What do you think Americans in the early twentieth century(1900~1927) did on weekends?What do they do on weekends now?
| Then Once upon a time, people spent lots of time at home on weekends. Then, new inventions changed the weekends. ◆People used electric(电动的) streetcars to travel in cities. On weekends, they rode the street cars to parks. Young people liked roller coasters(过山车). ◆The first movie lasted only one minute. Soon movies lasted longer. In the 1920s, movie theatres sold millions of tickets each week. In 1927, movies eventually(最终) had sound. Sometimes, people stayed at home instead, and listened to another new invention — radio. ◆People in cities worked indoors during the week, so they wanted to be outdoors on weekends. Bicycling became a popular activity. |
| Now With more time, money and inventions, people have much more choices. ◆They can visit large parks like Disney World and ride modern roller coasters that go higher and faster than ever before. ◆They can choose from lots of different movies at a multiplex(a building with many movie theatres) or watch a video at home. ◆Many people jog(慢跑), bicycle, work out at the gym, or play sports. Others turn on their TV and watch sports. |
Before the early twentieth century, Americans used to spend their weekends _______.
| A．outdoors | B．in the theatre |
| C．at home | D．in the park |
What do you know about the first movie according to the passage?
| A．It was interesting. | B．It got longer. |
| C．It sold well. | D．It had no sound. |
The roller coasters in America go ______ than ever before.
| A． higher | B．faster |
| C．faster and higher | D．more slowly |
The best title of the text is “_______”.
| A． The Popular Activities | B．The Changing Weekend |
| C．Much More Choices | D．The New Inventions |
①On a Sunday tight，a poor young artist stood at the gate of the railway station，playing his violin.The music was so great that may people stopped to put some money into his hat.
②After an hour，a man rushed through the crowd to the artist and said， "Yes，it's you.I knew you were honest and would certainly come here. " The artist asked politely，"Are you Jack？" The man nodded. "Did you lose anything？" "Yes.It's a lottery ticket（彩票），"said the man.The artist took out a lottery ticket with Jack's name on it and returned it to the man.
③The next day，the young artist came to the same place and played the violin again.He laid a small board beside his hat.Soon people were attracted（吸引）by the words on it.It said，"Last night，a gentleman with the name of 'Jack' put an important thing into my hat by mistake.Please come to get it soon."
④Later his classmate asked the artist，"You are a student and you need money to pay the tuitionfor further study in the college.Why don't you keep the lottery ticket to yourself ？" The artist said，"Although I don't have much money，I live happily .But if I lose honesty，I won't be happy forever."
（1）The right order of this passage should be .
| A． |
①②③④ |
| B． |
①③②④ |
| C． |
①②④③ |
| D． |
①④③② |
（2）What did they young artist do at the gate of the railway station on a Sunday night？
| A． |
He played the violin. |
| B． |
He met his classmate. |
| C． |
He bought a train ticket. |
| D． |
He waited for the train. |
（3）The artist came to the same place the next day to look for .
| A． |
his hat |
| B． |
a lottery ticket |
| C． |
his classmate |
| D． |
the owner of a lottery ticket |
（4）The underlined word "tuition" in④paragraph means in Chinese.
| A． |
房费 |
| B． |
药费 |
| C． |
学费 |
| D． |
车费 |
（5）From this article，we can learn that .
| A． |
keep the lottery ticket if you find one |
| B． |
playing the violin is the only way to make money |
| C． |
do not share important things with our classmates |
| D． |
we should know the importance of honesty and keep it forever |
Poverty（贫穷）is a big problem in the world，but China has done a good job to deal with it and made the proud achievement.During fighting poverty，we've been moved by many heroes.
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Helping Girls ◆Zhang Guimei ◆Ljiang，Yunnan ◆Many girls couldn't go to school because they were very poor. ◆Mrs.Zhang started a girl school for free and helped over 1，800 girls go to college. |
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Building a Road ◆Mao Xianglin ◆Wushan，Chongqing ◆Villagers lived on the 1，000﹣meter﹣high cliffs（悬崖峭壁）.So it took them three days to walk to the nearest town in the past. ◆Mr.Mao led villagers to build a road with their hands for 7 years.Now they spend just an hour driving to the nearest town.Local people can sell fruit to other places conveniently. |
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Planting Mushrooms（序菇） ◆Chen Zaiming ◆Jingdong Yi，Yunnan ◆This place was famous for its wild mushrooms.But villagers didn't know how to grow them. ◆Mr.Chen taught villagers to plant mushrooms and helped them make over 5 million yuan. |
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Chinese Achievements ◆832 counties（县） and 128 ，000 villages are no longer in poverty. ◆98.99 million villagers have been lifted out of poverty in the past 8 year. ◆China is responsible for reducing 70 percent of poverty since the late 1970s all over the world. |
（1）Who helped girls go to college？
| A． |
Zhang Guimei. |
| B． |
Mao Xianglin. |
| C． |
Chen Zaiming. |
| D． |
All above. |
（2）How did people go to the nearest town in Wushan，Chongqing in the past？
| A． |
On foot. |
| B． |
By bus. |
| C． |
By car. |
| D． |
By train. |
（3）Which place was well﹣known for wild mushrooms in the text？
| A． |
Lijiang. |
| B． |
Wushan. |
| C． |
Jingdong Yi. |
| D． |
Not mentioned. |
（4）How many villagers have been lifted out of poverty in the past 8 years in China？
| A． |
832. |
| B． |
1，800. |
| C． |
12，8000. |
| D． |
98，990，000. |
（5）Which of the following is TRUE？
| A． |
Girls didn't want to go to school in Lijiang，Yunnan. |
| B． |
I takes people three hours to drive to the nearest town in Wushan now. |
| C． |
People used to be good at growing wild mushrooms in Jingdong Yi. |
| D． |
China has got the greatest achievement on lifting out of poverty. |
In 1988，Wang Chengbang retired（退休）from the army.Instead of enjoying a relaxing life，he volunteered to save the soil from desertification（沙漠化）by planting trees in Korla，Xinjiang.
