50. A.interesting B.funny C.common D.unusual 51. A.searching B.expecting C.considering D.studying 52. A.back B.about C.up D.down 53. A.decided B.advised C.persuaded D.invited 54. A.when B.while C.as D.after 55. A.listen to B.search for C.make sure D.look out 第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分） 阅读下面的短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
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June 26,2000—the Human Genome(基因组)Project,a great＄3 billion,15-year task aimed at drawing the genetic(遗传的)map of humans,is now more than 90 percent completed.The scientific and medical communities(团体) are very excited about the chances genetic research provides for getting rid of diseases and prolonging(延长) human life.But those communities and policy(政策) makers also are careful about the scientific door they are opening as the project uncovers the mysteries of life. For the last few years,the genetic advances in the fast developing field of biotechnology (生物技术） have provides material for all kinds of work,but the developments of modern science in unlocking the secrets of the human genetic code(密码） have opened a world of possibilities for human health,as well as for the popular imagination. While European and Japanese researchers are making rapid progress in decoding(解码) human DNA,the leading organization for genetic research is in the United States,which began in 1990,is “unlocking the code”of the human body to learn how to defeat fatal(致命的）diseases.Already,the Human Genome Project has become widely known and praised for finding the genses（基因） connected with as yet（迄今） terrible diseases,and making progress toward separating the genes that show a sign of breast cancer or AIDS. Once these genes are found and studied,researchers can develop new ways to attack infections(传染）,and genetic diseases.Medical companies are very interested in mapping the human genome,as they expect to develop a lot of new drugs for these illnesses. 56.Why did the scientists work hard at mapping the Human Genome? A.Because the Human Genome can destroy many illnesses. B.Because the Human Genome's completion can help them get rid of many diseases. C.Because they wanted to be better known than others. D.Because the Human Genome can provide a lot of chances of work. 57Which country studied the genes most rapidly in the world? A.Japan. B.Germany. C.TheB
On Saturday August 12,2000,during Northern Fleet training exercises in the Braents Sea,the Russian nuclear submarine(潜水艇)Kursk sank in about 100 meters of water with some 118 sailors aboard.It's known later that several officers were also aboard,observing the training exercises.The Kursk is lying on the ocean floor in the Barents Sea.The Russian Navy says that it was listing 30 degrees to port.Other sources report it was listing as much 60 degrees.According to a Russian newspaper,when the submarine Kursk failed to make contact with the naval command at the right time later that day,Northern Fleet Commander Admiral Vyachesav Popov ordered rescue ships into the area.It took hours to find the submarine,as it didn't launch(发射) a marking buoy(浮)before sinking. Russian Navy Chief insisted that the submarine Kursk had been involved (卷入） in a major collision(碰撞）,but the great deal of information shows that this is not true.Up till now,it's believed that an explosion in the torpedo compartment(鱼雷舱） in the nose of the Kursk was the likely cause.Now Russian government officially asked Norway for help in rｅcovering of sailors' bodies first of all,and Norway has agreed to offer all help.But Russian insisted that only Russians work inside the submarine Kursk,and that the work last for about 10～18 working days.It is expected to recover only 25～35 bodies from the Kursk. It was not until Oct.25,when a team of Russian divers entered the submarine Kursk,some 350 feet below the surface,that truth became clear.On Nov.7, in the morning,owing to(由于） the icy and the cold weather,a special rescue meeting held on Murmansk decided to stop the whole bodies recovering operation. 61.From the text we can infer that_______ led to the sinking of the submarineC
The Three Gorges Dam,the largest dam,is also the largest engineering project on the face of the earth.It aims to make the mother of all floods,the Yangtze River,into a tame river,and to generate(产生) power of181 200 megawatts for Easternand Central China.It will form a huge,deep water lake,and make it possible for 10 000 ton ocean—going ships to sail 1 500 miles inland from the Pacific to the city of Chongqing,making it one of the world's largest inland ports. Construction has already started.The dam will be about 6 860 feet wide and 611 feet high,at a spot called Sandouping near Yichang.It is obvious that such a grand project will do much good.It is the most important to control floods.By building hydropower plants,China will offer much in environmental projection（计划）. However,some scientists don't agree to the project.They say the Chongqing and dozens of other cities along the river will pollute the reservoir(水库）,which will destroy the ecological(生态学的） balance and also the sand from upstream will form sandbed.The Three Gorges Dam could be considered when it is finished,in 2009,the eighth wonder of the world. 66. Which is not the purpose to build such a huge dam ? A.To prevent floods. B.To produce electricity. C.To improve the sailing conditions. D.To make it a wonder. 67. Where does the dam lie? A.Near Chongqing. B.In Sandouping. C.Near Yichang. D.In Yichang. 68. Some scientists fear that _______ when the dam is built. A.the ecological balance will be destroyed B.large ships will destroy the dam C.the Yangtze River may be too crowded D.the amount of electricity will not be as much as expected 69. Which of the following is not true according to the passage? A. China will be able to depend on theD
Japanese Direct Investment(投资) in Asia,1951～1990(US＄million)
| Country Or Area | Manufacturing | Resources Development | Commerce and Services | Other | Total |
| A B C D E | 722 2049 2937 3657 716 | 38 4 12 6813 84 | 8952 571 3630 1209 1952 | 137 107 101 12 71 | 9849 2731 6680 11691 2832 |
A.China B.Hong Kong C.Indonesia D.Singapore
