There have been many great inventions, things that changed the way we live. The first great invention was one that is still very important today- the wheel. This made it easier to carry heavy things and to travel long distances.
For hundreds of years after that there were few inventions that had as much effect(影响) as the wheel. Then in the early 1800’s the world started to change. There was little unknown land left in the world. People didn’t have to explore(探测) much anymore. They began to work instead to make life better.
In the second half of the 19th century many great inventions were made. Among them were the camera, the light and the radio. These all became a big part of our life today.
The first part of the 20th century saw more great inventions. The helicopter in 1909. Movies with sound in 1926. The computer in 1928. And jet planes in 1930. This was also a time when a new material was first made. Nylon came in 1935. It changed the kind of clothes people wear.
By this time most people had a very good life, Man has a desire to explore again, the world was known to man but the stars were not. Man began looking for ways to go into space. Russia made the first step. Then the United States took a step. Since then other countries, including China and Japan, have made their steps into space.
In 1969 man took his biggest step from the earth. Americans first walked on the moon. This is certainly just a beginning thought. New inventions will someday allow us to do things we have never yet dreamed of.
【小题1】This passage talks mainly about________.
A. why cars were very important        
Ｂ. when light was invented
C. which country made the first step into space 
D. how inventions effect people’s life
【小题2】Nylon came out nearly at the same time as _______.

A．radio

B．camera

C．jet planes

D．movies

【小题3】Which of the statements is not true?

A．The wheel was the first great invention that is still very important today. For hundredsof years after that there were many other inventions having as much effect as the wheel.

B．America, Russia, Japan and China began to explore the stars before1969.

C．In the early 1800’s people began to work instead of exploring more unknown land to make life better.

D．New invention will change our life greatly in the future.

【小题4】What does “ a desire” mean in the sentence “Man had a desire to explore more.”?　

A．a good way

B．a new invention

C．a strong wish

D．a wonderful idea

【小题5】Man didn’t have a desire to explore a lot_______.

A．at the beginning of the 1800’s	B．in the 1960’s
C．since the 1900’s	D．from the 1800’s to the 1960’s

—The advertisement says this kind of camera is wonderful.

—Oh, don’t just believe the advertisement. The camera is        it says.

A．as good as                             B．not as good as

C．as well as                              D．not as well as

 

Trip 1 One Week in The mountains Bring your strong shoes and warm clothes for this walk in a beautiful area of the Green Mountains. You may go hiking or have a try of rock climbing.This is also a protection area for wild animals.You can find many kinds of animals living in this area. Time:May 8th～May 14th         Tel:64639818 Adult(成年人)：＄110.00      Child: ＄ 55.00

 

Trip 2 Three Days in the country There are many beautiful gardens.Take your camera and enjoy the wonderful sight in Hunter Valley.It is a good place for fishing and horse riding.You can also find different kinds of flowers here.This is also a great walk for bird—lovers. Time:May 20th—May 22th    Tel:63986432 Adult: ＄50:00           Child: ＄25.00

 

Trip3 Flashlight Adventure Put on your warm clothes,bring a flashlight(手电筒)and come for a night walk along the Dungog Valley.It is a trip full of adventure(冒险).A guide will lead the tour.Many of the plants you will see on this trip can only be seen at night. Time:May 16th—May 18th         Tel:63875629 Adult: ＄30.00               Not for children

 

Trip 4 Five Days By The Sea Wear your sun hat and enjoy wonderful sunshine all the time from morning to evening.Our hotel is next to the sea.We have our own boats too.You can swim in the sea or in the swimming pool.Every day our boat will take you to different places for swimming. Time:May 23th—May 27th      Tel:67538293 Adult: ＄80.00               Child: ＄40.00

【小题1】What number may you call if you and your friends want to enjoy the sunshine at the seaside?

A．67538293

B．63986432

C．64639818

D．63875629

【小题2】Sam wants to stay in Hunter Valley with his wife,his five-year-old daughter and his seven—year-old son.How much will it cost?

A．＄25

B．＄50

C．＄100

D．＄150

【小题3】David loves sports.He will take his holiday from May 7 to May 15.What activity will he probably take part in?

A．Hiking in the mountains	B．Fishing in the country.
C．Watching plants at night	D．Swimming in the sea.

