The Chinese kept their secret of how to make paper until a war with Muslims in the ninth century. The art of papermaking soon spread throughout the Muslim world.
The Mayan Indians in Central America and Pacific Islanders also discovered how to make paper, but their knowledge never spread to the rest of the world.
For centuries, all paper was made by hand. Rags were the main material. Then a French scientist discovered that people could make paper from wood, too. Finally, in the eighteenth century. a Frenchman invented a machine to make paper from wood.
1. Who discovered how to make paper?
| A．The Chinese. | B．The Pacific Islanders. |
| C．The Mayan Indians. | D．All of the above. |
| A．About 1 ,800 years ago. |
| B．About 1, 900 years ago. |
| C．About 2, 000 years ago. |
| D．About 2, 100 years ago. |
| A．Through wars. |
| B．Through the Muslims. |
| C．Through the Mayan Indians. |
| D．Through the Pacific Islanders. |
| A．The Invention of Paper. |
| B．The History of Papermaking. |
| C．Different Ways of Making Paper. |
| D．The Invention of a Papermaking Machine. |
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【推荐1】Architectural history can take you through the evolution of those structures that served as a mark to remote civilizations, like the Egyptians and their architecture, reflected in pyramids, tombs, and many other ancient buildings along the Nile River．
In fact, the first big architectural design recorded in history was the work of Imhotep, Egyptian high priest（主教）, who designed and built the complex（综合建筑群） that took the name of his king, between the years 2630 to 2611 BC．
Ruins of the most varied architecture speak for themselves about the most varied civilizations, traditions, and beliefs around the world．Without architecture, the history of mankind would be incomplete．
Many surviving buildings of the ancient world are examples of the great things that architecture can do for the world．Among them, we can name the Great Pyramid, listed as one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, and the great Wall of China, built between the years 221 to 206 BC．
As time passed, all buildings and designs began to take special characteristics, becoming symbols of different eras identified as architectural styles．In ancient Greece, where buildings seemed to always be the same, there were three types of columns to identify each period of time．
The Romans inherited from the Greeks most of their traditions, beliefs, and customs, including architecture, but they also developed their own．
Architectural history was influenced by artistic, economic, politic, and socio-cultural events throughout the centuries, and Europe became the cradle（摇篮） of many well-known architects in the years following the fall of the Roman Empire．
As time passes, the actual architecture differs in shape, materials, construction methods, and designing goals, but the work of the architects will continue for generations to come．
1. Who made the first big architectural design recorded in history?| A．Chinese | B．Indians | C．Egyptians | D．British |
| A．They give tourists chances to visit them． |
| B．They help to satisfy the needs of houses． |
| C．They can bring in a great deal of money for the local people． |
| D．They represent different cultivations, traditions, and beliefs there and then． |
| A．To show its strength | B．To tell us its importance |
| C．To show its special style | D．To prove the function of architecture |
| A．Architectural history was only influenced by economic and politic events． |
| B．The Roman Empire was the cradle of famous architects earlier than Europe． |
| C．The actual architecture remains the same in shape, material and designing goals． |
| D．Europe was the cradle of famous architects earlier than the Roman Empire． |
【推荐2】The computer is a useful machine. It is the most important invention in many years. The oldest kind of computer is the abacus, used in China centuries ago, but the first large, modern computer was built in 1946. A computer then could do maths problems quite fast.
Today computers are used in many ways and can do many kinds of work. In a few years the computer may touch the life of everyone, even people in faraway villages.
In the last few years, there have been great changes in computers. They are getting smaller and smaller, and computing faster and faster. Many scientists agree that computers can now do many things, but they cannot do everything. Who knows what the computers of tomorrow will be like? Will computers bring good things or bad things to people? The scientists of today will have to decide how to use the computers of tomorrow.
1. The computer is a ______ machine.| A．helpful | B．strange | C．large | D．dangerous |
| A．a few | B．forty | C．sixty | D．eighty |
| A．bigger | B．fewer | C．smaller | D．taller |
| A．everything | B．anything | C．nothing | D．lots of things |
| A．may decide | B．must decide | C．can make | D．needn’t make |
【推荐3】Magic (魔术) is believed to have begun with the Egyptians, in 1700 BC. A magician named Dedi of Dedsnefu was reported to have performed for the pharaoh (法老), or the king. He was also known to have entertained (使娱乐) the slaves who built the pyramids. The “Cups and Balls” trick that he was particularly good at is still performed by magicians all over the world today.
