As the capital of China’s Shanxi Province, Xi...

As the capital of China’s Shanxi Province, Xi’an’s long history was properly summed up by our English-speaking guide：“If Xi’an is the grandmother of cities, Beijing is a youth and Shanghai is just a baby in the womb. ”

However, it was not until 1974, following the chance discovery of the Army of Terracotta Warriors by well-digging farmers, that Xi’an was once again pushed onto the international map. Three decades later, the local government is pouring funds into the tourism sector. Ancient monuments and museums are being restored, and various copies of Buddhist and Tang heritage are being constructed to help Chinese tourists rediscover their national heritage.

One of those ancient monuments is the Big Wild Goose Pagoda-Xi’an’s most sacred monument-which was built in 652 by the monk Xuanzang, who travelled across India for 18 years and returned with a precious collection of Buddhist sacred texts. In 1966, the Red Guards burnt the pagoda’s scriptures, silk wall hangings and other relics in a bonfire that raged all night. But that destruction has largely been forgotten as tourists flock to the newly restored pagoda. The only original remainders- the empty shell of the seven-storey pagoda-light up at night, standing out in the city’s skyline.

Xi’an is also displaying the glories of the ancient Tang Dynasty, with a 165-acre Tang Paradise Theme Park that is visited by flocks of tourist groups. Although every bit of this Tang heritage is recreated, it is artistically pleasing, landscaped with ponds and lakes, classical garden, bridges, palaces and pavilions. Explore the vast area on a golf cart, hopping on and off to see shortened operas from the Tang Dynasty days, laser shows on the lake, highly structured man-made waterfalls, as well as murals and statues of historical figures, philosophers and poets.

A 36km drive northeast takes you to Xi’an’s most famous attraction, the Army of Terracotta Warriors. They were made to order in 211BC by the first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huangdi, who used the forced labor of 700,000 subjects to create a mausoleum(陵庙) guarded by an entire army.

1.From the passage we can learn that a large sum of money of the local government in Xi’an is being ploughed into_______.

A. restoring the monuments

B. restoring the Pagoda

C. tourism industry

D. exploring the history

2.How many historical sites in Xi’an have been referred to in the passage？

A. Three　　　　　　　　　　 B. Four　　　　　　　　 C. One　　　　　　 D. Six

3.What can we learn from the third paragraph about the Tang Paradise Theme Park?

A. Visitors are pleased with the survivals from the Tang Dynasty.

B. The natural waterfalls in it are very attractive.

C. It is totally recreated but is artistically pleasant.

D. Visitors can appreciate the full Tang Dynasty operas.

4.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A. Make a visit to ancient sites at once.

B. China’s ancient capital rises again.

C. Travel to the Army of Terracotta Warriors.

D. Take a view in the modern city.

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As the capital of China's Shaanxi Province, Xi'an's long history was properly summed up by our English-speaking guide: "If Xi'an is the grandmother of cities, Beijing is a youth and Shanghai is just a baby in the womb. "

However, it was not until 1974, following the chance discovery of the Army of Terracotta Warriors by well-digging farmers, that Xi'an was once again pushed onto the international map. Three decades later, the local government is pouring funds into the tourism sector. Ancient monuments and museums are being restored, and various copies of Buddhist and Tang heritage are being constructed to help Chinese tourists rediscover their national heritage.

One of those ancient monuments is the Big Wild Goose Pagoda-Xi'an's most sacred (神圣的) monument-which was built in 652 by the monk Xuanzang ,who travelled across India for 18 years and returned with a precious collection of Buddhist sacred texts. In 1966,the Red Guards burnt the pagoda's scriptures, silk wall hangings and other relics in a bonfire that raged all night. But that destruction has largely been forgotten as tourists flock to the newly restored pagoda. The only original remainders-the empty shell of the seven-storey pagoda-light up at night, standing out in the city's skyline.

