How many of us could go a week without(不用)our phones? I can’t even remember the last time I went a day without the Internet. Technology(科技)makes our life easier. However, we have to face the fact: Technology makes us lazy.
In the past, when we wanted to do something relaxing, we got dressed and drove to the movies or went out to have fun with friends. Now we don’t need to go out. ▲ We just sit on the sofa and turn on the computer. Then we can have much fun.
We find the answer to anything with Baidu. When we have a problem, we usually try to find out the answer online. Many of us don’t try to read books or ask for help to work out the problem.
I get the feeling that we’re getting closer and closer to the day when people won’t even be able to read paper maps. Many young people have no idea how to find a place in their own cities without using a BDS.
How can we detach from too much technology? Using technology becomes one of our habits and we can never stop using it. What we can do is to start doing things more without technology.
We have to learn how to enjoy our free time without it. Although it’s not easy, we can start from small things. For example, turn off phones and computers from time to time and check(检查)e-mails and QQ or We-chat only once or twice a day. We can also do something interesting without using technology, like playing sports and walking a dog.
1. Which can be put into ▲| A．We can’t stop using technology. | B．We don’t need to leave the house for fun. |
| C．People enjoyed outdoor sports before. | D．Young people would like to have fun at home. |
| A．use a BDS | B．read paper maps | C．draw a road map | D．ask others for help |
| A．hear from | B．learn from | C．break away from | D．be different from |
| A．Technology is everywhere in our life. | B．It’s easier for us to use technology. |
| C．We are too lazy to use technology. | D．Too much technology is not good for us. |
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AI (人工智能) makes our lives easier and better. Let’s see the amazing AI.
| A．Popular AI artist |
| B．Hard-working AI host |
| C．Your close friend |
| D．Cool driverless bus |
【推荐2】Recently, a research on how a new virtual reality VR (虚拟现实) experience educated children about the fire disasters (灾害) was done. The new VR experience was developed by the University of South Australia, hoping to educate children to learn how to be safe in a fire. It presents a situation for children aged 10-12. In the situation, they are tasked to look after a friend’s dog just before a fire event begins. They take part in a set of problem-solving activities to help save and protect themselves and the dog.
The findings showed that over 80% of children could calmly tell the advantages and disadvantages of different choices. They also learned to make wise decisions to protect themselves from a fire. Children thought it especially important and meaningful, because 91% of them didn’t have knowledge of fires at the beginning, and 67% had said that they were too young to make safety decisions in a fire.
The researchers believed such VR experiences made it possible to engage, educate and empower the young. “As children born in modern times, they are interested in such technology and they can experience events in a real situation yet within the safe environment,” said Delene Weber, one of the researchers. “Well-designed VR can provide children with surprisingly valuable learning tools.”
Meanwhile, because children have fewer life experiences, aren’t as physically strong, they’re often most at risk. However, the role that children play in the fire safety at their homes should not be underestimated (低估). “Children don’t need to be always waiting for help in disasters. With these VR experiences, we can make children understand the risks and realize they can help,” said Weber.
1. What’s the purpose of the new VR experience?| A．To describe children’s reactions to fire disasters. |
| B．To teach children to save themselves in a fire. |
| C．To introduce ways of avoiding a fire to children. |
| D．To increase children’s interest in VR experiences. |
| A．Doubtful. | B．Worried. |
| C．Uncertain. | D．Supportive. |
engage/en'geɪdʒ/ verb engaged, engaging. ①to draw one’s attention and keep them interested ②to give somebody a job ③to begin fighting with somebody ④to fit one part of a machine into another so they can work |
| A．① | B．② | C．③ | D．④ |
| A．development | B．advantages |
| C．quality | D．introduction |
【推荐3】The first robots were invented in the 1920s. Robots have appeared in many American films. In some films, they are stronger, faster and cleverer than people. In real life, robots are mainly used in factories. They do some dangerous and difficult jobs for humans. Robots also help disabled people, for example, blind people. Today many blind people have guide dogs to help them. In the future, guide dogs might be robot dogs.
One kind of robot guide dog has wheels. It moves in front of the owner. It is very clever. It knows the speed of its owner’s walk. The owner wears a special bell (带子). This belt sends instructions to the owner from the dog, such as “Stop here”, “Turn left” or “Turn right”.
In the United States, another kind of robot helps disabled people to take care of themselves in their daily lives. The robot hears the sound of its owner’s voice. It follows instructions, such as “Turn the page” or “Make a cup of coffee”.
