3D printing technology may not be a new thing in some foreign countries. But in May this year, at Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center. Many visitors were attracted by a 3D printer.
The machine looks similar to an ordinary printer and can print a “statue” in about 90 minutes after scanning anything, including a person.
The printer prints layer by layer. For example, if we want to print a 30-cm-tall statue, the computer will calculate* the layers and print 460 layers in total*. It can also print people and clothes. You can stand for scanning for just about three minutes, and a statue will be finished about two hours. The cost for a statue of a man is about 1000yuan. The printer, which costs about 500,000yuan, is from the USA.
“We want to introduce this technology to people, and find more chances here.” said an engineer, “There is a company in USA that offers 3D printing services to people. Many people come to design their own thing. It is very cool. We hope that the printer will encourage more Chinese people to be more creative.”A 3D printer_______.
| A．is a common machine |
| B．prints layer by layer |
| C．can make clothes and people |
| D．is widely used in Shenzhen |
How much should you pay if you want to have a statue of yourself printed?
| A．50,000yuan | B．1000yuan |
| C．500,000yuan | D．100yuan |
The engineer showed people the 3D printer to_______.
| A．design new things |
| B．print statues for them |
| C．introduce this technology and find changes |
| D．calculate the layers |
The best title for the passage is_______.
| A．3D printer made in Shenzhen |
| B．3D printing looks for bigger market |
| C．3D printing services in the USA |
| D．Design your own statue |
Sometimes you just get so angry that you feel like you are going to burst(爆发). It may seem like your anger will be the boss of you, instead of you being the boss of your anger. What can you do to work off that anger and keep yourself and others safe? Here are some ideas to help you.
●Take a deep breath before you feel your heart slows back down again.
●Count to ten slowly in your mind before you open your mouth. Count to another ten if you are still feeling out of control. Stop and think about what to say and do, then make a good choice.
●Walk away the place that makes you angry and go somewhere else until you’ve thought about what you can do.
●Use your words to tell your feelings. You should never hurt someone with your hands, feet or by what you say.
●Say what you say in a strong voice, not a loud shouting voice.
●Doing a chore that you really hate is a pretty good idea. It can keep your anger away and you can feel good about getting that chore done too. In this way, you make anger useful.What will happen if you are the boss of your anger?
| A．You can burst. | B．You can keep warm. |
| C．You can shout loudly. | D．You can be careless. |
Before making a good choice, how much numbers should you count to control yourself.
| A．10 | B．20 | C．30 | D．40 |
How can we get the angry feeling out according to the passage?
| A．Shout in a loud voice. |
| B．Hurt others with our hands. |
| C．Do some chores that you really hate. |
| D．Walk to the place that makes you angry. |
The more you travel, the more you want to. Here are the top five places I want to travel to in 2015.
 India |
I’ve wanted to go to India for years. I am crazy about the Taj Mahal. My family are going there in October, so I finally get a chance to visit my dream place. |
 Greece |
I’d like to go to Greece in summer to enjoy white beaches, white houses, tasty food and delicious wine. For years Greece has been popular with people who look for a cheap holiday. |
 China |
I want to go to China because it has a long and rich history. I would like to visit the Great Wall and the Forbidden City. I’m going to the Museum of Terracotta Warriors and Horses. |
 Scotland |
I’ve visited it a few times. In 2015 I’d like to visit the countryside there. The people in Scotland are always so much fun. |
 The Maldives |
As a lover of scuba-diving and fresh seafood, I hope 2015 will be my year to visit the Maldives. White beaches and wooden houses, I am coming. |
Where has the writer been several times?
| A．China. | B．Greece. |
| C．Scotland. | D．The Maldives. |
Which of the following is true according to the passage?
| A．The writer wants to dive in the Maldives. |
| B．The world’s largest palace is in Greece. |
| C．The writer will visit the central part of Scotland. |
| D．The writer became interested in India two years ago. |
Studying Abroad
Nowadays, studying abroad becomes popular in China. Many rich parents would rather send their children abroad to receive education than let them be educated in China.
There are advantages for people to study abroad. Firstly, he can use the foreign language in his daily life so that he can make great improvement in the language, because they have better chances than any other to practice their skills. While studying in a foreign country, he will meet many foreigners and it is possible to make friends from all over the world. This is not only exciting, but also could lead to important overseas contacts(海外联系) in his career(事业). He can get familiar with the latest knowledge in science. In this way, it is possible that he can open his mind.
