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Do you like watching movies? The following movies are coming on soon. Please check and find the one you like. Click the name of each movie to get more information. Brahms: The Boy II Horror | Mystery |Thriller Soon after a family moves into the Heelshire Mansion, their only son makes friends with a life-like doll called Brahms. Director: William Brent Bell Stars: Katie Holmes, Ralph Ineson, Owain Yeoman, Christopher Convery Little Joe Drama | Sci-Fi Alice, a single mother, is a devoted senior plant breeder at a corporation engaged in developing new species. Against the company policy, she takes one plant home as a gift for her teenage son, Joe. The plant was created by genetic engineering and anyone touching it will become strange. Director: Jessica Hausner: Stars: Emily Beecham, Ben Whishaw, Kerry Fox, Kit Conor The Aeronauts Action | Adventure I Biography | Romance Pilot Amelia Wren (Felicity Jones) and scientist James Glaisher (Eddie Redmayne) find themselves in a hard fight for survival while attempting to make discoveries in a gas balloon. Director: Tom Harper Stars: Felicity Jones, Eddie Redmayne, Himesh Patel, Phoebe Fox Apparition Horror | Adventure A group of young people, guided by an APP that connects the living with the dead, find themselves at an abandoned castle, a place with a horrific history tied to each of them, for reasons they’ll soon discover. Director: Waymon Boone Stars: Mena Suvari, Kevin Pollak, Megan West, Jon Abrahams 1.What can we learn about Brahms: The Boy II? A.William Brent Bell is in charge of it. B.Brahms can live a life as a man does. C.The audience may be amused by the movie. D.The story was created by William Brent Bell. 2.Which movie will be favored by a science fiction lover? A.Brahms; The Boy II. B.The Aeronauts. C.Apparition. D.Little Joe. 3.What do Brahms: The Boy II and Apparition have in common? A.They are liked by teenagers. B.Their plots are both horrible. C.They are played by young actors. D.Their characters all behave strangely.
假设你是晨光中学学生会主席李津，你的笔友Peter给你发来邮件，询问你在抗击新型冠状病毒期间的学习情况。请给他回复邮件，内容包括： （1）感谢他的关心； （2）你的学习情况； （3）你的感受。 注意：（1）词数不少于100； （2）可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； （3）开头已为你写好，不计入总词数。 参考词汇：新型冠状病毒COVID-19 Dear Peter, How is everything going? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Jin
阅读短文，并按照题目要求用英语回答问题。 It was a hot July day. The five boys and I wanted to find some new tricks to play. “Hey!” Ned said, “We haven’t climbed the cliff for a long while.” “Let’s go!” said someone else. And off they went. I hesitated. I longed to be brave and active, like them, but I’d been a sickly child most of my eight years and my mother often told me not to adventure. “Come on!” called Jerry, my best friend. “Just because you’ve been sick is no reason to be timid.” “I’m coming!” I yelled, and ran along after them. Through the park and into the woods, we finally approached the cliff, which was only about 60 feet high, but to me it just seemed impossible because it was almost vertical (垂直的). One by one, the other boys began to climb upward. Then trembling and sweating, I began to climb, my heart beating widely in my skinny chest. At some point, I looked back and was horrified. The ground at the base of the cliff seemed very far below; one slip and I would fall. Soon, the boys were u to the top. Then they left, leaving me clinging (紧握) to the rock alone. I looked down and was overcome by dizziness: I could never climb back down. It was much too far to go and I would fall and die. But the way up to the top was even worse — higher, steeper and more dangerous; I would never make it. Time passed and it was getting dark. I began to sob. After what seemed one hundred years, I heard my father’s comforting voice: “Come on down, boy.” “No, I can’t,” I howl. “It’s too far, it is too hard, I can’t do it.” “Listen to me,” my father said. “Don’t think about how far it is and all you have to think about is taking one little step.” I inched backward. Eventually I took the last step down onto rocks at the bottom. Now whenever I’m faced with a frightening situation, I’ll remind myself not to look at the rocks far below, but at the first small and relatively easy step, feeling a sense of accomplishment with each move, until I have done what I wanted to do. 1.Why did the writer hesitate to climb the cliff at first?(no more than 10 words) 2.What does the underlined word in Paragraph 2 probably mean? (no more than 2 words) 3.How does the writer like the cliff?(no more than 10 words) 4.What is the embarrassing situation the writer have to face in Paragraph 5? (no more than 15 words) 5.What’s your attitude towards “fear” in life? Please explain.(no more than 20 words)
