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Kenzo Tange was one of the most famous Japanese architects (建筑师)of the 20th century. He was born on September 4,1913 in Osaka, Japan. Tange spent his childhood in Chinese cities, Hankou and Shanghai, but was later raised in Imabari.
In 1930 Tange moved to Hiroshima to study at a high school. During his stay there, Tange came across the works of a Swiss architect, Le Corbusier and made up his mind to seek architecture. He finally started studying architecture in 1935 at University of Tokyo's architecture department.
After graduation Tange worked at the office of Kunio Maekawa. During this period he traveled a little and as World War II started, he flew back to Tokyo and started his post graduate studies at University of Tokyo. There he developed interest in urban design and started reading widely about Greek and Roman marketplaces.
In 1946 KenzoTange got the position of assistant professor at the University of Tokyo and became a professor in 1963 at the Department of Urban Engineering.
Tange's interest in urban design grew throughout his career and his urban projects, master plans and other urban structures gained a lot of admiration and appreciation. Tange's Tokyo Plan won him international recognition. In his plan, he suggested extending city growth out of the city over the bay and for this purpose he used bridges, man-made islands, floating parking and huge structures. Some of his wonderful projects are: Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, Hiroshima (1955), Centro Direzionale, Naples (1982)and Tokyo Dome Hotel （2000).
Tange is one of the most famous Japanese architects who struggled hard to make traditional Japanese architecture come to life by combining traditional methods with modern trends. He worked so closely on it that he finally gained his worldwide popularity as an architect whose work was so purely and strongly Japanese in nature. KenzoTange died on 22 March, 2005 at the age of 92 in Tokyo, Japan.
1.Why did Kenzō Tange decide to study architecture?
A.His teacher affected him deeply. B.He was moved by Chinese buildings.
C.He was inspired by Le Corbusier's works. D.It could make him famous in the world.
2.What made Kenzō Tange get global recognition?
A.Tokyo Plan. B.Centro Direzionale.
C.Tokyo Dome Hotel. D.Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum.
3.What does the underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refer to?
A.Kenzō Tange' work.
B.Building some huge structures in urban areas.
C.Making Japanese architecture popular in the world.
D.Helping traditional Japanese architecture gain life again.
4.In which column of a newspaper can you read the text?
A.Sports. B.People. C.Health. D.Fashion.
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Marie Curie was a Polish-born physicist and chemist and one of the most famous scientists of her time. Together with her husband Pierre, she won the Nobel Prize in 1903, and another one in 1911.
Marie Sklodowska was born in Warsaw on 7 November 1867, the daughter of a teacher. In 1891, she went to Paris to study physics and maths at the Sorbonne where she met Pierre Curie, professor of the School of Physics. They married in 1895.
The Curies worked together studying radioactivity(放射性), building on the work of the German physicist Roentgen and the French physicist Becquerel. In July 1898, the Curies announced the discovery of polonium(钋). At the end of the year, they announced the discovery of another, radium(镭). The Curies, along with Becquerel, won the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1903.
Pierre’s life was cut short in 1906 when he was knocked down and killed by a carriage. Marie took over his teaching post, becoming the first woman to teach at the Sorbonne, and devoted (献身于) herself to continuing the work that they had begun together. She received a second Nobel Prize, for Chemistry, in 1911.
The Curies’ research was important in developing X-rays in surgery. During World WarⅠ, Marie helped fixed X-ray equipment, which she herself drove to the front lines. She helped train doctors for the International Red Cross.
Although she achieved much success, men scientists in France were still against Marie, and she never received any financial help from her work. By the late 1920s her health was beginning to become worse. She died on 4 July 1934 from her dangerous research. The Curies’ eldest daughter Irene was a scientist and winner of the Nobel Prize for Chemistry.
1.All the following people contributed to Marie’s first Nobel Prize EXCEPT _____.
A．Irene B．Pierre C．Becquerel D．Roentgen
2.We can know from the text that Marie’s work______.
A．won her respect from men scientists
B．brought her some financial help
C．had a bad effect on her health
D．had no influence on her children
3.Which is the right order of the following events?
①Marie became a teacher at the Sorbonne.
②Marie helped train doctors.
③The Curies discovered polonium.
④The Curies won the Nobel Prize for Physics.
⑤The Curies discovered radium.
A．①④⑤③② B．③⑤④①② C．⑤④①③② D．②③⑤①④
4.Which of the following about Marie is NOT true?
A．She married at the age of 28.
B．Her parent was a teacher.
C．She was the first woman teacher at the Sorbonne.
D．She helped the International Red Cross fix X-ray equipment.
