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London is one of the most popular sites in the world for tourists to visit. If you are planning a trip to
London in the future, you"re lucky. There are a variety of attractions for you to enjoy.
One of the most popular tourist attractions in London is the Tower of London. Founded more than 900
years ago, the Tower of London is one of the world"s most famous towers and has changer a lot. Here,
you can also find the seven raven(乌鸦)which live in the Tower. There is a story that says:If there are no
ravens in the Tower, the Tower and the kingdom will fall. There are also lots of tours, exhibits and special
events that you can enjoy throughout the year.
Another popular place to visit is Westminster Abbey. It was set up in 1065 by Edward the Confessor.
Visitors to Westminster Abbey can enjoy its beautiful special Gothic architecture(哥特式建筑). There are
also lots of memorials of Kings and Queens to enjoy. Excellent transportation is available here by bus or
tube from many locations in London.
Buckingham Palace is another place with a rich history to discover. It"s the official London residence(住处) of Queen Elizabeth II. During August and September, you can visit the State Rooms and see the
Changing of the Guards. The Queen"s Gallery is opened to the public daily. Checking the official timetable
before you make sure to visit the Palace is a must, because it is not open year round.
If you"re expecting to enjoy one of London"s most beautiful landscapes, Hyde Park is the place for
you. There are many activities available here to enjoy, including guided walking tours, swimming, tennis,
and horse riding. In addition, many concerts are performed in Hyde Park. There"s also a playground
available for the kids.
Tourist attractions in London
| The Tower of London | *Built (1) __________900 years ago, the Tower of London is world-famous. * There are many ravens living in the Tower. (2) __________to an old story, if there are no ravens in the Tower of London, the Tower and the kingdom will fall. * During the (3) __________year, you can enjoy lots of tours, exhibits and special events. |
Westminster Abbey |
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| Buckingham Palace | * With a rich (5) __________to discover, Buckingham Palace is the official London residence of Queen Elizabeth II. *(6 ) __________August to September, you can visit the State Rooms and see the Changing of the Guards. The public can get (7 ) __________to the Queen"s Gallery every day. * It"s (8 ) __________to check the official timetable before you visit the Palace. |
| Hyde Park | As one of London"s most beautiful landscapes, Hyde Park is the palace for you to walk, play tennis, (9) __________and ride horses. In addition, you can go to a (10) _____ that is performed in Hyde Park. |
| (1). over (2). According (3). whole (4). Established／Founded／Built (5). history ( 6). From (7). access (8). necessary (9). swim (10). concert | |
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| Tourism was not always as important as it is today．In the past only rich people could afford costly travel to other countries．But in 1976 one common person in twenty visited a country away from home． More people travel today than in the past mainly because there is a growing middle class(中产阶级) in many parts of the world．People now have more money to travel．Airplane fares at a bargain price (特价)for tourists make travel less expensive and thus more attractive than ever before． One person does not travel for the same reason as another．But more people enjoy seeing countries that are different from their own．They also travel to meet new people and try new foods． Tourism causes many changes in a country and in people"s lives．People build new hotels and train native men and women as tourist guides．There are new night clubs and other amusements． International tourism is clearly a big business． | |
| 1．More people travel today than in the past mainly because ________． | |
| A．more people get interested in traveling B．traveling today is more popular than in the past C．people now have extra money for travel D．more people want to see other parts of the world with their own eyes | |
| 2．What makes travel more attractive than ever before? | |
| A．Special telegraph lines make travel less expensive． B．New hotels and restaurants are built now． C．More guides are being trained for tourists． D．Travel by plane to other countries is much cheaper today． | |
| 3．Which of the following is wrong? | |
| A．People travel for different reasons． B．Most people like to see foreign countries． C．When people travel they like to make good use of the plane． D．People like to learn from the people of other countries． | |
| 4．Which statement does this passage lead you to believe? | |
| A．Tourism will bring no changes in people"s minds． B．Tourism causes only some changes in food and in clothing of a country． C．Tourism causes many changes in agriculture． D．Tourism causes obvious changes in many ways of a country． | |
