【正文】 still being made in America. But more and more of them are made outside Hollywood. New York is the most important new center, but there are many others as well. Moviemakers have realized that they don’t need Hollywood any more. Modern cameras and real houses instead of expensively made copies in a studio. Other states, especially Florida and Texas, are working hard to take the film business away from California. They are offering better working conditions and lower cost. But Hollywood is fighting back. The state of California is trying hard to keep its bestknown industry. 39. From the passage, we know Universal Studios is ___________. A. a very large park B. a busy London street C. a famous movie pany D. an old Hollywood movie 40. The movie industry in California isn’t as successful as before because _____________. A. young people don’t go to movie theatres any more B. there is strong petition from other states C. its movie panies are in need of young stars D. the state hasn’t put a development plan into action 41. Which of the following seems to be a threat（威脅） to Hollywood？ A. The use of modern cameras and other equipment B. The interest of middleaged film stars C. The making of TV series like Dynasty D. The expensively made copies of scenes 42. What can we learn about “soap operas” from the passage? A. They are teenagers’ favorites. B. They are much more expensive. C. They are less attractive. D. They are cheaper and easier to make. C A new study has found no evidence that sunscreen, monly used to reduce the risk of skin cancer, actually increase the risk. Researchers from the University of Iowa based their findings on a review of 18 earlier studies that looked at the association between sunscreen use and melanoma (黑素瘤 ). They said that they found flaws in studies that had reported associations between sunscreen use and higher risk of melanoma Most health experts believe that by protecting the skin from the harmful effects of the sun, sunscreen helps prevent skin cancer, which is increasing in incidence (發(fā)生率 ) faster than any other cancer in the United States. But questions has been raised about sunscreen and whether it may has opposite effect, perhaps by allowing people to remain exposed to the sun longer without burning. The researchers said that among the problems with some earlier studies is that they often failed to take into account that those people most at risk for skin cancer— people with fair skin(白皙的膚色 ) and freckles (雀斑 ), for example— are more likely to use sunscreen. As a result, it may appear that sunscreen users get cancer more often. The studies, which generally relied on volunteers to recall their sunscreen use, were also unable to prove how well the products had been applied, said the new study. 43. The underlined word “flaws” in the 2nd paragraph most probably means . A. evidence B. facts C. faults D. failures 44. People with fair skin and freckles . A. seldom use sunscreen B. are more in danger of skin cancer C. can be free from the harm of the sun D. often expose themselves to the sun 45. We can learn from the passage that . A. sunscreen users get skin cancer more often B. the volunteers have proved the effect of sunscreen C. the new study was based on the experiences of volunteers D. the number of skin cancer patients is increasing in America 46. Which of the following can be the title for this passage? A. Sunscreen to Prevent Skin Cancer B. Sunscreen to Increase Skin Cancer C. Skin Cancer Caused by Sunscreen D. Skin Cancer Caused by Freckles **四、根據(jù)對(duì)話內(nèi)容，用方框中所 給詞的適當(dāng)形式填空。 leave your umbrella behind. 2. There is something wrong with my mobile phone. I can’t receive your message. 3. She speaks English as well as her sister. 4. I used to smoke, but I don’t these days. 5. Little Tom didn’t stop crying until he saw his mother e/ing in.