Arts and culture is lived and breathed in every corner of Canada.Due to a racial
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Arts and culture is lived and breathed in every corner of Canada.Due to a racial and immigrant population，the variety and richness of art and sports is very evident.
Since World War Ⅱ，Canada has produced an impressive amount of writing.From novels to poetry，the selection is wide.Native writers are also becoming better known across Canada in recent years.
Musicians are reaching a higher level of recognition in the world music scene.Everything from country to pop，classical to heavy rock can be found across Canada and across the globe performed by Canadian artists.
The National Film Board，a film crew in Canada，is the primary producer of movies in Canada.However，many Hollywood studios are turning to Canada as a source for locations and as an alternative to the more expensive US.Many wellknown actors，directors，screen writers and movies come from Canada and often scoop awards for their work.
French art was the first to appear in Canada along the St Lawrence in and around Quebec.Since then the volume of art and artists has increased.Canadian photography as well as painting by Canadians is not wellknown outside of Canada but recognition is increasing.
Sport is a major part of today’s society in Canada.Hockey is the most popular spectator sport with more participants taking part in curling.American style football and baseball are also very popular and all of these sports are played across Canada.
小题1:What would be the best title for the passage?| A．Brief Introduction to Canada | | B．Canadian Arts，Culture and Sports | | C．Canadian Artists | | D．Canadian Arts and Culture Are World Famous |
小题2:Canada has many forms of art and culture because it has________.| A．a long history | B．a large area | | C．a large population | D．a variety of immigrants |
小题3:Which group of Canadian artists is wellknown all over the world today?| A．Native writers and screen writers. | | B．Photographers and actors. | | C．Painters and writers. | | D．Musicians，actors and directors. |
小题4:Which of the following statements about Canada is NOT true?| A．Canadian arts have been much influenced by French people. | | B．Canadian people love sports very much. | | C．There are many big filmmaking companies in Canada. | | D．Canadian arts and artists are becoming better known. |
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答案
小题1:B
小题2:D
小题3:D
小题4:C |
解析
小题1: B
解析 标题归纳题。由文章第一段第一句及最后一段第一句可知，本文主要讲述了加拿大的艺术、文化和体育。
小题2: D
解析 细节理解题。根据第一段第二句可知，多种族移民是其艺术和文化多样化的一个重要因素。
小题3: D
解析 细节理解题。根据第三段第一句以及第四段最后一句可知，D项正确。
小题4: C
解析 细节理解题。根据第五段第一句可排除A项；根据最后一段第一句可排除B项；根据倒数第二段内容可排除D项。文章并未提到加拿大国内有很多影视制作公司，因此C项错误，故选C项。 |
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Body language is the quiet，secret and most powerful language of all！It speaks ____ than words.According to specialists，our bodies send out more ____ than we realize.In fact，nonverbal communication (非言语交际) takes up about 50% of what we really ____.And body language is particularly ____ when we attempt to communicate across cultures (文化)．Indeed，what is called body language is so ____ a part of us that it’s actually often unnoticed.And misunderstandings occur as a result of it.___，different societies treat the ___ between people differently.Northern Europeans usually do not like having ____ contact (接触) even with friends，and certainly not with ____.People from Latin American countries，____，touch each other quite a lot.Therefore，it’s possible that in ____，it may look like a Latino is ____ a Norwegian all over the room.The Latino，trying to express friendship，will keep moving ____.The Norwegian，very probably seeing this as pushiness，will keep ____—which the Latino will in return regard as ___.
Clearly，a great deal is going on when people ____.And only a part of it is in the words themselves.And when parties are from ____ cultures，there’s a strong possibility of ____.But whatever the situation，the best ____ is to obey the Golden Rule：treat others as you would like to be ____. (2012·新课标全国)
| 小题1: | | A．straighter | B．louder | | C．harder | D．further |
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| 小题2: | | A．sounds | B．invitations | | C．feelings | D．messages |
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| 小题3: | | A．hope | B．receive | | C．discover | D．mean |
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| 小题4: | | A．immediate | B．misleading | | C．important | D．difficult |
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| 小题6: | | A．For example | B．Thus | | C．However | D．In short |
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| 小题7: | | A．trade | B．distance | | C．connections | D．greetings |
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| 小题8: | | A．eye | B．verbal | | C．bodily | D．telephone |
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| 小题9: | | A．strangers | B．relatives | | C．neighbours | D．enemies |
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| 小题10: | | A．in other words | B．on the other hand | | C．in a similar way | D．by all means |
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| 小题11: | | A．trouble | B．conversation | | C．silence | D．experiment |
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| 小题12: | | A．disturbing | B．helping | | C．guiding | D．following |
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| 小题13: | | A．closer | B．faster | | C．in | D．away |
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| 小题14: | | A．stepping forward | B．going on | | C．backing away | D．coming out |
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| 小题15: | | A．weakness | B．carelessness | | C．friendliness | D．coldness |
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| 小题16: | | A．talk | B．travel | | C．laugh | D．think |
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| 小题17: | | A．different | B．European | | C．Latino | D．rich |
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| 小题18: | | A．curiosity | B．excitement | | C．misunderstanding | D．nervousness |
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| 小题19: | | A．chance | B．time | | C．result | D．advice |
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| 小题20: | | A．noticed | B．treated | | C．respected | D．pleased |
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In today’s throwaway society，dealing with the city’s growing mountain of waste is an increasing challenge for the city council (市议会)．
Recently，Edinburgh is faced with the problem of disposing of (处理) about 250,000 million tons of waste a year.Despite different ways to dispose of much of it in a green manner—largely through encouraging recycling—its aging facilities such as the Powderhall landfill do not have the ability to deal with it.
