In the fall of 1988, I visited many Buddhist temples, but after a while they all began to fade from my memories. However, there was one temple that left a great impression in my heart.
It is called the Temple of the Golden Buddha. After walking around it and taking some photos, I walked over to a glass case, next to which was a typewritten page describing the history of this magnificent piece of art.
Back in 1957 a group of monks from a monastery(修道院) had to relocate a clay Buddha from their temple to a new location. The monastery was to be relocated to make room for the development of a highway. When the crane(吊车)began to lift it, the weight of was so large that it began to crack. What’s more, rain began to fall, The head monk decided to lower the statue back to the ground and cover it with a large oilcloth to protect it from the rain.
Later that evening the head monk went to check on the Buddha. He shined his flash- light under the oilcloth to see if the Buddha was staying dry. As the light reached the crack, he noticed a little beam shining back and thought it strange. As he took a closer look at this beam of light, he wondered if there might be something underneath the clay. He went to fetch a chisel and hammer from the monastery and began to chip away at the clay. As he knocked off pieces of clay, the little beam grew brighter and bigger. Many hours of labor went by before the monk stood face to face with the extraordinary solid-gold Buddha.
Historians believe that several hundred years before the head monk’s discovery, the army was about to invade the country. The monks, realizing that their country would soon be attacked, covered their precious golden Buddha with an outer covering of clay in order to keep their treasure from being robbed by the enemy.
Unfortunately, it appears that the enemy killed all the monks, and the well-kept secret of the golden Buddha remained uncovered until the day in 1957.
As I flew home I began to think to myself, “We are all like the clay Buddha covered with a shell of hardness created out of fear, and yet underneath each of us is a ‘golden Buddha’, agolden Christ, or a ‘golden spirit,’ which is our real self. Somewhere along the way, between the ages of two and nine, we begin to cover up our’ golden spirit,’ our natural self. Much like the monk with the hammer and the chisel, our task now is to discover our true spirit once again.”
1.What made the monks cover the Buddha with a large oilcloth?
A.Hiding it from being stolen.
B.Protecting it from the rain.
C.Protecting it from being damaged.
D.Avoiding being seen.
2.Why was the author greatly impressed by the golden Buddha?
A.Because he likes it very much.
B.Because it differs from others.
C.Because of its history.
D.Because of the protection of the monk.
3.What might be the best title of the passage?
A.Visiting Buddhist Temples
B.The Golden Buddha
C.Protecting Their Country
D.Relocating the Buddha
4.What advice is given to us according to the passage?
A.Covering up ourselves.
B.Finding the truth.
C.Discovering our true spirit.
D.Building up our belief.
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In the fall of 1988, I visited many Buddhist temples, but after a while they all began to fade from my memories. However, there was one temple that left a great impression in my heart.
It is called the Temple of the Golden Buddha. After walking around it and taking some photos, I walked over to a glass case, next to which was a typewritten page describing the history of this magnificent piece of art.
Back in 1957 a group of monks from a monastery(修道院) had to relocate a clay Buddha from their temple to a new location. The monastery was to be relocated to make room for the development of a highway. When the crane(吊车)began to lift it, the weight of was so large that it began to crack. What’s more, rain began to fall, The head monk decided to lower the statue back to the ground and cover it with a large oilcloth to protect it from the rain.
Later that evening the head monk went to check on the Buddha. He shined his flash- light under the oilcloth to see if the Buddha was staying dry. As the light reached the crack, he noticed a little beam shining back and thought it strange. As he took a closer look at this beam of light, he wondered if there might be something underneath the clay. He went to fetch a chisel and hammer from the monastery and began to chip away at the clay. As he knocked off pieces of clay, the little beam grew brighter and bigger. Many hours of labor went by before the monk stood face to face with the extraordinary solid-gold Buddha.
Historians believe that several hundred years before the head monk’s discovery, the army was about to invade the country. The monks, realizing that their country would soon be attacked, covered their precious golden Buddha with an outer covering of clay in order to keep their treasure from being robbed by the enemy.
Unfortunately, it appears that the enemy killed all the monks, and the well-kept secret of the golden Buddha remained uncovered until the day in 1957.
As I flew home I began to think to myself, “We are all like the clay Buddha covered with a shell of hardness created out of fear, and yet underneath each of us is a ‘golden Buddha’, agolden Christ, or a ‘golden spirit,’ which is our real self. Somewhere along the way, between the ages of two and nine, we begin to cover up our’ golden spirit,’ our natural self. Much like the monk with the hammer and the chisel, our task now is to discover our true spirit once again.”
1.What made the monks cover the Buddha with a large oilcloth?
A.Hiding it from being stolen.
B.Protecting it from the rain.
C.Protecting it from being damaged.
D.Avoiding being seen.
2.Why was the author greatly impressed by the golden Buddha?
A.Because he likes it very much.
B.Because it differs from others.
C.Because of its history.
D.Because of the protection of the monk.
3.What might be the best title of the passage?
