Nancy Edwards, a professor of nursing, are leading the animal-assisted study concerning the influence of
robotic dogs on old people"s depression, physical activity, and life satisfaction. "No one will argue that an older person is better off being more active, challenged, or stimulated (刺激) ," Edwards points out. " The problem is how we promote (使……成为现实) that, especially for those without friends or help. A
robotic dog could be a solution. "
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, researchers will collect baseline data for six weeks. These
old people will keep a diary to note their feelings and activities before and after AIBO. Then, the
researchers will review the data to detemune if it has inspired 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 a mind of his own. "
The AIBOs respond to certain orders. The researchers 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 to the robotic dog because it was metal and not furry (毛茸茸的) ," Beck says. "But it"s amazing how quickly we have given up that belief. "
"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. AIBOs may even one day have
games that can help stimulate older people"s minds. "
B. make lonely old people"s life better
C. find the causes of old people"s loneliness
D. promote the animal-assisted research
B. keep AIBOs at home for 12 weeks
C. record their feelings and activities
D. analyze the collected information
B. It can help the disabled people.
C. It responds to all the human orders.
D.lt can watch TV with its owner.
B. keep old people active
C. change people"s beliefs
D.look more like real dogs
things have changed and life is very different.
Voyages to the moon are being made every day. It is as easy to take a holiday on the moon today as it was for the people in 1960 to take a holiday in Europe. At a numher of scenic spots on the moon, many
hotels have been built. The hotels are air-conditioned, naturally. In order that everyone can enjoy the
beautiful scenery on the moon, every room has at least one picturewindow. Everything imaginable is provided for entertainment(娱乐) of young and old.
What are people eating now? People are still eating food. They haven"t yet started to take on heir
(继承) supply of energy directly as electrical current or as nuclear power. They may some day. But many
foods now come in pill form, and the food that goes into the pill continues to come mainly from green plants.
Since there are several times as many people in the world today as there were a hundred years ago,
most of our planet"s surface has to be filled. The deserts are irrigated with water and pests no longer
destroy crops. The harvest is always good.
Farming, of course, is very highly developed. Very few people have to work On the farm. It is possible to run the farm by just pushing a few buttons now and then.
People are now largely vegetarians(素食者). You see, as the number of people increases, the number of animals decreases. Therefore, the people have to be vegetarians and we are healthier both in our bodies and in our minds, and we know the causes and cure of disease and pain, and it is possible to get rid of
diseases. No one has to be ill any more,
Such would be our life in 2060.
B. Many other animals.
C. Many plants.
D. A sea.
B. Foods in pill form.
C. Foods in water form.
D. Foods in gas form.
B.there are more pests
C. there is less water
D. the crops are getting better
B. Because doctors advise them not to eat meat.
C. Because the number of animals decreases.
D. Because all the animals have died of diseases.
achievement is the result of gruelling hard work and intense practice.Usually athletes say how hard it
is to win the big games.At the opposite end of the spectrum,however,is the fact that losing the big game,
or,in my case,all the games,can be even tougher.
From the spectators’ point of view,last year’s basketball season for my high school team was nothing
short of an embarrassment.And while 0 and 20 is certainly nothing to be proud of,that season had a bigger
impact on me than any other,and probably more than any season since.
As a team captain,I knew it probably wouldn’t be the easiest year,but did I ever think we would
lose every game? Of course not.Since six of our top players had graduated,it was clear that we were a
young team who would struggle.The struggle began earlier than expected,though,as our team’s starting
center was suspended for the season,and two key members decided to quit after two weeks.At some
point,quitting probably passed through every player’s mind,but,in the end,we all stuck it out,vowing to
work even harder.
Then there came a time when even our own coach had given up on us.Personally，I felt like it was
no longer worth giving my all.I thought,if even the coach doesn’t believe in us,why should I? But just as
my hope began to fade,a teammate called a meeting. He said,“Nobody thinks we’re going to win,and
heck,we may not,but,as teammates and friends,we_owe_it_to_each_other_to_give_it_our_allevery_
game.”
