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One of the Queen’s closest relatives and oldest friends was allowed to give a deep description into the family life of the Royals. Although there have been hundreds of other books declaring to offer a quick look behind the Palace doors, this is the first written by someone who is closely related to the Royal Family and has shared their lives—not only throughout the Queen’s reign (统治) but also through that of her father, King George VI.
The Final Curtsey was written by her Majesty’s cousin and childhood playmate the Honorable Margaret Rhodes. It tells in details the story of Mrs. Rhodes’s relationship with the Royal family over eight decades. The book, with delightfully informal and never-before-seen pictures, has been written with the full knowledge of the Queen, who has read and approved parts of it.
Born in 1925, the Honorable Margaret Rhodes has led an extraordinary life. She was the childhood playmate of her cousin, the Queen; a wartime M16 spy; and she was a lady-in- waiting (宫女) to her aunt, the Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, from 1991 until the latter’s death in 2002. At the Queen’s 80th birthday in April 2006, Margaret gave an interview to the BBC which she proved that, in her own opinion and despite several false reports, the Queen would not abdicate(退位).
In this charming autobiography (自传)，she told how she was offered a house to live in the Royal farm in Windsor Great Park unexpectedly. One day when she and the Queen were out riding outside, she suddenly returned and said, “Could you bear to live in the suburb?” “I think it should be OK.” Therefore Mrs. Rhodes is now still living there.
1.Compared with other books about the Royal Family, the biggest advantage of The Final Curtsey is that _______.
A. its author is very famous
B. its author knows the Queen well
C. it presents reader a very different Queen
D. it has pictures that have never been seen
2.When Mrs. Rhodes was offered to live in the Royal farm, she was _______.
A. unhappy B. surprised
C. sad D. disappointed
3.We can learn from Paragraph 3 that Mrs. Rhodes ________.
A. has lived quite a long life
B. was so famous that BBC interviewed her
C. has a close relationship with the royal family
D. has been very busy and kept on changing jobs
4.The passage is mainly about________.
A. a book about royal family
B. the Queen’s life
C. the life of Margaret Rhodes
D. the Queen’s abdication
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Like many sensitive souls, I never truly felt like a child. I was the oldest child of three and one of my nicknames as a child was “Little Mother” because I got great joy from taking care of my younger siblings (兄弟姊妹). I truly believe that the adults around me thought that I was a child that didn’t seem to need physical affection. There was generally a lot of verbal affection but very little hugging pulling me onto their lap, rubbing my back when I couldn’t sleep and other forms of physical comfort. I used to have a strong desire for that touch so very much but did not have the confidence to say so. Even though I had truly wonderful parents, family and friends, I remember a distinct hunger for human touch from a very early age.
When my first child was born, I remember never wanting to put him down. Grandparents, friends and even strangers at the grocery store would warn me about “spoiling him by holding him too much,” I would smile and nod but ignore this advice, as well-intentioned as it was. I held each of my three children as often as I could, enjoying the quickly-passing experiences of breastfeeding them, snuggling (依偎) their little heads into the crook of my neck and rocking them gently to sleep. There was joy in work of motherhood, the like of which I had never experienced before. There was joy even in the bleary-eyed (睡眼惺松的）nights, in the crying fits of late evening, in the ever-present bouts of illness that rocked this house as it spread person to person. The joy was in the togetherness, the love, the snuggles amidst the struggles of life that did not always have joy outside of these precious moments.
When I was in nursing school, an instructor once told me about the importance of non-contingent touch---touch that isn’t secondary to something like an assessment or treatment. She reminded us that not everyone has love in their lives and that love is essential for healing and growth. The easiest way to show love is often with a simple hand on the shoulder, holding hands with a frightened client, sitting next to them on their bed while chatting with them so they can see that you are not hurried and are present in the moment.
I believe that non-contingent touch is just as important, or maybe even more important, in parenting. We touch our children when helping them bathe, dress and many other ways during our busy days. However, we mustn’t forget the importance of hugs, snuggles, pats on the backs, the rubbing of hair throughout the day. Touch is one of the most important languages of love.
One of the most important surprises of parenthood for me was that the physical time spent with my children satiated not only their need for love but also my own hunger for human touch. In loving them, I was loved. In holding them, I was held. In raising them, I rose up.
We have become a disconnected society. We often connect more with others via social media、e-mail and text than face-to-face. Our younger generation seems lost in the technological void and they often struggle with even the simplest of in-person communication. We must teach our children the powers of touch, kindness of words and connection with ourselves that cannot happen if we have a blue screen perpetually in front of our face.
