Do you want a pet, but worry about taking care of it? Aibo might be a good choice for you. Aibo is a robot(机器人) dog. It is made by Sony. It isn’t as difficult to take care of as a real pet.
Aibo’s artificial intelligence(人工智能) makes it act like a real dog. It can wag(摇摆) its tail, shake your hand and play a ball. Aibo can move its ears back and forth. It can also blink(眨眼) its eyes. There are sensors(传感器) on Aibo’s head, chin(下巴) and back. When you touch it, it feels comforted(得到安慰的) like a real pet would. Aibo can understand different words, such as “sit”, “stay”, and “come”.
Another interesting thing about Aibo is that it can “learn”. The robot can remember its daily experiences. This helps it build a database(数据库). The robot can “grow” and change itself according to this database. Over time, Aibo can have its own personality(性格). This makes it more like a real pet.
1. What makes Aibo act like a real dog?| A．Its cute looks. | B．Its artificial intelligence. | C．Its way of speaking. | D．Its way of walking. |
a. It can wag its tail.
b. It can shake its head.
c. It can play with a ball.
d. It can hide its ears.
e. It can blink its eyes.
f. It can say difficult words.
| A．abc | B．ace | C．bed | D．bdf |
| A．tail | B．head | C．chin | D．back |
| A．Aibo can help you remember things. | B．Aibo can build a computer by itself. |
| C．Aibo can grow bigger day by day. | D．Aibo can change itself by learning new things. |
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【推荐1】There are about 3,000 dolphins living in ocean parks around the world. People love watching them. But do they miss their home? The dolphin in this picture might be able to help them return to the ocean.
A US company built a life-like robotic dolphin. It acts robotic dolphin and sounds like a real dolphin. It can swim for 10 hours on a single charge (充电). During tests, people can hardly tell the dolphin is a robot and not real.
The company is now bringing these robotic dolphins to the public. It hopes these dolphins will take the place of real dolphins in ocean parks. Besides dolphins, the company wants to create Great White Sharks and some other animals for ocean parks.
In fact, people who want to protect animals are talking more about the influence of keeping wild animals in parks. The animals have to perform (表演) for visitors many times a day, as well as go through training programs. People around the world are doing more to protect wild animals. Parks and circuses (马戏团) in 20 European countries cannot have wild animal shows anymore. Ocean parks in France can no longer have dolphin shows as of Sep 29. Animal rights groups say the move is “a historical victory”.
1. What can we learn about the robotic dolphin?| A．It is still under discussion. |
| B．It is just like a real dolphin. |
| C．It can swim less than 10 hours on a single charge. |
| D．It will take the place of real dolphins in the ocean. |
| A．make more money | B．do research into animals |
| C．keep the ocean park popular | D．help protect wild animals |
| A．Create New Inventions | B．Visit Ocean Parks. |
| C．Help Dolphins Go Home | D．Watch Animal Shows |
【推荐2】The envelope is designed to protect letters. It is so common today that we often take it for granted. But did you know when and where the envelope first appeared? The history of envelopes is probably much longer than you think.
It is believed the envelope first appeared in ancient China. It was used to protect royal messages. However, the early envelope was nothing like what we use today. It was made from clay and looked like a ball. After the message was put into it, the envelope would be sealed(密封) with more clay. To read the message, one had to break the “envelope”.
The first paper envelope appeared around 200BC. It was also invented by the Chinese. However, at first, people used it only to send money to each other as gifts. It was not until around the seventh century that it was used for sending messages. The design of the early paper envelope was very simple. It was just a sheet of paper folded and sealed with wax(蜡). Since the envelope was made completely by hand, it was very expensive.
In the 19th century, printing and manufacturing methods improved greatly. In 1853, American inventor Russel Hawes invented an envelope maker. The machine could produce about 12,500 envelopes every day. With these improvements, the cost of envelopes went down. The design also became more complex.
Today, emails have become more popular than handwritten letters. However, billions of envelopes are used around the world every year. They are still part of modern life.
1. What did the earliest envelope look like in ancient China?A． | B． | C． | D． |
| A．The earliest envelopes were sealed with wax. |
| B．The first paper envelope appeared in the 7th century. |
| C．The cost of envelope went down in the 19th century. |
| D．Paper envelopes are not popular in our daily life now. |
| A．advantages | B．importance | C．popularity | D．development |
【推荐3】My name is Wei Hua and I'm a sporting robot of the 23rd century, I'm clever at high flying exercises. I jump from spaceships and as I fall, I turn, dive, circle and dance until I softly land as close as I can to the finishing line. Robot competitions in the 23rd century are truly a popular sport. Fans from all over China watch their hand-held TVs when a competition comes on. Last time I took part in the 78th Olympics and I won the silver medal for my performance.
This year I was very proud to be chosen again. I wanted to meet robots from other countries and explore ideas about our sport. However, my programmer fell ill the week before we were leaving. It was very painful for her and I felt very scared. I didn't feel so confident that I would win.
