Lima,the capital of Peru (秘鲁), has countless museums that tourists can’t afford to miss. Now start packing up and prepare for your perfect Peruvian history exploration at these wonderful museums.
◆ Larco Museum
Stepping inside, visitors get to learn the 5000-year history of Peru through an unbelievable collection of objects. The best thing about the museum is that it keeps the door to the Storeroom open to visitors so that they can admire its collection closely.
◆ Gold Museum of Peru
If you like shiny objects or precious metals, then plan a trip to Gold Museum of Peru, I ancient times, the Peruvian people were celebrated for their skills with metals. And the museum is aimed at preserving this heritage.
◆ Lima Art Museum
Art experts are much pleased as the city is also home to Lima Art Museum. Its permanent exhibit of over 1,200 pieces is merely a small part of its amazing collection more than 17,000 artifacts. The highlight of the museum is its collection of Carlos Baca-Flor masterpieces, which is considered to be the most complete set in the world.
◆ Museum of Italian Art
Museum of Italian Art is a storehouse of classical and contemporary paintings and sculptures belonging to the 20th century. The property is easily accessible by a short walk from Lima Art Museum.
◆ Museum of Natural History
Last but certainly not the least is the Museum of Natural History. Giving a glimpse into the rich biodiversity in Peru, the museum has on display the skeletons of a sperm whale and fossils of several mammals.
1.In which museum can visitors enter the Storeroom?
A.Larco Museum.
B.Gold Museum of Peru.
C.Lima Art Museum.
D.Museum of Natural History.
2.What makes Gold Museum of Peru different from other museums?
A.Its exhibit of diversities of animals.
B.Its large collection of objects.
C.Its classical paintings and sculptures.
D.Its display of Peruvian skills with metals.
3.Which museum is the closest to Lima Art Museum?
A.Museum of Natural History.
B.Museum of Italian Art.
C.Larco Museum.
D.Gold Museum of Peru.
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The coyote (丛林狼), that clever animal of wide-open spaces, has come to the nation’s capital. In fact, coyotes have spread to every corner of the United States, changing their behaviors to fit new environments and causing researchers to deal with a troublesome new kind of creature: the city coyote.
The coyote originally lived in the middle of the continent. One of its most obvious characters is its smartness, which has made the animal a notorious (臭名昭著的) pest. Hunters trapped, shot and poisoned more than a million coyotes in the 1900s. It’s still one of America’s most hunted animals. Yet the coyote has survived. How has the coyote shown this extraordinary ability? “I guess if you wanted to use one word, it’d be ‘plasticity’,” says Eric Gese, an expert at Utah State University. Coyotes can live alone, in pairs, or in large packs like wolves; hunt at night or during the day; occupy a small region or an area up to 40 square miles; and live on all sorts of food, from lizards (蜥蜴) and shoes, to ants and melons.
Unbelievably people helped coyotes increase when they killed most of the wolves in the United States. The spreading of coyotes into city areas, though, is recent. They travel at night, crossing sidewalks and bridges, running along roads and ducking into culverts (钻入涵洞) and underpasses. No one knows why coyotes are moving into cities, but experts explain that cleverer, more human-tolerant (不怕人的) coyotes are teaching urban survival skills to new generations.
Occasionally, coyotes might attack human beings. There have been about 160 attacks on people in recent years. Therefore, people have been consistently told not to feed coyotes or leave pet food unsecured. That, plus a large trapping program in the neighborhood, has cut down on the coyote population.
1.The underlined word “plasticity” in Paragraph 2 refers to _____.
A. the ability to fit the environment B. notorious smartness
C. hunting ability D. being human-tolerant
2.The aim of the passage is to _____.
A. tell people how to fight against coyotes
B. tell us why the coyote is the most hunted animal
C. supply the reason why the coyote is a kind of notorious pest
D. explain how the coyote has spread to and survived in cities
3.According to the passage, coyotes _____.
A. originally lived in the west of the continent
B. sleep during the day but look for food at night
C. are teaching survival skills to their younger generations
D. suffered a population decrease because people killed wolves
4.According to the passage,to cut down the coyote population,people should ____________.
