A major development to self-driving cars may change the way we will drive in the future. Google, the leading company in self-driving technology, has changed its develop plan. It had driverless cars built by car factories, but now it will start building its own cars.
Google has started to build some kinds of experimental electric self- driving cars that look like a Smart car or Fiat 500. There is no steering wheel(方向盘)，gas pedal or brake. The only things a human passenger controls are a red “e-stop” button(按钮) for fear stops and a start button. The car’s only “friendly” face is designed to make it help people accept self-driving technology.
Google workers took part in a long experiment, in which they used self-driving cars for their usual travel to work. No accident happened, but Google’s heads realized that depending on a human passenger to drive in an emergency(紧急情况) wouldn’t work because they may be reading, working , or sleeping. Now the self-driving car drives by itself if the driver takes his hands off the wheel for over ten seconds.
Google’s self-driving cars are now limited(限定) to a speed of 25 miles per hour for safety reasons. The cars aren’t allowed to drive on highways. However, a Google engineer said that once the cars are solved to run safely, we can drive at the speed of 50, even 80 miles an hour.
Google recently announced that its cars had covered 700,000 miles of public roads, and they were now running in busy city streets. People who love self-driving cars say this will improve transport by making roads safer, cutting down accident, and making less pollution.
Of course, there’s no need to look for parking at a crowded shopping mall. Instead, users could let their self-driving cars drop them off to park itself. A mother who took a test ride said that having the car would allow her more time to catch up with her son. The cars could also allow people who might not be able to drive to enjoy the hand-free driving. And drunk driving? Not a problem. It is very likely that by 2020, driverless cars will be common. Do you believe so?
What equipment do the self-driving cars have?
| A．A gas pedal. | B．A brake. |
| C．A steering wheel. | D．An “e-stop” button and a start button |
How fast can people drive a self-driving car now?
| A．25 miles an hour. | B．50 miles an hour. |
| C．80 miles an hour. | D．100 miles an hour. |
What has Google company already done?
| A．Google has changed its development plan and helped other factories make cars. |
| B．Google has already had car-testing experiments in all the states in the US. |
| C．Google has realized some problems and tried to solve them. |
| D．Google has asked its own workers to buy the cars and travel to work. |
Which advantage of self-driving cars is not mentioned ?
| A．They can start the engine by itself and make people’s hands completely free. |
| B．They can help to solve air pollution and reduce car accident. |
| C．They can park by themselves and make mothers look after young kids easily. |
| D．They can help those disabled people to enjoy the driving. |
What will happen if emergency happens when someone is driving a driverless car?
| A．If the driver presses the “e-stop” button, the car will drive by itself at once to keep safe. |
| B．If the driver is reading, working or sleeping, he can’t handle the situation in time. |
| C．The car’s friendly face will work and help the driver accept the situation and stay calm. |
| D．The self-driving car will break the speed limit and run at a speed that the driver tells it. |
"Three apples have changed the world. One is for Eve, one is for Newton. The third is in the hands of Steve Jobs. " said someone.
Steve J obs was the former CEO of the Apple computer company in his parents' garage (车库) on April Fool's Day, 1976. Through many years' hard work, J obs and his Apple products were a great success. People believe he has made the world a better place. Many young people also think of Apple products as a fashion icon.
Because of his great achievements in this area, he was honored with a number of awards, including the National Medal of Technology in 1985, the Times cover character(封面人物) and the Most Successful Manager in 1997. Jobs' road to success wasn't an easy one. He experienced several ups and downs, but he was still standing. Just as Hemingway in The Old Man and the Sea said, "A man can be destroyed, but not be defeated击败）. So he was considered as an American hero.What did J obs' workers and family members think of him?
On one hand, some workers described him as a strange, bad-tempered (坏脾气的) boss. They said he was impatient with those who disagreed with him or didn't understand his ideas. On the other hand, his family members thought of him as a home-loving dad with each of his four children. He worried about all the things of them, such as their boyfriends, travel, safety and even skirt length. Though he was quite busy, he still attended his daughter's graduation party.
Where did Steve Jobs set up the Apple computer company?
| A．In his own house. | B．In his friend's house. |
| C．In his friend's garage. | D．In his parents' garage. |
What do you think of Steve Jobs according to (根据) the passage?
| A．Home-loving. | B．Honest. |
| C．Jealous. | D．Humorous. |
What award did Steve J obs achieve in 1985?
| A．The Most Successful Manager. |
| B．The Top Richest Man. |
| C．The National Medal of Technology. |
| D．The Times cover character. |
Why was he considered as an American hero according to the passage?
| A．Because he developed lots of Apple products. |
| B．Because he set up the Apple computer company. |
| C．Because he devoted himself to the area of computer. |
| D．Because he wasn't defeated after several ups and downs.。 |
Maybe you are an average (普通的) student. You probably think you will never be a top student. This is not necessarily so. Anyone can become a good student if he or she wants to. Here’s how you can be a good student.
Plan your time carefully. When planning your week, you should make a list of things that you have to do. After making this list, you should make a plan of your time. First, your time for eating, sleeping, dressing... Then decide a good, regular (有规律的) time for studying. Don’t forget to set enough time for entertainment. A weekly plan may not work out all your problems, but it will push you to realize what is happening to your time.
