Have you ever had dreams about building a robot?Or putting together a spaceship?Or even seeing your face made out of chocolate?Done.All you need is a 3﹣D printer.
The possibilities of 3﹣D printing seem endless (无穷尽的).All the user has to do is to design an object on the computer and choose a material to print in.The printers print in hundreds of different materials including glass,sugar and even skin!When the user presses (按)﹣print,the 3﹣D printer spreads the materials layer (层) by layer and like magic the object is produced.
The first 3﹣D printer was invented in 1986by American,Charles Hull.But 3﹣D printing has only become cheap enough recently for most people to use.Designers now use 3﹣D printing to create unusual things.The Dutch artist Dirk Vander Kooj prints furniture made from old fridges.
And doctors have used 3﹣D printing to print human body parts!The Telegraph reported in February that scientists from Cornell Medical College even printed a man﹣made ear.But like a lot of new technologies,if 3﹣D printing gets into the wrong hands,it can be dangerous.
In 2011a group of four men in the US used 3﹣D printing to Produce ATM skimmers (提款机盗刷器).These were placed on an ATM and stole over $400,000from users of the ATM.It is terrible to think that criminals like them might one day use a 3﹣D printer to print a gun.But for better or for worse,3﹣D printing has been put into use.In a few years,you'll probably be wondering how you could ever live without your 3﹣D printer!
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62. invented the first 3﹣D printer.
A.Charles Hull
B.Four men in the US
C.Dirk Vander Kooj
D.A doctor called Cornell
63.What is the correct order for people to use a 3﹣D printer?
a.choose a proper material.b.Press the print button.
c.The 3﹣D printer spreads the material.d.Use a computer to design an object.
A.a﹣b﹣c﹣d
B.d﹣c﹣b﹣a
C.a﹣c﹣d﹣b
D.d﹣a﹣b﹣c
64.According to the passage,people have NOT yet produced with a 3﹣D printer.
A.a gun
B.some furniture
C.a man﹣made ear
D.ATM skimmers
65.What does the writer think of the 3﹣D printer?
A.It is useless in our daily life.
B.It is helpful but dangerous.
C.It is necessary only for our work.
D.It is too expensive for most people.
Do you know what your friends watched on TV last night?Do your friends know what you had for breakfast today?Do you think you are using social media(社交媒体) too much?
(1) It is reported that around 2,800 million people often use social media.That's almost 40 percent of the world's population.But how much time do we really spend on social media?And what exactly do we spend that time doing?
Research shows that,worldwide,the average(普通的) person spends two hours and 19 minutes on social media each day.(2) An average person there spends four hours and 17 minutes a day on social media.Research also shows that women use social media more than men.In the United States,for example,women spend around two hours more a week than men on social media.
(3) In general,it seems we spend more time looking at other people's pages than adding to our own.According to one survey,the most common social media activities are visiting friends' pages,reading their news,and commenting(评论) on their posts.
(4) It has over 2,000 million users.In second place,however,is the Chinese site Qzone.In 2017,Qzone was China's most popular social media site,with around 600 million users worldwide.That's more than Twitter and Instagram
Social media continues to grow.(5) And as Internet access(通道) becomes available to even more people around the world,this growth won't stop anytime soon.
A.What do most people do on social media? B.Why do people communicate on social media? C.People in Philippines are the most active users. D.The most popular social media site is Facebook. E.On Facebook,people post their news and photos. F.Right now,there are 5 new Facebook users every second. G.Social media is now a part of many people's everyday lives. |
Hunan,a province in Central China,is the birthplace of China's greatest thinkers,scientists and leaders.
Wei Yuan ( 1794﹣1857 ) was born in Shaoyang,Hunan.He was the first Chinese thinker in modern times to open his mind to the outside world.In his best﹣known work Haiguo Tuzhi,Wei Yuan began to look at what could be learned from western countries.
Mao Zedong ( 1893﹣1976 ) was born in Shaoshan,which has become one of the country's most popular red tourism spots (景点).Mao spent his childhood in Shaoshan.He went on to join and lead the Communist Party (共产党) of China.He played a central role in the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949.
Yuan Longping ( 1930﹣2021 ) was a scientist.He began to research the rice production after graduating from college.He was the first person in the world to develop hybrid rice.And the hybrid rice increased the rice production.This helped solve the problem of worldwide hunger.Yuan and his team successfully developed technologies for producing indica rice.Helping China become the world's leading rice producer.
