根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。

26. When did Mr Mendel discover why we look the same as other people in our family? A. In 2000.  B. In 1961.   C. In 1953.  D. In 1860.

27. What did the two scientists find in 1961? They found ______.

A. all the words in the DNA map

B. small things called “genes” in our body

C. the first “word” they could understand in that language

D. those small parts arc written in the DNA with a special language

28. How can we help sick people if we understand more “words” in the DNA map?

A. Make better medicine. B. Make them get jobs. C. Make maps for them.  D. Make them attractive.

29. Which one is not true according to the article?

A. Wc look like our parents because of “genes” in our body.

B. We have understood what all the words in the DNA map do.

C. DNA is the whole “map” of the human body. D. DNA tells the cell to build its parts.

30. What do people think about this research about DNA?

A. It can be only bad.                    B. It can be only good.

C. It can be good but won’t work.          D. It can be good and bad.

III.阅读表达

“If I had one million yuan, I would buy you a palace! Do I have one million yuan? No, I don’t! So I only can spend ten fen on this short message, sending you my best wishes!”

Today, SMS—Short Message Service is popular, and China Mobile says that every second, there are 410 messages being sent.

Look around you! People are watching their mobiles, smiling or laughing. Thumbs are moving quickly on mobiles, bringing happiness to their friends. Through SMS, we know the weather report, share jokes and news, express love and friendship.

SMS is becoming more and more popular. It is reported that 67% of young people like to send short messages to greet each other. Internet SMS will be more helpful to people. I am thankful for the progress because SMS saves me much money. Just on the top end of a thumb, so much joy can be found!

1. Is SMS—Short Message Service very popular in China? ___________________

2. How much does one short message cost according to the passage?____________

3. Which finger plays the most important role (角色) when sending short messages on mobiles?________________________________________

4. Who like SMS better, the young or the old? _______________________________

5. The passage is mainly about _________