These students are talented in music. They wi...

These students are talented in music. They will be ________ abroad to have a further study.

A.sent B.felt C.shaken D.chosen

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“Without music, life would be a mistake,” famous German philosopher(哲学家) Friendrich Nietzsche said over a century ago. Music is a big part of our lives. But in recent years, some US schools have cut music classes to control budgets(预算).

For example, Chicago public schools hurt arts education when it fired(解雇)over 1,000 teachers. Among them, 10 percent of the teachers taught art or music, according to The Washington Times. In fact, this is not just a problem in the US. In other countries, such as China and the UK, music classes are not thought to be as important as ones like science, math and history. That’s partly because music is not seen as a very important life skill, and it isn’t tested. Many students are busy with schoolwork, so parents and students choose to focus on subjects that are tested more often.

However, learning music is beneficial(有益的)in many ways.

When playing music, you need different abilities to work together. It is not as simple as it looks, according to Kenneth Guilmartin of Music Together, an early childhood music development program. For example, when playing the piano, people see music notes and decode(解码)them in their brains. They also use their fingers to make sounds. You need to deal with all these things at the same time.

Music has a special connection with science as well. You can see that many scientists are good at playing music: Einstein played the violin, and German physicist Max Planck was talented in playing the piano.

1.Some schools in the US cut music classes, because ______.

A. students in the US weren’t interested in music B. they were too difficult to learn

C. there weren’t enough music teachers in the US D. the schools wanted to control budgets

2.In Paragraph 2,what does the underlined word “them” refer to(指代)?

A. Public schools. B. Fired teachers. C. Parents in Chicago. D. Students in Chicago.

3.What’s the main idea of Paragraph 4?

A. Different abilities are needed to work together while we are playing music.

B. Playing the piano needs people to use fingers to make sounds.

C. Decoding music notes is needed while we are playing music.

D. Playing the piano needs people to see music notes.

4.How many scientists who are good at playing music are mentioned in this passage?

A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four.

5.What’s the writer’s opinion according to this passage?

A. Music is as simple as it looks. B. Music classes should be cut in some schools.

C. Music is a big part of our lives. D. Music isn’t a very important life skill for us.

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In the town of Lampang in northern Thailand, there is an unusual group of musicians. They play many different kinds of music—from traditional Thai songs to music by Beethoven. Both children and adults love this group. What makes them so popular? Is it their music? Their looks? Yes, it's both of these things, but it's also something else：they're elephants.

These musical elephants are from the Thai Elephant Conservation Center （TECC）in Lampang. The TECC protects elephants. It teaches people to understand and care for these huge, but gentle, animals. And, like many zoos around the world, the TECC encourages elephants to paint.

Richard Lair works with the TECC. He knew that elephants hear better than they see. So he had an idea：if elephants are intelligent and they have good hearing, maybe they can play music. To test his idea, Lair and a friend started the Thai Elephant Orchestra. During a performance, the elephants play a variety of instruments, including the drums and the xylophone. The animals also use their voices and trunks to make sounds.

But can elephants really make music properly? Yes, says Lair. they’re very creative. Humans may encourage the animals to play instruments, but the elephants make their own songs；they don't just copy their trainers or other people. There are now CDs of the group's music, which make money for the TECC. And the music these artists create is pretty amazing.

1.What can be the best title for the passage?

A.Musical Elephants

B.An Introduction to the TECC

C.Richard Lair's Achievements

2.What does the underlined word "them" refer to in the passage?

A.Musicians. B.Children. C.Adults.

3.What can be inferred（推断） from the passage the passage ?

A.Richard Lair started the Thai Elephant Orchestra by himself.

B.The elephants in the TECC can only play traditional Thai songs.

C.The CDs of the Thai Elephant Orchestra are popular with people.

4.The writer wrote this passage to _______.

A.ask people to save the elephants

B.invite more people to join the TECC

C.introduce the elephants' special talents to people

5.Where can we most probably read this passage?

A.A medical newspaper.

B.An animal magazine

C.A story book

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Lively music, singing and the sound of beating drums fill the room. As an orchestra（管弦乐队）plays, performers dressed in colorful costumes move across the stage（舞台）. Welcome to Chinese opera.

Chinese opera is an important element（元素）of Chinese culture. Most operas are based on stories from long ago. The amazing stage performances are often set against grand backgrounds. Beautiful paintings, hand movements and martial arts（武术）help tell these famous stories.

