1 . Teenagers who spend more than six hours online on school days are more likely to be lonely and skip school, according to an international study.
The study examined the home Internet use, well-being (幸福) and behavior of 296,000 15-year-olds in 41 countries. More than one in four spent more than four hours per day online outside of school. The study found lower levels of well-being among students who spent six hours per day online. They were twice as likely as teenagers spending one and two hours per day online to report that they felt lonely at school. These “extreme Internet users” were also especially at the risk of “behaving in problematic ways at school, such as arriving late or skipping class.”
The report said, “Lower levels of engagement (亲密关系) with school may be connected to less sense of belonging at school. It is also possible that skipping class and arriving late for school are the consequence of lack of sleep among extreme Internet users.” It adds, “Parents, school and health professionals can work together to watch and plan children's use of new media.”
The study also found that countries that invest (投资) heavily in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in schools have seen no “considerable” difference in 15-year-old’s achievement in reading, math or science tests. The study results suggest “limited” use of computers at school “may be better” than not using them at all. However, students who use computers “very frequently” at school “do a lot worse in most learning outcomes”. The report says, “In the end, technology can strengthen great teaching, but great technology cannot replace poor teaching.”
1. The international study showed that __________.| A．half of the students spent six hours online every day |
| B．extreme Internet users had lower levels of well-being |
| C．most of the students were late for school after extreme Internet use |
| D．teenagers spent much time online when they felt lonely |
| A．Result. | B．Excuse. | C．Reason. | D．Evidence. |
| A．Schools should invest more in ICT. |
| B．Proper use of computers is helpful at school. |
| C．Technology sometimes leads to poor teaching. |
| D．Computer users perform well in math at school. |
| A．An engineering textbook. | B．A personal diary. |
| C．A science news report. | D．A computer book. |
2 . People in France are planning to build a “water wheel hotel” on the Seine river. We can sleep in a Ferris wheel (摩天轮). Sleeping in it must be wonderful.
The water wheel will look like the London Eye. Its pods (吊舱) will become hotel rooms. The water wheel will be made of wood (木头) and it will have19 pods. Each room will have a toilet (厕所) and bathroom (浴室). There’s a tank (容器) under the floor in every room. People can put dirty water in the tank so they can make the hotel clean.
The “water wheel hotel” will turn slowly. It is powered by batteries (电池) charged by the water of the river. It will make one round every half an hour.
The “water wheel hotel” will be a wonderful place for visitors to Paris. You can look at the city, sometimes from the level of the river and then from the level of the rooftops.
1. Where will the “water wheel hotel” be built?| A．In China. | B．In Australia. | C．In America. | D．In France. |
| A．Have a meal and sleep. | B．Take a shower and sleep. |
| C．Dance and sleep. | D．Sing and dance. |
| A．Holding drinking water. | B．Holding some food. |
| C．Holding dirty water. | D．Holding dirty food. |
| A．The “water wheel hotel” will make a round every hour. |
| B．The “water wheel hotel” won’t look like the London Eye. |
| C．There will be 19 toilets in this hotel. |
| D．The water wheel won’t be made of wood. |
| A．Ferris Wheel Hotel in France | B．The Ferris Wheels in Paris |
| C．Something About the London Eye | D．A Tank for Collecting Water |
3 . It is great to find a way to lose weight(减肥)when you are at work. Luckily, my friend told me how to do it during the workdays. So I make a plan.
Step 1. Pack a lunch
I am going to bring lunch to work. My lunch will be healthy food. This will help me stop eating hamburgers or fast food for lunch.
Step 2. Take a walk
I usually sat and talked with my workmates in the office after lunch in the past. Now I am going to walk around in the street after lunch.
Step 3 Go to the gym
There is a gym near my workplace. So I am going to spend 30 minutes exercising on Tuesday and Friday after work in the afternoon.
Step 4 Find a diet(节食)friend
One of my friend in the office is going to lose weight, too. We are going to eat and do exercise together. I think it will be easy to lose weight.
1. A _________ told the writer how to lose weight.| A．teacher | B．friend | C．workmate | D．student |
| A．享用 | B．塞满 | C．挑选 | D．打包 |
| A．She took a shower in the gym. | B．She took a walk in the street. |
| C．She sat and talked in the office. | D．She did exercise in the gym. |
| A．Every day. | B．On Tuesday afternoon. |
| C．On Friday. | D．On Tuesday and Friday. |
| A．Lose Weight During Work Time | B．Cheer Up after Work |
| C．Do Exercise During Work Time | D．Often Eat Healthy Food |
4 . Tea is one of the world’s most popular drinks. In China, a host（主人）serves tea when a guest（客人）visits. Chinese people have kept this tradition of serving and drinking tea for over five thousand years.
