Scientists are trying to find new clean energies, so that they do not pollute the environment. Solar power(太阳能)is one of them.
Solar power is a kind of electricity.It takes energy from the sun by using solar panels(太阳能金属板).People usually put the solar panels on the roofs of the houses and buildings.It is the family solar power system. Some countries are even beginning to build solar power factories by setting thousands of solar panels in some place, because there is enough sunshine. Solar power panels have many advantages. The power is easy to get and will never be used up. Whenever it is sunny, there is power. The power is clean and renewable. It helps to reduce waste and pollution.It is also great for the environment. In some places,because they are too far away to send electricity or not easy to build electric power factories, solar power is especially necessary.
More and more countries,such as China, the USA,Japan and India, encourage scientists to develop technology to put solar power into use. However, the power is not as widely used as expected(预期的).
One of the difficulties is that a solar power system needs sunshine. Some countries having lots of rain, like the UK, are not suitable to develop such power systems. Secondly,a solar power factory requires a very large place to set enough solar panels to collect sunlight and change it into electricity. Maybe an area in the desert would be one of the perfect places for such a factory to build. What’s more, solar panels are expensive at present though the energy itself doesn’t cost anything.
Today scientists are working hard to develop cheaper solar power systems. Maybe one day solar power will be one of the most important clean energies in our life.
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1.Solar power is a kind of energy taken from .
A.the air B.the sun C.the water D.the ground
2.Where is this passage probably from?
A.A poster B.A magazine C.A letter D.A cookbook
3.What is the fourth paragraph of the passage mainly about?
A.The ways to use solar power
B.The advantages of solar power
C.The places to build the solar power plants
D.The difficulties of putting solar power into use widely
4.Which of the following sentences is NOT right?
A.Solar power is a kind of electricity
B.The solar power is suitable for every country
C.Solar panels are expensive at present
D.Scientists are working hard to develop the solar power systems
5.What can we learn from the passage?
A.Solar energy itself is expensive
B.Solar power will be used up very soon
C.Solar power is a kind of clean and useful energy
D.Solar power is much better than the other energies
This Sunday is grandpa’s 70th birthday. The Smart family are going to celebrate it, so they will have a busy weekend.
Saturday | |
Morning | Dad – clean the car in the garden Mum – clean the kitchen and bedroom Amy – have dance lessons in the gym Rose – work on science projects in the library |
Afternoon | Mum and Dad – buy some food at the supermarket Amy and Rose – pick up gifts and cards for grandpa |
Evening | Watch TV together |
Sunday | |
Morning | Mum – make a big birthday cake Amy and Rose – wrap grandpa’s gifts |
Afternoon | Amy – help mum cook delicious food Rose – help dad decorate the sitting room |
Evening | Amy and Rose – give gifts to grandpa The whole family – have a party |
1.The Smart family will be busy this weekend because they plan to ____.
A.celebrate grandpa’s birthday B.do some cleaning
C.watch TV together D.make a cake
2.____ wants to make a birthday cake on Sunday morning.
A.Dad B.Amy C.Mum D.Rose
3.The whole family will watch TV on _______.
A.Saturday afternoon B.Saturday evening
C.Sunday evening D.Sunday afternoon
4.Dad and Rose will be ____ on Sunday afternoon.
A.in the library B.at the supermarket
C.in the sitting room D.in the kitchen
5.Amy and Rose will _____ on Sunday evening
A.wrap grandpa’s gifts B.cook the food
C.decorate the sitting room D.give gifts to grandpa
Do you have a smart phone or a computer? If so, there is a good way for you to learn English: listening to podcasts(播客).
Podcasts are made by people all over the world. You can find them easily on the Internet. There are all kinds of podcasts. Some are about music. Some are about interesting stories. Some are about language learning. Fortunately(幸运的),the podcasts are free, so you can choose what you are interested in and keep listening. The other advantage of listening to podcasts is that you can do it almost at any time. You can do it when you are walking to school, or when you are running on the playground. You can do it before you are going to bed. In this way, your English will improve a lot.
If you want to improve your English skills by listening to podcasts, here is something you need to remember. First, do not listen to podcasts when you are riding a bike. That’s too dangerous! Second, make sure that the sound of your smart phone or computer is not too loud. The loud sound may be harmful to your hearing.
In short, nothing is impossible. If you put your heart into it and pay more attention to the listening materials, you will be more knowledgeable.
1.Learning English by _______ is introduced
A.listening B.speaking C.writing D.reading
2.We can find podcasts ______.
A.in the teachers’ office B.in the school library
C.on the Internet D.in the street shop
3.We shouldn’t listen to podcasts when riding a bike because ______.
A.it makes you deaf B.it is not safe
C.it is harmful to phones D.it is not interesting
4.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A.Most of the podcasts are about music and stories.
B.You can choose the interesting podcasts to listen to.
C.You are required to listen to the podcasts at a certain time.
D.All the podcasts are not free on the Internet
5.What can we know from this passage?
A.Only English learners can download the podcasts.
B.Some podcasts are very expensive.
C.It is too hard for people to make podcasts.
D.Everybody has a chance to make podcasts.
One day a young painter went by a garden. He was attracted by the beauty of the garden.He imagined how happy he could be if he lived in such a beautiful place. Then, suddenly he found the old gardener was_____Surprised, the painter asked that old man, "Why are you looking after these flowers since you can't see them? "The gardener answered, "I can tell you ____reasons. First, I was a gardener when I was young, and I really like this job. Second, ____ I can’t see the flowers, I can touch them. Third, I can ____ the fragrance(香味) of them. As for the last one, that’s ____ “Me? But you don't know me, "said the painter.
“Yeah,it’s_____ that I don't know you. But I know flowers are beautiful angels(天使).people will look at my garden and the beauty will make them feel_____. It also gives me a chance to speak with you now. At the same time we enjoy the happiness these flowers have ____ us." The old man's words surprised the painter and gave him much pleasure.
The man grows flowers in order that everybody can______their beauty. The gardener in the garden is alone but not lonely. All passers-by are his friends; all flowers are his neighbors.
I believe every flower has eyes. They can see the______of the old man’s heart and the beauty of his soul(灵魂).
1.A.stupid B.deaf C.blind
2.A.three B.four C.five
3.A.however B.although C.unless
4.A.smoke B.hear C.smell
5.A.you B.me C.him
6.A.easy B.true C.honest
7.A.unfair B.good C.strange
8.A.brought B.taken C.carried
9.A.borrow B.enjoy C.lend
10.A.kindness B.value C.truth
—Do you know__________ ?
—All of them __________ the museum.
A.where are the students; have gone to B.where are the students; have been to
C.where the students are; have gone to
-I did badly in the exam. What about you?
-It's a pity that I did______you.
A.no better than B.no worse than C.as well as