The Segway（平衡车）was invented by Dean Kamen, an...

The Segway（平衡车）was invented by Dean Kamen, and was first shown to the public in 2001 by ABC’s Good Morning America program. 1. The word Segway is remarkably close to the word ” segue” which means “to move smoothly from one thing to another”

The Segway looks like a large stick with two wheels. The wheels are connected to a platform. The stick has handles for a person to hold. The person stands on the platform and holds the handles. The transporter moves forward or backward when the person moves his or her body in that direction. 2. Computers and certain devices on the Segway make the vehicle move and balance. It is powered by batteries that can be recharged. It can travel at a speed of 20 kilometers an hour.

3. Today these vehicles are used to take people on tours in parks .The Angel Island in San Francisco uses the Segway to take people around. The Segway was also used by the police at the Rio 2016 Olympics.

However, the vehicle has not found acceptance from the general public. 4.A review of the history of the Segway will show that some people are still uncomfortable about riding a two –wheeled self-balancing vehicle. Another reason is that the US has different regulations on the roads and streets where the Segway can be used. Most states recommend that a helmet be worn when riding this vehicle.

5. While its usage may be limited for now, there is still no telling what it will be used for in the coming year.

A. The history of the Segway has just begun

B. The driver turns the handles to go left or right.

C. If you have never experienced a Segway tour before, we expect you to join us .

D. Those who have ridden on the Segway say it is best used for short journeys.

E. As a result, the most popular use of the Segway is in tourism, particularly for city tours.

F. This unique invention was intended to help people travel throughout public city streets.

G. One reason is that the price is similar to other vehicles which they are more familiar with.

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The first color TV set was considered by most people________this century.

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When film was first invented in the late 1800s and early 1900s, movie-goers could actually see images of far-away places, like China, and that fueled interest in the area. Throughout history, many Chinese Americans are devoted in this area. Now, the back room of the Formosa Cafe looks like a museum that honors the works of Chinese Americans and their contributions to Hollywood.

Chinese stereotypes（刻板印象）

Stereotypes of the Chinese in America were strengthened by the otherness of U.S. China towns in the late 1800s and early 1900s.There was an idea that the Chinese was the “yellow peril”, who you couldn’t trust. And that resulted in the character called Fu Manchu. Fu Manchu was an evil character who wanted to destroy the western world. He appeared in movies and in a television series. In 1926 , Charlie Chan, a Chinese investigator from Hawaii, appeared for the first time in a movie. This created a different , yet still problematic Asian stereotype.

“Yellow face” actors

Charlie Chan and Fu Manchu may have been Chinese characters, but the actors were usually white men made up to look like Asian. Actors Sidney Toler, Roland Winters and Ross Martin all played Charlie Chan. Yellow face meant they actually yellowed up their skin. White actors just played the lead characters in The Good Earth, a 1937 film about Chinese farmers. Asian actors had parts in the film, but they needed bankable actors , however , there were no Asian American bankable actors.

China factors

Over the years, Asian and Chinese Americans did find work in Hollywood, and a few earned a star on the Hollywood Walk for Fame. Hollywood is also changing the way it presents the Chinese culture. As the biggest market for movies outside the U. S, Hollywood has been making films that will not offend movie goers in China or the country’s government. The industry has been careful not to show the Chinese as evil. Co-productions between Hollywood and Chinese companies put Chinese characters and China in a favorable or satisfactory way.

1.Why is the back room of the Formosa Cafe mentioned?

A.To show appreciation for Chinese American filmmakers.

B.To display the richness of Chinese American films.

C.To attract more customers to enjoy coffee in the Formosa Cafe.

D.To recommend a place to mover goers to learn Chinese American films.

2.What can be known about Charlie Chan?

A.He could be found in a TV series.

B.He was an actor bearing evil reputation.

C.He represented investigators from Hawaii.

D.He wasn’t much appreciated by movie-goers then.

3.What can be concluded about Chinese American films?

A.Chinese actors were preferred in casting Chinese roles.

B.They focused on evil Chinese eager to ruin America.

C.China factors are positively viewed in them.

D.They have been introducing Chinese stereotypes.

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Karaoke, which was invented by the Japanese, ______ both wonders and problems.

A. has been produced B. was produced C. produced         D. has produced

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That was the first time I ______ there and I was impressed by the friendly people very much.

A. go　　　　　 　 B. was going　　　 　 C. had gone　　 　 D. have gone

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That was the first time I _______ there and I was impressed by the friendly people very much.

