How does Baylis look at the Poseidon system?
A. He thinks it is too expensive.
B. He thinks it is a good system.
C. He thinks it is not efficient enough.
D. He thinks it is as good as the British pool watch system.
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根据下列文章,请回答 16~22 题。
Nurses
The physicians in a hospital form. the core of the medical staff.But they could not provide effective medical care to their patients without the help of numerous Other medical workers.From the angle of the patients,the nursing staff is particularly important.Nurses are usually in close contact with patients as long as they are in the hospital.
A nurse does not study for as many years as a doctor.However, each must be equally trained.Caring for sick persons requires a great deal of patience and concern.Most nurses work long days.and they often must work at odd hours or during the night.
The nursing staff in a hospital is usually quite large and various.Nursing services,after all。must be provided on a 24.hour basis.There are professional(专业的)nurses,practical nurses。nurse’s aids,and orderlies(勤杂工).The general term nurse refers to ta person trained to offer bedside care to sick persons.
Under the supervision(管理)of the head nurse,the nursing staff in a hospital ward must attend to patients’ needs.This responsibility continues around the clock,and SO nudes must work in shifts.A shift is a period of duty,usually eight hours in length.The nurses on the ward rotate(轮换)their shies.Some take turns working night duty;Others work odd shifts.All of them work out of a central area on the ward called the nurse’s station.
A nurse must always be on her guard.She can never afford to be careless.This is true in all nursing situations,but it is especially true in the intensive care unit.Patients under intensive care are critically ill,and they must be monitored at all times.The nurses who do intensive care duty have one of the most demanding jobs in the hospital.
第 16 题 The physicians in a hospital are less important than the nursing staff.
A. Right
B. Wrong
C. Not mentioned
There will be more women scientists than men scientists in the future.
A. Right
B. Wrong
C. Not mentioned
Which of the following is NOT true ofCrystal Ear?
A. it is highly sensitive.
B. It is powerful.
C. It is invisible.
D. It is wireless.
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More Than a Ride to School
The NationalEducation Association claims,“The school bus is a mirror of the community.”Theyfurther add that。unfortunately, what appears on the exterior does not alwaysreflect the reality of a chosen community.They are right—sometimes it reflects morel Just ask Liesl Denson.Riding the schoolbus has been more’ than a ride to school
Bruce Hardy,school bus driver for Alehouse Bus Company has been Lisle’s bus driver-sincekindergarten.Last year when Liesl’S family moved to Parkesbur9,knowing her buswent by her new residence,she requested to ride the same bus.
Thisyear Liesl is a senior and will enjoy her last year riding the bus.She says,“It'sbeen a great ride SO far! My bus driver is SO cool and has always been a goodfriend and a good listener.Sometimes when you’re a child adults do not thinkthat what you have to say is important.Mr.Hardy always listens to what you haveto say and makes you feet, important.”Her friends Ashley Batista and AmandaWolfe agree.
BruceHardy has been making Doctorial students feel special since 1975.This year hewill celebrate 30 years working for Alehouse Bus Company.Larry Althouse,presidentof the company, acknowledges Bruce Hardy’S outstanding record:“You do not comeby employ fees like Bruce these days.He has never missed a day of work and hasa predict driving record.He was recognized in 2000 by the Pennsylvania SchoolBus Association for driving 350。000accident free miles.Hardy’S reputation is made further evident through therelationships he has made with the students that ride his bus.
Althousefurther adds,“Althouse Bus Company was established 70 years ago and has beenproviding quality transportation ever since.My grandfather started the business with onebus.Althouse Bus Company is delighted to have the opportunity to bring distinctiveand safe service to our Local school and community and Looks forward to continuingto provide quality service for many more years to come.”
Threegenerations of business is not all the company has enjoyed.Thanks to drivers like.Bruce Hardy, they have been buildingrelationships through generators.Liesl’S mother Carol also enjoys fond memoriesof riding Bruce Hardy’S bus to the Octorara School District。
第 31 题 The word” mirror” in the first line could bebest replaced by
A. “vehicle”.
B. “device”.
C. “need”.
D. “reflection”.