Many years ago in Japan, a farmer and his wife had three children, two boys and a girl. The boys helped their parents on the farm. The girl was small and weak. She was often ill. She spent her time drawing cats. Her parents didn't like her, so they took her to the temple ( 寺庙 ) .
In the temple the girl drew cats all day long. The other people in the temple tried to stop her, but she didn't listen. So they asked the girl to leave the temple.
The girl came to a town. She didn't have any money, so she had to stay in an empty house outside the town. Inside the house, there was only a mat (垫子 ) on the floor, a light near the window, and a large paper screen ( 屏风 ) . The girl drew some cats on the paper screen. She drew cats of every kind. When the screen was full of cats, she lay down on the mat and went to sleep.
The next morning, when the girl woke up, she was very surprised -- there was a very large dead mouse in the middle of the house! People in the town said, "The girl's cat drawings came to life ( 复活 ) at night. They saved the girl from the large mouse."
The girl left the town and went on her way. Everywhere she went, people wanted to buy her cat drawings. Soon, she became one of the most famous artists in Japan. When you visit Japan, you might be able to see one of her pictures.
( )1. What did the girl's parents do?
A. Firemen. B. Artists. C. Zoo workers. D. Farmers.
( )2. Why did the people in the temple send the girl away?
A. She drew cats all the time.
B. She didn't have any money.
C. Her parents asked her to go back home.
D. People in the town asked her to live in the town.
( )3. Which was NOT in the empty house?
A. A mat. B. A light. C. A paper screen. D. A basket.
( )4. What did the girl find the next day?
A. A group of live ( 活的 ) cats. B. A very large dead mouse.
C. A lovely parrot. D. A very strong dog.
( )5. What happened to the girl then?
A. She stayed in the town. B. She started drawing mice.
C. She became a famous artist. D. She never drew another cat again.
D A D B C
The World’s Most Intelligent Vacuum Cleaner
The Dyson DCO6 vacuum cleaner can clean your floor by itself and save you valuable time. It contains three computers that make sure it doesn’t fall down stairs or clean the same place twice. This intelligent vacuum cleaner makes 16 decisions every second!
The Smallest Computer Mouse
The Cat Eye Ring is the name of the world’s smallest computer mouse. It is made in Taiwan, China. You wear it on your finger. It has buttons on it just like a larger computer mouse. Each time you rotate your hand, the
computer “knows” that the mouse has moved.
The Thinnest Camera
The Ultra-Pocket digital camera was made in Massachusetts in the United States. It is only 0.6 centimeter thick and weighs only 63.3 grams. It is about the same size as a credit card. It is the thinnest camera in the world.
The Smallest Motorcycle
A Swedish man named Tom Wiberg built the world’s smallest motorcycle that can be ridden by a person. The front wheel is 1.6 centimeters wide, and the back wheel is 2.2 centimeters wide. The rider sits 6.5 centimeters above the ground. Last year, Mr. Wiberg rode
his machine for more than ten meters.
( )6. Which statement is NOT TRUE about the Dyson DCO6 vacuum cleaner?
A. It can save your time. B. It has more than one computer.
C. It cleans the same place twice. D. It makes 16 decisions a second.
( )7. How is the Cat Eye Ring different from all other computer mice?
A. It has buttons. B. You wear it on your finger.
C. It is made in Taiwan, China. D. The computer “knows” when it moves.
( )8. The world’s smallest motorcycle was probably made ________.
A. for the police
B. for Mr. Wiberg to go to work on
C. to sell to Swedish motorcycle riders
D. in order to be the smallest in the world
( ) 9. What is TRUE about all the machines in the reading?
A. They are very small and thin.
B. They have computers and wheels.
C. You can buy them in stores.
D. They are number one in the world in some way.
CB DD
In the US, people prefer waiting for a table to sitting with people they don't know. If you are sitting at a table with people you don't know, it is impolite to light up a cigarette without first asking if it will disturb them. At American restaurants and coffee shops you are usually served tap water before you order. You may find the bread and butter is free, and if you order coffee, you may get a free refill. Most cities and towns have no rules about opening and closing times for stores or restaurants, though they usually do make rules for bars. Especially in large cities, stores may be open 24 hours a day. Servings in restaurants are often large, too large for many people. If you can't finish your meal but would like to enjoy the food later, ask your waitress or waiter for a "doggie bag". It may have a picture of a dog on it, but everybody knows you're taking the food for yourself. Supper and dinner are both words for the evening meal. Some people have "Sunday dinner". This is an especially big noon meal. Tips are not usually added to the check. They are not included in the price of the meal, either. A tip of about 15% is expected and you should leave it on the table when you leave. In some restaurants, a check is brought on a plate and you put your money there. Then the waiter or waitress brings you your change.
