The 6﹣year﹣old girl,Ruby,lived in New Orleans,Louisiana..She was supposed to go to school close to her home.But all the students in that school were white.Ruby was black.School leaders didn't want to accept her,so they made Ruby take a hard exam and hoped she would fail.But Ruby was so smart that she passed the test easily and was finally allowed to go to the school.
Ruby was excited about her new school.But when she and her mom arrived on her first day,she saw a crowd of angry people shouting very cruel things at the gate.They did not want a black child to attend the school. "I had no idea what was happening, " remembered Ruby.She thought the crowd was celebrating something.
Each day.Ruby went to school with four police officers who worked for the national government to protect her.The sight of this small girl with her big bodyguards moved the artist Norman Rockwell.He created a painting of Ruby.He called it The Problem We All Live With",It became a very famous painting.
Ruby grew up to be a civil rights activist.She worked to protect the rights given to all citizens by the government.She even went to the White House to meet President Barack Obama.They looked at Mr.Rockwell's painting.It hung outside the Oval Office.
"We should never judge a person by the color of their skin, " Ruby said. " That's the lesson I learned in first grade. "
(1)How could Ruby get the chance to go to the school?
A. |
By meeting the president. |
B. |
By passing a difficult exam. |
C. |
By visiting the school leaders. |
D. |
By asking for help from the government. |
(2)What was the crowd probably shouting at the school gate?
A. |
No seats for black! |
B. |
Congratulations ! |
C. |
Let her in! |
D. |
Welcome! |
(3)Why did Mr.Rockwell create the painting?
A. |
To celebrate Ruby's success. |
B. |
To present his painting skills. |
C. |
To praise the four police officers. |
D. |
To show the serious social problem in the US. |
(4)What lesson did Ruby learn in first grade?
A. |
Fight for your rights. |
B. |
Intelligence (智商)is valuable. |
C. |
Treat people of different colors equally (平等地). |
D. |
Get help from the police when in trouble. |
Shenzhen, Jan 1.2018 ﹣ Shenzhen has become the world's first city to make all its public buses, about 16,359, run on electricity. A total of 12, 518 taxis, or 62.5 percent of all the taxis in the city are electric ones. We will replace (替换)the rest of the taxis with electric ones by 2020." said Mr. Chen from the government.
"I have been a driver for twenty years." said Mr. Zhang,a driver who started to drivee﹣buses a month ago. We had several rounds of training and passed strict exams before we were allowed to drive the e﹣buses ."
The city has buit 8,000 charging poles (充电柱) and 501 bus charging stations. "A bus can be fully charged within two hours and the charging poles can serve 300 buses a day at our station. Since the replacement, the bus terminal has become quiet, even as thee﹣buses are entering and exiting the station." said Mr. Guan, the manager of Qinghu BusStation.
The use of e﹣buses and e﹣taxis plays an important role in improving air quality. In a year,' the e﹣buses use 72.9 percent less energy than the traditional ones. The e﹣taxis will save the energy of 119, 000 tons of standard coal.
Shenzhen was one of the first 13 cities to take part in the National New﹣energy Vehicle Program (NNVP). In 2017. the city spent 33 billion yuan on e﹣buses and the charging equipment. The city also encourages people to buy new﹣energy cars or e﹣cars by reducing their payment.
(1)How many e﹣taxis were there in Shenzhen in January, 2018?
A.8,000
B.12,518
C.16,359
D.11,900
(2)What is the influence of the replacement according to Mr. Guan?
A. It saves 72.9 percent energy.
B. It helps to improve air quality.
C. The bus station has become quiet.
D. People will pay more if they buy e﹣cars.
(3)What can we infer(推断) from the passage?
A. It is not easy to be an e﹣driver.
B. Shenzhen is the first to use e﹣taxi.
C. Thirteen cities are in the national new﹣energy vehicle program besides Shenzhen.
D. There are 300 charging poles at each bus station.
(4)What is the main idea of the passage?
