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Most of us think the telephone was invented by Alexander Graham Bell. However, he wasn’t the first person to think of the idea. In fact, an Italian _______ Antonio Meucci was officially recognized (认定) as the inventor few years ago. Who is Meucci and why wasn’t he _______ for his invention at the time? Antonio Meucci was born in Italy in 1808. He studied _______ and drawing.He discovered_______ sound could travel through metal cables. When two places were connected with wire, people in those places could hear each other talk. In 1850, Meucci and his wife, Ester, moved to New York. Meucci was _______ about his wife, because she had become very ill. He needed to keep in touch with her all times. To solve this problem, he connected metal cables between his home and his workshop. This way, they could talk to each other _______. Meucci invited a group of people to see his new invention. They listened in _______ as the voice of a singer was heard through a wire. Unfortunately, only _______ people attended this talk. Even worse, Meucci never applied for patent (专利)on his invention. Meanwhile, Alexander Graham Bell was working _______ the same idea and in 1876 the patent for telephone was given to _________. In 2002, more than a century after Meucci’s death, his work was finally recognized by the government. He will now be known all over the world as the telephone’s inventor. 【1】A.name B.name’s C.named D.is named 【2】A.know B.knows C.knew D.known 【3】A.engineers B.engineering C.engineer D.to engineer 【4】A.that B.if C.whether D.why 【5】A.worry B.worried C.worrying D.worries 【6】A.convenience B.convenient C.conveniently D.inconveniently 【7】A.excite B.exciting C.excited D.excitement 【8】A.few B.a few C.little D.a little 【9】A.out B.on C.in D.at 【10】A.it B.he C.him D.himself |
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Mike was reading in the garden when his mother came. She pointed to something and asked Mike what it was. Mike felt quite ________, but he told her it was a sparrow (麻雀) and got back into reading. Several minutes later, his mother pointed to the same sparrow and asked the same question again. Mike got a little angry but ________ answered her question. After a little while, his mother did the same thing once more. This time Mike could not ________ his anger. He shouted at her for ________ him again and again. The old lady silently ________ an old diary, turned to a page and showed it to Mike. Though a little impatient, Mike began to read it. "Today, I was watering the flowers in the garden when little Mike pointed to a ________ on the grass and asked me what it was. I ________ at him, said it was a sparrow and kissed him. After a while Mike asked me again and I did the same. Pointing to the same sparrow, little Mike asked me what it was twenty times and I ________ answering his question and kissing him every time." Something gently touched Mike's ________. His face turned red with _________ for being so impatient to his mother and he hugged her tightly. Your parents have given you many things in their lifetime, but you may not realize that until they are gone. 【1】A.angry B.lonely C.proud D.surprised 【2】A.still B.always C.already D.seldom 【3】A.show B.leave C.control D.discover 【4】A.refusing B.supporting C.encouraging D.troubling 【5】A.set out B.took out C.put out D.looked out 【6】A.fox B.frog C.bird D.rabbit 【7】A.threw B.smiled C.shouted D.laughed 【8】A.put on B.kept on C.tried on D.depended on 【9】A.face B.mouth C.heart D.shoulder 【10】A.shame B.fear C.happiness D.kindness |
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Have you ever heard of e-waste, which can be produced every day? How do you deal with your computers, MP4 players and mobile phones when they’re broken or you want a new one? Most people just throw them away. With the development of electric industry, e-waste pollution has become a serious problem. According to the United Nations, people around the world produced 41.8 million tons of e-waste and only recycled 6.6 million tons. The US was the biggest waster, producing 7.1 million tons. China came second, with 6 million tons. It’s important to pay attention to e-waste. It can either be valuable or harmful. The value of the metals, like gold and silver in the waste around the world, is amazing. And the metals can be reused. But if people throw them away, the toxic Chemicals（有毒化学物质）can get into the earth or air, effecting the environment and people's health. Apple, for example, now recycle people’s used products in China when they are buying new ones. The company will test and repair the used ones and sell them at lower prices. To help reduce（减少）e-waste, we can also take computers and phones to see if companies offer recycling programs. 【1】The following can become e-waste EXCEPT（除了）________. A.computers B.mobile phones C.paper cups D.MP4 player 【2】Which country produced most e-waste last year according to the United Nations? A.America. B.China. C.Japan. D.British. 【3】What does the underline word “effecting” mean is this passage? A.保护 B.影响 C.改善 D.创造 【4】From paragraph 4, we learn that _______. A.the recycled Apple products will be sold at higher prices B.buying longer lasting electronic products is a good way to reduce e-waste C.It's better to keep the unwanted electronics in your bedroom . D.recycling is a good way to reduce e-waste 【5】The main purpose of this passage is to ________ A.tell us that e-waste is useless. B.encourage people to buy more electronic products. C.advise people to deal with e-waste properly to reduce pollution D.warn people not to buy too many e-products |
