Who wants to carry a bulky bag to school? No children. Nobody wants one shoulder to be lower than the other, and paining（疼痛）too. In India, most of us would look at the reduction（減少）of textbooks as a way out. But in a country like America, there are always more choices. A company called goReader has created a "school bag" which is the size of a laptop computer（筆記本電腦）, weighing about 2．5 kg. The goReader has a color screen and can "hold" all the textbooks that a student may need, says a report in 'The Asian Age' newspaper.

The company plans to work closely with the publishers（出版商） of textbooks so that these books can be supplied on the Internet. All the students will have to do is to download（下載） their textbooks. Making notes and marking important parts of a lesson can be done just as lots of students have done on their textbooks before.

At present, the plan is being tested out in a university. Richard Katzmann, the owner of the company is having his creation tested at Chicago's DePaul University, where he studied．Does that mean it is goodbye to the new paper, and the smell of the black ink?

（   ）1．What does the underlined word “bulky” in the first line mean?

A．light                       B．small                      C．big and heavy          D．old

（   ）2．What would Indians do to solve（解決）the problem?

A．They would reduce the textbooks. 

B．They would tell the parents to help students.

C．They would tell the teachers to help students.      

D．They would take students to school by bus.

（   ）3．The writer may think that Americans have a ________ way to solve the problem.

A．more stupid             B．worse                     C．better                     D．quicker

（   ）4．The go Reader may be a machine ________.

A．that can work as a teacher                           B．that can be used as textbooks

C．that can cheat students                                D．that can hurt students

（   ）5．When the new machine is used, it is possible that ________.

A．students might study harder

B．students might study at home

C．students might not need teachers

D．students might study without paper textbooks

1．When he was ____________ years old, Xiao Shenyang became a student of Zhao Benshan.

A．23                          B．24                          C．25                          D．27

2．Where was Liu Qian born?

A．In Liaoning Province.                                  B．In Taiwan.

C．In Hong Kong.                                           D．In Beijing.

3．When did Liu Qian win Taiwan’s Youth Magic Competition?

A．In 1976    .             B．In 1980.                  C．In 1988.                 D．In 2006.

4．Jackie Chan is a well-known ____________.

A．actor                      B．magician                 C．pianist                    D．player

5．Which of the following is WRONG according to the passage?

A．Zhao Benshan is a famous comedy actor.

B．Xiao Shenyang is younger than Liu Qian.

C．Jackie Chan was born in Hong Kong, China.

D．Liu Qian performed in the street to make money.

Singapore’s public transport system （公共交通系統(tǒng)） is one of the best in the world, so you should have no problem finding your way around like a local （當(dāng)?shù)厝耍?/span>. There are three main forms of public transport that you would find in any other major city—trains, buses and taxis.

TRAINS

Trains run from 6 a.m. to midnight. Single trip tickets start at 80 cents. If you buy an EZ-Link card for $15, you can ride the trains and buses all you like.

If you need more information, just call Transit Link on 1800 767 4333.

BUSES

There are several bus services in Singapore and fares （車費(fèi)） start at 80 cents. Be sure to always ask the driver the cost of your ticket as he can not give changes.

If you need help, just call Transit Link on 1800 767 4333.

TAXIS

There are three main taxi companies—City Cab （6552 2222）, Comfort （6552 1111） and Tibs （6552 8888）. Booking （預(yù)訂） can also be made easily by calling the numbers listed above.

RENTAL（租）CARS

    Driving in Singapore is a pleasure and if you like to travel at your own pace, renting a car is a good choice. Renting takes away the hassle of getting to places around Singapore. Just sit back and enjoy the city. It also means you’ll get to see a lot more that a train or a bus won’t let you see.

    For car rental, call Avis on +65 6737 1668.

1．If you need to find the bus number, you may call____________.

A．+65 6737 1668                                B．6552 8888

C．1800 767 4333                                D．6552 2222

2．By an EZ-Link card, you can take____________.

A．both buses and trains                    B．only trains

C．both buses and taxis                     D．only rental cars

3．When you take a bus there, always remember to ____________.

A．take your own license with you            B．ask the driver how much your ticket is

C．buy the bus map of Singapore              D．book your ticket ahead of time

4．What does the word “hassle” mean in Chinese?

A．麻煩           B．樂趣                 C．景點(diǎn)                 D．費(fèi)用

5．What do you know about traveling in Singapore from the passage?

A．A local has no trouble finding his way around.

B．It’s much cheaper to go around by bus than by train.

