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about 200 years ago. These violins sound better than any others. They even sound better than violins made
today. Violin makers and scientists try to make instruments like the old Italian violins. But they aren"t the
same. Musicians still prefer the old ones. No one really knows why these old Italian violins are so special,
but many people think they have an answer.
Some people think it is the age of the violins. They say that today"s violins will also sound wonderful
someday. But there is a problem here. Not all old violins sound wonderful. Only those from Cremona are
special. So age cannot be the answer. There must be something different about Cremona or those Italian
violin makers.
Other people think the secret to those violins is the wood. The wood of the violin is very important. It
must be from certain kinds of trees. It must not be too young or too old. Perhaps the violin makers of
Cremons knew something special about wood for violins.
But the kind of wood may not be so important. It may be more important to cut the wood in a special
way. Wood for a violin must be cut very carefully. It has to be the right size and shape. The smallest
difference will change the sound of the violin. Musicians sometimes think that this was the secret of the
Italians. Maybe they understood more than we do about how to cut the wood.
Size and shape may not be the answer either. Scientists measured these old violins very carefully. They
can make new ones that are exactly the same size and shape. But the new violins still do not sound as good
as the old one. Some scientists think the secret may be the varnish, which covers the wood of the violin and
makes it look shiny. It also helps the sound of the instrument. No one knows what the Italian violin makers
used in their varnish. So no one can make the same varnish today.
There may never be other violins like the violins of Cremona. Their secret may be lost forever. Young
musicians today hope this is not true. They need fine violins. But there aren"t very many of the old violins
left. Also, the old violins are very expensive. Recently, a famous old Italian violin was sold for about
US $ 300,000!
B. musical instruments
C. scientific ideas
D. the old Italian violins
B. were lost many years ago
C. were made in Italy 200 years ago
D. were made by scientists.
B. will sound worse in the future
C. sound wonderful naturally
D. will never be as old as those from Cremona
B. sound the same as the old ones
C. are better than the old ones
D. have the same varnish as the old ones
答案
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试题【阅读理解。 Most musicians agree that the best violins were first made in Italy. T】；主要考察你对题材分类等知识点的理解。[详细]
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people. But not everyone knows about the history behind this small yet powerful symbol. The history of
the wedding ring goes back not just hundreds but thousands of years. No other currently practiced wedding
tradition has been around as long.
The Egyptians were the first recorded civilization to use the wedding ring. In Egyptian hieroglyphics
(象形文字), a circle represented eternity because there"s no beginning and no end. Once a woman accepted
the ring she became the "property" of the person who gave it to her and she was in a sense "his". The first
wedding ring could have been made of braided grass or hay (which would have been changed often), ivory,
bone, or leather. Eventually, metal was used, but the first wedding bands were in the completely natural state
and rough. However, the wedding rings always expressed the same eternal and lasting love.
The Egyptians wore the wedding ring on the left hand because it was believed that a vein (静脉) in the
left hand went straight to the heart. This tradition is still commonly practiced today in most parts of the world
largely for practical purposes(most people are right handed). It is worn on the fourth finger of the left hand.
But there are some countries and groups which do not follow this tradition. In the Jewish faith, the wedding
ring is put on the index finger. Roman Catholics traditionally wore their wedding band on the right hand, and
in many countries and regions in Europe some people still follow this tradition.
It is interesting to note that in the long history of the wedding ring, it is only in the last century that men
began to wear them. However, now both men and women show their love and commitment by exchanging
rings on their wedding day.
Once you begin shopping for rings you may be amazed by the choices that await you. There are several
different types of metals: traditional gold, white gold, platinum, and titanium. You can have an inscription put
on the inside of the band if you like. Some people are even choosing a tattoo band. The styles vary from a
simple yet elegant band to an elaborate (精巧的) ring covered with jewels. If you do not buy the wedding and
engagement rings as a set, you will want to be sure the styles can match perfectly. Choose carefully because
this choice will need to stand the test of eternity.