We are powerful beings, we humans. As parents we can provide power for our children with our words and with our touch. May we teach our children the significance of small kind gestures, simple human touch and connecting with humanity on a personal level. May we reach out to another person as often as we reach out for the smartphone in our pockets.
1.From the first paragraph we can know that the author .
A. hated being nicknamed “Little Mother”
B. was desperate for touch in her childhood
C. enjoyed verbal affection from her parents
D. had little affection for her parents for lack of touch
2.What did the author do in the work of motherhood?
A. She avoided holding his son too much not to spoil him.
B. She always gave them various forms of physical comfort.
C. She had to cheer herself up in the struggles of life.
D. She had a painful experience raising her children.
3.The most important lesson the author got in nursing school is that .
A. everyone needs love to survive
B. love is fundamental to all professions
C. love functions as a cure for all diseases
D. physical touch is the easiest way to show love
4.What does the underlined word “satiated” in Paragraph 5 mean?
A. satisfied B. removed
C. showed D. reduced
5.The last two Paragraphs arc intended to .
A. advise readers to rid themselves of digital devices
B. warn readers of the harmful effects of loss of touch
C. emphasize the effectiveness of face-to-face communication
D. stress the need to educate children on the importance of touch
6.What might be the best title of the passage?
A. The Parenting Styles of Elder Generations
B. The Addictive Nature of Electronic Devices
C. Parenting and the Simple Power of Touch
D. The Bitter-Sweet Memories of My Childhood
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Theater is one of the oldest and most important art forms in world culture, it is also one of the richest art forms. Many people work together to bring a play to life. There are playwrights, directors, set designers, costumers, lighting technicians, and, of course, actors. If the performance is a musical, the skills of a songwriter, a choreographer, and musicians are also required. The excitement of opening night can be felt by the people waiting to watch a performance and by the performers and workers backstage waiting for the curtain to go up. Live theater is thrilling because no one really knows how well the play will go until it is performed.
The word theater comes from the Greek theatron, which means “a place for seeing.” One concept from Greek theater that is still seen in some plays today is the “Greek Chorus”. This consists of several actors or characters watching the action of the play(almost like the audience) and then commenting on what whey just saw with either reactions or dialogue.
Although most people think of the theater in terms of a play performed on the stage, theater has taken on a much broader meaning in the modern world. You may find yourself walking into a theater with no seats in the rows. Instead, you are seated among the set pieces, which makes you part of the setting. Sometimes theater may come to life on a street corner, or in a classroom. The excitement of theater is in its very nature----it is an art form that changes as it is interpreted(诠释) in different ways by different people. That is probably why the works of the greatest playwright of all time, William Shakespeare, are still performed and enjoyed today, both in classic and new interpretations.
1.What does the word “richest” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?
A. diverse. B. wealthy. C. terrifying. D. entertaining.
2.Why is live theater so exciting according to the text?
A. Plays are usually well written. B. It is often interpreted by skilled actors.
C. No one can predict its success or failure. D. There are so many people working on it.
3.What is suggested about the plays of Shakespeare in the text?
A. They are more often given new interpretations today than in the past.
B. They are more popular today than during Shakespeare’ s time.
C. They will always be considered the world’s greatest.
D. They have been performed in a variety of ways.
4.What is the best title for the text?
A. A vital part of theater: Greek Chorus B. Modern theater: adventures in acting
C. Shakespeare: our greatest playwright D. Theater: an exciting art form
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University of Oxford is the oldest university in the English-speaking world and it’s one of the top university in the world. There is no clear date when the university started, but teaching began at Oxford in some forms in 1096 and developed quickly from 1167.
There are 39 independent(独立的) colleges at Oxford, attracting students and learned men from across the world. There are over 100 libraries for the students and learned men to use. At University of Oxford, they also provide a number of money for the best students. Of course, if you want to study here, first you have to reach a certain level of English language.
College life at Oxford is very exciting but busy. The groups of college provide a friendly and welcoming home for students while the college are strict with students about their studies. Many Chinese students are studying here. The number of Chinese students at the university has grown quickly over the past 10 years.
根据短文内容，从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出能回答所提问题或完成所给句子的最佳答案。（共3小题，每小题1.5分，满分4.5分）
1.What do you have to do first if you want to ask fir studying at Oxford? You have to________.
A．be independent
B．pass a certain level test of English language
C．study English hard
D．be the best students
2.How’s the college life at Oxford? It’s full of ________ and has __________.
