题目内容
1.How cool can libraries be in an era of iPods and Kindles?More than you think.Only if you know where to go.Central Library:Seattle,Washington,United States
The Central Library in Seattle is modern and fashionable and has tourists from around the world paying visits and taking tours.It was designed by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas and American designer Joshua Ramus.Tours began in 2006,two years after its opening.The library holds various art exhibitions,book signings and other events,while visitors can stop by the Chocolate cart for a coffee and scan through the gift shop anytime.
Trinity College Library:Dublin,Ireland
The Trinity College Library in Dublin is the oldest library in Ireland,founded in 1592by Queen Elizabeth I.It is the largest single library in the world,also known as the Long Room,which contains more than 200,000of the library's oldest books.The Long Room houses one of the oldest harps(竖琴)in Ireland.Dating to the 15th century,the old harp is the model for the symbol foreland.
Geisel Library,University of California:San Diego,United States
At first glance,it looks like a spaceship.Architect William Pereira,who helped design actual space launch facilities at Cape Canaveral in Houston,Texas,designed the library in 1970.It has been featured in sci-fi films,short stories and novels.The library hosts"Dinner in the Library,"which invites readers for cocktails,and also a special speech from distinguished authors.
TU Delft Library:The Netherlands
The library at the Delft University of Technology was constructed in 1997and has more than 862,000books,16,000magazine subscriptions and its own museum.The building itself exists beneath the ground,so you can't really see the actual Library.What makes it interesting is the roof,which is a grassy hill.The roof covers 5,500square meters.And it has become one of the most striking and greenest structures in the area.
21.Which of the four libraries has the longest history?B
A.Central Library
B.Trinity College Library
C.Geisel Library
D.TU Delft Library
22.What makes Geisel Library different from the others is thatC.
A.Queen Elizabeth I founded the library
B.it has a roof of grassy hill
C.famous writers often deliver speeches there
D.it is the largest single library in the world
23.In Central Library,you canB.
A.drink cocktails
B.buy souvenirs
C.enjoy sci-fi films
D.see the old harp.
分析 文章给我们介绍了世界上几个设计有特点的图书馆.
解答 21-23 BCB
21.答案B.细节推理题.根据Trinity College Library:Dublin,Ireland 中的The Trinity College Library in Dublin is the oldest library in Ireland,founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I.及文中每个图书馆的时间比较可知这一个图书馆是历史最悠久的,故选B.
22.答案C.细节推理题.根据Geisel Library,University of California:San Diego,United States中的The libraryhosts"Dinner in the Library,"which invites readers for cocktails,and also a special speech fromdistinguished authors.可知它的特色,故选C.
23.答案B.细节推理题.根据Central Library:Seattle,Washington,United States中的scan through the gift shopanytime;Trinity College Library:Dublin,Ireland中的The Long Room houses one of the oldest harps(竖琴)in Ireland;Geisel Library,University of California:San Diego,United States中的sci-fi films和invites readers for cocktails可知B项符合题意,在这个地方可以买到纪念品,故选B.
点评 新闻广告类材料是热门考题.其文句简练,信息量大,句式使用简单,表达方式多样,但阅读这类题目也是有规律可循的.
1.品位广告、新闻的标题,预测其内容.
阅读广告时,要注意广告中涉及的人物,物品,时间,数字,联系人及方式地址.阅读新闻时,要抓住新闻的特点即何时何处何人发生何事,其经过和结果怎样.
2.要抓住书写广告的文体或图片,注意用大写、下划线等方式加以提示的文字.
3.解题技巧
①快速浏览广告、新闻,从标题中预测内容及涉及的类别.
②浏览问题,寻找答案.注意地点和时间的多样化造成的误选.
③复读材料,核实答案.
