Imagine having an idea, drawing it on paper, bringing it to a store and seeing it turned into a

physical object. This is now possible with the help of 3D printers. Such machines were once used just

by universities and big companies, but now, stores with 3D printing services are appearing around the

United States.

Bryan Jaycox and his wife opened The Build Shop LLC in Los Angeles two years ago. The store

is filled with tools like a laser cutter, an industrial sewing machine and 3D printers. The Jaycoxs offer

3D printing classes and services for anyone who is interested.

"I think 3D printing is going to be huge. It's going to have a huge effect on society as a whole."

One of the students in a recent class was KiChong Tran. He plans to open a 3D printing business in

Cambodia.

3D printing services are becoming available for American consumers.

The UPS Store is a nationwide retailer (零售商 ) that provides shipping, copying and other

services. The UPS Store recently put 3D printers in three of its independently-owned stores. Burke

Jones owns one of the stores in San Diego.

"The demand has been amazing. It's been much more than I would have imagined." The UPS

Store plans to add 3D printers in three more stores.

At The UPS Store, the cost of the object depends on the amount of materials used. The store

charges up to $95 an hour to design the object with computer software that creates a digital file to

guide the printer.

Mr. Jaycox predicts that within five years, 3D printing technology could become more popular.

But KiChong Tran says even current technology can make a difference in a developing country like

Cambodia.

"With 3D printing, you can give them tools; you put it in their hands so they are responsible

more for their own development and they learn skills beyond just learning English and becoming a

tour guide or something like that or working at a bank; you can actually create things that give value

to the world."

He says it's not just in Cambodia but anywhere where there is a 3D printer that it can turn a good

idea into reality.

1.The purpose of the passage is to _

A. attract consumers to buy 3D printers B. explain the importance of 3D printing

C. introduce a new technique-3D printing D. describe the rapid development of technology

2.The Build Shop LLC is a store .

A. promoting 3D printers B. offering 3D printing classes and services

C. selling sewing machines D. known for tools like laser cutters

3.At the UPS Store, the price of a 3D object depends on

A. the person who makes it B. the materials to make it and time to design it

C. the size of the object D. the labor service it needs

4.The attitude of KiChong Tran towards the development of 3D printing technology is

A. positive B. objective C. uncertain D. critical

The Horn of Plenty is one of the largest natural health food stores within the Greater Hamilton area. We are big supporters of buying locally and we are here to tell you why it is so important for your family, the community and the environment.

The concept of buying locally is simple: buy food produced, grown, or raised as close to your home as possible. Not only will your food be fresher and tastier, but you are helping protect the environment and are supporting businesses within your community and reducing pollution.

Better for the Environment

Sustainability(持續(xù)性) and global warming are such hot topics at the moment, and many people want to do their bit to help support a healthier environment. Small action carried out by many people can make a big difference. Most materials in an average North American meal have traveled about 1,500 miles to get from farm to plate. To cut out a big part of this travel would greatly reduce not only pollution from transportation and refrigeration but also customers’ expenses as well.

Taste and Nutritional Content

Locally-grown fruits and vegetables are usually sold within 24 hours of being harvested. Because they are picked at the height of ripeness and travel only a short distance to the market, their freshness, nutrition, and flavor are kept. Produce trucked in from far away may lose both taste and nutritional content.

Community and Home Values

When you buy direct from a farmer or buy locally-grown foods, you are engaged in a time-honored tradition between a grower and an eater. You also help keep dollars within your community.

1.According to the author, when you buy locally-grown foods ________.

A. you are making money from your community

B. you will contribute to protecting the environment

C. you will become much healthier and prettier

D. you can see how fruits and vegetables grow

2.It can be inferred from the third paragraph that ________.

A. the cost of transporting food is passed on to the customers

B. global warming is the most serious problem now

C. North American food is rich in various kinds of materials

D. most people support buying legally

3.Locally-grown fruits and vegetables taste good mostly because ________.

A. they are sent to the market at a high speed

B. they aren’t polluted by chemical fertilizers

C. they can be harvested at any time

D. they are picked when they are fully grown

4.What does the passage mainly talk about?

