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The Tower of London is well-known in the world and in the history people called it simply the Tower. Now people often call it White Tower. It’s on the north bank of the River Thames（泰晤士河）, next to the Tower Bridge. You can cross the bridge over the River Thames and turn right onto Lower Thames Street. After a 15-minute walk, the Tower is on your right. Between the river and the Tower is Tower Wharf, a beautiful free road with excellent views of the river, tower and bridge, together with HMS Belfast and London City Hall on the opposite bank.
The Tower of London is a historic monument in central London of England. William the Conqueror, first built it in 1078. However, the Tower as a whole is now made up of several buildings, including two rings of high walls and a river round the tower. The Tower first was built as a fortress, a royal palace and a prison. It was particularly for those royal prisoners, such as the princes, the princesses and the queens. The phrase “sent to the Tower” came from the last use. It has also been used as a place of recording public information and watching space. Since 1303, it has become the home of the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom.
1.Nowadays, people often call the Tower of London________.
A.Tower of London B.the Tower
C.Crown Tower D.White Tower
2.Where is London City Hall?
A.On the north bank of the River Thames. B.On the east bank of the River Thames.
C.On the south bank of the River Thames. D.On the west bank of the River Thames.
3.Which of the following is RIGHT?
A.The Tower was only used to hold those royal memebers.
B.The Tower of London is made of two rings of high walls and a river round the tower.
C.The phrase “sent to the Tower” means “to enjoy beautiful views”.
D.Lower Thames Street is on the north bank of the River Thames.
4.What’s the main idea of the passage?
A.Ask people to visit the Tower of London.
B.Tell people some information about the Tower of London.
C.Tell people the history of the United Kingdom.
D.Tell people how the phrase “sent to the Tower” came from.
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Shyness prevents some people from being as comfortable as they would like to be. Here are some tips for overcoming shyness.
Start small with people you know. Practice social behaviors like confident body language, introductions, small talk, asking questions, and invitations with the people you feel most comfortable around. Smile. Build your confidence this way. Then make new friends, too.
Think of some conversation starters. Often, the hardest part of talking to someone new is getting started. Think of conversation starters, like introduce yourself, giving a compliment, or asking a question, remember not to ask personal questions like ages or income. Being ready with a conversation starter makes it easier to get along with someone.
Practice what to say. When you are ready to thy something you have been avoiding because of shyness-like a phone call or a conversation-write down what you want to say beforehand. Practice it, maybe even in front of the mirror. Then just do it. Don’t worry if it is not perfect. Be proud that you have started. Next time, it’ll be even better because it will be easier.
Give yourself a chance. Find group activities where you can be with people who share your interests. People who are shy often worry about failing. Worries can keeps you from trying. So treat yourself like your own best friend. Encourage yourself instead of expecting to fail.
Be yourself. Being the real you-and daring to let yourself be noticed-is what attracts friend-and daring to let yourself be noticed-is what attracts friend. This is the most important.
1.How many ways to shake shyness are mentioned in this passage?
A.Two B.Three C.Four D.Five
2.Which way is the most important to shake shyness?
A.Starting small with the people you know. B.Being the real you.
C.Practicing what you say. D.Thinking of some conversation starters.
3.Which may not be the good conversation starter?
A.Hi, I’m Chris. We’re in the same English class. B.That jacket looks great on you.
C.Do you know when our report is due? D.How old are you?
4._________ prevents people to have a try?
A.Worry B.Anger C.Fight D.Argument
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Nations around the world are preparing for a possible major outbreak of a new deadly virus. The coronavirus, which started in the Chinese city of Wuhan, has already killed 17 people. It has spread to the USA, Japan, Korea and Thailand. More than 540 people have caught the virus and are in hospital.
The World Health Organization (WHO) is meeting to decide whether the outbreak is a global health emergency. China is urging people not to panic ahead of the Chinese New Year next week. Millions of Chinese will be travelling across the country to spend the holiday season with their families. Meanwhile, the city of Wuhan has suspended its public transport systems to help stop the spread of the virus.
The new coronavirus is suspected to have come from illegally traded animals in a Wuhan market. The virus mutated and spread from an animal to a human. There are fears it could mutate and spread further. Scientists say the virus is contagious and can be passed from person to person through the air.
Dr Linfa Wang, a virologist at the Duke-National University of Singapore, said the new coronavirus is in the same family as SARS, but it's different from SARS. He said people needed to look for pneumonia-like symptoms, such as fever, cough and difficulty breathing. Fu Ning, a 36-year-old woman from Beijing, said: "I feel fearful because there's no cure for the virus."
1.What are nations doing for a possible major viral outbreak?
A.very little B.preparing C.panicking D.worrying
2.How many countries has the coronavirus spread to?
A.Eight B.seventeen C.three D.four
3.Who is meeting to decide if the coronavirus is an emergency?
A.the WHO B.the UN C.UNESCO D.NATO
4.What is China urging people not to do?
A.Kiss. B.Drink in public. C.Panic. D.Cough
