Construction on Knolly's Tunnel began in 1896, and it was opened on August 13th, 1898 by the man it was named after--Sir Clement C. Knolly, Acting Governor of Trinidad. It linked Rio Claro with Port of Spain. Its architecture is still admired and studied today, and many are amazed that Knolly's Tunnel has stood up to the earth's movement over so many years.
Much research is being done on the tunnel. At the top of Knolly's Tunnel are cottages covered with leaves, where visitors can sit and enjoy the beauty of nature. Standing at the beginning of Knolly's Tunnel, you can see nothing but the tiny light at the end. The train tracks have been removed and replaced with small stones. Visitors can drive through the tunnel or walk through, but should do so in groups for safety. In the old days, there were no lights, but now there are street lights on the way to the tunnel, though not inside.
On your way in, you may notice some manholes on the walls of the tunnel. These were there for individuals to step into for safety as the train passed. Knolly's Tunnel can be accessed through Tabaquite and through Mitchell Gap. The road was recently improved, but is better when you enter from Tabaquite, and there are signs on the road directing you to Knolly's Tunnel.
On the drive to Knolly's Tunnel there are two other cottages where visitors can sit and just enjoy nature. At the site itself, there is nothing to purchase to eat or drink, but in Tabaquite there are several bars, a restaurant, and food outlets. A gas station and a health centre are also close by.
For those who admire architecture, Knolly's Tunnel is a must-see when visiting Trinidad. For the nature lovers, there is no better place for them to be and for the historians, they can walk or drive through Knolly's Tunnel knowing that many of our ancestors toiled (worked hard) on its structure. So when you visit Trinidad, don't forget to take a look at Knolly's Tunnel!
1.Knolly's Tunnel is special in ______ .
A. its environment B. its function
C. its location D. its architecture
2.The underlined word "site" in the paragraph 4 refers to ______ .
A. Trinidad B. Tabaquite
C. Mitchell Gap D. Knolly's Tunnel
3.What is the purpose of the passage? ______
A. To suggest a visit to Knolly's Tunnel.
B. To introduce the history of Knolly's Tunnel.
C. To evaluate the value of Knolly's Tunnel.
D. To witness the change of Knolly's Tunnel
4.The passage above is probably taken from ______ .
A. a geography textbook B. a travel journal
C. a sports report D. a health and fitness magazine
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题
Construction on Knolly's Tunnel began in 1896, and it was opened on August 13th, 1898 by the man it was named after--Sir Clement C. Knolly, Acting Governor of Trinidad. It linked Rio Claro with Port of Spain. Its architecture is still admired and studied today, and many are amazed that Knolly's Tunnel has stood up to the earth's movement over so many years.
Much research is being done on the tunnel. At the top of Knolly's Tunnel are cottages covered with leaves, where visitors can sit and enjoy the beauty of nature. Standing at the beginning of Knolly's Tunnel, you can see nothing but the tiny light at the end. The train tracks have been removed and replaced with small stones. Visitors can drive through the tunnel or walk through, but should do so in groups for safety. In the old days, there were no lights, but now there are street lights on the way to the tunnel, though not inside.
On your way in, you may notice some manholes on the walls of the tunnel. These were there for individuals to step into for safety as the train passed. Knolly's Tunnel can be accessed through Tabaquite and through Mitchell Gap. The road was recently improved, but is better when you enter from Tabaquite, and there are signs on the road directing you to Knolly's Tunnel.
On the drive to Knolly's Tunnel there are two other cottages where visitors can sit and just enjoy nature. At the site itself, there is nothing to purchase to eat or drink, but in Tabaquite there are several bars, a restaurant, and food outlets. A gas station and a health centre are also close by.
For those who admire architecture, Knolly's Tunnel is a must-see when visiting Trinidad. For the nature lovers, there is no better place for them to be and for the historians, they can walk or drive through Knolly's Tunnel knowing that many of our ancestors toiled (worked hard) on its structure. So when you visit Trinidad, don't forget to take a look at Knolly's Tunnel!
1.Knolly's Tunnel is special in ______ .
A. its environment B. its function
C. its location D. its architecture
2.The underlined word "site" in the paragraph 4 refers to ______ .
A. Trinidad B. Tabaquite
C. Mitchell Gap D. Knolly's Tunnel
3.What is the purpose of the passage? ______
A. To suggest a visit to Knolly's Tunnel.
B. To introduce the history of Knolly's Tunnel.
C. To evaluate the value of Knolly's Tunnel.
D. To witness the change of Knolly's Tunnel
4.The passage above is probably taken from ______ .