If you’ve ever found yourself scratching your head over a decision when the answer is obvious, now there’s a scientific reason behind it. “The problem is ‘decision fatigue’ — a psychological phenomenon that influences the quality of your choices after a long day of decision making, causing indecision or poor choices.” says Evan Polman, a leading psychologist. Physicians who have been on the job for several hours, for example, are more likely to prescribe antibiotics (开抗生素) to patients when it's unwise to do so. “Probably it’s because it’s simple and easy to write a prescription and consider a patient case closed rather than investigate further,” Polman says. But interestingly, decision fatigue goes away when you are making the decision for someone else. When people imagine themselves as advisers and imagine their own choices as belonging to someone else, they feel less tired and rely less on decision shortcuts to make those choices. “By taking upon the role of adviser rather than decision maker, one does not suffer the consequences of decision fatigue,” he says. “It’s as if there’s something fun and relieving about making someone else’s choice.” “Getting input from others not only offers a fresh idea and thought process; it often also includes riskier choices. While this sounds undesirable, it can be quite good,” says Polman. “When people experience decision fatigue, they have a tendency to choose to go with the status quo (现状),” he says. “But the status quo can be problematic, since a change in the course of action can sometimes be important and lead to a positive outcome.” In order to achieve a successful outcome or reward, some level of risk is almost always essential. “People with decision fatigue will likely choose to do nothing over something,” he says, “That’s not to say that risk is always good, but it is related to taking action whereas decision fatigue certainly leads to inaction.” “Just because you can make good choices for others doesn’t mean you’ll do the same for yourself,” Polman cautions. “Research has found that women negotiate higher salaries for others than they do for themselves,” he says, adding that people slip in and out of decision roles. 1.Decision fatigue may cause people to make decisions that are_______________. A.reasonable B.objective C.unwise D.smart 2.Which of the following may be made by a person with decision fatigue? A.A consumer buys a lot of food to prepare for a dinner. B.A judge makes a less convincing judgment late in the day. C.A student plans to finish his math homework in the morning. D.A physician advises the patient to drink more water after examination. 3.When do people feel less decision fatigue? A.When they take decision shortcuts. B.When they have advisers to turn to. C.When they have major decisions to make. D.When they help others to make decisions. 4.What are people likely to do when decision fatigue sets in? A.They stop trying anything new. B.They adopt a totally new idea. C.They tend to make risky decisions. D.They turn to physicians for advice. 5.What does Polman say about taking some risks in decision making? A.It will often end in regret. B.It is likely to cause serious consequences. C.It will enable people to be more creative. D.It is necessary to achieve successful outcome.
Though not as mainstream as devices like smartphones and fitness trackers, more companies are now experimenting with the concept of connected garments. Among the pioneers is London-based CuteCircuit, which has been creating fashionable smart clothing since 2004. The company’s latest creation is the “Sound Shirt,” which allows deaf people to “feel” live music by transforming the tunes into touch sensations in real time. The fashionable jacket achieves the incredible function using software that changes the music into data and wirelessly sends it to the 16-micro motors fitted inside the clothing’s fabric. The devices shake in sync (同步) to the intensity (强度) of the music being played, allowing the wearer to feel each instrument individually. The series of touch-like sensations across the wearer’s body enables them to feel the entire works, resulting in a fully amazing musical experience. To ensure the shirt is comfortable, the designers chose to leave out wires and instead wove conductive textiles (纺织品) into the garment’s fabric. Francesca Rosella, co-founder and chief creative officer of CuteCircuit, explains, “There are no wires inside, so we’re only using smart fabrics — we have a combination of microelectronics and very thin, flexible and conductive fabrics. All these little electronic motors are connected with these conductive fabrics so that the garment is soft and stretchable.” CuteCircuit, which has been testing the Sound Shirt for three years, expects to make it