题型:阅读理解 题类:常考题 难易度:普通
湖北省荆门市2019-2020学年高二上学期英语期末考试试卷
Medical developments and discoveries often provide the best things for controversies (争论).This is because whenever a new discovery or theory is proposed, there is always disagreement. Only via objective scientific evidence can such arguments be cleared. But, as is often the case, a clear solution is not instantly found. However, once the technology catches up with the area of the discovery, it shows exactly how valid the theory is. Since this is a slow process and can take years, the development of controversies is unavoidable.
Over the years, various such controversies have been developed, examined, and either rejected, or proved right for the good of mankind. Now read the following examples.
Firstly, cancer was largely regarded as an incurable disease, since its exact cause was unknown. Later, professors and doctors came up with various theories regarding the cause. Some claimed it was the result of chemical processes, while others believed it was a sort of poison. After a few decades, a doctor proposed that cancer was caused by the inhalation (吸入) of pollutants, in the form of smoke, gas, etc. His claim was rejected by many researchers and doctors. However, due to various scientific studies, this claim is now clearly common knowledge, though there may be other causes.
Many people worry that the use of cell phones can cause cancer. Recent studies suggest that this common threat is actually quite true. Numerous studies indicate that the long usage of cell phones (at least an hour per day) increases the risk of developing brain tumors.
After the discovery of X-rays, they were widely used, from doctors' clinics to shoe stores to see the fit of shoes. People thought they could offer the benefit of visualizing the skeleton (骨骼) of a person without causing any danger to the person. However, in 1956, the National Academy of Science reported the harmful effects of these rays on the human body, and the practice was then given up. Presently, we all know that exposure to X-rays may lead to radiation poisoning, tissue breakdown, and even death.
COMMERCIAL INVOICE(发货单) | |||||||
Date: December 10, 2016 Invoice No: D15454978E Purchase Order No:8928 Bill of loading/ Air Waybill No:2309456703W | |||||||
Contact name: Dan Richman Company name: Scan Technology, Ltd. Company address: 2, South Wabash Chicago, IL60637 Telephone number: (1) 319 554 811 E-mail: danrichman@scantech.com | CONSIGN EE(收件人) Contact name: Lee Haojie Company name: First Computers Co. Company address: 35 HeDong Road Beijing, China Telephone number: (86) 134591102 E-mail: haojie@first.com.cn | ||||||
Goods Description | Model number | Quantity | Country of Origin | Unit Value | Total Value | ||
80211 Handheld Scanner | 8021101 | 3 | USA | $120.00 | $360.00 | ||
80211Base Communicator | 8021183 | 1 | USA | $200.00 | $200.00 | ||
80211 Cables and Connectors | 8021111 | 3 | USA | $30.50 | $91.50 | ||
Comments: Mr. Lee, I am able to offer a 8% discount since your total purchase is above $500. We value your business and are looking forward to more opportunities with you. | Invoice Sub Total | $651.50 | |||||
Discount | $52.12 | ||||||
Insurance | $0.00 | ||||||
Invoice Total | $599.38 | ||||||
Shipper's signature :Dan Richman | Number of Package | 1 | |||||
Total Weight | 5.15kg |
From: Lee Haojie
Subject: Handheld Scanners
Ms. Hu, I received the parcel from Scan Technology 1 piece. The scanner model they sent is correct, and the quantity is right. However, I've discovered the cables and connectors are all wrong. They are not suitable for the model 8021101.
Can you do me a small favor and go through the product information website and see if the cables and connectors are still compatible (兼容的)with the 8021101 scanners? I have no wish to unpack the cables and connectors and try connecting them to the scanners. I believe we will have problem asking for an exchange if the cables and connectors are not compatible. If the website suggests an incompatibility, please contact Dan Richman and request an exchange for the collect model. (Refer to the invoice for his e-mail address.)
I will only use the scanners for our project once we have resolved the exchange issue. We should not proceed unless we get confirmation (证实)on their compatibility. I am looking to resolve this in the shortest possible time as it would be disastrous to wait for this exchange without making progress on the project.
Haojie
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