（BBC）The "father of the personal computer" who kick-started the careers of Microsoft founders Bill Gates and Paul Allen has died at the age of 68. Dr Henry Ed
ward Roberts was the inventor of the Altair 8800, a machine that led to the home computer age.
Gates and Allen contacted Dr Roberts after seeing the machine on the front cover of a magazine and offered to write software for it. The program was known as Altair-Basic, the foundation of Microsoft's business. "Ed was willing to take a chance on us - two young guys interested in computers , and we have always been thankful to hi
m," the Microsoft founders said in a statement.
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak told technology website CNET that Dr Roberts had taken " a critically important step that led to everything we have today".
Dr Roberts was the founder of Micro Instrumentation and Telemetry Systems (MITS), originally set up to sell electronics parts to model rocket hobbyists. The company went on to sell electronic calculator parts, but was soon overshadowed by bigger firms.
In the mid-1970's, with the firm struggling with debt, Dr Roberts began to develop a computer kit(配套零件) for hobbyists. The result was the Altair 8800. The $395 kit (around £1,000 today) was featured on the cover of Popular Electronics in 1975, resulting in a flood of orders.
Amongst those interested in the machine were Paul Allen and Bill Gates. The pair contacted Dr Roberts, offering to write software that would help people program the machine. The pair finally moved to Albuquerque - the home of MITS - where they founded Micro-Soft, to develop their software.
Dr Roberts sold his company in 1977. He died in hospital on 1 April after a long period of pneumonia．(肺炎)
【小題1】Why did Dr Roberts probably decide to sell his company?
| A．Because he was in heavy debt in the mid-1980's . |
| B．Because he wanted to take a chance on Gates and Allen. |
C．Because he  wanted to develop a computer kit for hobbyists. |
| D．Because he had difficulty competing with big companies. |
| A．It was set up by Steve Wozniak. |
| B．It sold electronics parts to big firms. |
| C．It is located in Albuquerque. |
| D．It is a technology website. |
| A．a newspaper | B．a magazine | C．a Website | D．an organization |
| A．The story of the Altair 8800 |
| B．The founder of MITS |
| C．Father of the personal computer died |
| D．The story of Dr Roberts |
新思維寒假作業系列答案科目：高中英語 來源：湖南省十二校2012屆高三第一次聯考英語試題 題型：053
Directions：Read the following passage．Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage．
A Swedish man was being treated in hospital Sunday after being dug out alive from his snow-buried car in which he had survived for two months with no food, according to police and local media．
The 45-year-old from southern Sweden was found on Friday emaciated and too weak to utter more than a few words．
The BBC reported the temperature in the area had recently dropped to-22°F(－30℃)．He was found not far from the city of Umea in the north of Sweden by snowmobilers who thought they had come across a car wreck until they dug their way to a window and saw movement inside．
The man, who was laying in the back seat in a sleeping bag, said he had been in the car since December 19．
"It is just incredible that he's alive considering that he had no food, but also since it's been really cold for some time after Christmas, one of the rescue team members told regional daily Vasterbottens-Kuriren, which broke the news．
The Daily Telegraph reported that the man appeared to have survived on melted snow．
Ebbe Nyberg, duty officer at the Umea police, said police saw no reason to doubt that the man had been stuck in the car for a very long time．
"We would not make something like this up．The rescue services were on site too and saw the same as us, he told Vasterbottens-Kuriren．
Umea University Hospital, where the man is recovering after being rescued by police and a rescue team, said in a statement he was doing well considering the circumstances．
Doctors at the hospital said humans would normally be able to survive for about four weeks without food．Besides eating snow, the man probably survived by going into a dormant-like state, physician Stefan Branth told Vasterbottens-Kuriren．
"A bit like a bear that hibernates．Humans can do that, he said．‘‘He probably had a body temperature of around 31 degrees(Celsius)which the body adjusted to．Due to the low temperature, not much energy was used up．”
Why the man ended up under the snow in the forest remains unknown, police say．
1．Who discovered the Swedish man in the snow-buried car?(No more than 2 words) ________________．
2．How was the Swedish man when he was found on Friday?(No more than 4 words) ________________．
3．How did the man survive when being buried in snow for so long?(No more than 10 words) ________________．
4．Why were the doctors and rescuers amazed at this news?(No more than 10 words)
________________．
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科目：高中英語 來源：2010-2011年廣東省梅州市曾憲梓中學高一下期末考試英語試卷 題型：填空題
下面是一篇關于BBC 廣播電臺中BBC Kids Pre-school這個欄目下的一些具體小節目的介紹，請閱讀下列應用文和相關信息，并按照要求匹配信息。
首先請閱讀下列應用文：
BBC Kids Pre-school
Pre-School programs air Monday - Friday from 6:00 a.m to 12 p.m ET
A. Theodore Tugboat
Theodore Tugboat is a cheery tugboat (拖船) featured in this award-winning animated maritime series (海洋動畫系列). Living in the magical Big Harbor, Theodore (the friendliest tugboat in the world) works for the Great Ocean and Salvage Company fleet with his friends.
