It’s true to say that technology makes our li...

It’s true to say that technology makes our lives easier. However, increasingly scientists are saying that we need to give ourselves a break-----otherwise we put ourselves at risk(风险) of developing hundreds of health problems. Over the summer the days are longer and sunnier. Why not put this free time to good use and do something away from technology?

You could learn a new skill. There are hundreds of possibilities: cooking, a musical instrument or a new sport. Haven’t you always wanted to learn how to knit(编织)? You could use your free time to practice these new things, which might lead to an exciting opportunity in the future.

If you just want to relax, why not head to a beach? Take along your favorite book and relax on the sand, or go for a walk along the coastline. If you don’t live near a beach, you could go to your local park. Why not have a picnic, or try to explore some of the local wildlife? You could even get involved in the latest craze(狂热): adult coloring books! Coloring is a surprising thing to help you relax, and it can be a nice way to escape from the stress of modern life!

Whatever you choose to do, try something new! You might surprise yourself and find a hidden gift within you; you might make new friends along the way. Next time you find yourself changing TV channels(频道) from one to another without a clear purpose, think about what else you could spend your time doing.

1.According to the text, technology_______.

A. makes our life harder　　

B. may bring us illness

C. keep us busy

D. gives us a break from work

2.In the author’s opinion, one of the best ways to relax is probably_______.

A. doing net shopping

B. watching TV at home

C. reading books on a beach

D. learning a new skill

3.Which of the following might be the best title of the text?

A. Spending your free time away from technology.

B. The disadvantages of Watching TV.

C. The relationship between technology and health.

D. Finding the hidden gift in you.

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The purpose of new technologies is to make life easier, ______ it more difficult.

A. not make　　 B. not to make

C. not making　　 D. do not make

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Technology is making life easier for some dairy farmers．They use robotic systems to milk their cows．Cows are trained to follow a series of paths that lead to milking stations．Only one cow at a time can enter a station．

Once inside，the cow is rewarded with food．As the cow eats，a  robotic arm cleans and connects the animal to the milking machine．A few minutes later，milking is complete．The gate is opened，the cow is released and the next cow enters．

The robotic systems are designed to operate 24 hours a day．The cows get to decide when they want to be milked．Cows are milked an average of about three times a day．Some are milked four to six times a day．

The cows wear collars around their necks that identify them to the system．A computer keeps records on their eating and milking．A cow is released from the station if the computer decides it should not be milked．

The automated system also measures the temperature and color of freshly produced milk．Milk is thrown away if it does not pass the tests．

Professor Plaut believes the systems will appeal（吸引） especially to the next generation of farmers．She means young people who are more interested in technology and less interested in working all the time on the farm．Still，she says the price of robotic milking systems will continue to limit their use．

Doug and Tina Suhr have more than 100 cows on their family farm．Last year it became the fourth farm in southeast Minnesota to get a robotic milking system．A recent story in a local agricultural newspaper said the first robot cost 175 000 dollars．The second cost 150 000．

Doug told AgriNews that wages that would have been paid for one employee in five years will pay for one robot．He says the increase in milk production reaches a high of more than six kilograms per cow per day．

1.From the first paragraph，we can infer________．

A．the robotic system is designed to reduce labor

B．cows can be raised by robots in the future

C．robots direct cows into milking stations

D．cows are kept clean by robots on some farms

2.Besides milking cows，the robotic system also can______．

A．adjust the temperature of milking stations

B．judge the quality of fresh milk

C．improve the appetite of cows

D．keep fresh milk for two weeks

3.Why is the robotic system not popular now?

A．Because young people have no interest in it．

B．Because it is difficult to learn how to use it．

C．Because people can’t afford to buy it．

D．Because it usually causes the waste of milk．

4.According to Doug，what is the wage of an employee?

A．150 000～170 000．                    B．750 000．

C．150 000～30 000．                     D．30 000—32 000

5.The best title for the passage may be_________．

A．Letting robot milk your cow               B．Milking cows by hand

C．Improving the quality of milk               D．Drinking fresh milk every day

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How has technology helped communication? 1. It’s unbelievable to look back and see　 how much easier communication has gotten over the years. Communication tools offer one of the most significant examples of how quickly technology has changed.

2. However, to connect with someone in society today, nowadays you have many more good choices at your fingertips. You can send them a message on social media, text them, video chat, email, or put a call through.

