1 . A school bus is one that is used to take children to and from school. In the USA, about 450,000 school buses take more than 25 million children to and from school. The yellow school bus is a US icon (象征). Yellow became the color of school buses in the USA in 1939. Dr. Frank got the good idea. He said it was easy for people to see yellow buses and the black letters on them in early morning or late afternoon. That would make children safer.
There are not many school buses in Britain, and they are not yellow. They have trackers on them, so kids can be known while they travel to and from school by bus. The trackers let parents know where the school bus is and if their kids are on the bus.
Kindergarten (幼儿园) is a difficult time for some kids. It’s the first time for them to go away from their parents. To make kids love their school, Japanese kindergartens and schools have colorful buses. The buses can easily make children want to take them-and then, go to school. Even some parents want to take them, too!
School buses are becoming more and more popular in China now. It saves a lot of time for students to take a school bus.
1. According to Dr. Frank, what color school buses are safer for the students?| A．Yellow. | B．Black. | C．White. | D．Red. |
| A．旅行者 | B．方向盘 | C．追踪器 | D．轨道 |
| A．Save time. | B．Be tracked. | C．Play games. | D．Love their school. |
| A．France. | B．The UK. | C．German. | D．Japan. |
2 . If you want to travel from Xi’an to Chengdu by train, it will take about 16 hours. But starting this month, the new Xi’an-Chengdu high-speed railway will shorten this travel time to three hours.
The 643-kilometer line is China’s first high-speed railway to run through the Qinling Mountains, which form a natural boundary (分界线) between China’s north and south. With a speed of 250 km perhour, it’s also the first mountain-heavy train line to provide a 4G network. Along the way, the train passes through two areas for rare (稀有) wild animals-one for pandas and the other for crested ibises (朱鹮).
To reduce the railway’s influence on the animals, workers and experts have designed and built the railway to be environmentally friendly. There were 345 wild pandas living in the Qinling Mountains. China currently has 1,864 wild pandas in total, according to the Xinhua News Agency.
To avoid disturbing the pandas, the railway was designed to run through tunnels (隧道)within the are Protective shields (防护屏) are placed near the entrance of each tunnel to stop animals from going in.
To protect the thousands of crested ibises that fly near one part of the railway, protective nets have been set up to make sure the birds will not fly into a train.The nets are about 32km long and 4 meters high. Experts tested different shapes and materials for building the nets before making their final choice.
1. From this month, it will take ________ to travel from Xi’an to Chengdu by the high-speed train.| A．16 hours | B．13 hours | C．3 hours | D．1 hour |
| A．It is China’s first high-speed railway. |
| B．It runs through the Qinling Mountains. |
| C．It is the first mountain-heavy train line. |
| D．It is the first train line with a 4G net work. |
| A．To save money and energy. | B．To avoid damaging the mountains. |
| C．To avoid harming wild animals. | D．To help the train run through tunnels quietly. |
| A．Xi’an Chengdu high-speed railway. | B．How to protect pandas and crested ibises. |
| C．Qinling Mountains. | D．Protective shields and nets. |
3 . A science fiction flying car looks like a normal car, but it is an aircraft (飞行器) that anybody can fly directly from any place to another without using roads or runways. Science fiction writers have written about flying cars for a long time. But now flying cars will soon fly out of the world of science fiction into our real world. And the dream of the science fiction writers will soon come true.
The first-known sky car is the FSC-1. The FSC-1 looks like an expensive sports car. You can drive the FSC-1 on the road like a normal car. If you touch a button, its wings and propeller (螺旋桨) fold out and then it can take off, fly and land as an airplane. The owners of the FSC-1 can choose if they want to drive or fly.
Another flying car or sky car is the Moller Skycar M400. Although you can’t drive it on the roads, it is small and easy to fly and can take off and land like a helicopter (直升飞机). Urban Aeronautics’ X-Hawk is another type of sky car. It is expected to be available for about $3 million.
Just like any new technology, flying cars have taken a long time to be developed. But some experts think the technology is far from what people imagine when they are sitting in traffic. It still needs to be improved.
1. The writer thinks that flying cars will be no longer a dream because ________.| A．science fiction writers’ ideas are stupid | B．they are too expensive to make |
| C．they will soon be available | D．they are only in science fiction |
| A．change itself into a robot | B．move on water like a ship |
| C．be flown only like an airplane | D．be driven like a car and flown like an airplane |
| A．it can’t fly | B．it can’t be driven like a car |
| C．it is difficult to land | D．it is much more expensive |
| A．normal | B．traditional | C．not good enough | D．strange |
4 . What should we do if one of our classmates suddenly falls ill or gets hurt? Here are some steps you should follow. But always remember to look for medical care after first aid (急救) if the wound is serious.
