From school to band Practice, the Venturi Eclectic is an Earth-friendly way to get where you want to go. This battery-powered, zero-emission (meaning it doesn't pollute the air) vehicle runs mainly on renewable energy. Solar panels on the Eclectic's roof absorb sun rays when you're driving. On windy days, you can connect a machine to the car's roof that collects energy from the wind while you're parked. The Eclectic's top speed is 28 miles an hour; the battery lasts for 31 miles before it needs to be recharged. Zipping (迅速行进) around the neighborhood has never been better.
Here's an eco-friendly way to tell time: Simply fill the Bedol Water-powered Clock's tank (箱) with water, add some lemon juice, and the clock will display the time without the need for environmentally harmful batteries. There are two sets of metal electrodes (电极) inside the water tank. Water contains ions (离子) that carry negative and positive charges. These ions complete a charge between the electrodes, creating enough energy to power the clock. Just refill the tank every few weeks, and this clock will keep on ticking.
Bloodhound SuperSonic Car (SSC) will be the first car to attempt to break the l,000-mile-an-hour barrier. (The current record is 763 miles an hour.) A concept for now, the rocket-shaped car gets its original push to 350 miles an hour from a jet engine. Then a rocket fires up, pushing the SSC past 1,000 miles an hour. In order to keep the car streamlined (流线型的), the driver lies back at a 45-degree angle (角度).
You’re having a blast at your friend’s birthday party. But when it's time to bring out the cake, everyone crowds around, blocking your view. No worries. Throw the Triops into the air, and this clever camera captures the view from above. The Triops can take three pictures at once, each from different angles. You can also record sounds and command the Triops to start shooting whenever it hears that noise. That's one smart camera.What is the common characteristic of the Venturi Eclectic and the Bedol Water-powered Clock?
| A．They don't need batteries. | B．They are difficult to operate. |
| C．They can be powered by water. | D．They are environmentally friendly. |
According to the passage, the Venturi Eclectic .
| A．is popular with businessmen | B．is suitable for a long trip |
| C．can turn wind into energy | D．has only a little gas emission |
The underlined phrase “having a blast” in the last paragraph probably means .
| A．looking at a picture | B．enjoying yourself |
| C．blowing out a candle | D．recording sounds |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
| A．The Triops is sensitive to sounds. |
| B．The driver of the SSC must be of great size. |
| C．The color of the Bedol Water-powered Clock is like that of lemon. |
| D．The SSC doesn’t have anything to do with a rocket actually. |
A hug is a wonderful thing and it is a great gift to share with people. For some people, a hug is considered to be a great way to say “I care”. A hug communicates support, affection (喜爱), unity and belonging. A hug shows a strong feeling of sympathy. A hug brings happiness. A hug also touches the soul.
Hugs are healthy. Hugs can ease pain, reduce stress, cure depression (消沉), and refresh the heart, yet they have no side effects... No wonder, it is a true miracle medicine.
A hug can say “I love you”. A hug can say “I hate to see you go”. A hug can say “It’s good to have you back”. A hug can say “It’s great to see you”. A hug can say “I feel your pain”. A hug can also say “Let me share your burden”.
No matter whether you’re the giver or the receiver, hugs touch the inner being. From friends, to families, to loved ones, to those in need, a hug warms the heart.
A hug is truly amazing. It brings generosity (慷慨) to the giver and happiness to the receiver. It brings blessings to those who give and joy to those who receive.
Hugs are one of the reasons why God gave us arms. So, stretch out your arms to someone today. Reach out to those you love. It will warm the heart of the giver and give light to the soul of the receiver.
