In the novel, the two cities referred to ____...

In the novel, the two cities referred to __________ London and Paris.

A. be                 B. being         C. are                D. was

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Charles Dickens’ novel A Tale of Two Cities is set in the years before and during the French Revolution (1789 - 1799). During its course, French revolutionaries brought down the empire and established a republic of free and equal citizens.

In reading the work, one sees that Dickens distorted some details of the French Revolution. At the beginning, Dickens notes that, in 1775, France was busy spending money. This mention of France’s spending touches briefly on what is perhaps the major cause of the French Revolution. Before the revolution, the government often borrowed money because it spent more than it raised in taxes. The increased spending and borrowing made many people’s blood boil, yet Dickens focused instead on the nobility’s oppression and exploitation of the working class, including peasants, as the causes of the revolution.

The Marquis, one of the book’s characters, ill-treats and kills many people. Thus, he represents the nobles who mistreat the lower classes. One reviewer criticized this picture as an unfair representation of French society in the mid-1700s. The reviewer pointed out that the government would have punished nobles who mistreated or murdered. Nobles may have been guilty of other evils, however, such as not feeding the starving masses after bad weather ruined crops in 1789.

Dickens’ account of the storming of the Bastille fails to mention that the gang that stormed the prison was looking for bullets and bombs to use in defense against a possible attack by the king’s troops. Dickens does include some accurate details, however, such as the crowd’s finding only seven prisoners and freeing them and the pack’s executing (处决) the prison administrator and sticking his head on a post. The scene that the women knit (编织) as they watch the executions may seem to be an odd detail, but actually many women did knit stockings for the war effort as they watched the killing machine at work.

Dickens’ descriptions of the steady stream of sentenced people into prison and the carts taking them to their deaths give readers some idea of the frequency with which officials jailed and executed people during the Rule of Terror, which lasted about a year. During the Terror, the government jailed about 250 thousand people, tried (审判) and killed about 17 thousand, and executed about 12 thousand without a trial. Those executed included people who opposed the revolution, people who offended the revolutionaries, and even some revolutionaries. About 15 percent were members of the ministry or nobility.

1.What does the word “distorted” in Paragraph 2 most probably mean?

A.Discussed. B.Revealed.

C.Provided. D.Twisted.

2.Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?

A.A wild crowd rushed into the Bastille to fight with the royal soldiers.

B.The nobles’ mistreating and killing people is the main cause of the revolution.

C.About thirty thousand people lost their lives in the course of the Rule of Terror.

D.Women were forced to work for the war supplies while watching people killed.

3.What can be inferred from the passage?

A.Dickens was once among the revolutionaries storming the Bastille.

B.There was an extreme disorder and horror during the revolution.

C.Nobles of those days in France were loaded with heavy social responsibilities.

D.Classic literary works may serve as history textbooks to a great degree.

4.Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?

A.The Collapse of the French Empire

B.Unknown Facts during the Rule of Terror

C.Dickens’ Description of the French Revolution

D.A Critical View on A Tale of Two Cities

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Job sharing refers to the situation in which two people divide the responsibility of one full-time job．The two people willingly act as part-time workers, enough hours between them to fulfill the duties of a full-time worker．If they each work half the job, for example, they each receive 50 per cent of the job's wages, its holidays and its other benefits．

Job sharing differs from conventional （常规的） part-time work in that it occurs mainly in the more highly skilled and professional areas, which require higher levels of responsibility and employee commitment．

Job sharing should not be confused with the term work sharing, which refers to increasing the number of jobs by reducing the number of hours of each existing job, thus offering more positions to the growing number of unemployed people．Job sharing, by contrast, is not designed to address unemployment problems; its focus, rather, is to provide well-paid work for skilled workers and professionals who want more free time for other activities．

As would be expected, most job sharers are women．A survey carried out in 1988 by Britain's Equal Opportunities Commission showed that 78 per cent of sharers were female, the majority of whom were between 20 and 40 years of age．Subsequent studies have come up with similar results．Many of these women were re-entering the job market after having had children, but they chose not to seek part-time work because it would have meant lower status．Job sharing also offered an acceptable shift back into full-time work after a long absence．

The necessity of close cooperation when sharing a job with another person makes the actual work quite different from conventional one-position jobs．However, to ensure a greater chance that the partnership will succeed, each person needs to know the strengths, weaknesses and preferences of his or her partner before applying for a position．Moreover, there must be a fair division of both routine tasks and interesting ones．In sum, for a position to be job-shared well, the two individuals must be well matched and must treat each other as equals．

1.In what way is work sharing different from job sharing?

