Max Vernon Mathews

Max Vernon Mathews has been called the father of computer music.He created electronic tools so that people could use computers, as musical instruments.He had a huge influence on the development of electronic music and how it is written, recorded and played.In 1957, Max wrote the first: computer program, Music,to enable a computer to create sound and play it back. The computer was so slow that it would have taken an hour to play the piece of music. in seventeen seconds.For that reason,Mathews moved the work to a tape player, which could be sped up to play the music at a normal speed.

Mathews continued creating other versions of the Music program.He became interested in how computers could help musicians outside recording studios.The Groove program he developed was the first computer program made for live performances.

Norio Ohga

Sony Corporation official Norio Ohga helped to develop, the compact disc in the late 1970s.

He pushed for CDs to be larger, and with a longer playing time.He wanted them to hold seventy-five minutes so that they could store all of Bcethoven's Ninth Symphony on one disc.This way, listeners could enjoy the musical work without any break.The compact disc changed the electronics industry and the way people listened to music.

Hubert Joseph Schlafly

Hubert Joseph Schlafly was an electrical engineer who helped change the way actors, politicians and other people speak on television.In 1950, he and two other men developed the teleprompter.One co-worker, Fred Barton, was an actor.He had an idea for a tool that would help television actors read their lines without having to memorize them.The first teleprompter involved a person who turned a long plece of paper printed with tall letters, As the actor read the lines, another person would, move the paper ahead on the device.Later versions used television screens to show the words that were to be read.

【1】Why did Mathews give up using computers to create sound and play it back?

A.Because he wanted to use computers as musical instruments.

B.Because he couldn’t create sound on computers.

C.Because he wanted to enjoy musical work without any break.

D.Because he wanted to find better ways to create sound with modern technologies.

【2】What's the meaning of the underlined word teleprompter?

A.投影儀B.電子提詞機

C.屏蔽儀D.顯示屏

【3】From the writing, we can learn that________.

A.Mathews' first computer program could play the music at a normal speed

B.the Groove program was the first computer program made for live performances by Hubert Joseph Schlafly.

C.owing to Norio Ohga, people can enjoy all of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony on one disc.

D.only Hubert Joscph Schlafly and Fred Barton worked together to develop the prompter.

【1】How did the man rob the bank with a cell phone?

A. By threatening to kill a girl.

B. By breaking into its computer system.

C. Through his partner working in the bank.

【2】What happened at the weekend in Stevens Bay?

A. Large amounts of fish appeared.

B. Fishermen saved two baby whales.

C. Some fishing boats were trapped.

【3】What do we know about the motorcycle show on Friday night?

A. Dangerous tricks will be forbidden.

B. The show will be delayed.

C. Medical workers will be ready for help.

【4】Why were people concerned about safety this time?

A. Because a rider was badly injured last month.

B. Because a rider was killed last month.

C. Because an audience got a heart attack.

1.活動目的；

2.活動內(nèi)容：買書、賣書、交換圖書；

3.活動意義。

注意：1.詞數(shù)100左右；

2.可適當增加細節(jié)，以使行文連貫；

3.開頭和結(jié)尾已給出，不計入總詞數(shù)。

Dear Mike,

How are you doing these days?

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Yours,

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Hangzhou is a beautiful city with a long history. Hosting the Asian Games will give it a new look.【3】the event will cost the government a lot, the benefits are easy for us to see. To the citizens in Hangzhou, the best part of it isthatit will give us the chance to watch world-class matches and 【4】(compete) close to home. Secondly, there is no doubt 【5】 the event will attract more visitors to enjoy 【6】(visit) this wonderful city. At the same time, it is good for the development of the tourism. Meanwhile, as the construction goes on, more roads 【7】(build) and the Metro system will be expanded, 【8】can reduce traffic jams.

In the next few years, Hangzhou will try its best to prepare 【9】for the big show.【10】splendid Hangzhou is waiting to see you in 2022.

【1】 People talk, eat, drink, meet their friends and relax there. Pubs often have tow bars, one usually quieter than the other, and many have a garden where people can sit in summer.【2】

Groups of friends normally buy “rounds” of drinks.【3】 It is sometimes difficult to get served when pubs are busy: the bar staff will usually try and serve those who have been waiting the longest at the bar first.

