Griffith Observatory (天文台) is a national lead...

Griffith Observatory (天文台) is a national leader in public astronomy, and one of the most popular attractions in Los Angeles. It is located on the southern slope (山坡) of Mount Hollywood in Griffith Park at 1,134 feet above sea level.

Visitors may drive to the observatory and park in its parking lot or on nearby roads. No reservation (预订) is required to visit. Parking is limited, and the busiest time is weekends. Buses, taxis, and car pools are welcome. LADOT provides weekend public bus service from the Sunset/Vermont Metro Red Line Station.

Griffith Observatory is open six days a week. Admission and parking are free.

Hours of Operation

Tuesday－Friday　　　 　　 12 noon－10 pm

Saturday－Sunday　　 　　 10 am－10 pm

Monday　　　 　　　　　　　　 Closed

Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day Closed

Samuel Oschin Planetarium

The Samuel Oschin Planetarium theater offers 8 to 10 live, half­hour presentations each day. There are usually four different shows from which to choose.

Shows are presented every 60 to 90 minutes. Check the website, information desks, or the box office for each day’s show time. Being seated late is not permitted.

Samuel Oschin Planetarium tickets must be purchased at the observatory and are only available on the day of the show. The ticket prices for shows are：

Adults (13－59 years old)　　　 　　 $7.00

Children (5－12 years old)　　　 　　 $3.00

Seniors (60 years and older)　 　　 $5.00

Students　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　　 $5.00

Children under 5 years old will be admitted only to the first show each day.

Hearing assist devices are available on request.

Public Telescopes

Free public telescopes are available each evening; the observatory is open and skies are clear. The Zeiss telescope on the roof is generally open by 7 pm. All observing must be completed by 9:45 pm.

1.What can we learn about Griffith Observatory according to the passage?

A.It is open all the year around.

B.It is mostly visited at weekends.

C.It becomes famous because of Hollywood.

D.It is the most attractive place in Los Angeles.

2.Which of the following best describes the Samuel Oschin Planetarium theater?

A.Hearing assist devices are provided to seniors.

B.The shows there generally last 60 to 90 minutes.

C.Visitors are required to be seated before the show starts.

D.The tickets for the shows can be bought through the website.

3.To watch the show, a young couple with a 7­year­old son should pay ________.

A.$13.00 B.$15.00

C.$17.00 D.$20.00

4.Which of the following is charged?

A.Parking. B.Telescopes.

C.Hearing assist devices. D.Watching presentations.

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The 1.　　 (finally) event in 　 2.　 Olympics is the marathon. It is also usually 　 3.　 (excite). As the leader comes　 4.　 the stadium 　　 5.　 (run) the last few metres of the 42-kilometre race, the crowd rises to its 　 6.　 (foot) to shout and cheer. The name of the race　　 7.　 (come) from a battle in Ancient Greece. According to the story, a soldier ran from the scene of the battle, Marathon,　 8.　　 Athens, to bring the news of a Greek victory 　　 9.　　 the Persians. He died just after　　 10. (arrive).

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Katharine Meyer Graham was once described as "the most powerful woman in America." She was not a government official or elected representative, but she owned The Washington Post newspaper. Under her leadership, it became one of the most important newspapers in the country.

Katharine Meyer was born in a rich family in New York City in 1917. In 1933, her father had bought a failing newspaper, The Washington Post. Her marriage was a tragedy. Her husband treated her badly and suffered from mental illness, killing himself in 1963.

With no training or experience in business, she was insecure and she did not think she had the ability to do an important job. But Katharine Graham didn’t give up. In 1969, Missus Graham became publisher as well as president of The Washington Post Company.

In the 1970s, The Washington Post became famous around the world because of two major successes. In 1971, an order from a federal judge stopped The New York Times from publishing the Pentagon（五角大楼）Papers, because President Richard Nixon believed publication would endanger national security. Yet Katharine Graham ruled against the judge’s order and decided to publish the Pentagon Papers in The Washington Post, which was considered a major success for freedom of the press.

In 1972, The Washington Post had another major success. Through the long Watergate （水门事件）investigation, despite government’s threat, Missus Graham supported her reporters and editors. The newspaper was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for public service in 1973 for its Watergate reporting. The next year, President Nixon resigned from office.

Katharine Graham died of head injuries when she was eighty-four. She used her intelligence and bravery to improve the American media. After her death, the employees of The Washington Post wrote: "A world without Katharine Graham will not be the same at all."

