The report came to the British on May 21, 194...

The report came to the British on May 21, 1941. The German battleship Bismarck , the most powerful warship in the world , was moving out into the Atlantic Ocean . Her task : to destroy the ships carrying supplies from the United States to war-torn England .

The British had feared such a task . No warship they had could match the Bismarck in speed or in firepower . The Bismarck had eight 15-inch guns and 81 smaller guns . She could move at 30 nautical miles （海里）an hour . She was believed to be unsinkable .

However , the British had to sink her . They sent out a task force headed by their best battleship Hood to hunt down the Bismarck . On May 24 , the Hood found the Bismarck .

It was a meeting that the German commander Luetjens did not want to see . His orders were to destroy the British ships that were carrying supplies , but to stay away from a fight with British warships .

The battle didn’t last long . The Bismarck’s first torpedo （鱼雷）hit the Hood , which went down taking all but three of her 1419 men with her .

But in the fight , the Bismarck was slightly damaged . Her commander decided to run for repairs to France , which had at that time been taken by the Germans . The British force followed her . However , because of the Bismarck’s speed and the heavy fog , they lost sight of her .

For two days , every British ship in the Atlantic tried to find the Bismarck , but with no success . Finally , she was sighted by a plane from Ireland , Trying to slow the Bismarck down so that their ships could catch up with her , the British fired at her from the air . The Bismarck was hit .

On the morning of May 27 , the last battle was fought . Four British ships fired on the Bismarck , and she was finally sunk .

1．The Bismarck sailed into the Atlantic Ocean______________.

A．to sink the Hood

B．to gain control of France

C．to cut off American supplies to Britain

D．to stop British warships reaching Germany

2．Many people believed that the Bismarck could not be defeated because she______________ .

A．was fast and powerful

B．had more men on board

C．was under Luetjens’ command

D．had bigger guns than other ships

3．We learn from the text that on 24 May______________.

A．the British won the battle against the Bismarck

B．the Bismarck won the battle against the British

C．the British gunfire damaged the Bismarck seriously

D．the Bismarck succeeded in keeping away from the British

4．Luetjens tried to sail to France in order to______________.

A．have the ship repaired         B．join the other Germans

C．get help from the French          D．get away from the British

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According to the British “Daily Mail” reported on May 22nd, the United States of America “Forbes” magazine recently released the 2013 annual "most powerful women list".

German Chancellor(总理，首相) Angela Merkel for three consecutive（连续的） years reelected top. There are 9 Chinese including Chinese first lady—Peng Liyuan. Brazil President Dilma Rousseff ranked second. “Bill and Melinda Gates foundation” co-chairman, Gate’s wife Mi Linda (Melinda Gates) was third. The United States first lady Michel (wife of Obama) in 2010 in the first, from 2012 second drop to fourth. Former American Secretary of state Hillary Clinton as a fifth. The queen of England fell 12,drop to fortieth. another list of British women's female writer JK Rowling, ranked ninety-third.

The list of Chinese women, including Chinese President Xi Jinping's wife Peng Liyuan, intelligent mobile phone maker HTC founder Wang Xuehong, chief executive of Chongqing Longhu real estate development limited company chairman Wu Yajun, SOHO China Ltd and co-founder Zhang Xin, the World Health Organization Director-General Chen Fengfuzhen (Margaret Chan), Huawei chairman Sun Yafang, the Li Jiacheng Foundation Director Zhou triumph, Baidu Inc chief financial officer Li Xinzhe, Sun Media Klc Holdings Ltd chairman Yang Lan.

“Forbes” magazine said, this year the list of people are political, business, media, the humanitarian field, entertainment and technology industry elite（精英）, but also some women were selected because of the huge wealth, including funds, media exposure and influence. The entertainment industry representatives include Beyonce Knowles, actress Anngelina Jolie and Lady Gaga. The list of women from 26 countries, there are 153000000 of them in Twitter "fans", 16 of them own Create Company. There are 15 new this year, including South Korean President Park Geun-hye(朴槿惠).

If you want to know more, click chinadaily.com.cn.

1.How many times has German Chancellor Angela Merkel won the first place according to the passage?

A．Once             B．Twice             C．Three times        D．four times

2.According to the passage, ______rank 93th on the list of 2013 annual "most powerful women list".

A．Peng Liyuan       B．Lady Gaga         C．JK Rowling         D．Park Geun-hye

3.Which is true according to the passage?

A．The United States first lady Michel in 2012 ranked second.

B．Peng Liyuan ranks 9th on the 2013 annual "most powerful women list".

C．Hillary Clinton is the present Secretary of state of America.

