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.
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 catches 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 (拍摄)whenever it hears that noise. That's one smart camera.According to the passage, the Venturi Eclectic .
| A．is popular with businessmen |
| B．is suitable for a long trip |
| C．has only a little gas emission |
| D．can turn wind into energy |
What is the common characteristic of the Venturi Eclectic and the Bedol Water-powered Clock?
| A．They don't need batteries. |
| B．They can be powered by water. |
| C．They are difficult to operate. |
| D．They are environmentally friendly. |
The underlined phrase “having a blast” in the last paragraph probably means .
| A．looking at a picture | B．recording sounds |
| C．enjoying yourself | D．blowing out a candle |
Now, it is winter and as you have probably noticed, virus (病毒) are everywhere—runny noses, sore throats, nothing quite like the common cold to make you feel so uncomfortable. But experts believe that there is no link between cold weather and catching colds. So why are we particularly easy to catch colds this season?
Internal Medicine expert, Dr Meenakshi Jain of Max Hospital says, “One reason could be because people are likely to stay indoors, so the virus can spread easily. Also the virus grows strong and healthy under wet conditions.”
The common cold can be caused by any of up to 250 kinds of virus. The most common group of them is the kind of virus that hits the nose, which is called rhinovirus （鼻病毒）. Rhinoviruses cause a third and half of all common colds.
“The kind of virus is spread through the nose and respiratory passages(呼吸道), by touch, and by contact with particles(微粒) in the air that are created by sneezing or coughing,” says Dr Jain.
There is no way to treat the common cold. However, there are some tips that can help. Wash your hands regularly, so that germs get killed. Don’t touch your eyes, nose or mouth, which can limit your chances of infection(传染)。 Don’t share drinking glasses with anyone as this will prevent the spread of the virus. Drink lots of water. Make sure to eat enough fruits to boost your immune system(免疫系统). Get enough sleep and you’ll certainly become stronger. A third and half of all common colds are caused by .
| A．the cold weather in the winter |
| B．the virus that hits people’s nose |
| C．the condition of the human body |
| D．the warm temperature in the room |
The underlined word “boost” in the last paragraph probably means .
| A．improve | B．treat | C．change | D．damage |
In the last paragraph, the writer mainly wants to tell us .
| A．some ways for the virus to spread |
| B．the common cold can not be treated |
| C．some tips on how to keep the cold away |
| D．exercise is important to people’s health |
The Ant Bully
Actor: Julia Roberts－Hova (voice) Nicolas Cage －Zoc (voice)
Language: English
Run Time: 1 Hour 25 Minutes
Price: Mon .－Fri.－＄30 (VIP:18) ＄15 (Children under 7)
Sat.－Sun.－＄40 (VIP:28) ＄20 (Children under 7)
Lucas Nickel is often bullied (欺负) by the big boy in his neighborhood. Because he cannot fight back, he takes out his anger on an anthill(蚁丘) in his front yard. He stamps(踩) it, squirts(喷射) it with his water gun, and floods it. One wizard ant, Zoc, makes Lucas as little as an ant and Lucas has to work and live in the ants’ country. During his staying with the ants, Lucas learns the value of friendship and teamwork, and finally gains the things he wants most: friendship and the courage to stand up for himself.
I really enjoyed this movie. It’s a fun movie for the whole family. I had really good laughs and enjoyed being there. —James
I went to see this film today with my 8-year-old daughter, really without knowing too much about it. My daughter and I were pleasantly surprised at how funny it was. We just couldn’t help laughing. I would recommend(推荐) this film for the whole family. —Mary
I’ve seen several movies of this kind, like Antz or Bugs Life, but this one blows them both away as having greater movie qualities. The film is so well made－some of the scenes are unbelievably beautiful. —John
I would recommend this movie to everyone. Whether you go with family or friends, I honestly think this movie has something you will really enjoy. —SamWhere can we most probably find this text?
| A．In a science magazine. | B．In a biology report. |
| C．In a student’s textbook. | D．In a movie poster. |
If a man (VIP) and his 6-year-old son go to watch the movie this weekend, they will pay .
| A．＄33 | B．＄45 | C．＄48 | D．＄60 |
Which of the following is true according to the text?
| A．Mary thinks both adults and children will enjoy this movie. |
| B．At the end of the movie, Lucas becomes the enemy of the ants. |
| C．Julia Roberts and Nicolas Cage played the roles of Hova and Zoc. |
| D．James thoughts the movie was pretty good but Sam didn’t think so. |
No one was left in the museum now, and John was walking round to see if everything was all right. Suddenly he saw a beautiful painting lying on the floor. John picked it up and gave it to the director of the museum.
