Father’s Day is the third Sunday in June. It is a day to thank fathers. On that day, fathers usually receive greeting gifts and cards. On the cards, children will write, “Thanks, father.” “Best wishes for Father’s Day” and so on. Father’s Day is also a day families get together at home as well as in the restaurants.
Where does the idea for the holiday come from? We should thank an American. In 1909 she wrote letters to some important persons. In her letter she advised to make Father’s Day on the third Sunday in June. In June in 1910, people celebrated the first Father’s Day in Washington. People whose parents are dead often decorated (装饰) their parents’ graves (坟墓) with flowers on these days. These are days of family fun and creating good feelings and memories.When is Father’s Day?
| A．The second Sunday in May. | B．The third Saturday in June. |
| C．The third Sunday in June. | D．The second Sunday in March. |
Where does the idea for the holiday come from?
| A．China. | B．England. |
| C．America. | D．Italy. |
When did the people celebrate the first Father’s Day?
| A．In June in 1900. | B．In June in 1909. |
| C．In July in 1910. | D．In June in 1910. |
Which sentence is NOT true?
| A．On the cards, children will write “Thanks father.” |
| B．Father’s Day is also a day students get together at school. |
| C．In 1909 an American wrote letters to some important persons. |
| D．Father’s Day is a day families get together at home. |
In the days following the first anniversary(周年纪念) of my dad ’s death, I felt sad. I still missed him so much. I would walk over to his old house where my daughter now live and still expect to see him sitting out on his front porch(走廊). I would see him in my dreams, looking young and strong again.
I felt bad too because I regretted not spending more time with him while he was here. I wished I had visited him more, talked with him more, and listened to him more. I wished I had asked the questions that I never did. I wished I had given him more hugs and told him I loved him more often. I wished I had cherished the time I had with him here. I was angry at the destiny(命运) because Dad and Mum had both passed away before I was 50, and I was angry with myself because I hadn’t made the most of time I had with them.
Today, I found myself walking under a cloudy sky, staring at the leafless trees. As I walked along, one of the last golden maple leaves fell from its tree and sailed in the wind until it landed in front of me. I picked it up and smiled. At the moment of peace I felt a sound in my heart and mind: “death is momentary(瞬间的), but love is eternal(永久的).” I knew at that moment that my relationships with Mum and Dad were not over. We would see each other again in a place of love, joy and light. We would spend our days in learning, laughter and love.What is the main idea of this passage?
| A．The writer’s parents had both died before he was50. |
| B．Life is limited but love is forever. |
| C．The writer regretted that he had no more time to stay with his parents. |
| D．The writer felt sad because he couldn’t stay with his dad any more. |
According to the passage, we know that__________.
| A．the writer’s dad died a year ago |
| B．the writer’s dad died ten years ago |
| C．the writer’s dad still lived with him |
| D．the writer’s dad lived with his daughter |
In this passage the writer expressed his following emotions to his parents EXCEPT________.
| A．missing | B．regrets | C．love | D．gratefulness |
According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
| A．The writer asked many questions. |
| B．The writer didn’t give his dad any hugs. |
| C．The writer told his dad he loved him sometimes but not very often. |
| D．The writer visited his dad very often. |
Baymax, a new Disney character, has made everyone like him and want to hug him. The big robot is from the Disney movie--- Big hero 6. He lives with a fourteen-year-old smart boy called Hiro Hamada. Baymax has helped Hiro get through hard times after Hiro’s elder brother died in an accident. Soon Hiro finds that some bad people are behind his brother’s death and want to take the city. To stop it , he uses his high-tech gadgets(小配件) and turns Baymax and his four other friends into super heroes. The movie has received very good feedback（反馈）. In February, the movie won the best animation(卡通片) feature of the 87th Oscar Awards. Baymax has become popular thanks to his big soft body and his comforting voice. People say his love can be found on the screen.
Mothers in Japan have started to make Baymax-sharped white rice balls for children. In China, fans warmly call him “the big white”. The friendship between Baymax and Hiro makes many people cry in the cinema. As a nursing robot, Baymax is never designed to be a super hero. He dares to love you without expecting anything for himself. I think we all love him because of his love.What is Baymax?
| A．A big robot. | B．A popular movie. |
| C．A smart boy. | D．A bad people in the movie |
Why is Baymax popular?
| A．Because he is a Disney character. |
| B．Because he won the best animation feature of the 87the Oscar Awards. |
| C．Because he has a big soft body and comforting voice. |
| D．Because he has received very good feedback. |
What do Chinese people call Baymax?
| A．Hiro Hamada. | B．Smart boy. |
| C．Super hero. | D．The big white. |
Which one is the best title for this article?
| A．Smart boy---Hiro Hamada | B．The Best Animation Feature |
| C．Disney movie--- Big Hero 6 | D．Love of a Robot |
Apple Watch represents a new chapter in the relationship people have with technology. It’s the most personal product Apple has ever made, because it’s the first one designed to be worn.
