Pepper works in a supermarkert in Germany. He is different from other emplayees (雇员). Pepper is a robot that looks like a human.
A Japanese company made Pepper in 2014. Pepper is as tall as a 6﹣year﹣old kid. He has cameras.They help him recognize things around him. There are wheels under his body. They help Pepper move.
The robot can do a lot of things. He can read people's emotions (感情) and communicate with people. He can also teach students about programming.
(1)What does Pepper look like?
A. A human.
B. A robot.
C. An animal.
(2)What does Pepper use to recognize things around him?
A. Eyes.
B. Hands.
C. Cameras.
(3)What can Pepper teach?
A. Reading.
B. Programming.
C. Communicating.
(4)What would be the best title for the article?
A. Robots are helping.
B. Pepper is a robot.
C. Pepper works in a supermarket in Germany.
阅读E篇,根据书信内容简要回答问题,请将答案填写到答题卡指定位置.
E
Dear Kids Advice Magazine
June 10,2017
Hi,my name is Evan and being the eldest child in the family surely has its disadvantages.First of all,I have to share all my toys and games with my younger Siblings,William and Julia.Of course,they don't need to return the favour because I'm totally uninterested in their things.Besides that,Julia and William are always hanging around me.It's especially annoying when I have a friend over.We look for a secluded place in the house where they can't disturb (打扰) us,but within minutes,they've found us and are asking to join in.I just can't seem to get a moment's peace.At meal times,I have to eat whatever is on my plate regardless of the portion size or taste.William and Julia only need to try one bite when it's not their favorite food.Not only this,but I'm expected to be cooperative (合作的,配台的) at all times because I'm the oldest and need to be a role model for them.
It doesn't seem fair either that I have more chores to do around the house than Julia and William put together.Plus,when it comes to practising our musical instruments,I have to practise more than double the time.Oh,and the worst part of it all is the huge quantities of homework I get compared to them.
I'm feeling rather annoyed with my sibling situation.Can you please write back with some advice?
Yours truly
Evan Smith
21.How many children are there in Evan's family?
22.What does the underlined phrase "a secluded place" mean in Chinese?
23.Why is Evan expected to be cooperative at all times?
24.How did Evan feel when he wrote this letter?
25.Evan thinks many things unfair,but in fact some of them are not his brother and sister's fault.List 2 of the unfair things.
Dogs may be man's best friends,but for Sisu,a stray dog,the unicorn(独角兽)is his best friend.
Recently,Sisu broke into a store in North Carolina five times,trying to steal the same purple unicorn toy.But every time he got it,a salesman would find him,take the toy away and put it back on the shelf.When it turned out that Sisu wouldn't give up,the salesman had to lock the door and not let Sisu in,and then called Duplin County Animal Services for help.
Samantha Lane,the officer who answered the call,was so moved by Sisu's love for the unicorn that she bought the $10 toy for the dog.
"The only thing we can think of is that he came from a family that had a similar toy or had children who had one, " said Joe Newbum,a director of Duplin County Animal Services.
"It's a nice dog," Newbum added. "He likes to play and he is very smart.He sits,stays and shakes hands.He is very polite."
And whoever is lucky enough to adopt(收养)Sisu will get two best friends for the price of one.According to the Facebook post from Duplin County Animal Services,Sisu and his stuffed animal have already had an adopter.
(1)Why did Sisu break into the store in North Carolina?
A. |
To meet his adopter. |
B. |
To look for some food. |
C. |
To get the unicorn freely. |
(2)What can we learn from Joe Newbum's words?
A. |
The family had only one child. |
B. |
The family owned many unicorns. |
C. |
Joe Newbum thought highly of Sisu. |
(3)What is the right order according to the story?
a.Sisu was adopted at last.
b.Sisu broke into the store.
c.The salesman called for help.
d.The officer bought Sisu the unicorn.
A. |
b﹣d﹣a﹣c |
B. |
b﹣c﹣d﹣a |
C. |
c﹣d﹣b﹣a |
(4)What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. |
Brave for Love |
B. |
Kind to Animals |
C. |
Proper Feeding of Dogs |
"Life's a long,long journey." so we are told,and most of us would not set off on a journey,even a short one,without some ideas of where we wanted to go.Yet many people travel on life's journey with no sense of direction at all.
