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Many people believe that technologies (技術(shù)) are great for learning. Today, teaching tools such as PDAs ( personal digital assistant掌上電腦) are used in a lot of subjects, such as English.

History and Science.

Many teachers are supporters of using PDAs in language learning. There are several advantages (好處). They say students can have more time for discussion in the classroom because they can get ready for their lessons with the help of PDAs. For example, they can listen to articles at home. They also say that PDAs can help students learn without teachers' help. Some students might need to listen to an article many times to understand it. They can use PDAs to listen to it again and again.

The students are also happy to use PDAs. They think using PDAs is an enjoyable way to learn. It will make the classes much more interesting. And they can learn more in class. Teaching notes are stored in their PDAs and easy to find.

However, many parents complain (抱怨) that PDAs are doing harm to students. They worry that students will use them to download (下載) teaching notes and use them to cheat (作弊) during exams. If a student spends more time on a PDA, he will have less time to talk with teachers and classmates.

In a word, education needs to make changes with times as technology is playing an important part. Let's look forward to a wonderful future when PDAs and other technologies can add a lot to the classroom.

【1】What can students use PDAs to do? List one thing from the passage.

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【2】Why do many parents complain that PDAs are doing harm to students?

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【3】Do you think using PDAs is an enjoyable way to learn? Why or why not?

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You are visiting the pyramids in Egypt, but the next second you are in France. Then, suddenly you may see dinosaurs, animals that 【1】 live in the world. But you are not in a wonderland. This is what might happen in the near future, with the help of VR (虛擬現(xiàn)實) technology.

VR is a computer technology that creates an environment and 【2】 users to see and even interact (互動) with it. Just wear a pair of VR goggles (護(hù)目鏡) connected to 【3】 computer and you can experience a lot of things without stepping out of your room.

“The most attractive part of VR is that it gives an immersive (身臨其境的) experience,” said Wang Bing. “That’s why VR 【4】 are popular among users. You become a part of the story.”

【5】 , VR technology is still far from perfect. Users report experiencing headaches and feeling sick while wearing VR goggles. Maybe it could take a while for VR to really take over the world.

A. deaf B. blind C. beautiful

A. ten-year-old， eight years old

B. ten-year-old ， eight-year-old

C. ten-years-old ， eight years old

D. ten years old ， eight-year-old

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That year, I was a Junior 2 student. Falling off the stairs hurt me in the head. Almost everyone thought I was dead. But they were wrong. However, it was difficult to get back to normal (正常的) life. I had to leave school and learn everything, walking, talking, and yes, maths.

To help me with that task, Mrs. Pillar volunteered to come to the hospital and later to my house once a week. We began with basic maths skills. As time passed by, I made progress(進(jìn)步).

I remembered very vividly how she came to my home on Sundays, sat with me at the kitchen table, and threw different coins on the table. She asked me to show her 38 cents, 17 cents, 63 cents. It was challenging (挑戰(zhàn)), but she also made it fun.

After a year and a half, I made progress a lot, both in body and mind, to return to school. Seven years later, I graduated (畢業(yè)) from the University of Texas at the top of my class .

As years went by, I always kept in touch with Mrs. Pillar. Unluckily, one day my parents told me that Mrs. Pillar was in hospital because she suffered a stroke (中風(fēng)).

Now it was my turn to help her. Mrs. Pillar lay in bed, unable to speak and know anybody around. I pulled some coins out of my pocket, dropped them on her bed, and asked her to show me 12 cents. The nurse thought that my action was very strange until one day Mrs. Pillar smiled happily as I began working with her - just as she had worked with me years before. She made progress every day and was moved out of ICU and finally out of hospital.

One day, I called to wish her a happy New Year. She spoke into the phone excitedly, "Happy New Year to you and your family，Michael. Thank you for everything you've done for me." I quickly said,"Thank you for everything you've done for me."

Mrs. Pillar was one of my Junior 2 teachers,but she taught me much more about life than only maths.

【1】Which of the following is the correct order of what happened in the story?

a. Mrs. Pillar suffered a stroke and was in hospital.

b. I fell off the stairs and had to leave school.

c. I returned to school with Mrs. Pillar's help.

d. Mrs. Pillar got better with my help.

