The Book of LifeSo far, scientists have named about 1.8 million living species(物
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The Book of Life
So far, scientists have named about 1.8 million living species(物种), and that’s just a small number of what probably exists on Earth. With so many plants, animals, and other living things coveting the planet, it can be tough to figure out what type of grass is growing by the roadside or what kind of bird just flew by.
A soon-to-be-started Web site might help. An international team of researchers has announced the creation of Web-based Encyclopedia(百科全书) of Life ( EoL). The project aims to list every species on Earth in a single, easy-to-use reference guide.
To get the encyclopedia started, the creators will use information from scientific databases (数据库) that already exist. And eventually, in special sections of the site, non-scientists with specialized knowledge will come to help. Bird-watchers, for example, will be able to input what birds they’ve seen and where. To make sure the encyclopedia is accurate, scientists will review much of the information added to it.
As the EoL develops, you might find it useful for school projects. The site will feature (以……为特色) special pages for kids who are studying ecosystems in their neighborhoods. Another convenient feature of the EoL is that you’ll be able to pick the level of detail you want to see to match your interests, age, and knowledge.
It now takes years for scientists to collect all the data they need to describe and analyze species. The creators of the Encyclopedia of Life hope that their new tool will speed up that process.
小题1:The Web-based EoL aims to__________ .| A．find out what covers the earth | | B．list all living things on Earth | | C．work out the number of birds | | D．save the existing plants |
小题2:One characteristic of the EoL is that__________ .| A．it is run by school students | | B．it focuses on different types of grass | | C．it provides different levels of information | | D．it allows non-scientists to review its data |
小题3:In the last paragraph, "that process" means__________ .| A．analyzing species | B．creating a new tool | | C．collecting data | D．describing species |
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答案
小题1:B
小题2:C
小题3:C |
解析
试题分析：本文介绍了网络百科全书的特点及优点。
小题1:根据An international team of researchers has announced the creation of Web-based Encyclopedia(百科全书) of Life ( EoL). The project aims to list every species on Earth in a single, easy-to-use reference guide.故选B。
小题2:根据Another convenient feature of the EoL is that you’ll be able to pick the level of detail you want to see to match your interests, age, and knowledge.故选C。
小题3:根据It now takes years for scientists to collect all the data they need to describe and analyze species.可知答案为C。
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There is more to tourism in Britain than you might think.
When you think of tourist sites in Britain, what do you think of? Big Ben and the Tower of London? Lock Ness? Shakespeare’s birthplace at Strafford-upon-Avon? There are many famous tourist attractions in the UK and they attract millions of visitors each year. But along with the famous names there are thousands of other interesting places that are only open to the public for a few days each year. Heritage Open Days takes place each September and lets the public visit places that would normally be out of bounds. Among the thousands of historic sites there are castles and factories, town halls and churches. Here we look at some of the places that most tourists might not know about.
Roman Baths --- Chester
These Roman baths are almost two thousand years old and a fascinating insight into the history of the city but they aren’t often open to visitors because they are under a clothes shop and a shop that sells baked potatoes! In Open Days week, visitors can go downstairs to the basement of the shops and find a little piece of history.
Tennis Club --- Birmingham
Edgbaston Tennis Club opened in 1860 and is the oldest tennis club in the world. Visitors can see the club’s collection of tennis clothes and equipment and learn about the game’s rich history.
Ardman Animation --- Bristol
The studios that produced the famous Wallace and Gromit animated films open its doors to the public to let people find out more about how the films are made.
Paddock Wood --- Kent
A family house where some of the rooms are unchanged since the 1920s. The home’s owner, Sarah Hamilton, is happy to open her doors to the public, saying “I’m passionate about history and I love taking to people.”
These are just a few of the thousands of places to visit each year. If you’re visiting Britain in September ---- look out for Open Days!