The ancient Greeks and Romans were also fascinated by the idea of magic. Actually, one of their main interests was the art of deception (欺骗). This explains why at that time the priests even built magic devices into their temples. These devices made it possible for doors to open by themselves and wine to flow magically out of statues’ mouths. This was done mainly to make people believe that the priests had unusual power.
Magic however, was not well accepted before the 1800s. Magicians were thought to be freaks(怪物) and, were only allowed to perform in a circus. It was in the 19th century that the magician Robert Houdin came along and changed people’s views and attitudes about magic. It was because of Robert Houdin that many magicians were able to add Dr. or MD to their names. Today magicians try hard to find new ways to show their practiced skills. Magic is now entertainment for families all over the world.
1. What is the best title for the passage?| A．Magical Tricks | B．A Great Magician |
| C．Magic as Entertainment | D．The History of Magic |
| A．amused | B．encouraged | C．attracted | D．moved |
| A．They performed magical tricks to entertain people. |
| B．They made the statues in the temples drink wine as they wished. |
| C．They treated the people with wine flowing down from statues’ mouths. |
| D．They built magic devices in the temples to make doors open by themselves. |
| A．Magic should be used only in temples. |
| B．Magic could only be performed in a circus. |
| C．Magic was performed by freaks and doctors. |
| D．Magic was the major daily activity for the pharaohs. |
| A．Magic began about 3,700 years ago. |
| B．Dedi of Dedsnefu performed magic for kings only. |
| C．Robert Houdin was the first magician to perform magic. |
| D．The “Cups and Balls” trick has been performed for about 1,700 years. |
【推荐1】Paper is one of the most important products ever invented by man. Wide spread use of written language would not have been possible without some cheap and practical material to write on. The invention of paper meant that more people could be educated because more books could be printed and distributed. Together with the printing press, paper provided an extremely important way to communicate knowledge.
How much paper do you use every year? Probably you cannot answer that question quickly. In 1900 the world's use of paper was about one kilogram for each person a year. Now some countries use as much as 50 kilograms of paper for each person a year. Countries like the United States, England and Sweden use more paper than other countries.
Paper, like many other things that we use today, was first made in China. In Egypt and the West, paper was not very commonly used before the year 1400. The Egyptians wrote on a kind of material made of a water plant. Europeans used parchment for many hundreds of years. Parchment was very strong; it was made from the skin of certain young animals. We have learnt of the most important facts of European history from records that were kept on parchment.
1. What's the meaning for the word 'parchment'? ________| A．The skin of young animals. |
| B．A kind of paper made from the skin of certain young animals. |
| C．The paper used by European countries. |
| D．The paper of Egypt. |
| A．More jobs could be provided than before. |
| B．More people could be educated than before. |
| C．More books could be printed and distributed. |
| D．More ways could be used to exchange knowledge. |
| A．Around 1400. | B．Around 1900. | C．Around 400. | D．Around 900. |
| A．China. | B．Sweden. | C．Egypt | D．Japan. |
【推荐2】Henry Ford didn’t always pay attention in school. One day, he and a friend took a watch apart. Angry and upset, the teacher told them both to stay after school. Their punishment is was to stay until they had fixed the watch. But the teacher did not know Ford’s genius. In ten minutes, this mechanical wizard had repaired the watch and was on his way home.
Ford was always interested in how things worked. He once plugged up the spout of a teapot and placed it on the fire. Then he waited to see what would happen. The water boiled and, of course, returned to steam. Since the steam had no way to escape, the teapot exploded. The explosion cracked a mirror and broke a window. The young inventor was badly scalded (烫伤).
Ford’s years of curiosity and thinking paid off. He dreamed of a horseless carriage. When he built one, the world of transportation was changed forever.
