Coffee has been a part of people’s lives for thousands of years,and today it is still a favourite drink of millions of people in the world. Coffee is so popular ,but do you know the story of coffee and how it was discovered?
There is an old story that says coffee was discovered in Africa long ,long time ago. One day,a farmer was watching his goats,and he saw them eat some small berries(干种子)from a plant. After they ate the berries,the goats became very active.The man often felt tired,so he decided to try the berries too. Surprisingly, he did not feel tired any more.Coffee plants were thus discovered. Then coffee was taken from Africa to Arabia(阿拉伯半岛),and there it was first used as medicine. The Arabs kept coffee a secret for many years. Later, coffee came to Turkey(土耳其),then italy,then France. From Europe, the coffee plant was taken to America. People found that coffee plants grew well in many parts of South America, so large coffee farms were started, and many coffee plants were grown. On these farms, coffee beans were picked from the plants by hand. Then the beans were dried and prepared for market to sell. Different coffee beans were mixed together to produce different kinds of coffee. Coffee was sent to all over the world ,and soon became very popular.
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Answer each of the following questions in No More Than 6 Words.Where did coffee come from?
What was coffee first used as in Arabia?
Why were large coffee farms started in South America?
How did people get coffee beans from the plants?
Why did people mix different coffee beans together?
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Do you ever find yourself standing in front of rubbish bins, not sure whether the piece of waste in your hand is recyclable or not? To solve this problem, four Hong Kong high school students have invented a smart rubbish bin that uses AI to sort(分类) the waste. The students named the bin Waste Collection Point.
Connected to a computer, the bin uses a camera to tell the kind of the waste it receives and sorts it into plastic, paper, glass, or other kinds. To make sure the bin can sort waste correctly, the team tested every product in the school shop and took at least500 pictures of each one. “To train the AI, we had to take many photos from different angles(角度), so it has a better rate of accuracy,” said one of the students who built the AI system.
The idea of the smart bin was born two years ago, when the students were in Grade Ten. At that time, people from the city crowded into their village because of the COVID-19. They left behind a lot of rubbish and caused more pollution.
“All the bins were full, and there was even rubbish on the mountain,” the students recalled, “Every weekend, we had to join the villagers in picking up the waste.”
The students decided to develop a special recycling bin that would encourage people to protect the environment. Although school ended at 2 pm, the team would continue to work on their invention until 6 or 7 pm at school. Even when their school was closed last year, they would still meet and work together online.
“Our bin is now in its third generation(代). Before graduation, we hope it can be widely used in the city.” The students said, “Then it will be easier than ever for people to recycle and protect our environment.”
(1)According to the first paragraph we know the ________ of Waste Collection Point.
A. |
price |
B. |
size |
C. |
use |
(2)The underlined words “rate of accuracy” mean “________” in Chinese.
A. |
精准度 |
B. |
参与度 |
C. |
知名度 |
(3)This chart shows why Waste Collection Point was developed. Which is the missing part?
A. |
the hit of the COVID-19 |
B. |
villagers’ encouragement |
C. |
picking up rubbish around |
(4)This passage is mainly about ________.
A. |
four young inventors |
B. |
a new invention |
C. |
the rubbish problem |
(5)How is this passage organized(组织)? (P=Paragraph)
A. |
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B. |
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C. |
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Yang Hongwei, 56, was born into a kite-making family in Weifang. When she was young, she often saw kites with bright colors and different shapes in her grandfather’s workshop.
“Every time I see these beautiful kites, my bad feelings go away,” said Yang.
Yang learned to make kites from her grandfather at the age of 16. After practicing the skill for 10 years, she started her own shop in 1992.
“Many places around the world have a tradition of flying kites,” Yang said. “But I think the cultural idea behind our kites is special.”
On Yang’s kites, people can see not only common pictures like butterflies and birds, but also some prints telling Chinese myths, legends and history. For example, she once made a kite with a phoenix(凤凰). On each side of the phoenix were 50 images(形象) of famous women from Chinese history. Each woman was different in look, clothes and makeup.
“It took me a lot of time,” Yang said, “but when I explain the stories of the kites to foreigners, I feel a great sense of achievement.”
In her free time, Yang travels to countries such as Germany, Australia, the United States and New Zealand. She tells the stories of Chinese kites and the traditional ways they are made. “It is an important job of mine.” She said.
(1)Yang Hongwei saw some beautiful kites in her ________ workshop when she was young.
A. |
uncle’s |
B. |
father’s |
C. |
grandfather’s |
(2)Yang Hongwei started her own shop at the age of ________.
A. |
16 |
B. |
26 |
C. |
56 |
(3)The example of Yang’s kite with a phoenix is given to show ________.
A. |
how she makes kites |
B. |
why she likes kites |
C. |
what’s in her kites |
(4)From the passage we can know Yang Hongwei is ________.
A. |
creative |
B. |
humorous |
C. |
honest |
(5)Yang’s important job refers to(指) ________.
A. |
spreading Chinese culture |
B. |
traveling abroad |
C. |
selling more kites |
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(1)You will visit ________ on this tour of Hainan.