A. E﹣buses and e﹣taxis can save more energy in Shenzhen.
B. Shenzhen took part in the national new energy vehicle program.
C. It is fast and convenient for the e﹣buses to be changed in Shenzhen.
D. Shenzhen is replacing its public buses and taxis with electric ones.
Xi'an celebrated the first﹣ever China Hanfu Day on April 18. There were catwalk shows(走秀)and traditional music concerts which were held by people wearing traditional Chinese clothing. (1) and put them online for a Hanfu photo competition,which lasted until May 18.
China Hanfu Day is on the third day of the third month of the Chinese lunar calendar(农历),which is said to be the birthday of the Yellow Emperor. In ancient China , this day was also known as Shangsi Festival( 上巳节).(2)
Hanfu is the traditional clothing of the Han people who lived in China before the Qing Dynasty.(3) However, some of its main characteristics(特点)were remained. For example , there are two parts that overlap(交叠) on the front, which is called "jiao ling".(4)
China is becoming a leading country in the world , and the Chinese public feels more confident about its traditional culture than ever before.(5)
A. Its purpose is to encourage young Chinese to take pride in traditional clothing,as well as Chinese culture.
B. Hanfu fans from all over China gathered there to take photos
C. Another main characteristic of Hanfu is that it usually uses ribbons( 系带) instead of buttons.
D. Wearing traditional clothing might be an interesting way of showing how they feel about this.
E. It has a history of about 3 ,000 years and it has changed greatly so far.
All over the world the need for more laptops and computers increases each year.Networks have been part of our life.Probably everyone with a portable device (移动设备)has once logged on to a public WiFi network without paying for it,while they are having a coffee,on a train,in a shopping mall or at a hotel.However,is this kind of public WiFi network safe?
Some networks are better protected than others because encryption (加密)methods are used.Therefore,they are safer than others.But a survey in 2015 showed that more than 950 million records were not protected,including addresses,emails,birth dates,phone numbers,passwords and so on.These open WiFi networks are really not safe,because it is very easy for hackers (黑客) to break into the operating system and get people's private information.
Most smartphones and laptops,by themselves,search and connect to WiFi networks.They usually prefer a network with a connection that has been used before.Hackers'devices are able to record these searches and look like the trusted WiFi networks.When these smartphones and laptops log on to the networks which are not real,hackers can easily steal their private information.
So next time,when we want to use our laptops or our smartphones in public places which offer free WiFi networks,please think it twice or take safe measures before using them.
42.Why do people like to go log on to a public WiFi network?
A.Because it can provide useful information.
B.Because the owner of the network is polite.
C.Because it is free.
D.Because it is safe.
43.We can learn from the passage that
A.not all the public WiFi networks are safe
B.none of the public WiFi networks is safe
C.in 2015more than 950million records were protected
D.there is no way to protect our private information
44.Hackers would probably get the following EXCEPT when we connect our laptops or smartphones to a public WiFi network.
A.our birth dates
B.our passwords
C.our phone numbers
D.our smartphones
45.Which of the following can be the best title of this passage?
A.Don't Use Public WiFi Networks
B.Why the Public WiFi Networks a Possible Danger
C.We Needn't Protect Our Private Information
D.Why Hackers Break into the Operating System.
Seeing blood in a horror movie might make you cover your eyes,but real blood isn't scary at all.(1) That's why blood donors are considered lifesavers.
Blood donors are those giving blood﹣usually about 200ml at a time﹣to blood banks or blood donation(捐赠)centers.(2) For example,someone may have lost blood in accidents,or have a serious illness that requires his blood to be replaced.Hospitals and blood banks store the blood and try to keep enough on hand.
(3) Medical workers ask donors several questions to make sure the blood is safe to use.Then the donors relax,often reading a magazine or talking as their blood is drawn.Afterward,the donors may receive some juice or water and maybe fruit to give them energy.The process is simple,not scary.(4) .
To give blood,a person must be at least 18 years old and must meet certain other requirements.Students of all ages,though,can learn more about the donation process by visiting a local blood donation center.(5) It is also an easy way to help a community.
A.Donating blood is not difficult. B.Then the blood can be used for people in need. C.In fact,blood is the gift of life and keeps us alive. D.Donating blood is not only one of the easiest ways to save lives. E.Most people are able to donate blood again in several months if they wish. |
All over the world the need for more laptops and computers increases each year.Networks have been part of our life.Probably everyone with a portable device (移动设备)has once logged on to a public WiFi network without paying for it,while they are having a coffee,on a train,in a shopping mall or at a hotel.However,is this kind of public WiFi network safe?
