Have you heard of Facebook, MySpace and YouTube? Ten years ago, there were even no these names. Today they have been part of people’s daily life, especially the teenagers’ daily life. In fact, they are three of the most popular websites.
In the early days of World Wide Web (万维网), writers and editors wrote articles or took photos for a certain website. As users, we could only read things that others had written. It was not much different from reading a newspaper or a book. The only difference was one thing—the words were on a screen, not on paper.
In the last five years, all that has changed. Since the websites like Bebo and Facebook appeared, they have become more and more popular. Why are these new websites so popular? Unlike those past websites, these new websites allow users to make the web pages of their own. So every day many articles, photos and home-made films are on show on the websites. They’re interactive. You can communicate with people on the other side of the world. If you read an article online and don’t agree with the writer, you can write a message to the writer on the website.
1. The first paragraph tells us that Facebook, MySpace and YouTube are the names of________.| A．books | B．websites | C．articles | D．people |
| A．some new websites | B．some interesting articles |
| C．some photos online | D．some books online |
| A．流行的 | B．相似的 | C．互动的 | D．繁忙的 |
| A．MySpace isn’t very popular among teenagers. |
| B．There was YouTube ten years ago. |
| C．People can’t communicate with others on Bebo. |
| D．Now people can write articles on Facebook. |
| A．Some popular websites | B．The new World Wide Web |
| C．The past and present of World Wide Web | D．How to express yourself on websites |
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D. Save a Document E. Write Homework on the Computer
1. If you want to print a document，first put some paper in here，then click “print” and “OK”.
2. My sister often sends emails to her friends. She sends five emails every day.
3. If you want to save a document，click “save” and write the name in the box. Then click “save” again.
4. You can write your homework on the computer. First，open a new document. Then click the mouse on “new document”.
5. I have got a computer in my room. It's a new computer. My father buys it for me.
【推荐2】What makes smart phones fun and useful? There are many apps that you can use for work and play. Cheek out some of them here.
Dawn Chorus—Android/IOS
There’s something beautiful about waking up to the sounds of nature. Somewhere deep inside the human brain, we all seem to relate to the music of birds and other animals. The app Dawn Chorus brings the sound of nature to your morning. It turns birdcall recordings into wake-up alarms. You can start your day with the sweet sounds of birds. The app includes actual recordings of 20 kinds of birds living in Pittsburgh.
Vocabulary.com—IOS
It’s a dictionary! It’s a game! No, it’s Vocabulary. com. Whether you are an English teacher or a beginner looking to improve your English language skills, Vocabulary. com has something to offer. What makes Vocabulary. com truly special is that it is so much more than just a dictionary. It has the basic use of a dictionary app—explanations, pronunciations and grammar tips, but it also has a word learning system. This means that you get to practice the words you learn through a fun point-based game. The game will help you remember words more quickly.
Prisma—Android/IOS
Are you a fan of art? Here’s an app created just for you. Prisma is a photo-editing (照片编辑) app. Unlike any other, the filters (滤镜) on the app can make your pictures look like works of art. What’s more, the tools on Prisma never get old. Prisma prides itself on putting on a new photo filter every day. However, it also gives you the freedom to change the filters with its tools. Let your imagination go wild! The possibilities are endless with Prisma.
1. Which app will you choose if you want to improve your English?| A．Dawn Chorus. | B．Prisma. | C．Vocabulary. com. | D．YouTube. |
| A．It is a photo-editing app. |
| B．It provides many games. |
| C．It gives you the freedom to change the filters. |
| D．It brings the sound of nature to your morning. |
| A．These apps are all fun and useful. |
| B．Dawn Chorus includes recordings of all animals. |
| C．Vocabulary. com is only for language beginners. |
| D．Prisma puts on a new photo filer every week. |
According to a recent report, about 18% of China’s Internet users are under 19 years old. And nearly 1/4 of them are students. While benefiting a lot from the Internet, such as education and communication, teenagers often face dangers and risks. To better protect them, the Chinese government last year launched(启动) a special system which has come to be known as the “Teenager Mode(模式).” Many live online video platforms(平台) are now using it, but how effective is it?
“Teenager Mode” seems to be a firewall to protect teenage Internet users from overuse. Platforms have their own ways to do that, such as time limits and passwords. They can also prohibit rewarding, recharging(续费) and so on.
Although there are some advantages, “Teenager Mode” still has its problems. For example, many parents complain that their children can still see something unsuitable on some platforms although they use “Teenager Mode”. And if teenagers get hold of the full password, they can enter and exit whenever they like.
Experts say the system is still very new and it takes time and energy to improve it. “‘Teenager Mode’ doesn’t have the same standard yet. For platforms, they should make every effort to truly meet the requirements of the regulatory authorities (管理当局的要求),” said Wang Sixin, the president of Beijing Net Law Society.
Others say “Teenager Mode” doesn’t really limit the time teenagers spend online. They can simply go from one app or platform to another till they use up the time limit on each. To improve it, first of all, the time spent on each app or platform needs to be shared. Second, in order to help parents control their children’s time spent online, the app or platform can trigger(触发) an alarm to warn the parents.
In all, the system is an important first step to protect young people from the dangers and risks of the Internet, but more needs to be done.
