From the earliest times，man has been interest...

From the earliest times，man has been interested in art．People have often worked together to collect and save the world's art treasures．

Fine art treasures from many countries are kept in an art museum called the Louvre in Paris，France．The works of art have been collected by the people of France over many centuries．

The Louvre has not always been a museum．The first building was a fort（炮台）．In 1190，it was the king's castle with high walls and a round tower．It had a moat to prevent his enemies from walking in ．

Over the years，the number of buildings around the castle grew．By 1350，the castle was no longer needed as a fort．The Louvre became a palace home for French kings and queens．

During times of peace，new treasures were brought in．During days of war，many treasures were stolen，and the buildings were damaged．

When Francis I became king of France in 1515，he brought in artists from many countries．One of the artists was Leonardo da Vinci from Italy．Da Vinci's"Mona Lisa"is the best known painting in the museum today．

In 1793，the Louvre became a public museum，just as it is now．It is a place where art treasures have been saved for everyone to enjoy．

1.On the whole，this passage is mainly about____. ．

A．an art museum called the Louvre

B．an Italian artist named Leonardo da Vinci

C．a king of France named Francis I

D．the best known painting in Louvre

2.Why is it good for great art to be kept in public museums？

A．It helps people remember who the King of France is．

B．It keeps people out of the palaces．

C．It gives everyone a chance to enjoy good art．

D．It helps people to know who is the greatest artist．

3.From the passage we know that _____．

A．it is not possible for treasures to be stolen

B．old forts always make the best museums

C．great art should be shared with all the people

D．king Francis I of France brought in artists from an old fort

4.In the third paragraph the word"moat"probably means_____．

A．a high tower built in former times where soldiers watched out for enemies

B．a long and deep ditch（沟） dug round a castle and was usually filled with water

C．a cart pulled by horses on which soldiers fought

D．a long and high wall around castle

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From early times, man has been interested in art. People have often worked together to collect and save the world’s art treasures.

Fine art treasures from many countries are kept in an art museum called the Louvre (卢浮宫) in Paris, France. The works of art have been collected by the people of France over many centuries.

The Louvre has not always been a museum. The first building was a fort (要塞)with high walls and a round tower. It had a moat (护城河) to keep out the enemies. Over the years, the number of buildings around the fort grew. By 1350,the fort was no longer needed and became a palace home for French kings and queens.

During times of peace, new treasures were brought in. During times of war, many treasures were stolen, and the buildings were damaged(毁损).

When Francis I became King of France in the year of 1515,he brought in artists from many countries, and one of them was Leonardo da Vinci from Italy, whose Mona Lisa is the best-known painting in the museum today.

In 1793, the Louvre became a public museum, just as it is now. It is a place where art treasures have been saved for everyone to enjoy.

1.The above passage is about________

A. the world-famous painting Mona Lisa

B. a king of France by the name of Francis I

C. a grand art museum in the capital of France

D. an artist named Leonardo da Vinci

2.It seems to be necessary for great art works to be kept in public museum because________.

A. only in this way will they not be stolen

B. it gives everyone a chance to enjoy them

C. it helps people to remember the life of French kings and queens

D. it tells people what meaningful work the French kings did in the past

3.The Louver became an art museum________

A. in the year of 1350

B. in 1515 when Francis I became King of France

C. in the seventeenth century

D. in the nineties of the eighteenth century

4.Though the story does not say so, it makes you think________

A. lots of people pay visits to the Louvre

B. Leonardo da Vinci was once the keeper of the museum

C. the Louvre was only open to the artists from other countries

D. the Louvre became a public museum at the beginning of the last century

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From the beginning rivers have played an important part in life of man. Man of the earliest times used the rivers as a means of travel. Today rivers still serve as a great waterway for the transport and people.

In ancient times, man settled near rivers or on river banks and built up large empires.

Water is nature’s most valuable gift to man. Man needs water to irrigate his crops, to cook and to wash. In nations all over the world, rivers mean life and wealth. They feed and clothe nations around them.

Water is also a source of energy and power. Man builds huge dams across the rivers to control the water for irrigation and get the energy needed to drive generators. The electrical power is then directed to homes, cities, factories and television stations.

Man uses water each day. In a small way rivers help to keep man in good health and provide for his amusements. Various forms of water sports keep man strong and healthy.

1.Rivers have been important to man______.

A. since the last century　　　　　　　　　　 B. since they came into being

C. since a few hundred years ago　　　　　　 D. since the beginning of BC

2.Man in old times traveled from one continent to another_______.

A. by sea　　　　　　 B. by air　　　　　　　 C. by train　　　　　 D. by bus

【小题3Generators are machines that are used_________.

