C
★★★★☆
When we communicate online,words sometimes just aren’t enough,says City University London Professor Adrian David Cheok.
Now,he has a solution: researchers at his Mixed Reality Lab are coming up with ways to say words with a smell — developing cell phone apps and plug-ins that give off smells like flowers and food.
“Smell is a very powerful- sense. It can cause an emotion or memory directly 一 before we logically think about it,” Cheok tells the Columbia Broadcasting System.
The lab has already created technology able to send the smell of flowers to a loved one through texting — as long as the person has a little digital machine plugged into the (耳机塞孔) of his smart phone.
The first application of this technology was the Hana Yakiniku plug-in released in Japan in 2013. It became available internationally on Amazon in February. The video marketing the Hana Yakiniku attachment presents funny digital smell solutions to common problems: a poor college student,for example,can now eat dinner with his iPhone and enjoy the smell of beef he can* t afford while eating rice for lunch. The plug-in attachment is sold at a reasonable price of about thirty-five dollars.
The technology can be used in a range of commercial applications,from diet programs,advertising and health care,to recipes and personal communications.
“You can send someone an online message with the smell of a flower,” Cheok says. “For our everyday communication,we want to be able to have a much wider range of experiences being communicated. Not just sending data or information,we want to share our experiences. ”
9. What is the purpose of Cheok's technology?
A. To improve our sense of smell.
B. To help us have a better memory.
C. To help us enjoy better communication.
D. To encourage us to use more words online.
10. The Hana Yakiniku plug-in was based on the design by.
A. a Japanese company
B. the Amazon company
C. the Mixed Reality Lab
D. the Columbia Broadcasting System
11. According to the text,Cheok's technology.
A. will have many different uses
B. will be on the market very soon
C. is too expensive for most people
D. is possibly harmful to earphone jacks
12. What does Cheok mainly tell us in the last paragraph?
A. The influence of personal experiences.
B. The importance of communication.
C. The development of smart phones.
D. The advantages of his invention.
C篇
英国科学家发明了一种能够让手机发出香味的新技术。
9. C.细节理解题。根据前三段可知，Cheok的新技术有助于更好地交流。
10. C.推理判断题。根据第五段中的Theflrst application of this technology was the Hana -Yakiniku plug-in released in Japan in 2013 可知， Hana Yakiniku插件是以 Mixed Reality Lab 的技术为基础的。
11. A.推理判断题。根据倒数第二段可知,Cheok的技术将会有很多不同的用途。
12. D.段落大意题。根据末段可知，Cheok主要说明了他的发明的优势。
科目：高中英语 来源： 题型：
C
★★ ★ ★★
Many authors Have become masters of a particular genre (类型) of fiction,but very few can claim to have had such an effect that they created a genre themselves. One such author is J. R. R. Tolkein. He created not only Middle Earth,the stage for his giant fantasy The Lord of the Rings,but also a whole genre of fantasy fiction.
Tolkein's distinctive contribution was to create a wonderful world and populate it with wise wizards,bold (大胆自信的) knights,and a lot of other characters,including dwarfs. He also created his own contribution,the hobbit. Hobbits were small people,who had distinctive hairy feet. They were characterized by honest common sense and rather complex social lives. In his work,it is evidently the hobbits with whom Tolkein sympathized the most.
What made Tolkein's work so fascinating was that it was a perfectly realized work of fantasy. Every detail in his stories rang true. This is because Tolkein spent so much time working and thinking about Middle Earth. His later books showed clearly to what extent he had created this entire world,complete with detailed maps and even the languages of the main characters.
It must be remembered that Tolkein was writing in a time when the First World War had just finished,and another was about to begin. In his book,he stressed the bravery and determination of the small people without whom victory was impossible. This was the lesson that Tolkein felt had to be learned from the horrors of the First World War 一 the decisions which shaped the fate of nations were made by the ruling class,but they were implemented (实施） by the common people of the country.
Though his book brought him worldwide fame,Tolkein continued to live modestly at Oxford University,where he worked. He was a close friend of another great writer of his day,C. S.Lewis,who also taught there. However,while Lewis was more relaxed about his fame,Tolkein never really got used to it,and he was quite embarrassed by the admiration of many tourists who came to see him.
9. What do we learn about ToIkein's work?
A. It was created in a hurry.
B. It was part of his scientific research.
. C. It was written to create new languages.
D. It showed a complete period that seemed true.
10. What does Tolkein believe in?
A. The great effects of war.
B. The certainty of victory.
C. The decisions of the ruling class.
D. The power of the common people.
11. What was the difference between Tolkein and Lewis?
A. They had different opinions about travel.
B. They worked at different universities.
C. They responded differently to fame.
D. They looked at modesty differently.
12. What is the main purpose of the text?
A. To introduce Tolkein's work and life.
B. To show Tolkein's important influences.
C. To explain the concept of Middle Earth.
D. To discuss the genre of fantasy fiction.
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B
★★★★☆
Finishing just one marathon in your lifetime is something you will be pretty proud of,but for 73-year-old John Maultsby,it just wasn't enough.