The day of the competition was rather cold for my legs and my special oil began to freeze. I stopped for a moment (which I shouldn't) before I jumped from the starting place on a little spaceship, then I began my performance. At the correct moment I tried to open my parachute (降落伞) but there was a problem. It only opened a little. I began to fall faster and faster so that I could not turn, dive, circle or dance. My heart stopped beating as I landed heavily on a mountain covered with snow.
This is why I am writing to you from my hospital bed with two broken legs and a weak head. I did not win anything at the Olympics after all. I need the factory to build me new legs and an even bigger head. Then I will be able to compete once more. Let's hope for greater success in the next Olympics!
1. Wei Hua finished _________in the 78th Olympics high flying sport.| A．first | B．second | C．third | D．fourth |
| A．His programmer was sick. |
| B．He had a great pain in his leg. |
| C．He himself fell ill before they were leaving. |
| D．He couldn't meet robots from other countries. |
| A．One. | B．Two. | C．Three. | D．Four. |
| A．Full of hope. | B．Unsure about himself. |
| C．Heart-broken. | D．Satisfied with his result this year. |
【推荐1】①The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides a year into twenty-four solar terms. Start of winter, Lidong in Chinese, the 19th solar term of the year, falls on November 8 this year.
②Lidong was once a big day in ancient (古代的) China. Before the day, the emperor (帝王) would take a shower and have no meat. On that day, the emperor and his officials (官员) would all dress in black and go out of the city to welcome winter. Today, to welcome the day, some people choose to have swimming competitions in the rivers in some cold places such as Harbin in Heilongjiang Province.
③As winter comes, the weather gets colder and colder. Chinese people often eat enough food to keep their bodies warm and healthy. On the day of Lidong, people in North China love eating dumplings. In South China, people love to eat chicken, duck and fish. In some places in Guangdong Province, people eat sugar cane (甘蔗) on the day. They think this is good for their teeth. In Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, people will eat green onions for good health. In Taiwan Province, people often eat mutton.
④Lidong is the time to start wearing warm clothes. In old times, the emperor would hand out warm winter clothes to the officials on the day. People would also remember to give “clothes” to their lost family. They would also have delicious food to show how much they missed the lost ones.
1. What did the emperor do to welcome winter in ancient times?①taking a shower ②no eating meat ③dressed in black ④having swimming competitions
| A．①②③ | B．①②④ | C．①③④ | D．②③④ |
| A．fruits | B．vegetables | C．dumplings | D．meat |
| A．What to wear in winter? | B．Something about the start of winter. |
| C．What to eat in winter? | D．How to celebrate the start of winter. |
| A．①/②③/④ | B．①②③/④ | C．①/②③④ | D．①②/③④ |
| A．food | B．clothes | C．health | D．culture |
【推荐2】Fights at school sometimes happen. But how can you keep away from a fight? Here’s something you can do.
Be calm (冷静). Sometimes, you feel so angry that you really want to teach somebody a lesson. But being angry can’t solve problems. Neither can a fight. Instead, it may bring you more problems. In the school, everyone involved(卷入) in a fight will be punished, no matter who started it. There are no winners in a fight.
Shout loudly. If you know someone is coming up behind you to attack(攻击), turn toward the person with your hands up in front of your body and loudly say “stop” before walking away. Loud voice can make the attacker calm down. If the person doesn’t stop, cry for help by calling out the name of a teacher whose office is nearby.
Learn to refuse. Your friend may ask you to join in a fight. Learn to say no. Helping him fight is not really helpful to him. If you really want to give him a hand, try to ask him to give it up. Also, you can tell him if he gets involved in a fight, he may get hurt and be punished. Then, try to learn why he wants a fight and help him find a right way to deal with the problem.
1. The passage is written to ________.
| A．help students keep away from fights | B．warn students not to fight |
| C．advise students to help each other | D．encourage students to work hard |
| A．sad | B．angry | C．serious | D．crazy |
| A．A travel guide. | B．A newspaper. | C．A storybook. | D．A weather report. |
【推荐3】The LEGO (乐高) Group has been working on a way to make LEGO bricks (砖) out of recycled plastic. The bricks aren’t ready yet, but the company says it’s making progress.
Many people know LEGO bricks allow users to build things that don’t fall apart easily. This ability is called “clutch power”. The LEGO bricks are made from a kind of plastic called ABS. ABS plastic makes LEGO bricks very tough (坚固的), and gives them great clutch power.
Sadly, ABS plastic can’t be recycled. That’s a big problem. There is a large plastic waste problem in the world. Yet LEGO makes about 110 billion bricks every year.
But since 2015, LEGO has made an effort to make their products more earth-friendly. Three years ago, the company began making some LEGO parts, like trees, out of a plastic made from sugar cane (甘蔗). Recently, LEGO started using paper bags instead of plastic to reduce waste.
