阅读理解。 The capital of Switzerland, Bern, is a beautiful city. It was founded
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The capital of Switzerland, Bern, is a beautiful city. It was founded in 1191 and has a lot of attractions
and historic sites as well as an active cultural life. It is here that Albert Einstein once worked.
The city of Bern was built with local sandstone in Gothic style (哥特式) with more arcades (拱廊)
than any other city in Europe. It is one of the most attractive old towns in Europe,and is famous for its
great sandstone buildings,historical towers and eleven famous fountains. Over the centuries,the city has
been protected very well,and in 1 983 the UNESC0 (联合国科教文组织) claimed Bern a World Heritage
Site.
One house after the other and shop after shop,rows of shops are connected by ong sandstone arcades.
Rain or shine, it is a pleasure to walk along one of the longest shopping streets. Bern has Switzerland"s tallest
Gothic cathedral (大教堂). The Münster-Terrasse,a square in front of the cathedral,has been a famous meeting
place for centuries.
The wonderful Clock Tower has puppets (木偶) that come out before the hour and perform a 1ittle short
play. The Center Paul Klee shows the largest collection in the world of one of the world"s greatest 20th century
artists. The Swiss Alpine Museum displays a history of the Swiss Alps (阿尔卑斯山). Bern"s shining green
river,Aare,winds its way alongside the old town and is lined with a number of scenic spots. Only a few
minutes" walk from the station will take you to its tree-lined banks surrounded by nature. The Aare attracts
people of all ages,especially in summer when the clean water invites you to iump into the river. It is during this
time that mahy of the people in Bern enjoy swimming. |
| 1. According to the passage,which of the following does Bern NOT have? |
A. A long history.
B. Tower Bridge.
C. Puppet performances.
D. Historic sites. |
| 2. You may find the passage on a ______. |
A. city magazine
B. travel poster
C. school newsletter
D. company notice board |
| 3. The UNESCO claimed Bern as a World Heritage Site because _______. |
A. it has the tallest Gothic cathedral of Switzerland
B. the attractions are well protected
C. people living there have an active country life
D. it is the place that"Albert Einstein onee worked in |
| 4. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE? |
A. Bern is a capital city with a lot of places of interest in the world.
B. The river Aare is a beautiful place attracting people of different ages.
C. Paul Klee is one of the most famous artists in the World.
D. Many of the people in Bern enjoy swimming in summer. |
答案
| 1-4: BABC |
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Culture shock has many stages. Each stage can appear only at certain times. Culture begins with the
" honeymoon". This is the period of time when we first arrive in which everything about the new culture
is strange and exciting. This honeymoon stage can last for quite a long time. Afterwards, the second stage
presents itself. A person may encounter some difficult times in daily life. This period of culture adjustment
(调整) can be very difficult and lead to the new arrival rejecting the new culture. This"rejection stage" can
be quite dangerous because the visitor may develop unhealthy habits, such as smoking, drinking too much.
The third stage is characterized by gaining some understanding of the new culture. A new feeling of
pleasure and sense of humor may be experienced. And you are becoming stronger by learning to take care
of yourself in the new place. Things are still difficult, but you are now a survivor! This is called the"adjustment
stage".
The fourth stage can be called" at ease at last". Now you feel quite comfortable in your new environment.
You can deal with most problems. You may still have problems with the language, but you know you are
strong enough to deal with them. If you meet someone from your country who has just arrived, you can be
the expert on life in the new culture and help them to deal with their culture shock.
The fifth stage is the stage that is called the"re-entry shock." This occurs when a return to the country
of origin is made. One may find that things are no longer the same. For example, some of the newly learned
customs are not in use in the old culture. |
| 1. What could be the best title of the passage? |
A. How to Fight Cultural Shock
B. Stages of Cultural Shock
C. Origin of Cultural Shock
D. How to Adjust to New Cultural |
| 2. In which stage may people miss their friends and relatives and feel homesick most? |
A. The "honeymoon stage"
B. The "rejection stage"
C. The "adjustment stage"
D. The "re-entry shock" |
| 3. Why do people experience the "re-entry shock"? |
A. The place is not the same as before
B. The old customs have changes over the years
C. They are not used to the local customs.
D. They are no longer what they used to be. |
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If you ask people to name the one person who had the greatest effect on the English language, you will
get answers like "Shakespeare," "Samuel Johnson," and "Webster," but none of these men had any effect at
all compared to a man who didn"t even speak English -William the Conqueror.
Before 1066,in the land we now call Great Britain lived peoples belonging to two major language groups.
In the west-central region lived the Welsh, who spoke a Celtic language,and in the north lived the Scots,
whose language, though not the same as Welsh, was also Celtic.In the rest of the country lived the Saxons,
actually a mixture of Anglos, Saxons,and other Germanic and Nordic people,who spoke what we now call
Anglo-Saxon (or Old English ), a Germanic language. If this state of affairs had lasted, English today would
be close to German.
But this state of affairs did not last. In 1066 the Normans led by William defeated the Saxons and began
their rule over England.For about a century,French became the official language of England while Old English
became the language of peasants. As a result,English words of politics and the law come from French rather
than German. In some cases,modern English even shows a distinction (区别) between upper-class French
and lower-class Anglo-Saxon in its words.We even have different words for some foods, meat in particular,
depending on whether it is still out in the fields or at home ready to be cooked,which shows the fact that the
Saxon peasants were doing the farming, while the upper-class Normans were doing most of the eating.
