1 . Hover Camera(无人相机)
Wang Mengqiu, the inventor of Hover Camera, was born in Hangzhou in 1982. He once studied at Stanford University in the United States. He became famous overnight(一夜成名) because of the invention.
Forget selfie sticks(自拍杆)! Compared to other cameras, Hover Camera has many advantages.
*It can fly and stay in midair, track your face and even follow you to make sure it gets the perfect picture.
*It can be controlled by using a smartphone(智能手机)．
*It records movements with a 13MP camera and takes 4K video.
*It is the best choice for weddings, sports games and holidays.
Mr. Wang also said, “The main design consideration is easy and safe to take for the users. It’s very light and small. It can be folded(折叠) in two, so it can be easily put into a bag. When the power is low, it can land on the ground safely on its own.”
It’s reported that the company has raised $25 million to produce it. As it is still being tested(测试), Hover Camera can be bought later this year.
The price has not yet been decided. But a spokesman says the company hopes to sell it for less than $600.
1. Hover Camera can ________．| A．swim in the water | B．fly in the midair | C．change its weight | D．be used as a phone |
| A．pull | B．follow | C．push | D．show |
| A．It’s light and small. | B．It can be folded in three. |
| C．It doesn’t need power. | D．Only a smartphone can make it land. |
| A．How can we control Hover Camera? | B．When can we buy Hover Camera? |
| C．How much is Hover Camera? | D．How popular will Hover Camera be? |
| A．brave | B．quiet | C．creative | D．humorous |
| Everyone feels sad sometimes. This is normal and won’t last for a long time. Kids do different things when they feel sad — some kids tell others and some kids keep to themselves. |
| Why do you feel sad? There are lots of reasons why you might feel sad. Some reasons may be: ▲losing someone or something that you love or care a lot about ▲fighting or arguing (争吵) with a friend ▲not liking how school is going ▲not winning a game or competition ▲not being invited to a party or to a friend’s place to play ▲being sick or in hospital |
| How to deal with your sad feelings? When you are sad, here are some suggestions that might help you: ▲Do things to show how you feel. Write, draw, cry, paint, build and so on! ▲Spend time on your own. Spend some time on your own doing your favorite thing. ▲Be relaxed. Play outside, play a game, read a book, listen to music, watch a movie, be with your friends. It’s OK to take time out to do something just for you and just because you like it! ▲Talk to someone if you have been feeling sad for a long time. Talk to someone you trust, and know they will listen. This could be your parents, friends, a family member or a teacher. |
| A．like telling others when they are sad | B．wouldn’t tell others when they are sad |
| C．will tell themselves about the sad things | D．would make themselves do sad things |
| A．Losing your pet dog. | B．Being in hospital. |
| C．Fighting with your best friend. | D．Winning the speech contest. |
| A．Four. | B．Five. | C．Six. | D．Seven. |
| A．go to sleep | B．fight with someone | C．go to see a doctor | D．talk to people you trust |
| A．feel worse | B．eat more | C．feel better | D．do more things |
3 . Everyone knows that exercise is important. We all need to exercise. It is good for us. It makes you strong and smart. If you exercise every day, you can get good grades（分数）in the exam and do homework well.
There are many ways to exercise. You can walk, run, swim, skate, or play ball games. But remember: Exercise enough, but not too much. It’s best to exercise 30 minutes each time. Many people go to special places to exercise. People call them “healthy centers”. They have a lot of equipment there. The equipment will help exercise your arms, legs and other parts of your body. Exercise can be fun. Friends can exercise together at a healthy center. Or, they can play sports together.
1. Which of the following is NOT the result of exercise?| A．It can make us strong and smart. | B．It can make us do homework well. |
| C．It can make us fat. | D．It can make us get good grades. |
| A．walk or skate | B．run or swim | C．play soccer | D．watch TV all day |
| A．20 minutes | B．30 minutes | C．40 minutes | D．50 minutes |
| A．器材 | B．机器 | C．武器 | D．武装 |
| A．Friends can exercise together. | B．We should exercise too much. |
| C．We all need to exercise. | D．Exercise can bring us fun. |
4 . According to a new study, good friends are actually the next closest thing to family in genes（基因）.
U. S. researchers have found that we are more genetically similar to our friends than to any stranger. The study suggested that genes may influence how we choose our friends.
The study looked at the gene information of nearly 2,000 people, who were chosen from a small U.S. town as part of a larger heart study. The study showed that friends share about 0.1 percent more DNA than strangers do.
Besides providing DNA information, participants（参与者）in the study were also asked who their closest friends were. Because all of the participants came from such a small community, it made this group suitable for such studies. It has also led to argument. Friendships in small communities are more probably genetically connected, because such communities usually have fewer kinds of genes.
“I wonder whether the ways used in the study can fully explain the known causes which drive friendships,” said Oxford’s Dr. Rory Bowden.
There was one interesting finding from the study. Some of the genes that friends are most likely to have in common are about smell. “You may really love the smell of coffee. And you’re drawn to a place where other people have been drawn because they love the smell of coffee too,” Fowler explained. “And so that might be the possible place for you to make friends.”