D．The great women come from sixty-two countries.

4.According to the passage, if we want to get more information ,we can _________.

A．reading a sports newspaper               B．reading a book about United Nations

C．Watch CCTV news                       D．Visit the website of China Daily.

5.What is the main idea of the passage?

A．Peng Liyuan was elected as one of the 2013 annual most powerful women

B．“Forbes” released the 2013 annual “most powerful women list”.

C．The United States first lady Michel is no longer ranks NO.1.

D．Chinese people are becoming stronger and more influential than before.

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Every year, British newspapers report on the stranger questions asked in Oxbridge (Oxford & Cambridge) interviews. Often, though, these questions are not as strange as they first seem. And they are all designed to give applicants (申请者) a chance to think.

Arriving for her first Oxford interview, my sister Jen saw that there was only one chair in the waiting room. On the chair was a large fork. Jen had heard about the strange things in Oxbridge interviews, and believed that this was a test. “What if they’re watching me?” she thought. “If I move the fork, it will show initiative (主动性); if I don’t move it, it will show that I can easily fit into new situations.” In the end, she sat uncomfortably on the edge of the chair!

Applicants must be prepared for the unexpected. Now it was Jen’s turn. She was handed a monkey skull (颅骨) and asked to talk about it. At first, this seemed unfair --- what could she say? But she soon calmed down, started thinking, and found that there was plenty to talk about.

Oxbridge interviews are designed to find out how you think, not just what you think. And there are no wrong answers. Jen learnt that, and she passed the interview. What advice does she give? “ Don’t be nervous, and be prepared for the unexpected!”

1.According to British newspapers, questions for Oxbridge applicants are very _____.

A．unfair            B．normal            C．easy             D．strange

2.On her first interview, Jen ____ after she entered the waiting room.

A．moved the fork                         B．sat down on the fork

C．sat down on the chair                    D．moved the chair

3.Jen learned that it was very important to _____ in order to pass the Oxbridge interviews.

A．make up new situation                   B．show how one thinks

C．describe what one hears                  D．talk about various monkeys

4.The writer uses a(n) ____ to introduce how Oxbridge applicants are interviewed.

A．example          B．guess             C．experiment        D．survey

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On May 23, 1989, Stefania Follini came out from a cave at Carlsbad, New Mexico. She hadn’t seen the sun for eighteen and a half weeks. Stefania was in a research program, and the scientists in the program were studying body rhythms. In this experiment Stefania had spent 130days in a cave, 30 feet in depth.

During her time in the cave, Stefania had been completely alone except for two white mice. Her living place had been very comfortable, but there had been nothing to tell her the time. She’d had no clocks or watches, no television or radio. There had been no natural light and the temperature had always been kept at 21℃.

The results were very interesting. Stefania had been in the cave for over four months, but she thought she had been there for only two. Her body clock had changed. She hadn’t kept to a 24-hour day, she had stayed awake for 20～25 hours and then had slept for 10 hours. She had eaten fewer meals and had lost 171bs in weight as a result! She had also become rather depressed.

How had she spent her time in the cave? As part of the experiment she’d done some physical and mental tests. She’d recorded her daily activities and the results of the tests on a computer. This computer had been specially programmed for the project. Whenever she was free, she’d played cards, read books and listened to music. She’d also learned French from tapes.

The experiment showed that our body clocks are affected by light and temperature. For example， the pattern of day and night makes us wake up and go to sleep. However, people are affected in different ways. Some people wake up naturally at 5:00 a.m., but others don’t start to wake up till 9:00 or 10:00 a.m. This affects the whole daily rhythm. As a result the early risers are at their best in the late morning. The late risers, on the other hand, are tired during the day and only come to life in the afternoon or evening!

1.Stefania stayed in the cave for a long time because ________.

A. she was asked to do research on mice

B. she wanted to experience loneliness

C. she was the subject of a study

D. she needed to record her life

2.What is a cause for the change of Stefania’s body clock?

A. Eating fewer meals.　　 B. Having more hours of sheep.

C. Lacking physical exercise.　　 D. Getting no natural light.

3.This passage mainly tells about ________.

A. an experiment and its result　　 B. a woman living in the cave

C. a depressed woman　　 D. a woman and two mice

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On May 23,1989, Stefania Follini came out from a cave at Carlsbad , New Mexico．She hadn’t seen the sun for eighteen and a half weeks ．Stefania was in a research program, and the scientists in the program were studying body rhythms （节奏）。In this experiment Stefania had spent 130 days in a cave ,30 feet in depth．

During her time in the cave, Stefania had been completely alone except for two white mice．Her living place had been very comfortable ,but there had been nothing to feel her the time ．She’d had no clock or watches , no television or radio．There had been no natural light and the temperature had always been kept at 21℃

The results were very interesting. Stefania had been in the cave for over four months, but she thought she had been there for only two. Her body clock had changed. She hadn't kept to a 24hour day, she had stayed awake for 20～25 hours and then had slept for 10 hours. She had eaten fewer meals and had lost 171 bs in weight as a result!She had also become rather depressed (抑郁).

