[单选题]The Theory of Everyone 　　If Stephen Hawking lives until the year 2017, he will have lived more than 50 years longer than his doctors expected. When he was a college student, doctors discovered that he had a rare disease. This disease causes a gradual disintegration(分解)of the nerve cells in the brain cells that regulate voluntary muscle activity. Death almost always occurs within two or three years. 　　Today Stephen Hawking cannot walk or speak. He cannot move his arms or his head. He cannot taste or smell anything. And yet this man is Professor of Mathematics at Cambridge University, a position held by the famous scientist Isaac Newton in 1669. 　　Hawking is often described as the greatest scientist since Albert Einstein, but to the world outside science, he is also known as the man who made scientific theory understandable. His book, A Brief History of Time, has sold over eight million copies. 　　He says that since he does not have to think about his body or do any of the things other men have to worry about, such as washing the car or working in the yard, he can dedicate all of his time to thinking. This puts him in the perfect position to find the answer to the question that he has dedicated his life to. His question is: Is there a complete theory of the universe and everything in it? 　　Despite his tremendous physical disabilities, he has already made some very important discoveries about the origin of the universe, how the universe holds together, and how it will probably end. He has also been able to explain the secrets of “black holes” in space. Now he is looking for a set of rules that everything in our universe must obey. He calls it the Theory of Everything. He thinks that someone will have found the answer within the next 20 years. 　　If Stephen Hawking is able to find his Theory of Everything, he will have given the world the opportunity to understand things that will change the whole nature of science and probably also the way we live. 文章(16~22) Stephen Hawking will be 50 years old by 2017.
A.Right
B.Wrong
C.Not mentioned

[单选题]Stephen Hawking is Professor of Mathematics at Cambridge University.
A.Right
B.Wrong
C.Not mentioned

[单选题]Stephen Hawking suffers from a rare brain disease.
A.Right
B.Wrong
C.Not mentioned

[单选题]Stephen Hawking has much time to think because he doesn't have to work.
A.Right
B.Wrong
C.Not mentioned

[单选题]Stephen Hawking has spent around ten years explaining the secrets of
A.Right
B.Wrong
C.Not mentioned

[单选题]Information theory is related to the quantification of information. This was developed by Claude E. Shannon to who found fundamental limits on()operations such as compressing data and on reliably storing and communicating data.
A.signal
B.data
C.information
D.signal processing

[单选题]He advanced a novel theory during the seminar.
A.moved
B.invented
C.furnished
D.developed

[单选题]The Theory of Everything is about the rules that everything in the universe follows.
A.Right
B.Wrong
C.Not mentioned

[单选题]Einstein's Theory of Relativity was so pofound that only a few scientists could understand it.
A.deep
B.superior
C.wide
D.narrow

[单选题]Einstein's Theory of Relativity was so profound that only a few scientists could understand it.
A.deep
B.superior
C.wide
D.narrow

[填空题]Common Questions about Dreams Does everyone dream ? Yes. Research shows that we all dream. We have our most vivid dreams during a type of sleep called Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep. During REM sleep, the brain is very active. The eyes move quickly back and forth under the lids, and the large muscles of the body are relaxed. REM sleep occurs every 90-100 minutes, three to four times a night, and it lasts longer as the night goes on. ___1___ We dream at other times during the night, too, but those dreams are less vivid. Do people remember their dreams ? A few people remember their dreams. However, most people forget nearly everything that happened during the night — dreams, thoughts, and the short periods of time when they were awake. ___2___ It seems that the memory of the dream is not totally lost, but for some reason it is very hard to bring it back. If you want to remember your dream，the best thing to do is to write it down as soon as you wake up. Are dreams in color ? Most dreams are in color. However, people may not be aware of it for two reasons ： They don’t usually remember the details of their dreams, or they don’t notice the color because it is such a natural part of our lives. ___3___ Do dreams have meaning ? Scientists continue to debate this issue. ___4___ Some people use dreams to help them learn more about their feelings, thoughts, behavior, motives, and values. Others find that dreams can help them solve problems. It’s also true that artists, writers, and scientists often get creative ideas from dreams. How can I learn to understand my dreams ? The most important thing to remember is that your dreams are personal. The people, actions, and situations in your dreams reflect your experience, your thoughts, and your feelings. Some dream experts believe that there are certain types of dreams that many people have，even if they come from different cultures or time periods. Usually, however, the same dream will have different meanings for different people. For example, an elephant in a dream may mean one thing to a zookeeper and something very different to a child whose favorite toy is a stuffed elephant. ___5___ Then look for links between your dreams and what is happening in your daily life. If you think hard and you are patient, perhaps the meaning of your dreams will become clearer to you. 词汇： vivid /'vivid/ adj. 清晰的，生动的，逼真的 lid /lid/ n. 眼睑（=eyelid) motive /m utiv/ n. 动机 stuffed /st ft/ adj. 填充的，塞满了的 注释： 1. back and forth：来回地，反复地。 2. bring it back：回忆起它来。bring back：使回忆起来，带回来、拿回来，使恢复。 3. Scientists continue to debate this issue. 科学家们不断地讨论这个问题。“debate”作动词“争 论，辩论，讨论”讲，既可以是不及物动词也可以是及物动词，作不及物动词时常与 “about/ on/upon” 搭配。 练习： A However, people who spend time thinking about their dreams believe that they are meaningful and useful. B The final REM period may last as long as 45 minutes. C People who are very aware of color when they are awake probably notice color more often in their dreams. D Our most powerful dreams don’t happen during deep sleep. E To learn to understand your dreams, think about what each part of the dream means to you or reminds you of. F Sometimes, though, people suddenly remember a dream later in the day or on another day.

[单选题]The news will horrify everyone.
A.attract
B.terrify
C.tempt
D.excite