showed great love to her kids C.hardships can be overcome with an iron will and strong tolerating ability D.invading other countries would make people there suffer a lot |
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Some people think going to the gym takes time and effort, it often hurts, and it can be extremely boring.Most weight-related exercises are a combination of sets and reps(几次几组).In order to see any significant change from any one exercise,it will probably need to be repeated six to eight times, for a minimum of three sets, for about three months: Then there' s aerobics(有氧运动).For some, there's nothing more boring than endless miles spent running on a treadmill(跑步机). But what if there is a way to reduce the boredom of exercise while still getting a good workout? Luckily for us, there’s virtual reality (VR). “In the past, playing video games was a sedentary(久坐不动的) experience:,"says Jo Stauffer of the VR Heaitn-institute, but VR changes all of that.” Many, VR games are played while standing In order to play properly, the players are forced to move around swinging their arms or using their legs.After an hour of this on a regular enough basis, it's not surprising, that many people unexpectedly find themselves a little fitter .There are already a number of virtual reality games which, deliberately or not, result in their player “getting a good sweat on” if played for enough time.For example, there's a music game which forces players to shadow box(做空拳攻防练习) in order to hit the notes---that's an upper-body workout. The benefit of VR has been noticed by one company.They want to take the whole experience into the gym. They are making a resistance machine, designed to be used in combination with a VR headset. Players challenge a virtual competitor in a series of games,which results in a 30-minute full-body workout.However, the cost of the equipment is expensive and there are safety concerns to be worked out, says J.P.Gownder from the consultancy Forrester. Although it's early days, for those: of us who struggle to overcome the boredom of exercise,a new solution could be coming.And a world where a person can exercise and have fun at the same time might be something that many people would want-virtual or not.So don' t give up exercising. 【1】What conclusion can we draw from the first paragraph? A.Most weight-related exercises nearly have no effect. B.Some people think exercising in the gym is difficult and tiring. C.Running on a treadmill wont bring significant change. D.You'd better not go to the gym because of the risk of injury. 【2】Compared with video games, VR games____________. A.bring more fun to play. B.take people less free time. C.are more likely to bring players health benefits. D.are more popular with people nowadays . 【3】What can we know about the resistance machine? A.It has been widely used in the gym. B.There are some disadvantages of it. C.J.P. Gownder highly recommends it. D.When using it, people need to have a partner. 【4】Which is the best title for the passage? A.Virtual exercise in the gym. B.Keep going to the gym C.The boredom of exercise D.The popularity of VR games. |
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Cooperation at work is generally considered a good thing.The latest survey by the Financial Times of what employers need from MBA graduates found that the ability to cope with a wide variety of people was what managers have wanted most.However,managers always find ways to balance the benefits of teamwork, which helps ensure that everyone is working towards the same goal.With the dangers of “groupthink”,critics are reluctant to point out a plan 's drawbacks for fear of being excluded by the group.The disastrous Bay of Pigs Invasion of Cuba in 1961 was a classic case of groupthink.Skeptics were unwilling to challenge John F.Kennedy, the newly elected American president. Modern communication methods prove that cooperation is more frequent.Workers are constantly in touch with each other via e-mail messaging groups or mobile calls .However, does that develop, or lower performance? A new study by three American academics, tried to answer this question They set a logical problem( designing the shortest route for a travelling salesman visiting various cities ) Three groups were involved: one where subjects acted independently; another where they saw the solutions posted by team members at every stage; and a third where they were kept informed of each other' s views only intermittently. The survey found that members of the: individualist group.reached the: premier solution more often than the constant cooperators but had a poorer average result The intermittent cooperators found the right result.as often as the individualists, and got a better average, solution.When it comes: to: perfect generation, giving: people a, bit of space to, a solution seems to be a great idea.Occasional cooperation can.be quite beneficial: most people have benefited from a colleague’s brainwave or (just as often)wise advice to avoid a, particular course of action. Further clues come from.a book, Superminds, by.Thomas, Malone of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He says that three factors determine the collective intelligence of cooperating groups: social intelligence (how good people were at rating the emotional states of others); the extent to which members took part equally in conversation (the more equal, the better). and the cooperation of women in the group( the higher, the better Groups ranked highly in these areas cooperated far better than others did. In short, cooperation may be a helpful tool but it does not work in every situation . 【1】The author uses the example of The Bay of Pigs Invasion of Cuba in Paragraph 1 to__________. A.prove that team players are skilled at communication. B.prove that critics are unwilling to challenge anybody. C.show that teamwork cannot always improving a situation. D.show the danger of groupthink is not very serious. 【2】The underlined phrase intermittent cooperators"in Paragraph 3 refers to__________. A.those who do not cooperate but obtain the best solution. B.those who are never informed of others’ views. C.those who cooperate with others occasionally. D.the constant cooperators with a poor average result. 【3】Which of the following factors makes a team cooperate better? A.Group members cooperating all the time. B.Group members in a good emotional state. C.Equal distribution of men and women. D.Equal participation in the communication. 【4】What is the main idea of the passage? A.The meaning of teamwork. B.In what ways teamwork operates. C.Cooperation is, a useful tool. D.Situations where teamwork works. |
