a vast market

The number of women on the board of directors of the X-Prize Foundation.

The importance of microbes

Valium became popular because it seemed to suit a wide range of people. ______

Complete the flow chart below using in formation from the text.<br>Use NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer. Write your answers in boxes 17-20 on your Answer Sheet.

Questions 25-27<br>Complete the summary below with words taken from paragraph F.<br>Use NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.<br>Write your answers in boxes 25-27 on your answer sheet.<br>The prototype of the Japanese 'face robot' observes humans through a 【25】______ which is planted in its head. It then refers to a 【26】______ of typical 'looks' that the human face can have, to decide what emotion the person is feeling. To respond to this expression, the robot alters it's own expression using a number of 【27】______.<br>【25】

How long will the special tour package last？

A. 1 month.
B. 2 months.
C. 3 months.
D. 4 months.

What is suggested about the Lucas International Business Program？

A. It recently added faculty members.
B. It has five different courses.
C. It has a good reputation.
D. It takes one year to complete.

From: Cindy West＜cindy@consumersurvey.com＞ To: Jack Graham＜jgraham@txcomputer.com＞ Subject: Survey Results Dear Mr. Graham, Between April 1st and June 30th, we phoned 2,000 TX computer users. We asked for their opinion about the products and services offered by your company. 1,150 agreed to share their views. 1,040 said that they were either satisfied or very satisfied with the product and service they received. Thats 90% of everyone who answered. I attached all the data in this email as well as a comprehensive analysis of the responses. Briefly, the results indicate that your customers value the speed and durability of TX computers. Many respondents mentioned that your computers still function perfectly even after several years of ownership. However, some people were not satisfied with the customer service or the delivery options that were offered. I hope you will find this information helpful. Id be happy to answer any questions you might have, so please dont hesitate to call. Sincerely, Cindy West Consumer Behavior. Analyst<br>What is the purpose of the e-mail？

A. To announce a discount on computers
B. To summarize a set of data
C. To promote a new type of a computer
D. To apologize for a late delivery

HUBRID SOLAR LIGHTING<br>—Light the interiors of Buildings with Sunlight!<br>Hybrid solar lighting is a system that captures sunlight on a roof top and uses optical fibers to channel it directly into a building. The only power needed to operate it is a 9-volt battery and the energy cost reduction, worker productivity and health benefits are immense.<br>It was originally developed by the US Department of Energy at its Oak Ridge National Laboratory and licensed to a company called Sunlight Direct. It has already been installed in a large number and a wide range of buildings in the USA including higher education institutions, museums, department stores and other specialty stores, initial reports declare that retail sales increase by as much as 40% when the switch is made from fluorescent lighting to hybrid solar. Furthermore, there is a major improvement in the attention spans and academic attainment of undergraduates in classrooms or lecture theatres lit by hybrid solar. It is to be hoped that the technology can soon be made financially feasible for households as well as commercial buildings.<br>It has been suggested that 30% of the electricity used in the USA is just for lighting and, for retailers, the estimate increases to 45%. Obviously, that figure could decrease significantly if sunlight could be brought inside. Hybrid solar lighting is predicted not only to save millions of dollars in energy costs but it is attractive for its quality which is almost identical to daylight.<br>A solar collector consisting of a 1.2 meter parabolic primary mirror concentrates the light toward a secondary mirror which has a special multi-layer coating that reflects only the visible wavelengths which effectively strips off the ultra-violet and infra-red wavelengths from the reflected light. This is important to reduce heat in the fiber optics which would otherwise melt. The visible light is focused from the secondary mirror towards a receiver module where it is homogenized to guarantee uniformity before it enters the fiber optic bundle which then passes into the building interior for lighting. The fibers are easily installed and replaced and unlike fluorescent lights that require energy, the hybrid solar system only needs one 9-volt battery to power the solar tracking system for a week.<br>The solar tracker mechanism consists of two motors that are controlled by a GPS (global positioning system) micro processor situated beneath it. This computes the exact position of the sun(based on the latitude, longitude, date and time)to within point one degree. The light collected shines brightly. Just two of these fibers emit enough light to be equivalent to a 60 Watt light bulb and there are 127 of fibers in one bundle. What if it is cloudy or rainy outside？ That's where the hybrid comes in. The lighting fixtures combine the sunlight with the artificial light from fluorescent or incandescent lamps to create a hybrid luminaries. A photo sensor in the room monitors the intensity and automatic adjustments are made in order to keep a constant level of illumination.<br>A room lit entirely by fluorescence has an orange glow which is not very natural. If the lighting is changed to 809/0 solar and 209/o fluorescent, it is far more aesthetically appealing. It is estimated that hybrid solar lighting could reduce their energy bill of most retailers by 609/o; and retail stores have been some of the first adopters of the new technology because of the health benefits gained from natural lighting. Studies have shown that 20% of workers under artificial light suffer symptoms of depression from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). In addition, retail stores with natural lighting sold 40% more merchandise than stores with artificial light. Research has shown that biological rhythms and circadian rhythms are the secret to having successful and productive employees. ]Bringing in the natural light helps regulate these biological processes.<br>The technology has made such an impression that other scientists are looking at alternative applications: utilizing the UV light energy for hot water heating, for example. There is one limitation to the technology, however: although the plastic optical fibers are very low cost, they also have very low transmittance and extend for only around 15 meters from the solar collector. This is why currently solar hybrid lighting is primarily focused on the top and main floors of a building.<br>Overall, the potential electricity savings and carbon dioxide reductions are enormous. The units are designed to last twenty years and, as volumes of sales increase, the price should come down considerably. It may be a while before individual households can enjoy hybrid solar lighting but, in the meantime, there is a substantial benefit in that it is making many work and study spaces as natural and comfortable for humans as possible.<br>Questions 1-3<br>Complete the summary below with words taken from Reading Passage I.<br>Use NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.<br>Write your answers in boxes 1-3 on your answer sheet.<br>A hybrid solar lighting system has been developed that uses (1) to illuminate buildings. Numerous advantages have been described, such as a boost in (2) and increased (3) and educational achievement amongst students.<br>(1)