Every year, thousands of tourists came to the...

Every year, thousands of tourists came to the island, ________ the warm sunshine and splendid view.

A. blocking out　　 B. breaking down

C. referring to　　 D. taking advantage of

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Every year thousands of tourists visit Pompeii, Italy. They see the sight that Pompeii is famous for—its stadium and theaters, its shops and restaurants. The tourists do not, however, see Pompeii’s people. No one has lived in Pompeii for almost 2,ooo years.

Once Pompeii was a busy city of 22,000 people. It lay at the foot of Mt Vesuvius, a grass-covered volcano. Mt Vesuvius had not erupted for centuries, so the people of Pompeii felt safe. But they were not. In August of the year 79 AD, Mt Vesuvius erupted. The entire top of the mountain exploded, and a huge black cloud rose into the air. Soon stones and hot ashes began to fall on Pompeii. When the eruption ended two days later, Pompeii was buried under 20 feet of stones and ashes. Almost all of its people were dead.

For centuries, Pompeii lay buried under stones and ashes. Then in the year 1861, an Italian scientist named Ginseppe began to uncover Pompeii. Slowly, carefully, Ginseppe and his men dug. The city almost looked the same as it had looked in 79 AD. There were streets and fountains, houses and shops. There was a stadium with 20,000 seats. Perhaps the most important of all, there were everyday objects, which tell us a great deal about the people who lived in Pompeii. Many glasses and jars had some dark blue color in the bottom, so we know that the people of Pompeii liked wine. They liked bread too; metal bread pans were in every bakery. In one bakery there were 81 round, flat loaves of bread—a type of bread that is still sold in Italy today. Tiny boxes filled with a dark, shiny powder tell us that women liked to wear eye-makeup.

Ginseppe has died, but his work continues. One-fourth has not been uncovered yet. Scientists are still digging, still making discoveries that draw the tourists to Pompeii.

1.Why do large number of people come to Pompeii each year?

2.Why did the city uncovered look almost the same as it had looked in 79 AD ?

3.What do we know about the Pompeiians who lived 2,000 years ago?

A. They lived more or less the same as Italians now do.

B. They liked women wearing all kinds of makeup.

C. They enjoyed a lazy life with drinking and eating.

D. They went back to Pompeii after the eruption in 79 AD.

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Every year thousands of tourists visit Pompeii, Italy. They see the sights that Pompeii is famous for ― its stadium (露天大型运动场) and theatres, its shops and restaurants. The tourists do not, however, see Pompeii’s people. They do not see them because Pompeii has no people. No one has lived in Pompeii for almost 2000 years. Once, Pompeii was a busy city of 22000 people. It lay at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, a grass-covered volcano . Mount Vesuvius had not erupted for centuries, so the people of Pompeii felt safe. But they were not.

In August of AD 79, Mount Vesuvius erupted. The entire top of the mountain exploded, and a huge black cloud rose into the air. Soon stones and hot ash began to fall on Pompeii. When the eruption ended two days later, Pompeii was buried under 20 feet of stones and ashes. Almost all of its people were dead.

For centuries, Pompeii lay buried under stone and ash. Then, in the year 1861, an Italian scientist named Ginseppe began to uncover Pompeii. Slowly, carefully, Ginseppe and his men dug. The city looked almost the same as it had looked in AD 79. There were streets and fountains（喷泉）, houses and shops. There was a stadium with 20000 seats. Perhaps the most important of all, there were everyday objects, which tell us a great deal about the people who lived in Pompeii. Many glasses and jars had some dark blue colour in the bottom, so we know that the people of Pompeii liked wine. They liked bread, too; metal bread pans were in every bakery. In one bakery there were 81 round, flat loaves of bread ― a type of bread that is still sold in Italy today. Tiny boxes filled with a dark, shiny powder tell us that women liked to wear eye makeup.

Ginseppe has died, but his work continues. One-fourth has not been uncovered yet. Scientists are still digging, still making discoveries that draw the tourists to Pompeii.

1.Why do large numbers of people come to Pompeii each year?

2.Why had so many Pompeiians remained by volcanic Mount Vesuvius?

3.Why did the city uncovered look almost the same as it had looked in AD 79?

4.What do we know about the Pompeiians who lived 2000 years ago?