A.Visiting Buddhist Temples
B.The Golden Buddha
C.Protecting Their Country
D.Relocating the Buddha
4.What advice is given to us according to the passage?
A.Covering up ourselves.
B.Finding the truth.
C.Discovering our true spirit.
D.Building up our belief.
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My first visit to Angkor Wat was in 1980. The country had been at war for many years and the temple was deserted and falling to pieces. Plants were growing out of the roofs, and trees were growing in the courtyards.
Today, the temple is the scene of a busy repair programme. A team of 15 Indian experts are organizing a workforce of 400 Cambodians, most of them women, who are cleaning, repairing and rebuilding parts of this temple.
As I walked through the courtyards, I noticed the Cambodian women devote hours to cleaning carefully a tiny area of stone. Boards are laid down to protect the precious painted stones while the repair work is going on. There are very few machines and little heavy equipment. Workers carry building materials in buckets at the end of long poles. Piles of stones lie in a corner of the courtyard, waiting to be replaced.
The work of cleaning the stones is watched over by three Indian chemists. It is a very slow task. First they clean the stones with brushes using buckets of a weak chemical. Then gaps between the stones are filled in. Finally another material is painted onto the stones which will protect them from water forever.
Work starts every day at 7 a. m. and goes on until late afternoon six days a week, with a break at midday.
Evening is the best time to visit the temple, after the tour groups have left. As the sun sinks lower, shadows spread across the courtyard. After sunset, the sky turns pink. The grey stone towers take on a golden colour before turning pink. Nowhere else in the world can there be such a quiet, beautiful place.
1.This passage mainly tells__________
A. the poor look of the temple Angkor Wat in 1980.
B. the history of the temple Angkor Wat
C. the repair work being done to the temple Angkor Wat
D. the difficulty in the repair work
2.According to the author, which of the following plays the least important role in the repair work?
A. The women workers. B. The Indian workers
C. Machines D. Skilled workers
3.The underlined sentence “the temple was deserted” possibly means that________
A. there was no one in the temple and it was in a poor state
B. the temple was built on desert and nobody noticed it
C. the temple was very old with a long history
D. the temple was repaired by the Cambodians, most of whom women
4.To clean the stone, how many steps should be followed?
A. Tow B. Three
C. Four D. Five
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Every year, a great many visitors come to visit the temple dating from the l2th century, has brought a large income.
A.which B.what C.that D.when
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Damage to Ozone layer Gets Worse
In the middle of winter, when snow is falling in many parts of the United States, scientists have sounded a warning to people who plan to spend many hours in the sun this summer. The warning is: The sun’s summertime rays are more dangerous than once thought.
A team of scientists from 80 nations recently reported to the United Nations that a layer of ozone (臭氧层) in the atmosphere, which protects humans from harmful levels of ultraviolet radiation(紫外线辐射), will be thinner over the United States this summer. The thinner layer allows more ultraviolet rays from the sun to reach Earth. The extra amount of ultraviolet radiation could cause an increase in the number of cases of skin cancer.
Scientists first became concerned about the ozone layer in the mid-1980s when a hole was discovered in the layer above Antarctica during the winter. The hole was caused by chemicals used in refrigerators and air conditioners. When these chemicals are sent out into the atmosphere, they produce gases that destroy the ozone.
Concern about the protective ozone layer rose more recently when data(数据) from satellites and ground stations showed that ozone levels were dropping over areas other than Antarctica. Low ozone levels were recorded in the spring and summer over the United States and over other populated areas in the world.
Although many countries have already begun stopping the use of ozone destroying chemicals, the new findings are expected to advance the timetable for a total ban(禁止) of the chemicals.
59. The scientists have observed the ozone layer_____.
A. since 1980 B. since last winter
C. for about 20 years D. for about one year
60. The ozone layer in the atmosphere can _____.
A. do a lot of good to human beings in many ways.
B. protect humans from diseases caused by bad weather.
C. do a lot of harm to human beings in the summer-time.
D. protect humans from harmful levels of ultraviolet radiation.
61. Scientists first found that there was a hole in the ozone layer_____.
A. above Arctic during the winter in the mid-1980s
B. above Antarctica during the winter in the mid-1980s
C. over somewhere in the north of the equator in 1980
D. over the U.S.A in the summertime in the mid-1980s
62. The damage to the ozone layer was caused by_____.
A. the changeable weather
B. ozone-destroying chemicals
C. chemicals from refrigerators
D. chemicals from air conditioners
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Every year, a great many visitors come to visit the temple ____ the 12th century, ______ has brought a large income.
A.dating from ;which B.dated from;which
C.which dates from ;that D.which dated from ;which
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In many parts of the world, there are four seasons: spring, summer, fall and winter. In the U.S., there are only three: football, basketball and baseball. If you want to know what season it is, just have a look at what people are playing.
For many people in the U.S., sports are not just for fun. They’re almost a religion. Thousands of sports fans buy expensive tickets to watch their favourite teams and athletes play in person. Other fans watch the games at home. The most devoted sports buffs never miss a game. Many a wife becomes a “sports widow (寡妇)” during her husband’s favorite season.