1. Henry Ford __________ in school.| A．studied very hard | B．was absent-minded |
| C．never paid attention | D．did very well |
| A．punish his friend |
| B．stay at school until he had repaired the watch |
| C．go home at once |
| D．stay at school and take the watch apart |
| A．Henry Ford. | B．Ford’s friend. |
| C．Ford’s teacher. | D．A mechanic. |
| A．broke a mirror | B．broke a window |
| C．hurt Henry Ford | D．All of the above |
| A．was interested in everything |
| B．was the youngest inventor in the world |
| C．paid for a horseless carriage |
| D．built one of the earliest car |
【推荐3】Neuralink has shared a video which appears to show a monkey playing a video game. That’s fairly unusual, but what makes the video even stranger is that the monkey is playing the video game with just its mind. Neuralink is a company owned by Elon Musk, who also owns the car company Tesla and the rocket company Space X. Neuralink is working to develop devices that could allow people to control things using just their brains.
The monkey in the video is called Pager. Pager has two of Neuralink’s special “Link” devices planted in his brain by a surgeon. These devices are connected to 2,048 wires which lead to the parts of Pager’s brain that control movements of the arms and hands.
Scientists taught Pager to play a video game. At first, Pager controlled the video game using a joystick, which is a normal gaming controller. But as Pager played, his Link devices wirelessly sent out information about the signals his brain was using to control his arms and hands. Neuralink’s scientists recorded all of these signals. Then they used computers to match up the signals from Pager’s brain to the movements that his hands were actually doing. This was challenging work and the scientists counted on artificial intelligence(AI) to help them decode(解码) Pager’s brain signals.
Neuralink wants to make it possible for humans who have lost the ability to control their bodies to interact with the world around them. Mr. Musk says that in the near future Neuralink hopes to allow a paralyzed（瘫痪的) person to control a smartphone just by thinking. One day, the system will be able to send this information in a different way, allowing paralyzed people to use their arms or legs again.
1. What does the company Neuralink focus on?| A．The latest style of cars. | B．The manned spacecraft. |
| C．The movements of the monkey. | D．The equipment applied to brain control. |
| A．By relying on artificial intelligence. |
| B．By looking through the brain information. |
| C．By combining the joystick with computers. |
| D．By comparing signals with received information. |
| A．To serve the disabled for a better life. | B．To develop some games for monkeys. |
| C．To learn more about animals’ behaviors. | D．To help the company make more profits. |
| A．Environment. | B．Technology. | C．Discovery. | D．Society. |
【推荐1】Survival and rescue stories from the deadly crash of TransAsia Airways Flight 235 in Taiwan are inspiring as well as exciting. They raise the question: Why do some passengers survive plane crashes while others sadly don't?
Some of the survival games involve factors passengers largely can't control, like the weather, flight crew skills, the design of airline seats and the construction, maintenance (维修) and the age of the plane.
But passengers themselves can do a lot to improve their chances of survival simply by making smart choices and being informed.
Here are a few ideas to keep in mind:
* Seat choice. Experts differ. Have you heard of the “five-row rule”? This refers to the idea that if you're sitting within five rows of an emergency exit, you have a statistically (统计地) better chance of surviving a crash.
* Listen to the safety talk. Yeah, it's boring. But it could save your life! The presentation－by video or by flight attendants－explaining what to do in case the plane goes down, offers key information like: How do I get out?
* Read the safety card. Do you know that safety card in the pocket of the seat in front of you? Think of it as a map leading you toward survival. Read it. It shows how the plane you're on will be evacuated (撤离) .
* Be aware of the exits. Plan your escape. Visualize how you－and perhaps children you're traveling with－are going to get out of the plane.
* Move quickly. You have 90 seconds to get out of the plane after a crash. Many passengers in plane crashes survive the initial impact. It's what happens next that often kills them. This includes fire, smoke and sometimes water. Sherwood advises using 90 seconds as a time frame for escaping.
1. At the beginning of the passage, the crash of TransAsia Airways is mentioned ________.| A．to share a story | B．to introduce the topic |
| C．to introduce a flight | D．to criticize the passengers |
| A．the weather | B．flight crew skills |
| C．the age of the plane | D．making choices of the seat |
| A．You should read the boring safety card on the desk in front of you. |
| B．You'd better sit within seven rows of an emergency exit. |
| C．You should design your escape way in advance. |
| D．You should wait a moment after a crash. |
| A．to offer us some tips on how to survive an air-crash |
| B．to offer us some tips on how to enjoy an air journey |
| C．to inform us of major services on the plane |
| D．to inform us of the danger of taking planes |
【推荐2】Hello, boys and girls! I’m Helen. The Student Art Festival starts in our middle school. Today is December 13th. There is a photo show. Students take many photos. All of them are great. I love one of the photos a lot. It’s a photo of a big family. It’s named “Happy Birthday, Grandpa!” I think this student must have a happy family, just like me.
