Known _______ one of the four greatest ancien...

Known _______ one of the four greatest ancient civilizations in the world, China is attractive _______ many foreigners.

A．for; to            B．for; for           C．as; for            D．as; to

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Roman Pantheon （万神殿） is one of the greatest achievements of the ancient Romans. The ancient Romans were good architects and they built many wonderful buildings. Another good example of a Roman architectural style is the Roman Coliseum, which is a large building used for public sports events or entertainment. The Roman architectural style has been borrowed by many of the western countries.

The architecture of Pantheon is unique to Rome. In Latin and Greek, pantheon means "Temple of all the Gods". Marcus Agrippa built the original Pantheon in 27 BC. But the Pantheon built by Agrippa was completely destroyed in 80 AD when a fire broke out. The Roman Pantheon that is visited by many tourists today was rebuilt in 125 AD by the Roman emperor Hadrian. Hadrian's architects followed the exact design of Marcus Agrippa. Historians believe that the Pantheon was a place of worship(崇拜) because it housed all the gods and goddesses of the ancient Romans.

The Pantheon of Rome is an amazing example of ancient Roman architecture. This building has been in use for over 2000 years. The Roman Pantheon is famous for its design, size. The most unbelievable feature of this building is its huge concrete dome(圆顶). The Pantheon’s dome was thought to be the largest, until recent times.

Phocas, the Byzantine Emperor presented the Roman Pantheon to Pope Boniface IV to save it from the destruction. In 609 AD, it was turned into a church. During Papal rule, it was used as a burial ground (坟场) for kings and other famous people. There are tombs of Raphael (a painter), King Victor Emmanuel II, King Umberto I and many more in the Pantheon.

Some of the buildings that were constructed on the model of the Roman Pantheon are The Rotunda - University of Virginia, Low Memorial Library - Columbia University, Grand Auditorium - Tsinghua University, Jefferson Memorial - Washington D.C. and Duomo - Florence.

1.From the first paragraph, we can learn that _______.

A．the Coliseum was often used for big parties

B．there were different architectural styles in Rome

C．the Roman architectural style was borrowed from many western countries

D．the Pantheon and the Coliseum are examples of Roman architecture

2.According to historians, the Pantheon was built to _______.

A．exhibit the terrific design of Marcus Agrippa

B．suggest the power of Emperor Hadrian

C．provide a place for Roman gods and goddess

D．show ancient Rome’s unique architectural style

3.The Pantheon which tourists visit at present was built in _______.

A．27BC             B．80AD             C．about 125AD       D．609 AD

4.The Pantheon was thought highly of especially because of its _______.

A．strange shape      B．huge dome        C．perfect quality      D．beautiful

5.The text mainly tells us _______.

A．some facts about the Roman Pantheon

B．the influence of ancient Roman architecture

C．Roman’s lifestyle in ancient times

D．ancient Romans and their architecture

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The Ancient Town of Fenghuang, one of China’s most well-known ancient towns, was under water as heavy rain hit the center of the country, with tens of thousands of people leaving from the area. Heavy rain and floods(洪水) lasted for the past few days. Waters in the nearby Tuojiang River rose by almost one meter above warning level(警戒线), causing heavy rainstorms. More than 120,000 local people and tourists have been helped to leave there because of the terrible disaster. And more than 4,000 shops in the town have been shut. Several bridges on the Tuojiang River have been damaged or destroyed. Water has flowed(流) into many bars, restaurants and hotels in its ancient town, and electricity in the ancient town has been cut off. About 128,000 people have been affected by the floods. Though the heavy rains have stopped, but the popular tourist spot remains closed for local people’s safety.

A shoe shop owner named Kuang said the flood was the worst the town had experienced. “The floods came so quickly that I didn’t have time to move the shoes,” he said sadly.

“The flood has led to Fenghuang old town becoming a water town.” said a post on a discussion page on the topic set up on Sina Weibo, a Chinese version of Twitter.

“We could only live in an old factory now where many homeless people have to stay together. The crowded space is full of sadness.” Tang said.

At least 14 people were killed in flooding in Hunan Province and the neighboring province of Jiangxi and region of Guangxi last month, Xinhua reported.

1.Why did many people try to leave the Ancient Town of Fenghuang?

A. Because of the heavy snow.

B. Because of the serious flood.

C. Because of the homeless people.

D. Because of the crowded space.

2.What does the underlined word “disaster” mean?

A.大雪　　　　　　　　　　 B. 灾难　　　　　　　　　　 C. 河流　　　 　　　　　　 D. 地震

3.How many people were affected by the flood?

