Over 2,200 years ago, Chengdu was threatened ...

Over 2,200 years ago, Chengdu was threatened by frequent floods. Li Bing, together with his son, decided to construct an irrigation system on the Minjiang River1. (prevent) flooding.　 2.having a long study and a lot of hard work by the local people, the great Dujiangyan Irrigation System was completed. Since then, the Chengdu Plain 3. (be) free of flooding and the people have been living peacefully and wealthily.

It is the4. (old) and only surviving no-dam irrigation system in the world. It is also 5. wonder in the development of Chinese science. The project consists of three important parts，namely Yuzui, Feishayan and Baopingkou, which were 6.(science) designed to control the water flow of the rivers throughout the year.

There is a glorious bridge called the Anlan Cable Bridge crossing the Minjiang River above Yuzui, 7. you can clearly see the entire system. The great 8. (construct) originally started before the Song Dynasty. At that time, the body of the bridge was constructed with wooden blocks and the handrails(扶手)were made of bamboo. Recently the wood and bamboo have been replaced with steel and concrete to guarantee the security of 9.(visit) from home and abroad. Seen from afar, the bridge looks like a rainbow 10.(hang) over the river.

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Edmund Halley was an English scientist who lived over 200 years ago. He studied the observations of comets (彗星) which other scientists had made. The orbit（轨道）of one particular comet was a very difficult mathematical problem. He could not figure it out. Neither could other scientists who dealt with such problems.

However, Halley had a friend named Isaac Newton, who was a brilliant mathematician. Newton thought he had already worked out that problem, but he could not find the papers on which he had done it. He told Halley that the orbit of a comet had the shape of an ellipse(椭圆形).

Now Halley set to work. He figured out(解决，计算出)the orbits of some of the comets that had been observed by scientists. He made a surprising discovery. The comets that had appeared in the years 1531, 1607, and 1682 all had the same orbit. Yet their appearance had been 75 to 76 years apart.

This seemed very strange to Halley. Three different comets followed the same orbit. The more Halley thought about it, the more he thought that there had not been three different comets as people thought. He decided that they had simply seen the same comet three times. The comet had gone away and had come back again.

It was an astonishing idea! Halley felt certain to make a prediction(预言)of what would happen in the future. He decided that this would appear in the year 1758. There were 53 years to go before Halley’s prediction could be tested. In 1758 the comet appeared in the sky. Halley did not see it, for he had died some years before. Ever since then that comet had been called Halley’s comet, in his honor.

1.Edmund Halley figured out the orbit of ____.

A. some different comets appearing several times

B. the same comet appearing at different times

C. three different comets appearing at the same time

D. several comets appearing at the same time

2.Halley made his discovery ____.

A. by doing experiments

B. by means of his own careful observation

C. by using the working of other scientists

D. by chance

3.Halley made a surprising, but correct prediction in the year____.

A. 1704　 　　 B. 1705　　　 C. 1706　 　　 D. 1707

4.This passage in general is about ____.

A. Halley and other scientists　 B. the orbit of a comet

C. Newton and Halley　　　　　　　　 D. Halley and his discovery

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阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Dujiangyan was built over 2,200 years ago in what is now Sichuan Province in Southwest China. It is 1. oldest man-made water system in the world. This amazing engineering achievement is still used today to irrigate over 6,000 square kilometers of farmland, take away floodwater and provide water for fifty 2. (city) in the province.

In ancient times, the region in 3. Dujiangyan now stands suffered from regular floods 4. (cause) by the overflow from the Minjiang River. Li Bing, the governor of the region, together with his son, decided to find a way to solve the problem.

The simplest way was to build a dam, 5. this would ruin the Minjiang River. So Li designed a series of channels that would take away the floodwater while leaving the river flowing 6. (free). Better still, the extra water could be directed to the dry Chengdu Plain, making it 7. (suit) for farming.

Once the system was finished, no more floods occurred and people were able to live peacefully. Today, Dujiangyan 8. (admire) by scientists from around the world because of one feature. 9. (like) modern dams where the water is blocked with a huge wall, Dujiangyan still lets water flow through the Minjiang River naturally, making it possible for ecosystem and fish populations 10. (exist) in harmony.

