In the UK.Saturday evenings have always been a popular time for families to watch television together.One of the most popular programme genres is the talent show,partly because people of all ages are interested in it.
Early shows,like Opportunity Knocks (1965﹣1978),required people to vote (投票)for their favorite acts and performers,although in those days voting was done by postcard instead of by telephone,text,or over the Internet.Today,the success of television talent shows has reached a new level.Here are Ihe UK's top three TV talent shows:
The X Factor In this wonderful singing competition,performers have to face a celebrity judge panel (名人裁判组)before the public vote.Many excellent singers became popular because of it.The show is now made all over the world,from China to Colombia.
Strictly Come Dancing﹣The programme is so fantastic that it attracts many celebrities.They team up with professional (专业的)dancers and come to the dance floor to win the title of Strictly Come Dancing Champion.
Britain's Got Talent﹣In this modern﹣day version (版本)of Opportunity Knocks,the public can go and choose from many kinds of acts,from dancing dogs to ice skating.The prize is to perform for the Queen in the Royal Variety of Performance.
38.When did the show Opportunity Knocks begin?
A.In 1965.
B.In 1978.
C.In 2015.
D.K is not mentioned.
39.If a person loves a skating act,he or she may go to .
A.Opportunity Knocks
B.Strictly Come Dancing
C.The X Factor
D.Britain's Got Talent
40.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A.The winners of Britain's Got Talent can perform for the Queen.
B.If you want your dog to have a performance,you can go to Britain's Got Talent with it.
C.Opportunity Knocks is still on television now.
D.People of all ages enjoy TV talent shows in UK.
41.The underline word"genres"in the first paragraph means .
A.lists
B.types
C.choices
D.expressions.
Their house is just like our house, but (we) has a bigger balcony.
My cousin is good at (dance).
What will the future world be like? Many people are glad to give their (1) .Here are two imaginations about the world of (2) . When people talk about the future, we like to think that we'll have our own personal flying car. We would fly at 480kilometres per hour, avoiding traffic lights,(3) roads and speeding tickets.(4) ,some people point to the disadvantages of flying cars. One big problem is: what will happen if the flying cars (5) ? Then there will be problems with traffic control. Also, if(6) become popular, there will surely be too much air traffic.(7) it seems that flying cars will face more than a few problems if they are to get off the ground!.Imagine you have your own Ironman (8) . Several companies are trying to build a practical robot "exoskeleton". This is a suit of robot arms and legs which follows your movement. It will(9) the wearer to lift heavy objects, walk a long way and even punch through walls! It is(10) in many ways, especially for people with disabilities. This suit might help people to walk again after(11) or injury(受伤).But the disadvantage at the moment is the(12) . Even a simple suit can cost hundreds of thousands of pounds. Another problem is battery life. A suit like this needs a lot of(13) and batteries only last about 15minutes at the moment. One other problem is that a badly programmed robot wearer. You wouldn't want your robot leg or arm bending(弯曲) suit could(14) the wrong way. car above our heads,
So in the future,(15) we might be able to fly to work and lift a there are plenty of problems to solve before this will be possible.
(1)A. suggestions |
B. instructions |
C. opinions |
D. reasons |
(2)A. past |
B. yesterday |
C. present |
D. tomorrow |
(3)A. empty |
B. wide |
C. busy |
D. dirty |
(4)A. Moreover |
B. Instead |
C. In fact |
D. However |
(5)A. put down |
B. break down |
C. write down |
D. calm down |
(6)A. they |
B. you |
C. we |
D.I |
(7)A. And |
B. But |
C. So |
D. or |
(8)A. gloves |
B. suit |
C. helmet |
D. shoes |
(9)A. ask |
B. wish |
C. invite |
D. allow |
(10)A. beautiful |
B. peaceful |
C. colorful |
D. useful |
(11)A. disease |
B. holiday |
C. work |
D.party |
(12)A. quality |
B. price |
C. need |
D. number |
(13)A. chances |
B. power |
C. rest |
D. experience |
(14)A. hurt |
B. attract |
C. protect |
D. attack |
(15)A. whether |
B. unless |
C. although |
D. until |
A good book can be satisfying, can improve your knowledge and can teach you a lot. There are several ways to develop a lifetime reading habit.
Set times. You should have a few set times every day when you'll read for at least 5﹣10 minutes, no matter what happens. For example, make it a habit to read during breakfast and lunch(and even dinner if you eat alone).
Always carry a book. No matter where you go, take a book with you. When you leave the house, make sure to have at least one book. You may keep the book in the car, or into the office or to anywhere you go, unless you' re sure you won't have time to read.
Make a list. Keep a list of all the great books you want to read. You can keep this in a pocket notebook. Be sure to add to it whenever you hear about a good book. Keep a running list, and cross out the ones you have read.
Find a quiet place. Find a place in your home where you can sit in a comfortable chair without television or computer near the chair. There should be no music or noisy family members.
Set a high aim. For example. Tell yourself that you want to read 50 books this year.Try your best to finish reading them. Just be sure you' re still enjoying the reading.
Title: Ways to (1) a lifetime reading habit |
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Set times |
●Read for at least 5﹣10 minutes, no matter what(2) . ●Make it a (3) to read during breakfast and lunch. |
Always carry a book |
●Carry at least one book when(4) the house. ●Keep the book no matter(5) you go. |
Make a(6) |
●(7) to it when you hear about a good book. ●Cross out the ones you have read. |
Find a quiet place |
●Sit in a (8) chair. ●Make sure no music or noisy family members trouble you. |
(9) a high aim |
●Do your (10) to finish reading them. ●Be sure to enjoy the reading. |
Besides is beautiful forests and sunny beaches, Hainan Province has a lot more for you to explore. It is well worth (visit).