Setting personal goals can give your life a sense of direction.Goal setting is used by top sports players,successful business people and achievers in all fields.Before you set personal goals,think about what you want to achieve with your life.
Try to set goals in some of the following categories (类别):
Education - Will you achieve the educational goals after finishing high school?Are you still growing and learning?
Family - What kind of relationship do you want with your parents and other family members?
Creative - Do you want to achieve any artistic goals?
Career - What job do you want to take when you grow up?What do you need to make your dream come true?
Public Service - Do you want to make the world a better place?
Physical - Are you fit enough to do the things you want to do?
Pleasure - How do you want to enjoy yourself?
To help make the process more manageable,divide your goals into smaller tasks.For example,if you want to reach a main goal in five years,set a three﹣year goal,a one﹣year goal,a three﹣month goal and a one﹣month goal.Then create a daily To﹣Do List of things that you should do today.When a goal is achieved,take the time to enjoy your success.This helps you build the self﹣confidence.
Remember,your goals can be changed as time goes on.But be sure your goals are the things you hope to achieve,not what your parents,family or teachers want.
(1)According to the passage why should we set goals?
A. |
To have a better future. |
B. |
To enjoy pleasure in life. |
C. |
To know where to have a journey. |
D. |
To give our life a sense of direction. |
(2)What should you consider when you set a family goal?
A. |
The education you want to get. |
B. |
The job to support your family. |
C. |
The time you'll spend reaching your goal. |
D. |
The relationship with family members. |
(3)What's the best advice to achieve the main goal?
A. |
A Dividing your goals into smaller tasks. |
B. |
Creating a daily To﹣Do List of things. |
C. |
C Building the sell confidence. |
D. |
Setting the time to achieve the main goal. |
(4)What can we learn from the passage?
A. |
Once you set your goal,they can't be changed. |
B. |
B Not all the people can get success by setting goals. |
C. |
Enjoying success in one goal can help you do better in the next one. |
D. |
Your goals are the things you and your parents,families on teachers want. |
(5)Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. |
A long journey. |
B. |
Goal setting for life. |
C. |
The direction of life. |
D. |
Ways to achieve goals. |
(1)What do people spend the most time on?
A.PCs.
B.Printed books.
C.Smartphones.
(2)How many parts does the table cover?
A.6.
B.7.
C.11.
(3)The table mainly tells us people's reading .
A.habits
B.levels
C.methods
阅读D篇,根据图文后要求作答.
The kids in my class are doing an experiment.We want to show that you don't need to spend money to have fun.
We aren't going to buy anything for a whole week! We've even had some 'Fun is Free' T﹣shirts specially made.All the money that we save will go to charity. (16)
17. 18. 19. 20.
根据博文内容,将下面方框中的句子还原到博文当中,使博文内容完整
A.We were both happy and it cost us nothing B.Keep reading this blog (博客) to see how it goes! C.The others went to a cafe and we had to walk home! D.Mine was:Don't throw your old books away E.Everyone's got things that they don't wear any more,but that someone else might like. |
(1) Air Jordan(飞人乔丹) shoes are very popular and expensive. The first Air Jordan shoes were made in 1985. The next Air Jordan shoes came out in 1986. These shoes were special for basketball shoes, because they were made in Italy in 1990, which gave them a luxury (奢侈的) feel. Two years later, the third Air Jordan shoes were produced.
(2) If you want to make your shoes look new, first, get out a toothbrush and some cleaning oil. Second, spray (喷) the oil on the shoes. Third, wash the dirt off with the toothbrush repeatedly while you are scrubbing (擦). Finally, scrub the shoes with a paper towel or clean cloth. If you did a good job,your shoes should look as nice as when you first got them.
(3) If you go to a dance party, you'll need to wear dress shoes. However, wearing dress shoes for a few minutes can be really painful. To solve the problem, you can bring a box of band﹣aids (创口贴) with you. When your feet hurt, put on those band﹣aids. The band﹣aids will create something that will reduce pain.
(4) When playing golf and bowling (保龄球), people need to wear special shoes. Golf shoes have sharp metal spikes (鞋钉), while bowling shoes have almost no spikes at all. Both these shoes help players perform. Besides looking silly, golf shoes and bowling shoes do not have soles (鞋底) that are fit for street use.