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Dubai is a city of big business, expensive hotels, skyscrapers(摩天大楼), and shopping malls. In the early 20th century, Dubai was a successful trading port. People from the world stopped in Dubai to do business. But it was still a small city, and most people lived as fishermen and business men. Then in 1966, oil was discovered. This brought a lot of money into the area, and soon Dubai began to change. Today Dubai is one of the world’s most important business centers. In fact, each year the city gets its money mainly from business, not oil. Recently Dubai has attracted more and more visitors from abroad. They come to relax on its beaches, and every year, millions of people visit just to do some shopping. Dubai is also one of the world’s fastest-growing cities. Many tall buildings are built in months. The city also has many man-made islands. One of these, the Palm Jumeirah, is like a palm tree(棕榈树) and is very beautiful. The city is still an amazing mix(混合体) of people from different countries. The people from 150 countries live and work in Dubai, and foreigners now outnumber Dubai natives(本地人) by eight to one! Many people welcome the city’s growth. But an increasing number of Dubai natives worry about the speed of change. As a Dubai native says, “We must always remember where we came from. Our kids must know we worked very, very hard to get where we are now, and there’s a lot more work to do.” 【1】Why did people stop in Dubai in the early 20th century? A.To relax. B.To buy oil. C.To go shopping. D.To do business. 【2】Which of the following is not true? A.Dubai has created many man-made islands. B.There are many foreigners working in Dubai. C.Many international visitors come to Dubai every year. D.Dubai now gets money mainly from selling oil. 【3】What does the underlined word “outnumber” mean? A.To be smaller in size than another group. B.To be larger in number than another group. C.To be bigger in area than another group. D.To be smaller in area than another group. 【4】In the last paragraph, what does the underlined part mean? A.We should always visit Dubai. B.We should learn from foreigners. C.We must always remember our past. D.We must only think about future. 【5】What’s the main idea of the passage? A.Dubai is growing very fast. B.Dubai was a big city before 1996. C.Many tall buildings are built in months. D.Many tourists come to relax on Dubai’s beaches. |
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It’s the lunchtime break at a middle school in Shanghai. No mobile phones can be heard ringing anywhere. The common sight of crowds of children chatting on their phones or sending short message has disappeared. A grade 8 student said, “I couldn’t concentrate(集中注意力) during classes if the cellphone was with me. I couldn’t help checking if there were messages of missed phone calls. I even played games on the phone sometimes." The school says they feel the ban is necessary to keep order in class. They even gave out an open letter to remind parents not to let their children bring mobile decision. The school is also flexible(灵活的) in implementing the ban. Those students who live far from school are allowed to bring mobile phones to get in touch with their parents. But they still have to turn them off in classrooms. Medical experts have also welcomed the school decisions. They say too much dependence on mobile phones can cause many psychological(心里的) problems for school students. 【1】The passage mainly tells us ________. A.a funny story happening at a middle school B.that the use of the mobile phones can cause mental problems C.about a ban on the mobile phone in a middle school in Shanghai. D.that the mobile phone is a big problem for school student 【2】According to the passage, the students did NOT use their mobile phones to ________. A.send short messages B.to cheat in exams C.play games D.get in touch with their parents 【3】The Grade 8 students thought that________ A.the mobile phone is helpful to her studies B.it is good to play cellphone games sometimes C.the mobile phone should be turned on during classes D.it is not good to use the cellphone at school 【4】Which of the following can replace the underlined word “implementing” in the third paragraph? A.carrying B.giving up C.making up D.finding out 【5】Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A.All the parents welcome the school decision. B.Some students can still bring mobile phones to school C.Medical experts are against the school decision. D.No one is allowed to bring his mobile phones |
