阅读理解 In Europe, people make friends across the borders through town twinning

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阅读理解     In Europe, people make friends across the borders through town twinning.  Two towns in different
countries decide to become twin towns.
    Their citizens find pen-friends in the twin town.  They exchange newspapers and stamps.  The school
discuss teaching methods with the teachers in the twin town.  Officials visit the twin town for celebrations.  Ordinary citizens travel to the twin town, too, but not very often if it is far away.
     Sometimes schools even exchange school classes for two or three weeks! For example, Cerman
middle school students study for a while at the school in Britain, staying with British families.  A few
months later,their British friends come to study in Germany.
     Some towns even arrange exchange visits for theatre groups,chorus (合唱队 ) and  orchestras (管
弦乐队) .  Others send lectures to the twin town who tell the people there all about their own town, and
show photos and slides.
    Some towns organize exhibitions to show works of art, for example paintings by artists from their own
town.
    Many British towns are so pleased with the result of the twinning that they set out to find more than one
twin town!
    Tonbridge, a medium-sized town in Kent, for example,has twin towns in Germany and in France.
Richmond near London has links with Cermany,France and a town in former Yugoslavia.
It helps students to improve their language skills,and it contributes to international peace and
understanding.

1.  Altogether            countries are mentioned in this passage.

A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 7

2.  Which of the following information can"t you find in this passage?

A.  Newspapers and stamps are exchanged between twin towns.
B.  Business trade is developed in the town twinning.
C.  Teachers of the towns often discuss the scientific ways of teaching.
D.  Lectures are sent to the twin town who tell the people there about their own town.

3.  Twin town develops          .
A.  between European countries and China
B.  in the English-speaking countries
C.  between countries not far away from each other
D.  between different countries

4.  " . . .  it contributes to international peace and  understanding" has the similar meaning to           .

A.  it helps people between countries to know each other better and live peacefully
B.  it encourages people to do something for the peace of the world
C.  it makes people understand the intemational peace
D. it is good for students to leam the language better by understanding

5.  Which is the best title for this passage?

A.  Town Twinning
B.  Friendly Towns
C.  Exchange Teachers and Students
D. lnternational Peace and Understanding

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                                                 ENTRY-EXIT INSPECTION
                                                    AND QUARANTINE
                                          THE PEOPLE"S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
                                              HEALTH AND QUARANTINE
                                        DECLARATION FORM ON ENTRY
      Name:Shirley Booth
     Sex:

Male

     Female
     Birth Date:1959 yy 02 mm
     Place of Arrival: Shenzhen
     From( Country/Region) :UK
     Passport NO.  :CA5728019
     Vehicle/Ship/Flight No.  :Flight UA 3625
     Seat NO.  :16E
     Destination : Changsha, Hunan
     1.  Please list the countries and cities (towns) that you  have visited in the past 4 weeks: London,
          Paris,
     Tokyo and Hong Kong.
     2.  The contact address and telephone number in the next 14 days: Changsha Friendship Hotel
     3.  Please mark " √" before the items of following symptoms or illness if you have any now.

Fever

Cough

Shortness ofbreath

Difficulty breathing

Other disease
4. Have you had close contact with any probable or suspected Bird Flu case in the past 14 days?

Yes

No
5. Please mark " √" before the items of the following articles if you bring any of them.

Animal

Animalproducts

Plant

Plant products

Biological products

Waste and used clothing

   Soil
     I hereby declare that all the information given above istrue and correct.
     Date:November 16,2008
     Signature:Shirley Booth
     Note:
    1.  For the health of all, please give true and correct  information ;
     2.  You will be sued according to related laws if you give the false information;
     3.  No entry shall be allowed without the declaration;
     4.  Body temperature:37℃ .

1.  Who need to fill in this form?

A.  Foreigners who want to take the Chinese nationality.
B.  Foreigners who apply for entry to China.
C.  Anyone planning to go to other countries from China.
D.  Anyone planning to take animals to China.

2.  The underlined word " sued" in the Note can be  replaced by       .

A.  charged
B.  sentenced
C.  prevented
D.  analyzed

3.  Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the form?

A. It was by plane that Shirley Booth came to China.
B.  Shirley Booth has been to at least four cities in the past month.
C.  Shirley Booth brought some biological products with her.
D.  Shirley Booth was not in good health after being examined.

