of Microsoft is the richest man again for the eleventh successive year with a fortune of forty four billion
dollars.
There are a record 691 dollar billionaires according to Forbes magazine. Between them they have a
fortune of two point two trillion dollars. The highest concentration of the ultra-rich is in New York followed by Moscow and San Fransisco and then London and Los Angeles. But in total the very wealthy live in
forty seven different countries with Iceland Kazakstan Ukraine and Poland entering the list for the first
time this year.
Laksmi Mittal, an Indian born steel tycoon (巨头)enjoyed the biggest increase in personal fortune.
His net worth has quadrupled (变成四倍)to thirteen billion dollars making him the world"s third richest
man. Ingvar Kamprad founder of the Swedish furniture chain Ikea also saw a big increase in wealth
taking him to the sixth place. Developing countries make more of a showing than in past years - there are
for example three Russians and four Indians in the top sixty richest people, though surprisingly perhaps
none from China excluding Hong Kong. Asian wealth is probably under represented as its usually spread
among families whereas Forbes looks at individuals. Relatively few women feature in the list - among them is JK Rowling, author of the Harry Potter novels ranked 620th with a fortune of 519 million dollars. New
entrants to the list include the founders of the Internet search group Google Sergie Brin and Larry Page
each worth more than seven billion dollars after their company"s recent stock market debut. The richest
Italian is the prime minister Silvio Berlusconi ranked number 25 in the global wealth league.
B. Ingvar Kamprad.
C. JK Rowling.
D. Silvio Berlusconi.
B. 180
C. 70
D. 150
B. Russia is a developing country.
C. This is the first time that Sergie Brin and Larry Page has been included in the list.
D. There are more billionaires(亿万富翁) in New York than any other city in the world.
B. Ukraine is a very rich country in the world.
C. JK Rowling"s novels have sold very well.
D. The IT industry is a profit making industry.
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BEIJING (AFP) - Archeologists in China have uncovered more than 3,000 dinosaur footprints,
state media reported,in an area said to be the world’s largest grouping of fossilized hones belonging
to the ancient animals.
The footprints,believed to be more than 100 million years old,were discovered after a
three-month excavation(发掘、出土) at a gully in Zhucheng in the eastern province of Shandong,
the Xinhua news agency reposed.
The footprints range from 10 to 80 centimeters (4 to 32 inches) in length,and belonged to at
least six different kinds of dinosaurs,including tyrannosaurs,the report said Saturday.
Wang Haijun,a senior engineer at the Chinese Academy of Sciences,said the footprints faced
the same direction, Xinhua said.
This indicated a possible migration or a panic escape by plant-eating dinosaurs after an attack by
predators(食肉动物),Wang added.
Archeologists have found dinosaur fossils at some 30 sites in Zhucheng,known as “dinosaur
city.”The region has seen two major digs since 1964,and experts say the discovery of so many
dinosaurs in such a dense area could provide clues on how the animals became extinct millions of
years ago.
Plans are being made to set up a fossil park in the area.
1. We can infer from the text that .
A. most of the footprints are more than 32 centimeters long
B. the footprints found belong to some predators
C. the dinosaurs were running in all directions because of an attack
D. the area is considered to be a perfect tour source
2. Which statement below is true according to the passage above?
A. The number of the footprints found is more than 3000.
B. The dinosaurs may live in an age 10,000,000 years ago.
C. The discovery of fossils has opened a new age.
D. Archeologists still wish to find many more fossils.
3. The passage may be picked out from.
A. a magazine
B. a science book
C. a newspaper
D. a students’ textbook
Gardner Museum early this morning.
The two burglars(窃贼)knocked on a side door of the museum at about 1:15 am. They told the
two security guards who were on duty that there was a disturbance in the area. The guards then made
the very serious mistake of allowing the two men to go into the building. After they went in, the two
burglars tied the guards up with tape.
The two men spent about two hours in the museum. During that time, they stole 11 paintings and
an ancient Chinese vase. The stolen works included three paintings by Rembrandt.
A maintenance(保卫)worker discovered the two guards at about 7 am and called police.
One of the greatest losses was Rembrandt"s works, "The Storm on the Sea of Galilee." It was a
very popular attraction at the museum and was one of the most valuable works stolen.
