How did men first learn to invent words? It is still unknown to people; in other words, the origin* of language is a mystery. All we suppose is that some early men invented certain sounds, in one way or another, to express thoughts and feelings,actions and things, so that they could communicate with each other; and that later they agreed upon certain signs, called letters, which could be combined* to present those sounds, and which could be written down. Those sounds, whether spoken or written in letters, we call words.
We are sure that the power of words lies in their associations-- the things they bring up before our minds. Words become filled with meaning for us by experience; and the longer we live, the more certain words make us think of the glad and sad things of our past; and the more we read and learn, the more the number of words that mean something increases.
Great writers are those who not only have great thoughts but also express these thoughts in words which strongly appeal to people and have great effect on our minds and feelings. This lovely and wonderful use of words is what we call literary* style. Above all, the real poet is a owner of words. He can express his meaning in words which sing like music and which by their position* and association can move men to tears. We should learn to choose our words carefully and use them true, or they will make our speech silly and low.
小题1:From the passage, we learn that language might begin with .| A．feelings | B．actions | C．signs | D．sounds |
小题2:The underlined phrase appeal to probably means .| A．to interest | B．to let... down | | C．to make...relaxed | D．to surprise... |
小题3:What is the second paragraph mainly about?| A．The power of new words | | B．The importance of old words | | C．The association of our experience with words | | D．The change and development of words |
小题4:From the passage, we can learn that ________.| A．people have discovered how words came from | | B．it’s enough for a good writer to have great thoughts | | C．the anthor suggest people to use words with right skills | | D．the longer we live, the number of words that mean something will be smaller. |
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小题1:D
小题2:A
小题3:C
小题4:C |
试题分析：短文大意：这篇短文主要讲述了语言的发展历史以及语言与经验的关系，告诉我们要正确的使用语言。
小题1:细节理解题。根据短文第一段All we suppose is that some early men invented certain sounds, in one way or another, to express thoughts and feelings,actions and things, 描述，可知语言可能是从声音开始的。故选D。
小题2:词义猜测题，联系下文have great effect on our minds and feelings 对我们的思想感情产生重大影响。可知前文指的是，强烈地吸引人们。故选A。
小题3:细节理解题。根据短文第二段We are sure that the power of words lies in their associations-- the things they bring up before our minds. 及本段描述，可知这段主要讲述的是语言和经验的关系。故选C。
小题4:细节理解题。根据短文最后一段We should learn to choose our words carefully and use them true,描述，可知作者建议我们要用正确的方法应用语言。故选C。 |
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Red is the color of China. Among all the colors, red is most seen. The color red is fresh and pure, and in China we call it China Red. Chinese people are attracted by the color red not only because it makes people excited, but also because it has meaning in Chinese culture and history.
No country in the world has ever a color in such a way as China. Here, red is a symbol. It gives color to the soul (灵魂) of the nation. In the past, red represented dignity (尊严) and mystery. Even now, Chinese people the color much more than the rest of the world does. It can be said that China Red is an everlasting theme for China, and an important color for the Chinese people. China Red has a very popular phrase, attracting the world’s attention.
Finding red-colored things in China is very , as you can see the color everywhere. All traditional red things have played special roles in China. Things like the walls of ancient palaces, the flag, Chinese knots, lanterns, traditional paper-cuts, and even tanghulu are all red.
Red is the color of , health, harmony, happiness, peace, wealth and so on. Only real things and events can fully red’s real beauty. The color can be alive and breathing only when it’s connected with people.
In China, red is more than just a color. It carries the ancient history and of the Chinese nation. China Red is filled with mysterious charm beyond description and it is right here in China waiting for you to feel and discover!
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| 小题2: | | A．different | B．rich | C．simple | D．correct |
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| 小题3: | | A．used | B．shared | C．drawn | D．mentioned |
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| 小题4: | | A．need | B．dislike | C．hate | D．love |
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| 小题5: | | A．spoken | B．said | C．become | D．got |
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| 小题6: | | A．difficult | B．easy | C．simple | D．free |
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| 小题7: | | A．national | B．international | C．local | D．foreign |
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| 小题8: | | A．rainbow | B．fear | C．worry | D．luck |
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| 小题9: | | A．believe | B．show | C．talk | D．write |
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| 小题10: | | A．art | B．business | C．culture | D．ability |
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China has Mid-Autumn Festival. Canada and the US have Thanksgiving Day. Many countries around the world have harvest(收获)festivals. This is the best time for the harvest. Every year in the United States, Thanksgiving Day is on the fourth Thursday of November. But in Canada, people have Thanksgiving Day on the second Monday in October, because Canada is north of the United States, and it is colder, the harvest comes earlier in the year.
