A NATIONWIDE BESTSELLER
It’s likely that everything you learned about America’s ancient history is wrong.
The new book,1491, completely changes our understanding of the America before the arrival of Columbus in 1492.
DID YOU KNOW?
When Columbus landed there were probably more people in the Americas than there were in Europe.
The peoples of North America had such healthy life-styles that as late as the 19th century they continued to be the tallest people on earth.
Facts have shown that the Americas were populated as long as 33,000 years ago. 4,000 years ago Mesoamerican farmers developed corn in a feat (技艺) of genetic engineering that still isn’t completely understood.
COMMENTS ON 1491
“In the tradition of Jared Diamond & John MePhee, a totally new view of pre-Columbian America”.
-Richard Rhodes
“Attractively written and really absorbing, Charles C.Mann has produced a book that’s part detective story, part epic(史诗) and part tragedy(悲剧). He has taken on a vast topic: thousands of years, two huge continents, and cultures.”
-Charles Matthews,San Jese Mercary News
“Powerful and challenging”
-Alan Taylor,Washingto post
“A pleasure to read as well as a wonderful education”
-Howard Zinn
1.On the whole,1491 is a book mainly about America’s________.
A. life-styles B. population C. history D. agriculture
2.Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the comments on the book 1491?
A. It is interesting and instructive.
B. It is attractive and culturally related.
C. It is challenging and revolutionary.
D. It is humorous and persuasive
3.From this passage, we can learn_________.
A. people settled in the America a little earlier than 1492
B. North Americans were the tallest in the 18th century in the world
C. Mesoamencan farmers knew genetic engineering 5,000 years ago
D. the population in the Americas was smaller than that in Europe in 1492
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A NATIONWIDE BESTSELLER
It’s likely that everything you learned about America’s ancient history is wrong.
The new book,1491, completely changes our understanding of the America before the arrival of Columbus in 1492.
DID YOU KNOW?
When Columbus landed there were probably more people in the Americas than there were in Europe.
The peoples of North America had such healthy life-styles that as late as the 19th century they continued to be the tallest people on earth.
Facts have shown that the Americas were populated as long as 33,000 years ago. 4,000 years ago Mesoamerican farmers developed corn in a feat (技艺) of genetic engineering that still isn’t completely understood.
COMMENTS ON 1491
“In the tradition of Jared Diamond & John MePhee, a totally new view of pre-Columbian America”.
-Richard Rhodes
“Attractively written and really absorbing, Charles C.Mann has produced a book that’s part detective story, part epic(史诗) and part tragedy(悲剧). He has taken on a vast topic: thousands of years, two huge continents, and cultures.”
-Charles Matthews,San Jese Mercary News
“Powerful and challenging”
-Alan Taylor,Washingto post
“A pleasure to read as well as a wonderful education”
-Howard Zinn
1.On the whole,1491 is a book mainly about America’s________.
A. life-styles B. population C. history D. agriculture
2.Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the comments on the book 1491?
A. It is interesting and instructive.
B. It is attractive and culturally related.
C. It is challenging and revolutionary.
D. It is humorous and persuasive
3.From this passage, we can learn_________.
A. people settled in the America a little earlier than 1492
B. North Americans were the tallest in the 18th century in the world
C. Mesoamencan farmers knew genetic engineering 5,000 years ago
D. the population in the Americas was smaller than that in Europe in 1492
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Do you know that many clowns go to school to learn how to be funny? How would you like to go to that school? You could learn how to walk and talk like a clown. Then you could make people laugh.
Clowns may go to school for a year. There they learn to move in funny ways. They learn to run and jump like different animals. They also learn how to fall down in a special way. They make sure they don’t get injured. They make every move look easy. But really it’s hard work.
In a school clowns decide how they will look. They make funny pants and tops. Then clowns have their funny long shoes made. They also learn to make up their faces. Clowns carefully put special paint on, so they look silly.
They start by making every part of their feces white. Then they use red paint around their mouths to make them look big. Clowns may paint re spots on each side of their faces, too. Big red noses are added. They put on funny hair or funny hats.
