Laptop computers are popular all over the world. People use them on trains and airplanes, in airports and hotels. These laptops connect people to their workplace. In the United States today, laptops also connect students to their classrooms.
Westlake College in Virginia will start a laptop computer program that allows students to do schoolwork anywhere they want. Within five years, each of the 1,500 students at the college will receive a laptop. The laptops are part of $10 million computer program at Westlake, a 110-year-old college. The students with laptops will also have access to the Internet. In addition, they will be able to use e-mail to “speak” with their teachers, their classmates, and their families. However, the most important part of the laptop program is that students will be able to use computers without going to computer labs. They can work with it at home, in a fast-food restaurant or under the trees, anywhere at all!
Because of the many changes in computer technology, laptop used in higher education, such as colleges and universities, is workable. As laptops become more powerful, they become more similar to desktop computers. In addition, the portable computers can connect students to not only the Internet, but also libraries and other resources. State higher-education officials are studying how laptops can help students. State officials are also testing laptop programs at other universities, too.
At Westlake College, more than 60 percent the staff use computers. The laptops will allow all teachers to use computers in their lessons. As one Westlake teacher said, “Here we are in the middle of Virginia and we're giving students a window on the world. They can see everything and do everything.”
1. The main purpose of the laptop program is to give each student a laptop to ______.| A．use for their schoolwork | B．access the Internet |
| C．work at home | D．connect them to libraries |
| A．They don't really talk. | B．They use the computer language. |
| C．Laptops have speakers. | D．The writer wants to catch our attention. |
| A．All teachers use computers. | B．1,500 students have laptops. |
| C．It is an old college in America. | D．Students there can do anything they want. |
| A．university students like using computers to do a lot of work |
| B．computer technology changes a lot |
| C．laptops are easy to use |
| D．laptops are cheaper to afford |
| A．attend lectures on information technology | B．travel around the world |
| C．get information from around the world | D．have free laptops |
| A．The program is successful. | B．The program is not workable. |
| C．The program is too expensive. | D．We don't know the result yet. |
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【推荐1】Playing sports is a lot of fun while getting hurt isn’t. Before playing sports, the students should warm up for 15 to 30 minutes. When playing sports, they should know the rules to avoid injuries (免受伤). For example, in soccer, they should go after the ball rather than the player. This way, they won’t hurt others. What do other countries do to keep students safe?
Japan
At public elementary schools in Japan, earthquake drills (地震演练) are held once a month. They teach students safety tips during an earthquake. Regular training helps students escape from earthquake-stricken areas without causing any stampedes (踩踏).
Australia
Most students in Australia take first-aid courses at school. They learn basic first-aid knowledge in the class such as how to call an ambulance for first aid and what to do when someone is hurt. The government is trying to make all kids take such courses.
America
Most US school buildings have fire escapes (逃生口). A fire escape has platforms with stairs and ladders at each story of a building. They are usually made of steel and built outside the building. People can get to the fire escape through a fire exit door or a window. It is not a good idea to jump out of a window from higher than two stories. You may hurt yourself.
1. We should know the rules when playing sports because _________.| A．it makes us warm up | B．it brings a lot of fun |
| C．it helps to stop being hurt | D．it gives us pleasure |
| A．jump out of the window wherever they are |
| B．stay in the classroom and close the door |
| C．get to the fire escape through a fire exit door |
| D．push others to go out quickly |
| A．In Japan, earthquake drills are held once a term at elementary schools. |
| B．Only a few students in Australia can learn basic first-aid knowledge in the class. |
| C．Regular earthquake training can help keep students safe during an earthquake. |
| D．It’s a good idea to jump out of a window from the third floor to escape from the fire. |
| A．what a danger is | B．earthquake drills |
| C．first-aid knowledge | D．different ways to keep students safe |
Good news! This Friday evening, an excellent teacher named Liu Yu will come to our school English club. She will give us a talk about how to write better in English. Mrs. Liu began to work as an English teacher at No. 6 High School six years ago. She is so good at English and her classes are very interesting. Date: September 8 Time: 6: 45 pm-8: 00 pm Place: The Art Building Room: No. 205 (the second floor) If you want to improve your English ▲ please call Mrs. Wang at 763 9032 before September 6. |
1. When did Mrs. Liu begin to work at No. 6 High School?
| A．In 2001. | B．In 2006. | C．In 2014. | D．In 2016. |
| A．35 | B．55 | C．75 | D．95 |
| A．listening | B．writing | C．reading | D．speaking |
| A．Mrs. Liu will give the talk on Wednesday |
| B．Mrs. Liu will begin the talk at 8: 00 pm |
| C．Mrs. Liu’s phone number is 7639032 |
| D．the English club is on the second floor of Art Building |
| A．In the school. | B．In the museum. | C．In a hospital. | D．In a police station. |
【推荐3】Open Day
Tuesday,October 23
Morning: From 9: 15 a.m. to 11: 15 a. m.