Museum officials said that the value of the stolen art is at least 200 million dollars, and may in fact
be much more. The true value of the paintings is unknown, because they have not been on the market
for nearly a century. According to law enforcement officials, this is considered to be the biggest theft
ever in the United States. Officials are waiting to see whether the burglars will demand a ransom for
the paintings or try to sell them to a private collector.
Museum officials and police are not sure why the burglars chose certain works and not others.
There are other paintings in the museum that are even more valuable than the ones that were stolen.
Special investigators are looking into the theft and the museum"s security system. They believe that
this is a "professional job", because the people involved were well prepared and knew what they
wanted. Investigators have already questioned the museum"s guards extensively. They would not give
the names or ages of the guards, but one investigator said the Gardner hires and trains its own security
staff. So far, the guards have not been identified as suspects in the case. An investigator said that anybody having any information about the robbery should contact the Boston Police Department immediately.
B.the police had accurate ideas of the robbery after investigating
C.the burglars didn"t dare to sell the stolen things on the market
D.the security guards helped the thieves secrectly
A.it was Rembrandt"s works
B.it was the most valuable work at the museum
C.it was very attractive to visitors
D.it was one of the greatest losses
B.Send the paintings to some foreign countries.
C.Ask for money to give the paintings back.
D.Change them into more valuable things.
B.made careful plans about the theft
C.tied the guards up with tape
D.were dressed as police officers
B.it is illegal for the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum to train its own guards.
C.the security guards on duty that day are suspected.
D.the works stolen haven"t been traded for about 100 years.
Hollywood comedy(喜剧), that is exactly what happens.
Dave Kovic, played by Kevin Kline, is a kind-hearted man who runs a business that finds
people jobs. He leads a typical(典型的) American way of life, except for one thing-he looks
exactly like the President, Bill Mitchell. In fact, the only thing that makes him different from the
nation"s leader is that he is very nice!
The president has started using look-alikes during some public appearances. Dave is offered a
chance to "serve his country" by becoming one. However, things go wrong. The President becomes
very ill and Dave ends up acting as the President forever.
Director Ivan Reitman, who made the popular and successful comedies like Twins, Ghostbusters
and Legal Eagles, could have gone for easy laughs by making fun of the American government.
Instead, Dave is an attractive comedy about an ordinary man in extraordinary situations. Kevin Kline
gives a double performance as Dave and the President, and Sigourney Weaver is at her best as his
First Lady. The love story that develops between her role and Dave is a real classic(经典).
The film is 100% American. However, if you"ve ever felt that anybody could do a better job
running the country than the people in power, then you"ll enjoy Dave!
B. To discus the Americans" ideas about the President.
C. To make a comparison between Dave and other films.
D. To introduce a new film to the reader.
B. Kevin Kline.
C. Bill Mitchell.
D. Ivan Reitman.
B. the director
C. an actor
D. a look-alike
B. The author thinks highly of the film.
C. The author is a fan of Hollywood comedies.
D. The author wishes to become the American President.
Fair, organized by BolognaFiere and held from 19 to 22 March 2012, are to bring illustrators and
publishers together and to promote illustrators and their works among publishers.
QUALIFICATIONS
*Individual illustrators or groups of illustrators of any nationality, if they were born before
31st December 1994, whose artwork is intended for use in children"s books, are qualified to enter
the Exhibition, either directly or through publishing houses or schools.
*Please state in the application form whether you are entering work for the Fiction or
Non-fiction Category. Illustrators may only enter one category.
*Artwork previously presented to the Exhibition may not be re-entered.
*The confirmation(确认)form must be filled in and a photograph attached, then presented
together with illustrations no later than 26 September 2011.
SHIPMENT
Entries may be delivered by post, express delivery service or by hand. From abroad, please use
the following forms: Form "A" for registered mail or post by air; Form "B" if using an international
forwarding agent or airline.
To avoid delays, material should not be sent by normal post. Material should be sent "carriage
(运费)paid", including any customs and delivery costs.
BolognaFiere may not be held responsible for the non-arrival or late arrival of artwork. All
published works must be accompanied by a declaration bearing the ISBN number, publisher"s name
and address.
REQUIREMENTS
The illustrations (i.e. the size of the sheet)must not exceed the following dimensions:
Fiction:32*42cm (or 42*32cm)
Non-fiction:50*70cm (70*50cm)
Illustrations in larger formats will not be considered, nor will they be returned by BolognalFiere.
