Cai Lun invented paper around 2, 000 years ago in China. It is an important

invention. Before the invention of paper, people had to remember lots of information

or write it on stone, wood, leaves, etc.

Today everyone in the world uses paper. With paper, we can make books and print newspapers. Sharing information is a lot easier with the help of paper.

People use paper every day. Students do homework and keep a diary on paper. Paper is a great invention.

Alan Turing was born in London, England, in 1912. He attended Cambridge

University from 1931 to 1934. Turing was a mathematician(數(shù)學(xué)家)and a computer scientist. Many people called Turing the father of computer science. He created the first design(設(shè)計(jì)) for a modern computer.

Turing wanted to know if a machine could think for itself and trick someone into believing they were having a conversation with another person. This became known as the Turing test. In the test, a human talked to two other people through a computer. One was a machine, and the other was person. This idea is still used today.

【1】When was paper invented by Cai Lun?

A. Around 2, 000 years ago B. About 200 years ago.

C. Around 1, 000 years ago. D. About 100 years ago

【2】People can do the following things with paper EXCEPT_________.

A. sharing information B. printing newspaper

C. having the Turing test D. making books

【3】Many people considered Alan Turing to be__________.

A. the inventor of paper

B. the father of modern education

C. the inventor of paper

D. the father of computer science

【4】In order to have the test, Turing needed ______.

A. three people, one computer and a machine

B. two people, one computer and a machine

C. two people, two computers and a machine

D. one person, one computer and a machine

【5】From the passage, we know Cai Lun’s invention and Turning idea are _____.

A. hard to accept B. not used any more

C. unknown to people D. still used today

A.to get B.get C.getting D.got

A. where B. that C. who D. when

—He is tall with short blond hair and big blue eyes．

A．How

B．Who

C．What

D．Where

A.enough careful； forgets

B.careful enough ； forgets

C.enough careful； leaves

D.careful enough ； leaves

Hannah walked alone in the woods and felt sad . She was nine years old but she had already seen many changes in her short life. They weren’t all bad things, some were pretty wonderful. Hannah loved having her new little sister and her stepmother ,Emma, was just lovely. She had to start at another school soon, but she was always able to make friends. Even so, her secret self wished that things didn’t have to change at all.

“Why do people have to leave, families move, a little girl grows up?”These thoughts made her feel worried .

Hannah kicked a stone on the path and it hit a huge oak tree. She walked nearer to the tree. “Am I dreaming ?” Hannah rubbed her eyes. The tree was moving! Its big branches were reaching out to her. Soon, she was encircled by branches and leaves. Then she became one with the tree. Her brown hair grew longer and longer, as it curled around the leaves. Her body grew lean and strong and it mixed with the outer covering of tree until they shared one trunk. Her arms and legs reached out finger and higher. Finally, Hannah’s spirit softly settled into its new home and she became a forest goddess.

Hannah was now part of the woodland. Seasons changed and brought wonder and warmth to her. Winter was quiet and peaceful. In the springtime, she breathed in the rich smell of the soil and enjoyed the green new life in the forest. Her favorite season was autumn. Her leaves became magnificent colors and she loved to watch them dancing in wind.

Hannah observed how things didn’t stay the same in nature’s world. She saw young animals born and the spirit of old creatures pass on. Within the tree, she spent hours watching the clouds move across the sky. Sometimes it was fair, and sometimes heavy and gray .In the evening she watched the stars twinkle against the night sky. As part of the forest, Hannah came to love the changing world around her.

Suddenly, a nut hit her head. A squirrel hid from the tree quickly. Oh , she realized herself napping under the oak tree. What a wonderful dream! Hannah learned her cheek against the bark and gave thanks for their time together. Then she went back home, thinking and smiling.……

【1】Where did the story take place?

A. At home B. In the garden C. In the park D. In the forest

【2】What does the underlined word“ she “in paragraph1referred to?

A. Hannah B. The little sister C. Emma D. The stepmother

【3】Which of the following shows the right order of what happened to Hannah?

a. Hannah’s spirit settled in the tree. b. Hannah walked close to the oak tree.

c. Hannah’s arms and legs stretched out d. The branches of tree spread toward her.

e. Hannah’s body mixed with the tree trunk. f. Hannah’s hair grew longer and curled around the tree .

A. b - f- d - c - a - e B. b – d – f – e – c – a C. a – f – e – c – b – d D. a – d – f – e - c - b

【4】Hannah experienced the following changes in nature except_______.

A. seasonal exchanges B. new lives of creatures passing on

C. changes of clouds D. animals moving their homes

【5】From the smiling at the end of the story, we can infer that ________in an ever-changing world .

A. Hannah would always feel very worried B. Hannah would refuse to accept changes

C. Hannah would become a real forest goddess D. Hannah would be happy to welcome changes

After living and teaching in China for 10 months, my wife and I returned to California to visit our children and friends. Many of them asked what we liked most about China. The friendly people, the wonderful food, and the beautiful sights were at the top of our list. Then one night, after yet another restaurant dinner with friends, I realized that there was one other thing that I really liked about China: No tipping.

Tippingisasubjectthathaslonginterestedme.　　

In America, the three kinds of services that require tipping are waiters/waitresses, taxidrivers, and barbers. The standard tip is now between 15 and 20 per cent of the bill, depending on the quality of service. Why these three particular services deserve this special treatment is a mystery to me. Why am I supposed to tip a waiter for bring me food when I don’t need to tip the flight attendant on an airplane for doing the same thing? Why do I need to tip a taxi drive, but not the bus driver? Why am I expected to tip the barber for cutting my hair but not the dentist for fixing my teeth? I have been a teacher for 39 years. No one has ever tipped me after a particularly successful class or lecture.