Xi'an is also displaying the glories of the ancient Tang Dynasty, with a 165-acre Tang Paradise Theme Park that is visited by flocks of tourist groups. Although every bit of this Tang heritage is recreated, it is artistically pleasing, landscaped with ponds and lakes, classical gardens, bridges, palaces and pavilions. Explore the vast area on a golf cart, hopping on and off to see shortened operas from the Tang Dynasty days, laser shows on the lake, highly structured man-made waterfalls, as well as murals and statues of historical figures ,philosophers and poets.

A 36km drive northeast takes you to Xi'an's most famous attraction, the Army of Terracotta Warriors. They were made to order in 221BC by the first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huangdi, who used the forced　 labour of 700,000 subjects to create a mausoleum(陵庙) guarded by an entire army.

1.From the passage we can learn that a large sum of money of the local government in Xi'an is being ploughed into 　　　　　 .

A. restoring the monuments

B. restoring the Pagoda

C. tourism industry

D. exploring the history

2. How many historical sites in Xi'an have been referred to in the passage?

A. Three.　　　　 B. Four.　　　　　　　 C. One.　　　　　　　　 D. Six.

3. What can we learn from the fourth paragraph about the Tang Paradise Theme Park?

A. Visitors are pleased with the survivals from the Tang Dynasty.

B. The natural waterfalls in it are very attractive.

C. It is totally recreated but is artistically pleasant.

D. Visitors can appreciate the full Tang Dynasty operas.

4. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A. Make a visit to ancient sites at once.

B. China's ancient capital rises again.

C. Travel to the Army of Terracotta Warriors.

D. Take a view in the modern city.

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XI’AN---Seven people died in a fire early on Wednesday morning in Xi’an, capital of Shanxi Province. A restaurant with a karaoke hall in the southern suburbs caught fire around 2 a. m. and seven waitresses who were sleeping on the second floor of the restaurant were killed. The restaurant was completely destroyed and the waitresses, the local police said, were killed by toxic smoke from burning decorations.

MANILA---Four people were killed yesterday in the central Philippine island of Tacloban when a bomb they had dug up exploded, local police were quoted as saying. The four people were digging to set up a septic（poisonous）tank in their house when they dug up the bomb. It went off, killing all four people, local police were quoted by radio station DZBB as saying. The police did not say where the bomb came from. Unexploded bombs from World War II are still discovered around the Philippines once in a while.

TEL AVIV---An Israeli couple kissed for 30 hours and 45 minutes which, a spokeswoman said yesterday, was a world record. The couple, both in their twenties, started kissing on Monday at 8:30 p.m. along with 250 other couples in a contest. “For nearly 31 hours they didn’t eat, drink, talk or even go to the bathroom. And the whole time, they were standing up”, said Arielle Goldman, who handled public relations for the event. She said a representative of the Guinness Book of World Records was on hang to witness the event, recorded on video. The previous record was 29 hour and 37 minutes, Goldman said. The winning couple received two round-the-world plane tickets and $2,500. (277 words)

1.Which of the following statements is right?

2. The underlined word “toxic” means _____.

3. The Israeli couple kissed for nearly 31 hours_____.

4.Why did so many couples take part in the contest?

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Chengdu, capital city of southwestern China's Sichuan province, 1.（name）one of the top 10 ancient capitals in China at a conference 2.(hold) on Oct. 25th. 2016. Along with Chengdu, nine other cities, including Beijing, Xi'an, Nanjing and Luoyang, 3. (be) also on the list.

As one of the cradles (摇篮) of Chinese civilization, Chengdu has a history of more than 4,500 years. It is one of the 4.(old) cities in China, even in the world, having been the capital of five major states. 5. addition, Chengdu has done a good job preserving 6. (it) history. The location, name and center of the city have never been changed, which reflects 7. (clear) the city's vitality (活力）and cultural identity.