(5) Are you wearing shoes? Why? People wear shoes for many reasons. The first and most important reason is to protect their feet. Shoes keep people from hurting their feet while walking on hard roads. Some people wear special shoes designed to help them play a game.Some people wear expensive shoes to look fashionable.And a lot of other people wear shoes so that their feet won't stink(发臭)up the room.
Athletics vs. Gardening
The students of Southside School were asked to give their opinions about whether the school should run an athletic program or start a vegetable garden.
An athletic program is hatch better than gardening. How are we ever going to win anything at the Inter﹣School Athletics without proper training? At the moment, we only do athletics for one tam and the teachers train us. We need experts(专家)to teach us things like throwing and high jump. I know lots of kids say they're tot interested in competitions, but that's because they've never won anything. If they got better training and started winning things, they'd soon change their minds. People always say kids don't get enough exercise. Just because you do gardening outdoors doesn't make it exercise, so I don't sec how it matters. Athletics is much better for fitness and lots of kids can have a go at the same tine. I don't think there would be enough jobs for everyone in a garden. In fact, I think a garden is a really bad idea. I don't know why we're even considering it. Liz, Grade 8 |
I think a vegetable garden is a great idea. We already do hours of sport, including athletics. And not everyone likes sport. Gardening is a great way to get exercise without worrying about whether you're any good at it, or whether you're going to win. And you really do gel exercise when you garden. There's digging, weeding and watering Even picking things can be hard work ﹣ pumpkins aren't light you know! There are lots of kids around here who don't have gardens so they can't grow things even they want to. If you really want to do more sport, you can join a club. And think about it: What helps you to be good at sport? You need to eat lots of fruit and vegetables. If we learn to cook all the things we grow, the garden will keep us all fit and healthy and then we'll be better at sport. Sam, Grade 8 |
(1)Which of these points do Liz and Sam both make?
A. Kids should take exercise.
B. Kids should eat vegetables.
C. Kids should try to win more.
D. Kids should be outside more.
(2)What is one reason Liz gives for saying "a garden is a really bad idea"?
A. Some students don't like getting dirty.
B. Some students don't enjoy being outside.
C. Some students already know how to garden.
D. Some students may have no chance to garden.
(3)Why does Sam say, "And think about it.: what helps you to be good at sport?"
A. To change the subject.
B. To introduce his next reason.
C. To support Liz's idea.
D. To find an answer to the question.
Every night, just after the sun goes down. Ruth Medjber talks with her neighbours in Dublin, lreland, and takes a picture of them at their windows.
These photos, in some way. show people's lives during the global pandemic (大流行病).
"I started out taking photos of just friends and family. In this way. I could connect with them during this special time when people have to stay at home." the photographer explained. "I live alone, so I was missing the days when we were free to communicate with friends, Every evening, on my way to seeing friends, I had a sense of purpose.
Now she' s making new friends.
The photo project has taken off online. and she has opened it up to volunteers. But they must be the people who live within 5 kilometers of her home﹣the lrish goverment doesn't allow people to go farther out than that.
"I pick a street each night and try to take photos of volunteers." Ruth said. "I usually take about four photos before it is completely dark, but two if I'm talking a lot﹣which I love to do."
She said more and more neighbours are joining in her photo project and i has now got a name, Love at Home.
"I think people like knowing that they ‘re not alone even if they have to stay at home, and they really try to pick out those who are similar to themselves in the photos," she said. "lt's also a different view (视角) of the pandemic: the more human view.Instead of showing what the pandemic has taken from us,it shows that it has given Us more chances to be with family and friends and spend time together.
"I think we'd love Most to find something nice, even in the most serious situation as it is now."Ruth said.
(1)Ruth started out taking the photos in order to .
A. raise some money
B. connect with friends and family
C. make new friends
D. join in a photo project of volunteers
(2)According to the passage, Love at Home is the name of .
A. a photo project
B. the picture shown in this passage
C. a street in Dublin
D. the special time when people stay home
(3)According to what Ruth said in Paragraph 8. "the more human view" shows .
A. the beauty of streets in city of Ireland
B. how people do things when staying at home
C. the moment of family and friends being together
D. what the global pandemic has taken from people
(4)From the passage we can infer (推断) that Ruth is a person .
