英语专题练习九
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For those who are tired doing the laundry, Samsung has found an answer: a washing machine that can tell you when your laundry is done via a smart phone app(application).
Strange though it may seem —“my wife already does that” was a common response among attendees viewing the device when it was introduced at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) this week — Samsung is just one of many appliance makers racing to install (安装) a large number of internet-connected features in machines in an effort t o make them “smart”.
Last year, it was a refrigerator that tweeted. This year, it’s Wi-Fi-enabled laundry machines and fridges that can tell you when your groceries are going bad.
The washers and dryers, available starting in the spring, connect to any smart phone through a downloadable application. The phone can then be used as a remote control, so the machines can be turned on and off while their owner is at work or on the bus.
Samsung says it’s not just something new —the app connection actually has some practical uses.
“If you started to dry clothes in the morning and forgot to take them out, you can go to your phone and restart your dryer for the time when come home, so your clothes are refreshed and ready to go,” said spokesperson Amy Schmidt.
The company also says that with electricity rate(电价)varying depending on the time of day, more control over when the machines are used can help save money.
Perhaps, but what they will probably really accomplish is what all good technologies do —enable laziness. Rather than getting up to check on whether the laundry is done, users will instead monitor it on their phones while watching TV.
27. What can be inferred from the common response of the attendees at the CES?
A. The machine will be a big success.
B. their wives like doing the laundry.
C. The machine is unrelated to their life.
D. This kind of technology is familiar to them.
28. What can we learn about the new laundry machines?
A. They can tell you when your clothes need washing
B. They can be controlled with a smart phone
C. They are difficult to operate
D. They are sold at a low price
29. We can conclude form Samsung’s statements that ___________.
A. the app connection makes life easier
B. it is better to dry clothes in the morning
C. smart phone can shorten the drying time
D. we should refresh clothes back at home
30. What is the main idea of the last paragraph?
A.The laundry should be frequently checked
B. Lazy people like using such machines
C. Good technologies also cause problems
D. Television may help do the laundry. 完形填空
The Fitting-in of Suzy Khan
The first time I saw Suzy Khan, I knew I had to help her. She was really small for her age of 12. The boy in my class often 36 about her and laughed their heads off. She would open a book, pretending to read, with tears dropping on the open page.
All I knew was that she was an orphan (孤儿) from Africa. She had just been adopted by a family in town who 37 that the best way for her to learn American ways of life was to be with American kids. I looked down at this 38 girl and promised myself that somehow I would help her.
But how could I help her 39 in with us? There had to be a 40 .
One day, when I went into the classroom, I saw that Suzy had 41 her geography book to a picture of a train, and in her notebook, she had made a(n) 42 copy.
I was surprised and thought that she could do something in the coming 43 show. So, I took her to see the art teacher, Miss Parker, and showed her what Suzy had 44 . “why, it’s wonderful,” said Miss Parker, who then showed us a poster she had painted 45 the talent show. “I need more of these, but I just don’t have enough 46 . Could you help me, Suzy?
On the day of the talent show, Suzy’s 47 were everywhere ---- all over the hall and all over the school, each one different.
“And finally,” said Mr. Brown, the schoolmaster, at the end of the show, “we have a(n)__48_ award. I’m sure you’ve all noticed the wonderful posters.” Everyone nodded. “One of our own students 49 them.”
I could hear everyone whispering.” Who in our school could draw 50 well?”
Mr. Brown waited a while before saying, “ 51 this student worked so hard on the posters, she deserves a 52 ,too. Our mystery artist is our new student ---- Suzy Khan!”
Mr. Brown thanked her for all the wonderful posters and gave her a professional artist’s set. “Thank you,” she cried.
I 53 , at that time when I was looking at her excited face, she’d probably never
54 anything in her whole life.