Great People in Hunan |
Wei Yuan |
•Born in Shaoyang and the first Chinese (1) in modern times. •Opening his mind to the outside world. •Beginning to look at what could be learned from(2) . |
Mao Zedong |
•Born in Shaoshan and one of the leading (3) of the Chinese Communist Party. •Spending his(4) in Shaoshan. •Joining the Chinese Communist Party when young. |
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Yuan Longping |
•Researching the rice production after graduating from college •Developing hybrid rice and indica rice. •Making China the world's (5) . |
My mother is cool﹣much cooler than most people.I give her full credit for making me the person who I am today.To thank her,I'd like to share some of the things she taught me.
(1)
No matter how hard things got,my mom could always joke about them.It has taught me things are never, ever, end﹣of﹣the﹣world kind of bad.I'm sure this has made me a more relaxed person.
(2)
My mother made her own clothes she felt like wearing.Soon enough, people asked her to make clothes, and it turned into a full﹣time business.That shows me how you can set up your own business by expressing yourself truthfully.
(3)
As a creative, my mother always encouraged us to do imaginative things for enjoyment and discouraged TV.We dressed up in costumes, drew pictures, and sang at the top of our lungs.Today, I am a very fun person to be with.
(4)
My mom has always pushed me towards becoming independent. Not for her good,but for mine.I made my own decisions without her trying to manage me.Because of this,I grow up to be completely independent.
(5)
Growing up, I've made my fair share of mistakes.Instead of saying "I told you so",my mom always let me work things out myself.She was also there to help me pick up the pieces,if I ever needed help.
For all that you've done and everything that you are﹣thank you,mom!
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A.Imagination has no end.
B.Independence is important.
C.Self﹣expression leads to self achievement.
D.Mistakes are OK as long as you learn from them.
E.Being hopeful is the key to turning things around.
When people talk to each other,write letters or make phone calls,words of the spoken form or the written form can send any message they want to pass on.
But besides words,do you know any other ways you can use to communicate with people?Rich expressions on your face can be one of them.A smile on your face shows that you are happy.Tears in your eyes tell others that you are sad or excited.Body languates can do the same job.When you put your hand up in class,the teacher knows that you want to say something or you may have some questions to ask.You shake your head from side to side and people know you are saying"no"or refuse others'requirements.When you nod,people will understand that you are saying"yes"or agree to others'opinions or suggestions.
Other forms can also carry different message.For example,a sign at the bus stop gives passengers instructions on which bus to take.The flag language made by soldiers can pass different orders.Sound from the school bell tells the students and the teachers when to begin or end a class.A photographer can use the photos he has taken to tell others about what he thinks of the world around him.Music and films also conveythe feelings and ideas of the musicians and the directors.So next time when you see a piece of art or listen to some music,take it as communication with its creator and try to get the meaning behind it.
61.When people want to use the words to communicate with others,they .
A.write letters
B.cry aloud
C.keep silent
D.make friends
62.According to the passage you just need to if you agree to others'suggestions.
A.close your eyes
B.put up your hand
C.move your head up and down
D.shake your head from side to side
63.Through a photo we may know .
A.which can be taken
B.What's the orders mean for soldiers
C.How the photographer sees the world
D.when the students should have a class
64.The underline word conveyprobably means in the passage.
A.掩饰
B.传递
C.克制
D.爆发
65.The best title for the passage may be .
A.Spoken and Written Languages
B.Forms of Communication
C.Facial Expressions and Gestures
D.Suggestions on Communication.
Eleven countries are building a great wall of trees across Africa. It is called the Great Green Wall.The aim is to bring life to the dry lands and help to fight the bad environment.
The wall is 8, 000kilometers long and 15kilometers wide. It covers from Senegal in the west to Djibouti in the east,on the south of the Sahara Desert(撒哈拉沙漠). So far,Senegal has made the best progress by planting about 11, 000,000trees.
Many years ago, there were few trees in that area and the winds used to be very strong. It was harmful to the fields. Also, there was little rain, so few plants could grow and many people went hungry.Since the tree planting project started, the trees have provided food for the local people and increased the wetness(湿度)of the air. Little by little, there appeared green fields for people to grow plants.
The project which began in 2007is supposed to cost a total of 8, 000, 000, 000dollars. Many countries are trying their best to help to continue the planting. So we will be able to see the whole green wall across Africa in the near future.
(1)Why are the countries building the wall of trees?
They want to bring life to the dry lands and help to .
(2)Where is the great wall of trees?
It's of the Sahara Desert.
(3)Why couldn't many plants grow in that area many years ago?
Because there were few trees, strong winds and .
(4)When did the project begin?
