巨石阵的未解之谜The stone ring at Stonehenge is a fam...

巨石阵的未解之谜

The stone ring at Stonehenge is a famous sight for tourists in Britain.

One thing we know 1. (exact) about Stonehenge is that it was completed 3500 years ago. Experts think that originally there were 30 stones, 2. only 17 remain standing.

One of the main 3. (fact)that we don't know about Stonehenge is why it was put there. Perhaps it might have been a place for 4. (watch) the stars and planets. And we also don't know how Stonehenge was 5. (build). Some of the stones came from 200 kilometers away and some of them w6. 40 tons. We quite wonder how the workers 7. (manage) to get these huge stones into an upright position at that time，but we think that workers must have used ropes to pull them u8. . But how did the stones get there in the9. (one) place? 10. answer may be told in the future.

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Have you ever heard of Stonehenge( 巨石阵 )? These ancient huge stones have been standing on the Salisbury Plains(索尔兹伯平原 ) in England for thousands of years. Who build Stonehenge? Some people said that the ancient Greeks built it. Some people said that it was a site where UFO landed. It’s still a mystery.

However, it is clear that the first stones arrived at Stonehenge around the same time as the ancient Egyptians were building the pyramids. These stones can only be found in South Wales,　 nearly 150 miles away. It was a huge job to move these stones far from Wales because originally there were about 80 of them here at Stonehenge. And each of the stone weighs about forty tons. To move one of these forty-ton stones, we need at least 150 people.

However, building Stonehenge was much more difficult. It is not just simply one stone piled on to top of another, they’re joined together.

Though many of the stones have fallen, Stonehenge still attracts nearly five thousand tourists every day. And after nearly 5000 years Stonehenge is still standing. It is sure that Stonehenge has something to do with the summer and winter solstices (夏至日/冬至日). Nature may well know all the answers, but science has yet to prove its theories. It seems Stonehenge isn’t ready to tell all its secrets yet.

1.How did ancient people move these huge stones to the plain?

A. By air.　　 B. By ship.　　 C. By labor　　 D. Unknown

2.Which of the following statement is true?

A. The scientists have already solved all the problems about Stonehenge.

B. It is easier to build Stonehenge than to transport there huge stones.

C. Some aliens build Stonehenge as a site to land their UFO.

D. Stonehenge showed the summer and winter solstices to ancient people.

3.Which is the best title for the passage?

A. An Egyptian Mystery.　　 B. The Building of Stonehenge.

C. Answer of Nature.　　 D. Stonehenge—An Ancient Secret.

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Stonehenge

With a history of about 5,000 years, Stonehenge is one of the world wonders. It's a circle of stones of different heights. The stones used to be about 200 kilometers away. Now people still wonder how these people moved the huge stones without machines' help.

Louvre Museum

No visit to Paris is complete without a trip to Louvre Museum, one of the largest and most famous art museums in the world. About 35,000 works of art from different centuries are on show, of which the Mona Lisa is the best-known.

Mount Qomolangma

Heavy snow, cold wind and thin oxygen (氧气), Mount Qomolangma seems to say no to any climber who dreams about making it to the top of the world. Tenzing and Edmund were the earliest to arrive at the top, but they were up there for just 15 minutes before coming down.

Lake District National Park

In the north of England lies Lake District National Park, which is very beautiful, with hills, lakes and forest. Most tourists enjoy walking around the lakes and climbing mountains. Lake District National Park is also a perfect place to paint the beautiful countryside.

1.People are still wondering how ancient people ________.

A.managed to move the stones B.made different stones

C.walked 200 kilometers D.wrote the history of machines

2.We can learn from the passage that ________.

A.Stonehenge has a history of five hundred years

B.Lake District National Park is in the south of England

C.The works of art in Louvre Museum are from the same century

D.Tenzing and Edmund were the first to reach the top of Qomolangma

3.________ is a great choice to enjoy walking around the lakes.

A.Stonehenge B.Louvre Museum

C.Mount Qomolangma D.Lake District National Park

4.The following make it difficult to reach the top of Qomolangma EXCEPT ________.

A.heavy snow B.large lakes C.cold wind D.thin oxygen

5.The passage is probably taken from ________.

