阅读理解。 You have stopped to buy food on your drive across Canada. You pick up

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阅读理解。     You have stopped to buy food on your drive across Canada. You pick up a can of peas.
On one side, the label(标签) says "peas" . On the other, it says "petit pois". By law food labels
and many other printed notices in Canada must be in two languages---English and French.
     The reason is simple: many Canadians speak English but not French. Others speak French
but not English. By requiring that label be printed in both languages, Canada is trying to ease
the problems of living in a bilingual society.
     English is the dominant (important) language in most of Canada. In all provinces but Quebec,
most of the people speak English. Quebec was the center of French settlement in colonial
(殖民地的) times, and most of its people are descendants (后裔) of French settlers. Today
nearly two out of three people in Quebec speak only French. Communities of French-speaking
people also live in other provinces, especially in the Maritime Provinces.
    French Canadians are bound (约束) together not only by language but also by religion. Like
their French ancestors (祖先), most are Roman Catholics. Most English-speaking Canadians are
Protestants.1. Why does the food label must be printed in two languages in Canada? A. Because the Canadians know both English and French.
B. Because the Canadians know either English or French.
C. Because many Canadians like French besides English.
D. In order to make the English and the French understand it easily2. What"s the meaning of the underlined word "bilingual" in the second paragraph ?A. developed.
B. rich.
C. two languages.
D. poor.3. Which statement is correct according to the passage? A. Today all the people in Quebec don"t only speak French.
B. People in all the provinces in Canada speak English besides Quebec.
C. Most English-speaking Canadians are Catholics.
D. French Canadians are bound together not by language but by religion.

4. This passage mainly tells us ___________.

A. food labels in Canada must be in two languages
B. Quebec is the only province where French is spoken
C. Canada is a bilingual nation
D. English is the dominant language in most of Canada

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阅读理解。     Some businesses and apartment buildings are telling kids to buzz off. A device called the
Mosquito is being used in the United Kingdom, Australia, and New York to keep kids from
gathering in big groups and causing trouble.
     The Mosquito makes a noise that only kids can hear. About 3,000 Mosquito units have
been fixed in the United Kingdom. In the United States, managers of an apartment building
in New York City recently fixed one to keep noisy kids from taking over the building"s
entrance-hall. A children"s rights agency (机构) in England wants the device forbidden. The
agency says the device unfairly targets teens. Some also worry that the high sounds could hurt
young ears. Fans of the Mosquito say it keeps kids out of trouble and off private property (财产).
     "Mosquito devices violate the human rights of kids. The use of the devices is targeted at kids
because it considers all kids as troublemakers. The devices are also harmful because the noise
could hurt kids" hearing. Besides violating our rights, the Mosquito is dangerous. It could hurt
the ears and the hearing of teens, babies and animals because they are more sensitive," says
California eighth grader Kelly Straky. "It is not right to place the device in a public place.
Teenagers have as much right to public places as adults. I listened to the Mosquito sound, and
it was extremely loud. It hurts not only your ears but also your whole head. It isn"t just annoying;
it"s painful. It should not be allowed."
     Fans of the Mosquito believe that property owners have a right to decide who can be on their
property and who cannot. Mosquito devices are a method of protecting private property and
keeping the peace. Property laws are put into place to protect the public.
     "Yes, I do believe that the rights of teens should be valued, but we must always put ourselves
in other people"s shoes and see the other side. In this case, doing so allows people to understand
the negative effects, such as crime, that loitering (滞留) can have on an area or a community,"
said Kayla Hill from New York.1. The underlined phrase "buzz off" in Paragraph one probably means _____. A. stay inside
B. go away
C. sit down
D. play games2. According to the passage, the Mosquito _____.A. gives off a special smell
B. is a safety tool aimed at youths
C. is mostly purchased by the police
D. is a safety tool aimed at thieves3. We can learn from the passage that Kelly Straky _____.A. values the rights of teens
B. keeps a close eye on her private property
C. hears the noise of the Mosquito frequently
D. believes many kids are causing annoying problems4. Who are probably fans of the Mosquito?A. Pet owners.
B. Teachers.
C. Shop owners.
D. Parents.