available to the general public shortly. Priced at $3,673 (3,000 pounds), the smart jacket will not be cheap. However, twin sisters Hermon and Heroda Berhane, who lost their hearing at a young age, believe the hi-tech garment is a worthwhile investment, especially for deaf people with a passion for dancing. “It’s almost like feeling the depth of the music,” says Hermon. “It just feels as though we can move along with it.” Heroda agrees, adding, “I think it could definitely change our lives.” This is not CuteCircuit’s first groundbreaking smart garment. Over the years, the company has produced hundreds of shocking connected outfits. Among them is an interactive concert dress for American musical artist Nicole Scherzinger that displayed tweets from her fans. Also fun is the HugShirt which enables people to send hugs to loved ones who are not physically in the same area. 1.What is “sound shirt” meant for? A.Children. B.Students. C.Deaf people. D.Travelers. 2.Paragraph 2 mainly talks about the sound shirt’s_____________. A.working principle B.powerful function C.special materials D.fashionable design 3.How did the designers keep the shirt comfortable? A.By using wires. B.By using smart fabrics. C.By using electronic motors. D.By making it very thin. 4.Why did the writer mention twin sisters Hermon and Heroda Berhane? A.To persuade us to learn from them. B.To get the public to know them better. C.To state the smart jacket is affordable. D.To prove the smart jacket enjoys promising future. 5.The function of the last Paragraph is to ______________. A.add some background information B.introduce the company’s new products C.praise the contributions the company has made D.appeal to the public to buy the company’s products
When it comes to U.S. middle school science and engineering, girls rule. Girls took the top five prizes at the 2019 Broadcom MASTERS, a competition for middle school students across the country. The winners were announced last month. The winners were honored for their STEM successes, as well as for showing skills in critical thinking, communication, creativity and team-work. In first place was 14-year-old Alaina Gassler of West Grove, Pennsylvania. She designed a system to make driving safer by reducing blind spots — the areas that drivers cannot see outside their vehicle. Gassler developed the technology while in eighth grade. “She, along with the entire Class of 2019, are already leaders in their fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM),” said Paula Golden, president of the Broadcom Foundation. “These young creators give every one of us hope for the future.” The Broadcom MASTERS competition is a project of the Society for Science & the Public. It was set up to motivate young people to attend college and pursue careers in STEM fields. It was open to students in grades 6, 7 and 8 across the country. The top prize winner, Alaina Gassler, says she got the idea for her project after seeing her mother struggle with blind spots in her family’s car. Blind spots lead to many accidents — about 840,000 accidents a year nationwide. Gassler’s system helps drivers see “through” the A-frame pillar (A柱) — the part of the vehicle, in the front, that joins the top and front window. The A-frame pillar is important for safety, and cannot be removed. Gassler used a camera to help drivers look “through” the structure to see what is blocked. The camera sends video to a device that shows images on the other side of the pillar. The driver then can “see” what’s in the blind spot. The young inventor won a $25,000 prize for her invention. She told Popular Mechanics she can make improvements on her device with that money. Gassler said she wants to improve the picture — making it easy to see in any weather, or any time of the day. She also told the magazine she hopes to sell her idea. 1.What does the writer try to convey by saying “girls rule” in Paragraph1? A.Girls tend to break rules. B.Girls prefer to control others. C.Girls perform better in the competition. D.Girls are superior to boys in all aspects. 2.Which best describes Paula Golden’s attitude toward these young creators? A.Proud. B.Indifferent. C.Critical. D.Cautious. 3.The purpose of the Broadcom MASTERS competition is to_____________. A.offer students hands-on training B.collect money for scientific research C.arouse students’ interest in STEM fields D.persuade students not to drop out of school 4.What drives Alaina Gassler to invent the system? A.Her strong curiosity. B.Her school’s task. C.The breakdown of her family car. D.Her mother’s experience. 5.What can we infer about Gassler’s system? A.It gets rid of blind spots. B.It is still far from perfect. C.It has been put into market. D.It can avoid accidents automatically.
