1 . If you’ve always wanted to grow your own fruits and vegetables but could never quite make the time for it-technology is here to help you.
At first glance, technology and farming don’t go hand in hand, but that’s old school thinking. In this day and age, technology and farming are a perfect match. With cheap sensors (传感器), simple phone apps, and available equipment, you can build your very own farming robot.
Give it power, water, and Wi-Fi, and it will take care of the rest. FarmBot can plant water, weed, and monitor the soil and plants with an array of sensors. All you need to do(is harvest the produce once it’s done.
FarmBot is an open-source robot developed by a company. It runs on tracks, and uses game-like open-source software. Everything is customizable (可定制的) and adaptable. You design your land and drop plants onto a virtual map of your land, The seeds are spaced automatically, and you can apply different growing plans. It can be controlled by a phone, tablet, or computer.
FarmBot is an example of precision farming-a series of tools and techniques that enable farmers to optimize (充分利用) their resources and increase harvest, while also (being more sustainable. For instance, a soil humidity sensor lets you know when it’s time to water the plants, or a nutrient detector lets you know which areas (if any) need anymore nutrients.
Back in the day, precision farming would require heavy and expensive equipment. But recently, the miniaturization (小型化) of sensors, together with the use of smartphones; Internet, and apps, has made it much more accessible, FarmBot is taking that idea and applying it-no green thumb (特殊园艺才能) required.
1. What is playing an important part in transforming the traditional farming?| A．Farmer. | B．Robot. | C．Technology. |
| A．It can do all kinds of farm work |
| B．It can work according to your plan |
| C．It can adapt well to a new environment |
| A．It’s an easy process. |
| B．It’s highly competitive |
| C．It’s productive and environmentally friendly. |
| A．Robots can grow crops for people. |
| B．There is no need to grow your own fruits. |
| C．Technology is making life hard for farmers |
2 . We were on our way! In Wyoming we would have a new home. It was 1980 and my husband Gary and I were driving to Wyoming with our kids. After driving all day, we were hungry. So we stopped at a restaurant to have dinner.
After the dinner, we were on our way again. Suddenly our car hit ice on a bridge. As soon as the car started to slide. Gary touched the brakes (刹车) but failed to control the car. We were thrown from side to side against the guardrails (护巴). It took some time before we slid to a stop, but unfortunately our car was totally destroyed.
Only minutes later, a car stopped by and the driver asked how he might help, With his help, my husband was able to have our car taken to Rapid City. Then he drove us to a hotel in the city. He made sure we were safe before he said good night and left. The next morning, the driver returned and drove us to find our car so that we could take back our valuables. He lost at least half a day of work, all for a family he had never met and would never see again.
With no car, our family finally arrived in Gillette, where we had no friends. Though we were a little lonely, we all felt lucky and thankful to the amazing stranger whose service made such a difference to our family.
1. Where was the writer’s new home?| A．Rapid City. | B．Wyoming. | C．Gillette. |
| A．Before the dinner. | B．During the dinner. | C．After the dinner. |
| A．An old friend. | B．A stranger. | C．A family member. |
| A．Lucky. | B．Amazed | C．Unlucky. |
3 . Last night, on my way home I stopped because of being attracted by some hamburgers at a fast food restaurant. On my way in, a(n)
Then I bought one hamburger and enjoyed my meal, but in the back of my
At the
| A．impolite | B．homeless | C．poor | D．cold |
| A．rent | B．apply | C．account | D．recycle |
| A．time | B．food | C．money | D．change |
| A．grateful | B．disappointed | C．respectful | D．angry |
| A．spirits | B．shape | C．Taste | D．appearance |
| A．sad | B．smart | C．happy | D．satisfied |
| A．seat | B．mind | C．bag | D．time |
| A．work | B．dish | C．meal | D．thought |
| A．tried | B．called | C．paid | D．failed |
| A．store | B．restaurant | C．doorway | D．counter |
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The Internet has made our lives unbelievably convenient. The Internet also helps us establish and maintain
| A. that B. amazing C. an D. independently E. is F. to carry G. length H. improving I. of J. began |
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The equipment on the ship is highly localized (本十化的), because the key parts have all been