Now they look silly. They are ready to go to work! You can see clowns at the circus or parade. They do funny things to surprise people. Ten big clowns may get out of a very small car. Or they may walk on a high rope. Then they almost fall. The faces they make when they try to stand up again make people laugh.
1.The word “clown” in this passage refers to ____.
A . a person who tries to make people laugh by this funny looks, clothes and tricks and actions
B. a person who copies others in speaking, actions and way of walking
C. a person who gives performances only to make people laugh.
D. a person whose job is very easy to do.
2.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Clowns learn to be funny at school to make people laugh
B. Clowns wear strange pants and tops and funny long shoes.
C. Clowns don’t feel frightened when they walk on a high rope.
D. Clowns put on funny hair and hats and make faces
3. From the passage, we can learn that clowns play at ____.
A. a parade B. the circus C. school D. both A and B
4.From the passage, we can infer that _______.
A. there are quite a number of clown schools in the world
B. people laugh when they watch clowns play at the circus
C. clowns like animals very much so they jump like different animals
D. clowns make people laugh but they seldom laugh
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Model Railroading
Would you like to know a fun way to learn about math? Well, you can do that with model railroading. Yes, it's true. You can learn about many school topics without using a school book. Besides that, there are many other benefits that model railroading brings us as well. In this article, we will discuss just a few of those benefits of model railroading.
Patience and problem solving skills
When you build a model railroad, you have to plan your railroad out. You have to decide where the tracks (轨道) will go, where to put buildings, where to put streets and any other things you would like to add to your model railroad. Also, you have to think about any problems you may have with the design you choose. How will you make railroad crossings? How will you design hills, mountains, and rivers? Deciding on what to do with your model railroad takes a lot of thought and patience, but it is not as difficult as you may think.
Building skills
With model railroading, you learn how to put together plastic models of buildings. Also, you can learn how to build a table for your design, or make scenery for the geography of your design. Your model railroad runs on electricity, so you learn about electronics as well. These are skills that not only help you build a model railroad; these skills will help you throughout life.
Fun for family and friends
Different from many video games, model railroading is a social hobby that lets you communicate with family and friends. This is because you have to communicate with family and friends as you build and run your model railroad. By spending time with the people in your life you love and care about, you learn to become closer and care more for each other. This is one of the best parts of model railroading as a hobby. Of course, the best part about model railroading is running the trains. Watching the trains run around the track and make all the sounds and do all the things that real trains do gives people hours of enjoyment. Also, there is great satisfaction in the fact that you, your family, and your friends built the model railroad.
I hope you can learn to enjoy model railroading and experience all the benefits you just read about and many others. Happy railroading!
1.In order to build a model railroad, you have to be ________.
A.skillful and confident
B.an electrical engineer
C.thoughtful and patient
D.an expert in geography
2.What is the best part of model railroading?
A.Running the trains.
B.Planning out the railroad.
C.Putting streets and buildings.
D.Learning electronics and wiring.
3.According to the author, model railroading is a social hobby because ________.
A.it encourages us to complete it on our own
B.it improves the problem solving skills and creativity
C.it brings us hours of enjoyment and great satisfaction
D.it offers us chances to communicate with family and friends
4.Where can you probably find the article?
A.In an official report.
B.In a youth magazine.
C.In a medical textbook.
D.In a tourist guidebook.
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Would it surprise you to learn that, like animals, trees communicate with each other and pass on their wealth to the next generation?
UBC Professor Simard explains how trees are much more complex than most of us ever imagined. Although Charles Darwin thought that trees are competing for survival of the fittest, Simard shows just how wrong he was. In fact, the opposite is true: trees survive through their co-operation and support, passing around necessary nutrition “depending on who needs it”.
Nitrogen (氮) and carbon are shared through miles of underground fungi (真菌) networks, making sure that all trees in the forest ecological system give and receive just the right amount to keep them all healthy. This hidden system works in a very similar way to the networks of neurons (神经元) in our brains, and when one tree is destroyed, it affects all.
