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Human beings have used tools for a very long time. In some parts of the world you can still find tools that people used more than two million years ago. They made these tools by hitting one stone against another. In this way, they broke off pieces from one of the stones. These chips of stone were usually sharp on one side. People used them for cutting meat and skin from dead animals, and also for making other tools out of wood. Human beings needed to use tools because they did not have sharp teeth like other meat eating animals, such as lions and tigers. Tools helped people to get food more easily.
Working with tools also helped to develop human intelligence. The human brain grew bigger, and human beings began to invent more and more tools and machines. The stone chip was one of the first tools that people used, and perhaps it is the most important. Some scientists say that it was the key to success of mankind.
Since 1960 a new kind of tool has appeared. This is the silicon chip (硅芯片). It is smaller than a finger nail, but it can store lots of information. It is an electronic brain. Every year these chips get cleverer, but their size gets smaller, and their cost gets less. They are used in watches, calculators and intelligent machines that we can use in many ways. In the future we will not need to work with tools in the old way. Machines will do everything for us. People will have plenty of spare time. But what will they do with it?
Human beings used stone chips for more than two million years, but human life changed very little in that time. We have used silicon chips for only a few years, but life is changing faster every day. What will life be like twenty years from now? What will the world be like two million years from now?
1.From paragraph 1, we can know ________.
A.why early human beings cut skin from dead animals
B.how early human beings discovered the tools
C.what early human beings used the tools for
D.what food early human beings stored
2.The stone chip is thought to be the most important tool because it ________.
A.was very important to the development of mankind
B.led to the invention of machines in the early time
C.developed cooking abilities of mankind
D.was one of the first tools of mankind
3.The silicon chip is mentioned in the passage to ________.
A.show the changes of tools
B.introduce a new kind of tool
C.give an example of using tools
D.compare the effects of two kinds of tools
4.At the end of the passage the author seems to suggest that life in future is ________.
A.out of order B.less colorful
C.hard to predict D.full of meanings
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To many of us, art is obviously a kind of human expression of creativity. But in recent years, you may have read news about artificial intelligence (AI) creating its own art, such as painting or writing poems. Some people worry that AI might someday replace artists.
1.Many artists today are turning AI into a useful tool. Instead of replacing artists, AI is bringing artists more possibilities.
A piece of music created by AI recently attracted attention. AI was used to turn the novel virus into a piece of nearly two-hour long music based on its protein structure. The project was led by Markus Buehler, an American musician and MIT professor of engineering. He assigned (指定) a unique note to each amino acid (氨基酸) in the protein.2.
Listeners found the project to be “mind-blowing”. “It allows me to see the virus from a new angle,” said one listener.3.As The Verge wrote, “AI helps artists play around in unpredictable ways, creating things beyond what they have ever thought was possible before.”
4.For example, in the comic and animation industries, there are now AI tools that can automatically (自动地) color in black-and-white line drawings. Although the results can be unpredictable and require a little cleanup, it “could give artists room to experiment, by cutting down the time it takes to color each frame (画面)”, said Joao Do Lago, animator of Netflix’s Castlevania.
As Peter Ward wrote for The Culture Trip, art of every kind has always been influenced by technological breakthroughs.5.
A.The AI then translated these notes into music.
B.AI has become an important part of our everyday life.
C.But this worry seems to be unnecessary, at least for now.
D.AI can become a useful tool to bring change to the art world.
E.Besides the music industry, AI has entered the world of poetry as well.
F.This surprising marriage between science and art could not be achieved without AI.
G.Apart from co-creating imaginative works, AI can also help artists avoid repeating tasks.
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Earlier this year, I removed all Internet services from my home, which was very upsetting at first, but I have lived that way. 1..
I was not content with the time I was wasting—2.. If there is something I want to research on the Internet, I write it down and use that list when I have Internet access. Now I’m forced to leave the house to get the Internet. I’ll go to the office, the library, the coffee shop, or some other places with free public Wi-Fi, and work on what I need to do online.
Now the Internet is a tool I use to improve my life. 3., but I go on the Internet with the intention of doing these things. Whenever I’m on the Internet now, I use it in a deliberate way, a way that benefits me and my life, and a way that adds value.
4.. I could focus on writing without being disturbed. I have more time to read, to write, to think, to exercise and to walk. Because I’ m out of the house and there are people around. I meet new people. Additionally, I have more time for friends and I feel less stressed and my thoughts are clearer. My mind is more focused on important things. 5. Plus, I no longer long for the Internet like I once did.
