--- Is the situation there any better?--- On ...

--- Is the situation there any better?

--- On the contrary, it is ________ now.

A. badly off                          B. worse off                         C. well off                    D. better off

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Mark never considers himself as ________ failure. On the contrary, he thinks he is on the road to _______ success.

A. a；不填　　　　　　　　 B. a; the

C. 不填；a　　　 　　　　 D. the; 不填

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This is not an economical way to get more water; ____, it is very expensive.

A．on the contrary                         B．on the other hand

C．on the whole                           D．on earth

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Your suggestion is 　 worthless; on the contrary, it makes a good deal of sense to me.

A. far from　　 B. apart from　　 C. rather than　　 D. other than

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The international situation is quite _______ at present. Any move towards a country’s own interest may cause immediate conflicts.

A. stable　　 B. violent

C. delicate　　 D. sharp

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On the contrary, I think it is Truman, ______ you, ______ to blame.

A．more than; are                         B．less than; who are

C．rather than; that is                      D．rather than; is

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On the contrary, I think it is Truman, ______ you, ______ to blame.

A. more than; are　 　　　　 　 B. less than; who are

C. rather than; that is　　 D. rather than; is

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—Are there any books about writing on the shelf?

—There are only a few, ________.

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Manchester is the “capital” of the northwest of England. Situated on the east bank of the River Irwell, it is a lively busy city with a large student population. Although it was once seen as only a dull industrial place, in recent years Manchester has become the “in” place. It is well-known for its clubs, its fashion and its music, not to mention its world -famous football team, Manchester United.

There is plenty to see in Manchester and something to suit all taste. For example, you have a taste of the Orient in Chinatown, home to Manchester’s large Chinese population. Another place to visit is the historical Eastlefield area, which contains the first urban heritage park in Britain. Here you can walk around the museums and experience the atmosphere of the 19^th century Manchester.

Football fans need not feel left out; they can always make a trip to the Old Trafford  Manchester United Museum which also contains a coffee shop and a souvenir shop

It’s easy to find your way around the city center and you’re never too far away from a bus, which will take you wherever you want to go. However, many people prefer walking in a city where there’s so much to see, and much of it is off the main travel lines.

If you get tired with all that walking, you can refresh yourself at one of the many café bars in the city. There’s a wide variety of homely and old-fashioned ones

Whatever you do, you won’t have a dull moment in the place which was awarded the title of “most interesting city in Europe “. Despite its unpopular industrial image in the past, Manchester is becoming more and more popular as a tourist destination nowadays.

1.According to the passage, Manchester is _________.

A. a big city in the southwest of England

B. only known for its heavy industry

C. interesting only if you like football

D. a very popular place now

2.If you are interested in history, _____ in Manchester.

A. you will see the 18^th century center building

B. you can go to Chinatown

C. you don’t have a big choice

D.you can visit the Eastlefield

3.What was Manchester like in the past?

A. A small and dull city.                                                      B. A city full of factories

C. An exciting city to visit                                                    D. A popular destination

4.What does the underlined word “its” in the last paragraph refer to?

A. Europe’s               B. Tourism’s                C. Manchester’s              D. Industry’s

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Brighton is in the county of East Sussex, on the South coast of England. Situated between the English Channel and the South Downs, Brighton is 90 km from London. Brighton's nearby neighbor, Hove, is seen by some as a more desirable location than Brighton and it is often referred to by locals as "Hove, actually".

Brighton is a small city but there's probably as much going on here as anywhere in the country except London. Brighton has numerous entertainment facilities, which additionally serve a considerable business conference industry. There's a huge range of entertainment venues, including comedy at the Brighton Komedia, world music, opera and ballet at the Brighton Dome, jazz at the Joogleberry, top stars at the Brighton Centre and pre-West End shows at the Theatre Royal. The live music scene is also alive and well with several bands originating from the Brighton area going on to have commercial success in recent years.

Every year in May, Brighton hosts the "Brighton Festival" ------ the largest arts festival in England. Brighton's theatres, concert halls, streets and some of the city's most extraordinary venues host an array of art, entertainment and extravaganza (盛大表演). The earliest feature of the festival, "Open Houses" ------ homes of artists and crafts people, opened up to the public as galleries and usually sell the works of the inhabitants and their friends.

Students at the two universities in the area give the city a youthful vitality (活力), and in the summer, thousands of young students from all over Europe gather in the city to attend language courses. In addition to the usual coastal attractions, vacationers are drawn to the city's Georgian architecture, trendy shops, and fine restaurants. Points of interest also include the Edwardian Preston Manor, the ornate Royal Pavilion, the engaging Sea Life Center, and a  variety of museums and art galleries.

1.What's the author’s purpose of writing the passage?

A. To introduce Brighton to the readers.

B. To attract foreign students to study in Brighton.

C. To show his admiration for the city of Brighton.

D. To list entertainments in Brighton.

2. What does the first paragraph mainly tell us?

A. The term of "Hove"               B. The situation of Brighton.

C. The county of East Sussex.           D. The distance between Brighton and London.

3.According to the passage，where can you go if you enjoy watching opera?

A. Brighton Komedia.         B. Joogleberry.

C. Theatre Royal.            D. Brighton Dome.

4. Why do people in Brighton have a good time in May every year?

A. Because they can enjoy all kinds of music played by top artists.

B. Because top stars from the world will go to Perform there.

C. Because the largest arts festival in England is held there.

D. Because the local people can appreciate works in the Open Houses.

5.How many of the followings that attract people to Brighton are mentioned?

a. two universities            b. the summer language courses

c. the coastal attractions       d. the city's Georgian architecture

e. the fine restaurants

A. 2           B. 3           C. 4             D. 5

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