What will the house of the future look like? Architects (建筑师) believe that there are all possibilities. The only thing for sure is that the house will be as green as possible.
The tree house
Many architects in the world would like to build a “tree house.” Like a leaf, the surface (表面) of the house collects sunlight during the day. The energy can be used to heat water, produce electricity, and even create fresh air for the home. The “root” of the house is deep under the ground.
The lizard (蜥蜴) house
Like a lizard, changing color with the weather is the most important design of a lizard house. When it’s in the bright sun, the cover of the house will turn dark to protect it from strong heat. During dark days, it turns white and takes in as much light and heat as possible to produce energy.
Meals at home
It has gardens on the outside wall of the house. People can plant tomatoes, carrots and green tea on them. So every day in the morning, you just need to walk outside and collect your meals.
Learning from the past
Looking to the future isn’t the only way to be green. Sometimes, ancient techniques (古老的技术) can also help cut down energy use. For example, a chimney can be a useful air conditioner because it is easier for hot air to flow out at the chimney.We can heat water, produce electricity or create fresh air for the home _________.
A.with a leaf from the tree |
B.with the energy from sunlight |
C.with gardens on its wall |
D.with the door in the house |
What will happen to the cover of the lizard house when it’s in the bright sun?
A.It will take in light. | B.It will produce energy. |
C.It will turn dark. | D.It will turn white. |
People can’t plant __________ on the outside wall of the house according to the passage.
A.tomatoes | B.potatoes | C.carrots | D.green tea |
What’s the passage mainly about?
A.Future life | B.Green house of the future |
C.Different houses | D.Energy saving in the future |
John lives in New York. He likes travelling. Here is his travel plan.
John Smith’s travel |
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21 August |
Leave |
New York |
12:25 |
Arrive |
Ottawa |
14:20 |
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23 August |
Leave |
Ottawa |
15:50 |
Arrive |
Toronto |
17:15 |
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25 August |
Leave |
Toronto |
9:45 |
Arrive |
Tokyo |
15:10 |
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29 August |
Leave |
Tokyo |
14:20 |
Arrive |
Seoul |
16:05 |
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2 September |
Leave |
Seoul |
08:20 |
Arrive |
New York |
12:25 |
When will John Smith get to Toronto? _________
A.At a quarter to five in the afternoon, Aug. 23rd. |
B.At a quarter past five in the afternoon, Aug. 23rd. |
C.At a quarter to ten in the morning, Aug. 25th. |
D.At a quarter past ten in the morning, Aug. 25th. |
How long will it take John Smith to fly from Tokyo to Seoul? _________
A.65 minutes. | B.85 minutes. |
C.95 minutes. | D.105 minutes. |
How many cities will John go to visit? _________
A.Three. | B.Four. |
C.Five. | D.Six. |
“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 Zhang Hua,a middle school student in Guangzhou. 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 about things. They worry about everything about you, from the time you were born (出生). 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 (选择) 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 everybody in the phone book looking for you. Say sorry to them when you make mistakes. Take responsibility (负责任) for what you did. 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 from you. Someday, when you become a parent, they may be able to help you how to get on with your children.Parents sometimes look so unfriendly because ______.
A.they are older than us |
B.they worry about almost everything about us |
C.they have the same problems as us |
D.they are often unhappy |
Parents worry about ______.
A.who you make friends with | B.what you eat |
C.your schoolwork | D.all the above |
The writer thinks we should ______ if we go back home later than usual.
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, and this makes their children angry |
C.parents love their children very much and the children should understand them |
D.children should do everything as their parents say |
Which is the best title (题目) for the passage?
A.How to Get on with (相处) Parents? |
B.Parents' Responsibility |
C.Zhang Hua's Problem |
D.What Are Parents Worrying about? |
In 1933, an unknown American called Clarence Nash went to see the filmmaker Walt Disney. He had an unusual voice and he wanted to work on Disney's cartoon (动画片) film for children. When Walt Disney heard Nash's voice, he said,
“Stop!That's our duck!”
The duck was the nowfamous Donald Duck, who first appeared in 1934 in the film The Wise Little Hen. Donald lived in an old houseboat (水上住家) and wore his sailor jacket and hat. Later that year, he became a star after an eightminute Mickey Mouse film. The cinema audience liked him because he was lazy and greedy (贪婪的), and because he lost his temper (发脾气) very quickly. And they loved his voice when he became angry with Mickey's eight nephews (侄子).Soon Donald was more popular than Mickey Mouse himself, probably because he wasn't a goodygoody like Mickey.
In the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s, Donald and his friends Mickey, Goofy and Pluto made hundreds of Disney cartoons. He also made educational films about the place of the USA in the world, and safety in the home. Then in 1966, Donald Duck and his voice disappeared — there were no more new cartoons.
Clarence Nash died in February, 1985. But today's children can still see the old cartoons on television and hear that famous voice.Who made Donald Duck film?
A.Mickey Mouse. | B.Clarence Nash. |
C.Walt Disney. | D.Pluto. |
When was the first Donald Duck film made?
A.In 1933. | B.In 1934. |
C.In 1966. | D.In 1930. |
Who was Clarence Nash?
A.A cartoonist. | B.Donald Duck's voice. |
C.A filmmaker. | D.A film star. |
Where do today's children see Donald Duck?
A.In new film. | B.At the cinema. |
C.On television. | D.At concerts. |
The underlined word “audience” in the second paragraph means______.
A.reads |
B.formal interview |
C.law freedom |
D.the people who watch a film at a cinema |
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根据表格内容,选择最佳答案。When is the show?
A.Saturday | B.Sunday | C.Monday | D.Friday |
Where can we see the live (现场的) show?
A.In Children’s Center. |
B.In the TV station hall . |
C.In Smith’s house. |
D.We don’t know. |
If Jane wants to be a teacher, she doesn’t need to be good at .
A.drawing | B.music | C.math | D.sports |
How long should the teacher in Children’s Center have for teaching?
A.one year | B.more than six years |
C.less than two years | D.more than two years |
What number can you call if you want to be a teacher?
A.You can call Emma | B.729-8796 |
C.863-0965 | D.Call Mr. Smith. |
Lots of kids hate school, a new study found. Usually this kind of feeling doesn't last long. But what happens if you feel this way too much? School is a fact of life and getting a good education can help you build the kind of future life you want. So let's talk about school and what to do when you don't like it.
If you don't like school, the first step is to find out why. You might not like school because you don't have enough friends, or maybe you don't get along with your teacher. Sometimes it's a big problem with your classes and school-work. You may be getting farther and farther behind,and it may seem like you'll never catch up.
When you know why you don't like school, you can start taking steps to make things better. It's a good idea to talk to someone about your problems with school. Your mum, dad, teacher or school counselor(顾问) will be able to help you. Another good idea is to write down your feelings about school in a notebook. It's a great way to let out emotions(情绪). Remember, you don't have to share what you've written with others.Lots of kids , according to the writer.
A.like school very much |
B.are good at reading and writing |
C.don't like doing homework |
D.have the thought of hating school |
What does the underlined word “it”refer to(指的是)in the frrst paragraph?
A.A good education. | B.School. |
C.Future life. | D.Friendship. |
If you don't like school, the first step is to .
A.find out why |
B.go to see a doctor |
C.ask your parents for help |
D.leave school for a short time |
How many reasons why you don't like school are given by the writer?
A.Two. | B.Three. |
C.Four. | D.Five. |
When you start taking steps to make things better, one of the good ideas is to .
A.keep silent about your problems |
B.share what you' ve written with others |
C.write down your feelings about school |
D.get along well with your classmates |