What will the home of the future look like?A team of architects(建筑师) in HongKong say that city homes will be tiny(极小的),as populations continue to grow and space becomes more expensive.
They have designed 'space flats'.They are just 30 square meters in size.These flats have three small rooms:a living room,a bathroom and a bedroom,as well as a balcony.But everything is carefully planned to make good use of the limited(有限的) space.
The living room is the main room of the flat.It can be used as an office,a kitchen or even a second bedroom.There is a sofa that can be changed into a bed.The dining table can be changed into a computer desk.And if not needed,both the sofa-bed and the table can be folded(折叠) away and stored into a small space in the wall.There is a flat-screen TV,which can also serve as a computer monitor.In one corner of the room,a small cooker,a microwave oven and a miniature refrigerator are hidden out of sight.
The other rooms are small but practical(实用的).The bathroom contains a toilet and a shower.The double bed in the bedroom can also be a sofa,if necessary.The balcony has enough room for two people to sit and enjoy the view from the block of flats.All the rooms have high ceiling to provide as much storage(贮藏) space as possible,while the flat has large windows to let in plenty of sunlight.
'Space flat' are now being tested in a building in HongKong.'It's wonderful,' said one resident(居民).'The flat is so well designed that you feel that there is plenty to space.How many rooms does a space flat have?
Where can they sit to enjoy the view?
Which two pieces of office equipment are in the flat?
Why does the resident like the flat?
What do you think of the space flat in Hongkong?
When Steven was a young boy, he moved quite often with his family and so he never had many friends. He spent a lot of time on his own and liked to play with electronic(电子的)things. Steven had a neighbour, Steve Wozniak. Steve was a little bit younger than Steven but also liked to play with electronic things. Steven made a microphone(麦克风)and Steve asked him many questions about it until he understood how it worked. Steven liked the fact that such a young boy was also interest ed in electronic things and so he taught him everything he knew.
When they were a little older and knew more about electronic things, they made a “blue box”. People could make free phone calls by breaking into the phone company’s system with this box. They sold this to many people even though it was illegal(非法的), but this is not why they are famous today.
Steven and Steve were the inventors of the first PC—personal computer. They called their first computer the Apple I. They invented it only for fun and to make themselves known among their friends. They did not think it would become so popular. They just liked playing computer games on it. Their computer made it cheaper and easier for people to own and use a computer. Their PCs were so popular that they made a new PC called the Apple II. Soon many schools, families and factories were using their computers.
Without the two clever men, the personal computers might never have appeared.Why didn’t Steven have many friends?
| A．Because he wasn’t a very nice boy. |
| B．Because he liked electronic things. |
| C．Because his family moved a lot. |
| D．Because he did some illegal things. |
Why did Steven like Steve?
| A．Because he made a microphone. |
| B．Because he was also interested in electronic things. |
| C．Because he was his neighbour. |
| D．Because his family moved a lot, too. |
What did the “blue box” do?
| A．People could play computer games with it. |
| B．It helped people make electronic things. |
| C．It paid for everybody’s telephone calls. |
| D．It helped people make free phone calls. |
Why did they invent the Personal Computer?
| A．For fun and to impress their friends. |
| B．To make money. |
| C．For a school project. |
| D．For schools, families and factories. |
Which of the following is TRUE?
| A．Steve became interested in electronic things after Steven made a microphone. |
| B．Steve and Steven had done something illegal. |
| C．The Apple 1 was the first computer in the world. |
| D．Factories don’t use PCs. |
Today, after many days of practice and lots of matches, we entered the basketball final.
I was the leader of the team. At the very beginning, one student from our team got the ball and quickly shot a basket. Oh, it went in, 2:0. All our classmates cheered.
But after a few minutes there were some mistakes and we lost eight points. I changed two players, but it didn’t help.
At that time all our teammates felt worried and we even quarreled with each other angrily. “It’s no use crying over spilt milk!” I shouted, “We must face it !” Let’s think about our mistakes and stop making them!”
We had a short meeting . The second half of the match began. There was a big change. At first, our team got the ball and I shot from the three-point line at once. The ball did a beautiful curve and went straight into the basket.
I become very confident. The other team was still very strong.
A good chance came! I got the ball again and shot into the basket! 12:9! I couldn’t believe my eyes! Am I that good at shooting? How could I get so many points?
We stayed in the lead. Finally the score was 18:16. We won!The passage mainly talks about________.
| A．a basketball match |
| B．a basketball team |
| C．skills of playing basketball |
| D．ways to win a basketball match |
At first, the writer’s team was losing because_________.
| A．they felt upset |
| B．they kept arguing |
| C．they made mistakes |
| D．their classmates cheered too loud! |
The best translation for “It’s no use crying over spilt milk” is “_______”.
| A．熟能生巧 | B．勤能补拙 |
| C．破釜沉舟 | D．覆水难收 |
The final score of the basketball match is _________.
| A．2:0 | B．12:9 | C．18:16 | D．18:18 |
We can tell from the story that__________.
| A．basketball is too hard a game to play |
| B．confidence comes from failure |
| C．failure can surely bring success |
| D．learning from failure can make one succeed |
MOVIE GUIDE THURSDAYWhat kind of movie is Mr Bean?
