The levitating(悬浮的) lightbulb

This special lightbulb was invented by US artist and scientist Simon Morris. He got the idea of making a lightbulb float from hoverboards(悬浮滑板)，which he used to dream of having as a kid.

But the floating is not the most amazing part. The rejection force between the opposite ends of the magnets(磁铁)，which were put in the bottom of the bulb and in the wooden base, does the job. What’s new here is a technology called induction (电磁感应). It allows the lightbulb to get power from the base even they are not in contact.

Shoes that tie themselves

They’re not what you think-shoelaces that tie themselves in the way we tie them. Instead, the new shoes have small motors that control their laces. When you step in them, your feet will hit a sensor（传感器）in the shoes and the motor will automatically tighten the laces.

But the shoes weren’t just designed for lazy people’s needs. They could actually give athletes an advantage during competition. They are also useful for people who cannot move their arms or fingers easily.

The no-touch thermometer

Taking your body temperature usually means putting a thermometer (体温计) in your armpits (腋窝) and staying still for minutes. It may be easy for you, but it’s an impossible task for little kids.

Now, with the new thermometer, users can simply put it 2.5 centimeters from a patient’s forechead and press the button, and it can get the reading in two seconds.

【1】The levitating lightbulb is special in that ________.

A. floating is the most amazing part of the levitating lightbulb

B. the inventor of the levitating lightbulb is more than a scientist

C. it makes use of the rejection force between opposite ends of magnets

D. induction allows the lightbulb to get power even when unconnected with the base

【2】How is the no-touch thermometer different from other ones?

A. It makes it easier to take kid’s temperature.

B. You need wait two minutes for the reading.

C. You don’t need to press the button.

D. It should be put in one’s armpit.

【3】In which part of a newspaper can you possibly read this text?

A. Education. B. Sports. C. Science. D. Entertainment.

【题目】根据短文内容，判断以下句子的正误。
I began as a calculating machine in 1642 in France. In 1822 I was built as an analytical machine. Then in 1936 Alan Turing wrote a book and built a universal machine. As the years have gone by, I have been made smaller. There were times when my size totally changed. And my memory became so large that I couldn't believe it. In the 1960s they gave me a family connected by a network. I was able to share my knowledge with others through the World Wide Web. Since the 1970s many new applications have been found for me.
（1）In 1642 I was made as a calculating machine in England.
（2）I became an analytical machine in 1822.
（3）Charles Babbage wrote a book and built a universal machine in 1936.
（4）My size became smaller but my memory became so large.
（5）I was connected by a network in the 1970s.

Imports are now a common sight in Chinese stores and supermarkets, while they were previously rarely seen on shelves. The Chinese now have access to many imports varying from luxury goods like high-end cars and famous brand watches, to daily necessities. China’s WTO membership has also made imports less expensive for the Chinese public.

For instance, since 2005, no tariffs (关税) have been imposed (施加) on Chinese imports of digital cameras and other devices.

Our education industry has also benefited from China’s WTO membership. Many top global universities have joined forces with Chinese ones to establish cooperative education institutions, bringing foreign teaching concepts to Chinese students. For example, New York University Shanghai was jointly founded by New York University and East China Normal University. In addition, an increasing number of Chinese students are furthering their studies abroad, while many foreign students are coming to China to carry out their higher education. According to the Ministry of Education, 523,700 students studied overseas last year, and the number is expected to keep growing this year.

China’s WTO entry has brought benefit not only to the country’s people, but also for the rest of the world.

【1】One advantage of China’s WTO membership is that ________.

A. all the Chinese people are out of poverty

B. no tariffs will be charged for different kinds of imports

C. the Chinese can buy more foreign products at a lower price

D. it only brings benefits to Chinese agriculture and education

【2】New York University Shanghai is an example of ________.

A. foreign-funded universities

B. educational reform

C. state-owned universities

D. international cooperation

【3】What may be talked about in the following paragraph?

A. How China’s entry into the WTO has changed people’s lives.

B. What the Chinese have got from being a member of the WTO.

C. The efforts the Chinese government has made to fight against poverty.

D. The good effects on the other countries after China’s entering the WTO.

【4】What is the text mainly about?

A. China’s entry into the WTO. B. Benefits of China’s entering the WTO.

C. Trade and education in China. D. The development of China’s economy.

【题目】根据下列句子的结构和所给汉语的意思，写出这一单词的正确形式。
（1）Cultural relics (属于) to people.
（2）China is the country to (主办) 2008 Olympic Games.
（3） (电脑) are becoming more and more popular.
（4）We should help (野生动植物).
（5）（音乐）is the most beautiful language.