A.Work sharing requires more working hours．

B.Work sharing is aimed at creating more jobs．

C.Work sharing provides a more satisfactory salary．

D.Work sharing depends on the employer's decision．

2.According to Paragraph 4, young mothers preferred job sharing to conventional part-time work mainly because ________．

A.they sought higher social status

B.they were over ideal working ages

C.they had difficulty finding full-time jobs

D.they had to take care of both work and family

3.In job sharing the partners should ________．

A.enjoy equal social status

B.have similar work experience

C.keep in touch with each other

D.know each other very well

4.The main purpose of the passage is to ________．

A.describe job sharing in general

B.discuss how to provide more jobs

C.recommend job sharing to women

D.compare job sharing with work sharing

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The novel coronavirus, which1.(origin)in the Chinese city of Wuhan and has now spread to 12 countries, has much in common 2. seasonal flu. They are both viral infections, share similar symptoms and crucially can spread from human to human. In the midst of flu season in much of the northern hemisphere,3. (tell) the difference between the two will be vital in stopping its spread.

Human coronaviruses, of 4.there are four, can cause infections similar to flu: while many symptoms are mild, both can lead 5. pneumonia （肺炎）and become lethal（致命的）. However, the novel coronavirus（新型冠状病毒） is 6.(serious) than a "typical influenza infection," says Ian Jones, a professor of virology at the University of Reading.

While the mortality rates and symptoms of flu and novel coronavirus may end up being similar, humans' 7.(able) to fight off the viruses differ greatly.

Flu can spread from person to person from up to six feet away, 8.(large) caused by liquid emitted when the inflicted cough or sneeze. Those infected are usually contagious for around three days following the beginning of 9. illness, although this time-frame could stretch to over a week.

All this and more remains a mystery as for the new coronavirus. To understand the virility of the outbreak, Jones urges a focus 10.whether or not international cases lead to secondary infections. "If they don't," he explains, "it would suggest that the virus doesn't transmit quite so well: clearly all the people on the airplane (that traveled from an infected zone) didn't get it."

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London is one of the most expensive cities in the world to stay in, but there are many budget hotels that offer accommodation(膳宿) at a reasonable cost. Please take careful note of the facilities (设施) described for each budget hotel; the very cheapest accommodation may offer good budget deals but a minimum(最少量) of facilities. The higher the price per room, the greater the number and quality of facilities you can expect.

Arriva Hotel

This 2-star Arriva Hotel lies at the heart of the city centre--just a short walk from King’s Cross Tube station London’s famous attractions are all easily accessible by foot or public transport. A short stroll(闲逛) will bring you to the British Museum and the fashionable area of Bloomsbury.

With 75 en-suite rooms(浴室套间) available, the Arriva Hotel is a large budget hotel that offers accommodation for tourists at a very reasonable price. Also, Wi-Fi Internet(无线网络) connection is available in most rooms and a Continental(欧式) breakfast is included in the rates.

From: $ 50.00

Accommodation Rating: ★★

Beaconsfield Hotel

The Beaconsfield Hotel is situated on Green Lanes, North London, famous for its Turkish community. The Beaconsfield Hotel is housed in an attractive Victorian building, which is also home to a traditional pub(客栈, 酒馆)--if you want to experience real British culture, an afternoon in the pub is the place to do it! Manor House Station is just a short walk to Beaconsfield Hotel, so you will find traveling around the city quick and easy. The Beaconsfield Hotel offers ten comfortable rooms, each with a television, fridge and kettle.

There is a shared kitchen where you can prepare your meals. Bathroom facilities at Beaconsfield Hotel are also shared, but there are enough facilities for all guests to use.

From: $ 30.00

Accommodation Rating: unrated

1.What might be the purpose of writing the text?

