New medicines and instruments ______ every day to extend life.

A. develop                                                B. are being developed

C. are developing                                       D. have developed

 

阅读下面短文，根据以下提示：1）汉语提示，2)首字母提示，3）语境提示，在每个空格内填入一个适当的英语单词，并将该词完整地写在右边相对应的横线上。所填单词要求意义准确，拼写正确。 

Dear editor,    I am Evan from Canada. Being the eldest child in the family has its     1._______  disadvantages. First of all, I have to share all my ______（玩具）with my   2.________

younger sisters . Of course, they don’t n ____ to return the favor because 3.________

I’m totally uninterested in their things ._______（除……之外）that,   4.________

they are always hanging around me . I just can’t get a moment’s p_____    5.________    At meals, I have to eat whatever is _____the plate regardless of                     6.________

the taste .My sisters only try one bite if it’s not ______favorite food.   7.________

In addition ,w____ it comes to practicing our musical instruments,. I have to   8.________

practice ______than double the time. Worst of all, I get a larger quantity 9.________

of homework,_____(对比)to them.    I’m feeling rather annoyed. Can you please g_____ me some advice? 10.________                                                   Yours truly                                                   Evan Smith

 

Today, roller skating is easy and fun．But a long time ago, it wasn’t easy at all. Before 1750, the idea of skating didn’t exist. That changed because of a man named Joseph Merlin. Merlin’s work was making musical instruments. In his spare time he liked to play the violin. Joseph Merlin was a man of ideas and dreams. People called him a dreamer.

One day Merlin received an invitation to attend a fancy dress ball（化装舞会）. He was very pleased and a little excited. As the day of the party came near, Merlin began to think how to make a grand entrance at the party. He had an idea. He thought he would get a lot of attention if he could skate into the room.

　　Merlin tried different ways to make himself roll. Finally, he decided to put two wheels under each shoe. These were the first roller skates. Merlin was very proud of his invention and dreamed of arriving at the party on wheels while playing the violin.

　　On the night of the party Merlin rolled into the room playing his violin. Everyone was astonished to see him. There was just one problem. Merlin had no way to stop his roller skates. He rolled on and on. Suddenly, he ran into a huge mirror that was hanging on the wall. Down fell the mirror, breaking to pieces. Nobody forgot Merlin’s grand entrance for a long time!

60．The text is mainly about ________.

         A．a strange man              B．an unusual party

         C．how roller skating began     D．how people enjoyed themselves in the 18th century

61．People thought Merlin was a dreamer because he _________.

　　A．often gave others surprises　　　　　 B．was a gifted musician

         C．invented the roller skates　　　　　　D．was full of imagination

62．Merlin put wheels under his shoes in order to ________ .

A．impress the party guests　　　　　　B．arrive at the party sooner

C．test his invention　　　　　　　　　D．show his skill in walking on wheels

63．What is the main point the writer is trying to make in the last paragraph?

         A．The roller skates needed further improvement.  B．The party guests took Merlin for a fool.

         C．Merlin succeeded beyond expectation.        D．Merlin got himself into trouble.

 

Today, roller skating is easy and fun. But a long time ago, it wasn't easy at all. Before 1750, the idea of skating didn't exist. That changed because of a man named Joseph Merlin. Merlin's work was making musical instruments. In his spare time he liked to play the violin. Joseph Merlin was a man of ideas and dreams. People called him a dreamer.
　　One day Merlin received an invitation to attend a fancy dress ball. He was very pleased and a little excited. As the day of the party came near, Merlin began to think how to make a grand entrance at the party. He had an idea. He thought he would get a lot of attention if he could skate into the room.
　　Merlin tried different ways to make himself roll. Finally, he decided to put two wheels under each shoe. These were the first roller skates. Merlin was very proud of his invention and dreamed of arriving at the party on wheels while playing the violin.
　　On the night of the party Merlin rolled into the room playing his violin. Everyone was astonished to see him. There was just one problem. Merlin had no way to stop his roller skates. He rolled on and on. Suddenly, he ran into a huge mirror that was hanging on the wall. Down fell the mirror, breaking to pieces. Nobody forgot Merlin's grand entrance for a long time!
【小题1】The text is mainly about_________.

A．a strange man	B．how roller skating began
C．an unusual party	D．how people enjoyed themselves in the 18th century

【小题2】People thought Merlin was a dreamer because he________.

A．often gave others surprises	B．was a gifted musician
C．was full of imagination	D．invented the roller skates

【小题3】Merlin put wheels under his shoes in order to_______.

A．test his invention	B．arrive at the party sooner
C．impress the party guests	D．show his skill in walking on wheels

【小题4】What is the main point the writer is trying to make in the last paragraph?

A．Merlin succeeded beyond expectation.

B．The party guests took Merlin for a fool.

C．The roller skates needed further improvement.

D．Merlin regretted what he had done

Hearing plays an important part in our everyday life, but few of us take the steps we need to protect our hearing.

It is easy to see how your hearing is under assault in today’s world. There are so many things to hear, and so many new instruments, like iPods and headphones, which can harm your hearing if used improperly. Keeping the volume(音量)to a reasonable level on an iPod or other portable listening instruments is one of the most important ways to protect your hearing. Another great way to keep your hearing protected is to avoid loud noises whenever possible. There are many loud noises from power tools to machinery, and it is important to avoid these noises as often as possible. When it is not possible to avoid them, keep your hearing protected by using earplugs(耳机).

If you think your hearing may have already been damaged by modern technology, it is important to have your hearing tested by a physician. Only such a professional will be able to measure your level of hearing loss and help you find the best solution to your hearing problem.

For those with hearing issues, the choices have never been greater. There are many excellent hearing aids on the market. Having a hearing aid can be a perfect choice for the young and the old alike, and many people who swore they would never wear a hearing aid find that they love the convenience and quality these instruments represent.

Never let an unimportant thing like vanity(虚荣) get in the way of treating a hearing problem. These days there are hearing aids that are nearly invisible to the naked eye, including a number of models that fit completely inside the ear. If you believe you may be experiencing a problem with your hearing, it is important to have it checked out, and to take the right measures to protect your ears. In many cases, this treatment will be as simple as wearing earplugs. Taking care of your ears is of great importance. After all, you only get one set of ears.                      

1.The second paragraph mainly talks about_____.

A．the causes of hearing loss

B．the importance of hearing

C．how to cure hearing problems

D．how to protect your hearing

2.The underlined phrase “under assault” in Paragraph 2 most probably means_____.

A．under consideration

B．under protection

C．under attack

D．under treatment

3.All the following factors may cause hearing problems EXCEPT_____.

A．using iPods improperly

B．listening to MP3 at full volume

C．standing near machinery making a loud noise

D．using earplugs when there are loud noises