There are more than 300 forms of Chinese opera, including Beijing Opera, Yue Opera, Yu Opera, Ge Zai Xi and many other forms. Of all of them, Beijing Opera is the most famous. Beijing Opera combines（合并）singing, dancing and acrobatics. Instruments such as drums, bells and cymbals accompany（伴奏）the performances.

Facial design

Traditionally, performers used masks（面具）for their facial design. Today, however, performers use makeup. They paint colorful designs on their faces. These colors and designs help to create each character. For example, a brave character has a red face, while a black face means bold. A yellow and white face represents（代表）someone who is dishonest.

Costumes

Costumes give clues（线索）to the performers’ characters and roles. Audiences（观众）that are familiar with opera will get to know a story by the masks and costumes. Costumes usually have many designs and colors. The same costume can be used in different shows, however, it will represent a different character.

Promoting the arts

Many colleges and schools in China desire（渴望）to keep the art of Chinese opera alive. They provide an education system for talented students. Applicants（应试者）must pass a written test, an audition（试镜）and an interview and only the most promising students are accepted to study at these colleges and schools. Once accepted into the program, students begin a seven-to-twelve-year journey through the school. After graduation, many go on to work as professional actors on stage or in the movies.

1.Of all forms of Chinese opera, which is the most famous?

A.Beijing Opera B.Ge Zai Xi C.Yu Opera

2.The character with a yellow and white face is________.

A.brave B.dishonest C.bold

3.What does the word promising mean in the passage?

A.诚信的 B.热情的 C.有前途的

4.Which of the statements is NOT TRUE according to the passage?

A.Anyone who likes Chinese opera can be accepted into the program.

B.If a person knows opera well, masks and costumes will help know the story.

C.Once in the program, you have to study for 7 to 12 year at school.

5.What is the passage mainly talking about?

A.Chinese culture B.Beijing Opera C.Costumes and facial design

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These days, more and more students in the UK are taking a "gap year" between their graduation from school and their university studies. This means they can have a year off to do something else, before they start their university studies.

For most students, spending time in foreign countries is the favorite activity and --- Australia is the favorite place to go.

Many parents, teachers and business people agree that travelling can teach important values.

"After a year of travelling, I felt I'd grown up. I had learnt the importance of relationships with people, on all kinds of levels. "

There are many companies around the world that welcome these students on their projects- -helping people in poorer countries, or even in your home country. Although you don't get paid for your work, this kind of work can teach important skills, for example, decision making and finding answers to problems, which will help many students in a job one day.

Finally, getting some knowledge and experience in an area you hope to study or work in one day will always be very useful.

If several university graduates are applying （申请）for the same job, gap year work experience allows you to say," I've already had some experience of this kind of work. " And that can get your job.

1.When do the students in the UK usually take a "gap year"?

A.After they go to college or university.

B.Before they graduate from university.

C.After they graduate from university.

D.Before they go to university after graduating from school.

2.What is their favorite activity for most students in the UK?

A.Spending time in Australia.

B.Spending time in the UK.

C.Spending time with their teachers.

D.Spending time with their parents.

3.What can't students get in gap year work in the writer's opinion?

A.Values. B.Skills. C.Experience. D.Money.

4.Chances for the same job will be given to the students __________.

A.who study well in school

B.who have some experience in this kind of work

C.who don't apply for the job

D.who are rich enough

5.The best title of the passage can be__________.

A.Work for the Poor B.Take a Year off C.Apply for a job D.Travel

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What would the world be like if cars could drive themselves? Imagine seeing an empty car passing by on its way to pick up its owner, or a car full of passengers who are reading, listening to music or even sleeping. But none of them are worried about the road ahead.

Well, all of this could be the future of driving. There are several companies, including Google, working on driverless cars. So far, no Google self-driven cars have gotten a traffic ticket (罚单), but some of them have been in accidents when other cars hit them.

These cars are now still in the testing stages (阶段). But, if the tests are successful, these electric self-driven cars could be put into use very soon.

The cars are so special that they can take the place of drivers during certain situations. They are able to park themselves, or slow down when they notice objects close by. They can also control the speed if there is danger.

Scientists and engineers believe, with the help of wireless signals (无线信号) , cameras and GPS, creating a safe self-driven car might be possible. The cause of deadly (致死的) road accidents is usually careless drivers or bad conditions. The self-driven car may be able to prevent these. However, some people don’t like the idea. American lawyer Whit Drake does not believe these cars are safe. He thinks that technologies can also be mistakes.

Complete the chart according to the passage with only one word for each blank.

