A new high tech mirror，designed specifically for cancer patients，will only become reflective when a user smiles into it.The plug-in device，which exactly looks like a tablet，comes equipped with a mirror，a built-in camera，and a smart material triggered(触发)by some software.Facial recognition technology captures the face and instructs the surface of the mirror to change when a smile is detected.It can hang on a wall or sit on a table，much like a conventional mirror.Unlike a regular mirror，however，the price is currently standing at a surprising $2000—$3000.
After witnessing a close family member struggle through cancer treatments，Turkish industrial designer Berk Ilhan decided to focus his work primarily on products that would cultivate joy and benefit cancer patients directly.
“She told me in the first days after her diagnosis，it was difficult for her to look in the mirror and acknowledge she had cancer.”he said.“Our facial expressions affect how we feel.If we flex(绷紧)our facial muscles to smile，our brains think that something good happened and as a result，we feel happiness.”
After earning his master’s degree at the School of Visual Arts in New York，Ilhan spent several weeks visiting cancer hospitals in Turkey，speaking to both patients and doctors.He spent two years designing and developing the mirror.The idea behind it is that smiling，even when forced，can make us feel better，according to research known as the facial feedback hypothesis.Laughter is linked to improved immune system function，and some researchers claim it can even increase our lifespans.
Ilhan is currently producing the mirror in limited quantities at the previously mentioned price.The product，however，will soon be launching a campaign in which Ilhan hopes to raise enough funds to bring the price down to $500.He also intends to donate the mirror to hospitals when it is financially possible to do so.
1.What does the author intend to do in Paragraph 1 ?
A. To advertise a new high tech mirror.
B. To give a brief introduction of a mirror.
C. To emphasize the importance of smiling.
D. To introduce facial recognition technology.
2.What does“she”underlined in Paragraph 3 refer to?
A. A cancer doctor.
B. An industrial designer.
C. A family member of the designer’s.
D. A student at the School of Visual Arts.
3.Why did Berk Ilhan design the mirror?
A. To prove a theory.
B. To make a large profit.
C. To get a doctor’s degree.
D. To benefit cancer patients.
4.What can be the best title for the text?
A. High-Tech Mirror That Works When You Smile
B. Our Facial Expressions Affect How We Feel
C. High-Tech Mirror VS Regular Mirror
D. Turkish Designer Promotes Mirrors
In the middle of the 19th century，a fever dream of riches beyond measure drew countless explorers west to the mountains of central California.Although the gold rush ended up being a bust for many who sought a fortune，some of those explorers discovered a natural treasure that would draw permanent settlers to Yosemite Valley in the following decade.
Vast wilderness，beautiful mountains，countless waterfalls，and abundant wildlife drew Native Americans to Yosemite roughly 10，000 years ago.The first non-native tourists arrived in the mid-1850s after reports from gold seekers told of an area of breathtaking beauty that no words were able to describe.
Fortunately，some of Yosemite’s earliest settlers recognized that Yosemite’s natural beauty and resources needed to be preserved for future generations.In the midst of the Civil War，President Abraham Lincoln signed a grant to protect Yosemite permanently，thus making it the nation’s first land to be dedicated to recreation and setting the stage for what would become the national park system.
One of Yosemite’s earliest ambassadors was Scottish-American naturalist and writer John Muir.After living in Yosemite for a few years，he helped define its proposed boundaries.He also wrote articles that helped lead to its official title as a National Park in 1890.He later co-founded the Sierra Club in 1892 to advocate for its continued preservation and protection.
Located on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada mountain range in central California，Yosemite National Park runs across nearly 748，000 acres，almost 95％of which is wilderness.Around four million visitors come to Yosemite each year to camp，hike its miles of trails，climb its rock formations，and photograph its impressive sights.Are you ready to visit Yosemite National Park? Which of Yosemite’s sights would you most like to experience?
1.Which of the following best explains“bust”underlined in Paragraph 1?
A. Memory. B. Symbo1. C. Failure. D. Challenge.
2.When did the first non-native tourists come to Yosemite?
A. After it was discovered by gold seekers.
B. When the gold rush finally came to a stop.
C. Before native Americans found its beauty.
D. When it became a National Park in 1890.
3.What do we learn about John Muir?
