高中课本听力人教版 第二册课本11-r

Chinese history is filled with achievements in science and technology. Since the early 1990s, china has been enjoying a boom¹ in scientific and technological² development. The success is no accident. In 1995, the Chinese government put forward a plan for “rejuvenating the nation by relying on scientists make many breakthroughs. The results are impressive³.
Exploring Space
CSA, the Chinese Space Agency⁴, has developed highly⁵ successful Long March rocket series. The rockets are safe and have been used to send satellites into space and to prepare for the nation’s first manmade flight.
Solving the Mysteries of Life
China has been long a leader in the field of genetic⁶ research aimed at improving agriculture. One of the most important achievements is a new kind of rice which allows farmers to increase production. Over the past twenty years, china also became part of international research programme which examined the human body. In 2000, Chinese scientists announced that they had completed their part of the international human genome project, that Chinese scientists are among the world’ best.
E-volution
It seems to be love at first byte⁷ for China and computers. The Internet is becoming increasingly⁸ popular and a new high-speed broadband network was recently started. Chinese computer engineers have also developed the supercomputer Shenwei, one of the world’s fastest computers, and built the nation’s first humanoid robot.
Fighting Cancer
For the first time ever, scientists have been able to create a chemical element that can fight cancer cells. The breakthrough, made by scientists in Shanghai, gives hope to cancer patients all over the world and makes China one of the world leaders in the battle against the deadly disease

1 boom   

n.隆隆声；vt.发隆隆声

参考例句：

• The country is having a great boom in industry.这个国家的工业正蓬勃发展。
• Boom!Boom!Boom!A series of explosions shook the valley.轰！轰！轰！一连串爆破声震撼山谷。

2 technological   

adj.技术的；工艺的

参考例句：

• A successful company must keep up with the pace of technological change.一家成功的公司必须得跟上技术变革的步伐。
• Today,the pace of life is increasing with technological advancements.当今， 随着科技进步，生活节奏不断增快。

3 impressive   

adj.给人深刻印象的，感人的

参考例句：

• This cinema is so impressive that we can't help crying.这影片如此感人以至我们禁不住流下泪来。
• The suit made him look especially impressive.他穿上这套衣服真精神。

4 agency   

n.经办；代理；代理处

参考例句：

• This disease is spread through the agency of insects.这种疾病是通过昆虫媒介传播的。
• He spoke in the person of Xinhua News Agency.他代表新华社讲话。

5 highly   

adv.高度地，极，非常；非常赞许地

参考例句：

• It is highly important to provide for the future.预先做好准备非常重要。
• The teacher speaks very highly of the boy's behaviour.老师称赞这个男孩的表现。

6 genetic   

adj.遗传的，遗传学的

参考例句：

• It's very difficult to treat genetic diseases.遗传性疾病治疗起来很困难。
• Each daughter cell can receive a full complement of the genetic information.每个子细胞可以收到遗传信息的一个完全补偿物。

7 byte   

n.[计]字节，比特

参考例句：

• A byte composed of three binary element.一个字节由三个二进制位组成。
• Eight bits make a byte.八比特构成一字节。

8 increasingly   

adv.逐渐地，日益地，逐渐增加地

参考例句：

• Rivers are being increasingly made use of by man. 河流正在日益为人类所利用。
• I find it increasingly difficult to live within my income.我发现靠收入过日子越来越难了。