Today just as technology changed the face of industry, farms have experienced an “agricultural revolution”. On the farm of today, machines provide almost all the power.

     One of the most important benefits will be the farm puter. A few forward-looking farmers are already using puters to help them run their farms more efficiently. The puters help them keep more accurate records so they can make better decisions on what crops to plant, how much livestock(家畜) to buy, when to sell their products, and how much profit they can expect. Many puter panies have been developing special puter programs just for farmers. Programs are being written for pig producers, grain farmers, potato farmers, and dairy farmers. In the future, farmers will be able to purchase puter programs made to their needs. Because of the growing importance of puters on the farm, students at agricultural colleges are required to take puter classes in addition to their normal agricultural courses. There can be no doubt that farmers will rely on puters even more in the future. While the old-time farm depended on horse power, and modern farms depend on machine power, farms of the future will depend on puter power.

Another technological advance which is still in the experimental stage is the robot, a real “mechanized hired hand” that will be able to move and, in some ways, think like a human being. Agricultural engineers believe that puter-aided robots will make shocking changes in farming before the end of the century. Unlike farmers of the present, farmers of the future will find that many day-to-day tasks will be done for them. Scientists are now developing robots that will be able to shear(修剪) sheep, drive tractors, and harvest fruit. Even plex jobs will be done by robots. For example, in order to milk their cows, farmers must first drive them into the barn, then connect them to the milking machines, watch the machines, and disconnect them when they are finished. In the future, this will all be done by robots. In addition, when the milking is pleted, the robots will automatically check to make sure that the milk is pure. The plete change of the farm is far in the future, but engineers expect that some robots will be used before long.

Which sentence carried the main idea of the whole passage?

    A. The first sentence of the third paragraph.

    B. The first sentence of the second paragraph.

    C. The first sentence of the first paragraph.   

D. The last sentence of the second paragraph.

According to the passage, puters can not help farmers decide _______.

    A. how much money they can earn from their products

    B. whether to plant a certain kind of crop

    C. what livestock to raise

    D. when to sell their products

Which of the following statements is true?

    A. Farmers in the future will depend totally on puters.

    B. Farmers mainly use machines on their farms at present.   

C.  Both puters and robots have been in use on today’s farms.

   D. Students at agricultural colleges must take puter classes because they can do

Nothing without the help of puters on today’s farms.

What is the best title for the whole passage?

    A. puter, Farmers’ Best Friend                 B. Farmers in The Future

    C. The Agricultural Revolution                       D. puters and Robots

Making the most out of the sports opportunities and facilities(设施) at Surrey has never been easier! With 5 membership packages available, there will be something that suits you. They are available throughout the year and can be bought from the sports center.

Student Gold Card

(£95)

Membership benefits include:

access to student club activities

student sports club insurance(保险)

unlimited use of the gym

free fitness classes

discounts on most dance and sports courses

free entry into the social sports program

Student Silver Card

(£85)

Membership benefits include:

unlimited use of gym

access to student club activities

student sports club insurance

Student Silver Card

(£75)

Membership benefits include:

Access to student club activities

Student sports club insurance

Free fitness classes

Club Membership Card

(£65)

If you only want to take part in student club activities then you can buy a Club Membership Card to access club training.

Public Sports Club

(£70)

Membership benefits include:

access to student club activities

discounts on most dance and sport courses

If you are a new member and decide to choose a Student Gold, Silver or Lucky Card, you need to add £10.

If you are a new member and want to apply for Public Sports Club membership, you should add £15.

What can all the students with membership cards do?

   A. Take part in student club activities

   B. Get student sports club insurance

   C. Enjoy discounts on most courses

   D. Attend some free fitness classes.

Which membership card will you choose if you’d like the cheapest one with insurance included?

   A. Student Silver Card            B. Student Lucky Card

   C. Student Sports club            D. Club Member Card

If it is the first time for you to join the sports center and choose Student Gold Card, you should pay _________ .

   A. £10           B. £95          C. £105          D. £110

What can we learn from the text?

A. Surrey is a company that sells all kinds of membership cards to students.

B. There is no extra fee for applying for the Club Membership Card for the first time.

C. Student Gold Card is the most difficult to apply for.

D. The number of the membership cards is limited.

Before you leave for the airport

    Ensure that you have your passports (and any necessary visas), tickets and money in your hand luggage.

    If packing medicines, ensure that they are in their original packaging as this will avoid delays or prevent them from being taken away at customs.

    Do not wrap presents as they may have to be unwrapped by security staff or customs. 

    The Department of Health has devoted a section of their site to health advice for traveling abroad.

Getting to the airport

    Always allow plenty of time to reach the airport. You should arrive there 2 hours before the take-off for international flights and one hour before the take-off for domestic flights.

    If you are driving to the airport, ensure that you have booked airport parking in advance.

    If you are being driven by a friend who wants to see you off, ensure that he / she knows where the short stay parking is located.

    If taking a taxi, ensure that the firm you intend to use has taxis available at the time you wish to travel.

At the airport

    Be aware that increased security has considerably lengthened the time it takes to go through check in and security.

    Make sure you keep your baggage with you at all times and alert any member of airport staff to any unattended package.

    Never look after baggage belonging to other people or carry anything onto the aircraft for someone else.

    Keep a close eye on the display boards announcing which gate flights depart from.

In the air

    If on a long flight, move your feet around, or get up and walk around regularly if you can.

    Avoid dehydration (脱水) by drinking plenty of water or other non-alcoholic drinks.

    Don’t eat too heavily before or during a long flight as this will help to avoid indigestion and hypertension (高血压).