Robots are also used in American hospitals. They can do simple jobs. At one hospital, for example, a robot takes meals from the kitchen to patients’ rooms. It never gets lost because this robot has a map of the hospital in its computer memory. Though robots can help people in many different ways, they will never take the place of humans.
1. From the passage, we know robots CANNOT be ________.| A．factory workers | B．dangerous animals | C．guide dogs | D．hospital helpers |
| A．goes in front of blind people |
| B．walks side by side with blind people |
| C．has a map in its head |
| D．helps patients with their meals |
| A．演示 | B．协助 | C．导航 | D．指示 |
| A．take care of themselves | B．talk to other people |
| C．become scientists | D．do dangerous jobs |
| A．robots are stronger and cleverer than humans |
| B．disabled people cannot look after themselves without the robots |
| C．robots will take the place of humans some day in the future |
| D．robots can help humans in many different ways |
【推荐1】Reading Interests of Middle School Students
A survey was carried out to find out the interest in English reading of the middle school students this September.
In the survey, 2200 students from 12 schools in Zhangjiajie were interviewed. They were asked which one they like best in the four English articles: news, short stories, science and the study methods. The survey showed that 60% students liked science best, followed by those who like news. Only 5% of the students were interested in the articles about study methods. However, 2% of students liked stories.
In my opinion, as middle school students, we should read all kinds of books as much as possible. For news, we can keep pace with the world from the reading and help us to learn something new every day. As for short stories, I think when it is short you can get more time to learn how every word is used. And you can share them easily in your class. What about science? In my view, this part is more interesting and practical.
Above all, Mr. Gorky said: “Books are the ladder of human progress.” Read all kinds of books, and it can enrich our knowledge, improve our learning skills and make our life more colorful.
1. When was the survey of interest in English reading carried out ?| A．In July. | B．In August. | C．In September. |
| A．12. | B．60. | C．2200. |
A． | B． | C． |
| A．背道而驰 | B．参差错落 | C．并驾齐驱 |
| A．Reading all kinds of books is good for us. |
| B．We just need to read the short stories. |
| C．Only reading news and the study methods can widen our eyes. |
【推荐2】Is breakfast the most important meal of the day? It probably depends on what you’re doing for the rest of it. Before the industrial revolution, most people had leftovers or nothing for breakfast. Edward Bernays created a marketing project in the 1920s that made eggs and bacon a common breakfast choice. But in today’s world, fewer people work physically challenging jobs, so is it still necessary to begin the day with a protein-rich meal or a bowl of porridge? Does it matter if you don’t—and might there actually be health benefits to breaking your fast later in the day?
First, let’s hear from the breakfast supporters. Some studies suggest that breakfast-skippers have a risk of heart disease and high blood sugar, across a range of populations around the world. At the same time, other studies show breakfast-skippers are more likely to choose poorer foods throughout the day—which makes sense, as skipping breakfast seems to keep levels of the hunger hormone ghrelin (饥饿激素) high, while the satiety hormone leptin (饱腹感激素瘦素) stays suppressed.
Breakfast eaters often have healthier habits, but not always. What if some people really care about their health but choose to skip breakfast? Well, actually...
“Skipping breakfast can be described as a kind of time-restricted feeding’ (限时进食), as you reduce the ‘window’ when you can eat,” says the nutritionist (营养学家) Drew Price. “If I was working with someone who wanted a breakfast-skipping-type plan, then I would be paying more attention than ever to what they are eating to make sure they get enough protein, healthy fats and other beneficial nutrients. However, skipping breakfast isn’t suitable for everyone, especially those people with disordered eating, certain health conditions, and those who are young or elderly, for whom balanced energy intake is important.”
What should you do then? Just eat in the way that lets you make the healthiest choices, most long-lastingly. If that means a couple of fried eggs and some vegetables at 7 a.m., great, but if all you need to make it to 11 a.m. is a strong cup of coffee, don’t worry about it too much. Oh, and if a bowl of porridge can help guide you away from your basic needs, then go for it—we can all use a bit of help in the morning, after all.