Does your ideal vacation include going skiing across frozen ice, spying the northern lights, and playing in the snow? Then you’ll want to skate straight to these winter spots. Fairbanks, Alaska Alaska is a good choice for a great winter getaway. For winter fun, head to Fairbanks, where you can stay at a new cottage with glass-ceiling domes for aurora (极光) viewing in comfort and then head out ice fishing and snowmobiling. Want even more adventure? Consider a guided adventure that combines northern lights, cross-country skiing, and dog mushing. Kirkenes, Norway The Kirkenes Snow hotel here welcomes visitors to its ice-sculpted rooms. Besides, you can jump on a sled (雪橇) pulled by dogs or bring your appetite for a King Crab Safari. First, you’ll be on a sled pulled by a snowmobile across the icy sea. Then crab fishermen drill into the ice to create a hole to pull up the large crabs. Another quick sled trip and you’ve reached a cozy cottage where crab claws as long as your forearm are served up minutes after being pulled from the cold waters, tasting of salt water. A rich reward for braving the cold. St. Moritz, Switzerland Skiing down the Alps is obviously a highlight here, but did you know that night skiing in this Swiss town is some of the best in the world? Picture it: Clear sky, full moon, inky quiet, and a sky full of stars. If you need energy for skiing, you can always refuel with pizza from the wood-fired oven at Murtèl middle station. You can keep skiing until the last cable car at 1:40 a. m. Then, check into your room at the Carlton Hotel, where there are a series of daylight activities. Quebec City, Canada In the summer months, Quebec City is an excellent destination thanks to its French features and historic old port. But in the winter, don’t miss the Winter Carnival, the Carnaval de Quebec, the largest winter carnival in the world. During 17 days the Carnival offers more than 200 activities and welcomes nearly 500,000 people (upcoming dates are January 26 to February 11, 2018, and February 1 to 17, 2019). 1.What is considered to be the most adventurous activity in Fairbanks, Alaska? A.Going snowmobiling. B.Going ice fishing. C.Appreciating aurora viewing. D.Conducting a guided adventure. 2.What does the underlined part “a rich reward” refer to? A.Living in ice-sculpted rooms. B.Having a sled trip. C.Tasting the freshly-cooked crabs. D.Having a taste of salt water. 3.What is the special attraction of St. Moritz, Switzerland? A.Skiing down the Alps. B.Night skiing. C.Watching stars. D.Tasting pizza. 4.What can we learn about the Carnaval de Québec? A.It’s second to none in the world. B.It lasts throughout the winter. C.Few people show interest in it. D.It is famous for its French features. 5.Where is the text most likely from? A.A diary. B.A novel. C.A tour brochure. D.A textbook.
There was something in the elderly woman’s elegance that caught my eye. Although slow and unsure of step, the woman moved_________in an elegant way. However, a younger woman who I guessed was her daughter displayed signs of_________, checking her watch every few seconds. It was a few years ago, and I_________a part-time holiday-season job in a video store at the local shopping mall. From inside the store, I could see the people rushing by outside. _________entering the store, the elderly woman separated from the younger one and began to_________through the DVDs on the nearest shelf. Without any_________, I walked over to her and asked_________I could help her find something. The woman_________me a title written on an old piece of paper. The title was unusual. Rather than rush off to_________the DVD for the woman, I asked her to walk with me so I could tell her where she could find it.____________, I think I must have wanted to enjoy her____________for a moment. Something about her____________me of my own mother, who’d passed away in the previous year. As we walked along the back of the store, I____________our shelf arrangements to her. The woman seemed glad of the ____________company and casual conversation. We found the DVD at last. She smiled and told me it was one she’d____________when she was her daughter’s age. After I____________the elderly woman to the queue at the cash register, I stepped back and walked over the younger woman. “Is that your mom?” I asked. ____________her eyes, she said, “Yeah.” There was annoyance in her reply. “Mind some advice?” I asked. I smiled to show her I wasn’t____________. “Cherish her,” I said. And then I answered her____________expression by saying, “When she’s