| A. to plan B. by C. drawing D. applicants E. useful F. are G. though H. gives I. the J. them |
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7 . Restaurants
Dan De Lions is a small self-service vegetarian restaurant.It serves home-cooked food including soup,pizzas, salads and wonderful desserts. It is close to the city centre and is popular with office workers at lunchtime. Open: 11:30-14:30 |
Gordon’s is a restaurant with a garden, and it has tables in the garden for sunny days. It’s known for pizzas, fried chicken and hamburgers.Gordon’s has special prices on Wednesdays. Excellent food but service can be slow. A little far from the city centre. Open: 12:00-20:00 |
Tiny Tea Room serves tea, coffee, good home-made cakes and pastries. Perfect for a rest and there is a game room for children.It’s close to the city centre and is very crowded at lunchtime. Open: 9:00-16:30 |
Silver Palace serves Chinese food at low prices.The atmosphere is warm and friendly. It’s close to the city centre, with a parking lot. Open: 12:00-14:00; 17:30-2:00 |
| A．Dan De Lions. | B．Gordon’s. | C．Tiny Tea Room. | D．Silver Palace. |
| A．Children | B．Office workers. | C．Sports players | D．The elderly. |
| A．It serves rice | B．Its service is faster |
| C．It has a parking lot. | D．It’s farther from the city center |
| A．It is cheap. | B．It is children-friendly. |
| C．It is warm in winter. | D．It is near a park. |
8 . Over 5 million shared bikes in China are using services offered by Beidou Navigation Satellite System (北斗卫星导航系统).These shared bikes all use Beidou-based positioning chips (芯片).
The chips have high qualities. They can deal with information accurately and quickly. They feature low power consumption They provide a better user experience and easier management for the local companies. Now,several new models of shared electric bikes with Beidou-based chips have also started to be produced and put into market. Besides positioning and navigation, the chips will help users and shared bike companies record users’ speed and battery condition of an electric bike. The possible crimes during the bike using will also be recorded.
In fact,years ago, shared bike companies began to use positioning chips which worked well with both GPS and Beidou services.After the Beidou system became fully in use in the summer of 2020,shared bike companies started installing (安装) Beidou-based chips on more bikes in more areas.The latest chips which are popular with shared bike companies are smaller and have more advantages over the old types.
Since 2000,a total of 59 Beidou satellites have been lifted from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan Province. After the final satellite was lifted in 202the system was completed and started providing global services.Beidou Satellite System is designed and developed by China and it is one of four global navigation networks,along with the United States’ GPS,Russia’s GLONASS and the European Union’s Galileo.
According to a research in 2022, by the end of 2021 the total value connected with satellite navigation and positioning services in China was 469 billion yuan，a 16.3%increase year-on-year. More than 500,000 Chinese people now work at around 14,000 China’s companies and organizations doing business connected with Beidou and other satellite navigation and positioning services.
1. What can users benefit from the new models of shared electric bikes with Beidou-based chips?| A．They can speed up while riding |
| B．They can record crimes. |
| C．They can know their speed. |
| D．They can get the batteries charged |
| A．4. | B．5. | C．6. | D．7. |
| A．More and more people take shared bikes to work. |
| B．Employment has risen because of new technology |
| C．Shared bikes will be more and more popular in China |
| D．We must rise to the challenges of new technology |
| A．Application of chips in China, |
| B．Development of shared bikes in China. |
| C．Promotion of new technology and its products. |
| D．The Applications of Beidou Navigation Satellite System |
Beijing Opera is one of the traditional Chinese drama art forms with a history of more than 200 years.
Beijing Opera mixes different art forms, including
Beijing Opera has spread to many other places. Mei Lanfang, a famous performer, was the first
Beijing Opera is China’s national opera
Nowadays many people want to have a more interesting experience when arriving in a new city or country. Here are some better ways to travel, both for you and for the environment.
Get out of the car and walk.
If you have to take transport in a city, try to take public transport. Most cities now offer lots of information and very cleat maps about the public transport at the city’s websites.