It will be upsetting at first, but you will live, and your life will be better without it.
A.Here are some of my tips to use the Internet in a more productive way
B.Since I got rid of the Internet at home, I’ve found so many benefits
C.I don’t have a monthly Internet bill
D.I learnt to think independently
E.It ended up being the most productive and wisest decision I’ve ever made
F.I log on to watch some videos or laugh at funny pictures
G.I felt I could do more purposeful things than spend it on the Internet
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Taking a Child Fishing
There is nothing quite like seeing the smile on a young person’s face when they catch their fish. Here are some simple steps that can be taken to help children and parents enjoy these early fishing experiences.
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It’s easier to teach young children to fish if your attention is towards them and not towards your own fishing. If you are also trying to fish, this can make that difficult for both of you. 2. When they need your help, you can hand down your tool and they can keep fishing.
Keep trips short.
Children have short attention periods. 3. Take this into consideration when planning a trip. When it stops being fun for them, it’s time to call it a day.
Bring plenty of snacks and drinks.
Even though most of these trips will be short, they will get hungry and thirsty. Bringing plenty of snacks and drinks gives them a little break from fishing. 4. You can use this time while they are eating or playing to do some fishing yourself.
Other than fishing.
Just because they are on a fishing trip doesn’t mean that they have to finish all the time. Let them do things besides fishing as long as it isn’t interfering (打扰) with the people fishing around you. 5.
A stop on the way home for ice cream or other treats can also be a fun part of the trip. Remember it’s all about them having fun and hopefully wanting to go fishing with you again.
A.Let them help make choices.
B.Make the fishing trip about them.
C.Children love to feel like they are helping out.
D.This can be more exciting to them than the actual fishing.
E.The same is true if you bring a few small toys for them to play with.
F.One way to solve this problem is for you to use the tool the child can use.
G.An hour or possibly two will be about all of the fishing they can handle in a day.
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What should you think about in trying to find your career? You are probably better at some school subjects than others. These may show strengths that you can use in your work. A boy who is good at mathematics can use that in an engineering career. A girl who spells well and likes English may be good at office work. So it is important to do well at school. On the other hand, you may not have any specially strong or weak subjects but your records show a general satisfactory standard. Although not all subjects can be used directly in a job, they may have indirect value. Knowledge of history is not required for most jobs but if history is one of your good subjects you must have learned to remember facts and details. This is an ability that can be useful in many jobs.
Your school may have taught you skills, such as typing or technical drawing, which you can use in your work. You may be good at metal work or cookery (烹饪术) and look for a job where you can improve these skills.
If you have had a part-time job on weekends or in the summer, think what you gained from it. If nothing else, you may have learned how to get to work on time, to follow instructions and to get on with older workers. You may have learned to give correct change in a shop, for example. Just as important, you may become interested in a particular industry or career you see from the inside of a part-time job.
Facing your weak points is also part of knowing yourself. You may be all thumbs when you handle tools; perhaps you are a poor speller or cannot add up a column of figures. It is better to face any weaknesses than to pretend they do not exist. Your school record, for instance, may not be too good, yet it is an important part of your background. You should not be ashamed of it but instead recognize that you will have a chance of a fresh start at work.
1.According to the passage, what does the author encourage us to do?
A.Have a specially strong subject.
B.Use school performance to help to choose a career.
C.Make efforts to be good at all subjects.
D.Take up part-time jobs as much as possible.
2.We can learn from the third paragraph that as a student, having a part-time job __________.
A.may be useful for the future work
B.is helpless to find out the weak points
C.is a good way to earn extra money
D.is a must to experience various jobs
3.If a student’s school record is not good, he __________.
A.must regret not having worked harder at school
B.will be a failure in his future work sooner or later
C.may do well in his future work if he chooses the right career
D.should receive further education after graduation
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Do you want to live another 100 years or more？Some experts say that scientific advances will one day enable humans to last tens of years beyond what is now seen as the natural limit of the human life span.
“I think we are knocking at the door of immortality(永生),”said Michael Zey，a Montclair State University business professor and author of two books on the future. “I think by 2075 we will see it and that's a conservative estimate（保守的估计）.”
At the conference in San Francisco，Donald Louria,a professor at New Jersey Medical School in Newark said advances in using genes as well as nano technology（纳米技术）make it likely that humans will live in the future beyond what has been possible in the past. “There is a great push so that people can live from 120 to 180 years,” he said. “Some have suggested that there is no limit and that people could live to 200 or 300 or 500 years.”
