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Picture One is a(n) ________.
| A．postcard | B．poster |
| C．invitation | D．menu |
You should reply to the Johnson family by ______.
| A．writing an email |
| B．making a phone call |
| C．visiting them in person |
| D．chatting online with them |
If you want to eat well, you can’t miss the ________.
| A．Dance as a Job Lecture |
| B．Musical Theatre Classes |
| C．Weight Training Classes |
| D．Sports Nutrition Classes |
How long will the camp last?
| A．Six days. | B．Ten days. |
| C．A week. | D．A month |
If you are a 15-year-old student, what time is your audition?
| A．4:00 pm on Nov 13. |
| B．4:30 pm on Nov 14. |
| C．4:30 pm on Nov 18. |
| D．4:00 pm on Nov 19. |
A passenger（乘客）told an air hostess that he needed a cup of water to take his medicine when the plane just took off. She said to him that she would bring him the water in ten minutes.
The air hostess was kept so busy that she forgot to give him the water. As a result, the passenger was held up to take his medicine. Thirty minutes later, when the passenger’s ring for service sounded, the air hostess hurried over to him with a cup of water, but he refused it.
In the following hours on the plane, each time the air hostess passed the passenger, she would ask him with a smile whether he needed help or not. But the passenger never replied to her.
When the passenger was going to get off the plane, he asked the air hostess to hand him the passenger’s booklet. She knew that he would write down sharp words about her job, but with a smile she handed it to him.
Off the plane, the air hostess opened the booklet, and smiled because the passenger wrote, “On the flight, you asked me whether I needed help or not for twelve times in all. How can I refuse your twelve sincere smiles?”The passenger needed a cup of water because_________________.
| A．He was thirsty. |
| B．He wanted to take his medicine. |
| C．He wanted to chat with the air hostess. |
| D．He felt bored |
At the end of the story, we know the passenger was __________ with the air hostess.
| A．pleased | B．unhappy | C．angry | D．bored |
The underlined word “it” in Paragraph 4 refers to the ___________.
| A．medicine | B．water | C．cup | D．booklet |
Microblog is used by more and more people in China. Do you know what it is?
Micorblog makes the people around the world know each other better. It helps people to find the information that they need more easily, also to get some information about the world they did not know before.
Many famous people are using microblog now, including singers, TV hosts and artists. The first day of Chinese New Year in 2013, people on Sina Microblog sent 9,873 microblogs to wish somebody a Happy New Year. Yao Chen, a movie star, became the queen of microblog because her microblog had over 1.3 million followers; Li Yuchun sent a microblog and got 11,760 comments (评论) within 24 hours; Cai Kangyong, who is a famous TV host and famous writer in Taiwan, had 15,143 followers within 24 hours.
Why is microblog so popular? The most important reason is that it is easy. People need not use too much time to write the articles to express their feelings. They can write at most 140 words, and then send them through computers or mobile phones onto the microblog. As soon as they send it out, their fans will know. They can send it out anytime, anywhere.
Many of my friends use microblogs to share things with others. They can talk about what they see, hear and think in a sentence or a photo. Also, they can follow their friends’ or their favorite stars’. They can even join in any discussion of anything. Microblog is a hit now! Have you microblogged today? 264According to the passage, ______.
| A．microblog can make people know each other better |
| B．you can write as many words as you like in microblog |
| C．microblog is not very popular in China |
| D．microblog is only used by people under 18 |
Microblog is very popular. The most important reason is that _____.
| A．many famous people are using it now |
| B．it is easy, quick and very useful |
| C．people can share their photos with others |
| D．people can join in any discussion |
The word “hit” in the 5th paragraph means _____.
| A．important information and comments |
| B．somebody interesting and helpful |
| C．something popular and successful |
| D．famous people and movie stars |
Many companies use guards and expensive alarm systems to protect their property (财产). Soon a new kind of protection will be used—robots. Engineers have been working on the first mobile robots for businesses. The robots will guard factories, warehouses (仓库) and museums at night.
The mobile robots will move around slowly on wheels. They will be able to detect (察觉,发现) people through walls and pick up sounds, such as breaking glass. They can be fixed with loud sirens to frighten thieves, or radios to signal police or guards.
