London has more than nine million visitors every year. They come and visit some of the most famous places in England: Big Ben, the Tower of London and the River Thames. You can see some of the most interesting places in London by getting on the tour buses. Or you can take a ride on the London Eye. This large wheel slowly takes you 135m above the River Thames. The River Thames is London’s main waterway. It has shaped the capital’s landscape, history and geography. So one of the best ways of knowing more about the city is to take a trip along the river. The clock tower of the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, has become one of the main symbols of London. The sound of the bell, which you can hear at the beginning of many television and radio programmes, has become well-known throughout the nation. No visit to London is complete without a look at the Tower of London, in the eastern part of the city. After Big Ben, the Tower may be London’s most visited tourist spot. Directly south is Tower Bridge, which is more than100 years old. Along all the palaces in London, Buckingham Palace is the most famous. It has been the main London home of the royal family since Queen Victoria moved there in 1873. You can visit some of the rooms in August and September. And most mornings of the year you can watch the soldiers outside changing the guard. About one hour by train out of London is the Tower of Windsor. Here you can visit another of the Queen’s homes-Windsor Castle. There was a fire in 1992 and many of the rooms were badly burned. But now they are full of beautiful pictures, tables and chairs again. Sightseeing in London is great, but it can get very tiring. So, the best way to start the day is to fill up with an English breakfast. You can buy an English breakfast in nearly every hotel, and at many restaurants and cafes. An English pub is a good place to stop for lunch and a drink. You can get hot or cold food and try one of England’s many ales(浓啤酒). Fish and chips are also a traditional English meal. So look out for fish and chip shops in cities as well as by the sea. Or you can sit outside one of the many roadside pubs and cafes in London, and simply watch the busy world go by. 小题1:We can learn from the text that ____________.A.Windsor Castle has been rebuilt | B.the Big Ben can be heard everywhere in London | C.only some of the hotels in England serve breakfast. | D.the London Eye can carry you where you like to go | 小题2: Which place may be London’s most visited tourist spot?A.Buckingham Palace | B.The Tower of London | C.Big Ben | D.The River Thames | 小题3:If you go to London in December, you will not be able to ___________A.visit Windsor Castle | B.tour the Buckingham Palace | C.tour the city along the River Thames | D.watch the soldiers outside the Buckingham Palace changing guards. | 小题4:The underlined word “landscape” (paragraph 3) is closest in meaning to _________.A.sights | B.interests | C.characteristics | D.culture | 小题5:The whole passage mainly introduces the ________________. A. tourism in London B. tourists in London B. history in London D. sightseeing in London |
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If there is one thing I am sure about, it is that in a hundred years from now we will still be reading newspapers. It is not that newspapers are a necessity. Even now some people get most of their news from television or radio. Many buy a paper only on Saturday or Sunday. But for most people reading a newspaper has become a habit passed down from generation to generation. The nature of what is news may change. What basically makes news is what affects our lives- the big political stories, the coverage of the wars, earthquakes and other disasters, will continue much the same. I think there will be more coverage of scientific research, though. It’s already happening in areas that may directly affect our lives, like genetic(基因) engineering. In the future, I think there will be more coverage of scientific explanations of why we feel as we do --- as we develop a better understanding of how the brain operates and what our feelings really are. It’s quite possible that in the next century newspapers will be transmitted(传送) electronically from Fleet Street and printed out in our own home. In fact, I am pretty sure that it will happen in the future. You will probably be able to choose from a menu, making up your own newspaper by picking out the things you want to read- sports and international news, etc. I think people have got it wrong when they talk about competition between the different media(煤体). They actually feed off each other. Some people once foresaw that television would kill off newspapers, but that hasn’t happened. What is read on the printed page lasts longer than pictures on a screen or sound lost in the air. And as for the Internet, it is never really pleasant to read something just on a screen. 小题1: What is the best title for the text?A.The Best Way to Get News | B.The Changes of Media | C.Make Your Own Newspaper | D.The Future of Newspapers | 小题2:In the writer’s opinion, in the future, ___________.A.more big political affairs, wars and disasters will make news | B.newspapers will not be printed in publishing houses any longer. | C.newspapers will cover more scientific research | D.more and more people will watch TV. | 小题3:What will probably be on in the newspaper made by yourself?A.Sports and international news. | B.A menu of important news | C.The most important news. | D.What you are interested in | 小题4:From the text, we can infer that _____________.A.newspapers will win the competition among the different media | B.newspapers will stay with us together with other media | C.television will take the place of newspapers. | D.some media will die out | 小题5:The underlined phrase “feed off” in the last paragraph means ___________.A.depend on | B.compete with | C.fight with | D.kill of |
