CHANGSHA-Drones (无人机) for agriculture have pr...

CHANGSHA-Drones (无人机) for agriculture have proved popular with farmers in China. "Drones are over 10 times more efficient (有效率的) than skilled manpower (人力) and they are cost-effective and environmentally friendly," said Li Liping, a major grain grower in the county-level city of Xiangxiang in Central China's Hunan province.

The 51-year-old farmer, who learned to fly the machine three years ago, said he no longer needed to walk through the mud and water in the fields to spray and fertilize since drones have replaced manual work. "It was so exciting to see the drone taking off," said Li as he recalled the first time he used the machine in the summer of 2018.

As the COVID-19 epidemic (流行病) wanes across China, farmers are encouraged by local governments to expand their planting areas and increase their production input (投入). The city of Xiangxiang, for example, is ready to see a rich summer harvest of early rice. Li has grown some 20 more hectares of early rice this year and expects to see a major rise in grain output with drones being a great help.

Xiao Jianliang, an owner of another major farmland in Xiangxiang, has also benefited greatly from the use of drones in agriculture. Xiao said he acquired his drone license in late 2017 after a 15-day intensive training program, and the skill of flying drones has brought him additional income as the machine improves the efficiency of sowing and crop-dusting (喷杀农药). Farmers like Li and Xiao are among a growing number of Chinese farmers who are introducing smarter and innovative ideas to increase their agricultural production.

They are skilled drone pilots, capable of designing the most efficient flight routes and heights, analyzing the flight path to fill the gap and calculating the precise amount of fertilizer and pesticide for the land.

“A revolution in agricultural production is taking place because of mechanization and intelligent intensive farming, especially in pioneering areas like Xiangxiang," said Li Xiangping, an agricultural expert in Hunan with over two decades of experience in farm management.

As the demand for the machine is predicted to rise in the coming years, farmers including Li and Xiao also expect more intelligent and economical drones equipped with longer battery life.

1.Why did Xiao Jianliang receive the training program?

A.To know the functions of flying drones.

B.To increase the agricultural production.

C.To get the skill of flying drones and a drone license.

D.To reduce the efficiency of sowing and crop-dusting.

2.What does the underlined word "wane” in Para.3 mean?

A.Turn greater in size, number or importance.

B.Having finished and not going to continue.

C.Come near to somebody/something in distance or time.

D.Become gradually weaker, often so that it finally disappears.

3.What can we infer from the last paragraph?

A.The demand for the drone is uncertain.

B.The drone has some room for improvement.

C.It costs much to use the drone in agriculture.

D.Li and Xiao are rather satisfied with the drone.

4.What can be the best title for the news report?

A.Drones have replaced manual work

B.Drones give helping hand to farmers

C.Drones are more efficient than skilled manpower

D.Drones are cost-effective and environmentally friendly

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Organic food is very popular. It is also expensive. Some organic food costs twice as much as nonorganic food. Some parents and pet owners pay up to 200 percent more for organic food while some people think organic food is a waste of money.

There is one main difference between organic and non-organic food. Organic farms do not use agricultural chemicals, such as pesticides (杀虫剂). This makes sure that the products are natural.

Some people think “organic” means “locally grown”. At the beginning, this was true. Over time organic farming became more difficult. The demand for organic food grew larger than the supply. Small companies had to sell out to large companies. There weren’t enough organic materials. This made it difficult for many organic companies to stay in business. Today, many large companies have an organic line of products.

Is organic food more nutritious? This is part of the debate. Many farmers and consumers believe it is. They think agricultural chemicals cause health problems, such as cancer. Many health experts disagree. Few studies prove that organic food prevents health problems. Health experts worry more about bacteria. These can come into contact with organic and non-organic food. Doctors recommend washing produce very carefully.

Most people agree that naturally grown food tastes better. Is tastier food worth the extra money? This is a matter of opinion. Whether it is healthier or not may require more research. However, organic consumers argue it is better to be safe than sorry.

1.Which is the NOT the advantage of organic food for most people?

A.safe. B.cheap. C.healthy. D.tasty.

2.What is the doctors’ suggestion?

A.Reduce the use of pesticides． B.Wash the food very carefully．

C.Grow organic food on your own. D.Buy large companies’ products．

3.Which of the following problems about organic food do people debate on?

