Beautiful pictures of mountains and forests, clear skies, flying birds, wild animals, silly faces — you can find them all in one place____? On a postcard! Have people always sent postcards? No! Before postcards, people____sealed (密封的) letters.

The____for the first decorated (装饰的) postcard came to John P. Charlton in 1861. He thought a simple card__________________________________________________________By law, people had to write their note on the front—on the picture! The back was____for the address. Several years later, England allowed a divided-back (背面隔开的) postcard. Then people could write their____on the back left side. And they put the address____During the early 1900s, the golden age of postcards, people around the world were more and more____picture postcards. In 1908, Americans alone mailed over 677 million postcards.

Today, postcards are the____most popular collection in the world after stamps and coins. You can always see or get a lot of newly-designed postcards, especially on New Year's Day.

1.A. How B. When C. Why D. Where

2.A. liked B. hated C. found D. lost

3.A. advice B. picture C. idea D. card

4.A. above B. with C. under D. for

5.A. happened B. changed C. ended D. appeared

6.A. even B. only C. still D. ever

7.A. note B. word C. address D. letter

8.A. on the front B. on the back C. on the left D. on the right

9.A. surprised at B. interested in C. expected by D. worried about

10.A. first B. second C. third D. fourth

1. D 2. A 3. C 4. B 5. D 6. B 7. A 8. D 9. B 10. C 【解析】 【文章大意】本文主要介绍了明信片的发展史。 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

A flying disk(飞碟)is made of plastic(塑料).It was back in the 1950s.A group of college students came into a restaurant to eat some apple pies.After eating the apple pies,they felt bored,so they wanted to play a game.They threw the plates here and there.In this way,the flying disk came into being.

A camera is used for taking photos.It was invented in 1827 by Joseph in Italy.It's often used by the photographers to take pictures.There are many fascinating pictures to be taken in order to help you to remember the beautiful views.

An umbrella is a most useful tool.It was invented over 4,000 years ago.It was invented in China and Egypt.It's used for keeping the rain out.When the sun is shining in the sky,an umbrella is also used to keep the sun out.It is still used today.

A bike is a very useful tool in the world today.It is very cheap to travel on your bike.Taking a trip by bike is pleasant,because you can enjoy the beautiful sunshine in autumn and you can share the cool fresh air in summer.Riding a bike is good for the environment.

1.The flying disk is used for .

A. taking photos

B. playing a game

C. keeping the rain out

2.The first camera was invented by .

A. an Italian B. a Chinese C. a college student

3.Taking a trip by bike is pleasant because .

A. it is very fast

B. you can get close to nature

C. it can keep the sun out

4.The invention“ ”has the longest history of the three.

A. a flying disk

B. a camera

C. an umbrella

5.Which of the following is TRUE?

A. The camera was made in the 1950s.

B. The flying disk was invented by Joseph.

C. The umbrella was invented in China and Egypt.

1.B 2.A 3.B 4.C 5.C 【解析】 本文介绍了四种常见的物品,它们分别是飞碟、照相机、伞和自行车。 1.B 推理判断题。根据After eating the apple pies,they felt bored,so they wanted to play a game.They threw the plates here and th...

Today,roller skating(滑旱冰)is easy and fun.But,before 1750,the idea of skating didn't exist(存在).That changed because of a man named Joseph Merlin.Merlin's work was making musical instruments.

One day Merlin received an invitation to attend a music party.He was very pleased and a little excited.As the day of the party came near,Merlin began to think how to make a grand entrance(隆重登场)at the party.He had an idea.He thought he would get a lot of attention if he could skate into the room.

Merlin tried different ways to make himself roll.Finally,he decided to put two wheels under each shoe.These were the first roller skates in the world.Merlin was very proud of his invention and dreamed of arriving at the party on wheels while playing the violin.

On the night of the party Merlin rolled into the room playing his violin.Everyone was surprised to see him.There was just one problem.Merlin had no way to stop his roller skates.He rolled on and on.Suddenly,he ran into a huge mirror that was hanging on the wall.Down fell the mirror,breaking into pieces.Nobody forgot Merlin's entrance!

1.The idea of roller skating didn't exist .

A. until 1750 B. after 1750

C. since 1750 D. from 1750

2.What was the job of Joseph Merlin?

A. Making shoes.

B. Making toys.

C. Making mirrors.

D. Making musical instruments.

3.Merlin didn't at the party.

A. play the violin

B. have any ways to stop his roller skates

C. roll into the room

D. get a lot of attention

4.Merlin stopped rolling when .

A. he wanted to stop

B. he ran into a window

C. he ran into a huge mirror

D. he knocked someone

5.Which is the best title of the passage?

A. How to use the roller skates

B. Merlin and the first roller skates

C. How to make musical instruments

D. Merlin and the first violin

1.A 2.D 3.B 4.C 5.B 【解析】 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
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