B. Interesting facts about rings.
C. Different beliefs about rings.
D. The meaning of the rings.
B. Marriage
C. Wedding
D. Foreverness
B. Jewish are so faithful to their beliefs to wear rings on the fourth finger.
C. One should be careful of choosing a ring in a shop from different kinds.
D. Now most people in the world still follow Roman Catholics traditionally.
B. Only women have the right to make themselves beautiful.
C. Women wore rings thousands of years earlier than men.
D. You can have an inscription put on the inside the band.
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| 阅读理解。 |
| Maybe you have ever seen a cross. A cross can be a piece of jewelry or an image in a painting. But do you know the cross is a very popular symbol for Christmas? It came from the story of Jesus" death on the cross two thousand years ago in Jerusalem. Jesus was Jewish,and at that time Jewish people were under Roman rule. Jesus was badly punished because he declared to be the Son of God and the King of Jews. Surely, the Son of God could have saved himself from the death! But the Bible says that Jesus had a reason to die that day. It was in God"s purpose that it would happen. Christians call the day that Jesus died "Good Friday". At first, it is hard to understand how a terrible day could ever be called good. Well, the story does not end there. Jesus died and he was buried. But three days later, Jesus was alive, and the whole world was changed. Today, Christians everywhere remember this important time. They celebrate Easter. Easter is the day that Jesus rose from the dead. After his death on the cross,Jesus" body was placed in a tomb. On the third day from then, God raised him from the dead. Jesus stayed on earth physically for several weeks. Many people saw him. Easter is the happiest time of year for Christians because they believe that Jesus had victory over death and evil and that now he lives with God the Father in heaven. But before celebrating Easter, Good Friday should be remembered. Jesus died a horrible and painful death. He suffered, though he did noting wrong. Christian believe that Jesus was God"s substitute (代表) for humans, because humans all do wrong. He died because of humans and he died for humans. Christians often wear crossed around their necks of hang them in their homes because they believe it is a very important sign. The cross helps them remember how much God loves them. It helps them remember how much his Son had to suffer. Seeing a cross always makes them think of Jesus" death, and what it means. |
| 1. According to the bible, why Jesus could not save himself from death that day? |
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| A. Jesus was not afraid of death B. God arrange Jesus" death for certain purpose C. Jesus should die without a reason D. Jesus was not God"s Son at all |
| 2. Which is the right order of the events given in the passage? a. Jesus was sentenced to death on the cross by the Romans b. Christians began to celebrate Easter c. Jesus declared himself the Son of God and the King of the Jews d. Three days later,Jesus came to life e. "Good Friday" came into being |
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| A. a-e-c-d-b B. a--e-b-d-c C. c-a-b-d-e D. c-a-e-d-b |
| 3. In Christians" belief, for what reason did God want Jesus to die? |
| [ ] |
| A. God loved humans despite human"s wrong-doing, so he asked his beloved Son to die in human"s place. B. Jesus did something wrong by acclaiming himself the Son of God. C. God wanted His Son Jesus to live with him in heaven. D. God wanted "Good Friday" and "Easter" mainly to be remembered by humans. |
| 4. It can be inferred from the passage that _____. |
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| A. a cross is a piece of jewelry or an image in a painting for Christians B. Christians call the day that Jesus died "Good Friday"mainly to reduce their pain for the loss of Jesus C. if Jesus hadn"t returned to life, people would often wear crosses around their necks or hang them in their homes D. Christians like crosses because crosses always remind them of God"s love and Jesus" death |
| 5. The purpose of the author in writing this passage is to _____. |
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| A. introduce a symbol for Christian-the cross B. tell an interesting Christian story C. inform the origin of two Christian festivals D. describe the rebirth of Jesus |
| 阅读理解。 |
