卷烟品牌是以卷烟产品为载体，为消费者提供它们所期待的（）。 A.消费需求和精神文化

A．他们约好商场门口见

B．他们一起买东西

C．他的同学年纪很大

D．他们五十年没见面了

读“某工业产品价格和成本与市中心距离关系示意图”，完成下列各题。

小题1:该工业选址的最佳位置是

A.①                B.②                   C.③                  D④

小题2:导致图中成本曲线由b到a变化最主要的原因是

A．交通运输更便利

B．逐步接近消费市场

C．环境污染越来越轻

D．地租价格逐步降低

对一般性的宴请，秘书人员应提前到宴请的现场检查(　　)工作的落实情况。

A．布置

B．组织

C．菜肴制作

D．服务人员

二、根据给出的文字资料回答以下问题

下列说法中，正确的一项是( )

A．2006年国际旅游收入和旅游支出在前十名的排列一致的国家是美国、中国

B．2006年国际旅游人数和出境旅游人数在前十名的排列一致的国家是美国、俄罗斯

C．2006年国际旅游收入和旅游支出相差最大的国家是德国

D．2006年国际旅游人数和出境旅游人数相差最大的国家是意大利

Researchers are placing robotic dogs（机器狗）in the homes of lonely old people to determine whether they can improve the quality of life for humans. Alan Beck, an expert in human-animal relationship, and Nancy Edwards, a professor of nursing, are leading the animal-assisted study concerning the influence of robotic dogs on old people’s depression, physical activity, and life satisfaction. “No one will argue that an older person is better off being more active, challenged, or stimulated（应急的） ,”Edwards points out. “The problem is how we promote that, especially for those without friends or help. A robotic dog could be a solution.”

In the study, the robot, called AIBO, is placed for six weeks in the houses of some old people who live alone. Before placing AIBO in the home, researchers will collect baseline data for six weeks. These old people will keep a diary to note their feelings and activity before and after AIBO. Then, the researchers will review the data to determine if it has inspired any changes in the life of its owner.

“I talk to him all the time, and he responds to my voice,” says a seventy-year-old lady, “When I’m watching TV, he’ll stay in my arms until he wants down. He has a mind of his own.”

The AIBOs respond to certain orders. The researchers say they have some advantages over live dogs, especially for old people. Often the elderly are disabled(行动不便的) and cannot care for an animal by walking it or playing with it. A robotic dog removes（免除） exercise and feeding concerns.

“At the beginning, it was believed that no one would relate to the robotic dog, because it was metal and not furry.” Beck says，“But it’s amazing how quickly we have given up that belief.”

“Hopefully, down the road, these robotic pets could become a more-valuable health helper. They will record their masters’ blood pressure, oxygen levels, or heart rhythms. AIBOs may even one day have games that can help stimulate older people’s minds.”

小题1: The purpose of Beck and Edwards’ study is to        .

A．understand human-animal relationship

B．find the causes of old people’s loneliness

C．make lonely old people’s life better

D．promote the animal-assisted research小题2:In the research, the old people are asked to        .

A．note the activities of AIBOs

B．record their feelings and activity

C．keep AIBOs at home for 12 weeks

D．analyze the collected information小题3:What is the advantage of AIBO over live dogs?

A．It is easier to keep at home.

B．It responds to all the human orders.

C．It can help the disabled people.

D．It can watch TV with its owner.