| A．At 6:30. | B．At 8:00. | C．At 8:30. |
I had always enjoyed living in my flat on the top floor of a Victorian building in Wimbledon. Being so high up made me feel safe and secure, and I enjoyed wonderful views across the tree tops. I had never expected that I would experience a fire in the flat.
One night I went to sleep as usual after setting my alarm clock for 7 am and switching off the bedside light. A few hours later, I woke up puzzled. I could smell smoke and I could see that the bedroom was extremely dark. Then I realized the room was so dark because it was filled with smoke. I immediately left my bed and stood by the door. I was in panic. I was also convinced that I had somehow caused the fire without knowing it. I thought, “What will my neighbors think? I must get rid of the smoke before it gets into their flats.”
I managed to make my way to the curtains and tried to draw them open. This simple everyday act proved quite beyond me. When I finally opened the window, I saw all my neighbors standing on the lawn below, tightly wrapped up in their dressing gowns against the December cold. Then I realized it wasn’t me that had caused the fire. It was someone else.
Even though I had taken many fire awareness courses at work, I forgot everything I’d ever been taught at that time. My one instinct was to flee down the stairs.
“There’s a fire! Stay by the window!” someone shouted below the building. And that man’s words of warning stopped me and helped save my life. If I had opened my front door at the top of the stairwell to escape, the flames raging below would have been drawn upwards by the rush of oxygen and would have swept over me in an instant. I knew I should go to the kitchen and wait for help by the window there. I knew the firemen would save me using a ladder.
So I went to the kitchen.
Finally, the firemen arrived.
2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
We were considering making an incredibly English magazine, and without hands-on experience we didn’t know how to start it. To get professional instructions, we left for Beijing to visiting a chief editor of Beijing Review, the famous English journal. Although he was busy, he showed me around, explaining us the amazing history of the journal and its production process. Besides, he offers us lots of practical and valuable informations. That made us especially happy was that he promised to give us continuous guidance. Every time when we are in need of help, he will come to our assistance without hesitation.
Everybody has experienced it at least once—pulling out a favorite item of clothing from the washing machine only to find that it is now shrunken, discolored, or damaged! It is at this point that you wish you had paid more attention to the washing symbols on the care label. Here, we will explain the most common washing instruction symbols on wash care labels.
 | Wash Symbol Depicted as a bucket filled with water, the Wash Symbol tells you what temperature or machine setting you should use to wash the item of clothing. One Dot=30℃ Two Dots=40℃ Three Dots=50℃ Four Dots=60℃ Five Dots=70℃ Six Dots=95℃ |
 | Permanent Press The Permanent Press symbol has one line beneath the standard wash symbol. Permanent Press fabrics have been treated with chemicals to ensure they resist wrinkles and keep their original shapes. If a piece clothing is permanent press, it usually means that you shouldn’t iron it. |
 | Gentle Cycle The Gentle Cycle symbol has two lines beneath the standard wash symbol. The gentle cycle is for delicate fibres like wool or silk, or for items of clothing that could be damaged by a vigorous (剧烈的) washing. |
 | Do Not Wash The Do Not Wash symbol is the standard wash symbol with a cross through it. If the label instructs you not to wash the item, it will have to be dry cleaned after it gets dirty. |
Now you’ve got the hang of washing labels; you can put your machine-washable items in the machine.
1．What might have happened if you find your trousers damaged after washing?| A．You were confused about their materials. |
| B．You forgot setting the machine’s temperature. |
| C．You paid little attention to the washing symbols. |
| D．You washed them without any washing powders. |
A． | B． | C． | D． |
| A．Dry it after washing. | B．Wash it in the machine. |
| C．Dry-clean it if it is dirty. | D．Get it dried before washing. |
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LiHua
As we all know, insects can be remarkably agile (灵活的) in flight. This is really hard to build into flying robots, but MIT Assistant Professor Kevin Yufeng Chen has developed an insect—sized drone (无人机) that approaches insects’ agility.
Typically, drones require wide open spaces. “If we look at most drones today, they’re usually quite big,” says Chen. “Most of their applications involve flying outdoors. The question is: Can you create an insect-sized drone that can move around in very crowded and complex spaces?”
According to Chen, he overcame many problems when building the drone. The insect-sized drone requires a fundamentally different construction from a larger one. The large drone is usually powered by a motor, but the motor loses efficiency as you shrink it. So, Chen says, “For an insect-sized drone, you need to look for alternatives.” The principal alternative until now has been employing a small, rigid actuator (执行器) built from new materials. Chen designed a more agile tiny drone using soft actuators instead of hard ones.
Each actuator can beat nearly 500 times per second and weighs just 0.6 gram, approximately the mass of a large bee. It gives the drone insect-like agility. “You can hit it when it’s flying, and it can recover,” says Chen. “It can also turn over in the air.” The drone looks a bit like a tiny cassette tape with wings, though Chen is also working on a new one shaped like a dragonfly.
