2009年12月大學(xué)英語六級考試模擬演練題(二)

　　55.In the final stages what would be done to the Linux-based software ?

　　A) The local Laos would purchase the Linux-based software finally.

　　B) Some Laos who reside in America would translate the Linux-based software into Lao.

　　C) A group of experts in America would convince the Laos to use the Linux-based software.

　　D) The Laos would finally adopt the Linux-based software to run the computer.

　　56.According to the passage, what change would the new network bring to the villagers’ life in Laos ?

　　A) With the new network the villagers may find that it is not worth going to the local market town any more.

　　B) The villager will sell rice to foreign market instead of the local market town.

　　C) The network may help the villagers to make more sensible decisions about the growing and selling of crops.

　　D) The villagers will only visit the local market towns less than 30 km away.

　　Passage Two

　　Questions 57 to 61 are based on the following passage.

　　The concept of personal choice in relation to health behaviors is an important one. An estimated 90 percent of all illness may be preventable if individuals would make sound personal health choices based upon current medical knowledge. We all enjoy our freedom of choice and do not like to see it restricted when it is within the legal and moral boundaries of society. The structure of American society allows us to make almost all our own personal decisions that may concern our health. If we so desire, we can smoke, drink excessively, refuse to wear seat belts, eat whatever foods we want, and live a completely sedentary life-style without any exercise. The freedom to make such personal decisions is a fundamental aspect of our society, although the wisdom of these decisions can be questioned. Personal choices relative to health often cause a difficulty. As one example, a teenager may know the facts relative to smoking cigarettes and health but may be pressured by friends into believing it is the socially accepted thing to do.

　　A multitude of factors, both inherited and environmental, influence the development of health-related behaviors, and it is beyond the scope of this text to dicuss all these factors as they may affect any given individual. However, the decision to adopt a particular health-related behaviour is usually one of personal choices. There are healthy choices and there are unhealthy choices. In discussing the moral of personal choice, Fries and Crapo drew a comparison. They suggest that to knowingly give oneself over to a behavior that has a statistical probability of shortening life is similar to attempting suicide. Thus, for those individuals who are interested in preserving both the quality and quantity of life, personal health choices should reflect those behaviors that are associated with a statistical probability of increased vitality and longevity.