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阅读理解。     The Yungang Grottoes (云冈石窟) lie on the north cliff of Wuzhou Mountain, Datong.
They occupy 1 km from east to west, and hold 53 caves and over 51,000 stone statues.
As excellent examples of rock-cut architecture(建筑学), in 2001, the Yungang Grottoes
became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. According to UNESCO, they are a masterpiece
of early Chinese Buddhist(佛教的) cave art.
     During the Northern Wei Dynasty, Pingcheng, now called Datong, was made capital city,
and Buddhism was treated as state religion. Through the ancient North Silk Road, Buddhism
arrived in Pingcheng (Datong). The Yungang Grottoes absorbed Indian Buddhist art, and
combined with traditional Chinese art. They were China"s first major stone carved grottoes,
and have a history of over 1,500 years. During the rule of Emperor Xiao Wen in Northern
Wei Dynasty (386-534), a monk named Tanyao was responsible for the construction of the
Yungang Grottoes. The most important work on the grottoes was completed during 460 to
the early 490s. The move of the Northern Wei capital from Pingcheng (Datong) to Luoyang
in 494 ended the construction and carving. Some repairs continued during the Sui and Tang
dynasties, and important restorations (修复) were carried out in the 11th and 12th centuries.
     The Yungang Grottoes include a variety of vivid religious figures. Moreover, there are a
lot of different shaped wooden constructions, statues of the Buddhist story, and carvings of
ancient musical instruments.1. The passage is mainly about _____. A. the brief introduction to the Yungang Grottoes
B. the situation of the Yungang Grottoes
C. the way to protect the Yungang Grottoes
D. the importance of the Yungang Grottoes2. The Yungang Grottoes became a UNESCO World Heritage Site mainly because______.A. they are a masterpiece of modern Chinese Buddhist cave art
B. they are excellent examples of rock-cut architecture
C. they lie on the north cliff of Wuzhou Mountain, Datong
D. they are China"s only major stone carved grottoes3. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. Pingcheng and Datong are the same place in different names in different dynasties.
B. During the Northern Wei Dynasty, Pingcheng was made as capital city.
C. Buddhism was treated as state religion from Tang Dynasty.
D. Buddhism arrived in Pingcheng through the ancient North Silk Road. 4. Who was in charge of the construction of the Yungang Grottoes?A. An Indian monk.
B. Xiao Wen.
C. The emperor.
D. Tanyao.

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阅读理解。

     The world is getting smaller and smaller, but gaps between people have always existed and
will continue to exist for the foreseeable future. Different sets of cultures, belief systems and
values have shaped today"s world. To avoid misunderstandings, we need to learn not only
other languages, but the cultures behind the languages as well. To understand English-speaking
people, we first need to understand their culture, history and way of life. British and American
Culture Reader will give students a good general idea of life and culture in the United Kingdom
and the United States.
     The articles in this series vividly describe the structure of Western society from the
perspectives (视角) of ordinary people - and their own experiences of life. As an American
living in the United Kingdom, I am in a better position to know what"s best about American
culture through the eyes of my British friends. Actually, all the articles in this series are written
by native English speakers who have lived in the West for a significant period. This ensures
that the text presents an accurate picture of life in the English-speaking world.
     As a children"s publisher, I know that young students in particular need lively lessons that
will engage their curiosity and desire to learn. Therefore, topics have been carefully chosen to
include those of greatest relevance to children, including games, schools, clothes and festivals.
   The series also provides an interesting contrast of British and American culture, which gives
young Chinese readers an insight into the differences between them and therefore enables the
students to better understand the two countries. Being aware that the teacher will pass on the
information to students, the authors have made sure to present the text in a light-hearted and
fun way, with interesting stories inserted where appropriate.
     British and American Culture Reader is a reflection of our society. Readers of this series
will shake off the bad stereotypes (旧框框) that they hold about Westerners and may be
surprised to find how similar Westerners" way of life is to their own in many ways. I hope
you enjoy reading the articles as much as I have enjoyed writing them.

