The Wizarding World(魔法世界) of Harry Potter theme park will open in Florida in 2009,and will provide attractions and rides based on places from the Harry Potter books.
The novels’ author JK Rowling has already given her blessing to the project. She said,“The plans I’ve seen look unbelievably exciting, and I don’t think fans of the books or films will be disappointed.”
Stuart Craig, the man in charge of the design of the park, is an Oscar-winning production designer who worked on the Harry Potter films so it should be faithful(忠实的) to JK Rowling’s vision.
Stuart Craig said, “Our primary goal is to make sure this experience is an authentic extension(原著的延伸) of Harry Potter’s world as it is portrayed in the books and films.”
Visitors to the park will be able to explore some of their favourite places from the book such as the village of Hogsmeade, the Forbidden Forest and, of course, Hogwarts Castle, where Harry goes to school.
Although fans can look forward to a holiday in the Harry Potter theme park, many will be saddened by the fact that the best-selling series (系列)is now drawing to a close.
The final instalment(分期连载的一部分) in the series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, will be published on 21 July, and to mark the event JK Rowling is to read extracts(摘录) from the book to a select audience at midnight on the day of publication.
Rowling has announced that two characters die in the final book, but has not revealed(透露) if Harry is one of them so fans will have to wait to find out the fate of their magical hero.
1.What’s the passage mainly about?
A. A new book about Harry Potter.
B. A theme park about Harry Potter.
C. What people will see in the theme park.
D. Something about Harry Potter.
2.What will people see in the theme park?
A. Some of the places in the book.
B. Harry Potter and most of the characters.
C. How film Harry Potter was made.
D. The ending part of the magical story.
3.What’s meaning of the underlined word “portrayed” mean in the fourth paragraph?
A. Explored. B. Saddened. C. Described. D. Opened.
4.What’s the novel’s author JK Rowling’s attitude to the theme park?
A. Not as good as the book.
B. It will be well received.
C. Not satisfied with the places shown in the park.
D. Saddened.
高一英语阅读理解简单题
The Wizarding World(魔法世界) of Harry Potter theme park will open in Florida in 2009,and will provide attractions and rides based on places from the Harry Potter books.
The novels’ author JK Rowling has already given her blessing to the project. She said,“The plans I’ve seen look unbelievably exciting, and I don’t think fans of the books or films will be disappointed.”
Stuart Craig, the man in charge of the design of the park, is an Oscar-winning production designer who worked on the Harry Potter films so it should be faithful(忠实的) to JK Rowling’s vision.
Stuart Craig said, “Our primary goal is to make sure this experience is an authentic extension(原著的延伸) of Harry Potter’s world as it is portrayed in the books and films.”
Visitors to the park will be able to explore some of their favourite places from the book such as the village of Hogsmeade, the Forbidden Forest and, of course, Hogwarts Castle, where Harry goes to school.
Although fans can look forward to a holiday in the Harry Potter theme park, many will be saddened by the fact that the best-selling series (系列)is now drawing to a close.
The final instalment(分期连载的一部分) in the series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, will be published on 21 July, and to mark the event JK Rowling is to read extracts(摘录) from the book to a select audience at midnight on the day of publication.
Rowling has announced that two characters die in the final book, but has not revealed(透露) if Harry is one of them so fans will have to wait to find out the fate of their magical hero.
1.What’s the passage mainly about?
A. A new book about Harry Potter.
B. A theme park about Harry Potter.
C. What people will see in the theme park.
D. Something about Harry Potter.
2.What will people see in the theme park?
A. Some of the places in the book.
B. Harry Potter and most of the characters.
C. How film Harry Potter was made.
D. The ending part of the magical story.
3.What’s meaning of the underlined word “portrayed” mean in the fourth paragraph?
A. Explored. B. Saddened. C. Described. D. Opened.
4.What’s the novel’s author JK Rowling’s attitude to the theme park?
A. Not as good as the book.
B. It will be well received.
C. Not satisfied with the places shown in the park.
D. Saddened.
高一英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析
The Magic Kingdom was the first theme park at Walt Disney World. All Disney World theme parks are open 365 days a year, although opening and closing times for each park are different from day to day. If you are traveling without kids, try to visit it on a school day to avoid the largest crowds. If you need to visit it during a school vacation, try at least to avoid the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
If you are not staying at a Disney World hotel, avoid visiting the Magic Kingdom on its Extra Magic Hours days. This is because Disney’s hotel guests can get into the park first on those days, which can prolong the wait of other visitors, even if they arrive at the Magic Kingdom’s normal opening time.
