The wellknown Rushmore National Monument in the United States is built on t
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1829 meters above sea level, of the Black Hills in the south-west of South Dakota. It is a group of huge
stone statues of four American presidents, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and
Theodore Roosevelt. President Washington is the founding father of the country; the 3rd President
Jefferson drafted the US Declaration of Independence; the 16th President Lincoln issued the
Emancipation Proclamation and the 26th President Roosevelt protected the average people"s right to
compete fairly with trusts. All 1829 meters above sea level, made outstanding achievements for their
country. They were pioneers of US history.
The stone statues of presidents were built at the suggestion of a historian in the State of Dakota, with
a view to carrying forward the US pioneering spirit everlastingly.
The statues are 18 meters high. They are the highest and greatest realistic stone statues in the world,
taller than a 6storied building and larger than the Great Sphinx of Egypt. The size of each head is
20sq mt, with a 20meterlong face, a 7meterlong nose, a 2. 6meterwide mouth and two 1. 5meterwide
eyes. Though not facing the same direction, they are all lifelike and look ahead gravely in harmony with
fixed gazes. On clear days, one can have a sight of the four presidents with their firm and steady
expression at a distance of dozens of kilometers.
Since the stone sculpture is unique in style, the Monument is now the US National Art Centre of
Popular Education. Groups of people keep streaming everyday to the site for a visit and tourists across
the world are also interested in taking a view of this great Monument.
B. All the four presidents made great contributions to London.
C. the group of statues are made of huge stones.
D. The statues are built to honor the presidents in the US
Because the four presidents________.
B. were pioneers of US history
C. played an important role in the different periods of the American history
D. all of the above
B. They are like the great Sphinx of Egypt.
C. They are like true men standing there.
D. They are lifelike, looking ahead with fixed gazes.
B. to look back upon the history of the US.
C. to learn the art of sculpture
D. to enjoy the view of the Monument
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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 practiced in the British Isles(英伦诸岛).
Although thatch has always been used for
cottage and farm buildings, it was once used for castles andchurches too.
Thatching is a solitary (独立的) craft, which often runs in families. The craft of thatching as it is
practiced today has changed very little since the Middle Ages. Over 800 full-time thatchers are employed
in England and Wales today, maintaining and renewing the old roofs as well as thatching newer houses.
Many property owners choose thatch not only for its b
eauty 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 t
he world lives under thatch, but they all do it indifferent ways. People in developing countries are often reluctant to go back to traditional materials and
would prefer modern buildings. However, they may lack the money to allow them to import 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.
1. Which of the following remains a unique feature against the heat_______.
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.
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 diffe
rent from what it used to be. D. It is in most cases handed down among family members.
