The webs that spiders(蜘蛛) build to catch insects seem weak. However, the strength of spider thread is greater than steel. Webs can even stand up to very strong storms.
In each spider web, some threads are sticky(粘的), but some are not. When a spider is moving on the web, it will not step on the sticky threads. After a time the silk will lose its stickiness and become unable to catch insects. Then, spiders usually eat their own web.
Now a team of scientists has worked out why the spider web is so strong. It is not just the strength of the thread, but the clever design of the web. The key to a web’s success is its ability to keep its shape and strength even after some of the threads break, say scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The scientists found the thread itself has the ability to become softer or harder. So it can hold different types of heavy things.
In tests, scientists used three other strong materials(材料) made into the same webs. The spider thread was six times stronger than any other material. More surprisingly, when the scientists took away up to 10 percent of the threads from different places, the web didn’t become any weaker. Actually, it became up to 10 percent stronger.
The spider web’s clever design gives scientists many new ideas. The findings could help design safer buildings and even a new type of strong material. “It’s a really good chance,” said Markus Buehler, a professor at MIT. “It may give us some new ideas for engineering.”
According to the passage, the spider web is strong because .
a. the spider’s thread is sticky
b. the thread has a lot of strength
c. the web has a clever design
d. the web can keep the strength forever
| A．ab | B．ac | C．bc | D．bd |
In paragraph 4, the scientists’ tests show that .
| A．the spider’s thread is stronger than the other three materials |
| B．the spider’s thread is the strongest material in the world |
| C．the spider’s thread can be as soft or hard as it needs to be |
| D．taking away some spider thread makes the web weaker |
From the last paragraph, we learn that .
| A．people can use spider webs to build houses |
| B．the findings give people new ideas for buildings |
| C．there are many reasons why the spider web is so strong |
| D．Professor Buehler will make a new type of material |
Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
| A．How spiders catch insects |
| B．How spiders design webs |
| C．Spiders are clever designers |
| D．Webs are stronger than steel |
Jean is a bright young woman who comes from a rich and famous family. She goes to a good university and has everything that money can buy. Well, almost everything. The problem is that the people in Jean’s family are so busy that they can hardly find time to be with her. In fact, Jean is quite lonely.
So Jean spends a lot of time on her QQ. She likes being anonymous(匿名), talking to people who do not know about her famous family and her rich life. She uses the name Linda on QQ and has made a lot of friends who she keeps in touch with quite often.
Last year Jean made a very special friend on QQ. His name was David and lived in San Francisco. David was full of stories and jokes. He and Jean had a common(共同的) interest in rock music and modern dance. So it always took them hours to talk happily on QQ and sometimes they even forgot their time. Of course, they wanted to know more about each other. David sent a picture of himself: He was a tall, good-looking young man with a big, happy smile. As time went by, they became good friends and often sent cards and small things to each other.
When Jean’s father told her that he was going on a business trip to San Francisco, she asked him to let her go with him so that she could give David a surprise for his birthday. She would take him the latest DVD of their favorite rock singer. But when she knocked on David’s door in San Francisco, she found that her special friend was a twelve-year-old boy named Jim!Jean spends a lot of her time on QQ because she is _________.
| A．rich | B．famous | C．young | D．lonely |
Jean thought “David” was special because he _________.
| A．made her quite happy on QQ | B．was from San Francisco |
| C．sent her a picture of himself | D．was tall and good-looking |
When Jean and “David” met and introduced themselves to each other, who felt surprised?
| A．“David”. | B．Both “David” and Jean. |
| C．Jean. | D．Neither “David” nor Jean. |
What’s the main idea of the passage?
| A．Don’t believe those you get to know on QQ so easily. |
| B．People don’t use their real names on QQ so often. |
| C．Don’t go to meet those you get to know on QQ. |
| D．People should tell their real names to others on QQ. |
| Have you ever been to Taiwan, China’s biggest island? Do you want to pay a visit there? We’ll show you the best of Taiwan island. A four-day tour |
| Price |
| Only ¥5,000 Including: Round-trip plane tickets between Beijing and Taiwan. Bus service around Taiwan. Great tour guide service. |
| places |
| Sun Moon Lake A beautiful lake. A small island. On one side of the island, the lake looks like the sun, and on the other side it looks like the moon. That is why people call it the Sun Moon Lake. Ali Mountain The nearest mountain around the Sun Moon Lake. A nice experience to have a party with Gaoshan people. A wonderful place to see a very beautiful sunrise. Peng Lake A great place for swimming, fishing, boating and eating delicious fruit and fresh fish. Gao Xiong A great place to spend a full day shopping. |
| Book(预定) now |
| Office hours Monday –Friday : 9:00 am---7:00 pm Saturday: 9:00 am---4:00 pm Tel: 6459-9561 Book by phone now for next month. |
The ad wants to __________.
| A．invite more people to take the tour | B．tell you something about Taiwan |
| C．describe how beautiful Taiwan is | D．show you the best of Taiwan |
If you go on a trip to Taiwan on September 5th, you will probably be back on___________.
| A．September 7th | B．September 8th | C．September 10th | D．September 11th |
If you want to take the tour to Taiwan, you can book it by phone at __________.
| A．4:00 pm on Sunday | B．7:00 am on Monday |
| C．4:00 pm on Wednesday | D．7: 00 am on Saturday |
I’ve been working in a school for more than twenty years. Many parents often ask me, “How can you teach your child good study skills? How can he or she get the homework done as quickly as possible?” Here are some tips:
1. If the child is as young as nine or ten, ask him or her to prepare a small notebook to write down the homework given by his or her teachers. By developing this habit, he or she will learn to be much more responsible (负责的).