Reach out to your neighbor. It will show that you care. Reach out to one in need. It will show that you are responsible. Reach out to the world. It will show God that you care for His creation.What is the best title of the passage?
| A．The tips on giving others hugs |
| B．How should we hug |
| C．The advantages of hugs |
| D．The facts of hugs |
Hugs can benefit people in the following ways EXCEPT.
| A．creating great wealth | B．cheering people up |
| C．making receivers happy | D．improving the health |
According to the third paragraph, we can learn hugs can.
| A．make people come back |
| B．send some messages |
| C．stop people going somewhere |
| D．break people’s hearts |
To show you care, you should reach out to.
| A．those who need joy | B．those you miss |
| C．God | D．your neighbor |
What can we learn from the passage?
| A．Sometimes hugs have side effects. |
| B．People often feel joyful when they receive hugs. |
| C．If people are sad, we’d better not hug them. |
| D．We must hug each of our neighbors every day. |
China is a land of bicycles. At least it was back in 1992 when I traveled the country. Back then everyone seemed to be riding a bicycle. Millions of them, all black. Cars were rare. Yet since my arrival in Beijing last year, I’ve found the opposite is true. There are millions of cars. However, people still use their bicycles to get around. For many, it’s the easiest and cheapest way to travel today. Bicycles also come in different colors--- silver, green, red, blue, yellow, whatever you want.
It’s fun watching people biking. They rush quickly through crossroads, move skillfully through traffic, and ride even on sidewalks(人行道). Bicycles allow people the freedom to move about that cars just can，t provide.
Eager to be part of this aspect of Chinese culture, I decided to buy a bicycle. Great weather accompanied my great buy. I immediately jumped up on my bicycle seat and started home.
My first ride home was orderly (守秩序的). To be safe, I stayed with a “pack”of bikers while cars on the streets came running swiftly out of nowhere at times. I didn，t want to get hit. So I took the ride carefully.
Crossing the streets was the biggest problem. It was a lot like crossing a major highway back in the United States. The streets here were wide, so crossing took time, skill and a little bit of luck.
I finally made it home. The feeling on the bicycle was amazing. The air hitting my face and going through my hair was wonderful. I was sitting on top of the world as I passed by places and people. Biking made me feel alive.According to the author, why are bicycles still popular in China today?
| A．Because they are traditional and safe. |
| B．Because they are convenient and inexpensive. |
| C．Because they are colorful and available. |
| D．Because they are fast and environment friendly. |
The author decided to buy a bicycle because he intended ______________.
| A．to ride it for fun.. |
| B．to use it for transport. |
| C．to experience local culture. |
| D．to improve his riding skills. |
How did the author feel about his street crossing?
| A．It was boring. | B．It was difficult. |
| C．It was lively. | D．It was wonderful. |
Which of the following best describes the author’s biking experience?
| A．The author enjoyed showing off his biking skills. |
| B．The author was annoyed by the air while riding. |
| C．The author was praised by the other bikers. |
| D．The author took great pleasure in biking. |
“I don’t like my parents. They always tell me I should do this, and should not do that. It sometimes makes me angry,” said Li Ping, a middle school student in Hunan. Do you have the same problem? Perhaps your parents had the same problem when they were your age long ago. Why does it seem that some parents are not so friendly in their children’s eyes?
One of the biggest things is when someone becomes a parent, he / she likes worrying things. They worry about everything about you, from the time you were born. They do a lot for you, though something would make you angry, because they care about you and worry about you. They worry about your choice of friends, the food you eat, your work at school, how much sleep you get, etc. All these things are part of your life. They want you to grow up healthily and happily.
So how can you make things easier on yourself? It’s easier than you think. Just make sure your parents know what you’re doing. Get them to know your friends. Phone if you stay somewhere else so that your parents don’t call every hospital in the phone book looking for your body. Say sorry to them when you make mistakes. Take responsibility (责任) for what you have done. Talk about your ideas with them. They may talk about theirs with you.
