More than 6000 children were expelled（开除）from US schools last year for bringng guns and bombs to school，the US Department of Education said on May 8．
The department gave a report on the expulsions（开除）as saying handguns accounted for 58 per cent of the 6093 expulsions in 1996—97，against 7 per cent for rifles or shotguns and 35 per cent for other types of firearms．
“The report is a clear sign that our nation’s public schools are cracking down（严惩）” on students who bring guns to school，“Education Secretary Richard Riey said in a statement．“We need to be tough-minded（坚强的）about keeping guns out of our schools and do everything to keep our children safe．”
In March 1997，an 11-year-old boy and a 13-year-old using hand-guns and rifles shot dead four children and a teacher at a school in Jonesboro，Arkansas．In October，two were killed and seven wounded in a shooting at a Mississippi school．Two months later，a 14-year-old boy killed three high school students and wounded five in Daducab，Kentucky．
“Most of the expulsions，56 per cent，were from high schools，which have students from about age 13，34 per cent were from junior high schools and 9 per cent were from elementary schools．” The report said．
【小题1】From the first paragraph we can see that in the US schools ____________．

A．students enjoy shooting

B．students are eager to be soldiers

C．safety is a problem

D．students can make guns

【小题2】The report from the US Department of Education shows that _____________．

A．the number of the expulsions is now large

B．the number of the expulsions is wrong

C．there are soldiers hiding among the students

D．guns are out of control in US schools

【小题3】The main idea of paragraph four shows us _____________．

A．some examples of shootings in US schools

B．the Americans’ feeling

C．some famous schools

D．that some teachers were killed by students

【小题4】How many students were shot dead in 1997 in US schools?

A．10

B．9

C．12

D．22

【小题5】From this passage we know that ____________．

A．every American cannot have guns

B．only soldiers and police can have guns

C．American citizens can own guns

D．teachers have no money to buy guns

阅读短文，从所给的选项中选择四个句子完成短文，使其文理通顺。（有一项多余）
Imagine a normal day: you go to work, return home, and maybe buy somethings on your way home.【小题1】. For a large number of people, the answer to that question is zero.
Ever since the Industrial Revolution（工业革命）began, many changes have taken place in our world.【小题2】.
Want to buy a pair of shoes? An MP3 player? A book? It’s only a few clicks(点击) away. Need a computer? A gift? A tennis racket? Click. No need to even leave your house.【小题3】And the quality of crops that are grown and harvested(收割) by computers is getting better.
You are probably booking (预定) your hotel room online. When can we choose our own rooms and get our keys by ourselves? We also hope that everything we want to buy at the supermarket will be ready for us when we arrive.【小题4】Researchers have already designed a robot to correctly find your preferred beer and bring it to you.
Will human jobs be completely done by robots? We don’t know. But computers are doing more and more jobs for humans.
【小题5】How many examples of ways of doing things does the author pick up to show the advantages of computers?
A. Five.  B. Four.  C. Six.  D. Three.

A. On the farm, machines are used, and more and more farm jobs can be done by machines. B. In a factory, workers are busy making products. C. Many jobs done by humans in the past are now being done by technology(技术) instead. D. How many people do you have to talk with to do those everyday tasks? E. In fact, a restaurant in China recently started using some robots to serve people.

 

More than 6000 children were expelled（开除）from US schools last year for bringng guns and bombs to school，the US Department of Education said on May 8．
The department gave a report on the expulsions（开除）as saying handguns accounted for 58 per cent of the 6093 expulsions in 1996—97，against 7 per cent for rifles or shotguns and 35 per cent for other types of firearms．
“The report is a clear sign that our nation’s public schools are cracking down（严惩）” on students who bring guns to school，“Education Secretary Richard Riey said in a statement．“We need to be tough-minded（坚强的）about keeping guns out of our schools and do everything to keep our children safe．”
In March 1997，an 11-year-old boy and a 13-year-old using hand-guns and rifles shot dead four children and a teacher at a school in Jonesboro，Arkansas．In October，two were killed and seven wounded in a shooting at a Mississippi school．Two months later，a 14-year-old boy killed three high school students and wounded five in Daducab，Kentucky．
“Most of the expulsions，56 per cent，were from high schools，which have students from about age 13，34 per cent were from junior high schools and 9 per cent were from elementary schools．” The report said．
【小题1】From the first paragraph we can see that in the US schools ____________．

A．students enjoy shooting

B．students are eager to be soldiers

C．safety is a problem

D．students can make guns

【小题2】The report from the US Department of Education shows that _____________．

A．the number of the expulsions is now large

B．the number of the expulsions is wrong

C．there are soldiers hiding among the students

D．guns are out of control in US schools

【小题3】The main idea of paragraph four shows us _____________．

A．some examples of shootings in US schools

B．the Americans’ feeling

C．some famous schools

D．that some teachers were killed by students

【小题4】How many students were shot dead in 1997 in US schools?

