1 . Scientists have already applied robots like Roomba to work in the agriculture (农业). A Roomba works because it has wheels that function well on flat ground. However, fields are full of rough and rocky environments, which means it is difficult for robots to work in the fields. Luckily, scientists thought of centipedes (蜈蚣). With tens to hundreds of legs, they can move on any places without stopping. If they stop moving their body parts and feet, they basically stop moving instantly.
A team led by Chong developed a theory that proposes that adding leg pairs to the robot increases its ability to move firmly over challenging environments.
To test this, Juntao conducted a series of experiments where he and Daniel Soto built models to simulate (模拟) different natural environments. He then tested the robot by increasing its number of legs by two each time, starting with six and finally increasing to 16. As the leg count increased, the robot could more easily move across the surfaces, even without sensors. Finally, they tested the robot outdoors on real environments, where it was able to move in a variety of environments.
The researchers are applying their discoveries to farming. Goldman has co-founded a company that wants to use these robots to weed (除草) farmland where weedkillers are ineffective. “It’s truly impressive to see the multilegged robot easily moves on both lab-based and outdoor environments,” Juntao said. “Now we are deciding the most suitable number of legs to achieve motion. In the future, we hope to apply them for space exploration, and even search and rescue.”
1. What can we learn about Roomba?| A．It can move on any places without stopping. |
| B．It can not work well in the rough farmlands. |
| C．It was newly invented and still in its early age. |
| D．It was inspired when scientists saw centipedes |
| A．Unpractical. | B．Amusing. | C．Ineffective. | D．Promising. |
| A．It will reach consumers soon. | B．It will increase farm production. |
| C．It will be used in many other fields. | D．It will take the place of weedkillers. |
| A．Centipedes Inspire Multilegged Robots’ Invention |
| B．Scientists Get a Huge Step in Studying Centipedes |
| C．Scientists Solved Challenges in Robots’ Creation |
| D．Multilegged Robots Brought Benefits to Farming |
Friends play an important part in everyone’s life. Friendship usually
Those friends that you make as a student can usually last long. Friends influence your development, maturity and sense of
Yet these days, the modern tools that keep us connected are eating away at the meaning of friendship. We may be able to make many friends online, but these
True friends are difficult
3 . Here is a list of four upcoming book festivals. Registration is either just opening or hasn’t quite opened up yet and not all of the festivals have finalized their attendee lists, but it’s never too early to plan which ones you’d like to attend!
THE IMAGINARIUM BOOK FESTIVAL Washington D. C.
The Imaginarium Book Festival celebrates all things fantasy. science fiction, paranormal (超自然的) and fantastical. In addition to a lecture where authors will answer your questions, you’ll get to meet and acquire signed books from your favorite authors.
BOOK BONANZA Grapevine, Texas
Book Bonanza, started by Colleen Hoover and her sisters, is a celebration of books. It attracts a huge list of incredible author attendees. What makes Book Bonanza stand out is its charitable focus. All the incomes are donated to charitable causes.
NORTH TEXAS TEEN BOOK FESTIVAL Irving, Texas
The North Texas Teen Book Festival brings authors and readers together to celebrate teen literature and inspire lifelong readers. They have not announced their author attendees yet, since the deadline for submission of the authors has not yet arrived.
SAVANNAH BOOK FESTIVAL Savannah, Georgia
The Savannah Book Festival hosts national, regional, and local authors for author presentations and book signings at seven places across three historic squares in downtown Savannah. But the author lineup has not been shown yet.