Last Sunday,John made an achievement few have made. He finished running 50 marathons — one in every state of America. John was cheered on by a crowd that included his wife,mother,and three daughters as he crossed the finish line at a New Hampshire race,according to Today.com.
John's daughter,Mabel Maultsby,said in an interview that John had always been a runner and took up long-distance running in his late 50s to help lower his blood pressure. He also adopted a vegan diet（纯素食谱）.
His first marathon was at the age of 60.It was during his first race when he saw a man wearing a shirt that said “50 States Finisher” that John thought he could accomplish that as well.
It's taken him 13 years,but John finally completed
his nationwide goal and now plans on running marathons on every continent. He has run seven marathons this year alone and has run the Boston Marathon nine times.
“He's so motivated,v Mabel said in an interview.“I'm so inspired by his motivation,and by his positive attitude. He still looks like the man he was irr his late 50s!” John believes he “looks older than he feels, ” Mabel said,adding that he's still very much “young at heart.”
As for the secret to staying in shape in his 70s,it's not difficult to find out.“The secret to a long life is happiness and a very supportive family,” Mabel said. “He's trying to keep positive,and he's always having goals. That's what's kept him going all this time.”
5. What makes John Maultsby stand out?
A. Having walked to every state of America.
B. Taking up long-distance running at the age of 50.
C. Having won first place in a New Hampshire race.
D. Having finished a marathon in every state of America.
6. John Maultsby began long-distance running to.
A. improve his health
B. complete his nationwide goal
C. follow his daughter's example
D. make his spare time meaningful
7. What is John Maultsby's plan now?
A. To adopt a vegan diet.
B. To run marathons on every continent.
C. To take a trip to other foreign countries.
D. To run the Boston Marathon for the ninth time.
8. What Mabel Maultsby said about her father shows that he is .
A. curious B. grateful
C. optimistic D. imaginative
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D
★★★☆☆
Like many boys of my age,I have a box filled with sports cards. But my brother,younger by ten years,is different from me. He was unwilling to go into the sports card shop with me. I couldn't believe the shocked look on his face when he saw some of the expensive offerings in the window display. He just couldn 51 appreciate the history behind the cards and the care taken to preserve them over the decades. For him,no piece of cardboard was worth any sum of money. He would rather have a video screen to distract him.
I appreciate the arguments in favor of television,computer games,and other electronic entertainment. The technology is dynamic and entertaining. There's indeed something for everyone. I also believe,however,that these new forms of entertainment have taken time away from “unplugged” fun. Instead of simple storybooks,young children have interactive learning computers that read for them. When children aren't watching satellite television,they have computer games to entertain them. It seems to me that more and more of the joys of childhood are being lost to the appeal of the video screen.
Building up a sports card collection is a rewarding hobby for children and adults alike. It teaches quality lessons,such as patience and organization. For children,it develops a careftil mind. I remember how hard I tried to slide each card into a plastic sleeve without damaging their delicate comers. Nearly every weekend,there was a card show at the local mall where I learned to bargain and trade for cards. Collecting cards is a social activity too,encouraging young and old to swap cards and stories.
Today's electronic entertainment,however,keeps people apart and does little to benefit developing minds. I am concerned that this trend toward electronics will lead to less physical activity and less communication time. The younger generation needs to know that pleasure can also come from a simple hands-on hobby.
13. By saying “There's indeed something for everyone”，the author means .
A. everyone is able to enjoy “unplugged” fun
B. electronic entertainment is partly useful
C. technology is very important to everyone
D. new hobbies must be entertaining
14. The author finds that tdday's children .
A. have more “unplugged” fim
B. have more and more hobbies
C. spend too much time on screens
D. value their pocket money very much
15. Why does the author mention how he slid each card into a plastic sleeve?
A. To show how such a hobby can make children more careful.
B. To express his great interest in showing his cards.
C. To explain the difficulties of collecting cards.
D. To prove sports cards are very valuable.
16. What is the author worried about?
A. The fall of electronic entertainment.
B. The younger generation's challenges.
C. The negative influence of electronics.
D. The rising cost of the sports card collection.
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D
Welcome to Pegasus!
Here is some information to help familiarize you with the facilities.
Opening hours
The building is open every day between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. (and 5 p.m. on Fridays) . If you need to work outside during these hours,you will need to make arrangements with Angela.