The director called several museums to check and see if it was a stolen painting, but no one claimed(认领) it. So the director decided to hang it in the museum. All the experts came to look at the painting. Each one said it was beautiful and had very deep meaning. The director was proud to have such a painting in his museum and congratulated John on his discovery.
Some weeks later a woman and her little son came to the museum. While they were looking at the new painting, the little boy began to cry. The director went over and asked him.
“Why are you crying?”
The child pointed to the painting and said, “That’s my painting on the wall and I want it back.”
“Yes,” said his mother. “He left it on the floor a few weeks ago. If you look carefully, you can see his name on the painting.” John was perhaps .
| A．a painter |
| B．an expert on painting |
| C．a visitor to the museum |
| D．a man working in the museum |
John found the painting .
| A．before the museum opened |
| B．during his visit to the museum |
| C．after the museum was closed |
| D．while he was enjoying his walk |
After the director heard what the woman and the boy said, he must be very .
| A．angry | B．surprised | C．afraid | D．proud |
All the experts thought the painting good because .
| A．it was a stolen famous painting |
| B．none of them looked carefully enough |
| C．it was drawn by a famous painter though he was a child |
| D．they found it really beautiful and it had very deep meaning |
A year ago, I paid no attention to English idioms, though my teacher emphasized（强调） the importance again and again. But soon, the importance of English idioms was showed in an amusing experience.
One day, I happened to meet an Englishman, on the road, and soon we began to talk． As I was talking about how I was studying English, the foreigner seemed to be astonished, gently shaking his head ,shrugging his shoulders, saying, “You don’t say! You don’t say!” I was puzzled, I thought, perhaps this is not a proper topic．Well, I had better change the topic． So I said to him, “Well, shall we talk about the Great Wall? By the way, have you ever been there?” “Certainly, everybody back home will laugh at me if I leave China without seeing it. It was magnificent（壮丽的，不凡的）.” He was deep in thought when I began to talk like a tourist guide. “The Great Wall is one of the wonders in the world. We are very proud of it. ” Soon I was interrupted（打断） again by his order “You don’t say!” I couldn’t help asking, “Why do you ask me not to talk about it?” “Well, I didn’t request you to do so,” He answered, greatly surprised. I said, “Didn’t you say you don’t say?” Hearing this, the Englishman laughed to tears. He began to explain, “You don’t say actually means really? It is an expression of surprise Perhaps you don’t pay attention to English idioms” Only then did I know I had made a fool of myself. Since then I have been more careful with idiomatic expressions.A year ago, I did not pay attention to English idioms because_______.
| A．English idioms were too difficult to master |
| B．I care little about the teacher’s instruction |
| C．My teacher didn’t emphasize the importance |
| D．I had no interest in English learning |
When I first heard “ You don’t say!” I thought _______.
| A．the Englishman was not interested in my English studies |
| B．the Englishman was only interested in the Great Wall |
| C．I had talked too much |
| D．I had to stop talking at once |
The underlined word “ amusing ” means _______.
| A． interesting | B．important |
| C．terrible | D．lucky |
Many teenagers feel that the most important people in their lives are their friends. They believe that their family members, especially their parents, don’t know them as well their friends do. In large families, it is often for brothers and sisters to fight with each other and then they can only go to their friends for advice. It is very important for teenagers to have one good friend or many friends. Even when they are not with their friends, they usually spend a lot of time talking among themselves on the phone. This communication is very important in children’s growing up, because friends can discuss something difficult to say to their family members.
However, parents often try to choose their children’s friends for them. Some parents may even stop their children from meeting their good friends. The question of “choice” is an interesting one. Have you ever thought of the following questions?
Who choose your friends?
Do you choose your friends or your friends choose you?
Have you got a good friend your parents don’t like?When teenagers stay alone, the usual way of communication is to _________.
| A．go to their friends |
| B．talk with their parents |
| C．have a discussion with their family |
| D．talk with their friends on the phone |
Which of the following is DIFFERENT in meaning from the sentence “Some parents may even stop their children from meeting their good friends.”?
| A．Some parents may even not allow their children to meet their good friends. |
| B．Some parents may even ask their children to stay away from their good friends. |
| C．Some parents may even not let their children meet their good friends. |
| D．Some parents may want their children to stop to meet their good friends. |
Which of the following sentences is TRUE?
| A．Parents should like everything their children enjoy. |
| B．In all families, children can choose everything they like. |
| C．Parents should try their best to understand their children better. |
| D．Teenagers can only go to their friends for help. |
The main idea of this passage is that ___________.
| A．Teenagers need friends |
| B．Friends can give good advice |
| C．Parents often choose their children’s friends for them |
| D．Good friends can communicate with each other |