The European Union (EU) has issued a new policy，regulating how such mountains of waste are to be disposed of.The five councils (Edinburgh，East Lothian，West Lothian，Midlothian and Borders) face fines around ￡18 million a year from 2013 if they don’t increase recycling levels and rely less on landfill.With this in mind，the councils got together with the idea of building a large incinerator plant (垃圾焚烧厂) to burn half of the waste produced in their districts.But this plan fell apart after the change of target levels by a new UK government waste policy which required that no more than 25% of the city’s waste should be disposed of in this way by 2025.
After the plan was abandoned，a private company which already transported millions of tons of the city’s waste by train to a landfill site near Dunbar，offered an
alternative solution when it suggested opening a huge waste site near Portobello.
Since Powderhall is supposed to close in 2015，it seemed necessary for the members of the Edinburgh Council to accept the suggestion.But soon they turned it down—after 700 local objections reached them—because it would have meant hundreds of lorries a day making loud noise through heavily populated areas.
That still leaves the council with a problem.By 2013，only 50% of 1995 levels of waste will be allowed to be sent to landfill.Even if recycling targets are met，there will still be a large amount of rubbish to be burnt up.Due to this，Edinburgh and Midlothian councils have now decided to work together to build an incinerator plant as time to find a solution is fast running out.(2011·湖北，C)
小题1:The main way of handling waste in a green manner in Edinburgh is ________.| A．recycling | B．restoring | | C．burying | D．burning |
小题2:The five councils worked out a plan to build an incinerator plant to ________.| A．reduce the cost of burying waste | | B．meet the EU requirements | | C．speed up waste recycling | | D．replace landfill sites |
小题3:The city council of Edinburgh rejected the suggestion to open a huge landfill site near Portobello because ________.| A．it came from a private company | | B．the council was not interested in it | | C．it was not supported by EU | | D．the local people were against it |
小题4:What is the final decision of Edinburgh and Midlothian councils?| A．To open a new landfill nearby. | | B．To close the Powderhall landfill in 2015. | | C．To set up a plant for burning waste. | | D．To persuade people to reduce their waste. |
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Women had a significant part to play during World War Ⅱ，which was the time when women also made their own contributions.Some women’s great efforts and their names have been recorded in history.Here’s a look at some of the strong figures of women in World War Ⅱ.
Tatiana Nikolaevna Baramzina was born in Glazov of Russia on December 12,1919.In 1943，she was sent to the Central Women’s Sniper Training School and upon her graduation in April，she was further sent to the front.She managed to kill around 16 enemies in the first three months！Unfortunately，she was captured(俘虏) by the enemies and was killed on the fifth of July in 1944.Today，the street where she grew up has been renamed in her memory.
Anne Frank was a Germanborn Jewish girl who was wellknown for the publication of her diary that described all her experiences when the Germans occupied Holland in World War Ⅱ.Anne was born on June 12,1929 and she，along with her family，went into hiding in July 1942.Two years later，her family was captured and seven months from her arrest，Anne Frank died of illness in early March 1945.
Margaret Ringenberg was born on 17 June,1921，in Indiana of America.She began her career during World War Ⅱ when she became a ferry pilot for the Women Airforce Service Pilots.After that she turned a flight instructor in 1945.She even wrote her own book named Girls Can’t Be Pilots.She passed away on 28 July,2008，after flying for 40,000 hours in the air.
Hannah Szenes was born on 17th July,1921 and was trained to parachute(用降落伞空投) by the British army into Yugoslavia during World War Ⅱ.This task was given in order to save the Jews of Hungary.Her secret mission was not revealed even when she was tortured(折磨) following her arrest at the Hungarian border.Hannah Szenes had to brave immense tortures，yet she did not lose heart.She bravely battled it out and tried to sing to keep her spirits high！She also kept a record of events in her diary till 7th November,1944，when she was finally killed.
These names are just a few of the women who played a significant part in World War Ⅱ.Their stories go a long way in showing the kind of lifestyles they led and their struggles and sacrifices.
