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                                                      COOL INVENTIONS
     For light sleepers
     Millions of people have trouble falling asleep each night, which is why Light Sleeper was created.
     Developed in the United Kingdom, LightSleeper's makers say it can help a person fall asleep and also
help a person fall back to sleep after waking up in the middle of the night.
      LightSleeper works by projecting(投射) a light onto the ceiling while the person is lying down.The
idea is to watch the light, because the light moving in a circle has a relaxing effect.
     One of the advantages of the product is that it won't disturb other people in the room.The product can be easily moved and will switch itself off after 30 minutes to save power.
     Stop the snoring(打鼾)
     Here's a new product designed to slow down the frequency and level of your snoring.The Snore
Stopper has a sensitive instrument that will detect when you're snoring.Once it does that, it will send a
very mild electronic signal to your wrist.This consequently changes your sleeping position to stop you
from snoring.The Snore Stopper won't cause any damage to your body.
     Get your true colors
     Photoshop features a pen that will copy the color settings of what you are monitoring onscreen to use
as a color in your program.Now an offline product allows you to pick a color when not using the computer software.
     The Color Picker is a concept pen.After placing the pen against an object, the user just presses the
scan button.Color sensors(感應器) inside the pen send information to a box, which then mixes red,
green and blue to produce the desired ink color.
     Keep it fresh
     More high technology products are showing up in the kitchen.A new Bagel dome(圓頂形物)
advertises that it will keep your baked goods fresher for longer periods of time.The product, which is
able to remove air, works for bread rolls, cakes and other perishables.To use it, you just push a button
at the top.

1. How can LightSleeper help a person fall asleep?
A. Its light makes people feel calm.
B. It doesn't make any noise.
C. It is fixed on the ceiling.
D. Its light moves fast.

2. What do we know about the Snore Stopper?
A. It will cause slight damage to a person's body.
B. It will wake a person up once he starts snoring.
C. It can make sure a person doesn't snore all night.
D. It can make a person snore less by changing his sleeping position.

3. The Color Picker will probably be used while you're ______.
A. using the computer  
B. drawing pictures
C. collecting information
D. designing a program

4. The underlined word "perishables" in the last paragraph refers to foods which ________.
A. are easy to keep  
B. go bad easily
C. are rich in vitamins
D. keep you thin
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　　In summer, millions of people will head for the beach．And while the ocean can be a great place to swim and play, it may also be useful in another way．Some scientists think that waves could help make electricity．

　　“Have you ever been on a surfboard or boat and felt yourself being lifted up by a wave?Or have you jumped in the water and felt the energy as waves crashed over you?” asked Jamie Taylor of the Wave Energy Group at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland．“There is certainly a lot of energy in waves．” Scientists are working on using that energy to make electricity．Most waves are created when winds blow across the ocean．“The winds start out by making little ripples (波紋)in the water, but if they keep on blowing, those ripples get bigger and bigger and turn into waves, ” Taylor said．“Waves are one of nature’s ways of picking up energy and then sending it off on a journey．”

　　When waves come towards the shore, people can set up dams or other barricades to block the water and send it through a large wheel called a turbine (渦輪)．The turbine can then power an electrical generator (發(fā)電機)．The United States and a few other countries have started doing research on wave energy, and it is already being used in Scotland．The resource is huge．We will never run out of wave power, besides, wave energy does not create the same pollution as other energy sources, such as oil and coal．

　　Oceans cover three quarters of the earth’s surface．That would make wave power seem perfect for creating energy around the world．There are some drawbacks, however．Jamie Taylor said that wave power still cost too much money．He said that its effects on animals in the sea were still unknown．Plus, wave power would get in the way of fishing and boat traffic．With more research, however, “many of these problems might be overcome, ” Taylor said．“Demand for energy to power our TVs and computers, drive our cars, and heat and cool our homes is growing quickly throughout the world．Finding more energy sources is very important, for traditional sources of energy like oil and gas may run out some day．”

　　In the future, when you turn on a light switch, an ocean wave could be providing the electricity!

(1)

Which of the following is NOT true?

[　　]

A．

Wave power costs too much money．

B．

Wave energy creates the same amount of pollution as other energy sources．

C．

Wave power affects fishing and boat traffic．

D．

Wave power may affect marine animals．

(2)

We can infer from the passage that ________．

[　　]

A．

finding new energy sources like wave energy is important

B．

wave energy is a resource that will never run out and is used all over the world

C．

wave power is perfect for creating energy around the world

D．

wave power doesn’t create any pollution

(3)

The underlined word “drawbacks” probably means ________．

[　　]

A．

regrets

B．

adventures

C．

disadvantages

D．

difficulties

(4)

What can be the best title for the passage?

[　　]

A．

How to Get Electricity by Waves

B．

A Huge Resource of Energy

C．

Can Waves Make Electricity?