But making bricks out of recycled plastic is a big challenge. The goal is to make bricks out of PET plastic, which is softer than ABS plastic and can be found in things like bottles and clothing. Over the last three years, the company has tested hundreds of ways. Now, they’ve found a way to make a good brick from PET.
The LEGO Group’s goal is to add colors to the bricks which are just white now. The company also aims to make all of their main products out of recycled materials by the year 2030.
“We know kids care about the environment,” said Tim Brooks, a leader at LEGO, “so we want to let kids know we’re working on it.”
1. What’s “clutch power” according to the passage?| A．The ability to make LEGO bricks soft. | B．The ability to clean LEGO bricks. |
| C．The ability to change the shape of LEGO bricks. | D．The ability to hold LEGO bricks together. |
| A．cheaper | B．tougher | C．greener | D．bigger |
| A．To save money. | B．To reduce pollution. | C．To be more creative. | D．To make more money. |
| A．They will draw kids’ attention on protecting the environment. |
| B．They will spend less and less money making PET plastic. |
| C．They will make all of their products out of recycled materials. |
| D．They will make LEGO bricks out of PET plastic in all colors. |
Become a volunteer and help those who need your help in your community(社区）! Volunteer work includes( 包括）helping the poor, helping the families whose houses were destroyed by natural disasters( 自然灾难）or creating green areas for neighbourhood families. Whichever service activity you choose, you have the right to make a difference and create a real change in the community! Join the Volunteer Service Center today! Volunteers are the greatest people in the world. Let's work together to make the world a better place. |
Our summer holiday volunteer jobs are open to all Americans. You don't need any special skills to join and there are no age limits(限制）.With Biosphere Expedition(生物圈探险）, you can be a wildlife and environmental volunteer to go anywhere from two weeks to two months. You’ll work with local scientists, leaders from Biosphere Expedition will be by your side. |
We need students at the age of 16 and up who study at school and want to give them chances to use their talents, skills and knowledge to help the little kids. They must have enough patience and be warm-hearted. |
1. The volunteers can ________in the community.
| A．clean up the houses | B．help the people who are poor |
| C．look after pet animals | D．build a house for the homeless |
| A．for three months | B．only by local scientists |
| C．in the summer holiday | D．between America and China |
| A．11 | B．15 | C．17 | D．13 |
| A．The volunteers can choose from the service activities in the community. |
| B．The volunteers should create green areas for all the families. |
| C．To join the holiday volunteer work,special skills are required. |
| D．Everyone can be a volunteer to help the little kids. |
| A．Volunteers Wanted | B．An Expedition Club |
| C．Education Service | D．A Job Interview |
“Is it an English school?”
“Yes, it is,” says her mother.
Mary goes to school. The teacher speaks good English and there are two other English girls in the class, too. Mary likes the school.
Today, Mary goes back home from school. She says to her mother, “we have a new girl in our class. She is six years old, too. She is very nice, but she isn’t English. She is German（德国人）”.
“Does she speak English?” asks Mary’s mother.
“No, but she laughs(笑) in English,” says Mary.
1. 划线单词“it”指代的是“ ”
| A．France | B．English |
| C．the school | D．the class |
| A．five | B．four | C．three | D．two |
| A．England | B．Germany(德国) |
| C．France | D．we don’t know |
| A．France | B．Germany |
| C．England | D．The U.S |
| A．Mary and the new girl are in the same school. |
| B．Mary speaks English. |
| C．The new German girl is very nice. |
| D．The new German girl speaks English. |
Mr. Smith decided to change his body. He changed his big nose to a small one, and his old and gray hair to short and blond hair. He also bought new green eyes, new hands, new arms, new knees and new feet. Mrs. Smith was happy because Mr. Smith’s new feet didn’t smell as bad as his old feet.
However, something bad happened. One morning, Mr. Smith woke up and his new nose didn’t work. The next morning he couldn’t hear anything. Then his new blond hair went gray, and his new knees didn’t move. And finally he could see nothing with his green eyes.
It was really terrible. Mr. Smith wanted his old body back. However, he had to pay 100,000 euro (欧元)for his old body.
It was expensive but Mr. Smith still got his own body back. He would never follow the fashion.
根据短文内容，选择正确答案，
1. What was Mr. Smith’s new hair like?
| A．Short and gray. | B．Long and gray. |
| C．Short and blond. | D．Long and blond. |
| A．Because Mr. Smith’s new look was cool. |
| B．Because Mr. Smith’s new feet were small. |
| C．Because Mr. Smith looked younger than before. |
| D．Because Mr. Smith’s new feet didn’t smell bad. |
| A．Strange. | B．Fantastic. | C．Terrible. | D．Clean. |
| A．The new nose. | B．The new eyes. |
| C．The new knees. | D．The new ears. |
| A．Buying his new nose. | B．Getting his old eyes. |
| C．Buying another new body. | D．Getting his old body back. |
