题目内容
______ in
A. When…that B. Since…whose
C. After…who D. While…who
D
解析:本题第一个空考察省略句,第二个空考察定语从句。
The first newspapers were written by hand and put up on walls in public place. The earliest daily newspaper was started in Rome in 59 BC. In the 700’s the world’s first printed newspaper was published. Europe didn’t have a regularly published newspaper until 1609, when one was started in Germany.
The first regularly published newspaper in the English language was printed in Amsterdam in 1620. In 1621, an English newspaper was started in London and was published once a week. The first daily English newspaper was the Daily Courant (每日新闻). It came out in March 1702.
In 1690, Benjamin Harris printed the first American newspaper in Boston. But not long after it was first published, the government stopped the paper. In 1704, John Campbell started The Boston Newsletter (波士顿新闻通讯), the first newspaper published in the American colonies. By 1760, the colonies had more than thirty daily newspapers. There are now about 1,800 daily papers in the United States.
Today, as a group, English language newspapers have the largest circulation (发行量) in the world. But the largest circulation for a newspaper is that of the Japanese newspaper Asahi Dhimbun (朝日新闻).It sells more than 11 million copies every day.
1.The first daily newspaper came out in _____.
A.59 BC |
B.700’s |
C.1609 |
D.1620 |
2.The first regular published newspaper in Europe was printed in _____.
A.England |
B.Germany |
C.France |
D.Sweden |
3.The first printed newspaper in America came out in _____.
A.Washington |
B.New York |
C.Boston |
D.New Orleans |
4.Today there are about _____ daily newspaper printed in the United States.
A.1621 |
B.1704 |
C.1760 |
D.1800 |
5.Which is NOT true according to the passage?
A.The first regularly published newspaper in the English language was printed in Amsterdam. |
B.English language newspaper sells more than 11 million copies every day. |
C.Europe didn’t have a regularly published newspaper in 1608. |
D.The first daily English newspaper came out in March 1702. |
Britain's oldest man made his first visit to London yesterday at the age of 110. Mr. John Evans had never found the time or the money-to make the trip from his home near Swansea. But, when British Rail offered him an all-expenses-paid birthday trip to the capital, he just could not refuse.
Until yesterday he had never been far from home, except for one trip to Aberdeen. Mr. Evans, who spent 60 years working as a miner in South Wales, almost made the journey to London once before, at the turn of the century. "There was a trip to the White City but it was ten shillings (1 shilling =" 1/20" pound) return from Swansea—too much I thought. All my money went to the family then." he said.
During the next two days Mr. Evans will be taken on a whistle-stop tour of London to see the sights. Top of his list is a visit to the Houses of Parliament(国会).
The only arrangement he does not care for is the wheelchair provided to move him about if he gets tired. "I don't like the chair business--people will think I am getting old," he said.
His secret for a long and healthy life has been well publicized--no alcohol, no cigarette and no anger. Before setting off from Swansea with his 76-year-old son, Amwel, he quipped," I'm glad to see they've given me a return ticket. "
1.It was reported that Mr. Evans's healthy long life was to a certain extent due to his ______.
A.wine drinking |
B.proper smoking |
C.mild temper |
D.sense of humor |
2. Which of the following statements is true?
A.A single trip from Mr. Evans's home to the White City used to be ten shillings. |
B.The first place for Mr. Evans to visit is the Houses of Parliament. |
C.He appreciated people's arrangement of a wheelchair during his visit. |
D.Mr. Evans once made the journey to London at the turn of the century. |
3.The word "quip" in the last sentence most probably means _______.
A.to make a witty remark |
B.to express a happy message |
C.to make a wish |
D.to tell a joke |
4.What might be the best title for this passage?
A.110-Year-Old Tourist |
B.Secret for Long and Healthy Life |
C.Free Return Ticket |
D.Sightseeing in London |