A. 120,000.　　　　　　 　　　　　　 B. About 128,000.

C. More than 4,0000.　　　　　　 D. 14.

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

A. The flood was not serious at all.

B. Fenghuang the ancient town is a water town in Hunan Province.

C. This flood which hit Fenghuang is the worst the town has experienced.

D. No one died in this flood.

5.Which is the best title of the passage?

A. The Famous Ancient Town of Fenghuang

B. Floods Hit the Ancient Town of Fenghuang

C. Fenghuang Is a Wonderland

D. Help the Homeless People

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The pomegranate is one of the oldest known fruits. Pomegranates are found in ancient writings and pictured in the ancient art of many cultures and religions. The pomegranate is also a symbol of health, fertility and long life.

Experts think the pomegranate is native to northern India, Pakistan, Iran and Afghanistan. Today it also grows in Southeast Asia, the western U.S., Armenia and parts of Africa, among other places.

The skin of a pomegranate is strong. It can be red, purple or orange-yellow. The inside is filled with beautiful dark red seeds that shine like rubies. It is not easy to get them out. But the reward is great.

Health benefits

The pomegranate grows on trees. Parts of the pomegranate tree and fruit are used to make medicine.

The pomegranate is used for many conditions. However, the U.S National Institutes of Health says there is not enough scientific evidence to rate pomegranates as effective for any of them.

Still, in traditional medicine, the pomegranate is used for conditions of the heart and blood vessels, including high blood pressure and "hardening of the arteries."

The jewel-like seeds of the pomegranate are loaded with many nutrients and chemicals called antioxidants(抗氧化剂). These antioxidants remove poisons from the body.

The antioxidants found in pomegranates may help remove build-up of damage in blood vessels. So, it is a very heart-healthy fruit.

Antioxidants slow the progression of age-related sickness and may slow the growth of cancer cells. Men who have prostate cancer may benefit from a daily serving of pomegranate juice.

Pomegranates are used for weight loss and used as a treatment for sore throat. Pomegranates are also high in vitamin K, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, zinc and iron.

Let's just say pomegranates are loaded with great things for the inside of your body.

Beauty benefits

But let's not forget the outside, too!

Pomegranates are great for the skin. They protect the skin by encouraging new skin growth, healing wounds and repairing tissue. Pomegranates protect the skin against sun damage as well. They may help skin look younger by providing moisture and elasticity.

Recipes for pomegranates

But how does one eat a pomegranate?

Pomegranates seeds are both sweet and tart. A thick liquid, or syrup, from the pomegranate tastes great with lamb, pork or chicken dishes.

Pomegranate seeds provide extra flavor to salads and other vegetable dishes. The seeds are also delicious in rice and grain dishes. And, of course pomegranates make great desserts. In the U.S., pomegranate juice is often added to sparkling drinks, drinks called smoothies and alcoholic drinks.

Fresh pomegranates are only available in the United States from September to January. They can keep, or remain good to eat, in the refrigerator for about two months if kept in a plastic bag.

1.Where does the pomegranate not grow?

A.　 Pakistan　　　 　 B.　 The northern Asia

C.　 Afghanistan　　 D.　 The western U.S.

2.According to Health benefits, we can learn _____.

A. The pomegranate tree and fruit are used to make medicine.

B. It is very effective to use pomegranates for many conditions.

C. Eating pomegranates may help remove build-up of damage in blood vessels.

D. You can’t grow cancer cells if you eat pomegranates.

3.The pomegranate is beneficial to the following body parts EXCEPT　　　　　 .

A. Heart　　　 B.　 Blood vessels　　 C.　 Skin　　 D. Head

4.The best title of this article is _______.

A.　 Pomegranate: Best Fruit

B.　 Pomegranates’ health benefits

C.　 Pomegranate: Good Recipes

D.　 Pomegranate: Still Healthy at 5,000 Years Old

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It is well known that Albert Einstein was one of the greatest scientists of all time, but I think he was also a really great person. I’ve done some research on him and 1. _______ something interesting.

When Einstein started to work in America, someone asked him what he needed. He said he needed a desk, some 2. _______ and a pencil. He also asked for a big wastepaper basket to 3. _______ all of his mistakes. This shows that he knew even the 4. _______ man in the world can only learn by making mistakes.

Einstein was also very modest(谦虚的). Many children wrote letters to ask him for help with their homework. One day, he wrote a letter to a young girl to tell her not to 5. _______ about her maths homework because he thought maths was difficult too.