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The story of how the song Happy Birthday to You came to be, began as a sweet one, that lat er soured. Two sisters, Mildred Hill, a teacher at the Louisville, Kentucky Experimental Kindergarten, and Dr. Patty Hill, the headmaster of the same school, together wrote a song for the children, named Good Morning to All. As the local expert on spiritual songs, and as the organist(风琴师) for her church, Mildred combined her musical talents with her sister"s knowledge in the area of Kindergarten Education, Good Morning to All was sure to be a success. The sisters published the song in a collection called "Song Sto  ries of the Kindergarten" in 1893.Thirty-one years later, after Dr. Patty Hill became the head of the Department of Kindergarten Education at Columbia University"s Teache  r College, a gentleman by the name of Robert H. Coleman published the song, without the sisters" permission. What was worse, he added a second lyric, the familiar Happy Birthday to You Mr. Coleman"s addition of the second lyric made the song famous and popular and, eventually, the sisters" original first lyric disappeared. Happy Birthday to You the one and only birthday song, had altogether replaced the sisters" original title Good Morning to All. After Mildred died in 1916, Patty, together with a third sister named Jessica, discussed the issue together and took Mr. Coleman to court. In court, they proved that they, indeed, owned the melody (曲调). Because the family legally owns the so  ng, they can earn royalties(取版税)on it, whenever it is sung for commercial purposes. | |
| 1. Why was the song Good Morning to All successful? | |
| A. Because both of the two sister liked music a lot. B. Because the two sisters are experts on music and education. C. Because both of the sisters are passive and patient. D. Because the two sisters are teachers of kindergarten. | |
| 2. What do the underlined words later soured mean (in Paragraph 1)? | |
| A. The song was completely changed in the end. B. The song later had a sad development story. C. The son didn"t become popular years later. D. The song is meant for commercial use later. | |
| 3. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? | |
| A. The Hill family got a lot of money eventually. B. Mr. Coleman got a lot of money from the song. C. The Hill sisters got support from the court. D. Mr. Coleman published the song secretly. | |
| 4. What"s the main idea of the passage? | |
| A. The origin of a famous song. B. The addition of a famous song. C. The life of the two sisters. D. The story of a family"s fame. | |
| Crosstalk, a traditional form of comic storytelling, is making a comeback in China"s teahouses and theaters. Audiences can laugh the night away every Saturday at the Qianxiangyi Teahouse in Tianjin, entertained by the apprentices (学徒) of Hou Baolin, Ma Sanli or Yin Shoushan -- all leading crosstalk artists of years past -for only 20 yuan (US$2.40). The success in Tianjin has also given mo  tivation to therejuvenation (复活) of crosstalk in Beijing and other places. Although the art form originated in Beijing in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), Tianjin became a place where rising stars developed their styles and new pieces were tried out. The city was famous for the quality of its crosstalk performances. "We only want to bring the traditional pieces back to the audiences, helping them to learn their charms and definitions," said Yin Xiaosheng, head of the Zhongyou Arts Troupe. Known in Chinese as xiangsheng (literally, "face and voice"), crosstalk was the main form of comedy throughout most of the 20th century. In the old days in Tianjin and elsewhere, temple fairs and markets were the main places for crosstalkers to perform, although they occasionally also appeared in teahouses or theaters. Usually crosstalk pieces draw on every aspect of Chinese culture, from history and folk tales to contemporary social issues. Although there are hundreds of pieces in the traditional works, they are constantly rewritten to suit the times and the audience, while new works are written as well. This is one of the features that have made crosstalk a populist(平民化) art form throughout its history. "Crosstalk was in the doldrums with competition from other art forms, especially TV," sa  id Wang Xiaochun, headmaster of the Northern Storytelling Arts School of China (NSAS). "But it has regained its status with cr  osstalk fans, especially young people, growing aware of its rare qualities." The reawakening of interest in the traditional art is going beyond merely watching and listening for many. "More and more students are coming to NSAS to study crosstalk, including some girl students," said Wang, "They are sure that crosstalk will have a strong market." | |
| 1. From the passage, we can know the crosstalk originates(源于) from ______. | |
| A. the TV shows B. the teahouse and theater C. the cinema D. the temple fairs and markets | |
| 2. Crosstalk makes a comeback mainly because_________. | |
| A. it is one of the most popular traditional art forms B. the pieces mainly cover folk tales and social issues C. the pieces are changing with times and audience D. it is performed by some leading crosstalk artists | |
