Cloning has the potential to change society. For some，it’s a welcome development designed to make our lives easier. For others，it represents a threat to the health and balance of society，especially from a moral perspective(角度). Looking at these cloning pros and cons，it’s important to consider the scientific，financial，and social aspects of cloning processes.
From a scientific perspective，cloning can be considered major progress. Scientists aren’t limited by population. It’s also possible to clone pieces of living things.
However，cloning changes the natural order of life and death. Why should scientists have to treat an animal well in the lab if they can just make more? As a result，scientists may become lazy or careless with the living things they work on.
Cloning is a major business. Medical research groups have invested millions of dollars in making cloning possible. As a result，they can make big profits from selling cloning services to hospitals and the public. However，the wealth they achieve doesn’t mean that cloning itself is a profitable trial. For example，while a company may clone an organ，its price may be too high to afford. As a result，only rich people and governments could use cloning products.
As a whole，cloning for society can be debated for hours. On one hand，you have religious groups，who say that cloning is wrong. On the other hand，you have many people who are looking forward to making clones of themselves so that the clone can serve as a worker and leave the original person to enjoy a life of relaxation and wealth.
1.We can conclude from the first paragraph that ________.
A. opinions about cloning vary from person to person
B. more people think little of the benefits of cloning
C. cloning has the potential to change society for better
D. people should think of cloning in a more scientific way
2.Why do some people think cloning has a bad effect on scientific experiments?
A. More money may be spent on cloning other living things.
B. Scientists will become careless with their experiments.
C. Cloning may disturb the balance of nature and wildlife.
D. Scientists may ignore the living things they work on.
3.What is the disadvantage of cloning products put into the market?
A. More fake cloning products will crowd into the market soon.
B. Only a limited group would have access to cloning products.
C. Patients have to buy cloning products from hospitals or governments.
D. Scientists may pay attention to quantity of cloning products rather than quality.
In a strange example of “art inspires life”，the selfdrying jacket that Marty McFly wore in the movie，Back to the Future Ⅱ，has actually become a reality. A model has already been created and a Kickstarter campaign plans to raise funds for mass production.
The jackets，named SDJ01，are classified as wearable tech，because of the inner air circulation(环流；循环) system that speeds the drying process from the inside out. Under normal circumstances，you can expect the jacket to dry in about 1－2 minutes after being exposed to rain or a spilled drink. If you jump into a pond to escape danger，it will probably take longer.
“Think of how quickly your clothes dry when you turn a standard fan on them. Now imagine how quickly breathable(透气的)，water resistant(抗……的) material dries when exposed to concentrated，highpressure air. In lab tests，our jacket consistently experienced noticeable drying effects after just 30 seconds，with the average time of about a minute to achieve a 90% drying effect，” explained Aaron Coleman，lead designer at Falyon Wearable Tech，which is producing the jacket.
“This is something that has been on my mind for years，” he said. He didn’t want it to be just a movie prop，but an actual usable jacket. “We wanted to follow the basic design of the jacket from the movie Back to the Future Ⅱ but update it a bit，adding more pockets for all the things people carry around these days.”
Eventually，Coleman and his team hit upon the perfect combination of water resistant material and highpressure air circulation to achieve complete drying in just one minute. The outer layer is made of water resistant nylon，with insulation(绝缘材料) made of polyester fibre on the inside. It dries itself through a couple of socalled “air amplifiers(放大器)” attached to the sides，which force more air through the jacket.
According to the makers，the SDJ01 is ideal for rainy days and spills，and the fans are perfect to cool off on days “when you’re just a little too warm，but it’s too cold to take off your jacket”．
1.How long does the SDJ01 take to achieve a 90% drying effect，on average?
A. About 30 seconds.
B. About a minute.
C. About 1－2 minutes.
D. Longer than 2 minutes.
2.According to Aaron Coleman，in what way is the design different，compared with the jacket in Back to the Future Ⅱ？
A. The number of pockets.
B. The function of pockets.
C. The colour of pockets.
D. The shape of pockets.
3.What is the main achievement by Coleman and his team in developing the SDJ01?