Simard talks about “mother trees”, usually the largest and oldest plants on which all other trees depend. She explains how dying trees pass on the wealth to the next generation, transporting important minerals to young trees so they may continue to grow. When humans cut down “mother trees” with no awareness of these highly complex “tree societies” or the networks on which they feed, we are reducing the chances of survival for the entire forest.
“We didn’t take any notice of it.” Simard says sadly. “Dying trees move nutrition into the young trees before dying, but we never give them a chance.” If we could put across the message to the forestry industry, we could make a huge difference towards our environmental protection efforts for the future.
1.What would be the best title for the passage?
A. Old Trees Communicate Like Humans
B. Young Trees Are In Need Of Protection
C. Trees Contribute To Our Society
D. Trees Are More Complex Than You Think
2.In Simard’s opinion, trees .
A. protect their own wealth B. depend on each other
C. compete for survival D. provide support for dying trees
3.We can learn from the passage that .
A. if “mother trees” are cut down, the survival for the entire forest will be affected
B. “mother trees” are usually of no use to other trees
C. Charles Darwin had the same thought as Simard
D. people know much about the complex “tree societies”
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Would it surprise you to learn that, like animals, trees communicate with each other and pass on their wealth to the next generation?
UBC Professor Simard explains how trees are much more complex than most of us ever imagined. Although Charles Darwin thought that trees are competing for survival of the fittest, Simard shows just how wrong he was. In fact, the opposite is true: trees survive through their co-operation and support, passing around necessary nutrition (营养) “depending on who needs it”.
Nitrogen (氮) and carbon are shared through miles of underground fungi (真菌) networks, making sure that all trees in the forest ecological system give and receive just the right amount to keep them all healthy. This hidden system works in a very similar way to the networks of neurons (神经元) in our brains, and when one tree is destroyed, it affects all.
Simard talks about “mother trees”, usually the largest and oldest plants on which all other trees depend. She explains how dying trees pass on the wealth to the next generation, transporting important minerals to young trees so they may continue to grow. When humans cut down “mother trees” with no awareness of these highly complex “tree societies” or the networks on which they feed, we are reducing the chances of survival for the whole forest.
“We didn't take any notice of it.” Simard says sadly. “Dying trees move nutrition into the young trees before dying, but we never give them chance.” If we could put across the message to the forestry industry, we could make a huge difference towards our environmental protection efforts for the future.
1.The underlined sentence “the opposite is true” in Paragraph 2 probably means ________.
A. trees compete for survival B. trees protect their own wealth
C. trees depend on each other D. trees provide support for dying trees
2.“Mother trees” are extremely important because they ________.
A. look the largest in size in the forest
B. pass on nutrition to young trees
C. seem more likely to be cut down by humans
D. know more about the complex“tree societies”
3.The underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refers to ________.
A. how “tree societies” work B. how trees grow old
C. how forestry industry develops D. how young trees survive
4.What would be the best title for the passage?
A. Old Trees Communicate Like Humans. B. Young Trees Are In Need Of Protection.
C. Trees Are More Complex Than You Think. D. Trees Contribute To Our Society.
高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
Would it surprise you to learn that, like animals, trees communicate with each other and pass on their wealth to the next generation?
UBC Professor Simard explains how trees are much more complex than most of us ever imagined. Although Charles Darwin thought that trees are competing for survival of the fittest, Simard shows just how wrong he was. In fact, the opposite is true: trees survive through their co-operation and support, passing around necessary nutrition(营养)“depending on who needs it”.
Nitrogen(氮)and carbon are shared through miles of underground fungi(真菌)networks, making sure that all trees in the forest ecological system give and receive just the right amount to keep them all healthy. This hidden system works in a very similar way to the networks of neurons(神经元)in our brains, and when one tree is destroyed, it affects all.
Simard talks about “mother trees”, usually the largest and oldest plants on which all other trees depend. She explains how dying trees pass on the wealth to the next generation, transporting important minerals to young trees so they may continue to grow. When humans cut down “mother trees” with no awareness of these highly complex “tree societies” or the networks on which they feed, we are reducing the chances of survival for the entire forest.
