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A:Quiet flat in Greenwood 2 bedrooms, large kitchen Near shops and restaurants £600 a month Phone 07348 0848153 | C:House available in Hoburn from end of September 3 bedrooms, small garden Near the university £1000 a month Phone 07122 7476933 |
B:Small 3rd floor flat in central London 1 bedroom 2 minutes from train Station £650 a month Phone 020 933 9458 |
1.Tom needs to go to work by train, he can choose_________.
A.Flat A B.Flat B C.Flat C
2.Jenny likes gardening on weekends, she can call _______ for more details.
A.07348 0848153 B.07122 7476933 C.020 933 9458
3.Steve doesn’t have much money, he’d better rent ________.
A.Flat A B.Flat B C.Flat C
4.Available means ________.
A.占用的 B.可获得的 C.繁忙的
5.You may find this kind of information in a ________.
A.storybook B.newspaper C.textbook
Studying the moon is not just about exploring (探索) space. By studying the moon, scientists have created new technologies (科技). Later, they used these technologies to create some cool inventions. These inventions help us live better lives. What are they? Let’s find out!
Nike Air
In 1960s, NASA scientists used a special material (材料) to make astronauts’ helmets (头盔). This material makes the helmets lighter. Later, scientist used this material to make shoes. This is the Nike Air. Such shoes are good for running. They are light and stable (稳定的).
Vacuum cleaner
Is there a vacuum cleaner in your home? It uses space technology. During the 1960s, NASA made a kind of drill (电钻). Astronauts used the drill to take rocks from the moon. Later, scientists used this technology to make vacuum cleaners.
Firefighters’ breathing systems
Astronauts may have some emergencies (紧急情况) in space. For example, they might find it hard to breathe (呼吸) in their spacesuits. Scientists made a special breathing system to solve this problem. Firefighters on Earth still use this same breathing system.
Plant study
One day, we may go to the moon. What would we eat there? Scientists have studied plants. They want to grow plants in liquid (液体) instead of soil. Plants can be a kind of food. They can also provide oxygen (氧气) and water. Some day, we may use them to make food on Earth.
1.Which invention came from moon exploration?
A.
B.
C.
2.The underlined word “created” means _______.
A.制作 B.发现 C.创造
3.According to the passage, if you wear Nike Air, it’s best to _______.
A.play basketball B.play soccer. C.run
4._________ can provide oxygen (氧气) and water.
A.Liquid B.Plants C.Soil
5.Scientists made a special breathing system to _________.
A.help firefighters B.make vacuum cleaners. C.grow plants
Jenny is a writer. She likes writing short stories, but she often feels like there are not enough good stories to make up. One day, on her way to her office, she saw an old man ______ on the ground. Jenny is a ______ person and she often helps the poor people. So was this time. She came to the old man and helped him to ______. Then she went to buy some porridge and bread for him. The old man ate up the food quickly and ______ her very much. Then she asked: “Where do you live, Grandpa?”
“I have no ______, madam,” answered the old man. “I ______ sleep outside at night.”
“______ are you?”
“Ninety-two.”
Jenny felt ______ and went on asking: “Why not live in the old people’s house?”
“______ I have a son,” answered the old man. “They’ve never admitted (准许进入) a person who has children.”
“Where is your son, then?”
“He has ______ children, so he had to live in the old people’s house.”
Hearing this, Jenny felt inspired (受到启发的). She had an idea of what to write for her next story.
1.A.lied B.laying C.lying
2.A.sad B.kind C.healthy
3.A.come on B.look up C.stand up
4.A.thanked B.enjoyed C.liked
5.A.farm B.car C.house
6.A.must B.have to C.may
7.A.How B.What C.How old
8.A.sorry B.angry C.happy
9.A.So B.Because C.Although
10.A.no B.many C.one
Practice more, _________ you will do better in singing English songs.
A.and B.so C.or
—_________?
—I went with my cousin.
A.Who did you go with B.Where did you go C.What did you do
She was surprised when she opened the door and _________us singing “Happy birthday to you”.
A.listened B.sounded C.heard