A. The noticeable drying effects of high pressure air on wet clothes.
B. The inner air circulation system can speed the drying process from the outside.
C. The perfect combination of water resistant material and highpressure air circulation.
D. The various functions of water resistant materials during rainy days and spills.
4.What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The ideal design of a selfdrying jacket.
B. Marketing strategies for a selfdrying jacket.
C. The development of a selfdrying jacket.
D. A basic introduction to a selfdrying jacket.
HOLIDAY FUN AT THE POWERHOUSE
500 HARRIS STREET ULTIMO·TELEPHONE (02) 9217 0111
Join in the holiday fun at the Powerhouse this month linked to our new exhibition，Evolution & Revolution：Chinese dress 1700s to now.DON’T FORGET our other special event，the Club Med Circus School which is part of the Circus(马戏团)！150 years of circus in Australia exhibition experience!
◆Chinese Folk Dancing：Colorful Chinese dance and musical performances by The Chinese Folk Dancing School of Sydney.Dances include：the Golden stick dance and the Chinese drum dance.A feature will be the Qin dynasty Emperor’s court dance.Also included is a show of face painting for Beijing opera performances.
Sunday 29 June and Wednesday 2 July in the Turbine Hall，at 11：30 am & 1：30 pm.
◆Australian Chinese Children’s Arts Theatre：Wellknown children’s play experts from Shanghai lead this dynamic youth group.Performances include Chinese fairy tales and plays.
Thursday 3 to Sunday 6 July in the Turbine Hall，at 11：30 am & 1：30 pm.
◆Chinese Youth League：A traditional performing arts group featuring performance highlights such as the Red scarf and Spring flower dances，and a musician playing Er Hu.
Sunday 6 to Tuesday 8 July in the Turbine Hall，11：30 am to 1：30 pm.
◆Kids Activity：Make a Paper Horse：Young children make a paper horse cutout.(The horse is a frequent theme in Chinese painting，indicating a kind of advancement.)Suitable for ages 8～12 years.
Saturday 28 June to Tuesday 8 July in the Turbine Hall,12：00 pm to 1：00 pm.
◆Club Med Circus School：Learn circus skills，including the trapeze，trampolining and magic.Not only for children over 5.There are 40 places available in each 1 hour session and these must be booked at the front desk，level 4，on the day.
Tuesday 1 to Saturday 5 July at 11：30 am & 1：00 pm.
Enjoy unlimited free visits and many other benefits by becoming a Family member of the Powerhouse.Our family memberships cover two adults and all children under the age of 16 years at the one address.
Members receive Powerline，our monthly magazine，discounts in the shops and the restaurants，as well as free admission to the Museum.All this for as little as 
50.00 a year！Call (02) 9217 0600 for more details.
1.When can you watch the Chinese drum dance?
A. On July 2. B. On July 3.
C. On July 6. D. On July 8.
2.To learn the magic tricks，you can go to .
A. Kids Activity
B. Chinese Youth League
C. Club Med Circus School
D. Children’s Arts Theatre
3.What is required if you want to enjoy free visits to the Museum?
A. Calling (02) 9217 0600.
B. Gaining family membership.
C. Coming for the holiday fun.
D. Paying Powerline 50.00 a year.
4.What is the main purpose of the text?
A. To attract visitors.
B. To present schedules.
C. To report the performances.
D. To teach kids Chinese arts.
It happened to me last week.I went duck hunting and took my fourlegged______along.I went into a muddy lake and got stuck.______，my dog was right by my side and provided me with a lifeline.That day，I wanted to ______a duck decoy(诱饵) in the lake.I thought it was something ______to do.I didn’t know that ______ the muddy waters would put my life at risk.When I was ______ in the lake，my legs got stuck in the thick mud.I couldn’t ______ my legs and had to find a way to call for ______.
At that time，my dog was waiting for my______ to the shore，but with each passing minute he grew ______.Fortunately for me，I had my ______ with me and was able to call 911.However，when rescuers ______，they knew they would also get stuck in the mud if they tried to reach me.But the dog was the only one able to do the ______without getting stuck.Rescuers tied a rope to my dog and had him ______ me.And that was how my dog became my only lifeline.Once my dog came to me，I untied the rope，tied it to my ______ and waited for a rescuer to reach me.The rescuer was also tied to the rope and with the help of others back on the safe ______，I was pulled out from the mud.