1.What is Katharine Graham remembered for?

A.Her struggling with her unfortunate marriage.

B.Her success in running The Washington Post.

C.Her bravery in competing with other newspapers.

D.Her close relationship with her reporters and editors.

2.How did Katharine Graham feel before taking over the business?

A.Excited and overjoyed. B.Curious and eager.

C.Unconfident and unsure. D.Annoyed and upset.

3.What was the effect of the paper’s first major success?

A.The government had more control over newspapers.

B.The press had more freedom from the government.

C.The Washington Post got the Pulitzer Prize.

D.Richard Nixon resigned from his office.

4.What can we learn about Katharine Graham from Paragraphs 4 and 5?

A.Her determination and bravery led to the success of the newspaper.

B.Her father laid a solid foundation for her success.

C.She was good at working with the government.

D.She was born a great leader.

5.Which might be the best title for the passage?

A.The Rise of The Washington Post

B.The Making of a Great Newspaper

C.Great Newspapers of the United States

D.A Powerful Media Leader in America

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For as long as they can remember, Jynne Martin and April Surgent had both dreamed of going to Antarctica. This winter, they each made it to the icy continent as guests of the National Science Foundation (NSF). But they didn't, as scientists. Martin is a poet and Surgent is an artist. They went to Antarctica as participants in the NSF's Artists and Writers Program, which makes it possible for artists, including filmmakers and musicians, to experience Antarctica and contribute their own points of view to our understanding of the continent.

“It's important for scientists and artists to work together,” says Surgent, who spent six weeks at Palmer Station, the smallest of the U.S. research bases. “You need a lot of different ways and points of view to explain the world.”

Martin followed four scientific teams on the ice and wrote articles and poems inspired by her experience. “Each day was the new ‘best day of my life’.” said Martin, who said she also loved spending time in the library at the McMurdo Station reading the journals of early explorers.

Today's scientists write articles for scientific journals. Unlike the early explorer's journals, scientific papers can now be very difficult for non-scientists to understand. Writers in Antarctica work to explain the research to the public. Peter Rejcek is editor, writer, and photographer for the Antarctic Sun, an online magazine devoted to news about the U.S. Antarctic Program. He goes to the South Pole every year, interviewing the scientists about their research.

Antarctica is full of stories and wonders that are scientific, historical, and personal. People such as Martin, Surgent, and Rejcek are making an effort to bring those stories to as many people as they can.

“Some people are going to be scientists, some people are going to be artists, some people are going to be journalists, but we can all work together,” says Surgent, "to celebrate this extraordinary place.”

1.What is the main purpose of the NSF's Artists and Writers Program?

A.To increase people's understanding of Antarctica.

B.To develop a relationship between scientists and artists.

C.To encourage artists and writers to learn science.

D.To make the scientists in Antarctica known to the public.

2.Which of the following best explains why scientists and artists work together?

A.The world is full of different people. B.The world should move in harmony.

C.The world is full of different opinions. D.The world should be seen in different ways.

3.Where is the library in which Martin spent time reading?

A.At the Antarctic Sun. B.At a research base in the USA.

C.At a research base in Antarctica. D.At the National Science Foundation.

4.It can be inferred from the text that articles by writers about Antarctica　　　　　 .

A.are hard for people to understand B.are easy for people to understand

C.have nothing to do with the research D.are mainly about early explorers

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Bandhavgarh National Park in India is best known for its amazing setting, as well as having the highest concentration of tigers in India. In addition to tigers, there are also bears, deer, wolves, birds, etc.

Location: In Madhya Pradesh state, almost 200 kilometers northeast of Jabalpur. The nearest village is Tala, which is the access point of the park.

Opening Hours and Safari（打猎）Times

Safaris operate twice a day, starting at dawn until late morning, and mid afternoon until sunset. The best time to visit the park is early in the morning or after 4 p.m. to spot the animals. the park is closed from July 1 to September 30 due to the monsoon season（季风季节）.

Bandhavgarh Zone

Bandhavgarh is divided into three main zones: Tala (the park’s best zone, with the most tigers), Magdhi (the second best zone to see tigers), and Khitauli (scenic and less visited, although tiger sighting do occur there; particularly good for birding).