D．

The Disadvantages of Wave Energy

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The Indians, seeing the settlers preparing for winter, told them not to hurry. The weather would turn warm again, mild breezes would blow and the sky would turn soft and smoky. And so it did. The sun became hotter,and a bright warm smoke flowed over the fields and woods. The settlers, remembering the words of the Indians, called this wonderful period Indian summer.
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The story goes like this: God Shawondasee, fat and lazy, lived under the dreamy and never-ending southern sun. He sent birds and wild geese to the north, as well as melons and grapes. He smoked a big pipe, and as the smoke rises, it filled the sky with dreamy softness, gave a bright shine to the water and brought the tender Indian summer to the melancholy northland.
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61.Which season does "Indian summer" refer to?
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62.Which of the following best describes the weather of this period of time?
A. Hot and humid.    B. Warm and mild.     C. Cool and bright.    D. Cold and smoky.
63.The Indians' explanation to this natural phenomenon is that God Shawondasee_______.
A. lived under the dreamy southern sun         B. took pity on the homeless settlers
C. smoked a lot because of his bad mood       D. lent his smoking pipe to the Indians
64.What is the meaning of the underlined word "melancholy"?
A. Sad and lonely.                  B. Dreamy and exciting.
C. Soft and musical.                D. Warm and happy.

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Sydney is Australia’s most exciting city. The history of Australia begins here. In 1788 Captain Arthur Phillips arrived is Sydney with 11 ships and 1,024 passengers (including 770 prisoners) from Britain. Today there are 2.5 million people in Sydney. It is the biggest city in Australia, and one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

There are over 20 fine beaches close to Sydney. Its warm summer climate and cool winter have made it a favorite city for immigrants(移民) from overseas. There are three things that made Sydney famous –its beautiful harbor, the Sydney Harbor Bridge, and the Sydney Opera House.

But there are many more interesting things in Sydney: beautiful shops and restaurants, for example, rows of interesting old houses built everywhere in the 19th century. Summer or winter, day or night, Sydney is an outdoor city.

Some Americans think it is very British. Some British visitors think it is like America. There is some truth in both these opinions, because Sydney takes from both the Old World-Europe, and the New World – America, and makes it into something that is neither British nor America but truly Australian.

1.  The climate in Sydney is_____

A. hot in summer and cold in winter   B. warm all the year round

C. neither too hot nor too cold        D. cool all through the year

2  In 1788 Captain Arthur Phillips arrived in Sydney     .

A. with some ships and more than 1,000 passengers

B. with 11 ships and only 700 prisoners

C. with 1,024 passengers besides 700 prisoners

D. with only more than ten ships and some helpers

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A. Three things---the beautiful harbor, the Sydney Harbor Bridge and the Sydney Opera House.

B. Immigrants from Britain, the beautiful Harbor and ships.

C. Beautiful shops, modern restaurants and interesting old houses and seas.

D. The Sydney Opera House, interesting old houses and interesting restaurants.

4. The writer thinks Sydney          .

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         Andy rode slowly on his way to school, day-dreaming about the fishing trip that his father had promised him. He was so busy dreaming about all the fish he would catch that he was unaware of everything else around him.

He rode along until a strange around drew him to the present. He came to a stop and looked curiously up to the heavens. What he saw shocked him. A huge swarm of bees filled the sky like clack cloud and the buzzing mass      towards him.

With no time to waste. Andy sped off in the opposite direction, riding furiously without knowing how to escape the swarm. With a rapidly beating heart and his legs pumping furiously, he sped down the rough road. As the bees came closer, his panic increased. Andy knew that he was sensitive to bee stings(蜇). The last sting had landed him in hospital—and that was only one bee sting! He had been forced to stay in bead for two whole days. Suddenly, his father’s words came to him. “When you are in a tight situation, don’t panic. Use your brain and think your ways out of it. ”

On a nearby hill, he could see smoke waving slowly skywards form the chimney of the Nelson family home. “Bees don’t like smoke,” he thought. “They couldn’t get into the house.”Andy raced towards the Nelson house, but the bees were gaining ground. Andy knew be could not reach the house in time. He estimated that the bees would catch up with him soon.

Suddenly, out of the corner of his eyes, he spotted a small dam used by Mr. Nelson to irrigate his vegetable garden. Off his bike and into the cool water he dived, disappearing below the surface and away from the savage insects. After holding his breath for as long as he could, Andy came up for air and noticed the bees have gone. Dragging himself out of the date, he struggled up the hilly slope and rang the doorbell. Mr Nelson took his inside and rang his mother.

“You’ll really need that fishing break to help you recover,”laughed his mother with relief. “Thank goodness you didn’t panic! But Andy did not hear her. He was dreaming once again of the fish he would catch tomorrow. ”

1. Why did Andy fail to notice the swarm of bees earlier?

A. He was riding to school.

B. He was listening to a strange sound.

C. He was going fishing with his father.

D. He was lost in the thought of the fishing trip.

2. Which of the following is NOT mentioned about the swarm of bees in the passage?

A. They crowded like a black cloud.

B. They shocked and terrified Andy.

C. They tried to attack Andy in a mass.

D. They made Andy stay in hospital for two days.

3. How did Andy avoid the bees in the end?

A. He asked Mr. Nelson in help.

B. He hid himself under the water.

C. He rushed into the Nelson house.

D. He rode off in the oppossnte ditcction.

4. Which of  he tollowing can best describe Andy’s escape from the becs?

A. No pain no gains.

B. Once bitten, twice she

C. Where there is a will, there is a way.

D. In time of danger, one’s mind works fast.

 

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