填空题Think of those fleeting moments when you look out of an aeroplane window and realise that you are flying, higher than a bird. Now think of your laptop, thinner than a brown-paper envelope, or your cellphone in the palm of your hand. Take a moment or two to wonder at those marvels. You are the lucky inheritor of a dream come true. The second half of the 20th century saw a collection of geniuses, warriors, entrepreneurs and visionaries labour to create a fabulous machine that could function as a typewriter and printing press, studio and theatre, paintbrush and gallery, piano and radio, the mail as well as the mail carrier. 1 . The networked computer is an amazing device, the first media machine that serves as the mode of production, means of distribution, site of reception, and place of praise and critique. The computer is the 21st century"s culture machine. But for all the reasons there are to celebrate the computer, we must also tread with caution. 2 . I call it a secret war for two reasons. First, most people do not realise that there are strong commercial agendas at work to keep them in passive consumption mode. Second, the majority of people who use networked computers to upload are not even aware of the significance of what they are doing. All animals download, but only a few upload. Beavers build dams and birds make nests. Yet for the most part, the animal kingdom moves through the world downloading. Humans are unique in their capacity to not only make tools but then turn around and use them to create superfluous material goods—paintings, sculpture and architecture—and superfluous experiences—music, literature, religion and philosophy. 3 . For all the possibilities of our new culture machines, most people are still stuck in download mode. Even after the advent of widespread social media, a pyramid of production remains, with a small number of people uploading material, a slightly larger group commenting on or modifying that content, and a huge percentage remaining content to just consume. 4 . Television is a one-way tap flowing into our homes. The hardest task that television asks of anyone is to turn the power off after he has turned it on. 5 . What counts as meaningful uploading? My definition revolves around the concept of "stickiness"—creations and experiences to which others adhere. A. Of course, it is precisely these superfluous things that define human culture and ultimately what it is to be human. Downloading and consuming culture requires great skills, but failing to move beyond downloading is to strip oneself of a defining constituent of humanity. B. Applications like tumblr.com, which allow users to combine pictures, words and other media in creative ways and then share them, have the potential to add stickiness by amusing, entertaining and enlightening others. C. Not only did they develop such a device but by the turn of the millennium they had also managed to embed it in a worldwide system accessed by billions of people every day. D. This is because the networked computer has sparked a secret war between downloading and uploading—between passive consumption and active creation—whose outcome will shape our collective future in ways we can only begin to imagine. E. The challenge the computer mounts to television thus bears little similarity to one format being replaced by another in the manner of record players being replaced by CD players. F. One reason for the persistence of this pyramid of production is that for the past half-century, much of the world"s media culture has been defined by a single medium television—and television is defined by downloading. G. The networked computer offers the first chance in 50 years to reverse the flow, to encourage thoughtful downloading and, even more importantly, meaningful uploading.

填空题If you ______ (arrive)five minutes earlier．you could have caught the bus．

填空题{{U}}总的来说{{/U}} women prefer brighter colors than men do.

填空题Isaac will not invite his parents to his wedding,{{U}}也不想请他的亲朋好友{{/U}}.

填空题It can be argued that the problems, even something as fundamental as the ever-increased world population, have been caused by technological advance.A.It can be arguedB.fundamentalC.ever-increasedD.have been caused

填空题The fact that she had become wealthy did not tempt her to alter her frugal li______.

填空题It is reported that ______ (identify) flying objects were seen over New Jersey last night.