A. The popularity of the Horn of Plenty.

B. The way to keep your food tasty and healthy.

C. The benefits of buying locally.

D. The importance of protecting the environment.

根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。

Reasons to exercise regularly

You’ve been told a hundred times that exercise is good for your health.___ 1.____Here are four benefits that you can get from just a little daily exercise.

____2._____ Do you feel a bit more clear after good daily exercise? Not only is your brain getting more energy and oxygen, but many studies have shown that exercise can help you remember and learn things better. Of course, an intense exercise right before a big exam could leave you more tired than smart - but the two are still undoubtedly linked.

You will become more confident.___ 3.____ Through exercising, you will feel more accomplished and social (if you work out at a gym). Even if you don’t see immediate results in your body, the effort will make you feel better - and a bit of confidence can go a long way.

You will live longer. It’s no secret that healthy living will keep you alive longer. One study found that exercise improves life expectancy as much as quitting smoking.__ 4._____ And just a bit of regular exercise can slow the process for a while.

You will sleep better. If you ever have trouble falling asleep at night, it is a good way to solve this problem with regular exercise. The National Sleep Foundation says that regular exercise can help you sleep better. ____5._____ If you exercise too closely to bedtime, it can actually have the opposite effect! Luckily, you can choose other good ways to fill up that pre-bed relaxation time.

A. You will be happier.

B. You will improve your memory.

C. It is really true that sitting all day is killing you.

D. Both of these are important parts of losing weight.

E. It’s true, and it’s good for a lot more than just losing weight or building muscle.

F. Obviously, exercise can improve your appearance which can improve confidence.

G. The best time to exercise is in the morning or in the afternoon, rather than before bed.

It was a beautiful summer day when I saw a lot of little boys playing on the "green island" in the middle of our neighborhood. There were several _______ on that spot of green and the kids were having fun running around them, climbing them, and _________ them. I watched for a while from the window _______ where their mothers or fathers were. "Those trees are living things," I thought, "Don't those boys _______ ?" I stepped outside to them just to make it known that I was _______ . I had not said a word when one of the boys shouted to me, "We're making a pile of leaves to jump in!" "Oh!" I replied _______ , "You should jump in the dead leaves, but those leaves are still _______ 1"

I was sad, surprised and disappointed. I think the _________ is that many little boys today do not know that trees are alive and that they should _________ things that breathe. The extent of their education about nature is usually limited to living things, __________ animals. And often the kids' behavior is simply ________ by parents. I've watched kids chase cats, throw rocks at squirrels, kick small dogs, and ________ flowers and trees. If their parents were there, wouldn't this ________ ? I don't consider myself a tree protector, but I think ________ should teach their children how to protect our environment, because our world ________ more and more tree protectors. Indeed I do believe if there should be __________ protectors of the nature, our __________ would look more beautiful.

Respect and ________ go together. A young child, who doesn't learn how to respect and care nature, will ________ be able to truly enjoy it. I will be one of the parents who ________ kids to explore nature, respect it, and learn to love it.

1.A. children B. trees C. pets D. things

2.A. harming B. observing C. praising D. repairing

3.A. wondering B. choosing C. moving D. finding

4.A. know B. study C. play D. improve

5.A. hurting B. managing C. insisting D. watching

6.A. positively B. doubtfully C. casually D. depressingly

7.A. sick B. dead C. alive D. wet

8.A. truth B. plan C. idea D. topic

9.A. inform B. respect C. raise D. impress

10.A. especially B. rarely C. unwillingly D. possibly

11.A. supported B. ignored C. valued D. missed

12.A. show B. exhibit C. destroy D. use

13.A. grow B. rise C. return D. happen

14.A. teachers B. partners C. parents D. workers

15.A. develops B. needs C. wins D. earns

16.A. less B. more C. few D. much

17.A. material B. appearance C. school D. world

18.A. belief B. responsibility C. enjoyment D. politeness

19.A. sometimes B. often C. always D. never

20.A. warn B. encourage C. beg D. forbid

閱讀下面材料，在空白處填入適當(dāng)?shù)膬?nèi)容（1個單詞）或括號內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。

The internet has become part of young people ‘life 1.reports shows that 38% students often use the internet , moet of them get2. (use ) information on the internet to help in their studies students. But many student don’t use it 3. d good way .some play games too much, some visit websites they should’t look at ,so bad things may happen 4. students spent too much time on the internet. 5.

use the internet 6. (proper).Now we have a textbook, 7. uses many examples8. (teach)student some good way to use the internet ,It gives useful advices.