1. What can people do at the Imaginarium Book Festival?| A．Buy books signed by hosts. | B．Give a lecture about writing novels. |
| C．Watch science fiction movies. | D．Ask authors some questions. |
| A．It’s celebrated by many directors | B．It invites few famous authors. |
| C．It focuses on charity work. | D．It was founded by two sisters. |
| A．They haven’t published the list of authors. | B．They haven’t decided on the place yet. |
| C．They provide the book signing service | D．They celebrate the youth literature. |
4 . Joel Boyers and his wife, Melody Among, were heading home in their helicopter (直升飞机) when he received a call for help from a stranger. The caller’s brother and her
The caller
Upon arriving, he found the water below was
As Boyers drove the helicopter, Among began
Though the experience was
| A．neighbour | B．wife | C．friend | D．daughter |
| A．ordered | B．attracted | C．begged | D．challenged |
| A．pack | B．fly | C．quit | D．swim |
| A．immediately | B．secretly | C．gradually | D．creatively |
| A．card | B．pocket | C．computer | D．phone |
| A．unprepared | B．took | C．relieved | D．recognized |
| A．peaceful | B．rapid | C．familiar | D．clean |
| A．revised | B．delivered | C．damaged | D．brought |
| A．house | B．tree | C．car | D．bridge |
| A．debating with | B．adapting to | C．talking to | D．searching for |
| A．land | B．rise | C．jump | D．look |
| A．training | B．exploring | C．experimenting | D．struggling |
| A．reserved | B．lowered | C．followed | D．designed |
| A．home | B．school | C．helicopter | D．truck |
| A．common | B．awkward | C．adventurous | D．formal |
5 . In 1812, the year Charles Dickens was born, there were 66 novels published in Britain. People had been writing novels for a century—most experts date the first novel to Robinson Crusoe in 1719—but nobody wanted to do it professionally. The steam-powered printing press was still in its early stages; the literacy(识字) rate in England was under 50%. Many works of fiction appeared without the names of the authors, often with something like “By a lady.” Novels, for the most part, were looked upon as silly, immoral or just plain bad.
When Dickens was young, his father ran heavily into debt, so he had to go and work in a factory for making boot polish. The only formal education he received was a two-year schooling at a school for poor children. In fact, he had to teach himself all he knew. His career as a writer of fiction began in 1833 with short stories and essays in periodicals.
In 1870, when Dickens died, the world mourned him as its first professional writer and publisher, famous and beloved, who had led an explosion in both the publication of novels and their readership and whose characters — from Oliver Twist to Tiny Tim— were held up as moral touchstones. Today Dickens’ greatness is unchallenged. Removing him from the pantheon(名人堂) of English literature would make about as much sense as the Louvre selling off the Mona Lisa.
No one will ever know what mix of talent, ambition, energy and luck made Dickens such a distinguished writer. But as the 200th anniversary of his birth approaches, it is possible — and important for our own culture—to understand how he made himself a lasting one.
1. Which of the following best describes British novels in the 18th century?| A．They were difficult to understand. |
| B．They were popular among the rich. |
| C．They were seen as nearly worthless. |
| D．They were written mostly by women. |
| A．he wanted to teach himself |
| B．he wanted some working experiences |
| C．he wanted to work and made a lot of money |
| D．he was too poor to afford any more formal education |
| A．his reputation in France |
| B．his interest in modern art |
| C．his importance in literature |
| D．his success in painting |
| A．To remember a great writer. |
| B．To introduce an English novel. |
| C．To encourage studies on culture. |
| D．To promote values of the Victorian age. |
6 . Top Four Festivals in the World
Saint Patrick’s Day, Ireland
Saint Patrick’s Day is celebrated anywhere in the world where there are the Irish. If you’re going to get involved, there’s no better place than Dublin. This festival runs for five days and five nights in March along with performing arts, literature, tours and food events.
Holi Festival, India
It’s also called the “festival of love” as on the full-moon day in March people get together, forgetting all types of bad feeling towards each other. You’ll mostly see Holi Festival across India and Nepal, but also in other areas with large Hindu populations. It starts by lighting a night-time bonfire (篝火)where people sing and dance. People throw coloured water and powder (粉末) to their friends and families to show love and respect.
Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Scotland
One of the greatest celebrations of arts and culture in the world, the festival runs for three weeks every August throughout the Scottish capital. Artists and performers take to hundreds of stages all over the city to present shows for every taste. The Fringe is run by the Edinburgh Fringe Festival Society to support and encourage the Scottish arts.
