Howard Carter is one of the most famous explorers the world has ever known. He didn’t go to school, but he was bright and curious about the world outside his home town. In 1891, at the age of 17, he set sail for Alexandria, Egypt. By the 1920s, he had become an explorer, searching for the tombs of the Egyptian kings. Inside the tombs, he discovered a great fortune in jewels and gold, along with the preserved bodies of dead kings. In 1922, Howard Carter made his most amazing discovery of all, in the Valley of the Kings, in Egypt. There they came across the tomb of King Tutankhamun. It was the most important tomb that had ever been found. “The tomb contained more treasure than any of us had ever seen before, as well as the mummy of the king,” said Carter.
However, not long after the discovery, people in Carter’s team fell ill and died. Upon their entering the tomb, Carter’s lucky pet bird was swallowed by a snake. Lord Carnarvon, who was also present when the tomb was opened, fell ill with a fever and died in Egypt. George Gould, a friend of Carnarvon’s, went to Egypt after hearing of his strange death. He too visited the tomb, only to catch a high fever the next day. Twelve hours later, he was dead.
Within 7 years, 21 people who had something to do with the opening the tomb died. Howard Carter, however, lived on until the age of 65. There are different explanations for the deaths. A scientific explanation is that inside the tombs there are many viruses, which can result in illness or even death. Today when scientists examine mummies, they wear special clothing for protection.
1.What is Howard Carter?
A.A famous scientist B.A king buried in the tomb in Egypt
C.A brave explorer D.A rich man who was interested in Egypt
2.What is Howard Carter’s most amazing discovery?
A.The jewels in the tombs. B.The tomb of King Tutankhamun.
C.The mummies in the tombs. D.Several tombs in Egypt.
3.All of the following died after the tomb had been opened except ________.
A.Lord Carnarvon B.Howard Carter
C.the pet bird D.George Gould
4.From the text we can infer that ________.
A.Howard Carter knew how to protect himself in the tomb.
B.the people who entered the tomb were punished by the mummy.
C.the deaths of those related to the opening of the tomb were just coincidence.
D.scientists are still trying to work out the mystery of the tomb.
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Howard Carter is one of the most famous explorers the world has ever known. He didn’t go to school, but he was bright and curious about the world outside his home town. In 1891, at the age of 17, he set sail for Alexandria, Egypt. By the 1920s, he had become an explorer, searching for the tombs of the Egyptian kings. Inside the tombs, he discovered a great fortune in jewels and gold, along with the preserved bodies of dead kings. In 1922, Howard Carter made his most amazing discovery of all, in the Valley of the Kings, in Egypt. There they came across the tomb of King Tutankhamun. It was the most important tomb that had ever been found. “The tomb contained more treasure than any of us had ever seen before, as well as the mummy of the king,” said Carter.
However, not long after the discovery, people in Carter’s team fell ill and died. Upon their entering the tomb, Carter’s lucky pet bird was swallowed by a snake. Lord Carnarvon, who was also present when the tomb was opened, fell ill with a fever and died in Egypt. George Gould, a friend of Carnarvon’s, went to Egypt after hearing of his strange death. He too visited the tomb, only to catch a high fever the next day. Twelve hours later, he was dead.
Within 7 years, 21 people who had something to do with the opening the tomb died. Howard Carter, however, lived on until the age of 65. There are different explanations for the deaths. A scientific explanation is that inside the tombs there are many viruses, which can result in illness or even death. Today when scientists examine mummies, they wear special clothing for protection.
1.What is Howard Carter?
A.A famous scientist B.A king buried in the tomb in Egypt
C.A brave explorer D.A rich man who was interested in Egypt
2.What is Howard Carter’s most amazing discovery?
A.The jewels in the tombs. B.The tomb of King Tutankhamun.
C.The mummies in the tombs. D.Several tombs in Egypt.
3.All of the following died after the tomb had been opened except ________.
A.Lord Carnarvon B.Howard Carter
C.the pet bird D.George Gould
4.From the text we can infer that ________.
A.Howard Carter knew how to protect himself in the tomb.
