The world’s first subway was built in London in 1863. At the time the government was looking for a way to reduce traffic problems in the city of London. The poor areas of the city were so crowded with people that it was almost impossible for horse carriages--- the taxis of those days to get around .
The city officials were interested in trying to make it possible for workers to live outside of London and travel easily to work each day . If people had a cheap and convenient way that they could depend on to get to and from work they would relocate their homes outside of the city. This would help ease the pressure of too many people living in the poor parts of London. From these problems, the idea of the London Underground--- the first subway system was born . The plans for building the Underground met with several problems and delays but the first track was finally opened in January 1863. A steam train pulled the cars along the first underground track which was six kilometers 3.7 miles long. About30000 people got on the subway the first day . Riders were treated to comfortable seats, standing up while the train was moving was not allowed, and pleasant decorations inside each of the cars.
However the smoke from the engine soon filled the air in the tunnels with ash and soot as well as chemical gases. Fans had to be put in the tunnels later to keep the air clean enough for people to breathe. Even with its problems riding the Underground did become popular. It carried nine million riders in its first year. Modern subways have come a long way since the early days of the London Under ground. Today there are 94 large underground rapid transit systems around the world . The busiest of these subway systems is the Tokyo Metro which opened in 1927.This efficient subway has two billion riders per year and “porters ” work on the platforms during busy traffic hours to help push riders onto trains. At times subway cars have been packed with up to 300 people Shopping malls built in high traffic stations where riders move from one train to another have also helped the popularity of subways in Tokyo. Stations like the famous Ginza Sugo Eki Ginza Consolidated Station include underground department store supermarkets restaurants and specialty shops. Shoppers never have to go above ground
1.What is the best title for this passage (Please answer within 10 words)
2.Why Shoppers never have to go above ground ? (Please answer within 10 words)
3.What problems led the British government to build the London Under ground(Please answer within 10 words)
4.Which sentence can be replaced by the following------ Although there were such problems people loved to take subways.
5.Translate the underlined sentence into Chinese.
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The world’s first subway was built in London in 1863. At the time the government was looking for a way to reduce traffic problems in the city of London. The poor areas of the city were so crowded with people that it was almost impossible for horse carriages--- the taxis of those days to get around .
The city officials were interested in trying to make it possible for workers to live outside of London and travel easily to work each day . If people had a cheap and convenient way that they could depend on to get to and from work they would relocate their homes outside of the city. This would help ease the pressure of too many people living in the poor parts of London. From these problems, the idea of the London Underground--- the first subway system was born . The plans for building the Underground met with several problems and delays but the first track was finally opened in January 1863. A steam train pulled the cars along the first underground track which was six kilometers 3.7 miles long. About30000 people got on the subway the first day . Riders were treated to comfortable seats, standing up while the train was moving was not allowed, and pleasant decorations inside each of the cars.
However the smoke from the engine soon filled the air in the tunnels with ash and soot as well as chemical gases. Fans had to be put in the tunnels later to keep the air clean enough for people to breathe. Even with its problems riding the Underground did become popular. It carried nine million riders in its first year. Modern subways have come a long way since the early days of the London Under ground. Today there are 94 large underground rapid transit systems around the world . The busiest of these subway systems is the Tokyo Metro which opened in 1927.This efficient subway has two billion riders per year and “porters ” work on the platforms during busy traffic hours to help push riders onto trains. At times subway cars have been packed with up to 300 people Shopping malls built in high traffic stations where riders move from one train to another have also helped the popularity of subways in Tokyo. Stations like the famous Ginza Sugo Eki Ginza Consolidated Station include underground department store supermarkets restaurants and specialty shops. Shoppers never have to go above ground
1.What is the best title for this passage (Please answer within 10 words)
2.Why Shoppers never have to go above ground ? (Please answer within 10 words)
3.What problems led the British government to build the London Under ground(Please answer within 10 words)
4.Which sentence can be replaced by the following------ Although there were such problems people loved to take subways.
5.Translate the underlined sentence into Chinese.
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At the end of the First World War, in 1918. China was convinced it would be able to reclaim the territories occupied by the Germans in present-day Shandong Province. After all, it had fought along with the Allies. However it was not to be. The warlord government of the day had ________ struck a deal with the Japanese, offering the German colonies in return for financial support. The Allies, ________, acknowledged Japan’s territorial claims in China. When it became known in China in April 1919 that the negotiations over the Treaty of Versailles(凡尔赛条约)would not ________ China’s claims, it gave rise to a movement that might be considered even more revolutionary than the one that ended the Empire.