Most of all, try to think about why your parents do this or do that. They are still practicing being parents and need help you can give them. Someday, when you become a parent, they may be able to help you know how to get on with your children.What does the writer think we should do if we go back home later than usual? We should ________.
| A．tell our friends |
| B．tell the teacher |
| C．say sorry to our parents |
| D．make a telephone call to our parents |
The writer thinks ________.
| A．it’s wrong of parents to worry about their children too much |
| B．some parents are unfriendly, which makes their children angry |
| C．children should do everything as their parents say |
| D．parents love their children very much and the children should understand them |
Which do you think is the best title for the passage?
| A．Parents’ Responsibility |
| B．How to Get on with Parents |
| C．Zhang Hua’s Problem |
| D．What Are Parents Worrying about |
An earthquake is a trembling or shaking of the ground caused by the sudden release(释放) of energy stored in the rocks below the surface. Generally, earthquakes last only seconds. Strong ground shaking during a medium（中等的） to large earthquake generally lasts about 10 to 30 seconds. Aftershocks（余震） can occur once in a while for weeks or even months.
Many people think that there is an “earthquake season” or a kind of “ earthquake weather ”.As a matter of fact, there isn’t. Earthquakes can occur at any time of the year and at time of day or night. Earthquakes occur under all weather conditions-sunny, wet. or cold without any special weather tendency(倾向).
Also, you don’t need to worry that the ground will open up and swallow people when earthquakes occur. Open ground cracks may form during an earthquake, for example, to land sliding or ground falling. However, such cracks tend to be open gaps (they don’t “ swallow”) that a person could stand in afterwards.
The safest place in an earthquake is an open field because buildings and falling objects can injure or kill you. If you are indoors, when you feel the ground start to shake, take cover immediately under a table or strong piece of furniture, placing something between falling objects and yourself. Don’t “ attempt to use the stairs or an elevator to get out of the building..Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?.
| A．Earthquakes usually last 10 to 30 seconds. |
| B．After a big earthquake, there are many more quakes. |
| C．Cracks in an earthquake are very dangerous. |
| D．What usually injures people during an earthquake are falling buildings. |
The reason why there isn’t “earthquake weather” is that._________.
| A．an earthquake only lasts seconds and doesn’t happen frequently. |
| B．an earthquake can happen at any time and in any kind of weather. |
| C．when an earthquake happens is related to the weather |
| D．earthquakes don’t change with the seasons |
The underlined word “swallow” in Paragraph3 probably means“________”?
| A．Take sb/sth in. |
| B．make sb frightened. |
| C．make room for sb to stand in. |
| D．make the ground slide. |
During an earthquake, which of the following things should you NOT do?
| A．Find an open filed and stay there. |
| B．Stay away from buildings. |
| C．Take cover under a table. |
| D．Take an elevator. |
Li Shizhen was born in 1918 in Hubei province. His father was a doctor. He learned a lot about medical herbs(药草) from his father and read many medical books. At the age of 23 he became a doctor. He often treated(治疗) poor people’s illness, so many peasants and fishermen made friends with him.
The year he was 35 Li shizhen began to write the COMPENDIUM OF MATERIA MEDICA. He walked all over famous mountains which grew medical plants to learn their shapes. The conditions in which they grew and collected all sorts of specimens(标本). He spent 27 years in writing this book.
The COMPENDIUM OF MATERIA MEDICA with over 1,000,000 words, describe 1,800 kinds of medical plants. When the work had just been ready for printing and publishing(出版), Lishizhen passed away.
The COMPENDIUM OF MATERIA MEDICA introduces not only medical herbs growing in China but also many foreign medicines. After its publication the books reached foreign countries. It was translated into English, French, German, Japanese and Russian and became an important piece of literature in international medical research.Why did many peasants and fishermen make friends with Li shizhen?
Because he _______.
| A．was a famous doctor. |
| B．had a sweet manner |
| C．was much concerned(关心) for the poor. |
| D．read many medical books |
His COMPENDIUM OF MATERIA MEDICA describe _______.
| A．over 1,000,000 words |
| B．1,800 kinds of medical plants. |
| C．a lot of medical work |
| D．many foreign medical stories |
The word “literature” in the article means ______.
| A．work of different science |
| B．letters from foreign countries |
| C．hope for the better future |
| D．books on special subject |
What’s the Chinese name of the COMPENDIUM OF MATERIA MEDICA?
| A．天工开物 | B．四库全书 |
| C．本草纲目 | D．齐民要术 |