Some people believe that classes, teachers and school buildings will no longer be necessary in the near future because of the Internet and other new technology. Perhaps this will be true one day, but if the world has no schools, I can't imagine how our society will be. In fact, we should learn how to use new technology to make schools better. We should invent a new kind of school connected to libraries, museums, science centers, labs and even companies. Technological companies should create learning programs for schools. Scientists could give talks through the Internet. TV networks and local stations could develop programs about things students are studying in school. Labs could set up websites to show new technology, so students could see it on the Internet.
Is this a dream? No. There have been many cities where this is beginning to happen. Here the whole city is connected to the Internet, and learning can take place at home, at school, and in the office. Businessesprovide programs for the schools and the society. The schools provide computer labs for people without their own computers at home. Because everyone can go on the Internet, older people use it as much as younger ones, and everyone can visit faraway libraries and museums as easily as nearby ones. How will this new thing of school change the usual way of learning? It is a little early to be sure, but it is very exciting to think about it. Technology will change the way we learn; schools will change as well; and we will learn something from the Internet.
1.Who thinks that students won’t have to go to school?
A. Everyone.B. The writer.
C. Some people.D. The teachers.
2.What does “a new kind of school” mean in the passage?
A. A school with many new computers.
B. A school with many new students.
C. A school with many new teachers.
D. A school connected to the Internet.
3. What the writer thinks is that____________.
A. schools are still necessary
B. more schools should be built
C. there should be fewer schools
D. more computers are needed in schools
4.Why do people think learning can take place at home,at school, and in the office?
A.Because whole city is connected to the Internet.
B. Because everyone can go on the Internet.
C. Because gettting online is very easy.
D. Because scientists could give talks through the Internet.
5.What fact does the passage NOT provide?
A.Technology will change our way of learning.
B. If you are a student ,you can set. up websites to show new technology.
C. The schools provide computer labs for those who have no personal computers.
D. On the Internet,you can visit another city’s libraries as easily as the people there.
Text messaging, or "texting", which allows people to send and receive messages on mobile phones, becomes very popular today.
The advantages of texting are obvious. Texting helps to save money. If you have a few words to greet your families and friends on their birthdays or on some important festivals, sending messages can be cheaper than phone calling. Texting helps to save time. Even if you want to send a message to 100 people, you can do it in one second. Texting helps you to "talk" to someone when he is too busy to answer the phone. Texting can also help you to "talk" to someone secretly if you don't want others to hear what you are talking on the phone. These advantages are so amazing that many people are crazy about it. They hold mobile phones in hands all day long, send dozens of messages each day, and even text while driving or walking. However, texting has its disadvantage. Junk messages may come into your mobile phone box now and then. When your phone box gets too full, you can't receive any more messages. You may therefore miss some important information.
What's more, if you don't do texting properly, for example, texting while driving or walking, it can be dangerous. It can cause injuries and even death. It was reported that about 6,000 people were killed and half a million were injured for this reason each year. In Fort Lee, a small town in New Jersey, USA, three people died because they walked into traffic while texting in 2013. Two researchers at Stony Brook University, New York found that texters are 60% more probably to have an accident than others. When people are texting, they don't notice other people or things around them. To reduce traffic accidents, all drivers of the UN are now not allowed to text while driving. About 32 countries have passed laws restricting(限制) the use of mobile phones while driving.
Texting is a wonderful way of communication. However, only when we use it properly, can we fully enjoy the fun it brings.
1. How many advantages of texting are mentioned in the passage?
A. Two. B. Three.
C. Four. D. Five
2. What did the researchers at Stony Brook University find?
A. Texters are easier to have an accident.
B. Texting is a good way of communication.
C. 6,000 people were killed and injured.
D. Many people text to greet families and friends.
3.The underlined word "injuries" probably means_______.
A.事故 B. 伤害
C. 争执 D. 死亡
4.Which of the following statements is wrong according to the passage
A.Texting while driving or walking is dangerous
B. To reduce traffic accidents,all drivers of the UN are now not allowed to text while driving.
C. Texting have more advantages than disadvantages,so we can use it any time.
D. If you don’t want others to hear what you are talking on the phone,you can text.
5.The passage is written to tell us that .
A.we should do less texting
B.texting has many advantages
C.texting is better than phone calling
D.we should do texting properly
March 16th is World Sleep Day. This year’s slogan (标语) is “Breathe Easily, Sleep Well”. Its aim is to celebrate the benefits (好处) of good and healthy sleep.
Sleep is like food for the brain. Enough sleep helps the body and brain grow and develop. According to the National Sleep Foundation in the US, adults need seven to nine hours of sleep every night. For students aged 10 to 17, a healthy amount is about eight to nine hours per night.
