阅读理解。 Notre-Dame de Paris ( 《巴黎圣母院》 ) is one of the well- known novels writt
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Notre-Dame de Paris ( 《巴黎圣母院》 ) is one of the well- known novels written by French author
Victor Hugo. I have just finished this book.
Reflecting on the content of the book, I am most impressed by the architecture of that time, like the
churches that represented power and luxury (奢华). It shows how great architects" appreciation of beauty
and their capacity of turning their dreams into buildings are.
When it comes to the heroine Esmerelda, I am deeply impressed by her beauty and kindness. I love her
not only for her fascinating appearance but also because of her good mind and pitiful destiny. We can see
her pure beauty from how she treats the goat, how she saves the jobless poet, and how she sacrifices for
love. In my eyes, she is a lost angel in the world. However, all this perfect girl has received is to lead a
vagrant (漂泊的) life. She lives in a slum (贫民窟) and is often made fun of by the so-called upper class
of society. She is abandoned and threatened. In the end, Esmerelda sadly makes the decision to end her life.
Different lifestyles are displayed in the novel, like foolish Phoebus and the ugly hunchback (驼背)
Quasimodo. A striking comparison is demonstrated (展示, 证明) between Phoebus and Quasimodo. They
both fall in love with the gypsy (吉普赛人) girl at the same time and both are refused. Their love is so
strong and sincere, while one wants to conquer and the other chooses to sacrifice.
I think that may be the real charm of the famous novel. It tells not only a sad story, but also reveals
human beings" pursuits (追求) of love and happiness. However, not every one receives the same treatment
in search of their love and happiness. What should we do when we are faced up with the darkness and
unfairness of society? Everyone has different answers, as the characters in the novel do. |
| 1. What is implied but not stated directly in the passage? |
A. Notre-Dame de Paris was written by Victor Hugo.
B. The architecture was built with advanced building technology.
C. The churches represented power and luxury.
D. Esmerelda is so beautiful and friendly that the writer is deeply struck. |
| 2. What"s the author"s attitude towards Esmerelda? |
A. Criticizing and complaining.
B. Admiring and sympathetic.
C. Disappointed and upset.
D. Regretful and sad. |
| 3. The best title of the passage may be ____. |
A. My reading of Notre-Dame de Paris
B. Charming Esmerelda
C. Notre-Dame de Paris
D. Different lifestyles in the novel |
答案
| 1-3: D B A |
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1.____ People use money to buy food, furniture, books, bicycles and hundreds of other things they need
or want. When they work, they usually get paid in money. Most of the money today is made of metal or paper.
2.____ one of the first kinds of money was shells.
Shells were not the only things used as money. In China, cloth and knives were used. In the Philippine
Islands, rice was used as money for a long time. Elephant tusks, monkey tails and salt were used as money in
parts of Africa. The first metal coins were made in China. They were round and had a square hole in the centre.
3.____
Different countries have used different metals and designs for their money. 4.____ Sweden and Russia used
copper (铜) to make their money. Later some countries began to make coins of gold and silver.
But even gold and silver were inconvenient if you had to buy something expensive. Again the Chinese
thought of a way to improve money. 5.____ The first paper money looked more like a note from one person to
another than the paper money used today. Money has had an interesting history from the days of shell money
until today. |
A. The first coins in England were made of tin (锡).
B. But people used to use all kinds of things as money.
C. No one knows for certain when people began to use money.
D. People strung (串联) them together and carried them from place to place.
E. Money, as we know, is all made of paper.
F. They began to use paper money.
G. Today anyone will accept money in exchange for goods and services. |
| 阅读理解。 |
It"s only 4 hours flying time from Sydney, but a world away. What better place to rest than a country
where the only place people hurry is on the football field and things are done in "Fiji time"?
Viti Lev-Great Fiji-is the largest island. Here you"ll find the capital Suva and the international airport at
Nadi Vatoa, on the other hand, is a tiny island in the farthest part of Hiji. Then there are 331 other islands,
many of them with places to stay.
With less than a million people living on islands, you"ll never feel crowded And with a climate (气候)
that changes only for five degrees between seasons, there"s never a bad time to come.
From cities to villages, from mountains to beaches, from water sports to wooden artworks, Fiji can
give you more adventures and special experiences than you could find almost any where in the world.
Whenever you come, wherever you go, you"re sure to see some unforgettable events from war dances
to religious (宗教的) songs, from market days to religious days. It"s not just staged for tourists; it"s still
a part of everyday life in Fiji And any one of us can enjoy Fiji"s spirit by being part of the traditional (传统
的) sharing of yaqona-a drink made from the root of a Fiji plant.
