1 .

Do you have imagination? Do you like to solve problems? Can you? If so, you could be the next great inventor. “But I’m just a kid，” you might say! Don’t worry about a little thing like age. For example, one famous inventor — Benjamin Franklin — got his start when he was only 12. At that young age, he created paddles for his hands to help him swim faster. Finally his creation led to what we know is called flippers!

So you don’t have to be an adult to be an inventor. One thing you do need, though, is something that kids have plenty of: curiosity and imagination. Kids are known for looking at things in new and unique ways.

So what should you do if you have what is a great idea for an invention? Talk to a friend or family member about it. Get input from others about your idea. Then ask them to help you create a working model — called a prototype (原型) — of your idea.

Once you have a prototype, you can test it. Sometimes your idea turns out to be not as great as you thought. At other times, though, you realize it is a good idea and your prototype can help you figure out how to make it even better.

If your idea is really a good one, an adult can help you contact companies that might be interested in it. You will also want an adult’s help to get a patent (专利权) for your idea, so that it is protected and can’t be stolen by someone else. If you need some inspiration, consider these kids and their inventions：

Jeanie Low invented the Kiddie Stool when she was just 11. It’s a folding stool that fits under the kitchen sink. Kids can unfold it and use it to reach the sink all by themselves.

At the age of 15, Louis Braille invented the system named after him that allows the blind to read.

Chelsea Lanmon received a patent when she was just 8 for the “pocket diaper”， a new type of diaper that includes a pocket for holding baby wipes and powder.

1. By saying “But I’m just a kid”， you probably mean you ________.

A．are too young to achieve anything

B．can do anything though you are young

C．are old enough to become an inventor

D．have to learn knowledge from other people

2. Which of the following is the right order of an invention?

A．a patent—a prototype—a good idea—an invention

B．an invention—a good idea—a patent—a prototype

C．a good idea—a prototype—an invention—a patent

D．a prototype—a patent—a good idea—an invention

3. Who invented something that helps the blind to read?

A．Jeanie Low.

B．Benjamin Franklin.

C．Chelsea Lanmon.

D．Louis Braille.

4. Which of the following can be the best title for this passage?

A．Kids have curiosity and imagination

B．There are some world famous inventors

C．Kids are exactly like adults in a way

D．It is possible for kids to be inventors

2 . The United States space agency will send a spacecraft to explore the sun more closely than ever before on Saturday. NASA'S Parker Solar Probe（探测器）will fly through the hot solar atmosphere and come within just 6 million kilometers of the sun's surface.

The Parker Probe will get almost seven times closer to the sun than earlier spacecraft. To do this, it will fly past Venus（金星）seven times over seven years. Each pass will change the probe's orbit by providing a gravity push. It will move ever closer to the sun and straight into the corona（日冕）, the sun's outermost atmosphere.

By exploring the sun's corona, scientists hope to learn why it is hundreds of times hotter than the sun's surface. They will also study what drives the solar wind.

The project was proposed in 1958, the same year NASA was established. Now, "it's becoming a reality," said project manager Andy Driesman.

The Parker spacecraft has a 2.4 meter heat shield（护罩）that is 11 centimeters thick. It is made of two carbon sheets. The front has a white coating to reflect sunlight. It is expected to shine red when it experiences the extreme solar heat. Almost everything on the spacecraft will be behind this shield to keep its scientific instruments relatively cool.

Besides, the spacecraft will also be traveling at a high speed. The probe will reach 690,000 kilometers per hour in the corona. The spacecraft will make its first flight past Venus in early October. Its first pass by the sun is expected in November.

The Parker Solar Probe is the first NASA spacecraft to be named after someone who is still alive. Eugene Parker is a 91-year-old professor at the University of Chicago. He predicted the existence of solar wind 60 years ago. He plans to be at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in the southern state of Florida to see the launch.

1. What's the advantage of the Parker Probe compared to the earlier ones?

A．It can change the orbit by flying past the sun.

B．It can get closer to the sun and into the corona.

C．It can study the effect of solar wind.

