Swizerland is the world’s most famous watchma...

Swizerland is the world’s most famous watchmaker,1.makes it little surprise that2.(it) people are the most punctual in the world. For them, being on time is not only a nice thing to do, but it’s a strict3.(believe) that they build almost every aspect of their lives on.

According to the BBC, everything in Swizerland, from trains and buses4.personal meetings, is on time. If someone says they are meeting you at 3 pm, they5.not be there at 2:55 or 3:05 - just 3 pm. It shows “a deep expression of respect for other people”, US writer Eric Weiner, who6.(recent) traveled to Swizerland, wrote for BBC News. “A punctual person is a7.(consider) one. By showing up on time for everything, a Swiss person is expressing he values your time and, by extension, he values you.”

This valuable quality of Swiss people8.(report) to originate from the country’s mountain areas. Due to poor weather, people had to plant and harvest crops exactly on time,9.they would have nothing to eat.

However, being punctual also has its problems. Since everybody has their lunch at exactly 12 and takes their coffee break at 4pm, elevators and coffee shops all tend10.(be) full at the same time.

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Tea is one of the most popular1.(drink)in the world. You make it by pouring hot water over the2. (dry)leaves of a tea plant. For centuries people believed that tea could cure illnesses, and they used it as medicine. Today scientists know that tea contains chemicals that prevent cells from3.(die). Most teas have caffeine in them, a substance that makes you feel more active. Some people have problems drinking tea because it can cause　　 4.(sleepless).

The tea plant grows best in tropical and temperate places5.rain falls throughout the year. Teas can be grown from sea level6.about 2,000 metres, but the best quality grows in higher regions.

Tea 7.(come)from the leaves and buds of tea plants. Wild plants can be up to 9 metres high but on tea plantations(茶园)they 8.(cut)back to a bush of about a metre in height so that workers can pull the leaves 9.(easy). It takes a plant three to five years before it is ready for plucking(采摘).

A plucker can harvest about 20 kg of tea a day. on large tea plantations the leaves are harvested by machines, 10.the quality of tea is higher when the leaves are plucked by hand.

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The most delicious cake in the world____ by mom. Please wait an hour to enjoy it.

A．makes            B．is made           C．is being made      D．is making

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Our world natural park is one of the most famous parks in the world. Millions of visitors from different countries visit this park each year. In order to protect it, please do as follows:

◆Protect the natural and cultural heritage. Don’t damage or deface any buildings, displays and other facilities. Take care of all plants. Put rubbish in the bins provided.

◆Take care when you are going up and down steps or stairs and when you are walking nearby the waters.

◆Please buy tickets before entering the scenic spot. One ticket is only for one person.

Adult：＄60 per ticket.

Children over 6 and under 18: half price.

People over 60 and children under 6: free.

◆If you are going into the wooded and hilly lands，for your own safety，please go with three people at least and don’t take any tinder(易燃物）along with you. The hill is steep, so please take care of yourself.

◆This scenic spot is the reserve of water source: No fishing，swimming，washing and any behaviors that are harmful to the water source. Meanwhile, please follow the management rules of the scenic spot conscientiously.

◆Opening time：

From Monday to Friday: 8:00 a. m.～18:00 p.m.

From Saturday to Sunday: 6:00 a. m. ～24:00 p. m.

◆Small animals such as rabbits，peacocks，squirrels，frogs must be taken care of. None of them shall be killed.

If you have any trouble in visiting our world natural park, please call 477-866-7044．

Our staff will do our best to help you.

1.How much will be paid for a 65-year-old man with his 8-year-old grandson?

A.＄30.　 B. Free.　　　　　　　　 C.＄60.　　　　　　　　 D.＄120.

2.On weekends，the opening time is　　　　 hours longer than weekdays.

A. 4　　 B. 6　　　　　　　　　 C. 10　　　　　　　　　 D. 8

3.Which of the following can you do in the natural park?

