It's March, 2050.
Frank and Mary Smith wake up（醒来）in their comfortable house and turn on the computer to watch news. They used to (过去) read the Times, but changed to newspaper online in 2013.
As they watch the computer, Frank and Mary take their usual weight control pills (减肥药), and ask one of the robots to make coffee. Frank enters the study to have a meeting with his workmates around the world. He works on a computer for several companies（公司）. This is his third job. He used to be in marketing and then television.
Mary also has a job. Both she and Frank used to have an office desk in London, but in 2014 they decided to move to the seaside and work at home.
Frank and Mary have one child, Louise. She also has her own workstation in the family home. She goes to school only one day a week, mainly to play with other children. Classrooms disappear in 2030 because there is no need for them. Louise, now thirteen, is studying Chinese. Now it becomes as important as English as a world language. Louise has many Chinese friends. They talk by computer.
1.Frank and Mary turn on ________to watch news.
A.the computer B.the iphone C.the video phone D.the TV
2.Frank and Mary decided to work at home________.
A.in 2050 B.in 2030 C.in 2014 D.in 2013
3.From the passage we know________.
A.Mary reads news online before 2013 B.Frank is in marketing and computer
C.there are no classrooms in 2030 D.children only need to play in 2030
Daming: Hi, Betty. What are you going to do at the weekend?
Betty: Nothing much.
Daming: I hear a new movie “Superman” is on. Would you like to go with me?
Betty: Sounds good. But I’m afraid I have to do my homework first. What about Saturday afternoon?
I’ll be free at that time.
Daming: OK. Let’s meet outside the gate of Guangming Cinema.
Betty: Oh, there’s another problem. I don’t know exactly how to get there.
Daming: Don’t worry. I’ve got a map. Look, we are standing here, in front of our school. The cinema isn’t far from here. Let’s walk along Xin hua Road. Then we’ll go past a supermarket and a bank. We’ll 29 at the second crossing. Then walk along Guanghua Road. The cinema is on the right , next to a restaurant.
Betty: There’s a park near the cinema. Shall we have a picnic after seeing the movie?
Daming: Good idea. We just 30 the bridge. The park is opposite the cinema. I think we are going to have a fantastic weekend!
1.What’s the name of the building?
A.market B.bank C.museum D.hospital
2.Daming and Betty will at the second crossing.
A.turn right B.turn left C.turn on D.turn off
3.Daming and Betty just the bridge.
A.go across B.go past C.go along D.go through
Four of my friends and I gathered at our favorite restaurant for Anna’s birthday. We were all having a good time when suddenly Julia said, “Hey! Let’s go to ___________house and party on!”
“I’m not sure if it’s a good idea,” I said. I looked to the others for support ( 支 持 ), but it seemed they were ________going to Julia’s house, for they didn’t know _________to say “no” to Julia. Julia always tries to bully (欺负) the rest of us. She knew that we would all get into trouble with our parents if we left the restaurant. But that didn’t _________her.
“Don’t forget Anna’s mother will bring the birthday cake at 8:30,” I said, “We should wait ________Anna’s mother arrives!”
“Don’t be silly. She’ll find us,” Julia said, laughing, like it was no big deal.
“My mother is coming here to pick me up,” I ________, not wanting to tell her I knew my mother wouldn’t allow me to go.
“Stay here by yourself,” Julia said, “The rest of us are going.” Then she began calling me names. I felt tears coming to my eyes, so I ran to the bathroom. I felt so childish, crying alone. It’s really ________to go against your friends, especially when you’re hoping to be popular with them. A moment later, Amanda came in and said, “Julia is just that _______. I agree with you. If we get out right now, maybe we can persuade (劝说) the others to stay.”
“I’m staying here with Susan,” Amanda said as soon as we ________to the table. Then she said something I hadn’t _______. “If I leave, I’ll get into trouble with my parents, so let’s take( 采 纳 ) Susan’s ________.”
Anna looked happy again as she said, “My mother wouldn’t agree, either. I’ll stay with you two.” “Okay, I’ll stay, too.” Ellie added.
“Well, I’m not going alone. I have to stay! Oh!” Julia said.
I was surprised it was so ________. None of the girls left and I knew it was because Amanda sided(支持) with me. I guess it’s true that there’s strength（力量） in numbers. Friends can influence(影响) each other, for good or bad.
1.A.her B.your C.my D.their
2.A.trying B.considering C.imagining D.suggesting
3.A.how B.when C.who D.why
4.A.help B.stop C.please D.touch
5.A.because B.if C.after D.until
6.A.lied B.shouted C.invited D.complained
7.A.brave B.hard C.necessary D.strange
8.A.matter B.state C.shape D.way
9.A.traveled B.referred C.returned D.pointed
10.A.described B.checked C.expected D.completed
11.A.advice B.offer C.answer D.plan
12.A.natural B.direct C.wise D.simple
There________a football match in our school this weekend. Would you like to go and see it?
A.is going to have B.are going to be C.is going to be
—________will you get to the school?
—In ten minutes.
A.How soon B.How long C.How much
—What are the kids doing at the school gate?
—They are waiting in line to________the school bus.
A.get to B.get up C.get on