In the course of this May Fourth Movement, some 5,000 students from Peking University hit the streets to ________ the Versailles Treaty. But more was at stake than Japan’s grabbing of land. When one considers the 1911 Revolution as a mere regime(政体)change, it become clear that the numerous popular demands for modernization had not been satisfied yet.
The May Fourth Movement was part cultural revolution, part _______ movement. On the cultural side , the students had been inspired in the preceding two decades by Western thought, creating a feeling of frustration and _______ with Chinese tradition. In the intellectual ferment(酝酿/骚动)that resulted from this, answers were sought for the questions why and how China had lagged behind the West. The negative influences of traditional morality, the clan(宗族)system and Confucianism were seen as the main causes. China in its shaky state could only be cured by “Two Doctors”: Doctor Science(赛先生)and Doctor Democracy(德先生).
At the same time, intellectuals untied in the New Culture Movement attempted to make Chinese culture more ________ to social groups beyond the traditional scholar-officials. To this end, they advocated a Literary Revolution, in which wenyan, the ossified(僵化的)system of ________ language, was to be replaced by a system based on conversational language, the so-called baihua. Hu Shi is one of the scholars who ________ with this movement, and meanwhile Lu Xun is seen as one of the most productive practitioners of this type of writing that came into _______ in the 1920s.
The social aspects of May Fourth consisted of attempts to free the Chinese woman, although this was often limited to movements to bring foot-binding to a halt. Nonetheless, in the cities newly ________ women, modern girls who had been educated, became a loud voice for further changes.
May Fourth is seen as a critical _______ for the founding of the Chinese Communist Party. Before 1919, there was hardly any interest in what was happening in Russia. After May Fourth, Marxism was seen as a _______ revolutionary ideology for a predominantly agricultural society such as China still was.
Even today, May Fourth functions as a point of _______ for China. The Party may interpret the events of 1919 as being brought about by its earliest members, and it may turn Lu Xun into the Marxist writer he would refuse to be, but the fact ________ that May Fourth truly set China on its revolutionary path.
1.A.firmly B.suddenly C.immediately D.secretly
2.A.on the other hand B.for instance C.on the contrary D.with no exception
3.A.challenge B.honor C.withdraw D.investigate
4.A.agree on B.draw up C.demonstrate against D.adhere to
5.A.political B.democratic C.social D.revolutionary
6.A.contentment B.dissatisfaction C.interconnection D.identification
7.A.accessible B.modernized C.complex D.appealing
8.A.written B.non-verbal C.informal D.dead
9.A.debated B.parted C.disagreed D.identified
10.A.effect B.being C.power D.fortune
11.A.engaged B.divorced C.liberated D.widowed
12.A.burden B.accelerator C.message D.handbrake
13.A.superficial B.unrealistic C.applicable D.imperfect
14.A.departure B.difference C.interest D.reference
15.A.alters B.denies C.overstates D.remains
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阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
In 1863 the first underground passenger railway in the world opened in London. It ran for just under seven kilometers and allowed people to avoid terrible __61__(crowd) on the roads above as they travelled to and ___62__ word. It took three years to complete and was built using an interesting method. This included digging up the road, ____63___(lay) the track and then building a strong roof over___64___ top. When all those had been done, the road surface was replaced.
Steam engines ___65__(use) to pull the carriages and it must have been___66__(fair)unpleasant for the passsengers, with all the smoke and noise. However, the railway quickly proved to be a great success and within six months, more than 25,000 people were using___67__ every day.
Later, engineers ____68___(manage) to construct railways in a system of deep tunnels (隧道), which became known to the tube. This development was only possible with the ___69___ (introduce) of electric-powered engines and lifts. The central London Railway was one of the most ___70___(success) of these new lines, and was opened in 1900. It had white-painted tunnels and bright red carriages, and proved extremely popular with the public.
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阅读下面短文,在空白处填入 1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
In 1863 the first underground passenger railway in the world opened in London. It ran for just under seven kilometers and allowed people to avoid terrible 1. (crowd) on the roads above as they travelled to and 2. work. It took three years to complete and was built using an interesting method. This included digging up the road,3. (lay) the track and then building a strong roof over4. top. When all those had been done, the road surface was replaced.
Steam engines 5. (use) to pull the carriages and it must have been6. (fair) unpleasant for the passengers, with all the smoke and noise. However, the railway quickly proved to be a great success and within six months, more than 25,000 people were using 7.every day.
Later, engineers 8. (manage) to construct railways in a system of deep tunnels (隧道), which became known to the tube. This development was only possible with the 9. (introduce) of electric-powered engines and lifts. The central London Railway was one of the most 10. (success) of these new lines, and was opened in 1900. It had white-painted tunnels and bright red carriages, and proved extremely popular with the public.