"Chengdu has its unique spirit, related to inclusiveness and independence," said the president of an 8.(associate) of ancient Chinese capital studies. "Chengdu is 9. open and influential city in Chinese history.　 So there is no doubt 10.it is an important and famous capital."

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Chengdu is a famous city with long history. Locating in the southwest of China, it is the capital city of Sichuan Province, it is called “the Land of Abundance”. It is said that Chengdu got its name over 2000 years ago and it had never changed since then. There is a large number of famous cultural sites and delicious snacks there, which have always been attraction to tourists from around the world. Tourists go not only to see the historical sites and to taste the snacks, but also because that it has beautiful scenery. A walk at the sides of the beautiful Jinjiang River will offer a feast for anyone’s eyes. In a word, Chengdu, as a famous saying goes, is a city where you don’t want to leave once you have come.

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Wuhan, capital of Hubei province, is one of China's most important hubs of transportation, with a long history and rich cultures. If you have a chance to travel there, you'll never miss the following tourist attractions.

Yellow Crane Tower

Bordering on the Yangtze River and located on the top of the Snake Hill, the Yellow Crane Tower is one of the three most famous towers on the south bank of the Yangtze River. First built in 223 AD, the tower has a history of over 1700 years. It is not only an important scenic spot, but also a symbol of “piping times of peace”in people's minds. Scholars in the past dynasties wrote hundreds of poems and writings in praise of the magnificent Yellow Crane Tower.

Guiyuan Temple

Guiyuan Temple, situated on Cuiwei Street, is one of the four biggest temples in Hubei as well as an important Buddhist(佛教的) temple in China. It was first built in the early Qing dynasty by two monks. Guiyuan Temple is famous not only for spreading Buddhism throughout the whole country, but also for its perfect architecture and excellent sculpture. In 1956, Guiyuan Temple was listed as a preserved antique unit of Hubei province and in 1983. it was appointed as one of the key Buddhist temples of Han nationality district in China.

East Lake

The lake covers 33 square kilometers and stretches far into the distance. Ancient temples around the lake make the scenic spot more historic. All the six areas of the East Lake have in common green hills, clear waters, an abundance of woods and typical style of Chu Culture. Millions of residents here get a lot of fun out of going for a walk along the lakeside.

1.Which of the following about Yellow Crane Tower is true？

A.It is on the north bank of Yangtze River.

B.It was built not more than 1000 years ago.

C.It was built by two monks in Qing dynasty.

D.It was often written in many scholars' poems.

2.What is special about Guiyuan Temple?

A.It is one of the four biggest temples in China.

B.It combines religion and architecture quite well.

C.It was listed as a preserved antique unit of Hubei in 1983.

D.It is surrounded by green hills, clean waters and abundant woods.

3.What's the author's purpose of writing this text?

A.To list some historical events of Wuhan. B.To introduce some temples of Wuhan.

C.To advertise some tourist spots of Wuhan. D.To recommend some lifestyles of Wuhan.

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Sichuan has long been known as the "Province of Abundance". 1.(history) speaking, Sichuan was the home of the ancient 2.(state) of Ba and Shu. Their conquest by Qin 3.(strength) it and paved the way for the First Emperor's unification(统一) of China under the Qin Dynasty. During the Three Kingdoms era, Liu Bei's Shu 4.(base) in Sichuan. The area became one of China's 5.(productive) areas by the 19th century. The people of Sichuan speak6. unique form of Mandarin, which took shape during the area's repopulation 7. the rule of the Ming Dynasty. The family of dialects is now spoken by about 120 million people, which would make 8. the 10th most spoken language in the world if counted separately. The area's warm damp climate long caused local people 9. (advocate) spicy dishes. The native Sichuan pepper was supplemented by Mexican chilis during the Columbian Exchange to form modern Sichuan cuisine, 10.dishes—including Kung Pao Chicken and Mapo Tofu—have become famous around the world.