B.the people who entered the tomb were punished by the mummy.
C.the deaths of those related to the opening of the tomb were just coincidence.
D.scientists are still trying to work out the mystery of the tomb.
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Howard Carter Finds King Tut's Tomb
Howard Carter was only 17 years old when he first went to Egypt in 1891. His father was quite successful as a portrait painter in England. Howard had a great deal of artistic talent, but he did not want to become a portrait painter like his father. He wanted adventure. With his father's help, he got a job with an archaeologist who was on his way to Egypt. This was an exciting opportunity for young Howard Carter.
In Egypt, Howard Carter worked as an artist for some of the best Egyptologists（埃及古 物学者）of his time. An Egyptologist is an archaeologist whose focus is learning about ancient Egypt. It was not long before Howard Carter was quite well known among Egyptologists, not only as an artist but also for his knowledge about ancient Egypt and archaeology.
Howard Carter wanted to hunt for King Tut's tomb, but that took men and money. Howard Carter finally got lucky. Lord Carnarvon was a very rich man. Lord Carnarvon allowed Howard Carter to hire 50 men to help him search for Tut's tomb.
In November 1922, by the light of a candle, Howard Carter cut a hole in a secret door. Lord Carnarvon and Howard Carter carefully looked through the hole. What they saw through the peephole（窥视孔）） was amazing! They could not believe their eyes! The room was filled with treasures—couches shaped like animals, jeweled chests, vases, statues, and even chariots（二轮战车），all glittering with gold. It took months to move the treasures they found in the first room alone before they could open the doors in that room that led to other rooms! In other rooms, they found the chair King Tut had used as a small child.
The tomb was an incredible discovery, not only for its monetary value but also for its history. Historians learned so much about the people who lived over 3,000 years ago, about their culture and beliefs and daily life, from the objects found in King Tut's tomb. Howard Carter became world famous.
1.What was Howard Carter interested in when he was young?
A.Becoming a portrait painter. B.Taking adventures.
C.Finding valuable jewelry. D.Becoming a famous man.
2.What made Howard Carter famous in Egypt?
A.His father being a successful portrait painter.
B.His gift for art and his rich knowledge about archaeology.
C.Lord Carnarvon's speaking highly of his adventure.
D.A large amount of gold found by him in Tut's tomb.
3.How old was Howard Carter when he found the King Tut's tomb?
A.17. B.31. C.48. D.50.
4.What's the main idea of the last paragraph?
A.The meaning of finding King Tut's tomb.
B.The process of discovering King Tut's tomb.
C.The history about King Tut.
D.The treasures dug out from King Tut's tomb.
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Our world natural park is one of the most famous parks in the world. Millions of visitors from different countries visit this park every year. In order to protect it，please do as follows：
◆Protect the natural and cultural heritage. Don’t damage or deface any buildings，displays and other facilities. Take care of all plants. Put rubbish in the bins provided.
◆Take care when you are going up and down steps or stairs and when you are walking nearby the waters.
◆Please buy tickets before entering the scenic spot. One ticket is only for one person. Adult：＄60 per ticket. Children over 6 and under 18，half price. People over 60 and children under 6 are free.
◆If you are going into the wooded and hilly lands，for your own safety，please go with three people at least and don't take any tinder(易燃物）along with you. The hill is steep so please take care of yourself.
◆This scenic spot is the reserve of water source: No fishing，swimming，washing and any behaviors that are harmful to the water source. Meanwhile，please follow the management rules of the scenic spot conscientiously.
◆Opening time：From Monday to Friday，8：00 a. m.～18：00 p.m.；From Saturday to Sunday，6：00 a. m:一24：00 p. m.
◆Small animals such as rabbits，peacocks，squirrels，frogs must be taken care of: None of them shall be killed.
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1.How much will be paid for a 65-year-old man with his 8-year-old grandson?
