This ancient city is known to the world as Angkor Wat-after its most beautiful temple, but the true wonder is the city itself, which is actually called Angkor.

  The first temples were completed in the eighth century by early Khmer(高棉)king Jayavarman and his heirs(继承人)kept building on his project.The whole of Angkor was built over a period of about 600 years.It never stopped.It was to recreate in Hindu mythology(印度神话)the Mount Mira, the Hindu Heaven.And the kings wanted to raise themselves to a god-like position and progressive kings enlarged upon it.And so it just grew and grew.Each king wanted to build another temple.They were trying to create Heaven on Earth.

  The flourishing jungle heaven they created certainly caught the attention of the neigh boring kingdom of Siam-now known as Thailand(泰国).After one hundred years of off and on battle, the Thai armies began to get the upper hand.At the end of it, the Cambodian people were worn out.Their resources had run out.The Thais had a relatively easy victory when they finally seized Angkor in 1431.But a mystery surrounded their victory.Without warning the Thai armies deserted Angkor as suddenly as they conquered it and to this day, no one knows why.

  The Royal Court(朝廷)just walked away from Angkor completely.The couple of temples were repaired and visited from time to time.But basically they just turned their back on it.And the magnificent(宏伟)city became lost in the mists(薄雾)of time.Tales of this mysterious city floated throughout the jungles of Southeast Asia for centuries.

  The locals were telling stories.There had been French naturalists through the area, but no one believed the tales.Then, in 1860 the French explorer Henri Mahout set out to find Angkor.One day he stepped into a jungle clearing and found himself walking through the imperial ruins of the ancient city.Over one hundred years later, the world is also beginning to understand the glory of Angkor.

  For being a heavenly city that transcends(超越)time, Angkor rises to number three on our list.

(1)

The passage mainly tells us ________.

[  ]

A.

the discovery of Angkor Wat

B.

the ups and downs of Angkor Wat

C.

how the Angkor Wat was built

D.

how Angkor Wat was deserted

(2)

All the kings kept enlarging Angkor Wat ________.

[  ]

A.

in the hope of being regarded as a god

B.

in order to make it a wonder in the world

C.

to show their power and wealth

D.

to show respect to the kings before them

(3)

The main reason why Angkor Wat was deserted was ________.

[  ]

A.

the Cambodian people were worn out

B.

the Cambodian resources had run out

C.

Thai armies left it so suddenly

D.

the Royal Court gave it up after it was seized

(4)

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

[  ]

A.

Thai armies forced wars upon Cambodia because they wanted to desert Angkor Wat.

B.

It was Angkor Wat that led the defeat of the war.

C.

The local tales played an important role in discovering Angkor Wat.

D.

The whole of Angkor was built over a period of about 100 years.

请认真阅读下列短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。

  One warm September night, Mira had come down to the beach to enjoy the night air.She closed her eyes and listened to the waves.Suddenly, she could hear another sound, so she opened her eyes and looked down at the sand.It was moving! All of a sudden she could see a tiny head coming out.Then a turtle(龟)appeared! One by one they struggled out of their underground nests.Mira looked in surprise at the baby turtles.

  Mira knew the turtles should head towards the waves and swim away, so she was puzzled when they began to pull themselves towards the dunes(沙丘).Suddenly, she remembered something her grandmother had told her.“Sea turtles bury their eggs on the beach every year in April and in September.Those baby turtles hatch(孵出)and head back down to the sea.But some of them never make it.Sometimes they die going across the dunes, trying to find those bright lights on the houses.Every day there are more houses being built on the dunes.That means more and more lights to confuse the sea turtles.”

  Mira looked out across the dunes at her house.Mira saw her mother and father, sitting on the porch(门廊).She could see them because her house had two bright lights that lit up the porch.

  Mira began to run to her house and shouted, “The turtles are hatching! We have to help the turtles! ” With these words, Mira ran into the house and turned off the bright porch lights.