( ) 10. Which statement is TRUE?
A. American people like sitting with people they don't know.
B. Americans prefer smoking to tap water at the restaurants.
C. Bread and butter and coffee are free at American restaurants.
D. American people usually will not smoke unless they ask for permission.
( )11. Sunday dinner is_______.
A. a dinner in the evening B. A big noon meal
C. a big lunch on Sunday D. A supper on Sunday
( ) 12.What do American people always do when servings are too large for them?
A. They leave the food on the table and go away.
B. They ask the waitress or waiter to keep the food.
C. They take the food home with a "doggie bag" for their dogs.
D. They take the food home with a "doggie bag" and enjoy the food later.
.
DBD
The Nobel Prize was founded by Alfred Nobel.Since 1901,it has been honoring men and women from all corners of the globe for outstanding achievements in physics,chemistry,medicine,literature,and for work in peace.
Alfred Nobel was born in Stockholm,Sweden,on October 21,1833.He was very interested in social and peacerelated issues.After inventing dynamite (炸药),Swedishborn Alfred Nobel became a very rich man.However,he foresaw its universally destructive powers too late.Nobel preferred not to be remembered as the inventor of dynamite,so in 1895,just two weeks before his death,he created a fund to be used for awarding prizes to people who had made worthwhile contributions to mankind.Originally there were five awards: literature,physics,chemistry,medicine,and peace.Economics was added in 1968,just sixtyseven years after the first award ceremony.
Nobel's original legacy (遗产)of nine million dollars was invested,and the interest on this sum is used for the awards,which vary from D|S30,000 to D|S125,000.
Every year on December 10,the anniversary of Nobel's death,the awards (gold medal,illuminated diploma,and money)are presented to the winners.Sometimes politics plays an important role in the judge's decision.Americans have won numerous science awards,but relatively few literature (文学)prizes.
No awards were presented from 1940 to 1942 at the beginning of World War Ⅱ.Some people have won two prizes,but this is rare;others have shared prizes.
( )13.Why was the Nobel Prize established?
A.To recognize worthwhile contributions to humanity.
B.To resolve political differences.
C.To honor the inventor of dynamite.
D.To spend money.
( )14.In which area have Americans received the most awards?
A.Literature B.Peace. C.Economics. D.Science.
( )15. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A.Awards vary in monetary value.
B.Ceremonies are held one December 10 to commemorate Nobel's invention.
C.Politics can play an important role in selecting the winners.
D.A few individuals have won two awards.
ADB
How to Become a Top Student
Successful students use different techniques(技巧)to study,which brings them more success. 16 Here are the four techniques almost all topperforming students use.
They are regular.Almost all successful students study regularly,because they know “what you give is what you get”.If you put in regular hours of studying,then you will learn more and get better grades. 17 This will help you to study regularly.
They have clear goals.All topperforming students have definite,specific goals. 18 They motivate(激发)you and drive you to study more.But make sure that you do not get carried away.Set realistic goals which can challenge(挑战)you,but do not seem impossible or too difficult to achieve.
They study without pressure(压力).Successful students study a lot.But they study without putting strain on themselves.Most students make the mistake of studying too hard or studying continuously for a long time. 19 Studying should be done in a balanced manner.Take a break for a few minutes,after studying for 30 or 45 minutes.Relax,walk around your room or house,or drink some water and return to studying.Such short breaks will refresh your brain and you will learn more.
20 Studying is not something you do just because your parents ask you to do it.It's actually very important for you.Studying gives you knowledge and skills that will remain with you for the rest of your life.It gives you the ability to get a job and earn money.And successful students recognize the value of studying well.
A. This creates tension and actually slows down learning and memory.
B.But to score grade A in English,you should make wellplanned efforts.
C.Set aside some hours,each day or each week,for studying.
D.Having such goals gives you a purpose to study better.
AB.Learn their techniques,and you will also join their rank.
AC.They finish their homework on time.
AD.They give importance to study.
AB,C,D,A,AD
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