Stonehenge, a rock circle, is not only one of Britain’s most famous historical places but also one of its greatest mysteries (秘密). Every year it receives more than 750,000 visitors. People like to go to this place especially in June as they want to see the sun rising on the longest day of the year.

For many years, historians (历史学家) believed Stonehenge was a temple where ancient leaders tried to communicate with the gods. However, historian Paul Stoker thinks this can’t be true because Stonehenge was built so many centuries ago. “The leaders arrived in England much later,” he points out.

Another popular idea is that Stonehenge might be a kind of calendar. The large stones were put together in a certain way. On midsummer’s morning, the sun shines directly into the center of the stones. Other people believe the stones have a medical purpose. They think the stones can prevent illness and keep people healthy. “As you walk there, you can feel the energy from your feet move up your body,” said one visitor. No one is sure what Stonehenge was used for, but most agree that the position of the stones must be for a special purpose. Some think it might be a burial (埋葬) place or a place to honor ancestors (祖先). Others think it was built to celebrate a victory over an enemy.

Stonehenge was built slowly over a long period of time. Most historians believe it must be almost 5,000 years old. One of the greatest mysteries is how it was built because the stones are so big and heavy. In 2001, a group of English volunteers tried to build another Stonehenge, but they couldn’t. “We don’t really know who built Stonehenge,” says Paul Stoker. “And perhaps we might never know, but we do know they must have been hard-working-and great planners!”

1.Visitors like to go there in ________ to enjoy ________ on the longest day of the year.

A.June; sunrise B.July; sunrise C.June; sunset D.July; sunset

2.When was Stonehenge most likely (可能) built?

A.750,000 years ago. B.Six centuries ago. C.In 2001. D.5,000 years ago.

3.What do most people think was Stonehenge built for?

A.Ancient leaders built it a temple to communicate with the gods.

B.It might be a kind of calendar to tell people the summertime.

C.It can prevent illness and make people feel energetic.

D.It must be for a special purpose because of the position of the stones.

4.What aren’t people interested in about Stonehenge?

A.Who built it. B.Where it was built.

C.When it was built. D.Why it was built.

5.What does Paul Stoker mean by “we do know they must have been hard-working-and great planners”?

A.He thinks Stonehenge is really a great mystery.

B.He has known who built Stonehenge.

C.He believes he will find out who built Stonehenge.

D.He encourages volunteers to build another Stonehenge.

One of the most often asked and most controversially(有争议的) answered questions is, “What should I do when I meet a blind person?” A quick Google search will turn up plenty of answers, which are quite different from each other. So, obviously, there is no general agreement on what to do when you meet a blind person. There are no special rules or do’s and don’ts that can deal with this situation. There is only one principle(原则): Blind people are nothing more nor less than people who happen to be blind. As such, it is our own job to take care of ourselves, and we are grateful to no one else for special care or leadership.

The best thing to do is nothing. Don’t suppose you know what we need. If we do need something, we’ll politely let you know.

Forget everything you’ve heard about the blind, even if you consider yourself to be an expert. Blind people have plenty to say about “experts”. Especially, forget anything you’ve heard or read about “Ten Things to Do If You Meet a Blind Person”. The advice will probably just cause more embarrassment(尴尬). More of it is made up by sighted(不盲的) people anyway and doesn’t necessarily stand for the blind’s view.

There is completely no way to second-guess the situation by imposing(将……强加) any pre-formed ideas. Even if you’ve known other blind people, don’t think you know what to do with every one of them. The thing that often makes us angry is to hear “It’s OK. My mother (sister, cousin, friend) is blind.”

Blind people are as different from each other as any two people on this earth. There are no similarities among us that you can depend on. Even the degree of vision, hearing or touch that we use can be very different. Most blind people do have some degree of vision, and even the very few of us who are totally blind may use our touch and hearing very effectively.

1.The writer dislikes the advice of “Ten Things to Do If You Meet a Blind Person” because ________.

A.it is given by sighted people and blind people

B.blind people feel ashamed to get others’ help

C.it is often impractical from the blind’s view

D.blind people don’t like experts

2.According to the passage, we can infer(推断) that the writer ________.

A.thinks blind people are the same B.hears more clearly than others

C.never asks others for help D.is a blind person

3.According to the passage, which of the following opinions may the writer disagree with?

A.Blind people don’t need special care.

B.Blind people aren’t equal to sighted people.

C.Blind people generally dislike those thinking they understand the blind a lot.

D.Each person, blind or sighted, is different from anyone else.

4.Which is the best title for the passage?

A.Never help the blind B.Try to help the blind

C.Not every help is good for the blind D.Learn more about the blind

Music Center

Join us! Now it's your chance to play music!

7: 00 pm-9: 00 pm every Monday, Wednesday 9: 30 am-11: 30 am every

Saturday, Sunday( Don’t forget to bring your instruments )Telephone: 5130564

The Swimming Club

Business hours: 10: 00 am-10: 00 pm Price: 20 dollars for adults 10 dollars for students

The cafe is open from 11: 00 am to 2: 00 pm, every Monday

Address: 362, Williston Road Telephone: 5439624

Season restaurant

Address: 126.Green road

Business hours: Mon to Sat.7: 00 am-9: 00 pm Sun.10: 00 am-2: 00 pm

Telephone: 5706536

Joes Mark

Fresh vegetables and fruit.We also sell sandwiches, cakes, pies.

We are open 6 am-8 am Monday to Friday.Free ice cream for children under 10

Telephone: 5807932

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1.If you want to join the music center, you may come at________.

A.8: 30 am on Wednesday B.9: 30 pm on Monday

C.11: 00 pm on Tuesday D.10: 00 am on Saturday

2.If you want to book a table in the Season Restaurant, you can call up the number.

A.5130564 B.5439624 C.5706536 D.5807932

3.Mike and Jack are middle school students.How much will they pay in total if they want to swim in the swimming club?

A.10 dollars B.20 dollars C.30 dollars D.40 dollars

4.A(n)_______child can enjoy free ice cream in the Joes Market.

A.8-year-old B.1l-year-old C.13-year-old D.15-year-old

5.Which of the following is TRUE?

A.The music center will provide you with some instruments for free.

B.You can buy fresh fruit in Joes Market on Monday morning.

C.You can get to Williston Road to have lunch in Season Restaurant.

D.You can eat something in the cafe of the swimming club on Sunday.

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