【小题1】Who is organizing the party?

A．The Evans Center on Erie Road．

B．The New York City Fire Department．

C．The Boys and Girls Club of Lake Shore．

D．The New York City Hospital．

【小题2】What is the cheapest way to get to the party?

A．By bus．

B．By train．

C．By car．

D．By boat．

【小题3】Which of the following is true about the party?

A．Children under 12 are not allowed to attend．

B．All drinks for the first guests are free．

C．Tickets can only be bought online．

D．There are different activities for guests．

【小题4】How much will a family of four(two parents and their 14-year-old twins)Pay to attend the party if they drive and park there?

A．90 dollars．

B．110 dollars．

C．120 dollars．

D．140 dollars．

【小题5】What is the main purpose of the poster?

A．To raise money for young people．

B．To tell people how to get to the party．

C．To advertise the dance party．

D．To explain the rules of the party．

Scientists are placing robotic dogs in the homes of lonely old people to test whether they can improve the quality of life for humans. Alan Beck, an expert(专家) in human-animal relationship, and Nancy Edwards, a professor of nursing, are leading the animal-assisted study on the effect of robotic dogs on old people’s depression (沮丧) , physical activity, and life satisfaction.
In the study, the robot, called AIBO, is placed for six weeks in the houses of some old people who live alone. Before placing AIBO in the home, scientists will collect baseline data(数据) for six weeks. These old people will keep a diary to note their feelings and activity before and after AIBO. Then, the scientists will review the data to test if it has produced any changes in the life of its owner.
“I talk to him all the time, and he responds to my voice,” says a seventy-year-old lady. “When I’m watching TV, he’ll stay in my arms until he wants down. He has his own mind.”
The AIBOs respond to certain orders. The scientists say they have some advantages over live dogs, especially for old people. Often the elderly are disabled and cannot care for an animal by walking it or playing with it. A robotic dog removes exercise and feeding concerns.
“At the beginning, it was believed that no one would relate(与……相关) to the robotic dog, because it was metal and not furry.” Beck says. “Hopefully, down the road, these robotic pets could become a more-valuable health helper. They will record their masters’ blood pressure, oxygen levels or heart rhythms(心律). AIBOs may even one day have games that can help stimulate(刺激) older people’s minds.”
【小题1】The purpose of Beck and Edwards’ study is to _____________.

A．understand human-animal relationship

B．make lonely old people’s life better

C．find the causes of old people’s loneliness

D．improve the animal-assisted research

【小题2】 In the research, the old people are asked to _____________.

A．note the activities of AIBOs

B．keep AIBOs at home for 12 weeks

C．record their feelings and activity

D．study the collected information

【小题3】What does the underlined word “removes” mean?

A．moves again

B．is movable

C．doesn’t need

D．need

【小题4】What is the better point of AIBO than live dogs?

A．It is easier to keep at home.

B．It can help the disabled people.

C．It responds to all the human orders.

D．It can watch TV with its owner.

【小题5】The writer seems to suggest that the future robotic dogs may__________.

A．cure certain diseases	B．keep old people active
C．change people’s ideas	D．look more like real dogs

Have you been back to the place where your ancestors lived, worked, studied and played?  Robert Qian , a Chinese Canadian, already has.Now in China, he has found that his family is like a tall tree with long roots.

Robert is just one young overseas Chinese who has come to visit his ancestors’ homeland, as part of the In Search of Roots summer camp program. The program is organized by the local government of Guangdong Province. This program started in 1980, and so far has brought thousands of overseas Chinese students to China to look for their families’ roots. The young people are usually between 16 and 25 years old. (1) Most, like Robert, can hardly speak any Chinese and have never been to  China before.

The students mainly visit parts of Guangdong Province in southern China. During the two-week camp, they study Chinese culture, see changes that have happened in that area, and visit interesting sights. (2) Going to their ancestors’ village is often the most exciting part of the trip. The students feel that they are part of the village, and experience village life. They drink from the village well, go for walks through the countryside, and watch the villagers do their daily activities.

Cathy Qian, a young American student, had this to say, “ Thanks to In Search of Roots, I am beginning to understand my Chinese roots and who I am. It has been a great trip, and I have so many memories of China to take with me .”