Evening: From 6 p. m. to 8 p. m.
Come to visit us in the morning quickly. You and your children can see the school in operation(运转着). This is an international, all-encompassing school.
You can also visit the school in the evening. Our teachers are very friendly.Then you can talk with subject teachers and a student guide(导游) will tell you everything about our school.
Mr Smith will give his wonderful speech at 6: 15 p. m. and again at 7: 15 p. m. He will tell you the history of our school and introduce you about many after-school activities.
All of us are happy to meet you at school. Welcome to our school anytime. Our school is your best choice. Please believe us. We'll do everything we can to help your child. We'll make you happy.
Coentry Road, Coleshill, Birmingham B46 3EX
Telephone:01675-462435
Email: enquires(@ thecoleshillschool.org.uk
Learning and achieving(实现) together.
If you want to know more information about our school, please call us at 01675-462435 or come to our school.
1. Who will be interested in the poster(海报) most probably?| A．Anna, a 9-year-old student. | B．Lisa Wong, an English teacher. |
| C．Tom Jones, a tennis player. | D．Peter White, a father of two children. |
| A．表演 | B．盛宴 | C．演讲 | D．会面 |
| A．Parents can go to the school only in the evening. | B．The Coleshill School has a lot of activities. |
| C．You can't watch school lessons on Open Day. | D．Mr Smith will walk around the school with you |
Do you know what a resolution（决心）is? It’s a kind of promise.
Most of the time, we make promises to other people. For example, “Mom, I promise I’m going to tidy my room when I get back from school.” However, promises that you make to yourself are resolutions.
How about you—will you make any next year?
| A．There are different kinds of resolutions |
| B．For these reasons, some people say the best resolution is to have no resolutions |
| C．The most common kind is New Year’s resolutions |
| D．You’d better make a New Year’s resolution to get fit |
| E．For example, a student may have to find more time to study |
| F．Although there are differences, most resolutions have one thing in common |
【推荐2】A dream is never easy to come true quickly. Sometimes, a dream seems not possible because you don’t have the right ways. Here are some ideas that can help you.
Believe that it is possible. Be confident (自信的) that you can make your dream come true. If you don’t, no one will believe in you.
Plan well. If you have a real plan, you will know how to make your dream come true. A good way to turn a dream into a fact is to follow the steps, activities, and strategies(策略). Dreaming of becoming a violinist is not enough. You should have a good plan, such as taking violin classes and practicing often.
_________Dreams are still dreams if you are too afraid to share them with others. However, when you let others know what you will do, you are sending them a message that you have made the resolution to make your dream come true. Share what your plans are with your friends or family, so they may be able to give you help or encouragement(鼓励).
Be hard-working. The key(要诀)to making a dream come true is that you need to be hard-working enough. Every little thing helps. The small achievements(成绩)you get every day will end up becoming a great dream come true.
Enjoy your dream every day until the moment(时刻)when you feel you have made it.
1. What idea does the writer give us in Paragraph 2?| A．Believing in ourselves. | B．Making a good plan. |
| C．Believing in others. | D．Being strict with ourselves. |
| A．Help others. | B．Tell others. |
| C．Learn from others. | D．Learn by yourself. |
| A．Enjoying your dreams. | B．Asking others for help. |
| C．Dreaming of big things in our life. | D．Working hard every day. |
| A．①②/③④/⑤⑥ | B．①/②③④⑤/⑥ |
| C．①②③/④⑤⑥ | D．①②/③④⑤⑥ |
| A．Why we should have dreams. | B．What a big dream looks like. |
| C．How to make our dream come true. | D．When to make our dream come true. |
Hello, boys and girls! I’m Mr. Lec, your headmaster (校长). Welcome to our school.
October is a great and busy month. On the 12th and 15th, we have two ball games, soccer and volleyball. School Day is on October 25th.
