It's March, 2050.
Frank and Mary Smith wake up in their comfortable house in the morning and switch on the bedroom computer to get the latest news. They used to read the Times, but changed to electronic newspapers many years ago.
There is the usual news about space: another space flight has returned from Mars and scientists have discovered a new planet. Then they turn to business news: the US dollar has risen greatly in Shanghai, one of the world's leading business centres. Mary tells the computer to buy 5,000 dollars, and there is a quick response that it has been done.
As they watch the screen, Mary orders one of the household robots to make coffee for them.
Frank disappears into the study to join a video conference with his partners around the world. He is a computer engineer, working for several companies. This is his third job: he used to be in marketing and then television.
Mary has a quick look at the shopping channels - the usual selection of electric cars, household robots and cheap travel offers - before picking up the video phone to talk to her assistant. She also has a job and she is doing medical research. Both she and Frank used to have an office desk in London, but in 2014 they decided to move to the seaside and work from home.
Frank and Mary have one daughter, Louise, who also has her own workstation at home. She goes to school only one day a week, mainly to play with other students. Classrooms disappeared in 2030 because there was no longer any need for them: communications systems have made it much easier to learn at home.
Louise, now thirteen, is studying Chinese at present, which has become a world language as important as English. Louise has many Chinese friends. They communicate by computer.
According to the family doctor, Louise will live to at least 130. Her wish is to work for a few decades (ʮ��) and then spend her time on music and painting.
1.Why do Frank and Mary switch on the bedroom computer in the morning?
Because they _________________________________________________
2.Does Mary read space news or business news?
__________________________________________________________
3.Who makes coffee for Mary and Frank?
____________________________________________________________
4.How does Frank work with others from home?
_____________________________________________________________
5.What are the two world languages in 2050?
______________________________________________________________
6.What do you think of Louise's life in 2050?
I think her life in 2050 is ____________ because ________________________
The 2012 London Olympic Games are on the wa3'. You may have a nice trip in London with the help of the following information.
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By underground |
The underground is The underground is fast and convenient. There is a station every few blocks. Underground trains run from 5:30 a.m. to 12:00 midnight. You can get to any place e 1. . |
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By bus |
Travelling by bus is a good way to see the city-, especially from the top of a double-decker bus. There is always a bus stop nearby. There are special tickets for c 2. under the age of 12. |
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By train |
Take a train to visit places outside London, like Hampton Court and Windsor Castle. You can use a Travelcard on the underground, buses and most trains. To p 3. your journey, get a map from the railway stations, take some time to think about the places you want to visit. |
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By taxi |
London's black taxis are f 4. . Many visitors to London know they are good and comfortable. They Will cost you a few pounds, though. Take a taxi once, for the experience. |
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The "river bus" leaves from Westminster Pier and stops at different places between Westminster and Greenwich Pier. A good way to see the city from the River Thames. |
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By car |
Don't drive your car in London! Car parks are very e 6. . You have to pay a special congestion charge (拥堵费) to drive your car into the city centre. |
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By bike |
There aren't many good bicycle lanes in London. Cycling with a large guided group is better than r 7. alone. |
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On foot |
The best way to visit the city! But look right and left before you cross a street. There are many beautiful sights waiting for you. |
Tiffany, a 16-year-old girl, was very, shy. Last September, her best friend, Sophie, moved abroad with her family because she had to continue her studies in America. She even said she would not come back for at least a few years. Tiffany became 1. and helpless. "I was really sad the moment I heard the bad news and I didn't know what to do," Tiffany recalled (回忆). "I 2. myself in my room for a whole week. It was then that my aunt took me to a sports club one Saturday and I saw' so many young people playing various sports there. I signed up for a beginners' course in volleyball and since then I have been playing this sport. Now I practise twice a week there. It is wonderful playing sports in this club and I have made lots of 3. as well. What's more, I feel I am much healthier than before."
The most basic aim of playing sports is that you can improve your health even if you are not very good at sports. 4. , you can get to know a circle of people at your age while playing sports. Tiffany used to be a very quiet girl. Since she joined the sports club, she has opened up herself and now she has become very 5. and enjoys meeting and talking with others.
For most people, that is one of the attractions of joining a sports club. You can get to know other young people who have similar interests. You don't have to sit down and talk to strangers.