Some networks are better protected than others because encryption (加密)methods are used.Therefore,they are safer than others.But a survey in 2015 showed that more than 950 million records were not protected,including addresses,emails,birth dates,phone numbers,passwords and so on.These open WiFi networks are really not safe,because it is very easy for hackers (黑客) to break into the operating system and get people's private information.
Most smartphones and laptops,by themselves,search and connect to WiFi networks.They usually prefer a network with a connection that has been used before.Hackers'devices are able to record these searches and look like the trusted WiFi networks.When these smartphones and laptops log on to the networks which are not real,hackers can easily steal their private information.
So next time,when we want to use our laptops or our smartphones in public places which offer free WiFi networks,please think it twice or take safe measures before using them.
42.Why do people like to go log on to a public WiFi network?
A.Because it can provide useful information.
B.Because the owner of the network is polite.
C.Because it is free.
D.Because it is safe.
43.We can learn from the passage that
A.not all the public WiFi networks are safe
B.none of the public WiFi networks is safe
C.in 2015more than 950million records were protected
D.there is no way to protect our private information
44.Hackers would probably get the following EXCEPT when we connect our laptops or smartphones to a public WiFi network.
A.our birth dates
B.our passwords
C.our phone numbers
D.our smartphones
45.Which of the following can be the best title of this passage?
A.Don't Use Public WiFi Networks
B.Why the Public WiFi Networks a Possible Danger
C.We Needn't Protect Our Private Information
D.Why Hackers Break into the Operating System.
What are the cultural differences between China and the West?You might be able to find the answer in Cao Siyu's comics (漫画).
Cao,32,was born in Beijing,but left home at 20 and has studied and lived in the US,the UK,and France for 12 years.Having seen so many cultures,Cao wanted to use her drawing sills to show the differences she has experienced.So she created the cartoon series Tiny Eyes Comics.
"My experience shows that although travel is much easier and faster today,the distance (距离) between cultures hasn't shortened," Cao said.She hopes to build bridges and break down misunderstandingsbetween different cultures.One of her cartoons shows water forms in different countries.Three glasses of water are shown.The glass of water from the US has ice;the one from France is full of sparkling water (气泡水);the one from China is steaming (冒热气的).
Cao also uses her cartoons to show different ways of thinking and social customs.During the COVID﹣19 pandemic,she used her comics to explain why Chinese people prefer to wear masks while western people don't."Her simple pictures have played a big part in reflecting Chinese culture," Italian magazine Grazia reported.
Many foreign readers say that Cao's comics help them understand China,while Chinese living abroad have felt that they are seen and understood.
She said that this voice has been the biggest motivation (动力) for her to keep creating.
(1)Cao Siyu shows people the cultural differences by .
A. |
living abroad |
B. |
creating comics |
C. |
writing for an Italian magazine |
D. |
talking about her experience |
(2)Cao's comic ideas come from her studies and life in counties.
A. |
3 |
B. |
12 |
C. |
20 |
D. |
32 |
(3)The underlined word"misunderstandings" means .
A. |
融合 |
B. |
交流 |
C. |
差异 |
D. |
误解 |
(4)We can infer from the passage that is more popular in China.
A.cold water
B.ice water
C.sparkling water
D.hot water
(5)The best title of the passage is" ".
A. |
Travel is much easier and faster today |
B. |
Comics show us how we are different |
C. |
School life abroad is busy and lonely |
D. |
Different ways of thinking and behaving |
①Animal behavior(行为)is an interesting and attractive study.Scientists research the ways animals use to look for food.They study how animals protect themselves from their predators,and which animals kill other animals for food.All of this helps us understand how useful animals can be.
②Each country or culture raises some animals for food.In the United States,people mainly eat meat from cows,chickens and pigs.In other countries,people might raise sheep or buffalo for meat.These differences come in part from weather and other environmental conditions.People around the world eat all kinds of fish and shellfish from oceans and rivers.In some countries,people don't always choose some animal groups,such as dogs,for food while in other countries such animals may become people's favorite food.
