Can you imagine what the human body in the future will be like? Our class had a discussion about it. Tiantian, an AI(artificial intelligence人工智能)robot, also joined us. Here are our guesses.
(1) Humans are now ten centimeters(厘米)taller than 150 years ago. So, in the future, people will probably be even taller. Why? Because most of us today have much better food than those in the past.
You must say that people will be stronger according to the first guess. (2) With the development of science and technology, we won’t have much physical work to do. If people get used to this kind of lifestyle, we will probably lose most of our muscles(肌肉).
Next, let’s come to our hands and feet. We are already using our feet less, and our hands more. (3) At the same time, our fingers and our eyes will both get better because they’ll have to do more work together.
Here comes the most interesting one—it’s very possible that people will have four toes(脚趾), not five. The little toe really isn’t needed anymore. (4) Let’s wait and see.
Last but not least—people won’t have as much hair on their bodies as now, since we don’t need it to keep ourselves warm.
What do you think of our guesses? (5) With the rise of AI, will we lose the ability of thinking independently?
阅读短文,把A~E五个句子填入文中空缺处,使短文内容完整。
A. But you’re wrong. B. Will all these things happen? C. Let’s start with people’s height. D. Will it still be there in the future? E. So we can expect our legs will get shorter and our feet smaller. |
The world’s best sportsmen get together for the Olympic Games every four years. The 2024 Olympic Games will take place in Paris, France. For the first time, people will watch breaking(霹雳舞)as a new event at the Olympics.
Breaking is also called break dancing. The high-energy, skillful dance includes moves such as Top Rock, Footwork, Go Down, Freeze and so on. The dancers need to think and show the moves of the hands and feet quickly.
Break dance battles(斗舞)are a common way to find out who is the best dancer. In the 1970s in New York City, fighting with others among young people became more and more serious. Some of them began to deal with the problem through dance instead. Just then, the dance style first showed up on the streets. Today people still “battle” in this way. One dancer will show off his moves, and then the next will continue to compete... The best dancer will be picked out finally.
Why does breaking become an Olympic event? If a sport is added to the Olympics, it must be widely practiced by men in at least 75 countries on four continents(洲)and by women in no fewer than 40 countries on three continents. Breaking meets this standard. Also, the planners’ goal is to make the Olympics more interesting to young people.
“Breaking has been accepted as a sport. I really feel proud,” said Xiaoyu, one breakdancer. “And for the Olympics, it will get more attention from young people who may not follow some of the traditional sports.”
根据短文内容,判断句子正(T)、误(F)。
(1)Footwork is one of the moves of breaking.
(2)Breaking first showed up on the streets in Paris in the 1970s.
(3)To be an Olympic event, a sport must be practiced by women in 75 countries.
(4)Xiaoyu really feels proud that breaking has been accepted as a sport.
(5)The writer mainly introduces the history of the Olympics in the passage.
①Is the summer vacation long enough to turn life for the better? Every person has his own talents and interests. Find something you care about, and you will see the difference.
②Organize a clean-up program. People often throw litter in the place where there is already litter. This leaves the community in a mess. The environment will become better if someone volunteers to help. You could pick up the rubbish with your friends once a week in your neighborhood. You could also help take care of the plants every few days. Surely, a clean and tidy neighborhood will be worth the work.
③Show your love to the old. Our city has some old people’s homes. Without children around them, the old people there might feel lonely once in a while. Maybe they need your help. In fact, you can do a lot for them. For example, you can talk with them or play games with them. Listening to them carefully is also a good idea. Some old people can’t see clearly and they would like you to read to them. No matter what small things you do, you can make them feel loved.
④Set up a reading project with your friends. Share your favorite books with them. Besides, you may read aloud to each other and talk about what you read. Either a book or an article can spark a lively discussion and your further thinking. The process often challenges more people to take action. The project is also a good way to welcome newcomers. At the same time, you may find new friends with similar hobbies.
⑤A two-month summer vacation isn’t that long, but it’s enough to make a difference.
根据短文内容,选择最佳答案。
(1)How often could you pick up the rubbish according to the passage?
A. |
Once a week. |
B. |
Every few weeks. |
C. |
Once a month. |
D. |
Every few months. |
(2)Why do you need to read to some old people at the old people’s homes?
A. |
Because you can think further. |
B. |
Because you are good at reading. |
C. |
Because they can’t see clearly. |
D. |
Because they are away from their homes. |
(3)What does the underlined word “spark” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?
A. |
Finish. |
B. |
Start. |
C. |
Increase. |
D. |
Separate. |
(4)Which is the right structure(结构)of the passage?
(①=Paragraph 1 ②=Paragraph 2,…)
A. | B. | C. | D. |
(5)What is the passage mainly about?
A. |
The people with different interests. |
B. |
The greatest time to make a difference. |
C. |
The reasons for a different summer vacation. |
D. |
The ways of making a summer vacation different. |
Sunshine Art Museum Place: On the north side of King Square Arriving Here: Subway stations: Nelson Street(2-minute walk) Embankment(3-minute walk) Charing Cross(7-minute walk) Opening Hours: Mon.—Sat. 10 a.m.—4 p.m. Prices: Adults: $10/person Children under 12: Free Connect with us: Call 723-1182 for more information. |
根据图示内容,选择最佳答案。
(1)________ is the closest subway station to the museum.
A. |
King Square |
B. |
Nelson Street |
C. |
Embankment |
D. |
Charing Cross |
(2)Which of the following is RIGHT?
A. |
This is a tea culture museum. |
B. |
The museum is open at 9 a.m. |
C. |
The museum is free for the public. |
D. |
You can call the museum at 723-1182. |
(3)The sign means you can ________ here.