A. taking some tinder　　　　　　 B. hiking

C. damaging some facilities　 D. littering

4.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage？

A. Tourists can have a swim in the water.

B. Tourists can hike alone in the hilly lands.

C. Small animals are under protection in the park.

D. Children can play with small animals and take some away.

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Our world natural park is one of the most famous parks in the world. Millions of visitors from different countries visit this park every year. In order to protect it，please do as follows：

◆Protect the natural and cultural heritage. Don’t damage or deface any buildings，dis-plays and other facilities. Take care of all plants. Put rubbish in the bins provided.

◆Take care when you are going up and down steps or stairs and when you are walking nearby the waters.

◆Please buy tickets before entering the scenic spot. One ticket is only for one person. A-dult：＄60 per ticket. Children over 6 and under 18，half price. People over 60 and children un-der 6 are free.

◆If you are going into the wooded and hilly lands，for your own safety，please go with three people at least and don't take any tinder(易燃物）along with you. The hill is steep, so please take care of yourself.

◆This scenic spot is the reserve of water source: No fishing，swimming，washing and any behaviors that are harmful to the water source. Meanwhile，please follow the management rules of the scenic spot conscientiously.

◆Opening time：From Monday to Friday，8：00 a. m.～18：00 p. m.；From Saturday to Sunday，6：00 a. m:一24：00 p. m.

◆Small animals such as rabbits，peacocks，squirrels，frogs must be taken care of: None of them shall be killed.

If you have any trouble in visiting our world natural park，please call 477一866一7044．Our staff will do our best to help you.

1.How much will be paid for a 65-year-old man with his 8-year-old grandson?

A．Free.             B．＄30.             C．＄60.             D．＄120.

2.On weekends，the opening time is＿hours longer than weekdays.

A．4                B．6                C．8                D．10

3.From the passage，we can infer that the water in this park is＿．

A．clean             B．polluted           C．dangerous         D．colorful

4.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage？

A．Tourists can hike alone in the hilly lands.

B．Small animals are under protection in the park.

C．Children can play with small animals.

D．Tourists can have a swim in the water.

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

The Silk Road is arguably the most famous long-distance trade route of the ancient world. This passage connected Europe in the West with China in the East, and allowed the exchange of goods, technology, and ideas between the two civilizations. Although merchants could make huge profits travelling the road, it was not without risk.

The main Silk Road started in Chang’an (known today as Xi’an), the early Han capital. Travelers commencing their journey from this city could take a northern route that would take them across China’s northwestern provinces. After this, they would face the Gobi Desert, arguably the greatest danger of the Silk Road.

The Gobi Desert, the largest desert in Asia, consists mainly of rocky, hard earth. This feature made it easier for traders to travel across, compared to sandy deserts like the neighboring Taklamakan Desert. Like other deserts, the Gobi Desert is dry and hot, and therefore the biggest challenge travelers faced was obtaining enough water for themselves as well as for their camels.

So, rest stops were created along the route, allowing travelers to rest,　 eat and drink. These　 places also promoted the exchange of goods, and even ideas, amongst the travelers who stopped there. Usually, the rest stops were placed within a day’s journey of each other. In this way, travelers could avoid spending too much time in the desert, which would make them targets for robbers, another danger of the Silk Road.

Once through the Gobi Desert, travelers would continue their journey into Iran, Turkey, and finally Europe. Whilst this part of the journey may have been less dangerous, it is not entirely　 without its perils.

1.The underlined word “it” in the first paragraph refers to _____.

A.making huge profits B.traveling the Silk Road

C.exchanging goods and ideas D.connecting different civilizations

2.Why was the Gobi Desert easier to cross than other deserts?

A.The desert’s surface was easier to walk on.

B.Camels for transportation were easier to find.

C.It was smaller and could be crossed in less time.

D.There were more natural water sources available.