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Delvin Washington was having a difficult speech therapy (治疗). Over half a year ago, Washington was preparing for the biggest day of his young life ---graduating from high school. But on a cloudy day in May, he had a serious car accident. He survived, but his life changed forever. He recently began all-day physical rehabilitation (康复治疗). He is relearning almost everything, from the names of his best friends to simple physical tasks.

His friends and family have given him a lot of support. While Washington lay in a coma in hospital, friends and family filled his room during visits. They celebrated his 18th birthday in July while he was still unconscious.Two days after Thanksgiving, eight friends from high school visited Washington at his home. The friends looked through photos on Facebook, showing them all to Washington. As he sat in his wheelchair, friends asked him to recognize the people in the photos, helping him recover his brain.

Washington’s popularity doesn’t come from nowhere. He was determined to become a police officer after college and behaved like a respectable police officer at school.His high school principal (校长), Eric Markinson, said Washington was always a gentleman. “He was incredibly gracious (和善的) and incredibly helpful,”he said.

His accident has damaged Washington’s brain. It has caused his left side, from his face to his feet, to all but shut down. His personality has also changed. The serious police-officer behavior is gone. He laughs a lot and smiles when he sees children, his mom said.

Now Washington is working hard on all-day rehabilitation. So far, he has made tremendous (巨大的) improvement, said his therapist Lindsay Sims.“I try to live as independently as possible,”Washington said slowly but firmly.

1.What happened to Delvin Washington last May?

A. He started to make improvements in his speech therapy.

B. He was seriously injured in a car accident.

C. He graduated from high school with good grades.

D. He suffered a heart attack and went into a coma.

2.What can we know about Washington’s friends?

A. They helped Washington make up for the lesson s he had missed.

B. They worked together to collect money for Washington on campus.

C. They helped Washington realize his dream of becoming a police officer.

D. They regularly visited Washington and helped him with his rehabilitation.

3.Which word can best describe Delvin Washington?

A. strong—willed B. energetic

C. pessimistic 　 D. depressed

4.What is the article mainly about?

A. Washington’s friendship with his friends.

B. Washington making great efforts to achieve his dream.

C. What makes Washington so popular at school.

D. How Washington is recovering his brain.

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Over two weeks ago I was standing on the summit of Mount Qomolangma. It was the top of many years’ hard work, and the___ of a childhood dream.

I have been overwhelmed by the tide of goodwill and　 ___________ . But one thing has become ____ apparent. Many people have constant misunderstandings about Mount Qomolangma. In　　 their ___________, Qomolangma　 has　 ___________ her　 crown.　 She　 has　 become　 a　 mountain synonymous with death, exploitation and_____

The most common question I get asked is: “Is it______ in rubbish?” As a United Nations patron( 资 助 人 ) of the wilderness, one of my roles is to_____ back from the Earth’s remaining wildernesses and to act as a___ for the wild.

I climbed Qomolangma expecting a rubbish dump but what I found　 ___________ me: I　 _______　 saw any litter, from the airport to the summit.

The Nepalese have _______ some huge clean-up campaigns in recent years, perhaps to　　 improve their reputation, but also in response to some tragic natural disasters. The government _______ a number of requirements including that each climber　　 ______________ an additional 8kg of　　 litter (not including their own) and incentives( 激励) for Sherpas( 夏尔巴人) of $2 per kilo of rubbish cleaned.

The results have been ____________. The country lanes of Great Britain have more rubbish than the___ to base camp; despite　 the　 100,000　 footfalls　 I　 saw　 one　 of　 the　 cleanest,　 tidiest wilderness trails I have encountered.

I have spent time in many of the world’s popular wilderness locations and I would say Nepal should be _________ . It is an example of man repairing the ___________　 he has done. As our focus　 turns to the oceans　 and the seemingly_________　 task of repairing our marine habitat,　 we could　　 look at Qomolangma as a fine___ of turning back the clock.

1.A.realization B.motivation C.connection D.schedule

2.A.respond B.protection C.change D.support

3.A.strangely B.naturally C.increasingly D.easily

4.A.symptoms B.minds C.stories D.permits

5.A.lost B.fed C.counted D.saved

6.A.adventure B.pollution C.settlement D.choice

7.A.covered B.seized C.found D.poured

8.A.expect B.appreciate C.apply D.report

9.A.plan B.title C.voice D.lesson

10.A.surprised B.served C.forced D.stressed

11.A.silently B.eagerly C.frankly D.hardly

12.A.challenged B.conducted C.observed D.qualified

13.A.appealed to B.taken in C.depended on D.put forward

14.A.share B.confirm C.remove D.bear

15.A.selective B.familiar C.impressive D.repairable

16.A.reality B.trail C.opportunity D.league

17.A.vital B.proud C.simple D.unique

18.A.conclusion B.convenience C.arrangement D.damage

19.A.impossible B.necessary C.unusual D.extra

20.A.content B.direction C.example D.situation

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It was the very place _________ the soldiers fought over sixty years ago.

