There are thousands of film and music festivals in and out of Austin, but there is nothing like ATX. Our focus is on the celebration of the medium: looking back at its history, where it is now, and where it is headed. Our weekend consists of screenings and events where participants can hear from actors, writers, directors, involved in all stages of bringing their favourite series to the small screen.
We have the function of a traditional film festival with screenings followed by Q&As from creators; and a series of events including parties, social media events, and “super secret happy hours”. Unlike traditional festivals, however, we celebrate the history of the medium as well as the future. Since we arrange 50% for the biggest television fans and 50% for those working or wanting to work in the industry, our panels (专家小组) range in topics from “behind the scenes” looks at your favourite series, to more technical topics on where the medium and how technology is headed. Eventually, ATX Television Festival has the goal of serving both the community and industry professionals equally by giving them the opportunity to discuss and celebrate all aspects of TV together.
Austin is approximately in the middle of America, making travel from East or West coast more convenient. Austin TV production has a long history. We love our city and try to be part of our community by showing small businesses, local food, and working with arts organizations like Texas Film Commission, and Austin Film Festival—though we are not the “Austin Television Festival”. We are a national event that works with our members coming from all over the world.
Cofounders Caitlin McFarland and Emily Gipson have spent a decade in a variety of areas of the entertainment industry—from 
film & television production to working within the network & studio systems. Combining their knowledge, along with numerous good industry professionals that make up the Advisory Board, they are introducing a oneofakind festival experience.
1.What is special about ATX?
A. The films are performed there alive.
B. Actors compete there for better films.
C. Audiences can enjoy more than films there.
D. Audiences can choose their favorite films to see.
2.What do panels do at ATX?
A. They play roles in the films.
B. They monitor the creation of the films
C. They see how audiences react to their films.
D. They offer a technological perspective of films.
3.What does the author mean by “we are not the ‘Austin Television Festival’” in paragraph 3?
A. The festival is celebrated nationwide.
B. The audiences are mainly from abroad.
C. The locals are uninterested in the event.
D. People can enjoy the festival worldwide.
4.What may be the best title of the passage?
A. Films in ATX B. Trip to Austin
C. ATX Television Festival D. Festivals in Austin
Bendable wings covered with overlapping (重叠部分) pieces looking like fish scales could be used to build more controllable, fuelefficient aircraft, a new study finds.
Nowadays, conventional aircraft typically rely on ailerons (副翼) to help control the way the planes tilt (倾斜) as they fly. However, when the Wright brothers flew the first airplane, Flyer 1, over a century ago, they used no ailerons but wires that pulled and stretched the woodandcanvas wings, to control the plane.
“Scientists have long sought to develop aircraft that can change their wings during flight, just as birds can. However, most previous attempts have failed because they relied on heavy mechanical control structures within the wings. These structures were also complex and unreliable，” said Neil Gershenfeld, a physicist and director of the Centre for Bits and Atoms at MIT.
The new wing consists of a system of tiny, strong and lightweight modules (组件). The shape of the wing can be changed uniformly along its length using two small motors, which apply a twisting pressure to each wingtip. These wings are covered in “skins” of overlapping strips of flexible material like fish scales. These strips move across each other as the wings change themselves, providing a smooth outer surface, the researchers explained.
Wind tunnel tests of these wings showed that they at least matched the aerodynamic (气动) properties of conventional wings, at about onetenth the weight. “Initial tests using remotely piloted aircraft made with these wings have shown great promise，” said Benjamin Jenett, a graduate student at the Centre for Bits and Atoms at MIT.
The 
new modular structures the scientists developed could be manufactured quickly in mass quantities and then installed by teams of small robots. These modular structures also can be disassembled more easily, making repairs simpler.
“Still, the first aircraft built using this strategy will not be a passenger jet，” Gershenfeld said. “Instead, the technology will likely first be tested on unmanned aircrafts, leading to aircrafts flying for a long time, to help deliver Internet access or medicine to remote villages.”
