阅读理解。 The Great Wall of China winds across the country like a giant stone sn

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阅读理解。     The Great Wall of China winds across the country like a giant stone snake. It is 1,500 miles long, the Wall
crosses mountains and rivers. It reaches from the ocean on the east to the desert on the west.
The Chinese began their Wall more than 2,000 years ago. They worked on it for hundreds of years.The
Chinese wanted to keep out their enemies.
     At the bottom, the Wall is 25 feet wide. At the top it is about 15 feet wide. The sides of the wall are made
of stone and brick, while the inside is filled with earth. Parts of the Wall rise as high as three-storey buildings.
Every 100 yards along the Great Wall there is a watchtower where soldiers used to stand to watch for enemies
approaching(到来). The road on top of the Wall is wide enough for two wagons(马车) to pass. If we were to
build such a Wall now, we would use modern machines. But the Chinese had to build the Wall all by hand. If
the Wall were in our country, it would reach from the state of New York to Nebraska. The Great Wall of China
is the longest wall ever built.1. The passage does not say so, but it makes you think that the Great Wall _____. A. has a gate every 100 yards
B. is used as a road today
C. is still as useful today as it was
D. is as high as three-storey buildings2. What is meant by the sentence " The Great Wall of China winds across the country like a giant
    stone snake. " ? A. It stops the wind from blowing.
B. It can move.
C. It looks like a snake.
D. It is very long.3. Which of these sentences do you think is right?A. The Great Wall China was built with modern machinery.
B. The Great Wall goes from New York to Nebraska.
C. There are many snakes inside the Great Wall.
D. The writer of the passage is an American.

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1-3: ACD

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阅读理解。     Almost everyone has read about the Taj Mahal in India. It is one of the most beautiful buildings in the world. It is said that the Taj Mahal, like the Great Wall in China, is one of the seven wonders. in the world. Over three
hundred years ago, Shah Jehan built Taj Mahal as a tomb for his wife.
     Shah Jehan wanted his wife" s tomb to be perfect. He did not care about time or money. He brought
together workmen from all Asia. Altogether, over 20,000 men worked on the building, and it took them over
seventeen years to finish it.
     The building rests on a platform of red sandstone. Four thin white towers rise from the corners of the
terrace(平台),a large dome (圆屋顶) rises from the center of the buildings. Around this large dome there are
four smaller domes.
     The building is made of fine white marbles. It has eight sides. There is an open corridor just inside the walls. From the corridor, the visitor looks through marble screen to a center room. The bodies of Shah Jehan and his wife lie in a tomb below this room.
     A beautiful garden surrounds the Taj Mahal. The green trees make the marble look even whiter. In front of
the main entrance to the building there is a long narrow pool. If you look in this pool, you can see all the
beautiful look of the Taj Mahal in the reflection from the water.
     Some people think the Taj Mahal is most beautiful at sunset. Then the marble picks up the color of sunset,
and the building and its reflection in the pool shines like jewels. Others like it best at noon when the bright sun
makes it clear and clean.
     Still others think it should be seen by moonlight. On nights when the moon is full, hundreds of people visit
the Taj Mahal and spend the night beside the pool. When morning comes and the Taj Mahal tums from silver to
gold in the early sunrise, they go away to retum, perhaps, when the moon is full again. 1. Shah Jehan built the Taj Mahal _____. A. for people to visit
B. for pleasure
C. to show off his treasure
D. to place the bodies of his wife and himself 2. The Taj Mahal in India is almost as _____ as the Great Wall in China. A. well-known
B. long
C. large
D. perfect 3. How many domes are there on the building? A. One.
B. Four.
C. Five.
D. Eight. 4. The pool and the garden make the building ____ .A. colorful
B. even more beautiful
C. long and narrow
D. clear and clean 5. The underlined word " reflection" probably means _____ .A. surface
B. bottom
C. beauty
D. image

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阅读理解。                                                              The Water Road
     In October 1825, the Seneca Chief traveled from Buffalo to New York City. It was the first time a boat
went all the way from the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean.
     In the early 19th century, transportation had become important to America. Companies needed to send their
goods to distant markets. Farmers needed to send their crops to people in the cities. Pioneers wanted to travel
west to find farm land. It was hard to build roads through the wilderness (荒无人烟的地区), so waterways
were often used for transportation. But people still had to travel over land to get from one waterway to another.
     Canals (运河) were one way to solve the problem. The Erie Canal connected the Hudson River( near New
York City) with the Great Lakes. It made the Seneca Chief" s journey possible.
     It took two years and cost $ 7 million to build the Erie Canal. But it was worth the price. Before the canal
opened, it cost $ 100 a ton to ship goods between Buffalo and New York City. After it was built, the cost was
$ 10 a ton. Before the canal, the journey between Buffalo and New York City took 20 days. With the canal, it
took eight days.
     Today we can go from Buffalo to New York City in a matter of hours. Back in 1825, though, there were
no cars or highways or airplanes. 1. How many days would be saved if one took a trip from Buffalo to New York City after the
   Erie Canal was built? A. 8 days.
B. 10 days.
C. 12 days.
D. 20 days. 2. What can we know from the passage? A. The Hudson River connects New York City with Buffalo.
B. Most waterways are connected with others.
C. The Seneca Chief"s journey would fail without the Eric Canal.
D. The Hudson River flows into the Pacific Ocean. 3. The second paragraph is mainly about _____.A. the American people in the 19th century
B. how the Erie Canal was built
C. the reason to build a canal
D. how the waterway was connected to another

