The Ayaidah, a Bedouin tribe in north-eastern...

The Ayaidah, a Bedouin tribe in north-eastern Egypt, is the last to practice the Bisha’h to determine whether a suspect (嫌疑犯) in a crime is innocent or guilty. They have to lick (舔) a red-hot spoon in the presence of officials. They are guilty, 1..

Believed to date back to ancient Mesopotamia, Bisha’h was used by most Bedouin tribes (部落) throughout the centuries, but all except the Ayaidah eventually abandoned it. 2.. Considered by many of the world’s oldest rude system, Bisha’h was mostly used in situations where a crime was committed, but there were no witnesses. Suspects had to lick a heated spoon to prove their innocence.

The principle behind Bisha’h is that a lying person is nervous and has a dry mouth. 3.. If they are innocent, they are relaxed, so the saliva (唾液) on the tongue will protect it against the red-hot metal.

4.. This way not only causes physical harm to suspects, but also often leads to their mental damage.

Today, the Bisha’h is used as a last way, 5.. It’s also used as a way of scaring suspects into admitting their crimes. For example, if the suspects admit what they had done, there is no need to move on with the Bisha’h. That is considered another weakness of this lie detection system, as some people will accept the blame if it means not having to lick hot metal to prove they are innocent.

A. if their tongue is hurt seriously

B. when they have used these methods

C. So their tongues will be burned by the hot metal

D. when there is no other proof or witnesses available

E. All the countries like the way of punishment

F. This way of punishment is banned in countries like Jordan and Saudi Arabia

G. However, those who are against the punishment think that it is not always the case

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In the Ituri rain forest in America live many different tribes (部落), one of _______ is Pygmy. Most of the Pygmies are not taller than four feet. They _______ only about eighty pounds each. In spite of their small size, they are the best _________ among all the jungle people. Even the great elephant can be _______ by them. They can shoot three or four arrows so _______ that often the last one leaves the bow _______ the first has hit its mark. If an arrow should miss its _________, the impatient Pygmy may become very angry, _________ his arrows and step on them.

Since they do not plant any crops, Pygmies are _______ moving around. They seldom sleep in one camp for more than a few days. In their camps there is no ____________ at all except some weapons (武器) such as spears (矛), bows, and arrows. There are ____________ cooking pots either. Food is eaten ____________ or smoked over a fire. So when the tribe moves to a new camp there is ____________ to carry except their weapons and babies too small to walk.

Pygmies can move on the trees almost as skillfully as ____________. Often they travel great distances through the branches without ____________ the ground.

One of the ____________ facts about the small men and women is their appetite (胃口). A Pygmy can ____________ sixty bananas at a single meal ______________ quantities of meat. After eating, they will ____________ on their hard earth bed and groan all night. But in the morning, they are ready to eat the same amount of food all over again.

In spite of the ____________ life, Pygmies are almost always good-natured and helpful. They seldom lie, steal or fight among themselves.

1.A.them B.those C.that D.which

2.A.have B.weigh C.eat D.carry

3.A.players B.farmers C.workers D.hunters

4.A.frightened B.beaten C.caught D.raised

5.A.heavily B.hurriedly C.slowly D.rapidly

6.A.after B.before C.until D.since

7.A.animal B.aim C.eyes D.sight

8.A.got B.put away C.sell D.break

9.A.never B.seldom C.constantly D.hardly

10.A.furniture B.things C.tables D.beds

11.A.some B.much C.no D.special

12.A.uncooked B.burnt C.untouched D.fried

13.A.a lot B.something C.more D.nothing

14.A.birds B.rabbits C.monkeys D.deer

15.A.touching B.feeling C.falling D.seeing

16.A.interested B.surprising C.moving D.known

17.A.get up B.take up C.eat up D.put up

18.A.including B.but C.except D.besides

19.A.lie B.lay C.stay D.kneel

20.A.comfortable B.unpleasant C.hard D.happy

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Wolves are important animals in the traditions and stories of most Native American tribes. To Native Americans, wolves often represent bravery. The animals also are signs of strength, loyalty, and success at hunting. Other cultures--such as the ancient Celtic and Nordic peoples-also placed high value on wolves.