Entry Fees and Charges for Jeep Safaris

Bandhavgarh has become expensive to visit in recent years. Entry fees have increased since October 2014. When going on a safari, separate fees must be paid for park entry and jeep hire. Entry tickets are priced per vehicle (up to six people). For 2015-16, park entry tickets cost as follows:

Tala Zone: 2,400 rupees for Indians, 4,800 rupees for foreigners. (Up to six people)

Other Zones: 1,200 rupees for Indians, 2,400 rupees for foreigners. (Up to six people)

Jeep Hire

Expect to pay about 2,200 rupees to hire a jeep, in addition to the entry cost. This can be done at the park entrance. All hotels can arrange jeep hire and tours, but at a higher rate. It’s much less trouble though. Besides, unlike many national parks in India, it’s possible to take private vehicles into Bandhavgarh.

1.What is Bandhavgarh National Park most famous for?

A. Species of bears.　　 B. Lots of tigers.

C. Beautiful birds.　　 D. A number of wolves.

2.How much should five Americans pay for entry fees to visit Magdhi Zone?

A. 1,200 rupees.　　 B. 2,400 rupees.

C. 4,800 rupees.　　 D. 6,000 rupees.

3.Which of the following statements is TRUE about jeep hire in the park?

A. Tourists don’t have to hire jeeps.

B. Hiring jeeps from hotels costs less money.

C. Tourists can only hire a jeep from the park.

D. Jeep hire fees are included in the entry cost.

高二英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析

Bandhavgarh National Park in India is best known for its amazing setting, as well as having the highest concentration of tigers in India. In addition to tigers, there are also bears, deer, wolves, birds, etc.

Location: In Madhya Pradesh state, almost 200 kilometers northeast of Jabalpur. The nearest village is Tala, which is the access point of the park.

Opening Hours and Safari (游猎) Times

Safaris operate twice a day, starting at dawn until late morning, and mid afternoon until sunset. The best time to visit the park is early in the morning or after 7 p.m. to spot the animals. The park is closed from July 1 to September 30 due to the monsoon season (季风季节).

Bandhavgarh Zones

Bandhavgarh is divided into three main zones: Tala (the park’s best zone, with the most tigers), Magdhi (the second best zone to see tigers), and Khitauli (scenic and less visited, although tiger sightings do occur there; particularly good for birding).

Entry Fees and Charges for Jeep Safaris

Bandhavgarh has become expensive to visit in recent years. Entry fees have increased since October 2014. When going on a safari, separate fees must be paid for park entry and jeep hire. Entry tickets are priced per vehicle (up to six people). For 2015-16, park entry tickets cost as follows:

·Tala Zone: 2,400 rupees for Indians, 4,800 rupees for foreigners. (Up to six people)

·Other Zones: 1,200 rupees for Indians, 2,400 rupees for foreigners. (Up to six people)

Jeep Hire

Expect to pay about 2,200 rupees to hire a jeep, in addition to the entry cost. This can be done at the park entrance. All hotels can arrange jeep hire and tours, but at a higher rate. It’s much less trouble though. Besides, unlike many national parks in India, it’s possible to take private vehicles into Bandhavgarh.

1.When can you visit the park?

A. In July.　　 B. In August.

C. In September.　　 D. In October.

2.How much should five Americans pay for entry fees to visit Magdhi Zone?

A. 1,200 rupees.　　 B. 2,400 rupees.

C. 4,800 rupees.　　 D. 6,000 rupees.

3.Which of the following statements is TRUE about jeep hire in the park?

A. Tourists don’t have to hire jeeps.

B. Hiring jeeps from hotels costs less money.

C. Tourists can only hire a jeep from the park.

D. Jeep hire fees are included in the entry cost.

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Now you may think the nation’s high unemployment rate is the_______for these leaders.However,that’s not the case.

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1.India has a national festival on October 2 to honor Mohandas Gandhi, the leader who helped gain India’s i__________ from Britain.

2.If weather p__________, we may go out and have a picnic.

3.We a__________ the old scientist for his great contribution to the country.

4.__________ (不像，不同) most people in the office, I don’t come to work by car.

5.Many people are __________(熟悉的)with him because he often performs to the passers-by.

6.Fruit juices can be __________(有害的) to children’s teeth.

7.A truck went out of control and __________(碰撞) into the back of a bus.

8.I would a__________ it if you could help me with my English.

9.At present, the local government is taking m__________ to reduce the pollution.