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Many scientists are now exploring the idea of going to live on Mars. Some other scientists from the MASA AMES Center(美国宇航局) have already started the creation of a “Mars town” and many others are in fact already experimenting with it. Of course, these experiments are done on Earth itself but this “Mars town” has an environment practically like that of Mars. The astronauts working in these towns wear their space suit and also do everything they would really have to carry out if they ever go to Mars in the future. But Mars would be like Earth, a temporary(临时的) place for humans. When the Sun starts swallowing up(吞掉) the planets, Mars will disappear only hours after Earth. So Mars only seems to be the ideal place to spread the human beings. It is also a good location to send humans if ever there is a disaster on Earth. By saying disaster, I mean asteroids(小行星) hitting and things like that. If we humans do not want to disappear when Earth or Mars gets swallowed up, we will have to go and live beyond the solar system. But are there any planets outside our solar system prepared to support life? Astronomers’ answer is: “If Earth can support life, why can’t other planets do the same too? Astronomers have already discovered a Jupiter(木星)- like planet orbiting a Sun-like star, so why not an Earth-like planet orbiting a Sun-like star? To achieve this goal though, many other problems have to be taken into consideration. How do we transform(改造) a dusty planet like Mars into one more or less like our Earth? How should we go on? There is still a long way to go. 小题1: The “Mars town” mentioned in the passage is ___________A.a research base on Mars. | B.an experimental lab built on Earth. | C.a strange place on Mars . | D.a town existing in scientists’ imagination | 小题2: We can know from the passage that astronomers probably think ____________A.it is impossible to transport humans to other planets. | B.there may be an Earth-like planet outside the solar system | C.humans will move to the new-found Jupiter-like planet | D.there’s no need for humans to move beyond the solar system. | 小题3:Why would Mars only be a temporary(临时) place for humans? A.The conditions there would be too hard for the human beings | B.There would be more disasters like asteroids hitting. | C.It would disappear when Earth disappeared. | D.It would be too hot to live on. | 小题4:The underlined word “orbiting” in the fifth paragraph is closest in meaning to “________”A.moving around | B.getting close to | C.passing by quickly | D.going through | 小题5:Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?A.Mars Town | B.Living on Mars | C.The Future of Earth | D.Where to live in the Future |
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Today I felt very uncomfortable studying English as usual.My eyes were 36 and my mind was confused.I buried my head deep in the great pile of books.Many vocabulary words 37 my mind.As more and more entered,I 38 focus,and my 39 became crazy.The clock hands were pointing at twelve. I always 40 the time when I study.Without any fruitful results,I felt more 41 and tired.I 42 up and walked to the living room just to take a little break. 43 that would make me feel better.The street lamps looked like stars outside the window.A few scattered(分散的)branches 44 shadows on the French window.Something seemed more 45 and quiet than before.I walked to the 46 slowly,and let my face press against it, 47 very carefully…oh my God!!…It’s snow! It was very bright and covered up the whole 48 while I was studying English painfully, so white and so quiet.At this moment, I was so 49 that I felt like I might burst into tears.The snow was like a spring 50 into my heart,and my eyes were shining with it.All my pain and tiredness 51 at this moment,as the snow dropped into my heart. I quickly became calm again as the excitement went away.I sat on the bed silently,and drew the 52 to one side to let the white house and white tree stay just beside my bed.I thought this must be a(n) 53 from God,because I liked snow so much. 54 I was weakest and most helpless in this world,nothing could inspire me but 55 .I should inspire myself from such a beautiful scene.
小题1: | A.closed | B.tired | C.shining | D.weeping |
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| 小题2: | A.left | B.confused | C.filled | D.impressed |
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| 小题3: | A.lost | B.got | C.realized | D.changed |
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| 小题4: | A.thoughts | B.feeling | C.words | D.concept |
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| 小题5: | A.waste | B.limit | C.remember | D.forget |
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| 小题6: | A.flexible | B.guilty | C.unhappy | D.curious |
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| 小题7: | A.stood | B.turned | C.checked | D.hurried |
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| 小题8: | A.Sure | B.Maybe | C.Immediately | D.Always |
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| 小题9: | A.shook | B.cast | C.like | D.printed |
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| 小题10: | A.disappointing | B.frightening | C.bright | D.light |
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| 小题11: | A.shadow | B.lamp | C.branch | D.window |
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| 小题12: | A.looking | B.thinking | C.moving | D.cleaning |
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| 小题13: | A.night | B.house | C.world | D.mind |
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| 小题14: | A.disturbed | B.excited | C.surprised | D.bored |
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| 小题15: | A.pouring | B.delivering | C.drilling | D.rising |
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| 小题16: | A.occurred | B.arose | C.escaped | D.disappeared |
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| 小题17: | A.bed | B.curtain | C.desk | D.book |
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| 小题18: | A.anger | B.smile | C.gift | D.punishment |
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| 小题19: | A.As usual | B.As a result | C.At last | D.At a time |
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| 小题20: | A.snow | B.God | C.white | D.beauty |
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One day last month after I received my salary, I went shopping with my little son. 21 in the 22 store, I had my pocket 23 and my whole salary was gone with it. I was so angry that I almost lost 24 of myself. What could I do? We were not very rich. The money was really not a small sum for my family. It would 25 our life greatly. How could I tell my wife? I felt very sad and even 26 for losing the money then I got home. To make up for my 27 mistake, I gathered all my strength to give our house a thorough cleaning and then prepared a wonderful meal and cooked a special dish my wife loved to 28 her. When she came home, I 29 a smile to 30 her. She was 31 to see the neat house and delicious meal. We sat at the table and began to eat. I told my story 32 . She did not 33 .It was as if she had not heard my words. “I’ve lost my salary,” I murmured to her again. “I see,” she did not shout at me as I had 34 . She didn’t lose her 35 . So I was afraid she was trying hard to 36 her anger. A moment later, my wife was still 37 and seemed to be enjoying her favourite dish. At last I could not keep asking, “I’ve lost the money. Why not shout at me?”She 38 her eyes, looking at me and said, “oh, on the contrary, I’m thinking about how to 39 you. It’s 40 who is to blame.