③In West Africa,animals provide humans with more than food.They have been helping people do daily work for thousands of years.Horses,oxen,and other work animals pull heavy things.Elephants;camels;and other animals carry people and things from place to place.Carrier pigeons (信鸽)have been used to send messages.
④People also receive health benefits'(利益)from animals.For example,dogs and cats can help calm people down.This is helpful for people fighting illnesses.Animals can also reduce stress,helping people to draw their attention to learning new information,such as reading.When people are walking their dogs or horses,it encourages exercise.
⑤Animals and humans share space on Earth,so keeping a healthy relationship with animals,around us is in our best interest.
(1)What is the passage mainly about?
A. |
Where animals live and how they look for food. |
B. |
The relationship between animals and humans. |
C. |
The different things animals can do in different countries. |
D. |
What humans should do when communicating with animals. |
(2)The underlined word "predators" in Paragraph l probably means .
A. |
neighbours |
B. |
friends |
C. |
children |
D. |
enemies |
(3)Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. |
People around the world eat all kinds of fish. |
B. |
Horses are helpful for people fighting illnesses. |
C. |
Elephants encourage humans to do more exercise. |
D. |
Africans mainly eat meat from cows,chickens and pigs. |
(4)Which of the following is the structure(结构)of the passage?
A. |
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B. |
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C. |
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D. |
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In Britain, some people say they will do anything if a famous person they love asks them to.One in three people in Britain have a new kind of disease﹣ ﹣they love a famous person too much.
Some people love famous stars like Britney Spears, David Beckham or even Tony Blair.It is not just the young, grown﹣ups have the same problem. One in four people are so interested in their heroes that it affects their life.
There are two ways of worshipping famous people. One way is just to follow them or talk about them with friends for fun. The other is a more serious way.People have very strong feelings for them and think they are their friends.People who do so for fun are found to be happier.But those who have strong feelings for a famous person are perhaps to feel more lonely and worried.
"Worshipping famous people is not certainly a bad thing."'Dr. John, an expert said," But like many things , overdoing it may not always be good for you."
(1)From paragraph 1, we know .
A. they are friends of the famous people
B. some people in Britain love a famous person too much
C. they must go to the hospital
D. famous people can pay them a lot of money
(2)How many people in Britain have got this kind of disease?
A. About one third.
B. About a quarter.
C. More than half.
D. Just two or three.
(3)What does the writer think of the two ways of worshipping famous people?
A. Neither of them is good.
B. Both of them are good.
C. The first one is better.
D. The second one is better.
(4)People who have strong feelings for a famous person often feel worried because .
A. they cannot become famous themselves
B. they think the famous person may be in trouble
C. they are afraid the famous person may not like them
D. they can get something in return from the famous person
(5)The passage tells us .
A. we mustn't worship anybody
B. worshipping of famous people is a good thing
C. famous people are not always friendly to us
D. anything overdone may bring some trouble
According to UNESCO,a large number of children in villages in some African countries like Kenya and Tanzania do not go to school.They have to work to make money for their family.And more than half of people in these countries live without electricity.
A company is now working to solve both of these problems.It has created a special solar(太阳的)power station,which is in the shape of a cow,called"Solar Cow".The company encourages parents in those poor villages to send their children to school by setting up Solar Cows at schools.
Just as its name suggests,the Solar Cow can charge batteries(给电池充电)called"Solar Milks".The Solar Milks provide electricity for the families.
The batteries can only be charged using the Solar Cow,so children have to go to school to get the electricity.Everyday,children put their batteries into the bottom of their school's Solar Cow.
They go to class while the batteries are being charged.At the end of the day,they take the charged batteries home.
Each fully﹣charged Solar Milk battery can charge a mobile phone three or four times,or a radio once or twice.The battery is also a flashlight,and it can provide ten hours of light."My father used to travel two to three hours to the charging shop to charge his phone,and it cost a lot," a boy said. "But now,he can use the battery I bring from school to charge his phone at home."
Since 2018,this company has set up two Solar Cows in Kenya and one in Tanzania.The company also started to raise money for more Solar Cows to help the poor children in Africa.