You go in for sports and it is easier to understand your partners on the same team. Now Tiffany is quite 6. her friends and she has also gained more confidence.
Try to do regular sports. The mind needs exercise as well as the body.
7.A) angry B) lonely C) tired D) surprised
8.A) shut B) hurt C) enjoyed D) helped
9.A) trouble B) mistakes C) money D) friends
10.A) So far B) In addition C) Once again D) After all
11.A) active B) strong C) lucky D) independent
12.A) generous to B) different from
C) popular with D) disappointed in
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Dear Disney, Last weekend, the four members of my family spent an enjoyable holiday at the Magic Kingdom - Disneyland. And one event made our visit seem truly magical. We got to the front of the line at Space Mountain, only to find out that our little daughter Gloria couldn't take her ice-cream on the ride. We were so excited that we all forgot ice-cream was not allowed on the ride.
Gloria broke into tears and we all had no idea what to do. Then Murphy, one of the staff(员工) members, came over. She bent down and told Gloria that she would hold the ice-cream for her and give it to her when she finished the ride. Gloria said, "Promise?" Then she gave Murphy her ice-cream, and she completely enjoyed the ride. Sure enough, as we walked out the exit, there was Gloria's new friend with "her" ice-cream. Now you and I both know what happened, because we know that an ice-cream won't last twenty minutes on a summer afternoon in Florida. Murphy knew' what time we would get off the ride; she went to the nearest shop and bought a brand-new ice-cream thirty seconds before we walked out the exit. Gloria said, "Thank you," but I'm sure she thought it was the same ice-cream. We know that someone tried hard to make our visit special. Thanks so much for going above and beyond! Your fan, Carmen Rivera |
1.The family's visit to the Magic Kingdom was ________.
A) helpful - B) awful C) frightening D) amazing
2.Before the ride, Gloria cried because _________.
A) she couldn't find her parents in the line
B) she was too little to take the ride
C) she couldn't take her ice-cream on the ride
D) she had to wait for twenty minutes
3.Murphy was waiting for Gloria ___________ after the ride.
A) in the ice-cream shop B) at the exit
C) in the front of the line D) at the entrance
4.In order to keep the promise, Murphy __________.
A) took Gloria to the nearest shop
B) asked her new friend to help Gloria
C) helped Gloria get off the ride
D) bought a new ice-cream for Gloria
5.The underlined word "someone" in the last paragraph refers to (指的是) _________.
A) Murphy B) Disney C) Gloria D) Carmen
6.Carmen Rivera wrote the letter to __________.
A) order ice-creams B) promise to visit again
C) express her thanks D) give some suggestions
根据所给要求，改写下列句子。每空格限填一词
1.The new product consists of four main parts inside. (改为一般疑问句)
_________ the new product __________ of four main parts inside?
2.Jessica solved the physics problems without any help. (保持句意基本不变)
Jessica _________ ___________ the physics problems without any help.
3.Susan followed Ben's advice to design smart shoes. (就划线部分提问)
__________ advice ___________ Susan follow to design smart shoes?
4.Lin Dan played badminton very well. He won the Thomas Cup again. (合并为一句)
Lin Dan played badminton well __________ _________ win the Thomas Cup again.
5.My students always share ideas in class. (改为被动语态)
Ideas _________ always _________ by my students in class.
6.Choose the perfect grapes only, or you won't be able to make the best wine. (保持句意基本不变)
You _________ be able to make the best wine _________ you choose the perfect grapes only.
7."Is it the first boys-only school in the city?" asked a parent. (改为宾语从句)
A parent asked _______ it _________ the first boys-only school in the city.
用括号中所给单词的适当形式完成下列句子
1.The students took the PISA test in _________ subjects - reading, maths and science. (third)
2.Board games are more and more popular among . (teenager)
3.I liked to walk in fields on days and to see my footprints left behind. (snow)
4. people often begin their conversations by talking about the weather. (Britain)
5.The news about education has attracted the public attention . . (recent)
6.The World Chocolate Park showed a of many kinds of chocolates. (collect)
7.To improve your writing skills, you'd better a habit of reading. (development)
8.Don't tell lies. Nobody likes those people. (honest)