D．It can fly through the hot solar atmosphere without protection.

2. What can be inferred from the passage?

A．Human had little achievements in exploring the sun.

B．Eugene Parker is the first one to study the sun.

C．The Parker Probe has to get close to the sun with the help of Venus.

D．Human can get close to the sun's surface within 6 million kilometers today.

3. What can we learn about Eugene Parker?

A．He started NASA.

B．He foresaw the solar wind when he was 31.

C．He designed the Parker spacecraft.

D．He will study the sun using the Parker spacecraft.

4. Judging from the content, the passage most probably belongs to       .

A．a story book	B．an advertisement
C．a science fiction	D．a news report

3 . The secret powers of time

Do you think about the past?     1     Or do you worry about the future? Professor Philip Zimbardo describes three types (类型) of people.

● Past types.

You sometimes miss “the good old days”.     2    . You worry about making changes or new things trying You spend a lot of time with your family.

● Present types.

    3    . You like doing fun things with fun people. You don’t have a healthy lifestyle(生活方式). You avoid doing difficult or boring things.

●     4    .

You spend most of your time working, saving and planning for a better future. You eat well and exercise regularly. You don’t mind waiting for the good things in life.     5    . But they often don’t enjoy their free time because they are busy thinking about the next things.

According to Zimbardo’s research, everybody is sometimes the other types. However, we should try to have an equal balance of all three to be happy and successful.

A．Future types

B．Did you make friends

C．Do you enjoy the present time

D．You enjoy remembering your past

E．Many people dreamed to be teachers

F．The most important thing is to feel good at present

G．Future people are usually more successful in work

4 . The day before Mother’s Day, Mrs Berry asked her students to make a card for their mothers. She handed out paper and pieces of cloth.

Elizabeth looked for a while at the blue cloth and began to cut it. Then she __________ her paper in half and began writing. When Elizabeth finally looked at the message the teacher gave on the paper, she noticed something else. She felt her __________ grow hot-she hadn’t heard that anyone who didn’t have a mother could make one for a grandmother or an aunt.

As her teacher walked to her, Elizabeth tried __________her card with her arm, but Mrs Berry gently __________it so that she could read it. Elizabeth sat __________, waiting for her to say something, but she saw a __________ roll down Mrs Berry’s face. She had never made Mrs Berry so upset.

When school was over, Elizabeth __________ until all the other kids left so that she could__________. “I’m sorry for not listening. I’ll make another card __________you want. I’ll do it __________ and bring it tomorrow.”

“__________are you talking about?” asked Mrs Berry.

“My Mother’s Day card. I know you’re upset because I didn’t do it__________.”

“Elizabeth, that was the __________ card in the whole class. It was so __________that it made me cry.”

Elizabeth was so __________ that she ran out of the classroom.

When her father came home from work that night, Elizabeth __________ to give him the card early.

On the front of the card was a __________ of Elizabeth’s father, with a blue piece of cloth cut like his hair. Inside the card she had written:

Dear Dad,

I know you work really hard to be both a __________ and a father. I want to thank you and __________ you a Happy Mother’s Day!

Love,

Elizabeth

When her dad read the card he started __________, just like Mrs Berry did.

1.

A．cut

B．tore

C．spread

D．folded

2.

A．heart

B．face

C．hands

D．body

3.

A．covering

B．holding

C．doing

D．making

4.

A．caught

B．left

C．lifted

D．placed

5.

A．alone

B．still

C．up

D．down

6.

A．tear

B．smile

C．hair

D．sweat (汗)

7.

A．worked

B．waited

C．stood

D．sat

8.

A．apologize

B．stop

C．understand

D．stay

9.

A．because

B．until

C．unless

D．if

10.

A．just here

B．at once

C．at home

D．at school

11.

A．Who

B．Whose

C．Which

D．What

12.

A．carefully

B．quickly

C．wrong

D．right

13.

A．worst

B．best

C．favorite

D．simplest

14.

A．wild

B．useful

C．sweet

D．hard

15.