Of course, attending schools abroad may bring about a lot of problems. The most serious problem is language barrier (障碍). Most of the students who go abroad don’t have enough skills in the local language. As a result, they will find it difficult to understand what the teachers say. They may also run into trouble in dealing with different kinds of situations. So, if you are given a chance to study abroad, you must consider the both sides of the matter carefully before making up your mind.
| Title： Studying Abroad |
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| Fact |
It is popular for many Chinese to study abroad. . |
| ● Children can ● They can make ● They can learn of the latest knowledge in science. |
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| Disadvantages |
● Language barrier is the biggest problem. Because students are not skilled at the language spoken there, they will have difficulty in ● It is not easy for them to deal with different situations. |
| Conclusion |
Both sides of the matter should be |
To write a great news story, you have to make sure it is correct, relevant (相关的) and fresh.
For a start, all the information in a story must be correct. Not only the spelling and grammar, but also the facts.
Any mistakes that show up in a story can get a newspaper into big trouble.
For example, if a newspaper said that Yang Liwei was the first man to go into space, it would be wrong. He wasn’t the first. The newspaper would probably lose lots of readers because of that mistake.
A news story does not only have to be correct, but it must also be relevant to its readers. People are mostly interested in news that happens near to them. That’s why you care more about what happens at your school than at schools in America. It’s also why newspapers in Beijing don’t talk much about news in Shanghai or Hong Kong.
Make sure it’s fresh.
Finally, news must always be fresh. When you pick up your evening newspaper, you want to read about news that happened that day. You don’t want to read about news from last week!
So, now you know what makes a good news story. Have a look at our paper and see if it’s full of good news! You can try writing a news story for our paper like a real reporter.What will happen if there is a mistake in a newspaper?
| A．The reporter will probably have a lot of trouble. |
| B．The newspaper would attract more readers. |
| C．Many readers won’t buy the newspaper any more. |
| D．The reporter won’t be able to write for the newspaper again. |
Why would it be wrong for a newspaper to say that Yang Liwei was the first man to go into space?
| A．Because the information was not fresh. |
| B．Because the information was not correct. |
| C．Because the information was not relevant. |
| D．Because the information was not useful. |
People are mostly interested in news that happens near to them, so newspapers in Beijing talk much about news in .
| A．Nanjing | B．Shanghai |
| C．Beijing | D．Hong Kong |
Where does the writer work most probably?
| A．In a newspaper. | B．In a shop. |
| C．In a library. | D．In a bank. |
Which can be the BEST title for the passage?
| A．How to write an interesting story |
| B．Don’t make any mistakes in news |
| C．How to pick a good newspaper to read |
| D．How to write a story like a real reporter |
Micro blogs like Weibo are nothing new for the young Chinese. A newspaper in Chengdu did a survey last month. It found that 90 percent of junior high school students use micro blogs.
They give students an outlet (出口) for emotion. “I use micro blogs to record my life. I let everyone ‘see’ my feelings and complaints (抱怨),” said Liu Fangyue, 14, from Xiamen No. 1 Middle School. They have fun with classmates even after school. “I would send a message to praise someone who came first in the exam,” said Liu.
Teachers also join in the fun. “When I sit down to talk to my students, they may not tell me their real thoughts,” said Lu Dongping at Nanning No. 2 Middle School. “But on micro blogs, they are more relaxed. They even make fun of me.”
You would be wrong if you think micro blogs are all about fun. Zhong Yun from Xiamen Haicang Experimental School sees it as a tool (工具) to learn English. The 13-year-old girl follows foreign stars such as Avril Lavigne and Justin Bieber.
“In order to understand their English posts, I have to check the dictionary and learn many new words,” said Zhong.
“Micro blogs widen students’ perspectives (观点), but there are rules to follow,” said Shi Zhongying, a professor from Beijing Normal University. He shares some of them with micro bloggers.
“Manage your time, and don’t let micro-blogging affect your studies and health,” said Shi. “Don’t give out your name, family address or phone number on micro blogs. You should also respect (尊重) truth and other people’s privacy (隐私).”The second paragraph mainly tells us.
| A．how popular micro blogs are |
| B．why micro blogs are popular |
| C．who uses micro blogs |
| D．what micro blogs are |
Lu Dongping thinks students are on micro blogs.
| A．less serious | B．less relaxed |
| C．more stressed | D．more nervous |
Zhong Yun oftenon micro blogs.
| A．chats with her teachers |
| B．records her schoolwork |
| C．shares her feelings with others |
| D．learns English |
What does the underlined word “them” refer to (指的是)?
| A．Micro blogs. | B．Micro bloggers. |
| C．Rules. | D．Students’ perspectives. |
Shi Zhongying didn’t suggest.
| A．sharing your feelings |
| B．telling the truth |
| C．spending most of your time on study |
| D．giving out others’ privacy |