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It's a nightmare to have to wait for exam results.【1】 If you’re stressed out after taking your exams, don't worry There are some steps you can take to calm down and reduce your stress. Take some deep breaths.Stress and anxiety can trigger(引发) your body's “fight or flight”, response, making your breaths shallow and rapid.【2】Put one hand on your chest and the other on your abdomen(腹部).As you breathe, you should feel your abdomen expands along with your chest. Try not to go over the exam in depth afterwards.some people find it comforting to talk to friends about what they have written.However, it only makes you worry about the answers you can't change.It is also a bad idea because your brain does not perform will under stressful conditions.You will be unable to think clearly right after a stressful exam【3】. Get some exercise to relax.You might feel like hitting the gym or going for a run directly after an exam, and doing some exercise is a great, way to reduce stress!【4】After the exam, try doing exercise like jogging, swimming or cycling.Regular exercise has been shown to decrease stress and improve your sleep. 【5】Regardless of the results, you should celebrate the fact that you have worked hard on your exams. reward yourself by doing something you enjoy.You can do reading with your friends or family.Studies have shown that spending time with friends and loved ones is an excellent way to reduce stress and promote a sense of calm and well-being. A.Do something enjoyable to relax. B.Spend time with positive people. C.Laughter is really the best medicine. D.Fight this stress response by taking deep breath. E.It can produce a kind of chemicals to improve your mood. F.You may feel like you perform much worse than you actually do. G.The situation will be worse if you aren't sure of your performance. |
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Larry works with Transport Drivers, Inc. One morning in 2009, Larry was ________ along 165 north after delivering to one of his _______. Suddenly, he saw a car with its bright lights on. _______he got closer, he found _______ vehicle upside down on the road. One more look and he noticed _______shooting out from under the _______vehicle. Larry pulled over, set the brake and _______ the fire extinguisher(灭火器). Two good bursts from the extinguisher and the fire was put out. The man who had his bright lights on _______ and told Larry he had _______ an emergency call. They ________ heard a woman’s voice coming from the wrecked(毁坏的) vehicle. ________the vehicle, they saw that a woman was trying to get out of the broken window. They told her to stay________until the emergency personnel arrived, ________she thought the car was going to ________. Larry told her that he had already put out the fire and she should not move ________she injured her neck. Once fire and emergency people arrived, Larry and the other man ________and let them go to work. Then, Larry asked the ________if he was needed or ________ to go. They let him and the other man go. One thing is ________— Larry went above and beyond the call of duty by getting so close to the burning vehicle! His ________most likely saved the woman’s life. 【1】A.walking B.touring C.traveling D.rushing 【2】A.passengers B.colleagues C.employers D.customers 【3】A.Since B.Although C.As D.If 【4】A.each B.another C.that D.his 【5】A.flames B.smoke C.water D.steam 【6】A.used B.disabled C.removed D.abandoned 【7】A.got hold of B.prepared C.took charge of D.controlled 【8】A.came down B.came through C.came in D.came over 【9】A.returned B.received C.made D.confirmed 【10】A.then B.again C.finally D.even 【11】A.Starting B.Parking C.Passing D.Approaching 【12】A.quiet B.still C.away D.calm 【13】A.for B.so C.and D.but 【14】A.explode B.slip away C.fall apart D.crash 【15】A.as if B.unless C.in case D.after 【16】A.stepped forward B.backed off C.moved on D.set out 【17】A.woman B.police C.man D.driver 【18】A.forbidden B.ready C.asked D.free 【19】A.for certain B.for consideration C.reported D.checked 【20】A.patience B.skills C.efforts D.promise |
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阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Living a life with meaning and purpose is the key to improving your psychological well-being.Your purpose doesn't【1】(necessary), have to involve changing the world or finding a career 【2】(devote) to helping others.Instead, you might make it your purpose to be kind every day. 【3】you feel like your life lacks purpose, don't worry.There are many ways you can find purpose in life and build a life that has more meanings.You can begin by thinking about the legacy(遗赠) you would like to leave behind.Write down how you’d like to 【4】(remember) at the end: of your life, or think about the impact you want to leave 【5】the planet.Then, establish some【6】(objective)that can help you reach those goals.【7】(work) toward your goals will give you a reason, to get out of bed every day, beyond earning money. Thinking positively【8】(improve) your psychological well-being.In turn, as your psychological well-being improves,【9】 becomes easier to think positively and feel good overall.Spend time thinking about some of the best memories - of your life.Whether it's a family vacation you went on 10 years ago or you won an award at work two years ago, recalling the 【10】(happy) times in your life can bring more positivity to your thinking. |
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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（^）,并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。 修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词的下面写出修改后的词。 注意：1.每处错误及其修改均只限一词； 2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。 Last term, I went to America for a student exchange programme. Before go, I was quite proud in my English. But everyone in America spoke so fast that I couldn’t make out that what they were saying. Being in completely different culture was frightened and I even wanted to go straight back home. However, thing soon got better and better. The host family was very king. Fortunately, the boy that I stay with was crazy about football, that made my stay enjoyable. Beside, being an exchange student offered me a chance improve my English. |
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假定你是李华你受外教Tony之邀,将于本周末去市郊森林公园骑行,但你还有一些情况不清楚请你给他发一封邮件询问一下。具体内容如下: 1.出发和返回时间； 2.可否带同伴； 3.午餐安排 注意:1.词数100左右 2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯； 3.开头和结尾已为你写好,不计入总词数。 Dear Tonny, I'm Li Hua.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Hua |
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