A. that　　 B. which

C. where　　 D. there

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Not long ago the movie 2012 came into screen. The people were threatened by those scenes of destroying flood, severe earthquake, terrifying hurricane and constructions representing human civilization being destroyed and even swallowed by disaster. Luckily, they are just the director’s imagination, but the present situation is not heading a positive direction, either.

Take my own experience in Alaska as an example. Once I took a trip to the glacier. Along the way there stood signposts marking the snow lines of different years. They started from the foot of the mountain, but it was at the top when I finally saw melting glaciers(融化的冰川). My heart ached seeing the beautiful blue ice melting at every second.

Sad but true, they are the effects of global warming and the result of our human impact. Furthermore, each year the rising sea level will kill 56 million people, and that's about the population of the en tire Italy. According to studies, if the temperature keeps on rising like this, by the year 2050, some islands and coastal cities including New York, Shanghai, Tokyo and Sydney will be drowned in water.

Our fortune is in our own hands. It depends on us to shape our future, to reduce future human impact and find ways to form a peaceful relationship with our environment. Therefore, it's time for actions to be taken right now. Contribute a little to energy saving by using more efficient light bulbs and less hot water. Let recycle become our habit by thinking twice before throwing something away. Let us take public transportation as our first choice when going to a certain place. It might cost more time for now, but it' s to the benefit of a permanent future. Take care of every tree and grass around us by watering them or simply just avoid destroying them．

In a word, small drops of water make a big ocean. The earth does not belong to us. On the contrary, we belong to the earth. Please bear in mind that the earth is our home. It is our responsibility to build a brighter and better future of our planet and prevent what happened in the movie 2012 from becoming reality．

1.Why does the author talk about the movie 2012 in the passage ?

A．To give example．                      B．To lead into the topic．

C．To make prediction．                    D．To provide the evidence．

2.How did the author feel when he took a trip to the glacier?

A．Worried．        B．Puzzled．         C．Scared．          D．Bored．

3.It can be inferred from the third paragraph that________.

A．56 million people in Italy have been killed owing to the rising sea level

B．Some islands and coastal cities will be drowned in water by the year of 2050

C．Human being will be in danger if we don't take actions to prevent the global warming

D．It is certain that what happened in the movie 2012 will come into reality

4.According to the passage, you are advised to________.

A．drive our own private cars instead of taking buses to some place

B．recycle everything that is used

C．go to see the movie 2012 at once

D．work together to take good care of our planet

5.What does the author mean by saying "small drops of water make a big ocean"?

A．Think twice before taking action,

B．It's our duty to protect the ocean．

C．Everyone together can make a difference．

D．It's important to save every drop of water．

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Not long ago the movie 2012 came into screen. The people were threatened by those scenes of destroying flood, severe earthquake, terrifying hurricane and constructions representing human civilization being destroyed and even swallowed by disaster.  Luckily, they are just the director' s imagination, but the present situation is not heading a positive direction, either.

Take my own experience in Alaska as an example. Once I took a trip to the glacier. Along the way there stood signposts marking the snow lines of different years.  They started from the foot of the mountain, but it was at the top when I finally saw melting glaciers(融化的冰川). My heart ached seeing the beautiful blue ice melting at every second.

Sad but true, they are the effects of global warming and the result of our human impact. Furthermore, each year the rising sea level will kill 56 million people, and that’s about the population of the entire Italy. According to studies, if the temperature keeps on rising like this, by the year 2050, some islands and coastal cities including New York, Shanghai, Tokyo and Sydney will be drowned in water.

Our fortune is in our own hands. It depends on us to shape our future, to reduce future human impact and find ways to form a peaceful relationship with our environment. Therefore, it's time for actions to be taken right now. Contribute a little to energy saving by using more efficient light bulbs and less hot water. Let recycle become our habit by thinking twice before throwing something away. Let us take public transportation as our first choice when going to a certain place. It might cost more time for now, but it' s to the benefit of a permanent future. Take care of every tree and grass around us by watering them or simply just avoid destroying them.

