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walls facing the center of the circle would be glass．In that way, every prisoner's cell would be in full view of the guards．The prisoners could do nothing unobserved, but the prisoners would not be able to see the guard tower．They would know they were being watched - or rather, they would know that they could be being watched－but because they could not see the observer, they would never know when the guard was actually monitoring their actions．
Similarly, it is common that people behave differently when they know they are being watched．We act differently when we know someone is looking; we act differently when we think someone else might be looking．In these situations, we are less likely to be ourselves; instead, we will act the way we think we should act when we are being observed by others．
In our wired society, many talk of the panopticon as a metaphor （隐喻） for the future．But in many ways, the panopticon is already here．Monitoring cameras are everywhere, and we often don't even know our actions are being recorded．In addition, we leave a record of everything we do online．And most of us have no idea just how much information about us has been recorded and how much data is available to various sources．We can do little to stop the information gathering and exchange and can only hope to be able to control the damage if something goes wrong． 59．According to the passage, a panopticon is． A．a prison cell
B．a house that is transparent
C．a tower that provides a broad view
D．a place where everything can be seen by others 60．From Paragraph 3, we learn that panopticon． A．is not applicable outside the prison B．is used everywhere in public places C．is an effective tool to control prisoners D．is an effective tool to share information．
61．Why does the author say that panopticon is already here? A．Because our privacy is completely transparent． B．Because we are all prisoners m our own homes． C．Because our actions are observed and recorded in many cases． D．Because we are always afraid that someone might be watching us
62．A key difference between prison panopticon and panopticon in our daily life is that． A．prisoners can see their observers, but we can't
B．prisoners know that they may be being watched, but we often don't C．prisoners are more protected in their panopticon than we are in ours D．prisoners are less observed about privacy issues than technology users
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I want to talk about the economy．Not \speeches．I want to talk about the real economy, the one we live in day by day．
Most people aren't particularly interested in \．\ the Dow Jones Index closed sixty-three points down on 8472．35．\．
Notice that \vast personal wealth．The economy is where the rest of us live on a daily basis, earning our living, paying our taxes, and purchasing the necessities of life．
We are supposed to be benefiting from all the advantages of a well-off society．So why do we feel tired and stressed?
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We have no time for anything other than work, which is ridiculous given the number of labor-saving devices in our lives．Our towns become more and more crowded．We poison our air and seas, and our food is full of chemicals．There's something wrong here．If times were truly good, then you may think we'd all feel optimistic about the future．Yet the majority of us are deeply worried．More than 90 percent of us think we are too concerned about ourselves and not concerned enough about future generations．
The term \expansion\suggests something desirable, but expansion simply means spending more money．More spending doesn't mean that life is getting better．We all know it often means the opposite - greed, crime, poverty, pollution．More spending merely feeds our whole economic system, which is based on production and consumption．Unless money keeps circulating, the economy breaks down．If we don't keep consuming, the whole system goes into stalemate（僵局）． How do we break the cycle and make some changes? We need to become far more aware of the results of our actions．We buy clothes that are made in sweat shops by virtual slaves in poor parts of the world．We create mountains of waste．We demand cheap food, mindless of the fact that it totally lacks taste and is produced using chemicals that poison the land．
The consumption culture makes us unaware of the effect of our own behavior．Our main problem is not that we don't know what to do about it．It is gathering the desire to do it．
63．According to the author, which one belongs to the real economy? A．The Dow Jones Index． B．Increases in interest rates． C．Skyrocketing share prices． D．Shopping in a supermarket．
64．It can be concluded from Paragraph 4 that． A．people are benefiting from a well-off society
B．the future generation is a big concern for most people C．the majority of people are optimistic about the future
D．people still feel much pressure despite labor-saving devices 65．What is true about economic expansion? A．It guarantees a better life for us． B．It may lead to some social problems． C．It will stop the circulation of money． D．It has only brought desirable effects． 66．The author writes the passage mainly to． A．call on us to change our behavior B．suggest a solution for over-consumption C．make a distinction between two economies D．inform us of the effects of economic expansion
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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 reinsert the changed gene into the original organism, or a completely different
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organism．Unlike traditional breeding （繁殖）, where a desired quality would be bred within the same species, genetic engineering can insert 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 increased．Improved taste, shelf life, and better transport are all possible．Also, GE plants can increase 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．Because most genes introduced into GE plants come from sources not introduced into the human body, it is impossible to know if they will causereactions． 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 because 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 seven 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 foresee t．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 these 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．\ 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 because． 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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Swapping Houses for Vacation