When Americans visit Europe for the first time, they usually find Germany more "foreign" than France
because the German they see on signs and advertisements seems much more different from English than
French does.Few realize that the English language is actually Germanic in its beginning and that the French
influences are all the result of one man"s ambition. |
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| 1. The two major languages spoken in what is now called Great Britain before 1066 were _____. |
A. Welsh and Scottish
B. Nordic and Germanic
C. Celtic and Old English
D. Anglo-Saxon and Germanic |
| 2. Which of the following groups of words are,by inference,rooted in French? |
A. president, lawyer, beef
B. president, bread, water
C. bread, field, sheep
D. folk, field, cow |
| 3. Why does France appear less foreign than Germany to Americans on their first visit to Europe? |
A. Most advertisements in France appear in English.
B. They know little of the history of the English language.
C. Many French words are similar to English ones.
D. They know French better than German. |
| 4. What is the subject discussed in the text? |
A. The history of Great Britain.
B. The similarity between English and French
C. The rule of England by William the Conqueror.
D. The French influences on the English language. |
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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. |
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| 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 other |
| 5. 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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Weddings in the United States vary as much as the people do. There are church weddings with a great
deal of fanfare (仪式上用的短曲); there are weddings on mountain-tops with guests barefooted; and there
have been weddings on the ocean floor with oxygen tanks for the guests. But many weddings, no matter
where or how they are performed, include certain traditional customs.
Before a couple is married,they become engaged. And then invitations are sent to those who live nearby,
their close friends and their relatives who live far away. When everything is ready, then comes the most
exciting moment.
The wedding itself usually lasts between 20 and 40 minutes. The wedding party enters the church while
the wedding march is played. The bride carrying a bouquet (花束) enters last with her father who will "give
her away." The bridegroom enters the church from a side door. When the wedding party is gathered by the
altar, the bride and bridegroom exchange vows (誓言). It is traditional to use the words "To have and to hold
from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to
cherish, till death do us part". Following the Vows, the couple exchange rings. Wearing the wedding ring on
the fourth finger of the left hand is an old custom.
After the ceremony there is often a party, called a "reception", which gives the wedding guests an
opportunity to congratulate the new couple.
The car in which the couple leaves the church is decorated with balloons,streamers and shaving cream.
The words "Just Married" are painted on the trunk or back window. The bride and bridegroom run to the car
under a shower of rice thrown by the wedding guests. When the couple drives away from the church, friends
often chase them in cars, honking and drawing attention to them. And then the couple go on their honeymoon. |
| 1. This passage is written mainly to let us know something about _____. |
A. health and lifestyle
B. science and technology
C. culture and custom
D. education and entertainment |
| 2. Why do the wedding guests throw a lot of rice at the bride and bridegroom when they run to the car? |
A. To wish them good luck.
B. To make fun of them.
C. Not mentioned.
D. To draw attention to them. |
| 3. Which of the following is TRUE of American weddings? |
A. They are always held in churches whoever they are.
B. The bride"s father is usually present to lead his daughter to the bridegroom and give her to him.
C. Only bridegrooms send rings to brides.
D. Brides needn"t make vows before bridegrooms. |
4. Which of the following is the correct order in which the following events happen?
a. sending invitation
b. going on honeymoon e.attending the wedding
d. giving a reception
e. getting engaged |
A. e-b-c-d-a
B. e-c-d-a-b
C. b-c-d-a-e
D. e-a-c-d-b |
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Friendship Day in India falls on the first Sunday of August every year. It is celebrated with many activities.
Young people in India spend the day with their closest friends and have fun together. Most youngsters in
India plan a movie or have a meal with their friends. Many friends may go on a drive to tourist places or go
camping. Some friends go to the supermarket for shopping. On Friendship Day, most stores offer discounted
(打折的) prices for customers and it is the perfect day to buy something for friends.
Some friends go to parties that are organized by many restaurants in order to attract youngsters. Such
parties are very enjoyable. You can get food at a discounted price. Some friends just decide to meet up (碰头,
相聚) at someone"s home and talk about their happy time. The time good friends spend sitting together and
talking over a cup of coffee is unforgettable.
Long-distance friends call up each other on this day and wish each other with warm feelings. Some of
them even plan to meet up on this day. Yet some others plan a surprising visit just to see their friend gasp (喘
息) in shock! |
| 1. When is Friendship Day celebrated in India? |
A. On August 2nd every year.
B. On the third weekend of August every year.
C. On August 1st every year.
D. On the first weekend of August every year. |
2. According to the text, which of the following is the most popular way that youngsters in
India celebrate Friendship Day? |
A. Traveling with friends
B. Seeing a film with friends
C. Dancing with friends
D. Going shopping with friends. |
| 3. How many ways of friends spending Friendship Day together are discussed in Paragraph 3? |
A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. Five |
| 4. The underlined phrase"a surprising visit" in Paragraph 4 refers to"____". |
A. a visit to a friend who hasn"t expected it
B. a visit to a friend who has dreamed of it for a long time
C. a visit to a friend who tries to avoid it
D. a visit to a friend who lives in a faraway place |
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