1. What do we know about the study?| A．It was difficult to carry out. | B．It was a part of a larger heart study. |
| C．It collected the gene information of the participants' parents. | D．It studied the gene information of the participants. |
| A．They told researchers the names of their closest friends. | B．They made friends from foreign countries. |
| C．They changed the ways of making friends. | D．They provided DNA information of their friends. |
| A．He shows no interest in it. | B．He doesn’t agree with it. |
| C．He isn’t sure about it. | D．He feels worried about it. |
| A．Coffee helps strangers come together. | B．Good friends will love the smell of coffee. |
| C．Genes about smell between friends are different. | D．Smell may influence people in making friends. |
| A．The ways of making different studies. | B．A study on the relationship between making friends and genes. |
| C．A way to choose participants in a study. | D．The similar genes between good friends. |
5 . Drmiinnggg! That’s the sound that kids all over the country hate to hear—the alarm bell. The new school year has just started and children across the UK have to wake up early in the morning to go to school.
But students at one school in north-cast England are lucky. They can lie in bed for an extra（额外的）hour before they go to school. Monkseaton High School has been allowing its pupils to come into school an hour later than other schools.
The headmaster, Dr Paul Kelley, says that this new way helps students pay more attention to their lessons in class. He feels that young people are more energetic and can perform better for the rest of the day. And he adds that for their school students, a late start at school may be better than an early one.
Dr. Kelley tells the BBC that teenagers don't perform very well in the morning and their need to sleep is biological（生物的）.
It seems that this new approach to teaching shows positive（乐观的） results. The number of students who sleep in class drops quickly. Besides, the school has already seen a drop in the number of pupils who play truant（逃学）by 27%. More importantly, Dr. Kelley also says that exam results have improved by 20%—30% over the past year.
Classes at Monkseaton High School begin at 10 a.m. and finish at 3:40 p.m. However, the school opens from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The students can come early and leave late if they want.
1. This passage is a speech given by a headmaster.2. The students in Monkseaton High School can go to school an hour earlier than the students in other schools.
3. According to the passage, Dr. Paul Kelley agrees with the new approach.
4. Thanks to the new approach, the number of pupils who play truant drops.
5. From the passage, we know that classes usually begin at 9:00 a.m. in schools in the UK.
6 . Tired of traditional celebrations? Have a look at the four special days.
| Earth Day “Earth Day” is on April 22nd. Many people all over the world try to do something green on this day. In Italy, people don’t use plastic bags. In Canada, people ride bicycles and don’t use their cars. In the USA, people dress up like plants and animals and dance in Times Square, New York. |
| Car Free Day “Car Free Day” is on September 22nd. It encourages drivers to give up their cars for a day to protect the environment. People get together in the streets to remind the world that we don’t need to use cars so much. In Brussels, the public transportation is free on that day. |
| Buy Nothing Day “Buy Nothing Day” is usually on the fourth Friday in November. On this day, many people don’t buy anything. “Buy nothing” means “make no rubbish”. When you make less rubbish, you can make a cleaner earth. |
| Meatout Day “Meatout Day” is on March 20th. Many people around the world don’t eat any meat for one day. They think diet (饮食) change is important because of the huge greenhouse gas emission (排放) and other emissions and other environmental problems. Also, join this day, you’ll get healthier. |
1. People around the world dress up and dance to celebrate the Earth Day.
2. In Brussels, taking the bus is free on September 22nd.
3. People don’t buy anything on “Buy Nothing Day” in order to save money.
4. This passage might be from the Green Earth column in a magazine.
5. Diet change is important to both the environment and our health.
7 . Valentine’s Day is coming! Shops are filled with chocolates and hearts. In most countries, people celebrate Valentine’s Day on February 14th. In Japan, there are two Valentine’s Day. The first one is on February 14th, when women make and give chocolates to their boyfriends, male friends, colleagues and bosses. The second one is on March 14th and it was introduced in the 1960 by a marshmallow（棉花糖）company. Since the marshmallows were white, the company called it White Day.
On White Day, Japanese men give presents to women. They give expensive gifts to the women who gave them chocolates on February 14th. They do this to thank women for their love and care over the past year.
Shops earn a lot of money on these two days. A recent survey shows that 70% of women in Japan celebrate Valentine’s Day. On the other hand, only 39% of men celebrate White Day. Chocolates are not their only choice of gifts. The Japanese also make or buy cookies and sweets for their loved ones on Valentine’s Day.
Not only do adults celebrate Valentine’s Day but children around world, celebrate it, too. In America, children like visiting their neighbors and singing songs. Their neighbors give them sweets or fruit as rewards. British children hold parties and give cards to people they like. In general, heart-shaped lollipops（棒棒糖）and chocolates are the most popular gifts among the children.
So don’t forget to go shopping this Valentine’s Day. You may even want to buy a gift for yourself.