A.a diary B.a news report C.a travel guide D.a poem

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Stonehenge(巨石阵), a rock circle, is not only one of Britain’s most famous places but also one of its greatest mysteries. Every year it receives more than 750,000 visitors. People like to go to this place especially in June as they want to see the sun rising on the longest day of the year.

For many years, historians(历史学家) believed Stonehenge was a temple where ancient leaders tried to communicate with the gods. However, historian Paul Stoker thinks this can’t be true because Stonehenge was built so many centuries ago. “The leaders arrived in England much later,” he points out.

Another popular idea is that Stonehenge might be a kind of calendar. The large stones were put together in a certain way. On midsummer’s morning, the sun shines directly into the center of the stones. Other people believe the stones have a medical purpose. They think the stones can prevent illness and keep people healthy. “As you walk there, you can feel the energy from your feet move up your body,” said one visitor. No one is sure what Stonehenge was used for, but most agree that the position of the stones must be for a special purpose. Some think it might be a burial(埋葬) place or a place to remember ancestors(祖先). Others think it was built to celebrate a victory over an enemy.

Stonehenge was built slowly over a long period of time. Most historians believe it must be almost 5,000 years old. One of the greatest mysteries is how it was built because the stones are so big and heavy. In 2001, a group of English volunteers tried to build another Stonehenge, but they couldn’t. “We don’t really know who built Stonehenge,” says Paul Stoker. “And perhaps we might never know, but we do know they must have been hard-working—and great planners!”

1.Visitors like to go there in _______ to enjoy ____ on the longest day of the year.

A. July; sunrise　　 B. June; sunrise　　 C. June; sunset　　 D. July,sunset

2.Paul Stoker doesn’t agree that ___________.

A. Ancient leaders built Stonehenge to communicate with the gods.

B. Stonehenge might be a kind of calendar to tell people the summertime.

C. Stonehenge can prevent illness and make people feel energetic.

D. Stonehenge must be for a special purpose because of the position of the stones.

3.What aren’t people interested in about Stonehenge?

A. Where it was built.　　 B. Who built it.

C. How it was built.　　 D. Why it was built.

4.When was Stonehenge most likely built?

A. 750,000 years ago.　　 B. Six centuries ago.

C. 5,000 years ago.　　 D. In 2001.

5.What does Paul Stoker mean by “we do know they must have been hard-working—and great planners”?

A. He has known who built Stonehenge.

B. He thinks building the Stonehenge is a great achievement. .

C. He believes he will find out who built Stonehenge.

D. He encourages volunteers to build another Stonehenge.

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Stonehenge and Bath Tour

Stonehenge is a “must see” for anyone visiting the UK, and Bath is a famous city which was built over 2,000 years ago! Because of its popularity, we operate this tour seven days a week all year round!

07:30~09:00hrs London pick-ups

London Bridge (7:30am), Baker Street (8:10am), South Kensington (8:50am) Earls Court (9:00am)

The place of your pick up point is found on the top of your E-Ticket.

We advise you arrive at your pick up point at least 10 minutes before your tour make sure you do not miss your tour!

First we visit Stonehenge (Ticket included). The Journey takes about 2 hours. You will have about 90 minutes~2 hours to explore the area.

We leave Stonehenge and start our journey to Bath. The bus will drop you in the city centre where after a short bus tour, the Tour Manager will walk the group into the Roman Baths.

From this point on, you will have free time to explore the city & grab some lunch.

16:30hrs Approximate departure time from Bath for your return journey back to London—your Tour Manager will advise what time to be back at the bus.19:00hrs Expected arrival time back into central London.

To book please click on the date of travel using the calendar below

Adult Price from £54.00

Child Price from £49.00

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1.From the first paragraph, we know that Stonehenge and Bath are ________.

A. modern　　 B. popular　　 C. beautiful　　 D. wonderful

2.If your pick up point is Baker Street, you’d better get there at ________.

A. 7:30 am　　 B. 7:45 am　　 C. 8:00 am　　 D. 8:10 am

3.Where will the bus take you when you visit Bath?

A. The city center.　　 B. The Roman Baths.

C. Stonehenge.　　 D. The bus station.

4.How should they pay if Mr Green and his young son take the tour?

