We live in the computer age. People like scientists, teachers, writers and students use computers to do all kinds of work. But 30 years ago, computers couldn’t do many things. They were very big and expensive then. Today computers are smaller and cheaper. Because they can do a lot of work, many people like to use them. Some people have them at home. Computers have become very important because they can work faster than people. Writers now use computers to write. Teachers use them to help teach. Students use them to study and children use them to play games. Computers can also remember what you put into them. Computers are very useful and helpful. They are our good friends. Do you want to have a computer?
1. Why do people use computers?Because they are
2. What were the computers like thirty years ago?
They were
3. Are computers smaller than before?
4. Why do teachers use computers?
Because they want to use computers
5. Can people work more quickly than computers?
6. The title(标题) of the passage can be
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The "demise" of Windows XP will have the greatest influence on China because it has about 210 million XP users, who make up about 70.percent of the PC market in the world. Microsoft's decision to "kill" Windows XP, a product with hundreds of millions of users, has a certain purpose to show its strong position in the operating system market.
At the same time, the "death" of XP has created opportunities for China's IT companies to grow and develop.
In fact, shortly after Microsoft announced the “demise” of XP,some Chinese IT security(安全)providers were willing to offer safe solutions for XP users who do not change into a new system.
Information security is crucial for the IT companies, and the key to safeguarding information is the core technology, which very much depends on innovation(革新).
Although China has some well-known IT companies, it still does not have the core technology to develop an operating system. Many people are always complaining about and criticizing. Therefore, only by having information technology and a policy that encourages innovation can China break the monopoly(垄断)of international IT giants and protect the internet security.
1. 根据短文内容完成句子填空。（每空限填一个单词）。
From the first paragraph of the passage, we know Microsoft has __________ __________ providing service for Windows XP.
2. 根据短文内容完成句子填空。（每空限填一个单词）。
According to the passage, there are about__________ __________XP users in the world.
3. 根据短文内容回答问题。
According to the passage, how can China break the monopoly of international IT giants and protect the internet security?
4. 把短文中划线的句子译成汉语。
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5. 根据短文内容用一个完整的句子回答问题（限10个词以内）。
What is the main idea of the passage?
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Computers are very important to modern life．Many people think that in the future computers will be used in lots of everyday life．It is thought that we won’t have to go shopping because we will be able to get most things which are sold in shops on the Internet．There will be no more books because we will be able to get all texts from computers．The Internet will be used to play games, see films and buy food．Most telephone calls will be made by computers, too．
Some people are glad about those new ways of shopping and communicating(交流)．
Let’s look at books.For example,some people think that one day we will not read books made of paper. Instead, we will buy and read books using computers, which will keep many different books in them at the same time．We won’t need to turn lots of pages and paper will be saved．
Is Internet shopping such a pleasure as going to the shop?Many people say it is not. It is a pleasure to go into shops and look at things you want to buy. Also, probably , people won’t like to read large texts on our computers, because paper books will perhaps be more friendly．Maybe computers won’t change these two habits．
任务一：根据短文内容，回答问题。
1. What will the Internet be used in the future?
2. What does“the two habits”in the last sentence refer to?
任务二：把画线的句子译成汉语。
3. ____________________________________________________________________________
4. According to the text ,what’s the advantage of computerized books?
| A．Save money. | B．Save paper. |
| C．Save time. | D．Good for eyes. |
| A．The Uses of Computers |
| B．Shopping Online |
| C．Will Computer Replace Human Beings |
| D．The Disadvantages of Computers |
【推荐3】Classes used to mean listening to what the teacher said in the school. But now, online education is quite easy on the Internet with the help of technology. However, it has both advantages and disadvantages.
The biggest advantage of online education is that they are not limited by classroom addresses and the number of students. Teachers and students can complete leaching activities through Internet. Second, students can make good use of online teaching resources （资源）. Students can also learn teaching videos many times. Third, it is easy to have communication between students and teachers online.
The main disadvantages of online education are as follows: First, some teachers and students can not use computer tools well, so teaching online is difficult. They need to spend time on classroom organization （ 组织） again and again. Second, teachers have only online time to teach students, and then students can’t have enough time for deep discussion. Especially for primary and middle school students, it is difficult to carry out online teaching.
