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I am a plastic bottle. A week ago, I was on a supermarket shelf, the s1. as all my brothers and sisters — other bottles full of water. I felt really happy.
Then a tall woman picked me up and put me in her basket! The woman took me home and put me in the fridge. It was c2., but I soon make friends with the cans and bottles in it. However, only a few hours later, she took me out of the fridge and d3. the water inside me. Then she threw me into a litter bin. I have never felt so empty and a4. in my life.
Early the next morning, a man took me out of the litter bin. He threw me and the other rubbish into the b5. of a truck. There were so many awful smells. Then I was pushed together with the r6. of the rubbish. Soon I was completely flat. I cannot believe how thin I became.
I slept for a while. When I w7. up, I found myself in a terrible place. Everything a8. me was ugly and had nasty smells. I felt afraid. I kept hoping that I would be moved s9. else. Then huge trucks came and covered us with a lot of soil.
I asked another bottle what would happen to us. He said that we would never leave this crowded place, but would stay here for t10. of years.
“Why can't they reuse or recycle us?” I cried.
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Have you seen this photo yet? This is the first— ever image of a black hole. On April 10, people around the world got their first look at a real black hole. Scientists say it is a landmark(里程碑) in the history of science.
The image shows a black hole with a bright ring around it. The black hole lies in a galaxy(星系) named Messier 87 which is about 55 million light— years from earth. Scientists say that the image proves that black holes are real. It also supports Einstein’s theory of general relativity(广义相对论).
The image is fuzzy ( 模糊的). Scientists said it might be possible to make the image sharper by using algorithms(计算机算法). They are also working on taking pictures of other black holes.
More than 200 astronomers helped to capture ( 捕 捉 ) the image, including 16 from we Chinese mainland.
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1.When did people got their first look at a real black hole?
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2.What is around the black hole?
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3.Which galaxy does the black hole lie in?
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4.How can scientists make the image sharper?
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5.How many astronomers helped to capture the image?
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Going green is easier than you think. There are little things you can do every day to help reduce greenhouse gases and make a meaningful influence on the environment. Here are things you can do to help save the earth.
Pay attention to how you use water. The little things can make a big difference. Every time you turn off the water while brushing your teeth, you' re doing something good. Try drinking tap water instead of bottled water, so you don't waste the bottles as well. Wash your clothes in cold water when you can.
Leave your car at home. If you can stay off the road just two days a week, you'll reduce greenhouse gas emissions（排放）by an average of 1,590 pounds per year. You can go to the post office, supermarket and shoe repair place in one trip. It will save your gas and time.
Walk or ride your bike to work, school and anywhere you can. You can reduce greenhouse gases while burning some calories and improving your health.
Recycle. You can help reduce waste just by putting the cans into different bins. If you're trying to choose between two products, pick the one with the least packaging（包装）
Drive smarter. Slow down—driving 60 miles (96 km) per hour instead of 70 mph, the highway will exactly save you up 4 miles (6 km) per gallon（加仑）.
Taking care of the earth is not just a duty—it's a privilege（荣幸）
1. on Going Green
2. | Going green is easier than you think. You can help save the earth by doing little things. | |
Main body | Pay attention to how to use water | Turn off the water while brushing your 3.. Drink tap water 4. of bottled water. Wash your clothes in cold water. |
Leave your car at home | 5. off the roads can reduce gas emissions. Travelling to some places in one trip will save your gas and time. | |
Go anywhere on 6. or by bike if possible | Reduce greenhouse gases by walking or riding a bike. Burn some calories and make you 7.. | |
Recycle | Put the cans into different bins. Pick the products 8. the least packaging. | |
Drive smarter | Drive at the 9. of 96 km per hour on the highway | |
Conclusion | Taking care of the earth in not only a duty but 10. a privilege. |
Falling down in public is terrible for most people. However, a new social media craze（热潮）called the “Falling Stars Challenge” has turned falling into something fun to do.
The craze began in Russia. It was most popular among young people. They posted pictures of themselves lying face down as though（好像）they had just fallen over. Some items like handbags, decorations and money were spread out on the ground around them in the photos. They shared these photos on the Internet to flaunt their wealth.
The craze soon became popular around the world. In China, however, it is taking on a new meaning. People are using it to flaunt their hobbies and talents. The items in their pictures show what they do for a living and what they have achieved in their work.
▲ For example, students fall down onto textbooks and test papers. Police officers fall in front of their police cars with handcuffs in their hands. Famous people are taking on the challenge, too. Writer Liu Tong took a fall with dozens of copies of his new book.
More than 1.08 million Chinese have taken on this challenge on Sina Weibo. Their pictures have been viewed more than 2.22 billion times. Internet users also discuss these photos. Most of them speak highly of the craze. One Sina Weibo user wrote, “This shows the positive energy of fighting and working hard. Cheer for these young people!” However, some also think the craze is just another example of a successful Internet meme（网络爆红）. They think people are just imitating（模仿）others.
What do you think of the challenge? Will you try it?
1.Which of the following is NOT true about the Falling Stars Challenge?
