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Computer technology is still developing rapidly. The computer of the future will continue to increase in value and performance while decreasing in cost. It will become smaller, but faster and more powerful. It is possible to make some guesses about what the future of the computer will look like, based upon the types of technologies that are being developed now. A lot of progress has already been made in some of these new technologies, but some are still in their earliest stages and may not be ready for use for years. Two of the most interesting areas of computing that are currently being developed are quantum computing (量子计算) and nanotechnology (纳米技术). Quantum computing is one possibility for the future of the computer that could make computers run far faster than even the quickest computers do today. Quantum computers could be able to do what modern supercomputers are unable to do by using transistors that are able to take on many states at the same time. Nanotechnology could also change the face of computing, by creating computers that could be very powerful, though they are tiny in size. These computers could be incorporated (并入) into everyday objects, including electrical appliances (电器), clothes and even the human body. We will be able to use computers in new and unimaginable ways. They will become a part of our lives rather than simply being a box that is used only for specific purposes, such as work. Quantum computing and nanotechnology will be able to play new roles, which will make us live greener lives, as well as enjoy better health and happier lives. 1.Which of the following can NOT describe the computer of the future properly? A. Much smaller. B. Much faster. C. More powerful. D. Less valuable. 2.According to the text, quantum computing _____. A. has been put in use so far B. can make computers run by themselves C. can reduce the cost of computers D. will work by using transistors 3.We can learn from the text that nanotechnology will _____. A. create much smaller computers B. be used in electrical appliances and clothing C. change the structure of computers D. make computers just serve specific purposes 4.The text is mainly about _____. A. what nanotechnology is B. what quantum computing is C. what the future of the computer is D. what future computers can bring us
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Elephants might be the most well-known and well-loved animal in African wildlife. But conservation (保护) of the African elephant faces special difficulties. While the elephant population is half of what it was 40 years ago, some areas of Africa have more elephants than populated areas can support. That’s why AWF scientists are studying elephant behavior, protecting habitats and finding ways for humans to live peacefully with elephants in Africa. Years ago, over hunting and the ivory trade were the biggest threats to elephants survival. Luckily, ivory bans (禁令), hunting rules and protected areas protect elephants from these dangers today. The 21st century brings a different challenge to elephant conservation —land-use. Elephants walk across borders and outside parks and other protected areas. So they often destroy crops, causing conflicts (冲突) between local farmers and these big animals. Successful conservation strategies (策略) must allow elephants to walk freely in their natural habitats while reducing conflicts between elephants and local people. AWF researchers are searching for a way to give both elephants and people the space they need. The AWF is collecting information on elephant habitats and behavior. The information they gather will help to develop the widest possible space for elephants. The AWF is helping elephants by protecting their habitats. And they also work with local farmers to improve their life in order to encourage them to protect rather than destroy elephants. 1.The first paragraph of the text is mainly to tell readers _____. A. African elephants are endangered now B. there remains a lot to do to protect African elephants C. African elephants are popular animals D. the number of African elephants has increased over the years 2.What is the biggest difficulty in protecting African elephants now? A. They are still being killed. B. Their habitats are being destroyed. C. They don’t have enough food. D. They can’t live in peace with farmers. 3.To protect elephants, the AWF does all the following EXCEPT _____. A. keeping elephants B. protecting elephants’ habitats C. doing research on elephants D. helping farmers improve their life 4.What is the best title for the text? A. African elephants conservation B. Living with African elephants C. African elephants’ situation D. African elephants being endangered
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Justin Bieber used to be an ordinary Canadian boy, but his life totally changed in 2008. With his great musical talent, this seventeen-year-old boy has become a superstar in the music industry. Justin Drew Bieber was born in 1994 in Stratford, Ontario and was raised by his single mother. Bieber learned to play musical instruments when he was very young. In 2007, he took part in a local singing competition in his hometown, and he did it just for fun. He never took singing lessons before but surprisingly he placed second in the competition. Then, with the help of his mother, he uploaded (上传) videos of him singing on a website and they successfully attracted the attention of thousands of viewers. His videos got popular through word of mouth and some of them have received up to 10,000,000 views. Justin Bieber would have never gotten a career in the music business without his videos. Scooter Braun, a former marketing executive (主管) of So So Def Recordings, had watched Bieber’s videos and he was impressed by the boy’s talent. Braun then contacted Bieber and he flew the boy into Atlanta seven months after the first video was posted. Bieber showed his talent in singing as well as his ability in playing musical instruments. He then got a record deal. In 2009, Justin Bieber released (发行) his first single “One Time” while he was recording the debut album (首张专辑). The single “One Time” tells a story about love. This song had success not only in Canada and the US, but also in the international market. Then he released his debut album “My World 2.0” in 2010 and the song “Baby” became the lead single. This album successfully entered the Top Ten Charts in seven countries. In June 2010, he started his first world tour in Hartford, Connecticut. One month later, he started recording his second album. 1.Justin Bieber’s career in music began to take off when _____. A. he met with Scooter Braun B. he released his debut album C. he won second place in a competition D. his singing videos were uploaded to a website 2.It can be inferred from the text that Justin Bieber _____. A. owed his success to good luck B. showed a gift for music when he was young C. is the youngest superstar ever in the music industry D. released his debut album with the help of Scooter Braun 3.What do we learn about Justin Bieber’s “One Time” according to the text? A. It is about love and was released in 2010. B. It attracted the world’s attention after released. C. It successfully entered the Top Ten Charts in seven countries. D. It is the lead single of his debut album “My World 2.0”. 4.What is the best title for the text? A. Justin Bieber’s journey to success B. Lucky boy — Justin Bieber C. What made Justin Bieber a singer? D. Secrets of Justin Bieber’s success
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Glastonbury Festival, one of the pioneer festivals, is famous not only for its amazing bands, but also for its wonderful performances in many fields surrounding (围绕) the stages. It attracts over 130,000 people every year, who join in the three-day party to celebrate the summer solstice, the longest day of the year. Glastonbury Festival has been held on Worthy Farm in Somerset since 1970. This year, all sorts of singers and bands were there, from the likes of Beyoncé, Jessie J, to my favorite — Paolo Nutini, who I really wish I could have met! We drove straight in to one of the muddiest (泥泞的) Glastonbury Festivals ever! We came to our camp site, carrying enough clothes for a weekend of extreme weather conditions, and spent an hour or so putting up the tent. On the second day it began to rain and didn’t stop for the rest of the day. We sat in the tent waiting for it to stop, and after several hours we realized that it wouldn’t. When the need for food became too strong we put on boots and raincoats and made our way across many muddy fields. There is something for everyone at the festival — my favourite place is the Circus Field, which is full of interactive (互动的) performances. Also, I love the Kidz Field, where famous CBBC stars perform, and where you can get your face painted then run around on a climbing frame (框架) with dragons. 1.According to the text, Glastonbury Festival is actually a _____. A. harvest festival B. music festival C. film festival D. flower festival 2.What attracted the author most at this year’s festival? A. Paolo Nutini. B. CBBC stars. C. The food sold in the festival. D. The performance in the Circus Field. 3.Which of the following about Glastonbury Festival is NOT true? A. It started in 1970. B. It lasts three days. C. It is usually held on rainy days. D. It celebrates the longest day of the year.