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阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
In 1863the first underground passenger railway in the world opened in London. It ran for just under seven kilometers and allowed people to avoid terrible1.(crowd) on the roads above as they travelled to and 2. word. It took three years to complete and was built using an interesting method. This included digging up the road, 3.(lay) the track and then building a strong roof over4. top. When all those had been done, the road surface was replaced.
Steam engines 5.(use) to pull the carriages and it must have been6.(fair)unpleasant for the passsengers, with all the smoke and noise. However, the railway quickly proved to be a great success and within six months, more than 25,000 people were using7. every day.
Later, engineers 8.(manage) to construct railways in a system of deep tunnels (隧道), which became known to the tube. This development was only possible with the 9. (introduce) of electric-powered engines and lifts. The central London Railway was one of the most 10.(success) of these new lines, and was opened in 1900. It had white-painted tunnels and bright red carriages, and proved extremely popular with the public.
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This monument was built in honor of the scientist who was believed ______ the first telephone.
A.to invent | B.to have been invented | C.to have invented | D.having been invented |
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The first time I heard the actual London Bridge was in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, I thought it was a joke. A stupid joke at that. I mean, what sort of moron would take a perfectly good, perfectly famous bridge and move it halfway around the world to some no-name town in northwest Arizona? Back in 1962 when all this started, Lake Havasu City was nothing. A couple of shops, a couple of homes, and no tourism at all.
It turns out Robert McCulloch is the moron in question, and he wasn’t quite the moron I thought he was. His 2.45 million dollar investment in the 130-year-old bridge—which the British government was selling because it was about to fall into the Thames—ended up being the investment of a lifetime. You see McCulloch was a real businessman, among other things, and his money paid off big. He turned Lake Havasu into one of the most visited tourist attractions in Arizona.
It took nine long years to take down the bridge, ship it brick by brick to the middle of nowhere, and build it up again. When it finally did open up in 1971, it was a huge deal covered by the international press.
The bridge is now a popular tourist attraction, and there’s even a mini “English Village” at the foot of the bridge with souvenirs and real British food so you can have a good old time.
Nowadays Lake Havasu is a busy town with a population of about 56,000 citizens and another2.5 million visitors each year. Most of that is during spring break when the town overflows with energetic boys and girls. Even MTV and the Girls Gone Wild people get in on the action. All thanks to that little bridge.
I don’t know about you, but I’m saving my pennies. When the French get sick of that Eiffel Tower, I’ll be the first to put money on it. It’ll look great in my backyard.
1.The underlined word "moron" in the first paragraph means .
A. a brave person B. a foolish person
C. a famous person D. a strange person
2.Why did the British government put the London Bridge up for sale?
A. It polluted the Thames.
B. It was no longer popular.
C. It was going to fall down.
D. It could bring them the needed money.
3.What was Lake Havasu City like before 1962?
A. It was a good place for investment.
B. It was known for its English Village.
C. It was a small town with no tourism.
D. It had a population of 56,000 citizens.
4.In the last paragraph, the author tries to be .
A. polite B. friendly C. practical D. Humorous
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The term “smog” was first used in London during the early 1900's to describe the combination of smoke and fog. What we typically call “smog” today is a mixture of pollutants but is primarily made up of groundlevel ozone (臭氧).
Ozone can be beneficial or harmful depending on where it stays. The ozone staying high above the Earth protects human health and the environment, but groundlevel ozone is responsible for the choking, coughing, and painful eyes associated with smog. The ozone in smog also prevents plants growth and can cause widespread damage to crops and forest.
Major smog occurrences often are linked to heavy motor vehicle traffic, high temperatures, sunshine, and calm winds. Weather and geography affect the position and severity of smog. Because temperature regulates the length of time it takes for smog to form, smog can form faster and be more severe on a hot and sunny day. When warm air stays near the ground instead of rising and winds are calm, smog may stay trapped over your city for days. As traffic and other sources add more pollutants to the air, the smog gets worse. Smog is often more severe away from the pollution sources because the chemical reactions that cause smog occur in the atmosphere while the reacting chemicals are being moved by the wind.
Smog is a visible example of air pollution. You can look into the distance during the day to see how much smog there is in the air. In addition, most cities measure the concentrations of pollutants in the air and report the results to the public.
