Scientists are looking for ways that we can effectively use the light and heat from the sun. One idea that has caught their imagination is solar roads. They are expected to produce clean and renewable energy.
With solar panels on the surfaces, solar roads cost more than traditional roads. However, besides the functions of traditional roods, they have the panels to receive sunlight and change it into the energy to supply power to homes, factories and street lighting. There are four layers in a solar panel:
•Base layer: It is made of insulation material and forms a good grip with the road below this layer.
•Middle layer: This is the most important layer. It holds all kinds of power lines connecting all the solar parts in the panel, like LED lights and the heating system.
•Top layer: This layer is super-strong glass. It allows the panel to hold the weight of the heaviest vehicles.
•Capping: This is the topmost layer used to offer extra protection to the solar parts in the panel. The layer must be rough enough to provide the traction for the safety of vehicles.
With the smart design, solar roads can successfully charge the vehicles on them. And the roads have inbuilt LED lights to replace the traditional rood signs and lines, which are usually painted and harmful to humans. What’s more, the heating systems in the solar roads can take care of the snow and ice on the roads for drivers.
Test solar roads have been built in several countries (France, China, USA, etc.) since 2014. The first word solar road project, Metrics of Watt Way in France, was set up by a French company called Construction Colas. It was an example of low effectiveness. In the first year, it had been expected to produce around 767 kWh of energy a day, but it only produced 409 kWh. Even so, the production could increase with design improvements. Of course, more time is needed before this technology is put into use.
Solar roads may not be widely used in the near future, but they are indeed great for an environment-friendly and energy-saving world.
（1）Solar roads ＿＿＿＿＿.
| A． |
offer power to homes |
B． |
get energy from factories |
| C． |
keep the sunlight away |
D． |
cost less than traditional roods |
（2）Which of the following about the layers of a solar panel is TRUE according to the passage?
| A． |
The base layer is the most important layer. |
| B． |
There are many power lines in the middle layer. |
| C． |
The top layer lies on the top of the solar panel. |
| D． |
The capping should be smooth enough for drivers. |
（3）The first world solar road project ＿＿＿＿＿.
| A． |
was set up in China in 2014 |
B． |
showed high effectiveness as expected |
| C． |
was started by a US company |
D． |
could get better with design improvements |
（4）What is the best title for the passage?
| A． |
Solar Roads: A Widely Used Invention |
| B． |
Solar Roads: A Safety Guard for Drivers |
| C． |
Solar Roads: A New Idea for Clean Energy |
| D． |
Solar Roads: A Way to Produce LED Lights |
The Statue of Liberty(自由女神像)is one of the most famous tourst places in the United Stafes.However,it wasn’t the Americans who designed and built it It was given as a gift of friendship from France.
In 1865,a young French artist named Bartholdi took part in a big party near the town of Versailles.At the party,someone hoped to give America a special gift for the country’s hundredth birthday in 1876.Bartholdi was interested in the idea and suggested a big statue of some kind.Back home,he thought about it for the next six years.By 1871,Bartholdi had planned most of the details of the statue.It was going to be a lady calld Liberty,who held a torch(火把)high over her head in hear right hand and a book close to her body in her left hand.It seemed that she was lighting the way to freedom.
But it was such a huge project that a large amount of noney was needed.And also,for many resaon,Bartboldi and his team couldn’t finish it on time.The big statue wasn’t finished until June 1884.On July22,1885,it arrived in New York from France by water.The statue was finally placed on a small island called Manhattan near New York in April 1886.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。Who first had the idea of giving a hundredth birthday gift to America?
A,The host of the party. B.The president of France
C.Bartholdi D.It isn’t mentionedWe know the United States of America was set up in _____ according to the passage.[
| A．1765 | B．1771 | C．1776 | D．1786 |
What’s in the left hand of the lady called Liberty?
| A．A book | B．A fan | C．A torch | D．A hat |
The statue was carried to New York _____ after it was finished.
| A．on the airplan | B．on the sea | C．in the car | D．on the train |
Which of the following is TRUE,according to the passage?
| A．The statue of Liberty was built by an American who lived in France. |
| B．The building of the statue of Liberty cost much mony. |
| C．The building of the statue of Liberty was finished in 1886. |
| D．The ststue of Liberty appeared in New York on time. |
A famous doctor once received a little child that was badly ill. Thanks to his skills and care, his young patient got well and was soon able to get up and run about again.
The child's mother was very thankful to the doctor, and she called on him to thiank for what he had done for her child. "Doctor," she said, "you have saved my little son. I don't know how to thank you enough. I feel that money alone cannot repay you, so I have made this little purse with my own hands, as a sign of my gratitude.I hope you will accept it." The doctor stood up and said coldly, "Madam, a little present like that is very nice between friends, but a doctor needs to paid properly for what he has done." The lady was surprised and hurt so much that she could not reply for a moment. Then she said quietly, "Perhaps you will tell me how much you fee is?"
"Fifty pounds," he answered.
