The traditional baths of Turkey(土耳其)

Hamams,or bath houses,are a traditional part of Turkish culture.They represent an important piece of Turkey's long history and serve as a window into the past.However,these bath houses are quickly _____ because of the changing habits of the Turkish people.

Hamams hold a strong place in the history of Turkey and many data back hundreds of years.Traditionally,all kinds of people went to hamams because Islam has strict laws for cleanliness.Believers must wash themselves _____,especially before their daily prayers(祷告).As most people in Turkey didn't have running water in their homes,the Hamam was the perfect place to get clean,relax,and catch up with friends.

Today,however,the tradition of going to the hamam is dying out for many young people.Now almost everyone has running water in their bathrooms,so they prefer to bathe at home._____,Turkish people are not going to hamams as often as they used to.These days,instead of relying on locals,many hamams are trying to attract foreign tourists.

A typical _____ at a hamam can last well over an hour.Visitors will be welcomed into entrance hall.There they will be able to relax with friends and chat over a cup of tea.They will also be able to change into the Turkish towel,which wraps around the waist like a skirt.When ready,visitors will head into the hot room.There they will lie on the hot floor and be scrubbed clean and massaged by one of the in﹣house masseurs or masseuses.Men and women always bathe separately(分开地),but their experiences are very_____.

Although many hamams are in danger of closing,they will always remain a part of Turkish culture.An experience in one of Istanbul's famous bath houses should not be _____ on any visit to Turkey.It will certainly leave you refreshed,relaxed,and squeaky clean for your next adventure.

1.A.developing B.disappearing C.setting up D.falling down

2.A.together B.again C.regularly D.immediately

3.A.In brief B.What's more C.For the time being D.As a result

4.A.process B.program C.case D.essential

5.A.familiar B.similar C.dramatic D.essential

6.A.missed B.gained C.shared D.described.

短文理解,阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中,选出最佳选项回答问题或完成句子。

The Lantern Festival falls on the 15thof the first month of the lunar calendar(阴历). This day is always the first full moon in the new year. Ancient people also called it Shangyuan Festival. Celebrations and traditions on this day began from the Han Dynasty(朝代)and became popular in the Tang Dynasty.

Watching the red lanterns is one of the main traditions. Lanterns of different shapes and sizes are usually put on trees, or along river banks on show. It is said that sky lanterns were first used by Zhuge Kongming to ask for help when he was in trouble. Today, when the lanterns slowly rise into the air, people make wishes.

Another tradition is guessing lantern riddles. The riddles are usually short, wise, and sometimes humorous. The answer to a riddle can be a Chinese character(汉字),a famous person’s name, or a place name.

The most important thing is to eat sweet dumplings with different tastes. In northern China, they are called yuanxiao while in southern part they’re named tangyuan. Because making sweet dumplings is like a game or an activity, they are usually done happily by a group of friends or family members.

In old times, the Lantern Festival was also romantic(浪漫的). Watching lanterns gave young people a chance to meet each other. A line from Xin Qiji, a poet during the Song Dynasty, shows this:

Hundreds and thousands of times I searched for her in the crowd. Suddenly I turned, and there she stood, in the dim(昏暗的)light.

1.The traditional festival talked about in this passage is called “________” in Chinese.

A. 春节 B. 元宵节 C. 端午节

2.When did celebrations and traditions of the Lantern Festival start from?

A. The Han Dynasty. B. The Tang Dynasty. C. The Song Dynasty.

3.What were sky lanterns first used for by Zhuge Kongming in ancient times?

A. Making wishes. B. Celebrating birthdays. C. Asking for help.

4.Which of the following is NOT true about sweet dumplings?

A. They have different tastes.

B. They are named “yuanxiao” all over the country.

C. People enjoy the process of making them.

5.The line from Xin Qiji in the passage shows the Lantern Festival was________ in old times.

A. boring B. humorous C. romantic

阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式(1个或几个单词)。

1.If you go to the party, you’ll have_________great time.

2.—Did you buy anything in the new shop?

—No, I bought_________. Everything is too expensive.

3.—Can you come to my party tomorrow?

—Sorry, I can’t. I have to prepare_________an exam.

4.Problems and worries are normal in life and we’ll certainly feel worse_________we talk to someone.

5.—Kelly, you want to be a doctor, right? _________are you going to do that?

—I’m going to study medicine.

6.—Can you give me some_________(advice)on how to learn English?

—No problem.

7.—What will happen if he_________(come) home today?

—I’m not sure. Maybe his parents will be very surprised.

8.—Do you know there will be_________(few)jobs for people in the future because more robots will do the same jobs as people.

—Yes, I do.

9.—What do you want to watch tonight?

—I plan_________(watch)Days of Our Past.

10.—What’s the_________(good)movie theater to go to?

—Town Cinema. It’s the closest to home.

11.—Where did you go on vacation last summer?

—I_________(go)to New York City.

12.—Some scientists believe that there_________(be) more robots in the future.

—I think so.

13.—What does she do on weekends?

—She _________(sometime)goes shopping.

14.—Can he go to the movies?

—No, he’s not free. He might_________(has)to meet his friends.

15.—Do you believe that kids_________(not go)to the school in the future because they can study at home on computers?

—Yes, I do.

Today, people care about their health much more than before and want to get a well-toned body shape, this is because when we are in good shape, it makes us feel fit and healthy.We feel good about ourselves and feel much more confident than before.When you want to tone up your body, just workouts will not do.You have to take care of your overall health by eating proper food, doing the right kind of exercises and keeping yourself happy.

The first thing that needs to be done is to reduce the intake(摄入) of calories(卡路里).The calories content (含量) of each meal should not be higher than 400 calories.Ideally, one is well advised to have six meals in a day.There should be a gap(间隔) of three hours between each meal.Fresh vegetables, fruits, egg white, fish, chicken breast are some of the food that can provide you with the right nutrients(养分), at the same time will help you to get in shape.

Many people make the mistake of avoiding strength training when they are trying for weight loss.They think that strength training will increase their body weight.However, this is not true.Be careful not to over exercise in order to lose weight fast.Too much of exercise can cause injury to you.

Drinking 8-10 glasses of water can help in reducing fat.If you drink ice cold water, then it will burn out some extra calories from your body.This is because when you are drinking cold water, your body needs to raise the temperature of the water up to your body temperature.In this process, almost one calorie of fat gets burned from the body.Drinking a glass of water before a meal will be helpful in this regard.

You can get a healthy body only if your mind is free from stress.Stress can also lead to other health problems like high blood pressure, upset stomach, headaches, etc.For all these reasons, special efforts need to be taken to relax your mind.

1.Many people don't do strength training because_______.

A.they think it can cause injury B.they think it loses weight too fast

C.they think it can help to reduce fat D.they think it makes them put on weight

2.From the fourth paragraph we can know_______.

A.cold water can help lose weight better than hot water

B.cold water burns out fewer calories than hot water

C.cold water can raise the temperature of your body

D.cold water brings your body some extra calories

3.What does the writer mainly try to tell us?

A.How to work out at home. B.How to get free from stress.

C.How to get a right shape. D.How to train strength.

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