British Prime Minister Gordon Brown was born and ______in Kirkcaldy, a small coastal town north of Edinburgh in Scotland.
| A．picked up | B．held up | C．grown up | D．brought up |
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British Prime Minister Gordon Brown was born and ______in Kirkcaldy, a small coastal town north of Edinburgh in Scotland.
| A．picked up | B．held up | C．grown up | D．brought up |
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Gordon Brown was born in Scotland in 1951.His childhood was a brilliant success because of his intellectual strength.He was accepted into middle school at 10.At 16 he became the youngest student at Edinburgh University.
“At that time, he was a lucky boy, good at almost everything,” said his old friend Murray Elder.However, setbacks (挫折) fell on the brilliant boy.After a rugby injury, he became blind in his left eye.Before long, similar symptoms (症状) developed in his right eye.“I lay in the hospital bed in total darkness, uncertain about my future,” said Brown.
Looking back into the past, Brown didn’t complain about his bad luck.He even said: “One door closes; you can’t play rugby any more, so you focus on other things.”
Brown was interested in student politics in university, which helped a lot in his political career later in life.
In 1997, Brown was made Chancellor of the Exchequer (财政大臣).He has succeeded in giving the country a high rate of employment and the longest period of economic growth in its history.
Compared with his successful career, Brown’s family life is full of downs.He lost his first daughter ten days after her birth.His one-year-old youngest son has a deadly disease.“These accidents make me appreciate my life more,” he said.
1.Gordon Brown was successful in his childhood because he _____.
A.was very intelligent
B.went to middle school at 10
C.played rugby very well
D.became the youngest student at Edinburgh University
2.When Gordon Brown looked back on the past, he _____.
A.still had hope for the future
B.wished that he had not played rugby
C.believed that his door was closed
D.felt very sad about his misfortune
3. Which of the following is TRUE about Gordon Brown?
A.He didn’t like politics in university.
B.He became Chancellor of the Exchequer at 48.
C.He did a good job to improve the national economy.
D.He didn’t do well for the country’s employment.
4.From the last paragraph, we learn that Brown’s family life _____.
A.is as successful as his career.
B.is full of accidents
C.makes him upset about his life
D.is filled with good luck
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The Conservative（保守的） Party leader David Cameron has become the British prime minister. The 43-year-old Cameron is the youngest to hold the post in almost 200 years.
Cameron grew up with poor school reports but has become a famous political figure. He is reportedly a descendant（后裔）of King William IV. Cameron studied at the elite（精英的）Eton College. He went to Oxford University, where he graduated with a first-class honors degree in philosophy, politics and economics.
At Eton, Cameron was a problem boy. In 1983, he allegedly（涉嫌） took drugs. He was punished, and ordered to copy 500 lines of Latin text. He later passed the Oxford entrance exam. Now he is British’s prime minister, he has to deal with the country’s deep economic troubles.
46. How old was David Cameron allegedly took drugs?
A.15 B.16 C.17 D.18
47. What can you infer about David Cameron from the text?
A. He is the youngest prime minister in history. B. He often got high scores at school.
C. He is handsome. D. He didn’t behave well at Eton.
48. Which was David Cameron’s favorite subject?
A. Internet B. biology C. politics D. maths
49. According to the text, we know that
A. As a punishment, he copied 50 lines of Latin text.
B. David Cameron passed the Cambridge entrance exam.
C. British has trouble with economy now.
D. David Cameron is a heavy smoker.
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When Sir Winston Churchill , the great British prime minister, reached his eightieth birthday in November 1954, he was presented with his portrait by a well-known modern artist, Granham Sutherland. The painting had been ordered and paid by the members of Parliament(国会)， who wanted to honor the Grand Man of World war II.
Sir Winston and Lady Churchill were deeply moved by this mark of respect and affection. Neither of them, of course, allowed the donors（捐赠者） to see how much they both disliked the portrait. “It makes me look stupid—which I am not !” Churchill protested in private. Publicly, he only said that it was “a fine example of modern art”. His friends smiled: it was well-known that Sir Winston didn’t care for modern art.
Churchill was so unhappy about the portrait that finally his wife had it destroyed. Churchill died at ninety in January 1965. lady Churchill followed him in 1977. Shortly after her death, the public learned what had happened to Sutherland’s painting, and a heated argument broke out. The painter was understandably sad. The artistic community, shocked and angry, claimed that the destruction of the picture had been a crime. Historians said that they regretted the disappearance of a historical document. All agreed that Churchills didn’t have the right to do what they had done.
Well—did they ? A good part of the public felt that the owner of a portrait had the right to get rid of it if it made him so unhappy. The question, however, has been raised many times before: who has the right to a work of art—the sitter, the owner, the donor or the artist who created it? And when the painting is the portrait of a historical figure, should the right of posterity (后代) be considered, as the historians claimed?
