2021-2022学年度第34期总第865期
Decoding humanity (P6)
北京市和平街第一中学  甘露

I. Answer the following questions.
1. When was the first human genome published? How much of it was missing?
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2. Why does the complete human genome sequence represent an incredible scientific achievement?
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3. What was the main issue when mapping the complete human genome? How was this solved?
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II. Express yourself.
What do you think of “Truly finishing the human genome sequence was like putting on a new pair of glasses” ?
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III. Translate the following sentences into Chinese.
1. The little boy was finally found to have saved the villagers.   
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2. It is well-known that physical exercise can promote health.    
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3. The government is taking measures to address the problem of pollution.  
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参考答案：
I. 1. In 2003. Later it was found to be missing 8 percent of its total.
2. This foundational information will strengthen the many ongoing efforts to understand all the functional nuances of the human genome, leading to new developments in the field of human genetics.
3. It is the long stretches of data that seem repetitive and similar. It has previously been difficult for researchers to understand the correct order of information. It is solved by the new techniques for DNA sequencing that better manage long repetitive parts.
II. Possible version：
This is a simile (明喻). Completing the human genome sequence is a great breakthrough, which can help us to see more clearly the role of genes and have a better understanding of how the genome works, genetic disease, and human diversity and evolution. With this new pair of glasses, humans can make great developments in the field of human genetics.
III. 1. 最后发现是小男孩救了村民 。
2. 众所周知，体育锻炼有利于身体健康。     
3. 政府正采取措施以处理污染问题。