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Modern inventions make our life easier and more interesting than before. Let’s take a look at some inventions.
| A new kind of enzyme(酶) Scientists in Britain and the United States have found a new kind of enzyme that eats plastics. With its help, plastics can be turned into smaller parts and go away quickly. It can stop plastics from being burned everywhere. Scientists believe that it can solve the problem of plastic pollution in the future. |
| Social robot Can robots talk to us like humans? Jibo, a robot made in US, can talk with you. The robot has a big, round head and a big body with no eyes or mouth. It uses animated icons (动画图标) to show emotions(情绪). It just seems like a real human. Right now, Jibo can only do some easy things, like taking photos and reading news to you. But it may learn to do new things in the future. |
| Spark Spark is a new drone(无人驾驶飞机) made by a Chinese company in Shenzhen. It can help people take photos and videos. Spark might be the smallest drone ever made. When folded, it is as small as a Coke can. The coolest part is that users can control the small drone just by using hand gestures. For example, if you wave your hand from left to right, the drone will fly in the same way. When you want it to land you just put your hand out. The drone will come to you and land on your hand. |
根据短文内容选择最佳答案,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
1.According to the scientists, the new kind of enzyme can__________.
A.solve the problem of air pollution
B.stop plastics from being thrown everywhere
C.help plastics to burn quickly
D.help plastics to turn into smaller parts
2.We can learn that Jibo__________according to the text.
A.is a person with a big, round head
B.has big eyes and a big mouth
C.can take photos and read news to people
D.can do many difficult things
3.According to the text, what can we know about spark?
A.Spark is bigger than any other drones ever made.
B.Spark can be controlled by hand gestures.
C.Spark can only fly towards the same direction.
D.Spark is created by scientists from a US company.
4.Which of the following is Not true according to the text?
A.The enzyme is helpful in protecting the environment.
B.The social robot can only do something easy.
C.Spark can help people take photos and videos.
D.The social robot and Spark can both take photos and read news.
5.Where is this text most probably from?
A.A science report. B.A school introduction
C.A shopping poster. D.a trip advertisement.
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Modem inventions make our life easier and more interesting than before. Let's take a look at some inventions.
| A new kind of enzyme(酶) Scientists in Britain and the United. States have, found a. new kind of enzyme that eats plastics. With its help, plastics can be turned into smaller parts and go away quickly. It can stop plastics from being burned everywhere. Scientists believe that it can solve the problem' of plastic pollution in the future. |
| Social robot Can robots talk to us like humans? Jibo, a robot made in US, can talk with you. The robot has a big, round head and a big body with no eyes or mouth. It uses animated icons (动画图标) to show feelings. It just seems like a real human. Right Dow, Jibo can only do some easy things, like talking photos and reading news to you. But it may learn to do new things in the future. |
| Spark Spark is a new drone(无人驾驶飞机) made by a Chines c—company in Shenzhen. It can help people take photos and videos. Spark might be the smallest drone ever made. When folded, it is as small as a Coke can. The coolest part is that users can control the small drone just by using hand gestures. For example, if you wave your hand from left to right,' the drone will fly in the same way. When you want it to land you just put your hand out. The drone will come to you and land on your hand. |
1.According to the scientists, the new kind of enzyme can .
A.solve the problem of air pollution B.stop plastics from being thrown everywhere
C.help plastics to burn quickly D.help plastics to turn into smaller parts
2.We can learn that Jibo according to the text:
A.is a person with a big, round bead B.has big eyes and a bigmouth
C.can take photos and read news to people D.can do many difficult things
3.According to the text, what can we know about spark?
A.Spark is bigger than any other drones ever made. B.Spark can be controlled by hand gestures.
C.Spark can only fly towards the same direction. D.Spark is created by scientists from a US company.
4.Where is this text most probably from?
A.A science report. B.A school introduction. C.A shopping poster. D.A tip magazine.
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Inventions make our life easier and more interesting than before. Let's take a look at some of the interesting inventions.
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| Smart mug It's hard to keep coffee or tea warm, especially in winter. But this smart mug from US can help us. The mug is made of special materials. There is an app for the mug that allows people to set the mug to a certain temperature between 48℃ and 62℃ . Then, the mug keeps your coffee or tea at that temperature for about an hour. |
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| Social robot Can robots talk to us like humans? Jibo, a robot made in US, can talk to you. The robot has a big, round head and a big body with no eyes or mouth. It uses animated icons( 动画图标 ) to show emotions ( 情 感 ). It just seems like a real human. Right now, Jibo can only do some easy things, like taking photos or reading news to you. But he may learn to do new things in the future. |
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| Fidget spinner They are small plastic or metal toys with a ball in the middle. The toys can twirl around on your fingertip( 指 尖 ). Once they are spinning( 旋转 ), you can put the toy anywhere as long as it is a flat ( 平的 ) surface, such as a ruler or even the nose of a pet dog. It's very popular with young people around the world. Some people say that the little toy helps them relax. |
1.The smart mug comes from________.