Broken bones (骨头) : Take away clothing from the wound. Use an ice pack. Don’t move the hurt body part while waiting for the doctor to arrive.
Animal bites (咬伤) : Wash the bite area with soap and water. Pack the wound with a clean cloth if it is bleeding. If the bleeding has stopped, cover the area with a bandage (绷带) and take the person to the hospital. Make sure you remember what kind of animal it is, so the doctor can find the right way to treat him or her at once.
Fainting (昏厥) : Have him or her lie with feet lifted a little. Don’t move the body if you think there might be wounds from the fall. Make sure he or she can breathe and let in fresh air. Clean the person’s face with a cool cloth.
Nosebleeds:Have the person sit up with his or her head tilted (倾斜) forward a little. Do not have the person tilt his or her head back because this may cause heavy breathing or coughing. Pinch (捏) the lower part of the nose for at least 10 minutes.
1. What should we do first when an animal bite happens?| A．Put an ice pack on the wound. |
| B．Wash the bite area with soap and water. |
| C．Try to stop the bleeding with a clean cloth. |
| D．Take the hurt person to the hospital. |
| A．broken bones and animal bites |
| B．animal bites and nosebleeds |
| C．broken bones and fainting |
| D．fainting and nosebleeds |
| A．Let his head not tilt back. |
| B．Let his head tilt forward a little. |
| C．Let him sit up. |
| D．Pinch his nose for less than 10 minutes. |
| A．First aid for some accidental wounds. |
| B．Steps of looking for medical care. |
| C．Advice on ways not to get hurt. |
| D．Ways to ask for help in getting hurt. |
5 . Are you shy? If you are, you are not alone. In fact, close to 50 percent of people are shy. Almost 80 percent of people feel shy at some point in their lives. These days, shyness is becoming more and more common. Now, scientists are trying to understand shyness. They have some interesting ideas about why people are shy.
Is it possible to be born shy? Many scientists say yes. They say 15 to 20 percent of babies behave shyly. These babies are a little quieter and more watchful than other babies. Interestingly, these shy babies usually have shy parents. As a result, scientists think that some shyness is genetic.
Family size might cause people to be shy as well. Scientists at Harvard University studied shy children. They found that 66 percent of them had older brothers and sisters. The scientists said that these children were often bullied(欺负)by their older brothers and sisters. As a result, they became shy. At the same time, children with no brothers and sisters may be shy as well. Growing up alone, they often play by themselves. They are not able to learn the same social skills as children from big families.
You may also be shy because of where you were born. When scientists studied shyness in different countries, they found surprising differences. In Japan, most people said they were shy. But in Israel, only one of three people said so. What explains the difference? One scientist says the Japanese and Israelis have different opinions of failure. In Japan, when people do not succeed, they feel bad about themselves. They blame(责备)themselves for their failure. In Israel, the opposite is true. Israelis often blame failure on outside reasons, such as family, teachers, friends, or bad luck. In Israel, freedom of opinion and risk taking are strongly supported. This may be why Israelis worry less about failure and less shy.
For shy people, it can be difficult to make friends, speak in class, and even get a good job. But scientists say you can get over your shyness. They suggest trying new things and practicing conversation, And don’t forget —if you are shy, you are not the only one.
1. What is the passage mainly about?| A．Happiness. | B．Shyness | C．Kindness | D．Loneliness |
| A．Passed down from parents. | B．Learned from friends |
| C．Taught by teachers. | D．Made up by brothers |
| A．Most little babies are born shy and quiet. |
| B．If you are shy now, you will be shy forever. |
| C．Many shy children have older brothers and sisters. |
| D．Many shy children can be easy to make friends. |
| A．blaming their failure on outside reasons |
| B．trying new things and practicing conversation |
| C．getting themselves away from their shy parents |
| D．trying to understand reasons for their shyness |
[1]According to a new review of research about good moods and physical activity, people who work out even once a week or for as little as 10minutes a day tend to(倾向于)be more cheerful than those who never exercise. And any type of exercise may be helpful. The idea that moving can affect our moods is not new. Many of us would probably say that we feel less cranky(烦躁)or①_________relaxed after a jog or visit to the gym.
[2]Science would generally agree with us. A number of past studies have noted that physically active people have much lower risks of developing depression(抑郁)and anxiety than people who rarely move. The Michigan researchers found exercise was strongly linked to happiness.
