As civilization proceeds in the direction of technology, it passes the point
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As civilization proceeds in the direction of technology, it passes the point of supplying all the basic
essentials of life-food, shelter, clothes and warmth. Then we are faced with a choice between using
technology to provide and fulfill needs which have now been regarded as unnecessary or, on the
other hand, using technology to reduce the number of hours of work which a man must do in order
to earn a given standard of living. In other words, we either raise our standard of living above that
necessary for comfort and happiness or we leave it at this level and work shorter hours.
I shall take it for granted that mankind has, by that time, chosen the latter alternative. Men will be
working shorter and shorter hours in their paid employment. It follows that the housewife will also
expect to be able to have more leisure in her life without lowering her standard of living. It also follows
that human domestic servants will have completely ceased to exist. Yet the great majority of the
housewives will wish to be relieved completely from the routine operations of the home such as
scrubbing the floors or the bath of the cooker, or washing the clothes or washing up, or dusting or
sweeping, or making beds.
By far the most logical step to relieve the housewife of routine is to provide a robot which can be
trained to the requirements of a particular home and can be programmed to carry out half a dozen
or more standard operations, when switched by the housewife.
1. As civilization develops in the direction of technology,________.
A. the basic essentials of life must be supplied
B. it is important to supply the basic essentials of life
C. it is no longer so important as it was in the past to supply all the basic essentials of life
D. it is not necessary to supply the basic essentials of life
2. According to the author, we are faced with________.
A. the choice of providing and fulfilling our needs
B. the choice of using technology
C. the choice of earning a standard of living
D. a choice between using technology to provide and fulfill needs to reduce the number of working hours
3. What alternative will mankind have chosen in future?
A. To leave our standard of living at this level and work shorter hours.
B. To raise our standard of living.
C. To fulfill needs which have been regarded as unnecessary.
D. To lower our standard of living and work shorter hours.
4. Now most housewives wish to________.
A. stop doing their housework
B. do more housework to improve their life
C. get rid of the heavy burden of their housework
D. do only simple and light housework
5. It can be inferred that robots will be invented ____.
A. to take the place of housewives
B. to help manage a family
C. to do the routine of housework instead of human
D. to provide the daily necessities for man
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The early 1900s were very different from today. Toys, though they have evolved in many ways,
were still the delight of children everywhere.
Theodore Roosevelt"s Presidency marks the beginning of the "Teddy Bear". In the year 1902, toy
bears were named "Teddy" after the president"s nickname.The Teddy Bear became known worldwide,
and is still known and loved today.It was only a few years later that the Teddy Bears were mass
produced.
In 1913, an item called the Erector Set was invented.It was a steel, motorized toy that children could
use to build models of anything.Its creator was A. C.Gilbert, a medical doctor.
Charles Pajeau created a similar wooden set called Tinker Toys in the year 1914. Tinker Toys were
made for younger children.
Raggedy Ann dolls first came on the scene after newspaper cartoonist Johnny Gruelle reproduced the
doll he made for his daughter. That was in 1915.
The following year, an architect"s son named John Lloyd Wright, invented Lincoln Logs, which were
interlocked to make structures.
Two years after Mickey Mouse was created，stuffed(填塞)Mickey Mouse dolls were made by
Charlotte Clark.This was the start of Disney merchandise.
The yoyo became popular in the United States after Donald Duncan bought a yoyo company in 1929.
The ViewMasterm, a three dimensional viewer, was developed by a camera enthusiast named
William Gruber. The toy became popular when Gruber licensed Disney characters to make still, 3D
images from Disney movies and television programs.
Finally, in 1940, model airplanes were mass produced. They started out as a way for manufacturers
to sell planes to the military, but later caught on as a toy.
The toys that we know and love today have had their roots from these ancient times. Isn"t it
interesting to know that if it hadn"t been for all these creative people, most of the games you know today
would never have been? |
| 1. Why were toy bears named "Teddy"? |
A. To be suitable for mass production.
B. To be easily pronounced by children.
C. To meet the advertisers" needs.
D. To memorize President Theodore Roosevelt. |
| 2. In which aspect do the toys created by Gilbert differ from those by Charles? |
A. Shape.
B. Material used.
C. Themes.
D. Price. |
| 3. When did the ViewMaster become popular? |
A. After William Gruber was born.
B. After Gruber licensed Disney characters.
C. Two years after Mickey Mouse was created.
D. When Disney merchandise was started. |
| 4. What does the passage talk about? |
A. The function of toys.
B. The history of Disney characters.
C. Toys in the early 1900s.
D. The financial meaning of toys. |
| 阅读理解 |
The early 1900s were very different from today.Toys,though they have evolved in many ways,were
still the delight of children everywhere.
