Thousands of years ago, people didn&#039;t know that the Earth moved. They thought the sun really did move across ...

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   Thousands of years ago, people didn't know that the Earth moved. They thought the sun really did move across the sky. The Greek god Helios was said to drive the sun around the sky with his chariot（战车）. But now, these ideas have all changed. Nowadays, it is the sun that drives our “chariot”around the sky.
       So what does all this mean? Well, quite simply, there is now a plane （or “chariot”） that is powered by the sun. It has special parts in its wings. These parts absorb power from the sun. They absorb so much power that they can carry on flying at night. In the Greek myths（希腊神话）, Helios had to take a break at night. It seems we're finally even more efficient than the gods themselves.
       This plane is called Solar Impulse （“太阳驱动”号）. It will fly across the US in May. This is very important for the future of the world.
So why is solar energy so good for us? Well, other kinds of energy cause a few problems. If you live in China, you've probably noticed the pollution. This is caused by burning coal or gas to make energy. The heat and chemicals（化学制品）from this make things work. But if we use the heat from the sun, we don't have to burn anything, and there's no pollution.
    Solar energy is not all there yet. It needs to be improved. But the best thing about it is that, unlike coal and gas, it doesn't run out. Solar Impulse could keep flying forever. Well, actually, the sun will run out too, one day, but not for another 5 billion years. That's a pretty long flight.

（1）、What does “chariot” really refer to in the last sentence of Paragraph 1?

A、The Earth B、The Greek god C、Solar Impulse. D、Birds.

（2）、Which of the following is TRUE of Solar Impulse?

A、It can only fly at night B、It has already flown across the US C、It is powered by the sun. D、It needs gas to work.

（3）、In the passage, what is mentioned as the cause of pollution in China?

A、Overpopulation B、Burning coal or gas C、Using solar energy. D、Heavy traffic.

（4）、What does the writer mean by “That's a pretty long flight”?

A、It takes a lot of time to get Solar Impulse going. B、Solar Impulse moves very slowly. C、Solar Impulse will be in use for a long time. D、Solar Impulse has a long way to go to take the place of the sun.

（5）、The passage is most probably taken from___________.

A、a Greek myth B、a science fiction C、a story-book D、a science magazine

举一反三

    What makes 15,000 men and women run for hours, and what makes them run through the streets on a cold day without coats? I was one of those runners. The race is called marathon (马拉松).
    I had never run more than eight miles before, and here I was training. Since the race is in April, I had to run throughout the winter, and in Boston, winters are cold. For most people, just putting on their shirts, sweaters, jackets, and hats is exercise enough. I found myself out on the dark streets, running along ice sidewalks (人行道). Even in gloves, my fingers got so cold that they looked like red carrots. My nose didn't get warm until lunchtime!
    Finally, the big day arrived. The weather was cold, with ice and rain. Bang! The gun sounded, and we started. I didn't go anywhere at first because I was standing behind so many people. I had to wait for them to move.
    At first, the running was easy. The other runners just seemed to pull me along. Somewhere around the 20-mile mark I even said to myself, "This is nothing, why did I train so hard?"
    Then I hit "the wall". "The wall" is what marathon runners call the special point. I knew my body reached the point and I thought I couldn't go any more. I was out of breath and my legs turned into pieces of wood. I was almost falling down. I can't remember anything about the last five miles of the race.
    I kept running though. At last, I heard a voice at the finishing line.
    "You look good," my friend Ted said. "How did it feel?"
    "Wonderful !" I replied.
    For everything, if you devote yourself into it, there will be a way. I finished the race, at least, in my heart, I was the winner.

阅读理解

Energy is everywhere. We use energy every day.

Electricity is a form of energy and this is what powers the TV, hairdryer, phone, fridge, electric toothbrush and more! Our growing need for energy is one of the problems facing the world today, because producing electricity also produces pollution.

Here are some simple ways to make a big difference when using electricity.

On or off? Leaving televisions and computers on with the little red light showing still uses electricity, even though they might look like they're turned off. To stop this you can turn them off.

Lights out! Turning lights off when you're not in the room can save a lot of energy.

Fridge door closed. The fridge is an important part of the kitchen, because it keeps food fresh, cool and healthy! But it takes a lot of energy to keep cool, so try not to leave the fridge door open or put hot things inside.