3.What can we guess about the rest stops in the Gobi Desert?

A.Travelers were offered free accommodation.

B.They were located around the edges of the desert.

C.Travelers staying there were often attacked by criminals.

D.They were shared by travelers from different countries.

4.What is the passage mainly about?

A.The origins of the Silk Road.

B.The benefits of the Silk Road.

C.The difficulties faced by Silk Road travelers.

D.The cultural exchanges among Silk Road travelers.

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Perhaps Van Gogh（1853-1890）isn’t the most famous artist in the world, but his personal story is probably the most well known. The paintings he created didn’t become famous until after he died. Last year marked the 125th anniversary of his death. An art exhibition was in Beijing till Dec. 6, in which more than 3,000 photos of the artist’s masterpieces were shown. However, the paintings that made him famous after his death did little for him when he was alive.

Van Gogh was born into a rich family in the Netherlands. He started his career working for an art dealer. But then he tried other things like teaching in England. He also tried to become a priest, but failed the exams.

Finally, he found something else to believe in while he was living in a small mining town in Belgium—art. He returned to his childhood love of painting and drawing.

He was an important and great artist in a generation that challenged the Impressionist style. Post-Impressionists, like Van Gogh, wanted to show the world as it felt to them, not always as it looked.

Van Gogh used different forms and colors to make his art more abstract. The way he used colors was especially impressive. In Wheatfield with Crows (1890), the colors are very intense. Corn is yellow, grass is green, and crows are black. But the colors are used in such a way that it looks better than a photograph.

Unfortunately, Van Gogh’s art wasn’t very popular while he was alive. He was poor and was thought to have mental problems, which led him to cut off his ear and eventually die by shooting himself. Arguably, it wasn’t the art that gave him mental problems. What made him so sad may have been the difficulty of working as an artist in a practical world.

1.What can we know about Van Gogh from the passage?

A. He was born into a rich family in the Netherlands 125 years ago.

B. He was a teacher, a priest and a miner before he became an artist.

C. He did not get much wealth or fame from his works before he died.

D. He decided to be an artist when he worked as an art dealer.

2.According to the passage, Van Gogh impressed people deeply by ________.

A. how he used colors in his paintings

B. how he became famous for his paintings

C. how he showed the world exactly as it looked

D. how he began to love art while living in Belgium

3.What might have caused Van Gogh’s mental problems?

A. The art of painting.　　 B. The loss of one of his ears.

C. Pressure from his family.　　 D. Not being accepted or recognized.

4.What can be the best title of this passage?

A. Wheatfield with Crows　　　　　　　 　　 B. An Artist’s Sad Story

C. Childhood of Van Gogh　　 D. An Art Exhibition of Van Gogh

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There are so many breathtaking famous castles in the world and it’s very hard to make a list. Here are some director’s picks. You’re welcome to add a comment with your favorite castles.

Castle Howard, Yorkshire

C. Howard, Yorkshire is one of the grandest and most famous castles as well as the private residence in Britain. This beautiful palace of Europe has been home to the Howard family for over 300 years. It is 15 miles north of York. Today, it is part of the Treasure Houses group of heritage houses.

 Location: Castle Howard, York Y060 7DA, UK

 Timing: The Garden is open daily from loam－4pm

Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany

This castle is one of the most famous castles in the world. This Castle was built by Ludwig II of Bavaria as a personal refuge. After he died in 1886, Neuschwanstein opens to the paying public and has over 60 million visitors in a year. Neuschwanstein is a 120-year-old luxury Castle, which has a remarkable view of two lakes, two castles, towns, and localities.

Tickets can be reserved online or you can buy at the Ticket center in the village of Hohenschwangau below the castle.