　　The whole concept of tipping doesn't make any sense. I have heard that there are some expensive restaurants in major cities in the US where the restaurant does not give the waiters any salary at all due to the large amounts of the tips.

　　The tipping problem in many European countries is solved by adding a 15 per cent to the bill. I prefer the Chinese solution: No tipping at all.

When I was visiting the US this summer, I went out to dinner several times with friends. Having spent 10 month in China not even thinking about tipping, I found it irritating to have to spend extra money on the meal -- especially when the amount of the tip would every often buy a meal in China. While I understand why China, as a developing nation, has gradually accepted many Western customary practices, I hope the Chinese are wise enough to never start the unnecessary practice of tipping.

【1】What made the writer realize that he liked no tipping most about China ?

A. Talking with his friends . B. Returning to California.

C. Giving a large amount of tips. D. Having dinner in a restaurant.

【2】If the bill is＄200 in an European restaurant, how much should a customer pay as a tip?

A. ＄20 B. ＄30 C. ＄50 D. ＄100

【3】What’s the writers opinion on tipping in the US?

A. Wise B. Necessary C. Reasonable D. Annoying

【4】Which of the sentences is true?

A. All kinds of services need tipping in the US . B. The writer hoped China would never start tipping .

C. The writers whole family lived in China for 10 months. D. China has never accepted any western customary practices

【5】What can be the best title for the passage?

A. Please stop tipping. B. My experiences in china

C. There is no tipping in china D. Tipping in different countries.

Are you interested in animals and nature? Want to enjoy your summer holiday and learn something interesting and useful?

Here comes your CHANCE! Here is a THREE-DAY SUMMER PROGRAM! You can take part in many activities and meet with animals, such as giraffes, pandas tigers, and so on! More information about the program is as follows:

Age: Students aged 8-16

Groups: There are 2 programs for you to choose from. Each program needs at most 15 students.

Program cost: $230 for members; $250 for non- members(非會員).

How to do: Come to our center to get an application form(申請表) .Send your form on or before June 25. 2018.

Notes:

1.NO FREE LUNCHES. You may either bring a lunch-box or pay for lunch in our restaurants.

2.Both programs will start ONE DAY later if there is a warning of rainstorms.

COME AND JOIN US NOW!! DON’T MISS THE CHANCE!!

【1】How many days are there in a Summer Program?

A. 2

B. 3

C. 4

D. 5

【2】 can join the Summer Program.

A. A kid of 7

B. A girl of 10

C. A boy of 18

D. A man of 22

【3】One member and one non-member should pay for the Summer Program.

A. $230

B. $250

C. $460

D. $480

【4】Where can you get an application form?

A. In our shop.

B. In our school.

C. In our center.

D. In our restaurant.

【5】When will Program B start if there is a rainstorm on August 7, 2018?

A. On August 8.

B. On August 9.

C. On September 8.

D. On September 9.

Mickey Wilson set out to have fun skiing on a Colorado mountain. But he ended up saving a man’s life.【1】The story was published on Facebook and had been shared thousands of times in the past 24hours. 【2】Chairlift carry people from the bottom of a mountain to its top, so they can ski down the hill. Wilson’s friends was wearing a bag on his back. When it was time for him to get off the chairlift, the bag became caught.【3】 The lift circled around and started to bring him back down the mountain. The man was hanging from the chairlift, with the bag tied around his neck .【4】 Other skiers gathered under the man’s chair and tried to think of a way to reach him, but they could not get him down.

Wilson had an idea, he climbed up a very tall tree and then climbed across the chairlift’s wire to reach his friend. He used a life to cut off the strap of the bag that was caught .His friend fell over three meters into the snow where rescue workers were waiting. 【5】 Wilson said he was confident to help his friend because of his e xperience as a professional slackliner.(職業(yè)繩索運(yùn)動員)

A. He could not get off. B. Wilson said his friend was not able to breathe.

C. Wilson said his friend became caught on a chairlift.

D. They brought him down the mountain and took him to a hospital .

E. Later, Wilson used social media to report on his story of rescuing a friend.

You've just stepped into one of the world's greatest collections of art, including centuries of human creativity from around the world. With thousands of works on show, you may wonder how to start your visit, but we are here to help. On the back of this Visitor Guide, you'll see the "don’t miss" list for the Art Museum. It shows some must-see works. It is a great choice to start if you are new to the museum.

The following pages include a clear floor plan of the museum and its collections. But because we have five buildings, the overlook below might be helpful. Enjoy your visit and feel free to ask for help and directions at any point during your stay.

閱讀短文，從每小題所給的A、B、C三個(gè)選項(xiàng)中選出一個(gè)最佳選項(xiàng)。(每小題2分，共10分)

【1】The passage is a page from .

A. a magazine

B. a newspaper

C. a visitor guide

【2】The “don' t miss" list for the Art Museum shows .

A. some free paintings

B. some must-see works

C. some new collections

【3】There aren't any special artworks in RICE BUTLDING, are there?

A. Yes, they are.

B. No, there aren’t.

C. Yes, there are.

【4】Which part of the museum will you go to if you want to see Chinese art?

A. THE"BRIDGE”

B. RICE BUILDING..

C. THE MODERN WING.

【5】Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A. The persons working in the museum are willing to help you.

B. RICE BUILDING is the closest to the MODERN WING.

C. The collections are all from Asia.