Sure,it was a little cliche (陈旧的),but it was that moment that taught me how to be a leader.It hit me
then that I may have been a captain,but I,like others in my position,certainly didn’t deserve the role.As a
leader you can never quit on the team who looks up to you.It is one thing to be named captain and feel
great and go through the motions,but it is quite another to be a real captain and make sure everyone works to their potential all the time.
I am sure it is great to go through high school without losing and bringing home awards.But in all
honesty,I relish the fact that my team lost every game last year.It may not help me to become a better
basketball player,but it already has made me a better leader,and person.
B．Their coach no longer wanted to instruct them.
C．There were no actual leaders on the team.
D．Most of players lost hope and wanted to quit.
B．make sure everyone goes all out
C．work hard to win the games
D．feel great about his team
that all of them should ________.
B．try their best on the court
C．feel thankful for what they’ve done
D．get together to win every game
B．A friend in need is a friend indeed.
C．One can learn something from the failure.
D．A real leader should never give up.
[l]Everyone needs friends. They are a basic source of happiness and hope in our lives.
However, the ability tomake friends varies from person to person. To some people, making
friends is easy;but to others, .
[2] We all have the ability to make friends. Unfortunately, many people never reach their
potential (~ ~E). Making friends is a skill, and the first step in developing that skill is knowing
how to get along withothers.
[3lPeople who are good at getting along with others take an interest in what other people
like. They learn to develop interests that make them enjoyable to be around.Therefore, the
more things that your child knows how to dothat involve connecting with other kids, the more
chances he or she has to make friends.
[4]If your child has trouble making friends, you cantell him or her what to do.Realize your
own strengths
[5lYou have skills and talents that others can enjoy.Some people don"t let others see
their good points, but youshould believe that you are a good person who has somethingto
share with others.Develop a sense of humor
[6]Learn to laugh at yourself and your shortcomings. Itwill relieve some of the stress in
your life. If you ever feellike poking fun at someone, let it be you, never anyone else.lmile,
smile, smile. Respect the rights of others
[7]They have their opinions, you have yours. Differentopinions are healthy. Learn how
to listen to others withoutputting them down or trying to persuade them that youropinion is
right.Be kind
[8]Throughout your life, you will learn that if you arekind to others, they will usually be
kind to you. Whenshould you start being kind? Right now. Give someone acompliment(恭维).
Open the door for someone. Wave to afriend. Encourage someone who is discouraged.
Saysomething positive. There are hundreds of little things youcan do to show your kindness.
Be empathetic(同情的)
[9]Try to understand what others are going through.Look at life through their eyes. If you
empathize withsomeone"s feelings, you can help.Don"t complain
[10] People get tired of li.stening to constantcomplaining. Life doesn"t always go the way
you want.Learn to accept what you can"t change, and work hard tochange what you can.
Replace the time you used to spendcomplaining with the time spent being kind. Never give up
[ll]Even if you are faced with negative, closed-mindedpeople, never give up. Don"t let
them change you into one ofthem. Find people who will appreciate you.
1.What is the best title of the passage? (No more than 8words. )
__________________________________________________________________
2. Which sentence in the passage can be replaced by the following one? In life you will learn
that people would treat you as you treat them.
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3. Please fill in the blank in the lst paragraph with proper words or phrases to complete the
sentence. (No more than 8 words. )
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4. Which of the suggestions do you think is the mostimportant one for you? Why? (No more
than 25 words. )
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5. Translate the underlined sentence in the 10th paragraph into Chinese.
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Do you know how to be happy? Here are six ways for you to find more pleasure in your life. Play that song you love so much. As a preschooler can tell you, repetition can lead to pleasure.
When you experience something more than once, you notice more details about it each time, and it
increases your enjoyment. That"s why you love revisi ting that jazz club, favourite restaurant, and
beloved old Woody Allen movie. Of course, you can overdo it.
Don"t buy boxed sets of DVDs. Economist(经济学家) Tyler says that much of the joy we get
from our buying lies in the experience of finding them out, getting them home, and opening them up.
If you receive 18 DVDs in one package, you"ll use up the excitement all at once. Buy things one a time
and space out the pleasure.
Look outside. People long ago spent almost all of their time outside with trees, water, and sky
around. The world in which most of us spend our time nowadays is unnatural and can harm the spirit.