Buy your Walt Disney World tickets online at Disney World’s website. There will be some advice on picking the right ticket. See the guide to Disney World tickets.
You will also need to call in advance to make lunch or dinner reservations (预订). Disney accepts reservations, through 1-407-WDW-DINE, up to 180 days in advance. Time does pass quickly, so you should call six months before your trip to get a lunch reservation in the castle. We suggest you should have your lunch at Cinderella’s Royal Table for your tour.
Plan to arrive at the Magic Kingdom’s front gate before the park opens in the morning. You can check the Magic Kingdom’s opening time through the Disney World’s website.
Keep in mind that to reach the Magic Kingdom, you must park at Disney World’s Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC) parking lot, take a tram (有轨电车), and then take a boat across the Seven Seas Lagoon to the Magic Kingdom. It makes for a dramatic approach, but takes extra time. Give yourself an extra hour in the summer!
1.This passage is written to ________.
A.compare the theme parks at Walt Disney World
B.give us a brief introduction to the Magic Kingdom
C.introduce a wonderful theme park at Walt Disney World
D.give us some advice on making a trip to the Magic Kingdom
2.According to the writer, the best time for a single person to visit the Magic kingdom is ______.
A.on weekend B.on a school day
C.during a school vacation D.around Christmas
3.The writer suggests we avoid visiting the Magic Kingdom on its Extra Magic Hours days because _________.
A.it is too crowded on those days B.it’s not open to everyone on those days
C.you may have to wait a long time to get in D.the tickets to the park cost much more on those days
4.From the passage we know that through 1-407-WDW-DINE, people can _______.
A.buy tickets to the Magic Kingdom B.make reservations for meals in the park
C.check the Magic Kingdom’s opening time D.make reservations for hotels near the park
高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
J.K. Rowling is the writer of Harry Potter, which is now one of the bestsellers in the world.
J.K. Rowling was born in Bristol on July 31st, 1965. She has one sister who is two years younger than her. Both girls loved listening to their father reading bedtime stories to them. They especially loved stories about magical worlds. Rowling wrote her first story, called Rabbit, at the age of six.
After she graduated from the university, Rowling worked as a translator in London. During this time, on a long train trip in the summer of 1990, the idea came to her of a boy who has magic but doesn't know it. In 1992 Rowling began to teach English. She lived with her baby daughter, Jessica, and spent much time finishing the first Harry Potter book for young readers. It appeared in June 1997. To her surprise, the book was greatly successful. The film came out in November 2001. Now Harry Potter series(系列) is popular with people of all ages and about 60 million books were sold in 200 countries.
Why has the series been so successful? There are a few things. Many other magical stories take place in faraway lands or in past or future times. But Harry lives in modern England. He's also a very normal boy: polite, friendly, brave and clever. So when other children read about Harry, they can imagine being like him.
J.K. Rowling is very happy with the success, and she is now busy finishing the whole series of seven books. She's writing full time and she's really enjoying life. She says she will go on living a normal life with her daughter and writing children's books.
1.From the passage, we know ___________.
A. J.K. Rowling met a boy named Harry on a long train trip
B. J.K. Rowling loved listening to stories when she was very young
C. J.K. Rowling is two years younger than her sister
D. Harry Potter is J.K. Rowling's first story
2.The first Harry Potter book came out in __________.
A. July 1965 B. the summer of 1990
C. June 1997 D. November 2001
3.J.K. Rowling has been successful, and she ___________.
A. likes to travel all over the world with her daughter
B. is too busy to enjoy her life
C. is excited about her success every day
D. is still writing stories for children
4.How is Harry Potter series different from other magical stories?
A. There are magical things. B. The stories happened in the modern world.
C. It has seven books. D. It took much time to finish.
高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
J.K. Rowling is the writer of Harry Potter, which is now one of the bestsellers in the world.
J.K. Rowling was born in Bristol on July 31st, 1965. She has one sister who is two years younger than her. Both girls loved listening to their father reading bedtime stories to them. They especially loved stories about magical worlds. Rowling wrote her first story, called Rabbit, at the age of six.