So why not join us for the experience of a lifetime? |
| 1. Where is the international airport of Fiji? |
A. In Suva
B. In Sydney
C. On the island of Vatoa
D. On the island of Viti Levu |
| 2. What does the text tell us about Fijian people? |
A. They invented "Fiji time" for visitors
B. They stick to a traditional way of lift
C. They like to travel from place to place
D. They love taking adventures abroad |
| 3. One of the things that make Fiji a tourist attraction is _____. |
A. its comfortable hotels
B. its good weather all year round
C. its exciting football matches
D. its religious beliefs |
| 4. Where can we most probably read this text? |
A. In a personal diary
B. In a science report
C. In a travel magazine
D. In a geography textbook |
| 阅读理解。 |
Successful people in international business understand the cultures of other countries and learn to change
their practices in different cultures. They understand the importance of avoiding business decisions based on
misconceptions-mistaken ideas.
One cause of misconceptions is ethnocentrism, the belief that one"s own culture"s way of doing things is
better than the way of other cultures. It"s ethnocentrism that leads to failure in international business. To avoid
ethnocentrism, it"s necessary to study the different elements (组成部分) of culture: language, values and
attitudes, and customs and manners.
Language
A knowledge of the local language can help international business people in four ways. First, people can
communicate directly. Second, people are usually more open in their communication with someone who speaks
their language. Third, an understanding of the language allows people to infer meanings that are not said
directly. Finally, knowing the language helps people to understand the culture better.
Values are people"s basic beliefs about the difference between right and wrong, good and bad. An attitude
is a way of thinking or acting. Values and attitudes influence international business. For example, many people
in the United States believe that chocolate from Switzerland is better than chocolate from other countries, and
they buy a lot of it.
Customs and manners
Customs are common social practices. Manners are ways of acting that the society believes are polite. For
example, in the United States, it is the custom to have salad (色拉) before the main course at dinner, not after.
It"s not acceptable to talk with food in mouth at table. Failure to understand the customs and manners of other
countries will bring difficulty selling their products. Orange juice as a breakfast drink of an American company
in France doesn"t sell well because the French don"t usually drink juice with breakfast. |
| 1. A knowledge of the local language allows international business people _____. |
A. to be more open with their customers
B. to communicate without outside help
C. to express their thoughts indirectly
D. to have a better idea of their own culture |
| 2. The act of many people buying chocolate of Switzerland shows the role of _____. |
A. manners
B. values
C. attitudes
D. customs |
| 3. What would be the best title for the text? |
A. Misconceptions in Business
B. Basic Beliefs in Business
C. International Business Culture
D. Successful International Business |
| 4. The author"s purpose of writing this article is to tell people _____. |
A. how to take a right attitude in business
B. how to avoid misunderstandings in business
C. how to use a local language in business
D. how to act politely and properly in business |
Directions: Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from A-F for each paragraph.
There is on e extra heading which you do not need. |
A. Varieties of college dictionaries
B. Accessing dictionaries electronically
C. Elements under a word item
D. Complete editions of dictionaries
E. Using dictionaries for particular fields
F. Features of college dictionaries | | 阅读理解。 | Societies all over the world name places in similar ways. Quite often there is no official naming ceremony
but places tend to be called names as points of reference by people. Then an organized body steps in and gives
the place a name. Frequently it happens that a place has two names: One is named by the people and the other
by the government. As in many areas, old habits died hard, and the place continues to be called by its unofficial
name long after the meaning is lost.
Many roads and places in Singapore (新加坡) are named in order that the pioneers will be remembered by
future generations. Thus we have names such as Stamford Road and Raffles Place. This is in keeping with
traditions in many countries-in both the West and the East.
Another way of naming places is naming them after other places. Perhaps they were named to promote
friendships between the two places or it could be that the people who used to live there were originally from
the places that the roads were named after. The mystery is clearer when we see some of the roads named in
former British bases. If you step into Selector Airbase you will see Piccadilly Circus-obviously named by some
homesick Royal Air Force personnel.
Some places were named after the activities that used to go on at those places. Bras Basah Road is an
interesting example, "Base Basah" means "wet rice" in Malay (马来语). Now why would anyone want to name
a road "Wet Rice Road"? The reason is simple. During the pioneering days, wet rice was laid out to dry along
this road.
A few roads in Singapore are named by their shapes. There is "Circular Road" for one. Other roads may
have part of their names to describe their shapes, like "Paya Lebar Crescent". This road is called a crescent (月
牙) because it begins on the main road, makes a crescent and comes back to join the main road again. | | 1. We learn from Paragraph 1 that _____. | A. the government is usually the first to name a place
B. many places tend to have more than one name
C. a ceremony will be held when a place is named
D. people prefer the place names given by the government | | 2. What does the underlined phrase "die hard" in Paragraph 1 probably mean? | A. Change suddenly.
B. Change significantly.
C. Disappear mysteriously.
D. Disappear very slowly. | | 3. Which of the following places is named after a person? | A. Raffles Place.
B. Selector Airbase.
C. Piccadilly Circus.
D. Paya Lebar Crescent. | | 4. Bras Basah Road is named _____. | A. after a person
B. after a place
C. after an activity
D. by its shape | | 5. Bras Basah Road is named _____. | A. after a person
B. after a place
C. after an activity
D. by its shape | 最新试题
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