Action movie. B. Cartoon. C. Comedy. D. Science fiction.____ is most likely to be popular with children between 3 and 4 years old.
| A．Rush Hour | B．My life as McDull | C．Mr Bean | D．Harry Potter III |
After I finished my supper at half past 7 on Thursday, I could choose to enjoy ____.
| A．Harry Potter III or Mr Bean |
| B．Rush Hour or My life as Mc Dull |
| C．Harry Potter III or Rush Hour |
| D．My life as Mc Dull or Mr Bean |
____ is the main character of Rush Hour.
| A．Jackie Chan | B．Rowan Atkinson | C．McDull | D．Harry Potter |
You can see Harry Potter III at ____.
| A．3:00 pm | B．9:00 am | C．5:00 am | D．9:00 pm |
A）根据下面短文内容，在文章后小题的空格里填入适当的词语，
注意：每空一词。
Different cultures make different families. For example, there are differences in the way Chinese and Americans raise children.
First, Chinese and American families have different attitudes towards independence (独立). Each Chinese child has been considered to be the apple of parents’ eyes. It is not surprising to see Chinese parents always helping their children with getting dressed, having meals, bathing, and other things. American parents, on the other hand, teach their children how to do things alone from childhood.
Second, most Chinese parents often make their children have extra classes, such as piano, drawing, or singing lessons. Parents want their children to develop in an all-round way and be better students than other children. The problem is that their children may not be interested in these classes. American parents try to respect (尊重) their children’s interests and usually don’t make them do what they don’t like.
Third, there is a difference in the way parents in China and American treat mistakes that children make. Many Chinese people believe in the saying, “Spare the rod, spoil the child (不打不成器).” When Chinese parents see their children make mistakes, they often get very angry, some even hit them instead of making them realize their mistakes. This affects the children’s growth and the forming of their character, and also makes the generations gap (代沟) wide. American parents think it is common for people to make mistakes because mistakes are a part of life. They often say, “It’s OK to make mistakes. Making mistakes helps you learn.” They help their children deal with mistakes by giving them ideas about how to turn mistakes into learning opportunities (机会).
Families in China and America are quite different, and one way may seem better than the other, but it is better to think about whether the parents fit the family or not instead of talking about which one is wrong or right.
| Comparisons |
Differences |
| Different attitudes towardsindependence |
Chinese parents always try to do almost 1for their children. |
| American parents try to let their children 2with things on their own from childhood. |
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| Different ways of treating children’s 3. |
Chinese children are often made to go to 4classes. |
| Americanchildren are usually encouraged to do what they 5. |
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| Different ways of treating children’s mistakes |
Chinese parents are 6about children’s mistakes and often 7them. |
| American parents think everyone can make mistakesand they are a good 8to learn. |
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| The author’s 9 |
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| Parenting styles should depend on what is 10 for the family. |
My life suffered a lot in a summer five years ago. My father died in a car accident, leaving my mother, my two younger brothers and I alone. At that time, I was a senior high school student. After my father’s funeral (葬礼), I had no choice but to drop out of school and work in a factory.
I really wanted to return to school and wanted to go to college, but I couldn’t. I only hoped to bring up my two younger brothers. Life was not easy for me, for I can’t afford their tuition (学费) even if I worked from day to night without stopping. Without my father’s protection, I thought I was a slave (奴隶) to the fate.
Later on, something changed my life. I still remember that it was a rainy day. I put myself in the rain and walked slowly in the street.
Suddenly the rain stopped! I raised my head and found “the sky” was in fact a dark blue umbrella. Then I noticed a middle-aged man with one leg on crutch (拐杖) standing behind me. He said to me, “Why not run without an umbrella? If you didn’t run, you would get drenched.”
The man told me that he was promoter (推销员). He once dreamed of being a policeman, but an accident ruined (毁灭) his dream. Though his present job was not suitable for his legs, it was wonderful start to him. He was very happy that he didn’t lose heart and still “ran” on the road of life…
I was encouraged by the man’s words. I went to a big city and I became an assurance representative (保险代理人). After two years’ running, I did well and my family condition turned better little by little. Later I returned to school and succeeded in my entrance to university.
Life is like this. When you are in rainy days in your life, if you couldn’t find a way to prevent you from being wet, you would be overwhelmed (被制服). But if you decide to get rid of it, you’ll discover that the rainy days last not so long as you imagine.What happened to the writer at the beginning of the story?
| A．His father died in a car accident six years ago. |
| B．He didn’t have money to hold the funeral for his father. |
| C．He had to drop out of school to look after his sick mother. |
| D．He couldn’t afford his two brothers’ tuition even if he worked from day to night. |
About the middle-aged man with one leg on crutch, which of the following is NOT true?
| A．He lost one leg in an accident. |
| B．He had dreamed of being a policeman. |
| C．He became a promoter after an accident. |
| D．He had a good job which was suitable for him very well. |
What does the underlined word “drenched” mean in Chinese?
| A．干燥的 | B．湿透的 | C．紧张的 | D．舒服的 |
What’s the main idea of the sixth paragraph?
| A．The writer learned from the man and the situation soon got better. |
| B．The writer didn’t want to listen to the man and left without any word. |
| C．The writer had to give up his dream and became a promoter as the man. |
| D．The writer made friends with the man and they got on well with each other. |
Which is the best title for the passage?
| A．Try to Be Independent. |
| B．Care for the Disabled Person. |
| C．Run out of the Rainy Season of Your Life. |
| D．Get to Know More About Middle-aged People |