Some student’s also make 9.(friend) on the internet .But if you want to have a face-to-face 10.

(meet) with your online friends, let your parents ,let your parents knows and meet in a proper place.

假定英語課上老師要求同桌之間交換修改作文，請你修改你同學(xué)寫的以下作文。文中共有

10處錯誤，每句中最多有兩處。錯誤涉及一個單詞的增加、刪除或修改。

增加：在缺詞處加一個漏字符號（八），并在其下面寫出該加的詞。

刪除：把多余的詞用斜線(＼)劃掉。

修改：在錯的詞下劃一橫線，并在該詞下面寫出修改后的詞。

注意：1．每處錯誤及其修改均僅限一詞；

2．只允許修改10處，多者（從第11處起）不計分。

My father and I stayed at Bai Shan Hotel for a week when we visit Yanji last month. It is in the

downtown area, but it is easy to go to anywhere from the hotel by public transport.

We lived in a comfortably double-room with a big bath. What I liked best were the free

high-speed Internet connection in the room. I checked my email messages every day.I also shared for

my friends many photos taking in Yanji. The food was wonderful with reasonable prices, and we

enjoyed several local dish.

It is such great hotel that l will recommend it to any friend of me who is going to Yanji.

最近，你們班召開了以“我的中國夢”為主題的班會活動。請你用英語寫一篇日記，敘述

班會情況。內(nèi)容要點：

1．每位同學(xué)都暢談了自己對中國夢的理解；

2．你談到了自己的夢想；

3．如何實現(xiàn)自己的夢想。

注意：

1．詞數(shù)100左右；

2．可以適當(dāng)增加細節(jié)，以使行文連貫。

Monday, Feburary 10 Sunny

Recently we had a class meeting on the topic of My Chinese Dream.____

A news conference for the upcoming 2017 China-Mexico Culture Year was held at the Palace of Fine Arts in Mexico City, Mexico, on Dec 3.

Chinese Ambassador to Mexico Qiu Xiaoqi and officials from ministries of foreign affairs and education of Mexico attended the conference.

Qiu said China-Mexico Culture Year will be another large-scale event for the two nation’s cultural exchange after the 2016 China-Latin American and Caribbean Culture Year. As 2017 marks the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations of the two countries, the culture year will enhance the mutual communications.

Mexican officials praised the cultural achievements of two countries’ cooperation. In 2017, as Guest of Honor, China will attend the National Potsino Fair FENAPO and a book fair in Mexico. And a series of activities on visual arts, music, literature, cultural relics, films, books and food will be held during the event．

Artists from the China National Traditional Orchestra performed classic traditional Chinese music after the news conference in Mexico．Dec 3,2016．[Photo／Xinhua]

1.Who didn’t attend the conference for the upcoming 2017 China-Mexico Culture Year?

A. Chinese Ambassador to Mexico.

B. Officials from ministries of affairs of China.

C. Official from ministries of education of Mexico.

D. Official from ministries of foreign affairs of Mexico.

2.Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?

A. China-Mexico Culture Year will be the first large-scale event for the two nation's cultural exchange.

B. 2016 is the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations of the China and Mexico.

C. Mexican officials expressed approval for the cultural achievements of two countries’ cooperation.

D. In 2017, China will attend the National Potsino Fair FENAPO and an art fair in Mexico.

3.What kind of music was performed by the artists from the China National Traditional Orchestra?

A. Classic traditional western music.

B. Classic traditional Mexican music.

C. Classic modern Chinese music.

D. Classic traditional Chinese music.

4.What may be the best title for the text?