Environmental Protection Agency sets national standards for pollutants. Areas that fail to meet the standards for at least one air pollutant are called “nonattainment (不达标) areas”. New measures are being taken by local governments across the country to reduce air pollution in nonattainment areas. These include: banning charcoal barbecues and wood burning in stoves or fireplaces when pollution levels are high; developing programs to encourage carpooling and voluntary “ozone actions”; limiting traffic in overcrowded areas; expanding or improving public transportation systems; requiring employers to contribute to employee public transportation costs; assessing “smog fees” on cars according to the number of miles driven and vehicle emissions (排放) produced; and even buying and breaking up older “superdirty” cars.
1.According to the passage, groundlevel ozone can______.
A.damage the environment
B.benefit human health
C.protect crops and forest
D.limit the spread of smog
2.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A.Air quality is better in time of calm wind.
B.Smog is more severe near pollution sources.
C.It takes more time for smog to form in hot weather.
D.Chemical reactions occur in the moving air and cause smog.
3.Which indication shows more exact the air is poor?
A.Heavy motor vehicle traffic in big cities.
B.Widespread damage of crops and forest.
C.Clear outlines of hills in the distance.
D.High concentrations of pollutants in the air.
4.What is included in the measures being taken by the local governments?
A.Unconditional banning of wood burning.
B.Encouraging carpooling and public transportation.
C.Charging all the vehicles more “smog fees”.
D.Buying new cars to replace superdirty old cars.
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The world's first luxury space hotel,Aurora Station,was announced Thursday at the Space 2.0 Summit in San Jose,California.Developed by US-based space technology start-up Orion Span,the space station will host six people at a time,including two crew members,for 12-day trips of space travel.It plans to welcome its first guests in 2022.
“Our goal is to make space accessible to all,"Frank Bunger,CEO and founder of Orion Span,said in a statement."Upon launch,Aurora Station goes into service immediately,bringing travelers into space quickly and at a lower price point than ever seen before."
While a$10 million trip is outside the budget of most people's two-week vacations,Orion Span claims to offer an authentic astronaut experience."It has taken what was historically a 24-month training to prepare travelers to visit a space station and streamlined(精简)it to three months,at a fraction(小部分)of the cost,"says Bunger.During their 12-day adventure,the super-rich travelers will fly at a height of 200 miles above the Earth's surface in Low Earth Orbit,where they will witness incredible views of the blue planet.The hotel will orbit Earth every 90 minutes,which means guests will see around 16 sunrises and sunsets every 24 hours.
Activities on board include taking part in research experiments such as growing food while in orbit,which guests can take home for a super-smug souvenir,and soaring over their hometown.Guests can have-live-video chats with their less-fortunate loved ones back home via high-speed wireless Internet access and,upon(return to Earth will be greeted with a specially arranged hero's welcome.While enjoying the thrills of zero gravity,the travelers will be able to float freely through the hotel,taking in views of the northern and southern aurora from the station's windows.
Deposits are already being accepted for future stays on the space hotel.
1.what can we know about Aurora Station?
A. It was set up in San Jose,California.
B. It is created by an international company.
C. It will host eight people at a time.
D. It won't be put into operation until 2022.
2.what is the purpose in building Aurora Station?
A. To popularize the astronaut experience.
B. To make profits through this new industry.
C. To cut down the cost for space research.
D. To arouse the public's awareness of science.
3.Who could be the most likely potential customers of Aurora Station?
A. All human beings. B. Would-be astronauts.
C. Wealthy travelers. D. Specially trained researchers.
4.Which is NOT a special experience guests can enjoy aboard Aurora Station?
A. Getting involved in scientific experiments.
B. Having live video chats with people on earth.
C. Being greeted with a specially arranged welcome.
D. Floating freely through the hotel with zero gravity.
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The first-ever direct China-to-Britain freight train (货运列车) arrived in London last week. It was the 1. (late) evidence of China’s efforts to redevelop the “Silk Road” trade routes that once stretched from Asia to Europe.
2. (travel) from China through Kazakhstan, Russia, Belarus, Poland, Germany, Belgium and France for 18 days, the train finally arrived in London. Inside the 68 containers 3.(be) household goods, clothing, cloth, bags and suitcases. “This is 4.(two) as quick as sea and it’s much, much cleaner and cheaper than air freight,” said Philippa Edmunds, 5.works at the British Campaign for Better Transport.
But the train itself may be more important than the goods 6. was carrying. Observers say the trip had a political message: that China is developing new trade routes and new markets. China needs to find more places 7. (sell) the goods it makes. That is the 8.(believe) of Jie Yu from the London School of Economics. “The domestic market in China now seems not to be very promising, so the Chinese are 9.
(desperate) looking for the new markets. And obviously that freight train serves 10. a very good vehicle for the Chinese manufacturers and may help restore the business confidence inside China. ”
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