A. He was the first to build the national park.
B. He helped set the boundaries of Yosemite.
C. He wrote to collect money for Yosemite.
D. He gave Yosemite an official name.
4.What do we know about Yosemite National Park?
A. It has been well preserved since the Civil War.
B. It was originally created to protect wild animals.
C. It used to be well-known for its man-made beauty.
D. It was once damaged by some of its earliest settlers.
We’re often reminded of the importance of preserving the planet as we see it for future generations—and children at St Oswald’s Primary School in Chester certainly agree.
Nine-year-old Isobel Kelleher from the school’s Hummingbirds class thinks adults need to take note.“Sometimes they can be busy and I don’t think they think they can make a difference，but if everyone does a little bit it all adds up，”she tells HuffPost UK.“We started looking at plastic pollution in our oceans and the things like plastic bags and broken down pieces of plastic that are polluting them.”she says.“Fish can eat the plastic and they can die，or we might even eat the fish ourselves.”
Mr Timms，Isobel’s teacher，has been spearheading a new project at the school which lets children loose creatively to raise awareness of the need to be more environmentally friendly.The entire Hummingbirds class，which is made up of 9 and 10-year-old pupils，has been busy writing poems and creating online video adverts to warn adults about the serious situation of our oceans and wildlife.
Mr Timms thinks children have an important role to play in teaching us how to take care of the things around us.“We sometimes overlook how much we can really learn from children.”he says.“It has been really hard to believe having parents come in saying that their children have been asking them to stop using plastic，and to recycle more，and even stopping them using plastic straws.”
Mr Timms is proud of his Hummingbirds class.“The message that they would like to send to the world is simple:stopping this isn’t someone else’s job，and it won’t be OK if we just leave it.”
1.What can we infer about adults according to Isobel Kelleher?
A. They just pretend to be busy.
B. They haven’t done their part well.
C. They can do nothing to stop pollution.
D. They have started to care about oceans.
2.What is the purpose of the school project?
A. To help adults to learn more about their kids.
B. To remind adults to be friendly to environment.
C. To persuade students to stop using plastic bags.
D. To teach students how to write poems creatively.
3.Why does Mr Timms mention“parents”in Paragraph 4?
A. To prove kids are creative in teaching.
B. To attract people to support his work.
C. To have adults care about education.
D. To show the effects of the project.
4.What is the text mainly about?
A. An inspiring school project.
B. An appeal to stop plastic bags.
C. Serious situations of our planet.
D. Adults’ignorance of environment.
Directions:Choose a book from the list below and bring it to class by the due date.You will have approximately one trimester，from September 14 to November 16，to read the book and complete your report.It is okay to switch your book if you do not like your original choice.Students are encouraged to check out the book of their choice from the public library.
The purchase of a book is optional.
1.What are students required to do?
A. Read the chosen book at home.
B. Stick to their original book choice.
C. Buy the chosen book at a bookstore.
D. Finish the book report by the due date.
2.Which book is based on the author’s family life?
A. Little Women
B. The Bronze Bow
C. Pride and Prejudice
D. The Bridge of San Luis Rey
3.Which character lived on the Mississippi River?
A. Daniel. B. Benedict Arnold.
C. Tom Sawyer. D. Francie.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.Where was the old woman sitting?
A. Near a house. B. By a lake. C. In an office.
2.What does the green plant life do to the turtle?
A. It keeps it clean.
B. It makes it stronger.
C. It damages its shells.
3.How often does the old woman come to the park?
A. Once a week. B. Twice a week. C. Every day.
4.What does the speaker want to tell the listeners?
A. Turtles are very clever animals.
B. Any help is important to turtles.
C. Turtles are in need of help.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What does the man think of the project?
A. It must be boring.
B. It may be difficult.
C. It will take much time.
2.Why does the woman want the man to watch some videos?
A. To add some fun to his learning.
B. To know about English accents.
C. To learn how to make a video.
3.What does the woman want the man to do on Friday?
A. Make a presentation.
B. Start to write an essay.
C. Practise different accents.
4.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Teacher and student.
B. Boss and secretary.
C. Classmates.