A.It is more nutritious. B.It tastes better．

C.It contains more fat． D.It has more bacteria．

4.Where does this text probably come from?

A.A chemistry paper． B.A restaurant menu.

C.An advertisement． D.A health magazine.

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A man in Senegal(塞内加尔）is trying to prove he can build and sell drones(无人机） in his home country.

Mamadou Diop has experience working with drones in the photography and health industries.Diop,called Dr.Drone on social media,is also one of the few people in Senegal who can repair drones.

But recently,he decided to take his knowledge of drones a step further.He is trying to build a drone made entirely in Senegal.Dion's goal is to use local materials and skilled Workers in Senegal to make the drones.He wants to prove that it is possible to make the technology in his home country.Diop says he has been able to communicate with other drone makers in France and China through the Internet.He has learned about their experiences to help him with his home-grown drone project.Diop plans to build his first locally-produced drone for use in the health industry.The drone will be designed to spread chemicals to prevent serious diseases.

However,not all of the necessary materials are available(可获得的）right now.One of the materials needed for Diop's drone is a carbon fiber that is not available in Senegal.He says he bought the material from China,and worked with local workers to shape the pieces for his drone.He got aluminum from a broken fridge to form part of the body for his drone.

Manadou Diallow is the owner of a photography shop who often uses Diop's drone services and supports his efforts to create the first"Made in Senegal"drone."There is not a large market for drones in Senegal right now,but need for the flyers is rising,"says Diallow.Diop welcomes the help,saying it is important to start making drones locallybefore foreign companies come in and sell them at much higher prices.

1.Diop's first drone is meant to

A.train skilled drone makers

B.serve in the health industry

C.attract attention on social media

D.take photos of his home country

2.One problem Diop faces with the home-grown drone project is that

A.he gets little support from the local people.

B.he doesn't have enough money for the project.

C.he faces much competition from both home and abroad.

D.he can't get some necessary materials in his home country.

3.From Diallo's words in the last paragraph,we can infer drones in Senegal will be.

A.increasingly popular.

B.hard to make locally.

C.too expensive to afford.

D.widely used in all fields.

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The book is _____: Several ideas have been proved not suitable for the situation today.

A.out of order

B.out of shape

C.out of date

D.out of control

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On her next birthday, Ann___________ married for twenty years.

A. will have been

B. is

C. has been

D. will be

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He proved himself a true gentleman and the beauty of his ____ was seen at its best when he worked with others.

A. attention    B. appearance               C. talent        D. character

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. I’ve won a holiday for two days to Florida. I _______ my mum.

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English songs have been very popular for people around the world for many decades. Songs from Elvis Presley to Ricky Martin, from the Beatles to Eminem and from Natalie Cole to Britney Spears have all been enjoyed by people around the world, even for people who don’t speak English, and even for people who speak zero English.

From my experience, some people listen to English songs for 20-30 years but still don’t achieve any good English skills. Some people choose English songs to be their main learning method, but most of them fail.

Listening to English songs does not help you to speak English fluently. It does help you gain some vocabulary, but most of these words are unusual ones that you don’t use in everyday life. You won’t learn the sentence “It is a difficult project. We really need to meet the deadline.” in any English songs. All you will hear are love, passion, affection, hate and blue, for the feeling, not the color.

People like using English songs to practice English skills because it’s easy and enjoyable. They think that sitting in the car listening to English songs day after day will improve their English skills. It actually will not.

You will definitely not improve your listening skills because normal people don’t speak with a tune. People don’t talk like Eminem’s songs. You can’t get yourself familiar with English pronunciation or accent just from listening to English songs. The words that they pronounce in the songs are not the words that you will hear in your everyday life. They can even confuse you more about how English is pronounced.

I would fully encourage you to watch English movies and listen to radio news or other normal talks, but not music. Of course, you can consume it for fun but not with the aim of improving your English skills. Having good English skills is not that easy. Remember you should work hard to improve your English step by step.

1.According to the passage, listening to English songs can help you _____

A. improve your English grammar

B. speak English more fluently

C. gain the skills of writing

D. learn more new words

2.Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?

