Robots have been designed to do many things-play music,work in hospitals,but run a restaurant? There are two robot receptionists(接待员) and six robot waitresses and waiters in the Dalu Robot Restaurant in Jinan,Shandong.One hundred customers can eat in the restaurant at a time.Two of the robots serve drinks,while the other four serve the food. Not all the work in the restaurant is done by them.There are also people working there,especially in the kitchen.The cooks are humans because the robots don’t have the skills to cook.
Robots can play music.
Six robots work in the Dalu Robot Restaurant.
No people work in the kitchen.
Only a few customers can eat in the restaurant at a time.
The robots can’t cook delicious food.
In nature, you may see many insects (昆虫) and animals of different colors. Have you ever wondered why?
Locusts are super delicious food for birds,but it is not always an easy job for birds to catch them.It is neither because locusts are good jumpers or runners nor because they are smarter than their enemies. The reason is that the colors of locusts change with the colors of crops(庄稼). When crops are young,locusts look green. But when autumn comes, locusts change to the yellow and brown color as crops do.
Brown bears,tigers and other animals move quietly through forests. They can’t be seen easily by their enemies. This is because they have colors similar to the trees. For the same reason, polar bears that live on a land of snow and ice are white. Butterflies and bees living among the flowers are colorful like flowers. Soil insects are mostly dark-colored and they live under the soil(土壤) in a dark and wet environment. However, insects with colors different from plants can easily be found and eaten by others. So in order to survive, they have to hide themselves in the daytime and appear only at night.
Have you ever noticed some even stranger acts? The ink fish in the sea can send out some very black ink when it faces danger. As the ink spreads over , its enemies will find themselves suddenly in a dark world. At the same time the ink fish immediately swims away. That is how it keeps itself safe though it is not strong at all.
It is not easy for birds to catch locusts because____________.
A.locusts are good runners |
B.locusts can jump very high |
C.locusts are smarter than birds |
D.locusts can change their color |
According to the passage, most soil insects_________
A.do not have bright colors |
B.change their colors with the soil |
C.do not live in a dark and wet environment |
D.Eat colorful insects like butterflies and bees |
What’s the meaning of the underlined word”survive” in the passage?
A.繁殖 | B.产卵 | C.觅食 | D.生存 |
The ink fish_______so that its enemies will not see it?
A.changes its color |
B.makes the water around it black |
C.appears only at night |
D.hides itself in the sea rocks |
What is the main ides of this passage?
A.Some insects and animals have different skills. |
B.Some insects and animals are clever than we think. |
C.Some insects and animals use colors to protect themselves. |
D.Some insects and animals can get used to the environment easily. |
Wildwood School Library Guide
This will offer you some information about our school library.You can use this guide to help your kids use our library.
Service hours:
3:00 pm—5:30 pm on school days;8:30 am—11:00 am on weekends
On school days,your kids may borrow or return books during opening hours only when his classroom teacher allows him to.At the weekend,our library is open to both you and your kids.
Borrowing
Each student can borrow one or two books at a time:More books can be borrowed only for class reading activities and school research.
Returning:
Books borrowed from the library can be kept for 15 school days. The books must be returned before the due (到期的)date or the kid can not borrow other books.
Damaged(受损的) or Lost Books
When a book is returned in a damaged condition,the kid will have to pay three dollars for the damage.Full price must be paid if a book is lost. We encourage students to carry their library books in plastic bags to protect them from rainy weather.
Please call us at 3362—1323 for more information.
Students can borrow more than two books at a time__________.
A.for sending exams |
B.to do school research |
C.for after-school activities |
D.to read together with their parents |
_______must be paid when a student loses the book he borrows.
A.Three dollars | B.Half the price of the book |
C.Full price of the book | D.Twice the price of the book |
The students are advised to _________to prevent rain.
A.carry their library books in plastic bags |
B.cover their library books with raincoats |
C.put their library books into their pockets |
D.keep their library books in their classroom |
This library guide is for_______.
A.teachers from Wildwood |
B.workers in Wildwood School Library |
C.visitors to Wildwood School |
D.parents of the Wildwood School students |
Which of the following is NOT true?
A.The library is open for two and a half hours every day. |
B.Students parents can go to the school library on weekends. |
C.Students can go to the library during opening hours as they like. |
D.Students can keep the books that they borrow for fifteen school days. |
Shop Online Are you tired of carrying a lot of things after shopping? Are you standing waiting for a long time to pay? Welcome to Fashion Shop on the Internet. You can have less trouble. |
Have Something Delicious Are you worrying about where to have dinner? Do you have trouble ordering dishes? Come to Happy Every Day and feel the differences! |
Learn A Language Are you afraid that you are too old to start learning a language? With our Smart Learning Program, you can learn to speak any language in a month. Just have a try now. |
Computer Courses Do you want to learn how to use computer? Come to Computer World! No matter how old you are, you will be interested in it with our help. And you can get a 40% discount(折扣) if you come here before August 1. Call us at 8855-6731 for more information. |
With Fashion Shop, you ____.