It begun .
(5)What does the passage talk about?
It mainly talks about in Africa.
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It was nearly dark. The sun was going down. A little boy, Mike, came back home ____1____ from the mountain.
“What’s the matter, Mike?” his mother asked.
“The mountain is so ____2____ and full of big or small stones on the way. I was very tired, so I had to return,” Mike cried.
“It doesn’t matter.” his mother said.
“But standing at the top of the mountain by ____3____ is a dream from childhood (童年)!” Mike said.
His father came up. “What did you notice when ____4____ up the mountain?
“There were a lot of beautiful flowers by the sides of the road.” Mike replied.
“Did you feel the beauty of ____5____?” his father asked.
Mike ____6____ the question for a while.
“Yes, the blue sky the white clouds and the green trees.” Mike answered.
“That’s enough!” his father smiled and said. “Please remember, Son. The beautiful scenery (风景) is on the way. You have ____7____ a lot although you didn’t reach the top of the mountain. It is one of the ____8____ valuable lessons in your life”.
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Hotpot, Mapo Tofu and Fish Filets in Hot Chili Oil(水煮鱼)—these dishes are well-known names in China. And they all have one thing (1) common: They’re very numbing(麻的)and spicy(辣的).“Numbing and spicy” is a special phrase which is used (2) (describe)Sichuan food. Generally, Sichuan cooks are good at using Pixian Broad Bean Paste(郫县豆瓣). It (3) (see)as “the soul(灵魂)of Sichuan dishes” by many people. As (4) result, they are quite different from the dried and spicy Hunan food and the sour and spicy Guizhou food.
However, to Sichuan dishes, there is much more than (5) (they)numbing and spicy flavor(味道)because Sichuan cooks are able to create all kinds of flavors. So people praise Sichuan dishes, “Each dish (6) (have)its own style; a hundred dishes have a hundred different flavors.” There are at (7) (little) 24 kinds of flavors in Sichuan dishes and only one-third of them are spicy. Some dishes are neither numbing (8) spicy, like sweet and sour fish.
Visitors to Sichuan are surprised at so many (9) (choice)they have for food. Sichuan is (10) (certain)a great place to start your Chinese food journey.
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With the development of science and technology, our life is becoming more and more convenient. It seems that (1) has been reinvented and greatly improved. But there is one thing unlike them. It’s a blind walking stick. It was invented over 100 years ago and has been used (2) many blind people for a long time. However, it had remained unchanged until an engineer named Kursat decided (3) a change. Kursat is blind. He deeply understands the difficulties and challenges that the blind face. He put some technical knowledge into his invention and invented a (4) stick. He hoped his invention would help the blind.
The smart stick uses built-in speakers and different sensors(传感器)to warn about possible dangers. It helps blind people know about the environment around (5) by using modern technology. It makes their travel much (6) than before. The stick is priced at around $500. It is less than half the price of most smart phones. Most people can (7) it.
In the future, this invention is going to make a big difference to more blind people. “It will not (8) change my life, but also the life of other people.” Kursat said, “These days, we are talking about flying cars, but the blind have been using just simple sticks. As a blind person, (9) I am at the subway station, I don’t know which is my exit. I don’t know which bus is coming or which stores are around me. But now, the smart stick can provide a lot of (10) for the blind,” he said, “I believe the life of the blind will be much more convenient and safer.”
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I can still remember my primary school homework on animals. I decided (1) (write)about the whale(鲸鱼). I have loved them from a young age.
I’m not quite sure why I love them. It might be something about (2) (they)shape. They have a smooth shape, and their tails look like a heart. They also move so (3) (slow)and beautifully, like a tree dancing in the wind. This way, they seem very clever.
So, of course, one of my best memories (4) (be)when I got to see a type of whale called the Southern Right Whale in Argentina. Watching them moving smoothly in the water, I felt (5) (happy)than ever. They were so beautiful!
And I’m not the only one who loves whales. Different peoples across the world have a special place for whales in their (6) (heart). Take the Maori people in New Zealand as (7) example. Living by the ocean, they see whales as guardians(守护者)of the ocean and talk about them a lot in their (8) (tradition)stories.
Why was I interested in whales like the Maori people? (9) they need our protection. That’s what my school homework was about— animals we need to protect. Whales play a big role (10) the ocean. So, protecting whales means protecting the whole ocean.
