“Iris scan (虹膜扫描) ， please,” the bank’s computer voice tells you . You step up and the computer reads your eye , comparing it to the stored file it has of your iris. The images had better match—otherwise you won’t be able to get your money.
Iris scanning and other technologies , such as fingerprint and voice scanning , have appeared in many science fiction movies in the past. Today , these advanced technologies are part of the real world. They are common at work, the bank, the airport, and your local prison. The iris scan, fingerprint scan, and voice scan are all examples of biometrics( 生物测定学) a fast developing area of automatic personal identification technology . Basically , biometrics uses various ways to verify a persons identity , based on the individual’s unique characteristics ,including fingerprints , voices, irises, body heat patterns, facial images, handprints , signatures and so on.
Biometrics identification systems have a number of advantages over password systems. The primary advantage is that an individual has to be physically present in order to be identified. Another important advantage is that there are no passwords to remember , forget, lose or steal.
The voice scan is the simplest and most affordable form of biometrics . It only requires a computer, a microphone and the correct software. The software records a subject’s voice and then compares it to a stored voice sample for identification purposes.
For additional safety, fingerprint and handprint scans can also be employed . Fingerprint scans take the image of a fingerprint and compare it to a stored file of prints. Handprint scans identify the unique features of a hand.
Iris scans currently give the highest level of accuracy among all the available biometrics systems. Another technology , full facial scans , is currently in use at border crossings and airports. Facial scanning equipment can actually track and identify moving faces within a crowd.
The potential of biometrics is exciting and encouraging . With continued development , testing , and application , current technologies will become even more effective in the future. Soon , the days of password and car keys will be gone . Just don’t leave home without your fingerprints!
1.The first paragraph serves as a(n) __________.
A. example B. explanation
C. comment D. conclusion
2.The underlined word “verify” in Paragraph 2 probably means “_____”.
A. protect B. confirm
C. develop D. change
3.Which is the most accurate form of biometrics?
A. The voice scan B. The fingerprint scan
C. The iris scan D. The facial scan
4.What is the author’s attitude towards the future of biometrics?
A. He is uncertain about it . B. He feels doubtful about it .
C. He is worried about it . D. He feels hopeful about it .
Part-Time Store Sales Association
Are you an energetic salesperson with a gift for offering exceptional customer service? This position needs you to develop relationships with a variety of customers.
REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates should be proficient in both English and French;
*High school diploma;
* Working knowledge of store operations;
*Ability to work varied shifts including nights , weekends ,and holidays;
* Good verbal and written communication skills;
*Must possess a valid driver’s license;
* Candidates must be authorized (批准) to work permanently in the United States;
* Candidates who receive a job offer will be required to meet all health requirements and pass background checks;
Part-Time Customer Support Center Representative
We are seeking a customer support representative who will respond to many customer questions about the company’s products and services.
REQUIREMENTS:
*College degree preferred;
*Excellent customer service skills;
*Excellent verbal communication;
*Excellent attendance;
* Dependable;
This position offers a part-time work schedule; Four consecutive(连续的) hours per day, Monday-Friday between 7 am and 7 pm (plus one Saturday per month , 8am-5pm)
Part-Time Resident Assistant
We work together to make a real difference in the lives of our residents. If you share our family values, we’d love to meet you.
REQUIREMENTS:
* Ability to real , write and speak English;
*Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families staff and the general public;
*Must have a desire to work with the elderly;
*Must meet all health requirements and pass background checks.
Part-Time Kitchen Helper
As a part-time kitchen helper, you’ll be responsible for food preparation, serving meals, setting tables , washing dishes , and completing cleaning duties. If you have a desire to help others, join us as we try to provide a positive physical and social environment for our residents.
REQUIREMENTS:
*Must be able to read , write and follow oral and written directions;
* Obtain Food Handles Permit (as required by state regulations);
* Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families , staff and the general public;
* A desire to work with the elderly;
*Must meet all health requirements and pass background checks.
1.How long may a customer support representative work at most during a week?
A. 32 hours B. 28 hours
C. 24 hours D. 20 hours
2.As a part-time kitchen helper, one needs to _________.
A. possess a valid driver’s license B. like working with the elderly
C. have a high school diploma D. work on weekends
3.The four jobs all require applicants to ___________.
A. have a college degree
B. be healthy and energetic
C. have good communication skills
D. be authorized to work permanently in the U.S.
4.Which job requires the applicant to master two languages?
A. A part-time customer support center representative.
B. A Part-Time Store Sales Association
C. A Part-Time Resident Assistant
D. A Part-Time Kitchen Helper
假定你是李华，与留学生朋友Bob约好一起去书店，因故不能赴约。请给他写封邮件，内容包括：
1.表示歉意;
2.说明原因;
3.另约时间。
注意：1.词数100左右;
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
3.文中不得透露个人真实姓名和学校名称。
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Yours,
Li Hua
单句改错
1.Which is known to us all, the burning of any fuel requires oxygen.
2.If she didn’t fallen off the bike yesterday, she wouldn’t be in hospital now.
3.He prefers to stay at home rather than watching movies outside.
4.I was walking along the river while the earthquake happened.
5.Your car is in bad condition. It’s time to get your car repair.
6.He was caught in the rain, thus makes himself catch a cold.
7.Comparing with our small flat, his house seems like a palace.
8.When you are traveling abroad, it’s easy for you to pick on some local language.
9.He made attempt to leave, but was stopped by his teacher.
10.Harry Potter, the famous novel, is absolutely worth of reading.
阅读下面的短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。
Chengdu has dozens of new millionaires, Asia’s biggest building, and fancy new hotels.But for tourists like me, pandas are its top 1.(attract).
So it was a great honour to be invited backstage at the not-for-profit Panda Base, where ticket money helps pay for research. I 2.(allow) to get up close to these cute animals at the 600-acre centre. From tomorrow, I will be their UK ambassador. The title will be 3.(official) given to me at a ceremony in London. But my connection with pandas goes back 4. my days on a TV show in the mid-1980s, 5. I was the first Western TV reporter 6.(permit) to film a special unit caring for pandas rescued from starvation in the wild. My ambassadorial duties will include 7.(introduce) British visitors to the 120-plus pandas at Chengdu and others at a research centre in the misty mountains of Bifengxia.
On my recent visit, I held a lively three-month-old twin that had been rejected by 8.(it) mother. The nursery team switches him every few 9.(day) with his sister so that while one is being bottle-fed, 10. other is with mum—she never suspects.
首字母填空
1.Nowadays, loads of traditional customs are disappearing, since the younger g________ starts to have their own ways to spend the traditional festivals, such as shopping, traveling or having a party.
2.One of the most effective ways to reduce s_______ is to talk about your feelings with someone you trust and ask him for suggestions.
3.In some of Qi Baishi’s paintings, he showed a deep s__________ for those poor people who live at the bottom of society.
4.Only if everyone cherishes peace and remembers the b______ lessons of war, can there be hope for peace.
5.A quick online search will r________ that the art of watermelon knocking and listening for a hollow sound is not exclusive to China and is indeed a universal behavior.
6.Choose the right clothes for different occasions. What you like is not n__________ going to be suitable for you.
7.Seeing the big crowd coming towards him, he started to run down the street, but s________ and went down on his knees and hands on the snow.
8.I deeply r_______ what I said to you just now. I wish I hadn’t been so mean to you.
9.Students are strongly c___________ of the food provided in this school and ask for an improvement in food quality.
10.This book mainly talks about the e________ problems in our countries, including international trade, the rise of house prices, the fall in industries and unemployment.
