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阅读理解
Here is a page from a magazine named Future. Read the following information about things that may happen in ten years. And then do the exercise below.
GET READY FOR THE FUTUREA．Cars will run on solar power(太阳能) or electricity and will be much cleaner. They will be much safer. For example, if you are too close to another car or if you are driving dangerously, your car will slow down by itself.
B．Because there won't be any spare land, new cities will have to be built in the sea. Some cities on water will have two levels(层). People will live on the upper level; the lower level will be used for traffic, shops and factories.
C．Biotechnology(生物技术) will make food better and healthier. Plants that are not affected(影响) by insects or illnesses will be developed. The taste of fruit and vegetables will be better and food will be kept longer.
D．New technology will be used to make TVs that are only 5 cm thick. They will have pictures that are as clear as photos. Electrical appliances(家用电器) will be quieter and will be controlled by computer; they will also use 50％ less power.
E．Many new ways to cure(治愈) illnesses will be successful using products o f genetic engineering(基因产品). Cures will be found for the flu and the common cold. However, some new illnesses will appear.
True or False(判断对错)
1．Cars using solar power or electricity will cause fewer accidents and less pollution.
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2．People will be able to live in the new cities in the sea.
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3．Biotechnology will help divide food into two groups: better food and healthier food.
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4．Electrical appliances will save 50％ of power because they are controlled by computer.
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5．Genetic engineering can help doctors to cure illnesses.
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6．The information above is about the history of the development of modern science.
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阅读理解
Here is nine o’ clock news
Prime Minister（总理）Abdul Krim of Tyrea has said that the danger（战争）in the Middle East（中东）is greater now than for the past two years. His country does not want war, he says, but the Tyrean people have waited too long for an end to the troubles with their neighbours. If war comes, says Mr King, Tyrea will be ready.
Ben Kitson, the writer of stories and plays for children, has died at his home in California. Mr Kitson was 82. His most famous book of stories, The Gentleman’s House, sells all over the world, in more than twenty-five languages.
Policeman in New York have stopped work. Their leader（领导）, Mr Paulo Angeli, says that they will return to work only when they receive more money for working long hours and doing what Mr Angel calls “the most dangerous job in the city.”
It has been a good year on the farm. The warm, wet spring, and the fine summer have been very good for all kinds of food plants. This means that fruit and vegetables will cost less in the shops this year.
And now it’s time for “Morning Music”.
根据短文内容选择正确答案。
1.Abdul Krim has said that___________.
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A．there is no more danger of war |
B．the danger of war passed two years ago |
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C．there is more danger of war now |
D．are a great danger in the Middle East |
2. The Tyrean people___________.
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A．are ready and waiting for war |
B．are ready to wait another war |
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C．do not want war, but will be ready if it comes |
D．have already ended the war |
3. Mr Ben Kitson wrote__________.
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A．children ‘s stories and plays |
B．in more than twenty – five languages |
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C．82 stories about his hometown |
D．books, then sold them all over the world |
4. Mr Paulo Angeli is __________
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A．the most dangerous policeman New York |
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B．a policeman who receives the most money in New York |
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C．the leader of the New York City policeman |
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D．a policeman and the leader of New York City |
5. Because food plants have done well,___________.
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A．fruit and vegetables will cost less this year |
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B．there will be a ware, wet spring and a fine summer |
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C．food will cost less than it did in the spring |
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D．plants will cost less this year |
阅读理解
Here is some information about some of the wonders of the world. I am sure you will be interested in them.
The Pyramids of Egypt
There are about eighty pyramids known today. The most well-known was for Pharaoh(法老) Khufu. It is known as the “Great Pyramid”. It’s also the largest one. Workers used about 2.3 million blocks of stone to build it. (A)用了20年的时间才建成。
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon
The garden sat on a hill. It was a large and wonderful structure(建筑物). Many parts of the garden were high up on large columns(支柱). There were many big and green trees with lovely flowers. Although there are many different ideas about the garden, we are not sure whether this wonder ever existed(存在)!
The Lighthouse of Alexandria
The Lighthouse of Alexandria was designed about 2,000 years ago. It was in Egypt, too. (B) It was one of the ancient wonders of the world, about 135 metres high. It was once the highest building in the world. Although it doesn’t exist now, many people come to see its relic(遗址) every year.
1. The passage has talked about _____ wonders of the world.
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A．one |
B．two |
C．three |
D．four |
2. “_____” has the same meaning as Sentence A.
A. We built it for twenty years. B. It spent twelve years building it.
C. It took twenty years to build it. D. Workers took twelve years to build it.
3. _____ raised high up the parts of the garden.
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A．Big green trees |
B．Lovely flowers |
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C．Stones |
D．Large columns |
4. The Chinese meaning of Sentence B is “____”.
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A．它是世界奇迹之一 |
B．它是世界古代奇观之一 |
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C．它是世界古代奇观 |
D．它是世界自然奇观之一 |
5. Which is NOT true?
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A．The Great Pyramid has used many stones to build. |
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B．Scientists can prove that the Hanging Gardens of Babylon has ever existed. |
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C．The Lighthouse of Alexandria was in Egypt. |
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D．The Lighthouse of Alexandria was about135 metres high. |
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Here are two pieces of personal information, please read them and then fill out the sentences.
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| 1. Gates is _______ _______ older than Winfrey. 2. Oprah Winfrey  was a _______ _______ when she was 19.3. Gates founded Microsoft Corporation at _______ _______ of 19. 4. Gates _______ in Harvard University for _______ years. 5. Oprah Winfrey _______ _______ on TV. |