Einstein regarded time as very valuable. He never wore socks, because he thought 6. _______ socks was a waste of time as people already wore 7. _______. He also thought it was a waste of time remembering things that could be found in a book. That’s 8. _______ he never remembered his own phone number, which was in the phone book. He knew what was worth 9. _______. It is true that if we are going to do  10. _______ things in our lives, we can’t waste time.

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As is well known，Edison was one of the greatest scientists________.

A.all the time B.all time C.of all time D.of all the time

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The koala(考拉) is possibly one of the best known Australian animals, and is found in four states: Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia.

The word “koala” comes from an Australian word meaning “no drink”. Sometimes people call them “koala bears” but koala is not a bear. It belongs to a special group of Australian mammals, called marsupial(有袋类). Female marsupials have a pouch where the baby animals live after they are born.

Koalas have soft, thick, gray or brown fur on their backs. The fur on the stomach is white. The Koala in the south have thicker fur than those in the north because of the cold winters. However, the koalas in the northern part live in warm to hot weather most of the year, so they have thinner fur.A koala has a large nose and round ears. Koalas don’t have tails. Adult koalas weigh between 7kg and 14 kg.

Koalas spend nearly all their time in the trees. They sleep most of the day, but feed and move from tree to tree mainly at night.The reason koala sleep for much of the day is because their food, eucalyptus(桉树) leaves, are so hard that they need a lot of energy(能量;精力)to digest. Sleeping saves energy.

Each koala has a home made up of several trees that they visit regularly. They normally do not visit another koala’s home trees except that a male is looking for a female to mate with.

1.Which of the following statements is NOT true about the name “koala bear”?

A. The name was given by the native in Australia

B. The word “koala” is an English word

C. The name describes one of its living habits

D. The name is partly wrong.

2.Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word “pouch”？

A. House　　 B. Cave　　 C. Bag　　 D. Nest

3.. Why do the koalas live in the south have thicker fur than those in the north?

A. The thick fur can protect them from the colder weather

B. It’s always hot in summer in the north

C. It’s always cold in the winter in the south

D. They have to move to the north in the winter

4.Why do koalas sleep much in the day?

A. Their foods are poisonous

B. Their food needs too much energy.

C. They want to save energy for the activities at night

D. They can’t get enough water from their leaves

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Asia is the birthplace of the world's three ancient civilizations: ancient China, ancient India and Babylon. Each

gave the world different architectural styles and global landmarks. Let's take a look at the architecture of Asian civilizations.

1. The Great Wall of China

The Great Wall of China is an ancient defense project with the longest construction time and the largest workload put into a landmark, extending to a total length of more than 50,000 kilometers. Only when you have been to the Great Wall and experienced its majesty can you truly say you have visited China.

2. Angkor Wat, Cambodia

The Angkor Wat in Cambodia is one of the largest religious (宗教的）sights in the world, built on a site measuring 162.6 hectares. It was built by the Khmer King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century in Yasodharapura (present-day Angkor), the capital of the Khmer Empire, as his state temple and eventual mausoleum(陵墓）。

3.Taj Mahal, India

The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white mausoleum on the south bank of the river Yamuna in the Indian city of Agra. It was constructed in 1632 by Mughal emperor Shah as the tomb of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 for being “the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage”.

4.The Senso-ji, Japan

The Senso-ji is an ancient Buddhist temple in Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan. It is Tokyo's oldest temple, and one of its most significant. Close to the temple is a five-story pagoda, Shinto shrine, the Asakusa Shrine, as well as shops with traditional goods in the Nakamise-dori. The Sensoji temple is dedicated to Kannon Bosatsu(观音菩萨）, the Bodhisattva of compassion.

1.Of the four sites,which one is NOT related to religion?

A.The Great Wall. B.Angkor Wat.

C.Taj Mahal D.The Senso-ji.

2.What do Angkor Wat and Taj Mahal have in common?

A.They both cover large areas. B.They both date back to 17th century.

C.They are both Muslim art. D.They are both mausoleums.

3.What can't tourists do in The Senso-ji?

A.Know about Muslim culture. B.Appreciate Japanese ancient architecture.

C.Buy some souvenirs. D.Admire Kannon Bosatsu.

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On arriving home from the ancient city with a high level of civilization, the archaeologist unpacked his suitcase and was greatly amazed to see the silver-plated cup and saucer _____ still in _____ good shape.

A.was; a B.were; a C.was; / D.were; /

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阅读下面材料，在空白处填写适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

China is 1. (wide) known for its ancient civilization, 2. has lasted thousands of years. There are many reasons why this has been possible, but one of the main factors has been the Chinese 3. (write) system. It has helped connect China’s present with its past and unite people in such a large country 4. many dialects are spoken.

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