A．10

B．9

C．12

D．22

【小题5】From this passage we know that ____________．

A．every American cannot have guns

B．only soldiers and police can have guns

C．American citizens can own guns

D．teachers have no money to buy guns

The Internet, mobile phones and iPads are part of our lives now. Technology is greatly affecting all ways of our lives, from the ways we work to the ways we play. And it even causes a number of social problems such as cloning humans.
We have had lots of technology and it has changed our lives a lot. There is no doubt that humans will continue to use more and more technology. Here are some examples of modern technology that will change our ideas and will affect our lives greatly.
Global Positioning System (GPS) (全球定位系统)

It’s a system that uses radio signals from satellites to show exact (精确的) information. It tells you where the user is on the earth in all weather conditions. It’s made up of three parts: satellites, control equipments (设备) on land and receivers.
Space Technology

Russian and American scientists have worked together for the International Space Station (ISS) for a long time. They hope the ISS will provide a long-lasting lab. Such a lab will bring humans limitless (无限的) advantages. It’s even hoped that one day space technology will take humans to their new houses in space.

Underwater Robot
Hercules is a kind of underwater robot with some high technology equipments. It will be used to search for ancient ships which were destroyed into the deep sea during their journey long ago.
The world is changing so quickly that it’s hard for us to catch up with all the new inventions because they seem to come out every month. It’s important for us to learn about new technology and the role that it plays in our lives. So we should be willing to accept modern technology, or we will fall behind the times.
【小题1】                  can tell you where the user is on the earth exactly.

A．Satellites	B．Receivers
C．Global Positioning System	D．Underwater Robot

【小题2】According to the passage, which is NOT true about the ISS?

A．It has carried people to other planets.

B．It will provide a long-lasting lab for us.

C．Russia and America are working for it.

D．Humans will get a lot of advantages from it.

【小题3】Hercules is used to                   .

A．save lives in the sea

B．take pictures in the sea

C．repair the broken ships

D．look for the ancient ships in the sea

【小题4】From the passage, we know that                   .

A．the use of GPS is affected by the weather conditions

B．it’s very important for us to learn about new technology

C．it’s easy for us to catch up with all the new inventions

D．technology brings us many advantages such as cloning humans

【小题5】What is the purpose of the passage?

A．To help us study some new technology.

B．To tell us technology is changing the world.

C．To help solve the problems that technology causes.

D．To remind us the advantages of technology are limitless.

The Internet, mobile phones and iPads are parts of our lives now. Technology is greatly affecting all ways of our lives, from the ways we work to the ways we play. And it even causes a number of social problems such as cloning (克隆) humans.

    We have had lots of technology and it has changed our lives a lot. We are sure that humans will continue to use more and more technology. Here are some examples of modern technology that will change our ideas and will affect our lives greatly.

    Global Positioning System (GPS) (全球定位系统)

    It's a system that uses radio signals from satellites to show exact (精确的) information.   It tells you where the user is on the earth in all weather conditions.  It's made up of three parts: satellites, control equipments (设备) on land and receivers.

    Space Technology

    Russian and American scientists have worked together for the International Space Station, (ISS) for a long time. They hope the ISS will provide a long-lasting lab. Such a lab will bring humans limitless (无限的) advantages. It's even hoped that one day space technology will take humans to their new houses in space.

    Underwater Robot

    Hercules is a kind of underwater robot with some high technology equipments. It will be used to search for ancient ships which were destroyed into the deep sea during their journey long ago.

    The world is changing so quickly that it's hard for us to catch up with all the new inventions because they seem to come out every month. It's important for us to learn about new technology and the role that it plays in our lives. So we should be willing to accept modem technology, or we will fall behind the times.

1. _______ can tell you where the user is on the earth exactly.

A. Satellites                                                  B. Receivers

C. Global Positioning System                     D. Underwater Robot

2. According to the passage, which is NOT true about the ISS?

A. It has carried people to other planets.

B. It will provide a long-lasting lab for us.

C. Russia and America are working for it.

D. Humans will get a lot of advantages from it.

3. Hercules is used to_______.

A. save lives in the sea                              

B. take pictures in the sea

C. repair the broken ships              

D. look for the ancient ships in the sea

4. What is the purpose of the passage?

A. To help us study some new technology.

B. To tell us technology is changing the world.

C. To help solve the problems that technology causes.

D. To remind us the advantages of technology are limitless.