A．excitement; much school work to do
B．excitement; no school work to do
C．attraction; no school work to do
D．attraction; a little school work to do
3.What’s the best title for the passage?.
A．The College Life
B．The Famous Learners at Oxford
C．The Chinese Students at Oxford
D．The University of Oxford
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Welcome to Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world. Windsor is one of the official residences (住所) of the Queen, who sometimes stays here.
Audio tours
Free audio tours are available on leaving the Admission Centre at the start of your visit. There is a descriptive audio tour for blind and poor-sighted visitors.
Guided tours
Visitors can explore the history of the Castle through a tour of the Precincts with an expert guide. Tours depart at regular intervals throughout the day from the Courtyard and finish at the entrance to the State Apartments.
Visitors with children
For those visiting with children, a special family tour and various activities are offered during school holidays and at weekends. Please note that, for safety reasons, pushchairs are not permitted in the State Apartments. However, baby carriers are available to borrow.
St George’s Chapel
Visitors arriving at the Castle after 15:00 from march to October are advised to visit St George’s Chapel first before it closes.
Shopping
Shops offer a wide range of souvenirs designed for the Royal Collection, including books, postcards, china, jewellery, and children’s toys. Please ask at the Middle Ward shop about our home delivery service.
Refreshments
Bottled water can be purchased from the Courtyard and Middle Ward shops. From April to September ice cream is also available. Visitors wishing to leave the Castle for refreshments in the town may obtain re-entry permits from the castle shops. Eating and drinking are not permits in the State Apartments or St George’s Chapel.
Photography and mobile phones
Non-commercial photography and filming are welcomed in the Castle. Photography, video recording and filming are not permitted inside the State Apartments or St George’s Chapel. Mobile phone must be switched off inside the State Apartments and St George’s Chapel in consideration of other visitors.
Security
As Winter Castle is a working royal palace, visitors and their belongings should get through airport-style security checks. For safety and security reasons a one-way system operates along the visitor route.
1.Who can get re-entry permits?
A. Visitors buying gifts in the castle shops.
B. Visitors buying water from the Courtyard.
C. Visitors wishing to eat outside the Castle.
D. Visitors eating outside St George’s Chapel.
2.Why are visitors required to turn off their mobile phone?
A. To prevent them from disturbing others.
B. To ensure the safety of others.
C. To ensure the security of the Castle.
D. To prevent the use of the built-in cameras.
3.In the last part, a "working royal palace" refers to one ________.
A. where the Queen usually works
B. where works of art are on show
C. still being constructed
D. still used by the royal family
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Neumann was the oldest of 3 children of a banker, and his speed of learning new ideas and of solving problems stood out early. At 17, his father tried to persuade him not to become a mathematician because he may lead a poor life being a mathematician, and so Neumann agreed to study chemistry as well. In 1926, at 23, he received a degree in chemical engineering and a Ph. D. in mathematics. From then on, mathematic provided well enough for him, and he never had to turn to chemistry.
In 1930, Neumann visited Princeton University for a year and then became a professor there. His first book was published in 1932. In 1933, the Institute for Advanced Study was formed, and he became one of the 6 full-time people in the School of Mathematics (Einstein was one of the others).
World War II hugely changed Neumann’s areas of interest. Until 1940 he had been a great pure (纯粹的) mathematician. During and after the war, he became one of the best mathematicians who put mathematics theories into practice. During the last part of the war he became interested in computing machines and made several contributions. After the war, Neumann continued his work with computers, and was generally very active in government service. He received many awards, was president of American Mathematical Society and was a member of the Atomic Energy Commission. He died in 1957 of cancer.
Neumann really was a legend(传奇) in his own time, and there are a number of stories about him. His driving ability is a part of this legend. He reported one accident this way: “I was driving down the road. The trees on the right were passing me in an orderly fashion at 60 miles per hour. Suddenly one of them stepped in my path.”
1.According to the text, Neumann’s father believed that __________.
A. a mathematician needed a good memory
B. a mathematician couldn’t earn a lot of money
C. Neumann has a gift for solving problems at a high speed
D. Neumann had the ability to learn two subjects at the same time
2.How did World War II affect Neumann?
A. He lost interest in chemistry.
B. He realized the importance of engineering.
C. He began to research how to put mathematics into practice.
D. He left college and served at the government department.
3.Which of the following is true of Neumann?
A. He had three children.
B. He died from an accident.
C. He received many awards in his life.
D. He and Einstein were classmates in Princeton University.
4.From the last paragraph, we can infer Neumann was ________.
