They must have been enjoying themselves there...

They must have been enjoying themselves there，or they __________ so long．

A．wouldn’t stay　　 　　　　 B．needn’t have stayed

C．wouldn’t have stayed　　　 D．couldn’t stay

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People need to relax and enjoy themselves. One way they can have a good time is to watch a baseball game or another sports event.Even thousands of years ago，groups of people gathered to watch skilled athletes(运动员)．

Over 2，000 years ago in Greece，certain days in the year were festival days. These were holidays when people stopped work and enjoyed themselves. They liked to watch athletes take part in races and other games of skill.

The most important festival was held every four years at the town of Olympia. It was held in honour of the Greek god Zeus. For five days，athletes from all parts of the Greek world took part in the Olympic Games. At the Olympic Games，people could watch them box，run，jump and so on. There was a relay race between two teams of men in which a lighted torch(火炬) was passed from runner to runner. The Olympic Games were thought to be so important that cities which were at war with one another had to stop fighting. People were allowed to travel to the games freely. Thousands of people came to Olympia from cities in Greece and from its colonies(殖民地) in Africa，Asia and Italy. They met as friends to cheer their favourite athletes and to enjoy themselves.

1.What happened in Greece over 2，000 years ago?

A.People stopped work and enjoyed themselves.

B.The cities there were often against one another.

C.People watched baseball games.

D.People didn't go to any games at all.

2.What did people do at the games?

A.They fought.

B.They just talked to friends.

C.They cheered for good athletes.

D.They tried to find friends.

3.Greek cities then were fighting so they ______．

A.were weak

B.were strong

C.couldn't go to other cities freely

D.could see each other

4.The best title for the story is ''______''．

A.Greece at War B.Together for the Games

C.Stop Fighting D.Sport

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Fortunately , the adventurers brought the GPS with themselves, ________they might have been lost in the desert.

A. of which     B. without which    C. in which         D. about which

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It's said that they ________ a better life ever since they moved to the US.

A．had enjoyed　     B．have been enjoying

C．were enjoying　     D．would enjoy

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The young couple have been admitted into a badminton club of late, where they can enjoy all the benefits and _________ of club membership.

A. charges                    B. procedures                C. privileges                 D. circumstances

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—The poor people lived near the highway.

—_____ very noisy.

A. It must have been      B. They must be     C. That might be      D. There must be

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Which tablet computer should YOU be buying: They are this year’s must have ... and there’s a style to suit everyone.

1.The underlined phrase “stumble across” most probably means “_________”.

A. quarrel with　　 B. compare with

C. meet with　　 D. compete with

2.Which of the following about Surface is TRUE?

A. The keyboard can serve as a cover.

B. You have to pay extra to install Microsoft Word.

C. The keyboard will not add to the cost.

D. You cannot watch movies or surf the internet with it.

3.If you are a game lover, which tablet is least likely to be your choice?

A. LeapPad Explorer 2.　　 B. iPad 4th generation.

C. Microsoft Surface.　　 D. Amazon Kindle Paperwhite.

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There seems never to have been a civilization without toys, but when and how they developed is unknown． They probably came about just to give children something to do．

　In the ancient world, as is today, most boys played with some kinds of toys and most girls with another． In societies where social roles are rigidly determined, boys pattern their play after the activities of their fathers and girls after the tasks of their mothers． This is true because boys and girls are being prepared, even in play, to step into the roles and responsibilities of the adult world．

　What is remarkable about the history of toys is not so much how they changed over the centuries but how much they have remained the same． The changes have been mostly in terms of craftsmanship, mechanics, and technology． It is the universality of toys with regard to their development in all parts of the world and their persistence to the present that is amazing． In Egypt, the Americas, China, Japan and among the Arctic （北极的） peoples, generally the same kinds of toys appeared． Variations depended on local customs and ways of life because toys imitate their surroundings． Nearly every civilization had dolls, little weapons, toy soldiers, tiny animals and vehicles．

Because toys can be generally regarded as a kind of art form, they have not been subject to technological leaps that characterize inventions for adult use． The progress from the wheel to the oxcart to the automobile is a direct line of ascent （进步）． The progress from a rattle used by a baby in 3,000 BC to one used by an infant today, however, is not characterized by inventiveness． Each rattle is the product of the artistic tastes of the times and subject to the limitations of available materials．

1.Which is a major factor leading to the different variations of toys?