Transport
Unfortunately,there are no car parking facilities; however,there is a cycle rack(支架) just in front of the entrance where cyclists can lock their bikes.
Photocopier
To use the photocopier,you will need a personal code(密码) 一please ask Martin for this. In order to save trees? please only make copies when strictly necessary,and make double-sided copies if possible. Put waste paper in the recycling bin. If the copier jams and you can't fix it,or if you run out of paper,see Martin.
Kitchen
There is a kettle in the kitchen for making tea or coffee. Tea,coffee,sugar and biscuits are provided in the cupboard for staff to use. There is also a microwave which staff are welcome to use,and a fridge to store your own food and drink. Please label your food and throw it away if it starts to go off. Remember to wash and put away your dishes after use!
Leaving the building
If you are the last person to leave the building,please do the following:
. Make sure that all the windows are locked.
. Check that the computers and photocopier are switched off
. Switch off the lights and close all the doors.
. Set the alarm — instructions for doing this are on the wall,next to the alarm.
Smoking
Please do not smoke anywhere in the building. Smoking is permitted in the yard behind the building,and there is a small shelter that smokers can use in the event of rain.
Thank you for your cooperation.
13. What do we know about Pegasus?
A. It has a large car parking lot.
B. It isn’t available for overtime work.
C. Its opening time is shorter on Friday.
D. Its cycle rack is just behind the building.
14. To use the photocopier,you have to.
A. make double-sided copies
B. bring some paper with you
C. learn how to fix a copier jam
D. get a personal code from Martin
15. It can be inferred that Pegasus’ kitchen .
A. has no coffee
B. provides no meals
C. needs a new cook now
D. is cleaned every day after work
16. What should you do it you don't know how to set to alarm?
A. Ask Martin for help.
B. Get connected with Angela.
C. See the instructions on the wall.
D. Leave a message with the doorkeeper.
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A
★★★☆☆
Yes,we know. Summer is almost here and the moment youJ ve all been waiting for has arrived. It's time to show off your creativity in the Summer Writing Competition 2016!
The competition is now open,giving secondary school students a chance to express themselves freely.
We're looking for fictional stories to run during the summer holidays. Romance,comedy,or something a little darker — it' s up to you,but it must be set in California,and needs to be no shorter than 1,600 words and no longer than 1,800 words. And this year's topic is “Down the rabbit hole."
The competition is not open to any staff working in our newspaper or their family members.
The competition starts on May 20 and there are great prizes to be won!So put your thinking cap on and show us your best materials.
The closing date for entries is June 23. Absolutely no late entries,no matter how much you beg,or what cute pictures you post on our Facebook page.
Winners will be announced in the middle of August and the prize-giving ceremony will bp held on August 31.
The prizes：
* The winner will get: book vouchers worth $1,000
* First runner-up: book vouchers worth $600
* Second runner-up: two tickets to Ocean Park,worth a total of $480 So what are you waiting for? Get writing!
Be sure to include your full name,age,school,phone number and a photograph with your entry.
Send your entnes to yp@writing.com,with the word “Rabbit” in subject field.
1. Who can take part in the competition?
A. Californian locals.
B. Young book writers.
C. Newspaper reporters.
D. Secondary school students.
2. What are participants required to write?
A. News reports. B. Musical dramas.
C. Historical novels. D. Imaginary stories.
3. What will the champion of the competition receive?
A. $480 in cash.
B. Books worth $600.
C. A SI,000 book voucher.
D. Two tickets to Ocean Park.
4. Where is the text probably taken from?
A. A novel. B. An art book.
C. A newspaper. D. A writing guide.
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() 34. The girls the museum as soon as they saw it. They said they wanted to visit it again.
A. looked forward to B. were in control of C. got on with D. fell in love with
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lesson,imagine,research,take,but,practice,
unless,prepare,visit,luck,off,two
Dear Rachel,
I’m not working today,so I have enough time to write to you!I’m writing in English because I want to (76) . You know,I need to improve my English.
This time,I’11 tell you about what I do every week — so you can (77) my life here. I work five days a week at the museum and have most weekends (78) . I go to work by (地铁) .It (79) me about 40 minutes to get to the museum,and I work from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be a big art exhibition 览会) next month. These days we,re very busy (80) for it. The work is really hard.
(81) I like the challenge and I can leam a lot from it.
After work,I sometimes go out with my colleagues(同事) ，or I just go home. (82) one of my new colleagues is a guitar teacher,so I'm learning to play the guitar!I have (83) from him on Mondays and Wednesdays.
On weekends,I go touring in London. There are so many interesting places to (84) here — beautiful parks,ancient buildings and so on. But,best of all,it’s summer here now — my (85) summer this year!
Looking forward to hearing from you!Best wishes!
Yours,
Sarah
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