6.第5部分：补全短文
Robotic Highway Cones
A University of Nebraska professor has developed robotic cones and barrels（锥形路标和路障）. ____1____ They can even be programmed to move on their own at any particular part of the day, said Shane Farritor, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at Nebraska.
For example, if workers arrived at 6 a.m., the cones could move from the side of the highway to block off the lane at that time. ____2____ “It just seems like a very good application for robots,”Farritor said. “The robotic cones would also help remove people from hazardous jobs on the highway putting barrels and cones into place,”Farritor said in a report on his creation.
____3____ This fund allowed Farritor to work on the project with graduate students at Nebraska and his assistant Steve Goddard.
The robots are placed at the bottom of the cones and barrels and are small enough not to greatly change the appearance of the construction aides（辅助用具）. “It would look exactly the same，”Farritor said. “Normally there's a kind of rubbery, black base to them. ____4____”
Farritor has talked with Officials from the Nebraska Department of Roads about how the robots would be most useful to what they might need.
The robots could come in handy following a slow-moving maintenance operation，like painting a stripe on a road or moving asphalt，where now the barrels have to be picked up and moved as the operation proceeds. “That way you don't have to block off a 10-mile strip for the operation,”Farritor said.
While prototypes have been made, they are not in use anywhere. Farritor said he has applied for a patent and is considering what to do next. ____5____He is also thinking about marketing the robots to roads departments and others across the country who may benefit from them.
A. And they can return to the original place at the end of the day.
B. He is thinking about starting a small business.
C. Farritor was“Inventor of the Year”in 2003.
D. Work on the idea began in 2002 using a National Academy of Sciences grant.
E. We replace that with a robot.
F. These robotic cones and barrels can move out of the way, or into place, from computer commands made miles away.
7.完型填空
An Absent-minded Professor
Professor Smith lived alone. He was very absent-minded. He used to __51__ the university to give a lecture and find that he had forgotten to bring his notes. Or he __52__ lose his spectacles and be unable to see the __53__. He could never find any chalk to __54__ with, and he often forgot the time and would ramble __55__ for hours because he had __56__ his watch at home. But the most __57__ thing of all about him was his __58__. His overcoat was rarely __59__, as most of the buttons were __60__. His shoes were usually untied because he had lost the laces. He __61__ his comb as well because his hair was always standing __62__, that is unless he was __63__ his battered old hat with the brim missing. His trousers were __64__ by an old tie instead of a belt. He was a chain smoker. He would smoke __65__ in class. Cigarette ash was liberally scattered over his waistcoat.