America’s devotion to athletics has created a new class of wealthy people: professional athletes. Sports stars often receive million-dollar salaries. Some even make big money appearing in advertisements for soft drinks, shoes and even toiletries (化妆品).
Sports are an important part of Americans’ culture. Throughout their school life, Americans learn to play many sports. All students take physical education classes in school. Some try out for the school teams, while others join school sports leagues. Athletic events at universities attract scores of fans and benefit the whole community.
1.What does the underlined word “buffs” (in Paragraph 2 ) mean?
A. athletes B. fans C. clubs D. teams
2.By saying “sports widow”, the writer means .
A. some American men love sports more deeply than their wives
B. some American men often quarrel with their wives during their favourite season
C. some American men can hardly find time to be with their wives during their favourite season
D. some sports starts’ wives are left home alone during their favourite season
3.In general, professional athletes in America .
A. are well paid
B. often appear in advertisements
C. live a busy life
D. make big money by selling products such as soft drinks and shoes
4.What would be the best title for the passage?
A. Sports seasons in America B. American sports fans
C. Americans’ sports culture D. Sports in America
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Every year, a great many visitors come to visit the temple ______ the 12th century, ______ has brought a large income.
A. dating from; which B. dated from; which
C. which dates from; that D. which dated from; which
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The _____ of life, is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall to repeated attacks.
A. pattern B. comfort
C. glory D. basis
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Friendship Day in India falls on the first Sunday of August every year. It is celebrated with many activities.
Young people in India spend the day with their closest friends and have fun together. Most youngsters in India plan a movie or have a meal with their friends. Many friends may go on a drive to tourist places or make a plan for camping. Some friends go to the supermarket to do some shopping. On Friendship Day, most stores offer discounted prices for customers and it is the perfect day to buy something for friends.
Some friends go to parties that are organized by many restaurants in order to attract youngsters. Such parties are very enjoyable. You can get food at a discounted price. Some friends just decide to meet up (碰头,相聚) at someone’s home and talk about their happy time. The time good friends spend sitting together and talking over a cup of coffee is precious and unforgettable.
Long-distance friends call up each other on this day and wish each other with warm feelings. Some of them even plan to meet up on this particular day. Yet some others plan a surprising visit just to see their friend gasp (喘息) in shock!
In 2009, Friendship Day in India falls on August 2nd. So don’t forget to celebrate it with your friends.
1.When is Friendship Day celebrated in India?
A. On August 2nd every year.
B. On the third weekend of August every year.
C. On August 1st every year.
D. On the first weekend of August every year.
2.According to the text, which of the following is the most popular way that youngsters in India celebrate Friendship Day?
A. Traveling with friends.
B. Seeing a film with friends.
C. Dancing with friends.
D. Going shopping with friends.
3.How many ways are discussed in Paragraph 3 that friends spend Friendship Day together?
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five.
4.The underlined phrase “a surprising visit” in Paragraph 4 refers to “________”.
A. a visit to a friend who hasn’t expected it
B. a visit to a friend who has dreamed of it for a long time
C. a visit to a friend who tries to avoid it
D. a visit to a friend who lives in a faraway place
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Friendship Day in India falls on the first Sunday of August every year. It is celebrated with many activities.
Young people in India spend the day with their closest friends and have fun together. Most youngsters in India plan a movie or have a meal with their friends. Many friends may go on a drive to tourist places or make a plan for camping. Some friends go to the supermarket to do some shopping. On Friendship Day, most stores offer discounted prices for customers and it is the perfect day to buy something for friends.
Some friends go to parties that are organized by many restaurants in order to attract youngsters. Such parties are very enjoyable. You can get food at a discounted price. Some friends just decide to meet up (碰头,相聚) at someone’s home and talk about their happy time. The time good friends spend sitting together and talking over a cup of coffee is precious and unforgettable.
Long-distance friends call up each other on this day and wish each other with warm feelings. Some of them even plan to meet up on this particular day. Yet some others plan a surprising visit just to see their friend gasp (喘息) in shock!
In 2009, Friendship Day in India falls on August 2nd. So don’t forget to celebrate it with your friends.
1.When is Friendship Day celebrated in India?
A. On August 2nd every year.
B. On the third weekend of August every year.
C. On August 1st every year.
D. On the first weekend of August every year.
2.According to the text, which of the following is the most popular way that youngsters in India celebrate Friendship Day?
A. Traveling with friends B. Seeing a film with friends
C. Dancing with friends D. Going shopping with friends.
3.How many ways are discussed in Paragraph 3 that friends spend Friendship Day together?
A. Two B. Three C. Four D. Five
4.The underlined phrase “a surprising visit” in Paragraph 4 refers to “____”.
A. a visit to a friend who hasn’t expected it
B. a visit to a friend who has dreamed of it for a long time
C. a visit to a friend who tries to avoid it
D. a visit to a friend who lives in a faraway place
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