However, from the wolves in horror films to the wolves in children’s stories, wolves get a bum rap(不公正的惩罚) in both literature and English expressions.

To begin with, there is the term lone wolf. The lone wolf isn’t a bad person. But they like to do things on their own. However, the term can mean something less than desirable. Lone wolf makes you think the person doesn’t want to be around people because he or she dislikes them.

Now, let’s move on to the home.

Parents might criticize their children for wolfing down their food. In other words, the child eats very quickly and without care. And if someone says a child was raised by wolves, that child has bad manners and is behaving like a wild animal. A wolf at the door means someone to whom you owe money is waiting just outside your door.

By the way, there are two popular wolf-related expressions that come from Aesop, the ancient Greek storyteller.

The first is a wolf in sheep’s clothing. A wolf in sheep’s clothing describes someone who acts and looks nice on the outside but is bad on the inside.

Aesop’s other wolf fable also involves a shepherd, but not a hardworking one. He is known as the boy who cried wolf. People who cry wolf are not trusted. People are so familiar with this story, you simply have to say cry wolf for them to know what you mean.

1.According to the passage, which group of people may think wolves are bad animals?

A. The ancient Nordic people　　 B. The ancient Celtic people

C. Native Americans　　 D. The English people

2.Which of the following can describe a person who often acts alone?

A. A wild wolf　　 B. A lone wolf

C. A wolf at the door　　 D. A wolf in sheep’s clothing

3.What may you probably mean by saying someone cries wolf?

A. The person is selfish　　 B. The person is a liar

C. The person is stubborn　　 D. The person is a troublemaker

4.What is the passage mainly about?

A. Stories about wolves

B. The research on wolves

C. Expressions about wolves

D. The cultural differences about wolves

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B

Hundreds of years ago, Native-American tribes lived in Mexico. The Aztecs built beautiful cities. They had a calendar (历法) and a written language. However, the Spanish destroyed the Aztecs in l521. For the next 300 years, Spain ruled over Mexico. That’s why Mexicans speak Spanish.

Every September l6 the Mexican people hold a celebration in Mexico City, their country’s capital. It is their Independence Day. On that date in 1821 they told Spain they would no longer be ruled. Breaking free from Spain caused a war. When it was over, the Mexicans had their own government. They made their own laws.

Today America and Mexico are friends, but it wasn’t always that way. President James Polk wanted America to reach from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. He tried to buy what is now the American southwest from Mexico. Mexico would not sell. So from l846 to 1848 Mexico and America fought a war to ascertain where their borders would be. When the war ended, Mexico had lost a lot of land. Now the Rio Grande River forms the border between the two nations. America is on the north side of the river. Mexico is on the south side.

Mexico has mountains and a hot, dry climate. Crops can grow on only a small part of the land. Still, Mexicans grow much of the coffee, oranges, and sugar used in the US. Mexicans have influenced building styles in southwestern US and added words such as patio and canton to American English. Americans also enjoy eating many Mexican foods like burritos, tacos, tortillas, and tamales.

