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2、ney to transform our business and our brand, 10 one that I truly 11 transforms mobile communications into true mobile computing,” he said. The company promises the same 12 level of network security the BlackBerry is known for, 13 a fast new browser and a more intuitive operating system. The Z10 14 m

3、uch like the touch-screen phones popularized by its competitors, but the Q10 maintains the “qwerty” keyboard that has become BlackBerrys trademark.Besides the technical and cosmetic （外观上的） updates, Heins says the company will no longer be called RIM or Research In Motion. “Our customers use a BlackB

4、erry, our 15 work for BlackBerry and our shareholders are owners of BlackBerry. From today on, we are BlackBerry 16 in the world,” he said. Shareholders will be watching if customers 17 the new devices. The companys stock has dropped as much as 90 percent in the last four years as it lost 18 to comp

5、etitors. But company shares have doubled in the last four months as anticipation 19 for the new models.Analysts say the new devices could make or 20 a company, which many people praise for starting the technological revolution in smart-phones.1. A. refusing B. trying C. urging D. pretending2. A. int

6、roducing B. reviewing C. rejecting D. discovering3. A. favor B. charge C. honor D. defense 4. A. popular B. expensive C. complicated D. familiar5. A. replace B. react C. remain D. reset6. A. record B. dilemma C. end D. start7. A. lose B. increase C. rise D. fall8. A. brand B. trade C. technique D. p

7、hone9. A. specially B. definitely C. doubtfully D. essentially10. A. and B. or C. but D. so11. A. agree B. believe C. suspect D. deny12. A. high B. average C. backward D. normal13. A. except for B. regardless of C. apart from D. along with14. A. sounds B. smells C. looks D. finds15. A. employees B.

8、consumers C. relatives D. competitors16. A. however B. whenever C. nowhere D. everywhere17. A. adapt B. adjust C. adopt D. advocate18. A. land B. ground C. soil D. earth19. A. dropped B. changed C. remained D. grew20. A. desert B. abandon C. break D. deny二、阅读理解 （共15小题，每小题2分；满分30分）ASurviving treasure

9、s from the National Museum of AfghanistanAFGHANISTANCROSSROADS OF THE ANCIENT WORLD3 MARCH 3 JULY 2013At the heart of the silk road, Afghanistan linked the great trading routes of ancient Iran, Central Asia, Indian and China, and the more distant cultures of Greece and Rome. Nearly lost during the y

10、ears of civil war and later Taliban （塔利班） rule, precious objects that reveal this diverse past were bravely hidden in 1989 by officials from the National Museum of Afghanistan to save them from destruction. The surviving treasures date from 2000 BC to the 1st century AD and included rich gold orname

11、nts （装饰品） found at a burial site and limestone （石灰石） sculptures of a Greek city.This is a unique opportunity to discover the story of Afghanistans ancient culture, its immense fragility, and the remarkable dedication （奉献） shown to its survival and protection.DETAILED INFORMATIONOPENING HOURSThe exhi

12、bition is open late on Fridays until 20:30.10, members freeEXHIBITION AND EVENTS BOOKINGwww.britishmuseum.org020 7323 8181MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR VISITOn weekdays, take advantage of a classic afternoon tea package in the Court Restaurant for just 26 （including exhibition ticket）.The exhibition catalog

13、ue （25 paperback） and other related titles are available in the museum shops or online at www.britishmuseum.org/shop.The exhibition Multimedia Guide （1） is available at the exhibition entrance.If you are visiting with a group, ask for the group ticket price. Details on group lecture packages are ava

14、ilable at www.britishmuseum.org/groupvisits.SPECIAL EVENTSNowruzMonday 18 March, 17:Nowruz, or New Year, is celebrated in many countries from Afghanistan and Iran to Uzbekistan.17:3018:00 Entrance to exhibition.19:00 Talks and discussion on Nowruz.15 （including exhibition entry）.Performance: The art of the Afghan rubab.Tuesday 14 May, 16:3017:Afg