A.It came from Russia. B.Young people like it best.
C.It is a social media craze. D.It usually shows a real fall.
2.What does the underlined word “flaunt” mean in Chinese?
A.生产 B.炫耀 C.编造 D.参与
3.Which of the following can be put in the ▲ ?
A.All kinds of people are taking part in it.
B.The craze quickly became popular with rich people.
C.However, the craze is starting to attract the wrong kind of attention.
D.The wealth— flaunting challenge has drawn more than 2 billion views.
4.What does the fifth paragraph mainly talk about?
A.Chinese Internet users’ ideas about the craze.
B.Different ideas about the craze from different countries.
C.The new meaning of the craze in China.
D.The number of people who have taken on this challenge in China.
5.What’s the best title for this passage?
A.How to post pictures online B.Falling for a new craze
C.Taking on challenges bravely D.To show the positive energy
While the start of a new school year is always exciting, this year was even more so for some students at White Cloud Primary School. They became the world's first kids to be taught by an electronic teacher. This electronic teacher is not a human-like robot walking around the classroom Instead, he is a computer-created head that appears, when needed, on students computer or phone screens. His name is Bill.
Created by technology company Smart Machines, Bill is able to show human-like behavior. He is designed to teach a special program about environmental-friendly power created by the sun and wind. This program, started in 2005, used to be taught by human teachers.
Just like human teachers, Bill is able to immediately respond to the students' questions and opinions about the topic. Thanks to computer cameras, he is also able to see and react to students physical actions. For example, if a student smiles at Bill, he responds by smiling back. This two-way exchange helps get the students' attention. More importantly, it allows the program developers to improve Bills behavior and knowledge base when needed.
The program has been a great success, according to Smart Machines spokesman Robert Frost Frost says, “What is interesting to me is the children's reaction to Bill. He really captures their attention.” Frost thinks kids don't find the experience of being taught by smart machines as strange as older people because they have grown up in a time of computers and smart phones.
It is doubtful, however, that human educators will lose their jobs to Bill any time soon. For one,his talking head's knowledge base is not large. More importantly, even the smartest computer programs can't guess and react to all the unexpected situations that educators face daily. Bill’s future might be as a “personal tutor”, providing kids with one-on-one help for different subjects and topics.
1.What is Bill?
A. A human-like robot
B. A kind of computer game
C. A computer recording tool
D. A computer-created talking head
2.How does the two-way exchange help the program developers?
A. It lets them correct students' mistakes
B. It allows Bill to respond more quickly
C. It helps them know how to improve Bill
D. It helps them study students' body language
3.The underlined word “they” in Paragraph 4 refers to
A. kids
B. older people
C. smart machines
D. program developers
4.What is Bill NOT good at doing?
A. Attracting students' attention
B. Understanding body language
C. Responding to students' questions
D. Dealing with unexpected situations
5.How might Bill be used in the future according to the last paragraph?
A. To work as human classroom teachers
B. To encourage students' interest in computers
C. To give students personal help with different subjects
D. To watch over the behavior of the students in the classroom
After learning about these famous women, you will know you can do a lot for society, and make a difference to the world in your lifetime.
| Amelia Earhart(1897-1937 ) Amelia Earhart was the first woman who ever flew alone across the Atlantic in 1932. She became the first woman pilot in 1935 after flying from Hawaii to California. She began her lifelong dream of flying across the world in 1937. However, her flight went missing on that trip and she was never seen again. |
| Helena Rubinstein (1870-1965 ) Helena Rubinstein moved to Australia in 1902 without the ability to speak English. Later, she set up one of the world's first cosmetic ( 化妆品) companies after mixing lanolin, which is an oil山at comes from sheep's wool, with flowers. Because of that, she became the world's richest woman at that time. |
| Katharine Hepburn (1907-2003 ) Katharine Hepburn was known for playing strong-willed women in her films. She won four Academy Awards(奥斯卡金像奖) for Best Actress, the most an actress has ever won. Her new dress style made wearing trousers acceptable to women, which wasn't allowed at that time. |
| Emmeline Pankhurst (1858-1928) Emmeline was a great woman activist. She helped British women get the right to vote. She fought for the rights of women all the time with the help of her husband in the late 19th century and early 20th century. After she lost her husband, she worked together with her three daughters and formed The Women Social and Political Union. |
1.According to the passage, which word can best describe Amelia Earhart?
A. Brave. B. Careful. C. Lucky. D. Energetic.
2.What was the problem for Helena Rubinstein when she moved to Australia?
A. She didn't have any money. B. She couldn't speak English.
C. She knew nothing about business. D. She didn't know how to dress up.
3.How many times did Katharine Hepburn win Academy Awards for Best Actress?
A. Once. B. Twice. C. Three times. D. Four times.
4.What did Emmeline Pankhurst fight for during her lifetime?
A. Her dream to be a pilot. B. Women's rights in the UK.
C. Women's rights in the USA. D. Her dream to be an actress.
5.What do the four women above have in common?
A. A creative mind. B. A warm heart. C. A pioneer spirit. D. A good education.