A. Free. B. ＄30.
C. ＄60. D. ＄120.
2.From the passage，we can infer that the water in this park is＿．
A. clean B. polluted
C. dangerous D. colorful
3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage？
A. Tourists can hike alone in the hilly lands.
B. Small animals are under protection in the park.
C. Children can play with small animals.
D. Tourists can have a swim in the water.
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The Abbey Road pedestrian crossing in Northern London is one of the world's most famous 1. it is on the cover of Beatles album. Now, the British government 2.(put) it on the list of national heritage sites.
3. (normal), only buildings and other architectural sites get the award. It is the first time 4. a section of street became part of 5. (Britain) National Heritage. The crossing is near the Abbey Road studios 6.the Beatles made most of their records. Today it can 7.(see) around the world on a special webcam(网络摄像头). The studio building 8.(it)became listed by British Heritage last February. The photographer of the picture said he only had 10 minutes 9.(take) it. It became one of the most famous album covers of all times. The Abbey Road album was 10.last one the Beatles completed before they broke up.
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Stonehenge is one of the world’s most famous prehistoric monuments _____ over 5,000 years ago.
A. dated back to B. dating back to
C. dates from D. to date back to
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Harvard is one of the most famous educational institutions in the world and many people want to study there. The problem is that most applicants don’t follow the advice that will most likely get them 1. (pick).
One of the most important things you should remember when 2. (apply) to Harvard is that THEY WANT YOU TO HAVE A LIFE. This is probably the main requirement after your grades. The best situation is that you are a 3. (nature) leader with lots of activities and active social life. Another important thing to remember is that you have to promote (推销) 4. (you) but in a reasonable manner. You should be aware of your strengths and 5. (weak). Grades are very important but they are not everything. Try to gain a great school record from your high school years, take extra courses that are interesting, and enjoy life. 6. rest will come naturally.
Last but not least, let’s pay attention 7. the interview. You should be respectful and most importantly, show real interest in the school (not only the name). 8. is a matter of luck to get an interviewer who shares common interests with you. The thing with the interview is that Harvard 9. (receive) applications from hundreds, if not thousands of students with the same grades. This means the interview is your chance to show 10. you are unique.
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Windsor Castle is one of the most famous Castles in the World. The castle lies in Windsor in ____1.___ English county of Berkshire. It is the oldest and largest ___2.___ (occupy) castle in the world. The ____3.___(origin) castle was built by William the Conqueror, ____4.____ (follow) his invasion of England in 1066. In the 1170s Henry II ____5.__ (large) rebuilt it in stone instead of wood. After constant ___6.__（expand）, it remains the world's largest castle, best known for___7.___architecture. It is still one of the official ____8.___(settle) of the British Royal Family. It _____9.__ (say) to be Queen Elizabeth II' s favorite royal home, __10.___ she spends many weekends of the year.
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ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – One of the world’s most famous fossils (化石) – the 3.2 million-year-old Lucy skeleton (骨骼) unearthed in Ethiopia in 1974 – will go on an exhibition tour abroad for the first time in the United States, officials said Tuesday.
Even the Ethiopian public has only seen Lucy twice. The Lucy on exhibition at the Ethiopian National Museum in the capital, Addis Ababa, is a replica while the real remains are usually locked in a secret storeroom. A team from the Museum of National Science in Houston, Texas, spent four years discussing with the Ethiopians for the U.S. tour, which will start in Houston next September.
“Ethiopia’s rich culture of both the past and today, is one of the best kept secrets in the world,” said Joel Bartsch, director of the Houston museum.
The six-year tour will also go to Washington, New York, Denver and Chicago. Officials said six other U.S. cities may be on the tour. But they said plans had not been worked out.
Travelling with Lucy will be 190 other fossils.
Lucy, her name taken from a Beatles song that played in a camp the night of her discovery, is part of the skeleton of what was once a 3.5-foot-tall ape-man (猿人).
1.The author writes this text mainly to .
A. introduce a few U.S. museums B. report a coming event
C. discuss the value of an ape-man D. describe some research work
2.What does the words “a replica” in Paragraph 2 refer to?
A. A copy of the skeleton. B. A photograph of Lucy
C. A painting of the skeleton. D. A written record of Lucy.
3.How many cities has Lucy’s U.S. tour plan already included?
