Scientists are placing robotic dogs in the homes of lonely old people to test whether they can improve the quality of life for humans. Alan Beck, an expert(专家) in human-animal relationship, and Nancy Edwards, a professor of nursing, are leading the animal-assisted study on the effect of robotic dogs on old people’s depression (沮丧) , physical activity, and life satisfaction.
In the study, the robot, called AIBO, is placed for six weeks in the houses of some old people who live alone. Before placing AIBO in the home, scientists will collect baseline data(数据) for six weeks. These old people will keep a diary to note their feelings and activity before and after AIBO. Then, the scientists will review the data to test if it has produced any changes in the life of its owner.
“I talk to him all the time, and he responds to my voice,” says a seventy-year-old lady. “When I’m watching TV, he’ll stay in my arms until he wants down. He has his own mind.”
The AIBOs respond to certain orders. The scientists say they have some advantages over live dogs, especially for old people. Often the elderly are disabled and cannot care for an animal by walking it or playing with it. A robotic dog removes exercise and feeding concerns.
“At the beginning, it was believed that no one would relate(与……相关) to the robotic dog, because it was metal and not furry.” Beck says. “Hopefully, down the road, these robotic pets could become a more-valuable health helper. They will record their masters’ blood pressure, oxygen levels or heart rhythms(心律). AIBOs may even one day have games that can help stimulate(刺激) older people’s minds.”The purpose of Beck and Edwards’ study is to _____________.
| A．understand human-animal relationship |
| B．make lonely old people’s life better |
| C．find the causes of old people’s loneliness |
| D．improve the animal-assisted research |
In the research, the old people are asked to _____________.
| A．note the activities of AIBOs |
| B．keep AIBOs at home for 12 weeks |
| C．record their feelings and activity |
| D．study the collected information |
What does the underlined word “removes” mean?
| A．moves again | B．is movable | C．doesn’t need | D．need |
What is the better point of AIBO than live dogs?
| A．It is easier to keep at home. |
| B．It can help the disabled people. |
| C．It responds to all the human orders. |
| D．It can watch TV with its owner. |
The writer seems to suggest that the future robotic dogs may__________.
| A．cure certain diseases | B．keep old people active |
| C．change people’s ideas | D．look more like real dogs |
Li Hong is from China. She is thirteen years old. My name is Rose. I’m from England. I’m thirteen, too. We are in the same grade, but we are not in the same class. Li Hong is in Class 3, Grade 1. I’m in Class 5. She and I are good friends.
根据短文内容，判断正确写(T)错误写(F)。Li Hong is from China.
Rose is in Grade 1.
They’re in the same class.
They’re of the same age(相同年龄).
They’re not friends.
Whenever the sun dropped and the blue sky came up, my father and I used to climb the mountain near my house. Walking together, my father and I used to have a lot of conversations through which I learned lessons from his experiences. He always told me,”You should have goals like climbing the mountain.” Without the mountain-climbing that we both enjoyed, we couldn’t have enough time to spend together because my father was very busy. I really got a lot from mountain-climbing. It gave me time to talk with my father and to be in deep thought as well as develop my patience.(耐力)
Once we climbed a very high mountain. It was so challenging for me because I was only ten years old. During the first few hours of climbing, I enjoyed the flowers and trees, and the birds’ singing, but as time passed, I got a pain in both of my legs. I wanted to quit climbing. In fact, I hated it at that moment, but my father said to me, “You can always see a beautiful sky at the top of the mountain, but you can’t see it before you reach the top. Only there at the top, you can see all of the nice things, just like in life.”