C．You can see a lot more in Singapore only by renting a car.

D．It’s very convenient for visitors to travel in Singapore.

Earthquake Intensity & Observed Effects（強(qiáng)度與現(xiàn)象）

I. Felt by only a few people under very special conditions.

II. Felt by only a few people at rest, especially on the upper floors of buildings.

III. Felt noticeably indoors, especially on upper floors of buildings.

IV. Felt indoors by many people, outdoors by a few; some awaked.

V. Felt by nearly everyone; many awaked; dishes and windows break; plaster （灰泥） cracks （開裂）.

VI. Felt by everyone; many frightened and run outdoors; heavy furniture such as tables and shelves moves.

VII. Everyone runs outdoors; small to moderate （中等的） damage（損毀） in usual buildings.

VIII.       Considerable （相當(dāng)大的） damage in usual buildings; monuments（碑） fall.

IX. Considerable damage in all buildings; ground cracks; underground pipes （管道） break.

X. Most buildings damaged; rails bend（彎曲）; landslides （山崩） take place; water splashes（濺落） over banks.

XI. Few buildings left standing; bridges damaged; wide cracks in the ground; underground pipes break.

XII. Damage total; waves seen on ground; objects thrown into air.

1. According to the picture, what is the possible position of the earthquake’s epicenter?

A．36°N, 90°W.           B．36°N, 90°E      .      C．90°N, 36°W.           D．90°N, 36°E.

2. What is the effects of earthquake intensity IV?

A．Everyone runs outdoors.

B．Only a few people feel it.

C．Many people who stay indoors feel it.

D．Felt by people on the upper floors of buildings.

3. According to the picture, which city would have announced the report: “Nearly everyone felt the earthquake, and many people were awaked. Dishes and windows were broken”?

A．Cincinnati.              B．Louisville.               C．Pittsburgh.              D．Nashville.

4. Which statement best describes the earthquake intensity at Boston?

A．Felt indoors by few people under very special conditions.

B．Few buildings left standing.

C．Felt noticeably indoors, especially on upper floors of buildings.

D．Felt indoors by many people, outdoors by a few, some awaked.

5. For which city was the description of an earthquake “Heavy furniture moved, everyone  felt it, and many were frightened and ran outdoors” reported?

A．Nashville.                B．Louisville.             C．Syracuse.               D．Cincinnati.

Here is a page from a magazine called Future. Read the following information about things that may happen in ten years.

Cars will run on solar power （太陽能）and will be much cleaner. They will be much safer. For example, if you are too close to another car or if you are driving dangerously, your car will slow down or stop by itself.

New cities will have to be built in the seA．Some cities on water will have two levels （層）. People will live on the upper level; the lower level will be used for traffic, shops and factories.

Biotechnology （生物技術(shù)）will make food better and healthier. Plants without insects or illnesses （病蟲害）will be developed. The taste of fruit and vegetables will be better and food will be kept longer.

Many new ways to cure （治愈）illnesses will be found. People will use products of genetic engineering （基因產(chǎn)品）to cure more illnesses. However, some new illnesses will appear.

1. What will happen in the future according to the passage?

A．The air won’t be much cleaner.

B．Cars will run by itself without a driver.

C．It’ll be much more dangerous to drive a car.

D．There’ll be fewer accidents and less pollution （污染）.

2. Where will new cities have to be built in the future?

   A．In the sea.                                           B．In the sky.

C．Underground.                                      D．On the land.

3. What will be made better and healthier by biotechnology?

   A．Medicine.                                            B．Toys.

C．Food.                                                 D．Clothes.

4. Genetic engineering will help doctors to cure more________.

   A．cold                                                   B．illnesses

C．cancer                                                D．headache

5. Which is the best title （標(biāo)題）of the passage?

     A．Cars in the future.

      B．Get ready for the future.

      C．How to keep food longer?

      D．Where will people live in the future?

Which sign means “No Photos”?

A．            B．            C．           D．

根據(jù)所給圖畫，以第三人稱寫一篇約80詞的短文。要求完整敘述故事內(nèi)容。

This is a photo. Look! _____________ my brother and sister, Paul and Mary

A．This is                 B．That is                  C．These are                D．It is

---What kind of program does Edward like?

---He is English, but he likes ____________ very much.

A．talk show             B．sports show         C．soap opera                  D．Beijing Opera

---What’s the girl doing?

---She _____________.

A．is eating dinner     B．watching TV     C．talking on the phone      D．taking photos