阅读理解 Miss Gogers taught physicsin a New York school. Last month she explain
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about sound, and she decided to test them to see how successful she had been in her expl
anation. She said to them, "Now I have a brother in Los Angeles. If I was calling him on the phone and at the sam
etime you were 75 feet away, listening to me from across the street, which of you would hear what I said
earlier, my brother or you and for what reason?"
Tom at once answered, "Your brother. Because electricity travels faster than sound waves." "That"s
every good," Miss Gogers answered; but then one of the girls raised her hand, and Miss Gogers said.
"Yes, Kate."
"I disagree," Kate said. "Your brother would hear you earlier because when it"s 11 o"clock here it"s
only 8 o"clock in Los Angeles."
1. Miss Gogers was teaching her class_________.
A. how to telephone
B. about electricity
C. about time zone(时区)
D. about sound
2. Miss Gogers raised this question because she wanted to know whether______.
A. it was easy to phone to Los Angeles
B. her student could hear her from 75 feet away
C. her students had grasped(理解
)her
lesson.D. sound waves were slower than electricity
3.Tom thought that electricity was _________.
A. slower than sound waves
B. faster than sound waves
C. not so fast as sound waves
D. as fast as sound waves
3. Kate thought Tom was wrong because _______.
A. clocks in Los Angeles showed a different time from those in New York
B. electricity was slower than sound waves
C. Tom was not good at physics at all
D. Tom"s answer had nothing to do with sound waves
4.Whose answer do you think is correct according to the law of physics?
A. Tom"s
B. Kate"s
C. Bath
A and B D. Neither A nor B
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Freedom by Jonathan Franzen is one of the most repeatedly praised books on this year"s list of
favorites. It tells about the ups and downs of the Berglund family over many years. Mr. Franzen
fills the book with sharp observations about American politics, culture and society.
Jennifer Egan"s book A Visit from the Goon and Squad takes place in 13 chapters over 40
years. The story moves back and forth in time, from different viewpoints. One main character is
former rock musician Bennie Salazar who works for a record company. The other main character
is a troubled young wo
man named Sasha who works for Bennie. The reader learns about their past and those of their friends.
The main character in The Imperfectionists by Tom Rachman is a failing English language
newspaper publisher in Rome, Italy. Each chapter of the book tells about a reporter or editor
working for this paper. Their stories are filled with intelligence and great personality.
Two of the most popular non-fiction books of 2010 were about rock and roll stars. Just
Kids is by rock singer Patti Smith. It tells about her friendship with the artist Robert Mapplethorpe
in the 1960s and 19
70s before they became famous. Life is the autobiography of Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards. It is an honest and exciting look at the development of rock and roll and
the wild times this famous band has experienced.
Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand tells about a man named Louis Zamperini. She tells about his
extraordinary survival story after his plane crashed into the Pacific Ocean during World War Two.
Stacy Schiff has received great praise for her book Cleopatra: A Life. It tells about one of the
most misrepresented and famous women in history, Cleopatra.
She ruled ancient Egypt about 2,000years ago. One critic said Ms. Schiff has brought Cleopatra to life by unearthing her story from
centuries of lies.
1. The following books are related to music EXCEPT _____.
A. A Visit from the Goon Squad
B. The Imperfectionists
C. Just Kids
D. Life
2. If your major is the history of ancient Africa, you may pay attention to _____.
A. Freedom by Jonathan Franzen
B. Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand
C. Cleopatra: A Life by Stacy Schiff
D. The Imperfectionists by Tom Rachman
3. The last sentence of the passage implies that _____.
A. Stacy Schiff is an archaeologist
B. Stacy Schiff tells a story about an imaginary Egyptian queen
C. the critic speaks highly of Cleopatra in history
D. the critic finds the character in the book very real
to know exactly how to keep your valuables safe.
