【题目】The Internet, mobile phones and iPads are part of our lives now. Technology is greatly affecting all ways of our lives, from the ways we work to the ways we play. And it even causes a number of social problems such as cloning humans.

We have had lots of technology and it has changed our lives a lot. There is no doubt that humans will continue to use more and more technology. Here are some examples of modern technology that will change our ideas and will affect our lives greatly.

Global Positioning System (GPS) (全球定位系统)

It's a system that uses radio signals from satellites to show exact (精确的) information. It tells you where the user is on the earth in all weather conditions. It's made up of three parts: satellites, control equipments (设备) on land and receivers.

Space Technology

Russian and American scientists have worked together for the International Space Station (ISS) for a long time. They hope the ISS will provide a longlasting lab. Such a lab will bring humans limitless (无限的) advantages. It's even hoped that one day spare technology will take humans to their new houses in space.

Underwater Robot

Hercules is a kind of underwater robot with some high technology equipments. It will be used to search for ancient ships which were destroyed into the deep sea during their journey long ago.

The world is changing so quickly that it's hard for us to catch up with all the new inventions because they seem to come out every month. It's important for us to learn about new technology and the role that it plays in our lives. So we should be willing to accept modern technology, or we will fall behind the times.

1________ can tell you where the user is on the earth exactly.

A. Satellites B. Receivers

C. Global Positioning System D. Underwater Robot

2According to the passage, which is NOT true about the ISS?

A. It has carried people to other planets.

B. It will provide a longlasting lab for us.

C. Russian and American scientists are working for it.

D. Humans will get a lot of advantages from it.

3Hercules is used to ________.

A. save lives in the sea B. take pictures in the sea

C. repair the broken ships D. look for the ancient ships in the sea

4From the passage, we know that ________.

A. the use of GPS is affected by the weather conditions

B. it's very important for us to learn about new technology

C. it's easy for us to catch up with all the new inventions

D. technology brings us many advantages such as cloning humans

5What is the purpose of the passage?

A. To help us study some new technology.

B. To tell us technology is changing the world.

C. To help solve the problems that technology causes.

D. To remind us the advantages of technology are limitless.

【题目】Can you touch your belly button(肚脐) by reaching behind your back and around your waist(腰)?

Popular among many young Chinese female users on Weibo, the topic --- which translates as “reaching your belly button from behind to show your good figure” ----was mentioned more than 130 million times among Weibo readers.

It not only led to over 104,000 active discussions, but also brought about the care about what means a healthy body image.

“Look! Success. More than four hours but I’ve finally reached my belly button,” said Weibo user GayleRabbit.

Another user Lucy said, “Why does my belly button suddenly look and feel completely new?”,

While the trend was popular with many female users on Weibo, a photo uploaded by a male blogger caught people’s eyes. “Is this pose really that difficult? I don't think so,” said Weibo user Sough Sa. His photo showing he was trying to touch his belly button drew 2,634 likes and was shared more than 8,452 times.

“I always support failures. Now I don't feel so bad about not being able to touch my belly button.” said another user Jacket. “Do we need to have flexible(柔韧的) arms or a skinny waist to achieve it?” asked Weibo user Chantilly623.

But some experts argued that China’s new belly button trend was actually distoring(歪曲) society's standards of beauty.

“These poses and pictures can be fun but sometimes they also become an expression of competitiveness,” said Jolene Tan, Programmes and Communications Senior Manager at Aware, a non-governmental organization in Singapore championing women's rights.

However, experienced body trainers say the new trend is about flexibility of the arm and the size of the waist, rather than a good figure. A skinny person with fewer muscles(肌肉) has a better chance of achieving the pose.

【1】Between which two paragraphs can the following sentence be put in ?------“A new social trend(趋势) has started in China, with thousands of netizens facing the challenge and uploading photographs of themselves to show off their bodies”

A. Para1 and Para2 B. Para3and Para4

C. Para7 and Para8 D. Para9 and Para10

【2】 What can we learn from the passage?
A. Boys are not interested in this trend.
B. GayleRabbit reached her belly button on her first try.
C. Sough Sa’s photo of reaching his belly button was popular online.
D. Jacket felt sorry for not being able to touch his belly button.

【3】What is experienced body trainers’ opinion of the new trend meaning a good figure?
A. Supportive. B. Disbelieving.C. Doubtful. D. Worried.

【题目】Ⅸ.任务型阅读

1. By planning carefully, and being careful enough during your trip, you can relax and enjoy yourself.

While you prepare for your journey, make sure that you travel with proper medical insurance(保险), in order that if you are sick or injured during your travels, you will be able to get treatment (治疗). Also, be sure to get an international driver’s licence if you expect to drive yourself while you are travelling abroad. 2.

Buy a guidebook and read about the local culture of the country you will be visiting. Also, try to learn a few basic words and phrases of the local language to enable you to communicate a bit. 3.

Remember that a tourist will attract a lot of attention from people. While most of the local people you meet will be friendly and welcoming, there are always dangers for travelers. Theft(失窃) is the most common one. Leave expensive cameras and valuable jewelry at home. If you prefer to stay in cheap hotels while traveling, make sure you lock the door of your room from inside. 4. If you must travel with a lot of paper money or other valuable things, you should ask your hotel about a safe for store them in.

When you get to your destination(目的地),use official transportation.Always go to bus or taxi stands;don’t accept rides from strangers who offer you a ride .Always carry a city map with you so you can find your way if you get lost.

If you have trouble in communicating, look for students and young people who might speak a foreign language. 5. It’s the friendliest and kindest form of communication, and is sure to be understood in any part of the world.

A.And finally ,remember to smile.

B.And just as in your home country, do not expect everyone you meet to be honest.

C.Leave expensive cameras and valuable jewelry at home.

D.Many travelers feel nervous about going to a new and unfamiliar place.

E.Agree on a price before starting out.

F.You may visit anywhere you like to go at any time.

G.Don’t just expect that everyone will speak your language, or that they will understand English.

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