1.他身体素质下降和肥胖的原因：作业多，运动少，做家务少，熬夜玩手机，饮食不健康；

2.改善的方法和建议，少玩手机，保证充足睡眠，多运动，均衡饮食。

注意：1.词数100左右；

2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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【题目】语法填空.
Shake Shack is a new kind of restaurant becoming more popular in the US. The restaurants are not fast food. They (know) as “fast casual”.
Researchers say Americans want more (choose) and fresh food when choosing where and what to eat. This trend is one reason why the fast food restaurant McDonald’s has struggled financially. While McDonald's is struggling (win) their customers back, Shake Shack, is doing well.
Bonnie Riggs, restaurant expert, has studied Americans' restaurant habits for almost 30 years. She says one reason why Americans like fast casual food is it's new and creative. Besides it is something different and people like to try new things. Her study shows Americans (make) 61 billion visits to restaurants last year. Three out four visits were to fast food restaurants, like McDonald’s. Fast casual is still a small percentage of restaurant visits, but it has developed fast. Just as Ms Riggs says, “it's growing (rapid) because they meet consumers' needs.
They know it's (prepare) while they wait; it's fresh, quality good, good tasting food at (reason) and affordable prices.

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在此符号下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Hello, everybody! I’m honored to be here sharing my ideas on high school life to you. First, we should try our best to develop good qualities, such as being actively. Additionally, get along well with others can never be ignored, that can help us make good friends and live a happy life. Second, studying effectively really count. A good habit like reviewing is of great important to the challenging study. Third, we should never forget to join sports and outdoor activities. Being energetic, I have dealt with my life more confident. I hope what I have been shared can help you lead the better life in senior high school. Wish everything a great success. That’s all. Thank you.

Self-discipline is the key to leading a healthier, happier and more successful life,【1】. We have shared some self-discipline techniques below. Follow these self-discipline techniques to start living a better life.

1. Start small

The journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step as the proverb goes.【2】. Instead, stamina(耐力) is built up by doing a little more than the previous day’s target.

The same goes for discipline. Start by trying to carry out self-discipline techniques little by little every day for big results. Increase your goals over time.

2.【3】

Staying self-disciplined requires motivation. It can be hard to stay motivated if you feel like you haven’t made any progress so far. Tracking progress makes you aware of how much you’ve done and encourages you to keep going.

3. Exercise your willpower

【4】Some days, sticking to the task is going to be difficult but by reminding yourself of the end in mind and how much the goal means to you, you will be able to ignore temporary temptations for long term gain.

The above-mentioned self-discipline techniques have been proven to be extremely effective.【5】and it is the key to living a happy and fulfilling life.

A. Build a support system

B. Measure your goals

C. Willpower and self-discipline go hand in hand

D. Self-discipline is a feature found in many successful people

E. Self-discipline is linked to effective time management

F. However, it is easier said than done

G. You don’t train for a marathon by running 10 kilometers on the first day

Thanks 【6】 the hot and humid climate, people have developed a preference for the spicy hotpot. When the night comes, occasions are not rare when the citizens 【7】 (entertain) by the 【8】 (performer) in Sichuan Opera, 【9】 art form with a long history. People here are straight-forward (耿直的), enthusiastic and humorous. But 【10】 (fortunate), you’ll sometimes fail to understand their creative jokes because of the local dialect and accent.

Research by a British biology student suggests that sharks could be used to predict storms.

Laura Smith, 24, is close to completing her study on shark’s ability to sense pressure.

If her studies prove the theory, scientists may be able to monitor the behaviour of sharks to predict bad weather.

Miss Smith had previously studied the behaviour of lemon sharks in the Bahamas.

She then used their close relatives, lesser spotted dogfish (猫鲨), for further research at Aberdeen University.

Her work---thought to be the first of its kind to test the pressure theory---resulted from the observation that juvenile blacktip sharks off Florida moved into deeper water ahead of a violent storm in 2001.

Miss Smith said: “I’ve always been crazy about traveling and diving and this led me to an interest in sharks.”

“I was delighted to have been able to research in the area for my degree. I know there’s so much more we need to understand---but it certainly opens the way to more research.”

It has been discovered that a shark senses pressure using hair cells in its balance system.

At the Bimini Shark Lab in the Bahamas, Miss Smith fixed hi-tech sensors to sharks to record pressure and temperature, while also tracking them using GPS (Global Positioning System) technology.

In Aberdeen, she was able to study the effects of tidal (潮汐的) and temperature changes on dogfish---none of which were harmed. She also used a special lab which can mimic (模拟) oceanic pressure changes caused by weather fronts.

She is due to complete her study and graduate later this year. She says she will be looking for a job which will give her the chance to enrich her experience of shark research.

【1】The passage is most probably taken from .

A. a short-story collection B. a personal diary

C. a research paper D. a popular science magazine

【2】What do we learn from the first four paragraphs of the passage?

A. Jennifer Fish is not fit for her job.

B. Sharks’ behaviour can be controlled.

C. Sharks may be used to predict bad weather.

D. Laura Smith will become a weather forecaster.

【3】Laura Smith conducted her research by .

A. monitoring sharks’ reaction to weather changes

B. measuring the air pressure of weather fronts

C. recording sharks’ body temperature

D. removing hair cells from a shark’s balance system

【4】What is the passage mainly about?

A. A popular way of forecasting weather.

B. Biologists, interest in the secrets of sharks.

C. A new research effort in predicting storms.

D. Laura Smith’s devotion to scientific research.