51. A） arrive in B） arrive at C） arrive D） arriving
52. A） was used to B） was accustomed to C） could D） would
53. A） blackboard B） floor C） door D） window
54. A） teach B） deliver C） write D） address
55. A） of B） at C） in D） on
56. A） put B） placed C） left D） forgotten
57. A） exciting B） amazing C） attractive D） delightful
58. A） appearance B） act C） behavior D） conduct
59. A） tied B） fastened C） ironed D） patched
60. A） losing B） falling C） missing D） hanging
61. A） has lost B） loses C） must have lost D） must lose
62. A） on end B） up C） aside D） back
63. A） putting on B） wearing on C） wearing D） having
64. A） rounded up B） stuck together C） put together D） held up
65. A） even B） frequently C） constantly D） continuously
答案部分
一、单项选择题。
1.「正确答案」 A
「答案解析」 collaborate v. 合作
A）合作，协作B）合并，结合C）（使）联合，（使）结合D）使联合
2.「正确答案」 A
「答案解析」 tolerate v. 忍受, 容忍
A）忍受，容忍B）接受，认可 C）拿，接受D）遭受
3.「正确答案」 B
「答案解析」 collide with 冲突
A）偶遇 B）跑进，撞上，陷入C）遇见 D）敲打
4.「正确答案」 C
「答案解析」 compel vt. 强迫，迫使
A）辩护，恳求 B）求助，诉请C）强制，强加 D）教导，命令，指示
5.「正确答案」 C
「答案解析」 comprehend v. 领会，理解
A）解释，说明，口译 B）阅读 C）懂，了解D）翻译，解释
6.「正确答案」 D
「答案解析」 shine vt. 擦亮
A）减轻，（使）发亮 B）打扫，使干净 C）洗涤，洗清 D）擦亮
7.「正确答案」 B
「答案解析」 effect n. 结果，作用，影响
A）理由，原因B）结果，成效C）原因 D）基本成分
8.「正确答案」 B
「答案解析」 for love or money无论如何，B） at any price无论如何
9.「正确答案」 B
「答案解析」 arouse v. 激起；唤起
A）搞乱，使糊涂 B）刺激，使兴奋 C）惊吓，使恐慌 D）使转向
10.「正确答案」 C
「答案解析」 call off放弃，取消
A）推迟，拖延 B）结束，终止 C）取消 D）参加，参与，分享
11.「正确答案」 A
「答案解析」 at stake 危如累卵，危险
A）在危险中，垂危 B）绝望 C）健康状况不好 D）脱离危险
12.「正确答案」 B
「答案解析」 immediately adv. 立即，马上，直接地
A）遥远，深远 B）立刻
13.「正确答案」 D
「答案解析」 safe adj. 安全的
A）干净的 B）漂亮的 C）远的 D）安全的，可靠的
14.「正确答案」 B
「答案解析」 branch n. 部门，分支
A）个体，统一 B）部门 C）大使馆 D）入侵
15.「正确答案」 A
「答案解析」 attended to照顾
A）服侍，招待，拜访B）责备，谈话 C）对…说话D）与…并驾齐驱
二、综合题。
1.「正确答案」 16. B 17. A 18. B 19. B 20. A 21. A 22. C
2.「正确答案」 23－30 DECB BDEC
「答案解析」
23. D. 分析：该段落中没有明显的特征词/短语重复出现的特点，注意对特殊位置的句子句意进行分析，确认段落中心（第2句和第3句， 这两句都是祈使句，在教读者怎样去做，同时也反应了作者自己的观点—“首先安静下来”），因此判断答案为D.
24. E．分析：段落中近义结构 {the issues are made clear（问题被弄清楚） 和get his point across clearly（让他的观点被清楚地理解）}的反复出现直接暗示段落中心E.
25. C. 分析：段落中solution的重复出现，和段落第2句的特殊结构（祈使句）揭示段落中心，共同揭示C是答案。
26. B. 分析：根据段首句的句意（为了更好地应对老板， 很重要的一点是要考虑到老板的目标和他承受的压力）和段落中直接出现的结构“如果把你放在老板的位置上”，确认答案B.
27. B. 分析：find out后需要跟宾语，而B，D，F都可以作宾语成分，在借助相关原文：Before you argue with your boss, check with the boss's secretary to determine his mood（在你和老板争论之前，首先在老板的秘书那里弄清楚老板的情绪如何）判断B（他现在的感觉）是答案。
28. D. 分析：make clear（把……表述清楚）后需要跟宾语，而D，F都可以作宾语成分，借助搭配句意（有必要向老板表达清楚你到底想对他谈些什么）选择答案D.
29. E. 分析：根据搭配句意（向老板提出一个问题却不建议怎样去解决这个问题，这样做是不明智的）和对文章大意的理解选择E（作状语）。
30. C. 分析：根据搭配句意（你必须考虑周全，考虑到老板可能遇到的问题）选择C（作定语）。
3.「正确答案」 31. C 32. D 33. A 34. D 35. A
4.「正确答案」 36. C 37. C 38. A 39. A 40. A
5.「正确答案」 41. A 42. D 43. B 44. C 45. C
6.「正确答案」 46-50 FADEB
7.「正确答案」 51. B 52. D 53. A 54. C 55. D
56. C 57. B 58. A 59. B 60. C
61. C 62. A 63. C 64. D 65. A