Theodore Roosevelt"s Presidency marks the beginning of the "Teddy Bear". In the year 1902,toy
bears were named "Teddy" after the president"s nickname.The Teddy Bear became known worldwide,
and is still known and loved today.It was only a few years later that the Teddy Bears were mass
produced.
In 1913,an item called the Erector Set was invented.It was a steel,motorized toy that children could
use to build models of anything.Its creator was A. C.Gilbert,a medical doctor.
Charles Pajeau created a similar wooden set called Tinker Toys in the year 1914.Tinker Toys were
made for younger children.
Raggedy Ann dolls first came on the scene after newspaper cartoonist Johnny Gruelle reproduced
the doll he made for his daughter.That was in 1915.
The following year,an architect"s son named John Lloyd Wright,invented Lincoln Logs,which were
interlocked to make structures.
Two years after Mickey Mouse was created,stuffed(填塞)Mickey Mouse dolls were made by
Charlotte Clark.This was the start of Disney merchandise.
The yoyo became popular in the United States after Donald Duncan bought a yoyo company in
1929.
The ViewMaster,a three dimensional viewer,was developed by a camera enthusiast named William
Gruber.The toy became popular when Gruber licensed Disney characters to make still,3D images from
Disney movies and television programs.
Finally,in 1940,model airplanes were mass produced.They started out as a way for manufacturers to
sell planes to the military,but later caught on as a toy.
The toys that we know and love today have had their roots from these ancient times.Isn"t it interesting
to know that if it hadn"t been for all these creative people,most of the games you know today would
never have been?
1. Why were toy bears named "Teddy"?
A. To be suitable for mass production.
B. To be easily pronounced by children.
C. To meet the advertisers" needs.
D. To memorize President Theodore Roosevelt.
2. In which aspect do the toys created by Gilbert differ from those by Charles?
A. Shape.
B. Material used.
C. Themes.
D. Price.
3. When did the ViewMaster become popular?
A. After William Gruber was born.
B. After Gruber licensed Disney characters.
C. Two years after Mickey Mouse was created.
D. When Disney merchandise was started. |
| 阅读理解 |
Every culture has a recognized point when a child becomes an adult, when rules must be followed and
tests passed.
In China, although teenagers can get their ID cards at 16, many only see themselves as an adult when
they are 18. In the US, where everyone drives, the main step to the freedom of adult life is learning to
drive. At 16, American teens take their driving test. When they have their license, they drive into the grownup world.
"Nobody wants to ride the cheese bus to school," said Eleanor Fulham, 17. She brought the pressure
back to memory, especially for kids from wealthier families. "It"s like you"re not cool if you don"t have a
car," she said.
According to recent research, 41% of 16 to 19yearolds in the US own cars, up from 23% in 1985.
Although, most of these cars are bought by parents, some teens get parttime jobs to help pay.
Not all families can afford cars for their children. In cities with subways and limited parking, some
teenagers don"t want them. But in rich suburban areas without subways, and where bicycles are more for
fun than transportation, it is strange for a teenager not to have a car.
But police say 16yearolds have almost three times more accidents than 18 to 19yearolds. This has
made many parents pause before letting their kids drive.
Julie Sussman, of Virginia, decided that her son Chad, 15, will wait until he is 17 to apply for his
learner"s permit.
Chad said he has accepted his parents" decision, although it has caused some teasing from his friends. "They say that I am unlucky," he said, "But I"d rather be alive than driving, and I_don"t_really_trust_my_
friends_on_the_road,_either."
In China as more families get cars, more 18yearolds learn to drive. Will this become a big step to
becoming an adult? |
| 1．Which may serve as the best title of the article? |
A．Cars Helping You to GrowUp
B．Driving into the GrownUp World
C．Teenagers" Driving in America
D．Recognized Point of Becoming an Adult |
| 2．16yearold drivers have more accidents possibly because________. |
A．they want to show themselves off
B．they are never experienced drivers
C．older people always drive better
D．they never drive carefully on the road |
| 3．Which may NOT be taken into consideration when deciding whether to buy a car? |
A．How well off the family is.
B．Whether the kid is old enough.
C．What traffic condition there is around.
D．Whether it"s practically needed. |
| 4．When Chad said "I don"t really trust my friends…", he meant that________. |
A．he might run into his friends if he drove
B．he didn"t agree with his friends
C．he might not be safe if his friends drove
D．he was afraid that his friends might well lie to him |
| 阅读理解 |
Every culture has a recognized point when a child becomes an adult, when rules must be followed
and tests passed.