A. careful
B. shy
C. hardworking
D. loving
Sleepwalking(梦游) is when your child gets out of bed and walks around as if he 's awake,but he's actually asleep.Sleepwalking doesn't hurt your child,and it usually disappears when the kid grows up.
Sleepwalking happens during deep sleep.Your child might get out of bed and walk around as if he's awake,but he won't respondnormally to you or anything around him.This may make you upset.But try not to worry﹣your child is OK.
In fact,sleepwalking is quite common.7% to 15% of children sleepwalk,and it doesn't usually mean that there's anything wrong with them.Children aged 4 to 12 are more likely to sleepwalk.Both boys and girls sleepwalk.
Sleepwalking often happens in the first few hours of the night.When it happens,your child 's mind is asleep.However,his body is awake at the same time.
Sleepwalking usually has something to do with age and development.However,some things can increase your child's sleepwalking.For example:
●Bad habits that cause poor sleep
●Fever or some other illnesses
●A family history of sleepwalking
●Medical conditions that cause poor sleep
If your child is sleepwalking at least once every night,it's best to see a doctor.Also see a doctor if your child's sleepwalking is influencing the sleep of other family members,or if you're worried your child might hurt himself while sleepwalking.
(1)The underlined word"respond" means in Paragraph 2.
A. |
反对 |
B. |
反应 |
C. |
喜欢 |
D. |
体贴 |
(2)Most kids who sleepwalk usually appear during .
A. |
primary school |
B. |
junior school |
C. |
senior school |
D. |
middle school |
(3)When sleepwalking happens, at the same time .
A. |
a kid's mind and his body are awake |
B. |
a kid's mind is asleep and his body falls asleep,too |
C. |
a kid's mind is awake but his body falls asleep |
D. |
a kid's mind is asleep but his body is awake |
(4)Which of the following is not true according to this article?
A. |
The kids whose parents sleepwalked may sleepwalk. |
B. |
The kids whose habits cause poor sleep may sleepwalk. |
C. |
The kids who often read before going to bed may sleepwalk. |
D. |
The kids who sleep badly after they take medicine may sleepwalk. |
(5)From this article,we know .
A. |
sleepwalking is very dangerous |
B. |
boys are more likely to sleepwalk |
C. |
85% to 93% of kids don't sleepwalk |
D. |
sleepwalking happens in the morning |
It's a school holiday today. It's warm and the sun is shining.It's the perfect day for an outing. Zack,Vera, Kelly and Tim are discussing what they are going to do. Let's listen and see what happens…
Zack: Hey you guys, it would be a shame to stay inside on a day like this. How about taking the bus to Stanley and going to the beach?
Tim: [excitedly] That sounds great.
Kelly:I'm in! But can we go to the mall first so I can get some suntan oil?
Zack: [hesitantly(犹豫地)] Well, Kelly, I suppose we've got time…
Vera: And we can stop off in Tsim Sha Tsui and get something to eat first.I'm sorry,but I don't think I'll be able to get anything good once we get there.
Zack: I don't know, Vera ﹣it's already eleven o'clock..
Tim: Actually, why don't we have a look at Stanley, Market before we go to the beach? The bus stops right in front of the market. I want to look for some casual shirts and trousers.
Kelly: Oh, yes, Tim, let's do that.Maybe they have some trendy swim suits,and some jewellery…
Zack: [to himself] This is really awful! [to the others] Look, I don't want to go to a restaurant or go shopping﹣I just want to go to the beach on a nice day. You all said you'd go with me, but if you don't want to, you don't have to. See you later.
[sound of a door opening and closing ]
Vera: Somebody's not glad!
Tim: Well, it was his idea to go out, after all.
Kelly: Oh, dear, poor Zack. I'm going to call him.
[on the telephone] Hi, Zack? Look, just wait at the bus stop for me. I'm coming now. I won't go to the mall.
Tim: Tell him I'm coming too. We don't need to stop at the market.
Vera:[sighs(吸气)] Oh, all right. I can risk having lunch at the beach, I guess.
Kelly:[on the telephone] Zack? We're all coming now. We should all enjoy this great day together.
[to the rest] OK, let's go. We shouldn't keep Zack waiting.
Tim:[hurriedly] OK, come on, everybody…[fade]
(1)What does "I'm in!" in line 7 mean?