Montreux Jazz Festival, Switzerland
There are plenty of music festivals in Europe, but Montreux Jazz Festival held in October near the Lake Geneva is truly one of a kind and is the second-largest jazz festival in the world. It’s not just jazz, though. You’ll find broad-ranging concerts from pop to rock and blues, and best of all, most of the performances are free.
1. When does Saint Patrick’s Day take place?| A．In March. | B．In April. | C．In August. | D．In October. |
| A．Throw coloured water. | B．Taste Irish food. |
| C．Dance near a bonfire. | D．Watch art shows. |
| A．Holi Festival. | B．Montrcux Jazz Festival. |
| C．Saint Patrick’s Day. | D．Edinburgh Festival Fringe. |
7 . People are often surprised by my fear of blood and needles. Working in a public health unit, I probably have more daily interaction with syringes (注射器) than the average person. But the truth is, having my blood drawn scares me.
When I was 9, I had an extremely high temperature. A nurse rudely stuck the needle into my arm, causing a sharp pain. I avoided having blood taken from my body for the next years. A few months before I turned 30, my doctor ordered a blood test as part of my physical exam. I am frightened. Sensing my fear, she gently suggested I see a psychiatrist (精神科医生). “Dr. M helped my other patients with the same fear,” she said.
When Dr. M called to set up an appointment, I hesitated. Talking about personal problems to a medically licensed stranger was uncommon in my family. “A psychiatrist?” Mother asked. “He’ll just put you on drugs. Can’t you get over this yourself?” I almost listened. But I went to Dr. M’s clinic finally. “Phobias (恐惧症) are pretty easy to treat,” he said. I wasn’t convinced of his words. But despite my doubts, I was running out of options.
We started with basic exposure treatment. I watched videos of blood being drawn every day. As I started to feel more at ease with needles, Dr. M suggested drawing blood. As he gently pressed the needle into my flesh, I felt dizzy and breathed deeply. After a few minutes, I looked at the needle. It wasn’t so bad. I didn’t pass out.
I still find it unpleasant getting blood drawn, but thanks to several months of treatment, I’m less scared. I hate to admit it, but Dr. M is right — phobias can be treated. Sometimes, we have to leave our comfort zone and face our fears. And this can lead to freedom in the end.
1. What caused the author’s phobia?| A．Her sensitivity to pains. |
| B．Her bad blood drawing experience. |
| C．Her anxiety about the physical exam. |
| D．Her regular contact with syringes. |
| A．Positive. | B．Supportive. |
| C．Negative. | D．Objective. |
| A．It cost the author a great deal of money. |
| B．It eased the author’s pain totally. |
| C．It centered on watching videos. |
| D．It was smoother than expected. |
| A．Bravery brings us a happier life |
| B．Walk toward what scares us |
| C．Ups and downs make one strong |
| D．Nurse our mental health carefully |
Today was Community Service Day at school. Maya’s class was going to make cards for the seniors living in a nursing home. It was also the first day Maya would be wearing her leg brace (腿支架) to school, which was designed to help her walk more steadily and smoothly.
It was a cold autumn morning, Maya looked down, feeling embarrassed. To make it lovelier, she had delicately decorated the brace with pretty butterfly patterns. Still, she was unsure about others’ reaction. All morning at school, kids kept glancing at her brace. To her relief, they didn’t say anything.
In the classroom, Maya was drawing little green buds (芽) and pretty flowers when her friend Samir came over and sat by her. She felt his eyes fixed on her brace and heard him asking, “What’s that for?” Not knowing what to say, Maya pretended she didn’t hear him. After a few seconds of awkwardness, she glanced back at him, and found that he looked a little sad.
After lunch, the class set off. The nursing home was on a small hill and all of them walked there happily along the path. Maya found that the brace did make it easier for her to walk up.