In a word, small drops of water make a big ocean. The earth does not belong to us. On the contrary, we belong to the earth. Please bear in mind that the earth is our home. It is our responsibility to build a brighter and better future of our planet and prevent what happened in the movie 2012 from becoming reality.

1. Why does the author talk about the movie 2012 in the passage ?

2.How did the author feel when he took a trip to the glacier?

3.It can be inferred from the third paragraph that________  .

4.According to the passage, you are advised to ________.

5. What does the author mean by saying "small drops of water make a big ocean"?

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Hundreds of years ago, news was carried from place to place by people on foot or by horse. It took days, weeks and sometimes months for people to receive news. Now it is possible to send words and pictures around the world in seconds. Billions of people learn about news stories of their own country and all over the world every day, either by watching TV or reading newspapers.

Newspapers have been an important part of everyday life since the 18th century. Many countries have hundreds of different newspapers. How do newspaper editors decide which news stories to print? Why do they print some stories and not others? What makes a good newspaper story?

Firstly, it is important to report new stories. TV stations can report news much faster than newspapers. Yet, newspapers give more about the same story. They may also look at the story in another way, or they may print completely different stories to those on TV.

Secondly, a news story has to be interesting and unusual. People don’t want to read stories about everyday life. As a result, many stories are about some kind of danger and seem to be "bad" news. For example, newspapers never print stories about planes landing safely; instead they print stories about plane accidents.

Another factor is also very important in many news stories. Many people are interested in news in foreign countries, but more prefer to read stories about people, places and events in their own country. So the stories on the front page in Chinese newspapers are usually very different from the ones in British, French and American newspapers.

1.According to the passage, how do people learn about news stories in the world now?

A. They carry news stories and tell others from place to place on foot or by horse.

B. They tell each other what they have seen with their eyes.

C. They watch TV or read newspapers.

D. They listen to the radio every day.

2.The difference between newspaper stories and TV news reports is that _______.

A. people can learn more about the same news story from a newspaper

B. people can read the news story more quickly in a newspaper

C. people can read news stories in other countries

D. people can read news stories about their own country

3.According to the passage, which of the following can you most possibly watch on TV?

A. You often play football with your friends after school.

B. Your teacher has got a cold.

C. A tiger in the city zoo has run out and hasn’t been caught.

D. The bike in front of your house is lost.

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Like many people, you’re fascinated by the speaking profession. So was I. Ten years ago, I was teaching English as a second language to adult immigrants. I was looking around for a profession that would increase my income.

When my friend Danniel Star took a leave of absence from his teaching job, he started speaking to groups. He was getting paid more as a speaker than as a teacher and he insisted on his choice; Danniel’s first year as a speaker was a little lean(难以挣钱的)financially. When his leave of absence was over, his old employer called him in for a new opening for a position. Danniel called to call off the interview.

I thought he was crazy! I said, “Danniel, you know speaking is not a secure profession. It’s good to have something to fall back on!” And he said something that changed my life. He said, “Cathleen, when you have something to fall back on. You fall back!” It rang so true! I saw immediately and with a shock that the teaching job that I thought provided a financial cushion(缓冲)in fact was holding me back from pursuing(追求)my dreams.

A few months later, I vacated, packed up my belongings, kissed my grown kids and friends goodbye and moved to a different part of the country to try my luck as a writer or a speaker. It was a little nervous about making a decision in such an exciting way but I wanted to do it for a long time and finally it was sink or swim(决不沉浮)time!

Well, I didn’t have enough experience of business and had so much to learn about the speaking profession. I did everything the hard way and it’s one way to learn quickly. Finally, I could do what I loved to do. I’ve succeeded. I was happier because my health immediately improved along with my view on life.

1.During his first year Danniel worked as a speaker he _________.

A. earned more than worked as a teacher

B. worked very hard and was successful

C. came across a lot of difficulties

D. didn’t earn too much money

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

A. Insisted　　 B. Continued

C. Resigned　　 D. Persevered

3.Which of the following can be the best title?

A. How to Avoid Making a Mistake

B. How to Stand Up Quickly

C. No Pains, No Gains

D. No Security, No Falling Back

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