Chinese Spring Festival marks the first day of a new year, so the first meal is
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Chinese Spring Festival marks the first day of a new year, so the first meal is rather important. People from the North and the South have different 26 about the foods they eat on this 27 day. In Northern China, people 28 eat Jiaozi. The word Jiaozi in Chinese means the 29 and the beginning of time. According to historical 30 , in the past people from the North and the South both ate Jiaozi on Chinese New Year’s Day. Perhaps 31 the areas in Southern China 32 more rice than those in Northern China, southern people slowly 33 to eat many other kinds of food on New Year’s Day. 34 , the most common foods for the first 35 are noodles, New Year Cake and Tangyuan. The noodle 36 long life. The New Year Cake is called Niangao in Chinese, which 37 the hope of improvement in 38 year after year. Tangyuan is a symbol of 39 according to the Chinese.
To 40 a New Year visit to relatives and friends is an important activity during the Spring Festival. People also send cards to 41 a New Year’s greeting. What children love most is to set off firecrackers. 42 , as the pace of life is becoming faster and faster, people have 43 new ways to celebrate the Chinese traditional New Year. For example, many people no longer send out greeting cards. 44 , they use short messages or emails. Also to travel during the New Year holidays has come into 45 .
| 小题1: | | A．word | B．habits | C．meanings | D．stories |
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| 小题2: | | A．usual | B．unforgettable | C．common | D．special |
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| 小题3: | | A．seldom | B．usually | C．always | D．hardly |
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| 小题4: | | A．end | B．future | C．result | D．effect |
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| 小题5: | | A．reasons | B．records | C．notes | D．stories |
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| 小题6: | | A．as long as | B．though | C．when | D．because |
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| 小题7: | | A．caused | B．took | C．produced | D．brought |
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| 小题8: | | A．understood | B．knew | C．made | D．began |
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| 小题9: | | A．Besides | B．Therefore | C．Consequently | D．Usually |
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| 小题10: | | A．subject | B．title | C．program | D．meal |
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| 小题11: | | A．symbolizes | B．reveals | C．shows | D．indicates |
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| 小题12: | | A．transports | B．represents | C．fetches | D．takes |
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| 小题13: | | A．health | B．family | C．life | D．work |
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| 小题14: | | A．reunion | B．luck | C．happiness | D．harmony |
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| 小题16: | | A．express | B．describe | C．establish | D．define |
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| 小题17: | | A．Luckily | B．Unfortunately | C．However | D．Besides |
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| 小题18: | | A．given away | B．made out | C．got into | D．taken up |
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| 小题19: | | A．Instead | B．Fortunately | C．Moreover | D．Furthermore |
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| 小题20: | | A．fashion | B．effect | C．sight | D．power |
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答案
小题1:B
小题2:D
小题3:B
小题4:A
小题5:B
小题6:D
小题7:C
小题8:D
小题9:A
小题10:D
小题11:A
小题12:B
小题13:C
小题14:A
小题15:B
小题16:A
小题17:C
小题18:D
小题19:A
小题20:A |
解析
试题分析：
小题1:考查名词;句意是：南北方人对吃的食物有不同的习惯。选B
小题2:考查形容词：春节的第一天是个特殊的日子。选D
小题3:考查副词，表示北方人经常吃饺子。选B
小题4:考查上下文串联：后面是the beginning of time 说明前面是end。选A
小题5:考查名词：historical records“历史记录”，选B
小题6:考查连词：句意是：因为南方生产的稻米更多，所以选D
小题7:考查动词，解析同上题。选C
小题8:考查动词：表示南方人开始慢慢吃其他食物。选D
小题9:考查副词，besides是此外，表示另外的原因。选A
小题10:考查上下文串联，第一句话就有the first meal，选D
小题11:考查动词：句意是：面条象征长寿。选A
小题12:考查动词：表示年糕代表生活一年比一年好。选B
小题13:考查名词：解析同上题。选C
小题14:考查名词：表示汤圆是象征着团园。选A
小题15:考查词组：pay a visit to“拜访”。选B
小题16:考查动词：人们送卡片是为了表达问候。选A
小题17:表示转折；后面讲的是现在人们过节的方式和以前不一样了。选C
小题18:考查词组辨析：A. given away赠送，B. made out辨认出，C. got into进入，D. taken up从事，句意是：人们人们已经采取了新的方式庆祝春节。选D。
小题19:考查副词，人们不送卡片了，相反的，人们发短信发邮件。选A
小题20:考查名词：句意是;出国旅游也变成时尚了。选A
点评：这篇文章介绍了中国人过春节的风俗，对比南方人北方人过春节的差异，还有现在过去过春节的不同，答题前一定要读懂全文，弄清文章要表达的思想，注意前后段落之间的关系。答题中，一定要认真分析，注意选项与上下文的关系，与前后单词的关系。对于一时没有太大的把握的题可以放到最后再来完成，因为有时答案可以从下文内容体现出来。答完后再通读一篇文章，看看所选选项能不能是语句通顺，语意连贯。 |
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The National Dark-Sky Week (NDSW) is a week during which people all over the United States turn off their lights to enjoy the beauty of the night sky without light pollution. This even was started by Jennifer Barlow of Midlothian, Virginia in 2003, and it is becoming more popular each year. It has been supported by the International Dark-Sky Association, the American Astronomical Society, and the Astronomical League.
