There have been many great inventions, things that changed the way we live. The first great invention was one that is still very important today- the wheel. This made it easier to carry heavy things and to travel long distances.
For hundreds of years after that there were few inventions that had as much effect(影响) as the wheel. Then in the early 1800’s the world started to change. There was little unknown land left in the world. People didn’t have to explore(探测) much anymore. They began to work instead to make life better.
In the second half of the 19th century many great inventions were made. Among them were the camera, the light and the radio. These all became a big part of our life today.
The first part of the 20th century saw more great inventions. The helicopter in 1909. Movies with sound in 1926. The computer in 1928. And jet planes in 1930. This was also a time when a new material was first made. Nylon came in 1935. It changed the kind of clothes people wear.
By this time most people had a very good life, Man has a desire to explore again, the world was known to man but the stars were not. Man began looking for ways to go into space. Russia made the first step. Then the United States took a step. Since then other countries, including China and Japan, have made their steps into space.
In 1969 man took his biggest step from the earth. Americans first walked on the moon. This is certainly just a beginning thought. New inventions will someday allow us to do things we have never yet dreamed of.This passage talks mainly about________.
A. why cars were very important
B. when light was invented
C. which country made the first step into space
D. how inventions effect people’s lifeNylon came out nearly at the same time as _______.
A.radio | B.camera | C.jet planes | D.movies |
Which of the statements is not true?
A.The wheel was the first great invention that is still very important today. For hundredsof years after that there were many other inventions having as much effect as the wheel. |
B.America, Russia, Japan and China began to explore the stars before1969. |
C.In the early 1800’s people began to work instead of exploring more unknown land to make life better. |
D.New invention will change our life greatly in the future. |
What does “ a desire” mean in the sentence “Man had a desire to explore more.”?
A.a good way | B.a new invention | C.a strong wish | D.a wonderful idea |
Man didn’t have a desire to explore a lot_______.
A.at the beginning of the 1800’s | B.in the 1960’s |
C.since the 1900’s | D.from the 1800’s to the 1960’s |
Paris is a very beautiful city but l will not call it the most romantic(最浪漫的)city at all! It is difficult to find a hotel(旅馆)!That is quite funny(滑稽).Some policemen help us and then we find a hotel! The hotel is on the sixth floor and it is tired to climb up the stairs(爬楼)!The room is very simple(普通的)but it has a big bathroom.We go out for a walk to visit the city. The Louvre Museum is our favourite one. There are some wonderful pieces of art there. The Eiffel Tower looks so cool from a far place, but when we get close to it, it doesn't look so good. We also don't feel well about the expensive food. Most of the time, we enjoy Paris, but the weather is not always good. It often rains. We feel a little difficult because not many people can speak English and we can't speak French. But I'm still(仍然)glad that this is the beginning of our travel.Who help the writer find a hotel?
A.Some students. | B.Some policemen. | C.Some workers. | D.Some farmers. |
There is a big_______ in the room of the hotel.
A.bedroom | B.sitting room | C.bathroom | D.kitchen |
How does the Eiffel Tower look from a far place?
A.Cool. | B.Short. | C.Pretty. | D.Bad. |
What can we know from the passage?
A.The writer doesn't go to the Louvre Museum. |
B.The writer can speak English and French. |
C.It never rains when the writer stays in Paris. |
D.The writer thinks food is not cheap in Paris. |
The passage mainly(主要)tells us_______.
A.Paris is not a good place to travel |
B.the writer is looking for a good hotel |
C.the writer starts travelling from Paris |
D.it is important for people to speak French |
Some school officials (官员) want to change class time from 8:00 a. m. to 9:00 a. m. What do you think ? Here are some students’ ideas.
Jill : I think it’s a good idea ! I usually get up at 6:10 and it’s difficult for me . At night I have to do lots of homework and I like to watch TV . I go to bed at about 10:00 p. m. I usually can’t catch the bus at 7:30 in the morning . I am often late for school
Sally : I don’t think it’s a good idea . I always get up at 5:30 in the morning . it’s the best time of the day . First I do some morning exercises . Then I read and have breakfast . So I will be happy if class begins at 8:00
Bill: I get up at 6:30 . I always go to school without breakfast . A morning class is not good for me . I hope I can go to school after 8:30.