Use the sun's energy. An increasing number of people are fitting solar panels（太阳能电池板） to their houses. They create electricity from sun-light, which can then be used to power our homes. Solar heating panels make hot water, reducing the need for electricity or gas.

阅读理解

	Will robots take over the world? It's hard to say. However, this one has already taken over the kitchen. It is the robot chef, Moley. It can make meals. British scientists made it.
	Look! There is no driver in that car. A computer controls it. The car has no steering wheel(方向盘), but it has cameras. The cameras can see the road. It can go 40 km in one hour. The American company Google made it.
	Look at this car. It's made of wood. People can use a remote control(遥控) to run it. An American artist spent more than 5,000 hours building it.
	Do you want a ping pong table in your room? But you may not have enough space. This door is here to help. It can turn into a ping pong table when you pull it down. It's from Germany.

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When on the go or traveling, a Disposable(一次性) Toothbrush might be just the product for you, Typically, a Disposable Toothbrush is made out of a plastic material, with toothpaste already on the brush head. Just add water while you are using it. In some new Disposable Toothbrush models, the toothpaste comes automatically(自动地) as you squeeze (挤) the handle of the toothbrush.

Colgate has upped the competition in the Disposable Toothbrush market by creating a Disposable Toothbrush that you can use at your desk at work, in your car, or after eating at a restaurant. This toothbrush is called the Colgate Wisp, and is about the size of an index finger. The toothbrush can get to those places that are hard to reach just like a regular toothbrush. No water is necessary when using this toothbrush, making it very useful and convenient. A pack of four of the Colgate Wisp's run at about $2.99. If you are one of those people that like to brush your teeth throughout the day but hate the hassle of carrying a toothbrush and toothpaste around, this is perfect!

Gadgets.boingboing.net is a website that allows different people to share their thoughts and experiences on a certain product. The website gives a general review on the Colgate Wisp，and following the review, people are able to share their first-hand feelings with readers. This is helpful if you are interested in purchasing the Wisp. Visit their website here: gadgets.boingboing.net.

However, people throw them away after using them only once. It is a kind of waste and is very bad for the environment. If you travel to Beijing， remember to bring your own things. Starting from June, some hotels in Beijing will no longer provide guests with these disposable goods.

A. 补全短文。根据短文内容，从短文后的A~F选项中，选出5个适当的选项补全短文。

If stars do farming work, can they do a good job? You can find the answer in the farming show Become a Farmer.{#blank#}1{#/blank#} Its first season (季) was very popular. Now, Season 2 of the show is airing.

{#blank#}2{#/blank#} The size of their farm grew to 300,000 m². The young men stared to grow other kinds of crops like strawberries. They also made their fishpond larger and started a crayfish farm.

The show is very popular and what they grew has sold out. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} They used the show's popularity to help more farmers across the country do better. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} He wants to help chili pepper () farmers make more money in his hometown of Chongqing.

"{#blank#}5{#/blank#} And we want to help farmers live a better life," Wu Han, who made the show, told China Daily.

A. The farming show is good for us.

B. This time, the group is thinking big.

C. We want more people to know about farming.

D. But the ten didn't keep all the success (成功) to themselves.

E. One of the them is growing Erjingtiao, a kind of chili pepper.

F. Ten young stars have to get over many difficulties to grow crops.

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

Protect the Earth by joining the club you like Try something different instead of just watching TV at home during summer holidays. You can choose as many clubs as you like. What's more, all are FREE!

The Tree-planting Club

Trees are useful. They provide food and oxygen. They help save energy, clean the air, and improve climate. Join it, and you will get a "GREEN" medal.

Time: Monday-Wednesday Tel: 3457-6788

The Riding Club

Bike more and drive less. It helps to reduce pollution and it's good for your health because it's good exercise. At the same time, it helps to save money.

Time: From Monday to Friday Tel: 3458-6789

The Volunteering Club

Join the club to clean your community or city with other volunteers. You can take part in protecting animals too. The more volunteers the e are, the better the Earth will be.

Time: On weekends Tel: 3457-6878

The Shopping Club

Try green shopping. Use fewer plastic bags and bring reusable shopping bags. Don't buy more than you really need. Before going to the store, make a list of the things you have to buy. This way, you may make less waste.

Time: Every day except Friday Tel: 3458-6987

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