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--- _________?
---He was one of the most famous scientists in the world.
A.what did Edison look like
B.Why was Edison so famous
C.How would you describe Edison
D.What were Edison’s strengths
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阅读下列短文，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Charlie Chaplin, one of the most famous comedy actors, was born in a poor family. Famous for hisparticular forms of acting, he brought 1. (laugh) to the whole world. He played the role of a poor and homeless person, 2. wore large trousers, worn-out shoes and carried a walking stick. This character 3. (call) the little tramp. Though the character was 4. social failure, he was loved by the audience for his optimism and determination5. (overcome) all difficulties. In the film The Gold Rush, Chaplin and his friend came to California in search of gold. 6. (lucky), they didn’t find any. Instead they came across a snow storm. They had nothing to eat 7. a pair of leather shoes. No one was ever bored watching8. (he) performing. As time went by, he grew9. (popular) for his charming character than before,and became knownthroughout the world. Charlie Chaplin is loved and remembered 10. a great actor who could inspire people with great confidence.
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Just as John Lubbock said, we may sit in a library and yet be in all quarters of the earth. Here are some of the coolest libraries of the world.
Stuttgart City Library
Despite a classic white-on-white color, Stuttgart City Library is one of the most visually appealing modern libraries. The amazing modem and simple look is the product of the Korean architect Yi Eun-young. The German library opened in 2011, and cost nearly 80 million euros to construct.
Kanazawa Umimirai Library
Architects from the Coelacanth K&H Architects studio designed the Kanazawa Umimirai Library lo create the best reading environment. Healed floors, an outpouring of natural light, and other features were specifically included lo achieve this goal. The wall, which consists of thousands of tiny openings, allows natural lighting into the building, improving the overall feel of the space. This Japanese library was opened in 2011, and reflects the appearance of many modem and simple spaces.
Library of Congress
In 1800, Congress set up the Library of Congress in Washington D.C.. Fifteen years later, Thomas Jefferson offered his personal library to replace books that were lost when the British set the building on fire in 1814. His books, which took nearly 50 years to collect, varied from texts on science, literature and philosophy, to books in a variety of foreign languages. These days, the Library of Congress offers more than 155 million items and the largest rare book collection in North America.
State Library of Victoria
The Slate Library of Victoria, located in Melbourne, Australia, is one of the largest exhibiting libraries in the world. Though it opened in 1856, major repairs took place between 1990 and 2004. The La Trobe Reading Room is one of the library’s main attractions due to its visually amazing architecture. The lawn at the library’s front attracts hundreds of city folk each day, who gather for lunch or to enjoy the statues there. The library currently contains over two million books, as well as armor (盔甲) of Ned Kelly, a folk hero against the ruling class.
1.Which library has the longest history?
A.Stuttgart City Library. B.Kanazawa Umimirai Library.
C.Library of Congress. D.State Library of Victoria.
2.What’s special about Stale Library of Victoria?
A.It has great architecture.
B.It has a folk hero’s statue in it.
C.It is the world’s largest exhibiting library.
D.It serves as a meeting place for the citizens.
3.What does the first two libraries have in common?
A.They are constructed in the modem style.
B.They cost a large amount of money.
C.They are designed by Korean architects.
D.They feature providing readers with natural light.
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Hayao Miyazaki, the 72-year-old Japanese master of fantasy animation (奇幻动画), one of the most respected animation directors in the world, announced his retirement on September 6, after the recent release of his new film The Wind Rises.
Miyazaki’s vision(视野) has remained unique throughout his many films over the past thirty years. The worlds he creates—the valley of the wind, the castle in the sky, and so many—are so special, so attractive. Here are some key words about his films.
Good and evil (邪恶) Miyazaki rarely tells stories in simple good and evil. The worlds he creates tend to be complex (复杂的) and unclear. The bad figures often don’t seem so bad once you get to know them. Miyazaki has explained that the lack of clear good and evil is because he sees the 21st century as complex time, in which old ideas need to be re-examined, even in children’s films.
Children The heroes in Miyazaki’s films are usually children or teens, more often young girls. Sometimes they can see the spirit world; they are curious and friendly, even to strange creatures. The stories often deal with growing up.
Sky and water Two of Miyazaki’s great loves are the sky and water, and he uses them in related ways. Flight is a forever theme—Miyazaki has never done a film without flying of some kind. His imagination seems to fly and leave behind the pull of gravity (重力), a force and control that he feels a bound (束缚) from setting him free. Water is another way for Miyazaki to fight gravity. In his films he likes the unexpected floods with crystal-clear water, and objects floating on the surface seem to be supported by magic.