2. Find a good place to study. This should be a quiet place that is free from everything but study things. No games, radios, or televisions. Once you have decided on a place to study, this should be the only place where your child does his or her homework and studies. There should also be a very specific time for homework to be done. Usually, homework should be done as soon as the child gets home from school. This also goes for the kids who take part in after-school activities. Of course, it is a good idea to allow the child to have a healthy snack before the work begins.
3. Also remember that it is the child’s duty to do his or her homework. Some children give up easily and go to Mom and Dad for help when they have a problem. Try to let them solve it first. By doing this, they will get a sense of success from overcoming problems. In this way we help them to help themselves. Asking the kids to keep a notebook to remember their homework will make them ______.
| A．remember more | B．learn more |
| C．more responsible | D．more interested in studying |
The place where the children study must ________.
| A．be free for everything |
| B．have a TV set and a computer |
| C．be quiet, bright and free from things for entertainment |
| D．be big, clean and tidy |
What does the underlined word “overcoming” mean in the passage?
| A．Forgetting. | B．Leaving. | C．Realizing. | D．Beating. |
According to the passage, the children should _____ when they have trouble with their homework.
| A．ask their parents for help | B．try to solve the problems by themselves |
| C．wait for their teachers’ help | D．put it away and have a snack |
This passage is written _________.
| A．for parents to help their children study well |
| B．for the children who want to improve their work |
| C．for teachers to teach their students |
| D．for housewives to make their kids happy |
Spider-Man 3 (《蜘蛛侠3》)got $29.15 million on the very first day in 16 overseas markets and beat the first two Spider-Man movies.
“The movie had the best opening day ever in some countries on Tuesday, including France, Italy and South Korea.” a man from Sony Pictures said.
“Spider-Man 3 will open during the next few days in many other countries, including the United States on Friday. We certainly hope the same thing will happen in North America,” said Jeff Blake, Sony vice chairman, on Wednesday.
2002’s Spider-Man opened with $114.8 million in its first weekend, a debut record that stood until Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest broke it last year with $135.6 million a weekend.
Spider-Man 2 opened on a Wednesday before the fourth weekend of July in 2004, and set a record of $180.1 million in its first six days.
In France, Spider-Man 3 took in $6.8 million on the opening day, more than the first days for Spider-Man and Spider-Man 2 combined.
It earned $4.6 million in Germany, $4 million in Italy, $3.7 million in Japan, $3.4 million in South Korea, $1.1 million in the Philippines and $1 million each in Hong Kong and Thailand. Spider-Man 3 ____________when it was shown on the first day.
| A．was not very popular |
| B．was enjoyed by the people in Canada |
| C．earned more money than Spider-man 2 |
| D．got $29.15 million in America |
Jeff Blake hopes that ________.
| A．more and more people can see the movie |
| B．Spider-man 3 will be enjoyed by children |
| C．Spider-man 3 will make as much money as the first two movies |
| D．Spider-man 3 will be as popular in North America as it was in other places |
In which country did Spider-man 3 earn the most money?
| A．Germany. | B．Italy. |
| C．South Korea. | D．America. |
The main idea of the passage is that ______.
| A．people expect to see Spider-Man 4 soon |
| B．Spider-man 3 is more popular in South Korea than in Germany |
| C．Spider-man 3 cost lots of money |
| D．Spider-man 3 is very popular all over the world |
You would probably read this passage from ______.
| A．a talk show | B．a movie magazine |
| C．an ad | D．a notice |
U.S.A. Weather Report of May 13
City |
Weather ℉ |
DETROIT |
Clouds early Maybe a shower, and then skies clear up. High: 73° Low: 43°Tomorrow: sunny to partly cloudy. High: 66° Low: 45° |
BOSTON |
Staying cool More clouds than yesterday. Cool east wind. High: 65° Low: 51°Tomorrow: showers in the afternoon; then clearing. High: 69° Low: 47° |
LOS ANGELES |
Not bad Some morning clouds; then a sunny afternoon. High: 78° Low: 61°Tomorrow: warmer.High: 81° Low: 65° |
PHILADELPHI |
A Mainly sunnyA few clouds; then showers tonight. High: 75° Low: 57°Tomorrow: clouds early; then heavy rain.High: 76° Low: 52° |
WASHINGTON D.C. |
Sunny intervals(间隔)Some clouds, and heavy rain tonight. High: 77° Low: 60°Tomorrow: cloudy to partly sunny. High: 77° Low: 54° |
Which city was sunny to partly cloudy on May 14?
A. WASHINGTON D.C. B. LOS ANGELES.
C. DETROIT. D. BOSTON.When did BOSTON have showers?
| A．On the afternoon of May 13. | B．On the morning of May 13. |
| C．On the afternoon of May 14. | D．On the morning of May 14. |
Which’s TRUE about the weather in LOS ANGELES?
A. It was cooler than WASHINGTON D.C. on May 13.
B. It was warmer on May 14 than on May 13.
C. It was cloudy on the afternoon of May 13.
D. It was sunny on the morning of May 13.Which picture represents the weather on the night of May 13 in PHILADELPHIA?
What did most people probably do in PHILADELPHIA on May 13 at night?
| A．Enjoyed looking at the moon. | B．Went for a walk. |
| C．Did sports outside. | D．Stayed at home. |
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