The title：
By the Youth
When we were scared，sad and helpless，you gave us courage，warmth and hopes. When we had to stay at home to keep away from the illness，you，workers，helped us buy living things； Leaving your children behind，you worked in the neighborhood every day，you never complained （抱怨） but smiled the whole day. When we needed all kinds of materials，you，drivers，drove them there without thinking twice； Running on the streets，between the cities，you made sure things went well as usual. |
When we had coughs or fevers，you， ▲，tried your best to save our lives； Looking after the patients in the hospital day and might，you never gave up until the sick got well. There are many people doing jobs in silence； There are many people giving hands without telling their names. Thanks for your hard work and selflessness. You're the heroes of the times. You're the most beautiful in our hearts. We love you! |
（1）We had to stay at home because .
| A． |
we didn't want to go out |
| B． |
we wanted to avoid the illness |
| C． |
we didn't want to work |
| D． |
we had enough food |
（2）According to the poem，the drivers were .
| A． |
kind |
| B． |
awful |
| C． |
funny |
| D． |
polite |
（3）Which can be the best for ▲？
| A． |
scientists |
| B． |
officers |
| C． |
doctors and nurses |
| D． |
drivers |
（4）Why did the Youth write this poem？
| A． |
To show praises. |
| B． |
To show regrets. |
| C． |
To show worries. |
| D． |
To show wishes. |
（5）What's the best title for the poem？
| A． |
To the politest people. |
| B． |
To the most beautiful people. |
| C． |
To the cleverest people. |
| D． |
To the most humorous people. |
Alice, Sonia and Bobby are looking at the employment section (招聘信息) in their local newspaper. They are looking at advertisements for different types of jobs.
"Why don't you apply for the job as a waiter, Bobby?" said Alice.
"Do you think I will have a chance?" Bobby replied.
"Of course you will." said Alice. "You're certainly honest and reliable. Everyone trusts you, and you're never late."
"I think Sonia should apply for the job as a nanny," Bobby said.
"Yes, Sonia," Alice said. "You always work so hard and you love children. You would be perfect!"
"I'd love to do it," Sonia said, "but the advertisement says they want someone who is experienced. I don't have any experience or qualifications. But what about you, Alice?
"Yes, Alice," Bobby said. "Which job would you like"?
"I think I should become a career advisor!" said Alice.What does the underlined word "nanny" mean?
| A．服务员 | B．阿姨 | C．护士 | D．保姆 |
Who is supposed to be a good waiter?
| A．Alice | B．Sonia | C．Bobby | D．Serge. |
Alice was the most active of the three in______.
| A．giving suggestions |
| B．applying for jobs |
| C．making experiences |
| D．looking at the employment advertisements |
Since the 1970s, scientists have been searching for ways to connect the brain with computers. Braincomputer interface(BCI) technology could help people with disabilities send commands to machines.
Recently, two scientists, Jose Millan and Michele Tavella from the Federal Polytehnic School in Lausanne, Switzerland, show a small robotic wheelchair directed by a person’s thoughts.
In the laboratory, Tavella operated the wheelchair just by thinking about moving his left or right hand. He could even talk as he watched the vehicle and guided it with his thoughts.
“Our brain has billions of body cells(细胞). These send signals through the spinal cord(脊髓) to the body part to give us the ability to move. But spinal cord injuries(脊柱受伤) or other conditions can prevent these weak electrical signals from reaching the body part.” Tavella says. “Our system allows disabled people to communicate with outer world and also to control machines.”
The scientists designed a special cap for the user. This head cover picks up the signals from the scalp(头皮) and sends them to a computer. The computer finds meanings of the signals and commands the wheelchair with an engine. The wheelchair also has two cameras that tell objects in its path. They help the computer react to commands from the brain.
Prof. Millan , the team leader, says scientists keep improving the computer software that finds meanings of brain signals and turns them into simple commands.” The practical possibilities that BCI technology offers to disabled people can be grouped in two kinds: communication, and controlling objects. One example is this wheelchair.”
He says his team has set two goals. One is testing with real patients, so as to prove that this is a technology they can get advantages from. And the other is sure that they can use the technology for long.BCI is a technology that can________.
| A．help to make computer systems more modern |
| B．connect the human brain with computers |
| C．help the disabled to be healthier |
| D．control a person’s thoughts |
Which of the following shows the path of the signals described in Paragraph 5?
| A．scalp→computer→cap→wheelchair |
| B．computer→cap→scalp→wheelchair |
| C．scalp→cap→computer→wheelchair |
| D．cap→computer→scalp→wheelchair |
The team will test with real patients to_________.
| A．make money from them |
| B．prove the technology useful to them |
| C．make them live longer |
| D．learn about their physical condition |
Which of the following would be the best title for the text?
| A．Switzerland, the BCI research Center |
| B．New Findings About How the Human Brain Works |
| C．BCI Could Mean More Freedom for the Disabled |
| D．Robotic Vehicles Could Help to Cure Brain Sickness |
In a book called Magnificent Obsession, by Lloyd C. Douglas, a description is given of people helping others but doing it secretly. When difficult problems worried a person, friends nearby would meet to discuss possible solution without the person knowing their actions. When a solution was agreed upon, one or two of the friends would carry out the plan and solve the problem secretly, to the great delight of the worried person. The helpers would stand by privately, content with their success. No reward was given to the problem solvers, not even a sincere “thank you”, because they were never known.