These new methods can help you keep in touch with loved ones, especially if you’re aging in place or living alone. Video chat helps caregivers check on seniors who may not need continual check-ups in person. Social media is a great way to keep in touch in general. You are even　 allowed to see what your loved ones are doing through the photos and updates they post.

Who hasn’t heard of Facebook, Twitter, or Skype?3. Even if you don’t use these platforms, they’re a part of everyday life and not going away anytime soon. Regardless of your location, messages via social media get delivered on these platforms at the same rate and speed whether the recipient is right beside you or on the other side of the globe. You can also send voice messages through these platforms, and it is delivered in nanoseconds.

Communication has even progressed beyond mobile devices and personal computers. We can now send messages through tablets, voice assistants, smartwatches, and more. The smartwatch is a relatively new technology that owns almost all the features of smartphones in a convenient touch-screen watch. You can receive notifications (通知), track your activity or set alarms.4.

A. They’ve become household names.

B. Smartwatches can also serve as a way to communicate.

C. Paying bills has also become simpler thanks to technology.

D. You can even call and text directly through these wearable devices.

E. Writing a letter or finding a phone used to be the best way to communicate.

F. The development of technology has made communication really fast and convenient.

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New technologies have made 　　　 easier to enjoy life than ever before.

A. that　　　 B.　 this　　　　 C. one　　　　　 D. It

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New technologies have made ________ easier to enjoy life than ever before.

A. that　　 　　　     B. this　　　　

C. one　　　　         D. it

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Giving generously and receiving gratefully make it easier to live happily with others. Yet, why do we have such difficulty accomplishing these things in our relationships? I think people refuse to be generous with others because they fear being used.

For example, my husband and I have family members who only contact us when they need money. We usually accept their requests, but we rarely receive a “thank you”. Most people would say that my husband and I are being used. But when we give, we shouldn’t be giving for the purpose of getting gratitude. Rather, we should be giving because it’s a good thing to do.

Everything that we have, from our ability to wake up each morning to the money in our bank account, is a gift from the world. In return, the world asks us to use these gifts to help others, either by giving them our time or our resources. The good news is that when we live our lives being nice to others, our lives run more smoothly.

If you’re generous, yes, some people will use you. But if you practice being generous, most of your relationships will improve. And at the same time, we should remember to receive gratefully. I truly believe that you cannot say “thank you” enough.

So often we get lazy about expressing gratitude. Parents can feel unappreciated by their children, and teachers can feel unappreciated by their students. Just because a task is part of someone’s job description doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t thank them for it.

Words of appreciation make others feel good about themselves like nothing else. It’s good for us to say “thank you” because we often need to tell ourselves how lucky we are.

If you are looking for a way to improve your life, I can give you one: Give generously and receive gratefully.

1.The author mentions her family members in the article mainly to explain ______.

A. why we should give even if we feel we are being used

B. why people have trouble expressing gratitude

C. what makes people refuse to offer help

D. why it’s necessary to express gratitude

2.According to the author, why should we be grateful to those who help us?

A. It can bring us good luck.

B. Words of gratitude make people happy.

C. It’s not other people’s duty to help us.

D. All we normally get are gifts from the world.

3.The author wrote this article mainly to ______.

A. tell the importance of generosity

B. persuade people to give generously and receive thankfully

C. show how to express our gratitude to others

D. give tips on how to improve other people’s lives

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Our lives were supposed to be more flexible and family-friendly thanks to the technology at our fingertips. But in this age of BlackBerrys, recession (经济衰退) pressures, working at home after hours and on weekends, family time may not be working out the way we thought.

Busy parents who expected more time with the kids are finding that more work hours at home don't necessarily translate into quality time with them.

A new generation of parents needs to discover the meaning of "quality time," researchers say. “Personally, just given the life I lead, I think there is something to this idea of quality time— spending productive time with children instead of just being around,” says Peter Brandon, a professor at Carleton College. He says engaging or interacting with a child in activities such as reading or playing counts as quality time rather than "passive monitoring," such as washing the dishes while the child is watching TV.

“This time with children pays off,” Brandon says. He notes that good parent—child relationships result in children being happier and more successful, including at school.