On Christmas Day, we have an English party.
| A．Your parents can come to our school. |
| B．We have many fun programs (节目). |
| C．This term we have some interesting and fun things for you. |
| D．We have a book sale next month. |
| E．You can sell your books. |
| F．We’ll go to the Children’s Park. |
【推荐1】In 1987, a small company named HUAWEI was started in Shenzhen. After more than 30 years’ development, the company has now beaten Apple and become the world’s second-largest maker of smart phones behind Korea’s SAMSUNG. It has also become the world’s largest supplier（供应商）of 5G.
But recently, HUAWEI faced some difficulties. The US government ordered a ban（禁令）on its sales in America. American officials said HUAWEI gave information that it collected to the Chinese government. At the same time, the US government planned to stop selling parts and services to HUAWEI, which was believed that HUAWEI’s business would be hurt.
“We have never received such a request（要求）from the Chinese government and we have never tried to get into other systems to collect information. “Ren Zhengfei, HUAWEI’s founder and president said. “The ban from the US would have little influence on our company. HUAWEI has enough ability to deal with the problems.” Ren added.
Facing the ban of the US, HUAWEI is growing. HUAWEI’s smart phone sales around the world rose 50 percent compared to the year earlier in the first three months of 2019. At the same time, sales from both SAMSUNG and Apple fell. So far, HUAWEI has grown into the world’s largest telecommunications equipment（电信设备）supplier, selling in 170 countries! It may beat SAMSUNG as the largest smart phone maker in the near future.
1. Which company is the largest supplier of 5G in the world? ________
| A．HUAWEI. | B．Apple. | C．SAMSUNG. | D．Xiaomi. |
| A．Because HUAWEI’s sales in America were growing faster than Apple. |
| B．Because HUAWEI refused to offer services to the US government. |
| C．Because HUAWEI became the largest telecommunications equipment supplier. |
| D．Because it thought HUAWEI collected information for Chinese government. |
| A．is deeply influenced by the ban |
| B．has gone into the system of the US |
| C．can solve the problems they are facing |
| D．will be the biggest smart phone company |
| A．①/②③④ | B．①②/③④ | C．①/②③/④ | D．①②③/④ |
| A．HUAWEI will grow slowly. |
| B．HUAWEI has a bright future. |
| C．HUAWEI’s sales will be doubled. |
| D．HUAWEI is the largest smart phone maker. |
【推荐2】Artificial intelligence (AI) (人工智能) is the ability of a computer program or a machine to think and learn. It is also a field of study that tries to make computers "smart". John McCarthy, a scientist, came up with the name "artificial intelligence" in 1955. Many things such as learning and problem solving can be done by computers, though not in the same way as we do.
An unusual goal of AI research is to create computer programs that can learn, solve problems, and think logically. At present we use the term AI for successfully understanding human speech, recognizing (识别) human faces, operating self-driving cars and competing in some game systems like Chess and AlphGo (阿尔法狗). Some people also consider AI a danger to humans if it develops too quickly. Professor Stephen Hawking, a well-known British scientist, was not for this kind of technology.
Math is the basic language of AI. If we raise the standard in the learning of math, our students will be more likely to become successful AI designers in the future. We not only want bright students, but also need to attract average students and give them the math skills which are needed to change them into AI designers. Besides, a good knowledge of computer science is also necessary for AI designing.
Scientists hope to create creative and emotional AI which can possibly understand human feelings or create art. Many ways and tools have been tried to discover this fascinating field.
1. From Paragraph 1, we know that ___________.| A．all problems can be solved by AI |
| B．machines with AI can think and learn |
| C．AI has been around for only 60 years |
| D．AI works in the same way as humans |
| A．Chess | B．AlphaGo | C．the danger | D．AI |
| Subject Name | Math( 100) | Art(100) | Computer(100) |
| Mike | 60 | 95 | 95 |
| Peter | 95 | 65 | 90 |
| Amy | 65 | 90 | 95 |
| Cathy | 95 | 95 | 60 |
| A．Mike. | B．Peter. | C．Amy. | D．Cathy. |
| A．wishes | B．worries | C．feelings | D．discoveries |
AI is a double-edged sword. It can help us, but also cause us harm. Who is using AI? Is AI replacing humans? What should we do to avoid the risks and dangers that AI might bring?