A. To show the problems of London hotels.

B. To give warnings to some illegal hotels.

C. To blame the travel industry of London.

D. To tell us two budget hotels.

2.Budget hotels attract guests mainly because of their __________.

A. good service

B. low prices

C. convenient locations

D. accommodation conditions

3.Compared to the Arriva Hotel, the Beaconsfield Hotel ___________.

A. is smaller

B. is rated higher

C. is more expensive

D. is nearer to the city center

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London’s pubs have played a big role in the city’s history, they have a rich and varied story to tell. Whether you’re a fan of their heritage（文化遗产）features or on a tour of famous pubs, the best historic pubs should be on your to-do list.

The Dove

One of several pubs lugging the Thames between Corney Reach and Hammersmith Bridge, the Dove dates back as far as the17th century and is the sort of traditional pub that would make the perfect place for a period drama（历史剧）. It is said that Rule Brittania was made here.

The Freemasons Arms

The Freemasons has a rich soccer heritage—being the place where the Football Association was founded, and glass cases can be found on the walls containing footballing memorabilia（大事记）. These days it’s owned by a beer producer, so you can find their range of beer at the bar.

George Inn

The National Trust-owned George Inn is one of the most attracting pubs. It’s the capital’s last surviving 17th century galleried（有长廊的）inn, a pub that was familiar to Charles Dickens. You might be surrounded by tourists if you decide to visit, but it’s well worth doing so.

The Lamb

A rare original pub dating from the development of the Bloomsbury area in the late 18th century, the Lamb has traditional carved windows and inside that’s charming and comfortable. The pub’s “snob（势利）screens”—glass walls which were originally used to protect gentlemen from having to stay with the great unwashed—are a star attraction for pub heritage lovers.

1.What is Rule Brittania probably?

A. A period drama.　　 B. A pub.　　 C. A place.　　 D. A bridge.

2.Which pub would you like to visit to know about sports?

A. The Dove.　　 B. The Freemasons Arms.

C. George Inn.　　 D. The Lamb.

3.What is the most attractive for pub heritage lovers in the Lamb?

A. The Bloomsbury area.　　 B. The carved window.

C. The glass wall.　　 D. The comfortable room

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Superfast double­decker (双层) trains will be taking passengers from London to six big cities in the UK by 2033. The first phase (阶段) linking London to the West Midlands with a connection to HS1 is expected to open in 2026, and the second　 phase to Manchester and Leeds in 2032.

The government set out a plan for the high­speed rail network in 2012. When the project is finished, it will take less time to get to London from major cities like Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds. Traveling at a speed of up to 250 mph, passengers will be able to come and go from Birmingham to London in 49 minutes, reducing the journey time by almost half from one hour and 24 minutes.

A journey from Birmingham to Leeds will be reduced from two hours to 57 minutes and a journey from Manchester to London will be reduced from two hours and 8 minutes to one hour and 8 minutes.

“HS2　 is an　 important　 part of transport's　 low­carbon future,” Transport　 Secretary Justine Greening said. Some people aren't happy about the plan, though. HS2 will cost around ￡33 billion. It will also be built near some towns and villages, disturbing the people that live there.

But the Chancellor of the Exchequer (财政大臣) George Osborne thinks it will help build the future for Britain. “It's a long­term decision，” he said.

HS2 is designed for everything around the needs of the passengers. It will provide a new and exciting travel experience. There will be plenty of room, intelligent ticketing, a good service and high quality comfort and access to trains. This is a transport network for the new century and beyond.

1.What's the UK's plan according to the passage?

A. To buy some double­decker trains.

B. To take passengers to Manchester from London.

C. To build a high­speed train network.

D. To collect ￡33 billion for the high­speed train network.

2.How long does it usually take you to travel from Birmingham to London by the ordinary train?

A. 49 minutes.                    B. One hour and 24 minutes.

C. 57 minutes.                    D. Two hours and eight minutes.

3.What can NOT be inferred from what Justine Greening and George Osborne said?

A. HS2 is more important than HS1.

B. Not all British people are happy about the plan.

C. The British will benefit from the project in the future.

D. The ￡33 billion will not be enough for the plan.

4.The passage is most probably taken from ________.