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根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多于选项 Today is a perfect day that can leave you with good memories you may someday share with your friends. Here’s how: 1._____ You can see or do something a million times, but you can only see or do it for the first time once. As a result, first time experiences usually leave a deep mark in our minds for the rest of our lives. So try to experience something different and you’ll have more memories! Work on something that’s great to you. 2.____ Life is short. Today is the day to take action. Smile and notice what’s right. Everything that happens in life is neither good nor bad. 3._____ And no matter how it turns out, it always ends up just the way it should. Either you succeed or you learn something. Be true to yourself. The only shoes you can wear are your own. If you aren’t being yourself, you aren’t truly living. 4.____ Make a new friend. People are interesting creatures (生物), and no two people are exactly alike. 5._____ Find out what makes them different. They’ll likely open your eyes to wonderful ideas. And you never know, they just might change your life. Be present. Be here now. Remember, right now is the only dear moment to you. Right now is life. Don’t miss it. A. Learn a new skill. B. Try something new. C. It just depends on your opinion. D. So meet someone new today. E. And in fact, you’re only existing. F. Pay close attention to what you’re doing. G. Make yourself busy with something meaningful.
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完形填空 阅读下面短文，从短文后面各题所给的四个选项(A、 B、C 和 D)中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Jim and his brother lived on the 80th level. When coming home one day, to their _________, the lifts were not working and they had to _________the stairs. After reaching the 20th level, breathless and tired, they decided to_________their bags and come back for them the next day. They climbed_________. When they got to the 40th level, Jim’s brother started to _________. However, they_________to climb the flights of steps, arguing all the way to the 60th floor. They then _________that they only had 20 levels more to climb and decided to stop arguing and continue climbing_________. They reached their home at long last. Each stood calmly before the door and waited for the other to_________the door. And they realized that the_________ were in their bags which were left on the 20th floor. This story is a reflection (反映) of our life. When _________, many of us are asked to do as our parents and teachers expect. We _________ get to do the things that we really like and love and are under too much pressure (压力) _________ by the age of 20, we get tired and decide to_________ this load (负担). Once _________ of/ about the pressure, we work harder to realize our dreams. But by the time we reach 40 years old, we find it _________ to realize them and begin to feel unsatisfied and complain, and _________them. Reaching 60, we realize that we have_________ cause for complaint anymore, and we begin to walk the final stage with_________. So follow your dreams and_________for them carefully, never complain and lose your key, and your dreams will come true one day. 1.A. shame B. surprise C. happiness D. disappointment 2.A. clean B. replace C. fix D. climb 3.A. pack B. leave C. carry D. find 4.A. over B. down C. on D. out 5.A. rest B. complain C. work D. explain 6.A. continued B. refused C. forgot D. demanded 7.A. realized B. advised C. hoped D. agreed 8.A. in order B. in peace C. in turn D. in time 9.A. lock B. answer C. close D. open 10.A. tickets B. books C. keys D. phones 11.A. lonely B. sick C. successful D. young 12.A. always B. rarely C. again D. finally 13.A. only if B. so that C. even if D. as if 14.A. take up B. set up C. give up D. put up 15.A. free B. tired C. worried D. concerned 16.A. hard B. interesting C. strange D. easy 17.A. accept B. avoid C. share D. lose 18.A. much B. all C. little D. some 19.A. regret B. pleasure C. fear D. danger 20.A. look B. ask C. wait D. prepare
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阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 The Internet has become part of young people’s life. A report 1. (show) that 38% of students often use the Internet . Most of them get 2. (use) information on the Internet 3. use the Internet to help in their studies. But many students don’t use it 4. a good way. Some play games too much, and some visit websites 5. shouldn’t look at. So bad things may happen 6. students spend too much time on the Internet. 7. is important for students to use the Internet properly. Now we have a textbook, 8. uses many examples to teach students some good ways to use the Internet. It gives them useful ad9. face-to-face meeting with your online friends, let your parents 10. (know) and meet in a proper place.
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