-________.You have two meetings to attend.( )
A. | It depends | B. | Of course | C. | Forget it | D. | That's for sure |
A. | As | B. | It | C. | That | D. | Which |
Black Box Thinking By Matthew Syed | Black Box Thinking is a new approach to high performance,a means of finding an edge in a complex and fast-changing world.It is not just about sport,but has powerful implications(含义) for business and politics,as well as parents and students,in other words,all of us.Drawing on a dizzying array of (令人眼花缭乱的) case studies and real-world examples,together with cutting-edge research on small gains,creativity and courage,Matthew Syed tells the inside story of how success really happens-and how we cannot grow unless we are prepared to learn from our mistakes. |
Map Stories By Francisca Matteoli | In this book,the author tells 20surprising stories on the geography of the world and,using beautiful maps from all countries and times,she explains the birth of the most magical places on Earth.The book is a journey through space and time,and a lesson about the world as it is and our place in it. |
Making It up as I Go Along By Marian Keyes | Making it up as I go Along is a funny look at the absurdity (荒谬) of modern life and recognizes that we are all clearly making it up as we go along.It includes Keyes'guide to breaking up you're your hairdresser,and her warning about the dangers of fake tan (假装晒黑).And there is some secret truth about writers,or at least about Keyes. |
Mog and Me and Other Stories By Judith Kerr | Judith Kerr was born on June 14,1923in Berlin but escaped from Hitler's Germany with her parents and brother in 1933when she was nine years old.Judith went to 11different schools and worked with the Red Cross during the war.For the past 30years,she's worked as an author and illustrator of children's books.Come play with everyone's favorite family pet,in this huge board book collection of stories especially for younger readers. |
A.Black Box Thinking
B.Making It up as I Go Along
C.Mog and Me and Other Stories
D.Map Stories
26.Which of the following authors tells some secret truth about himself/herself in his/her book?C
A.Matthew Syed
B.Francisca Matteoli
C.Marian Keyes
D.Judith Kerr
27.The book Mog and Me and Other Stories is mainly aimed atB.
A.parents
B.children
C.businessmen
D.politician.
12:25a.m.Tuesday | The Real Swiss Robinson Family Laura worried that her children have had their life too easy due to her husband's career in big business,so she decides to take her teenagers to the Cook Islands to experience the simple life.They face storms and a lack of food,but Laura is happy as their local guide shows them the island's wealth of rare fruits and foods. |
11:00a.m.Wednesday | Orangutan Diary A Team have come across an armed man who is holding two baby apes who were captured,one of them,David,is sent to a medical emergency in the forest.Later a center director,Nielsen,finds a suitable place to set free more rescued animals. |
7:50p.m.Thursday | Lost Buildings of Britain Simon Thurley visits the ruins of Glastonbury Abbey(修道院),which,before its destruction by Henry VIII,was famous for some of the most amazing stained-glass of its age.It also had a great deal of financial power,acting as the center of an influential business empire.Eventually,it was the king's envy of the abbey's wealth that changed the abbey's fate. |
10:35p.m.Thursday | Nigella Express Nigella presents ideas for impromptu(即兴的)cooking,from new recipes and suggestions for taking advantage of the food you have to making quick,simple and impressive meals. |
A.Life on the Cook Islands is too simple.
B.Her husband faces difficulties in his business.
C.Storms are approaching her hometown.
D.Her children may not know how to cherish life.
26.Jim enjoys TV programmes of people or organizations that take care of animals.He should probably watch TV atC.
A.10:35p.m.on Thursday
B.7:50p.m.on Thursday
C.11.00a.m.on Wednesday
D.12:25a.m.on Tuesday
27.We can learn from the text thatC.
A.David is a animal
B.Henry VIII set up a business empire in the Abbey,
C.Nigella is an animal-lover
D.Glastonbury Abbey is famous today for its stained-glass.
Parent 1:Social development in children is an important part of childhood.Social activities can help enhance children's social abilities and make them more confident. | Parent 2:Social development should begin at a very early age.It is important for young children before starting school.Playing with other children can help them get skills needed to make new friends. |
Parent 3:Many ball games are a great way to encourage children to communicate with other kids.It's a good idea for them to play basketball or football together.They can learn teamwork. | School headmaster:Parents should try to allow children to deal with the situation on their own first.Children can learn what works and what doesn't work from their failures,which help children act properly in the future's society. |
A.spend
B.improve
C.expect
D.handle
22.The underlined word,"it",refers toA.
A.social development
B.a very early age
C.ball game
D.failure
23.What kind of activities may be supported by the third parent for his/her children?A
A.Playing basketball with friends.
B.Playing computer games.
C.Holding parties at home.
D.Watching TV alone.
24.Which is NOT the advantage from social development according to these parents and headmaster's opinions?D
A.Children become more confident.
B.Children get skills needed to make new friends.
C.Children learn teamwork.
D.Children are afraid of making mistakes.