“Mr. Mott often forgets important meetings. The robot will go after him all the time. It listens to everything he says. It sees everything he does. At night, it watches him sleep. It knows everything about Mr. Mott…”
It sounds like a wonderful idea, doesn’t it? But I’m afraid that Mr. Mott will not get on well with the robot, because everyone has something he doesn’t want others know. It is privacy. Just imagine that there is a video camera around you all day. How do you feel? When you are taking an exam, a teacher sits in front of you and watches you all the time. How do you feel?
Mr. Mott doesn’t lose all his memory. At least he remembers that he always forgets. So why can’t he do something for this HIMSELF? He can keep a notebook with him, like most people do. In the notebook he can write down the things he should do, the persons he should meet and the places he should go. Isn’t the notebook much cheaper and safer than the robot?
【小题1】“It” in the first paragraph(段落) refers to______________.

A.Mr. MottB.Mrs. MottC.the robotD.a video camera
【小题2】Why does the writer think Mr. Mott will not always get on well with the robot?
A.Because it is invented by others.B.Because it can talk with Mr. Mott.
C.Because it can remind(提示;提醒) Mr. Mott of something he forgets.
D.Because it knows something Mr. Mott doesn’t want others know.
【小题3】The underlined word “privacy” means _______________in Chinese.
A.提供B.丧失C.特权D.隐私
【小题4】Mr. Mott is_____________.
A.handsomeB.forgetfulC.a scientistD.kind and friendly
【小题5】From this passage we know that the writer__________________.
A.doesn’t like the robot to follow Mr.Mott all day.
B.thinks it is a good idea to have a robot like Mr Mott’s.
C.If we always forget something important,we should have a robot.
D.A notebook is cheaper than a robot but a robot is better than a notebook.


During the day, you spend a lot of time running, jumping, laughing, eating, and talking. You use up a lot of energy(能量) , and by the end of the day you’re tired. Sleep gives your body a chance to rest.
But your brain (大脑)and body are not completely at rest during sleep. While you sleep, your mind may think of the things that happened during the day. It keeps the important things in mind as memories(记忆). It also thinks about things you were worrying about, and you may wake up with answers to some of your problems.
You also grow while you sleep. The thing called "human growth hormone (荷尔蒙)" in the body helps you grow during sleep. This growth hormone also helps the body to repair itself.
Sleep helps your body to conserve energy too. You use up a lot of energy during your daily activities. But when you sleep, your body temperature falls, and your "metabolism" (新陈代谢) slows down. You are still using some energy, but much less than when you are awake and active.
Have you ever stayed up past your bedtime? Did you have difficulty getting up the next morning? Maybe you had problems seeing clearly or you cannot think clearly. That was your body’s way of saying, "I need sleep!" A lack ( 缺乏) of sleep can stop your body and mind from working correctly.
【小题1】What does "human growth hormone" do while people sleep?

A.It helps people rest well.B.It helps repair the body.
C.It helps answer problems.D.It helps slow the body down.
【小题2】According to the passage, which of the following tells you need sleep?
A.You use up a lot of energy.B.You enjoy daily activities.
C.Your body temperature falls.D.You don’t want to get up.
【小题3】What does the underlined word "conserve" mean?
A.provideB.moveC.saveD.spend
【小题4】What is this passage mainly about?
A.Sleep is very important.B.The brain needs enough sleep.
C.Good ways to sleep well.D.People use energy when sleeping

Are you looking for something fun? Would you like to help other people in your free time? Then join us and be a volunteer(自愿者).
We have volunteer jobs for people of all ages. Anyone, between the age of 12 and 80, can become a volunteer.
You can help people in many ways. Nursing homes need volunteers to take care of old people. Hospitals need volunteers to look after children while their parents see a doctor. Animal lovers can help take care of those dogs and cats without homes. There is something that out volunteers want to tell you.
“As a volunteer, I don’t want to get anything. Seeing the children’s happy faces, I am happy, too.” said Carlos, an old woman of 62.
“ I often played computer games in my free time before. Now I help middle-aged people learn how to use computers.” said another volunteer at the age of 18.
If everyone gives a hand, we’ll have a better world to live in.
Interested? Call us on 1-800-555-5756 or visit our website: www.active.com.
【小题1】What kind of person can become a volunteer?

A.A 10-year-old boyB.A 46-year-old woman
C.An 11-year-old girlD.All babies
【小题2】 ____ need volunteers.
A.Animals without homes
B.Old people in nursing homes
C.Children while their parents see a doctor
D.All the above
【小题3】Carlos ______.
A.wants to get something as a volunteer.
B.likes playing computer games.
C.like her work as a volunteer very much.
D.Is helping middle-aged people learn how to use computers.
【小题4】What does the phrase “give a hand” mean? It means “ ____”
A.offer helpB.have an interest C.give money D.get something
【小题5】This passage is ______.
A.a storyB.a playC.an ad(广告)D.a joke



Like most cultures around the world, the Zulu people of Africa tell stories that have animals as heroes. These stories are meant to entertain, but they are also used to teach important lessons to children. This is one of those stories.
One hot afternoon, Jackal was walking along the rocky road sniffing (嗅) the ground. He was hoping to smell a mouse or a lizard (蜥蜴), or something else that would be good to eat. He was so much lost in sniffing that he wasn’t really paying attention to what was around himself.
Suddenly, Jackal looked up to see his neighbor, Lion, walking straight toward him. He did not have enough time to get away. Jackal had played many tricks (捉弄) on Lion over of something quickly.
“Help! Help!” cried Jackal as he quickly jumped upon a large rock hanging over the road. “The rocks are falling down, and I can’t hold them much longer. We shall both be crushed (压碎) if you do not do your best to hold these rocks back, Lion”
At once, Lion pushed his strong shoulder against the rocks to keep them from moving any further. “I’ll just run over here to get something to stop the rocks,” shouted Jackal as he ran away to safety. Lion stayed leaning against the unmoving rocks for quite a long time before he realized that Jackal had tricked him yet again!
【小题1】Why was Jackal sniffing the ground?

A.To play with Lion.B.To push upon a rock
C.To run after a mouseD.To look for something to eat.
【小题2】What does the underlined word ‘leaning’ mean?
A.supportingB.sleepingC.runningD.sitting
【小题3】Why did Jackal cry for help?
A.Because Lion was rushing to him.
B.Because he was caught under a rock.
C.Because he got an idea to get away from Lion.
D.Because he saw a large rock moving toward him.
【小题4】What lesson does the story teach us?
A.Trust your friend, trust yourself.
B.Work hard, and you’ll succeed.
C.Help others when they are in trouble.
D.Try to find a quick way out when in trouble.

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