A.don’t need to pay for what you want |
B.don’t have to wait for a long time to pay for what you buy |
C.can buy anything at the lowest price |
D.can become tired of buying so many things |
If you ______, you can learn any language in a very short time.
A.go to Fashion Shop |
B.go to Happy Every Day |
C.join the Smart Learning Program |
D.call someone at 8855-6731 |
Suppose the cost of the course at Computer World is 800 yuan. If you go there on July 30, you only need to pay _____.
A.320 yuan | B.480 yuan |
C.500 yuan | D.800 yuan |
According to the passage, we know _______.
A.old people can’t take the computer courses at Computer World |
B.we can eat something delicious at Happy Every Day |
C.Smart Learning Program offers service twelve hours a day |
D.we can call 8855-6731 to get some information about how to cook |
The above passage is a(n)_______.
A.advertisement | B.report |
C.speech | D.invitation |
YUTIAN, Sept. 6 —Twenty-seven students of a primary school in Yutian County of Tangshan in Hebei Province were receiving medical treatment on Tuesday after food poisoning(食物中毒). The sick children are from the country's Yuying Primary School, a private boarding school with over 800 students. |
LANZHOU, Aug. 24 —The death toll in a food poisoning accident in Gansu Province has risen to three. The three died in the No. 2 People's Hospital in Longxi County. The victims(受害者) had all eaten a local snack made of bean jelly and roast chicken in Wenfeng Township, Longxi County. |
School-food poisonings call for stricter actions As lots of food poisoning cases among students made the government require(要求) school-food safety for schools. Some people said increasing prices lead to the poor quality of the food. In fact it's only an excuse. The government asks schools to get higher quality school food, to cook and store food well ,or the people who make school-food poisonings must be punished strictly. Since September, six cases of food poisoning have taken place in Hebei, Jiangxi, Hunan, Guizhou and Shanxi. |
The twenty-seven food-poisoning students are from ________.
A.Lanzhou |
B.Longxi County |
C.the No. 2 People's Hospital |
D.Tangshan in Hebei Province |
The number of the students in Yuying Primary School is ________.
A.800 | B.less than 800 |
C.more than 800 | D.240 |
Three people died in Gansu because they ate ________.
A.a local snake | B.bean jelly and roast chicken |
C.fruits | D.meat |
How many provinces are mentioned in the passage?
A.Four. | B.Five. | C.Six. | D.Seven. |
How many cases have taken place since August?
A.Four. | B.Five. | C.Six. | D.Seven. |
For Sale |
An iPhone 4, second-hand, 90% new, the price can be negotiated (协商) in person, call Coco at 757-6589 |
Looking to rent |
One-bedroom apartment, from January 1st to April 30th, with bath and shower, near the dining hall of the university but not inside the university. Call Charlie at 422-3895 |
Lost |
Lost two days ago near Man Street. Puppy is only 8 months old. He is a black schnauzer. It is priceless for me. Reward. Call Salina at 633-7856 |
Found |
A purple wallet was found on the street in Packard-Jewett area yesterday afternoon, Sep. 22nd. Please call Jason at 909-8972. |
You can get in touch with ________ if you want to buy an old cell phone.
A.Elaine | B.Coco | C.Salina | D.Jason |
Charlie wishes to rent an apartment ___________.
A.which is near restaurants |
B.which is in the university |
C.which has a dining hall |
D.which he can take a shower in |
From the last two advertisements, we know ___________.
A.the puppy has been missing for 8 months |
B.the purple wallet was found on Sep. 21st |
C.Salina loves the puppy very much |
D.Salina lived on Man Street |
Garfield: A Tale of Two Kitties Hello, Garfield will meet you again on the screen. This time, America’s favourite cat Garfield travels to London. Garfield gets lost . However, he enjoys his new life in his new home. But danger is near him. |
Superman Returns How exciting to see Superman on the screen again. Like before, he is again saving the world. But his enemy, Lex Luther, is still planning to kill him so that he can control (控制)the world. |
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest Captain Jack Sparrow again appears on the screen. This time, he finds himself in a heavy debt(负债) to Davey Jones. The only way to get out of it is to find the Dead Man’s Chest. He asks his old friends for help and they start out to the sea. |
The story of Garfield in this movie happens in ______ .
A.America | B.London | C.the sea | D.the world |
Why does Lex Luther plan to kill Superman?
A.Because Lex tried to save the world. |
B.Because Lex never sees Superman on the screen. |
C.Because Lex finds it hard to like the story. |
D.Because Lex wants to control the world. |
What is the trouble for Captain Jack Sparrow this time?