The harvest brings a lot of food to the people. On Thanksgiving Day, people in Canada and America like to have a big meal with their friends and family--just like Chinese people do at Mid-Autumn Festival. Many Canadians and Americans put flowers, vegetables, and fruits around their homes to say "Thank you" for the harvest.
小题1: and the United States have Thanksgiving Day.| A．England | B．Canada | C．China | D．Japan |
小题2:In the United States, Thanksgiving Day is on the fourth Thursday of .| A．January | B．November | C．December | D．October |
小题3:Canada has Thanksgiving earlier in the year because .| A．they like flowers | B．the harvest comes earlier | | C．they have a big meal | D．people like it earlier |
小题4:The Americans and the Chinese both at their harvest festival.| A．have a big family dinner | B．put flowers around their homes | | C．say thank you | D．celebrate Thanksgiving |
小题5:Many countries around the world have harvest festivals because_________| A．they like festivals | | B．harvest brings a lot of food to the people | | C．they can have big dinners | | D．they always have a good harvest |
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From March 12 to 17 of each year, hundreds of clowns(小丑)get together in the Bognor Regis town, UK. They all wear tall blue hats and big red noses with colourful faces. The first International Clown Festival was in 1987, UK. All the clowns from all over the world came together to celebrate the great festival in England.
During the festival, people can see clowns from the world. They are together for the world of clown shows. They try their best to please all the people for the festival. In the shows, they have big feet, funny noses and look really funny. They sing and dance in a strange way to make people laugh. All people for the festival can have great fun. Of course, children like this interesting festival best.
Now women can take part in the clown shows , and they are very popular. But in the old days, only men could be clowns.
There are different kinds of clowns like white faces, red faces, street clowns and clowns for children. All these clowns are popular with people.
小题1:All the clowns get together __________ for the International Clown Festival.| A．in London | B．in a small town，UK | | C．all over the world | D．around the whole Europe |
小题2:The first International Clown Festival was _____________.| A．in 1987 | B．in the UK | C．both A and B | D．in London |
小题3:The festival lasts __________________.| A．a month | B．six days | C．seven days | D．five weeks |
小题4:Which of the following is NOT true?| A．The clowns wear in a funny way. | | B．The clowns dance in a strange way | | C．The clowns try their best to make others laugh | | D．Women clowns are not popular with people. |
小题5:Which is the best title of the article?| A．The International Clown Festival | | B．Men clowns and women clowns | | C．Different kinds of strange festival | | D．Different kinds of clowns in the festival |
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New York City isn’t the biggest city in the world, but it is the biggest city in the United States. Most Americans live in much smaller cities and towns, but almost 8million people live in New York City. Why did so many people come to live in one place?
A look at the city shows us that New York City has a good port（商埠）. The Dutch(荷兰) settlers (new comers) , wanted to use it for business. In 1626, the Dutch paid the Indians twenty-four dollars for the island of Manhattan. Its Dutch name was New Amsterdam. Then the British took the land in 1664 and changed its name to New York.
小题1:Which of the following is the biggest city in the United States?| A．New York | B．Washington | C．New Amsterdam | D．Chicago |
小题2:More and more people from different countries in the world come into New York because _______.| A．New York has the largest population in the United States. | | B．New York is as beautiful as a picture. | | C．New York is a developing city. | | D．they think it is a good place for business. |
小题3:The underlined word “ took” in Paragraph means ________ in Chinese.小题4:The United States became an independent country in ________.| A．the sixteenth century | | B．the seventeenth century | | C．the eighteenth century | | D．the nineteenth century |
小题5:From the passage, we can know _________.| A．much about Dutch | | B．how the Dutch took New Amsterdam | | C．some of the history of New York | | D．how the people from different countries come to the USA |
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Harbin is the capital city of Heilongjiang Province. It lies the northeast of China. It’s a very beautiful city. It’s “Paris in the east. ” or “Ice City”. It’s the political, economical and cultural center of Heilongjiang.
The summer here is short and cool the winter here is long and very cold. Every year, there is an ice and snow festival. People all over China and foreign guests from other parts of the world come here to the festival.
The sun island is the most attractive(吸引人的) place of interest Harbin. We often go there to relax . The city is historical and modern. It has many buildings of style and many modern buildings, too. For example, Saint Sofia church and Dragon Tower, they are the best places . The Songhua River is very famous the foreigners, you can boat and fish on it.
As a developing city, some great changes are taking place. I believe the city will be better in the future.
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| 小题5: | | A．have | B．celebrate | C．play | D．pay |
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| 小题6: | | A．above | B．along | C．opposite | D．in |
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| 小题8: | | A．Russian | B．Russia | C．Russians | D．Russians’ |
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| 小题9: | | A．travel | B．to travel | C．travelling | D．travels |
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