In the United States，a company is working on a project that could change the way we think about public transportation.Its planned system would move people around in steel tubes.Those passengers would be traveling at speeds of up to 1,200 kilometers per hour.
The futuristic steel tube transportation system is called Hyper1oop.Workers plan to test the system next year in a specially built community called Quay Valley.The town will be powered entirely by energy from the sun.
The Hyperloop transport system is the idea of businessman Elon Musk.Dirk Ahlborn is head of Hyperloop Transportation Technologies.He says his company has taken Mr.Musk’s idea and is developing a system that will be safe，environmentally friendly and fast.
“It’s 100 percent solar powered…we’re not going to get up to 760 miles per hour，but we believe we can actually break the records that are existing right now.”
This means that a four-hour drive from Los Angeles，California to Las Vegas，Nevada，could someday take only 30 minutes by Hyperloop.The system involves a series of capsules that float inside a long tube.These containers would not need to travel along a pathway or track.The system has been designed to operate above or below ground.
“Inside the tube you create a low pressure environment very similar to an airplane that’s at high altitudes.So now the capsule travelling inside the tube doesn’t come up against as much resistance，and therefore can travel really fast with very little energy.”
Dick Ahlborn and his company will use an eight—kilometer track in Quay Valley to find the best way to set up passenger traffic and repair capsules.A larger system will cost an estimated six to $10 billion to build.If Mr.Ahlborn and his company succeed，we may one day see these very fast Hyperloop capsules speeding through tubes around the world.
1.Which of the following is true of Hyperloop?
A. It will travel along a pathway or track.
B. It will use more energy than current trains.
C. There is a high pressure inside the tube of it.
D. A series of experiments on it will be carried on.
2.We may learn from the text that
A. Dirk is worried about the speed of Hyperloop
B. Hyperloop has been built in the United States
C. Hyperloop will be powered by energy from the sun
D. Hyperloop has reached to 760 miles per hour
3.What does the underlined word“containers”in Paragraph 5 refer to?
A. Systems. B. Capsules. C. Tubes. D. Airplanes.
4.What is the best title for the text?
A. Hyperloop Is Closer To Reality B. Hyperloop Will Test At Quay Valley
C. Elon Musk’s Idea Is Under Discussion D. Hyperloop Travels Around The World
The 2013 Iron—Man Match took place on a cold and windy day in Lake Placid.While my dad had spent months training，nothing could have prepared him for what he met on that day.
My entire family was there；however，I was supporting him from my summer camp，where I tracked him online.By 9：00 a.m.，my eyes were fixed on a dot on a screen that represented my father and his progress.He was making steady progress on the bike trail until all of，a sudden I saw his dot stop moving.I assumed this was a technical fault.After all，Camp Monroe Was not known for its Wi-Fi.Actually a gust of wind had caused a huge tent to blow into him，knocking him to the roadside.
At the hospital，he discovered he had four broken bones.While still recovering from his accident，he was dealt a second blow.He was diagnosed(诊断)with cancer and，although still weak from his injuries，had to suffer from accelerated radiation and surgery.His athletic future was looking more and more bare.
However，as he got better，he started to train again.Soon he was running weekly，bounding out of the house with a look of determination that both impressed and worried us.Much to our surprise，he just kept getting stronger.His desire to return to something he loved was greater than his expectation.Last summer，exactly three years after his accident，my father completed the Iron—Man once again.This time，he dashed across the finish line，his fist punching the air in celebration.
Now，I believe in the power of determination to beat the odds，regardless of the circumstance.Today，because of my dad，I believe in setting my own rules，and not letting others command what I can or cannot do.And I believe that life is just like that little dot；it can be gone in a second，so we must make every moment count.
1.What prevented Dad from moving on during the match?
A. An accident. B. The flat tire.
C. The technical fault. D. Terrible road conditions.
2.How did the author feel about Dad’s future match while in hospital?
A. Expected. B. Doubtful. C. Cautious. D. Hopeful.
3.Why did Dad enter the Iron—Man once again?