This idea is popular today but in a different way. The phrase “pay it forward” is now used when one person helps another. However, the person helped may not be able to repay the person or group that helped them. So rather than return the favor to their helpers, they are supposed to help someone else in the future, which means they pay it forward. It is a sense of responsibility(责任) which makes us want to give back in equal measure to the one who has helped us. But, in this case, the responsibility turns to helping someone in the future.
Suppose your elderly grandmother pays part of your schooling. She may tell you there is no need to repay her because it is a gift from someone who loves you very much. Nothing would please her more than to have you use her money to get a good education.
You may never be able to repay her for such a gift. However, she not only gave you some money, but she provided you with an example that you should also help other people who need it.
People with serious needs are everywhere. Many are children who need better clothes, more books and even better schools. Some are elderly people who can’t afford their medicine or a doctor’s care. Consider how you can “pay it forward” rather than pay money back to your grandmother.The helpers in the book “Magnificent Obsession” were not rewarded because ______________.
| A．they hadn’t solved the problems thoroughly |
| B．they had solved the problems secretly |
| C．they were friends of the worried individual |
| D．they expected to be paid back in the future |
The underlined word “pay it forward” means ____________________.
| A．to repay someone who has helped you |
| B．to pay someone else who needs help |
| C．to help someone who has helped you |
| D．to help someone else who needs help |
What does the writer suggest with the example of “your elderly grandmother”?
| A．We should learn to respect our grandparents. |
| B．We should work hard to get a good education. |
| C．We should also lend a hand to other people in need of help. |
| D．We should never forget to repay people for their help. |
From the passage we know_________________.
| A．everybody needs help |
| B．more children need help than elderly people |
| C．it costs a lot of money to “pay it forward” |
| D．nowadays many people help others without being repaid |
English A
Because it’s never too late to start learning English Course structure and goals
A basic course that improves different English skills. Lessons focus on pronunciation of words and sounds, listening, practicing casual English, reading and combining all of these skills together.
We learn through introducing ourselves to friends and family, discussing everyday activities, food, restaurants, shopping and places.
This course is for People who have learned very little English in the past.
Duration(学时)
Class meets once a week over an 8-month period.
Moreover, students can take advantage of our extra lessons, for an additional hour per week.
At the end of the course the student will
● Understand sentences and phrases dealing with topics such as: personal and family information, shopping, geography, etc.
● Read short and simple sentences, find information in everyday texts, such as: advertising, menus, etc.
● Have short conversations.
● Communicate through simple everyday tasks.
● Describe their personal background, living conditions and other information about their surroundings.
● Write short and simple notes, messages and personal letters.According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
| A．You have to finish all the courses online. |
| B．You can get extra lessons for an hour a day. |
| C．The course includes different English skills. |
| D．Only children can join in this English course. |
The information of the passage is about .
| A．some ways to learn English well |
| B．a course for English beginners |
| C．the reasons for learning English |
| D．some advice from an English teacher |
After finishing this course, you can .
| A．know much about English countries |
| B．understand long and difficult English texts |
| C．talk about everything with foreigners freely |
| D．communicate with others in short conversations |
The passage is mostly likely to be found from a .
| A．novel | B．report | C．website | D．story |
Teens Enjoy Reading
According to a survey on reading conducted by the U.S. National Education Association (NEA), young Americans say reading is important—more important than computers and science. Over 50% of the twelve to eighteen years old children interviewed said they enjoy reading a lot. Seventy-nine percent find it stimulating and interesting, and 87% think it is relaxing. Most of those surveyed (68%) disagree with the opinion that reading is boring, or old-fashioned.
Teens Read Variety of Material
Over half the teenagers interviewed said they read more than ten books a year. The results also showed that middle school students read more books than high school students. Most teens (66%) like to read fiction, such as novels and stories. Only 26% were interested in non-fiction, such as biographies and history books. Sixty-four percent of students liked reading ‘stories about people of my own age’ as their favorite topic. Mysteries and detective stories came second on the list at 53%. Just under 50% said they were interested in reading about their own culture and heritage.
Other Interests
Of the teenagers who took part in the survey, 49% said that libraries are where they get most of their books. However, many complained that their school libraries do not have enough up-to-date, interesting books and magazines. Even though many teenagers in the U.S. enjoy reading, they still have other interests. When asked which activity would be the most difficult to give up for a week, 48% said listening to music. TV would be difficult to give up for 25% of those surveyed.
____
Another survey which is published by www. SmartGirl.com studied the differences between teenage boys’ and girls’ reading habits. According to the report, more girls than boys read for fun. Many more girls (77%) than boys (6%) read fashion and beauty magazines. More boys (47%) than girls (7%) read magazines about video games, but an equal number of each like to read adventure stories and newspapers. Girls also read more material about celebrities and social issues such as crime, drugs, or poverty. Boys, on the other hand, read more about sports.Most teens enjoy reading______.
| A．history books | B．novels and stories |
| C．about their own culture | D．about science |
The teens think that ________ is the most difficult to give up.
| A．reading books | B．watching TV |
| C．reading magazines | D．listening to music |
The proper headline(标题) for Paragraph 4 is ______.
| A．Teens’ Reading Habit | B．Another Survey about Teens |
| C．Boys’ and Girls’ Interests | D．Boys’ and Girls’ Habits Differ |
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