We have to agree that brushing teeth day after day can be a bit of pain. What’s even worse is trying to get much water to rinse(冲洗) out the toothpaste. Not only is it difficult, but also a waste of water. Of course, you could use a rinsing cup, but that has to be cleaned all the time. Now, a design company has finally invented an interesting invention called Rinser to help you do it.
A company in New York recently invented a toothbrush. It looks very much like a common one expcet one thing. That is when you pour water on the handle, it magically sprouts(涌向) straight into your mouth. It makes rinsing an easy thing and a lot of fun.
The brush is designed such that its handle(把手) has a hollowed(空的) out part. This part collects tap water and directs it to a tiny spout(喷口). All the users have to do, is aim the tap onto the spout and the toothbrush will offer you water as much as possible.
This kind of cool toothbrush won’t be used until November, 2012. Although it is convenient, it is a little expensive. Each one can cost $22 if you order it from the design company. Once it is sold in stores, the price will rise up to $34.99. If you are interested in this cool toothbrush, ask your mum or dad to get one for you!
1.What can Rinser do according to the passage?
A.It can save time when you brush your teeth.
B.It can help you rinse the toothpaste.
C.It can help wash your face.
2..What does Rinser look like ?
A.It looks like a common toothbrush.
B.It looks like a tap.
C.It is too heavy.
3..What does Paragraph 3 mainly tell us?
A.It mainly tells us what Rinser looks like.
B.It mainly tells us when we can use Rinser.
C.It mainly tells us how Rinser offers you water.
4..The underlined word“Once”means“________”in Chinese.
A.一次 B.一旦 C.曾经
5..When will people start to use Rinser according to the passage?
A.In December 2012.
B.In November 2012.
C.In November 2013.
Americans love cars．They go everywhere in them．8 5％of people in the US go to and from work by car. And most adults have driving licenses．Why does this car culture exist?How it started？
America’s love of cars started after the war(战争)when soldiers returned home from World War II to rebuild their lives．They borrowed money from the government to buy houses and cars which became the symbols of status(地位)．The more money they had，the bigger their cars were．
●Making of roads
During the war，President Eisenhower noticed what good roads Germany had．He decided to build new four-lane(四车道)roads in America．He said if something happened suddenly，the two-lane roads wouldn’t be able to carry all the cars that would suddenly leave the cities．Car and oil companies liked his idea and building started．
●Car lover
Not just teenagers are crazy about cars．Some Americans love their cars so much that they paint their cars beautifully .These are called Art Cars．Every April there is an activity in Houston，Texas，where they show their cars．
●Pollution
Cars have polluted the environment．American President Bush refused a worldwide law that is against pollution．Many countries were angry about it．Bush said he had to think of the American economy(经济)and all the American people that make money from cars．Factories say they want to make cars that pollute less．But others say making cars that pollute less will never be as good as having fewer cars．
1.When did Americans begin to love cars?
A.Before the new two-lane roads were built．
B.After World War II．
C.During World War II．
2..New four-1ane roads were build _______.
A.in Germany
B.by car and oil companies
C.in America
3..The underlined word “building” here means “the building of _______”．
A.companies B.roads C.houses
4..What were other countries’ feelings about Bush’s decision?
A.They agreed with him．
B.They showed anger to it．
C.They paid no attention to it.
5..What does the last sentence mean?
A.It’s better to have fewer cars．
B.It’s better to make cars that pollute less．
C.It’s easier to make cars that pollute less．
Audi as a car company is very famous in the world.It is famous for its popular cars and special designs.It is now said that a two-wheel bike of 2012 will come into our life.The new bike,called the Audi e-bike Worthersee,is a kind of battery powered e-bike.It is also a new kind of sports bike.
The e-bike doesn't use any electricity straightly.It is not a normal bicycle either.The company describes the bike as "high-end-pedelec".It makes the bike for "sport and fun”.The design is very super,probably for the reason of being different from other bikes' look.Audi wants us to know that e-bike,like their cars,is very good in performance and speed.
The e-bike is not heavy at all;it is only 52.17 pounds.It has three different functions(功能）。You can either just ride it or the electric motor help you when you ride it,or you can just sit on it to relax and let the electric motor do all the work. It is such an interesting bike that you can ride in different ways.What's more,it has a surprising fast top speed at 50 miles per hour.
1. Audi is a car company whose cars are popular and strange.
2.The e-bike is the same as other bikes’ look.
3..If you are too tired to ride, the e-bike can also take you to the places you want to go.
4.The e-bike is heavy and it has two different functions.
5.If you ride the e-bike Worthersee,others on normal bikes will fall behind you.
Mr.Ma, a famous mental(心理的)doctor from Beijing once said at an important meeting,“Now many young students can have with their minds. Some students become anxious(焦虑的) they have to study very hard. Others have touble with people around them like their parents and classmates. Parents and teachers should care more about these problems.”
Then Mr.Ma gave some examples. One patient, a middle school student from Xi’an was doing in his lessons. He thought his teachers and friends often him,and he became so nervous and 6 that one night he left his home without telling his parents. student, a 14-year-old schoolgirl from Shanghai,was very afraid of exams. While she was reading the exam paper,she couldn’t think of to write.
A recent report from Jiefang Daily says about 18 percent of young students in Shanghai have mental problems. They often feel worried and very .Unluckily,many of them won’t go and ask for help. Some think they will look stupid if they go to see a doctor. Others won’t talk about their secrets.
the end of the meeting, Mr.Ma offered some good ideas to young people:
●Talk to your parents or teachers often.
●Take part in group activities.
●Try to get on well with the people around you.
●Go to see a doctor if you often feel unhappy.
1.A.problems B.questions C.troubles.
2.A. so B.because C.but
3.A.to communicate B. communicating C.in communicate
4.A well B. easily C.badly
5.A.laugh at B. looked at C. laughed at
6.A.worry B.worried C.worrying
7.A.Another B. Other C. Others
8.A.something B. anything C.everything
9.A. happy B. unhappy C.excited
10.A. At B.In C. By
Miss Li__________ more than 100 books in the last few years.
A. read B.has read C. has been reading
My pen-pal Andrew found ______difficult to learn Chinese well.
A. / B. that C. it