The lady opened the little purse and took out four fifty-pound bank notes. She passed one of them to the doctor, and put the other three back into the purse. She put the purse into her handbag and, saying goodbye to the doctor, went out of the room.
| A．he had saved her life | B．he had saved her son’slife |
| C．he had lent her some money | D．he often called on her |
| A．the puese should be given between friends |
| B．the purse was too small |
| C．the lady was not kind to him |
| D．the lady just gave him that purse and wouldn’t give him the medical fee |
| A．feiendship | B．pity | C．happiness | D．thanks |
| A．was only 150 pounds |
| B．was less than 200 pounds |
| C．was much more than the medical fee |
| D．was not enough for the medical fee |
| A．Sorry and worried | B．Regret and proud | C．Excited and proud | D．Sorry and regret |
March 21, 2014
After visiting the Beijing Normal School, Madame Peng took Sasha and Malia, my mother, and me to the Forbidden City, which is right in the heart of Beijing.
For more than 2,000 years (up until 1912), China was ruled by emperors who descended (传递)from many different dynasties, or families, who passed ruling positions on from generation to generation — and for nearly 500 years, the Forbidden City used as the emperor’s home.
Like the name suggests, the Forbidden City is large enough to be a city of its own — it includes nearly 1,000 buildings and nearly 10,000 rooms.
In 1925, the new Chinese government turned the Forbidden City into a museum so that visitors like us from all over the world can stroll (闲逛) through many of the beautiful rooms and outdoor spaces.
The Forbidden City is too large to go fully around in a single visit, but highlights include the following: The Hall of Union and Peace has almost 14,000 ornamental dragons. The Hall of Supreme Harmony is where the emperor watched birthday celebrations and coronation (加冕) ceremonies from his Dragon Throne. And then there are the Imperial Gardens, where you can walk along the paths and pavilions, admiring the beautiful rock arrangements, flowers and cypress (柏树) trees.
While we loved our visit to the Forbidden City, we only wish we had more time to see everything. But then again, I’m not sure there could ever be enough time to fully enjoy all of the art and history in this wonderful place.
(The First Lady’s Travel Journal: Touring the Forbidden City)The writer visited The Forbidden City with _____________.
A. her daughters B. her husband C. her mother and two daughtersThe Forbidden City is a _____________.
A. city B. palace C. gardenThe Forbidden City was used as _____________ for nearly 500 years until 1912.
A. the emperor’s home
B. the emperor’s short-lived home
C. a place of interest for public What does the word “highlights” mean?
A.景观亮点 B.聚光灯 C. 光亮According to the passage, we can infer推断 that _____________.
A. They had enough time to visit every room
B. The Forbidden City served as a museum until 1925
C. The first lady enjoyed all of the art and history in this wonderful place
Mr. Jenkins is fifty years old. He has taught math in a middle school for twenty-six years. He works hard and always comes to his office on time. He hopes his students can be honest and he is strict with them. Some of his students become famous persons, but they still remember him and often write to him. Of course the old man is proud of it.
This term he began to teach Grade One. Some of the new students were told about him, but the others didn’t know him well. He told them how to be an honest person. He gave them several examples and said, “ I hate telling a lie most.”
Before class was over, he told all his students to finish Exercise 8 in Unit 1. The next morning, as soon as he came into the classroom, he said, “Who has finished Exercise 8?”
A few students put up their hands. He shook his head and said. “Open your workbooks and see whether there’s Exercise 8 in Unit 1 or not.”
The students had a look at their books and their faces turned red at once.Mr. Jenkins began to work in the school when he was ________.
A. twenty-two B. twenty-three C. twenty-fourWhat is Mr. Jenkins proud of?
A. All his students have become honest.
B. All his students often write to him.
C. Some of his students become famous and often write to him.Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. This term Mr. Jenkins began to teach Grade One.
B. All the new students knew him well.
C. Not all the students put up their hands.Mr. Jenkins told his students to finish Exercise 8 in Unit 1 because_____.
A. he wanted to know if they were honest.
B. he wanted to give them an example
C. it was very importantThe students’ face turned red because_________.
A. they made Mr. Jenkins angry
B. they told a lie in class
C. they didn’t finish the exercise
There are many books for young readers. Some of these are for children from 12 to 18. Others are for those who are under 12. There are even some books for babies.
Books for young children use a lot of beautiful pictures. They are a big part of each book. So many writers of children’s books also draw the pictures. These writers make sure that their books are more than just fun stories to read. They make them look good, too!
Some children’s books tell very old stories. Many have animals in them that talk and do things that people do. Some of these animals might be bears. Others might be foxes. A little mouse and a big lion might even be in the same story.
Many books for very little children are all pictures. Others may have a word here and there. Books for babies may have something to push that makes sounds. This kind of book may make animal sounds. Then it may have a picture of the animal that makes each sound. It may also have its name. This way, the baby gets to know what sounds some animals make.
根据短文内容，判断下列各句正误，对的涂填（A），错的涂（B）。We have many books for both teenagers and little kids.
In children’s books, animals can talk to readers like real people.
Some books for babies have pictures with a few words.
Babies can also learn something from books.
The passage is mainly about different books for people of all age.