After she graduated from the university, Rowling worked as a translator in London. During this time, on a long train trip in the summer of 1990, the idea came to her of a boy who has magic but doesn't know it. In 1992 Rowling began to teach English. She lived with her baby daughter, Jessica, and spent much time finishing the first Harry Potter book for young readers. It appeared in June 1997. To her surprise, the book was greatly successful. The film came out in November 2001. Now Harry Potter series(系列) is popular with people of all ages and about 60 million books were sold in 200 countries.
Why has the series been so successful? There are a few things. Many other magical stories take place in faraway lands or in past or future times. But Harry lives in modern England. He's also a very normal boy: polite, friendly, brave and clever. So when other children read about Harry, they can imagine being like him.
J.K. Rowling is very happy with the success, and she is now busy finishing the whole series of seven books. She's writing full time and she's really enjoying life. She says she will go on living a normal life with her daughter and writing children's books.
1.From the passage, we know ___________.
A.J.K. Rowling met a boy named Harry on a long train trip
B.J.K. Rowling loved listening to stories when she was very young
C.J.K. Rowling is two years younger than her sister
D.Harry Potter is J.K. Rowling's first story
2.The first Harry Potter book came out in __________.
A.July 1965 B.the summer of 1990
C.June 1997 D.November 2001
3.J.K. Rowling has been successful, and she ___________.
A.likes to travel all over the world with her daughter
B.is too busy to enjoy her life
C.is excited about her success every day
D.is still writing stories for children
4.How is Harry Potter series different from other magical stories?
A.There are magical things. B.The stories happened in the modern world.
C.It has seven books. D.It took much time to finish.
高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
into many languages, Harry Potter is popular with children and adults as well all over the world.
A. Being translated. B. Having translated
C. To be translated. D. Having been translated
高一英语单项填空困难题查看答案及解析
Opened in 1971, the Magic Kingdom was the first theme park at Walt Disney World. All Disney World theme parks are open 365 days a year, although opening and closing times for each park are different from day to day. If you are traveling without kids, try to visit it on a school day to avoid the largest crowds. If you need to visit it during a school vacation, try at least to avoid the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day and the Fourth of July.
If you are not staying at a Disney World hotel, avoid visiting the Magic Kingdom on its Extra Magic Hours days. The hotel guests get into the park early on those days, increasing the waiting time for visitors who arrive at the normal opening time.
Buy your Walt Disney World tickets online at Disney World’s website. There will be some advice on picking the right ticket. See the guide to Disney World tickets. You will also need to call in advance to make lunch or dinner reservations (预订). Disney accepts reservations, through 1-407-WDW-DINE, up to 180 days in advance. Time does pass quickly, so you should call six months before your trip to get a lunch reservation in the castle. We suggest you should have your lunch at Cinderella’s Royal Table for your tour. If you can’t get the reservation, ask for the Liberty Tree Tavern instead.
Keep in mind that to reach the Magic Kingdom, you must park at Disney World’s Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC) parking lot, take a tram (有轨电车), and then take a boat across the Seven Seas Lagoon to the Magic Kingdom.
1.We learn from the passage that ______.
A.children are not allowed to visit Disney World on New Year’s Day |
B.Disney World theme parks have the same opening and closing times |
C.a single adult had better visit the Magic Kingdom on a school day |
D.the Magic Kingdom was the earliest theme park in the world |
2.If you want to have dinner in the Walt Disney World, you can ______.
A.see the guide to Disney World tickets to reserve a table |
B.make a call to reserve a table for dinner in advance |
C.use 1-407-WDW-DINE to reserve about 3 months in advance |
D.go to Cinderella’s Royal Table or the Liberty Tree Tavern at any time you like |
3.Which of the following is TRUE according to passage?
A.Disney World theme parks will be closed on Christmas Day. |
B.The only way to get Walt Disney World tickets is to buy them online. |
C.Visitors have to reach the Magic Kingdom by tram and then boat. |
D.The Magic Kingdom has Extra Magic Hours every day. |
4.What would be the best title for this passage?