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阅读理解     England is not a big country: from north to south and from east to west it is only about three hundred
miles across.   But for a small country it has a surprising range of climate.  People who have never visited
England, or who have visited only one part of it, often make the mistake of thinking that it is a cold and
wet country, except for the summer months of June to September.  This is probably true of the north of
England and the Midlands.  In the south, however, the climate is much more pleasant.   One result is that
when people retire from a job in the north they often prefer to move down to the milder south.
      Perhaps the warmest part of the country is thesouthwest, which consists of the countries of Devon and
Cornwall.  The warm Gulf Stream flows across the North Atlantic Ocean from the Gulf of Mexico and
makes the coastal regions of the southwest quite warm.  Palm trees, bamboo and many semi-tropical
plants grow well in the southwest of England.  Flowers and vegetables ripen as much as a month earlier
than those elsewhere.  Farmers in the area obtain a higher price for their vegetables and flowers because
they are ready earlier.  In winter there may be several feet of snow in other parts of England but there
will probably be no snow at all in the southwest.  This may be one of the reasons why the southwest is
one of England"s most popular holiday areas.

1.  The distance from the center of England to south coast is about        .

A.  one hundred miles
B.  three hundred miles
C.  one hundred and fifty miles
D.  six hundred miles

2.  England is a country         .

A.  with a cold and wet climate
B.  with a surprising climate
C.  with a pleasant climate
D.  with a variety of climates

3.  According to the passage        .

A.  flowers and vegetables from Devon are on themarket one month earlier
B.  farmers in the southwest grow as many vegetables and flowers as farmers elsewhere
C.  people in the southwest have to pay a higher price for vegetables and flowers
D.  vegetables in Comwall ripen as much as a month earlier than flowers

4. In the north of England and the Midlands,       .

A.  it is cold and wet all the year round
B.  the climate is pleasant as a whole
C.  it is warm most of the time in a year
D.  only the summer is not cold and not wet

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阅读理解     Vacations are meant for the entire family-which means a vacation destination should offer a whole
range of attractions and features that every member of the family should enjoy.Many families would say
that the perfect family destination does not exist.After all,what kind of destination offers that much
diversity?However,Gold Coast in Queensland,Australia may be the closest place you can ever find that fits
the bill of the perfect spot for families of every size,with diverse interests.
     For one thing,the city of Queensland is known for its amazing beaches.While not as popular as the
beaches in Spain or the Caribbean,Australian beaches still do rank among the best in the world.The beach
es here can prove that.If there are worldclass beaches,it could only mean worldclass accommodations and
amenities(设施)．In turn,this means everyone in a family can easily  enjoy  the beach,as well as a number
of water sports and activities in a safe environment.This is especially important for foreigners,who may not
be so confident of the security and overall atmosphere in other countries.
     As for young ones,Gold Coast offers an amazing range of theme parks-the range is so great,in fact,that
it"s amazing how they all exist within the same city.Theme parks include Sea World,the Warner Brothers
Movie World,among several others! What could kids ask for?It"s already as if it is a wonderland.And
adults will surely enjoy the bustling night life in the city,particularly the one in Surfers Paradise.Here,adults
can also enjoy the city"s famed shopping district in the Cavill Avenue.The Cavill Mall,in particular,is really a
destination one should visit ；it is filled with the best shops from all over the world.
     Needless to say,Gold Coast has everything for everyone-which is why families should choose this
charming Queensland City the next time they go on a family vacation.Family vacation should be about
family enjoyment,and it really provides that in excess!1. This text is written for the purpose of ________.A. attracting readers to take their vocations in Queensland City
B. explaining where visitors should take their vacations
C. telling us where we can find a vacation destination for whole families
D. showing us where children would like to spend their vocations2. Generally speaking,destinations for whole families are difficult to find because ________.A. there are few places which can satisfy children nowadays
B. most people nowadays don"t know how to please their children
C. different family members have different taste of entertainment
D. now visitors are difficult to please due to  their high demand3. The writer suggests the city of Queensland to readers because________.A. it has the most beautiful beaches over the world
B. it provides the firstclass accommodations and amenities
C. it offers an amazing range of theme parks in the same city
D. it can satisfy both children and adults at the same time4. While traveling abroad,what visitors are most concerned about is ________.A. the traveling cost
B. the security of traveling
C. the accommodation of destinations
D. the theme parks of the destination