1. How many times do the Japanese celebrate Valentine’s Day each year?| A．Only once | B．Twice. | C．Three times. |
| A．on March 14th | B．on March 4th | C．on February 14th |
| A．It was named after a beautiful lady called White. |
| B．Japanese people related the color white to love. |
| C．It was named after the color of the white marshmallows. |
| A．adults...children | B．men…women | C．women...men |
| A．Over forty percent of men celebrate White Day in Japan. |
| B．Male friends of women in Japan receive gifts on Valentine’s Day. |
| C．Shops make a lot of money on Valentine’s Day and White Day. |
8 . Home Alone is a very funny American film. It tells us a story about a boy who is accidentally left alone at home.
One night before Christmas, Me Alister family meet at their house. They are planning to fly to Paris for the holiday and are busy getting ready. Eight-year-old Kevin is the youngest child and is fighting with his brothers, sisters and cousins. When he goes to bed, he is so angry that he wishes all his family would go away. In the morning, everyone wakes up very late. They are all in a hurry to get to the airport, so they forget Kevin and he is left alone at home by accident.
Although Kevin is alone, he is very happy at first. His terrible family have gone—his wish has come true. He watches TV, eats lots of fast food and plays games. He has a good time. But later on, he goes out and hears two bad men called Harry and Mary planning to steal from his house. He goes home and plans some very funny ways to catch Harry and Mary. Many things in the house get broken as Kevin tries to stop them. Finally, the police come and the men are taken away.
The house is now in a mess, so Kevin tidies it up and waits for his parents. They get back from Paris and are very happy to find that Kevin is safe.
1. According to the passage, Home Alone is ________.| A．a book | B．a film | C．a play |
| A．Because his family are busy preparing for the holiday. |
| B．Because he is angry with his brothers, sisters and cousins. |
| C．Because his family wake up late. |
| A．Go to the police station. | B．Eat fast food. | C．Play games. |
| A．two bad men are at their home | B．Kevin is safe | C．Kevin is gone |
| A．Kevin is not clever or brave | B．Kevin can’t do housework | C．Kevin loves his family |
9 . AI makes our lives easier and better. Let’s see the amazing AI.
Cool driverless buss A bus door opens and you get on. Wait, where is the driver? Here is a new kind of driverless bus called Apolong. It can seat 14 people and doesn’t need a driver. The bus follows traffic rules. It stops every time it sees a stop light. | Your close friend Hi, everyone. I’m Xiaoice, a chatbot(聊天机器人). I speak like a 17-year-old girl. If you feel lonely, you can talk with me. I’m good at singing, writing poems and telling stories. I want to be your friend! |
World’s first AI anchor(主播) 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 speaks both Chinese and English. It can work 24 hours without any mistakes. The AI anchor joins Inhuman reporting team. You might see it on TV soon. | Popular AI artist This beautiful painting was at an auction(拍卖) in 2018. It sold for about 3,000,000 yuan! But it is not a work by a famous painter, such as Vincent van Gogh. It was painted by an AI artist. Three Frenchmen created the AI. The AI artist studied over 15,000 paintings. In this way, it learned to paint. Now it is among the most popular artists in the world. |
| A．there is a driver in it | B．there are 24 seats in it | C．it stops every time it sees a stop light |
| A．go out to play with you | B．talk with you if you feel lonely | C．be your friend |
| A．a work painted by Vincent Van Gogh |
| B．worth about 3,000,000 yuan at an auction |
| C．studied by three French artists over 15,000 times |
| A．The AI anchor can only speak English. |
| B．The AI anchor can work 24 hours without mistakes. |
| C．The AI artist is one of the most popular artists in China. |
| A．a guidebook | B．a notice | C．a newspaper |
10 . Do you like chocolate? Maybe most people do. A box of it can be a great gift. Buy one for a friend and give it as a surprise. See how happy that person gets.
Say you just got a box of chocolate. Which piece do you pick first? A man has studied people’s choices. He says they tell something about the person. Did you choose a round piece? You are a person who likes to party. Did you choose an oval (椭圆形的) shape? You are a person who likes to make things. Picking a square shape shows something else. The person is honest and truthful. You can depend on him or her.
What kind of chocolate do you pick? Maybe you like milk chocolate. This shows you have warm feelings about the past. Dark chocolate means something else. A person who chooses it looks toward the future. What about white chocolate? Would you choose it? If so, you may find it hard to make up your mind. Some people like chocolate with nuts (果仁). These are people who like to help others.
Do you believe these ideas? Can candy tell all these things? It doesn’t really matter. There is one sure thing about eaters of chocolate. They eat it because they like it.
1. This passage mainly tells us _________.| A．why people like chocolate |
| B．almost everyone likes chocolate |
| C．different choices may show different characters |
| A．likes singing, dancing and drinking |
| B．likes to do something for others |
| C．is good at making things |
| A．in oval shape | B．in square shape | C．with nuts |
| A．believes all the information about chocolate |
| B．does not believe the information about candy |
| C．doesn’t think it important whether you believe the ideas |
