Missing friends who live far away? Or just need a little family comfort after a long day? Sometimes you just need a hug(擁抱). And sometimes there’s just no one around to give you one. So what do you do? How about a virtual (虛擬的) hug?Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have invented a social media vest (社交背心) that allows people to give hugs to their friends, family and loved ones on Facebook.
The vest is called Like-A-Hug, which is connected(連接) with your Facebook page. Whenever Facebook friends “Like” a photo, video or anything you post on the network, a fan will blow air into the vest to give you a hug. Hugs can also be sent back to the sender by pressing the vest to lose air, according to the website of designer Melissa Chow.
She worked with Andy Payne and Phil Seaton at the MIT Media Lab to build the black vest, making the wearer “feel the warmth, encouragement, support, or love that we feel when we receive hugs.” Melissa Chow said, “We came up with the idea over a free talk about long-distance relationships and the disadvantages of video chat interfaces (視頻聊天界面) like Skype.”
Chow and her workmates actually finished work on the vest last year, but it’s only just recently drawn the attention of the public.
Chow provided no pricing or ordering information for the Like-A-Hug vest, so don’t expect to see people blowing up all over town just yet.
Although researchers believe that Like-A-Hug will cause a worldwide storm, a lot of people think it can’t take the place of the feeling of a real hug. Body temperature or the taste of hair and so on is far from what a social vest can match. 【小題1】What is the main purpose of the text?
| A．To show how to design a magic vest. |
| B．To suggest a newly-built website. |
| C．To introduce a virtual social media vest. |
| D．To explain the weak points of Skype. |
【小題2】The vest “Like-A-Hug” would probably be most helpful to ________.| A．those who play computer games |
| B．those who need comfort or support |
| C．those who design chat interfaces |
| D．those who like to give others hugs |
【小題3】What can we learn about Melissa Chow?| A．She built the vest all by herself. |
| B．She expects to sell the vest at a high price. |
| C．She made the vest public last year. |
| D．She got the idea for a vest while chatting. |
【小題4】We can learn from the text that the Like-A-Hug vest ________.| A．can be ordered on Facebook |
| B．can take the place of a real hug |
| C．can not only be used by Facebook users |
| D．produces a hug when you get a Facebook “Like” |
科目：初中英語 來源： 題型：閱讀理解
Teens Enjoy Reading
According to a survey on reading conducted by the U.S. National Education Association (NEA), young Americans say reading is important—more important than computers and science. Over 50% of the twelve to eighteen years old children interviewed said they enjoy reading a lot. Seventy-nine percent find it stimulating and interesting, and 87% think it is relaxing. Most of those surveyed (68%) disagree with the opinion that reading is boring, or old-fashioned.
Teens Read Variety of Material
Over half the teenagers interviewed said they read more than ten books a year. The results also showed that middle-school students read more books than high school students. Most teens (66%) like to read fiction, such as novels and stories. Only 26% were interested in non-fiction, such as biographies and history books. Sixty-four percent of students liked reading ‘stories about people of my own age’ as their favorite topic. Mysteries and detective stories came second on the list at 53%. Just under 50% said they were interested in reading about their own culture and heritage.
Other Interests
Of the teenagers who participated in the survey, 49% said that libraries are where they get most of their books. However, many complained that their school libraries do not have enough up-to-date, interesting books and magazines. Even though many teenagers in the U.S. enjoy reading, they still have other interests. When asked which activity would be the most difficult to give up for a week, 48% said listening to music. TV would be difficult to give up for 25% of those surveyed.
Another survey which is published by www. SmartGirl.com studied the differences between teenage boys’ and girls’ reading habits. According to the report, more girls than boys read for fun. Many more girls (77%) than boys (6%) read fashion and beauty magazines. More boys (47%) than girls (7%) read magazines about video games, but an equal number of each like to read adventure stories and newspapers. Girl also read more material about celebrities and social issues such as crime, drugs, or poverty. Boys, on the other hand, read more about sports.
【小題1】Most teens enjoy reading______.
| A．history books | B．novels and stories |
| C．about their own culture | D．about science |
| A．reading books | B．watching TV |
| C．reading magazines | D．listening to music |
| A．Teens’ Reading Habit | B．Another Survey about Teens |
| C．Boys’ and Girls’ Interests | D．Boys’ and Girls’ Habits Differ |
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For 99% of human history, people took their food from the world around them. They ate all that they could find, and then moved on. Then around 10,000 years ago, about 1% of human history, people learned to farm the land.
