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广东省广州市天河区2023-2024学年七年级上学期期中考试英语
Anna and her family enjoy their visit in China. Now she is checking the weather forecast before making plans for the following days.
In recent years, Chinese online novels have become popular at home and abroad. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} Sixteen works have now found their place on the bookshelves of the British Library. The British Library is one of the world's largest libraries. It chooses books based on their cultural value and their popularity among readers. This is the first time that Chinese online novels have entered the collection of the British Library. The 16 books cover a variety of topics. They're considered as some of the best Chinese online novels from the past 20 years.
{#blank#}2{#/blank#} His work Great Power, Heavy Industry is among the 16 novels that were added to the British Library. The novel tells the story of how China's manufacturing industry(制造业) has been able to grow so strong since the 1980s. "This may help foreign readers get to know China better, " Qicheng said.
{#blank#}3{#/blank#}"Many may think that all online novels are fast-food love stories, " one of them said. "It's time for their value to be recognized. Perhaps in a few years, we'll have some foreign fans who have grown up reading Chinese novels. "
{#blank#}4{#/blank#} In 2021, nearly half of foreign readers said that they were willing to pay for Chinese works. There are, however, still challenges ahead. The greatest one is in the area of translation. There have been more English books translated into Chinese than the other way around. Making Chinese books available is only a first step. Good translations will be the key to the future of Chinese online novels.
A. This fan might just end up being right. B. And their popularity continues to grow. C. The news came as" a surprise" to Qicheng. D. Fans of Chinese online novels were excited about the news. E. Foreign readers have different opinions about Chinese works. |
In your opinion, the news shows that {#blank#}5{#/blank#}(回答字数在20-30内)
A. These computers are smart! B. They are also welcomed abroad. C. In this way, space travel will be much cheaper. D. With them, travelling across countries can be far quicker. E. But they may require changes in air traffic control system. F. These imaginary machines might not be too far from daily life. |
Humans are no stranger to taking on technological challenges. Hollywood movies have imagined a future of hoverboards(悬浮滑板) and flying cars. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} What's new and popular today? Let's take a look.
The Robotaxi
In a Robotaxi, no one drives, it drives by itself. You just tell where and it goes. It's like a magic ride, but a car! It watches the road with computers and cameras. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} They can reduce the number of cars on city streets by 60% and road accidents by 90%.
The Flying Cars
Flying cars include passenger drones(无人机) and helicopter hybrids(混动). {#blank#}3{#/blank#} Because the sky will never be as busy as the roads are. It may take you 30 minutes instead of 2 hours to go to a friend's house. Besides, it only costs around 60 dollars, and you get to fly. Isn't it cool?
The High-speed Trains
China is leading the world in high-speed trains. The latest type of trains can run at the top speed of 450 kilometers per hour. It has set a world record for the fastest train speed. The high-speed trains make the travel safer, greener and more comfortable. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} In recent years, these trains have been sold to 23 countries.
The Starship Rockets
SpaceX company's new rocket, Starship has completed its first flight. SpaceX engineers take this task as a great success. After a rocket finishes its job, it usually falls and breaks. But the Starship rockets don't break. By reusing the most expensive part of the rocket, it reduces the cost a lot. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}
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