A.America B.Britain C.China D.Japan
2.If you want to keep your coffee in the mug warm, you can________.
A.boil the coffee again B.pour more hot water into the mug
C.use the app to set a certain temperature D.put the mug in a warm place
3.According to the second form, we can learn Jibo________
A.is a person with a big round head B.has big eyes and a mouth
C.can do many difficult things D.can take photos or read news to people
4.According to the third form, we can know that a fidget spinner can be made of________.
A.wood B.plastic C.paper D.glass
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Inventions make our life easier and better than before. What are the best inventions of last year? Here are three amazing things in Time magazines list of the 25 best inventions of 2017.
Smart mug
It's hard to keep coffee or tea warm, especially in winter. But this smart mug from US company Ember Technologies can solve this problem. There is an app for the mug that allows people to set the mug to a certain temperature between 48"C and 62"C. Then, the mug keeps your coffee or tea at that temperature for about an hour, and even longer if you put the mug on a charging（充电）plate.
Social robot
Can robots talk to us like humans? Jibo, a robot made by US company Jibo Inc, can do this. With a big, round head and a big body, Jibo looks like a cartoon character. And its voice sounds like a 10-year-old boy. As soon as you say "Hey, Jibo, " it dances and turns to face you. When it talks to you, it moves its head and body to communicate with you. Its appearance, tone of voice and humor make you feel that you have a little friend Jibo is able to tell stories to children, take pictures just by hearing your order "Jibo, take a picture", and do hundreds of other jobs. Although its creators think that Jibo still has a lot to learn, it's available with a price of $ 899; a good price for a pretty smart and friendly robot!
Fidget spinner
What is the most popular toy this year? The answer is probably fidget spinners. They are small plastic or metal toys with a bearing(滚珠轴承）in the middle. The toys can keep turning around on your fingertip for a few minutes after you start them. Once they are
turning, you can put them on any other flat surface, such as a ruler or even the nose of a pet dog. This toy is very popular among young people around the world. Some people say that it helps them calm down and relax. But it may not be a good thing to spend too much time playing with it.
1.Why is the smart mug special?
A. It's not easy to get broken in winter.
B. It can heat coffee or tea up to 48 °
C. C. It can solve many difficult problems.
D. It has an app to control the temperature.
2.What does the underlined sentence mean?
A. Jibo is not perfect yet but worth buying.
B. Although Jibo is cheap, it's not worth buying.
C. Although Jibo is expensive, it is worth the money.
D. The creators have to learn a lot to make Jibo perfect.
3.What is a fidget spinner used for?
A. Having fun.
B. Cleaning finger.
C. Doing homework.
D. Answering questions.
4.What's the best title for the whole text?
A. Inventions and our life.
B. Time magazines list.
C. Best inventions of 2017.
D. Mugs, robots and toys.
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The purpose of new inventions is to make life easier, it more difficult.
A. not make B. not making C. not to make D. do not make
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Look at these cool things. They can make our life a little bit easier and more enjoyable. Check out these "smart" things and find out your favourite one.
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| Is this a rabbit? No, it is a handmade robot you can hug (搂抱). Blossom looks more like a toy than a machine. It is made of natural materials like wood and wool (毛线). And it’s expected to help kids with autism (自闭症) one day. |
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| When Gavin Ovsak studied in senior high school, he created five new things. Among them, the biggest invention is the CHAD. It lets the disabled person who can’t use the mouse (鼠标) control the computer with his head and mouth! |
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| Oombrella is a smart umbrella. It is in sync with (与……同步) a smart phone app, sending users the newest information about weather 30 minutes in advance (提前). If you leave it somewhere, information will be sent out to make sure you won’t lose it. |
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| Do you believe that books can create their own light? A university teacher has created such a book. He calls his invention Freelight because it can glow (发光) in the dark. It’s said that Freelight can light up not only books but also streets and computer screens without using electricity! |
1.What is Blossom mainly made of?
A.Silk and wood. B.Paper and cotton. C.Wood and wool. D.Glass and wool.