A.He again appears on the screen. |
B.He turns to his friends for help. |
C.He is in a heavy debt to Davey Jones. |
D.He finds the Dead Man’s Chest. |
I often hear some students say English is difficult, and it gives them a headache.So they can’t learn it well.But English is very easy for me.I’m good at it.I’m very glad to tell you something about how I study English.
First, I think an interest(爱好)in English is very important.When I was in Grade One, we had a new subject – English.It was fresh for me.I was interested in it, so I worked hard at it.Soon we had an English exam and I got a very good mark.How happy I was! After that, I learned English harder and harder.Our English teacher often teaches us English songs, the songs sound nice.I often think how interesting English is!
Second, I think English is a foreign language.I should learn it well in the following ways:Listen to the teacher carefully, speak bravely, read aloud and have a good vocabulary(词汇).Then practice again and again, never be tired.And I also have a good habit:Asking whenever(不论何时)I have a question, I must make it clear by asking our English teacher.How happy I am when I understand!
Besides this, I often read English stories, jokes and easy novels.From these I know English is not only interesting, but also useful.They help me understand a lot of things.So to do more reading is an important way to learn English well.
And I also do some exercises from our class magazines, and I often write English diaries.English has become a close friend of mine.
Now I have learned English for more than two years.I always keep the first position in our school.From these words, I hope every student can learn English well.
Why do some students often “have a headache”?
A.Because they are easy to catch cold. |
B.Because it’s often very cold |
C.Because they think English is easy. |
D.Because they don’t think English is easy. |
The writer tells us that we should be ____in English if we want to learn it well.
A.interest | B.interested | C.interesting | D.strict |
The sentence “I got a very good mark” means ______.
A.I got a good way. |
B.I had a good idea. |
C.I did badly in the exam . |
D.I did well in the exam. |
The writer thinks English is interesting because________.
A.English is full of stories. |
B.English is full of jokes. |
C.his teacher often teaches them nice English songs. |
D.of nothing |
Which of the following is not the way the writer studies by?
A.speaking bravely |
B.Writing to foreign friends |
C.Reading aloud |
D.Writing English diaries |
A TV series(电视剧) in England,Away from it all,has surprised everyone by becoming a success with young people across the country. Its success is surprising because the series is about the relaxing lifestyles of people who live in the country. There is none of the action that we usually see on TV today. There are also no stressful moments, busy offices or crowded cities. Away from it all is set in the peaceful English countryside and tells simple stories about people’s kindness.
The director(导演) of the TV series says that its success is a sign of teenagers suffering from(遭受) stress. They say that watching Away from it all helps teenagers forget about the pressures of exams and homework, and the troubles that fill the world today. They also say that it’s a good sign of today’s young people turning to happier TV series as it shows they want a happier and healthier world.
Although the series’ success might have a good side, many teachers and parents are worried, however. They say that some of their students and children spend more time before TV and are using Away from it all as an excuse for not finishing homework. Some children have even refused to learn for exams because they say that they can only get personal happiness by avoiding stressful situations.
And what do the experts say? Paula Ray, a doctor of education, says that TV can influence children’s lifestyles. But she says that if a child reacts(反应) strongly, it’s likely that there are other reasons for his change in behaviour(行为). She says that there is nothing wrong with watching Away from it all but suggests that parents should let their children know TV is not the same as real life.
The success of the new TV series is surprising because__________.
A.it is about the English countryside |
B.it is the same as other successful TV series |
C.it is different from other successful TV series |
D.it is about life in busy cities |
The director of Away from it all believes that the series helps young people deal with__________.
A.stress | B.homework |
C.busy life | D.exams |
The success of the series shows that young people would like__________.
A.a world with no homework | B.English TV series |
C.a happier and healthier world | D.relaxing jobs |
__________ are worried about the effects of the series.
A.Teachers and parents. | B.Teachers and experts. |
C.Experts and teenagers. | D.Young people and parents. |
Best Sellers(畅销书) of the Week
The New York Times
This week |
Title/Writer/Price/Story |
Weeks on List (上榜周数) |
1 |
The Forgotten Garden, by Kate Morton.$15.85.From England to Australia and back, two women try to solve a family problem. |
18 |
2 |
The Help, by Helen Scott. $22.95. A young white man helps to black boys. |
58 |
3 |
Spoken From the Heart, by Laura Bush. $30.00. Wife of U.S. President George W. Bush tells the stories of being the first lady. |
24 |
4 |
Best Friends Forever, by Carol Brown. $19.95. Childhood friends meet again years later when one needs help. |
6 |
5 |
Run For Your Life, by James Clark. $27.85. A New York policeman alone must stop a bad man killing people. |
10 |
根据表格内容,选择正确的答案。
The book which has stayed on the list for the longest time is ________
A.The Forgotten Garden | B.Best Friends Forever |
C.Spoken From the Heart | D.The Help |
Mrs Green has a big family problem these days, so she can try reading _____________.