    To reduce jet lag (时差反应), have some extra sleep before the trip, get some sleep during the flight and try to make mealtimes the same as the time of meals at your destination.

Before leaving for the airport, you should NOT ______.

A. make sure that you have all the necessary things with you

B. ensure that any packed medicines are in their original packing

C. wrap presents up tightly for the safety

D. know some advice for traveling abroad from the website

You should ensure that you have booked the airport parking in advance if _______.

A. you are going on an international flights   B. you drive to the airport yourself

C. a friend drives you to the airport         D. you take a taxi to the airport

When waiting for your flight at the airport, you should pay the most attention to _______.

A. the display boards showing which gate the flight departs from

B. baggage belonging to other people

C. unattended package   D. the time it takes to go through check in and security

During the flight you should follow the following advice EXCEPT _______.

A. always to sit on a long flight    B. to drink enough water to avoid dehydration

C. not to eat too much so as to avoid indigestion and hypertension

D. to make mealtimes the same as the time of meals at your destination

Rules of safety are made to keep people from getting hurt. It is important for everyone to learn how to live safely while at home, work, or play. You should always remember this. Put safety first.

Safety can be practiced at home by following some simple rules. Use ladders instead of stepping up on tables and chairs. Keep stairs well lighted and clear of things for someone to trip over. Fasten down loose rugs. Turn handles of pots inward from the edges of stoves. Keep matches and medicines out of the reach of small children.Keep electric wiring in good repair.

Safety at work has been getting attention from groups of people for many years. Safer machines have been built to cut down on accidents.  Red  lights  warn  when equipment is out of order and is not to be used. The proper shoes, gloves, robes, hats, or coats help protect workers on the job.

Safety at play is important, too. Children should use swings and slides properly. Common sense by people boating and swimming will also help everyone around stay safe. Good manners and care for others are part of safety.

Living safely can be fun for you as well as for those around you, You will be able to help others think before they act. Try to work for safety in everything you do.

Which of the following statements is not included in the rules listed in the passage?

A. Use ladders to reach a high place or object,

B. Light stairs all the time.

C. Keep wires in good condition.

D. Keep matches out of the reach of small children.

The first sentence in the third paragraph implies______.

A. people .have been absorbed in safety at  work for many years

B. safety at work has been an attractive problem for a long time

C. safety at work has drawn people's attention since many years ago

D. people paid more and more attention to safety at work

From the last paragraph we know that_____.

A. living safely is meaningful              B. you can help others think and do

C .we should try to work well              D .all of the above

This passage mainly teaches us_______.

A. how to behave well                 B .what we should pay attention to at work

C. we should do things safely              D. rules of safely

Where do most writers get their ideas? For Yoshiko Uchida, it all began with Brownie, a five-month-old puppy. So excited was Yoshiko by Brownie’s arrival that she started keeping a journal, writing about all the wonderful things Brownie did and the progress he made.

Soon she was writing about other memorable events in her life, too, like the day her family got their first refrigerator. She also began writing stories, thanks to one of her teachers. Yoshiko wrote stories about animal characters such as Jimmy Chipmunk and Willie the Squirrel. She kept on writing, sharing the kitchen table with her mother, who wrote poems on scraps of paper and the backs of envelopes.

Yoshiko grew up in the 1930s in Berkeley, California. Her parents, both of whom had been born in Japan, provided a loving and happy home for Yoshiko and her sister. They also provided a stream of visitors to their home who later found their way into Yoshiko’s stories. One visitor who later appeared in several of Yoshiko’s stories was the bad-tempered Mr. Toga, who lived above the church that her family attended. Mr. Toga would scold anyone who displeased him. The children all feared him and loved to tell stories about how mean he was and how his false teeth rattled (咯咯响) when he talked.

Yoshiko also included in her stories some of the places she visited and the experiences she had. One of her favorite places was a farm her parents took her to one summer. The owners of the farm, showed Yoshiko and her sister how to pump water from the well and how to gather eggs in the henhouse. They fed the mules that later pulled a wagon loaded with hay while Yoshiko and the others rode in the back, staring up at the stars shining in the night sky. Yoshiko, who lived in the city, had never seen such a sight. As Yoshiko gazed up at the stars, she was filled with hope and excitement about her life. The images of that hayride stayed with her long after the summer visit ended, and she used them in several of her stories.

The experiences Yoshiko had and the parade of people who marched through her young life became a part of the world she created in over twenty books for young people, such as The Best Bad Thing and A Jar of Dreams. Because of such books, we can all share just a little bit of the world and the times in which this great writer grew up.

The author tells about Mr. Toga’s false teeth in Paragraph 3 in order to ____________.

A. show health care was not good enough in Berkeley during the 1930s

B. provide an interesting detail in Yoshiko’s life and stories

C. show Yoshiko’s young life was difficult and frightening

D. tell about a beloved relative who helped Yoshiko learn how to write

In Paragraph 4 “the stars” probably refer to ____________.

A. family relationships                               B. terrors in the night

C. limitless possibilities                              D. sacrifices to benefit others

What does the underlined part in the last paragraph mean?

A. Yoshiko loved to write about parades.

B. Yoshiko met many interesting people.

C. Yoshiko liked to go for long walks with others.

D. Yoshiko preferred to talk to her pets instead of to people.

What is the main idea of this story?

A. People who live in the city should spend as much time as they can in the country.

B. Writers like Yoshiko Uchida must communicate with as many writers as possible.

C. Those who move to the United States often miss their homelands for many years.

D. Writers like Yoshiko Uchida look to the richness of their lives for material.

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