A. leave pet food sesured B.keep coyotes in small regions
C.force coyotes to live alone D.avoid using trapping programmes
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Orlando, the “Theme Park Capital of the world,” has enough to keep your family entertained for weeks. Four Best gives you a description of what each of these parks has to offer.
Aquatica Orlando
Aquatica Orlando brings the best of an aquarium(水族馆), zoo, water park and amusement park together into one experience. With 38 slides, 84,000 acres of white sand beach, you can easily spend the entire day enjoying the Florida sun with your family. Don’t miss the Dolphin Plunge, a clear tube water slide that takes you through the dolphin habitat.
LEGOLAND Florida
LEGOLAND Florida, the largest LEGOLAND park in the world, features 50 rides, shows and attractions spread out over the Lego-strewn 150-acres. If you're traveling with younger kids, LEGOLAND makes a great choice since it's designed for kids between the ages of 3 and 12. Besides, Buddy is our walk-around character mascot(吉祥物)of the park. He's tall, yellow, friendly, and loves taking pictures with LEGOLAND Florida guests.
Discovery Cove
With guest access restricted to 1,300 per day, Discovery Cove feels more like a resort than a theme park. Without crowds to worry about, you'll get to enjoy up-close animal meetings with dolphins, sting rays, tropical fish and exotic birds. It's all-inclusive too, so you won't have to worry about food, towels or equipment.
Disney's Animal Kingdom
At the Animal Kingdom, Disney changes the concept of a zoological park to something completely new. Here you can take a ride through the wilds of Africa, complete with real animals, raft down the Amazon or ride a runaway train through Mount Everest. The park is home to about 1,500 animals representing 250 species.
1.Which theme park will parents probably choose for their five-year-old child?
A. Aquatica Orlando. B. Discovery Cove.
C. LEGOLAND Florida. D. Disney's Animal Kingdom.
2.What can people do in Disney's Animal Kingdom?
A. Watch real animals.
B. Take pictures with Buddy.
C. Watch tropical fish face to face.
D. Enjoy the Florida sun with their family.
3.What can we know about the four theme parks?
A. Disney's Animal Kingdom is based on traditional concept of zoo.
B. You must take towels of your own at Discovery
C. Aquatica Orlando has various entertainment facilities.
D. LEGOLAND Florida covers an area of 84,000 acres.
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B
Have you ever been to the beautiful country of Holland and its capital Amsterdam? Anyone who has traveled to Amsterdam would probably agree on one thing: Amsterdam’s story is a tale of two cities—one during the day and a completely different one at night.
During the day, the largest city in Holland sits quietly on the Amstel River. You can rent a bicycle, visit the Van Gogh or Anne Frank museum, or take a water taxi. But when the sun goes down, the partying begins. In the big clubs and in coffee shops, tourists gather to hang out, talk politics and smoke.
Several areas of the city clearly show the two worlds that rule Amsterdam. And they’re all within a short taxi ride of each other. For example, Dam Square attracts daytime sightseers to its festivals, open markets, concerts and other events. Several beautiful and very popular hotels can be found there. And there’s the Royal Palace and the Magna Plaza shopping mall.
But at night party-seekers come to the square. Hip hop or funk music is heard there. So if you come, be ready to dance. The clubs don’t close down until 4 am.
And while you’re there, check out the various inexpensive ways to tour the city. Don’t worry about getting lost. Although Dutch is the official language, most people in Amsterdam speak English and are happy to help you with directions. And you’ll notice that half the people in the streets are on bicycles they rent.
Amsterdam also has a well-planned canal system. For about 10 dollars, you can use the canal bus or a water taxi to cruise (巡游) the "Venice of the North".
The city has a historic past. One impressive place to visit is the Anne Frank House on Nine Streets. It was there that the young Jewish girl wrote her famous diary during World War II. Visitors can view Anne’s original diary and climb behind the bookcase to the room where she and her family hid from the Nazis for two years.