At that time, I was too young to understand his words. But later after that, I got new hope and confidence.(信心) I found myself standing at the top of the sky, which was as clear as crystal(水晶).The passage tells us that mountain-climbing was _____ for Father and Son.
| A．hard | B．enjoyable |
| C．painful | D．comfortable |
The word “quit” in the passage means”________”.
| A．carry on | B．put off |
| C．give up | D．pick up |
Which of the following is similar in meaning to the father’s words in the second paragraph?
| A．You will get all you need at the top of the mountain. |
| B．The sky is always as clear as crystal. |
| C．You can find life is full of nice things. |
| D．Never give up half-way. |
We can infer (判断) from the last paragraph that ________.
| A．the writer was very successful in his life |
| B．the writer didn’t reach the top of the mountain |
| C．though the writer was young, he could understand his father |
| D．The writer used to stop half-way when he climbed the mountain |
The best title for the passage is “______
| A．Reaching the Top of the Mountain |
| B．Enjoy the Beautiful Views |
| C．Congratulations Between Father and I |
| D．Father and I |
How dangerous it would be if there was a fire! Winter is the time for us to learn a lot more about fire, especially what to do if we are caught in a fire.
| 1. Shout out If you smell smoke or see fire, shout out “Fire!” Shout as loudly as you can, because people may be asleep. |
| 2. Call 119 Never try to put out the fire yourself, even if it is a very small one! Get help from your parents or call 119. |
| 3. Keep down close to the floor If there is a lot of smoke in your room, keep down close to the floor. |
| 4. Test the door Test the door before you open it. If the door is cool, open it carefully. If the door is hot, do not open it! Try to find a different way out. |
| 5. Get out If you can, get out of your home as soon as possible. |
| 6. Don’t use the lift Never use the lift during the fire. It may also go wrong. |
| 7. Don’t go back Never go back into a burning building! |
据材料内容选择最佳答案，并将其标号填入题前括号内。The passage is mainly about _____
| A．how to look after yourself when you are on fire |
| B．what to do when you are caught in a fire |
| C．when to leave the burning place |
| D．why to call 119 when there is a fire |
When people are asleep, what will you do when a fire breaks out in your building?
| A．Call 120 for help as quickly as you can |
| B．Only wake your parents up fast |
| C．Shout out “Fire!” as loudly as you can |
| D．Run away as fast as you can and don’t call others |
Why shouldn’t you use the lift when a fire breaks out?
| A．Because taking the lift is so slow |
| B．Because the fire can burn you |
| C．Because the lift is too crowded |
| D．Because the lift may not work |
When a fire is burning, you test the door to ____.
| A．find a different way out |
| B．notice the fire clearly |
| C．call for a much quicker help |
| D．see if it is close |
If you realize you have left an expensive thing at home in a fire, you should
| A．go back for it |
| B．keep down close to the door |
| C．not get out |
| D．not go back for it |
My name is Jenny Green.My phone number is 281-9176. My friend is Gina Smith. Her phone number is 232-4672.
I’m Dale Miller and my fiend is Eric Brown. His telephone number is 357-5689. My telephone number is 358-6344.
My name is Mary Brown.My friend is in China.Her name is Zhang Mingming.
My phone number is 257-8900 and her number is 929-3155.. _________ phone number is 232-4672.
A.Jenny’ s B. Gina’s C. Dale’sDale’s friend is ___________.
A.Eric B.Mary C.Gina.Eric’s telephone number is ___________.
A.357-5689 B.358-6344 C.257-8900__________ friend is in China.
A.Jenny’s B.Dale’s C.Mary’s929-3155 is ___________ phone number .
A.Mary’s
B.Zhang Mingming’s
C.Gina’s
Hello! I`m Tony Green . My telephone number is five five seven four one zero two ,and my school ID card number is two six five nine .This is my English book ,it’s blue ,I like it very much（非常）.My first name is __________________
A .Tony B. Green C. Tony GreenWhat color is my English book ?
It`s __________________
A. a blue B. blue C. a blue bookWhat`s my telephone number ?
It`s __________________.
A. 557-4012 B.554-7102 C. 5574102What`s my school ID card number ?
It`s __________________ .
A .6529 B. 2659 C. 5629I am _____________ .
A . a girl B. a boy C. green