57. 這位作家兼演講家對他的新作品充滿信心。

The writer and speaker about his new works.

56. 光陰似箭！我們即將中學(xué)畢業(yè)了。

flies!We’ll graduate from the middle school.

    On school nights,lots of kids have to do their reading before they are allowed to watch TV. Pretty soon,you might get to do both at the same time,in true Harry Potter style.

    Several companies are racing to produce electronic paper and ink,complete with colors and moving images (圖像) .One idea would be to create a newspaper like The Daily Prophet in the Harry Potter books. Its pages would hold video clips of baseball games instead of just black-and-white photos.

    Electronic paper is not a new idea. A company in Massachusetts called E Ink,for example,has been working for years on such a technology. Little electricity determines (決 定) whether each microsphere (微球) looks black or white at any given time. Together,microspheres make up words and images. The technique seems promising for creating still images that can be changed when needed,but the process (進(jìn) 程) is too slow for good videos.

   Scientists in the Netherlands now report a new type of e-paper technology. By using layers (層) of oil,the researchers say that they can make images which change fast enough to meet standard video requirements. They can also make brilliant colors. So far,however,each image is smaller than the fingernail.

    For now,reading and watching TV have to remain two separate activities. Keep your eyes open,though. In the future,TV watching and reading might be part of the same work.

52. According to the passage,kids soon can .

   A. be allowed to watch TV

   B. watch TV while doing their homework

   C. watch Harry Potter on TV

   D. be allowed to read a newspaper

53. Several companies are racing to .

   A. make the Harry Potter TV program

   B. create a newspaper like The Daily Prophet

   C. provide baseball games for kids

   D. produce electronic paper with colors and moving images

54. Which of the following is NOT true?

   A. Electronic paper is not a new idea.

   B. Microspheres make up words and images.

   C. Now TV watching and reading is part of the same work.

   D. Scientists use layers of oil in the new research.

55. From the last paragraph we know that .

   A. scientists are still working on the new technology

   B. kids love to read while watching TV

   C. parents may be against this new idea

   D. teachers may not teach students any more

   Emergencies (緊急情況) don't happen very often. But when they do,you want to get help first. No one wants to spend time looking up the phone numbers.

    In 1967,the United States government wanted one number that people could call for emergencies. They decided that 911 was easy to remember and people could dial it quickly. The very first 911 call was made on February 16 ,1968,in Alabama. Today,911 is used for emergencies in most parts of the United States and many parts of Canada.

   Other countries may use other numbers. In Great Britain,it's 999. If you’re not sure which emergency number is used in your area,check your phone book.

   When to call

   Never call 911 as a joke or just to see what might happen. The only time you should call 911 is when a person is badly hurt or in danger right now!So call when there is a fire,a car accident,or sudden sickness,etc.

   When in an emergency call 

   When you dial 911,it's always OK to give out your information. Speak slowly and clearly when you explain what's happening. What happened? Where are you? Who needs help?

   Don’t hang up (掛斷) ！

If you have to call 911,do not hang up until the operator (接線員) tells you it's OK to do so. That way,you can be sure that the operator has all the information to offer help fast.

    A dog named Faith dialed 911 when her owner who was in a wheelchair fell and needed help. She had been taught to use a speed-dial (快速撥號) function.

49. The emergency number 911 was first used in in the USA.

   A. 1958   B. 1968   C. 1978   D. 1999

50. Why was 911 chosen to be the emergency number?

   A. Because other countries also used the number.

   B. Because it was suggested by the phone company.

   C. Because it was simple and easy to remember and dial.

   D. Because it was also used in many parts of Canada.

51. Which is the right thing to do?

   A. Wait for the operator's words to end the call.

   B. Tell the operator what has happened and hang up.

   C. Test if your phone can get through to 911.

   D. Tell the operator everything as quickly as possible.

   A 13-year-old American has made a cheap machine that can help blind people read.

    The blind can read by using Braille — a system of small bumps (凸塊) that the blind touch to read the letters. The machine that makes these small bumps usually costs at least $ 2,000. It is called Braille writer. The American schoolboy,Shubham Banerjee,made a new Braille writer from a Lego tool that lets people create robots. Banerjee has called his new machine the Braigo — a combination (組合) of the words Braille and Lego. It costs just $ 350. It works by changing electronic text into Braille and then printing it using a computer or mobile machine.