3. Thatched houses are still preferred became of .
A. their style and comfort
B. their durability
C. their easy maintenance
D. their cheap and ready-made materials
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
5. We can learn from the passage that .
A. thatched cottages in England have been passed down from ancient times.
B. thatching is a building craft first created by the English people.
C. the English people have a special liking for thatched houses.
D. most thatched cottage in England are located on hillsides.
| A. Perseverance B. Respecting C. American morals D. Honesty in American morals E. Moral values in America F. Compassion | ||||
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| You may know your mother, but how well do you really know Mother"s Day? Cards, flowers, sales, TV specials, and a day off for someone who really deserves it ---- those are what probably come to mind for many people when they think of Mother"s Day. But there"s more to the story. The earliest Mother"s Day celebrations were held during spring in ancient Greece. The celebrations honored Rhea, the Mother of the gods. During the 1600"s, England celebrated a day called Mothering Sunday. On this day even servants were given the day off to spend with their families. A mothering cake was even served with the family meal. In the US, Mother"s Day began in 1872 when Julia Ward Howe, who wrote the words to the famous song The Battle Hymn of the Republic, suggested it as a day devoted to peace. But it didn"t really become popular until 1907 when Anna Jarvis stared a campaign to honor mothers. She believed that mothers could help people get over the pain they experienced during the Civil War. The US isn"t alone in devoting a day to mothers. Many other countries including Denmark, Finland, Italy, Turkey, Australia, Japan, and Belgium also honor their mothers in May. Other countries honor their mothers at different times of the year. Learning more about Mother"s Day and celebrating Mother"s Day are important, but probably not as important as understanding what your own mother, or grandmother, or aunt has really done for you. And that will certainly be appreciated more than one day in a year. 1. What is the passage mainly about? A. The reason why people celebrate Mother"s Day. B. The ways people honor mothers. C. The history of Mother"s Day. D. The great contribution of mothers. 2. Where was the earliest Mother"s Day celebrated? A. In ancient Greece. B. In the US. C. In England. D. In Italy. 3. We can learn from the passage that _____. A. Rhea is the mother of a king in ancient Greece B. not all the countries celebrate Mother"s Day in May C. only mothers were given a day off on Mothering Sunday D. it was in 1872 that Mother"s Day really came into being 4. The last paragraph tells us that _____. A. all the people should celebrate Mother"s Day B. only mothers are honored on Mother"s Day C. understanding mothers" work is more important than just celebrating Mother"s Day D. people should celebrate Mother"s Day every day | ||||
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| If you are above the age of 40 then there are chances you would not know much about Snap Music. But if that is the case, then ask your daughter or son, and perhaps, they"d even perform it for you. Indeed, Snap Music is one of the cool hip hop rap styles that support hip hop music. In simple words, Snap Music is the music to which you "snap (捻着手指发劈啪声) your fingers and move with the rhythm. This may seem relatively easy, but sure enough, it has its share of uniqueness which makes it stand apart. The theoretical and technical characteristics of Snap Music are slow-paced beats, regular and timed snapping of fingers, which created pleasing rhythms. Often as rappers rap, they get the audience clapping or snapping along with them. Snap Music was from Atlanta. It gradually made its way to the other parts of America. It is generally believed that Snap was inspired by Crunk Music and it is Atlanta"s Crunk style. But they are quite different. While Crunk has high energy, Snap has an unhurried feel to it . An occasional whistle  or a polyrhythmic (多节奏的) combination can he heard; this is done to improve the feeling of the music. It is also said that the music was made for the club-crowd and at first was meant for dance lovers; but as the form developed, it turned out to be rather slow. There is a wide audience for this type of music. Here , this type of hip hop music is often simple with not much depth or story. But then again, how many rap songs have depths and story these days? So , if you are a teenager or a young adult, you might just enjoy the change that Snap offers. 1. We can learn from the text that US Snap Music ________. A. is well known for its fast beats B. is most popular  in AtlantaC. is very similar to Crunk Music D. has changed in the development process 2. Which of the following is NOT the characteristic of Snap Music? A. simple stories B. high energy C. whistles D. diverse rhythms 3. The text is written to ____________. A. advise people to enjoy Snap Music B. explain why people like Snap Music C. teach teenagers to perform Snap Music D. give a brief introduction to Snap Music | ||||
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| Body language is the quiet, secret and most powerful language of all! It speaks 1 than words. According to specialists, our bodies send out more 2 than we realize. In fact, non-verbal(非言语)communication takes up about 50% of what we really 3 .And body language is particularly 4 when we attempt to communicate across cultures. Indeed, what is called body language is so 5 a part of us that it"s actually often unnoticed. And misunderstandings occur as a result of it. 6 , different societies treat the 7 between people differently. Northern Europeans usually do not like having 8 contact (接触)even with friends, and certainly not with 9 . People from Latin American countries, 10 , touch each other quite a lot. Therefore, it"s possible that in 11 . it may look like a Latino is 12 a Norwegian all over the room. The Latino, trying to express friendship, will keep moving" 13 . The Norwegian, very probably seeing this as pushiness, will keep 14 which the Latino will in return regard as 15 . Clearly, a great deal is going on when people 16 . And only a part of it is in the words themselves. And when parties are from 17 cultures, there"s a strong possibility of 18 . But whatever the situation, the best 19 is to obey the Golden Rule: treat others as you would like to be 20 . | ||||
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