A．happy

B．regretful

C．brave

D．rude

16.

A．seemed

B．decided

C．refused

D．promised

17.

A．recording

B．discovery

C．drawing

D．writing

18.

A．teacher

B．sister

C．mommy

D．aunt

19.

A．wish

B．hope

C．want

D．congratulate

20.

A．laughing

B．joking

C．worrying

D．crying

5 . The Green Gathering
Date:15th Aug. —22nd Aug.
Location: Chepstow Center
2018 Music Festivals, UK

Details: Over 100 live bands plus DJs on five private solar-powered stages. A wonderful site in a wooded area of outstanding natural beauty. 8 days of inspiration and relaxation are about traditional crafts, campaign stalls(活动摊位), and a magical kids’ area.

Sport Beat Music Festival
Date: 20th Aug. —29th Aug.
Location: Oxstalls Sports Park

Details: Time for fun in the sun with Sport Beat. The festival is for those who wish there are volleyball and netball games that take place over the weekend. Attractions include: ball coaching, food village, and bars. Please see details for VIP passes on our website.

Creamfields Festival
Date: 26th Aug.—28th Aug.
Location: Daresbury Court

Details: Creamfields is the world’s leading dance music festival. Creamfields is famous for many things, not just its traditional world class dancing but its unbeatable atmosphere! The festival mixes together style breaking pioneers from across the DJ and live music spectrum(声谱).

Wilkestock Charity Music Festival
Date: 27th Aug.—31st Aug. Location: Wilkestock Stadium

Details: With entertainment this year from mystery jets to a huge electronic lineup(阵容), this festival keeps turning up the heat year on year while keeping all profits donated direct to charity.

1. At which festival can children probably enjoy themselves thoroughly?

A．Creamfields Festival.	B．The Green Gathering.
C．Sport Beat Music Festival.	D．Wilkestock Charity Music Festival.

2. Where can a ball game be watched?

A．At Oxstalls Sports Park.	B．At Daresbury Court.
C．At Wilkestock Stadium.	D．At Chepstow Center.

3. How does Wilkestock Charity Music Festival differ from the other festivals?

A．It gives its earnings to people in need.	B．It offers performance in the open air.
C．It entertains people with live music.	D．It has five private solar-powered stages.

6 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

The past thirty years     1     (see) the rapid growth of the Internet. Compared to the 1980s, there are now many more computers     2     (connect) to the Internet.

People hold different views about the future of cyberspace. Some pessimistic experts have a lot of worries, one of     3     is crime in cyberspace. In the future, terrorists may attack the world’s computers, thus causing chaos to     4     (we) human beings.

Many other people, on     5     other hand, are full of optimism about the future of the Internet. “In the future,” says Angela Rossetto of Cyberia magazine, “It is clear that we are going to see a huge development in shopping on the Internet. We will have     6     (entertain) from the Nets and that television will probably     7     (appear). ”

Some experts say virtual reality, the use of computers with sounds and pictures that make us feel as if we are     8     a real situation, will become a part of future life. “    9     (person), I believe we will work in virtual offices, shop in virtual supermarkets,     10     we will even study in virtual school,” says Australian expert Peter Anderson.

7 . Alonzo Johnson stopped. He decided to help a(n) _________ elderly man down an escalator (自动扶梯) in a Massachusetts shopping mall last week, _______ the 23-year-old could never have predicted that his simple, random act of kindness would win him the _______ of thousands of people on line.

An old man _______ at the top of an escalator and a few people started gathering _______ to get on. It was clear he was feeling _______ as to whether to step on to the escalator or not. Johnson spotted the senior citizen hesitating and _______ the simplest kindness. He reached out a(n) _________ and asked with a smile on his face, “Can I help you, sir?”

The old man quietly started to _______ to the young man that he had gotten stuck on an escalator once and was a little __________. The young man gently offered his assurance, they __________ each other eye to eye for just a moment and the old man ________ his arm. Everyone else remained ________ and waited.