  In a rush she was off running down the dunes with her whole family following her.They reached the beach just in time to see the tiny turtles slipping silently into the waves.Mira watched as the last turtle entered the water.As the turtle swam away, it looked back at Mira.In the moonlight, Mira thought she saw it smile.

(1)

Where did the story happen?

[  ]

A.

On a beach at night

B.

In a house near the dunes.

C.

On a front porch in the evening.

D.

In the shallow water of the ocean.

(2)

How did Mira feel when she saw the baby turtles appear?

[  ]

A.

Proud.

B.

Sad.

C.

Confused.

D.

Surprised.

(3)

How did Mira know the lights confused the turtles?

[  ]

A.

She read it in a book.

B.

Her grandmother told her.

C.

She learned about the turtles at school.

D.

Her parents taught her about the turtles.

(4)

Why did Mira run to her house?

[  ]

A.

To get a flashlight

B.

To turn off the porch light.

C.

To communicate with her parents.

D.

To ask her grandmother about the lights.

(5)

This story is mainly about a girl ________.

[  ]

A.

enjoying the ocean

B.

turning lights off at night

C.

saving the baby turtles

D.

learning from her grandparents


One warm September night, Mira had come down to the beach to enjoy the night air. She closed her eyes and listened to the waves. Suddenly, she could hear another sound, so she opened her eyes and looked down at the sand. It was moving! All of a sudden she could see a tiny head coming out. Then a turtle(龟) appeared! One by one they struggled out of their underground nests. Mira looked in surprise at the baby turtles.
Mira knew the turtles should head towards the waves and swim away, so she was puzzled when they began to pull themselves towards the dunes(沙丘). Suddenly, she remembered something her grandmother had told her.
“Sea turtles bury their eggs on the beach every year in April and in September. Those baby turtles hatch(孵出) and head back down to the sea. But some of them never make it. Sometimes they die going across the dunes, trying to find those bright lights on the houses. Every day there are more houses being built on the dunes. That means more and more lights to confuse the sea turtles.”
Mira looked out across the dunes at her house. Mira saw her mother and father, sitting on the porch(门廊). She could see them because her house had two bright lights that lit up the porch.
Mira began to run to her house and shouted, “The turtles are hatching! We have to help the turtles!” With these words, Mira ran into the house and turned off the bright porch lights.
In a rush she was off running down the dunes with her whole family following her. They reached the beach just in time to see the tiny turtles slipping silently into the waves. Mira watched as the last turtle entered the water. As the turtle swam away, it looked back at Mira. In the moonlight, Mira thought she saw it smile.
【小题1】Where did the story happen?

A.On a beach at nightB.In a house near the dunes.
C.On a front porch in the evening.D.In the shallow water of the ocean.
【小题2】How did Mira feel when she saw the baby turtles appear?
A.Proud.B.Sad.C.Confused.D.Surprised.
【小题3】How did Mira know the lights confused the turtles?
A.She read it in a book.B.Her grandmother told her.
C.She learned about the turtles at school.D.Her parents taught her about the turtles.
【小题4】Why did Mira run to her house?
A.To get a flashlightB.To turn off the porch light.
C.To communicate with her parents.D.To ask her grandmother about the lights.
【小题5】This story is mainly about a girl ________.
A.enjoying the oceanB.turning lights off at night
C.saving the baby turtlesD.learning from her grandparents

One warm September night, Mira had come down to the beach to enjoy the night air. She closed her eyes and listened to the waves. Suddenly, she could hear another sound, so she opened her eyes and looked down at the sand. It was moving! All of a sudden she could see a tiny head coming out. Then a turtle(龟) appeared! One by one they struggled out of their underground nests. Mira looked in surprise at the baby turtles.

Mira knew the turtles should head towards the waves and swim away, so she was puzzled when they began to pull themselves towards the dunes(沙丘). Suddenly, she remembered something her grandmother had told her.

Mira looked out across the dunes at her house. Mira saw her mother and father, sitting on the porch(门廊). She could see them because her house had two bright lights that lit up the porch.