1. According to the passage, which health risk is connected with skipping breakfast?| A．Heart disease. | B．Stomachache. | C．Cancer. | D．Cold. |
| A．balanced | B．organized | C．controlled | D．recorded |
| A．disordered eating is a good idea for children |
| B．the best breakfast habit depends on yourself |
| C．balanced energy intake is the key to a healthy life |
| D．skipping breakfast brings people more food choices |
| A．To introduce the history and development of breakfast. |
| B．To provide breakfast meal suggestions for improving health. |
| C．To highlight how the marketing influences breakfast choices. |
| D．To discuss whether you need to worry about breakfast skipping or not. |
【推荐3】Saya was a life—like woman robot. She started her work as a teacher at a primary school in Tokyo, Japan days ago. She gave lessons to the students there. You won't hurt it if you touch（触摸）it, hit or play with it.
The scientist who built Saya said, "We didn't want Saya to do all the work of a teacher, but to build this robot to teach children about technology（技术）. And Saya may be a help to the schools which have not enough teachers."
"In some villages and small schools, there are children who know little about new technology. There are also some teachers who can't teach these lessons. So we hope the robot can make the children become interested in new technology." said the scientist.
Many of the children were very excited when Saya came to school. They liked to listen to her report. When class was over, some students touched her face and felt her.
The scientists in Japan hope that they can make some robots to look after the older people in the future.
根据短文内容,选择正确答案。
1. What is Saya?
| A．A scientist. | B．A student. | C．A robot. | D．An animal. |
| A．She can teach the students technology. | B．She can help children do homework. |
| C．She can show her computer program. | D．She can play with the students. |
| A．To make money. | B．To teach math in the school. |
| C．To become famous. | D．To make students become interested in technology. |
| A．Scared. | B．Excited. | C．Nervous. | D．Worried. |
| A．No one can touch or hit Saya. |
| B．Say a can do all the work of a mother. |
| C．There are enough teachers in schools in Japan. |
| D．Japan hasn't built robots that can take care of the old people. |
【推荐1】Decisions, decisions. Every day, you probably face endless choices from what clothes to wear to what friends to have lunch with.
According to a study by Sheena Iyengar of Columbia University, Americans make about 70 decisions every day.
Follow your heart.
Be self- reflective. “People who aren’t self-reflective are going to end up making bad decisions because they don’t really know what they want in the first place.” says David Welch. He’s the writer of Decisions, Decisions: The Art of Effective Decision Making.
Weigh the possible results.
After you have all the facts, weigh the advantages and disadvantages of your opinions. Need a second opinion?
Don’t rush.
When faced with a difficult choice, collect the information you need, and then take a break.
| A．So how do you make a good one? |
| B．Listen to that quiet voice inside your heart. |
| C．Some decisions are easy while others are not. |
| D．Don’t make any decisions when under a lot of stress. |
| E．Explain the situation to someone you trust to help have new understanding. |
Homeless people are young and old men and women.They come from many different places.Some have gone to school，others have not.Some are ill，some are not.In other words，they're all different，but they do have one thing in common：they don't have a good place to live.They need our love most.
Where are the homeless people?
Many homeless people stay in homeless shelters(收容所) for a while.Some live in the city parks or streets.Often，homeless shelters help them get food and clothing.They also provide activities for homeless children.
What can I do to help them?
There are lots of things you can do!
•Collect food or fruit and take everything to a shelter.
•Ask your parents if you can give some of your old clothes to homeless children.
•Collect toys from your friends for homeless kids.
•Have a bake sale and donate the money you earn to a shelter.
•If you're old enough，volunteer to help at a homeless shelter.You can babysit，read，and help with homework，or just play games with the children.
1. This passage is mainly about helping people who ________.
| A．are old | B．have no place to live | C．have no money | D．are ill |
| A．hospitals | B．homeless shelters | C．the neighborhood | D．churches |
| A．food and clothing | B．houses | C．education | D．books |
| A．washing clothes | B．starting a homeless club |
| C．helping kids with their homework | D．holding a party |
| A．Money | B．Food | C．Love | D．Clothing |
【推荐3】Susan, an educator, has several suggestions to help parents help their children form good habits.
Let children help. Even if it’s just a simple thing, such as making a salad or putting dishes into the dishwasher, encourage children to help do something.
Work side-by-side.
These are great tips to use to set up family guidelines for work and play. They will lead to healthier, happier households.
| A．Let them be creative as they work. |
| B．Let children imitate. |
| C．It’s a great opportunity to both spend time together and get some work done! |
| D．A child has to learn to develop good habits. |
| E．Give your children a prize for a job well done. |
