题目内容
Need to relax after a few stressful months? Perhaps you need to go to a spa.
First of all, what exactly is a spa? Traditionally, spas were places with a natural spring producing warm waters that could be used in hydrotherapy (水疗法) treatments. They were places where you “took the waters” --- meaning you drank some of the water or bathed in it.
But nowadays, a “spa” can mean a variety of things. In general, the term is often used to refer to commercial establishment that provides many services for health, fitness, weight loss, beauty and relaxation. This may include exercise classes, mud baths, body treatment, facials (美容), etc.
In Japan, traditional hot springs have attracted visitors for centuries. And thermal baths (温泉浴) have been found in the ruins of the Cretan Palace of Knossos (2000-1400 B.C.). It was the Romans who made spas popular in Europe. They established a number of towns around thermal waters. These include the English town of Aquae Sulis (which is called Bath today), and the Belgian town of Aquae Spadanae (which is known as Spa these days).
In the 18th century, spas became the fashionable places to go on holiday. Bath and Harrogate in the UK were popular with British rich people. And in Europe Carsbad (now called Larlovy Vary), Marienbad and Franzensbsf were Europe’s most important holiday centers.
A typical day in Carsbad in the 19th century went as follows. Visitors got up at 6:00 a.m. to take the waters and listen to music by a band. Next, came a light breakfast, a bath in the waters, and then lunch. In the afternoon, visitors went sightseeing, walked or attended concerts. After dinner, there were theatrical performances. Guests returned to their hotels at about 9 p.m. to rest until six the following morning. Visitors would stay for as long as a month. Some of the more famous patients at these spas included the composers Beethoven and Chopin, and the Russian writer Turgnev.
Marienbad was the best spa town. It was popular with the inventor Thomas Edison, the writer Johann Goethe, and many famous people and European emperors.
Today, although taking the waters isn’t as common as it used to be, spa treatments are more popular than ever.
1.What can we learn about a spa?
A.It makes profits mainly on facials.
B.It is a center for rich people to relax.
C.It provides more services than before.
D.It is where one can get medical treatment.
2. From Paragraph 4, we can infer that ___________.
A.spas have a history of about 200 years
B.Japan has more spas than any other countries
C.the Romans played a positive part in the popularity of spas
D.ordinary people could enjoy thermal baths in 18th-century UK
3. At the spas in Carlsbad, ____________.
A.many visitors had facials
B.guests often stayed for at least a month
C.Thomas Edison was a regular guest
D.guests had a bath between breakfast and lunch
4. What can we learn from the passage?
A.The former name of Larlovy Vary was Carlsbad.
B.Spa treatments are not so popular as before.
C.Chopin visited Marienbad frequently.
D.Marienbad is located in the UK.
1.C
2.C
3.D
4.A
【解析】
试题分析:本文介绍了泡温泉现在提供更多的服务。各国温泉的发展情况。
1.细节题:从文章第三段的内容:But nowadays, a “spa” can mean a variety of things. 可知泡温泉现在提供更多的服务。选C
2.细节题:从第四段的句子:It was the Romans who made spas popular in Europe.可知是罗马人在温泉流行当中起着重要作用。选C
3.细节题:从第六段的句子:Visitors got up at 6:00 a.m. to take the waters and listen to music by a band. Next, came a light breakfast, a bath in the waters, and then lunch.可知在Carlsbad温泉人们在早饭和午饭之间会泡温泉。选 D
4.细节题:从第五段的句子:And in Europe Carsbad (now called Larlovy Vary),可知答案是 A
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点评:本文介绍了泡温泉现在提供更多的服务。各国温泉的发展情况。考查推理题较多,要求考生能根据上下文的语义串联和题目的具体要求,做出适当的延伸和推理。
Winners Club
You choose to be a winner!
The Winners Club is a bank account specially designed for teenagers. It has been made to help you better manage your money. The Winners Club is a transaction account(交易账户)where you receive a key-card so you can get to your money 24/7 – that’s 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!
It’s a club with impressive features for teenagers:
No account keeping fees!
You’re no millionaire so we don’t expect you to pay large fees. In fact, there are no account keeping or transaction fees!
Excellent interest rates!
You want your money to grow. The Winners Club has a good rate of interest which gets even better if you make at least two deposits(储蓄)without taking them out in a month.
Convenient
Teenagers are busy – we get that. You may never need to come to a bank at all. With the Winners Club you can choose to use handy tellers and to bank from home using the phone and the Internet··· . You can have money directly deposited into your Winners Club account. This could be your pocket money or your pay from your part-time job!
Mega magazine included
Along with your regular report, you will receive a FREE magazine full of good ideas to make even more of your money. There are also fantastic offers and competitions only for Winners Club members.
The Winners Club is a great choice for teenagers. And it is so easy to join. Simply fill in an application form. You will have to get permission from your parent or guardian (so we can organize that cool key – card) but it is easy. We can’t wait to hear from you. It’s the best way to choose to be a winner!
1.The Winners Club is a bank account intended for ________.
A.parents |
B.teenagers |
C.winners |
D.adults |
2.Which of the following is TRUE about the Winners Club?
A.Special gifts are ready for parents. |
B.The bank opens only on work days. |
C.Services are convenient for its members. |
D.Fees are necessary for the account keeping. |
3.The Winners Club provides magazines which ________.
A.encourage spending |
B.are free to all teenagers |
C.are full of adventure stories |
D.help to make more of your money |
4.If you want to be a member of the Club, you must ________.
A.be an Internet user |
B.be permitted by your parent |
C.have a big sum of money |
D.be in your twenties |
5.What is the purpose of this text?
A.To set up a club. |
B.To provide part-time jobs. |
C.To organize key-cards. |
D.To introduce a new banking service. |
If I have to choose three critical factors in achieving success in my career, these would be my choices—belief, action and discipline.
Belief
In order to achieve success in your career, you have to first believe. You need to believe that you can achieve it. You need to have faith in your goals and your path to success. Once your mind is convinced that you can do it, everything is possible. Belief is the “mind and heart” part of the three critical success factors.
Action
Nothing moves until you do something. Believing alone is not going to achieve anything. It must be followed up with concrete action. Your plan for career success is nothing unless you act upon it wholeheartedly. When you act upon what you believe, there is focus. And there is energy. That energy propels (drive forward) you to greater heights. Action is the “hands and legs” part of the three critical success factors.
Discipline(自制力)
Action in itself is not enough to increase the chances of success. But disciplined action would do that. One of the main reasons why people fail is that there is no discipline in their action. They give themselves excuses when they cannot consistently go ahead with their plans. You need some form of sacrifice(牺牲)if you want to achieve success in your career. That sacrifice takes discipline. Discipline also ensures that you can be persistent(坚持的), especially when you’re faced with challenges after challenges in your journey to success. Discipline is the “untiring, determined hands and legs” part of the three critical success factors.
When what you think, feel and do become one, there is nothing that can stop you from achieving career success
Topic |
How can you 66___________in your career? |
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67________. |
Belief |
1. You need to feel 68________. About your goals and your path to success. 2. Once you are convinced that you can do it, nothing is 69.________ . |
Action |
1. You must act on your plan for career success70.__________ and soul. 2. You must devote all your 71. ______________so that you can reach greater heights. |
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Discipline |
1. It means that you must 72______________yourself. 2. You need to 73.______________ something when you gain something. 3. You must be persistent when you are faced with 74. ________________. |
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75________ |
If you combine all the three factors, you are sure to achieve career success. |