6. According to the passage, what happened second on historical timeline?

A. Mexicans declared their independence from Spain.

B. The Spanish ruled Mexico.

C. The Aztecs lived in Mexico.

D. Americans fought a war with Mexico.

7. The passage says that President Polk wanted ______.

A. the US to expand its borders to the Pacific Ocean

B. Mexico to change its Independence Day to July 4th

C. Mexico to become one of the states of the Union

D. Americans to adopt the Mexican language

8. Another word for the underlined word “ascertain” is ______.

A. inspect     B. cover      C. change      D. determine

9. Mexicans have the following influences on America EXCEPT ______.

A. building styles    B. vocabulary     C. clothes             D. food

10. Before the Aztecs were conquered(征服), these Native Americans probably ______.

A. didn’t speak Spanish    B. couldn’t read or write any language

C. didn’t have tools             D. didn’t understand the concept of time

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Hundreds of years ago, Native-American tribes lived in Mexico. The Aztecs built beautiful cities. They had a calendar (历法) and a written language. However, the Spanish destroyed the Aztecs in l521. For the next 300 years, Spain ruled over Mexico. That’s why Mexicans speak Spanish.

Every September l6 the Mexican people hold a celebration in Mexico City, their country’s capital. It is their Independence Day. On that date in 1821 they told Spain they would no longer be ruled. Breaking free from Spain caused a war. When it was over, the Mexicans had their own government. They made their own laws.

Today America and Mexico are friends, but it wasn’t always that way. President James Polk wanted America to reach from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. He tried to buy what is now the American southwest from Mexico. Mexico would not sell. So from l846 to 1848 Mexico and America fought a war to ascertain where their borders would be. When the war ended, Mexico had lost a lot of land. Now the Rio Grande River forms the border between the two nations. America is on the north side of the river. Mexico is on the south side.

Mexico has mountains and a hot, dry climate. Crops can grow on only a small part of the land. Still, Mexicans grow much of the coffee, oranges, and sugar used in the US. Mexicans have influenced building styles in southwestern US and added words such as patio and canton to American English. Americans also enjoy eating many Mexican foods like burritos, tacos, tortillas, and tamales.

1.According to the passage, what happened second on historical timeline?

A. Mexicans declared their independence from Spain.

B. The Spanish ruled Mexico.

C. The Aztecs lived in Mexico.

D. Americans fought a war with Mexico.

2.The passage says that President Polk wanted ______.

A. the US to expand its borders to the Pacific Ocean

B. Mexico to change its Independence Day to July 4th

C. Mexico to become one of the states of the Union

D. Americans to adopt the Mexican language

3. Another word for the underlined word “ascertain” is ______.

A. inspect　　　 B. cover

C. change　　　　 D. determine

4.Mexicans have the following influences on America EXCEPT ______.

A. building styles　 B. vocabulary

C. clothes　 　　　　 D. food

5.Before the Aztecs were conquered(征服), these Native Americans probably ______.

A. didn’t speak Spanish

B. couldn’t read or write any language

C. didn’t have tools

D. didn’t understand the concept of time

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The Native American tribes (部落) are famed for their impressive totem poles (图腾柱), each of which is carefully carved and painted. Some may tell a tale about a tribe or a family.1.Constructing totem poles falls on the shoulder of skilled workmen. They spend hours selecting the right tree, cutting it down and carving it, and finally painting it with the proper colors before building it outdoors.

2.The people who desire to make one decide on the design they want. Based on their demands, the workman then selects the best tree. Cedar (雪松) trees are the most commonly used to make totem poles. They are tall and have large diameters (直径), but fewer branches than other trees.3.These characteristics combine to make cedar trees ideal for carving into large, wide totem poles. An additional benefit is that they are so durable that some totem poles are still standing more than a century after being carved and raised.

Once the selected tree has been cut down and had its branches removed, it must be carried to the workman’s workshop.4.The planned design is then carved into the tree trunk.

A typical totem pole is designed in three sections: the bottom, middle, and top. Following the completion of the design stage, the workman carves the designs by starting at the bottom.5.Many totem poles have unusual parts such as the wings of birds attached to their tops, so it is the final part to be done. After the carving is finished, the totem pole is painted. Finally, the person who required it raise it during a special ceremony.

A.And they have softwood.

B.Every totem pole begins with a plan.

C.The top section often requires extra labor.

D.They serve many purposes beyond their beauty.

E.Others may describe the deeds of a person or people.