A. Eleven. B. Six. C. Five. D. Four.
4.What was the skeleton named after?
A. An ape-man. B. A camp. C. A singer. D. A song.
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Many people like to explore the Internet．Exploring the Internet is one of the most important activities of the day．The Internet brings the outside world closer to people's homes．Some people say the world is smaller than before because of the Internet．
What's going on in other countries？How do people live in places far away？Is there a good sports game somewhere？What's life like in the deepest part of the sea？If you want to answer all these questions，just come to the Internet．Of course，people can also learn through reading or listening to the radio．But with the Internet they can learn better and more easily．A lot of information can be collected at a great speed．
Can we go shopping without leaving home？Can we see a doctor without going to the hospital？Can we study without going to school？Can we draw money without going to the bank？All these things seemed to be impossible，but now have become true．
The Internet helps us to open our eyes． The Internet also helps to open our minds．The Internet often gives us new ideas．In a word，it helps us in many ways．Great changes have taken place in our life since the use of the Internet．
1.What's the main idea of the second paragraph？ ______
A. We can learn only through reading or listening to the radio．
B. We can know everything through the Internet．
C. We can become wise because of the Internet．
D. A lot of information can be collected at a great speed through the Internet．
2.According to the third paragraph，we can do the following on the Internet EXCEPT ______ ．
A. go shopping without leaving home
B. see a doctor without going to the hospital
C. draw money without banks
D. study without going to school
3.The underlined sentence" The Internet also helps to open our minds．"means ______ ．
A. we can get some new ideas from the Internet
B. something is wrong with our minds because of the Internet
C. our minds can't be opened unless we search the Internet
D. we cannot think without the Internet
4.The passage mainly tells us ______ ．
A. we don't need banks，schools or hospitals
B. the Internet helps us a lot in many ways
C. the Internet is everything
D. we cannot live without the Internet．
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Explore the State of California
California is one of the most interesting states of America that offers a lot of wonderful sceneries and fun attractions. It is also the most populated state and the third largest in land area. Anyone who has been to California would agree that it is indeed a place that offers a lot to tourists of all ages. Here are some top picks of the best places to visit in California State.
San Francisco Bay Area - Witness the famous San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge which is one of the city's landmarks; and enjoy the beauty of Fisherman's Wharf that offers a lot of seafood restaurants. You should not miss the city's world-famous Cable Car System which is by far the only manually operated cable car system in the whole world.
Yosemite National Park - This is one of the very first wilderness parks in the whole of America. It is known for its natural beauty and breathtaking sceneries. It offers a breath of fresh air away from the city life. Major places to visit include the Yosemite Falls, Sentinel Dome, El Capitan, Mariposa Grove and Glacier Point among many others.
Los Angeles - Explore the home of the L.A. Lakers and do not fail to visit the Disneyland which is one of the major attractions of the city. The warm weather in Los Angeles makes it possible to do a lot of outdoor activities especially during the summer months. It is a family-friendly place that offers a wonderful shopping and dining experience. For those who particularly love the city and night life, L.A. can offer the best of almost everything.
Napa Valley - With over a million visitors every year, Napa Valley is indeed a place you should not miss if you are in California. It is California's most popular wine growing region. You can also experience the Wine Train and hot air balloon ride over the valley.
1. From the first paragraph, we know that_____.
A. the State of California has the largest population in the US
B. California offers a lot to tourists of young people
C. California is also the largest in land area
D. California is the most interesting state of America
2.. According to the passage, if you want to breathe the fresh air, you’ll go to _____.
A. San Francisco Bay Area
B. Yosemite National Park
C. Los Angeles
D. Napa Valley
3.. The underlined word “region” in the last paragraph may probably mean _____.
A. company B. valley C.factory D. area
4.. Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. Napa Valley will bring us a wonderful shopping and dining experience.
B. San Francisco Bay Area is California's most popular wine growing region.
C. Los Angeles allows us to visit the Disneyland and enjoy almost everything.
D. In Yosemite National Park, we can see the Yosemite Falls, Golden Gate Bridge.
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