A. In her bedroom B. In the kitchen C. On the table D. On the sofa
( )68. In which stanza does grandma describe Bonita ? A. Stanza2 B. Stanza3 C. Stanza 4 D. Stanza 5
( )69. Where does this poem take place ?
A. At the writers home B. At a school C. At grandmas home D.At a library
( )70.What is the writers message in this poem ? A. Visiting grandma is boring. B. Stories help you know people.
C. Photos are useless. D. Grandmothers dont like to tell stories.
B.
In the United States , a new technology will be used for enabling vehicles to communicate with each other. Officials hope the technology will reduce the number of traffic accidents. Automobile manufacturers(̣may be required to equip װall new cars with a communication device called vehicle--to--vehicle within the next three
years.
Vehicle--to--vehicle
or
V2V
is
a
communication technology. It enables vehicles to share
information about their speed and movement . Cars will be able to identifyȷ possible dangers within about 300 meters. The cars will then warn their drivers to take action to avoid accidents. The drivers will be able to see, hear , and even feel the warning signals through shaking the seat. The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration expects the new technology to reduce the number of car accidents by as much as 80%. Scoot Belcher says people may also be concerned漰 about their privacy˽ .He worries about the possibility of using V2V technology because it can follow individual drivers and record their driving habits. Government agencies have already spent almost $1 billion in research. American officials expect the new technology will be required in all American vehicles by early 2017. They believe it is the first step toward a better and safer transportation system.
( )71. Where is the new technology---V2V invented ? A. In China B. In Australia C. In Japan D. In America.
( )72. How will the drivers know the warning signals ? A. Through shaking the seat. B. Through shaking the car.
C. Through shaking the drivers hands. D. Through looking at traffic signals.
( )73. What can we get from the passage ?
A. V2V can reduce the number of traffic accidents. B. V2V can tell the drivers their speed. C. V2v can share information with drivers. D. V2V can help the drivers see or hear.
( )74. What does the underlined the word their refer to in the third paragraph.
A. Producers B. Drivers C. Experts D. Officials
( )75. What would the author writer the passage mainly for ?
A. To tell us how to drive safely B. To tell us the dangers of driving. C.
To
introduce
a
communication
technology-----V2V.
D. To tell us where to learn to drive. C
Have you ever taken photos by using mobile phones with selfie sticks (ĸ) 76_____________. However,a pair of US artists from New Mexico,Aric Snee and Justin Crowe
believe they have invented a better one and they call it selfie arm.
77______________. It makes those people in the pictures seem to be holding hands with a loved one. The pair say it offers a far better experience than using a straight stick. The selfie arm makes people feel they are not alone when they take photos. 78___________.They think their invention solves the main problem that the selfie stick has people look alone while they are taking pictures of themselves with great interests.The product,at present,just an art project and a model,conveniently provides you a welcoming arm. 79_________ The pair say they are fascinated by these new ideas. The selfie arm is made of fiberglass. 80________ The project that they work on shows the growing selfie stick phenomenon () directly and the increasing need for narcissism () and Internet agreement. A. It is lightweight and easy-taking. B. Thousands of selfie arms have been made. C. It seems that they are together with their friends. D. For better or worse,they have taken the world by storm. E. This new invention is a small,useful and developing