Even being close to nature for a short time can make us happy. ________. Physical contact with
animals works wonders. You can pet an animal. It increases the brain chemicals connected with
pleasure and decreases those connected with stress(压力). Even people without pets can get some
of the effect by hanging out for a few minutes at a dog shelter.
Smile. Well, like it or not, smiling improves your mood. Here"s why: people react better to you
when you look happy, which in turn leads you to be happy. What"s more, looking happy fools your
brain into thinking that you are happy.
B. spare time for other activities
C. increase our experience of happiness
D. give us more time to consider buying things.
B. Pet an animal
C. Reduce work stress
D. Hang out more often
B. Repetition results in pleasure.
C. Animals adds to your stress.
D. Spending time outside harms your spirit.
B. The writer"s own experience.
C. Another way to find pleasure.
D. Reasons for finding more pleasure.
common but you cantravel happily if you follow them.
. Go to a journey with a minimum sized bag.
. You can bring your own food for journey to makesure that you get what you want to eat.
Bring at least :amagazine or a book to avoid boredom..
You can eat at the airport before you take off so as tomake sure that you do not feel
hungry during the journey.The basic idea is that you should not feel hungry or get bored
during the journey as it might spoil your mood.
When boarding the plane, do notice the place of exit.Also, count the number of rows
you have to pass from the exit. Doing this can help you to have a better idea of escaping
from the plane in case of any emergency.
. Read the manual or instructions provided by the staff. A plane for a safer journey will
make you feel cool andrelaxed at the time of traveling.
. If you buy tickets online, call airline, and ask themto assign you a seat right away. If
you come at the last moment, just before your plane takes off, you might not geta desired
seat.
Sometimes, planes are overbooked, and if you are notassigned a seat, You might be
forced to fly by anotherflight.
. Make sure you keep everything you need before you take off. Avoid checking your
bag again and again. Keep yourmoney safe.
The best way to avoid problems is to make a note of everything you have in your bag.
In this way, you can never forget anything important.
Helpful(l)_ for a Happy Air Journey
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- 3式子x-1x+2的取值范围是（ ）A．x≥1且x≠-2B．x＞1且x≠-2C．x≠-2D．x≥1
- 4若f(x+1)的定义域为[-2，3]，则f(2x-1)的定义域为[ ]A．[0，] B．[-1，4]C．[-5，
- 5化学就在我们身边，生活中处处有化学．请你根据所学过的化学知识，用化学式填空．①抢救危重病人常用的气体单质是______；
- 6已知直线l1:3x-y+12=0和l2:3x+2y-6=0,求l1和l2及y轴所围成的三角形面积.
- 7下图为某城市功能分区示意图，图中字母代表功能区，该城区有一条河流穿过。据此回答：（1）若该城市各功能区布局合理，则最可能
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- 9填表比较经线和纬线的特征：纬线经纬形状指示方向长度标度范围度数起点线度数值变化规律度数表示方法半球划分
- 10Just imagine performing such an opera as Turandot in the For
- 1读下面“太阳光照示意图”，回答下列问题：（1）图中地轴短线上的箭头正确表示地球自转方向的是_______。（填代码）（2
- 2已知小麦抗病对感病为显性，无芒对有芒为显性，两对性状独立遗传。用纯合的抗病无芒与感病有芒杂交，F1自交，播种所有的F2，
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- 4We’d better discuss everything ______before we work out the
- 5（1）粒子刚穿出第一个有电场和磁场分布的区域时，其速度的水平分量vx为多大？（2）如图2所示，粒子穿过其中任意一个有电场
- 6把关于x的方程x2=5x-10化成一般式得：______．
- 7菜农进行中耕松土，及时排灌的意义是（ ）A．有利于根的呼吸B．有利于吸收养料C．有利于根的生长D．有利于光合作用
- 8概述我国各民族之间的关系和分布特点。__________________________________________
- 9长春还是我国重要的 和 工业基地。
- 10书面表达。 在学习和生活中，谁都难免遇到过高兴和伤心的事，请你用英语描述一下自己曾经有过的这样的经历。词数不少于