The illustrations must be on paper or flexible board, maximum thickness 2mm(for scanner separation
purposes).
SELECTION PROCESS
All artwork received by the stated deadline and meeting the specified requirements will be examined
and selected by an international group (whose decision is final), including five members(from publishing
houses and art schools) appointed each year by BolognaFiere.
ANNUAL
Each illustrator selected by the Committee will be granted two pages in the Annual, for the reproduction of all or some of the illustrations as well as a space for the bibliography. BolognalFiere. Has the right to
choose the works to be published in the Annual and to make complete or partial reproductions.
EXHIBITIONS ABROAD
After the Bologna event, the illustrator Exhibition will travel to Japan under the supervision of JBBY.
The illustrator exhibition may afterwards be transferred to other venues in other countries. The Exhibitions of illustrations held abroad follow the same rules and regulations as the illustrator Exhibition, and the
provision(条款)of the regulations are extended to the organizers of the exhibitions held abroad.
RETURN OF ARTWORK
All the works will be returned to their owners by BolognaFiere by the end of July 2012.
A. will last five days in all in July every other year.
B. is intended for college students who are good at painting
C. is held by the Bologna Children"s Book Fair
D. can strengthen the relationship between illustrators and publishers
B. may re-enter their artwork after it is returned
C, should state the category of their artwork clearly
D. may choose to attach a photo to the application form
B. Airline post
C. Registered mail.
D. Express delivery
B. Late arrival of artwork.
C. Confirmation of the ISBN number.
D. Returning the illustrator"s works.
B. are smaller than the size 32*42cm.
C. are thinner than 2mm.
D. don"t meet the demands of the international experts.
BEIJING-Pharmacologist Tu Youyou has become the first scientist on the mainland to win America"s
respected Lasker Award for her discovery of a new approach to malaria (疟疾) treatment.
The 81yearold was presented with the medical prize by the Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation on
September 23, 2011 in New York.
Tu, a scientist at the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences in Beijing, was praised by the jury (评判委员会) for her "drug therapy (治疗) for malaria that has saved millions of lives across the globe,
especially in the developing world," according to a statement on the foundation"s website.
In early 1969, Tu was appointed head of a government project that aimed to eradicate(消灭) malaria, and it was then that she began applying modern techniques with Chinese traditional medicine to find drug
therapy for malaria.
After detecting (检测) 380 extracts (提取物) made from 2,000 candidate recipes, Tu and her
colleagues obtained a pure substance called "Qinghaosu", which became known as artemisinin in 1972.
An artemisininbased drug combination is now the standard regimen (养生法) for malaria, and the World
Health Organization lists artemisinin and related agents in its catalog of "Essential Medicines", said a
statement from the foundation.
The Lasker Awards are given annually to people who have made major advances in the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, cure and prevention of human diseases since 1945.
Lasker Awards are known as "America"s Nobels" for their knack (熟练技术) of gaining future
recognition by the Nobel committee. In the last two decades, 28 Lasker laureates (得奖者) have gone on to receive the Nobel Prize, and 80 since 1945.
1. Which of the following statements about Tu Youyou is FALSE?
A. She is the first scientist on the mainland to win America"s respected Lasker Award.
B. She is a scientist at the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences in Beijing.
C. She is the first scientist in the world to win America"s respected Lasker Award.
D. She began applying modern techniques with Chinese traditional medicine to find drug therapy for
malaria in 1969.
2. Lasker Award is awarded by ________.
A. New York Foundation
B. the Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation
C. Chinese Medical Sciences
D. Albert and Mary
3. What"s the influence about Tu Youyou"s "drug therapy for malaria"?
A. It has surprised the people in the world.
B. It has reduced malaria.
C. It applied modern techniques with Chinese traditional medicine.
D. It has saved millions of lives across the globe, especially in the developing world.
4. What can we learn from the last paragraph?
A. Lasker laureates can not receive the Nobel Prize at the same time.
B. Lasker laureates can receive the Nobel Prize at the same time.
C. Lasker Award is the Nobel Prize.
D. Lasker Awards are known as "America"s Nobels".
5. What"s the main idea of the passage?
A. Tu Youyou won Lasker Award for malarial drug discovery.
B. An American won Lasker Award for malarial drug discovery.
C. Americans founded the Lasker Foundation.
D. Tu Youyou discovered artemisinin.
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