However, many scientists who specialize in aging are doubtful about it and say the human body is just not designed to last past about 120 years. Even with healthier lifestyles and less diseases, they say failure of the brain and organs will finally lead all humans to death.
Scientists also differ on what kind of life the super aged might live." It remains to be seen if you pass 120, you know; could you be healthy enough to have good quality of life？" said Leonard Poon，director of the University of Georgia Gerontology Centre." At present people who could get to that point are not in good health at all."
1.By saying “we are knocking at the door of immortality”, what does Michael Zey mean?
A.they believe that there is no limit of living
B.they are sure to find the truth about long living
C.they have got some ideas about living forever
D.they are able to make people live past the present life span
2.What is Donald Louria's attitude towards long living ?
A.people can live from 120 to 180 years
B.it is still doubtful how long humans can live
C.the human body is designed to last past about 120 years
D.it is possible for humans to live longer in the future
3.What does the underlined word "it" in Paragraph 4 refers to?
A.a great push B.the idea of living from 200 to 300 years
C.the idea of living beyond the present life span D.the conservative estimate
4.What would be the best title for this text？
A.Living Longer or Not B.Science，Technology and Long Living
C.Healthy Lifestyle and Long Living D.No Limit for Human Life
高一英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析
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In southern England there stands a circle of huge stones! Local people call it Stonehenge. It’s said that it was built around 5000 years ago.
Stonehenge has about 80 stones and each is about five meters tall. They were 380 km away from where they were made. The ancient British people had only wooden tools. The stones might be moved by tree trunks. So it was a wonder to build Stonehenge. Scientists say it took millions of man-hours to move and raise the huge stones.
How did people move these huge stones from so far without machines? Nobody knows the answer. One record said the great stones were carried to England by magical aliens!
Some scientists believe that Stonehenge was a temple. Some believe it was a place to bury dead people or it was probably used for studying the stars and the sky at night. Others think it was even used to tell the time. Whatever the stones were used for, they have always been the pride of British people.
In modern times, Stonehenge has become a huge hit with tourist.
1.Stonehenge is made up of ___________________.
A.some huge stones B.huge stone that can change colors
C.pieces of wood that look like stones D.huge stone holes
2.Which of the paragraph tell about the use of Stonehenge?
A.Paragraph 1 B.Paragraph 2 C.Paragraph 3 D.Paragraph 4
3.We can infer(推测) from the passage that___________________.
A.the great stones were carried to England by aliens.
B.even scientists don’t know what Stonehenge was built for.
C.ancient people had basic wooden and metal tools.
D.British people are proud of the use of Stonehenge.
4.Which of the following is NOT true?
A.Stonehenge is a place of interest in England.
B.Maybe the Stonehenge was a temple.
C.The stones have always been the pride.
D.British men carried heavy stones for burying dead people.
5.What is the best title of the passage?
A.Stonehenge B.A wonder by Hand
C.More Visitors to Stonehenge D.Some Uses of Stonehenge
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If you have traveled a lot before, you might know that there are huge differences in communication between people from one country to another. In some cultures, people are loud, direct and even stop others speaking during a conversation. In others, people are usually soft-spoken, use flowery or indirect language and wait patiently for others to finish their talk.
During a business meeting, these differences are likely to come out. Try to get used to the way your business partners communicate, e. g. When calling and greeting your business partners and your boss, always use their last names and titles unless you are invited to do otherwise.
Hierarchies（等级制度）may have a great influence on the communication style in your new environment, so it is important to keep an eye on this. In some cultures, the elder business partner may be the one who is making the decisions at a meeting. Failing to know their identities within the company or to greet them with respect can leave a bad impression.
Generally speaking, well-dressed and arriving at a business meeting well-prepared are two very useful parts for your success in international business. Whether you are in France or in China, your business partners will appreciate your efforts to make a good impression.
Cultural differences also become obvious in different understanding of time. A popular example: Everyone would agree that Germans are well-known for their being on time. In many African and South American countries, however, agreed time is often treated like a general guideline rather than something one has to be strictly observed. Therefore, it is necessary to ask yourself; Is the time for a meeting unchangeable, or does it allow for some flexibility（灵活性）?Will you ruin a business deal by arriving late, or is it perfectly acceptable to let family matters over business meetings? Seeing how some cultures care about time more than others, it is always best to be on time at first.