B. Postman Pat
Everyone’s favorite postman, Postman Pat and his faithful companion, Jess the Cat, are back in a completely new series packed full of humor, excitement and adventure. These all new adventures see the nation's favorite postman doing much more than just delivering post! From snowboarding to managing a pop band and even making his very own Hollywood movie, Pat is a 21st century hero indeed!
C. Pingu
Pingu is a charming young penguin (企鵝) who spends his time playing with friends and family—always up to playing tricks and getting himself into funny situations in his own sub-zero world.
D. Tweenies
Tweenies is an entertaining and informative (給予知識的) pre-school series in which the characters experience all the joys and challenges of three to five year olds. Through songs, rhymes, games, stories, puzzles and creative play, the Tweenies encourage young children to wonder, explore, enjoy and develop a range of life skills that will promote confidence (增強自信心) before they start school.
E. Fimbles
This U.K. pre-school hit follows three curious creatures as they start a never-ending path of discovery, exploration and entertainment. Revolving around (以……為中心) three special creatures living in a magical valley, Fimbles is full of the surprise, wonder and stimulation (刺激) that children experience when discovering new things. Each new "find" is a drive for play, invention and storytelling within the program.
F. Teletubbies
The four colorful Teletubbies play in Teletubbyland. They take part in fun, infant-pleasing activities such as rolling on the ground, laughing, running about, and watching real children on the televisions on their bellies. This children's program, starring Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po is now watched by young children in 113 countries and is translated into 45 languages.
請閱讀下面五個小孩的相關信息，然后為他們選擇適合個人口味的少兒欄目。
【小題1】Mike, aged four, is a naughty (淘氣的) boy, which is known to all. But sometimes he will also keep silent, especially when it’s time for Laa-Laa and Po because he has considered the two characters as his idols (偶像).
【小題2】 Joseph is only five years old but he has known a lot about Antarctic (南極). His father is a scientist who has been to Antarctic for several times. Each time he returns, his father will tell Joseph something there. So he is very interested in a special seabird there.
【小題3】 Anna, aged four, dreams of becoming a hero, because of which she likes any kind of hero. But as for heroes, she has her own standards, that is, humorousness and adventurousness.
【小題4】 Ian, aged 4, likes ocean life very much and dreams of travelling around the world by boat. Therefore, any life connected with ocean or boats will always attract him a lot.
【小題5】Susan, aged 5, likes reading stories, singing songs and reading poems. In her class, she is known as a star in every way. In her daily life, she likes any program that can help her develop some skills.
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科目：高中英語 來源：2012-2013學年浙江省嵊泗中學高二下學期第一次月考英語試卷（帶解析） 題型：填空題
根據短文內容，從下框的A-F選項中選出能概括每一段主題的最佳選項。選項中有一項為多余項。
| A．The secret of the writer’s success |
| B．A writer with enduring popularity |
| C．Well-received creation to encourage Brits |
| D．The insight into human nature |
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科目：高中英語 來源：2010-2011學年四川省成都市高三第二次診斷性檢測英語卷 題型：閱讀理解
Do you now who Stefani Germanotta is? Perhaps not, but you’ll almost certainly know the star called Lady Gaga, a 24-year-old American famous for her cutting edge pop videos and strange fashion sense. She was the biggest winner at the MTV Europe Music Awards in Madrid on November 7, 2010. Her awards included the best female artist and the best song.
Her popularity doesn’t end there. The BBC reports that the University of South Carolina has a sociology course about the life, work and rise to fame of Lady Gaga. The course is due to start in spring 2011. “We’re going to look at Lady Gaga as a social event,” said professor Mathieu, who will teach Lady Gaga and the Sociology of Fame.
Germanotta, in fact, is a college student. She learned to play the piano by age 4. At age 17, she was one of the only 20 young people to get early admission to New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, the famous music school. Yet after her second semester, she took a big risk—she decided to quit and concentrate on a music career. But hwo did she manage to go from nowhere to supar star in just two years?