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阅读理解。     From the earliest times, man has been interested in art. People have often worked together to collect and
save the world"s art treasures.
    Fine art treasures from many countries are kept in an art museum called the Louvre in Paris, France. The
works of art have been collected by the people of France over many centuries. The Louvre has not always
been a museum. The first building was a fort (炮台). In 1190, it was the king"s castle with high walls and a
round tower. It had a moat to prevent his enemies from walking in.
    Over the years, the number of buildings around the castle grew. By 1350, the castle was no longer needed
as a fort. The Louvre became a palace home for French kings and queens.
     During times of peace, new treasures were brought in. During days of war, many treasures were stolen,
and the buildings were damaged.
     When Francis I became king of France in 1515, he brought in artists from many countries. One of the
artists was Leonardo da Vinci from Italy. Da Vinci"s "Mona Lisa" is the best known painting in the museum
today.
    In 1793, the Louvre became a public museum, just as it is now. It is a place where art treasures have been
saved for everyone to enjoy. 1. How long has the Louvre been a museum? A. For over 800 years.
B. Since 1350.
C. Since 1515.
D. For over 200 years.2. Most of the works of art in the Louvre have been collected probably_____. A. by the French people
B. by Francis I
C. by Leonardo Da Vinci
D. by people of the world 3. From the passage we can learn that _____. A. the Louvre was once a church as well as a palace
B. Mona Lisa is kept in Italy
C. Da VinCi once stayed in France
D. the Louvre is only a place of interest to the French people 4. Why is it good for the works of art to be kept in public museums?A. In public museums works of art will not be stolen.
B. In public museums works of art will not be damaged.
C. In public museums artists can study the works of art.
D. In public museums everyone can enjoy the works of art.

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阅读理解。     Although most people know there are Seven Wonders in the Ancient World, only few people can name
them. This is because most of them are no longer there except the pyramids. However, there is a growing
list of wonders of the world today. About nine years ago, UNESCO"s World Cultural and Nature Heritage
( things that have come down to us from the past) List had 411 places and 136 countries were responsible
to protect them, and the list keeps on growing.
     Usually it is the task of a group of 21 experts to decide which places go on the list. The experts are
chosen to work for six years. Their work is to examine and discuss the suggestions from different countries.
They also manage the World Heritage Fund and have the right to decide what help to give to countries for
protection work.
     Over the past centuries, a lot of cultural or historic places have been destroyed by man or nature.
Protecting our natural and cultural heritage is a long and difficult task. Earthquakes, floods, pollution, wars,
or even tourism are some of the dangers that harm this heritage.
     When a historic place is in great danger, it is put on the World Heritage in Danger List and necessary
things will be done to protect it. Places which are on the danger list include Historic Bridges. of Indiana, St.
Elizabeth"s Hospital, Rosenwald School in Southern US, etc.1. The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World include ____ . A. Golden Gate Bridge
B. Sydney Opera House
C. the Great Wall
D. the pyramids 2.Why does the World Cultural and Natural Heritage List keep on growing?A. There are more cultural heritages beginning to appear.
B. More countries begin to build cultural heritages.
C. A lot of cultural or historic places have disappeared.
D. More and more cultural heritages are in great danger.3. Which of the following statements is TRUE? A. People can still visit the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World today.
B. Rosenwald School is a newly-built school in Southern US.
C. More places will be added to the UNESCO list.
D. The list is decided mainly by the governments of different countries.4. What would be the best title for this passage? A. Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
B. Experts Play an Important Role.
C. The Growing List of Wonders of the World
D. Some Historic Places in Danger

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完形填空。     Every year, the Olympic Training Centre has one extra special day just for girls and women. This day
celebrates the fact that   1 can participate in any particular sport they desire, just as  2   as men.
     In the old 3 ,women were told that certain sports were for men   4 , and that women were forbidden to
the   5 . Well, eventually the women of this world decided to strike back, telling   6 else that they weren"t
going to put up   7 this form of nonsense any longer.   8 was then that women and men were declared
equal   9 to any sports game, regardless of (不管)   10 .
     Tomorrow, this special day will be   11 by all Olympic Centers by offering a free tour as well as planned
activities for all the   12 from the neighboring schools. Since the Olympic Training Center, here in San Diego,
is just a few   13 from where our school is located, we  14   an invitation to this event as well. What a ball this
event will be! How wonderful,   15 , and incredible! I simply can"t wait!
     Our scheduled   16 were volleyball, archery, and track. This means that we were to play a game  17 two
of volleyball with the US Volleyball Team champions,and   18 arrows with the Official Archery Team of the
United States! We even got to  19   the track with the US champs as well. All the instructors were   20
themselves, and all are on a championship team, representing America.

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