Mira began to run to her house and shouted, “The turtles are hatching! We have to help the turtles!” With these words, Mira ran into the house and turned off the bright porch lights.

In a rush she was off running down the dunes with her whole family following her. They reached the beach just in time to see the tiny turtles slipping silently into the waves. Mira watched as the last turtle entered the water. As the turtle swam away, it looked back at Mira. In the moonlight, Mira thought she saw it smile.

56. Where did the story happen?

A. On a beach at night                 B. In a house near the dunes.

C. On a front porch in the evening.        D. In the shallow water of the ocean.

57. How did Mira feel when she saw the baby turtles appear?

A. Proud.    B. Sad.    C. Confused.    D. Surprised.

58. How did Mira know the lights confused the turtles?

A. She read it in a book.              B. Her grandmother told her.

C. She learned about the turtles at school.  D. Her parents taught her about the turtles.

59. Why did Mira run to her house?

A. To get a flashlight                     B. To turn off the porch light.

C. To communicate with her parents.      D. To ask her grandmother about the lights.

60. This story is mainly about a girl ________.

A. enjoying the ocean                 B. turning lights off at night

C. saving the baby turtles               D. learning from her grandparents

Sandpiper

Lounge area (客厅) with colour TV/DVD and log fire —one welcome basket of logs on arrival. Fully fitted kitchen/dining area with cooker, microwave, dishwasher etc. Newly fitted shower unit with electric shower and WC. Four bedrooms with one twin bedded room and one bunk bedded (上下铺) room. There is a beautiful wooden divider between the kitchen and lounge. There are no steps in the cottage, which makes it suitable for anyone who has a little difficulty walking or managing stairs.

Smugglers Cove Cottage

Large ground floor cottage, attractive lounge with log fire, colour TV/ DVD and lovely views of the castle and lake. Four bedrooms and two twin bedded rooms plus double bed. Separate fitted kitchen with cooker, microwave, dishwasher and fridge etc.and big dining area.Basket of logs provided on arrival.Bathroom with electric shower and separate WC.Separate entrance passage with own yard and barbecue.

       Smugglers Cove is perfect for larger families and groups or couples wishing to enjoy themselves!

Driftwood

Ground floor cottage.Lounge area with colour TV/DVD, with dining area complete with fully fitted kitchen, cooker, dishwasher, microwave, etc.Bathroom with electric MIRA shower and WC.Four bedrooms and one twin bedded room.People(and luggage)can be offloaded at the door itself.Pretty bay window overlooking garden with own yard and barbecue.

Tidesreach Cottage

One double bedroom and one bunk bedded room.

Tidesreach is a bright and airy, first floor cottage apartment fit for couples or small families Tidesreach is a comfortable, well-equipped holiday cottage apartment with woodland views towards Watennouth castle and over the courtyard.

       Tidesreach Cottage is dog friendly.Well behaved pets are welcome.

64. If a family of four travel with their cat, the best place for them to stay at might be ______.

       A. Sandpiper                                           B. Driftwood        

       C. Tidesreach Cottage                    D. Smugglers Cove Cottage

65. If you enjoy barbecue, you can choose to stay at ______.

       A. Smugglers Cove Cottage or Driftwood

       B. Sandpiper or Smugglers Cove Cottage

       C. Driftwood or Tidesreach Cottage

       D. Tidesreach Cottage or Sandpiper

66. Sandpiper has an advantage over the other cottages because_______.

       A. it offers a newly-fitted separate kitchen and WC

       B. there is a beautiful divider between the lounge and the bathroom

       C. there are more comfortable bedrooms and bigger dining area

       D. it is more suitable for anyone who has trouble managing stairs

67. In what way is Smugglers Cove Cottage different from the others?

       A. People will be provided with a basket of logs on your arrival.

       B. People can enjoy lovely views of the castle and lake.

       C. It is suitable for couples wishing to enjoy themselves.

       D. Its bathroom is equipped with electric shower and WC.

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