To protect a building, a robot will have to move around without knocking into the walls. Information about the building will have to be stored in the robot’s small, built-in computer. A floor map could be programmed into the computer’s memory, for example.
A mobile robot will not be able to do everything. Unlike human guards, it will not be able to climb stairs, open doors, or move along rough ground. It won’t be able to tell the difference between friends and enemies. Because of that, people will have to be prevented from entering the area it moves.
One kind of mobile robot will be able to “sense” whether a chair or a box has been moved and go around it. This robot will also judge size well enough so that it won’t send an alarm if a cat crosses the room. And if someone tries to steal this robot, it will sound a loud, painful siren. The three-foot-tall robot is hard to be stolen anyway. It weighs about 200 pounds.
U.S. companies pay almost $10 billion a year to protect their property with alarm systems and human guards. Mobile robots may be cheaper. (296) Why is the new kind of robots called mobile robots? Because they can _____.
| A．guard factories, warehouses and museums |
| B．send loud, painful sirens when it is stolen |
| C．sense moving objects and signal police |
| D．move around and do the programmed work |
How will a robot get directions for moving around a building?
| A．From a human guard. | B．From a built-in computer. |
| C．From another robot. | D．From radio signals. |
What can be the best title of this passage?
| A．New Guards. | B．Science and Technology. |
| C．Alarm Systems. | D．Engineers and Robots. |
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Yoga is a kind of sport. It is very popular around the world now. Everyone, young and old can do yoga. It’s good for both men and women.
Why do people like yoga? There’s a short answer and a long answer to that question. The short answer is that yoga makes you feel better. Practising, breathing exercises and thinking make you healthier in body, mind and spirit.| A．An old Indian sport. | B．A European game. |
| C．A popular idea. | D．An enjoyment. |
Which of the following is true?
| A．Yoga has four parts altogether. | B．Anyone can practise yoga. |
| C．Yoga was taught in classes. | D．Yoga can bring the world peace. |
Why do people like yoga?
| A．Because it brings happiness and relax. |
| B．Because it helps you work more quickly. |
| C．Because it is part of the real religion. |
| D．Because it is good for your health. |
School Activities for Kids and Teens
January is a month of fun-filled activities for kids and teens as long as you know where to find them. When you want some fun activities for January, think about these ideas happening in this month.
Secret of the Dragon Time: Mon., Jan. 1, 10:30 am Cost: Adult: $7.40 Child (under 15): half Tel.: 3403 2578 Add.: Brisbane Botanic Gardens Note: Secret of the Dragon is a magical story about two children ride a dragon to explore the ocean. |
The Search for Life Time: Thurs., Jan. 4, 2:00 pm Cost: Adult: $14.50 Child (under 15): $8.70 Tel.: 3403 7689 Add.: Brisbane Botanic Gardens Note: Are we truly alone in space? Is there any life out there? These are the questions asked in this show. |
Magic Class Time: Fri., Jan. 12, 10:00 am Cost: Free Tel.: 3403 8470 to book your seat beforehand Add.: Centenary Community Hub, 171 Dandenong Road Note: Would you like to be a magician? Then join David, the magician, to learn about real magic with playing cards, coins, ring ropes and DIY projects and be able to become the life of the party. |
Science with Me Making Your Own Guitar  Time: Sat., Jul. 20, 3:00 pm Cost: Free Tel.: 3403 1226 to book your seat beforehand Add.: 10, Egginton Close Note: Do you want to make a guitar with Katy and her mom? Science with Me is going to be with you. Please remember to bring a piece of wood, a hammer, some rubber bands and some nails with you. |
If you want to make a guitar, you can call ________.
| A．3403 8470 | B．3403 1226 | C．3403 7689 | D．3403 2578 |
John and his 10-year-old son want to watch Secret of the Dragon. They will pay ________.
| A．$7.40 | B．$11.10 | C．$14.80 | D．$23.20 |
Rita plans to join Magic Class. She may learn about _______.
| A．real magic | B．making coins | C．magic stories | D．holding parties |
Alec is strongly interested in space life. He may go to _______.
| A．Magic Class | B．Science with Me |
| C．Secret of the Dragon | D．The Search for Life |