A. to direct electrical　　　　 B. to control

C. to build dams　　　　　　　　　　 D. to produce electricity

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A man with a “sob story” has been earning up to $400 in cash handouts from shops on the lower North Shore. He has hit three shops in the past two weeks at North Sydney, Mosman and Crows Nest.

“The man has been telling a sob story about needing money because he has been locked out of his home and his wallet is inside, and he needs money to pay a locksmith,” a police officer said. “Sometimes he tells a story about needing money for a new car battery. He has received amounts between $50 and $400 and is then never seen again.”

The conman has also hit businesses on the lower North Shore and northern beaches. “The man seems to do his research and he'll say he is a friend of the shop owner and mentions the owner's name,” the officer said. The man usually targets shops that are busy or short­staffed.

The police officer said shop owners approached by the man should not give him money and contact the police immediately. The man is described as of European appearance, about 50 years old with a strong Italian accent. He is of medium build and about 180 cm tall, wearing jeans, a brown T­shirt and an expensive­looking gold watch. The police said the man sometimes gives the name of Tony.

1.The underlined word “conman”(in Paragraph 3) most probably means ________.

A.a beggar who begs from shop to shop

B.a jobless man who begs for a short time

C.a man who is in urgent need of money to get out of trouble

D.a man who gets money by tricking people

2.Why does the man target the shops that are busy or short­staffed?

A.He may offer the shops some help. B.He may do his research better.

C.The shop staff may be too busy to find him out. D.He may beg for more money from the customers.

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

A.The man likes to make friends with shop owners, so he knows their names.

B.The man has got some information about the shops before playing his trick.

C.The man can earn between $50 and $400 every day from shop to shop.

D.The man does business work on the lower North Shore and northern beaches.

4.Why do the police ask shop owners not to give the man money?

A.The man is in fact a rich man.

B.They do not permit begging in the city.

C.They want to prevent shop owners from being cheated.

D.The man has earned a lot of money.

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At no time in history has there been such a mass movement of people from the countryside to the city as is happening now. By the year 2030, it’s estimated that more than two thirds of the world’s population will be living in cities, twice as many as today. This means that the problems faced by cities today—overcrowding, poor housing, unemployment, poverty and lack of food and water—will be twice as bad unless we find solutions soon.

Another serious issue is how to provide good transportation for their citizens. Many of the world’s major cities are already struggling with out-of-date transport infrastructures(基本设施).How can they deal with the additional demands?

London is a good example. Its enlargement was made possible by the invention of the steam engine, which powered the world’s first underground railway. But its transport system are now hopelessly out-of-date and need urgent modernization. London’s future success depends very much on developing better public transport.

Over a million people travel into central London every day from outside the city. They together with the people who live in London, want a public transport system that is efficient, safe and environmentally friendly. What they often get, however, falls far short of that ideal. Passengers complain about cost and pollution, while businesses worry about the problems their staff have in getting to work on time. Yes, the proportion of London households that own a car grew from just over ten percent in the early 1950s to over sixty percent today.

As the city has become increasingly crowded and polluted, there has been a growing realization that action must be taken soon.

1.It is believed that____.

A. overpopulation causes the problem in cities

B. two thirds of the world’s population are living in cities today

C. it isn’t difficult to solve the problem faced by cities today

D. with fewer people we would be free from problems

2.The underlined word “they” in the fourth paragraph refers to _______.

A. the citizens in the city of London

B.those who come to London from other places

C. passengers who make complaints about the cost

D. businesses who are anxious about their staff getting to work late

3.The underlined words “environmentally friendly” is closest in meaning to ________.

A. pleasant and nonpolluting　　 B. cheap and punctual

C. quick and straight　　　　　　 D. fair and convenient

4. The following paragraph of this text would most probably deal with___

A. train and air travel

B. traffic jams in London

C. possible solution to London’s transportation problems

D. car ownership that continues to grow.

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__________ of time and energy has been spent in investigating the murder.

A．A great deal       B．A good many       C．Large numbers     D．Large amounts

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China’s government has been trying all measures to reduce pollution in the past few years. Now people can enjoy a fresh environment everywhere. The following two graphs are adopted from the column of “City Information” on the webpage of Beijing Review.

Graph 1: Olympic Cities Air Quality Report

Graph 2: Chinese National Standard

Notes:

**API stands for Air Pollution Index(指数).

**Particulate matter (PM10) is a major component of air pollution that threatens both our health and our environment. It consists of very small liquid and solid particles floating in the air.

**Sulfur dioxide(SO2) acts as an acid．Inhalation(吸入) results in labored breathing, coughing, or a sore throat and may cause permanent lung damage.