Find a good place to study. Look around the house for a good study place. Keep this space which may be a desk or simply a corner of your room, free of everything but study materials. No game, radio, or TV! When you sit down to study, concentrate on (专注) your subjects.
Make good use of your time. Listen to everything the teacher says. Listening carefully in class means less work later. Taking notes will help you remember what the teacher says.
Study regularly. When you get home from school, go over your notes. Review the important points that your teacher has mentioned in class. If you know what your teacher is going to discuss the next day, read that material. This will help you understand the next class. If you do these things regularly, the material will become more meaningful, and you will remember it longer.
Develop a good attitude to tests. The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject. It helps you remember your new knowledge. The world won’t end if you don’t pass a test, so don’t be worried.
There are other ideas that might help you with your study. You will probably find many others after you have tried these.
How many ways of becoming a good student are mentioned in the passage?
| A．4 | B．5 | C．6 | D．3 |
What should you keep on your desk in order to concentrate on your subjects?
| A．Everything. | B．A radio. |
| C．Just study material. | D．A book. |
How should yo make good use of your time in class?
A.Listen carefully. B.Make a weekly plan.
C.Take notes. D.Both A and C.
Which following statement is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
| A．We should set enough time for entertainment when we plan our week. |
| B．We don’t have to find a good place to study. |
| C．It’s helpful to take notes in class because it makes us remember what the teacher says. |
| D．We never give up our study although we don’t pass a test. |
A man was driving when he found a chicken running along the road, beside his car.
He was surprised to see that the chicken was keeping up with him. Looking at his speedometer (速度计), he found that he was doing 50 miles per hour (MPH).
Then he drove at 60 MPH, and the chicken stayed right next to him. He sped up to 75 MPH and it still kept up.
The man then found that the chicken had three legs. Growing even more curious (好奇), he followed the chicken down a road and into a farm. He got out of his car and saw that all the chickens around him had three legs.
He asked the farmer, “What’s up with the three-legged chickens?”
The farmer said, “Well, whenever we have chicken for diner, everyone in the family fights over the legs, but there are only two. I have raised a kind of three-legged chicken. It’s going to make me richer.”
“How do they taste?” the man asked.
The farmer said, “Don’t know yet, I haven’t been able to catch one.”How did the man feel when he saw the chicken keeping up with him?
| A．Happy. | B．Scared. | C．Angry. | D．Surprised. |
What does the underlined “it” refer to (指的是)?
| A．The car. | B．The chicken. |
| C．The speedometer. | D．The road. |
Why did the farmer raise the three-legged chicken?
| A．Because he wanted to be rich so that he can buy many chicken legs. |
| B．Because his wife wants to have chicken legs every day. |
| C．Because everyone in his family fights over the legs while having chicken for dinner. |
| D．Because everyone in his family hasn’t had chicken legs for a long time. |
Which following statement is TRUE according to the passage?
| A．The farmer knew the three-legged chickens tasted good. |
| B．The farmer had become richer because of the three-legged chickens. |
| C．The chickens ran too fast for the farmer to catch. |
| D．There was only one three-legged chicken on the farm. |
What can Toby do if he is free on Saturday night?
| A．Go to watch a ball game. | B．Go to the City Theater. |
| C．Go to the International Picnic. | D．Go to the Museum Theater. |
When can people enjoy the food from all over the world?
| A．At 9:30 on Saturday morning. | B．At 2:50 on Saturday afternoon. |
| C．At 3:40 on Sunday afternoon. | D．At 8:30 on Saturday evening. |
How much do children have to pay if they go to the City Theater?
| A．Fifteen yuan. | B．Twenty yuan. |
| C．Forty yuan. | D．Nothing. |
Which of the following is TRUE?
| A．If you want to see a movie, you can call 4805898. |
| B．Captain Good Fellow will be on on Saturday evening. |
| C．“The Zoo” is a popular rock group from Australia.. |
| D．All the activities will be held indoor. |
Liu Wei is very famous in China because he can play the piano with his toes(脚趾).
One day when Liu Wei was only 10 years old, he played a game with some friends He lost both his arms because of electricity(电).
Liu Wei was very sad when both his arms were cut off after the accident. But soon he had to make a choice.
“ For people like me, there were only two choices. One was to give up all the dreams. Which would cause a quick death. The other was to work hard without arms to live an excellent life. “says Liu Wei。
Liu’ s dream was to be a pianist. His excellent life included a show on China’ s Got.Talent(中国达人秀)and a wondenful performance(演奏)playing the beautiful Marriage D ‘amour with his two feet on the piano.
Liu Wei learned to play the piano with his feet. And teaching himself to play the piano with his feet was very hard. Many times he wanted to give it up, but his parents went on encourage him and he wanted to make his parents proud.
Maybe you can not believe that Liu Wei is able to play well only with his toes. The audience(观众) were deeply moved and very excited when they watched his performance.
Answer the following questions according to what you read.
Why is Liu Wei very famous in China?
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How old was Liu Wei when he lost his arms?
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Was Liu Wei very sad when both his arms were cut off?
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Who encouraged Liu Wei to play the piano?
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How did the audience feel when they watched Liu ’ s performance?
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