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二、阅读理解：阅读下面的短文，根据文章内容从A、B、C三个选项中选出一个最佳选项。
If you take the following steps, you can make a satisfactory annual report. And your boss and other supporters will be impressed.
Defining your accomplishments. What difference did you make What has changed in your community or field because of your work over the past year Take all of your activities over the last 12 months and divide them into three to five major accomplishments.
Less is more: Be selective. If you include everything, the annual report becomes cluttered with information. You should think about what you want to focus on, and then select statistics to represent that and highlight key achievements with photos, or case studies, etc.
Adding visuals and charts: Visuals and charts can reduce the need for texts and details. And they will make the report more attractive. It’s great if you produce a full-color publication with lots of nice photography. Of course, it will depend on your resources.
A strong call to action: A strong call to action at the end of your report will impress the readers deeply. Make it clear what you’d like your readers to do once they’ve read it.
1. Do you have to gather all the information since you entered the company before writing the annual report{#1}
A. Yes.
B. No.
C. Not given.
2. Is it reasonable to include everything of the company in order to make the annual report informative{#2}
A. Yes.
B. No.
C. Not given.
3. What does the underlined phrase “Less is more” mean{#3}
A. Using fewer words, making fewer parts, and so on, is simpler, and more efficient than the opposite.
B. The fewer, the better.
C. The more, the better.
4. Which is NOT TURE for the functions of the visuals and charts{#4}
A. They can reduce the need for texts and details.
B. They can make the report more attractive.
C. They can make the report harder to be understood.
5. How many steps should you take to make your report impressive{#5}
A. Five
B. Three
C. Four
2. Is it reasonable to include everything of the company in order to make the annual report informative{#2}
A. Yes.
B. No.
C. Not given.(analysis)
.A
.B
.C
二、阅读理解：阅读下面的短文，根据文章内容从A、B、C三个选项中选出一个最佳选项。
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According to experts, the advantage of modified food is that it helps in preventing the occurrence of allergies and also has a long shelf life. However, a major portion of the population is against the consumption of genetically modified food and is concerned about its disadvantages. If you are also confused about the consumption of genetically modified food, read through the pros and cons given below and decide for yourself.
Advantages of Genetically Modified Foods
●One of the most prominent advantages of genetically modified food is that it helps in controlling the occurrence of certain diseases. Certain foods cause allergy to people. Their genetic modification alters the DNA system of these foods, thereby making them non-allergic.
●Another major advantage of such type of foods is that they grow faster than their traditionally grown counterparts. As a result, there is greater productivity and more food.
●A person need not bother about any additional costs, such as buying chemicals and pesticides, when it comes to genetically engineered food. The food is naturally pest-resistant.
●Farming these foods can be a great way to fight world hunger. Since these crops grow faster or more effectively, increased production would help countries wherein crops may not normally prosper because of less than desirable environmental conditions.
●The increased shelf life of these food products helps in reducing the quantity of rotten food.
Disadvantages of Genetically Modified Foods
●The biggest disadvantage of genetically modified food is that they have harmful effects on the human body. The consumption of these genetically engineered foods can lead to development of diseases that are immune to antibiotics.
●Chances of developing cancer are high in people who regularly consume engineered food.
●Since it is an unnatural way of producing foods, there is an increased health hazard such as allergens, transfer of antibiotic resistance markers and unknown effects.
●Since the production of engineered food involves infusing animal genes in the crops and tampering with nature, it might not be good for consumption in the long run.
How does genetically modified food control the occurrence of certain diseases1
A. By cross-pollinating.
B. By conventional crossbreeding.
C. By altering the DNA system of these foods.
2. Do farmers need to buy any chemicals and pesticides if they plant genetically modified food2
A. Yes, they need to. Because the food is not resist to pests.
B. No, they don’t need to. Because the food is naturally pest-resistant.
C. No, they don’t need to. Because the chemicals and pesticides are provided by the government.
3. Which statement is not the advantage of genetically modified food3
A. It may have harmful effects on human body.
B. Genetically modified food grows faster than their traditionally grown counterparts.
C. Farming genetically modified food can help fight world hunger.
4. What would happen to a person if he regularly consume genetically modified food4
A. He would get cold.
B. He would lose some weight.
C. He would have cancer.
5. Which title is the best for this passage5
A. Can genetically modified foods combat world hunger
B. Genetically modified mood: our answer is no
C. Genetically modified foods: pros and cons__1__(完形填空)
.A
.B
.C
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