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They play many different kinds of music-from traditional Thai songs to music by Beethoven. Both children and adults love this group. What makes them so popular? Is it their music? Their looks? Yes, its both of these things, but it's also something else: they’re elephants.

These musical elephants are from the Thai Elephant Conservation Center(TECC)in Lampang. The TECC protects elephants. It teaches people to understand and care for these huge, but gentle（温顺的） animals, And like many zoos around the world, the TECC encourages elephants to paint.

Richard Lair works with TECC. He knew that elephants hear better than they see. So he had an idea: if elephants are intelligent and they have good hearing, maybe they can play music. To　 test his idea, Lair and a friend started the Thai Elephant Orchestra(管弦乐队). During a show elephants play different kinds of instruments, including the drums. The animals also use their voices and trunks(象鼻)to make sounds.

But can elephants really, make music properly? Yes, says Lair. They’re very creative. Humans may encourage the animals to play instruments, but the elephants make their own songs; they don’t just copy their trainers or other people. There are now CDS of the group's music, which make money for the TECC. And the music these articles create is pretty amazing.

1.The elephants at the TECC_______________.

A.see better than they hear B.are encouraged to paints

C.can't create their own music D.make their own instruments

2.Richard Lair started the Thai Elephant Orchestra because he_____________.

A.was quite interested in playing music B.needed to make money for the TECC

C.thought elephants could play music D.wanted to be famous in Thailand

3.What might be the best title for the text?

A.Teaching Elephants to Paint B.Elephants in Danger

C.smart TECC Trainers D.An Unusual Orchestra.

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(2019原创)Students ________ by their teachers if they cheat in the exam.

A.will punish B.are punishing C.are punished D.will be punished

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Mr. Guo is a teacher from Xi’an. He asked his students to hand in their homework through a QR code. “ We spent an hour or two in class learning how to generate (使产生) the codes, and in the end everything gets easier,” said Guo. “When students finish the homework, they keep it on We Chat. Then, each student makes his own QR code and gives it to me. So I can check their work anywhere using my computer or telephone.”

The QR codes can be sent to Mr. Guo by email, QQ and We Chat. When Guo scans (扫描) his students’ QR codes, their homework appears on his phone. He finds that their homework becomes more creative, with many pictures, music and even videos.

Guo’s students like the new way and think it is interesting. “We are living in the information age. Many students like to work with computers, which makes learning more fun,” said Ting Ting, a student of Guo’s.

“The paper is not easy to keep, but the code is easy to keep and share,” Guo said. “It is worth trying to use new technology in education. Education itself is a kind of creation. I don’t want my students to fall behind the times.”

However, some parents are worried. They are afraid that their children will spend too much time on computers and less time communicating with teachers. But in fact, it’s unnecessary. Students still need to look up information in books and write it down when they do their homework. They only use the codes when they hand in their work, which doesn’t take them too much time. Also for teachers, it allows them to check the students’ work at any time. And it’s also an easy way to share homework with other students.

阅读短文，根据短文内容，回答下面的问题。

1.According to the passage, Guo’s students can keep their homework on We Chat, can’t they?

2.How can the QR codes be sent to Mr. Guo?

3.What is one of the advantages of the new way of handing in homework?

4.What do some parents worry about?

5.What do you think of the new way of handing in homework?

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1.Some Chinese parents buy hardcover school backpacks from Japan, although they can be as expensive as 5, 000 yuan, according to Chinese newspaper Urban Express. These backpacks are popular because the hard cover helps hold books in place. 2. But it turns out that the bags can barely fit in the students' desks.

3. "It can relieve(减轻)pressure from the shoulders, "says Dr Rob Danoff from the US. He also says students need a backpack that's made for the child's size. Cushioned(加垫的)backs and shoulder straps(带子)will help them avoid pain.

However, the biggest problem for school backpacks is that they are too heavy, noted Hou Weiguang, a doctor in Chengdu. 4.

The weight makes many kids

Suffer from side-bending(侧弯的)spines, Hou said. He suggests that a backpack should be no more than 15 percent of a child's body weight to avoid pain or injury. That means if a student weighs 50 kg, the backpack should be less than 7. 5 kg.

5.Schools and governments need to help too, added Zheng Yongshun, an education official from Hong Kong. He said schools should offer locker(储物柜)space and shared books so kids can carry fewer books.

A.A good backpack is important for children's health.

B.This can help kids keep their balance and protect their spines(脊柱).

C.Parents need to make sure their kids only carry what they need.

D.School backpacks have been a hot topic in China recently.

E.In China, students have many textbooks and exercise books.

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