Most pubs offer a complete range of beers, local and imported, with German, Belgian and French beers being in demand.【4】 As a matter of fact, pubs sell soft drinks, too.

The legal age to purchase alcohol is 18 in the U.K.【5】 But they must be with an adult and the adult orders it.

It is illegal to sell alcohol to someone who already appears drunk. Fourteen-year-olds may enter a pub unaccompanied by adults if they order a meal. Children may enter a pub with their parents until 9 p.m., which lets families enjoy reasonably priced pub meals together. And it also allows pubs to play their traditional roles as community centers. Customs in British pubs differ from those in American bars. In most pubs in the U.K., you must go to the bar to order drinks and food and pay for your purchases immediately.

A. Most people might think pubs are places where people simply drink alcohol.

B. The person whose turn it is will buy drinks for all the members of the group.

C. People aged 16 and 17, with the license’s permission, may have only one glass of wine during a meal.

D. In the salon bar the atmosphere is quieter and there are fewer people.

E. Children can go into pub gardens with their parents.

F. Pubs are an important part of British life.

G. British people like drinking beers in pubs.

A.exploringB.having exploredC.to exploreD.to be explored

1. 風箏節(jié)的時間、地點；

2. 活動安排。

注意：1. 詞數(shù)100左右；

2. 可以適當增加細節(jié)，以使行文連貫。

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Some people enjoy shopping, smoking , food, work, or even chocolate. But I need exercise to get through each day. Some shake heads when they see me run through the town. Others get hurt when I refuse to try just one bite of their grandmother’s chocolate cake. They raise their eyebrows, surprised by my “no thank you,” or by my choice to have a salad. Over the years , I have learned it’s okay to just say “no.” I shouldn’t feel sorry for refusing food that I don’t want to eat.

So what drives me to roll out of bed at 5:00 a.m.? What gives me the reason to just say no to ice cream? Commitment. A commitment to change my life with a way that reduces daily anxiety, increases self –confidence and energy, extends life and above all improves my body shape. This is the point where a smile appears on my face as I look at myself in the mirror or try on my favorite pair of jeans that now fit just right. It’s through commitment and sweat that I can make a difference within myself inside and out.

【1】Why is there a smile on the author’s face in the morning?

A. Because she sees her family sleeping peacefully.

B. Because she feels a sense of achievement.

C. Because she enjoys the interesting DVD.

D. Because she finishes her favorite exercise.

【2】What does the underlined word “commitment” in the last paragraph mean?

A. Good health. B. A strong power.

C. Firm belief. D. A regular habit.

【3】What can we learn about the author from the text?

A. She acts in a strange way.

B. She wants to look different from others.

C. She has difficulty getting along with others.

D. She aims to develop a good body shape.

A.The boy’s not having doneB.The boy not having done

C.The boy’s having not doneD.The boy having not done

Soon, a few classmates joined the teasing. Michaela said she felt “small and alone”. But she stopped the teasing without getting angry. Here is how she did it.

First, Michaela talked to her parents. Her mother, Donna, told Michaela’s teacher and also suggested that Michaela not face the teasing alone. Next, Donna told Michaela about the different people in her family, and their love for each other. She taught her that people of all races are beautiful.

“Everyone’s skin or hair color is beautiful and you have to believe that for yourself. You have to learn to be confident and comfortable in your own skin and hair. Forget what your classmates say, as it is just a period most kids go through picking on others because they are different ! Just don’t let it get to you and you will be okay! Be proud of who you are and love yourself for being a kind and generous human being,” Michaela’s mother said.

This made Michaela feel better. After that, Michaela was more confident. The next time she was teased, Michaela said, “I know that I’m proud of it”. She stuck to that answer until the teasing finally ended.

【1】Some classmates hurt Michaela by teasing her about her ________

A. hair B. skin C. neighbor D. family

【2】What did Michaela first do to deal with the teasing?

A. She told her parents

B. She asked the author for advice

C. She talked to her teacher

D. She believed in herself and kept silent

【3】The underlined part “picking on” in paragraph 4 probably means ________.

A. searching for B. laughing at

C. fighting with D. forgetting about

【4】What can we learn from this story?

A. Teasing is popular among classmates

B. Students should be taught to love each other

C. People who tease others should be punished

D. It’s possible to end a bad situation without anger