Paula Picard and a friend were standing nearby and ________ to take a touching photo of the pair linking arms as they ________ the escalator together. She posted the ________ on Facebook and it spread __________ with more than 420,000 likes and 25,000 comments in just a few hours.

Johnson said he never ________ his action would reach so many people.

“He looked very afraid and I thought maybe I could __________.” Johnson said, “My Mom always tells us to be nice and do the ________ thing. It’s really the way I was brought up and how I was raised.”

1.

A．busy

B．frightened

C．injured

D．blind

2.

A．so

B．if

C．but

D．because

3.

A．praise

B．blame

C．happiness

D．anger

4.

A．stopped

B．worked

C．read

D．fell

5.

A．running

B．pushing

C．shouting

D．waiting

6.

A．hopeful

B．convenient

C．unsure

D．uncomfortable

7.

A．offered

B．sold

C．wanted

D．took

8.

A．eye

B．arm

C．rope

D．stick

9.

A．promise

B．prove

C．apologize

D．explain

10.

A．excited

B．surprised

C．scared

D．disappointed

11.

A．argued with

B．listened to

C．looked at

D．ran into

12.

A．accepted

B．shook

C．refused

D．left

13.

A．anxious

B．patient

C．interested

D．worried

14.

A．manage

B．avoided

C．asked

D．failed

15.

A．talked about

B．ran towards

C．went down

D．searched for

16.

A．message

B．comment

C．example

D．photo

17.

A．differently

B．quickly

C．strangely

D．completely

18.

A．meant

B．admitted

C．understood

D．expected

19.

A．help

B．follow

C．see

D．smile

20.

A．easy

B．famous

C．right

D．perfect

8 . Born in 1956 in Detroit, Michigan, Robert Wyland began his career in painting at the age of three. With a few cans of house paint found under the kitchen sink, he painted his first mural（壁画），dinosaurs, on the headboard of his parents’ bed.

Today you never know where you might find Wyland, but chances are that you will have to look up. This painter, sculptor, and muralist now paints giant-sized murals of sea animals on much larger canvases（画布）: walls and ceilings of hotels and other buildings, and even the outside of a stadium.

His project, the Whaling Walls, began in 1981 when Wyland painted a life-sized mural of a gray whale（鲸） and her baby on the side of a hotel in Laguna Beach, California. His goal was to paint one hundred whaling walls, which has been achieved. Painting so many murals would be a huge project for any artist, but the size of these murals is what has really made this a giant task.

How does Wyland go about creating such huge lifelike murals? Wyland says he relies on what he calls his “mind’s eye”. He explains that through his mind’s eye he can look at a blank canvas and form a picture of the finished mural in his mind.

To cover such large areas, Wyland, who is afraid of heights, depends on scaffolding（脚手架） to help him move around and produce his murals. But unlike most artists who can step back to survey their work, Wyland has to rely mostly on his memory.

For accuracy in his artwork, Wyland spends as much time underwater as he does painting. He dives to study his subjects and learn more about them in their natural environment. Through his artwork, Wyland hopes to inspire people to care more about our oceans and to respect and protect the life within them. The whales he works so hard to protect may not know it , but Wyland might just be the best friend a whale could have.

1. Where did Wyland paint his first mural?

A．In a hotel.	B．In the open air.
C．In his parents’ bedroom.	D．In the kitchen of his home.

2. What is Wyland’s “mind’s eye”?

A．His eyesight.	B．His memory.
C．His enthusiasm.	D．His imagination.

3. What does the underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refer to?

A．Wyland may be whale’s best friend.	B．Wyland is good at painting whales.
C．Wyland may know whales very well.	D．Wyland tries his best to protect the ocean.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．100 Whaling Walls	B．The Prince of Whale
C．Look up, Enjoy the Murals	D．Never Stop, Follow Your Dream

9 . In the coming weekends，we are going to hold some meaningful events. You are welcome to come and join us. The details are as follows.