Maya and Samir were paired up with a lady who was 83 years old. There at the end of the hall in a wheelchair, with a big smile on her face, sat the lady, wearing a pink coat, with red lipstick and beautiful earrings. She looked bright and full of life. Moving flexibly and fast towards Maya and Samir, she greeted first. “I’m Joan, ” she said cheerfully, “Glad to meet you. ”
Maya and Samir handed her the cards they made. Joan looked at Samir’s card carefully and spoke with admiration, “You’ve written a poem! That’s so artistic!” Samir’s face reddened with shyness. Then Joan turned to Maya’s picture. “The first flowers of spring!” she cried in delight. “You really have a gift for using colour!” she said. Clearly, Joan’s praise added great power into Maya.
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In a sudden wave of bravery, Maya asked, “What’s it like being in a wheelchair?”
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Deeply impressed by Joan, Maya offered to sit beside Samir on the bus ride back home.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________9 . Barton was far too accustomed to the business. Everyone sympathized with him because of the long hours, minimum wage, and ill-mannered customers. Although struggling to pay his rent, he still went all out to make those lucky enough to sit at his tables
One day, he was exhausted when he arrived to work, but he went about his daily duties, putting on a brave face as customers
But
Once they finished their dishes, he placed the bill on the table,
Later that week, he struggled to
Barton was so touched by their gesture that he
| A．cry | B．watch | C．laugh | D．suffer |
| A．thought | B．complained | C．screamed | D．praised |
| A．close | B．work | C．stretch | D．look |
| A．first | B．best | C．earliest | D．last |
| A．tip | B．advice | C．bill | D．cheque |
| A．justice | B．luck | C．enthusiasm | D．friendship |
| A．foreigners | B．seniors | C．stars | D．teenagers |
| A．As usual | B．All of a sudden | C．By accident | D．Once in a while |
| A．accompanied | B．attached | C．connected | D．associated |
| A．thrilled | B．delighted | C．frightened | D．shocked |
| A．share | B．erase | C．memorize | D．keep |
| A．book | B．note | C．letter | D．receipt |
| A．unaware | B．informed | C．afraid | D．aware |
| A．took place | B．came out | C．turned up | D．made sense |
| A．drew | B．uploaded | C．bought | D．sold |
10 . Cambridge Summer School
The Cambridge Scholars’ Programme helps intelligent high school students pursue their passions, prepare for university, explore Britain and Paris, build their confidence and have lots of fun making friends from around the world.
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One Week: Saturday, July 15th—Saturday, July 22nd. $2995
Two Week: Saturday, July 22nd—Sunday, August 6th. $5995
Paris: Sunday, August 6th—Friday, August 11th
Why should intelligent high school students apply for Cambridge summer school?
Our aim is to help intelligent high school students aged 14-18 reach their full potential and prepare for their amazing futures. We help you achieve more through:
Outstanding Education
Learn from a wide variety of interesting subjects going beyond the school courses to help prepare you for university learning. Pick and mix from our diverse course list to pursue your passion or try out different subjects to find your favourite.
University Preparation
Live and study in a beautiful Cambridge college to help you prepare for the independence of university life. Practice making new friends, gain experience living away from home, and be inspired by our historic college setting.
Cultural Trips
Learn about British history and culture on our many trips—and optionally continue on to Paris. Visit castles, palaces, museums, cathedrals and more.
Enriching Activities
Quickly make new friends and create lifelong memories. Pick enriching afternoon activities and have fun in the evenings.
We let you pick and choose your courses from our wide selection, so that you can try a range of subjects according to your interests. Unlike many summer schools that save costs by hiring inexperienced students to teach, we only hire the best teaching staff. Our courses help to bridge the gap between school and university, teaching skills and pushing your academic horizons.
1. Who is the programme suitable for?| A．Kindergarten students. | B．Elementary school students. |
| C．Undergraduates. | D．Pre-college students. |
| A．Low prices. | B．Experienced tutors. |
| C．Preparation for college. | D．Wide range and flexibility. |
| A．A booklet. | B．A website. |
| C．A film script. | D．An academic article. |