 Location: Neuschwansteinstra Be 20, 87645 Schwangau, Germany

 Timing: Sunday to Saturday 8am-5pm

Edinburgh Castle, Scotland

This castle is a historic fortress (城堡) which dominates the skyline of the city of Edinburgh. In this castle, different parts of the castle were constructed in different centuries, from the 12th to the 20th century. It is the most famous landmark and one of the most famous castles in the world. The castle is still in use today for ceremonial and military purposes and also rented for wedding receptions.

 Location: Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG, UK

 Timing: Sunday to Saturday 9:30am-5pm

1.Which of the following demand(s) admission fees?

A.Castle Howard, Yorkshire. B.Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany.

C.Edinburgh Castle, Scotland. D.All of them.

2.What do we know about Castle Howard?

A.It boasts lake view. B.It is the landmark of the UK.

C.It once served as a private house. D.It has the longest opening hours.

3.Which is NOT available in Edinburgh Castle?

A.Having a good view of Edinburgh.

B.Holding a wedding ceremony there.

C.Appreciating ancient art and architecture.

D.Honoring the nation’s military tradition.

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完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）

DOVE is one of the most famous chocolate brands around the world. But few people know what the meaning of DOVE is.

Dove chocolate is born because of 　　　 . One day in 1919, Princess Bazaar of Luxembourg's royal family first met the royal kitchen helper Leon. Many nights, Leon slipped into the kitchen and 　　 various ice creams for Bazaar; They soon fell in love. Unfortunately, owing to their quite different social 　　 _ both of them had to 　　 the deep feelings in heart.

Afterwards, Bazaar was made to 　 an arranged royal marriage against her wishes. For many days, Leon could not see Bazaar, and he was burning with 　　 . Finally. Bazaar turned up at the table a month later. While serving desserts, Leon 　　 the letters "DOVE", which is an abbreviation of DO YOU LOVE ME with hot chocolate on Bazaar's ice cream. Leon 　　 that Bazaar could understand his feeling.

　　　 A few days later, Bazaar got 　　 . Leon, broken hearted, could not 　　 the mental suffering and left for America where he and his own family 　 a candy store years later but　 lived unhappily.

Many years later, they met again before Bazaar death. Bazaar 　　 that that afternoon she did　 eat the ice cream but didn't see the 　　 letters and also didn't received any promise from Leon　 and she had to 　　 to her fate missing him all her lifetime.

Hearing this, Leon broke down in tears. If that chocolate had been 　 _ , those letters would　 never have melted. And he would not have lost his last 　　 . Leon decided to create a solid　　 chocolate which can 　　 a long time.

After lots of research. he succeeded and: each piece of chocolate was 　　 engraved(刻) with　　 the letters -DOVE, It’s a 　　 of the love between Leon and Bazaar.

Now more and more people fall in love with this chocolate. Giving someone DOVE means　　 sending the 　　 of love: DO YOU LOVE ME?

1.A. anger　　　　　　 B. sorrow　　　　　　　 C. love　　　　　　　　　　 D. envy

2.A. served　　　　　　　　 B. made　　　　　　　 C. drew　　　　　　　　　　　 D. heated

3.A. opinion　　　　　　　　 B. view　　　　　　　　　 C. attitude　　　　　　　　　 D. status

4.A. bury　　　　　　　　 B. forget　　　　　　　　 C. struggle　　　　　　　　　　 D. discover

5.A. know　　　　　 B. accept　　　　　　　　 C. try　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. practise

6.A. sympathy　　　　　 B. joy　　　　　　　　　　 C. humor　　　 D. impatience

7.A. mixed　　　　　　　 B. sent　　　　　　 C. wrote　　　　　　　　　　　 D. pressed

8.A. expected　　　　 B. promised　　　　　　 C. declared　　　　　　　　　　 D. allowed

9.A. sick　　　　　 B. married　　　　　　　　 C. bored　　　　　　　　　　　 D. changed

10.A. repeat　　　　　　 B. reduce　　　　　　　　 C. bear　　　　　　　　　　 D. keep

11.A. ran　　　　　 B. found　　　　　　　　 C. sold　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. supported