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Louise was 72 years old and she lived by herself. The first thing she noticed when she came downstairs that Sunday morning was that her __36____ window was open. In fact, it was so wide open that she had ___37___ closing it. Then she realized that things were not in their proper __38____. Finally, when she found her empty ___39___ on the kitchen table, she realized the awful __40____. At first, she didn’t know what to do. Then she decided to ___41___ her son, Derek.

Derek’s wife Sybil answered the phone, “It’s your mother,” she _42___him, coldly. Louise told Derek about the open window, about things being in the wrong places and about the ____43__ missing from her purse.

“ All right,” said Derek, “Don’t __44___ anything. I’ll be __45___ in half an hour.

Louise ___46__ and made herself a pot of tea and some toast. Then she went from room to room wondering __47___ anything else was missing.

When Derek arrived, he was content to __48___ her looking so calm. “Have you rung the ___49___?”he asked. “No? Then I’ll do that straight away.” So he rang the police.

As it was Sunday，__50____ the only detectives were out. However, the police were polite, but vague(含糊的) . “ We’ll send __51__ round as soon as possible.” They said.

Derek telephoned his wife. “I’m not sure when I’ll be home, love,” he told her. “I’ve got to ___52__ for the police.” While Derek and his mother waited, Derek _53___ the catches （挂钩） on the windows and locks on the doors. All of them were old and some of the catches hardly__54___ at all. Derek felt __55___. His mother was an old woman, after all. “I’ll have to change all these.” he told her.

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Iodine (碘）– rich salt was the hottest item on Chinese shelves Thursday, being snapped up (抢购) by shoppers after rumors spread that iodine intake could help protect one’s body from radiation damage, although the authorities have confirmed that the nuclear crisis in Japan had not affected China.

Rumors also spread about radioactive substances being leaked into ocean water that could pollute Chinese coasts.

The crazy buying has occurred nationwide, from the supposedly easily – harmed eastern coastal provinces to regions far – inland such as Xinjiang.

Supermarkets and convenience stores began reporting the lack of salt stocks from early Wednesday, with all salt sold out at many Carrefour and Wal – Mart stores. Some online clothes stores have begun offering salt as a bonus to customers.

Relevant government departments were trying hard to stop this round of panic – buying.

The Ministry of Health denied the rumor that eating more iodine – rich salt could repair damage from radiation, saying that it is technically impossible to absorb enough iodine for radiation prevention from eating salt.

The government urges the local market authorities to keep all salt sellers in check and to prevent storing and overpricing.

Also the spokesman of the government said that China’s seawater, as a source of salt, would not be affected by the nuclear crisis, as it would be impossible for radioactive substances to reach Chinese waters via the eastward ocean current.

“Reasons behind the salt rush include unclear information on the development of the nuclear crisis and terrifying media reports of the severity of a possible complete meltdown. If the fear of a Chernobyl – like catastrophe cannot be ended, the crazy buying will likely continue,” said a professor from Beijing University.

Beijing urged Tokyo Thursday to better release information at the Fukushima plant.

1.What caused the crazy buying of iodine – rich salt?

A．The rumor caused by the unclear information.

B．The shortage of iodine – rich salt in stores.

C．The multi – functions of iodine in salt.

D．The richness of iodine in salt in China.

2.Some online clothes stores began offering salt as a bonus to customers because _______.

A．they can increase their sales by doing so      B．the salt from them is more effective

C．the customers prefer to buy salt on line       D．the salt from the on-line store is free

3.It’s quite clear that some sellers want to store iodine-rich salt is to _______.

A．increase the sales of related products                   B．raise the price of products online

C．make more money from it              D．meet the needs of the market

4.Why is it impossible for radioactive substances to reach Chinese waters?

A．The ocean is really too large.       B．The distance from Japan is too far.

C．The nuclear pollution is not so serious.                 D．The ocean current is eastward.

5.Which of the following should be the best title of the passage?

A．Panic Salt Buying Creates Bitter Crisis                  B．Effect of the Terrible Disaster in Japan

C．A Rumor Throughout the Country.      D．Iodine-rich Salt Prevents Radiation.

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Chinese Paper Cutting or Jianzhi is the first type of paper-cutting design, since paper was invented in the Eastern Han Dynasty in China.

