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Charles Simonyi says he never thought he might one day head into space back when he wrote a program for a Soviet computer in the early 1960s. That was long before he left Hungary for the United States, where he eventually made his fortune working as a designer at U.S. software giant Microsoft.
The 58-year-old paid over $20 million for his flight into space, making him the fifth so-called "space tourist". But Simonyi insists the mission will be far more than a pleasure ride. He says he wants to boost interest in space exploration, and during his stay at the international space station, he will conduct some medical experiments. He will also write a blog about the experience aimed mostly at getting more children on earth interested in space exploration. "I think it’s to advance civilian space flight, and to assist in space station research, to involve kids, to communicate the experience of space flight, and of course it’s a personal experience too
A. 1960
B. 1981
C. 1993
D. 2002

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Charles Simonyi says he never thought he might one day head into space back when he wrote a program for a Soviet computer in the early 1960s. That was long before he left Hungary for the United States, where he eventually made his fortune working as a designer at U.S. software giant Microsoft.
The 58-year-old paid over $20 million for his flight into space, making him the fifth so-called "space tourist". But Simonyi insists the mission will be far more than a pleasure ride. He says he wants to boost interest in space exploration, and during his stay at the international space station, he will conduct some medical experiments. He will also write a blog about the experience aimed mostly at getting more children on earth interested in space exploration. "I think it’s to advance civilian space flight, and to assist in space station research, to involve kids, to communicate the experience of space flight, and of course it’s a personal experience too
A. worker
B. designer
C. engineer,
D. manager

[单项选择]Whom does the student refer to when he says "he"
A. The author of the text.
B. The student’s friend.
C. The Internet article’s author.
D. Professor Kin

[单项选择]The leader says he hasn’t given much thought to the demonstrations planned against him during his state visit to Britain next week.（）
A. 这位领导人说他并未过多考虑下周对英国国事访问期问针对他策划的示威游行。
B. 这位领导人对下周访英期间为他周密筹划的示范活动评价不高。
C. 这位领导人就要对英国进行国事访问，对于下周为他策划的示威游行他说并未过多考虑。
D. 这位领导人说他并未想到下周英国国事访问期间会为他安排示范活动。

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David says that he thinks a gap year is unsuitable for
A. a few people.
B. some people.
C. the majority of people.
D. almost all people.

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[简答题]We act as if we thought that he would never notice a mistake unless it was pointed out to him, or correct it unless he was made to. (Passage 1)

[单项选择]One thing that Ismael Matos, 23, says he’s learned on his job as a special agent with the Geek Squad, is that there are no stupid questions—not even when a customer asks where the power button is. The goal, Matos says, is first to "strip out the jargon. " You know what he means: those terms like gigs, Ram, and motherboard that civilians don’t typically use in everyday conversations. Once he establishes a common language with the customer, Matos can focus on building a relationshipone that he hopes will pay off in the future. Matos knows that clients often don’t have the same skills he does. His customers ask for help not only with setting up new computers and installing software, but also with digital cameras, wireless Internet access and even getting their iPod synced with iTunes.
We live in the age of Web2.0, when Internet viewers are fast becoming content creators. We may log in to social networking sites such as Digg and Technorati, rate or even upload videos on YouTube, and c
A. The technological support person is not polite enough in their services.
B. The technological support person does not have enough expertise.
C. The technological support person is always trying to sell something.
D. The technological support person uses too much technical lingo.

[单项选择]He says that he __________ .his house cleaned once a month.
A. puts
B. has
C. keeps

[单项选择]Neighbor: Hi. You said that you might need some help with preparing dinner. What would you like me to do Hostess: __________ I really appreciate it. First, could you peel the vegetables I’ve put them all in the sink and there’s a peeler.
A. Thanks for coming.
B. Sit down, please.
C. Oh, it’s you.
D. I have no idea.

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One thing that Ismael Matos, 23, says he’s learned on his job as a special agent with the Geek Squad, is that there are no stupid questions—not even when a customer asks where the power button is. The goal, Matos says, is first to "strip out the jargon. " You know what he means: those terms like gigs, Ram, and motherboard that civilians don’t typically use in everyday conversations. Once he establishes a common language with the customer, Matos can focus on building a relationshipone that he hopes will pay off in the future. Matos knows that clients often don’t have the same skills he does. His customers ask for help not only with setting up new computers and installing software, but also with digital cameras, wireless Internet access and even getting their iPod synced with iTunes.
We live in the age of Web2.0, when Internet viewers are fast becoming content creators. We may log in to social networking sites such as Digg and Technorati, r
A. Those tech support persons who has long working experiences
B. The users who do not know much about the technological terms
C. Those tech support persons who just get started with their work
D. The users who already know a lot about the technological terms