A. He liked to show off. B. He was anxious to win the prize.
C. He did what he was fond of. D. He wanted to challenge to his family.
4.What can be learned from Dad?
A. Let masters decide our lives. B. Failure is the mother of success.
C. Bad beginning makes a bad ending. D. Remain true to the original dream.
Applications for the 2018／19 academic year are now open.
What’s it all about?
The British Council in China is offering up to five ‘Generation UK—China’ scholarships for outstanding UK students who wish to study at mainland Chinese universities in“September 2018 or February 2019 for one semester or one year.
Academic scholarships can be used at any mainland Chinese institution approved by the Ministry of Education to accept foreign students.You can decide where you want to be based and which subjects(at a non-degree level) you wish to study.The majority of students choose to study in Beijing.
Do I need to speak Mandarin(普通话)?
There are no language requirements for this programme.
However，please check the course requirements of the Chinese institution you wish to study in.All language courses are suitable for complete beginners in Mandarin.However，there is the opportunity to be placed in classes for intermediate and advanced learners.In this case，you can expect an informal language test upon arrival to make sure you get put in the right class.
If this is your first experience with the Mandarin language，we strongly recommend that you learn a few of the basics before you go.
Why should I go?
With 1.4 billion speakers worldwide，Chinese truly is a global language.Graduates who speak more than one language are highly sought—after，and with China’s increasing role in the world market，Mandarin is becoming a favourite among employers.
Chinese universities attract many international students for their high-quality teaching and offer various scholarships.This is an opportunity to experience life in a completely different culture，gain new skills and improve your career prospects.
1.What is the programme about?
A. The UK students must study in China for one year.
B. It offers scholarships for all outstanding UK students.
C. Students can use scholarships at any Chinese institution.
D. It gives scholarships for UK students to study in China.
2.What is Chinese language requirement for the programme?
A. Students must learn Mandarin from the basic level.
B. It is necessary for students to have advanced level.
C. Students had better gain some primary knowledge of Chinese.
D. All the institutions have the same language requirements.
3.What is the purpose of the programme?
A. To attract students to study in China.
B. To advertise the British Council in China.
C. To introduce different universities in China.
D. To stress the importance of the Chinese language.
假定你是李华，你的美国朋友Tom听说在中国通过扫描二维码（scan QR code）就可以轻松实现移动支付（mobile payment），感到不可思议。请你写封邮件告知移动支付在中国的相关情况。内容包括：
1．在中国最流行，提供了便利。
2．快捷且强大的功能：如买早餐，买地铁票。
3．改变我们的生活，引领世界。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Tom,,
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。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：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词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。
Three years ago I was admitted to an ordinary school. Disappointing as I felt at the poorly-equipped classroom, I found the teachers patient and considerately. What's more, I was very fond in the friendly atmosphere in class. I was determined to make best of it. I worked hard and get along well with my teachers and classmates. Whenever I had difficulties, they were always ready to helping me out. Soon, I became one of the top student in my class, which made me to become confident and motivated.
What I experienced in high school tell me that it is not what you are given but how you make use of it which determines who you are.
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Good morning, boys and girls. I’m here today to share a good story with you. It is a true story about a poor boy, 1.(name) William Smith, had only one dollar left. He was so hungry 2. he decided to beg for a meal at the next house. A lovely young woman opened the door. She thought he looked hungry and 3. (bring) him a large glass of milk. He drank it 4. (slow), and then asked, “How much do I owe you?” “You don’t owe me anything.” She replied. “Mother has taught me never to accept pay for a 5. (kind).” As William Smith left that house, he felt much 6. (strong) physically and mentally.
Years later, the young woman became seriously ill and 7. (send) to a big hospital. Dr. William Smith, now famous, was called in for the consultation (咨询). He recognized her at once and was determined to try his best 8. (save) her life.
After a long struggle, the battle was won. But the woman had to pay a lot of money 9. the treatment. Dr. Smith, then requested the business office to pass the final bill to him for approval. He looked at it and then wrote something on it. The bill was sent to her room. She opened it, and found a note on the side of 10. bill in surprise, which read: “Paid in full with a glass of milk, (signed) Dr. William Smith.”