Peace Miyazaki’s negative view of the war goes far more than surface deep. Violence is usually seen as wrong and painful, and Miyazaki’s heroes are often peacemakers.
1. What can we know about good and evil from Miyazaki’s films?
A. The complex time tends to turn good into evil.
B. He uses his films to show good finally defeats evil.
C. The figures cannot be s
imply judged as good or evil.D. Children should learn to clearly tell good from evil.
2.Miyazaki’s love for flight may come from ______.
A. the relation between sky and water
B. his hate for gravity since his childhood
C. his desire to be free from gravity
D. his love for water that can flood the world
3.In Miyazaki’s films we may NOT see ______.
A. the attractive castle in the sky
B. a world left in ruins in the end
C. objects magically floating on the water
D. children with the problems of growing up
4.The purpose of writing the article is to ______.
A. show the writer’s sadness for Miyazaki’s retirement from the animation industry
B. help readers to know about Miyazaki’s life and his great achievements
C. praise Miyazaki’s contribution to the development of the film industry
D. introduce Miyazaki’s retirement and the features (特点) of his animation films
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Norman Bethune is one of China’s most famous heroes, but he wasn’t Chinese—he was Canadian. He gave his life to helping the Chinese people Norman Bethune 51 born in 1890. He became a 52 in 1916, and he went to the front to look after injured soldiers in the First World War. He saw many soldiers die in the war. Later he invented new treatments to 53 soldiers, and medical tools to use outside hospital.
In 1938 he came to treat the Chinese soldiers in the mountains north of Yan’an. There were 54 doctors, so he had to work very hard. He opened hospitals to give treatment to local people and soldiers, and to train doctors and nurses. He also wrote books so that doctors could learn about new treatments.
Dr Bethune worked very hard without stopping to 55 . Once, he preformed operations 56 69 hours without stopping, and saved 112people. He 57 working in spite of cutting his hand during an operation. In the end, he died because he did not take care of his 58 .
Dr Bethune’s work with the Chinese soldiers made 59 a hero in China. There are books and films about him, and he is 60 remembered in both Canada and China.
1.A. is B. was C. has been D. be
2.A. doctor B. nurse C. teacher D. worker
3.A. understand B. believe C. help D. count
4.A. little B. few C. much D. many
5.A. rest B. act C. agree D. think
6.A. from B. since C. with D. for
7.A. allowed B. continued C. forgot D. stopped
8.A. face B. leg C. foot D. hand
9.A. his B. he C. him D. one
10.A. still B. never C. hardly D. Regularly
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In Rio , one of the points of attraction is doubtlessly the most famous beach in the world, the Copacabana. When the weather is right the Copa becomes a stage on which everyone can play a part. Rio’s beaches, however, are bad news for swimmers. The surf is so striking. Often careless or over-courageous tourists must be pulled out of the water by a rescue(救援) team. In peak season during January and February, the helicopters of the governmental rescue organization, fly life-saving tasks from sunrise to sunset. Doctors also need to be on board when the control room reports an emergency(突发事件). The doctors and rescuers will do their best with the equipment available on board. If the patient shows no signs of recovery, the rescue team decides to fly him to hospital.
In Rio, lifesaving is a man’s job. The four-meter-high watchtowers are always manned. Alarm at tower number 5, a woman has swum too far out to sea and can’t make it back to the beach by herself. One minute later the rescue team has reached the Copacabana. From a height of ten meters above the water, Luis Carlos jumps into the sea close to the helpless swimmer. His workmates on board must keep an eye on him so that they can tell the pilot in which position to keep the helicopter. Another man is in the water now to help calm the woman down and get her ready to be airlifted. The pilot must slowly control the helicopter sideways and aim carefully. Once the net is full, the helicopter slowly flies to the beach.
The air rescue team is back on duty again. In the course of the day, there are eight more emergencies. The daily record at the end of the day reads, “nothing unusual happens.”
1.Which kind of person is more likely to have an accident in Copacabana?
A. a man who can’t swim
B. a man who has nothing to worry about
C. a man who fears the sea
D. a man who was a doctor
2.When the rescuer jumps into the sea to help the swimmer in danger, the helicopter will ______
A. fly to them as close as possible
B. fly over them and wait for orders
C. fly slowly to the beach
D. fly to the hospital
3.What can we infer from the text?