It’s a very distinguishing visual art of Chinese handicrafts. The art form later spread to other parts of the world with different areas adopting their own cultural styles. After hundreds of year’s development, now they’ve become a very popular means of decoration among country folk, especially women. The paper-cuts are also used to decorate doors and windows, and therefore they’re sometimes referred to “chuang hua”, meaning Window Flower. Paper-cuts are chiefly used as decorations. However, today, Chinese paper-cuts are also used for religious and ceremonial purpose, and they’re buried with the dead and burned at funerals.

Chinese people believe the red paper-cuts on the door can bring good fortune and happiness to the whole family. The paper-cuts are more often seen during traditional Chinese festivals, particularly in Chinese New Year, the Spring Festival. They’re also given as gifts to friends or other family members.

Paper-cuttings aren’t produced by machine, but by hand. There’re two methods of manufacture (制造): one uses scissors, the other uses knives. Knife cuttings are fashioned by putting several layers of paper on a relatively soft foundation (衬底). Following a pattern, the artist cuts the motif into the paper with a sharp knife he usually holds vertically. The advantage of knife-cuttings is that considerably more paper cuttings can be made in one operation than with scissor cuttings.

It’s easy to learn about cutting a piece of paper but difficult to master it with perfection. One must grasp the knife in an upright fashion and press evenly (均匀地) on the paper with some strength. Flexibility is required but any hesitation will damage the whole image.

People find hope and comfort in expressing wishes with paper-cutting. For instance: for a wedding ceremony, red paper-cuttings are a traditional decoration on the tea set, the dressing table glass, and on other furniture. A big red paper character ‘Xi’ (happiness) is a traditional must on the newlywed’s (新婚夫妇) door.

1.It can be learned from the second paragraph that ___________.

A.paper-cuts are mainly used as presents

B.females are better at paper-cutting than males

C.paper-cutting varies from area to area

D.paper-cuts are used in various ceremonies but funerals

2.What is the fourth paragraph mainly about?

A.Forms of paper-cutting. B.Means of paper-cutting.

C.Advantages of knife cuttings. D.Characteristics of paper-cutting.

3.From the fifth paragraph, we can learn that ___________.

A.paper-cutting requires great strength

B.pause in paper-cutting makes no difference

C.it is by no means easy to acquire paper-cutting skills

D.it is fashionable to learn paper-cutting

4.The author develops the last paragraph by ___________.

A.using examples B.making comparisons

C.analyzing causes D.describing processes

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When Luca first heard of the Island of Inventions, he was still very young. But its wonders sounded so incredible that they were forever burned in his memory. From that moment, he never stopped searching for clues which might lead him to the island. He read hundreds of adventure books, histories, volumes of physics and chemistry, even music.

Over time, he pieced together his idea of what the Island of Inventions was like. It was a secret place, where all the great wise men of the world would meet to learn and invent together. Access to the island was totally restricted. To join, you had to have created some great invention for humanity. Only then could you receive the special invitation — which came with directions to the island.

So Luca spent his youth studying and inventing. Every new idea he got, he made it into an invention, and if there were something he didn't understand, he’d seek others to help him. Soon he met other young inventors and he told them about the Island of Inventions. They too dreamed of one day receiving an invitation letter.

As years passed, the disappointment of not receiving their invitation made Luca and his friends work harder and co-operate more. They would meet in Luca's house, share their ideas and build new machines. Their inventions became known throughout the world, and improved the lives of millions.

But still, no invitation came.

They didn’t lose heart. They continued learning and inventing every day, trying to come up with more and better ideas. Fresh young talent joined their group, as more inventors dreamed of getting to the island.

One day many years later, Luca, already very old, was speaking with a brilliant young man named Roberts, who had written to him, asking him to join the group. Luca started telling the man of the wonderful Island of Inventions, and of how he was sure that some day they would receive an invitation. Surprised, the young inventor interrupted: “You mean this place isn’t the Island of Inventions? Isn't the letter you sent me the real invitation?”

It was only then that Luca realised that his dream had become true in his very own house. No island could exist which would be better than where he was now. No place of invention would be better than what he and his friends had created. Luca felt happy to know that he had always been on the island, and that his life of invention and study had been a truly happy one.

1.Why did Luca and his colleagues probably never receive an invitation to the island?

A. Their ideas were not considered worthy enough.

B. They were too concerned with acquiring fame.

C. The organization had already broken up.

D. The island was not a real place.

2.What did Luca learn at the end of the story?

A. The island of inventions did not exist.　

B. He had wasted most of his life.

C. He had unknowingly built his own dreamland.

D. He finally would receive his invitation.

3.Which of the following best describes Luca?

A. Aggressive.　 B. Trusting.

C. Creative. 　 D. Easy-going.

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