A.The History of the Magic Kingdom |
B.A Brief Introduction to the Magic Kingdom |
C.Advice on Making a Trip to the Magic Kingdom |
D.The Most Important Theme Park at Walt Disney World |
高一英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析
The four theme parks below offer the most thrilling(刺激的)rides and attractions in the world.
Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Located(坐落)in Virginia, USA, this theme paprk has some of the highest-rated thrill rides in the world. The park’s famous roller coasters include Apollo’s Chariot, Alpengeist, Griffon, the Loch Ness Monster and Verbolten. The park also has thrilling water rides, rides for kids, other rides, shows, tours, animal exhibits and more. Divided into nine areas representing European countries, the park has won an award for the quality of its food.
Everland
One of the world’s most popular theme parks, Everland is located in Yongin, Gyeonggi-do province, South Korea. The park has 40 thrill rides, including a world-famous wooden roller coaster, and many other attractions such as an hunting ride, a zoo, indoor and outdoor water parks, shows and more.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach
This Lancashire amusement park is one of the most visited theme parks in the United Kingdom. Among the park’s 125 rides and attractions are the tallest and faster roller coaster in the U. K., a classic wooden roller coaster, a steel tower ride, the biggest indoor dark ride in the world, a host of rides for kids and more.
PortAventura World
Located on Spain’s Costa Daurada, this park is divided into six themed areas. Five areas represent different locations including Polynesia, Mexico, the American West, China and the Mediterrancan. The sixth and newest area has a Sesame Street theme. The park has many rides and attractions suitable for visitors of all ages.
1.What did Busch Gardens win an award for?
A. The highest thrill rides B. Good quality of its food
C. A Sesame Street theme area D. A host of thrilling water rides
2.What will a visitor loving thrill and hunting rides probably choose?
A. Busch Gardens Williamsburg B. Everland
C. Blackpool Pleasure Beach D. PortAventura World
3.What is unique to Blackpool Pleasure Beach?
A. It has a classic wooden roller coaster
B. It has the fastest roller coaster in the world
C. It has the biggest indoor dark ride in the world
D. It has attractions suitable for visitors of all ages
4.Where is the theme park including a China area located in?
A. Virginia B. Yongin
C. Lancashire D. Costa Daurada
高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
The four theme parks below offer the most thrilling (刺激的) rides and attractions in the world.
Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Located (位于) in Virginia, USA, this theme park has some of the highest-rated thrill rides in the world. The park’s famous roller coasters include Apollo’s Chariot, Alpengeist, Griffon, the Loch Ness Monster and Verbolten. The park also has thrilling water rides, rides for kids, other rides, shows, tours, animal exhibits and more. Divided into nine areas representing European countries, the park has won an award for the quality of its food.
Everland
One of the world’s most popular theme parks, Everland is located in Yongin, Gyeonggi-do Province, Korea. The park has 40 thrill rides, including a world- famous wooden roller coaster, and many other attractions such as a hunting ride, a zoo, indoor and outdoor water parks, shows and more.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach
This Lancashire amusement park is one of the most visited theme parks in the United Kingdom. Among the park’s 125 rides and attractions are the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the UK, a classic wooden roller coaster, a steel tower ride, the biggest indoor dark ride in the world,a host of rides for kids and more.
PortAventura World
Located on Spain’s Costa Daurada, this park is divided into six themed areas. Five areas represent different locations including Polynesia, Mexico, Far West, China and the Mediterranean. The sixth and newest area has a Sesame Street theme. The park has many rides and attractions suitable for visitors of all ages.
1.What did Busch Gardens Williamsburg win an award for?
A. The highest thrill rides. B. Good quality of its food.
C. A Sesame Street theme area. D. A host of thrilling water rides.
2.What will a visitor loving thrill and hunting rides probably choose?
A. Busch Gardens Williamsburg. B. Everland.
C. Blackpool Pleasure Beach. D. PortAventura World.
3.What is unique to Blackpool Pleasure Beach?
A. It has a classic wooden roller coaster.
B. It has the fastest roller coaster in the world.
C. It has the biggest indoor dark ride in the world.
D. It has attractions suitable for visitors of all ages.
4.Where is the theme park including a China area located?
