“Smart House” System in Everyday Life
“Smart House” system will play an important part in our daily life.
Before you go to bed, press the “sleep” button beside the bed. The computer system closes the windows, turns off lights and adjusts (调节) temperature for you.
Inside the toilet next to the bedroom, there is an examination system. It can tell from your urine (尿) and blood pressure if you’re OK. If there’s something wrong, the system will ask you to see a doctor.
There’s a set outside the house. It tells the computer inside the house the temperature outside. It can tell how strong the wind outside is. The computer then controls the temperature and the windows. It makes the house comfortable. At the same time, it helps save energy.Cooking is easy in the “smart house”. The computer knows all kinds of recipes (食谱). Videos show you how to cook.
There’s a video camera on the gate. It can read people’s faces. If the computer sees a stranger, he or she can’t get in. Only when the owner welcomes someone can he or she get into the house.
1. The computer system can adjust the temperature and clean the bed for you.2. The system will ask you to see a doctor if there’s something wrong with you.
3. The computer can make the house comfortable and help save energy.
4. The computer can not only show you how to cook but also cook for you.
5. Only the owner can get into the house according to the passage.
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Can you understand this sentence? If you can’t, don’t feel too bad: neither could the middle school teacher in England who received this as homework. This is Netspeak: the language of computerized communication found on Internet or cellphones. To newcomers, it can look like a completely foreign language. So, what is the "translation of the sentence above? My summer holidays were a complete waste of time. Before, we used to go to New York to see my brother his girlfriend, and their three screaming kids face to face. I love New York, it’s great.
School teachers and parents say this new form of writing is harming the English language. Increasing spelling and grammatical mistakes can be seen in students' writing. They fear the language could become corrupted（面目全非的）.
Everyone should just relax, say linguists（语言学家）.They believe Netspeak is in fact more of a good thing. David Crystal, from the University of Wales, argues that Netspeak and Internet create a new language use and the almost lost art of diary writing has been picked up again. Geoffrey Nunberg, from Stanford University, agrees. " People get better at writing by writing, " he says. "Kids who are now doing text messaging, e-mail, and instant messages will write at least as well as, and possibly better than, their parents.”
Linguist James Milroy says, for centuries, it is believed without exception that young people are harming the language. And you can bet your bottom dollar that when today’s teenagers become tomorrows parents, they too will think this way. Milroy argues that languages do not and cannot become "corrupted", they simply change to meet the new needs
However, Netspeakers do agree that it is important to teach young people how to speak and write Standard(/E)English. Cynthia Me Vey says, I can understand Netspeak worries teachers and it's important that they get across to their pupils that text messaging is for fun, but that learning to write proper English is a must for their future.”
Perhaps, we should give teenagers a little more trust anyway. Erin, age 12, says, " I wouldn’t use text language in my homework. Text is just for fun.”
1. What is the main purpose of the first paragraph?
| A．To give an example of a foreign language. |
| B．To show an example of creative method |
| C．To express worries about using Netspeak. |
| D．To start the topic of Netspeak through an example. |
| A．Cynthia McVey points out teenagers can deal with Netspeak properly |
| B．Geoffrey Nunberg believes Netspeakers can write Standard English |
| C．David Crystal thinks Netspeak helps develop the habit of writing |
| D．James Milroy says that language is changing and improving |
| A．be quite sure | B．be greatly surprised | C．think it a pity | D．find it interesting |
| A．Netspeak: A Widely-used Language on Internet |
| B．Netspeak Harming the English Language? |
| C．Is Netspeak Helpful in Language Learning? |
| D．Netspeak: Advantages and Disadvantages |
【推荐3】At 0:23 on October 16, 2021, China launched the manned spaceship Shenzhou ⅩⅢ, sending three astronauts to its Tiangong space station. About 6.5 hours after the launch, the spaceship successfully docked (对接) with the Tianhe core module of the station.
The three-person team is the second crew (工作组) to have entered Tiangong. The team is led by China’s first space walker Zhai Zhigang. The other two astronauts are Wang Yaping and Ye Guangfu. They lived and worked together at the station for six months. This has been China’s longest-ever manned mission so far.
During their six-month stay, the crew carried out a number of tasks. For example, they did two to three spacewalks to fix equipment in preparation for future construction work. Wang Yaping, the first Chinese woman to perform spacewalk, said, “Apart from the tasks, we also hope to do more space science education. This will bring space closer to the general public. As a result, they will learn more about the astronauts’ life in space.”