1. According to the passage, “Teenager Mode” is launched to ________.| A．keep teenagers far away from their computers |
| B．show teenagers the benefits of the Internet |
| C．stop teenagers from overusing the Internet |
| D．protect teenagers from the dangers in their schools |
| A．provide | B．allow | C．change | D．stop |
| A．The “Teenager Mode” can only set passwords. |
| B．The “Teenager Mode” still has some problems. |
| C．Experts say the system will be improved soon. |
| D．Teenagers’ online time can be reduced successfully. |
| A．To tell teenagers not to use the Internet. |
| B．To point out the disadvantages of the Internet. |
| C．To discuss the effects of the “Teenager Mode”. |
| D．To encourage parents to use the “Teenager Mode”. |
Thirty years ago, China started to build its own navigation satellite (卫星导航) system, Beidou. It took its name from the Big Dipper stars, which are the guiding light for people around the world.
In 1994, China began making the Beidou Navigation Satellite System (BDS), so it wouldn’t have to use navigation systems from other countries. It’s a lot safer this way.
In 2020, after over 20 years of hard work, Beidou completed its global (全球的) network. This achievement placed China among the group of countries and areas with their own global navigation network. The US, Russia and the European Union are the other three.
Beidou does not just show where you are. It’s also the first to let you send texts where there’s no phone signal (信号) or Internet. For example, you can use it to send messages to others in a deep mountain. The Beidou system has played an important role in disaster prevention. The BDS even helps farmers in China by providing exact information for planting and making farming wiser.
The BDS is more than a system. It shows China’s power in science and technology. Now, over 120 countries and areas are using it. Wherever you are, Beidou is there to help you find your way.
1. When did Beidou complete its global network?| A．In 1994. | B．In 2004. | C．In 2020. | D．In 2024. |
| A．USA | B．Japan | C．Russia | D．the European Union |
①traffic ②farming ③disaster prevention ④ music
| A．①②③ | B．①②④ | C．①③④ | D．②③④ |
| A．a postcard | B．a story book | C．a diary | D．a magazine |
【推荐2】Ever since the 19th century, people’s search for improved ways of producing electricity has never stopped. Now a UK company has developed a new kind of floor. It is very special. There is a system that can produce a certain amount of electricity very cheaply using the energy from footsteps. When people step on this special floor, electricity is produced.
The inventor of the floor came up with the idea when he was a student and worked in an energy business. The business asked him to find ways to power up street lights in the city center using the energy from the sun, but it soon became clear that this might not work because many city centers don’t get enough sunlight because of tall buildings. Then he thought of a better plan.
Why not use the energy produced by people who walk past the street instead? The right technology could be used to convert this energy into electricity — right under people’s feet.
The floor could actually be very efficient (效率高的). This is especially true when it is used in very busy areas. And the reason is that a lot of energy is produced simply because of large numbers of people walking across the floor.
The floor can have other uses too, such as recording how many people visit a particular (特定的) place at particular times. This kind of information is very useful for certain people. For example, shop owners near the place would be interested in knowing what time of the day they have the highest customer numbers.
The technology was created out of a hope of making energy that is untouchable closer to people. The business also said it tried to find a way for people to further their understanding of problems of climate change and sustainability (可持续性).
1. How special is the new kind of floor?| A．It can be used in many busy areas in cities. |
| B．It depends on sunlight to produce electricity. |
| C．It produces electricity with the energy from footsteps. |
| A．Because the buildings are tall. |
| B．Because the weather is not good. |
| C．Because the environment is polluted. |
| A．Carry. | B．Change. | C．Collect. |
| A．The use of the floor may help solve the problem of climate change. |
| B．The more people walk on the floor, the more electricity can be produced. |
| C．The floor could be of little help to the shop owners near the street using it. |
| A．A Creative Business | B．A Discussion on Sunlight | C．A New Way of Producing Electricity |
【推荐3】People around the world do different jobs. A study has asked four people why they choose the job and what they like most about it.
Adela flies a plane to look for and save people. She learned to drive it at university. “I choose this job because I love flying. I love working as part of a team. Helping people makes me feel good,” she said.
Tyler began to work as a police officer in a mountain city eight years ago. He doesn’t drive a police car, but he rides a horse. Bess, his horse, works with him every day. “I love Bess because it is friendly and clever. I enjoy meeting new people most. People like police horses so that they often take photos of me and Bess. ”said Tyler. “Sometimes we need to make sure that nothing goes wrong when there is a football game.”
Jill is an animal keeper. She began to work with animals in South Africa after she left university. She looks after the animals to make sure they’re healthy. “I choose this job because it’s interesting. Working with animals is very special. Every animal teaches me something different,” she said.
Derek’s job is to look after plants in Britain. He has worked there since 2001. “I love this job because I like the fresh air outside. I need to move around a lot and it keeps me healthy,” said Derek. “I’m very interested in plants and I don’t want to work in an office.”
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1. What does Adela do?
| A．She is a pilot. | B．She is a doctor. | C．She is a teacher. | D．She is a student. |
| A．He likes taking photos of his horse. | B．He enjoys watching football games. |
| C．He thinks his horse is smart and kind. | D．He often drives a police car in the street. |
| A．Because she wants to be helpful. | B．Because she thinks it’s very fun. |
| C．Because she likes to work outdoors. | D．Because she wants to try something new. |
| A．For 8 years. | B．For 12 years. | C．For 15 years. | D．For 21 years. |
| A．How People Think of Their Jobs | B．How People Choose Their Jobs |
| C．Working in Different Places | D．Working with Different People |
