Livescribe Echo Smartpen, $79.99
This pen not only records audio, but also records whatever the user writes and even draws. This translates to almost two hours of full audio, or 32000 pages of written text. When using a Livescribe notebook, a college or high school student can easily edit notes without the disturbance of a laptop or tablet. This is perfect for the classrooms that don’t allow the use of electronics. Best of all, it allows users to quickly deliver their notes to a computer or laptop.
Logitech Bluetooth Keyboard, $107.53
It is a great choice for those who own many different devices and want to use a keyboard over the ones that come with the device. It works on tablets, PCs and even smartphones. It offers four different settings for each device, so changing from one to the other is as easy as turning a knob (把手). It even has a cradle（支架）to hold a tablet at the perfect angle, so typing is much easier and faster.
ILUV Syren Pro, $ 93.84
It is weather resistant and has a powerful sound engine that works in a full 360 degrees. This allows it to be used outdoors, next to pools and in other activities that are too risky to use other speakers. It offers Bluetooth support and works with iPhones, iPads and many other devices. With its top-mounted(顶部安装的) controls and wireless capabilities, it can be operated remotely.
Cobra JumPak $92.88
It can not only charge phones, but also do the same for most cars. It contains a built-in LED flashlight and a 7500mAh battery, as well as a USB port for charging phones. Best of all, it can be stored inside a backpack, so it is perfect for emergency situation and can even be stored in car console(控制台).
1.Which device will a high school student choose to use in the classrooms ?
A. Livescribe Echo Smartpen
B. Logitech Bluetooth Keyboard
C. ILUV Syren Pro
D. Cobra JumPak
2.Which of the following is the benefit about the ILUV Syren Pro ?
A. You can operate it remotely by a long wire.
B. You can use it whatever the weather is.
C. It contains a built-in LED flash light.
D. It is easy to carry and hold.
3.Cobra Jumpak is suitable for ________.
A. a college student having to write long papers.
B. a typist owning many different devices
C. a music lover listening to music in a noisy environment.
D. a person having to use a cellphone for many hours each day.
Most people have some common sense. When we see something suspicious on TV, in the newspaper, or on the Internet, we roll our eyes and wonder how anyone could believe something so stupid. Nevertheless, there are stories that even educated people still believe. These tales may or may not be true, but they leave us wondering whether they are real or not. On National Geographic Channel, these stories are dissected(剖析) in full detail in the series Is It Real.
Thousands of years ago, aliens landed on the Earth. They tampered (破坏) with the evolution of humans and the results of this can be seen practically everywhere. Sound ridiculous? Not to some people. Believe it or not, there are those who believe that alien astronauts had a hand in making the human race what it is today. Travel back in time with Ancient Astronauts and visit our “alien ancestors”.
In the autumn of 1888, Jack the Ripper roamed(漫游) the streets of London’s East End. After his reign(统治) of terror was over, five women had been killed. To this day, the mystery of who killed these ladies remains unsolved. No one knows for sure, but the truth may be revealed on Jack the Ripper.
Vampires(吸血鬼). Just the thought of these fictional beasts is enough to make your blood run cold. While we may think that they only come to life in books and movies, vampires are actually based on real people. Historians, folklorists, scientists and doctors all work together to investigate the plausibility(合理性) of vampires. Take a bite into this juicy mystery on Vampires.
No other channel can offer this type of programming other than National Geographic Channel. In this unique series, they’ve stripped away 12 myths that have stood the test of time to expose the truth and find out the answer to the question—Is it real?
1.What type of person would believe these stories?
A. Those with a fear of ghosts.
B. Those without any common sense
C. Those including the educated
D. Only educated people.
2.Who was Jack the Ripper?
A. An infamous actor in London’s East End theater district.
B. The name of a traveler to London’s East End.
C. The name given to an unknown murderer.
D. The serial killer of hundreds of women in the 1800s.
3.The truth about Vampires may be known because ______.
A. a novelist is looking into it
B. different people in different fields are weighing in with it
C. there’s new evidence that can prove their existence
D. National Geographic Channel knows the truth
4.What is the purpose of this series?
