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Hutong is a kind of ancient typical city 5lrccl in Beijing. 1. (surround) the Forbidden City, many were built during the Yuan, Ming and Qing 2. (dynasty). In order to establish the strongest power for emperors, the royal family planned the city and arranged the residential areas (住宅区). The Forbidden City- 3. center of the Beijing city, was the royal palace.

At the end of the Qing dynasty, after 4. (close) China came under the influence from abroad, many old hutongs lost 5. (they) former neat (灵巧的) arrangement.

After the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949, the conditions of hutong 6. (improve). But in recent years, the houses in many hutongs have been pulled 7. and then replaced by modem buildings. And the hutong today is fading into the shade for both tourists 8. local people.

However, in the urban district of Beijing, hutongs still occupy one 9. (three) of the total area, providing housing for half population, so many hutongs 10. (survive) these years. In this respect, we see Beijing as an ancient yet modem city.

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Prague is an ancient European city, featuring one of the most magnificent Old Towns in Europe, along with delicious food, inexpensive shopping and friendly people. Prague is also famous as being home to one of the most famous 20th century writers, Franz Kafka. The famous Czech beer is also one of the reasons to visit Prague.

The narrow streets of the older parts of the town are appealing the visitors to take nice long walk and settle in some of the many restaurants, which offer top-quality foods at a low price. The buildings there are mostly tower-shaped，and so Prague is called “city of a hundred spires.”

Mauritius

Also known as the Paradise on Earth, Mauritius lies about 560 miles (900 km) east of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean. It is a place of magnificent natural beauty coupled with excellent customer service, which makes for an unforgettable romantic experience at the edge of the world’s warmest ocean.

There are lots to see and do in Mauritius: the coral reefs (珊瑚礁) surrounding the island offer stunning beauty and great underwater adventures to those who want to dive into the precious waters. The nature of Mauritius mostly resembles that of Paradise, allowing every couple visiting this island to feel like Adam and Eve. That is an experience nobody would want to miss!

Cyprus

The very name Cyprus, it has been said, glitters with an age-old myth. Today, history and hedonism (快乐论) are comfortably mixed on the island. Some five-star resorts within walking distance of well-preserved Greek and Roman ruins offer the convenience the modern traveler has come to expect.

Cyprus features a romantic history, as it was Anthony’s gift to his beloved Cleopatra during the glorious days of the Roman Empire. Maybe that is why you feel always a little special once you set foot on Cyprus.

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1.The underlined word “spires” in Paragraph 2 means ________.

A. narrow streets                                                              B. inexpensive restaurants

C. top-quality foods                                                           D. tower-shaped buildings

2.We learn from the text that Mauritius ________.

A. is part of Madagascar                                                 B. is an ideal destination for couples

C. is in central Indian Ocean                                           D. is most famous for its good service

3.What makes Cyprus different from the other two places?

A. It is located on an island.                                            B. It offers charming resorts.

C. It was given as a present.                                          D. It has a very long history.

4.A common feature of Mauritius and Cyprus is that they are ________.

A. old                                                                            B. romantic

C. rich                                                                                    D. mysterious

5.What is the main purpose of the author?

A. To attract more visitors.                                             B. To tell traveling experiences.

C. To sell information on line.                                        D. To introduce historical places.

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In particular, we associate ancient Greek civilization with the capital city of Athens, _________ is the Acropolis.

A. the greatest symbol of which　　 B. of which greatest symbol

C. whose the greatest symbol　　 D. of whose greatest symbol

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—Where is the shooting centre?

—It is about 50 kilometres ______ the city of Beijing.

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The city of Venice，in  Italy，is one of a kind．It is built on more than 120 islands，just off arrival．After explaining where my new house was，I told him that I had left the key under the doormat．Since I knew it would be quite late before I could get back，I suggested that be make himself at home and help himself to anything that was kept in the refrigerator（冰箱）．

　Two hours later my friend phoned me from the house．At the moment，he said，he was listening to some of my records after having had a nice meal．He had found the pan and meat in the refrigerator．Now，he was drinking a cup of tea and hoped that I would join him soon．When I asked him if he bad any difficulty finding the house，he answered that the only problem  was that he had not been able to find the key under the doormat，but luckily，the living room window by the apple tree had been left open and  he had climbed in through the window．I listened to all this in great surprise．There is no apple tree outside my window，but there is one by the living room window of my next-door  neighbor’s house！

1.When my friend arrived，I could not go to meet him because________．

2.A doormat is a mat______．

3.I listened to my friend’s phone call in great surprise because____．

4.At last my friend______．

5.The writer left the key under the doormat so that______．

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I remember seeing this kind of _______ product in _______ city of Shanghai, which is known as _______ Paris of the East.

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I ’m sure _______ bread of this kind is only sold in _______ city of Harbin.

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When people think of the unique characteristics of Beijing the hutong style always comes to mind.It is no exaggeration(夸张) to say within hutong lives the city's history.

The word hutong was borrowed from the Mongolian word to mean “water well” about 700 years ago.Later it referred to a place where people live.Hutong we see today are made up of small lanes formed by walls of siheyuan.They were built during the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties.

When the People's Republic of China was founded in 1949, there were more than 3,000 hutong.Most of the city's population lived in this traditional housing.But with the modernization of the city in the 1980s and early 1990s, many hutong were pulled down to build roads, skyscrapers and modern houses.

The government has recognized the importance of hutong to Chinese cultural heritage(文化遗产)．In 2002, Beijing listed 40 protected historical zones and increased its efforts to restore some key relics and older streets in the city.Nearly 500 hutong have survived.