[3]"Every one of the observational(观察性)studies showed a beneficial relationship between being physically active and being happy," says Weiyun Chen, an associate professor of kinesiology at the University of Michigan,②________ with her graduate student Zhanjia Zhang, wrote the review.
[4] "The type of exercise did not seem to matter. Some happy people walked or jogged.③________practiced yoga-style posing and stretching(拉伸). And the amount of exercise needed to influence happiness was slight," Dr. Chen says.
[5]In several studies, people who worked out only once or twice a week said they felt much happier than those who never exercised. In other studies,10 minutes a day of physical activity was linked with buoyant moods(愉悦的心情) .
1. According to the passage, who are more cheerful?(No more than 20 words)2. When do people feel less anxious and more relaxed?(No more than 5 words)
3. What did Dr. Chen and her graduate student find in their research?(No more than 15 words)
4. Translate the underlined sentence in the fourth paragraph into Chinese.
5. Fill in each blank with one proper word.
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6. What have you learned from the passage?(No more than 20 words)
7 . During the COVID-19, Americans are afraid of possible shortages of products so the supermarket shelves become empty. However, one nutritionist says healthy eating shouldn't be influenced by the COVID-19.
"There is no need to store the food because there are plenty of food supplies in the United States," said Diane Rigassio Radler, director of the Institute for Nutrition Interventions at Rutgers University, in New Jersey.
"However, it is a good idea to have plenty of food at home to reduce the number of times you have to go to the supermarket," she added. "When you go shopping, try to go at times when supermarkets are less crowded so that you can keep enough social distancing. Another choice is to go shopping online," she added. "Wash your hands as soon as you get home from the supermarket. Then unpack your bags. Wipe(擦) packaged foods with an alcohol-based(含酒精的)paper towel. If you have reusable bags, wash them if possible or wipe them with an alcohol-based towel," she advised.
Store some canned, frozen and dried non-perishable(干燥不易腐烂的)foods, but understand the differences. Canned foods last for years, but generally have a higher sodium(钠)content than the others. Frozen foods will last for months, but could go bad if the electricity supply can not be provided. Dried foods, including dried beans, pasta, and root vegetables (carrots and potatoes),are also good foods to have at home.
To improve immunity(免疫力)she also advised us to have less sugar and alcohol. A healthy diet with lots of fruit and vegetables and enough protein(蛋白质)and grains can help you improve your immunity, and lack of sleep can weaken your immune system.
Drink plenty of water. Try to get 150 minutes of exercise per week. Doing more exercise can make you stronger.
1. How many kinds of food that can help improve immunity are mentioned in the passage?| A．Seven. | B．Six. | C．Five. | D．Four. |
| A．How to prevent ourselves during the COVID-19. |
| B．How to store different kinds of foods. |
| C．Americans are short of products now. |
| D．Eat healthily during the COVID-19. |
| A．加工过的 | B．根类 | C．易保存 | D．未加工过的 |
| A．When you come home from shopping, wash your hands at once. |
| B．Having less sugar and alcohol is helpful to you. |
| C．Wear N-95 masks when you go out. |
| D．Get enough sleep and do more exercise. |
We’ll finally grow up someday, leaving our parents and facing the challenges in life. Parents may not be able to solve every problem for us. Instead, we should have enough life skills to deal with the problems that come our way.
This is what our countries to do now: Helping more students gain working spirit. To stress the importance of hardworking spirit education (劳动教育) among students of different ages. A guideline (指南) was released (发布) recently. The guideline calls for students to respect work. Students should learn basic life skills and form good working habits through such education.
The government has been trying to stress the importance of hardworking spirit education. But this has been overlooked (忽略) in recent years. Many teens do not value the importance of working hard and are uninterested in doing so.
According to a study of nearly 3,000 students that was done by Ningbo Evening News in March, only 22 percent of primary and middle school students help with everyday chores around the house.
Schools and families play an important role in teaching students about the value of working hard, the guideline says. Primary and middle schools should provide students with hardworking spirit classes every week. Schools can also hold activities to give students real - world work experience. For example, schools can teach children how to plant trees on Tree - Planting Day.
As children' s first teachers, parents should also encourage children to learn how to do chores at home. Students should master one or two life skills every year. These skills can include cooking, washing their own clothes and tidying their rooms.