How had she spent her time in the cave?As part of the experiment she'd done some physical and mental tests. She'd recorded her daily activities and the results of the tests on a computer. This computer had been specially programmed for the project. Whenever she was free, she'd played cards, read books and listened to music. She'd also learned French from tapes.

The experiment showed that our body clocks are affected by light and temperature. For example, the pattern of day and night makes us wake up and go to sleep. However, people are affected in different ways. Some people wake up naturally at 5:00 am, but others don't start to wake up till 9:00 or 10:00 am. This affects the whole daily rhythm. As a result, the early risers are at their best in the late morning. The late risers, on the other hand, are tired during the day and only come to life in the afternoon or evening!

1.Stefania stayed in the cave for a long time because___________．

A．she was asked to do research on mice

B．she wanted to experience loneliness

C．she was the subject of a study

D．she needed to record her life

2.What is a cause for the change of Stefania’s body clock?

A．Eating fewer hours

B．Having more hours of sleep

C．Lacking physical exercise．

D．Getting no natural light．

3.Where does the text probably come from?

A．A novel．　　　　　　　　　　 B．A news story．

C．A pet magazine．　　　　　 D.　 A text

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What seems to be the problem?

A.Jane can’t type fast.

B.The report is too long.

C.The computer may break down.

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Welcome to this Website on the British Isles. Over the coming months it will be expanded to allow you to find information on all aspects of life in the British Isles. The British Isles is visited by millions of people each year, many returning time and again.

Wales: Wales is full of fascinating places to visit and stay. The castles of Beaumaris, Conwy, Harlech and Caernarfon are officially listed as world heritage sites and provide an insight into the troubled past of this great land. The national park of Snowdonia is stunning and provides walkers and climbers with many opportunities to challenge their limits. South Wales also has interesting places to visit: Pembrokeshire is especially inviting for tourists.

England: We all know about the attractions lf London but England has a lot more to offer outside of the city. The “English Riviers”, Torquay, is blessed with good weather and is a major tourist attraction. This is a great place to stay and explore the local seaside resorts.

Windsor castle is a great place to visit and the town and surrounding areas are beautiful. Warwick castle in the centre of England is world famous and holds regular evens (同额赌注) to show how life was like in the time it was built.

Scotland: A great place to visit, Scotland still has many places that are relatively uninhabited(杳无人迹的) and are great for getting away from it all. Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in the British Isles and the numerous lakes provide great fishing. In parts you can still hear Gaelic spoken and we all know about the Scottish expertise in making Whisky! You can also visit the ski resorts of Aviemore in the Cairngorms. Glasgow, the capital is now recognized as a centre of culture as well as being a great shopping centre.

1.The highest mountain in the British Isles is in ________.

A．Wales            B．England           C．Scotland          D．Chester

2.A mountain-climber will probably visit ________.

A．Wales and England                      B．Wales and Scotland

C．England and Wales                      D．Pembrokeshire and Torquay

3.Which of the following is NOT true about England?

A．Windsor castle is in the center of England.

B．London is the capital city.

C．You can enjoy good weather in Torquay.

D．There are more than one castles.

4.Where are you likely to get such information?

A．A TV program on tourism.                 B．A newspaper.

C．A geography book.                      D．The Internet.

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British Museum Visitor Regulations

Admission

We Warmly welcome you on your visit to the Museum.In the interest of the security of all of our visitors we require you follow these Visitor Regulations.

Admission to the Museum is free，but we may charge for entry to some temporary exhibitions and events.

Opening hours

We open the Museum’S galleries daily from 10：00 am until 17：30 pm.We keep selected galleries open until 20：30 pm on Fridays.

The Museum’S Great Court is open from’9：00 am until 1 8：00 pm；except on Fridays when it remains open until 20：30 pm.

You may be asked by our staff to begin leaving up to ten minutes before closing time.

The Museum is closed 24—26 December and I January.

Food and drink

You aren’t allowed to consume food and drink inside the Museum，except in the places such as the restaurant and cafes or the forecourt.Families with children may use the Ford Centre for young visitors in the basement of the Museum’s Great Court at weekends and during school holidays.