Artificial intelligence is set to benefit mankind in many ways. It will make everyday tasks easier and bring efficiency to various industries. It might just prove to be one of man’s greatest inventions.
And yet, like any other technology, ▲ . In February 2018, a group of AI experts got together to discuss the possible misuse of AI. What they found was that “Every AI advance by the good guys is an advance for the bad guys, too,” according to Quartz.
Their biggest concern was that criminals (罪犯) could use AI for wrongful purposes. One of the areas they looked at was the use of AI to create websites that could be used to steal people’s personal information. Another possibility is that AI programs could be taught to hack software and break into computer secure systems.
There are some other concerns as well. It is possible that AI could be used to create fake images and videos. Chinese tech giant Baidu, in fact, has developed a program called Deep Voice that can “clone” anyone’s voice by studying a 3.7-second audio sample.
Many leading figures in the tech world have expressed concern about AI. People like Bill Gates and Elon Musk have called for the industry to be more strictly regulated, as there are few laws right now on the use of AI.
However, this is set to change. In March 2018, the European Union plans to set up a group that will discuss the moral and ethical dangers of advanced AI – and hopefully, suggest some regulations that will help us keep it safe for mankind.
1. Which of the following can be put in ▲ in Paragraph 3?| A．AI makes our life easier | B．AI will also bring risks |
| C．AI is around us everyday | D．AI beats human in many ways |
| A．there may be new laws to regulate the use of AI. |
| B．AI will bring more harm than benefit to mankind. |
| C．many AI programmers will become criminals. |
| D．there will only be fake news and videos online. |
| A．tell readers that AI is a new invention | B．introduce what AI is really about |
| C．show that AI also has disadvantages | D．suggest some rules for AI |
【推荐1】Some parents may have had trouble getting their kids away from video games and outside this summer. But for one Virginian family, that wasn’t the case.
Josh and Cassie Sutton just hiked (徒步旅行) the Appalachian Trail (AT) from Georgia to Maine in 209 days with their five-year old son, Harvey, or “Little Man”. The AT is one of the longest trails in the world. The 3,505-kilometer-long trail passes through 14 states in the eastern US.
Harvey’s parents have been hiking with him since he was two years old. And they prepared him for hiking the AT by starting out with lots of shorter walk and hikes. Harvey was 4 years old when he and his parents began their walk in January. He turned 5 before they completed the trip on August 9.
They slept in a tent, woke at 5:30 in the morning and hiked about 10 miles a day. Harvey’s dad, Josh Sutton, said meeting and talking with other hikers along the way prevented boredom(无聊).
Harvey’s trip was praised by another hiker, Dale Sanders. He is the oldest person to hike the trail, which he did at age 82.
“It’s going to change his life forever, and his parents’, too. The kid went through some hardships. Hardships make us stronger,” said Sanders, now 87 (in 2022). “That kid is going to smile through life.”
1. Which of the following is TRUE about the Appalachian Trail?| A．It is in the western US. |
| B．It is the longest trail in the world. |
| C．It is about 3,505 kilometers long. |
| D．It is the most difficult trail to hike in the US. |
| A．By learning from old hikers. |
| B．By playing with him outside. |
| C．By meeting and talking with other hikers. |
| D．By training him in shorter walks and hikes. |
| A．He hiked the AT in 2017. | B．He is the oldest American hiker. |
| C．He often goes hiking with Harvey. | D．He hiked the AT for the shortest time. |
| A．Harvey will be prouder in the future. | B．Harvey will be stronger in the future. |
| C．Harvey will be more different in the future. | D．Harvey will be more creative in the future. |
| A．The youngest and oldest hikers | B．The best way to spend summer |
| C．A five-year-old boy hiked a 3,505-kilometer-long trail | D．The Appalachian Trail, a fantastic place for hikers |
Is there any truth behind the saying “You are what you eat”? We put this to the test by asking five people to open their fridge doors and talk about their lifestyles. Can you guess which fridge belongs to which person?
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1. like to go to the square．
| A．Children． | B．Fathers and mothers |
| C．Lucy and Lily | D．People |
| A．birds and cats | B．chairs and trees |
| C．balls and kites | D．houses and buses |
| A．Mr. King | B．the boys | C．Lily | D．the birds |
| A．children | B．men | C．women | D．birds |
| A．He's watching the people in the park． | B．He's playing a game． |
| C．He's flying a kite． | D．He's singing． |