| 3. Which is the opposite of the underlined word "doldrums" (in the last paragraph)? | |
| A. Boom. B. Variety. C. Harmony. D. Period. | |
4. From the pa ssage we can predict the future of crosstalk lies in______. | |
| A. making up a variety of traditional pieces B. having advantages over other media C. young people"s the awareness of its value D. the competitive and big markets for art | |
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| Christmas is a religious holiday. It is the day on which Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. It is a happy holiday. Families come together to share their happiness, go to church, and exchange gifts. During the days before Christmas, parties are held in schools, offices, factories, and clubs; homes and stores are crowded with shoppers. Cities and towns in the United States sparkle with bright lights and decorations. Churches, homes, schools, shops, and streets are decorated with Christmas trees, colored lights, Santa Claus and his reindeer, and nativity scenes showing the stable where Jesus Christ was born. Store windows display gifts and Christmas scenes. The traditional colors for this holiday are red and green, and red poinsettia is considered as the Christmas flower. On Christmas Eve, President of the United States turns on the lights of the Christmas tree near the White House and sends his greetings to the nation. Families prepare for this holiday a few weeks before. They make special foods. They make and buy gifts. They wrap them with ornaments and lights. Houses are decorated with wreaths of holly, evergreens, and mistletoe. Many families share memories by following special ethnic Christmas traditions from their country of origin. On Christmas Eve, many read the famous prom A Visit from Saint Nicholas by Clement Moore. Children hang up stockings to receive gifts from Santa Claus. Schools usually have two weeks of vacation, and some families take vacations together. People wish each other "Merry Christmas" during this holiday season. In many states, people look forward to snow (White Christmas). Christmas carols are sung on the radio and in public places during this season. Some of the most famous carols are Silent Night, The First Noel, Joy to the World, and Jingle Bells. There are many shows on television called "Christmas Specials". Films like A Christmas Carol (by Charles Dickens) and Miracle on 34th Street are family favorites. Churches, organizations, and newspapers ask for donations of money and food for the needy. Volunteers from the Salvation Army stand outside stores collecting money for the same purpose. Meals are prepared and served to the poor and homeless. | |
| 1.People celebrate Christmas Day because . A.they want to share their happiness together B.they want to get Christmas gifts from Santa Claus C.they want to express their thanks to Jesus Christ D.they want to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ 2. Which of the following is NOT right? A. People exchange gifts at Christmas. B. Homes and stores are very crowded at Christmas. C. People celebrate Christmas only on Christmas Eve. D. Students usually have a two-week vacation at Christmas. 3. Which of the following is NOT a Christmas carol? A. Miracle on 34th Street. B. The First Noel. C. Joy to the World. D. Silent Night. 4. Who can get free meals on Christmas Day? A. All the people. B. The poor and homeless. C. Children. D. Santa Claus. | |
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| It is surprising that eating three meals a day-breakfast, lunch and dinner-has been a custom(习俗) only since 1890. Before this time, people only had two meals a day-breakfast and dinner. In the 16th century, breakfast was only to break one"s fast(随便吃一点). But 200 years later it had become a large meal, not just for family, but for numbers of guests as well. It was a social(社会的)event. It began at 10 a.m. and lasted until 1 p.m. Then breakfast began to be less popular. It became, instead, a lighter meal and was taken at a much earlier hour. By 1850 it had been pushed back to 8 a.m. and became a family meal. Dinner, however, went to the other way. In the 16th century it was eaten at 11 a. m. Years later, it had moved to the early afternoon, then to 5 p.m. By 1850 dinner time had reached 7 p.m. Lunch is a recent idea. It first appeared as a snack to fill the gap(间隙) between breakfast and dinner. | |
| 1. People did not have lunch . | |
| A. until 1890 B. after 1890 C. since 1890 D. by 1890 | |
| 2. " Dinner, however, went to the other way " means " ". | |
| A. Dinner didn"t go there with breakfast B. Dinner took the same way with breakfast C. Dinner is different from breakfast D. Dinner is the same with breakfast | |
| 3. Breakfast became a family meal since the century. | |
| A. 17th B. 18th C. 16th D. 19th | |
| 4. The passage is mostly concerned with(涉及) . | |
| A. what people eat for breakfast B. what people eat for dinner C. the history of supper D. the history of the three meals |