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湖北省武汉市江汉区2024年中考模拟英语试题（二）
Creating a Robot for Rubbish Collection
14-year-old Sharanya from California, the US, built a solar-powered (太阳能) robot that collects rubbish. The machine uses special tools to find and separate rubbish. Sharanya made the robot after seeing pollution during a rubbish cleanup. Her father helped her when she used power tools. "Don't be afraid of making mistakes. It is a part of the whole learning process," Sharanya says. ____
Beijing Daxing Airport Express subway now allows you to ride with just your palms (手 掌) . By setting up on your phone, travel is now faster and easier, especially for those who have trouble with cards or smartphones. Many are excited about this new payment method, and hope it can be used in stores and restaurants in the future. Bringing Ancient Poets "Back to Life"
At the World Robot Conference 2023 in Beijing, there were two robots that looked like Chinese poets Li Bai and Du Fu. While Li Bai was holding up a cup of wine, Du Fu was sitting at a desk, writing. These are called bionic (仿生的) robots. The robot's skin is very soft. You can even see veins (血管) under the skin. |
Do you know what makes lightning (闪电)? {#blank#}1{#/blank#}
Lightning strikes happen when ice and water in clouds rub (摩擦) together, and cause atmospheric (大气层的) changes. When this happens, it creates a static charge (静电). Lightning can strike inside the cloud, between two clouds or between a cloud and the earth. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}
Lightning can be very dangerous. Every year, lightning kills people because it can start big fires or because it reaches a temperature of 28,000℃. About 1,000 people are hit by lightning every year in the United States, and about 100 of them die as a result.
{#blank#}3{#/blank#}Scientists think that there are more than three million lightning strikes every day in the world. An American man, Roy Sullivan, who worked in a park, survived from the most lightning strikes. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}And he keeps the highest world record.
Lightning is sure not something to play with. When lightning strikes, it's best to stay inside a large building. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}Also, do not lie down on the ground, or the electricity may go through you and cause a heart problem.
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A. It's the last kind of strike that is the most dangerous for humans. B. Lightning makes people shocked, and it happens all over the world! C. Between 1942 and 1977, he was hit seven times! D. Why does lightning strike (击打)? E. To stay safe, do not stand under trees, on hills or near water. |
Do you like animals and nature? Do you want to enjoy your summer holiday and learn something interesting and useful? Here comes your chance! Youth Explore has prepared a three— day summer program for you! You can take part in many activities and meet with animasl, such as giraffes, pandas, tigers, lions, and so on! More information about the program is as follows: Age: Students aged 8—16 Groups: There are 2 programs for you to choose from. Each program needs at most 15 students.
Program cost:$230 for per member;$250 for per non— member What to do: Simply come to our center to get an application form(申请表). Send your completed form on or before 7th July ( Friday). Notes: 1. No free lunches are provided because of personal food differences. You may either bring a lunchbox or pay for lunch at our restaurants. 2. Both programs will start I day later if there is a warning of rainstorms. Come and join us now! Don't miss this chance! |
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