A.b－c－d－aB.c－a－b－dC.b－c－a－dD.b－d－c－a

【2】What does the writer mean by saying "…I graduated from the University of Texas at the top of my class." in Paragraph 4?

A.He was cleverer than his classmates.

B.He worked very hard on maths.

C.His classmates failed to graduate.

D.Mrs. Pillar helped him greatly.

【3】The writer asked Mrs. Pillar to show him 12 cents in the hospital in order to .

A.help Mrs. Pillar just as Mrs. Pillar helped him

B.play an interesting game with Mrs. Pillar

C.see whether Mrs. Pillar was getting better

D.make the nurse in the hospital feel strange

【4】What is the best title for the passage?

A.A Great Teacher.B.Always Have a Dream.

C.Never Give up.D.Kindness Makes Wonders.

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A squirrel that was nearly killed nine years ago continues to visit the family that saved,raised and later sent her into the wild.

In October 2009,a four-week-old squirrel was almost killed by an owl(貓頭鷹). Luckily, a wildlife group saved her and left her in the care of Brantley Harrison and her family in South Carolina. The Harrisons often look after wild animals and later send them back into the wild.

The Harrisons named her Belle. With three other squirrels,Belle stayed in Brantley's care until spring. During her stay,Belle acted similarly to the other squirrels. In April 2010,the squirrels were sent back into the wild. Belle,however, wasn't ready to leave her human family. Within days of being sent into the wild,she started visiting them,looking for treats. Brantley said that the other squirrels also came back over the first few days,but within a week they stopped coming by and began to avoid people.

"Belle usually sits at the front door,waiting for someone to notice her. She comes almost every day," said Brantley. Her husband John often brings Belle nuts as she is usually waiting by the door for him. Actually,Belle has become a member of the family.

For nine years,she continues to visit them. Brantley said,"If Belle can teach at least one person to care for all living things, no matter how big or how small,then we have done what we have set out to."

【1】Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A.The Harrisons cannot help Belle out.

B.The Harrisons saved an owl in 2009.

C.The Harrisons are very kind to animals.

D.Belle didn't visit the Harrisons any more.

【2】What does Paragraph 4 mainly tell us?

A.Belle wants to get more attention.

B.Belle becomes a member of the family.

C.Nuts are Belle's favorite food.

D.It's not easy for the Harrisons to find Belle.

【3】What's the best title for the passage?

A.To Save Squirrels.

B.Ways of Volunteering.

C.The Harrisons and Their Pets.

D.A Squirrel and Her Human Family.

A: What a wonderful dinner!

B: Thank you. I am 【1】 that you enjoyed it.

A: The dishes you prepared were really tasty. Have you taken cooking lessons before?

B: No. My mother was a good cook in one of the biggest 【2】 in the city. I learnt cooking from her.

A: Did your father cook too?

B: Yes. My mother cooked almost 【3】 during working hours in the restaurant. When she came home after work, she really didn’t want to cook. So it was my father who usually cooked at home.

A: I’d like to 【4】 cook, but I don’t know how. You know, my husband is very busy with his work, but I’ve got bored with the food.

B: Don’t worry. I can 【5】 you how to cook some simple dishes if you like.

A: That will be great, thank you!

If you are going to Europe， you might consider taking some time to visit Provence（普羅旺斯). Whether you are interested in beautiful places， ancient history， good food， or music and theater， Provence has something to offer to you.

Provence is in the southeast of France now. You willbe attracted by its green hills， olive（橄欖）trees， and old towns with pretty houses. Visitors can find forests， colorful flowers， horses， and people with smiles there. Provence is also “the city of dream in Europe.” Some people say it is Provence that makes France so romantic（浪漫的）. The place should play an important part in the romantic stories.

The Flowers： Provence is the hometown of lavenders（薰衣草） and sunflowers. Lavender means “waiting for love”. It also means beautiful. The mountains of Lubero is the most beautiful area across France. And there are also many kinds of lavenders. Compared with the fantastic flowers Lavender， sunflower is a lot warmer. Under the sunlight， thousands of yellow sunflowers are smiling at the sun.