根据短文内容,选择最佳答案。
(1)What is a Solar Cow?
A.An animal which can produce milk.
C.A mobile phone in the shape of a cow.
B.A solar battery in the shape of a cow.
D.A solar power station in the shape of a cow.
(2)How does the company encourage the parents to send their children to school?
A.By giving them money.
B.By setting up Solar Cows at schools.
D.By building some schools in the villages.
C.By offering them cows.
(3)What is the correct order for children to get the electricity for their families?
a.Children go to school with batteries.
b.Children take the charged batteries home.
c.Children have classes while the batteries are being charged.
d.Children put the batteries into the bottom of their school's Solar Cow.
A.a﹣d﹣c﹣b
B.a﹣c﹣d﹣b
C.b﹣d﹣c﹣a
D.b﹣a﹣c﹣d
(4)What can each fully﹣charged Solar Milk battery do?
A.It can charge a radio three or four times.
B.It can provide electricity for a Solar Cow.
C.It can provide ten hours of light as a flashlight.
D.It can charge a mobile phones even or eight times.
(5)What does this passage mainly talk about?
A.Solar Cows have provided electricity for the schools.
B.Some African children don't go to school because they have to work.
C.More than half of people in Kenya and Tanzania live without electricity.
D.Solar Cows are resolving two problems at the same time in some African countries.
Job interviews(面试) can be very different from country to country. An interviewer's"body language"and questions, and the form of an interview are not the same around the world.
If you're at a job interview in Japan, don't look directly into the eyes of the interviewer. It is considered impolite. But if you're at an interview in the U. S, you should make eye contact(交流) with the interviewer. If you don't, the interviewer may think you are not sure about your ability.
In the U.S. and some other countries, interviewers aren't supposed to ask questions about family and personal information. In most countries, however, personal questions are very common during job interviews.
In Germany, your interview might begin with a very short conversation followed by a formal (正式的) interview. In Mexico and many other countries, the whole interview might not be formal.
(1)In Japan, looking directly into the eyes of the interviewer is .
A.boring
B. impolite
C.humorous
D. dangerous
(2)What is suggested at an interview in the U. S. according to the text?
A. Sitting by the interviewer.
B.Making eye contact
C. Talking about family background
D. Asking personal information
(3)In , a short talk usually begins before a formal interview.
A.Japan
B.the U.s
C. Germany
D. Mexico
(4)In which part of a magazine can we read the text?
A.Culture
B. Geography
C.Science
D.Sports
(5)What's the best title of the passage?
A. Job Interviews in Japan
B. Job Interviews in the U. S
C. Job Interviews in Germany
D. Job Interviews in Different Countries
阅读短文,根据其内容判断文后各个小题正、误.正确的选A,错误的选B.
A Family's Past
It's important to learn about your family's history.You can pass it on to next generation (一代人).Someday,you can retell your family's stories.You will be a bridge from the past to the future.
Lee learned that her family moved to the United States from their native land of China.The
time line shows what Lee found out about her family's history.
56.When you know your family's past,you will be a bridge from the past to the future. (判断对错)
57.Lee's family came from China in 1868. (判断对错)
58.Lee's great﹣grandfather was born in China. (判断对错)
59.Lee's grandparents got married in 1960. (判断对错)
60.Lee's family moved to Fresno in 2011. (判断对错)
What's in a Name?
Many American names come from England.But where did most English names come from?
Centuries ago,most people in England had only one name﹣﹣their first name.In the 11th century,five
or six of the 50 people in a village might be named William,and it was easy to get confused.But in the Middle Ages,people found a way to describe each person exactly.If there were four Williams in one village,one might be referred to as William the son of John.A second might be called William from the hill.A third,William the blacksmith(铁匠).And a fourth,William the brown haired.In conversation,people might refer to the four Williams as William John's son,William hill,William smith,and William brown.
It was 300 or 400 years before the extra ( 附加的) names gradually developed into last names,or
surnames.They were passed on from generation to generation.By the 1300s,Robert,the son of William
smith,had the name Robert smith,even if he was not a blacksmith like his father.As the last name became widely accepted,the first letter was capitalized,as in Robert Smith.By the 15th century,most people of the upper and middle classes had surnames.