小题1:Where is the Roman Baths --- Chester?| A．Next to a clothes shop. | | B．Above a potato shop. | | C．In Open Days week. | | D．In a basement of two shops. |
小题2:Which place might be most attractive to movie fans?| A．Paddock Wood --- Kent | | B．Tennis Club --- Birmingham | | C．Roman Baths --- Chester | | D．Ardman Animation --- Bristol |
小题3:What common things can tourists learn about at the four interesting places in the passage?| A．Collection. | B．Structure. | C．History. | D．Style |
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The One and Only Ivan [hardcover]
Katherine Applegate （Author）
Patricia Castelao （Illustrator）
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Release Date: January 17, 2012
Age level: 8 and up
Grade Level: 3 and up
Ivan is an easy-going gorilla. Living at the Exit 8 Big Top Mall and Video Arcade, he has grown accustomed to human watching him. He rarely misses his life in the jungle. Instead, Ivan thinks about TV shows he’s seen and about his friends. But mostly Ivan thinks about art and how to capture the taste of a mango.
Then he meets Ruby, a baby elephant, and she makes Ivan see their home—and his own art—through new eyes. When Ruby arrives, change comes with her, and it is up to Ivan to make it a change for the better.
Katherine Applegate blends humor and poignancy (辛辣) to create Ivan’s unforgettable first-person narration in a story of friendship, art and hope.
小题1:The book is suitable for readers who are _____.| A．3-5years old | B．5-7 years old | C．7-8 years old | D．more than 8 years old |
小题2:The ad is likely to appear _____. | A．in a novel | B．in a newspaper | C．on TV | D．on the Web |
小题3:How much do you have to pay for just one copy of the book? | A．$16.99 | B．$7.65 | C．$15.99 | D．$9.34 |
小题4:Which of the following is not true according to the passage?| A．The book was released on January 17, 2012. | | B．Ivan is a bad-tempered gorilla. | | C．Ruby’s arrival changes Ivan’s life. | | D．The book is written in the first person narration. |
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The opening of the Sherlock Holmes Museum to the public on March 27, 1990, was an event that should have happened several decades ago. Baker Street is, after all, one of the world’s most famous streets because of its long association with the great detective.
Thousands of people all over the world write to Sherlock Holmes, they form clubs and societies in his honor, and they celebrate his anniversaries. Now it is also possible to see where and how he lived in Victorian times!
Here visitors will recognize familiar objects mentioned in the stories. You can take as many photographs as you want (the maid will be pleased to assist) and when you are ready to leave, a ride home in a horse-drawn carriage will complete your 19th century experience!
Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson lived at 221b Baker Street from about 1881 to 1904. Apartment 221b was on the first floor of a lodging house, which they rented from a Mrs Hudson. The famous study that Holmes and his friend Dr Watson shared for almost 25 years is on the first floor overlooking Baker Street.
We know from Doctor Watson’s descriptions that their sitting room overlooking Baker Street was “illuminated(照明、照亮) by two broad windows” and that it was quite small.
Doctor Watson’s bedroom was on the second floor next to Mrs Hudson’s room and it overlooked an open yard at the back of the house. These rooms are used today for exhibits, where center stage is taken by a magnificant bronze bust(半身像)of Mr Holmes. Visitors can browse through literature, paintings, photographs and newspapers of the period. Memorabilia（纪念品） from the adventures and a selection of letters written to and from Mr Holmes are also on display.
The museum’s large and attractive souvenir shop is located on the ground floor. Here you will find a unique collection of gifts, objects of art, figures, busts, prints, books, playing cards, T-shirts, －novelties of every description available exclusively to museum visitors.
小题1:According to the article, we can conclude that Sherlock Holmes’ admirers .| A．expect replies from him | | B．made the opening of the museum possible | | C．treat him as if he were a real person | | D．often adapt his books into films or plays |
小题2:Which of the following is TRUE?| A．The sitting room is small but has two big windows. | | B．Mrs Hudson’s rooms are not used as exhibit rooms. | | C．Mr Holmes’ and Dr Watson’s bedrooms are on the same floor. | | D．Mr Holmes and Mrs Hudson shared ownership of Apartment 221b Baker Street. |
小题3:When in the museum, which of the following can visitors not do?| A．Take photos of the rooms or objects on show | | B．Buy unusual and interesting souvenirs | | C．Learn some news of Mr Holmes’s times | | D．Ask the maid to serve you tea in the Victorian times |
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The eight airlines of the Oneworld alliance (联盟) have joined forces to give world travelers a simple way to plan and book a round-the-world journey. It"s called the Oneworld Explorer program.