1.If your city is symbolized by either red or purple, the pollution in your city is _______.

A. Moderate or high.　　 B. Moderate or slight.

C. Medium or high.　　 D. Medium or slight.

2.Which of the following statements is TURE?

A. With API value below 150 the air is free from being polluted.

B. The colors from purple to Yellow indicate the air quality is becoming much worse.

C. When there are floating solid particles and dust in the air, it is dangerous pollution.

D. On September 8th the color-symbol of Beijing City’s air quality is ‘Blue’.

3.When more citizens are beginning to have labored breathing soon after they are in the open air, it suggests that_______.

A. there is a large amount of sulfur dioxide in the air

B. it is so cold that they may have caught a cold

C. they are starting to cough or have a fever

D. they must be infected with permanent lung disease

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China’s government has been trying all measures to reduce pollution in the past few years. Now people can enjoy a fresh environment everywhere. The following two graphs are adopted from the column of “City Information” on the webpage of Beijing Review.

Graph 1: Olympic Cities Air Quality Report

Graph 2: Chinese National Standard

Notes:

**API stands for Air Pollution Index(指数).

**Particulate matter (PM10) is a major component of air pollution that threatens both our health and our environment. It consists of very small liquid and solid particles floating in the air.

**Sulfur dioxide(SO2) acts as an acid．Inhalation(吸入) results in labored breathing, coughing, or a sore throat and may cause permanent lung damage.

1.According to Graph 1, which of the following cities has the worst air pollution?

A. Qinhuangdao.          B. Tianjin.

C. Qingdao                D. Shenyang.              .

2. If your city is symbolized by either red or purple, the pollution in your city is________.

A. Moderate or high.        B. Moderate or slight.

C. Medium or high.         D. Medium or slight.

3.Which of the following statements is TURE?

A. With API value below 150 the air is free from being polluted.

B. The colors from purple to Yellow indicate the air quality is becoming much worse.

C. When there are floating solid particles and dust in the air, it is dangerous pollution.

D. On September 8th the color-symbol of Beijing City’s air quality is ‘Blue’.

4.When more citizens are beginning to have labored breathing soon after they are in the open air, it suggests that________.

A. there is a large amount of sulfur dioxide in the air

B. it is so cold that they may have caught a cold

C. they are starting to cough or have a fever

D. they must be infected with permanent lung disease

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China’s government has been trying all measures to reduce pollution in the past few years. Now people can enjoy a fresh environment everywhere. The following two graphs are adopted from the column of “City Information” on the webpage of Beijing Review.

Graph 1: Olympic Cities Air Quality Report

Graph 2: Chinese National Standard

Notes:

**API stands for Air Pollution Index(指数).

**Particulate matter (PM10) is a major component of air pollution that threatens both our health and our environment. It consists of very small liquid and solid particles floating in the air.

**Sulfur dioxide(SO2) acts as an acid．Inhalation(吸入) results in labored breathing, coughing, or a sore throat and may cause permanent lung damage.

1.According to Graph 1, which of the following cities has the worst air pollution?

A. Qinhuangdao.　　 B. Tianjin.

C. Qingdao　　　　 　 D. Shenyang.

2.If your city is symbolized by either red or purple, the pollution in your city is　　　　 .

A. Moderate or high.　　　　　 B. Moderate or slight.

C. Medium or high.　　　　　　 D. Medium or slight.

3.Which of the following statements is TURE?

A. With API value below 150 the air is free from being polluted.

B. The colors from purple to Yellow indicate the air quality is becoming much worse.

C. When there are floating solid particles and dust in the air, it is dangerous pollution.

D. On September 8th the color-symbol of Beijing City’s air quality is ‘Blue’.

4.When more citizens are beginning to have labored breathing soon after they are in the open air, it suggests that　　　　　　　　 .

A. there is a large amount of sulfur dioxide in the air

B. it is so cold that they may have caught a cold

C. they are starting to cough or have a fever

D. they must be infected with permanent lung disease

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Man has been interested in robots for quite some time. Scientists are always inventing new and good robots, which will play an important role in our future lives.

1.

They will take over jobs such as preparing meals, washing dishes, and sweeping the floor, so that we will have more free time to have fun.

2.

They will do all the heave and dangerous work, and be put in hospitals, schools and offices.

3.

Whenever we feel sad, lonely or upset, we can have a chat with a robot. Robots will not only be good friends but they will also offer us good advice.

In conclusion, robots will be more and more intelligent and will benefit us in many ways.

A. Robots will be our friends.

B. Robots will help us with our work.

C. Robots will be of help in doing housework.

D. Robots will replace humans in many ways.

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