A. Most people think it is convenient to learn English by listening to English songs.

B. It’s hard for people to improve their listening skills by listening to English songs.

C. It’s a good idea to learn to speak with an English accent by listening to English songs.

D. It’s rare to hear normal people speak English like they are singing.

3.What can we learn about the words in English songs?

A. Most of them are vivid and interesting.

B. They are seldom used in people’s everyday life.

C. English learners should learn more of them.

D. They can help people improve their pronunciation.

4. It can be inferred from the passage that the writer may be _____.

A. an experienced English learner

B. a well-known pop singer

C. a Chinese music fan

D. an American teacher

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Many children love using a trampoline（蹦床）for fun. They love the excitement the activity brings to them. But are trampolines safe to use?

Starting in the early 1990s, trampolines saw a major increase in popularity. In 1989, 140,000 trampolines were sold in the United States and by 1998 that number had increased to 640,000. But with the increase in popularity there was a rise in pain. From 1990 to 1995, trampolines-related injuries jumped by 98% and in 1999 over 100,000 kids were treated in the emergency room because of using trampolines.

The data behind the danger is clear, but parents may not know that even though trampolines are made for children, they are not suitable for kids under the age of six. Kait Ellen posted an article on Facebook about her visit to a trampoline gym with her son Colton. Actually the visit was anything but enjoyable for the little guy. Colton, who was three years old, broke his bone while jumping up and down on a trampoline. And in her article there was a warning from a government department, which advised that children under the age of six should never use a trampoline.

In 2004, the first indoor trampoline park opened Thursday in LasVegas, Nevada and parks have been growing rapidly ever since. Parents should keep in mind the advice of experts for keeping their kids safe. To keep your kids from getting injured while using trampolines, you’d better keep them away from them.

1.What’s the author’s purpose in writing Paragraph 2?

A.To make comparisons.

B.To show trampolines’ popularity in America.

C.To advise people to buy trampolines.

D.To prove trampolines are unsafe.

2.How did Kait Ellen learn the danger of trampolines?

A.Through the advice of expert.

B.Through a government department.

C.Through her son’s accident.

D.Through the data behind the danger.

3.What’s the author’s attitude towards trampolines?

A.Negative B.Cautious C.Uncertain. D.Approving.

4.What’s the passage mainly about ?

A.Kids can easily get hurt while playing.

B.Trampolines are dangerous for kids under 6.

C.Parents often make trampolines for their children.

D.Trampolines are very popular with children.

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Online shopping has become more and more popular these years. Women have jumped ahead of men for the first time in using the Internet to do their holiday shopping, according to a study published last week in the US.

For years men have been more likely to shop on the Internet than women, but during the 2013 holiday season 58 percent of those shopping online were women.

“It shows how mainstream the Internet is becoming,” said Lee Rainie, director of the Pew Internet and American Life Project group, which carried out the study. Rainie said it was only a matter of time before women shoppers caught up with men. This is because women traditionally make decisions about spending.

Users were more likely to shop online to save time. Internet users between the ages 18 and 29 were responsible for some of the surprising increase in the online gift-buying population this time around.

However, three-quarters of the US Internet users did not buy holiday gifts online in 2013. They worried about credit card security(安全), or just compared online prices with off-line prices, then dashed off to the shops to get the best deals.

“But even if shoppers don’t buy online, websites are becoming promotion(促销) tools for stores, ” said Dan Hess, vice president of Com Score Network Inc. Hess said that actually most stores’ websites can make customers fully believe the security of their credit card numbers. And most are able to ensure that gifts arrive on time.

“It’s all about making the shopping experience more efficient, more reliable and more comfortable.” Hess said.

1.Which of the following statements is true?

A. There were fewer women online shoppers than men in 2013.

B. More women shopped online than men in 2013.

C. Most of the Internet users between the ages of 18 and 29 are women.

D. People in the US were more likely to buy gifts online.

2.What does the underlined part “dashed off” probably mean ?

A. 关闭　　　　　　　 B. 推迟　　　　　　 C. 匆忙　　　　　　 D. 起飞

3.According to Dan Hess, shopping online ______.

A. is unsafe　　　　　　　　 B. is convenient

C. is a waste of money　　 D. is cheaper

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