1. The passage is probably taken from ________.  A. a book introduction
B. an official document
C. a personal diary
D. a movie review    2. What does the series mainly deal with? A. Different forms of English.
B. Differences between East and West.
C. Cultures of the UK and the US.
D. Customs in the English-speaking world. 3. British and American Culture Reader is mainly intended for ________. A. international college students
B. US and UK teachers
C. parents living in the East
D. young Chinese students

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阅读理解。     People need to relax and enjoy themse1ves．One way they can have a good time is to
watch a baseball game or another sports event．Even thousands of years ago，groups
of people gathered to watch skilled athletes（运动员）．
     Over 2000 years ago in Greece，certain days in the year were festival days．These
were holidays when people stopped work and enjoyed themselves．They liked to watch
athletes take part in  races and other games of skill．
    The most important festival was held every four years at the town of Olympia．It was
held in honor of the Greek  god Zeus（Zus）．For five days，athletes from all parts of the
Greek  world took part in the Olympic Games．At the Olympic Games，people could
watch them box，run，jump and so on．There was a relay race between two teams of
men in which a lighted torch（火矩）was passed from runner to runner．The Olympic
Games were thought to be so important that cities which were at war with one another had
to stop fighting．People were allowed to travel to the games safely．Thousands of people
came to Olympia from cities in Greece and from her colonies（殖民地）in Africa，Asia
and Italy．They met as friends to cheer their favorite athletes and to enjoy themselves． 1．What happened in Greece over 2000 years ago？______A．People stopped work and enjoyed themselves．
B．The cities there were often against one another．
C．People watched baseball games．
D．People didn’t go to any games at all． 2．What were those countries in Africa？_____A．Friends．
B．Enemies．
C．Colonies．
D．Other cities．3．What did people do at the games？______A．They fought．
B．They just talked to friends．
C．They cheered for good athletes．
D．They tried to find friends．4．Greek cities then were fighting so they_____．A．were weak
B．were strong
C．couldn’t go to other cities freely
D．could see each other5．The best title for the story is“_____”．A．Greece at War
B．Together for the Games
C．Stop Fighting
D．Sport

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阅读理解认真阅读下列短文,根据所读内容在文章后表格中填入恰当的单词。注意:表格中每个空格只填1个词。      The history of Chinese calligraphy is probably as long as that of China itself.Calligraphy is a special
category in China’s world of fine arts.Through the centuries Chinese characters have changed constantly
and are mainly divided into five categories today:the seal script(zhuan shu),official script(li shu),regular
script(kai shu),running script(xing shu)and cursive script(cao shu).
     Calligraphy involves a great deal of theory and requires many skills.Among the most outstanding
calligraphers in ancient China were Wang Xizhi,Ouyang Xun,Yan Zhenqing,and Liu Gongquan,who are
known for pioneering their own styles.
     In writing calligraphy,one will need a brush,paper,an ink stick and an ink stone,commonly referred to
as the “Four Treasures of the Study”.There are different types of brushes.White goat hair,black rabbit hair and yellow weasel hair brushes are the main ones.According to their function,brushes are classified into
three groups:hard,soft and medium.Brush sticks are usually made of bamboo,wood,or porcelain;ivory or
jade sticks are rare and precious.
     The ink stick is a unique pigment used for Chinese traditional painting and calligraphy.The most famous
ink stick is hui mo(Anhui ink stick),made from pines that grow on Huangshan Mountain in Anhui Province.Clean water is needed to grind the ink stick.Press the ink stick hard and rub it lightly,slowly and evenly
against the ink slab to make thick,liquid ink.
     While paper comes in many varieties,Xuan paper, produced in Xuanzhou(today’s Anhui Province),is
considered the best for Chinese calligraphy.The paper is soft and fine textured,suitable for conveying the
artistic expression of both Chinese calligraphy and painting.With a good tensile strength and moth proof
quality,the paper can be preserved for a long time.
     Ink stones or ink slabs have been classified into three categories:Duan,She and Tao.Features common
to all three are hardness and fineness.Although the stone is hard and fine,it is not dry or slippery.Using a
hard and smooth stone,liquid ink can be produced easily by rubbing the ink stick against the stone.
     By handling the brush and ink skillfully and carefully,the artist can produce an infinite variety of
calligraphic styles and forms.

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