Oneworld Explorer is the perfect solution for a once-in-a-lifetime holiday or an extended business trip. It"s a great way for you to explore the four corners of the earth in the safe hands of the eight Oneworld airlines.
You can have hundreds of destinations to choose from, because the Oneworld network covers the globe、And as you travel around the world, you"ll have the support of 260,000 people from all our airlines, who are devoted to the success of our journey, helping you make smooth transfers and offering support all along the way.
The Oneworld goal is to make global travel easier and more rewarding for every one of our travelers、We try our best to make you feel at home, no matter how far from home your journey may take you.
We can offer travelers benefits on a scale beyond the reach of our individual（个人的）networks. You"ll find more people and more information to guide you at every stage of your trip, making transfers smoother and global travel less of a challenge.
小题1:The Oneworld Explorer program is said to be most suitable for those who _____.| A．have been to the four comers of the earth | B．travel around the world on business | | C．want to explore the eight airlines | D．need support all along the way |
小题2:The advantage of the alliance lies in ________.| A．its detailed travel information | B．its unique booking system | | C．its longest business flights | D．its global service network |
小题3:We can learn from the last paragraph that Oneworld __________.| A．offers the lowest prices to its passengers | | B．keeps passengers better informed of its operations | | C．offers better services than any of its member airlines alone | | D．is intended to make round-the-world trips more challenging |
小题4:The purpose of the advertisement is to ___________.| A．promote a special flight program | B．recommend a long business trip | | C．describe an alliance flight | D．introduce different airlines |
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You are walking along a lane and never know what you will find. It might be a shop selling oil paintings, or a place where you can buy Dutch cheese. One thing is for sure, you will end up by a canal.
Welcome to Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands.
The year 2013 will be a good time to explore Amsterdam as the city has a lot to celebrate: the famous canal ring will turn 400 years old. Amsterdam will also celebrate the 160th birthday of Dutch painter of the Van Gogh museum, home to the biggest collection of the artist’s colorful works.
The famous canal ring is a trademark of the city. With more than 100 kilometers of canals, it is no wonder that Amsterdam is called the ‘Venice of the north’. But unlike the Italian town, where boats were originally used for transport, the canals in Amsterdam were mainly used for defense in the 17th century. Today ferries on canals offer a different way to explore the city.
But to truly experience Amsterdam, you can’t miss the city’s historic museums and monuments, among which Van Gogh museum is the most famous one. It holds 200 paintings, 700 letters and 500 drawings by the artist. Another famous museum is Anne Frank’s house. Anne Frank became famous around the world because of a diary she left explaining her and her family’s experience as a Jewish girl during World War II, hiding out in a house hoping that she would not be captured by German Nazis.
Amsterdam is small enough to walk or cycle almost anywhere, but it is rarely dull. Best of all it combines its glittering past with a rebellious edginess.
小题1:Which of the following is TRUE of the canals in Amsterdam?| A．They had to be rebuilt after years of use. | | B．They protected the city in ancient times. | | C．They were built to provide transport for the city. | | D．They are the main theme of Van Gogh’s paintings. |
小题2:In the passage, Amsterdam is described as a city _____.| A．that can be explored by foot | | B．that is completely built on water | | C．that has two historic museums in all | | D．that is famous for its modernization |
小题3:What can we infer from the passage?| A．People get lost easily in Amsterdam. | | B．Van Gogh spent his life time in Amsterdam. | | C．Many Jews in Amsterdam were caught by Nazis. | | D．Taking a ferry ride is the most popular activity in Amsterdam. |
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