If it weren’t for my dog，I would have spent______ time in the cold waters when rescuers tried to make a ______ plan to reach me.
The dog was______ before I found it.I took it home and kept it.From my experience，I believe that kindness will be______ rewarded.
1.A. table B. guide C. friend D. cat
2.A. Strangely B. Surprisingly C. Interestingly D. Luckily
3.A. try B. place C. change D. settle
4.A. safe B. boring C. difficult D. funny
5.A. touching B. entering C. enjoying D. cleaning
6.A. smiling B. washing C. walking D. swimming
7.A. see B. hurt C. feel D. free
8.A. change B. emergency C. service D. help
9.A. step B. sign C. return D. boat
10.A. angry B. worried C. calm D. excited
11.A. cellphone B. purse C. key D. card
12.A. sailed B. arrived C. finished D. left
13.A. work B. trick C. study D. project
14.A. show B. take C. reach D. tie
15.A. ship B. duck C. leg D. body
16.A. hill B. rock C. land D. water
17.A. great B. more C. little D. better
18.A. serious B. long C. good D. disappointing
19.A. homeless B. beautiful C. strong D. little
20.A. still B. never C. hardly D. really
How to Make a Friend
Smile!
It’s the easiest way to let someone know that you’re nice！1. You may notice at first that it feels strange to smile a lot，but over time，you’ll find that one smile can really make a difference in your life.
Be fun!
2. Think about the people you most enjoy being with—usually they are always on the up and up.Being fun makes people happy and brightens the way they think of you.It makes you seem like you truly love life and you can deal with any problems that you have to face.
Listen!
Good conversations are important when you want to make a new friend，and sometimes you just have to be quiet and listen.When you do get chatting，pay attention to what they’re saying.3. Phew! It’s hard work making new friends，but it’s worth it!
4.
Ask people who take classes with you questions about what they study today.5. Other great conversation starters are upcoming events and holidays，sports，food，music，etc.If they’re listening to their iPods，ask what their favourite music is.It’s the best way to get a conversation started because it needs an answer and they have to answer you!
A．Change!
B．Ask a question!
C．Classwork is a great icebreaker.
D．Say “hello” and see what happens.
E．And don’t just talk about yourself all the time.
F．Even the shyest person can manage a little smile.
G．We all prefer spending time with people who make us feel happy.
Too many people want others to be their friends，but they don’t give friendship back.That is why some friendships don’t last very long.To have a friend，you must learn to treat your friend the way you want your friend to treat you.Learning to be a good friend means learning three rules：be honest；be generous(宽宏大量的)；be understanding.
Honesty is where a good friendship starts.Friends must be able to trust one another.If you do not tell the truth，people usually find out.If a friend finds out that you haven’t been honest，you may lose your friend’s trust.Good friends always rely on one another to speak and act honestly.
Generosity means sharing and sharing makes a friendship grow.You do not have to give your lunch money or your clothes.Naturally you will want to share your ideas and feelings.These can be very valuable to a friend.They tell your friend what is important to you.By sharing them，you help your friend know better.
Sooner or later everyone needs understanding and help with a problem.Something may go wrong at school.Talking about the problem can make it easier to solve.Turning to a friend can be a first step in solving the problem.So to be a friend you must listen and understand.You must try to put yourself in your friend’s place so that you can understand the problem better.
No two friendships are exactly alike(相同的)．But all true friendships have three things in common.If you plan to keep your friends，you must practice honesty，generosity and understanding.
1.Some friendships don’t last long because .
A. there are too many people who want to make friends
B. those who give others friendship receive friendship from others
C. some people receive friendship but don’t give friendship back
D. they don’t know friendship is something serious
2.According to the passage，honesty is .
A. something countable
B. the base of friendship
C. as important as money
D. more important than anything else
3.In the third paragraph，the underlined word “They” refers to .
A. generosity and friendship
B. generosity and sharing
C. your ideas and feelings
D. your clothes
4.The best title of this passage is .
A. How to Be a Friend
B. Honesty Is the Best Policy
C. A Friend in Need Is a Friend Indeed
D. Three Important Points in Life