The Food： The people there are well-known for keeping their traditional lifestyles. And in the restaurant， you will have the experience of eating the food that has the too much use of olive oil. The food is fresh and healthy. All the things make Provence become the heaven to those who like delicious food.

The other activities： Provence is the Kingdom of city. They hold many parties， dance， and festivals. You can even see a bullfight（斗牛） in the towns of Arles and Nimes， or enjoy great shows with the famous stars.

May to July are the best tourist months. Not only the red sky， the sweet smell of olive， but also the wonderful lavenders， make Provence send out the breath of romantic.

【1】Provence lies now.

A. in the southeast of France

B. in the southwest of Britain

C.in the northeast of Europe

D. in the northwest of Germany

【2】What can’t we do in Provence?

A. Watching a bullfight.

B. Seeing beautiful sights.

C. Enjoying great shows with the famous stars.

D. Eating the food that has too much use of fish oil.

【3】According to the passage， which following statement is RIGHT?

A. Provence has green hills， olive trees， and new towns with pretty houses.

B. Lavender is warmer than sunflower .

C. If a man likes food， Provence is a wonderful place for him.

D. June is not a good time to visit Provence.

【4】Where is the passage probably from?

A. A history book.

B. An English-learning newspaper.

C. A book on French cultures

D. A traveling magazine.

【題目】

What is bullying (霸凌), exactly? A bully is more than just a bad kid. A bully likes to give you a ______ time for no reason at all.

A bully calls you names, takes your things and makes you ______ afraid over and over again for a long time.

Bullying can happen on the schoolyard, in your neighborhood or even ______ . Is there a bully at your school?

He corners you every morning, ______ your lunch money, and then ______ on your shoelaces (鞋帶) as you walk away. Or maybe it's a girl who calls you "ugly" and makes up bad stories about you on WeChat.

If bullying happens to you, you are not ______. Surveys show that one-fourth of the middle school students have experienced ( 經(jīng)歷) bullying.

Bullying can make you feel terrible. Maybe you are afraid to go to school, or can't eat or sleep. What can you do? First of all, remember to be proud of ______ you are. Don't take the bully's bad words to heart. Also, keep in mind that it's not ______ fault (錯誤)—it's the bully who has the ______. If you can, ignore (無視) the bully. Maybe he or she will get bored and ______. If these things don't work, tell your favourite teacher and your parents about the bullying.

And, of course, never be a bully. If you don't like someone, don't bully him or her and the world will be a much happier place.

【1】A.happyB.surprisedC.pleasantD.hard

【2】A.feelB.growC.keepD.turn

【3】A.streetB.journeyC.onlineD.store

【4】A.fightsB.mopsC.takesD.shows

【5】A.putsB.stepsC.bringsD.works

【6】A.asleepB.awakeC.aliveD.alone

【7】A.whereB.whoC.whichD.why

【8】A.yourB.hisC.theirD.our

【9】A.questionB.problemC.mistakeD.miss

【10】A.returnB.acceptC.stopD.support

Martin’s Diary

May.21st, 2014, Wednesday, Sunny

Today I paid my first visit in my life to the dentist with my mother, because I had terrible toothache. I have never been to such a frightening place before. The moment I walked into the office, I began to worry. I saw so many people waiting, and they all looked very nervous. I sat beside my mother. To make me relax, she read a funny story to me from a children’s magazine, but it seemed not so interesting any more. Some time later, my turn came. A nurse called us, and led(帶領(lǐng)) us into the room. I was told to climb into a very big chair. I could see so many strange things around me and I was very frightened. The dentist asked me to open my mouth, and then he looked into my mouth and examined each tooth carefully. Finally he said one of my teeth looked very bad, so he had to pull it out. Before he did anything to me, I couldn’t help crying（情不自禁地叫） loudly. What a sad day it was! I promise, I will never forget what happened today and I will never forget to brush my teeth after I have something sweet!

【1】What did Martin do today?

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【2】How did people look when Martin walked into the office?

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【3】Why did Martin’s mother read him a funny story?

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【4】What did Martin do before the dentist pulled the bad tooth out?

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【5】What do you think of Martin’s first visit to the dentist?

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