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牛津版(深圳·广州)初中英语九年级下册第三单元检测卷
Don't be too surprised if you see a car going down the road without a driver in Beijing these days. Last month, Baidu began to test its self-driving cars on open roads in Beijing.
Since then, companies like Tesla, Uber and Baidu have been working to produce and test their own self—driving cars.
Self-driving cars are safer than regular cars. They can remove the stress of driving and allow disabled or blind people to get around more easily.
In one test, researchers pointed a laser pointer (激光棒) at the car's sensors (传感器) while it was moving. The car mistakenly thought that the laser beam was in its way and slowed down or changed the direction.
The software that is used to direct the cars may not be safe enough. When we use our computers or smartphones, they sometimes crash (崩溃) without any reason. But if this happened to a self-driving car, the result could be deadly. Improvements to the software could be a solution to this problem.
A. At times, it may break down. B. Self-driving cars began to develop in 2010. C. It might be one of Baidu's self-driving cars. D. But self-driving cars have their own problems as well. E. And they are more environmentally friendly than regular cars. |
Tears come out of my eyes when I talk to my parents on the phone. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} This is what I want to know most. I have supper at 5 o'clock in the dining room. Now it is the busiest time for my parents. Dad works from seven o'clock in the morning to nine o'clock in the evening, so all the housework is left to my mum. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} Every day she gets up at 4 o'clock in the morning, and then works till dark.
I promise her to study hard in the university because I am her hope. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} I just want her to promise me that she can take care of herself and my dad because they are just like the blood in my body.
In my family, everyone is equal. We are very happy to have meals together. Mum says that the happiest time for Dad and her is to see my sister and me come back home. We play cards in the room, watch TV and do anything we like, with Dad and Mum preparing delicious food in the kitchen. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} I forget all the difficulties and unhappiness at that time. The only thing I would like to do is to enjoy the time with my parents.
{#blank#}5{#/blank#} Love your parents as they love us. Give them a call, telling them you love them and miss them.
A、It is also the happiest time for me. B、What are they doing when I call them? C、Sometimes, love doesn't need many words. D、Besides the housework, she also has to work on the farm. E、I promise her to take care of myself because I'm important to her. |
When we are talking to someone, we tend to change someone else's mind to our way of thinking. And we may often find it difficult to do that. So here are five tips on how to change someone's mind.
The first one is never to turn the conversation into an argument. It should be a conversation where you show your opinions and the facts that you've collected. By showing them the facts, we want to tell other people that we are right. But emotionally, they may not totally agree with what you say. So when you are trying to change someone's mind, try to keep it as a conversation and not an argument.
The second tip is never to say that you are wrong. If someone makes a statement that you think is wrong, it's better to point it out by saying, “I thought otherwise but I might be wrong, let's look at the facts.” The key is to say that you might be wrong, not that you are wrong. This opens up the other person to look at the data again and shows them that you're not bullheaded (顽固的) and that you're not going to change your opinion. You're showing them that you are open to new ideas and this is super important in changing someone else's mind to your way of thinking.
Tip number three is to get the other person saying yes as fast as possible. You may begin your conversation on hobbies that you guys have, something that they're crazy about, something that gets them saying yes. Because the more that you get them to say yes now, the more likely they are to say yes in the future. A conversation like this will get them to start to like you and maybe even more open up to ideas that you have. It builds up trust between the two of you.
Tip number four is to let the other person do a great amount of talking. If you let them talk more, you're going to show that you actually care about their opinions and ideas, which will earn their respect in the end. By listening to them, you're going to create a friendly relationship and build trust. So when you express your opinions, they will also show a willingness to listen. Never interrupt them when they are talking. Just listen patienly with an open mind, encourage them to talk even more and more so that when it's your tum to talk, they'll listen and say nothing.
The last tip is to let the other person feel like the idea was theirs. It's wiser to make suggestions and let someone else come to the conclusion, then they have a sense of pride that it's their idea. Giving someone the data and letting them come to the conclusion let them feel like it is their idea and they are proud of it.
Title: How to change someone else's mind
Introduction | Though it is not {#blank#}1{#/blank#} to change someone else's mind, here are tips you can follow. |
Five{#blank#}2{#/blank#}of changing someone else's mind | Keep it as a conversation and not an argument, or they may not totally be in {#blank#}3{#/blank#} with you. |
Say that you might be wrong{#blank#}4{#/blank#}of saying that you are wrong to show that you are open to new ideas. | |
Try to get them saying yes as fast as possible, so they are more likely to say yes in the future. | |
Create a friendly relationship and build trust so that when you express your opinions, they are willing to listen. | |
Let someone else come to the conclusion and they will be{#blank#}5{#/blank#} of it because they feel like it is their idea. |
It's very common for students' marks to fall. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} Sometimes it is only because the exams get harder.
{#blank#}2{#/blank#} He or she will be able to help you with the subjects you find difficult. Stop comparing yourself with other people. It does not matter if other students get higher marks than you. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} Before each exam, you should go through you notes from class. You should remember the most important things you have written in a shorten form.
{#blank#}4{#/blank#} You will be surprised when you find you remember so much. It may take hard work and your marks may not improve straight. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} Soon they should begin to climb again.
A. it is just because you never work hard. B. Look through your shorter notes again just before the exam. C. But let your confidence rise by every mark. D. When your marks start to fall, you should try talking to a friendly teacher. E. But my parents won't be angry with me. F. Sometimes it is because of situation outside school, such as problems at home. G. What is important is that you do your best. |
How to build good relationships with people from other cultures? Actually, it is important to learn some communication skill. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}.
Learn about the culture in advance. A little knowledge can go a long way. So if you have time before going abroad or meeting with someone from another culture, try to take time to learn the basic "do's and don'ts" of that culture. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} It's very convenient.
Be respectful and tolerant. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} Signs of these may appear when you communicate with people from other cultures. However, it is not the time to judge people based on these differences during basic communication. Instead, respect them for what they are, and tolerate them.
Speak clearly and slowly. But do not shout at others even if they don't understand you. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} Instead, it can be seen as a rude behavior. What's more, even if there are difficulties in communicating with people from other cultures, do not treat other people as though they are stupid.
{#blank#}5{#/blank#} In some cultures, looking another person in the eye when you speak is seen as a sign of honesty and interest. However, in other cultures, it may be disrespectful.
A. You can find information on this from the Internet. B. Know whether to make eye contact or avoid it. C. Each culture has its own set of values and beliefs. D. The following are some tips that many help you. E. Raising your voice cannot make yourself understood. |
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