A.The Help | B.The Forgotten Garden |
C.Best Friends Forever | D.Run For Your Life |
Mary is interested in the family life of American President. She can choose the book written by___________.
A.Kate Morton | B.Helen Scott |
C.Carol Brown | D.Laura Bush |
3D printing technology may not be a new thing in some foreign countries. But in May this year, at Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center. Many visitors were attracted by a 3D printer.
The machine looks similar to an ordinary printer and can print a “statue” in about 90 minutes after scanning anything, including a person.
The printer prints layer by layer. For example, if we want to print a 30-cm-tall statue, the computer will calculate* the layers and print 460 layers in total*. It can also print people and clothes. You can stand for scanning for just about three minutes, and a statue will be finished about two hours. The cost for a statue of a man is about 1000yuan. The printer, which costs about 500,000yuan, is from the USA.
“We want to introduce this technology to people, and find more chances here.” said an engineer, “There is a company in USA that offers 3D printing services to people. Many people come to design their own thing. It is very cool. We hope that the printer will encourage more Chinese people to be more creative.”
A 3D printer_______.
A.is a common machine |
B.prints layer by layer |
C.can make clothes and people |
D.is widely used in Shenzhen |
How much should you pay if you want to have a statue of yourself printed?
A.50,000yuan | B.1000yuan |
C.500,000yuan | D.100yuan |
The engineer showed people the 3D printer to_______.
A.design new things |
B.print statues for them |
C.introduce this technology and find changes |
D.calculate the layers |
The best title for the passage is_______.
A.3D printer made in Shenzhen |
B.3D printing looks for bigger market |
C.3D printing services in the USA |
D.Design your own statue |
Birthdays are celebrated all over the world. Some ways to celebrate birthdays are rather similar from county to country: candles, cakes, and birthday wishes. But there are also different ways to celebrate birthdays. Here are a few:
When someone is having a birthday in Denmark, you can see _____ outside the window.
A.flowers | B.presents |
C.a flag | D.a chair |
In _______, only birthday children wear colored clothes to school.
A.India | B.Holland |
C.Denmark | D.Japan |
In Japan, the birthday is more important for boys when they are ________.
A.15 | B.7 | C.5 | D.3 |
The passage is mainly about __________.
A.similar ways of celebrating birthdays in some countries |
B.different ways of celebrating birthdays in some countries |
C.children’s birthdays in western countries |
D.the importance of children’s birthdays |
Cormorant fishing(鸬鹚捕鱼) is a traditional Chinese skill, probably more than a thousand years old. Cormorants are large, black birds, which are good at catching fish. They can dive down 25 meters, and stay under water for up to two minutes.
A fisherman usually goes on a fishing trip on a bamboo boat with his birds. When he reaches the right place, he stops. A piece of grass is tied around the neck of each bird, so that the fish won’t go down into its stomach. He pushes the birds into the water, and then bangs the water heavily with his bamboo pole(竹竿). The fish are frightened by this. The cormorants swim very quickly to catch the fish. Finally, the birds come up one after another to the fisherman. The fisherman takes the fish out of the birds’ mouths and then throws them into a big basket. Later some of the fish are sold, and the rest are divided between his family and the cormorants. At night, a light is hung from the front of the boat. This enables the fisherman see better, and also attracts the fish.
A cormorant__________.
A.can catch any fish under water |
B.can live up to 1000 years old |
C.can stay under water for one minute |
D.can swim 25 m/s under water |
The fisherman ties each bird with a piece of grass in order to __________.
A.help it live longer |
B.help it swim more quickly |
C.stop it from running away |
D.stop it from eating the fish |
What does the underlined word “bangs” mean in Chinese?
A.插入 | B.拍打 | C.划桨 | D.泼水 |
What’s the best title for the passage?
A.Fisherman and His Life | B.To Live on Fishing |
C.Fishing with Birds | D.To Go Fishing |
美国加利福尼亚州Bellcrest学校的学生创办了一本名叫School Bell的校刊。阅读下面制作校刊的六个步骤,完成制作流程的正确排序。
A → ______ →
______ →
______ →
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A School Report
Edward's best subject is_______.
A.Science | B.English |
C.Geography | D.French |
Edward is NOT so good at _______.
A.Maths and History | B.Science and Geography |
C.History and French | D.Music and English |
According to (根据) the form (表格) , which of the following sentences is true?
A.Edward can't sing songs very well. |
B.School will begin again on May 6th. |
C.Edward can do better if he works harder next term. |
D.Edward doesn't do well in Science. |
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