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mation to work out from the SETI work through the Inter. This process is often known as “metaputing”. It is a wonderful thought. You are sleeping, eating a meal or going out with friends. All this time, your puter is searching the stars for signs that might show something is out there trying to get in touch. Volunteers are proud of being involved in the SETI project. It shows that they understand the potential of puting. They know that it is more than just a way of working or playing games. Metaputing may also be creating intelligence as well as looking for it. This idea is based on the theory that human intelligence is created by the way in which different parts of the brain municate with each other. As the saying goes, “The whole is more than the sum of its parts.” People who join the SETI project sometimes wonder whether their puter will bee part of a huge work that has learned to think for itself. 60. When you are involved in the SETI project, you _____. A. have to work in front of your puter B. should analyse information from other puters C. don’t have to connect you puter to the work D. don’t have to sit in front of your puter 61. Which of the following shows the right order in which the SETI work works? A. Radio telescope→ SETI website→ Volunteers’ puter→ SETI base B. Radio telescope→ SETI base→ SETI website→ Volunteers’ puter C. SETI base→ SETI website→ Volunteers’ puters→ Radio telescope D. SETI base→ Radio telescope→ SETI website→ Volunteers’ puters 62. The underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refers to _____. A. metaputing B. human intelligence C. the SETI project D. extraterrestrial intelligence 63. The passage mainly tells us about _____. A. a new way to work and play games B. a new way to work on the puter C. a new way to search for life outside the earth D. a new way to make life interesting and different C I love exploring new places. Whether I travel across America or around the world, a new adventure is always waiting. What I don’t always enjoy is the time spent 9,000 meters( 30,000 feet) in the air. Tight spaces, long hours, and unexpectedproblems can make air travel stressful. Follow these six tips to make your next flight a braze. 1. Make a checklist. Before you pack, make a checklist of everything you need and mark item off as you put them in your bag. Be sure you include important documents, such as your passport. 2. Pack light. You don’t need to pack your whole closet. Choose clothes that mix and match for more variety. Wear your largest shoes on the place to save room in your bag. And pack a few old items that you can leave behind to make more room for souvenirs on the way home. 3. Carry on essential items. Unfortunately, dependable baggage service is hard to e by. When you fly, be sure to pack your medicine, important documents, and a change of clothes in your carryon bag. 4. Pack water and snacks. No one wants to get stuck on a runway for hours without food, water. But bad weather or mechanical problems could leave you stranded. Pack water and crackers in your carryon. But leave fresh foods at home. Most countries won’t allow you to bring them across their borders. 5. Stretch your legs. More and more travelers suffer from blood clots caused by sitting too long in tight spaces. You can help prevent this problem by doing stretches in your seat taking short walks every hour. 6. Entertain yourself. A long trip can either mean hours of boredom or an exciting adventure. Plan ahead to keep yourself busy with books, magazines and portable CD player. Just don’t fet to bring extra batteries. Research airlines before you book your reservations. For just a few dollars more, some airlines offer personal entertainment systems. Singapore Air gives you nearly 70 choices of movies, music channels, and other entertainment! With a little planning ahead, you’ll be able to sit back and enjoy the ride. 64. It is advised by the writer in this passage to _____ for your flight. A. pack all the things you will reed B. leave your important documents behind C. carry some fresh foods with you D. take some books, magazines and CD players 65. Which of the following tips isn’t mentioned in this passage? A. Resear