A. To uncover the details about a series of murders.
B. To solve well-known crimes.
C. To hide the truth about fairy tales.
D. To analyse stories that people believe.
Reading is the key to success. Apparently every successful person develops a passion for reading. This is because reading is a key element to obtain the information required to understand something. For instance, lawyers have to study and learn every established law on their specific branches. Sometimes the law changes according to people’s needs. A good lawyer has to be informed about the latest news in the court. A doctor has to be informed of the latest advances in medicine.
Reading is very important for all mankind. Everything is relative in this world, especially reading. Reading can open any doors and it can lead you into a path of success. Studies have confirmed that reading to your unborn child is very good. This way your child will develop a passion for reading.
How do you develop a passion for reading? There is only one way you can boost your passion for reading. Let me explain this to you. If you want to learn how to ride a bike, you have to get on the bike as many times as possible until you have learned. It works the same way with reading. If you want to boost your reading, take a book and read it all the way through. When you finish reading your first book, take another book and do the same. Try to read as much as you can. If you are going out, grab a magazine, a book, an article or something to read.
There is a very important factor behind the reading—reading comprehension. It’s what makes you understand the meaning behind the text. Let’s assume that you read a document and you are supposed to explain the meaning of the document. How would you explain the document if you couldn’t capture the message of the author?
1.The first two paragraphs mainly talk about .
A. the key to success
B. the importance of reading
C. what reading comprehension is
D. how to develop a passion for reading
2.We can define reading comprehension as .
A. a strong passion for reading
B. the latest information in reading
C. the most important factor behind the reading
D. something that makes people understand what they read
3.The author develops the passage mainly by .
A. following the natural time order
B. presenting opinions and giving examples
C. comparing the opinions of different people
D. presenting a cause and analyzing its effects
4.What do you suppose the following paragraph will talk about ?
A. Popular reading websites.
B. Famous people who love reading.
C. The importance of reading at school.
D. Ways to improve reading comprehension.
Phil White has just returned from an 18,000-mile, around-the-world bicycle trip. White had two reasons for making this epic journey. First of all, he wanted to use the trip to raise money for charity, which he did. He raised ￡70,000 for the British charity, Oxfam. White's second reason for making the trip was to break the world record and become the fastest person to cycle around the world. He is still waiting to find out if he has broken the record or not.
White set off from Trafalgar Square, in London, on 19th June 2004 and was back 299 days later. He spent more than l,300 hours in the saddle（车座） and destroyed four sets of tyres and three bike chains. He had the adventure of his life crossing Europe, the Middle East, India, Asia, Australia, New Zealand and the Americas. Amazingly, he did all of this with absolutely no support team. No jeep carrying food, water and medicine. No doctor. Nothing! Just a bike and a very, very long road.
The journey was lonely and desperate at times. He also had to fight his way across deserts, through jungles and over mountains. He cycled through heavy rains and temperatures of up to 45 degrees, all to help people in need. There were other dangers along the road. In Iran, he was chased by armed robbers and was lucky to escape with his life and the little money he had. The worst thing that happened to him was having to cycle into a headwind on a road that crosses the south of Australia. For l,000 kilometers he battled against the wind that was constantly pushing him. This part of the trip was slow, hard work and depressing, but he made it in the end. Now Mr. White is back and intends to write a book about his adventures.
1.When Phil White returned from his trip, he________.
A. broke the world record B. collected money for Oxfam
C. destroyed several bikes D. travelled about 1 300 hours
2.What does the word "epic" in Paragraph l most probably mean?
A. Very slow but exciting. B. Very long and difficult.
C. Very smooth but tiring. D. Very lonely and depressing.
3.During his journey around the world, Phil White _______.
A. fought heroically against robbers in Iran
B. experienced the extremes of heat and cold
C. managed to ride against the wind in Australia
D. had a team of people who travelled with him
4.Which of the following words can best describe Phil White?
A. Imaginative. B. Independent.
C. Modest. D. Determined.
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注意：1.词数80左右；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
短文改错
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
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删除：把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
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2．只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
Thanksgiving Day is one of the most important family holiday in America. All the members of a family, no matter where far away they are, will try to get together on that day. The first Thanksgiving in America takes place in October, 1621. In 1620, the group of Englishmen sailed to Massachusetts. They had expected to find a freely place to live in, so they experienced a hard winter. Half of them starved death. The next spring, we began farming. With the help of local Indians, they learned to be plant corn and raise animals. In the autumn, the fields produced a good harvest. Filling with joy and thanks to God, they held a celebration. In 1863, it became a national holiday.
