With the increasing unemployment rate, worker...

With the increasing unemployment rate, workers who are 50 to 60 years old are usually the first to be___.

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Say you are a 17th century construction worker who’s worked hard to build a splendid tower for the dead wife of your emperor.

Now say that the emperor orders your fingertips cut off so you can never build another one. Yes, this story is about the Taj Mahal, one of the most famous buildings in the world. And the tale behind the construction is just as impressive (令人赞叹的) as the building itself.

First, there’s the emperor of northern India, Shah Jehan, also called the King of the World. In 1612, Shah Jehan married Mumtaz Mahal. Mad in love, they had 14 children over the next 20 years. But then sadness came. As Mumtaz was about to give birth to child number 14, she said she heard her unborn baby cry out. It was a sign of death. And as Mumtaz lay dying, she asked Jehan to build a lasting memorial (纪念物) to celebrate their love.

The heartbroken Jehan ordered his wife’s dying wish carried out, and more than 20,000 workers worked nearly 22 years to complete the construction. In 1653, Jehan placed Mumtaz’s remains under the center of the building.

Later, son number five, Aurangzeb, murdered his brothers and took over the power from his aging father. Jehan lived the rest of his days, eight years, imprisoned not far from the Taj Mahal. Jehan was only allowed to climb onto the top of his prison to see the timeless treasure from a distance. But never again would he be allowed to visit it until he was buried next to his wife.

Today 25,000 people visit the Taj Mahal each day. Though the reason for building the tower was a strange and sad story, people who see its breath-taking beauty are reminded of the happiness that inspired its construction.

1.The first two paragraphs were written mainly to show that ______.

A. the Taj Mahal is an unusual historic building

B. India has some of the most famous buildings in the world

C. ancient Indian emperors were cruel

D. construction workers led a hard life in ancient India

2.The Taj Mahal was first built as ______.

A. a memorial building          B. a tourist attraction

C. a prison                   D. a gift to Mumtaz

3.From the passage we can learn that Mumtaz probably died in ______.

A. 1626            B. 1653    C. 1632        D. 1634

4.The underlined word “happiness” in the last paragraph refers to “______”.

A. the happiness Jehan felt on completing the Taj Mahal

B. the pleasure tourists experience when visiting the Taj Mahal

C. the married happiness of the emperor and his wife

D. the great pleasure Jehan once found in exercising his power

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The factory has _____ workers due to the drop in sales, which will lead to an increase in unemployment.

A. paid off                   B. laid off           C. set off                      D. put off

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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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Say (suppose) you are a 17th century construction worker who’s worked long and hard to build a splendid tower for the dead wife of your emperor.

Now say that the emperor orders your fingertips cut off so you can never build another one. Yes, that is the Taj Mahal, one of the most famous buildings in the world. And the tale behind the construction is just as impressive as the building itself.

First, there’s the emperor of northern India, Shah Jehan, also called the King of the World. In 1612, Shah Jehan married Mumtaz Mahal. Madly in love, they had 14 children over the next 20 years. But then sadness came. As Mumtaz was about to give birth to child number 14, she said she had heard her unborn baby cry out. It was a sign of death. And as Mumtaz lay dying, she asked Jehan to build a lasting memorial (纪念物) to celebrate their love.

When the heartbroken Jehan appeared eight days after his wife’s death, his people were shocked to see that his coal-black hair had turned snow-white.

Putting away his sadness, Jehan ordered his wife’s dying wish carried out. More than 20,000 workers labored nearly 22 years to complete the construction. In 1653, Jehan placed Mumtaz’s remains (遗体) in the center under the building.

And then, son number five, Aurangzeb, murdered his brothers and took over the power from his aging father. Jehan lived the rest of his days － eight years, to be exact － imprisoned not far from the Taj Mahal. Jehan was only allowed to climb onto the top of his prison to see the timeless treasure from a distance. But never again would he be allowed to visit it－until he was buried next to his wife.

Today 25,000 people visit the Taj Mahal each day. Though the reason for building the tower was a strange, sad story, those who see its breath-taking beauty are reminded of the happiness that inspired (激发……的灵感) its construction.

1.The first two paragraphs were written to show that ________.

A. the Taj Mahal is an unusual historic building

B. ancient Indian emperors were cruel

C. construction workers led a hard life in ancient India

D. India has some of the most famous buildings in the world

2.The Taj Mahal was first built as ________.

A. a prison　　　　　 　　　　　　 B. a gift to Mumtaz

C. a memorial building　　　　 D. a tourist attraction

3.We learn from the text that Mumtaz probably died in ________.

A. 1626　　 B. 1632　　 C. 1634　　 D. 1653

4.The underlined word “happiness” in the last sentence refers to ________.

A. the married happiness of the emperor and his wife

B. the great pleasure Jehan once found in exercising his power

C. the happiness Jehan felt on completing the Taj Mahal

D. the pleasure tourists experience when visiting the Taj Mahal.

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Over the past 20 years, the number of children who are overweight has increased by more than 50%.About 25% to 30% of school-age children in the United States are overweight or obese (肥胖的), which puts them at a high risk for heart disease and other health problems.

According to the experts, poor eating habits and inactivity are the root causes of childhood obesity. In addition, the high level of fat calories in the average United States diet combined with the inactive lifestyle of many children is contributing to (促成) the rapid increase in childhood obesity.

If a child is more than 40% overweight, a scientific weight loss program may be suggested to change the child's eating behaviors. During the course of the program, the emphasis should be on developing a healthier lifestyle for the long term, not just on losing weight now. Children are developing physically and mentally, and they need adequate nutrition (足够的营养) as they grow. Combining a healthy diet with exercise is the best way to achieve healthy level of body fat.