Chen says his drone can be useful in industry and agriculture. It can perform machinery inspections to ensure safety and function. Its potential applications include completing search-and-rescue missions following a disaster. “All those things can be very difficult for existing large-scale drones,” Chen explains. Sometimes, bigger isn’t better.
1．What is the disadvantage of the conventional drones?| A．They cost too much. | B．They can only fly indoors. |
| C．Their construction is unstable. | D．They are too large to enter narrow spaces. |
| A．To power the insect-sized drone. |
| B．To make the new drone less flexible. |
| C．To make the new drone easily turn over. |
| D．To shape the new drone into a dragonfly. |
| A．Safety standards of the new drone. | B．Possible applications of the new drone. |
| C．Potential risks of the new drone. | D．Design concept of the new drone. |
| A．An Insect-like Small Drone |
| B．The Future of Insect-sized Drones |
| C．How Drones Will Change the Industry |
| D．What Problems Drone Development Are Facing |
In a village lying between rolling hills, a young girl named Eliza always longed for an adventure. She often gazed at the distant mountains, their peaks in mystery. One sunny morning, she decided it was time to set out on her own journey.
With a backpack of supplies and her loyal dog, Rufus, by her side, Eliza started on her adventure. The forest at the village’s edge beckoned. In response, she followed a trail into its depths. The air was alive with the songs of birds, and the glinting sunlight danced through the leaves.
As the day wore on, Eliza encountered a babbling creek where a bridge crossed its waters.With caution, she stepped on. Halfway across, the bridge groaned, threatening to give way.Eliza’s heart raced as she stumbled to the other side, her heart pounding with fear. She continued deeper into the forest, where she stumbled upon a hidden swamp (沼泽). Its lush grasses and wildflowers swayed (摇曳) in the breeze, inviting her to rest. Eliza and Rufus lay down, and she watched the clouds drift by, their ever-changing shapes inspiring her imagination.
As the sun dipped below the horizon, Eliza found herself at the base of the mysterious mountains. Their towering peaks were now within reach, and her heart swelled with triumph.With Rufus at her side, she knew that the greatest adventure of all was just beginning.
With a determined spirit and the promise of endless possibilities, Eliza set her sights on the highest peak, knowing that the mountains held secrets, challenges, and wonders beyond her wildest dreams. The world stretched out before her, and she was ready to embrace every moment of her grand adventure.
1．What does the underlined word“beckoned”in paragraph 2 mean?| A．Cast doubt on her honesty. | B．Signaled for her to come closer. |
| C．Brought back her old memories. | D．Sounded a gentle warning to her. |
| A．Eventful. | B．Dull. |
| C．Predictable. | D．Relaxing. |
| A．Cautious and fearful. | B．Relieved and contented. |
| C．Hesitant and doubtful. | D．Confident and enthusiastic. |
| A．Amusing Melodies from Mountain Peaks. |
| B．The Village Diaries: Everyday Life of Eliza. |
| C．Inspirational Stories of Courageous Journeys. |
| D．A Girl’s Imaginary Adventure Beyond the Forest. |
We take the kids out every once in a while, but they get bored if we choose places like restaurants or shopping malls. Here are some of the best places for kids in Hyderabad.
Snow World
If you and your kids love snow, then Snow World, which you can visit between 11:00 am and 8:00 pm, is where you need to be. The best thing is that you can even enjoy the snow during summers; you can make a snowman, have snow fights with your kids, ride the ice cars or do some fun ice skating. And when you get hungry, you can grab a bite of some tasty food in the ice hotel.
The Jump Zone
Who says your kids cannot have fun when the weather gets warm in Hyderabad? Drive to the Jump Zone, which allows kids aged 5 ~ 12 to play and remains open from 11:00 am to 9:30 pm, and enjoy its vast indoor play area, where there are slides, dance floors, toys to ride on, and jumping castles.
Ramoji Film City
Ramoji Film City, which remains open from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm, has everything you need for fun and entertainment in one place. Your kids will be amazed by the beautiful gardens, amazing sets for movies, and strange streets. They can also enjoy exciting rides and games there.
Nehru Zoological Park
Nehru Zoological Park, which remains open from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, is a great place to let your kids spend quality time with different animals. In this vast park you can see over 100 species of animals in their natural habitat. Other fun activities include elephant rides, train rides, and the Dinosaur Park. It also has an excellent food court where you can sit and enjoy tasty food and drinks.
1．Which place has the longest opening hours?| A．Snow World. | B．The Jump Zone. |
| C．Ramoji Film City. | D．Nehru Zoological Park. |
| A．It doesn’t welcome kids of all ages. |
| B．It is especially crowded on warm days. |
| C．It doesn’t have enough room for sliding. |
| D．It attracts kids who love playing outdoors. |
| A．They both offer training sessions. |
| B．They both provide a place for dining. |
| C．They both are suitable for extreme sports. |
| D．They both offer a chance to see wild species. |
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