Shenzhou ⅩⅢ was China’s last major space mission in 2021. Another six missions are planned for this year to finish the construction of the space station. Once it’s completed, Tiangong will be about one-fifth the size of the International Space Station (ISS). The ISS will reach the end of its life in 2024. Tiangong is likely to be the only operational near-Earth orbit (轨道) space station by then. China looks forward to hosting astronauts from other countries.
Denis Simon, at Duke Law in the US, told Xinhua that China’s success in space continues to be astonishing. “It is now well on its way to be a leader in space exploration,” he said.
1. Shenzhou ⅩⅢ returned to the earth in ________.| A．October, 2021 | B．December, 2021 | C．April, 2022 | D．April, 2024 |
| A．experience | B．habits | C．education | D．tasks |
| A．The crew has entered Tiangong twice. |
| B．The size of Tiangong will be 25% of ISS in 2022. |
| C．The construction of Tiangong will be finished in 6 months. |
| D．Tiangong will welcome foreign astronauts in the future. |
| A．easy | B．amazing | C．difficult | D．exciting |
| A．To show China’s achievements in the space field. |
| B．To introduce the missions of Tiangong space station. |
| C．To explain the success of launching Shenzhou ⅩⅢ. |
| D．To describe the importance of Tiangong space station. |
Peter’s family has a nice house (房子) in Shanghai.
| A．Peter likes (喜欢) his room. |
| B．My name is Peter. |
| C．Peter’s computer is on the desk. |
| D．Peter is an English boy. |
| E．His brother can not talk (说话). |
| F．This is a photo of Peter’s room. |
【推荐2】This is my study. It's small but very beautiful. It's on the second floor. It's next to my bedroom. In my study, there is a desk，a chair and a sofa.
There is a clock and a computer on the desk. Next to the desk, there are some shelves. There are many books on the shelves. I like my study. I read books every day. The books are very interesting. Welcome to my study and have a look. You’ll like it, too.
根据短文内容判断正（T）误（F）。
1. I have a small and beautiful study.
2. My study is on the first floor.
3. There is a clock and some books on the desk.
4. There are many books on the shelves.
5. I read books in my bedroom every day.
Jenny: I think that new restaurant sounds great. I like Chinese food and I love karaoke！
Chris: Karaoke at a restaurant，that is something new. What do you think，Mark？
Mark: It sounds awful. I hate karaoke. I like a quiet meal.
Chris: You sound like an old man. Karaoke is fun.
Jenny: The waiters are all good singers. They bring the food and sing at the same time.
Mark: I'm glad I don't work there.
Chris: I'm glad you don't work there. You are too boring and your singing is awful.
Mark: My singing is better than yours. You sound like a cat.
Jenny: Well, my singing isn't great but I don't care. The restaurant sounds cool.
Mark: You are right. Is it open tonight?
Chris: Yes, it opens at 7 o' clock.
They agree to go and walk off together.
1. This dialogue is mainly about ___________.
| A．karaoke | B．a new restaurant | C．different jobs | D．singing waiters |
| A．Mark | B．Jenny | C．Chris | D．Nobody |
| A．awful | B．quiet | C．boring | D．cool |
| A．It is new and modern. |
| B．It has better Chinese food. |
| C．It has karaoke and singing waiters. |
| D．It has longer business hours. |
| A．All the three can sing well. |
| B．Only Mark can sing well. |
| C．Jenny can sing well. |
| D．The restaurant opens at 7 o' clock tonight. |
【推荐1】What makes smartphones fun and useful? The apps, of course. Besides popular ones like WeChat, QQ and Tik Tok, what other apps do you know? In fact, there are many apps that you can have fun with. Check out some of them here.
Vocabulary. com——iOS
Whether you are a linguist (语言学家)or a beginner looking to improve your English language skills, Vocabulary. com has something to offer. What makes Vocabulary. com special is that it is much more than just a dictionary. It has the basic features of a dictionary app—explanations, pronunciations and grammar tips—but it also has a word learning system. This means that you get to practise the words you learn through a fun point—based game. The game will help you remember words more quickly. The app knows that even if you look up a word, you might still forget it soon. So it helps you remember words by repeating them in the game. It’s like carrying your English teacher in your pocket!