The program leaders believe strongly in the program and say that the purpose of it is to give young overseas Chinese the chance to learn more about themselves. “I’ve really enjoyed the trip so far,” says Robert.“This has been a big step for me, and I’m looking forward to finding out more about my roots during my time here.   ”

1.将（1）处划线部分译成汉语。

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2.根据（2）处完成下面的句子。

            often the most exciting part of the trip                    their ancestors’village.

3.根据短文内容完成下面的句子。

The program In Search of Roots has helped Robert and many other overseas Chinese learn more about their             and             .

 

Woodland International Summer School

Our International Summer School has been designed to provide a complete British experience. Here pupils not only learn English but come face-to-face with history in some of Europe’s oldest cultural centres. They can also enjoy exciting activities.

About the 2013 Course

This course is designed for boys and girls from 10-16 years and provides a wonderful chance to experience life in a traditional British boarding(寄宿) school.

English Lessons

Our programme provides 24 hours of English teaching each week. Students study grammar, writing, speaking, listening, reading, and comprehension. They can practice their new skills while interviewing visitors and local people in the town of Woodland and villages around.

Excursions(远足) & Entertainment

Each week includes cultural and activity trips. In 2013 our excursion will be to:

12^th July—Manchester

19^th July—York

26^th July—Edinburgh

2^nd August—Liverpool

Dates & Price

No. of Course	Arrive	Leave	Course Fee
1	Sunday 8/7	Saturday 21/7	￡1900
2	Sunday 8/7	Saturday 28/7	￡2850
3	Sunday 8/7	Saturday 4/8	￡3800
4	Sunday 15/7	Saturday 28/7	￡1900
5	Sunday 15/7	Saturday 4/8	￡2850
6	Sunday 22/7	Saturday 4/8	￡1900

Contact Us

Woodland School, Cumbria, LA10 5HG， UK

TEL: (+44)1-539-622-613(overseas) or 01539622613 (UK)

EMAIL: enquiries@woodlandsummerschool. Org

1.The main purpose of the summer school is to help the students _____________.

A．get used to boarding school life            B．improve their English skills

C．learn about the town of Woodland          D．develop their abilities to live

2.If you want to visit Liverpool during the 2013 Course, you can’t attend _________.

A．Course No. 3       B．Course No. 4       C．Course No. 5       D．Course No. 6

3.This advertisement is used to attract children from 10-16 years ______________.

A．in Britain                              B．all over Europe

C．in Woodland                           D．all over the world

 

The high school years are a key period. The things we learn during this time really shape our lives. Liu Changming, principal of Beijing No. 4 High School made 18 suggestions for students just starting high school on how to get the best out of high school. Here are ten of them.

1) Read 50 books. But choose them from ten different fields.

2) Help a person. Look for a classmate, an elderly person, in fact anyone who could benefit（获益）from your help. You’ll find you benefit too!

3) Research. Research a particular area, such as science, history or art.

4) Make a foreign friend. Try to befriend someone from a foreign country. It’s an ideal way to learn about a foreign country.

5) Publish（出版）an article. Whether it appears in a newspaper, your school magazine or in your own blog, an article will be something to look back on in pride in later years.

6) Take up a new sport. Choose one you’ve never played before. If you find you like it, you’ll have a hobby for life

7) Join a club. Working hard in a club or other activities will give you a life outside of your studies.

8) Find a part-time job. Try and do the job for at least a month.

9) Find a person to learn from. Choose someone with unusual experience or special talent. Try to learn all you can from him or her.

10) Learn to cook four Chinese dishes. Learning how to cook is not only a practical skill but a way of building a bridge to other people.

1. According to the passage, by making a foreign friend you can ______.

    A. learn about another culture          B. practice spoken English

    C. discuss the international situation  D. share your happiness and sadness

2.Beside learning a practical skill, another purpose of learning to cook is ______.

    A. to help your parents with housework      B. to kill time

    C. to have communication with others        D. to make friends

3.Which of the following statements is True according to the passage?

    A. You should read fifty books of the same field.

    B. Do a part-time job for less than a month.

    C. Try to publish an article to make you famous.

    D. You can benefit a lot by helping others.

4.The principal made the suggestions in order for the students to ______.

    A. make contributions to society            B. achieve greet progress in high school

    C. love high school life                    D. finish high school