A． Scientific advances and technological progress

B． Different local customs and lifestyles of different peoples

C． Craftsmanship, mechanics, and technology

D． The artistic tastes of the times and the limitations of available materials

2.Why do boys and girls play with different kinds of toys?

A． Because they are intended for different social roles and responsibilities．

B． Because boys like to invent and girls imitate．

C． Because boys play with their fathers while girls their mothers．

D． Because they will take up different jobs when they grow up．

3.One amazing aspect about the “universality of toys” is______．

A． They appeared all over the world almost at the same time in history．

B． They have not changed except in craftsmanship, mechanics, and technology．

C． Having existed for thousands of years, toys are still found all over the world today．

D． They are a kind of art form, which has been promoted by inventiveness．

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There seems never to have been a civilization without toys, but when and how they developed is unknown. They probably came about just to give children something to do .

In the ancient world , as is today ,most boys played with some kinds of toys and most girls with another .In societies where social roles are rigidly determined, boys pattern their play after the activities of their fathers and girls are being prepared, even in play , to step into the roles and responsibilities of the adult world .

What is remarkable about the history of toys is not so much how they changed over the centuries but how much they have remained the same . The changes have been mostly in terms of craftsmanship ,mechanics, and technology . It is the universality of toys with regard to their development in all parts of the world and their persistence to the present that is amazing .In Egypt ,America ,China ,Japan and among the Arctic (北极的)people, generally the same kinds of toys appeared. Variations depended on local customs and way of life because toys imitate their surrounding. Nearly every civilization had dolls, little weapons, toy soldiers, tiny animals and vehicles.

Because toys can be generally regarded as a kind of art form, they have not been subject to technological leaps that characterize inventions for adult use .The progress from the wheel to the cart to the automobile is a direct line of ways up. The progress from a rattle (拔浪鼓) used by a baby in 3000BCto one used by an infant today , however , is not characterized by inventiveness. Each rattle is the product of the artistic tastes of the times and subject to the limitations of available materials.

1.The reason why the toys most boys play with are different from those that girls play with is that ________.

A. their social roles are rigidly determined

B. they like challenging activities

C. most boys would like to follow their fathers’ professions

D. boys like to play with their fathers while girls with their mothers.

2.One aspect of “the universality of toys ”lies in the fact that ________.

A. the basic characteristics of toys are the same all over the world

B. technological advances have greatly improved the durability of toys

C. the exploration of the universe has led to the creation of new kinds of toys

D. the improvement of craftsmanship in making toys depends on the efforts of universities

3.Which of the following is the author’s view on the historical development of toys?

A. Toys are playing an increasingly important role in shaping a child’s character.

B. The toy industry has witnessed great leaps in technology in recent years.

C. The craftsmanship in toy-making has remained essentially unchanged.

D. Toys have remained basically the same all through the centuries.

4.Regarded as a kind of art form, toys  ________.

A. reflect the pace of social progress

B. are not characterized by technological progress

C. follow a direct line of ascent

D. also appeal greatly to adults

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There seems never to have been a civilization without toys, but when and how they developed is unknown. They probably came about just to give children something to do.

In the ancient world, as is today, most boys played with some kinds of toys and most girls with another. In societies where social roles are strictly determined, boys pattern their play after the activities of their fathers and girls after the tasks of their mothers.This is true because boys and girls are being prepared, even in play, to step into the roles and responsibilities of the adult world.

What is remarkable about the history of toys is not so much how they changed over the centuries but how much they have remained the same. The changes have been mostly in terms of skill, mechanics, and technology. It is the universality of toys with regard to their development in all parts of the world and their insistence to the present that is amazing. In Egypt, the US, China,Japan and among the Arctic peoples, generally the same kinds of toys appeared. Variations depended on local customs and ways of life because toys reflect their surroundings.Nearly every civilization had dolls, little weapons, toy soldiers, tiny animals and vehicles.

Because toys can be generally regarded as a kind of art form, they have not been affected by technological quick development that characterize inventions for adult use. The progress from the wheel to the ox-cart to the automobile is a direct line of ahievement. The progress from a rattle(拨浪鼓) used by a baby in 3000 BC to one used by a baby today, however, is not characterized by inventiveness. Each rattle is the product of the artistic tastes of times and subject to the limtations of available materials.

1.. The reason why the toys most boys play with are different from those that girls play with is that_________.

2.. Which of the following is the author’s view on the historical development of toys？

3.. Regarded as a kind of art form, toys________.

4.. The author uses the example of a rattle to show that________.

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