Animals

If you have a disability，you may be accompanied in the Museum by your guide，assistant or companion animal.You aren’t allowed to bring animals into the Museum under any other circumstance.

Film，photography and audio(声音的)recording

Except the places that are indicated by notices，you’re permitted to use hand-held cameras (including mobile phones)with flash bulbs or flash units，and audio and film recording equipment not requiring a stand.You may use your photographs，film and audio recordings only for your own private and non—commercial purposes.

1.What are the Visitor Regulations mainly intended for?

A. Protecting exhibits.　　 B. Increasing entry charges.

C. Keeping visitors safe.　　 D. Controlling the entry of visitors.

2.Ⅵmen can visitors visit the Museum?

A. At 18：30 pm on Fridays.　　 B. At 17：55 pm on weekends.

C. At 11：00 am on Christmas Day.　　 D. At 10：15 am on New Year’s Day.

3.What can visitors do in the Museum?

A. Record films for sale.　　 B. Eat and drink as they like.

C. Take along their pet dogs. 　　 D. Take photos for personal use.

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How to get along with your boss

In your career, you may have to report to a manager, the person you call boss.

1. Here are some tips to help you develop an effective relationship with your boss.

The first step is to develop a positive relationship with your boss. Relationships are based on trust. 2. Keep timetable commitments (承诺). Never blindside (偷袭) your manager with surprises that you could have predicted or prevented. Keep him/her informed about your projects and interactions with the rest of the organization.

Tell the boss when you’ve made an error or one of your reporting staff has made a mistake. 3. Lies or efforts to mislead always result in further stress for you as you worry about getting “caught”. Communicate daily or weekly to build the relationship.

Recognize that success at work is not all about you. 4. Identify your boss’s areas of weakness or greatest challenges and ask what you can do to help. What are your boss’s biggest worries? How can your contribution reduce these concerns? Understand your boss’s goals and priorities. Place emphasis in your work to match her priorities. Think in terms of the overall success of your department and company，not just about your narrow world at work.

5. Does he/she like frequent communication, autonomous employees, requests in writing in advance of a meeting, or informal conversation as you pass in the halfway? Your boss’s preferences are important. The better you understand them, the better you will work with him/her.

If you sometimes disagree and occasionally experience an emotional reaction,　 don’t hold hatred. Don’t make threats about leaving. Disagreement is fine. You need to come to terms with the fact that your boss has more authority and power than you do.

A. Do what you say you’ll do.

B. Value your boss’s time.

C. Cover-ups (掩饰) don’t contribute to an effective relationship.

D. Identify what he/she values in an employee.

E. Put your boss’s needs at the center of your universe.

F. The relationship with your boss is important for your work success and career progress.

G. Learning how to read your boss’s moods and reactions is also helpful.

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British Museum Visitor Regulations

We warmly welcome you on your visit to the Museum. In the interests of the security of all of our visitors we require you follow these Visitor Regulations.

Admission

Admission to the Museum is free, but we may charge for entry to some temporary exhibitions and events.

Opening hours

We open the Museum's galleries daily from 10:00 am until 17:30 pm. We keep selected galleries open until 20:30 pm on Fridays.

The Museum's Great Court is open from 9:00 am until 18:00 pm; except on Fridays when it remains open until 20：30 pm.

You may be asked by your staff to begin leaving up to ten minutes before closing time.

The Museum is closed 24 -26 December and l January.

Food and drink

You aren't allowed to consume food and drink inside the Museum, except in places such as the restaurant and cafes or the forecourt. Families with children may use the Ford Centre for young visitors in the basement of the Museum's Great Court at weekends and during school holidays.

Animals

If you have a disability, you may be accompanied in the Museum by your guide, assistant or companion animal. You aren't allowed to bring animals into the Museum under any other circumstance.

Film, photography and audio（声音的）recording

Except the place that are indicated by notices, you' re permitted to use hand- held cameras (including mobile phones) with flash bulbs or flash units, and audio and film recording equipment not requiring a stand. You may use your photographs, film and audio recordings only for your own private and non-commercial purposes.

1.What are the Visitor Regulations mainly intended for?

A. Protecting exhibits.　　 B. Keeping visitors safe.

C. Increasing entry charges.　　 D. Controlling the entry of visitors.

2.When can visitors visit the Museum?

A. At 17:55 pm on weekends.　　 B. At 18:30 pm on Fridays.

C. At 11:00 am on Christmas Day.　　 D. At 10:15 am on New Year's Day.

3.What can visitors do in the Museum?

A. Eat and drink as they like.　　 B. Take along their pet dogs.

C. Take photos for personal use.　　 D. Record films for sale.

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