1.Why is the Wright brothers' airplane mentioned in the text?
A. To show the history of aircrafts.
B. To show the development of wings.
C. To show the need to improve planes.
D. To show the structure of conventional planes.
2.What makes planes fly like birds when they tilt?
A. Their ailerons. B. Wires and pulleys.
C. Changeable wings. D. Mechanical control structures.
3.What is Paragraph 4 mainly about?
A. The shape of the new wings.
B. The purpose of the overlapping strips.
C. The working principle of the new wings.
D. The result of 
windtunnel tests of these wings.
4.What does the underlined word “disassemble” mean in Paragraph 6?
A. Replace. B. Analyze.
C. Put away. D. Take apart.
I wrote a business plan the other day. I gave it to my husband for suggestions. After reading it, he said, “I don't think this is up to your usual standards.” I said, “I need more information. What doesn't work？” He said he wasn't sure. I then took the letter and reread it.
He asked, “How about if I look at it again and make notes between the space？” I agreed. A half hour later I looked at his notes and told him he didn't understand the situation and what I really wanted to express. He shrugged (耸肩) and said OK. I took the letter and went back to my computer and again revised it. As I was writing, I could see my letter improving based on his suggestions. When I finished, I proudly handed the letter back to my husband. He read it for the third time and said, “It's still not right but I couldn't exactly say.” I was a little annoyed and then told him I was the writer and I had seen some goofy(愚蠢的) letters he sent out. But I picked up my letter and went back to the computer.
After an hour of revisions, I went back to my husband apologetically with the letter in my hand. I told him I was sorry for what I'd said and asked if he would please read the letter again because I did value his contribution. Being a very patient and kindhearted fellow, he once again read my letter and declared that it was fine.
This all leads me to the following: when you ask for advice on a project, be appreciative and grateful. Understand that the advice and suggestions you get may be negative. Understand that it may mean more work for you. And keep in mind that the final responsibility for the project is still yours. So be modest and thankful even if he or she has noted some problems.
1.Why did the author give her business plan to her husband at first?
A. To show off her excellent work.
B. To have him type it on the computer.
C. To ask him to make some changes from all details.
D. To ask him to give her some advice.
2.We can infer from the passage that the author's husband was________.
A. selfish, proud and determined
B. good at expressing himself
C. honest, kind and patient
D. humorous, active and careful
3.The author wants to tell us that if you ask for suggestions, ________.
A. do accept all suggestions from the givers
B. don't get upset if some are negative
C. do keep silent before taking action
D. do be grateful and confident
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1.What can people do by connecting 2813778918?
A. Get certain certification.
B. Order BLS CPR classes.
C. Find out class providers' schedules.
D. Know about the information of classes.
2.Who are BLS CPR classes intended for?
A. Busy people. B. Elderly teachers.
C. Serious patients. D. School students.
3.Why are the CPR classes offered to everyone?
A. To train medical interns. B. To promote their popularity.
C. To perform CPR for patients. D. To help them deal with emergency.
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假定你是李华，你想邀请留学生朋友Peter观看京剧表演，但Peter不在家。请给他写张留言条，内容包括：1.来访目的；
2.介绍京剧；
3.另约时间。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：Beijing Opera 京剧；quintessence 精华，精粹；ornate 华丽的
Dear Peter,
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Yours,
Li Hua
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处，每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号 (∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
修改：在错的词下划—横线，并在该下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
When I was in Junior Middle School, I once quarrel with my favorite teacher Mr. Yang because he criticized me strictly. Before that, I was so ashamed that I had no courages to see him again. To my surprised, Mr. Yang found me or apologized to me for his sharp words the next day. He had said he could understand why I was so angry at that moment. Mr. Yang also hoped I could understand that he was so strict with me if he thought I should have behaved better. How he had said made me very touching. Therefore, I was determined to let him down any longer.