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Three-quarters of a million tourists flock to the primitive, white beaches every year—but this booming industry has come at a price. When foreigners left the government struggling to cope with a stream of rubbish, their answer was to turn one of these islands into a dumping ground. Clouds of sharp, poisonous smoke rising from open fires, piles of rubbish made up of plastic bottles, crisp packets and consumer junk. It’s a far cry from the white sands, crystal-clear waters and gently swaying palm trees that we associate with the Maldives（马尔代夫）, the beautiful paradise island holiday destination set in the Indian Ocean.

Of its 200 inhabited islands, which are spread across an area of 35,000 square miles, 99 are dedicated resorts. Three-quarters of a million tourists visit every year—more than double the domestic population. of these, over 100,000 travel from the UK. The capital, Malé, is four times more densely populated than London. Given these facts, it’s hardly surprising that the Maldives on which has a waste disposal problem.

What you are seeing here is a view of the Maldives on which no honeymooners will ever fix eyes. Four miles west of Malé is the country’s dumping ground, Thilafushi—or Rubbish Island as it has simply become known.

The country dumps upwards of 330 tons of rubbish on the island every day. a figure attributed largely to the tourist industry on which the chain of islands relies. Each visitor generates 3.5 kg of waste per day.

Now, the government of the Maldives has banned the dumping of waste on the island, which is too late, due largely to an increase in the number of waste boats “fly-tipping”（非法倾倒）directly into the sea, fed up with waiting seven hours or more to offload their cargo.

1.The government of the Maldives is in troubled faced with ________.

A. how to develop the tourist industry

B. where to set up a dumping ground

C. how to deal with the rubbish left by tourists.

D. where to set up dedicated resorts

2.It is true that ________.

A. the Maldives are still paradise islands with clear waters.

B. the Maldives rely on tourist industry

C. the Maldives are called Rubbish Islands

D. the country dumps about 330 tons of rubbish on the island every month

3.The author’s attitude to the government of the Maldives is ________.

A. positive　　 B. satisfied

C. forgiving　　 D. critical

4.The purpose of writing the passage is to ________.

A. inform people of the present situation of the Maldives

B. expose people’s bad behavior on the islands

C. introduce the Maldives to the whole word

D. persuade people out of going to the Maldives

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Every year，thousands of students choose to study overseas.1. The following steps may prove useful in their preparations to study overseas.

● Get to know your new home before you land in it.

There is no substitute for good preparation.2. Learning about the history，culture，tradition，language and even details such as food，music，transport，weather and social activities of your new host country are all important.Thanks to the Internet，most of this can be found at the click of a button.

●Pack using your head and your heart.

3. Whatever you bring，make sure that it will be something that you think might help your chances of succeeding.This includes practical items such as study materials，old class notes，favorite textbooks or pens and even the contact details of previous teachers.

●4.

It is important to realize that while new and exciting things may be happening to you in your new environment，things and people back at home will also be changing.When you return home for a visit after a long period of time away，it is possible to feel isolated and experience “reverse(颠倒的) culture shock”．Therefore，with the ease and convenience of communicating via the Internet nowadays，there is no excuse not to keep in touch!

●Learn from all experiences.

Value both your achievements and disappointments as learning experiences that can be applied to future situations in life.Don't ignore negative experiences.5.

A.Talk to your close friends and family about your thoughts，dreams and fears.

B.Instead，learn from mistakes and turn them into opportunities for future improvement.

C.It's not easy being practical when deciding what to pack.

D.If you are fortunate enough to meet a foreigner，be sure to ask them as much information as possible.

E.Keep in touch with your roots.

F.At first thought，the task of preparing to begin life away from home can seem frightening.

G.Arm yourself with background knowledge by researching information about the country you are going to.

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Every year, thousands of students choose to study in another country for a semester, the summer, or a year. Studying overseas can be an exciting experience for many people.

1.　　　

Living in another country can help you to learn a language, and about another culture.　 2.　　　　 Overseas study may also look good on your future resume. Many companies today want employees who speak a second language, or have experienced living or working in another country.

Making the right choice

Once you decide to study overseas, you have to make some choices. To choose the right country or school. Ask yourself: Where do I want to go and why? How much do I want to pay?　 　 3.　　　　 Do I want to live with a host family, with roommates, or alone?