She may well have had a plan for the top. She created “The Ultimate Pop Burlesque Show” with another artist. It was the first of many strange images. The pair gained enough attention to get a spot at a famous music festival in Chicago. Later, a record company signed Germanotta.
While Lady Gaga enjoys popularity, there are critics accusing her of regularly using rude language in her lyrics(歌詞) and wearing overly sexy clothing.
1. According to the article, Lady Gaga is famous for _______.
A. her fashion shows B. her strange images
C. her talents in university D. her winning awards
2. Which of the following is the correct order for the stages of Gaga’s career?
|
a. She appeared in a music festival in Chicago b. She won the award—the best female c. She decided to quit school d. She created a show with another artist e. She was signed by a record company f. Her success has become a university course |
A. b—f—c—a—d—e B. b—f—c—d—a—e
C. c—d—a—e—b—f D. c—d—a—e—f—b
3.The main reason why Lady Gaga could become famous is that ______.
A. she knew her dream of life B. she knew what she would do next
C. she learned music at a young age D. she ws brave enough to quit university
4. From this passage, we can infer that ________.
A. a good performance in university may lead to one’s success.
B. cooperation with other artists is important in becoming successful
C. Lady Gaga will become less famous because of her lyrics and clothing
D. Professor Mathieu believes that Lady Gaga’s success is worth studying
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科目：高中英語 來源：20102011年廣東省梅州市高一下期末考試英語試題 題型：信息匹配
下面是一篇關于BBC 廣播電臺中BBC Kids Pre-school這個欄目下的一些具體小節目的介紹，請閱讀下列應用文和相關信息，并按照要求匹配信息。
首先請閱讀下列應用文：
BBC Kids Pre-school
Pre-School programs air Monday - Friday from 6:00 a.m to 12 p.m ET
A. Theodore Tugboat
Theodore Tugboat is a cheery tugboat (拖船) featured in this award-winning animated maritime series (海洋動畫系列). Living in the magical Big Harbor, Theodore (the friendliest tugboat in the world) works for the Great Ocean and Salvage Company fleet with his friends.
B. Postman Pat
Everyone’s favorite postman, Postman Pat and his faithful companion, Jess the Cat, are back in a completely new series packed full of humor, excitement and adventure. These all new adventures see the nation's favorite postman doing much more than just delivering post! From snowboarding to managing a pop band and even making his very own Hollywood movie, Pat is a 21st century hero indeed!
C. Pingu
Pingu is a charming young penguin (企鵝) who spends his time playing with friends and family—always up to playing tricks and getting himself into funny situations in his own sub-zero world.
D. Tweenies
Tweenies is an entertaining and informative (給予知識的) pre-school series in which the characters experience all the joys and challenges of three to five year olds. Through songs, rhymes, games, stories, puzzles and creative play, the Tweenies encourage young children to wonder, explore, enjoy and develop a range of life skills that will promote confidence (增強自信心) before they start school.
E. Fimbles
This U.K. pre-school hit follows three curious creatures as they start a never-ending path of discovery, exploration and entertainment. Revolving around (以……為中心) three special creatures living in a magical valley, Fimbles is full of the surprise, wonder and stimulation (刺激) that children experience when discovering new things. Each new "find" is a drive for play, invention and storytelling within the program.
F. Teletubbies
The four colorful Teletubbies play in Teletubbyland. They take part in fun, infant-pleasing activities such as rolling on the ground, laughing, running about, and watching real children on the televisions on their bellies. This children's program, starring Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po is now watched by young children in 113 countries and is translated into 45 languages.
請閱讀下面五個小孩的相關信息，然后為他們選擇適合個人口味的少兒欄目。
1.Mike, aged four, is a naughty (淘氣的) boy, which is known to all. But sometimes he will also keep silent, especially when it’s time for Laa-Laa and Po because he has considered the two characters as his idols (偶像).
2. Joseph is only five years old but he has known a lot about Antarctic (南極). His father is a scientist who has been to Antarctic for several times. Each time he returns, his father will tell Joseph something there. So he is very interested in a special seabird there.
3. Anna, aged four, dreams of becoming a hero, because of which she likes any kind of hero. But as for heroes, she has her own standards, that is, humorousness and adventurousness.
4. Ian, aged 4, likes ocean life very much and dreams of travelling around the world by boat. Therefore, any life connected with ocean or boats will always attract him a lot.
5.Susan, aged 5, likes reading stories, singing songs and reading poems. In her class, she is known as a star in every way. In her daily life, she likes any program that can help her develop some skills.
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