Flat Out Catfishing Date: Saturday，November 1st Location: Richmond This educational workshop is designed only for adults who are interested in learning about fishing. Participants are required to have a current fishing license. Lunch and tools will be provided. Workshop fee is $35.Please register(注册)by October 20h.For more information，contact Chris Dunnavant at 804-367-6778 or click the link chris@dgif.virg.gov.

Women in the Outdoor Event Date: Sunday，November 2nd       Location: Bastian If you are interested in learning new outdoor skills，meeting others with similar interests and spending time with friends and family，then this event is for you！Some of the 2-hour classes offered include: Outdoor Cooking，Outdoor Photography，and Stream Fishing. This workshop is designed for females 14 years of age and older. Participants under 18 must be accompanied(陪伴)by a registered adult. For more information，contact Amy Hancock at 276-682-3777 or click amy@blandvanwft.com.

Mother Daughter Outdoors Date: Saturday，November 8th Location: Appomattox This educational workshop is designed for women. It provides an excellent opportunity for anyone 9 years of age and above to learn outdoor skills usually associated with hunting and fishing. Meals and lodging(住宿)are included in the workshop fee. Register early to book your space！For more information，contact Jimmy Mootz at 804-367-0656 or click the link jimmy@dgif.virg.gov.

JAMES Event Date: Sunday, November 9th          Location: Luray This event is hosted for girls 7-17 years of age. Adults are encouraged to attend with their children. Sessions will be offered in shotgun, air rifle, small bore rifle, and archery. Non-shooting sessions will also be offered. Lunch will be provided. The event is scheduled from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Art Kasson at 540-622-6103 or click the link art@ yahoo. com.

1. What is special about the event Flat Out Catfishing?

A．It teaches fishing skills.	B．Its cost is low and lunch is free.
C．It is designed only for grown-ups.	D．It needs registering ahead of time.

2. What can we learn from the passage?

A．Awards for fishing are needed in Flat Out Catfishing.

B．Participants of JAMES Event must be good at shooting.

C．A.15-year-old girl can't join in Women in the Outdoor Event alone.

D．Meals and lodging are free of charge in Mother Daughter Outdoors.

3. The passage is most probably taken from

A．a website

B．a magazine

C．a guide book

D．a newspaper

10 . Living in a foreign culture can be exciting, but it can also be confusing(令人迷惑的). A group of Americans who taught English in other countries recently discussed their experiences. They found that miscommunication was always possible, even over something as simple as “yes” and “no”.

On her first day in Micronesia, an island in the Pacific, Lisa thought people weren’t paying any attention to her. The day was hot. She went into a store and asked, “Do you have cold drinks？” The woman there didn’t say anything. Lisa repeated the question. Still the woman said nothing. She later learned that the woman had answered her: She had raised her eyebrows(眉毛), which in Micronesia means “yes”.

Jan remembered an experience she had in Bulgaria, a country in Europe. She went to a restaurant that was famous for its cabbage. She asked the waiter, “Do you have cabbage today？” He nodded his head. Jan waited, but the cabbage never came. In that country, a nod means “no”.

Tom had a similar problem when he arrived in India. After explaining something in class, he asked his students if they understood. They answered with many different nods and shakes of the head. He thought some people had not understood, so he explained again. When he asked again, they did the same thing. He soon found out that his students did understand. In India, people nod and shake their heads in different ways depending on where they come from. You have to know where a person is from to understand whether they mean “yes” or “no”．

1. The Americans teaching English in other countries found that they ________.

A．had problems with communication	B．needed to learn foreign languages
C．should often discuss their experiences	D．should go abroad for vacations

2. People in Micronesia show “yes” by ________.

A．nodding heads	B．raising eyebrows
C．shaking heads	D．saying “no”

3. Tom misunderstood his class at first because ________.

A．he didn’t know where the students came from

B．he didn’t explain everything clearly enough

C．some students didn’t understand his questions

D．he did not know much about Indian culture

4. Which of the following is TRUE according to this passage?

A．In Bulgaria, nodding heads means “no”

B．Jan taught English on a Pacific island.

C．Lisa was trying to buy some cabbage.

D．In India，only shaking heads means “yes”.