As parents struggle to be more available to their kids, new research on work and family　 schedules to be presented Friday at the meeting in Dallas includes a study that shows parents' availability is on the decline because more parents are in the workforce. Although parents today may be spending more time on child care, they are less available overall.

Working parents who spend less time with their children should try to make sure the time they do spend is communicating with them instead of doing the dishes or spending more time on themselves, Brandon says “The trade-off is not necessarily taking away time from your kid,” he says "You’d better take away time from other things.”

1.The first paragraph mainly intends to tell us that　　　　　　　　 .

A. technology lets parents work at home

B. parents are satisfied with their work

C. technology makes our lives much easier

D. the family time is not always satisfying

2.We can learn from the third paragraph that　　　　　　　　　　 .

A. some families are not experiencing quality time

B. it's enough for parents to stay with their children

C. parents enjoy engaging in work-at-home activities

D. working hours at home can transform into quality time

3.According to Brandon, the quality time means_________.

A. just, being around with children

B. work time is separate from family time

C. spending instructive time with children

D. letting the children do whatever they want to do

4.The underlined sentence “This time with children pays off ”means　　　　　　　　 .

A. the time with children is of little value

B. the time with children costs quite a lot

C. the time with children leads to good result

D. the time with children has a bad effect on them

5.According to the new research on work and family schedules to be presented at the meeting in Dallas, what leads to the declining of parents’ availability ?

A. Because parents don’t know the meaning of “quality time”.

B. Because parents are unwilling to care about their children.

C. Because parents are under the great recession pressures.

D. Because more parents today are busy at their work.

6.What will the author most probably talk about in next part of the passage?

A. How to spend more time at home

B. How to do the dishes in a proper way.

C. How to spend more time on working at home.

D. How to take away time in a much proper way.

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How to Stay Active Living in a City?

Staying in a city is a great way to live a safer and easier lifestyle. 1. And you can try finding ways to stay active in your everyday life. Here are some suggestions for you.

Travel by bike instead of by car to get to places

Though cars seem faster, you can see more of the city by riding a bike. Check and see if your city has any bike roads that allow you to travel more safely. 2.

Join a local sports club to stay healthy

Search online or look through your local newspaper to see if there's a sports club near you. Although sports clubs are a bit expensive, you can use some special equipment(设备) to keep healthy.

Run to stay in shape

3. Running can also be a great choice for going from place to place. Whenever you go out, make sure that you're running in comfortable shoes.

Join in city activities to meet new people

Search online or look at your local community(社区) center to see what events are going on, like yoga classes or cooking classes. 4.

Search for green spaces to spend time regularly

Check the area near your home to see if you have any city green spaces, such as community gardens, public parks, or sports fields. 5.

A. Take advantage of the Internet to help you.

B. Staying in the countryside is more peaceful.

C. Traveling by bike can make you more active.

D. If you don't feel like driving or biking, it doesn't matter.

E. City living provides you with a lot of chances to stay healthy.

F. Just keep in mind that these events can make you meet new people.

G. Try to visit green spaces at least once a week to increase your happiness and be active.

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Learning how to use new words well will make it easier to learn a language and make you more knowledgeable.

1..If you are committed to building your vocabulary, set a goal for yourself. Try to learn three new words a day and use them in your speech and writing. With great efforts, you can learn several thousand new words that you will remember and use.

Write more.2.. Actively exercising your writing muscles will keep your vocabulary strong. Write letters to old friends and use lots of specific details.3. If you typically avoid composing memos or writing group emails or participating in group discussions, change your habits and write more. You might as well get paid while you are building your vocabulary.

Use flash cards or post-it notes around your house. If you're going to make a habit of learning new words, try some simple memorization techniques. Hang post-its with the definition of a particular word you hope to memorize above the coffee maker, so you can study it while making your morning cup. 4. Even if you're watching TV or doing other activities, keep some flash cards with you and study your new words.

Use accurate adjectives and precise nouns. The best writers aim to keep it short and accurate. Get out the dictionaries and use the most accurate words possible in your sentences.5.. A word is a useful addition to your vocabulary if it reduces the number of the words in a sentence.

A.Have a goal

B.Set an example

C.Don't use three words when one will do

D.Start keeping a diary if you don't, or start a blog

E.Consider taking on more writing tasks at work

F.Stick a new word to each house plant so you can study while watering

G.It also pays to create a good habit of guessing what the writer is really trying to say

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