The story begins with the Chinese Emperor Shen Nong. He lived over five thousand years ago. He was very interested in finding new plants. One day he went out to find new plants. During a break, a man began to boil water to drink. Suddenly, the wind blew and some dry leaves（树叶） fell into the boiling water. The water became brown. The emperor drank the water and found it very refreshing. He discovered（发现）that the dry leaves fell from a wild tea bush. Since then, Chinese people have enjoyed tea very much.
There are various manners（礼仪）of drinking tea. In Beijing, a guest should receive the tea with both hands and say “Thank you.” In some cities, a guest leaves a little tea in the cup to ask for more. So, it would be good to learn about tea manners.
To Chinese, tea is not only a drink, but also a form of art and culture. Chinese people are proud of their tradition of drinking tea.
1. Chinese people welcome a guest by ________.| A．serving tea | B．giving plants | C．serving dinner |
| A．500 | B．1500 | C．5000 |
| A．the left hand | B．both hands | C．the right hand |
| A．planting trees | B．finding new plants | C．serving tea |
| A．The types(种类）of tea | B．Who first discovered tea? | C．Manners of drinking tea |
5 . 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. |
6 . Each year, the Consumer Electronics Show, or CES, presents new technology developments across many industries. Here are some of the most interesting products introduced at CES 2020.
The Sero TV Samsung introduced a TV that can be used to watch videos designed for a smart phone. The Sero TV does this by turning itself from the normal TV position (位置) to an upright position that looks like the shape of a phone. The TV is already on sale in South Korea. |
A sitting Segway Segway people movers have been around for years, but the company just announced its new S-Pod model. The pod looks like a small chair with wheels. It was designed to be used in areas like airports, amusement parks and shopping malls. |
Smart waste can A company called TOWNEW presented a waste can that does a lot of dirty work on its own. When the can is full, the user touches a button to activate (使……运作) the machine’s smart abilities. The device then completely closes off the waste bag inside and puts a new one in place, all by itself. Then the can raises its top so the user can pick up the bag and throw it away. |
Motion Pillow People who snore (打呼噜) can be noisy. This smart pillow was designed by a company called Tenminds to collect information about the sleeper’s head position and breathing during the night. The system then uses this data to change the shape of the pillow, with the help of built-in air bags. The idea is that by changing the pillow, the sleeper’s head will move just enough to improve airflow through the nose and reduce snoring. |
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(1) The Sero TV
(2) A sitting Segway
(3) Smart waste can
(4) Motion Pillow
2. 写出画线单词 “itself” 所指代的内容。
3. 根据短文内容，完成句子。
In order to make the smart waste can work, the user needs to
4. 找出与“The data is used to change the shape of the pillow.” 意思相同或相近的句子。
5. 回答问题What information can Motion Pillow collect about the sleeper?
7 . One does not find many outdoor cafes in Great Britain, for the weather there often changes during the day. When British people want to have some drinks either with their friends or by (A) ________, they usually go to a pub. The “pub” is the short form for “public house”. In a pub people can buy all kinds of drinks, from beer to orange juice. The Englishman’s favorite drink is beer.
(B) Quite a lot of businessmen have lunch in pubs near their offices because in many pubs fast food is served. There may even be a restaurant in a pub. The food they sell is usually cheap and good. In the country the pub is often part of an inn, a kind of small hotel. People can stay there for the night.
The opening time of pubs is set by law. It might be different from place to place, but usually a pub open from half past eleven to three o’clock and from half past five p.m. to half past ten or eleven o’clock p.m.
In the old days, children were not allowed to enter pubs, because when people drank too much they could become (C) troublesome. Today, however, more and more pubs are opening their gardens to customers, so that the children can play safely in the garden while their parents are having a quick drink. Generally speaking, the English pub is a friendly place, and offers good drinks and food.
1. 回答问题。Why doesn’t one find many outdoor cafes in Great Britain?2. 根据短文内容，在(A)处填入一个恰当的单词。
3. 将文中（B）处画线句子译成汉语。
Quite a lot of businessmen have lunch in pubs near their offices because in many pubs fast food is served.