The kind of food we eat depends on which part of the world we live in, or which part of our country we live in. For example, in the south of China they eat rice, but in the north they eat noodles. In European countries near the sea, people eat a lot of fish. In central Europe, away from the sea, people don’t eat so much fish, but they eat more meat. For example, in Germany and Poland, there are hundreds of different kinds of sausages.
In North America, Australia, and Europe, people eat with knives and forks. In China, people eat with chopsticks. In parts of India and the Middle East, people use their fingers to pick up food.
Nowadays it is possible to transport food easily from one part of the world to another. We can eat whatever we like, at any time of the year. In Britain, bananas come from Africa; rice comes from India or the U.S.A.; strawberries come from Chile or Spain. Food is a very big business. But people in poor countries are still hungry while people in rich countries eat too much.
【小題1】10,000 years ago, people ______ .
| A．learned to farm the land |
| B．cooked different kinds of food |
| C．couldn’t find food around them |
| D．transported food from one country to another |
| A．eat with chopsticks | B．eat with knives and forks |
| C．use their fingers to pick up food | D．use bread to pick up food |
| A．Chile and Spain | B．America and Australia |
| C．China and Japan | D．Germany and Poland |
| A．What we eat depends on where we live. |
| B．Poor countries are still having food problems. |
| C．Rich countries don’t need food from others. |
| D．Nowadays we can eat whatever we like at any time of the year. |
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任務型閱讀 閱讀短文，按要求完成各題（5分） 
Minoru Yamasaki was a well-known American architect（建筑師）．He was born in 1912 in Seattle．Washington．His parents came from Japan．
Minoru went to college to study architecture．Every summer he worked in a fish factory to help pay for college．Often he worked from four o’clock in the morning until midnight．He slept in a room with 100 other men．Later in life．Yamasaki remembered these times and was always good to his workers．
Yamasaki sometimes dreamed about his work．Once he woke up at three o’clock in the morning．He got up and started to draw the building that was in his dream and he still remembered．Yamasaki used a new design for the buildings．These buildings are now the Century Plaza Hotel，and Tower in Los Angeles，California．
Yamasaki was different from other architects．His buildings give people a feeling of peace and happiness．Many of his designs have pools of water，flowers，and windows on the roof to let in light．He always designed buildings to please people．He wanted to give them a place away from the busy ways of modern life．
Yamasaki worked for several companies．But his success began when he started his own company．In 1956，he won the Architect’s First Honor Award for his design of an airport in St．Louis．Missouri．He won two more awards over the next five years．In l962，he designed the World Trade Center in New York．It is very famous．
In l993，a bomb exploded（炸彈爆炸）in the World Trade Center．But the buildings did not fall down because they had a good design．
Yamasaki had strong opinions about his buildings．They had to be built his way．He refused to change the design of his buildings，even if he lost a job．
Minoru Yamasaki died in l986．He designed more than 300 buildings．People will enjoy the design and beauty of his buildings for a very longtime．
【小題1】根據(jù)短文內容完成句子填空（每空限填一個單詞）。
In the first paragraph the writer of the passage tells us ____________ and ____________ Minoru Yamasaki was born．
【小題2】根據(jù)短文內容完成句子填空（每空限填一個單詞）。
The buildings that Minoru Yamasaki designed are different from the other architects’ because his buildings always make people feel______________ and ______________
【小題3】根據(jù)短文內容回答問題。
From which sentence in the passage can we know Yamasaki had strong opinions about his buildings?
【小題4】把短文中畫底線的句子譯成漢語。
【小題5】根據(jù)短文內容用一個完整的英文句子（限8個詞以內）回答問題。
Minoru Yamasaki was a well—known American architect．What is he famous for?
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Talking to Teachers—Teachers are just people．Behind that desk, is a living, breathing human being．And just like any human being, they will probably be friendly to people who talk nicely to them．Teachers also seem to get along better with children who take schoolwork seriously and are prepared for class．And, just like any other human being, teachers like to be appreciated．The next time your teacher helps you solve a math problem or figure out a science project, say thank you with a smile.
Talking to Parents—Parents can be very supportive if their children ask for help．If you think there’s something your parents can do to help you socialize more or feel more comfortable around people, then ask them．Very often, parents want very much to help, but really don’t know what to do．Pick a quiet time of the day and ask to talk．Tell them how you feel．Maybe they had the same trouble when they were kids.
