The first Europeans to occupy Canada's Prince...

The first Europeans to occupy Canada's Prince Edward Island were the French in the 1500s. At that time, its name was Ile Saint-Jean. When the British took over in 1758, they changed the name to its current one in honor of Prince Edward, the first son of Britain's King George Ⅲ.

Today many communities find their places in Prince Edward Island, but Charlottetown is the only one that can call itself a metropolitan(大都市)area, despite the fact that it is a small one. About 60,000 people live in the city and surrounding area. The city's center area remains relatively unchanged from its 19th century beginnings. Charlottetown's boardwalk runs alongside the water,past docks,boats,shops and restaurants. Historic homes line the streets. During summer months, costumed characters walk around the city and tell of it history.

Cavendish beach welcomes beach lovers. The gulf streams makes the water warm and wonderful for swimming, and the island's 1,760-kilometer coastline means a beach is never far away.

Nine of PEI's 63 lighthouses will welcome visitors in the summer. Besides enjoying stunning views from the tops, visitors can browse in the small museums and learn about the island's history.

The most popular time to visit PE I is July to August, when the average temperature reaches 23℃ during the day. From January to February, the average daytime high is only -3.3°C. Each winter, an average 318.2 centimeters of snow fall on the island, covering it with a white blanket.

Considering the island's many visitors, it's no surprise that tourism is important there. Other key industries on the island are agriculture, fishing and information technology. With so much to offer, the island is naturally a desirable place to live as well.

1.What does this island's current name refer to ?

A. A legendary story about its founder

B. A member of the British royal family.

C. A central province of Canada.

D. A fine victory over the French.

2.According to this article, how do other communities compare with Charlottetown?

A. There are nearly double its size.　　 B. They are slightly larger.

C. They are approximately the same size.　　 D. They are much smaller.

3.Where can people walk in Charlottetown according to Paragraph 2?

A. Across the highway.　　 B. Through a field.

C. Beside a harbor.　　 D. Around a factory.

4.Which of the following conclusions can we draw from the text?

A. This article mainly describes the island’s climate.

B. This article implies that farming is an important industry on the island.

C. All PEI’s lighthouses are open to visitors in summer.

D. All PEI’s museums are too small to attract visitors.

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Where to stay in Boswell? The following are some choices for you:

49.  The number of the room in Osaka Hotel is :

A.  50                         B.  120                C.  150                D.  180

50.  If a Japanese traveller likes to eat in French restaurant, _______ is the right place for him to go to.

A.  233 Edward Road                            B.  1264 Venning Road

C.  222 Edward Road                                  D.  129 North Road

51.  Which hotel faces the Orchard Hotel?

A.  The First Hotel                         B.  The Osaka Hotel

C.  The Fairview Hotel                         D.  No Hotel

52.  If you want to book a cheapest single room, which number will you call?

A.  414-6433               B.  591-5620        C.  641-6641        D.  643-8206

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Where to stay in Boswell? The following are some choices for you:

First Hotel. 222 Edward Road. Tel. 414-6433. Number of Rooms: 120.

Price:　 Single: $ 25; Doulbe $ 35;

Special attractions: Airconditioned rooms, French restaurant, Night club, Swimming pool,

Shops; Coffee shop and bar, Telephone, Radio and TV in each room, close to the city center.

Fairview Hotel. 129 North Road. Tel. 591-5620. Number of Rooms: 50.

Price:　　 Single:$ 12; Double: $ 18;

Special Attractions: Close to the airport, Telephone in each room, Bar, Restaurant, Garage, Swimming-pool.

Orchard Hotel. 233 Edward Road. Tel.641-6641. Number of Rooms: 150.

Price:　　 Single: $ 15;　 Double: $ 20;

Special Attractions: Facing First Hotel, European restaurant, Coffee shop, Dry-cleaning, Shops, TV, Night-club.

Osaka Hotel. 1264 Venning Road. Tel. 643-8206. Number of Rooms: 180.

Price:　　 Single: $ 30;　 Double: $ 50.

Special Attractions: Air-Conditioned rooms, Japanese and Chinese restaurant, Shops, Swimming pool, Large garden.

1.The number of the room in Osaka Hotel is :

A. 50　　 B. 120　　 C. 150　　 D. 180

2.If a Japanese traveller likes to eat in French restaurant, _______ is the right

place for him to go to.

A. 233 Edward Road　　 B. 1264 Venning Road

C. 222 Edward Road　　 D. 129 North Road

3.Which hotel faces the Orchard Hotel?

A. The First Hotel　　 B. The Osaka Hotel

C. The Fairview Hotel　　 D. No Hotel

4.If you want to book a cheapest single room, which number will you call?

A. 414-6433　　 B. 591-5620

C. 641-6641　　 D. 643-8206

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It was several years later________ an American ship paid the first official visit to the island.