If you are traveling alone, distribute (分散) your money through your luggage. Place most of it in
a wallet and put the wallet in your mai
n suitcase or bag. Make a rough estimate of how much money you will need on the journey, till you reach your destination. Add, say, $100 to that. Place this money
in a different wallet and carry this in your pocket. Spend from this wallet till you get to your destination.
If you are traveling with someone, distribute the money among yourselves.
Instead of wearing your jewelry(珠宝), you can put your jewelry at the bottom of your suitcase or
bag. DO NOT carry it in your purse; just in case somebody is very quick in stealing your purse; or in
case you misplace your purse. In addition, if you are going to be frequently opening your purse for
things like tickets and phone numbers, what if you accidentally just drop it?
Have you ever seen a mini backpack purse? It looks really fashionable and is very smart. Plus, it"s
really convenient to use. The best thing to do is to sling(悬挂) the mini backpack purse in the front, like
a baby carrier. Ther
e are two big advantages to do this: one, your hands remain free to carry yourluggage and ot
her things; and two, your purse is always monitored, and it is just under your nose.Credit cards are very useful in many ways. But if you misplace your credit card, it is quite easy for
someone else to find it and use it to his/her maximum benefit before you even realize you have lost it!
If you lose cash, you lose only that much cash as you are carrying. But a lost credit card means the
money in your bank account is lost. So always try to use cash instead of credit card while traveling.
1. Which of the following statements does the author probably disagree with?
A. Putting your money in different wallets.
B. Putting your jewelry in your purse.
C. Carrying a mini backpack purse.
D. Using cash instead of credit cards.
2. Carrying a mini backpack purse can help you because _____.
A. it is convenient to carry and monitor.
B. it is easy for you to carry your baby.
C. it reduces the burden on your back.
D. it can be used to carry more things.
3. What can we learn from the text?
A. You shouldn"t spend money until you reach your destination.
B. Putting jewelry at the bottom of a bag is safer.
C. One should carry a fashionable backpack purse while traveling.
D. Credit cards are not as convenient as cash while traveling.
4. What is the main idea of the text?
A. Ways to make traveling fun and enjoyable.
B. Tips on carrying valuables safely while traveling.
C. Advice on travelers" personal safety.
D. Things to consider before traveling.
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| Queens Museum of Art(QMA) (Monday and Tuesday Closed) Opened in 1972 to serve as a cultural center for the borough(行政区), it exhibits art by local and international artists. Its best exhibits are on the two World"s Fairs, and of course, the Panorama of New York City, a giant, highly detailed diorama(透景画)of all five New York City boroughs. Pros - The Panorama!, great gift shop. Easy subway access. Cons - not much for kids. |  | |||||||||||||||
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A twisted sense of humor and a strong voice cast（演出人员） make "Open Season" fun for kids and adults. It"s a great start for Sony"s animation studio. Boog is a full-grown grizzly（灰熊）bear that has been raised among humans by park ranger Beth. He has a warm place to live, all the food he wants, and is safe from hunters. However, when he crosses paths with the spastic(大脑性麻痹的) mule deer Elliot, all that changes. Thanks to a series of misunderstandings, everyone believes Boog is dangerous and out of control. Beth is forced to release(释放) him back into the wild. Once Boog finds himself in the great outdoors, he has no idea what to do. He gets lost, can"t find food, and is attacked by unfriendly forest cutters. Boog is forced to rely on the idiotic Elliot to help him find his way back to civilization(文明). But can they make it before open season begins for hunting? The movie also has a really strong voice cast. Martin Lawrence voices Boog, and his attitude and persona（人格面具）perfectly fit the bear. The same goes for Aston Kutcher as Elliot. Even if you can"t stand him in the real world, you"ll be surprised how well he brings the annoying deer to life in the movie. The animation in "Open Season" is also excellent. The characters are quite cartoonish, but the hair is realistic looking and the movements are fantastic. The body language adds a lot to the performances of the characters. 小题1:What’s the key factor(因素) that the Boog need to survive himself in the wild?
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