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I learned about life from an ant farm. When I was ven years old, my family tried to __36__ an ant farm at home. First, we put clean sand in a thin glass box, and then we brought some ants from the backyard and placed them into the __37__ home.
Shortly after the new __38__ were dropped into the glass structure, they got to work making tunnels. I was amazed that each one knew __39__ what to do. After hours of staring, I realized that the ants had particular given jobs. With my mom’s help, I kept a journal of what happened each day and __40__ the ants. My favorite was the biggest, Cinderella. I drew a picture of her in my journal, which I still have.
On day five a disaster __41__ the ant farm. While I was __42__ the ants, I had put my face so clo to the structure that I accidentally tipped it over, __43__ in all the tunnels. Although the ants __44__ their earthquake, one by one they began to die.
I was __45__ as I watched them give up their tunnel-building to carry the bodies to a corner of the farm. My mother reported that the ants were dying of “frustration”—feeling annoyed and impatient as they couldn’t control the situation. They simply could not __46__ the reality that their tunnels had been destroyed. Cinderella was the last to die; she did so while carrying a dead ant on her back.
Although much time has pasd, I still think of that ant farm. Mom had hoped it would teach me about the natural world, __47__ it taught me much more. __48__ the years, I came to realize the ants were a study in the benefits of __49__. Working together, they were able to create a(n) __50__ world for themlves. I also learned that they should be __51__ for their hard work. Day in and day out, each labored at their task. The ant farm demonstrated that teamwork and perverance are indeed two key __52__ to success. But there was an even larger lesson that I did not __53__ until recently: Disaster is a natural part of life, and must be __54__. Unlike the ants, humans cannot give up when they face __55__. Unlike the ants, we have to realize that if a tunnel caves in, we just have to build another.
36. A. get B. buy C. run D. find
37. A. empty B. new C. strange D. distant
38. A. guests B. ttlers C. friends D. members
39. A. probably B. roughly C. exactly D. normally
40. A. named B. trained C. compared D. measured
41. A. affected B. struck C. kicked D. beat
42. A. removing B. teaching C. obrving D. collecting
43. A. turning B. rushing C. filling D. caving
44. A. experienced B. predicted C. faced D. survived
45. A. annoyed B. horrified C. moved D. thrilled
46. A. reflect B. ignore C. confirm D. stand
47. A. and B. but C. so D. or
48. A. In B. For C. From D. Over
49. A. teamwork B. devotion C. responsibility D. organization
50. A. relaxing B. amusing C. moving D. amazing
51. A. supported B. inspired C. admired D. admitted
52. A. certificates B. approaches C. ingredients D. circumstances
53. A. give B. realize C. take D. adopt
54. A. accepted B. suffered C. achieved D. managed
55. A. challenges B. barriers C. pressure D. disappointment
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You Are What You Eat
Genetic（基因的）engineering is the scientific change of the genetic material in a living organism．It allows scientists to identify specific genes, to remove them from an organism's chromosomes （染色体）, improve them, analyze them, and possibly clone them, and to then reinrt the changed gene into the original organism, or a completely different organism．Unlike traditional breeding （繁殖）, where a desired quality would be bred within the same species, genetic engineering can inrt desired ones into organisms of different species．Wow…Did you catch that?
Genetic engineering creates many positive contributions to agriculture．For example, by genetically
engineered（GE）foods, anti-cancer agents, minerals and vitamins can be incread．Improved taste, shelf life, and better transport are all possible．Also, GE plants can increa pest and bacterial resistance, therefore, making the food safe for consumers．
But some argue that the possible negative effects outweigh the positives, and critics are starting to voice their concerns. Unlike Europe, in the United States labeling is not required on genetically engineered foods or on foods that contain genetically engineered products．Most Americans do not realize that they are, in fact, eating GE foods．
The public is also concerned about the unknown health risks．With limited understanding of genes, scientists cannot predict possible effects．Becau most genes introduced into GE plants come from sources not introduced into the human body, it is impossible to know if they will cau reactions．Moreover, due to the lack of labeling if allergies develop, it will be extremely difficult to find the origin of them．There is also a major moral question in many minds．For many, the conflict is not if it is safe or not, but it disturbs them becau it is unnatural and unnecessary．We are currently producing one and a half times the amount of food needed to feed the world, yet one in ven people are starving．GE food is unnecessary, and fails to address the root of hunger. Many believe that the only people who will benefit are the corporations that produce it．
Scientists cannot foree it. He possible effects of GE foods, yet we eat them every day without even knowing it. We already have enough food, so why create more that could be potentially harmful to us, to the Earth and to all wildlife? I think that the benefits are amazing, but until we know for sure how the foods will affect
us, they are not worth the risk．
67．According to the passage, traditional breeding is different from genetic engineering in that ．
A．Traditional breeding changes the genes in the same species
B．Traditional breeding changes the genes in different species
C．Traditional breeding takes place within the same species
D．Traditional breeding is more scientific
68．"The lack of labeling" in Paragraph 4 indicates ．
A．Information concerning gene sources is unavailable to customers
B．it is currently possible to find the origins of some allergies
C．Scientists try to hide potential dangers from customers
D．The US government is responsible for GE food
69．According to Paragraph 5, GE food is unnecessary becau ．A．It won't help solve the problem of hunger in the world
B．There are potential dangers in producing GE food
C．We’re now producing more food than before
D．Customers will benefit from GE food
70．What is the author's attitude towards genetic engineering?
A. Welcoming.
B. Disapproving.
C. Unconcerned.
D. Optimistic.
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“Tear them apart!” “Kill the fool!” “Murder the referee（裁判）！”
The are common remarks one may hear at various sporting events. At the time they are made, they may em innocent enough. 71 They have been known to influence behavior in such a way as to lead to violence. Volumes have been written about the way words affect us. It has been shown that words having certain connotations（含义）may cau us to react in ways quite foreign to what we consider to be our usual humanistic behavior. I e the term “opponent” as one of tho words.
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The dictionary meaning of “opponent ” is “enemy” or “one who oppos your interests.” Thus, when a player meets an opponent, he or she may tend to tre at that opponent as an enemy. At such times, winning may control one’s brains. 73 I recall an incident in a handball game when a referee refud a player’s request for a time out for a glove change becau he did not consider them wet enough. The player started to rub his gloves across his wet T-shirt and then shouted. “Are they wet enough now?”
In the heat of battle, players have been obrved to throw themlves across the court without considering the conquences that such a move might have on anyone in their way. I have also witnesd a player hitting his opponent with the ball as hard as he could during the cour of play. Off the court, they are good friends. 74 It certainly gives proof of a court attitude which differs from normal behavior.
Therefore, I believe it is time we elevated (提升) the game to a higher level. Replacing the term “opponent” with “associate” could be an ideal way to start.
The dictionary meaning of the term “associate” is “colleague”; “friend”;
“companion.”75 You may soon e and possibly feel the difference in your reaction to the term “associate” rather than “opponent.”
A. Reflect a moment!
B. Does that make any n?
C. But let’s not kid ourlves.
D. Such rude comments express one’s strong desire to win.
E. Perhaps the time has come to delete it from sports terms.
F. Players sometimes turn to violence hoping to injured opponents.
G. And every action, no matter how rude, may be considered acceptable.
