UNIT 6 单元仿真验收性评价 (时间：100分钟 满分：120分) 第一部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Some Famous People With Surprising Achievements Hedy Lamarr — Wi Fi Austrian born film star Hedy Lamarr was a box office hit during the Hollywood Golden Age in the late 1930s and early 1940s.During World War Ⅱ， she worked on a torpedo guidance system which forms the basis of today's Bluetooth and Wi Fi communications.Patented (获得专利权) in 1942 together with composer George Anthiel, their “frequency hopping” device was used during the war.Surprisingly, neither Lamarr nor Anthiel profited from their invention during their lifetimes. Uri Geller — Radiation Shield (辐射防护屏) As an Israeli British magician, Uri Geller is best known for using “mind power” to bend spoons on live TV.However, a lesser known achievement is his invention of a radiation shield to protect cell phone users from the radiation.Patented in 1998, the shield covers the device completely to protect users from the harmful effects of radiation from cell phones and other hand held devices. Jamie Lee Curtis — Baby Diaper (尿布) Jamie Lee Curtis was a screen legend.She has featured in many movies during her career.With a busy acting schedule, it's quite surprising that she found time to turn her hand to invention.Curtis actually patented a baby diaper during 1980s, aiming at improving the traditional diaper design. Gary Burghoff — Fishing Equipment American actor Gary Burghoff is best known for his role in the 1970s' TV series M*A*S*H. Burghoff also has a gift for inventing things.He holds two patents for “Chum Magic”， a fishing device that draws fish toward the boat, as well as a fishing pole. 1．When did Uri Geller get the patent on his invention A．In 1930. B．In 1940. C．In 1970. D．In 1998. 2．What do Hedy Lamarr and Jamie Lee Curtis have in common A．They are actresses. B．They are magicians. C．They were born in Austria. D．They got their patents in 1980. 3．Whose patent is related to fishing A．Hedy Lamarr's. B．Uri Geller's. C．Jamie Lee Curtis's. D．Gary Burghoff's. B A cancer survivor has become the first woman to complete an exhausting “Sea to Summit” triathlon (三项全能运动) which saw her swim, cycle, and run over 330 miles in just five days. Andrea Mason was overjoyed when she crossed the finish line early Wednesday morning. The race was set in the French Alps. Setting off at 6：15 a．m. on Friday, 39 year old Mason battled through severe pain, and hallucinations (幻觉), but she pushed on — managing to complete the race in an impressive four days, 23 hours, and 41 minutes. Andrea had been diagnosed with cancer and needed life saving surgery. Following a successful operation, she is now hoping to raise awareness of women's health. In the past year, Andrea set up her own charity, Lady Talk Matters, in order to improve surrounding females ... ...
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