Everyone started t 55 their hands. Suzy Khan gave them a shy smile and the applause was deafening. I knew then Suzy was going to b e all right. ”
36. A. joked B. cared C. trains D. worried
37. A. reported B. decided C. complained D. questioned
38. A. rich B. proud C. tiny D. popular
39. A. come B fall C. fit D. tie
40. A. manner B. pattern C. choice D. way
41. A. read B. taken C. opened D. put
42. A. free B. perfect C. final D. extra
43. A. test B.talk C.quiz D. talent
44. A. colored B. written C. carved D. drawn
45. A. at B. after C. for D. around
46. A. room B. time C. paper D. interest
47. A. gifts B. books C. photos D. posters
48. A. special B. academic C. national D. royal
49. A. painted B. found C. printed D. collected
50. A. very B. that C. quite D. too
51. A. If B. Though C. Unless D. Since
52. A. prize B. rank C. rest D. place
53. A. replied B. realized C.remembered D. regretted
54. A. offered B. valued C. owned D. controlled
55. A. clap B. wave C. raise D. shake
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China’s Olympic lesson
Although the Athens Games are over, 31 .While busy preparing for the new semester in the first week back at school, many youngsters have started to wonder what Beijing can learn from Athens.
“I was amazed by the fantastic opening ceremony from the moment it began,” said She Fei, a Senior 2 boy from Beijing Huiwen High School. He represented China in Athens and got the chance to see the opening ceremony with his own eyes.
“Greece has done such a good job in showing its colorful culture using high-tech methods. 32 ” he said. “It seems that Beijing needs to combine the use of advanced technology with creative design to present its culture to the rest of the world. 33 ” he added.
Echoing her view on the challenge of designing a unique opening ceremony, Zhang Yufei, Senior 3 from No. 2 High School attached to Beijing Normal University, thinks that director Zhang Yimo’s presentation of Chinese culture will be out of date by 2008.
“Peking Opera costumes and the big red lantern did not seem to surprise the audience in the closing ceremony. 34 ” She said.
Other students worry people’s bad habits, 35 , might be the weak point of Beijing 2008.
“In Athens, all the residents were very careful with their behavior and manner s. I think they have set a good example of Olympic hospitality. Beijingers can learn from them and do better.” She Fei said.
A．Such as spitting on the ground
B．We definitely need something better in 2008.
C．Chinese teenagers’ passion for the Olympic has n ot faded
D．Beijing is the best place to host it.
E．Beijing can learn a lot from the success of the opening ceremony in Athens. F．This will ensure Beijing does an equally good job on four years time.
G．We are sure Beijing will surprise the whole world.
语法填空
As I think back I realize how hard it is to view the world ________ the eyes of my childhood. _______ child’s mind is still filled with the idea that anything and everything is possible. They haven’t begun building the mental walls yet. Watch a child ________(learn) to walk and it’s amazing. No matter how many times they fall down, they hop back up ________they instinctively know that eventually they’ll be
able to walk. They don’t have to worry what _______ think. They have no need to put up a front(讲面子). They are who they are.
But somewhere along the line they learn to be ________(practice).Their creativity is blocked over time, as the world _______(teach) them to fit in. Eventually they don’t bounce back as fast 38 they fail. Learning is now something you have to do that is very boring and unpleasant.
You and I _______ tear down those walls that are closing in and start fresh. It’s time to bring back that sense of joy and wonder. When you’re setting your goals for the New Year, think like a child. Set your goals as if ______ is possible.
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My father took me out camping for the first time when I was seven. He wanted teach me about animals, insects and trees. My uncles all come along with bows and arrows for hunting.
One evening at sunset, we sat by the fire, have our barbecue. Just then a bird was flying over us. My uncles immediate jumped up and shot their arrows on the bird. Neither of the arrows hit the target. Suddenly the arrows was flying down at us from the sky—they were looked like rain! We ran to escape but fortunately no one was injured.
That day I didn't learn much about animals, insects or trees, but I learnt a impressive lesson about gravity!