1. To have Churchill’s portrait painted was the idea of ______.
A.a well-known modern artist B.Parliament
C.a friend of Churchill D.the public
2. Which of the following is true ?
A. Churchill liked the portrait but his wife not
B. Churchill didn’t like the portrait because he didn’t like the painter
C. Churchill liked the portrait because it was a fine modern art.
D . Churchill didn’t like the portrait and nor did his wife
3. When Churchill said it was “a fine example of modern art”, he was ______.
A. dishonest B. joking C. praising the portrait D. not been straight
4.When was the destruction of the portrait known to the public?
A . As soon as it happened B.After Churchill died in 1965
C. Soon after Lady Churchill’s death D. Not until recently
5. How did people reacted to the news?
A. People of the artistic community were all very sad.
B. The historians felt more strongly against it than the artistic community.
C.All people agreed that Chutchills had no right to destroy the picture.
D. while some were upset, quite a few people believed the Churchills had the right to destroy it.
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A program developed by the Prime Minister David Cameron in Britain was run to measure the nation's wellbeing(幸福感)recently.
The Office for National Statistics(ONS) analysed responses from more than 2,000 people. The results showed that job security, personal health and relationships between family members were at the top three of most people's concerns.
Other key factors of a happy life were parents' sense of the security of their children's future. Parents are often concerned whether their children can have a good life and a nice place to live. People were more likely to consider having a job to be important to them than being paid a high salary.
Anastasia, a social policy analyst, said employment was central to people's sense of identity and wellbeing. “A job is about your life; it is not about your income，” she said, “It is about every aspect—having the motivation to get up in the morning, selfrespect and being a role model for your children. Income is almost secondary to that. People's lives fall apart if they don't have a job. They are much more likely to be depressed if they are out of work, and there is a strong relationship between unemployment and family breakdown and health difficulties.”
The Prime Minister launched the program in an attempt to create a broader measure of Britain's success than the performance of the economy. Mr Cameron said governments had a role in helping people feel better and that the national wellbeing index should help wider society build a better life.
Paul Allin, director of the wellbeing project at the ONS, said the program would combine objective data, such as employment and life expectancy rates, with subjective(主观的) measures, such as job satisfaction and selfreported health, to give a more complete picture of national wellbeing. “We want to encourage people to tell us what matters to them，” he said, “The more responses we have to the debate, the more realistic a picture of the UK we will have.”
1.What is the purpose of David Cameron's program?
A. To help people live a happier life.
B. To tell people what is real happiness.
C. To find out people's attitude towards happiness.
D. To see if people are satisfied with the government.
2.According to the passage, the top three factors that affect most people's happiness are ________.
a．personal health
b．high salary
c．job security
d．relationships between family members
A. a，b，c B. a，c，d
C. b，c，d D. a，b，d
3.Which of the following is NOT the view of Anastasia on employment?
A. It requires people to get up in the morning.
B. It helps people keep his or her selfrespect.
C. It makes people be an example to his or her children.
D. It brings enough money for people to live on.
4.What can we learn from the passage?
A. The program pushes the government to develop the economy.
B. More people are encouraged to take part in the program.
C. It's difficult to get a satisfying answer from the program.
D. Getting a high income is more important than having a job.
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The famous British inventor George Stephenson was born in 1781 and died in 1848. One of his important inventions was the train. He his first train when he was forty-four years old. When he was experimenting with the engine on the train, he met with from the government, the newspapers and the gentlemen in the country. They said that the noise and the smoke would cows, horses and sheep, that the would burst or that the hot coals from it would their houses. At that time, people believed what they said.
George Stephenson the people that the train could go on small , could pull carriages goods and passengers and there was to them. It was a very matter for him to them believe. However, after , he was able to do it; and the first train that by Stephenson himself what he had said.
The first day the people along the way the noises of the train and saw it running quickly to them, they ran back home as quickly as they could and closed their doors tightly, for they thought it a genius(妖怪).They did not dare to come out until it had passed.
1.A. very B. a lot C. much D. most
2.A. bought B. made C. introduced D. did
3.A. electrical B. atomic C. oil D. steam
4.A. troubles B. success C. people D. pleasure
5.A. buy B. kill C. interest D. take away
6.A. smoke B. noise C. engine D. driver
7.A. pull down B. blow away C. pass D. set fire to
8.A. few B. most C. only a few D. the rich
9.A. said B. spoke C. warned D. told
10.A. roads B. rivers C. rails D. steam
11.A. full of B. short of C. empty of D. without
12.A. dangerous B. no great danger C. a lot of danger D. few danger
13.A. difficult B. easy C. pleasant D. light
14.A. get B. cause C. force D. make
15.A. some time B. sometime C. a few times D. sometimes
16.A. was driven B. was sold C. was pulled D. helped
17.A. believed B. seemed C. proved D. sensed
18.A. when B. of C. while D. for
19.A. caught sight of B. listened to C. thought D. heard
20.A. in the distance B. nearby C. on the far D. from the distance
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The famous British inventor George Stephenson was born in 1781 and died in 1848. one of his _21_ important inventions was the train. He _22_his first train when he was forty-four years old. When he was experimenting with the _23_ engine on the train, he met with _24_ from the government, newspapers and the gentlemen in the country. They said that the noise and the smoke would _25_ cows, horses and sheep, that the _26_ would hurtle(炸飞) or that the hot coals from it would _27_their houses. At that time, _28_ people believed what they said.