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阅读理解     Researchers are placing robotic dogs(机器狗)  in the homes of lonely old people to determine whether they can improve the quality of life for humans.Alan Beck, an expert in human-animal relationship and
Nancy Edwards, a professor of nursing, are leading the animal-assisted study concerning the influence of
robotic dogs on old people"s depression, physical  activity, and life satisfaction. "No one will argue that an older person is better off being more active, challenged, or stimulated (刺激) ,"  Edwards points out. " The problem  is  how  we  promote (使……成为现实) that, especially for those without friends or help. A
robotic dog could be a solution. "
      In the study, the robot, called AIBO, is placed for six weeks in the houses of some old people who
live alone. Before placing AIBO in the home, researchers will collect baseline data for six weeks. These
old people will keep a diary to note their feelings and activities before and after AIBO. Then, the
researchers will review the data to detemune if it has inspired any changes in the life of its owner.
      "I talk to him all the time, and he responds to my voice,"  says a seventy-year-old lady. "When I"m
watching TV, he"ll stay in my arms until he wants down. He has a mind of his own. "
     The AIBOs respond to certain orders. The researchers say they have some advantages over live dogs, especially for old people. Often the elderly are disabled and cannot care for an animal by walking it or playing with it. A robotic dog removes exercise and feeding concerns.
     "At the beginning, it was believed that no one would relate to the robotic dog because it was metal and not furry (毛茸茸的) ," Beck  says. "But  it"s  amazing how quickly we have given up that belief. "
    "Hopefully, down the road, these robotic pets could become a more valuable health helper. They will
record their masters" blood pressure, oxygen levels, or heart rhythms. AIBOs may even one day have
games that can help stimulate older people"s minds. "1.The purpose of Beck and Edwards" study is to      _.     A. understand human-animal relationship
B. make lonely old people"s life better
C. find the causes of old people"s loneliness
D. promote the animal-assisted research2.In the research, the old people are asked to       .     A. note the activities of AIBOs
B. keep AIBOs at home for 12 weeks
C. record their feelings and activities
D. analyze the collected information3. What is the advantage of AIBO over live dogs?      A. It is easier to keep at home.
B. It can help the disabled people.
C. It responds to all the human orders.
D.lt can watch TV with its owner.4. The author seems to suggest that the future robotic dogs may____.      A. cure certain diseases
B. keep old people active
C. change people"s beliefs
D.look more like real dogs

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阅读理解     Let us suppose it is now about A. D. 2060. Let us believe it is about sixty years from now. Of course,
things have changed and  life is very different.
     Voyages to the moon are  being made every day. It is as easy to take a holiday on the moon today as it was for the people in 1960 to take a holiday in Europe. At a numher of scenic spots on the moon, many
hotels have been built. The hotels are air-conditioned, naturally. In order that everyone can enjoy the
beautiful scenery on the moon, every room has at least one picturewindow. Everything imaginable is provided for entertainment(娱乐)  of young and old.
     What are people eating now? People are still eating food.  They haven"t yet started to take on heir
(继承) supply of energy directly as electrical current or as nuclear power. They may some day. But many
foods now come in pill form, and the food that goes into the pill continues to come mainly from green plants.
     Since there are several times as many people in the world today as there were  a hundred years ago,
most of our planet"s surface has to be filled. The deserts are irrigated with water and pests no longer
destroy crops. The harvest is always good.
     Farming, of course, is very highly developed. Very few people have to work On the farm. It is possible to run the farm by just pushing a few buttons now and then.
     People are now largely vegetarians(素食者). You see, as the number of people increases, the number of animals decreases. Therefore, the people have to be vegetarians and we are healthier both in our bodies and in our minds, and we know the causes and cure of disease and pain, and it is possible to get rid of
diseases. No one has to be ill any more,
     Such would be our life in 2060.1. According to the passage, what will be on the moon in about A.D. 2060?    A. Many tourists.
B. Many other animals.
C. Many plants.
D. A sea.2. What will people eat then according to the passage?    A. Biscuits in pill form.
B. Foods in pill form.
C. Foods in water form.
D. Foods in gas form.3.The passage tells us that in 2060, _     on the earth than now.    A. there are fewer population
B.there are more pests
C. there is less water
D. the crops are getting better4. Why are people largely vegetarians in 2060?     A. Because they don"t eat meat.
B. Because doctors advise them not to eat meat.
C. Because the number of animals decreases.
D. Because all the animals have died of diseases.

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