The earliest simple computer, the Chinese abacus dates back to thousands of years ago, consisting of rows of beads on a wooden frame used for counting. The modern computer dates back to 1946, when the Electronic Numerical Integrator and Calculator (ENIAC) was invented. The U.S. Department of Defense developed the Internet so all of its own computers could be connected; in 1990 the World Wide Web was born. The rapid development of technology has resulted in the computers we use today, and those are changing as we speak too.
You can do many things on a computer. You can create and print letters or reports for school, and save those documents in case you need them later; you can watch movies, listen to music and play video games. The Internet allows people to visit different websites, send e-mails, shop online and pay bills electronically. Some people even work or receive schooling through their home computers.
The most common types of computers used are the desktop, the laptop and the handheld computer. Desktop computers stay in one place, and their parts are contained in a case that is placed beneath the monitor. Laptop computers are lightweight and small enough to be carried by users who need computers and the Internet access to them in different places. Handheld computers include personal digital assistants, small video gaming devices and mobile phones.
While computers make life convenient and are considered positive to society, there are negative aspects of computer use that kids and their family should consider. Computer viruses are harmful programs that damage information and can stop your computer from working properly. The Internet presents risks for young people, too. The information you share is not private. Some kids use their computers so much that they don’t want to do anything else.
1.The earliest simple computer was invented ________.
A.in 1946 B.in 1990 C.by Chinese D.by Americans
2.What kind of computer is liked most by people whose working place is not fixed?
A.The desktop. B.The laptop.
C.The mobile phone. D.The personal digital assistant.
3.In which order is this passage written?
A.Functions→Types→History→Warnings. B.History→Warnings→Types→Functions.
C.History→Types→Functions→Warnings. D.History→Functions→Types→Warnings.
4.We can conclude from the passage that ________.
A.computers do more harm than good to kids.
B.kids shouldn’t be allowed to use computers.
C.parents should limit the time of their kids using computers.
D.people should stay away from computers so as not to get viruses.
I don’t post recognizable pictures of my children on social media. I don’t use their names. I don’t put anything out there that will be really embarrassing for them in later life.
The reason for not posting pictures is that I feel a person’s pictures should be his or her own. It’s not good for me to push my kids out into the wilds of the Web before they’re ready, and understand what it all means.
When the time comes, they’re more than welcome to use social media. But for now, I’m happy to give them a degree of separation until they can make a choice for themselves.
This has meant extra efforts on our part when it comes to making sure that kids don’t get accidentally caught up in the Internet, because the schools where they learn, like so many others up and down the country, post their pictures to social media.
However, my husband thought I was overanxious and asked me a question about its advantages. And having thought about it for while, I’m not 100 percent sure if there are any.
But I could list the disadvantages: the time it takes to manage an account, often by a teacher, meaning extra work; the unavoidable difficulties in safeguarding.
It’s great to see the kids doing their things in schools but my worry is about the use of social media that doesn’t give anything back to the kids, and in many ways, just turns them into another way to gain clicks. I want more than that for them.
1.Why is the author unwilling to post her kids’ picture online?
A.To push her kids into the wilds of the Web. B.To avoid being recognized
C.To make herself embarrassed. D.To protect her kids’ privacy.
2.What’s most schools’ attitude towards social media?
A.Supportive. B.Unfavorable. C.Doubtful. D.Worried.
3.Why did the author’s husband ask her a question?
A.To prove the author is knowledgeable. B.To show social media has disadvantages.
C.To advise the author to list what she thinks. D.To help the author solve her problem.
4.What will happen if schools post kids’ pictures online according to the author?
A.Teachers will take on extra work. B.Parents will have lots of things to do
C.Kids’ safety will be protected effectively. D.Kids will become famous due to clicks.
Have you ever thought about running lemonade stand (货摊) to make money? Sixth-grader Jamaria Crump has. She has been very successful at it, too. It took the 11-year-old one year to build her lemonade stand to earn money for those in need.
Her business, Lemon Topia, is a hit, which her teacher said was surprising. She makes pies, cakes and cookies besides lemonade.
Jamaria built LemonTopia herself with the help of Mom. “I’m a teacher and had no time to help her at first. So she had begged for a lemonade stand for a year or two before I let her do it.” said Jasmine Hall Jamaria’s mother.
Jamaria’s school announced a baking sale in 2016 that was a perfect chance to try out Jamaria’s plan for a lemonade stand. Jamaria made cookies and cakes. After the baking sale, she kept selling at school and community events Now she has her own business at a street market.
Of course, Jamaria pays for her own costs. She has to buy the materials and also pays her mother for rides and working for the stand. Hall says Jamaria does not like the cleaning up. “I make her wash all of her own dishes. That’s a constant battle.” Hall said.