A. I'll come too.
B. I'm on the bus.
C. I'm at home now.
D. I've made a decision.
(2)In lines 9 and 10, Vera thinks that .
A. it's more fun to have lunch in Tsim Sha Tsui
B. the food at Stanley Beach isn't very good
C. the others will be angry because of her suggestion
D. she will be hungry by the time they get to the beach
(3)In line 22, who does "somebody" refer to?
A. Kelly.
B. Tim.
C. Vera.
D. Zack.
(4)Which of the following might be the best title for the play?
A. How to Make Decisions
B. Let's Plan a Trip!
C. Stop for a While
D. Keep It Simple!
You think it's " cool " to carry your backpacks and head out to school.But if you don' t know exactly how to choose,load,lift and wear them﹣these all﹣important accessories(配件)can be a pain in the back.Not to mention the neck,head and shoulders.
Backpacks can influence your health.Carrying a heavy load improperly can lead to
poor body position;and even hurt the spinal column(脊柱).This can cause muscle strain,headaches,back,neck and arm pain.
For example,if it is carried on one shoulder,a heavy backpack forces the muscles and spine to balance the unequal weight.This may increase the possible back problems later in life.
More than 50 percent of young people suffer back pain by their teenage years.Research shows that this could be mainly caused by improper use of backpacks.
Here's some advice to help you carry backpacks comfortably and safely.
Choose the right backpack.Forget leather(皮革)! It looks great,but it's far too heavy.Go for canvas(帆布).Pick a pack that has two wide,adjustable,comfortable shoulder straps(带子),along with a hip or waist strap,and plenty of pockets.Make sure the pack fits properly and its size is suitable for the wearers body.
Packing it properly.Only put in the pack what is needed for that day.It's a good idea to know what each object weighs.The total weight of the filled pack should be no more than 10 to 15 percent of the wearer's own body weight.Pack heaviest objects close to the body,and place little ones outside, away from the back.
Putting the backpack on.Put the pack on a smooth surface,at waist height.Put on the pack,one shoulder at a time,then adjust(调整)the straps to fit comfortably.Remember when lifting a backpack, or anything,to lift using the arms and legs and to bend at the knee.
The right way to wear a backpack,Both shoulder straps should be used,and adjusted so that the pack fits the body,without hanging to one side.Backpacks should never be worn over just one shoulder.You should be able to move your hands between the backpack and your back.The waist strap should also be worn.
Take the above advice,and you may not complain back pain,numbness or weakness in your arms and legs any more.
(1)What could mainly cause some young people to suffer back pain by their teenage years? .
A.Too much homework.
B.Poor treatment for backs.
C.Improper use of backpacks.
D.Unhealthy sleep position.
(2)Which of the following does the writer suggest? .
①Choose leather backpacks because it looks"cool" to go to school.
②Pick a pack that its size is suitable for the wearer's body.
③Make sure the backpack contains only what is needed for that day.
④Pack heaviest objects close to the body,and place little ones outside.
⑤Put the pack on a smooth surface,above the waist height.
A.①②④
B.①③⑤
C.②③④
D.②③⑤
(3)If a boy weighs 40kg,how heavy should his filled backpack be at most? .
A.About 4kg.
B.About 6kg.
C.About 10kg.
D.About 15kg.
(4)What is the passage mainly about? .
A.Some problems that teenagers face in their study at school.
B.The suitable backpack material that you should choose.
C.The good influence that backpacks have on your health.
D.Some advice on how to carry backpacks comfortably and safely.
The World's Worst Traffic If we travel in big cities, it's very likely that we will come across traffic jams, which often make us complain (抱怨). But people in Bangkok, Thailand, have more to complain about. This is because Bangkok has the worst evening rush hour traffic in the world, according to a GPS company in Europe. Each year, the company will work out a list of the world's most congested (拥堵的) cities. The results are based on statistics (数据) of 390cities across the world. This year, Chinese cities Chongqing and Zhuhai are also on the list. The list aims to help drivers and cities understand the traffic trends (趋势) and take actions to improve the bad traffic.