| The market is a concept (概念). If you are growing tomatoes in your backyard for sale you are producing for the market. You might sell some to your neighbors and some to the local managers of the supermarket. But in either case, you are producing for the market. Your efforts are being directed by the market. If people stop buying tomatoes, you will stop producing them. If you take care of a sick person to earn money, you are producing for the market. If your father is a steel worker or a truck driver or a doctor or a grocer, he is producing goods or service for the market. When you spend your income, you are buying things from the market. You may spend money in stores, supermarkets, gas station and restaurants. Still you are buying from the market. When the local grocer hires you to drive the delivery truck, he is buying your labor in the labor market. The market may be something abstract (抽象的). But for each person or business that is making and selling something, it is very concrete. If nobody buys your tomatoes, it won"t be long before you get the message. The market is telling you something. It is telling you that you are using energies and resources in doing something the market doesn"t want you to do. |
| 1. Which of the following would be the best title of the passage? |
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| A. Selling and Buying. B. Everything you do is producing for the market. C. What is the market? D. What the market can do for you. |
| 2. All of the following acts are producing for the market except _____. |
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| A. working in a bank B. attending a night school C. printing a book D. growing beans for sale |
| 3. You are buying from the market when you _____. |
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| A. borrow a book from the library B. drive to the seaside for a holiday C. look after your children D. dine at restaurant |
| 4. The word "concrete" in the last paragraph may most probably mean _____. |
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| A. serious B. important C. necessary D. real |
| 5. In what way is the market very concrete for each person or business who is making and selling something? |
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| A. It tells you what to produce B. It provides you with everything you need C. It tells you how to grow tomatoes D. It helps you save money |
| 阅读理解。 |
| If women are mercilessly exploited (剥削) year after year, they have only themselves to blame, because they tremble at the thought of being seen in public in clothes that are out of fashion. They are always taken advantage of by the designers and the big stores. Clothes which have been worn only a few times have to be put aside because of the change of fashion. When you come to think of it, only a woman is capable of standing in front of a wardrobe packed full of clothes and announcing sadly that she has nothing to wear. Changing fashions are nothing more than the intentional creation of waste. Many women spend vast sums of money each year to replace clothes that have hardly been worn. Women who cannot afford to throw away clothing in this way, waste hours of their time changing the dresses they have. Skirts are lengthened or shortened; necklines are lowered or raised, and so on. No one can claim that the fashion industry contributes anything really important to society. Fashion designers are rarely concerned with primary things like warmth, comfort and durability (耐用). They"re only interested in outward appearance and they take advantage of the fact that women will put up with any amount of discomfort, as long as they look right. There can hardly be a man who hasn"t sometime in his life smiled at the sight of a woman shaking in a thin dress on a winter day, or picking her way through deep snow in high- heeled shoes. When comparing men and women in the matter of fashion, the conclusions to be drawn are obvious. Do the constantly changing fashions of women"s clothes, one wonders, reflect basic qualities of instability (不稳 定)? Men are too clever to let themselves be cheated by fashion designers. Do their unchanged styles of dress reflect basic qualities of stability and reliability? That is for you to decide. |
| 1. Designers and big stores always make money _____. |
| [ ] |
| A. by mercilessly exploiting women workers in the clothing industry B. because they are capable of predicting new fashions C. by constantly changing the fashions in women"s clothing D. because they always improve quality of women"s clothing |
| 2. The writer would be less critical (批评) if fashion designers placed more stress on the _____ of clothing. |
| [ ] |
| A. cost B. appearance C. comfort D. suitability |
| 3. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE? |
| [ ] |
| A. New fashions in clothing are created for the commercial exploitation of women. B. The constant changes in women"s clothing reflect their strength of character. C. The fashion industry makes an important contribution to society. D. Fashion designs should not be encouraged since they are only welcomed by women. |
| 4. By saying "the conclusions to be drawn are obvious", the writer means that _____. |
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| A. women"s changeableness in their choice of clothing is often laughed at B. women are better able to put up with discomfort C. men are also exploited greatly by fashion designers D. men are more reasonable in the matter of fashion |