小题1: | A.Fortunately | B.Unfortunately | C.However | D.Surprisingly |
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小题2: | A.big | B.modern | C.crowded | D.new |
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小题3: | A.robbed | B.stolen | C.picked | D.harmed |
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小题4: | A.control | B.heart | C.interest | D.patience |
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小题5: | A.offer | B.affect | C.please | D.improve |
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小题6: | A.worried | B.sorrow | C.ashamed | D.guilty |
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小题7: | A.careless | B.unforgivable | C.important | D.big[ |
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小题8: | A.tell | B.give | C.please | D.surprise |
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小题9: | A.made | B.forced | C.pretended | D.gave |
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小题10: | A.meet | B.greet | C.receive | D.accept |
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小题11: | A.glad | B.surprised | C.pleased | D.angry |
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小题12: | A.nervously | B.gladly | C.extremely | D.calmly |
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小题13: | A.respond | B.answer | C.hear | D.shout |
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小题14: | A.wished | B.expected | C.hoped | D.wanted |
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小题15: | A.way | B.interest | C.control | D.temper |
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小题16: | A.hide | B.express | C.take | D.show |
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小题17: | A.sad | B.silent | C.happy | D.worried |
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小题18: | A.opened | B.closed | C.raised | D.shut |
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小题19: | A.shout at | B.beat | C.thank | D.comfort |
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小题20: | A.you | B.the thief | C.the policeman | D.your wife |
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After six months of living in New Zealand, I realized one thing. Despite my 36 for greater contact with local students, 37 I initiated(开始) the contact, it wouldn’t happen. Local students are not interested in contacts with the international students, because they regard us as shy, 38 and sometimes snobby (势利的) people. Of course we know that’s not true. I want to change their opinions. After 39 the problem, I put on my “confidence mask” each morning and walked around with a smile on my face. I chatted with people whenever I had the chance. I showed that I was not afraid to 40 them, and that I was worthy of being a friend. A side-effect of my 41 confidence was that my emotions occasionally broke down Only in the 42 of my room, where no one could see, would I reveal my real emotions. All the rejections, funny looks, and 43 behind my back calling me a weirdo(古怪的人) melted into tears. Once that was done, I would put on my confidence mask once again and start a new day. It finally worked My name became known throughout the school as I appeared to be 44 and active. Slowly, I discovered that I no longer needed to put on my confidence mask. I had real friends. Instead of dragging myself to school and 45 to be happy, I was truly happy. I could not believe it when I was elected to the student government as Deputy Head boy----the first international student to receive the title. From my 46 in New Zealand, I believe one thing will always be true: If you try your best to reach your goals, you’ll achieve your 47 dreams.
小题1: | A.desire | B.invitation | C.devotion | D.effort |
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小题2: | A.if | B.otherwise | C.unless | D.once |
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小题3: | A.energetic | B.considerate | C.free | D.dull |
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小题4: | A.getting | B.realizing | C.solving | D.making |
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小题5: | A.get up with | B.put up with | C.open up to | D.look forward to |
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小题6: | A.accepted | B.proved | C.elected | D.forced |
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小题7: | A.public | B.privacy | C.possession | D.protection |
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小题8: | A.laughing | B.talking | C.acting | D.walking |
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小题9: | A.minded | B.talented | C.humorous | D.enthusiastic |
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小题10: | A.looking | B.helping | C.pretending | D.treating |
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小题11: | A.experience | B.trouble | C.travel | D.struggle |
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小题12: | A.great | B.impossible | C.hopeful | D.reasonable |
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