This even always occurs in April, during the week of the new moon so that the sky can be as dark as possible for the best viewing conditions.
“It is my wish that people could see the night sky without other light in the sky as our ancestors (祖先) saw it hundreds of years ago,” explains Barlow.
Since it only lasts a week and not everyone in the country will take part in it, how will the National Dark-Sky Week reduce light pollution? The main goal of NDSW is to increase awareness (意识) of the harmful effects of light pollution. It is not possible for all of the light pollution in this part of the world to disappear. However, it is possible to make a small difference in the quality of the night sky. Another goal of this even is to promote (促进) the use of better lighting systems that direct light toward the ground instead of up into the sky.
Jennifer Barlow states, “The night sky is a gift of such beauty that it should not be polluted by wasted light. In this way, our children will not lose touch with the wonder of our universe.”
小题1:This passage is mainly about ______________.| A．better lighting systems | B．the beauty of the night sky | | C．the harm of light pollution | D．the National Dark-Sky Week |
小题2:Which of the following statements about the National Dark-Sky Week is WRONG?| A．It is becoming more and more popular in America. | | B．The event was started in 2003 by Jennifer Barlow. | | C．The event takes place in the first week of every April. | | D．American people are supposed to turn off their lights during that week. |
小题3:What is Jennifer Barlow’s wish?| A．That light would be directed up into the sky. | | B．That the sky would always be as dark as possible. | | C．That people could see the night sky without light pollution as our ancestors did. | | D．That people could spend time enjoying the beauty of the sky every night. |
小题4:We can infer from the underlined（划线的）sentence in Paragraph 4 that ________.| A．many people in America hate this event | | B．it may be hard to reduce light pollution | | C．the event should last a month every year | | D．light will no longer pollute the sky soon |
小题5:What is the main goal of the National Dark-Sky Week?| A．To promote the use of better lighting systems. | | B．To help people realize the harm of light pollution. | | C．To cause all the light pollution in America to disappear. | | D．To help young children enjoy the wonder of our universe. |
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Australia is largely a nation of immigration（移民）, with one in four of Australia’s 21 million population born overseas. But immigrations hoping to become Australian citizens will soon have to take a test examining their knowledge of the country"s history and institutions.
While Australia prides itself on its multicultural background, the government wants newcomers to integrate （同化）more fully . Form later this year, new immigrants will have to show an understanding of the English language. They will also be required to answer 20 questions from a list of 200. Anyone who gives fewer than 12 correct responses will not be accepted.
Immigrants will also have to accept what the government considers to be 10 important Australia values, including “mateship” and “giving people a fair go”. Other important Australia values are said to include tolerance, compassion, gender equality and freedom of speech.
The new citizenship application procedures are detailed in a 40-pages booklet（小册子）. It describes Australia as “a nation at ease with the world and itself” but says that newcomers are expected to respect its values. The booklet sums up mateship as voluntary helping and receiving help from others, especially in difficult times. The immigration Minister said they aimed to achieve a balance between ethnic diversity and social stability（稳定）, “particularly as we now draw people from so many different countries and so many different cultures”.
Critics have attacked the English language requirement, pointing out many immigrants could not speak English when they arrived. But the minister said, “We are trying to encourage people to learn English, because we think that is the way they will achieve their dreams in Australia.”
小题1:What’s new in Australia’s immigration policy?| A．New immigrants will have to take a test | | B．New immigrants should speak perfect English | | C．New immigrants must bring enough money | | D．New immigrants must be healthy |
小题2:Those who want to move to Australia have to answer_____ questions right小题3:The word "mateship" is closest in meaning to _____.| A．equality | B．freedom | C．fairness | D．friendship |
小题4:Which is one of the reasons for the change of application?| A．To encourage new immigrants | B．To control the population | | C．To promote Australia " values | D．To teach the English language |
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The view over a valley of a tiny village with thatched (草盖的) roof cottages around a church, a drive through a narrow village street lined with thatched cottages painted pink or white, the sight over the rolling hills of a pretty collection of thatched farm buildings―these are still common sights in parts of England. Most people will agree that the thatched roof is an essential part of the attraction of the English countryside.