A. |
have a meal |
B. |
enjoy photos |
C. |
ask for information |
D. |
buy a present |
(4)We can find Museum Shop ________.
A. |
in East Garden |
B. |
next to Dining Space |
C. |
across from Lost & Found |
D. |
between Ancient Arts and Modern Arts |
(5)The text is probably taken from ________.
A. |
a visitor guide |
B. |
a shopping list |
C. |
a street map |
D. |
a travel diary |
阅读短文,掌握其大意,然后从每小题所给的四个选项中选出一个最佳答案。
When my friend suggested that we join the new Tai Chi(太极拳)Club, I thought he was (1) . I always believed tai chi was for old people. However, after the first class, I (2) that I was wrong. It was amazing. Tai chi led to a big (3) both in my body and mind.
I still remember my first few tai chi classes. The basic skill I learned was keeping a balance(平衡). An action was called “golden rooster(公鸡)standing on one leg”. Following the instructions, I tried to (4) on one leg. It seemed that it was not a hard one, but I still (5) many times. Soon, I felt bored and (6) from practicing over and over again. I started to (7) myself. Maybe I was really (8) in this kind of exercise. Just then, my coach taught me how to relax myself. Step by step, I made (9) . Later, I was able to do more difficult actions and feel peace of mind as well. My love for tai chi became (10) . I even wanted to look into the ancient Chinese culture behind tai chi.
I discovered tai chi is deeply from Chinese yin and yang. The practice of it helps to keep a balance through (11) : left and right, up and (12) , breathing in and breathing out... Finally, tai chi brings about a state of body balance and (13) peace.
Now I can honestly say it helps me become much (14) . I sleep better at night, and I am more active during the day. More importantly, practicing tai chi has made me better (15) the Chinese culture. I am sure I will continue to practice tai chi and enjoy the advantages it has brought me.
(1)
A. |
joking |
B. |
waiting |
C. |
reading |
D. |
explaining |
(2)
A. |
forgot |
B. |
dreamt |
C. |
required |
D. |
realized |
(3)
A. |
decision |
B. |
problem |
C. |
change |
D. |
love |
(4)
A. |
sit |
B. |
stand |
C. |
lie |
D. |
jump |
(5)
A. |
feared |
B. |
wished |
C. |
failed |
D. |
received |
(6)
A. |
lazy |
B. |
tired |
C. |
afraid |
D. |
hungry |
(7)
A. |
thank |
B. |
praise |
C. |
doubt |
D. |
control |
(8)
A. |
right |
B. |
weak |
C. |
strict |
D. |
interested |
(9)
A. |
friends |
B. |
mistakes |
C. |
noise |
D. |
progress |
(10)
A. |
strong |
B. |
quiet |
C. |
strange |
D. |
important |
(11)
A. |
habits |
B. |
chances |
C. |
abilities |
D. |
opposites |
(12)
A. |
on |
B. |
down |
C. |
off |
D. |
away |
(13)
A. |
world |
B. |
mind |
C. |
life |
D. |
thought |
(14)
A. |
safer |
B. |
heavier |
C. |
prouder |
D. |
healthier |
(15)
A. |
understand |
B. |
teach |
C. |
translate |
D. |
encourage |
根据对话内容,运用下面所给的句子选项补全对话。选项中有一项是多余的。
(Lei Lei and Han Lu are talking in the English corner.)
Han Lu: Hi, Lei Lei. You look excited. (1)
Lei Lei: Yes. We will have an International Summer Camp.
Han Lu: Really? It’s cool.
Lei Lei: Guess what? We will work for the camp.
Han Lu: Wow, wonderful! (2)
Lei Lei: We can introduce something special about our hometown.
Han Lu: That’s easy. Changbai Mountain and the Songhua River are my favorites.
Lei Lei: I have different ideas. (3)
Han Lu: Haha! Very funny. I know you will say that.
Lei Lei: Don’t forget Changchun is also an ice and snow city.
Han Lu: (4) Winter sports in Jilin are famous around the world.
Lei Lei: That’s for sure. I hope we can tell the foreign friends more about our hometown.
Han Lu: (5)
Lei Lei: Oh! It’s time for class. Let’s go.
Han Lu: OK.
A. Me, too. B. You’re right. C. What can we do then? D. Is there any good news? E. What’s your favorite food? F. My favorites are tieguodun and guobaorou. |
—The Mid-Autumn Festival is coming. I wonder ________.
—In your uncle’s home.
A. |
where we will celebrate it |
B. |
when we will celebrate it |
C. |
where will we celebrate it |
D. |
when will we celebrate it |
________ helpful the speech is! It tells us to use the Internet safely.
A. |
What |
B. |
What a |
C. |
How |
D. |
What an |
As a science lover, I hope I can invent a bike ________ can fly in the sky.
A. |
where |
B. |
when |
C. |
which |
D. |
who |
—There ________ many ancient Chinese poems in this book. Which one do you like best?
—Climbing a Tower by Wang Zhihuan.
A. |
are |
B. |
is |
C. |
were |
D. |
was |
—________ are these sports socks?
—10 yuan for 3 pairs.
A. |
How many |
B. |
How much |
C. |
How often |
D. |
How long |
Look! The students ________ an art class in the park.
A. |
have |
B. |
were having |
C. |
had |
D. |
are having |
—Mom, could I ________ the TV? I want to watch the news about space.
—Of course. And don’t sit too close.
A. |
turn on |
B. |
turn off |
C. |
put on |
D. |
put off |
Lili ________ be at home. She has gone to the farm to pick apples.
A. |
mustn’t |
B. |
can’t |
C. |
must |
D. |
can |