1.What kind of difference is mentioned in paragraph l as an example?
A.Ways of talking. B.Language. C.Travel. D.Decoration.
2.What should you do when you are at a business meeting according to paragraph 3?
A.Speak loudly and listen carefully. B.Call the businessmen's last names.
C.Show respect for the elder partner. D.Pay attention to the first impression.
3.What will be appreciated by business partners in France?
A.Gentle whispering. B.The most popular dressing up.
C.Casual communication skills. D.Necessary preparations for meetings.
4.What can we learn from the example in paragraph 5?
A.Germans don't take fixed time seriously.
B.Most Africans are always on time in general.
C.It is wise to be on time wherever at the beginning.
D.Being late cannot be accepted in South American countries.
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If you’re a cycling lover, you will have to pay a lot of attention to your bicycle and maintain it well, for bicycle parts are exposed to wear and tear (磨损) over time and you have to examine the bicycle to see if there are any signs of wearing such as scratches, dents (凹陷) etc. Sometimes, a part may not work because it has exceeded its life expectancy. Sometimes, you will need to find replacement parts for it to keep up the performance of the bicycle.
Different parts of a bicycle will wear at different rates so it is very important that you have a basic understanding about the role played by each part. One of the most important parts of the bicycle is the frame. You will need to choose a frame that lasts for a very long time. Of course, you will see some paint scratches after some time. When you’re selecting a frame, you have to think about the material. Aluminium (铝) frames will not rust easily, but they have a higher chance to dent. Steel frames will be hard to dent, but you will need to make sure they get a good paint job so that they won’t rust.
Other parts that you can buy used are seats, handlebars and the stem. When you are buying handlebars, you have to see if there are any dents or if they have been bent out of shape. There shouldn’t be any cracks in the seat post or the handlebars. There are many shops where you can buy parts, so you will have to check the references to see how customers respond to them before you buy anything.
1.According to the passage, cycling lovers should ________.
A.buy a new bicycle to keep up the performance
B.replace the bicycle parts with signs of wearing
C.choose Aluminum frames rather than steel ones
D.learn how each part of the bicycle basically works
2.Which parts may be replaced by the used ones?
A.Wheels and chains. B.Tyres and seats.
C.Handlebars and stems. D.Frames and pedals.
3.The underlined word “references” in the last paragraph probably means “________”.
A.materials B.prices
C.introductions D.comments
4.This passage is most likely to be found in ________.
A.a research report B.a popular magazine
C.a tourist guide book D.a product advertisement
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Computer technology has changed the way we deal with the world, from allowing us to communicate with others more easily to entertaining us with video chatting. Newer generations are growing up with this technology, but we should know that the computer is a double-edged sword. It does have its benefits, primarily in education and gaining information, but it can also be harmful to children during a very important time of growth. Too much computer use can affect children's physical and mental health as well as social skills.
Using the computer is an activity much like watching television. You don't get very much exercise, simply sitting down. Computers cause other health problems as well. Too much use of a keyboard and a mouse can cause hand injuries, back problems and so on. At a time when children are growing physically, it's especially important to note the benefits of physical activity.
Too much computer use can affect a child's attention and focus（专注度）. Though some computer games have been shown to help a child develop certain cognitive（认知的）skills, there are still many games and other forms of computer entertainment doing nothing to develop a child's mind. Addiction（上瘾）to programs, games and videos makes it more difficult for children to focus on tasks for a long period of time, and this can affect a student's studies and grades. In more extreme cases, children with computer addiction will fail their classes completely. Computer addiction is a very troublesome thing, and once it starts, it's very difficult to stop.
Computer use is also an activity which most children enjoying doing alone, and it can go hand in hand with addiction. Children who spend more time on the computer than other people in general, may fail to develop necessary social skills. Social skills are important not only for communicating with others, but for developing self-respect and working in social environments, both of which are very important for children's growth.
1.Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word in Paragraph 2?
A.Know about. B.Set down.
C.Pick out. D.Depend on.
2.In the author's opinion, kids’ too much computer use can lead to .
A.physical violence B.cognitive disorder
C.shortage of entertainment D.poor performance in study
3.Children with computer addiction may get unsocial because .
A.they ignore social environments
B.they seldom communicate with others
C.they think social skills unnecessary
D.they find it hard to develop self-respect
4.What is the real concern of the author?
A.Children's physical growth.
B.Children’s learning situation.
C.The influence of the computer on children.
D.The importance of computer technology to children.
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