根据短文内容,完成下列各题From the passage we know the students always have the class ______in the morning.
A.at. 8:00 | B.at7:30 | C.8:30 | D.6:30 |
_____ does some reading in the morning.
A.Jill | B.Sally | C.Bill | D.Jill and Sally |
Which of following sentences is TURE ?下列那一句是正确的?
A.Sally works hard |
B.Billy thinks there are no early buses in the morning |
C.Sally likes to watch TV in the evening. |
D.No ,it isn’t |
When do Bill get up ?
A.at6:30 | B.at. 8:00 | C.at7:30 | D.8:30 |
Bill think : Is a morning class good for him?
A.Yes. It is | B.No ,it is | C.Yes, it isn’t | D.No , it isn’t |
Everyone wants to be healthy. Food is very important . There are a lot of healthy foods. You can eat more bananas . ,apples, oranges and tomatoes because fruit and vegetables are good for your health . But don’t eat too much chocolate . It’s not healthy food .
Healthy food can make you grow and make you strong and happy . Remember there is a say-ing . ” An apple a day keeps the d octor away. ”
Sports can also keep you healthy. Get up early and play sports every day . Don’t be lazy! You will be healthy and happy.
根据短文内容,完成下列各题What are healthy foods ?
A.Vegetable and Chocolate. | B.Apples and chocolate. |
C.Chocolate and fruit | D.Fruit and vegetable. |
Why are healthy foods good for you ?
A.They make you happy |
B.They make you grow strong |
C.They make you grow and make you strong and happy |
D.They make you heavy. |
“ An apple a day keeps the doctor away” means _______
A.The doctor goes away when he sees an apple |
B.The doctor runs away when you give him an apple |
C.You eat an apple every day and you can be thin |
D.You eat an apple every day and you can be healthy. |
What’s the meaning of the underlined word “lazy” ?
A.强壮的 | B.虚弱的 | C.勤劳的 | D.懒惰的 |
What keeps you healthy ?
A.Fruit and vegetable | B.Healthy foods and sports |
C.Too much chocolates | D.Healthy foods |
Dear Alice,
How are you ? I’m in a new school this term . This school is big and nice . There are aout 1,400students in my school. I like the teachers. They are all kind tome . My classmates are polite and helpful. They teach me Chinese and I teach them English .
There are trees, flowers and grass in my school. it’s very beautiful. Behind my school , there’s a small river ,We often go fishing there .
We have no classes at weekends. Sometimes I go to play football or basketball with my classmates . Sometimes I stay at home and read some interesting books . Sometimes I go shopping with my parents . We all like C hina .
Please e-mail me soon.
Kate.
根据短文内容,判断句子正(T)误(F)This is an e-mail from Kate and Alice.
Alice is in a new school this term.
Kate’s classmates teach her Chinese and English.
There’s a playground behind the school.
Kate has no classes on Saturdays and Sundays
For those of us who are studying at school, the time of exams is very stressful and difficult. Some people find exam times so bad that they become ill, because they are afraid of failing; they are afraid of letting their parents and family down. If exams are really making you ill or worried, don’t hide your feelings. Talk to someone about it. Maybe you can speak to a friend, or someone in your family, or teachers at your place of study. If one person doesn’t help you, ask someone else.
How to get through exams? Here are some advice:
Ask a teacher or tutor about how to review your lessons, and exam skills—how to work when you are in an exam.
Take short rests during your time of work. If your mind is tired, it will not remember well.
Plan your work: study at times when you know you will work at your best.
Get enough sleep, and eat healthy food.
You need exercise to work well. Walk, run, play sport—whatever you enjoy.
Stop thinking about the future and failing.
If you feel ill, talk to someone about your worries. But don’t be too relaxed! (84)Some stress over exams makes you work hard for them.
If it upsets you to talk to your friends about an exam when it is finished, don’t do it! In fact, don’t even think about the exam you have finished. What is done is done. You cannot change what you have written!
To this advice, we could add:
If you are studying in the evening, don’t go straight to bed. Your mind will still be “going round and round”—thinking too much. Do something else, maybe walk or get exercise. Choose something that will relax you, and make you think of other things.
(A)根据短文内容简要回答问题。Why do some students hate exams?
What should you do if the exam upsets you when it is finished?
(B)将短文中划线的句子译成汉语。 ______________________________________________________________________
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