In the next two weeks, we have other fun things—the talent show, Chinese painting show and the DIY show. I like the talent show very much. The talent show is on the afternoon of December 19th. My classmate Tony and I will play the piano in the show. Our parents will come and watch the show. I hope we can do well. Do you have time? Please come and watch our show.
1. There is a(n) ________ in Helen’s school.| A．sports meeting | B．art festival | C．English party | D．book sale |
| A．students | B．Shows | C．photos | D．schools |
| A．her classmate | B．her mother | C．her teacher | D．her cousin |
| A．There is a photo show on the second day. |
| B．There is a basketball game. |
| C．Helen likes the DIY show very much. |
| D．There is a talent show on the afternoon of December 19th. |
| A．A Photo Show | B．A Happy Family |
| C．The Student Art Festival | D．A Talent Show |
【推荐3】No doubt one of China’s greatest resources is its diverse cuisine. One of the most popular foods to be found is no doubt the street snacks that make up a large part of everyday life. “Compared with A Bite of China, which showcases chefs’ cooking processes and demonstrates delicious cuisine on air, Chinese Barbecue is more down-to-earth in depicting the people,” commented a viewer.
The new documentary series, called Chinese Barbecue, tells the story of this popular food option that sizzles (咝咝作响) over hot coals on just about every street comer in cities and towns across the country. Barbecued meat shining over hot coal containers, while not as elegant as some of the fine dining options in China, is an essential part of people’s night life. The pleasant smell and atmosphere surrounding the grilled (烤的) street food is “something that could entice people to fly downstairs at night,” the documentary claims.
In many Chinese eyes, barbecue, regarded as the most ordinary and common night street snack, is different from homemade food by mothers which is a symbol of kinship (亲切感). Barbecue is where you become connected to people in society. And unlike official business lunches, during which people are rather reserved and polite, barbecue lets people cut loose and relax with old friends and newly made friends, leaving a lasting impression of friendship.
On the other side of the world, in the United States, BBQ, well received by all ages, demonstrates the even more enthusiastic personality of Americans, who grill large steaks on their outdoor stoves at home and enjoy competing to see who has the better cooking skills. It’s safe to say that the world, as a whole, holds deep-rooted good feelings toward barbecue, either for the taste or the warmth generated by fire.
1. What is Chinese Barbecue?| A．A popular documentary. |
| B．A cooking class. |
| C．A soap opera of chefs. |
| D．A cuisine radio programme. |
| A．Quality food. |
| B．Polite atmosphere. |
| C．Beautiful cooking style. |
| D．Close bonds between friends. |
| A．A Bite of China is more down-to-earth in depicting the people. |
| B．Barbecued meat is not as elegant as some of the fine dining options in China. |
| C．Food made by restaurants is a symbol of kinship. |
| D．BBQ is well received only by the old in the UK. |
| A．To present special American culture. |
| B．To show friendship between countries. |
| C．To indicate the popularity of BBQ. |
| D．To make a comparison with Chinese BBQ. |
【推荐1】Enter the 17th Annual Kids’ Fish Art Contest
Each fall, Ontario students are invited to enter the Kids’ Fish Art Contest．This free annual contest lets you show off your artistic talents and learn about Ontario’s native fish and their habitats．
The contest is open to all students：
●who are residents of Ontario
●currently attending elementary or secondary school(or homeschooled)
●between the grades of 4-12
Children of Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry’s Fish and Wildlife Services Branch employees are not permitted．
Prizes
There is 1 winner for each of the 3 categories：
●grades of 4-6 ●grades of 7-9 ●grades of 10-12
This year’s prizes include：
●a fishing trip at Brennan Harbour Resort
●a day of fishing with Canadian Sport fishing Television Show Host, Italo Labignan