59. The following means of transport are available to visitors in Amsterdam EXCEPT __________.
A. a carriage. B. a bicycle. C. a canal bus. D. a water taxi.
60. When getting lost, a visitor can ask natives for directions in .
A. only Dutch B. Dutch or English C. only English D. Spanish and English
61. What can you learn about by visiting the Anne Frank House?
A. The happy experience of a girl survivor. B. The glorious past of Amsterdam.
C. The hard life of the Jewish in World WarⅡ. D. The hobbies of the Dutch.
62. The passage is intended to .
A. call up people’s memories of World WarⅡ
B. tell readers what A Tale of Two Cities is about
C. instruct visitors what to do and see in Holland
D. offer readers some information about Amsterdam
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In Japan’s capital city of Tokyo, earthquake danger limits(限制)the height of buildings. The city has spread out so far and the traffic has become so heavy that it is very difficult to go from one place to another. The price of the land, too, has skyrocketed. All these explains why a group of Japanese land developers came to the conclusion(结论)that there was nowhere to go but down. So far they have dug out space underground for fifteen shopping centres.
What are some of the advantages(优势)of shopping and eating underground? Clean air is one of them. The city of Tokyo has one of the most serious smog problems in the world. Another advantage is that you escape the ever-present threat(威胁)of traffic accidents on the city’s busy streets. Still another is the convenience(便利)of getting around: you are usually right next to, or even in, a subway station. And you can even spend the night underground if you like. The Kibosh station, for example, in downtown Tokyo, has a hotel with a bar, restaurant, and barbershop.
1.The reason why buildings can not be very high in Tokyo is ____.
A. that the information about high buildings is limited in Tokyo
B. that the workers haven’t mastered enough modern science and technology
C. the earthquake
D. the heavy traffic
2.What’s the meaning of “skyrocket”? It means “____”.
A. go up sharply B. be as high as that of a rocket
C. fall rapidly D. be as low as that of a rocket
3.So far how many shopping centers underground have there been?
A.15 B.50 C. More than 15 D. More than 50
4.What are the advantages of shopping and eating underground
A. Less air pollution, the convenience of shopping.
B. Less air pollution, the convenience of shopping, and less traffic accidents.
C. Clean air and the convenience of getting around.
D. Clean air, less accidents’ threat, and the convenience of getting around.
5.The passage mainly tells us______.
A. the capital of Japan B. the land and its limits
C. the use of space underground in Tokyo D. how to make full use of the land
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Her winning the championship of Poetry Contest was ______ her countless practice.
A.due to B.aimed to C.close to D.adjusted to
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London is the capital of the United Kingdom. It has about seven million people. The river Thames runs through London.
People from all over the world visit London to see Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London. There are many museums, theatres and parks in London, as well as offices and factories. London began as a Roman settlement called Londinium. The plague(瘟疫) came to London in the 1600s, followed by the Great Fire of 1666. The city was badly bombed in World War II.
London is very slowly sinking into its foundations and the level of the river Thames is slowly rising. As a result, extra-high tides could flood a large part of London. To prevent this happening, a great barrier(屏障)has been built across the Thames at Woolwich. If very high tides happen, the barrier can be raised and London will be safe.
1.London is the capital of _________, which began as a __________ settlement.
A. England; Norman B. UK; Frenchman
C. Scotland; English D. UK; Roman
2.According to the passage, from 1600 to now, ________ great disasters have happened in London.
A. one B. two C. three D. four
3.The reason why a great barrier has been built across the Thames at Woolwich is that_________.
A.London is very slowly sinking into its foundations
B.the level of the river Thames is slowly rising
C.extra-high tides could flood a large part of London
D.all of the above.
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B Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland, and has long been a favorite destination of tourists from all over the world, as well as an important cultural and political center.
With its museums, shops, wonderful historic castle, and many pubs and restaurants, there are many things for visitors to enjoy all year round.And of course, as it is in Scotland, there are a wide range of whiskies to try!
However, there is more to Edinburgh than historic monuments and tourism.Each year, the Edinburgh Festival takes place in the city.In late summer, for three weeks, the festival presents classical music, theater, opera and dance at six major theaters and concert halls—and several smaller ones—throughout the city.Whatever your cultural tastes, you are sure to find something to enjoy.、
Local talent is always represented at the Edinburgh Festival giving Scottish composers and playwrights the opportunity to showcase their work and gain recognition from a wider audience.
In addition, orchestras (管弦乐队) and theater companies come from all over the world to perform at the prestigious (有名望的) festival.Last year saw the arrival of orchestras from the United States and Germany.