A. a geography textbook B. a travel journal
C. a sports report D. a health and fitness magazine
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
The Leaning Tower of Pisa was straight like a pole when the construction began in 1173. It started to shift direction soon after construction because of poor foundation in addition to the loose layer of subsoil(底土). At the beginning, it leaned to the southeast before the shaky foundation started to shift leaning towards the southwest. After the period of structural strengthening at the beginning of the 21st century, now the Leaning Tower of Pisa leans at an angle of 3.97 degrees.
In 1178, the shift in direction was observed for the first time when the construction had progressed further to the third floor. The tower was heavy for the three-meter foundation that was built on a weak area of land.
For compensating(补偿) the leaning position, the builders started to construct the upper floors with one side higher than the other one. This caused the tower to lean in the other direction. This unusual structure led to the tower being actually curved. In spite of these efforts, the tower kept on leaning.
The government of Italy started to plan prevention of the complete collapse of the tower in 1964. However, a request was put forward by the authorities to keep the leaning position because of the tourism industry of the region.
After nearly two decades of careful planning by engineers, historians and mathematicians, the stabilization efforts for the Leaning Tower of Pisa started in 1990. The tower was closed for the general public and the people living nearby moved away. For reducing the total weight of the tower, its seven bells which represented the seven musical notes were removed. The tower was reopened for the general public on December 15, 2001.
In May 2008, after removing another 70 metric tons of earth, the engineers announced that the tower had been finally stabilized and it would remain stable for at least 200 years.
1.The Leaning Tower of Pisa began to lean probably because ________.
A. it was too high like a pole
B. its foundation shook badly
C. the work of repair was delayed
D. the soil of its foundation was too weak
2.People noticed the Leaning Tower of Pisa shift its direction ________.
A. as soon as it was constructed
B. during the construction
C. at the end of the construction
D. as soon as it was completed
3.Who preferred not to change the leaning position of the Leaning Tower of Pisa?
A. The authorities.
B. The government.
C. The engineers.
D. The historians.
4.Which of the following is the right order according to this passage?
a. People noticed the tower began to shift its direction.
b. The repair work was carried out last time.
c. The Leaning Tower of Pisa was repaired for the first time.
d. The Leaning Tower of Pisa was built.
e. The tower was opened to the visitors again.
f. The government started to make a plan for the tower.
A. c,d,a,f,b,e B. f,e,a,d,c,b
C. d,a,f,c,e,b D. d,e,b,f,c,a
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It was on July 1, 2006 ___ Qinghai-Tibet railway began operation, ____ is a symbolic project in China’s West Development Strategy.
A.when; that | B.that; when | C.which; when | D.that; which |
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Since the modern Olympics began in 1896, it has been held in more than 40 different cities. That gives Olympic fans quite a few possible travel destinations to choose!
Beijing, China
Olympic fans should consider visiting the Beijing Olympic Park to check out the special buildings of the so-called “Bird’s Nest” and “Water Cube”—the national stadium and aquatics center built for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Popular historic places in Beijing include the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, and Tian’anmen Square.
Innsbruck, Austria
Located in the heart of the Alps, Innsbruck is known as a great winter destination—which explains why it has hosted not one but two Winter Olympics. Known for its mountainous views, Innsbruck is the perfect stop for outdoor adventurers.
Mexico City, Mexico
This wonderful travel destination offers a wide number of popular museums, historic buildings, and public parks. People will love shopping for fresh meat and produce at the markets, taking a cooking class, and generally eating their way through Mexico City, which is especially known for its culinary (烹饪的) experiences that include both globally well-known restaurants and locally favored street carts.
Melbourne, Australia
Nearly half a century before Sydney hosted the 2000 Summer Olympics, Melbourne became the first Australian host city in 1956. Head to the “cultural capital of Australia”, located in Victoria on the southeastern coast, for an energetic cafe culture and art scene, Melbourne offers something for every type of traveler and everyone can enjoy an evening at one of the city’s many rooftop bars or a day of wine tasting.
1.Where will you go if you are fond of adventure?
A.Beijing, China. B.Mexico City, Mexico.
C.Innsbruck, Austria. D.Melbourne, Australia.
2.What can visitors do in Mexico City?
A.Enjoy wonderful culinary classes. B.Buy beautiful clothes and shoes.
C.Admire beautiful mountainous views. D.Visit special stadiums for the Olympics.
3.What can we know about Melbourne?
A.It is famous for all kinds of wine. B.It has many world-famous hotels.
C.It hosted the Summer Olympics twice. D.It can satisfy different travelers’ needs.
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It was several minutes ____we realized what was happening-our dog was trapped in a newly-dug tunnel.
A. since B. before C. until D. while
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______the house was started before she went to Africa and now it is still under construction.