Teens Artist Tries to Solve the Smog Problem
Beijing is a city often covered with smog. Many people are looking for ways to solve it. A Dutch artist has made a tower that takes in smog and gives off clean air. This tower is 7meters tall and is the biggest air cleaner in the world, according to Chinanew.com. It can clean the air in an area the size of a soccer field in 36hours. Beijing has been testing the tower since January. But some experts don't think this tower can truly work. It's more of an art piece to raise people's awareness (意识) of air protection, they said. People will know if the tower works when the results come out.Teens
46. Who comes up with the idea of building the tower?
A. An artist.
B. A scientist.
C. An expert.
D. Chinanew.com.
47. Some experts think the tower .
A. really works well
B. needs more tests
C. is like a soccer field
D. is more of an art piece
48. According to Passage 2, is the city with the worst traffic this year.
A. Bangkok
B. Chongqing
C. Zhuhai
D. Beijing
49. The list in Passage 2mainly aims to .
A. offer statistics
B. describe the traffic in Thailand
C. help cities better their traffic
D. call on people to ride bikes
50. The passages above are .
A. posters
B. ads
C. news
D. notices
A survey of young people around the world looked at their ideas of today's teenagers.It shows how different they are to those of their parents and grandparents.The survey wanted to try and understand the next generation ( 一 代 人 ) of adults better and these are some of the results.They show that there are many more (A) similarities between young people around the world than differences.
(53)
Gap years ( 间隔年 ) between school and university are becoming more and more common.Today's teenagers want to travel to different countries and experience different cultures.They regard this as an important part of their character development.
(54)
For most teenagers,family and friends are the most important side of life.According to the survey,60 percent of British young people said their relationship with their family was of the highest importance to
(B)them.
(55)
75 percent of teenagers in Western Europe expect to have enough money to live when they are adults.They are a happy generation.Eight out of ten believe they will have a good profession with a job they enjoy.They also expect that they will be happy and healthy.
(56)
Young people now are hungry for all kinds of information on mass media.57 percent of teenagers in the UK read at least one magazine every week,which is one of the highest totals in the world.
任务一 根据文章内容,把相关的信息匹配.将答案的字母代号填入对应的横线上.
A.Hope in the future B.Crazy for information
C.Discovering the world D.Family and friends
(53)
(54)
(55)
(56) .
任务二 根据上下文,猜测文中(A)处划线单词 similarities 的中文意思.
任务三 找出(B)处划线单词 them 所指代的内容.
任务四 请从文中找出与They have strong interest in learning about all kinds of information from radio,television,Internet and so on.意思相近的句子. .
According to the World Happiness Report,people who live in Denmark(丹麦) are the happiest in the world.Why?Because they know the secret to happiness﹣"hygge".But what is"hygge"?
The Danish(丹麦的) word"hygge"(pronounced"hoo﹣ga") is often translated in English as"coziness".But coziness paints only part of the picture.It's also about spending peaceful time in a quiet environment with no calendar.It's about spending time alone or spending time with family.
Danish people are very good at"hygge".For example,they create a"hygge"environment by burning candles in classrooms,kitchens,bedrooms,etc.According to some reports,Danish people burn more candles every year than people from any other European country.
However,"hygge"isn't just about creating a nice and warm environment; it is best enjoyed with family members and friends.With up to 17 hours of darkness every day in winter,Danish people spend more time indoors as a result,and they often get together for a meal or hot drinks,without the distraction(使人分心的事物) of technology or the stress of daily life.
Still can't understand what"hygge"is?If you're reading this in a comfortable chair,with a few candles around you,that sense of coziness you're feeling might just be"hygge".
根据短文内容,选择最佳答案.
(1)People who live in are the happiest in the world?
A.America.
B.Denmark.
C.Switzerland
D.France
(2)How do Danish people create a"hygge"environment?
A.By painting their houses.
B.By cleaning up bedrooms.
C.By burning candles.
D.By shopping online.
(3)With up to 17 hours of darkness every day in winter,Danish people .
①play computer games till midnight
②spend more time indoors as a result
③stay up late to work in their own rooms
④often get together for a meal or hot drinks
A.①②
B.②④
C.①③
D.③④
(4)In the last paragraph,the word"coziness"means" "in Chinese?
A.舒适
B.友善
C.奢侈
D.密切
(5)The article mainly tells us .
A.when Danish people like to stay at home
B.why Danish people burn so many candles
C.how Danish people spend their winter
D.what the Danish secret to happiness is.
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