Getting ready to go

Get your passport and visa early! 　　 4.　　　　 Learn about the money. Bring some of it, and a credit card, with you.

Once you are there

After the first few weeks overseas, many students will feel a little homesick. They may miss their family, friends, and familiar ways of doing things.　　 5.　　 When you feel sad or homesick, try to talk to others, or write about your feelings in a notebook.

A. You should improve your mother tongue before you go.

B. Why do it?

C. large number of students can’t afford to study overseas.

D. How long do I want to study overseas?

E. Remember that it takes time to get used to a new place, school, and culture.

F. You will see the world in a new way, and learn more about yourself.

G. Before you go, learn some of the language, and read about some common customs in your host country.

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The natural beauty of Jiuzhaigou ________ millions of tourists from all over the world every year.

A．catches        B．attracts        C．reminds        D．seizes

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To the west and off the European Continent, there are several thousands of islands on the Continental shelf (大陆架). They are generally called the British Isles. Of all these isles, the largest one is called Great Britain. For the convenience’s sake, it is often shortened to Britain. Still to the west of Great Britain is the second largest island known as Ireland. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland(UK) is made up of Great Britain, Northern Ireland, and a number of smaller islands around them. The total area of the country is some 240,000 square kilometers with a population of about 57 million.

Great Britain runs nearly 1,000 kilometers from south to north and extends, at the widest part, about 500 kilometers from west to east. Its area is some 230,000 square kilometers. Great Britain is traditionally divided into three parts, or countries: England in the south, Scotland in the north, and Wales in the southwest. There are discernible (可辨别的) differences between them even now.

England is the largest and most developed of all the three. Its area, about 130,000 square kilometers, takes up nearly 60% of the whole island. Its population is more than 46million which makes up 85% of the country’s whole population. The importance of England is so great in Britain that some foreigners just say “England” when they mean Britain. The same is true of the custom of speaking of the British people as the English who are the majority in the United Kingdom. Scotland is the second largest both in area and population. It has an area of about 78,760 square kilometers, less than 30% of the whole island, with a population of 5million, less than one-tenth of the whole population.

Wales is the smallest of the three both in area and population. In area, 20,700 square kilometers, it makes up less than 9% of the total area while its population, 2.7 million, does not exceed (超过) 5% of the whole.

1.The British Isles is made up of ________.

A. the European Continent and Great Britain

B. the UK and the Republic of Ireland

C. England, Scotland and Wales

D. several thousands of islands to the west and off the European Continent

2.Which of the following figures shows the correct position of Great Britain？

A. 　　 B. 　　 C. 　　 D.

3.From the third paragraph we can infer that Great Britain has a population of about ________ million.

A. 46　　 B. 54　　 C. 60　　 D. 57

4.Which of the following statements is TRUE？

A. Great Britain is six times larger than Wales in area.

B. England is six times larger than Scotland in area.

C. Scotland is six times larger than Wales in area.

D. England is six times larger than Wales in area.

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Venice is the “Queen” of the Adriatic Sea (亚得里亚海). Every year thousands of people from all over the world travel to Italy to visit the city. Do you know why they like to go there for a visit?

Venice is a very beautiful city. It is quite different from other cities in the world. There aren’t any roads and streets in the city. So there aren’t any cars and buses. There are many canals(运河)in the city. There is one big canal and one hundred and seventy-seven small canals. People move up and down the canals in boats to go to work, go shopping or visit their friends.

But Venice is sinking. It is going down and the water is going up. In 2040Venice will be under water, The Adriatic Sea will cover the city. The Venetians (威尼斯人)love their city and want to stay there. So they want to save Venice? They can build some strong huge walls and gates in the sea. The gates will close to keep too much water out. Thus Venice will not sink.

1.From this short article we know Venice is ________.

2.People from all parts of the world go to visit Venice because________.

3.The Venetians usually go to work or visit their friends________.

4.Year by year the Adriatic Sea________and Venice________.

5. Because the Adriatic Sea will cover it, the Venetians________.

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Every year，a good many tourists are attracted to visit the old temple ________back to the eleventh century.

A．dated　 B．dating　　 C．to date　 D．being dated

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