A.Working | B.Working at | C.Working on | D.Work on |
高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
My father is a worker in authority over others who work in construction sites. When I was young,it was he who _______ me sympathy through modeling. It has always been a _______for me as I grow up _______other construction workers who work with him come to our house every Saturday because that is the time when he will _______their salaries for the week.
I know my father as someone who is a quiet man, just_______everyone around himself. He is someone who is _______when it comes to discipline but I have never been _______ when being raised by him. Maybe that is because I have seen his gentleness and_______to us and to others. Since he is a worker in _______,I often see him talking to the construction workers whenever they have problems. He is more like a father than a __________to them.
One day, he returned home, telling me that he would treat me to dinner because he had __________ his salary. Later that day,his friend,a fellow worker,came to our house just to talk to him and __________advice as to where he could go to seek assistance for his__________child. I saw how my father listened and__________his friend’s back while his friend was__________. When his friend was about to go home, my father got his wallet and gave his salary to him,__________only 2000 pesos in his wallet.
I was so __________when he did that,but so__________that my father was __________to give almost all of his salary to help his friend with his child in hospital. It is a lesson I will always__________.
1.A. asked B. gave C. taught D. designed
2.A. routine B. balance C. tendency D. sign
3.A. hearing B. seeing C. thinking D. smelling
4.A. increase B. accept C. spend D. pay
5.A. noticing B. kidding C. observing D. describing
6.A. loose B. strict C. lovely D. humorous
7.A. threatened B. loved C. hated D. envied
8.A. sympathy B. bravery C. determination D. cruelty
9.A. order B. rank C. charge D. turn
10.A. doctor B. superior C. colleague D. engineer
11.A. wasted B. asked C. reached D. received
12.A. ask for B. look for C. head for D. care for
13.A. naughty B. healthy C. sick D. happy
14.A. pressed B. beat C. patted D. struck
15.A. shouting B. crying C. thinking D. laughing
16.A. saving B. donating C. giving D. leaving
17.A. shocked B. scared C. frightened D. frustrated
18.A. sad B. angry C. bitter D. proud
19.A. mean B. unhappy C. surprised D. willing
20.A. forget B. treasure C. neglect D. reject
高三英语完形填空简单题查看答案及解析
Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald was born on September 24, 1896. He was an American writer of novels and short stories, whose works are the typical writings of the Jazz Age, a term he created himself.
Born into an upper middle-class Irish Catholic family, Fitzgerald was named after his famous second cousin, Francis Scott Key. He was also named after his deceased sister Louise Scott, one of two sisters who died shortly before his birth. He spent 1898–1901 in Syracuse and 1903–1908 in Buffalo, New York, where he attended Nardin Academy. When his father was fired from his company, the family returned to Minnesota, where Fitzgerald attended St. Paul Academy from 1908 to1911.
He is widely regarded as one of the 20th century’s greatest writers. Fitzgerald is considered to be a member of the “Lost Generation” of the 1920s. He finished four novels, This Side of Paradise, The Beautiful and Damned, Tender Is the Night and his most famous classic novel, The Great Gatsby. A fifth, unfinished novel, The Love of the Last Tycoon was published after his death. Fitzgerald also wrote many short stories that dealt with themes of youth.
His first literary work, a detective story, was published in a school newspaper when he was 12. When he was 16, he was forced to leave St. Paul Academy for neglecting his studies. He attended Newman School, a prep school in Hackensack, New Jersey, in 1911–1912, and entered Princeton University in 1913 as a member of the Class of 1917. There he became friends with future critics and writers Edmund Wilson (Class of 1916) and John Peale Bishop (Class of 1917), and wrote for the Princeton Triangle Club. He was also a member of the University Cottage Club, which still displays Fitzgerald’s desk and writing materials in its library. A poor student, Fitzgerald left Princeton to enlist (入伍) in the US Army during World War I; however, the war ended shortly after Fitzgerald’s enlistment.
Fitzgerald had been an alcoholic (酒鬼) since his college days, leaving him in poor health by the late 1930s. Fitzgerald suffered a mild attack of tuberculosis in 1919, and died of a heart attack in 1940.
1.What does the passage mainly talk about?
A. The “Lost Generation” of the 1920s.
B. How Fitzgerald got his name.
C. The life and works of Fitzgerald.
D. Fitzgerald and the Jazz Age.
2.What led to Fitzgerald’s early death according to the passage?
A. His poverty.
B. His heavy drinking.
C. The poor working conditions.
D. The pressures of work.
3.Which is the most famous work of Fitzgerald?