根据短文内容完成表格, 每空一词。
| Online Education | |
| Online classes are not limited by classroom Students can make good use of online teaching resources. It is easy for students and teachers to | |
| Disadvantages | Some teachers and students can not use computer tools well, then as a Teachers have only online time to teach students, and then students can’t have enough time to |
【推荐1】How to treat money
It is very common that teenagers don't understand the value of money. This is common because you don't have to make money for living. You may receive it from family members and friends. Some of you will save it while others will spend all money on the things they like. If you get money, you should learn how to treat with the money widely.
Except for the money from others, you can also earn money by doing small jobs. You can clear up gardens, deliver newspapers and look after a baby for your neighbors. Pet walking is also another great way for you to earn money. Some teenagers will even start their own business.
When you have found a way to earn money, you should start saving money. If you have a bank account, you can deposit (存放) some of your earnings there. Your parents can also make an account for you and you can get the account until you are eighteen. Another way to save your money is to put it in the desk of your room where you can safely keep the money.
It is hard for you to really learn the value of money. You might want to buy the latest skirts or the updated toys, but having an account can help you learn how to manage your own money and save money.
1. Why do teenagers don't understand the value of money?Because they
2. How can teenagers make money except for the money from others?
They can get it
3. When you have found a way to earn money, what should you do?
You are supposed
4. When can you get a bank account?
When you are
5. What's the advantage of having an account according to the passage?
It can help you learn
Have you ever experienced hui nan tian, or lasting humid (潮湿的) weather? Hui nan tian is a special weather phenomenon (现象) in southern China. It normally appears in spring when temperatures begin to warm up and humidity quickly increases. Before it arrives, there have usually been a few cold days, with a temperature below 12℃. As the cold air goes away, warmer air quickly comes and the temperature rises, creating a lot of water vapor. Small water droplets can be seen on windows and walls.
During hui nan tian, the humid weather makes it easy for bacteria (细菌) to grow. Food goes bad easily, clothes stay wet, and sofas can get moldy. Electrical equipment like televisions may break down when they get wet inside, which can be dangerous for people when turning them on. It can also make people feel tired and sick. Catching a cold is common during this time.
To cut down on the trouble caused by the lasting humid weather, scientists suggest that people in the south should close their windows in the morning and evening, especially those facing south and southeast. At the same time, they should use an air conditioner to dry the room instead of mopping floors. It’s also useful to put newspapers on the floor, on tables, and at the door to take in water and wet air.
1. Where does hui nan tian usually appear?2. What can be seen on windows and walls?
3. Why is it easy for bacteria to grow during hui nan tian?
4. How may people feel during hui nan tian?
5. What does scientists advise people influenced by hui nan tian to do in the morning and evening?
AI (人工智能) makes our lives easier and better. Let’s see the amazing AI.
Cool driverless bus
A bus door opens and you get on. Wait! Where is the driver? Here is a new kind of driverless bus called Apolong. It has 14 seats and doesn’t need a driver. The bus follows traffic rules. It stops as soon as it sees a stop light.
Your close friend
Hi, everyone. I’m Xiaobing, a chatbot (聊天机器人). I speak like a 17-year-old girl. If you feel lonely(孤独的), you can talk with me. I’m talented in singing, writing poems and telling stories. I want to be your friend!
The world’s first AI anchor (主持人)
Hey, look! The famous Chinese anchor Qiu Hao is reporting the news for us. But, is “he” really Qiu Hao? The answer is “no”. This is the world’s first AI anchor. It looks and speaks just like a real person. It can work 24 hours a day and doesn’t make any mistakes. You might see it on TV soon.
Popular AI artist
This beautiful painting is at auction (拍卖) in 2022. The painting is worth about 3,000,000 yuan! But it is not a work by a famous painter, such as Vincent van Gogh. It is painted by an AI artist. Three Frenchmen created the AI artist. It studied over 15,000 paintings.
1. What is Apolong?It is
2. What is a chatbot good at doing?
It’s good at
3. What does the underlined word “It” refer to?
It refers to
4. Who created the AI artist?
5. Where may we read this passage, in a diary or in a newspaper?