When budgeting for a vacation, usually the most expensive part of the trip is the accommodations．The traditional way to take a vacation is to pack some bags, lock up the house, and travel to a new place to stay in a hotel．However, hotels are very expensive, and with rent or housing loan（贷款）due every month, it's difficult for most people to pay for yet another place to stay． 71 Luckily, there is a substitute called house swapping, and it's saving tourists a great deal
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of cash．
72 For example, if a couple from New York want to spend a week in Paris, they would place an ad offering to trade their New York apartment for one in Paris for a week．If a Parisian couple that want to vacation in New York read the advertisement, houses can be swapped, and both couples save hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars by avoiding big-city hotel fees．If all goes well, both couples can post positive reviews of the other's home online so that potential travelers can see that everything was fine． 73 This builds a community of people who want tohelp each other out． There are other advantages co house swapping as well．74 Staying at someone's homeputs you in a neighborhood that can give you a better representation of the life and culture in theplace you're visiting．75 The next time you want to spend your vacation in a new place, butdon't want to pay a fortune, check what's posted online and find a house to swap．
A．House swapping is most common in New York and Paris． B．Hotels are often quite difficult to book when you want to explore a new home． C．A lot of times, this extra cost prevents travelers from going very far from home． D．To swap houses, people check the Internet for others planning to travel and trade homes． E．With many house swapping sites growing, this new phenomenon is becoming easier than ever． F．Hotels are often located where few people live, making them a strange place to experience a city． G．On theother hand, if there were trouble, people could write about that to wan others not to trust the swappers．
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Mark and his brother Jason both were looking at the shining new computer enviously, Jason was determined not to go against their father's wishes but Mark was more adventurous than his brother. He loved experimenting and his aim was to become a scientist like his father. \Dad will be really mad if he finds out you've been playing with his new computer.‖Jason said, \ He won‘t find out,\it down. \new Computer really puzzled him. It was a strange-looking machine — one his dad had brought home from the laboratory where he worked. ―It‘s an experimental model,\his father's warning only seized to make Mark more curious. Without any further thought, Mark turned on the power switch. The computer burst into life and seconds later, the screen turned into colors, shifting and changing and then two big white words appeared in the centre of the screen; \TRANSPORTER.‖ \Mark cried excitedly, \a computer game. I knew it! Dad's only been pretending to work. He's really been playing games instead. \the screen; \ Mark's fingers flew across the keyboard as he typed in both of their names. \自动回收程序已启动).” The screen turned even brighter and a noise suddenly rose in volume \Mark,” Jason yelled, reaching for the power switch.
He was really frightened. But his hand never reached the switch. A single beam of dazzling white light burst out of the computer screen, wrapping the boys in its glow(光芒) , until they themselves seemed to be glowing. Then it died down just as suddenly as it had burst into life. And the boys were no longer there. On the screen, the letters changed. \TION ( 目的地) ： MARS. RETRIEVE DATE; 2025.\ 56. Why did Mark touch the computer against his father's warning? A. He wanted to take a voyage. B. He wanted to practice his skill.
C. He was so much attracted by it.
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D. He was eager to do an experiment.
57. Where did the boys' father most likely work? A. In an electronic factory. B. In a computer company. C. In a scientific research center.
D. In an information processing center.
58. Mark thought \ A. a computer game B. a company website C. a software producer D. an astronomy 59. Why did Jason want to shut off the computer? A. He was afraid of being scolded.
B. He didn't like the loud noise and light. C. He didn't want to play games any morn.
D. He was afraid something dangerous might happen. 60. What happened to the boys at the end of the theory? A. They were blown into the air. B. They were sent to another planet. C. They were hidden in the strong light. D. They were carried away to another country.
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A Book Review — The Snake-Stone by Berlie Doherty The setting: Urban England (the cities), but also rural England (the countryside) including remote English villages. The theme: The main theme is a teenage search of self-discovery, in this case the search for a mother from whom the hero was separated at an early age. Its other concerns are love, getting on with others, being persistent and courageous and trying to deal with doubts, troubles and worries. As the book moves to a close, James' swimming coach says to him: ― You are not like a kid obeying instructions any more. You are diving-Tike \young man who knows where he is going. ' The characters: James is the hero of the story. He is a championship diver, and has a comfortable life with his foster parents (. Yet he also has the qualities to take him on a long journey to find his birth mother. The other characters in The Snake-Stone, James' parents, his diving instructor, best friend, the villagers, people he meets on his journey, are pictured realistically. The turning point: The turning point in the story comes while James' foster parents are away in London, and he wonders about the identity of his birth mother. The only clue he has is a fossil, ' the snake stone' which she left behind along with a note on which she had written, 'Take good care of Sammie.' It was written on a torn envelope
with parts of an address still there. The journey; Instead of going to London, James decides to find his birth mother. With help from his geography teacher, James sets out for the remote country village where his mother might be found. James has painful, challenging, but also humorous and happy travels. The mother he finally meets, Anne, has a minor yet powerful voice in the novel. He comes to understand why she left him at a stranger‘s door fifteen years before. Although the meeting is not long, it leaves him with a feeling of completeness. As a journey of self-discovery The Snake-Stone also provides its readers with a happy ending. Its hero says, on returning to his foster parents, ' I was home.‘ 61. What is the main theme of the novel? A. Life with foster parents. B. Life in the world of diving. C. A journey of self-discovery.
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