A. humorous B. calm C. intelligent D. brave
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Neumann was the oldest of 3 children of a banker, and his speed of learning new ideas and of solving problems stood out early．At 17, his father tried to persuade him not to become a mathematician because he may lead a poor life being a mathematician, and so Neumann agreed to study chemistry as well．In 1926, at 23, he received a degree in chemical engineering and a Ph．D．in mathematics．From then on, mathematic provided well enough for him, and he never had to turn to chemistry．
In 1930, Neumann visited Princeton University for a year and then became a professor there．His first book was published in 1932．In 1933, the Institute for Advanced Study was formed, and he became one of the 6 full-time people in the School of Mathematics (Einstein was one of the others)．
World War II hugely changed Neumann’s areas of interest．Until 1940 he had been a great pure (纯粹的) mathematician．During and after the war, he became one of the best mathematicians who put mathematics theories into practice．During the last part of the war he became interested in computing machines and made several contributions．After the war, Neumann continued his work with computers, and was generally very active in government service．He received many awards, was president of American Mathematical Society and was a member of the Atomic Energy Commission．He died in 1957 of cancer．
Neumann really was a legend(传奇) in his own time, and there are a number of stories about him．His driving ability is a part of this legend．He reported one accident this way: “I was driving down the road．The trees on the right were passing me in an orderly fashion at 60 miles per hour．Suddenly one of them stepped in my path．”
1.According to the text, Neumann’s father believed that __________．
A．a mathematician needed a good memory
B．a mathematician couldn’t earn a lot of money
C．Neumann has a gift for solving problems at a high speed
D．Neumann had the ability to learn two subjects at the same time
2.How did World War II affect Neumann?
A．He lost interest in chemistry．
B．He realized the importance of engineering．
C．He began to research how to put mathematics into practice．
D．He left college and served at the government department．
3.Which of the following is true of Neumann?
A．He had three children．
B．He died from an accident．
C．He received many awards in his life．
D．He and Einstein were classmates in Princeton University．
4.From the last paragraph, we can infer Neumann was ________．
A．humorous
B．calm
C．intelligent
D．brave
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John von Neumann was the oldest of 3 children of an banker, and his speed of learning new ideas and solving problems stood out early. At 17, his father tired to persuade him not to become a mathematician because he may lead a poor life being a mathematician, and so von Neumann agreed to study chemistry as well. In 1926, at 23, he received a degree in chemical engineering and a Ph.D. in mathematics. From then on, mathematics provided well enough for him, and he never had to turn to chemistry.
In 1930, von Neumann visited Princeton University for a year and then became a professor there. His first book was published in 1932. In 1933, the Institute for Advanced Study was formed, and he became one of the 6 full-time people in the School of Mathematics（Einstein was one of the others）
World War Ⅱ hugely changed von Neumann's areas of interest. Until 1940 he had been a great pure mathematician. During and after the war, he became one of the best mathematicians who put mathematics theories into practice. During the last part of the war he became interested in computing machines and made several fundamental contributions After the war, von Neumann continued his work with computers, and was generally very active in government service. He received many awards, was president of the American Mathematical Society and was a member of the Atomic Energy Commission. He died in 1957 of cancer.
Von Neumann made several great contributions and any one of them would have been enough to earn him a firm place in history. He will be remembered as one of the greatest minds of the 20th century.
Von Neumann really was a legend in his own time, and there are a number of stories about him. His driving ability is a part of his legend. He reported one accident this Way: "I was driving down the road. The trees on the right were passing me in an orderly fashion at 60 miles per hour. Suddenly one of them stepped in my path."
1.According to the text, von Neumann's father believed that _____________.
A. a mathematician couldn't earn a lot of money
B. a mathematician needed a good memory
C. von Neumann had the ability to learn two subjects at the same time
D. von Neumann had the gift for solving problems at a high speed.
2.von Neumann published his first book at the age of _________________
A. 23 B. 26 C. 29 D. 32
3.How did World War Ⅱ affect John von Neumann?
A. He realized the importance of engineering
B. He began to research how to put mathematics into practice.
C. He left college and served at the government department.
D. He lost interest in chemistry.
4.Which of the following is true of Von Neumann?
A. He had three children
B. He died from an accident.
C. He received many rewards in his life
D. He and Einstein were classmates in Princeton University.
5.From the last paragraph, we can infer John von Neumann was _____________.