Calendar. See what’s next in your day or month. Apple Watch sends you meeting reminders, as well as calendar invitations you can accept or decline directly from your wrist.
Maps. See your current location and get directions. Maps give you the single best route. And turn-by-turn navigation(导航) helps you arrive at your destination.
Passbook. Store your boarding passes, tickets, loyalty cards and more right on your wrist. Passbook alerts you when your discount or loyalty cards are relevant. And lets you choose which credit or debit card(借记卡)to use for Apple Pay.
Music. Control the music on your iPhone without taking it out of your pocket. And when you leave iPhone at home to go for a jog, listen to music directly on Apple Watch.
Remote Camera. Apple Watch doubles as a remote viewfinder(取景器) for the iSight camera on your phone. Use Apple Watch to display a live preview of what your iPhone sees, snap the photo, or set the timer on the camera.
Stopwatch. Apple watch presents this popular watch function in digital, analog, or bybrid view. It can even show you a real-time average of your lap times on a graph-something you won’t find on other watches.
Photos. Apple Watch keeps your favorite photos on your wrist. You can zoom into photos with the Digital Crown, then swipe to scroll through them,
Siri. Raise your wrist and say“Hey Siri.” Then ask to view your next event, find the nearest coffee shop, and more. Siri is closer than ever with Apple Watch.
Settings. Enable or disable Airplane mode, Bluetooth, and Do Not Disturb. Also turn mute(静音) on or off, or ping your iPhone to determine its location.
Apple Watch has the following functions EXCEPT__________.
| A．stopwatch | B．remote camera |
| C．movie player | D．calendar |
Which of the following is not true?
| A．You can accept or decline calendar invitation from Apple Watch. |
| B．Most watch can show you a real-time average of your lap time on a graph. |
| C．Apple Watch can help you find the nearest book store. |
| D．You can use Apple Watch to preview what your iPhone sees. |
The underline word “it” in the passage refers to __________.
| A．music | B．Apple Watch |
| C．pocket | D．iPhone |
This passage is probably from ________.
| A．a storybook | B．a novel |
| C．a science magazine. | D．an advertisement |
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You want to buy a toy with yellow label and its price is $20. if you can get it at a discount, you need to pay __________.
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Imagine the situation. You are driving alone in a desert or on a mountain. You have no idea where you are. You passed the last house two hours ago. Then your car breaks down. It is night and it is cold. You have no mobile phone. What do you do? Well, next time take a GPS with you. This invention may be able to help you. It is a device(装置) which uses satellites to find the users’ position. It can find your position within 20 metres. A GPS cannot start your car, but at least you will know where you are.
The GPS, which means the Global Positioning System, is a small radio receiver. It looks like a mobile phone. You can hold it in your hand, or put it in your pocket. It is sometimes put into a watch or a telephone. We also find GPS devices in cars, planes, or boats. Some of these devices have electronic maps, so you know where you are. For example, in a city they can tell you the name of the street.
There are three parts to the Global Positioning System. The first part is the receiver. You can hold it in your hand, or have it fixed into your car, plane, etc. The second part is a group of satellites orbiting the Earth. The receiver contacts at least four of the satellites and calculates its position. The third part of the system is a network of ground stations. They are all over the world. They control the satellites and make sure they are working well.
Some people think that in the future the GPS will be as common as the mobile phone. They are becoming cheaper and more and more accurate. There are also new uses for the GPS. Perhaps they will become like watches. Everyone will have one and you will never be lost again.According to the passage, with the help of the GPS, people ____________.
| A．can’t be lost in a new city |
| B．can’t find their way in different countries |
| C．can learn about the culture of an unknown place |
| D．can spend the least time getting to another place |
We can learn from the passage that __________.
| A．a GPS can help you start your car |
| B．a GPS can’t be put into a watch |
| C．there are three parts to the GPS |
| D．the GPS are becoming more and more expensive |
The underlined word “They” in paragraph 3 means ___________.
| A．Receivers | B．GPS devices |
| C．Satellites | D．Ground stations |
The passage is mainly about __________.
| A．the history of the GPS | B．the introduction of the GPS |
| C．the shape of the GPS | D．the three parts of the GPS |
What can we learn from the passage?
| A．All GPS devices have electronic maps. |
| B．The GPS can not only start your car but also know where you are. |
| C．The receiver of the GPS contacts all the satellite to calculate its position. |
| D．The GPS will become more and more common in everyday life. |