填空题While Americans have become ever more dependent upon electricity in their daily lives, a crucial part of the system that supports their way of life has not kept up. Yes, the country has built more power plants enough to create a glut of power in most parts of the country,41． _____________________. California's disastrous partial energy deregulation and the role played by Enron and other energy marketing companies in its power crisis have impeded changes in the national ability to deliver power. 42． _____________________. Moreover, the deficiency also includes inadequate coordination among the regions in managing the flow of electricity. These interregional weaknesses are so far the most plausible explanation for the blackout on Thursday. 43． _____________________. The problem is with the system of rules, organization, and oversight that governs the transmission networks. It was set up for a very different era and is now caught in a difficult transition. The transmission networks were built to serve a utility system based on regulated monopolies. In the old days, there was no competition for customers. Today, the mission is to connect buyers and sellers seeking the best deal, irrespective of political boundaries and local jurisdictions. 44． _____________________. Yet the power industry is probably not even halfway there in its shift from regulation to the marketplace. The California power crisis and the power-trading scandals sent regulators back to the drawing board, slowing the development of new institutions, rules and investment to make competitive markets work. 45． _____________________.[A] Over all, for more than a decade, the power industry has been struggling with how to move from the old regulation to the new marketplace. This shift was driven by the view that half a century of state regulation had produced power prices that were too high and too varied among states. Factories and jobs were migrating from states with high electric power prices to those with lower prices.[B] But the transmission system is caught in the middle of the stalled deregulation of the American electric power industry.[C] As a result, the development of the regional transmission organizations is erratic. More than one-third of the power transmitted is not under the control of regional transmission organizations. Some states fear that their cheap power would be sucked away to other markets; others do not want to subordinate state authority to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.[D] It was unclear when the waters would recede, never mind when life would return to normal. Power may not be restored for weeks. Looting, too. Began to spiral out of control. Mr Nagin, who said the city might be uninhabitable for three months, was forced to order police to concentrate on stopping crime, not saving people.[E] What's preventing greater connection and coordination between regions? The technology exists, and is available; the economic benefits of relieving the bottlenecks between regions far exceeds the costs by many billions of dollars.[F] Yet, despite claims in the wake of last week's blackout that the nation has a "third world" power grid, the regional networks are first world. But in one critical aspect, the system has become increasingly vulnerable: in the interconnections among the different regions. Both the number and size of the wires on the borders between regions are inadequate for the rising flow of electricity. This missing part creates the worst bottlenecks in the system.[G] Since entering the overseas power market in 1993, KEPCO has established several achievements through its distinguished international business strategies to promote electric power development of the world. Based on its long experience and advanced technology gained over 100 years in Korea, KEPCO continues to build up its outstanding reputation as a leading utility company. Moreover, KEPCO embraces challenges and makes bold steps into wider markets in the world by its flair for dynamic activities, which is favorably received in the Philippines, China, Vietnam and Libya.

填空题IBM是世界上最大的计算机公司，一直雄踞世界500强前列。IBM的创始人托马斯出生在纽约州北部一个普通的农民家庭。当时的家庭经济条件不富裕，但是品德教育严格。托马斯的父亲要求他的孩子一定要尊重所有人，穿着整洁，坦率正直，努力做好每一件事，始终保持一种乐观积极的生活态度。此外，最重要的一点是：忠诚。托马斯始终一丝不苟地恪守着这些信条，他还把这些职业准则写出来，作为公司的基石来要求每一个工作人员。今天，IBM已经是世界上最大的信息工业跨国公司。正是这些信条成就了他的一生，成就了IBM，成就了IBM许多员工的非凡人生。

填空题就英语而言, you are much better than I.

填空题Author______Title______ But oh! that deep romantic chasm which slanted Down the green hill athwart a cedarn cover! A savage place! as holy and enchanted As e"er beneath a waning moon was haunted By woman wailing for her demon-lover!

填空题(The age of) a geological sample can (be estimated) from the ratio of radioactive to nonradioaetive carbon (present) in the object (is examined). A. The age of B. be estimated C. present D. is examined

填空题The firemen told us the difficulty they had got the fire controlled . A. told B. they C. got D. controlled

填空题Antonyms like "husband" v. "wife" are______antonyms. (北二外2003研)

填空题Translate the following into English．(华中科技大学2007研，考试科目：基础英语) 享誉国内外的东方的巴黎——上海，倾尽力量承办了中国电影百年庆典艺术节，其大手笔、大投入、高规格操作的一系列精彩活动，为中国电影界营造了一个惊世骇俗、波澜壮阔的艺术天空，为中国广大电影观众精心调制了一系列精美的艺术大餐，并因其独特的动作方式和特有的魅力而使电影成为热点，为中国所有的品牌营运商打造了一个超级传播焦点平台。

填空题permeate, perpetrate, perpetuate, persevere A contented mind is a ___ feast.

填空题Terms like "apple", "banana" and "pear" are______of the term "fruit". (北二外2007研)

填空题Malinowski believed that utterances and situation are bound up inextricably with each other and the ______ of situation is indispensable for the understanding of the words.