Prisma—Android/iOS
Are you a fan of art? Here’s an app created just for you. Prisma is a photo—editing (图片编辑) app unlike any other. The photo filters (滤镜)on the app can make your pictures look like works of art.
What’s more, the filters on Prisma never get old. Prisma offers a new photo filter every day. However, it also gives you the freedom to change the filters with its image—enhancing (图像增强)tools. Let your imagination go wild! You can have a portrait (肖像)painted by Picasso, too!
1. Compared with other dictionaries, what’s the main difference of Vocabulary. com?| A．It helps you improve English. |
| B．It can explain the words better. |
| C．The tips in it are more accurate. |
| D．You can learn English by playing games. |
| A．take photos | B．edit pictures | C．record videos | D．draw paintings |
| A．Prisma updates (更新) their filters daily. |
| B．The imagine-enhancing tools are out of date. |
| C．The filters in Prisma never change. |
| D．You cannot have a portrait of yourself. |
| A．Prisma fails to improve your imagination. |
| B．All of us can remember words in a short time. |
| C．Smartphones are useful with all kinds of interesting apps. |
| D．Android users can download Vocabulary. com. |
【推荐2】Parties are good ways to get families or friends together and have lots of fun. But holding parties is not an easy thing. You need to be well-prepared. Here are some tips for you.
Pick a right theme（主题）first. You should think about the age, gender, interests and hobbies of the guests. Then choose the best theme.
Plan ahead（提前）. Finish your guest list and your invitations at least 2 weeks before the party. This way, you’ll have an idea of how many people to expect and you can decide on the best place to hold the party.
Decorate（装饰）creatively. Balloons are fun, but they’re at every party! Get creative about the party.
Serve delicious food ahead of time. In that way, you can spend the hours having fun with your guests, rather than staying in the kitchen most of the time.
Prepare fun games and activities. Creative and interesting games and activities are necessary to a successful party.
With the above advice, you can surely have a wonderful party!
1. When you choose the theme of a party, you should think about the________ of the guests.①health ②gender ③age ④hobbies ⑤interests
| A．①③⑤ | B．②③④⑤ | C．①②④ | D．①②③④⑤ |
| A．place | B．theme | C．time | D．kind |
| A．Boring. | B．Common. | C．Creative. | D．beautiful |
| A．when to get families together to have fun. |
| B．how to get families together and have fun. |
| C．what to do to hold parties for families or friends. |
| D．why to prepare for parties. |
【推荐3】China issued a regulation prohibiting (禁止) minors (未成年人) from getting tattooed (纹身), which took effect on 6 June, 2022.
“Minors will not be allowed to get tattooed even if their parents agree with them,” the Ministry of Civil Affairs said. “As minors are persons with little or no civil capacity, getting tattooed is beyond their understanding,” the ministry said.
According to the Law on the Protection of Minors, the nation and the whole society are responsible for helping minors understand the risks of getting tattooed. “Parents and guardians (监护人) must protect the physical and mental health of the children,” the ministry said.
Here are some of the rules:
●Parents who run their own parlors (店铺) are also forbidden to tattoo their children.
●Enterprises (企业), organizations and individuals (个人) are banned from offering tattoo services to minors.
● Signs displaying the rules should be placed in prominent areas at tattoo shops.
●Tattooists should check identification (ID) if it is difficult to determine the age of their customers.
●No advertisements promoting tattoos are allowed to appear in the schools or in publications such as books and magazines.
●Violations (违反) of the ban can be reported to civil affairs, business, health and market inspection departments. Punishments will be carried out accordingly.
1. Minors should not get tattooed because ________.a. their parents don’t agree
b. minors are persons with little or no civil capacity
c. getting tattooed is beyond their understanding
d. they should follow the Law on the Protection of Minors
| A．a c d | B．b c d | C．a b c | D．a b d |
| A．冒险 | B．决定 | C．禁止 | D．赞成 |
| A．Report to civil affairs at once | B．Refuse to offer tattoo services to them. |
| C．Check the identification (ID) carefully. | D．Call their parents for more information. |
| A．a report | B．a guide | C．a novel | D．an advertisement |
【推荐1】People.com reported that Gregg Murset and his wife, Kami, decided to take their six children, ranging from 7 to 16 years old, from their home in Phoenix, Arizona, across the country to spend 20 days on the road to help 25 families in need. “I told the kids and my wife over breakfast that I wanted to do this,” Gregg Murset, 40, told People. com. “They all looked at me like I was crazy,” he said, “but when we started to read the stories of people we were going to help, their attitudes completely changed.”