A. calm B. brave C. intelligent D. humorous
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Robert Burns, the son of a hard-working and intelligent farmer, was the oldest of seven children. Although always hard pressed financially, their father encouraged his sons with their education. As a result, Burns not only read the Scottish poetry of Ramsay and the collections by Hailes and Herd, but also the works of Pope, Locke, and Shakespeare.
By 1781, Burns had tried his hand at several agricultural jobs without success. Although he had begun writing, and his poems were spread widely in manuscript (手稿), none were published until 1786, when Burns published Chiefly in the Scottish Dialect (1786), which was an immediate success. Later Burns brought out a second edition of his poems at Edinburgh in 1787, and for two winters he was socially active in the Scottish city. In 1788 he retired to a farm at Ellis land. By 1791 Burns had failed as a farmer, and he moved to Dumfries, where he held a position as a tax collector. He died of illness at 37.
Burns’s art is at its best in songs such as My Heart’s in the Highlands. Some of his songs, such as Auld Lang Syne and Comin’ thro’ the Rye, are among the most familiar and best-loved songs in the English language. But his talent was not limited to songs; two descriptive pieces, Tam o’ Shanter and The Jolly Beggars, are among his masterpieces.
Burns had a fine sense of humor, which was reflected in his satirical (讽刺的), descriptive, and playful poems. His great popularity with the Scots lay in his ability to describe the life of his fellow rural Scots. His use of dialect brought an energetic, much-needed freshness into English poetry.
1. What can we learn from the first paragraph?
A．Burn had a wealthy childhood.
B．Burns was best loved by his parents.
C．Burns’s father cared more about his kids’ education.
D．Burns wanted to be a poet when he grew up.
2.Robert was not officially accepted by readers until______.
A．1781 B．1786 C．1787 D．1791
3. Robert made his best achievement in art by writing _______.
A．songs B．poems C．stories D．humors
4. What was Robert’s biggest contribution to English poetry?
A．His satirical style. B．His descriptiveness.
C．His fine sense of humor. D．His use of Scottish dialect.
5. We can conclude from the passage that Robert _______.
A．majored in agriculture when he was a student
B．earned a lot of money by publishing his poems
C．was a failure in managing farms but a success in art
D．showed much interest in collecting tax before he died
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Lulu has been my closest and best friend in the past five years. In fact, he always follow my order especially when I look after other animal friends in our .
This summer, many forests are damaged by fire. Not far from our shelter, a forest caught fire. Lulu rushed towards the forest where flames sent out terrible . At that moment, I no longer had any that Lulu could come back to the shelter. , I was waiting for the firemen to tell me his death in the forest. Suddenly, a fireman rushed into to tell my office and informed me that my dog Lulu succeeded in four lovely little trapped by the flames. According to the fireman, Lulu held the cats in his mouth, one by one moving them to a place.
Upon knowing this, I went to the forest with the fireman to the cats. Once on the scene, we found Lulu wasn’t there. Then we heard the sound of a dog coming from the . I recognized it was the sound of my dog Lulu. The fireman the tracks of the dog until he found him barking by the side of another fireman who was badly hurt. He was lying on the ground and waiting for help.
Thanks to Lulu, four cats and a fireman were saved.
That day, I was vey of Lulu for his two heroic actions towards the cats and the fireman. Lulu had pity on both animals like him and a human being who was to put out the fire with his teammates.
I the fireman in his house with my dog Lulu. What a memorable when the fireman hugged Lulu tightly to his chest.
This story shows us that pets are and caring. We should love and them. One day they could us in return for our kindness. So don’t look down upon little animals.
1.A. zoo B. laboratory C. tent D. shelter
2.A. heat B. energy C. smell D. sound
3.A. time B. problem C. interest D. hope
4.A. In all B. As usual C. In fact D. At least
5.A. chasing B. saving C. training D. attracting
6.A. dogs B. cats C. birds D. rabbits
7.A. safe B. secret C. high D. small
8.A. sincerely B. normally C. immediately D. peacefully
9.A. play with B. pick up C. wait for D. worry about
10.A. courtyard B. forest C. market D. village
11.A. cleared B. crossed C. followed D. recorded
12.A. happily B. angrily C. regularly D. loudly
13.A. independent B. proud C. jealous D. careful
14.A. trying B. preparing C. continuing D. planning
15.A. defended B. called C. visited D. interviewed
16.A. trip B. season C.
day D. scene17.A. strange B. true C. new D. funny
18.A. annoying B. exciting C. challenging D. loving
19.A. control B. protect C. describe D. feed
20.A. respect B. inform C. help D. tolerate
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