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Sichuan has long been known as the "Province of Abundance"． 1. （history） speaking， Sichuan was the home of the ancient2.（state） of Ba and Shu． Their conquest by Qin 3.（strength） it and paved the way for the First Emperor's unification（统一） of China under the Qin Dynasty． During the Three Kingdoms era， Liu Bei's Shu4.（base） in Sichuan． The area became one of China's 5.（productive） areas by the 19th century． The people of Sichuan speak 6. unique form of Mandarin， which took shape during the area's repopulation 7. the rule of the Ming Dynasty． The family of dialects is now spoken by about 120 million people， which would make8. the 10th most spoken language in the world if counted separately． The area's warm damp climate long caused local people 9.（advocate） spicy dishes． The native Sichuan pepper was supplemented by Mexican chilis during the Columbian Exchange to form modern Sichuan cuisine，10. Dishes--including Kung Pao Chicken and Mapo Tofu--have become famous around the world．

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Jinan, capital city of East China’s Shandong province, will host 1. international winter swimming competition at Daming Lake Scenic Area on Jan 12 and 13. A total of 956 swimmers from 31 countries and regions 2. (include) the United States, Russia and Britain will take part in the 3.(enjoy) event.4. (host) by the Jinan municipal government, the Jinan winter swimming race 5. (hold) for six successive years. It will act 6.a warm-up event for the forthcoming Winter Swimming World Cup. It is also listed in the 2019 Sino-Finland Winter Sport Year series. Jan Wahlberg, the consul general of Finland in Shanghai will attend the opening ceremony to promote sports tourism activities in Finland and China.

“Jinan is a city of springs 7.enjoys picturesque scenery and a rich culture. Thousands of winter swimmers will have the chance 8. (experience) the beauty of spring water in the city,” Gao Liwen, the 9. (direct) of Jinan Sports Bureau, said at a press conference for the event on Jan 7.

The competition will see both open water racing 10. pool racing take place. In the pool racing competition, there will be 4x25m mixed relay, 25-meter freestyle and freestyle relay.

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President Xi Jinping, while visiting a village in North China's Shanxi province, called on Wednesday for greater efforts and more effective measures to help those living in poverty.

The president has paid much attention to poverty reduction in recent years. In his New Year’s address, Xi said that what he cares most about is poor people. The people's longing for a happy life is the goal that the Communist Party of China is striving for, Xi said during a stop in the village of Songjiagou, Kelan county, during his Shanxi inspection tour. The village is newly built for local people who relocated from poverty—stricken homes nearby. He called on the villagers to “roll up their sleeves and work on” and the people's livelihoods will “rise joint by joint like sesame flowers on the stem,”the president said.

Xi recognized the local government's efforts to relocate villagers from impoverished（贫困的）areas to newly built residences. He urged local authorities to take more measures to help poor people improve living conditions and raise their incomes. In the village of Zhaojiawa, Xi held talks with civil servants who were dispatched（派遣）from the Kelan county people's congress for the village's poverty alleviation（缓和）work. He encouraged the civil servants to have intensive contacts with villagers and help them out of poverty.

Noting that the CPC has dispatched a number of officials and teams to take charge of poverty relief at grassroots organizations in recent years, Xi said that the measures are effective for poverty alleviation. The number of people living in poverty nationwide was reduced by 12.4 million last year to 43.35 million. The government will lift another 10 million people out of poverty this year, according to the Government Work Report.

1.What does the president think of the future life of the people in North China?

A. It is quite promising.　　 B. It will be like a stem.

C. It will remain the same.　　 D. It will become harder.

2.How many people were living under poverty the year before last?

A. 12.4 million.　　 B. 43.35 million.

C. 55.75 million.　　 D. 33.35 million.

3.Which of the following is the best title of the article?

A. President's Inspection Tour in South China

B. President's Urge for Poverty Reduction

C. Government's Efforts to Relocate the Villagers

D. Government's Plan for Poverty Alleviation

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