“We didn’t take any notice of it” Simard says sadly. “Dying trees move nutrition into the young trees before dying, but we never give them chance.” If we could put across the message to the forestry industry, we could make a huge difference towards our environmental protection efforts for the future.
1.The underlined sentence “the opposite is true” in Paragraph 2 probably means that trees .
A. compete for survival B. depend on each other
C. protect their own wealth D. provide support for dying trees
2.“Mother trees” are extremely important because they .
A. look the largest in size in the forest
B. know more about the complex "tree societies”
C. seem more likely to be cut down by humans
D. pass on nutrition to young trees
3.The underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refers to .
A. how forestry industry develops B. how trees grow old
C. how “tree societies” work D. how young trees survive
4.What would be the best title for the passage?
A. Old Trees Communicate Like Humans B. Young Trees Are In Need Of Protection
C. Trees Contribute To Our Society D. Trees Are More Awesome Than You Think
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Diana Velex does everything with maximum effort — and at maximum speed. That 41 learning a new language, completing two certificates and opening a store.
When arriving in Canada in 2008, she had one 42 : to have what she had back home in Colombia. “I didn’t want to 43 what I do, like so many who come to a new country.” she said. “I 44 to open a store here in Canada but knew I had to 45 myself properly.”
Diana quickly realize that making her dream of shop ownership in Canada a 46 meant going to school to get the 47 education and certification. “My experience of owning a shop and working as a designer in Colombia gave me 48 in my abilities. But I couldn’t speak the language and I had to 49 how to do things in Canada. It was like having to 50 all over again,” said Diana.
51 , she found just the help she needed for relaunch(重新开张) 52 continuing education at George Brown College. She began taking 53 for both the Essential Skills in Fashion Certificate and the image Consulting Certificate in May 2009. 54 Diana met with the language barrier, she was always going 55 while at college.
By the end of October 2009, she had completed all certificate requirements. Within two years after her 56 in Canada, Diana at last achieved her 57 goal when her new store opened its doors in Toronto’s Sheppard Center.She was on the fast-track to 58 .
Looking back, Diana, a fashion designer, 59 her achievements to the goal she set, the education she received from the college, and 60 the efforts she made. Now Diana is very happy doing what she is doing.
1.A. requires B. encourages C. includes D. advises
2.A. goal B. memory C. choice D. problem
3.A. continue B. choose C. change D. lose
4.A. demanded B. decided C. agreed D. hesitated
5. A. teach B. prepare C. enjoy D. persuade
6.A. reality B. fact C. challenge D. wonder
7.A. physical B. private C. primary D. necessary
8.A. pressure B. judgement C. influence D. confidence
9.A. put away B. depend on C. learn about D. look into
10.A. advance B. start C. suffer D. work
11.A. Naturally B. Gradually C. Luckily D. Clearly
12.A. through B. for C. before D. with
13.A. notes B. responsibilities C. chances D. courses
14.A. Though B. As C. Since D. Once
15.A. around B. back C. ahead D. out
16.A. adventure B. arrival C. performance D. journey
17.A. original B. common C. another D. distant
18.A. success B. wealth C. glory D. happiness
19.A. adds B. connects C. devotes D. owes
20.A. after all B. above all C. at least D. at first
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Jane, don't leave things about. You should learn to put everything ____.
A. out of order B. in orders C. in the order D. in order
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There is an old saying about volunteer work that goes like this: No one can do everything, but everyone can do something.
Today, many people volunteer their time and energy to help others. There are a lot of ways to meet other people’s needs. For example, some volunteers provide help after a disaster. Others are happy to get dirty while repairing homes or planting trees or flowers in poor neighborhoods(地区). Young people see suffering and loneliness around them and find ways to help. And history lovers help archeologists(考古学家)search for ancient objects to help deepen knowledge of the past.