Thatching is in fact the oldest of all the building crafts（工艺）practised in the British Isles. Although thatch has always been used for cottage and farm buildings, it was once used for castles and churches, too.
Thatching is a solitary（独自的）craft, which often runs in families. The craft of thatching as it is practised toady has changed very little since the Middle Ages. Over 800 full-time thatchers are employed in England and Wales today, keeping and renewing the old roofs as well as thatching newer houses. Many property owners choose thatch not only for its beauty but because they know it will keep them cool in summer and warm in winter.
In fact, if we look at developing countries, over half the world lives under thatch, but they all do it in different ways. People in developing countries are often unwilling to go back to traditional materials and would prefer modern buildings. However, they may lack the money to allow them to get the necessary materials. Their temporary mud huts with thatched roofs of wild grasses often only last six months. Thatch which has been done the British way lasts from twenty to sixty years, and is an effective defiance against the heat.
小题1:Which of the following remains a special feature of the English countryside?| A．Narrow streets lined with pink or white houses. | B．Rolling hills with pretty farm buildings. | | C．Cottages with thatched roofs. | D．Churches with cottages around them. |
小题2:What do we know about thatching as a craft?| A．It is a collective activity. | | B．It is practised on farms all over England. | | C．It is quite different from what it used to be. | | D．It is in most cases handed down among family members. |
小题3:Thatched houses are still preferred because of _________.| A．their style and comfort | B．their durability | | C．their easy maintenance | D．their cheap and ready-made materials |
小题4:People in developing countries also live under thatch because ________.| A．thatched cottages are a big tourist attraction | | B．thatched roof houses are the cheapest | | C．thatch is an effective defense against the heat | | D．they like thatched houses better than other buildings |
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We are going to see the ruins of Machu Picchu in the mountains of the Andes．Machu Picchu was forgotten for centuries but discovered in 1911 by Hiram Bingham, a professor from Yale．It is said to be one of the most beautiful ancient sites in the world．
The Incas built the ancient civilization of Machu Picchu between the 12th century and the early 16th century．They spoke a language called Quechua but had no writing system at all．They kept records on various coloured strings with knots called quipu．
The Incas proved to be wonderful architects．They built most of their buildings with huge stones but without using any cement（粘结材料） to stick them together．However, the huge stones fit together so perfectly that you cannot force a sharp knife between two blocks．They also built bridges, tunnels through mountains and channels to bring water to their cities—just as the Romans did．The Incas turned the mountains into farmlands and planted corn and potatoes, and raised animals like llama and alpaca for food．
Now Machu Piccu has become a major tourist site in Peru, attracting people from all over the world．
小题1:How long ago was Machu Picchu discovered?| A．About 20 years ago | B．About 50 years ago． | | C．About 70 years ago | D．About a century ago． |
小题2:With what did the Incas build their wonderful buildings?| A．strings | B．stones | C．cements | D．trees |
小题3:The Incas built the following like the Romans except _______ according to the passage．| A．roads | B．bridges | C．tunnels | D．channels |
小题4:What does the speaker probably do?| A．A visitor． | B．A guide． | C．A teacher． | D．A scientist． |
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In the Ituri forest of America live many tribes，one of which is Pygmy. Most of the Pygmies in the tribe are not taller than four feet. They weigh only about eighty pounds each.
In spite of their small size, they are the best hunters among all the jungle people. Even the great elephant can be caught by them.
Since they do not plant any crops, Pygmies are constantly moving around. They seldom sleep in one camp for more than a few days. In their camps there is not furniture at all except for some weapons such as spears, bows and arrows. There are no cooking pots either. Food is eaten uncooked or smoked over a lire. So when the tribe moves to a new camp there is nothing to carry except these weapons and babies too small to walk.
Pymies can move on the tree tops almost as skillfully as monkeys. Often they travel great distances through the branches without touching the ground.
One of the surprising facts about these small men and women is their great appetite（食欲）. A Pygmy can eat up sixty bananas at a single meal besides quantities of meat. After eating, they will lie on their hard earth bed and groan（***）in all night. But in the morning, they are ready to eat the same amount of food or fight among themselves.
小题1:Pygmies are small in size, but they are brave in ______.| A．hunting | B．shooting | C．eating | D．fighting with their enemies |
小题2:Pygmies are so skillful that _____.| A．they never walk on the ground | B．they can move on the top of trees | | C．they always walk with sticks | D．they can hang from the branches |
小题3:The writer wrote this article so as to ______| A．ask people to learn from Pygmies | | B．help Pygmies go out of the forests | | C．let us know the local condition and customs of the Pygmies | | D．tell us the world is big and wide |
小题4:Why do Pygmies move from place to place continuously? The main reason is that _____.| A．that want to look after wild animals | B．they always walk with sticks | | C．they plant no crops | D．they don’t sleep in one camp |
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