In China, although teenagers can get their ID cards at 16, many only see themselves as an adult
when they are 18. In the US, where everyone drives, the main step to the freedom of adult life is
learning to drive. At 16, American teens take their driving test. When they have their license, they
drive into the grownup world.
" Nobody wants to ride the cheese bus to school," said Eleanor Fulham, 17. She brought the
pressure back to memory, especially for kids from wealthier families. "It"s like you"re not cool if you
don"t have a car," she said.
According to recent research, 41% of 16 to 19yearolds in the US own cars, up from 23% in 1985.
Although, most of these cars are bought by parents, some teens get parttime jobs to help pay.
Not all families can afford cars for their children. In cities with subways and limited parking, some
teenagers don"t want them. But in rich suburban areas without subways, and where bicycles are more
for fun than transportation, it is strange for a teenager not to have a car.
But police say 16yearolds have almost three times more accidents than 18 to 19yearolds. This has
made many parents pause before letting their kids drive.
Julie Sussman, of Virginia, decided that her son Chad, 15, will wait until he is 17 to apply for his
learner"s permit.
Chad said he has accepted his parents" decision, although it has caused some teasing from his
friends. "They say that I am unlucky," he said, "But I"d rather be alive than driving, and I_don"t_really
_trust_my_friends_on_the_road,_either."
In China as more families get cars, more 18yearolds learn to drive. Will this become a big step to
becoming an adult?
1. Which may serve as the best title of the article?
A. Cars Helping You to GrowUp
B. Driving into the GrownUp World
C. Teenagers" Driving in America
D. Recognized Point of Becoming an Adult
2. 16yearold drivers have more accidents possibly because________.
A. they want to show themselves off
B. they are never experienced drivers
C. older people always drive better
D. they never drive carefully on the road
3. Which may NOT be taken into consideration when deciding whether to buy a car?
A. How well off the family is.
B. Whether the kid is old enough.
C. What traffic condition there is around.
D. Whether it"s practically needed.
4. When Chad said "I don"t really trust my friends…", he meant that________.
A. he might run into his friends if he drove
B. he didn"t agree with his friends
C. he might not be safe if his friends drove
D. he was afraid that his friends might well lie to him
5. The passage mainly gives information about ________.
A. an American culture
B. a cultural difference between America and China
C. a change in the Chinese culture
D. the relationship between driving and a person"s development |
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From the beginning of human history, wild animals provided food, clothing and sometimes medicine
for man. We may not depend as much on wild animals now. But we hear about them every day.
Americans use the names of animals in many ways. Automobile manufacturers and gasoline companies
especially like to use big cats to sell their products. They like lions, tigers and wildcats. When Americans
say wildcat, they usually mean a_lynx, an_ocelot_or_a_bobcat. All these cats attack quickly and fiercely.
So wildcats represent something fast and fierce.
An early American use of the word wildcat was quite different. It was used to describe members of
Congress who declared war on Britain in 1812. A magazine of that year said the wildcat congressmen
went home. It said they were unable to face the responsibility of having involved their country in an
unnecessary war.
Wildcat also has been used as a name for money in the 1800s. At that time, some states permitted
banks to make their own money. One bank in the state of Michigan offered paper money with a picture
of a wildcat on it. Some banks, however, did not have enough gold to support all the paper money they
offered. So the money had little or no value. It was called a wildcat bill or a wildcat banknote. The
banks who offered this money were called wildcat banks. A newspaper of the time said those were the
days of wildcat money. It said a man might be rich in the morning and poor by night.
Wildcat then was also used for an oil well or gold mine that had almost no oil or gold in it. Dishonest
developers would buy such property. Then they would sell it and leave town with the money. The
buyers were left with worthless holes in the ground.Today, wildcat oil wells are in areas that are not
known to have oil. |
| 1. What is the main idea of the passage? |
A. Wildcats and their stories.
B. Wildcats and their characters.
C. Varieties of animal species.
D. Relationship between animals and humans. |
| 2. From the passage we can know that__________. |
A. wildcats represent the state of Michigan
B. the use of wildcats was not always the same
C. wildcats are the best friend of human beings
D. honest developers never buy wildcat oil wells |
| 3. The underlined words "a lynx, an ocelot or a bobcat" in Paragraph 1 may refer to "__________". |
A. gasoline companies
B. automobile manufacturers
C. names of wildcats
D. brands of automobile |
| 4. Which of the following would people like to have or trust according to the passage? |
A. Wildcat congressmen.
B. Wildcat oil wells.
C. Wildcat banks.
D. Wildcat cars. |
| 5. It can be inferred that during the days of wildcat money__________. |
A. people couldn"t buy anything with the money
B. people didn"t know how to save money
C. the rich invested too much on oil wells
D. people complained and suffered a lot |
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