10.Regular exercise combined with b__________ diet is the healthy way of life.

11.Many homeless people have b__________ from the project.

12.All the students who want to attend the ceremony are required to g_________ at the school gate at 3 pm.

13.You should be aware of your own s__________ and weaknesses.

14.He made a few notes to r__________ himself of what he wanted to say.

15.We should finish the work w___________ 24 hours.

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Do you still remember your favorite poem during high school or some other important periods in your life? Why is it that decades later it still stands out in your mind? Probably the main reason is that some aspect of that poem resonates (产生共鸣) with you. In the same way, you too as a school leader can touch the hearts of your teachers and students.

Poetry allows us to experience strong spiritual connections to things around us and to the past. The power that poetry has displayed over time and across cultures actually satisfies this common need of the human heart and soul.

As one of the oldest art forms, poetry has successfully connected various parts of humanity (人性) from one generation to another. Referring to poetry, Hillyer makes a simple yet meaningful statement,“ With this key mankind unlocked his heart.”

School leaders can find and make use of the value of poetry for themselves, their students and their teachers. Beyond the simple use of poetry, techniques of poetry such as repetitions (重复) can be used to take advantage of the power of language to transform communication, create meaning and culture of care and attention.

Since schools are mainly about people and relationships, school leaders, like poets, are required to inspire and encourage the human heart. The use of poetry — or even of some techniques of poetry — in school leadership not only helps to improve communication, but also serves to meet the human need for inspiration.

1.Who is the passage mainly written for?

A.Students. B.Teachers.

C.School leaders. D.Poets.

2.The use of poetry or techniques of poetry in school leadership is in fact to make use of ______ .

A.the power of language

B.the power of school leaders

C.people’s preference for poetry

D.people’s desire for communication

3.What is the purpose of the passage?

A.To talk about the art of being a school leader.

B.To encourage school leaders to use the power of poetry in school leadership.

C.To explain how poetry can be used in our daily life.

D.To show readers that poetry is really powerful.

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Dickens was the most popular novelist of his time, and remains one of the best-known and most-read of English authors. He created some of the world’s best-known fictional characters and is regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era.

Among fellow writers, Dickens has been admired. Leo Tolstoy, G. K. Chesterton, and George Orwell praised his realism and comic voice as well as his drawing people’s attention to children and the poor. The French writer Jules Verne called Dickens his favorite writer, writing his novels “stand alone, dwarfing all others by their amazing power and suitable expression.” The Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh was inspired by Dickens’s novels in several of his paintings like Vincent’s Chair and in an 1889 letter to his sister stated that reading Dickens, especially A Christmas Carol, was one of the things that was keeping him from killing himself

A Christmas Carol is most probably his best-known story, with frequent new adaptations. It is also the most-filmed of Dickens’ stories, with many versions dating from the early years of cinema. According to the historian Ronald Hutton, the current state of the observance of Christmas is largely the result of a mid-Victorian revival of the holiday spearheaded by A Christmas Carol. William Makepeace Thackeray called the book “a national benefit, and to every man and woman who reads it a personal kindness”.

At a time when Britain was the major economic and political power of the world, Dickens highlighted the life of the forgotten poor and disadvantaged within society. Through his journalism he campaigned on specific issues — such as sanitation and the workhouse — but his fiction probably demonstrated its greatest prowess (非凡的才能) in changing public opinion on class inequalities. The exceptional popularity of Dickens’ novels not only displayed his outstanding ability to create attractive storylines and unforgettable characters, but also ensured that the Victorian public confronted issues of social justice that had commonly been ignored.

1.What is the second paragraph mainly about?

A.Vincent van Gogh appreciates Dickens’ novels very much.

B.George Orwell sees Dickens’ novels as a minor of society.

C.Jules Verne thinks highly of Dickens and Dickens’ novels.

D.Dickens’ fellow writers comment on his novels positively.

2.What is Thackeray’s attitude towards A Christmas Carol?

A.Critical. B.Appreciative.

C.Doubtful. D.Unconcerned.

3.What made Dickens’ novels popular?

A.Their highlights of the public life in the Victorian era.

B.Their vivid characters and focus on social inequalities.

C.Their presentation of Dickens’ love for his journalism.

D.Their description of British economic and political power.

4.In which section of a magazine may this text appear?

A.Science. B.Entertainment.

C.Literature. D.Health.

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