A. The Copacabana is a bad place for swimmers.
B. After the rescuers pick up the patient, they will send them to hospital.
C. If there is no accident, the rescue team will record “nothing unusual happens ”.
D. The helicopters of the rescue organization will fly tasks day and night.
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One of the most famous buildings in the United States is Carnegie Hall, the home of classical and popular music concerts in New York. Carnegie Hall is known not just for its beauty and history, but also for its amazing sound. Carnegie Hall is named after Andrew Carnegie, who paid for its construction. Construction of Carnegie Hall began in 1890 and the official opening night was on May 5th, 1891.
The hall was owned by the Carnegie family until 1924 when it was sold to Robert E Simon. The building became very old and in 1960, the new owner made plans to destroy it and build an office block. Isaac Stem led a group of people who fought to save Carnegie Hall and finally, the city of New York bought it for $5 million. It was then fixed up between 1983 and 1995.
Advertisements and stories in newspapers about how Carnegie Hall needed help to recover its history led people to send in old concert programmes and information from all over the world. Over 12,000 concert programmes were received and with these it was possible to make a proper record of Carnegie Hall’s concert history.
Carnegie Hall is actually made up of several different halls, but the Main Hall, now called the Isaac Stem Auditorium, is the most famous. The hall itself can hold an audience of 2,804 in five levels of seating.
Because the best and most famous musicians of all time have played at Carnegie Hall, it is the dream of most musicians who want to be great to play there. This has led to a very old joke which is now part of Carnegie Hall’s history. Question: “How do I get to Carnegie Hall?” Answer: “Practice, practice, practice.”
1.It can be inferred that people wanted to save Carnegie Hall mainly because________.
A. it made a lot of money
B. it was worth visiting
C. many important concerts were held in it
D. it made some players become famous
2.How did Carnegie Hall recover its concert history?
A. Through newspaper reports.
B. Through old concert programmes.
C. Through old photographs.
D. Through old jokes.
3.Why is the Carnegie Hall joke funny?
A. Because you expect the answer to be directions but not advice.
B. Because Carnegie Hall is a place where musicians practice a lot.
C. Because it is difficult to find your way to Carnegie Hall.
D. Because you don’t expect the answer to repeat the same word three times.
4.Which of the following would be the best title for the text?
A. The history of Carnegie Hall
B. The best musician having played in Carnegie Hall
C. A joke about Carnegie Hall
D. The dream of most musicians
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One of the most famous buildings in the United States is Carnegie hall ,the home of classical and popular music concerts in New York. Carnegie Hall is known not just for its beauty and history, but also for its amazing sound .It has been said that the hall itself is an instrument. It takes the music and makes it larger than life.
Carnegie Hall is named after Andrew Carnegie, who paid for its construction .Construction of Carnegie Hall began in 1980 and the official opening night was on May 5,1891.
The hall was owned by the Carnegie family until 1924 when it was sold to Robert E. Simon。The building became very old and in 1960,the new owner made plans to destroy it and build an office block. Isaac Stern led a group of people who fought to save Carnegie Hall and finally ,the city of New York bought it for $5 million. It was then fixed up between 1983 and 1995.
In 1986,people realised that Carnegie Hall had never kept proper records of its history.
Advertisements and stories in newspapers about how Carnegie Hall needed help to recover its history led people to send in old concert programmes and information from all over the world. Over 12,000 concert programmes were received and with these it was possible to make a proper record of Carnegie Hall 's concert history.
Carnegie Hall is actually made up of several different halls ,but the Main Hall, now called the Isaac Stern Auditorium, is the most famous. The hall itself can hold an audience of 2804 in five levels of seating .Visitors to the top level have to climb up 105 steps to get there!
Because the best and most famous musicians of all time have played at Carnegie Hall, it is the dream of most musicians who want to be great to play there. This has led to a very old joke which is now part of Carnegie Hall 's history .Question:" How do I get to Carnegie Hall?" Answer:" Practise ,practise, practise."
64..It can be inferred that people wanted to save Cargenie Hall mainly because______.
A.it made a lot of money
B.it was worth visiting
C.many important concerts were held in it.
D.it made some players become famous
65.How did Carnegie Hall recover its concert history?
A.Through newspaper reports B.Through old concert programmes
C.Through old photographs D.Through old jokes
66.Why is the Carnegie Hall joke funny?
A.Because you expect the answer to be directions but not advice
B.Because Carnegie Hall is a place where musicians practise a lot.
C.Because it is difficult to find your way to Carnegie Hall
D.Because you don't expect the answer to repeat the same word three times.
67.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A.Historical events happened inside Carnegie Hall
B.The city of New York paid for Carnegie Hall to be built .
C.Carnegie Hall was finally fixed up in 2000.
D.Isaac Stern saved Carnegie Hall ,so the Main Hall is named after him.
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imply judged as good or evil.