【小题4】Lucy is a college student.She is quite interested in science.She wants to know something about the life of plants at night.Which trip will she choose?

A．Trip 1

B．Trip 2

C．Trip 3

D．Trip 4

【小题5】Which of the following is NOT mentioned according to the four advertisements?

There have been many great inventions, things that changed the way we live. The first great invention was one that is still very important today- the wheel. This made it easier to carry heavy things and to travel long distances.
For hundreds of years after that there were few inventions that had as much effect(影响) as the wheel. Then in the early 1800’s the world started to change. There was little unknown land left in the world. People didn’t have to explore(探测) much anymore. They began to work instead to make life better.
In the second half of the 19th century many great inventions were made. Among them were the camera, the light and the radio. These all became a big part of our life today.
The first part of the 20th century saw more great inventions. The helicopter in 1909. Movies with sound in 1926. The computer in 1928. And jet planes in 1930. This was also a time when a new material was first made. Nylon came in 1935. It changed the kind of clothes people wear.
By this time most people had a very good life, Man has a desire to explore again, the world was known to man but the stars were not. Man began looking for ways to go into space. Russia made the first step. Then the United States took a step. Since then other countries, including China and Japan, have made their steps into space.
In 1969 man took his biggest step from the earth. Americans first walked on the moon. This is certainly just a beginning thought. New inventions will someday allow us to do things we have never yet dreamed of.
【小题1】This passage talks mainly about________.
A. why cars were very important        
Ｂ. when light was invented
C. which country made the first step into space 
D. how inventions effect people’s life
【小题2】Nylon came out nearly at the same time as _______.

A．radio

B．camera

C．jet planes

D．movies

【小题3】Which of the statements is not true?

A．The wheel was the first great invention that is still very important today. For hundredsof years after that there were many other inventions having as much effect as the wheel.

B．America, Russia, Japan and China began to explore the stars before1969.

C．In the early 1800’s people began to work instead of exploring more unknown land to make life better.

D．New invention will change our life greatly in the future.

【小题4】What does “ a desire” mean in the sentence “Man had a desire to explore more.”?　

A．a good way

B．a new invention

C．a strong wish

D．a wonderful idea

【小题5】Man didn’t have a desire to explore a lot_______.

A．at the beginning of the 1800’s	B．in the 1960’s
C．since the 1900’s	D．from the 1800’s to the 1960’s

Mobile phones and the internet have improved our live in many ways. However, along with improvements, they have also brought a number of worrying problems.

Many car accident are caused by mobile phones. You can use many new mobile phones to get on the internet. This can be very convenient, but some drivers get on the internet while driving. Driving needs all our attention. By looking at their mobile phones and not at the road, these insensitive Drivers are a danger to us all.

Many of the dangers of the internet are well known. Children who visit websites without their parents’ permission sometimes talk to older people they don’t know and put themselves in great danger. People with blogs sometimes post embarrassing photographs of people they don’t know on their websites without permission. There are also people who use the internet to get personal information that we do not want them to have.

Mobile Phone and Internet Safety Tips

◆        If you need to use a mobile phone with you drive use a “hands-free” phone.

◆        In difficult driving situations such as rain or snow, do not use your phone at all.

◆        Do not make very important phone calls while driving. They take your attention off the road.

◆        Tell your children not to talk with anyone they do not know on the internet.

◆        In an embarrassing situation, pay attention to people around you. People will be shy about taking your picture if they know you’re paying attention.

◆        Refuse to give out any information personal information on the internet.

1.Which of these dangers of mobile phones or the Internet is Not mentioned in the passage?

A. You can have a car accident.

B. Someone can post your photograph on the internet.

C. Someone can get your personal information

D. Someone you do not know can call you.

2. A “hands-free” mobile phone is probably a mobile phone that _____.

A. is free to use                   B. can be used without your hands

C. can be used with only one hand       D. can be use only in ears

3. What advice is given in the passage to stop someone from taking an embarrassing picture of you?

A. Pay attention to the people around you.

B. Don’t give out your personal information.

C. Use a “hands-free” mobile phone.

D. Wear your camera phone on you belt.

4.Which is the best title of the passage?

   A. Internet Problems

   B. Mobile Phone and Internet Dangerous

   C. The Development of Mobile Phone and Internet

   D. The Advantages of Mobile Phone and Internet