It is no easy job.The high temperature in Korla makes it difficult for anyone to work day after day in the sunshine.Besides，water is a big problem.In fact，Wang Chengbang's work in the first few years failed as very few trees survived（存活）.
But Wang Chengbang would not give up."After trying many different ways，I have learned how to grow young trees in a better way，" said Wang Chengbang.He also worked out new ways to save water.With his hard work，more and more trees have survived.So far，he has planted more than 1.5 million trees.Those green trees prevent desertification，make the air cleaner and protect people from the hot sun.Now，Korla is a model city in environmental protection.
Wang Chengbang is also successful in fighting cancer（癌症）.In 2005，he had cancer and was told that he had only six months to live.However，he continued taking care of his trees rather than lying on the hospital bed."Working is the best medicine.Planting trees helps to fight cancer，" he often jokes.
Now，at the age of 85，Wang Chengbang is still working.
（1）Is it an easy job for Wang Chengbang to plant trees？
（2）How many trees has Wang Chengbang planted so far？
（3）What is Wang Chengbang successful in？
（4）In the summer holiday，do you want to be a volunteer to work with Wang Chengbang？Why or why not？
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A.Would you like to join us？ B.Would you mind doing some cleaning？ C.Don't worry. D.Thanks for your help. E.Why don't you go with us？ F.What's up？ G.I′ll be there on time. |
A：Nice to meet you，Diana.Welcome to our class!My name is Li Xiang.
B：Nice to meet you，too.
A：You look a little unhappy.（1）
B：I have no friends to talk with，so I'm worried.
A： （2） I can help you.
B：Thanks，Li Xiang.
A：Mm，I think you should join in some activities.We are going to the nursing home to help the old people this Saturday. （3）
B：Yes，I'd love to.When and where shall we meet？
A：At the school gate at 9：00 this Saturday.
B：OK.（4）
A：That's great!I think you will make many new friends in this activity.
B：I think so.（5）
A：You're welcome.
A new contact lens（隐形眼镜片）has been developed by scientists from America，Britain and China.It can check for illnesses at any time by examining chemicals in tears.A new sensor（感应器）is used to achieve his purpose.
Scientists hope that the improvement could help to deal with sudden medical events.Dr.Zhao Yunlong said， "COVID﹣19 has had a great influence on the scientific world.And we are doing research to help people deal with similar events in the future."
When introducing the new contact lens，Dr.Guo Shiqi，a researcher at Harvard，said，"In the past，the sensor was put between the layers（层）of the lens.It didn't have direct contact（接触）with tears，But our new sensor is smaller and smarter.I t can be fixed to a lens and keep direct contact with tears.What's more，it causes no discomfort to the eye.
The contact lens has not been put to the market，but researchers are quite sure that it will be welcomed.It is especially useful for the old and those who may experience sudden medical events.
As society develops，scientists are supposed to develop more products that provide care and convenience（便利）for people.The contact lens is one of what they are researching on.Earlier，a California company developed another kind of contact lens using LED technology.It can show the heath information on the mobile phone.Steve Sinclair，head of the company，said， "We have to build something that helps you when you need it and stays of when you don't need it."
（1）According to Dr.Zhao Yunlong,they did the research because .
| A． |
they are experienced |
| B． |
they are asked to do so |
| C． |
they want to fight COVID﹣19 |
| D． |
they want to help people |
（2）The advantage of the new sensor is that .
| A． |
it is put between lenses |
| B． |
it is much cheaper |
| C． |
it is smaller and smarter |
| D． |
it can be used for many years |
（3）The writer writes the last paragraph by giving .
| A． |
an opinion and facts |
| B． |
an opinion and answers |
| C． |
a question and facts |
| D． |
question and answers |
（4）The best title of this passage probably is .
| A． |
Sensors：Science and Technology |
| B． |
Contact Lenses Care and Convenience |
| C． |
The Most Useful Product |
| D． |
Great Companies of Contact Lens |