2961．When you first step into a classroom，one of the first things to catch your eye is usually a list of rules.However there's one rule that you just can't help but question：No electronics.In reality，the classrooms in our school have an aversion to modern technology，so electronic devices（設(shè)備）such as computers and cellphones are not allowed，for they are thought to have a bad influence on children's attention at class.However，is it possible that these devices could actually be used to improve our learning experience？
   As is known to us，these years we have spent so much time talking about the disadvantages of modern technology that we've failed to see their advantages in a classroom.Many people of the 80's and 90's still remember learning history by playing the game The Oregon Trail，and many of us 2000's teenagers remember games such as Brain Age that encouraged our cognitive（認知的）development.
   It doesn't end with educational games，either.Take Minecraft for example.While a parent may complain（抱怨）that their child spends too much time playing the hit video game，what they probably fail to realize is that their child's brain is being enriched with information allowing creativity and problem-solving.Children who play on public or local computers may also pick up on social skills.For older children，creating computer games can be a great introduction to coding（編碼）.Many schools have begun to bring the game into their classrooms.
    In the end，it's important that we welcome technological development in our classrooms and see the educational value in having fun.School no longer must mean sitting down for hours in front of a pictureless textbook.Instead，school can be a place where children are able to see learning as a lifelong experience.

（1）What does the underlined part "have an aversion to" in Paragraph 1 mean？
A．Change.
B．Dislike.
C．Expect.
D．Overuse.
（2）Some computer games are mentioned to show .
A．parents know little about computer games
B．children can create better computer games
C．children can learn from computer games
D．parents only welcome educational games
（3）What is the author's attitude towards electronic devices？
A．He is against them.
B．He is in favor of them.
C．He is uninterested in them.
D．He is uncertain about them.

2962．At the same time，we all go through various periods when we feel sad or alone.

2963．Data and identity（thief）becomes more and more common.

2964．In the city，it is common to see many pets that are left behind by their owners.
→In the city，it is common to see many pets by their owners.

2965．A pen-like computer （develop）.

2966．我想我也找個時間試用他的方法。
I think I will too some time.

2967．What is a virtual choir？Virtual choir members record themselves while （1）（perform）alone on video.These videos （2）（upload） onto the Internet，and then put together into one video that you can see online-a virtual choir. （3） you need is a video camera and an Internet connection.It is amazing that a virtual choir enables people （4）（add）their voices to those of other （5）（individual） and become part of the global community.It has proved to be a positive influence on the lives of many people.
    The virtual choir was the idea of award-winning composer and conductor Eric Whitacre.In 2009，（6）（inspire）by a video of a girl who was singing one of his works，he asked his fans to make videos，（7） he then joined together into one performance.His first virtual choir，"Lux Aurumque"，（8） （surprise），had 185 singers from 12 different countries，which has received millions of views on the Internet.Ever since then，the virtual choir（9）（become） worldwide famous.
    The virtual choir is an amazing way for people worldwide to sing with one voice，（10）making the world a better place.

2968．她的生活因互聯(lián)網(wǎng)而得到了極大改善。（用現(xiàn)在完成時的被動語態(tài)）

2969．Not only does the use of plastic water bottles hurt your wallet，it also increases pollution and wastes energy and water.Only 23% of all plastic in America ends up in a recycling bin，meaning over ＄ 1 billion worth of plastic is treated as rubbish a year.Recently，Skipping Rocks Lab has invented a kind of water bottle called Ooho.
   It is a convenient，clear water bottle that can either be drunken or eaten.To drink it，you can either peel off the membrane（薄膜）or tear a hole in the membrane with your teeth to pour the water into your mouth.To eat it，you simply put the whole bottle in your mouth.One problem the scientists have run into is how to ship large amounts of Ooho bubbles（水泡）without arriving with a very wet truck.However，they have attempted to package units of individual bubbles together inside a larger and thicker membrane.It is targeting large outdoor events，such as marathons，music festivals，and sporting events，where tons of plastic bottles are used，and frequently left behind as litter.And too much plastic is sure to do harm to the environment，which could account for their purpose of such a new invention.
   The team has been working for the past two years to develop the technology and materials needed to produce Ooho；they have recently applied a patent for their new advancements.The price for an individual bubble or a unit of bubbles has not been set yet，but they cost about two cents to create a unit，which is cheaper than plastic bottles.It has appeared at events in London，San Francisco，Boston，at conferences，festivals，and so on.
   Ooho is catching many people's attention and has raised over ＄1 million and gained 1，000 investors in only three days.It is mostly being sold at events at the moment to keep the consumer's interest while the production machine is getting up and running.It is quickly making a rise，so keep an eye out this year for these bottles of the future.

（1）How is most plastic dealt with in America？
A．It's sold.
B．It's recycled.
C．It's buried.
D．It's wasted.
（2）Why did the team invent Ooho？
A．To make a profit for a company.
B．To protect the environment.
C．To make people eat as they drink.
D．To reduce the cost of plastic bottle.
（3）What can we infer about Ooho from the text？
A．It is easy and safe to ship it in large amounts.
B．It has become popular since it began to be sold.
C．It might be sold at a lower price than plastic bottles.
D．It cost the team a lot of money to develop the technology
（4）What does the author really want to say in the last paragraph？
A．Ooho is to be a success in the future.
B．Ooho is being supported by smart people.
C．Ooho is taking the place of plastic bottles now.
D．Ooho is being produced to attract more investors.

2970．---You are a great swimmer.
---Thanks.It's because I （practice）a lot these days.