2.The CHAD was invented by________.
A.a high school student B.a high school teacher
C.a teacher in a university D.a computer engineer
3.Oombrella sends the newest weather information to ________.
A.a computer B.a machine
C.a radio D.a smart phone
4.What can we know about Freelight?
A.It uses electricity to glow. B.It is a book that can glow
C.It was invented by a scientist. D.It can only glow in the room.
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The ______ of new inventions(发明) should be to make life easier, not to make it harder.
A. rules B. subjects C. secrets D. purposes
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I hope our school life will be more ________ than before.
A. tiring B. moving C. interesting D. surprising
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July 26, 2020 will be our School Day. To make the students school life interesting and colorful, the teachers and the students are planning to have a big party to celebrate it in the evening. The party will be held at the school gym from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Friday. On the daytime, we are going to have many creative and meaningful classes, such a robot-making and paper-cutting. Here is the time table and the list of the party. |
| Time | Class & Program | Place |
| Morning | 8:30—8:45 | English time: Learn to sing | Each classroom |
| 9:00—9:45 | Science Experiments | Lab 1 |
| 10:00—10:30 | Students’ Sports Show | Playground |
| 11:00—11:45 | Robot-making Show | Lab 2 |
| Afternoon | 3:00—3:45 | Students’ Paper-cutting Show | Art Room |
| 4:00—4:45 | Video Time | TV Room |
| Evening | 7:30—8:30 | Concert：Praise of the White Angel(天使) | Gym |
| Comic Dialogue: Wearing Masks(口罩) |
| English Speech |
| Rules to follow: ★Don’t make much noise. ★Keep the rooms and the gym clean. ★Parents are welcome to sit at the back. |
1.The teachers and the students will have their School Day on ________.
A.June 26, 2020 B.July 26, 2021
C.June 26, 2021 D.July 26, 2020
2.The purpose of the School Day is to make the students’ school life ________.
A.exciting and interesting B.interesting and colorful
C.unforgettable and colorful D.happy and fantastic
3. will be on at 10:20 a.m. on the playground.
A.Robot-making Show B.Science Experiments
C.Students’ Sports Show D.Students’ Paper-cutting Show
4.The meaning of the underlined word “gym” is ________.
A.多媒体室 B.体育馆 C.操场 D.音乐厅
5.The best title for this ad is ________.
A.Our School Day B.Our School Party
C.Parents Are Welcome to Our School D.Our School Life
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Science and technology can be seen everywhere. They are making our life more convenient(方便的) and comfortable. Some scientists recently added amazing ideas to four common things and made great changes to them.
| It’s not just a phone. China has taken the leading place in several scientific fields. In February, 2019, Huawei introduced Mate X, the first 5G phone that can be folded(折叠) in the world. It allows users to read e-books or watch movies on a larger screen. The Mate X supports(支持) 5G. It means you can get a movie from the Internet about 100 times faster than using 4G. |
| They are not just chopsticks. Scientists at an American university have invented a pair of electronic chopsticks that can change the taste of food. When you put the chopsticks in your mouth, they can make you feel the taste becomes better, such as making sweet food taste sweeter or salty food less salty. Soon the scientists are going to try their technology on bottles, cups and spoons(勺子). |
| It’s not just a sticker(粘贴). It’s said that about 52% of the fruits of the earth go bad before reaching the buyers. Scientists from Malaysia(马来西亚) thought of a simple way to solve the problem — tiny stickers that are made out of some natural materials(材料). Put the stickers on fruits, and the fruits can keep fresh up to two weeks. |
| They are not just shoes. Every step you take is helping cut down air pollution. This is not in science fiction(科幻小说). A team from Europe has invented such a pair of shoes. The shoes can take in dirty air and send out clean air. If you wear the shoes and walk one kilometer, the shoes can clean the air polluted by eight cars. |
1.The first 5G phone that can be folded in the world is from ________.
A.China B.Germany C.Malaysia D.America
2.If you think your food is too salty, you can use the ________ mentioned in the passage.
A.spoons B.cups C.chopsticks D.bottles
3.The tiny stickers made by Malaysian scientists can keep fruits fresh up to ________.
A.2 weeks B.4 weeks C.5 weeks D.8 weeks
4.In the passage, the shoes invented by the team from Europe can ________.
A.send out dirty air B.take in dirty air
C.wash our feet D.make noise pollution
5.The passage is mainly about ________.
A.the changes of mobile phones B.the importance of living a healthy life
C.the way to keep fruits fresh for a longer time D.the development of science and technology