小题1:What is mainly discussed in the text?| A．Women were braver than men in World War Ⅱ. | | B．Women and men made equal contributions in World War Ⅱ. | | C．Women played a significant role in World War Ⅱ. | | D．Women’s death rate was high in World War Ⅱ. |
小题2:Which of the four women heroes died the youngest?| A．Tatiana Baramzina. | | B．Anne Frank. | | C．Margaret Ringenberg. | | D．Hannah Szenes. |
小题3:Who were killed by the enemy in the war?| A．Tatiana Baramzina and Anne Frank. | | B．Hannah Szenes and Tatiana Baramzina. | | C．Anne Frank and Margaret Ringenberg. | | D．Margaret Ringenberg and Hannah Szenes. |
小题4:It can be learned from the text that ________.| A．Tatiana Baramzina was once a flight instructor | | B．Margaret Ringenberg was the best at writing about the war experiences | | C．Anne Frank and her family were arrested by Germans in 1944 | | D．Hannah Szenes was arrested by Germans because of her diary |
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Alomada Racraotion and Fork Deportment (ARFD)
(510)7477529
TEEN TRIP TO
THE LELAND HIGH SNOW PLAY
FOR Teens Currently in 6th to 12th Grades
LELAND HIGH SNOW PLAYClass #8389
Friday，December 9 (NonPublic School Holiday)
8∶00 a．m.to 7∶00 p．m.
Cost per person：$50 ($60 after January 22)—Includes：Lunch，Admission and Transportation
With a 4,000 sq.ft.day use lodge，the Leland High Snow Play has a huge supply of tubes to choose from，along with awesome tows(拖车) that will tow you up to the top of the hill！Our varied terrains(地形) have something for everyone，while the lodge provides a snack bar，video games，pool tables，five indoor restrooms，a warm fire，and a sun deck with plenty of tables and chairs over looking the play area outside.
Additional liability(责任) form required for the trip.
Be sure to bring warm clothing and prepare for the cold，but dress in layers in case it warms up.Wear dry boots，socks，and sunscreen.If possible，bring a mobile phone in case of emergency，as well as money for snacks and a light dinner；or bring your own food and drinks.Meet at The Underground (Veteran’s Building2203 Central Avenue)—don’t be late!
Do not bring electronic or fragile items during the trip.The ARFD is not responsible for your personal belongings or money.
Refunds are issued only if the ARFD cancels this trip due to weather conditions.
Click here to download the registration form and “Leland High Snow Play Liability Form”．
•Register in person，or mail the completed form to Leland High Snow Play，Inc.Send the liability form and payment to the ARFD Office,2226 Santa Clara Avenue，Alameda.
•Fax the registration and liability form accepted with VISA，(510)7477566.
•Online registrations available at www.arpdeplay.com. Make sure you bring your completed liability form on the trip.
小题1:According to the text，the cost doesn’t include ________.| A．lunch | B．drinks | | C．admission | D．transportation |
小题2:The purpose of the text is to ________.| A．introduce a famous tour agency | | B．explain the details of a school activity | | C．urge teenagers to climb a snowy mountain | | D．advertise a trip to the Leland High Snow Play |
小题3:Teenagers who want to take part in the activity need to ________.| A．wear some warm clothes | | B．climb the hill themselves | | C．pay for tows individually | | D．wear hats to protect themselves from the sun |
小题4:From the text it can be inferred that ________.| A．the activity is very dangerous | | B．the weather there is changeable | | C．the trip will involve outdoor activities only | | D．12yearold children are not allowed to take the trip |
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It is not often realized that women held a high place in southern European societies in the 10th and 11th centuries. As a wife, the woman was protected by the setting up of a dowry (嫁妆). Admittedly, the purpose of this was to protect her against the risk of desertion, but in reality its function in the social and family life of the time was much more important. The dowry was the wife’s right to receive a tenth of all her husband’s property. The wife had the right to with hold consent, in all transactions the husband would make, and more than just a right; the documents show that she enjoyed a real power of decision, equal to that of her husband. In no case do the documents indicate any degree of difference in the legal status of husband and wife.
The wife shared in the management of her husband’s personal property, but the opposite was not always true. Women seemed perfectly prepared to defend their own inheritance against husbands who tried to exceed their rights, and on occasion they showed a fine fighting spirit. A case in point is that of Maria Vivas. Having agreed with her husband Miro to sell a field she had inherited, for the needs of the household, she insisted on compensation. None being offered, she succeeded in dragging her husband to the scribe to have a contract duly drawn up assigning her a piece of land from Miro’s personal inheritance. The unfortunate husband was obliged to agree, as the contract says, “for the sake of peace.” Either through the dowry or through being hot-tempered, the wife knew how to win herself, with the context of the family, a powerful economic position.
小题1: Originally, the purpose of a dowry is to_________.
A give a woman the right to receive all her husband’s property
B help a woman to enjoy a higher position in the family
C protect a woman against the risk of desertion
D both A and C
小题2: According to the passage, the legal status of the wife in marriage was__________.
A higher than that of a single woman
B higher than that of her husband
C lower than that of her husband
D the same as that of her husband
小题3: Why does the author give us the example of Maria Vivas?
A To show that the wife shared in the management of her husbands personal property.
B To show that the wife can defend her own inheritance.
C To prove that women have powerful position.
D To illustrate how women win her property.
小题4: The compensation Maria Vivas got for the field is____________.
A some of the land Miro had inherited
B a tenth of Miro’s land
C money for household expenses
D money form Miro’s inheritance
小题5:The author’s attitude towards Maria Vivas is_____________.
A sympathetic B disapproval C indifferent D objective |
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