Through Gregg’s company, he was able to be matched with groups such as Autism Speaks, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and others that connected the Mursets to families with children who have cancer and other serious illnesses.
The family traveled to many cities in their journey, including Albuquerque, Denver, Kansas City, Chicago, and Buffalo. The trip covered 6,500 miles. “It’s been amazing to watch my own children open their eyes and see that the world is bigger than they think,” he said. “Even the little kids are learning from this experience.”
And the families they’ve helped feel blessed to have met them. “They showed up at 8 a.m. and we had a list of things we needed help with,” said Jim Spencer, a 61-year-old father in Warren, Michigan, whose 12-year-old daughter, Lexi, was diagnosed (诊断) with cancer a couple of years ago.
For Gregg, the main purpose of the trip was to teach his children to care about the happiness of other people rather than for themselves. “There is nothing wrong with your kid getting off the sofa, doing some work and sweating,” said Gregg. “It’s good for the kid and it’s good for the soul.”
1. How did the kids feel when Gregg Murset first told the family about his plan?| A．Amazed. | B．Excited. | C．Disappointed. | D．Worried. |
| A．They toured places of interest. | B．They visited patients in hospital. |
| C．They worked with social groups. | D．They helped families in need. |
| A．He was diagnosed with cancer. | B．Her daughter was badly ill. |
| C．The Greg’s family showed up. | D．It’s good for the kid and the soul. |
| A．increase physical exercise | B．gain more geography knowledge |
| C．learn to care about others | D．improve their communication skills |
【推荐2】Take a look at the next ads(广告). You may find some useful information.
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Lost dog Small, with brown and white hair! Answer you when you call it David. Many thanks for sending it back. Call Susan at 682-7554. |
House for sale There are two bedrooms, a kitchen and a bathroom(浴室). Hot water 8:00-18:00. Beautiful sights(景色)out of the, house. Email: sdgt@yahoo.cn. |
1. If you want to have a piano lesson, you can ________.
| A．visit the website www.music.com.au | B．telephone Mr. White at 458-2633 |
| C．email Larry at sdgt@ yahoo.cn | D．call Susan at 682-7554 |
| A．It's a big and clever dog. | B．Its name is David. | C．It has black and white hair | D．It's five years old. |
| A．beautiful windows | B．two bathrooms | C．two bedrooms | D．two kitchens |
【推荐3】Make Your Own Leaf Collection Record
It’s fun to collect things. Some kids collect coins, shells or stamps. One thing that is easy and free to collect is leaves. Leaves come in many shapes and colors. Every type of tree has its own special leaf. Willows (柳树) have narrow (细长的) leaves with edges like little saws (锯齿). Maple leaves have many sharp points and oak leaves have many rounded tips.
Now you can use the following processing to make a Leaf Collection Record Book.
| 1. Open a new file (文件) in your word processing program. 2. Type “LEAF COLLECTION RECORD”and center it on the top of the page. Make it bold (黑体) and underline it. 3.Type “Name:” and then press ENTER about three times. You will put the names of the trees you collect leaves from here. 4. Now type “Description:” and press ENTER about ten times. This is where you will describe the tree that had the leaf. Be sure to leave plenty of room. 5. Click the square tool. Make a box for your leaf. This is where you will show the leaves you collect. 6. Print enough pages to begin your book. 7. Save the file with a name such as Leaf Record. You may need to print more pages later! 8. Punch holes in the left side of the pages, and put them in a three-ring binder (话页封面), or tie them together with string. 9. There are two ways to put leaves in the box: ·Draw a picture of the leaf. ·Paste (粘贴) a real leaf in the center of the box. |
Happy collecting!
1. Why might a leaf be from an oak tree?| A．Because it is narrow enough. | B．Because it has edges like saws. |
| C．Because it has rounded tips. | D．Because it has many sharp points. |
| A．Make sure you can find it later. | B．Show you the number of your collection. |
| C．Help you decide what to do next. | D．Remind you to finish your work. |
| A．By giving opinions. | B．From causes to effects. |
| C．In the order of making. | D．From results to reasons. |