A. In Virginia. B. In Yongin.
C. In Lancashire. D. On the Costa Daurada.
高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
With the popularity of Harry Potter novels, the number of children applying to boarding schools has risen, many of them hoping to find their own version of Hogwarts. However, others have interpreted this trend as a reaction to longer working hours and the break up of more marriages. The boarding schools of fiction are presented as one long midnight feast with pillow fights making firm friendships. However, some people say the reality is children having more homesickness and a lack of individual attention. Modern boarding schools have done much to get rid of the image of the mass dormitories with 40 or more beds in one room, some going as far as providing private rooms with bathrooms. Similarly, they make great announcements for their academic advantage, particularly in light of the increase in exams, homework and university entrance requirements facing children wishing to succeed in the modern world.
Alongside these more conventional schools, two types of boarding schools have also become more popular recently. Sports academies and stage schools seek to cater for children with particular interests and talents, while so-called troubled-teens have been able to turn to a range of religious or wilderness schools to solve their problematic behavior.
Boarding schools allow children a safe space in which to accomplish greater control and independence over their daily lives. Teachers and staff can look after and support but they are unlikely to be over-protective. This can be a great preparation for university or for working away from home in later life as it provides an intermediate step between childhood and full independence.
However, parents are a child’s most natural support and best role models to learn from. If they are separated from them for long periods of time, this may damage their relationship and leave the child feeling anxious or alone. Schools are unlikely to be able to copy the detailed knowledge of each individual child that a parent has and therefore cannot be as effective in supporting the child.
To sum up, boarding schools have both their advantages and disadvantages, so it is up to you to decide whether to send your children to boarding schools or not.
1.What do we know from the passage?
A.More and more children go and visit Hogwarts on their own.
B.Pillow fights in boarding schools make firm friendships in reality.
C.More children want to go to boarding schools because of Harry Potter novels.
D.There aren’t special schools for the particularly talented children.
2.What kind of schools may be the most suitable for the so-called troubled-teens?
A.sports academies B.Wilderness schools
C.Conventional schools D.Stage schools
3.We learn from Paragraph 4 that __________.
A.teachers of boarding schools are the best examples for children to learn from
B.children can be more independent if they are separated from their parents
C.parents know their children better than teachers of boarding schools
D.schools are much more effective than parents in supporting children
4.What is the author’s opinion of boarding schools?
A.Neutral (中立的) B.Negative C.Positive D.Critical
高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
Thanks to the huge success of Harry Potter, many teenagers dream about living in an ancient castle. These dreams may include beautiful silk dresses, delicious food, servants and of course, magic. However, real life in an English castle was not easy. With thick stonewalls and high towers, castles were built for defence(防御). So they were not good places to live in. In medieval times, castles must have been noisy and smelly places. Horses, cattle, chickens and sheep walked free, blacksmiths did ironwork, soldiers practised sword (剑) fights, and children of all ages played around them. Castles did not have central heating; the only heat came from the fireplace. Even in summer the castle was cool. People living in the castles had to use blankets to keep warm while at work.
Life during the Middle Ages began at sunrise. Servants lit the fire, swept the floor and cooked the morning meal. The mid-morning meal was the main meal of the day and often included three or four courses (一道菜). After dinner, everyone continued his or her work. The owner of the castle, the lord, sometimes took his guests hunting or shooting. His wife, the lady, spent much of the day watching the maids (女仆) work, as well as people working in the kitchen. She also kept an eye on the weavers and embroiderers who made clothes for the family. Supper was simple and eaten late, just before bedtime.
You may find some old magic books in a castle as Harry Potter once did. Read them before you go to bed, because when you fall asleep the magic of castle life may appear before your eyes.
1. For what purpose were the castles built in England?
A. To defend the city or country against enemies.
B. To provide a working place for blacksmiths.
C. To raise poultry (家禽) and livestock (家畜).
D. To provide a place for teenagers to learn magic.
2. Why were the ancient castles noisy?
A. Because soldiers practiced sword fights there.
B. Because blacksmiths did ironwork there.
C. Because children of all ages played around them.
D. All of the above.
3. Which of the following about family life in castles is true according to the passage?
A. The servants in castles lived an easy life.
B. The wife spent much of the day at home.
C. Supper was eaten before sunset.
D. Dinner was eaten in the middle of the day.
4.The main idea of this passage is ______.
A. castles were not good places to live in
B. castles in novels are different from those in history
C. Harry Potter's story in a castle affected people
D. what real life was like in an ancient castle
高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析