gone, it’s these moments that’ll come back to you.” The elderly woman moved back to her daughter. Surprisingly, the daughter placed her arm with obviously unaccustomed____________around her mother’s shoulders and together they made their way toward the store’s exit. 1.A.carefully B.hurriedly C.skillfully D.casually 2.A.consideration B.kindness C.impatience D.eagerness 3.A.applied for B.came across C.registered for D.took up 4.A.Beyond B.On C.With D.Through 5.A.purchase B.seek C.acquire D.investigate 6.A.recommendation B.doubt C.hesitation D.attempt 7.A.if B.how C.what D.when 8.A.informed B.displayed C.showed D.provided 9.A.locate B.identify C.recognize D.witness 10.A.Coming alone B.Dating back C.Turning around D.Looking back 11.A.warmth B.company C.appreciation D.interruption 12.A.assured B.convinced C.reminded D.recalled 13.A.introduced B.announced C.advocated D.praised 14.A.unforgettable B.annoying C.extra D.unrushed 15.A.missed B.enjoyed C.chose D.ordered 16.A.guided B.allowed C.persuaded D.confirmed 17.A.Blinking B.Raising C.Rolling D.Opening 18.A.attacking B.criticizing C.clarifying D.bargaining 19.A.frightened B.embarrassed C.anxious D.curious 20.A.dignity B.affection C.amazement D.satisfaction
Huawei is now ______________ established as one of the leading brands in our country. A.firmly B.frequently C.occasionally D.appropriately
Education is ______________ survives when knowledge taught in class has been forgotten. A.how B.who C.what D.which
My friend walked me to the bus stop and waited with me______________ the bus arrived. A.once B.unless C.when D.until
My umbrella is gone. Who ______________ have taken it by mistake? A.could B.should C.would D.must
Car races are recorded and uploaded to YouTube and other video platforms, ______________ they can be viewed repeatedly. A.which B.where C.when D.there
Eager readers can check with libraries ______________ if they have people interested in book discussion. A.seeing B.see C.to see D.to have seen
My teacher never criticizes us. Instead, he uses praise to ______________ our best. A.bring out B.take on C.jump off D.figure out
When the sun’s rays hit the earth, a lot of heat ______________ back into space A.are reflected B.is reflected C.reflects D.were reflected
Recently, over 30 universities received the ______________ to establish the four-year undergraduate Al-related majors. A.approval B.statement C.revolution D.recognition
—Know what? I couldn’t get back into my apartment and had to stay at a hotel last night. —______________ ? Did you lose your keys? A.How come B.So what C.Why bother D.Why not
You need stick to your dream ______________ what anyone else says or thinks. A.on account of B.in place of C.regardless of D.apart from
Tourists are reminded to take everything ______________ to them before leaving the hotel. A.belongs B.belonged C.having belonged D.belonging
5G smart phones are believed to work 9 and 20 times faster than previous______________. A.ones B.those C.them D.that
Look! The sweat ______________ down your face. Let me turn on the air conditioner. A.poured B.is pouring C.has poured D.had poured
—Could you help me solve this puzzle, Tom? —______________ I’m really not good at this game. A.Never mind. B.You got me there. C.It’s up to you. D.Sounds a good idea.
某英文杂志正在举办以“fancy yourself as an interviewer”为主题的征文活动，请你以“A Famous Chinese I Would Like to Interview”为题，写一篇英语短文。 内容包括：1. 采访的对象; 2. 采访的原因; 3. 采访的问题。 注意:词数100左右; A Famous Chinese I Would Like to Interview ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Natural resources are things 1. exist in nature and can be used by people. Some natural resources are renewable, like trees. When one tree is cut down, we can plant a new tree to replace it. Others, 2., are not renewable, like the coal dug out of the ground. Once it is used, it is 3.. (go) Although we all know that our natural resources are limited, we often waste them in our daily life. Paper, bottles and cans 4. (throw) away carelessly; food is wasted just because of its poor taste; clothes are rejected 5. (simple) due to their old fashion. These valuable natural resources will run out before long 6. better use is made of them. Actually, everyone can make contributions (贡献) to 7. (protect) our natural resources. For example, 8.riding a bicycle or walking instead of driving, we can save lots of petrol. Water is a very important natural resource because we all need 9. to stay alive. We can make wise10. (choose) to save water, like reusing the water that has been used to wash vegetables to water flowers.