The lemonade business can have its ups and downs. “I’m very proud of her for sticking with it.” said Hall. She wondered if Jamaria would get bored and stop. But that hasn’t happened.
Doran Brown, Hall’s friend, says Jamaria is a success in Baltimore. “She is adorable (讨人喜爱的). She is running her own business to help others.” he said.
In fact, Jamaria dreams of studying in Paris to be a dessert cook. For now, she bakes and sells her goods. She is turning LemonTopla into strong starting point for a sweet future to help others.
1.Why did Jamaria plan to build a lemonade stand?
A.To realize her dream. B.To support her family.
C.To help people in need. D.To show her baking skills.
2.What does the underlined word “hit” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?
A.Success. B.Doubt. C.Surprise. D.Experiment.
3.What does Jamaria’s mother think of her?
A.She is lazy and boring. B.She often argues with her mother
C.She can’t stand business failure. D.She is worth praising.
4.What will Jamaria do in the future?
A.Focus on her study instead of selling lemonade.
B.Take part in a test about cooking in Paris.
C.Open her chain lemonade over the country.
D.Try her best to pass down her kindness.
Project A:Introductory(入门的）Hip Hop for ages 7-12
Hey kids...go back to school with some cool dance moves!
This 4-week hip hop workshop introduces the popular hip hop style of dance in a fun and kid-friendly way. Learn basic hip hop dance moves featured in today's popular music videos, including footwork, freezes, and more.
Open to ages 7-12 with no or little hip hop experience.
Instructor:Jared Hale
Time:Wednesdays,Nov 27-Dec 18 5:00pm-5:45pm(4 weeks)
Cost:$75-4 weeks
Project B:Beginning Musical Theatre Dance for Ages 13 and up
Are you a Musical Theatre student in middle school or high school?Or maybe you just want to give musical theatre a try?This workshop at the beginning level is for YOU!
This 4-week workshop will be taught by the best at the beginning level to help the musical theatre lover learn some of the common dance moves of musical theatre!
Instructor:Adam Roberts
Time:Sundays,Dec 1-Dec 22 1:15pm-2:15pm(4 weeks)
Cost:$80 per 4-week workshop
Project C:Intermediate(中级的）Musical Theatre Dance for Ages 13 and up
Anyone with dance experience at the intermediate level that wants to improve their Musical Theatre Dance skills will not want to miss this workshop!
You will spend 4 weeks with an instructor who has served as an artistic director,choreographer(编舞者），and musical director.
Instructor:Taylor Williams
Time:Sundays,Nov 10-Dec 1 2:15pm-3:15pm(4 weeks)
Cost:$70 per 4-week workshop
Project D:Beginning Ballet Drop-in Class for Ages 11-18
This beginning level ballet class is offered on our drop-in schedule(插班课程）every Tuesday between Nov 26 and Dec 31 this winter.This class gives students the opportunity to try ballet and get some ballet basics needed for other dance styles.
You can start any time and come when you can, enjoying the flexibility you need during the winter!
Instructor:Adam Roberts
Time:Tuesdays,between Nov 26 and Dec 31
Cost:$25 per class.
1.When can a student attend a Hip Hop dancing class?
A.Dec 18 5:00 pm. B.Nov 26 1:15 pm.
C.Dec 1 2:15pm. D.Dec 22 1:15pm.
2.What do Project B and Project D have in common?
A.They share the same class time. B.They share the same instructor.
C.They teach the same dance moves. D.They share the same classroom.
3.How does Project C differ from the other three projects?
A.It costs students more money.
B.It includes free extra lessons.
C.It has changeable class time for beginners.
D.It is for students with middle-level dance experience.
假如你是李华，你的英国朋友 Jerry 正在中国留学。他计划利用暑假游历全国各地，以加深对中国文化的了解，因此发邮件来询问你的意见。鉴于当前疫情形势，请你给他回一封邮件。要点包括：
1.你的建议(去旅行或者不去)；
2.你的理由(至少两条)；
3.表达期待。
注意：1. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 2. 词数 100 左右。
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。
书写示例：改词：例如 if→unless；删词：例如 that；加词：例如 live∧in (注: live 为原文，in 为加的词)
Dear Mike,
Knowing from your letter that your class team lose the basketball game last week and you have been feeling rather depressing, I am writing to cheer you up.
Everybody loses sometimes, and that doesn’t mean they will never win. I know your feeling now, but hopeful, you can take it easy. In your life you can’t avoid failure, but it is your attitude towards failure really counts. Cherish failure, as it makes me stronger and wiser.
I advise you communicate to your teammates and reflect on this game, finding your problems, making adjustments and train harder. With determination and hard works, you will win in the time.
Yours,
Li Hua