F.Totem poles can be got from the largest online selection at e-Bay.com.

G.The workman and his assistants then remove the bark and smooth the large trunk..

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If you were to travel anywhere in the globe— even to visit remote tribes (部落人) who have little contact with the larger world — would people be able to read your emotions from your facial expressions and would you be able to read theirs?

Charles Darwin argued in The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals that basic facial expressions are universal — suggesting that they are hard-wired within us as the product of natural selection. In other words, you would know if someone looked happy, or sad, etc., wherever you were in the world.

Since Darwin’s day, researchers have, indeed, traveled to faraway corners of the world to test the “universality theory”. Paul Ekman, professor of psychology at UC San Francisco and inspiration for the TV show Lie To Me, reported that even Fore tribesmen of New Guinea could look at photos of people from other cultures and identify what emotions were displaying.

Since Ekman’s work, other papers have tested the universality theory and occasionally challenged it. Rachael Jack of the University of Glasgow and co-authors used computer graphics to produce facial animations (动画). They then showed these animations to 15 Western Caucasian people far away from countryside and 15 East Asian from modern cities. They were asked to divide the facial expressions into groups.

This is what they found: They did get six groups from the Western Caucasians. But the results between emotion groups from the East Asians were complexed. They believe this suggests modern cultural factors have a greater influence than before.

1.Charles Darwin held the view in his book that ________.

A. facial expressions are understood by all

B. facial expressions are easy to read

C. man and animals share the same emotions

D. some facial expressions can cause confusion

2.According to the third paragraph, Fore tribesmen of New Guinea ________.

A. were confused by the photos

B. read the facial expressions in wrong ways

C. could recognize the basic facial expressions

D. had different facial expressions from city people

3.Since Darwin, all papers have tested the “universality theory” and _______.

A. no authors have agreed

B. all authors have found the same results

C. some papers have been lost

D. some authors have expressed different ideas

4.Which of the following shows the structure of the passage?

CP：central point　　 P1-P3: Point 1-Point 3　　 SP： sub-point　　 C: Conclusion

A.  B.

C.  D.

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5000 B.C.— People began to farm along the Nile River in Egypt.

2950B.C. — Egypt was first united under MENES.

2600B.C. — The first pyramid of Egypt, the Pyramid of Djoser, was built.

2500 B.C. — The great Pyramid of Gina was built.

2000 B.C. — The Bantu Peoples began to migrate into central and southern Africa.

1279 B.C. — Rameses II became pharaoh（法老）of Egypt.

1070 B.C. — The kingdom of Kush gained its independence from Egypt.

814 B.C. — The city of Carthage was established by the Phoenician Empire.

715 B.C. — Kush conquered Egypt and ruled it until 662 B.C.

650 B.C. — Cathage became independent. It grew into one of the most powerful cities on the Mediterranean Sea.

590 B.C. — The capital of Kush was moved from Napata to Meroe.

525 B.C. — The Persians conquered Egypt.

332 B.C. — The Greeks led by Alexander the Great conquered Egypt.

264 B.C. — Carthage fought in the First Punic War.

146 B.C. —Cathage was defeated by Rome. Roman forces destroyed the city.

30 B.C. — Cleopatra VII, the last pharaoh of Egypt, died. Egypt became part of Rome.

1.When did Cathage become independent?

A. 715 B. C.　　 B. 590 B.C.

C. 650 B.C.　　 D. 1070 B.C.

2.According to the text, Kush ruled Egypt for ________ years.

A. 53.　　 B. 30.

C. 50.　　 D. 63.

3.What does the text mainly tell us?