1. The guideline was released in order to _________.| A．teach students how to do chores at home |
| B．call for students to respect work |
| C．help students solve life problems |
| D．ask students to be more independent |
| A．Challenges in life. | B．Basic life skills. |
| C．The recently released guideline. | D．Hardworking spirit education. |
| A．Only 3,000 students help with housework. |
| B．Students pay no attention to work spirit. |
| C．About one - fifth of students help with housework. |
| D．Students are very dependent on their parents. |
| A．provide both guidance and chances for real work |
| B．hand out die guideline to every student |
| C．teach students how to plant trees |
| D．give parents homework |
9 . During the outbreak of COVID-19, Chinese students use online software to continue their studies. Apart from anxiety, the novel coronavirus outbreak has also brought opportunities for some industries and changes to our lifestyles. According to the market research company International Data Corp, praises and applauds(掌声) are given to high-tech applications like 5G. New mode for various online activities, like remote offices. Online education, and unmanned commerce(商业)and services, has also come to light. Months of staying at home have changed our lifestyles. Online activities have boomed（急速发展）during the epidemic, from telecommuting（远程办公）and online education to online shopping and remote medical services. For employees, especially white-collar workers, telecommuting tools such as video conferences and online office software make working from home more feasible. According to China Daily, Alibaba's al-in-one mobile workplace DingTalk has served more than 10 million enterprises(企业)and over 200 million people. Tencent Meeting can provide free use for over 300 participants per audio or video conference.
Meanwhile, like DingTalk, many apps have been used by students and their teachers for online classes. "Cloud platforms" have also been provided by the Ministry of Education as an approach to continuing education among students across the country.
Internet companies, such as NetEase, recently opened a full chain of contactless recruitment(招募)through online resume submission(提交)and online interviews. The candidates(候选人)can also sign contracts(合同), attend training workshops, and even begin work over the internet.
Many museums and galleries in China have also been closed to visitors, but they have launched various online exhibitions to provide a creative touring experience for the country's vast number of stay-at-home visitors.
To help prevent possible cross-infection(交叉感染)during the fight against the novel coronavirus, virtual(虚拟的)hospitals have been established. For instance, the Tianjin Medical University General Internet Hospital has rolled out(开展)a series of services, including online inquiry(问诊), online prescribing(开处方)and drug delivery.
According to Raymond Wang, partner at global consultancy firm Roland Berger, the outbreak has further proved the importance of the internet and digital economy. He said that the outbreak would improve social efficiency and the digital economy, remote working, and online education. "This is also a big opportunity for China's technology and business model innovation(创新)—the foundations of the digital economy, " he added.
1. What does the first paragraph mainly tell us?| A．A survey from the market research company International Data Corp. |
| B．Praises and applauds are given to high-tech applications like 5G. |
| C．Remote offices, online education, and unmanned commerce(商业) and services are booming. |
| D．Some chances and changes in our life and business after the novel coronavirus outbreak. |
| A．Workable. | B．Changeable. | C．Important. | D．Necessary. |
| A．NetEase has received the highest number of resumes ever this year. |
| B．Many museums and galleries have held online exhibitions. |
| C．Virtual hospitals have worked more efficiently than physical hospitals. |
| D．Software companies have made a lot more money recently. |
| A．He is doubtful about its future in China. |
| B．He criticizes us for our heavy dependence on it. |
| C．Its value has been recognized during the fight against the virus. |
| D．There are many factors in the way of its development. |
10 . Drones(无人机)can do a lot of things for us, taking photos, delivering things from packages to pizzas to beer and following wild animals. But they have other uses now.
Can you believe it? Drones can serve people coffee. US company IBM has made this kind of drone. It can deliver coffee to sleepy people. The drone can know when to bring a cup of coffee by studying a person's data. Then, the drone will fly to the person. There is a special device(设备)under the drone. It helps the drone to give people coffee. The drone can also learn about someone's coffee-drinking habits and predict when someone needs their next cup of coffee.
Drones can also save lives. One company in Africa use drones to deliver medicine and blood fast and save many people's lives. The drones are able to fly at speeds of up to 60 mph and when they are within a minute of the destination（目的地）, the doctors receive a text and wait nearby. The drones drops off the package and then returns to its home.
A 92-year-old hunter in Virginia was lost and had to spend a night in the woods. The police searched for him all night but failed to find him. Luckily, the drone tracked him down in 20 minutes. Also, drones helped the firefighters know about the fire in the wildfire fight.
1. How many uses of drones did the writer talk about in the passage?| A．4. | B．5. | C．6. | D．7. |
| A．Doctors use drones to save animals' lives in Africa. |
| B．Drones can only deliver packages in the wild. |
| C．The drone helped to find the lost 92-year-old man. |
| D．The drones can help make coffee at home. |
| A．In a travel guide. | B．In a story book. | C．In a science book. | D．In a cooking book. |
| A．Drones have many uses. | B．Drones can save lives. |
| C．Drones can give people coffee. | D．Drones can find the lost. |