Talking to Stranger —This is always a tough one．How do you deal with a neighbor, the mail carrier, or someone walking down your street—situations that often seem to cause arguments between kids and parents．The answer to these questions will vary(變化) from kid to kid, from parent to parent because all cultures are different．Some folks live in small towns where a hello to everyone is “what’s done”．Then there are kids who live in the city who may have been taught not to speak to anyone they don’t know．If you’re having trouble with this and always feel awkward in these kinds of situations, you might want to talk to your parents or a teacher about it．Where do they think you should draw the line(線)? When is silence rude and when is it wise?
【小題1】From the first paragraph we may learn that teachers dislike____ .
| A．being talked to nicely |
| B．their students to be serious with the schoolwork |
| C．the students’ appreciation |
| D．the students who are not ready for classes |
| A．fond | B．puzzled（困惑的） | C．frightened | D．willing |
| A．arguments often happen between kids and parents |
| B．we should talk to the neighbors and other people according to different cultures |
| C．city people and country people greet in the same way |
| D．we should fit(使…符合) our words with proper situations |
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In China, students have seven lessons in the day—four in the morning and three in the afternoon. They start school at 7:30, and the students of grade seven usually have math, Chinese and English. Morning lessons usually finish（結束） at 11:30. In the afternoon, students began their school at about 1:30 and school is over at 5:00 . In the afternoon, they usually have PE, music, art, history and other outdoor activities（活動）. They play basketball and football on the playground. They have homework to do in the evening.
In the UK, children have five lessons in the day and finish school at half past three in the afternoon. After school they go swimming, play football, have music lessons and play with their friends. They also do homework like you!
【小題1】How many lessons do Chinese students have in the day?
A. four B. three C. seven
【小題2】When do the morning lessons finish in China?
A. 7:30 B. 11:30 C. 5:00
【小題3】When do Chinese students do sport activities?
A. In the afternoon B. In the morning C. At the noon
【小題4】How many lessons do the students in the UK have in the day?
A. Four B. Five C. Six
【小題5】____ the students in the UK go swimming, play football, have music lessons and play with their friends.
A. Before school B. In the morning C. After school
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A little knowledge (知識) can make a difference at a time of life or death. Do you know what to do if you find yourself in an earthquake?
If you are inside:
●Quickly move under a strong desk, a strong table or along a wall. You can also go into a small room like the bathroom. Do not get into a lift.
●Don’t stand near windows, large mirrors, heavy furniture or fireplaces.
If you are outside:
●Move away from buildings and streetlights. These could fall on you.
●Squat (蹲下) and protect your head until the shaking stops.
After the earthquake:
●Check, take care of injuries (損傷) and help make sure people around you are all right.
●Watch out for aftershocks.
●Protect yourself by wearing long pants, a long-sleeved(長袖的) shirt and strong shoes.
●Listen to the radio for the latest information.
【小題1】If you are in a tall building when an earthquake happens, you’d better .
| A．run into a lift | B．not stay in the bathroom |
| C．stand near large mirrors | D．not stand near windows |
| A．you must move into a building |
| B．you cannot squat |
| C．you have to stop the shaking |
| D．you must move away from streetlights |
| A．look after injuries |
| B．not listen to the radio for the latest information |
| C．protect yourself without wearing shoes |
| D．not help the others around you |
| A．震感 | B．震源 | C．余震 | D．防震 |
| A．what to do before an earthquake takes place |
| B．what to do if you are in an earthquake |
| C．how to escape from an earthquake when you are at home |
| D．how to predict (預知) an earthquake in the open air. |
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科目：初中英語 來源： 題型：閱讀理解
Almost everyone will meet some problems when they come into a new environment. When you enter a junior high school, everything is new: new school, new teachers, new students…Then what should you do? Now I give you some advice.
When you meet problems, you should speak them out. You can tell your problems to your parents. They can help you with your problems. Of course, you can also let your teachers know. I am sure they will be glad to help you. Most of time we work and play with our classmates. You can communicate with your classmates. You will find you are not alone because they have the same problems as you.
Another way is to take an active part in the school activities. It’s good for you to make more friends. If you are good at swimming, you can join the school swimming club. If you do well in English, you can go to the English corner often.
One day, you will leave school and come into the society (社會). You will also meet many problems. The advice above will help you.
【小題1】The passage mentions (提到) _______ ways to solve the problems.
| A．2 | B．3 | C．4 | D．5 |
| A．社會 | B．學校 | C．環(huán)境 | D．城市 |
| A．ask your teachers for help |
| B．tell your parents |
| C．take part in the activities |
| D．stay alone and solve the problems by yourself |
| A．None. | B．Some of them. | C．Almost everyone. | D．Everyone. |
| A．how to solve the problems in a new environment |
| B．how to swim |
| C．how to take part in the swimming club |
| D．how to make friends |
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