A. The whole history of Egypt.　　 B. Cities and peoples in Egypt.

C. The historical wars in Africa.　　 D. Timeline of Ancient Africa.

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The most famous statue-the Sphinx in Egypt has been damaged. The experts are trying to find out the cause to protect it.
　 As we all know, the Sphinx has the body of a lion and the face of a man. It was cut from limestone(石灰石) near Egypt's pyramids about 4, 500 years ago. Not long ago a large piece of stone fell from the Sphinx's right shoulder.
　 In order to protect the statue from more harm, a computer was placed on it to measure rainfall, wind speed and air temperature. The computer also measured the amount of water and air pollution, the direction of wind and the temperature of the statue itself. The effects of age, wind, water and pollution have greatly weakened the Sphinx. Sunlight, wind, water and pollution have been eroding the outside of the statue for centuries. The experts hope that the information from the computer will help protect it from more damage. They say the more they know about what is destroying the Sphinx, the more they can do to protect it.

1.What does this passage mainly tell us?
A. The reason why the Sphinx was set up.
B. The great importance of the Sphinx in Egyptian history.
C. The detailed(详尽的) course and cause of the damage to the Sphinx.
D. The experts are trying to find out the cause so as to protect the Sphinx.
2.Which of the following is TRUE?

A. The Sphinx has completely fallen down.
B. The Sphinx is made of a kind of rock, which can be destroyed by wind, rain and so on.
C. The Sphinx is made of a kind of rock, which is hard enough not to be damaged by anything.
D. The Sphinx is in too poor condition to be protected.
3.Which of the following is wrong?
A. The Sphinx is more than 4, 500 years old.

B. The advanced instruments(仪器)can help protect cultural relics.
C. Both the Sphinx and the pyramids are well known to the world.
D. From now on no damage will happen to the Sphinx.

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In ancient Egypt，the pharaoh(法老)treated the poor message runner like a prince when he arrived at the palace，if he brought good news. However，if the exhausted runner had the misfortune to bring the pharaoh unhappy news，his head was cut off.

Shades of that spirit spread over today’s conversations. Once a friend and I packed up some peanut butter and sandwiches for an outing. As we walked light-heartedly out the door，picnic basket in hand，a smiling neighbor looked up at the sky and said，“Oh boy，bad day for a picnic. The weatherman says it’s going to rain.” I wanted to strike him on the face with the peanut butter and sandwiches. Not for his stupid weather report，for his smile.

Several months ago I was racing to catch a bus. As I breathlessly put my handful of cash across the Greyhound counter，the sales agent said with a broad smile，“Oh，that bus left five minutes ago.” Dreams of head cutting!

It’s not the news that makes someone angry. It’s the unsympathetic attitude with which it’s delivered. Everyone must give bad news from time to time，and winning professionals do it with the proper attitude. A doctor advising a patient that she needs an operation does it in a caring way. A boss informing an employee he didn’t get the job takes on a sympathetic tone. Big winners know，when delivering any bad news，they should share the feeling of the receiver.

Unfortunately，many people are not aware of this. When you’re tired from a long flight，has a hotel clerk cheerfully said that your room isn’t ready yet？When you had your heart set on the toast beef，has your waiter merrily told you that he just served the last piece？It makes you as traveler or diner want to land your fist right on their unsympathetic faces.

Had my neighbor told me of the upcoming rainstorm with sympathy，I would have appreciated his warning. Had the Greyhound salesclerk sympathetically informed me that my bus had already left，I probably would have said，“Oh，that’s all right. I’ll catch the next one.” Big winners，when they bear bad news，deliver bombs with the emotion the bombarded(被轰炸的)person is sure to have.

1.In Paragraph 1，the writer tells the story of the pharaoh to________.

A. make a comparison　　 B. introduce a topic

C. describe a scene　　 D. offer an argument

2.In the writer’s opinion，his neighbor was________.

A. friendly　　 B. warm-hearted　　 C. not helpful　　 D. not considerate

3.What is the main idea of the text?

A. Helping others sincerely is the key to business success.

B. Delivering bad news properly is important in communication.

C. Receiving bad news requires great courage.

D. Learning ancient traditions can be useful.

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