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Journey to the West is ___(1)___ traditional Chinese book. The monkey king or Sun Wukong is one of the main characters in the book. The monkey king, who is loved by ___(2)___ (China) children, is not just a normal monkey. He can make 72 changes to ___(3)___ (he) shape and size, turning himself into different ___(4)___ (animal) and objects. The monkey king uses a magic stick to fight bad people ___(5)___ (brave). Sometimes, he can make the stick ___(6)___ small that he can keep it in his ear. And as soon as the TV programme ___(7)___ (come) out more than 30 years ago, children became interested ___(8)___ reading this story.
The monkey king is ___(9)___ (smart) than others. He keeps fighting ____(10)____ (help) the weak and never gives up.
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China impresses the world in the year 2022. In the past months, we have seen several important events that showed the world a strong China. Here we take a look back at them.
The Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games closed on February 20. Themed “Together for a Shared Future”, the Games drew attention of the world successfully. Athletes (运动员) competed bravely on the ice and snow, achieving their dreams. They encouraged people around the world with their spirits. Behind stage, Chinese food and culture impressed international athletes. Many shared photos and videos of their life on social media, telling Chinese stories to the world. Beijing 2022 gave the world a window on China.
While Beijing 2022 reflects rich Chinese culture, the great progress in science and technology shows the ability to innovate (创新). On April 16, China welcomed three heroic astronauts home. After flying around Earth for six months, they came back home safely. During the stay in space, they gave lively science lessons from the Tiangong space station. That made millions of children fall in love with space science. What’s more, on June 5, the Shenzhou XIV spacecraft rose into space and another three astronauts were sent into the space station. They will make a further step in the exploration (探索) of space.
All these great achievements show the power of China. We’re proud of our country. We strongly believe that China will surely move forward to an even brighter future.
China impresses the world in the year 2022. And the world sees a ___(1)___ China. Beijing held the 2022 Winter Olympic Games successfully. Athletes competed bravely and ___(2)___ people around the world. Besides, they told Chinese stories on social media. That let the world know more about Chinese food and ___(3)___. China also keeps innovating in science and technology. On April 16, three heroic astronauts returned home ___(4)___. The lively lessons they gave from space rose children’s interest in space science. With the Shenzhou XIV rising into space on June 5, China will continue with a further space exploration. As Chinese, we feel ___(5)___ of our country for all these great achievements. We believe China will have an even brighter future. |
Young children should not be left by _____(they).
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It is probably no exaggeration (夸张) to say that, these days, anyone who uses WeChat or QQ also uses memes. (1) Memes are usually pictures or GIFs (动图) of famous people, TV and film scenes. They are often paired with a line of words explaining the pictures.
You must have seen the memes of singer Huang Zitao with his famous words, "I will not die easily."(2) Others include actor Zhou Jie shouting with anger and basketball player Yao Ming laughing but looking like crying. If there is something in common with these people, it is probable that they all have exaggerated facial expressions. Users make memes of them for fun.
On the other hand, memes make online messaging chatting closer to real life than just sending text messages. (3) For some people, like youth, they can chat online only using memes without typing a single word. Sometimes this turns into a kind of competition to see who has the most or the funniest memes. (4) Do you want to have a try, too?
A. Huang's memes are one of the users' favorites. B. Memes or biaoqingbao have become important in online chatting (聊天) among Chinese. C. If they are tired of the popular ones, they can make their own memes using meme apps. D. Because they give people information in a simpler, funnier and clearer way. |
(5)Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. |
Memes play an important part in online chatting all over the world. |
B. |
All the people can chat on line without typing a single word. |
C. |
People can only use popular memes even though they feel bored of them. |
D. |
D Users make memes of famous people for fun. |
Beth Jones was only eight years old when she first tried playing the drums.This was during a lunchtime music club at school, which she only went to because it was snowing (1) (heavy).Of all the musical instruments, the drums were (2) (interesting) to Beth. She thought it was cool that there were many different shapes and sizes of drums,and she wanted to hit(3) (they),to see what they sounded like.
Now Beth is thirteen and gives concerts around the country.She also has her own YouTube channel and(4) (get) over a million hits a year.What's amazing is that Beth hasn't ever been to(5) drum lesson. "You can learn anything on the Internet, so I've never felt it was important for me t1o take classes," explains Beth.
Giving concerts wasn't easy for Beth in the beginning because usually she only played drums alone in her bedroom when she came home(6) school. At her first concert, she played in a band with many(7) (adult). She could feel hundreds of pairs of eyes looking at her,(8) that made her feel afraid.
So, does Beth enjoy(9) (be) famous now?"I didn't plan to be famous,"she says.All I want is to show others what I love.I don't think I'm someone special.I just want everyone(10) (have) a great time at my concerts.