A. |
Haikou and Qionghai |
B. |
Wenchang and Wanning |
C. |
Qionghai and Sanya |
(2)During the trip you can enjoy ________.
A. |
surfing |
B. |
camping |
C. |
shopping |
(3)The cost includes the following EXCEPT ________.
A. |
free plane tickets |
B. |
fresh seafood |
C. |
nice hotels |
(4)What is the right time to book the trip on the phone?
A. |
8: 30 am on Monday. |
B. |
6: 30 pm on Friday. |
C. |
3: 30 pm on Saturday. |
(5)Where is this reading material(材料) probably taken from?
A. |
A newspaper. |
B. |
A novel. |
C. |
A diary. |
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①Have you ever shown your photos on your favorite social media(媒体)? Or have you expressed your feelings and emotions on your online page? If yes, do you know what you have posted on the social medias can cause problems you could not expect?
②Cathy, who is going to be fifteen, posted online an invitation to her birthday party with her address in it. And guess what! 500 people came to the party, and some even broke the windows and plants, making a total mess of the house. The girl’s birthday party turned into a nightmare(噩梦).
③Many teenagers(青少年)think they know everything about social media, and that such a thing could never happen to them. Studies show that each year more than three million young people in the world get into trouble because of their online activities.
④So do remember these if you really want to share something online.
⑤Share with care! Not everyone will like what you write online. Think before you post anything. You never know who sees your texts, pictures or videos. Before clicking “post”, you should ask yourself, “How will I feel if my family or teachers see this?” and “How might this post be bad for me in five or ten years from now?”
⑥Be polite when you write! Imagine someone is unfriendly in real life. The same is true of online communication. No one likes it when you “shout” in your messages. If you feel angry or frustrated while you’re writing a message, wait a bit. Read it again later and then send it.
⑦Protect and respect! Never share your passwords with anyone. It’s not wise to post your home or email address online. Don’t say bad things about people. If you get messages like that or see them online, talk to your parents or your teachers.
⑧I’d say none of these things promises 100% online safety, but each will help you to be safer.
(1)The writer starts to introduce the topic by ________.
A. |
telling stories |
B. |
giving examples |
C. |
asking questions |
D. |
sharing experiences |
(2)The party turned into a nightmare because Cathy ________.
A. |
made a total mess of the house. |
B. |
shared the photos of her house online |
C. |
invited hundrends of people to her party |
D. |
posted an invitation with her address online |
(3)The writer uses the mark “!” in the underlined sentences of Paragraphs 5~7 to ________.
A. |
draw the readers’ attention |
B. |
give orders that readers should follow |
C. |
express the strong feelings of worry |
D. |
give the decisions that have been made |
(4)What does the writer mean by saying the last sentence?
A. |
You should spend much less time online. |
B. |
It’s necessary to think before you act online. |
C. |
You have to make a promise before you go online. |
D. |
If you want to be safer online, do as the writer suggests. |
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Many people may wonder what the three Chinese astronauts’ life was like when working in space. In fact, they did many of the things as we do on Earth.
They brush their teeth, wash their hair and go to the bathroom. However, because of the microgravity(失重)environment, they take care of themselves in different ways. They wash their hair by using the norinse shampoo to get it clean because there are no real showers in the spaceship.
Astronauts eat three meals a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner. But how much they eat depends on the astronauts. A small woman astronaut often needs only about 1,900 calories(卡路里)a day, while a large man requires about 3,200 calories. So there are many kinds of foods ready, such as fruits, nuts, chicken, beef and seafood. They can also drink coffee, tea and orange juice.
Astronauts can have much fun, too. They look out of the window, enjoying the wonderful sunsets and sunrises which happen every 45 minutes. Very often, they play with their food or even jokes on their workmates. Believe it or not, astronauts can even spend weekends, when they can watch movies, play music, read books and talk to their families.
After a long day at work, ________. Just like on Earth, an astronaut goes to bed at a certain time, then wakes up and prepares for work again. But there are a few differences. Astronauts have to sleep in sleeping bags in special cabins(柜子). Generally, astronauts are planned to have eight hours of sleep. Like on Earth, they may wake up in the middle of their sleep to use the toilet. And astronauts also have dreams.
As for Wang Yaping, she had another experience—preparing for lessons for the Chinese students far down on Earth.
(1)The passage mainly talks about ________.
A. |
how astronauts work in space |
B. |
what it is like inside a spaceship |
C. |
what kind of people can be astronauts |
D. |
astronauts’ daily life in the spaceship |
(2)From the passage we can learn that astronauts ________.
A. |
have to take showers every two days |
B. |
are not allowed to play jokes in space |
C. |
can have many kinds of foods for their meals |
D. |
seldom have dreams when they sleep in space |
(3)Which of the following can be put in the ________ in Paragraph 5?
A. |
it is time to make a phone call |
B. |
reading is what an astronaut needs |
C. |
listening to music sounds like a good idea |
D. |
nothing is better than a good night’s sleep |
(4)What was Wang Yaping’s special experience in space?
A. |
Making different kinds of foods. |
B. |
Taking care of the other astronauts. |
C. |
Writing a report about space travel. |
D. |
Giving a lesson to students on Earth. |