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第 2课时 [Unit 8 Period 2 Reading I
I. 根据句意及汉语或首字母提示完成句子
1. Simon felt sleepy (在……以后) he heard the soft music on the warm afternoon.
2. Nothing is impossible if we put our (心) into it.
3. The colour of that dress looks different in the (日光).
4. (2021 自贡) We all keep s about the matter, for it's a secret between us.
5. Jane took part in the 800 metre race and she won the third place at l .
Ⅱ. 单项选择
( )6. It's very important for us to keep .
——You are right. We should learn how to protect ourselves when we're in trouble.
A. rapid B. safe C. lucky D. social
( )7. ——The local food may taste a bit strange.
Well, we are here, why not give it a try?
A. though B. unless C. since D. because
( )8.In autumn, the tree leaves on the ground run in all when the wind comes.
A. designs B. degrees C. directions D. disasters
( )9. I always feel when speaking in front of others.
——Take it easy and be brave.
A. glad B. nervous C. proud D. relaxed
( )10. ——It's a little cold. Would you mind(介意) closing the window?
. I will do it right away.
A. Forget it B. No, you can't C. Not at all D. Of course
Ⅲ. 阅读理解 (主题:人与社会· 科技进步)
Earthquake rescue(救援) robots(机器人) experienced their final tests in Beijing. The inventors of this robot said with this robot, rescuers would be able to buy more time to save lives during an earthquake.
This kind of robot is able to fly. It's about three metres long, and it took about four years to develop the model. Its main function is to collect information from the air and send goods of up to 30 kilos to people trapped by an earthquake. It has an excellent camera which can provide very clear pictures. It can work day and night, and is also able to send the latest pictures from the quake
Dr Qi Juntong, a researcher from Tsingh