Whenever we hear about "the homeless", most of us think of the developing world. But the _____ is that homelessness is everywhere. For example, how many of us would expect to see people living on the streets of a_______country like Germany? Kurt Muller and his wife Rita have spent eleven years making_______ for the homeless of Berlin, Germany's capital. They first_______ one long hot summer when most Germans were_______ on holiday. Kurt Muller and his wife stayed at home, made sandwiches, _______ a table in the street and gave food to the homeless. The Mullers soon realized that food and clothing weren't _______. “What these people also need is warmth and______, ” says Rita. The Mullers didn’t _______to give their phone number to the street people and told them to phone anytime. Rita _______ there was somebody at home to answer the phone and their home was always_______ to anyone who couldn’t face another night on the street. The couple were soon_______all their time and money, so Kurt visited food and clothing companies to_______ donations. Today, over thirty companies _______donate food and other goods to the cause and volunteers help to_______them to the homeless. The public also give clothes and money and a shoe producer_______ new shoes. Kurt and Rita receive no______ for their hard work. “We feel like parents,” says Rita, “and parents shouldn’t_______ money for helping their children. The love we get on the streets is our salary. Though Rita admits she often gets_______. She says she will continue with her work because she likes the feeling of having made a_______ in the world. 1.A.result B.truth C.reason D.idea 2.A.traditional B.developing C.typical D.wealthy 3.A.preparations B.houses C.meals D.suggestions 4.A.began B.met C.called D.left 5.A.asleep B.alone C.across D.away 6.A.brought up B.set up C.put aside D.gave away 7.A.enough B.necessary C.helpful D.expensive 8.A.fame B.freedom C.courage D.caring 9.A.hesitate B.agree C.pretend D.intend 10.A.made sense B.found out C.made sure D.worked out 11.A.open B.crowded C.noisy D.near 12.A.costing B.wasting C.taking D.spending 13.A.pay for B.ask for C.look into D.carry out 14.A.completely B.calmly C.regularly D.roughly 15.A.advertise B.sell C.deliver D.lend 16.A.donates B.produces C.designs D.collects 17.A.permission B.payment C.direction D.support 18.A.borrow B.raise C.save D.expect 19.A.surprised B.excited C.tired D.amused 20.A.profit B.difference C.decision D.rule
Body language is the quiet, secret and most powerful language of all! 1. According to specialists, our bodies send out more messages than we realize. In fact, non-verbal(非言语) communication takes up about 50% of what we really mean. 2. Indeed, what is called body language is so much a part of us that it’s actually often unnoticed. And misunderstandings occur as a result of it. 3. Northern Europeans usually do not like having bodily contact(接触) even with friends, and certainly not with strangers. People from Latin American countries, on the other hand, touch each other quite a lot. Therefore, it's possible that in conversation, it may look like a Latino is following a Norwegian all over the room. 4.The Norwegian, very probably seeing this as pushiness, will keep backing away —which the Latino will in return regard as coldness. 5. And only a part of it is in the words themselves. And when parties are from different cultures, there's a strong possibility of misunderstanding. But whatever the situation, the best advice is to obey the Golden Rule: treat others as you would like to be treated. A.The Latino, trying to express friendship, will keep moving closer. B.It speaks louder than words. C.Your body Language will give others a general impression of you. D.And body language is particularly important when we attempt to communicate across cultures. E.In many American cultures, it is inappropriate for men and women to touch in public. F.Clearly, a great deal is going on when people talk. G.For example, different societies treat the distance between people differently.
Whether in the home or the workplace, social robots are going to become a lot more common in the next few years. Social robots are about to bring technology to the everyday world in a more humanized way, said Cynthia Breazeal, chief scientist at the robot company Jibo. While household robots today do the normal housework, social robots will be much more like companions than mere tools. For example, these robots will be able to distinguish when someone is happy or sad. This allows them to respond more appropriately to the user. The Jibo robot, arranged to ship later this year, is designed to be a personalized assistant. You can talk to the robot, ask it questions, and make requests for it to perform different tasks. The robot doesn’t just deliver general answers to questions; it responds based on what it learns about each individual in the household. It can do things such as reminding an elderly family member to take medicine or taking family photos. Social robots are not just finding their way into the home. They have potential applications in everything from education to health care and are already finding their way into some of these spaces. Fellow Robots is one company bringing social robots to the market. The company’s “Oshbot” robot is built to assist customers in a store, which can help the customers find items and help guide them to the product’s location in the store. It can also speak different languages and make recommendations for different items based on what the customer is shopping for. The more interaction the robot has with humans, the more it learns. But Oshbot, like other social robots, is not intended to replace workers, but to work alongside other employees. “We have technologies to train social robots to do things not for us, but with us,” said Breazeal. 1.What can a Jibo robot do according to Paragraph 3? A.Communicate with you and perform operations. B.Answer your questions and make requests. C.Take your family pictures and deliver milk. D.Obey your orders and remind you to take pills. 2.What can Oshbot work as? A.A language teacher. B.A tour guide. C.A shop assistant. D.A private nurse. 3.We can learn from the last paragraph that social robots will ______. A.train employees B.be our workmates C.improve technologies D.take the place of workers 4.What does the passage mainly present? A.A new design idea of household robots. B.Marketing strategies for social robots. C.Information on household robots. D.An introduction to social robots.