Many surnames were based on father﹣son relations.The"son of"part was added to the father's first
name,like Johnson,meaning John's son.Sometimes it was shortened to just"s",as in Jones or Evans.
Surnames like Hill described the place where a person lived.They are the most common type of surname.A third kind of surname was based on a person's job.Forester was someone who looked after the forest.
In the Middle Ages,occupation names such as Baker,Carpenter,and Miller became common.The fourth kind of surname was nickname(绰号).A man whose surname was Bear might be as fierce as a bear.
Have you ever wondered why some surnames are so common?The most common surname in the
English language is Smith.Being able to make metals(金属)into tools was an important skill in the Middle Ages,and many people were trained as blacksmiths.The most common American surnames are Smith,Johnson,William and Brown.
61.Where do many American names come from?
62.When did people find a way to describe each person exactly?
63.How long did it take for extra names to develop into last names?
64.What is the fourth paragraph mainly about?
65.Why were many people trained blacksmith in the Middle Ages?
There are millions of recipes(菜谱) hidden in the boxes and hearts of grandmother and parents. These family recipes are a special part of our family history. Some of them have been passed down from generation(一代人) to generation.
"I realized I couldn't go home every weekend for my mom's delicious dishes," says Shreya, who is about to enter university.Shreya has recently started following her mother around the kitchen,taking notes on how to make her "masala chai" and tasty kachoris.
"Those special tastes can immediately unlock a whole flood of emotions, memories and feelings of family, love, and comfort," says she.
She adds, "I am looking to the day when my kids will come to know of their grandmothers through the dishes they cooked."
But many of us find it difficult to keep the food connection with our busy life.Even if we have time,not many of us take the effort to collect and record the recipes from our grandmothers and parents. We often get a recipe on the phone and take it down quickly on a piece of paper.We just stick it onto the fridge for a week or two and forget about it as soon as the paper disappears from there.
Actually,there are simple ways to keep family recipes,Scrapbooks(剪贴薄)are easily found in the market. You can even add photos to record every detail of your memories about the recipe.With the help of some popular apps like Story Scans, recording family recipes has never been easier.What is needed is to scan(扫描) the recipes and record the story behind each of them. It can become the most meaningful work you have ever done with and for your family.
Keeping family recipes is saving and honoring our tradition so that future generations can continue to make family ties stronger. Every time you remember your loved ones, recreate one of the dishes from your collection and let the memories from the good old days comfort you. So why not gift your kids a family recipe book when they are starting a new life?
(1)Why does Shreya follow her mother around the kitchen?
A. To clean up the kitchen.
B. To note down recipes.
C. To prepare family dinners.
D. To talk about family rules.
(2)What can we learn from the passage?
A. Ways to record recipes can be easy.
B. Most people like writing recipe books.
C. Recipes have become popular with kids.
D. People often buy recipe books in the market.
(3)Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A. Family Recipes: Secrets of Cooking
B. Family Recipes Are at a Crossroads
C. Family Recipes: Connections to Interests
D. Family Recipes Are More than Just Recipes
根据短文内容,将方框里A﹣E五个句子分别填入文中空缺处,使内容完整、正确•
I always had a nice cup of tea every morning in my country in Indonesia.(66)
When I arrived in the early morning for the first time at Sydney airport,the first thing that I looked for was a coffee shop.Finally,I found a nice coffee shop with many people queuing (排队)to order.(67) Then a very friendly girl asked me if she could help me.I said that I would like to have a cup of tea.Then she asked me,"(68) "I thought she was making a morning joke with me.So I said,"Red tea,please."With a very unfriendly face she asked me again,"Black or white tea,please?"(69) I didn't know what actually black or white tea was.I only knew that having tea is usually with or without sugar.
One day I had a cup of tea at the university tea room.I saw a lady drinking tea with milk in it.Then I asked her,"(70) "She smiled and said,"Yes,you can."At that moment,I understood that black tea is no milk added and white tea is with milk.How big is the difference of having tea between Indonesian and Australian people!
A.I didn't say anything. B.I jumped into the queue. C.Would you like black or white tea? D.Can I say that you are having a white tea? E.It gave me a great feeling in the morning. |
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