A. 54£.　　 B. 98£.　　 C. 103£.　　 D. 108£.

5.Where may the information appear?

A. In a book.　　 B. In a newspaper.　　 C. On TV.　　 D. On the Internet.

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West Lake is suitable for visiting all year round. The scenery is different according to the weather and season.

Spring

Spring ( from March to May) is the best season to visit West Lake. In Spring, green 1.(leaf) and flowers make West Lake more beautiful. Lots of visitors choose to visit West Lake in March and April.

Summer

Summer( from2. to August) is the season of Lotus(莲花) flowers. The lotuses attract many people. “Lotus in the Breeze at Crooked Courtyard" (曲院风荷)is one of the3. famous sights of West Lake. It is also the best place to visit in summer. It is an area by the 4. (west) bank of the lake. Every summer, there5. ( be) hundreds of kinds of beautiful lotuses6. are enjoyed by millions of visitors from home and abroad.

Autumn

Autumn( from September to November) is cool at West Lake. In Autumn, the enjoyable weather is right for7. ( walk) round or going boating on the lake. West Lake is also a popular place for enjoying the8. moon in the sky at the Mid - Autumn Festival.

Winter

Winter( from December to February) at West Lake is very cold and wet. Sometimes it snows. The snow makes West Lake white and beautiful. “Melting Snow at Broken Bridge" is beautiful scenery in winter. The bridge is famous not9. for its snowy scenery, but also for its romantic tale. It was on the Broken Bridge that Bai Suzhen first met her10.( love), Xu Xian.

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Stonehenge is one of_________most famous historical places.

A.an B.a C.the D./

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1.What is the famous symbol of London?

A.The London Eye. B.The Waxwork Museum.

C.The Tower of London. D.St. Paul’s Cathedral.

2.If you want to see many famous people, you can______.

A.take the London Eye B.go to the Madame Tussauds

C.take the London Duck Tours D.take the double-decker bus

3.For young people who wants to try new things, they could visit London by____.

A.taking the boat B.taking the double-decker bus

C.joining the Duck Tours D.taking the taxi

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China is ______the Great Wall.

A. famous as　 　 B. famous to

C. famous for D. famous at

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When my brother and I were children, we spent a few weeks each summer in the countryside with our uncle. He was a geologist and loved to go on long walks to find stones to add to his collection at the university. More often than not, we followed him.

One day, we left early and this time, our uncle gave us two backpacks. "You can help me carry the samples, " he explained.

Sure, why not? The whole day, we walked around the countryside, and every now and then,our uncle put stones in our bags.We were a bit surprised that sometimes he also took some stones out from our bags, but thought he had just found better samples.

We reached the house in the late afternoon. The backpacks were so heavy that we were really tired out when we put them on the ground. Yet our uncle's backpack was half-empty.

"Why did you give us so many stones? " we asked. "I didn't. You did, " he said, waiting for a while before continuing. "You did not know it, but made you go through a little attitude test today."

"What do you mean an 'attitude test'?" we wanted to know.

"It is something someone once did to me. You see, I listened to every word you said. And whenever　 you complained about anyone or anything, I added a stone to your bags. And whenever you talked about something in an attitude of positive thinking, I took out a stone. And now look at your backpacks.

We did. They were full. "I hope you remember this little attitude test. You see, your negative thoughts are like stones. You carry them in your mind just like those stones in a backpack. The more negative thoughts you have, the heavier your mind is. So look at those bags and start paying attention to what you say and how you say things."

This little lesson was one of the most important I ever had. And I remember my uncle with great love for teaching us one of the most important lessons in life—the power of attitude.

1.A geologist is a person who _______

A.grows plants B.studies the earth C.sells stones D.draws pictures

2.When the writer and his brother returned home late in the afternoon, _______.

A.they were tired but happy that they had helped their uncle

B.they wished they could collect more sample stones

C.they found that their bags were filled with stones

D.they were angry to find their uncle's bag half-empty

3.How did the uncle explain the attitude test to the writer of the passage?

A.By giving examples of good stones.

B.By asking questions about the stones

C.By using famous sayings about stones.

D.By comparing negative thoughts to stones.

4.According to the passage,what does the writer want to tell us from the passage?

________________________

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