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When I first began excavating（挖掘）I went to a site 1. had been occupied between 200 BC and 43 AD by the Roman soldiers. I quickly learned there was an important 2.(divide) of labor on “digs”. Those who were 3.(skill) at drawing did the plans of the site and 4. rest had to move vast quantities of soil. As I looked ahead, I realized that I would get very 5.(tire) if I moved soil all day. so I decided to join the group drawing plans. 6.(lucky) for me, a spear was found in my section of “dig”. I 7.(tell) to draw it in a systematic way on squared mathematical paper. No matter how much I wrinkled my forehead and concentrated, I could not get it right. Later the section leader handed me a small hammer and asked me to remove the soil 8.(stick) around a metal box. What I finally exposed was a rare Roman necklace in it, I felt dizzy with excitement. After that I never mind 9.(move) soil—after all you never knew 10. you might find in it.

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Westminster Abbey stands in the heart of London and King Edward was the first king ______ there in 1065.

A. was buried          B. buried            C. burying      D. to be buried

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B

After the coming of Europeans to the Americas, Indians were forced to change their way of life.Yet the influence of native American culture is still felt throughout the United States.

Many of the foods commonly eaten in the United States today were first grown by American Indians. Among these foods are corn, wheat and sweet potatoes, peanuts, pumpkins, tomatoes, and certain beans and berries. Native Americans also discovered ways to use herbs and other plants as medicines.

Native American inventions, such as canoes, ponchos and parkas(风雪衣), hammocks (吊床) and snowshoes are still in use today. Other marks of Indian culture were left in American place names. The state of Alaska, for example, takes its name from a native American word meaning “great land”.

Today nearly 1.5 million native Americans live in the United States. Some still preserve the ways of their ancestors, speaking Indian languages and keeping alive their legends,art forms, and customs. Other native Americans keep few of the old ways, but remain proud of their  people’s contributions to American history.Americans have come to appreciate the beauty of Indian crafts(工艺). Many artists find inspiration in traditional Indian designs. Many Indian values, too, have become widely held.Americans today believe that the land, air and water are precious resources (资源) that must be carefully protected. As one government official wrote recently:

We have slowly come back to some of the truths that the Indians knew from the beginning. People need to learn from nature, to keep an ear to the earth, and to refill their spirits in frequent contact with animals and wild land.

60. What does “native Americans” refer to in the passage?

A. Europeans settling in the Americas.             B. People born and living in America.

C. American Indians.                           D. Ancestors of Americans.

61. What influences Americans most according to the passage?

A. Agriculture of native Americans.                    B. Ancient Indian medicines.

C. Native American inventions.                D. Indian languages.

62.The underlined word “inspiration” (in Paragraph 5) means_______.

A. confidence    B. creative ideas     C. power      D. good advice

63.Which of the following best shows the Indian values?

A. Americans should preserve the ways of Indian ancestors.

B. Native Americans are still making contributions to American history.

C. The resources offered by nature should be carefully protected.

D. Native Americans knew the truths long before Americans do today.

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The first time Luca heard the Island of Inventions, he was very young, but the wonders he heard about sounded so unbelievable to him that they were forever kept in his memory. Since then, he never stopped searching clues which might lead him to that place of wonder. He read widely to collect information.

Taking a little from here and there, he got quite a clear idea of what the Island was really like. It was a secret place, where all the great men learn and invent together. To be able to join that select club, you had to have created great inventions. Only then could you receive the invitation.

To get a chance, Luca spend the years studying and inventing. Every new idea he got, he made it into an invention, and if there were anything he didn’t understand, he would seek help. Soon he met other brilliant inventors too, and he told them of the secrets of the Island. These young inventors would likewise dream of being sent “the letter”.

As time passed, the disappointment of not being sent the letter gave rise to even greater cooperation and help between them. Their inventions soon became known throughout the world.

But no invention came.

They didn’t lose heart. They continued learning and inventing, trying to come up with better ideas. Fresh talent was added to their group. One day, Luca, already very old, was speaking with a brilliant young man who had written to join their group. Luca told the young man the secrets of the Island, and of how he was sure that they would receive an invitation. Surprised, the young inventor said: “What? You mean this isn’t really the Island of Inventions?”

It inspired Luca and he realized that his dream had become true.

1.Luca read widely to ________.

A. get information about the great inventions

B. get clear ideas about the island for vacations

C. seek massages about the secret club of inventions

D. get more knowledge for the benefit of his inventions

2.Luca and other brilliant inventors around him shared a dream of _______.

A. being great inventors of worldwide fame

B. being accepted as members of the Island of Inventions

C. being inventors envied by members of the Island of Inventions

D. being remembered for the contribution to scientific development

3.What is the effect of their not being given “the letter”?

A. They were disappointed, while it encouraged them to work harder.

B. They became desperate and decided to have another way of living.

C. They changed their strategy and promote their inventions publicly.

D. They gave up their dream while continued their inventions together.

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Many early Europeans, ________ the earth to be flat, feared that Columbus would fall off the edge of the earth.

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Many died from the diseases ______by the Europeans.

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