12.A. learned　　　　　 B. recalled　　　　　　 C. heard　　　　　　　　　　　 D. believed

13.A. annoying　　　　 B. confusing　　　　　　 C. interesting　　　　　　　　 D. melting

14.A. give up　　　　　　 B. give out　　　　　　　 C. give in　　　　　　　　　　 D. give away

15.A. solid　　　　　　　 B. liquid　　　　　　　　 C. frozen　　　　　　　　　　　 D. powerful

16.A. belief　　　　　　 B. promise　　　　　　　 C. courage　　　　　　　　　　 D. chance

17.A. eat　　　　　 B. preserve　　　　　　　 C. miss　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. sell

18.A. firmly　　　　　 B. happily　　　　　　　　 C. lightly　　　　　　　　　　 D. quickly

19.A. sign　　　　　　　 B. survey　　　　　　　　 C. symbol　　　　　　　　　　 D. study

20.A. story　　　　　　　　 B. whisper　　　　　　　 C. secret　　　　　　　　　　 D. rumor

高三英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

When you make a mistake，big or small，cherish it as it’s the most precious thing in the world.

Most of us feel bad when we make mistakes，beat ourselves up about it，feel like failures，and get mad at ourselves.

And that’s only natural：Most of us have been taught from a young age that mistakes are bad，and we should try to avoid mistakes.We’ve been scolded when we make mistakes—at home，school and work.Maybe not always，but probably enough times to make feeling bad about mistakes an unconscious reaction.

Yet without mistakes，we could not learn or grow.If you think about it that way，mistakes should be cherished and celebrated for being one of the most amazing things in the　 world：They　 make　 learning　 possible；they make growth　 and improvement possible.

By trial and error—trying things，making mistakes，and learning from those mistakes—we have figured out how to make electric lights，to paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel，and to fly.

Mistakes make walking possible for the smallest toddler，make speech possible，and make works of genius possible.

Think about how we learn：We don’t just consume information about something and instantly know it or know how to do it.You don’t just read about painting，or writing，or computer programming，or baking，or playing the piano，and know how to do them fight away.Instead，you get information about something，from reading or from another person or from observing usually...then you construct a model in your mind...then you test it out by trying it in the real world...then you make mistakes...then you revise the model based on the results of your real world experimentation...and repeat，making mistakes，learning from those mistakes，until you’ve pretty much learned how to do something.

That’s how we learn as babies and toddlers，and how we learn as adults.Mistakes are how we learn to do something new—because if you succeed in something，it’s probably something you already knew how to do.You haven’t really grown much from that success—at most it’s the last step on your journey，not the whole journey.Most of the journey is made up of mistakes，if it’s a good journey.

So if you value learning，if you value growing and improving，then you should value mistakes.They are amazing things that make a world of brilliance possible.

1.Why do most of us feel bad about making mistakes?

A．Because mistakes make us suffer a lot.

B．Because it’s a natural part in our life.

C．Because we’ve been taught so from a young age.

D．Because mistakes have ruined many people’s careers.

2.According to the passage，what is the right attitude to mistakes?

A．We should try to avoid making mistakes.

B．We should owe great inventions mainly to mistakes.

C．We should treat mistakes as good chances to learn.

D．We should make feeling bad about mistakes an unconscious reaction.

3.The underlined word “toddler” in Paragraph 6 probably means________.

A．a small child learning to walk

B．a kindergarten child learning to draw

C．a primary pupil learning to read

D．a school teenager learning to write

4.We can learn from the passage that________.

A．most of us can really grow from success

B．growing and improving are based on mistakes

C．we learn to make mistakes by trial and error

D．we read about something and know how to do it right away

5.The author wants to tell us________.

A．what you should do when meeting with difficulties

B．where you can find your mistakes

C．how you can avoid making mistakes

D．why you should celebrate your mistakes

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