But many students don’t get enough sleep because of early school start times and heavy homework. About 80 percent of middle school students don’t get enough sleep, the China Youth and Children Research Center reported. For some students, they want to sleep early, but they keep worrying about their schoolwork and can’t fall asleep quickly. For others, they may even have insomnia which might keep them awake all night.
These sleeping problems greatly affect people’s lives. Experts have shown that lack of sleep for teenagers leads to poor grades. Students without enough sleep cannot pay attention in class or do well in sports. Also, the lack of sleep may make them depressed (沮丧的).
Luckily, with good sleep habits, it is easier to fall asleep. Some of these good habits include avoiding drinks that make people excited late in the day, going to sleep at the same time each night, and sleeping in a comfortable place that is dark, quiet, and neither too warm nor too cold.
1.If Li Hong is 15 years old, how much sleep does she need every night?
A. 10-12 hours. B. 8-9 hours.
C. 7 hours. D. Less than 7 hours.
2.What might happen if teens don’t get enough sleep?
A. They might not be able to finish their schoolwork.
B. Their bodies and brains might grow better.
C. They might do well in sports.
D. They might feel depressed.
3.The underlined word “insomnia” means “_______” in Chinese.
A. 健忘症 B. 肥胖症
C. 多动症 D. 失眠症
4. Which is NOT a reason why so many students don’t get enough sleep?
A. They cannot pay attention in class.
B. They have too much homework to do.
C. They have to get up very early to go to school.
D. They have sleeping problems.
5.Which of the following are good sleeping habits?
A. Sleeping in a bright place. B. Going to bed at the same time.
C. Sleeping in a dark and quiet place. D. Drinking something that makes you excited.
A. a-b B. a-c
C. b-c D. b-d
1. The card is used for_____________.
A. taking a taxi B. disgavelling by train
C. taking a bus D. entering the college[来
2.Lilian is_________________.
A. a bus driver B. a university student[
C. a teacher in a college D. a middle school student
3.The card can be used in any of the four .
A.cities B.colleges
C.universities D.bus companies
4.According to the reading material,if you find a lost card,you can .
A.sell it B.phone Lilian
C.use it for disgavelling D.give it back to any Stagecoach driver
5.You can not find in the card.
A.Lilian’s age B.the price
C.the card number D.the time limit
The Catherine family enjoyed the good things in life as much as anyone else. They ____ games, books, music, toys, good food and good times. But sometimes _____seemed, especially to Mrs. Catherine that they had too many things in the house, which made Mrs. Catherine a little ____.
One day, at breakfast, Mrs. Catherine made a(n) __ _. "This family," she said, "has too many things. It's time to deal with some of them. "The three children all _____with this idea and helped pack used things and unused things into the car.
Their first __ _was Home for the Elderly. Nurses and doctors looked after them, but sometimes the older got a little lonely and ____. They liked visitors and things to do. When
the family arrived, they ____out their games and puzzles to the older and then sat down to play games and do puzzles with them. They had a _____time and they were sorry when it was time to leave.
Their next stop was the Young Cubs Hospital. The Catherine family brought a lot of used toys which were very welcome. The hospital workers said the toys would be given out at the hospital _____party.
Their last stop was People Who Care store. This was a store that sold things to _____money for those who needed warm clothes and good food. The Catherine family left all their old clothes and furniture there.
After that, the Catherine family __ _home with warm feelings about what they had done. _____they drove along, they passed the lighted _____of supermarkets which were beautifully decorated for Christmas. There was window after window of the very latest things, but they were so filled with special thoughts about helping others that they ___noticed the wonderful things in the windows.
1.A. read B. played C. had D. enjoyed
2.A. thisB. theyC. itD. that
3.A. uncomfortableB. happyC. satisfiedD. pleased
4.A. reportB. replyC. mistakeD. decision
5.A. didB. agreedC. arguedD. delt
6.A. stopB. homeC. thingD. person
7.A. boredB. surprisedC. excitedD. relaxed
8.A. foundB. soldC. tookD. put
9.A. terribleB. sadC. badD. wonderful
10.A. ThanksgivingB. ChristmasC. HalloweenD. Eastern
11.A. borrowB. payC. raiseD. waste
12.A. leftB. droveC. walkedD. rode
13.A. AsB. ThoughC. SinceD. Before
14.A. roomsB. windowsC. doorsD. houses
15.A. hardlyB. nearlyC. closelyD. immediately
—Could you tell me _______?.—It’s twenty minutes by underground.
A.how far it is from your home to your school
B.how much it costs to get to your school
C.how long does it take me to get to your scjool
D.how can Iget to your school
