题目内容
Many world famous designer names are familiar ___________ Chinese people.
- A.with
- B.in
- C.to
- D.for
Newcastle is beginning to draw tourists from all corners of Europe. It's one of the fastest developing cities in the United Kingdom. It is said most visitors come here to see the famous soccer team play. The mood of the locals is often changed by the success or failures of the local team.
Newcastle's most popular place is the Gate. It's in the center of the city and has many attractions including bars, restaurants, sports bars, pubs and so on. During a home game it becomes a real home to happiness.
Culture and local history lovers can make their dreams come true by taking one of the local city tour buses. They come and leave every few minutes and stop at all the important historical sites in the city. Also the seats and the environment on the buses are comfortable. It's the best way to see the city without tiring yourself out or getting cold. Places such as the Hancock Museum and Millennium Bridge are must-see attractions. But be careful if you're short of time, Newcastle is a big place. So you should be prepared to kill a few hours on one of these buses.
If you want to watch the local team play soccer in the St. James Park, remember to book a ticket as early as possible. The locals are crazy soccer fans, and you’ll find it hard to get a ticket if you don’t wait in the queue early.
As you can see, Newcastle is a fantastic city with so much to be offered and so many things to see. You’re sure to have a wonderful time here!
【小题1】From the passage we know Newcastle is most famous for its_______.
A.soccer team | B.city restaurants | C.rich culture | D.historical sites |
A.can go to the Gate | B.can take a city tour |
C.must go to St James Park | D.must drive a car |
A.history lovers | B.historical sites |
C.city tour buses | D.culture lovers |
A.St. James Park | B.The Hancock Museum |
C.the Gate | D.the Tower Bridge |
A.Tourists will enjoy delicious food and have a good time in the Gate. |
B.It's usually easy to get a ticket for a local soccer team play. |
C.Many world famous soccer matches are held in Newcastle every year. |
D.Newcastle is a very small city with many famous attractions. |
A.introduce the culture and history of Newcastle |
B.tell people the popularity of soccer teams in Newcastle |
C.introduce the characters of people in Newcastle |
D.encourage people to visit Newcastle |
Think rock. paper, scissors is a children’s game? Think again.
Top players from around the world came together in Toronto to compete for a ten-thousand-Canadian dollar prize and the title (头衔) of world champion.
More than 500 players, including national from Australia, Norway and New Zealand, attended.
The simple game is often used to make decisions and solve some simple problems.
Players hold their fists (拳头~) closed and count to three before making one of three hand signals: a fist 0ock),flat hand (paper) or two fingers (scissors). Paper covers rock, scissors cut paper and rock breaks scissors.
Players have different ideas about the history of the game, but it is believed to have been played for centuries in Japan
The Paper Scissors Stone Club was found in England in 1842 and provided an environment where players could play together.
In 1918, the name was changed to World RPS Club and its headquarters (总部)moved from London to Toronto. In 1925 its members were over 10,000.
The world championships have been held since 2O02, which are held once every year
【小题1】The winner could get______
A.$1,000 | B.$10,000 | C.C$1,00O | D.C$10,000 |
A. Japan B Australia : C. America D. Norway
【小题3】Where did the Paper Stone Club’s headquarters move to Toronto?
A In 1842 B In 1898 C In 1918 D In 1925
【小题4】 How many world championships had been held by 2009?
A.Two. | B.Eight | C.Seventy. | D.Eighty |