The festival has now become an important part of Scotland’s economy as well as its culture.Last year’s festival generated over £130 million expenditure in Edinburgh alone, and across Scotland nearly 2,900 jobs exist as a direct result of the festival.
The festival is so popular that it has become, in some ways, a victim of its own success.The huge interest in performing there led to the setting up of a rival (竞争的) festival, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.Fortunately, demand for live entertainment during the summer is so great that both festivals continue to thrive (兴旺).
The Fringe tends to feature mostly comedy and experimental works.Yet it can lead to great things ---- many famous and successful comedians and artists, such as Rowan Atkinson, better known as TV’s Mr.Bean, started their careers in small venues at the Fringe.
1.Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A.The festival is economically important for Scotland.
B.Many people in Scotland rely on the festival for their jobs.
C.Local performers challenge bands from all over the world.
D.One is sure to find something to enjoy during the festival.
2.What does the underlined part “a victim of its own success” most probably mean?
A.A prestigious band for its successful performance.
B.An unsuccessful performance without good preparation.
C.An orchestra from another country performing in Edinburgh.
D.A festival that causes trouble for itself because of great success.
3.What we can learn from the passage is that ________.
A.the Edinburgh Festival attracts audience across the world
B.both festivals win good recognition from a wide audience
C.the Fringe was set up in the hope of accepting the challenge
D.many comedians and artists took off overnight at the Fringe
4.Which of the following can be the best title for this passage?
A.Edinburgh ------ A City of Culture
B.Edinburgh ------ A Tourist Attraction
C.Edinburgh ------ A Political Center
D.Edinburgh ------ A Place to Try Whiskies
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The inventor was determined to go on with the experiment_______countless failures.
A. instead of B.because of
C. in favor of D. regardless of
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New York has taken the title of the world’s top fashion capital from Milan. The annual survey suggest that the top five fashion cities are facing competition from Asia and Australia. New York had been the top fashion city for five years, but Milan took the title in 2009. The survey was made by the Global Language Monitor, a US based organization. It tracks the frequency(频率) of words and phrases in the media, on the Internet and throughout the blog. With the US economy recovering, New York once again took the top title. Hong Kong took second place. It was followed by London, Paris and Los Angeles. The other top 10 cities were Milan, Sydney, Miami, Barcelona and Madrid.
“Because of the new economic situation, the global fashion centers have also changed a lot, ”said Bekka Payack. the Manhattan-based fashion reporter for the Global Language Monitor. “The new list shows that global fashion centers will change now and then. Compared with the traditional fashion cities, some new ones are performing better and better. ”She said that perhaps this is new trend, and it is the first sign that the traditional top five fashion cities——New York, Paris, London, Milan, and Rome——do not control global fashion any more.
The biggest changes in the list are Hong Kong, Madrid and Melbourne. The Group said that the top newcomers to the list include Amsterdam at number 17, Cape Town at 23, Johannesburg at 25 and Vienna at 27.
The following are the 10 top fashion cities of 2010 and the changes from 2009.
1. New York(up 1) 2. Hong Kong(up 5)
3. London(up 2) 4. Paris(down 1)
5. Los Angeles(up 1) 6. Milan(down 5)
7. Sydney(up 2) 8. Miami(up 5)
9. Barcelona(up 5) 10. Madrid(up 11)
1.New York has regained the title of the world’s top fashion capital mainly because __________.
A.the US economy has been recovering |
B.Milan faced competition from other cities |
C.few big cities took part in the competition |
D.the survey was made by an American organization |
2.Compared with the 2009 list, which of the following has the greatest change?
A.Hong Kong | B.Milan | C.Madrid | D.Barcelona |
3.We can infer from the text that __________.
A.New York has lost the top title several times |
B.all the traditional fashion cities are in the 2010 list |
C.economic situations influence global fashion centers |
D.new fashion cities have performed better than traditional ones |
4.The text is probably taken from a __________.
A.science report | B.fashion magazine |
C.geography textbook | D.history book |
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Even in winter the roadsides were places of beauty, ________ countless birds came to feed on the berries and on the seed heads of the dried weeds rising above the snow.
A. which B. when C. where D. What
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