Dr. Gidding, a professor at Yale University, explains that many children or teens tend to become overweight because of too many calories and too little exercise. “If your child or teen tends to sit around and watch television or play video games, try gently introducing more physical activities into your family life，” suggests Dr. Gidding. “Take a walk together or go for a bike ride. Make good nutrition and exercise a family affair by planning lower fat meals, nutritious snacks and family activities.”

1.In the first paragraph, the writer emphasizes that ________.

A.overweight causes many health problems

B.childhood obesity is a serious problem in the USA

C.about 25% of children will be obese in the USA

D.more than 50% of children are overweight in the USA

2.How many causes of obesity in kids are mentioned in the passage?

A.1. B.2. C.3. D.4.

3.A weight loss program is focused on ________.

A.nutrition meals B.regular exercise

C.a healthy lifestyle D.an easy lifestyle

4.When a child is on weight loss program, his pa-rents should pay much attention to ________.

A.the nutrition he needs B.the change in his weight

C.the effect of the program D.the sports he takes part in

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Your kids are amazing especially compared with everybody else's (who seem to cry all the time). How do you show your love for your kids this holiday season? With toys that are smooth and colorful, interactive and exciting. And with ones that have educational value because you are the boss.

1. FLAX ART HOSPITAL PUZZLE AND PLAY SET

Here is a toy that doesn't need power and the kids have to put it together themselves. This 50-piece puzzle set that can make your children active is made of soft-edged hardwood and make a complete hospital, with an X ray room. It also includes eight patients, a car and a driver. $ 135; flaxart.com.

2. TINY LOVE ACTIVITY BALL

Sure, it's cool, but this colorful baby toy also develops problem solving and motor skills. It has a head and legs, a magnetic(磁性的) hand and a tail. Suitable for little ones from 6 to 36 months. $19.95; tinylove.com.

3. ROBOSAPIEN

This small, remote control robot is really powerful. It performs 67 preprogrammed functions(功能), including throwing, kicking, picking up and dancing. You can even program your own function ——which, sadly, does not include doing windows. $99;　 robosapienonline.com.

4. MINI PEDAL（脚踏板的）CAR

Want a Mini Cooper but can't fit the family inside? Get one for the kids. They can jump into this Mini car, which comes in hot orange with a single adjustable(可调的) seat, and ride away. For ages 3 to 5. $189; miniusa.com (click on "gear up," then "Mini motoring gear").

1.Which toy is said to have the special design for children's safety?

A. ROBOSAPIEN

B. MINI PEDAL CAR

C. FLAX ART HOSPITAL PUZZLE AND PLAY SET

D. TINY LOVE ACTIVITY BALL

2.Which toys are fit for three-year-old kids?

A. 1 and 3.　 B. 2 and 4.　 C. 1 and 2.D. 3 and 4.

3. Educational value is mentioned in all the toys EXCEPT________.

A. FLAX ART HOSPITAL PUZZLE AND PLAY SET

B. TINY LOVE ACTIVITY BALL

C. ROBOSAPIEN

D. MINI PEDAL CAR

4.This passage is written for_____________

A. parents 　　　　　　 B. children

C. students　　　　　　 D. bosses

5.Where can you possibly read this article?

A. In a novel.　 　　 B. On the Internet.

C. In a textbook.　 D. In a science fiction.

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OUR KIDS ARE AMAZING — especially compared with everybody else's (who seem to cry all the time). How do you show your love for your kids this holiday season? With toys that are smooth and colorful, interactive and exciting. And with ones that have educational value — because you are the boss.

1．FLAX ART HOSPITAL PUZZLE AND PLAY SET

Here is a toy that doesn't need power — and the kids have to put it together themselves. This 50 - piece puzzle set is made of soft - edged hardwood and makes a complete hospital, with an X - ray room. It also includes eight patients, a car and a driver.  135; flaxart. com.

2．TINY LOVE ACTIVITY BALL

Sure, it's cool, but this colorful baby toy also develops problem solving and motor skills. It has a head and legs, a magnetic (磁性的) hand and a tail. Suitable for little ones from 6 to 36 months.  19. 95; tinylove. com.

3．ROBOSAPIEN

This small, remote - control robot is really powerful. It performs 67 preprogrammed functions, including throwing, kicking, picking up and dancing. You can even program your own function, which, sadly, does not include doing windows.  99; robosapienonline. com.

4．MINI PEDAL CAR

Want a Mini Cooper but can't fit the family inside? Get one for the kids. They can jump into this Mini car, which comes in hot orange with a single adjustable seat, and ride away. But it could spoil them for that used car they'll be driving when they turn 16. For ages 3 to 5.  189; mininss. com (click on “gear up, ” then “Mini motoring gear”) .

1.Which toy is said to have the special design for children's safety?

A．ROBOSAPIEN

B．MINI PEDAL CAR

C．FLAX ART HOSPITAL PUZZLE AND PLAY SET

D．TINY LOVE ACTIVITY BALL

2.Which toys are fit for three - year - old kids?

A．1 and 3.           B．2 and 4.           C．1 and 2.           D．3 and 4.

3.Educational value is mentioned in all the toys EXCEPT ________.

A．FLAX ART HOSPITAL PUZZLE AND PLAY SET

B．TINY LOVE ACTIVITY BALL

C．ROBOSAPIEN

D．MINI PEDAL CAR

4.This passage is written for ________.

A．parents           B．children           C．the writer         D．the boss

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With many troublesome problems, such as unemployment and crime, 　　　, the new mayor seems to be at a loss.

A. remained to solve　　 B. remaining to be solved

C. remained to be solved　　 D. remaining to solve

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The number of the people who own cars ______since 1990.

A. is increased                                             B. are increased

C. have been increasing                              D. has been increasing

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