Volunteers also work in many areas around the world, including Haiti(海地). More than two years have passed since a 7.0 earthquake shook the nation. The exact number of people who died may never be known. Thousands of survivors of the Haitian earthquake still live in temporary(临时的)shelters. Last year, former American President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn joined five hundred Habitat volunteers in the town of Leogane to build houses.
Organizations do not have to be large to get volunteers. An activist group in Dharamsala, India is a good example. Jodie Underhill from England arrived in northern India several years ago. She planned to volunteer for an environmental project. She could almost not believe how much rubbish was ruining some of the area’s most beautiful sights. Ms Underhill learned about how to deal with the rubbish while taking part in other volunteer projects. But soon enough she formed her own group, Mountain Cleaners. Ms Underhill says the work is very hard. But she praises the group’s efforts as a wonderful experience. The young English woman says the Indian media started calling her “Garbage Girl”. And she says she was pleased with the name.
American teenagers also volunteer in many ways.
1.The author uses an old saying in the first paragraph to .
A. introduce the topic of the passage
B. draw the readers’ attention to care for the poor
C. encourage people to become volunteers
D. explain the meaning of volunteer work
2.What did former American President Jimmy Carter do as a volunteer?
A. Give some money to the poor in Haiti.
B. Plant trees and flowers in Haiti’s park.
C. Help archeologists search for ancient objects
D. Help to build houses after a disaster.
3.How did Jodie Underhill feel when she saw beautiful sights ruined by the rubbish?
A. shocked B. pleased C. moved D. interested
4.What can we learn from the passage?
A. The number of people died in Haiti’s earthquake is unclear.
B. Ms Underhill formed her own group to make money.
C. History lovers mainly learn the history from ancient objects.
D. Ms Underhill was called “Garbage Girl” by American media.
5.What may the next passage talk about?
A. The reason why people offer their services to others.
B. The way to join in a volunteer group.
C. The volunteer work that American teenagers do.
D. The benefits that volunteers can achieve.
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There is an old saying about volunteer work that goes like this: “ No one can do everything, but everyone can do something.”
Today, many people volunteer their time and energy to help others. There are a lot of ways to meet other people’s needs. For example, some volunteers provide help after a disaster. Others are happy to get dirty while repairing homes or planting trees or flowers in poor neighborhoods. Young people see suffering and loneliness around them and find ways to help. And history lovers help archeologists(考古学家) search for ancient objects to help deepen our knowledge of the past.
Volunteers work in many areas around the world, including Haiti. More than two years have passed since a 7.0 earthquake shook the nation. The exact number of people who died may never be known. Thousands of survivors of the Haitian earthquakes still live in temporary(临时的) shelters. Last year, former American President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn joined five hundred volunteers in the town of Leogane to build houses.
Organizations do not have to be large to get volunteers. An activist group in Dharamsala, India is a good example, Jodie Underhill from England arrived in northern India several years ago. She planned to volunteer for an environmental project. She could almost not believe how much rubbish was ruining some of the area’s most beautiful sights. Jodie Underhill learned about how to deal with the rubbish while taking part in other volunteer projects. But soon enough she formed her own group, Mountain Cleaners. Jodie Underhill says the work is very hard. But she praises the group’s efforts as a wonderful experience. The young Englishwoman says the Indian media started calling her “Garbage Girl”. And she says she was pleased with the name.
American teenagers also volunteer in many ways .
1.The first paragraph serves as a(n) ___________.
A. explanation B. introduction
C. comment D. background
2.What did former American President Jimmy Carter do as a volunteer?
A. He planted trees and flowers in Haiti.
B. He gave some money to the poor in Haiti.
C. He helped archeologists search for ancient objects.
D. He helped to build houses after the earthquake in Haiti
3.What can we learn from the text?
A. It is difficult for small organizations to get volunteers.
B. The number of people died in Haiti’s earthquake is unclear.
C. Most of the volunteers are good at collecting money.
D. History lovers mainly learn about history from ancient objects.
4.What is most likely to be discussed in the paragraph that follows?
A. How to join in a volunteer group
B. Why people offer their services to others
C. The benefits that volunteers can gain
D. The volunteer work that American teenagers do.
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