A. China-Mexico Culture Year will kick off in 2017

B. China-Mexico Culture Year came to a successful end in 2016

C. China-Latin American and Caribbean Culture Year came to a successful end in 2016

D. The artists from the China National Traditional Orchestra performed successfully in the news conference

Wu celebrates birthday with return to music career

Chinese-Canadian singer-actor Wu Yi fan, known to his fans as Kris Wu, has released a documentary(紀錄片) that goes backstage at his 26th birthday party．

The documentary S．A．U．C．E was recorded at his fans meeting party, held earlier this month in Shanghai to celebrate Wu's birthday.

The party was streamed live online, and has attracted over 16 million views.

Composed of five sections, Stage, Attitude, Urban, Crossover and Encore, the documentary’ features Wu’s latest single, July, a hip-hop English track, which was written and co-produced by Wu.

The single also marks Wu’s return to music after starring in big selling movies, including Mr. six by director Feng Xiao gang and The Mermaid by director Stephen Chow.

Born in Guang zhou, Guangdong province, Wu immigrated(移民) to Vancouver at ten years old with his mother.

He started his music career with South Korean-Chinese boy group, EXO．

In 2014, he launched his solo career, which has ranged from music and movies to the fashion industries.

After making his first appearance on the runway for Burberry men's collections in London, Wu was selected as the British luxury brand’s first non-British ambassador.

1.What can we know about Wu Yi fan according to the passage?

A. Wu has released a documentary that goes backstage at his 16th birthday party.

B. Wu immigrated to Canada at ten years old with his father.

C. Wu played an important part in producing his latest single, July.

D. Wu was selected as the British luxury brand’s last non-British ambassador.

2.Which of the following can replace the underlined word “stream” in Paragraph 3?

A. perform. B. broadcast. C. hold． D. celebrate.

3.What can we infer about Wu’s career?

A. Wu started his music career with South Korean boy group EXO．

B. Wu left EXO and began his own career in music, movies and the fashion industries．

C. Wu has been singing since he started his music career.

D. Wu returned to music before he released his latest single.

4.In which section of a newspaper can we read this passage?

A. Film and TV. B. Books. C. Music and Theater. D. Events and Festivals.

The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California is one of the world’s most beautiful bridges．It is also one of the most visited places in the world．More than 1800 hundred million vehicles have used the bridge since it opened more than 70 years ago.

The bridge was painted “International Orange” because that color went well with the natural surroundings．The color also is easier to see in the heavy fog that often covers the area．But the Golden Gate Bridge was not named for its orange color．It was named for the body of water that it crosses, the Golden Gate Strait, which is the entrance to the San Francisco Bay from the Pacific Ocean．

Planning for the bridge began in the 1920s when the area around San Francisco was growing．People living in the area needed another way to get to the city besides small ferries．Joseph Strauss was the chief engineer for the project．Work began in 1934．Mr．Strauss demanded the strongest safety protections in the history of bridge building．These included the first use of “hard hats” to protect the workers’ heads and special glasses to protect their eyes．A special safety net was suspended under the bridge．This net saved the lives of 19 men during the construction.

The Golden Gate Bridge opened in 1937．It extends 1,280 meters across the water．The total length is 2,737 meters．It was the largest suspension bridge(吊橋) in the world until 1964．That is when the Verrazano Narrows Bridge opened in New York City．Today, the Golden Gate Bridge is the ninth longest suspension bridge in the world．

1.What was the Golden Gate Bridge named after?

A. The Strait it crosses. B. The color of paint.

C. The local climate. D. Its natural surroundings.

2.How did people cross the Golden Gate Strait before the bridge was built?

A. By plane． B. By train． C. By road． D. By boat．

3.Why was a special safety net suspended under the bridge?

A. Because it can protect the environment.

B. Because it can prevent workers from falling.

C. Because it can make construction easier.

D. Because it can save building materials from falling.

4.What do we know about Joseph Strauss?

A. He built the first suspension bridge in the world.

B. His safety measures were not of practical value.

C. He attached importance to the workers’ safety.

D. He demanded strong measures to ensure the safety of the bridge.