A. a novel　 　　　　　　　　 　　 B. a geography book

C. a personal diary　 　　　　　　 D. a newspaper

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My first visit to London was one and half years ago. It Was1. wonderful trip. I stayed in the city for three weeks, and I had many2. (impress). I visited all the famous places.

When I dreamed of3. (see) London in the past, I always wanted to see Tower Bridge and the famous Big Ben clock tower. I visited these4. (place), and I went on a tourist boat on the River Thames.

First, I went to the Tower of London, and I want to say that it is a very interesting5. (history) place. I found out that a long time ago, it was a prison.6. (late) it became a castle for the royal family. Or maybe it is the reverse, I’m not sure, but they7. (leave) this place and went to live in Buckingham Palace and Kensington Palace.

In London, you can also enjoy nature. There are many parks that are wonderful green, quite places8. you can relax and escape the noise of the city.

Trafalgar Square is a popular place for students and other young people. You can find lots of pigeons there. If you have time, you can feed9. (they) and they will be very happy. You can buy special food for them, but be careful! Tons of birds will surround you10. you feed them.

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1.His fourth novel is a love story with the background of London in the early 1800s.

His fourth novel is a love story __________　 __________ London in the early 1800s.

2.Since Mo Yan won the Nobel Prize in 2012, his fans have been eagerly waiting for his new novels to be published.

Since Mo Yan won the Nobel Prize in 2012, his fans have been eagerly waiting for his new novels to __________　 __________.

3.Children enjoying parents’ company during their growth tend to have better living habits than left-behind children.

Children enjoying parents’ company during their growth __________　 __________　 __________　 __________ have better living habits than left-behind children.

4.I was amazed to learn that Picasso produced more than 20,000 pieces of art.

I was amazed to learn that Picasso __________　 __________　 __________ of more than 20,000 pieces of art.

5.It is universally accepted that the Mona Lisa is the most valuable painting in the world.

__________　 __________　 __________, the Mona Lisa is the most valuable painting in the world.

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A busy public square in the Chinese city of Nanjing is home to an unusual experiment.

For almost two months, the country’s first “honesty bookshop” has occupied（占据） a sidewalk on HanZhong Road in the city’s Gulou District.

With no cashier or other staff, the store relies on trust for payment.

Making money isn’t the company’s main goal and they don’t punish those who take books without paying.

“If they can really finish the books, it doesn’t matter if they took the books for free,” Zhu Yu, the marketing director of the company says.

“In fact, we are really happy to witness so many people taking books from the honesty bookshop.”

After browsing the four wooden bookshelves, customers must drop their money in a locked box.

Prices are set at 30% of the usual cover price.

Zhu hopes that his sidewalk store, which sells, on average, 60 books a day, will make more people interested in reading.

Like elsewhere, e-books are affecting sales of traditional books, and traditional books and many independent booksellers are struggling.

Zhu got permission from the city government to use the sidewalk and says he’s determined to make it a long-term project.

He says the store is open every day, except when it rains, and it’s locked up each night.

In September last year, the company laid out 1,000 books and reading lamps on the ground and encouraged people “to go on a date” with a book.

“Independent bookshops represent the well-being of the city.” Zhu told CNN in 2013, “when a city is losing its bookshops, it’s actually losing something in its soul.”

If the success of the Honesty Bookstore is any guide, Nanjing’s soul is in pretty good shape.

1.How is the bookstore different from other bookstores?

A. There is no cashier in it.

B. There are no paper books in it.

C. None of the customers need to pay for the books.

D. Only honest customers can visit the shop.

2.What does Zhu Yu say about customers who take away books without paying?

A. They will be forbidden from visiting the bookstore again.

B. They will have to pay a lot of money next time they visit the shop.

C. They are not doing wrong if they finish reading the books.

D. They will not be allowed to take books away next time.

3.What is one of the purposes of opening the bookstore?

A. To encourage people to read.

B. To make customers honest.

C. To check whether customers are honest.

D. To help people learn about Nanjing.

4.What can we learn from the text?

A. The shop is only open on weekends.

B. The books in the shop are more expensive than shoes in other shops.

C. 30% of the normal cover price is charged for each book.

D. The shop is not locked at night.

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