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①The growth in tall buildings worldwide, most of which have large glass panes, has led to a great need for window washers. Though the job, which earns workers as much as $35 an hour, can be lucrative, accidents are not uncommon. However, the dangerous chore may soon be done by Ozmo, an intelligent window cleaning robot, with humans controlling from the safety of the ground.

②Much like humans, Ozmo, hanging off the sides of the building, uses its arms and brushes to clean the dirt on the glass panes. A 3-D map of the building programmed into its system allows the robot to skillfully move up and down. Computer vision and touch sensors(传感器) enable it to move out of the way in case of unexpected events, such as the sudden opening of a window. And the robot will self-correct and move around it so as not to break a window.

③Unlike other window washers, the robot cleaner does not require soap or Windex to clean the glass. Instead, it uses purified water and a process called reverse osmosis(反渗透) to do the job. It is environmentally friendly.

④While it takes three cleaners 480 hours each to clean the windows of a 40-story glass building, the robot will single-handedly complete the task in just 80 hours. However, unlike other robots, Ozmo will not take the place of human workers, only making their jobs safer. Human workers will control the robot from below.

⑤Whether Ozmo, which is still being tested, does as good a job as humans remains to be seen. Past efforts to use a robot to do this dangerous job have not been successful, because the machines do not have the same eye as humans and often miss the soot(烟垢) collected on window corners.

(1) The underlined word "lucrative" in the passage probably means "______". A. safe B. dangerous C. well-paid D. meaningless
(2) The second paragraph mainly tells us ______. A. why Ozmo is much more intelligent than human workers B. how Ozmo works to clean the glass smartly C. what helps Ozmo move up and down skillfully D. where Ozmo can do its job skillfully
(3) What does Ozmo use to clean the glass? A. Windex. B. Soap. C. Dirt or soot. D. Purified water.
(4) The writer organizes Paragraph 2, 3 and 4 by ______. A. telling stories B. asking questions C. giving suggestions D. making comparisons
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Can you imagine a world without insects? Without ants or flies in your house, it might sound great. However, the results may be out of imagination.

The number of insects has dropped by half in the past few years, according to a British biologist Dave Coulson.

You may think small insects are not important. But in fact they are the main part of the species(物种) on Earth.

Insects are indeed on the way to die out, according to the first review of insect population. The researchers say the main reason for this is the use of pesticides(杀虫剂) because they destroy insects' living areas. Also, weather change is another important cause.

"Unless we change our ways of producing food, insects will go down the way to disappear in a few years," the researchers wrote in the review. "This will have huge influences on the planet's ecosystem(生态系统)."

We need insects to pollinate(授粉)crops. They also break down dead plants and animals, which can keep the soil healthy. Without insects, many animals would have nothing to eat and die of hunger. Then, the ecosystem would be off balance.

"If the number of insect species keep dropping, this will have bad influences on both Earth's ecosystem and the survival of us humans," said one of the writers of the review.

"The first step to stop this is to let more people understand the values of the natural world," he suggests. "The best place to start is from our children, who should realize environmental protection from an early age."

(1) What is the purpose of paragraph 1? A. To introduce some insects to us. B. To tell us insects are important. C. To explain why insects are important. D. To show a way to protect insects.
(2) According to the researchers, what are the reasons why insects are dying out?

①The idea of small insects are unimportant.

②The use of pesticides.

③The unbalanced ecosystem.

④Climate change.

A. ①④. B. ②③. C. ①③. D. ②④.
(3) What is the main idea of Paragraph 5? A. The reason for producing food. B. The problem of animals and plants. C. The way to keep soil healthy. D. The importance of insects.
(4) What can we learn from the passage? A. Humans' actions influence the number of insects. B. Insects may destroy the balance of the ecosystem. C. Ants and flies are the main part of the species on Earth. D. Weather change has little influence on insects.
(5) Which of the following can be the best title of the text? A. A review of insect population. B. How do insects help the world? C. Why does the world need insects? D. A world without insects.
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     When you are planning for a travel alone, you might need to work out a plan. Sometimes a good journey will give you the most fun at the least cost. The advice below might help you save money on your travels in China.

     Usually, you will pay quite a lot of money on all kinds of transport. Travel by train if you have enough time. You can save a lot in this way. From Chongqing to Beijing, a round-trip flight ticket costs about 2,800 yuan, while a round-trip train ticket costs only 800 yuan.

     It is also important to choose the most proper transport after you have arrived at your destination. But do you choose to take the city buses or taxis if you want to go to the places you want to visit? A good suggestion is to buy a map and draw the most proper transport route.

    The hotel can also cost a lot if you do not have good choices. A good way is to book your room through a travel agent or an Internet travel service before you start travelling.

     It is easy to buy whatever you want in China. You can buy a large number of souvenirs in large stores or shopping malls in China. If you want to shop for souvenirs to take home, you can look around in some of the open markets because the prices there are much lower. Your local travel guides are the best help when you go to these places.

(1) If your parents take round-trip planes from Beijing to Chongqing, they need to spend __________________ yuan. A. 800 B. 1,600 C. 2,800 D. 5,600
(2) The fourth paragraph mainly tells us something about _________________. A. wearing B. eating C. living D. playing
(3) Which of the following is WRONG according to the article? A. The writer gives travelers some advice in four ways. B. The local guides can help you buy some cheap things. C. Travelling by train is more comfortable than by plane. D. The article mentions four means of transport.
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    Bob and Jackie joined a company together just after finishing high school. They both worked very hard. After several years, the boss made Jackie the sales manager but Bob a salesman. One day Bob could not put up with it anymore. He handed in his resignation letter(辞职信) to the boss and complained that the boss did not value hard- working workers.

    The boss knew that Bob had worked hard for the company all these years, but in order to help Bob to realise the difference between him and Jackie, the boss asked Bob to do the following. "Go and find out if there is anyone selling watermelons in the market. " Bob went, returned and only said, "Yes. " The boss asked, "How much per kilogram?" Bob went back to the market to ask and returned to answer, " $ 12 per kilogram. "

    The boss told Bob to ask Jackie the same question. Jackie went, returned and said, "Boss, there is only one person selling watermelons. $ 12 per kilogram, $ 100 for 10 kilograms. He has 340 melons in all. On the table are 58 melons, and every melon weighs about 15 kilograms, bought from the South two days ago. They are fresh and red. "

Bob realised the difference between himself and Jackie. He decided not to leave but to learn from Jackie.

    My dear friends, you know, a more successful person is more careful, thinks more and understands in depth. For the same matter, he sees several years ahead, while you see only tomorrow. The difference between a year and a day is 365 times, so how could you win?

    Think: how far have you seen ahead in your life?

(1) Bob wrote a letter to his boss because he _____________________. A. didn't think Jackie worked hard B. thought he was better than Jackie C. didn't think his boss valued him D. thought he worked hard for the company
(2) The boss asked Bob to go to the market in order to make him _____________________. A. know the watermelon seller well B. realise the difference between him and Jackie C. learn to sell watermelons later D. learn the way to be a successful person
(3) Every melon weighs about _____________________. A. 10 kilograms B. 12 kilograms C. 15 kilograms D. 58 kilograms
(4) At last Bob decided to _____________________. A. leave the company B. go back to school C. look for a new job D. learn from Jackie
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