题目内容
London’s Chinese community(社区) dates back to the 18th century, when a small number of Chinese sailors moved to the city to work in Limhouse, east London. As time went on, other Chinese came to this area and Limhouse began to be known as “Chinatown”. However, London’s Chinese community remained every small for many years: at the start of the 20th century, there were just 545 Chinese people in Britain.
After the Second World War, many farmers in Hong Kong lost their jobs and came to London. As Limhouse had been almost destroyed during the war, they settled (定居) in a different area—a port of central London near Leicester Square. This area is now what Londoners call Chinatown.
At first, the new immigrants found it difficult to get jobs. In the 1950s, however, a small Chinese restaurant opened in London. Many British people visited it and said that Chinese food was wonderful! Suddenly, Chinese restaurants and take-ways started opening in every part of the city. Instead of too little work, the new Chinese immigrants now found that they had too much! They worked as cooks, managers or waiters. Most of them enjoyed their lives and arranged their friends and relatives to join them from overseas.
As time went by, London’s Chinese community became more and more successful. The sons and daughters of the original restaurant workers studied and worked very hard. And most went on to get highly paid jobs. Many Chinese families left Chinatown and moved to more expensive outskirts. Chinatown, however, is still as lively as ever.
【小题1】When did the first Chinese immigrants come to London?
A. In the 1950s.
B. B. More than 200 years ago.
C. C. At the start of the 20 century.
【小题2】Why did many Chinese immigrants come to London in the 1950s?
A. Because it was easy for them to get jobs there.
B. Because many British people enjoyed Chinese food.
C. Because their children could study there and get highly paid jobs.
【小题3】In the 1950s, Chinese immigrants came to London and worked as _______.
A. sailors
B. sailors and farmers
C. restaurant workers
【小题4】Where is London’s Chinatown now?
A. In the east of London.
B. In Limhouse.
C. Not far from Leicester square.
【小题5】According to this passage, if people live in the outskirts of a city, they live ______.
A. in the center of the city
B. in the outer areas of the city
C.in the busiest part of the city.
【小题1】B
【小题2】A
【小题3】C
【小题4】C
【小题5】B
解析【小题1】根据文章内容 London’s Chinese community(社区) dates back to the 18th century,可知答案为B
【小题2】根据文章内容At first, the new immigrants found it difficult to get jobs.可知答案为A
【小题3】根据文章内容They worked as cooks, managers or waiters.可知答案为C
【小题4】根据文章内容when a small number of Chinese sailors moved to the city to work in Limhouse, east London.可知答案为C
【小题5】根据文章内容大意可知答案为B
London is a good place for kids! The museums listed here will welcome children and make their visit fun.
Bethnal Green Museum of Childhood It's famous for its collection of toys, dolls and children's costumes. It also offers a lively program of activities on weekends and during holidays. Address: Cambridge, Heath Road, E2 Phone: 020 8983 5200 Price: Free | Theater Museum It tills the history of the performing arts in the UK. The collection includes displays on theater, dance, opera, musicals, rock and pop. Address: Russell Street, WC2E Phone: 020 7943 4700 Price: Free Nearest Station: Covent Garden Tube |
London's Transport Museum Travel through time and discover the colorful story of London's famous transportation system, from 1800 to the present day. Through exciting displays of buses, trams and trains. Address: London's Transport Museum, WCE2 Phone: 020 7379 6344 Nearest Station: Govent Garden Tube | Natural History Museum It has hundreds of exciting exhibits. It also allows visitors to meet museum researchers and find out about their work, and learn about recent scientific discoveries and the museum's collections. Address: Cromwell Road, SW7 Phone: 020 7942 5000 Price: Free Nearest Station: South Kensington Tube |
A.parents | B.children | C.teachers | D.scientists |
A.call 020 7943 4700 |
B.go to Cromwell Road |
C.call 020 8983 5200 |
D.go to South Kensington Tube Station |
A.Natural History Museum |
B.Bethnal Green Museum of Childhood |
C.Theater Museum |
D.London’s Transport Museum |
A.Bethnal Green Museum of Childhood |
B.London's Transport Museum |
C.Natural History Museum |
D.Theater Museum |
A.www.friendship.com | B.www.inventors.com |
C.www.londontown.com | D.www.jokesfind.com |
500 years ago in Britain, the burning of coal (煤) was increasing in cities like London. Coal was used in factories and also used to heat homes. Coal, when burnt makes a lot of smoke, which makes the air very dirty.
About 200 years ago, the Industrial Revolution (工业革命) began in Britain. Factories were built, and even more coal was burnt. Air pollution was becoming a really big problem.
Smoke and fog together make smog (烟雾). Smog was a big problem in London's winter. Because of the cold weather, more coal was burnt to warm houses and this made more smoke.
When smog stayed over a city, it became really hard to breathe and see clearly. In 1952, the Great London Smog happened and more than 4,000 people died because of the smog.
New laws (法律) were made in 1956 and 1968 to stop such sad things from happening again. These laws were called the Clean Air Acts.
These laws were made so that air would become cleaner. The laws encouraged people to use less coal or switch to other fuels such as gas. Factories started using tall chimneys (烟囱) so that the smoke would go high up in the sky and no longer cover cities, and new factories were built in the countryside. Smog appeared less often and the air became cleaner.
【小题1】From the passage, we learn that smog was a big problem in ______ in London.
A.spring | B.summer | C.autumn | D.winter |
A.发明 | B.换用 | C.拒绝 | D.节省 |
A.Factories built higher chimneys. |
B.People began to use less coal. |
C.More People began to ride bikes. |
D.New factories were built outside cities. |
A.Air Pollution in Britain in the Past. |
B.How to Make the Air Cleaner. |
C.Smog Is Bad for the Environment. |
D.New Laws to Stop Air Pollution. |
Welcome to this short tour of London. In this square we are standing in the middle of London. Opposite 对面) is the National Gallery, a museum with lots of famous paintings. Go along the red street to Buckingham Palace. The queen (后) lives here.
Turn left and go to the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. Opposite you can see the London Eye. It takes you 135 meters above the River Thames. You can see most of London on a clear day.
When you are tired, the best way to see London is by boat. You can get the boat near Big Ben. As you go along the river, the London Eye is on your right, near the Railway Bridge.
Get off the boat at Tower Bridge. Then you can see the Tower of London next to the bridge. The Tower of London is the city’s oldest palace. It is nine hundred years old.
Take the boat back along the river. Get off the boat and go past the station and walk along the street. Opposite is the old fruit and vegetable market. They don’t sell fruit and vegetables now. There are stores and restaurants, and lots of street musicians. Turn left into King’s Street, and go past the church. You’re now back where you started, at the square. Now you finish your tour.
1.If you go to visit the National Gallery, what will you find?
A. lots of lovely animals B. lots of valuable plants
C. lots of famous paintings D. lots of interesting books
2. Where can you get the boat?
A. Near Buckingham Palace. B. Near Big Ben.
C. Near Tower Bridge. D. Near King’s Street.
3. ______ is London’s oldest palace.
A. The Tower of London B. The National Gallery
C. Buckingham Palace D. The Houses of Parliament
4. ______ is the London Eye.
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5.You will not go past ______ on your way back.
A. the station B. the square C. the park D. the church