A. This Side of Paradise.
B. The Beautiful and Damned.
C. Tender Is the Night.
D. The Great Gatsby.
4.What’s the right order of the events related to Fitzgerald?
a. He attended Nardin Academy.
b. He entered Princeton University.
c. He attended St. Paul Academy.
d. He joined the US Army during World War I.
A. a,c,b,d B. a,d,b,c
C. b,d,a,c D. b,a,c,d
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
The “24 solar terms” originated and was firstly used in China. It was created thousands years ago on the basis of practical needs of agriculture. Ancient Chinese people used it to guide agriculture production, special climate signs and even healthy living tips. Last year, the 24 solar terms was added to UNESCO’s world intangible cultural heritage list. Now, it has been brought to life thanks to a creative designer from Southwest China’s Guizhou province.
On the eve of this year’s Qingming Festival, Shi Changhong released his version of re-produced and pack-aged characters for each solar term in the form of “moving art” of gifs. Since their initial release on Zcool on March 29, the gifs have won great acclaim among the general public and quickly engulfed social media with millions of hits during the festival period.
To maximize publicity, Shi released his work in three forms: video, animation and picture, while, the background sounds add to the brilliance.
“When I watch the short video, I can strongly feel the Chinese-style elements hidden in them. And it is really cool to rejuvenate Chinese traditional culture in such a unique way.” WeChat user Xiao Feifei said.
“It is really a comfort to me to see so many people like my latest work. To be honest, it would really surprise me if the work does not arouse a sensation among Chinese people. The 24 solar items is a deeply mooted concept that encapsulates the essence of Chinese wisdom. However, only a small portion of people know all the names or the correct order of those terms. My intention is to increase Chinese people’s self awareness to learn more about our traditional fine culture. Actually, the 24 solar items work is only a part of my whole design program ‘Charm China’, which I started over a year ago.” Shi told China Daily.
1.What do you think the underlined word “Zcool” refer to?
A. Website. B. Magazine.
C. Radio Broadcast. D. Newspaper.
2.What is the purpose of the passage?
A. To introduce a creative designer.
B. To introduce the origin of the 24 solar terms.
C. To introduce a design program “Charm China”.
D. To introduce the 24 solar items work.
3.Which of the following statement is true according to text?
A. The 24 solar items work designed by Shi Changhong was added to UNESCO’s heritage list.
B. The background sounds of the work make the video more attractive.
C. It really surprised Shi Changhong to see so many people like his latest work.
D. Most old people know all the names of the correct order of the 24 solar terms
4.Which part of the newspaper does the text probably belong to?
A. Travel. B. Culture.
C. Agriculture. D. Education.
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
It was on a summer burning afternoon in Denver.The sky was blue and the wind was blowing slightly.A man from a big 36with a new wagon (马车) and a beautiful pair of horses was 37 along a country road.He did not 38much attention to 39he was going.Pretty soon he realized that he was 40 , but he continued to drive, 41to find his way or to meet someone who could tell him how to 42to the town.
It was a long 43road.For several hours he kept on driving. 44 it was almost dark, he saw in a cornfield a tall farmer plowing (犁) the land.He stopped his 45team of horses near the fence and called out, "Hello, farmer"
"Hello, yourself" the farmer replied, 46plowing.
"Where does this 47go ?"
"I haven't ever seen it go anywhere.It always 48right where it is " , said the farmer, without stopping his work.
"How far is it 49the next town?" said the stranger, speaking a little louder.
"Don't know, never50it " replied the farmer.
By this time the city man was getting 51, "What do you know? You're the biggest 52I ever saw"
The farmer 53the plow and turned and looked for a long time at the city man.Then he said scornfully (轻蔑地) , "Maybe I don't know much. 54I am a fool.But 55I'm not lost!"
1.A.enterprise B.city C.farm D.company
2.A.driving B.exploring C.escaping D.resting
3.A.fix B.give C.recommend D.provide
4.A.which B.that C.where D.what
5.A.gone B.missing C.lost D.discouraged
6.A.managing B.expecting C.refusing D.forgetting
7.A.take back B.bring back C.look back D.get back
8.A.lonely B.busy C.crowded D.proper
9.A.If B.After C.When D.Though
10.A.tired B.exited C.bored D.disappointed
11.A.already B.still C.thus D.merely
12.A.horse B.town C.field D.road
13.A.trains B.lives C.stays D.stands
14.A.in B.to C.inside D.from
15.A.built B.imagined C.overlooked D.measured
16.A.annoyed B.ridiculous C.concerned D.content
17.A.farmer B.businessman C.fool D.driver
18.A.undertook B.continued C.began D.stopped
19.A.Perhaps B.Luckily C.Exactly D.Indeed
20.A.in turn B.at least C.sooner or later D.at most
高三英语完型填空中等难度题查看答案及解析