Basketball fans around the world are mourning the death of American superstar Kobe Bryant. Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash Sunday in California, along with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven other people. He was 41 years old. Bryant was an 18-time All-Star player. He won five NBA championships and two Olympic gold medals. He was widely considered one of the greatest basketball players of his generation during his 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers. The helicopter carrying Bryant and the others crashed into a hilly area in foggy conditions outside Los Angeles. Bryant lived south of Los Angeles and often used helicopters to travel around the area to save time and avoid Southern California traffic. The cause of the crash is under investigation. It took place about 32 kilometers from Bryant's Mamba Sports Academy, a basketball training center in Newbury Park, California. Bryant was on his way to attend a youth basketball competition on Sunday with his daughter. Bryant and his wife, Vanessa, had four daughters. When he retired from the NBA in 2016, Bryant was the third-leading scorer in NBA history with 33,643 points. He is widely expected to be elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame this year. The basketball world and the Los Angeles community reacted to Bryant’s death with an outpouring of sadness, disbelief and support. In a statement, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Bryant was one of the greatest stars in the game. But he added, He will be remembered most for inspiring people around the world to pick up a basketball and compete to the very best of their ability. On Twitter, U.S. President Donald Trump noted the terrible news. He called Bryant one of the truly great basketball players of all time who was just getting started in life. 1.Where is the passage probably taken from? A.A science report. B.A biography. C.A textbook. D.A newspaper. 2.What Kobe Bryant impressed people in the world most was . A.his death B.his achievements C.his inspiration D.his talent 3.The underlined words “under investigation” in Paragraph 5 mean______. A.careful examination B.evidence C.discussion D.argument 4.Which of the following is not true according to the passage? A.Hearing the death of Kobe, fans around the world were very sad. B.There were nine passengers on board, including one of his daughters. C.Bryant was to attend a basketball competition with his daughter. D.Bryant used the helicopter to save time and avoid the traffic jam on a fine day.
Surviving Hurricane Sandy (飓风桑迪) Natalie Doan, 14, has always felt lucky to live in Rockaway, New York. Living just a few blocks from the beach, Natalie can see the ocean and hear the wave from her house. “It’s the ocean that makes Rockaway so special,” she says. On October 29, 2012, that ocean turned fierce. That night, Hurricane Sandy attacked the East Coast, and Rockaway was hit especially hard. Fortunately, Natalie’s family escaped to Brooklyn shortly before the city’s bridge closed. When they returned to Rockaway the next day, they found their neighborhood in ruins. Many of Natalie’s friends had lost their homes and were living far away. All around her, people were suffering, especially the elderly. Natalie’s school was so damaged that she had to temporarily attend a school in Brooklyn. In the following few days, the men and women helping Rockaway recover inspired Natalie. Volunteers came with carloads of donated clothing and toys. Neighbors devoted their spare time to helping others rebuild. Teenagers climbed dozens of flights of stairs to deliver water and food to elderly people trapped in powerless high-rise buildings. “My mom tells me that I can’t control what happens to me,” Natalie says. “but I can always choose how I deal with it.” Natalie’s choice was to help. She created a website page matching survivors in need with donors who wanted to help. Natalie posted introduction about a boy named Patrick, who lost his baseball card collecting when his house burned down. Within days, Patrick’s collection was replaced. In the coming months, her website page helped lots of kids: Christopher, who received a new basketball; Charlie, who got a new keyboard. Natalie also worked with other organizations to bring much-need supplies to Rockaway. Her efforts made her a famous person. Last April, she was invited to the White House and honored as a Hurricane Sandy Champion of Change. Today, the scars (创痕) of destruction are still seen in Rockaway, but hope is in the air. The streets are clear, and many homes have been rebuilt. “I can’t imagine living anywhere but Rockaway,” Natalie declares. “My neighborhood will be back, even stronger than before.” 1.When Natalie returned to Rockaway after the hurricane, she found ______. A. some friends had lost their lives. B. her neighborhood was destroyed. C. her school had moved to Brooklyn. D. the elderly were free from suffering. 2.According to paragraph 4, who inspired Natalie most? A. The people helping Rockaway rebuild. B. The people trapped in high-rise building. C. The volunteers donating money to survivors. D. Local teenagers bringing clothing to elderly people. 3.How did Natalie help the survivors? A. She gave her toys to the kids. B. She took care of younger children. C. She called on the White House to help. D. She built an information sharing platform. 4.What does the story intend to tell us? A. Little people can make a big difference. B. A friend in need is a friend indeed. C. East or West, home is best. D. Technology is power.
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