Day 1
Time to invent (P3)
Choose the best answer:
1. When he first received his assignment in his Spanish class, the author ______.
A. was already confident of beating the rival team
B. decided to finish the task alone
C. was very excited about the topic
D. found it tough and boring
2. Which of the following is a feature of the invention the author’s team came up with?
A. It could enable people to write essays without moving their arms.
B. It could help students to do better in their homework.
C. It could tell whether the user was lying or not.
D. It could provide quick answers to advanced algorithm problems.
3. We can infer from the article that ______.
A. the pen invented by the author’s team could soon be put on sale
B. the author believes cars running without fuel is a stupid idea
C. the author was satisfied with his group’s invention but a little disappointed with the result
D. the author believes that in the future, pens could be as intelligent as computers


Day 2
Hit band stands out (P4-5)
阅读短文并根据文章内容回答问题，注意答案不要超过题目要求的字数。
1. According to Billboard magazine, what makes the success of Imagine Dragons so special? (No more than 15 words)
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2. What does the underlined word “desperate” in Paragraph 4 probably mean? (No more than 6 words)
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3. How did the members of Imagine Dragons benefit from their performances at casinos? (No more than 10 words)
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4. What were the low points for the band when they toured the country after they released their first EP? (No more than 14 words)
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5. What is the secret to the success of Imagine Dragons according to its members? (No more than 10 words)
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Day 3
Robots look for laughs (P5)
Choose the best answer:
1. RoboThespian was originally developed to ______.
A. find out if robots could understand human jokes
B. see if robots could perform in the way human comedians do
C. help human comedians perform better on stage
D. help human comedians come up with better jokes
2. When RoboThespian gave performances on stage, it ______.
A. performed completely different jokes to human comedians
B. recorded each audience member’s reaction and acted accordingly
C. imitated the audience’s voices to make them laugh
D. was affected easily by an audience member shouting at it
3. According to the article, Celeste Biever ______.
A. often gets offended by poor jokes from human comedians
B. feels more comfortable watching robots performing jokes
C. doesn’t think robots are suitable for live comedy performances
D. believes the future of comedy lies in robot comedians
4. What is the article mainly about?
A. RoboThespian the robot comedian and its advantages.
B. A comparison between human comedians and robot comedians.
C. How robot technology could help us with our daily tasks in the future.
D. Predictions of the comedy of the future and concerns about it.


Day 4
Listening lesson (P6)
Choose the best answer:
1. When the author picked up the ringing phone at midnight, ______.
A. she quickly got mad about the complaints from the caller
B. she had no idea what was really going on
C. she was excited as she had been expecting a call from her daughter
D. she was annoyed with the caller who had dialed the wrong number and woken her up
2. Which of the following statements about the caller is TRUE according to the article?
A. She was totally drunk with no one to help her.
B. She was well prepared to become a mother herself.
C. She deeply regretted running away from home.
D. She was expecting her mother to pick her up.
3. Which of the following words best describe the author?
A. Strict and modest.
B. Patient and ambitious.
C. Considerate and sincere.
D. Curious and talkative.
4. The main message the author wants to deliver through the article is that ______.
A. parents should watch out if their children have drinking problems
B. there are many different ways for parents to talk to their children
C. listening helps a lot in building healthy relationships between parents and children
D. parents should trust their children’s ability to solve problems

Day 5

阅读下面的材料，并根据内容选择最佳选项。
Georgia Aquarium is open 365 days a year. Please note that hours of operation do vary. Last ticket sold and entry is 30 minutes prior to (在……之前) closing time.

Regular Hours
Sunday – Friday: 10 am – 5 pm
Saturday: 9 am – 6 pm
Summer Hours: May 27 – August 16
Monday – Saturday: 9 am – 9 pm
Sunday: 9 am – 6 pm
Full Price Total Ticket
Adult (ages 13-64): $38.95
Child (ages 3-12): $32.95
Senior (age 65+): $34.95
Total Ticket Online Discount (折扣)
Adult (ages 13-64): $35.95
Child (ages 3-12): $29.95
Senior (age 65+): $31.95
Animal Encounters (相遇): $59.95
Beluga & Friends Interactive (互动的) Program: $179.95
Journey with Gentle Giants Immersion Program: $234.95

Daily Activities
Days at Georgia Aquarium are full of new and attractive programs. Learn more about these programs and how you can add to your Aquarium adventure!
AT&T Dolphin Tales
Our new dolphin gallery, theater and show are now open. The gallery and viewing window are open to general admission guests periodically (定期) throughout the day. Show times vary each day, so check for times when you are purchasing general admission tickets. Don’t forget – AT&T Dolphin Tales is included in Total Ticket general admission, so don’t miss this spectacular show!
4D Theater – Deepo’s Undersea 3D Wondershow presented by AT&T
With multiple shows throughout the day, be sure to catch this unique experience at Georgia Aquarium. Admission to the 4D Theater is included in Total Ticket general admission!
Journey with Gentle Giants
Swim or scuba dive (潜水) in the Ocean Voyager exhibit, built by The Home Depot. Swims are daily at 4:30 pm, and scuba dives are daily at 3 pm and Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Spots are limited, so it’s best to book in advance.
Beluga & Friends Interactive Program
Interact with belugas and harbor seals in the Georgia-Pacific Cold Water Quest gallery. This animal interaction occurs daily at 10 am and 1:30 pm. Spots are limited, so it’s best to book in advance.
Animal Encounters
Interact with a penguin daily at 11:30 am and 1:45 pm. You can also experience a special encounter with a dolphin. Spots are limited, so it’s best to book in advance.

1. If you plan to visit Georgia Aquarium on a Sunday in June, you should enter it before ______.
A. 5 pm B. 5:30 pm C. 6 pm D. 8:30 pm
2. Grandparents in their seventies with a 10-year-old boy can save as much as ______ visiting Georgia Aquarium if they buy their tickets online.
A. $3 B. $6 C. $9 D. $12
3. Which of the following about AT&T Dolphin Tales is TRUE?
A. Visitors should book their tickets in advance.
B. Visitors have to pay extra money to watch it.
C. It is open all day long to visitors.
D. It is a show that visitors should not miss.
4. With a Total Ticket, visitors are allowed to visit ______.
A. Animal Encounters
B. Beluga & Friends Interactive Program
C. Journey with Gentle Giants Immersion Program
D. 4D Theater – Deepo’s Undersea 3D Wondershow

上期参考答案
D1 1-3 DCC D2 1-3 BDB D3 1-4 BCBB
D4 1-5 ACDCA D5 1-5 DCCBB 6-10 AADBB
11-15 ACABC 16-20 DCADB