Zheng He (1371-1435), or Cheng Ho, is arguably(可论证地) China’s most famous navigator. Starting from the beginning of the 15th Century, he traveled to the West seven times. In 28 years, he traveled more than 50,000km and visited over 30 countries, including Singapore. Zheng He died in the tenth year of the reign(统治) of the Ming emperor Xuande (1435) and was buried in the southern suburbs of Bull’s Head Hill (Niushou) in Nanjing.

In 1985, during the 580th anniversary(周年纪念) of Zheng He’s voyage, his tomb(坟墓) was rebuilt. The new tomb was built on the site of the original tomb in Nanjing and reconstructed according to the customs of Islamic teachings, as Zheng He was a Muslim.

At the entrance to the tomb is a Ming-style building, which was a memorial hall. Inside are paintings of the man himself and his navigation maps. To get to the tomb, there are newly laid stone platforms and steps. The stairway consists of 28 stone steps that are divided into four sections with each section having seven steps. This represents Zheng He’s seven journeys to the West. The Arabic words which mean “Allah (God) is great” are written on top of the tomb.

Zheng He built many wooden ships, some of which are the largest in history, in Nanjing. Three of the shipyards still exist today.

56. Zheng He’s tomb was rebuilt ________.

A. because he was a Muslim           B. following the Islamic customs

C. to celebrate Zheng’s 580th birthday   D. beside the original one

57. You can see _____ at Zheng He’s tomb.

A. a Ming-style hall in the tomb            B. ZhengHe’s portraits and his maps for his voyage

C. Arabic-style buildings and materials      D. four flights of 28 stone steps

58. The passage mainly tells us ______.

A. how ZhengHe built his ships             B. something about his tomb

C. that ZhengHe was a Muslim navigator      D. about ZhengHe, his voyages and his tomb


A pair of twin-brother ligers, a rare lion-tiger hybrid(杂种), have become superstars in China's southernmost island province of Hainan after becoming the first ligers in the country to reach their first birthday.
Tens of thousands of tourists visited the liger brothers at Hainan Tropical Wildlife Park during the week-long May Day holiday that ended on Sunday, hoping to catch a glimpse of the rare animals. At least 10,000 people signed a red banner when the park celebrated the liger's birthday on May 2. People expressed the hope that the twins would be strong and healthy, the Hainan Daily reports. Zookeepers even made the twins a special birthday cake out of beef and eggs.
The ligers, born on May 2, 2005 , are named 'Ping Ping' and 'An An', which together translate as 'safe and sound'. Their mother Huan Huan is a six-year-old tigress and their father is a four-year – old lion named Xiao Erhei.  The couple first gave birth to a liger in June 2004 but the cub (幼兽)  died of respiratory(呼吸的)failure 72 hours later.
The pregnancy (怀孕) rate for lion-tiger couples is only between one and two percent and the cubs normally have a short life expectancy due to the differences in their chromosomes(染色体). Zoologists say only six to eight ligers are living in the world. China's first tiger-lion hybrid cub was born at Hongshan Zoo in Nanjing, capital of east China's Jiangsu Province, in 2002. But it died a week later.
Ping Ping and An An have broken the survival record set by a liger who lived for 113 days at Hongshan Zoo.
1. Why can Ping Ping and An An become superstars?
A. Because they are the most beautiful ligers.
B. Because they are the cleverest ligers.
C. Because they are the most attractive ligers.
D. Because they are the first ligers to live for a year.
2. Why can't ligers live long ?
A. Because their chromosomes are different.
B. Because they are too small when they are born.
C. Because their parents don't live long.
D. Because they are short of food.
3. How many ligers did the passage mention?
A. Three.         B. Four.          C. Five.         D. Six.
4. What is the best title of this passage?
A. China's longest living twin ligers celebrate their lst birthday
B. Why can't ligers in the world live long
C. How to raise ligers safely
D. The story behind the ligers

I have learnt a lot about Chinese life and culture while teaching in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province and found them very interesting.

First, family life is quite   1   in China. In the USA, many young people   2   home after they finish their education and start working. However, in China, it is   3   for people to live with their parents until they get married.   4  , many of my Chinese friends told me that their  5   lived with them and helped take care of them when they were children. It seems that Americans think independence is more important   6   the Chinese think family relationships are more important.

Bargaining is another   7   that I have tried to learn. In the USA, prices are   8   and you can’t ask for a lower price. However in some small Chinese stores and tourist places, you are   9   to bargain. My Chinese friends taught me to ask for 40 percent or 50 percent   10   the original price. If the salesperson doesn’t agree to my price, I should   11   to leave and he might let me come back and sell me the item. It is a skill that you have to   12   if you live in China.

Tipping hasn’t been easier to   13  . In the USA, many people in the service   14   want to get   15   money for serving customers. Tipping is not a part of Chinese culture.   16   I tried to tip a taxi driver. He looked a little   17   and refused to take the money.

In dinners, perhaps what surprises an American visitor most is that some of the Chinese hosts like to put food into the plates of their   18  . Actually, this is a   19   of true friendship and politeness. My Chinese friend told me if I didn’t want to eat it, I should just   20   the food in the plate.

1.A. unique   B. different   C. private       D. harmonious

2.A. come      B. build C. leave          D. abandon

3.A. regular   B. true          C. common    D. usual

4.A. Also        B. However   C. Therefore D. Although

5.A. parents  B. relatives    C. babysitters         D. grandparents

6.A. while      B. since C. when         D. as

7.A. way             B. custom        C. lesson        D. habit

8.A. made      B. agreed       C. charged     D. set

9.A. expected        B. taught        C. suggested D. required

10.A. up             B. away  C. off           D. on

11.A. promise        B. pretend     C. decide       D. hope

12.A. tolerate        B. understand        C. practise     D. consider

13.A. adjust to       B. turn to       C. refer to     D. stick to

14.A. area         B. department         C. branch       D. industry

15.A. easy  B. extra C. pocket       D. prize

16.A. Often   B. Once        C. Sometimes       D. Before

17.A. excited         B. satisfied   C. frightened        D. confused

18.A. own           B. children    C. neighbors         D. guests

19.A. signal   B. mark        C. sign    D. feature

20.A. leave    B. remain     C. put         D. taste

 

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