    Banerjee designed (設(shè)計) his Braigo last year for a school science exhibition. Since then,he has caught the interest of Silicon Valley in the USA. The big technology company Intel spent money on Banerjee's machine last November,but they did not say how much money they put in. Banerjee also got $ 35,000 from his father to help him start the project. His father works as a computer engineer (工程師) at Intel. He spoke about why he gave so much money to his son,saying"We as parents started to be interested more,thinking that he on to something and this invention has to continue. " Banerjee told the AP News," My dream would probably be having most of the blind people use my Braigo."  

46. What is Braille in Line 3 ?

   A. A system of bumps to help the blind read.

   B. The name of a new invention.

   C. A very cheap machine.

   D. A Lego robot.

47. How much will one save if he buys a Braigo instead of a usual Braille writer?

   A. Over $ 2,000.   B. Less than $ 350.

   C. Exactly $ 35,000.   D. At least $ 1,650.

48. What does the Braigo change into Braille?

   A. Photocopies.

   B. Voices.

   C. Electronic text.

   D. Computer languages.

   What are most l4 year  old boys doing? going to school,playing sports H with friends and doing tlieir homework. Ip But life is much more colorful for the young TFBOYS members.

    TFBOYS is a singing group started in 2013. Its name is I'he Fighting 

Boys. It has three members,Wang Wfi Junkai,Wang Yuan and Yi Yangqianxi. Wang Junkai,the group leader,is 15 years old. The other two boys are both 14 years old. The three young singers are so excellent that they show themselves to thousands of people. They have made three albums (唱片集) and won two singing awards (獎) . Now the three boys are among the most popular teenage stars in the country.

    Many people are interested in TFBOYS. After all,its members are still junior school students. During the weekdays they study at school with their classmates. On weekends and holidays they have singing classes,dancing classes and other trainings. In fans 9 eyes,the group has a healthy and friendly image (形象) . Most of their fans are also teenagers. "We are of similar age," teens say. " They feel like friends to us and we love their songs! ”

41. TFBOYS is a singing group.

42. Wang Junkai is the youngest of the three boys.

43. TFBOYS has made thirteen albums and won twelve singing awards.

44. The three boys have singing classes,dancing classes and other trainings in their spare time.

45. Many teenagers love TFBOYS and their songs.

    Have you ever taken a tour of a zoo? If so,it's likely that the person who led you through the zoo V fpS) helped you to learn a lot about the 31 Amelia Rinas is a high school student who lives in Ohio. One day Amelia 32 the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. The moment she saw the gorillas there,she felt 33 about them. She wondered if they were getting the right foods.

    Amelia read all she could about gorillas and learned what they like to 34 Then she started a " gorilla garden" . She grows the fruits and vegetables that gorillas love to eat. Some of those foods are tomatoes,carrots,and strawberries. Amelia works with other volunteers in her community who use their 35 time to help Amelia and the gorillas. When they take the food to the zoo,the gorillas are thrilled. They look so excited!

    Who is responsible for Amelia's interest in animals? Amelia is a member of Roots & Shoots. Its members are young people who 36 animals and the environment. They helped Amelia understand that animals need our care,too. The slogan on the Roots & Shoots Website is "Inspire,take action,make a difference". These words tell 37 the group is all about. The group urges (力勸) kids and grown-ups,including parents and teacher^,to do what they can to make a 38 where they live.

      There are many 40 to make a difference in the world. Amelia Rinas’ gorilla garden has helped make gorillas happier and healthier.

31. A. gardens   B. foods   C. plants   D. animals

32. A. opened   B. bought   C. visited   D. started

33. A. bored   B. tired   C. worried   D. relaxed

34. A. eat   B. bite   C. fight   D. kick

35. A. paid   B. last   C. extra   D. lost

36. A. care about   B. look for

   C. run after   D. laugh at

37. A. when   B. what   C. how   D. where

38. A. living   B. mistake

   C. note   D. difference

39. A. because   B. but   C. though   D. unless

40. A. ways   B. mysteries

   C. courses   D. inventions

30. You can't wear shoes inside this place. It.

   A. doesn’t allow   B. isn’t allowed

   C. hasn’t allowed   D. wasn’t allowed

29. —Do you have any plans for tonight?

一Yes,I at the new Italian restaurant in town.

   A. eat   B. have eaten

   C. ate   D. am going to eat

28. I lost my ticket,but the travel agent gave me another one.

   A. actually   B. firstly   C. luckily   D. exactly