●the winning designs advance to an international competition
Key dates
Opens: September 30,2019
Closes: December 6,2019
Announcement of winners: March 2020
How to enter
1.Prepare your entry：
●original artwork ●a short essay
2.Download and complete the entry form．
3.Mail your entry, postmarked no later than December 6,2019
To: Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
Kids’Fish Art Contest
Peter borough ON K9J 3C7
Do：
●provide your artistic interpretation of the fish in its habitat
●submit your original, hand-done creation
Do not：
●use photographs, tracings, computer-generated artwork
●submit freehand copies of other people’s work
●put any lettering, signatures or initials on the front of the design
Essay
Write a 1-page essay about：
●your fish ●its habitat ●how to protect it for future generations
Include your name and address on your essay．
1. Who can sigh up for the contest?
| A．Julie, a 3 grader from Ontario | B．Ian, whose father works with the contest |
| C．Brian, a 6-grade homeschooler | D．Olivia, who lives outside of Ontario |
| A．September 30,2019 | B．December 6,2019． |
| C．March 2020 | D．December 31,2019． |
| A．mail the entry form to the contest holder |
| B．put their names on their artworks |
| C．ensure their entries are received by December 6,2019 |
| D．create their artworks by hand |
【推荐2】Philadelphia Zoo: Hours, Directions Daily Schedule
●Hours
Philadelphia Zoo is open every day of the year except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve,Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day.Members enjoy free admission on Halloween.
●Directions
From the east
Access Interstate-76 by exiting PA.Turnpike at Neshaminy.Take US RTI-S to 76E.Take Interstate-76 to exit 342 Girard Avenue.Turn left at Girard Avenue for parking.
From the West
Access Interstate-76 by exiting PA.Turnpike at Valley Forge.Follow 76 to exit 342 Girard Avenue.Follow directional signs to turn left or right on Girard Avenue for available parking.
From City Center
Take West River Road to Sweetbriar Road and turn left.At South Concourse Road, turn left and go one block to Girard Avenue.
●Daily Schedule
Get the most out of your visit! Check out your favorite animals and enjoy a special keeper presentation at the times listed below.
Lions at KeyBank Big Cat Falls 10:30 a.m.
Pigeon Loft for a Flight Show in KidZooU 11:00 a.m.
Giant Tortoise in Reptile and Amphibian House 11:15 a.m.
Vampire Bats in Small Mammal House 11:30 a.m.
Bears at Bear Fountain at bear Country 11:45 a.m.
Wildlife Workshop for an Animal Encounter in KidZooU 12: 30 p.m.
Hippo, giraffe or rhino at African Plains 1:30 p.m.
Animal Training Shows in KidZooU 2:00 p.m.
Giant river otters or Red Pandas at Water is Life 3:15 p.m.
Penguins at Penguin Point 3:45 p.m.
1. When is Philadelphia Zoo open?| A．On Halloween. | B．On Thanksgiving Day. |
| C．On Christmas Eve. | D．On New Year's Day. |
| A．PA.Turnpike. | B．Girard Avenue |
| C．West River road. | D．South Concourse Road. |
| A．9:30 a.m. | B．11:45 a.m. |
| C．12:30 p.m. | D．2:00 p.m. |
【推荐3】At the beginning of the 20th century there was a big farm called Hollywood Ranch. It was near Los Angeles in California. A few years later Hollywood was one of the famous places in the world. From the 1910s to the 1950s Hollywood was the film center of the world. Every family knew the names of its film stars—Charlie Chaplin, Greta Garbo, Ingrid Bergman and hundreds more.
The reason why people went to Hollywood to make films was the sun. At first，people made films in New York on the east coast of the United States. But then they heard about Los Angeles where there are 350 days of sun every year. As they made all the films by sunlight，the west coast was a much better place to make films. Also near Hollywood you can find mountains，sea and desert. They did not have to travel far to make any kind of film.
When TV became popular, Hollywood started making films for television. Then in the 1970s they discovered people still went to the cinema to see big expensive films. After about thirty years they are still making films in Hollywood and people watch them all over the world.
1. Hollywood used to be a __________.| A．cinema | B．big farm | C．park | D．market |
| A．famous theater | B．good place to have holidays |
| C．film center | D．home for stars |
| A．Charlie Chaplin. | B．Marilyn Monroe. |
| C．Ingrid Bergman. | D．Greta Garbo. |
| A．it was a beautiful place | B．you could find many film stars |
| C．there was a lot of sunlight | D．it was a famous place |
| A．The west coast was a better place to make films. |
| B．There are no mountains near Hollywood. |
| C．People no longer went to the cinema after television became popular. |
| D．Hollywood began to make films for television after the World War I. |