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The prime minister said that ______ students lack nowadays is devotion and patience.
A. how B. why C. what D. if
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In a speech this week to the Institute of Civil Engineering, the Prime Minister, David Cameron, made clear his support for wind energy. He focused on some of the many advantages of developing the industry.
Let’s examine those reasons. It is an abundant, clean and sustainable source of energy, reducing our dependence on expensive fossil fuel imports, increasingly from politically unstable parts of the globe. Let’s not forget that Russia turned off the gas supply to Europe in 2006.
More recently, we have all felt the pain this winter, when international gas prices soared by 40% compared to last year. Should we carry on exposing ourselves to the instability（不稳定） of global energy prices and the unpredictability of global events, or should we recognize the value of taking control of our energy supply?
As for the economic opportunities, over the last decade wind energy has attracted $5 billion in investment(投资) to the UK and is set to go above $50 billion by 2020. Look at the companies queuing up to build wind turbine (涡轮) factories in the UK, such as Siemens and Vestas. Examine the number of people employed in the wind industry in the UK—nearly 12000, now with nearly 90000 jobs by 2021.
The UK is already the global leader in wind power, with greater ability than anywhere else in the world—enough to supply more than a million homes with electricity all year round—and the government is calling for an increase by eight times in the amount of wind turbines installed by 2020, which the industry can achieve as long as it gets the right level of support from ministers. In return, as well as bring the environmental benefits of clean energy, the wind industry is committed to save consumers a lot of money.
1.What can we know from Paragraph 4?
A. Many job opportunities are created by wind industry.
B. The UK would not accept many companies’ investment.
C. Over the last ten years the UK has attracted little investment.
D. Other industries are less important than wind industry.
2.The writer uses the example of Russia to prove that ________.
A. international gas price is not always stable
B. there exists the unpredictability of global events
C. there are conflicts between Europe and Russia
D. every nation is badly in need of gas
3.What is the most important thing for the government to achieve its goal by 2020?
A. Attracting more investment.
B. Getting enough support from ministers.
C. Improving the technology a lot.
D. Listing the advantages of wind power to the public.
4.What is correct for the UK facing the problem of energy?
A. The UK should increase its dependence on fossil fuel imports.
B. It’s OK to carry on exposing itself to the instable energy prices.
C. The UK should believe the global events can be predictable.
D. The government has recognized the necessity of controlling its energy supply and did better.
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In the office of the German prime minister Angela Merkel, there is a picture of Catherine the Great, the legendary (传奇的) Russian Empress. When asked why she has the picture, Merkel says, "She was a strong woman". Many say the same of Merkel.
The most powerful woman in the world, according to US Forbes magazine, was in China last week. She came to discuss trade and environmental issues with China's top leaders. Germany's first woman leader is known as a brave and practical statesman (政治家).
Even since her time at school, she had the habit of getting everything in order. Every day before doing her homework she would clean the desk and think about what to do next. "I prefer a long time for full preparations to make my decision. But once I decide, I will stand up for what I believe, "Merkel said. Perhaps it was good habits that helped her do well in her studies. At 32, she got a doctor degree in physics and then she worked as a researcher.
However, the life of a scholar couldn't put off her love of politics. While working in labs, Merkel took time off to read political books and at last joined a political party. "Her calmness helped her stand out in the party. She could always find a way out while others felt hopeless," said one of her old friends.
In her first big political job as Minister for the Environment in 1994, her scientific background proved very useful. In 2005 she became Germany's youngest prime minister since the second World War.
Now half way through her four-year term, the 53-year-old woman has made a name for herself both in Germany and abroad. At the EU summit (欧盟峰会) in 2005 when France quarreled with Britain over the EU budget (预算), some people believed the EU was close to breaking down. But Merkel didn't give up. She shuttled (穿梭) between the heads of the two powers and had them reached an agreement.
"Strength comes from composure (镇定) and courage. Many people say I am a strong woman. But I would rather say I have perseverance, "said Merkel.
1.Why does Merkel put a picture of Catherine the Great on the wall of her office? ______
A.Because Catherine the Great is beautiful.
B.Because Merkel wants to be a strong woman too.
C.Because Merkel likes the drawing skill of it.
D.Because it is very expensive.
2.What is the correct order of the following events? ______
a. became the German Chancellor (总理)
b. got a doctorate (博士学位) in physics and then she worked as a researcher
c. joined a political party
d. took part in the EU summit
e. worked as Minister for the Environment
A.bcade B.cbdae C.bcead D.cbaed
3.Which statement is NOT true according to the passage? ______
A.Merkel usually hurries to make a decision when facing difficulties.
B.At the EU summit in 2005, the relationship between French and Britain was in tension (紧张).
C.Merkel is a well-known leader all over the world.
D.She is outstanding because of her calmness.
4.What is the best title for the passage? ______
A.An excellent lecturer B.Germany's iron lady
C.The change of a scholar D.The youngest chancellor
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