4. 从下列选项中找出与文中(C)处意思最相近的单词。________
| A．happy | B．annoying | C．nervous |
Paragraph Three is mainly about
6. 根据文章内容，填入所缺单词，每空一词。
All in all, the English pubs are friendly places which
This trip is going to be fun! Our trip designed to provide you with a sense of adventure. We’ll be taking you to places that are less visited by tourists. You won’t be stuck (固定) on a bus all day long. You’ll get to meet other kids and hang out with new people in each destination(目的地). All the young travelers get together to do something without the adults. For example, you’ll have dinner together, then you can hang out, go swimming, watch a movie and do things kids of your age like to do. While you are busy, the adults can get together with other adults on the trip, or spend some time alone. Although it’s nice to have some separate time with friends, family members always get together before the end of the day.
Your parents and grandparents want to take advantages of this special time with you now that(既然) you are older and able to enjoy the world in which we live. Also, the adults in your life value family relationships and get-togethers. Vacations are a perfect opportunity to create lasting memories for everyone.
Also, your parents and grandparents know, although you probably disagree, that it won’t be long before you leave home and start a life of your own. They want to build memories of their time with you before you have your first job or go off to college.
1. If you go on this trip, you’ll visit some touristy places.2. You can make many new friends on the trip.
3. On the trip, your parents will not always be with you.
4. The trip is designed for teenagers, especially for those who are leaving home soon.
5. The trip is helpful for young people to find a job.
9 . Animals
Corona viruses are common in animals. Sometimes, animals get infected (感染的) with these viruses which may then spread to human beings. To protect yourself, you should not visit live animal markets or have direct contact with wild animals. Stay away from raw meat, animal organs and other undercooked animal products.
When an infectious pet was found in Hong Kong, some may wonder if one can get virus from their pets. Until today, there is no evidence that a dog, cat or any pet can transmit (传播) COVID-19. Please do not kill or give up pets!
Touching surface with virus
Studies suggest that COVID-19 virus may stay on surfaces for a few hours or up to several days. However, the number may change under different conditions such as type of surface, temperature or the environment.
If you think a surface may be infected, clean it with ethyl alcohol (酒精). After touching it, clean your hands with alcohol or wash them with soap and water. Avoid touching your eyes, mouth, or nose.
Package (包裹)
Before delivering to your home, a package has been moved, travelled, and exposed to different conditions and temperature. Therefore, the possibility of being infectious because of your package from COVID-19-reported areas is rather low. There is no need to send your package back.
Smoking
An article posted on Wechat recently says that cigarette can protect smokers from COVID-19 and thus make cigarettes sell very well. It is an online rumor (谣言)! As has been known, smoking harms people’s health. It weakens the immune system and worsens diabetes and blood pressure. No smoking is still a must!
Transportation
According to Feng Luzhao, an expert from the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the major routes of transmission are still through respiratory droplets and direct contact. In order to protect yourself in underground station, wearing a mask and keeping your hands clean are good ways. People are also encouraged to use a personal transportation card or pay for the ticket via an app. After taking public transportation, washing hands is necessary.
1. Among the following actions, which will most probably cause infection?| A．Visiting a zoo. | B．Eating raw food. |
| C．Playing with your pet. | D．Buying food from a live animal market. |
| A．a smoker will not get the virus |
| B．we can touch surface with virus |
| C．we should pay for the subway ticket via an app |
| D．animals will certainly transmit COVID-19 virus |
| A．Smoking market is getting better and better because of the virus. |
| B．We should not smoke because of the virus. |
| C．Smoking is still harmful to our health. |
| D．An online rumor becomes a fact. |
| A．Wearing a mask outside home. | B．Using personal transportation card. |
| C．Protecting your pets. | D．Sending your packages back. |
| A．A medical guidebook. | B．Your biology book. | C．A fashion magazine. | D．A fiction. |
10 . This is Mike’s room. It is very big. There is a desk, a chair, a bed, two sofas and a big bookcase in it. Mike’s basketball is under the bed. His blue quilt is on it. The chair is under the desk.The plants are under the desk, too. His sofas are red. They are next to the bed. Look! Mike’s cat is on a sofa. Mike’s CDs and school things are in his bookcase. There is a map of China on the wall.
Mike likes his room very much. He often cleans it. He does his homework in it after school.
1. Mike’s room is________.| A．small | B．big | C．long | D．short |
| A．two beds | B．two desks | C．a bookcase | D．a table |
| A．Chair and the plants | B．A bed and two sofas |
| C．The plants and a cat | D．Some books and the CDs |
| A．in the bookcase | B．on the wall | C．in his schoolbag | D．next to his bed |
| A．at school | B．after lunch | C．before school | D．after school |