Hutong that still exist are like oases(绿洲) of calm surrounded by the noisy city.Walking through them, it's common to see groups of elderly citizens sitting together playing cards, mahjong or Chinese chess.In the early mornings and evenings, they gather to practice traditional forms of exercise such as taijiquan as well as dancing and singing folk songs or Peking Opera.Hutong have become a museum of Beijing's folk customs and history.

1.What is the original meaning of the word hutong?

A．Small lanes.　                         B．Water well.

C．Siheyuan.　                             D．A traditional house.

2.What does the phrase “pull down” mean in Paragraph 3?

A．Replace.　                             B．Destroy.

C．Restore.　                             D．Establish.

3.According to the author, what is the importance of hutong to Chinese cultural

heritage?

A．It is a traditional housing style of Beijing.

B．Hutong have become a museum of Beijing's folk customs and history.

C．It is a good place for the elderly citizens to play cards, mahjong or Chinese

chess.

D．Hutong are like oases of calm of Beijing.

4.According to the passage, which of the following is FALSE?

A．Hutong style is one of the unique characteristics of Beijing.

B．In 2002, Beijing listed 40 protected historical zones.

C．Beijing decreased its efforts to restore some key relics and older streets in the

city.

D．Hutong have become a museum of Beijing's folk customs and history.

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The ancient city of Chichen Itza in southern Mexico was one of the most powerful cities and one of the most powerful ancient cultures — the Maya. But today, no one lives there. It is only a group of old buildings. However, people from around the world still come to see it. People come to learn about its ancient culture, the culture of the Mayan people.

The Mayan culture began almost 3,000 years ago and grew in parts of Central America. But about 1,000 years ago a group called the Itza invaded the city and built new parts of the city based on natural wells. They named the city Chichen Itza, which means “mouth of the well of the Itza”.

The most interesting structure in Chichen Itza is the Pyramid of Kukulcan (库库尔坎金字塔), whose four sides all come together at one point at the top. Each side on the Pyramid of Kukulcan has 91 steps. And there is one more step at the top of the pyramid. The steps are as many as the days of a year. Some experts believe the Maya could have used this building to help them know when to plant crops. Each day the sun falls on a different step of the pyramid, which could be a way to follow the year.

The people of Chichen Itza especially designed one building to observe and study the movement of the stars and planets. Experts say that the observatory (天文台) is one of the most complex structures the Maya built. A set of steps went up and around the observatory tower. And there were windows in the tower. Each window had a purpose. Experts believe that a person looking through one of these windows could see particular stars on particular dates. The Maya might have believed that studying the stars could tell them the future.

Chichen Itza is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an important part of the world’s history.

1.Visitors came to the city of Chichen Itza to 　　　　 .

A. view its beautiful scenery

B. experience and explore the Mayan culture

C. study and observe other stars on the observatory

D. learn something about when to plant crops

2.Why did the invaders name the city “mouth of the well of the Itza”？

A. Because wells can be seen in or around the city.

B. Because it is large in size.

C. Because the city is newly-built.

D. Because its location is vital.

3.Which of the following is true?

A. Chichen Itza is one of the World Heritages.

B. The Pyramid of Kukulcan has 364 steps.

C. Windows in the tower predict the weather in the future.

D. The city of Chichen Itza has a long history of 3,000 years.

4.What’s the author’s purpose in writing this passage?

A. To evaluate the Mayan culture.

B. To persuade readers to pay a visit.

C. To introduce the ancient city of Chichen Itza.

D. To present the development of the Mayan construction.

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Imagine walking through an ancient city, then climbing a gate tower to take in a wonderful view of the city and its more than 600-year-old walls. You can hear the city’s heartbeat in the air. This is the Ancient City of Pingyao in Shanxi Province, a place that should definitely be on your travel route if you enjoy history or ancient architecture since its origins can be traced back to more than 2,700 years ago.

Located in the center of Shanxi Province, Pingyao is the hometown of Jin merchants, a group of merchants who actively dominated (支配) a booming commodity market throughout China for more than 500 years, especially during the Ming and Qing dynasties. After the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949, the city’s agriculture and manufacturing industries developed rapidly. Following China’s reform and opening-up in the 1980s, Pingyao struggled with the transition from a managed economy to the current market-oriented economy. During this time, the city government sought out new ways to break through this economic bottleneck.

Finally in the winter of 1997, opportunity came knocking. Through the efforts of the city government, Pingyao earned its place on the UNESCO World Heritage list, which caused the entire world to take notice of the city.

Since the city’s fame has risen, locals in Pingyao have deepened their understanding of the conservation efforts preserving the historical relics in their hometown. Meanwhile the city administration has continued to upgrade itself through a strategy that follows the pillars of “conservation, entrepreneurship, development and protection.”

Currently, the city is focused on establishing a sustainable industry that will enable it to continue to grow while also protecting its relics and introducing them to the world.

1.What does the underlined word “transition” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?

A. Translation.　　 B. Spread.　　 C. Range.　　 D. Change.

2.What contributed to Pingyao’s popularity around the world?

A. The city government’s hard work.　　 B. The official recognition by the UNESCO.

C. The development of Pingyao’s economy.　　 D. The ancient architecture in the city.

3.What measure is taken to further develop the city?

A. Combining economy with cultural protection.

B. Constructing more modern buildings.

C. Learning from other cities in the world.

D. Establishing manufacturing industries.

4.How is the text developed?

A. By giving examples.　　 B. By following time order.

C. By listing reasons.　　 D. By raising questions.

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