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We’ve heard about several “poor students” in the past year. Cui Qingtao, a student from Yunnan, working with his parents on a building site when he got an admission letter (录取通知书) from Peking University. 【1】 She is a student from Hebei. She was doing her part-time job in a different city when her family got her admission letter from Peking University. 【2】 For example, they are all strong and optimistic (乐观的). Li hui said in an interview, " As long as we are alive, there are no problems that cannot be solved, and many people don’t have my experiences. 【3】 ” Such an idea makes many adults feel embarrassed. He refused to accept donation money and decided to make money by himself. This is also the common thing that “ poor students “ have. Whatever kind of values you hold, such personalities are necessary for growth. 【4】 Not everything goes well all the time. Only being strong and optimistic can one go through difficulties. In fact, living in poor families doesn't promise such good personalities, and living in happiness doesn't promise optimistic attitudes (态度). We like such “poor students ”because they are strong and optimistic. For them, few can choose their lifestyles. 【5】 That’s why they are highly praised. Every one of us should learn from them. A.Life is full of ups and downs. B.A girl named Wang Xinyi is another example. C.“Poor students” are usually hard-working and caring. D.And these experiences make me grow and become better. E.Born in poor families, these students have a lot in common. F.However, all of them can choose their attitudes towards life . G.We can learn a lot from these “poor students”. |
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报告结束后，所有的学生被分成几个讨论组。 After the talk, all the students ________ several discussion groups. |
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公众场合不许抽烟。 Smoking ________ in public places. |
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我后悔昨天和妈妈顶嘴了。 I regret ________ my mom yesterday. |
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当他意识到约翰对这件事是认真的时， 他停止了笑。 He stopped laughing when he realized John was ________it. |
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在会议上你需要记笔记，所以请务必带一只钢笔和一些纸。 You need to take notes at the meeting, so ________ to bring a pen and some paper. |
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为了避免碰到卡车， 他撞到了墙上，胳膊伤的很重。 To ________ the truck, he went into the wall and his arm was badly hurt. |
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你不应该把你的小汽车停在这儿，否则它将妨碍交通。 You should not park your car here, or it will ________ the traffic. |
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在做出这个选择之前，你该再三考虑。 You should think it over before ________. |
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你会演奏什么乐器？ Can you play any ________instruments? |
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他不肯在课堂上回答问题，因为害怕出错。 He dare not answer questions in class because he is afraid of ________. |
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Have you ever picked strawberries yourself? The sweet fruit looks nice, but light pressure can make them out of shape, so you have to be very 【1】 , when picking them. Nowadays, there【2】 many young people who are just like strawberries. They 【3】 break down when they face difficulties. There is a name for them strawberry kids. |
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Drones（无人机）are like planes, but come in many shapes and sizes, they have no pilots and are controlled from outside the drones. During these years to attack（进攻）enemies or move goods in dangerous areas. Now small drones are a part of people’s lives. For example, people use drones to take photos or make videos. Besides, a drone delivery service has proved successfully. Online store JD can use drones to deliver small packages（包裏）. It has built several drone stations so that it can load（装载）and deliver its packages. Drones have made our shopping experience different. We can order a new coat in the early morning and it will be delivered before we finish breakfast. Bizzby Sky, a UK company, has created a delivery service for small goods. Open a smartphone app（应用软件）, enter your address, set time and pay enough money for the delivery service. Then in minutes, a drone will do tasks for you. However, any drone company needs the government’s permission（允许）to fly its drones in many countries. We believe we will see more and more drones with fly in the sky very soon. 【1】How are drones controlled? They are controlled ________. 【2】What are drones used to do in people's life? They are used to _________ besides delivering small packages. 【3】Why has JD built several drone stations? JD has built several drone stations so that ________. 【4】If you want Bizzby Sky to deliver small packages for you , how many steps do you have to do? You just need _________ steps to do. 【5】Can any companies fly its drones without getting the government’s permission? ___________________________________________________________. |
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根据下面对话的情境，在每个空白处填入一个适当的语句，使对话恢复完整。 A: Hi, Mike, I found a wallet just now. B: Hi, Bill,【1】? A: In the hallway outside our classroom.【2】? Let's see what is in it. B:There is some money and a photo of Justin Bieber in the wallet. Oh, there is also a film ticket. A: I think it might be Kevin's. B: 【3】 B: First, Kevin’s favourite singer is Justing Bieber, so【4】. A:What else? B:Kevin loves watching movies and always sees a film on weekends. A:You’re right. 【5】 B:OK, let’s go |
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你校正在参与 “最美校园 ”评比活动。校学生会(The Student Union)特向同学们发出如下倡议： 1. 必须穿校服进入校园，校服要保持干净整洁。 2. 不在校园内奔跑打闹(horseplay)，走路、上下楼梯靠右行 3. 不大声喧哗，鼓励使用文明礼貌用语（polite language） 4. 教室和公共区域要按时清扫，垃圾要分类(sort)。 请你根据以上内容，写一篇英语短文。 要求： 1. 80字左右。文章开头结尾已给出，不计入总字数。 2. 文章内容要涵盖所有信息，可适当发挥。 3. 行文流畅, 条理清晰，书写工整。 Dear schoolmates, Our school is in a competition to be the most beautiful school. Here some suggestions for you_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Let’s work together to make school more beautiful! Thanks. |
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