题目内容
Leaders from different parts of the world took part in the discussion the international treaty.
- A.which leads to
- B.leading to
- C.led to
- D.led to have
这题考查现在分词作定语,leading to修饰the discussion,相当于which led to…,A项的时态错误。句意是:来自世界各地的领导人参加促使国际条约的讨论。选B。
Europe's first major university department to promote research into government and public policy will open in Oxford under new plans.
In a hugely significant move, Oxford University will create a new school of government in 2012 following a£75 million donation by Leonard Blavatnik, the American industrialist and philanthropist(慈善家).The school is intended to train outstanding graduates from across the world in the skills and responsibilities of government.The move is being backed by world leaders including Nelson Mandela, Bill Clinton and Kofi Annan.
Andrew Hamilton, Oxford's vice - chancellor, said: "The school represents a huge milestone in Oxford's history.It will give tomorrow leaders the best of Oxford's traditional strengths alongside new and practical ways of understanding and meeting the challenges of good governance.
"The university has educated 26 British Prime Ministers and over 30 other world leaders, yet until how the major international schools of government have all been outside Europe, principally in the United States."
Under plans, the Blavatnik School of Government will provide a series of practical courses leading to a Master's degree.It will cover a range of subjects including the humanities, social sciences, law, science, technology, health, finance, energy and security policy.
Oxford said Mr Blavatnik's donation was one of the most generous in the university' s 900 year history The university itself will be investing an additional£26m in the school, as well as land in the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, where the school will be located.
Lord Patten, Oxford's chancellor, said: "This is a once - in - a - century opportunity for Oxford through the Blavatnik donation, Oxford will now become the world's leading centre for the training of future leaders in government and public policy - and in ways that take proper account of the very different additions, institutions and cultures that those leaders will serve.It is an important moment for the future good government throughout the world."
【小题1】What is the text mainly about?
A.Political leaders from Oxford. |
B.Traditions and strengths of Oxford. |
C.Oxford ways to train future leaders. |
D.Oxford school of government under plans. |
A.provide varieties of courses |
B.promote popularity of Oxford |
C.find talented graduates in Europe |
D.educate tomorrow’s political leaders |
A.Politics and economics. |
B.Philosophy and humanities. |
C.Traditional and practical courses. |
D.Modern science and technology. |
A.It is named after Leonard Blavatnik. |
B.It will not provide traditional courses. |
C.It is wholly financed by Leonard Blavatnik. |
D.It is the first international school of government. |
A.Public policy is the present focus. |
B.More world leaders will rise from Oxford. |
C.World leaders need to respect each other. |
D.Lord Patten has different opinions of the plan. |
There is a story about the moon cake.During the Yuan dynasty, China was ruled by the Mongolian people. Leaders from the preceding Song dynasty were unhappy about being ruled by foreigners, so they began to organize a secret rebellion. The leaders of the rebellion, knowing that the Moon Festival was drawing near, ordered the making of special cakes. Baked into each cake was a message containing the outline of the attack. On the night of the Moon Festival, the rebels successfully attacked and overthrew the government. Today, these cakes are eaten to commemorate(纪念)this legend and are called Moon Cakes.
For generations, moon cakes have been made with sweet fillings of nuts, mashed red beans, lotus-seed paste or Chinese dates, wrapped in pastry. Sometimes a cooked egg yolk can be found in the middle of this rich tasting dessert. Some people have compared moon cakes to the plum puddings and fruit cakes which are served in the English holiday seasons.
Nowadays, there are hundreds of varieties of moon cakes on sale a month before the arrival of the Moon Festival.
【小题1】According to this passage, people eat moon cakes on the Moon Festival because___________ .
A.it is a tradition |
B.moon cakes are tasty |
C.moon cakes look like the moon |
D.people want to remember the rebellion against the Mongolian rulers |
A.prize the rebels | B.celebrate the holiday |
C.plan the attack | D.carry the message secretly |
A.Because they wanted to rule the country. |
B.Because they were unhappy that China was ruled by the Mongolian. |
C.Because they were from the preceding Song dynasty. |
D.Because they wanted to celebrate the Moon Festival in their way. |
A.China was once ruled by the Mongolian people during the Yuan dynasty. |
B.Moon cakes were originally made to carry a message. |
C.All moon cakes have a cooked egg yolk in them. |
D.A variety of moon cakes can be bought a month before the Moon Festival now. |
A.The origin of moon cakes | B.Moon cakes and the Moon Festival |
C.Moon Festival | D.How the Moon Festival came into being |
The worst earthquake in 40 years shook South Asia on Sunday, starting with horrible waves that swept entire villages into the sea. At least 20,000 people in six countries were killed in the disaster, and millions were left homeless.
The quake shook deep beneath the Indonesian island of Sumatra. It was felt more than 3000 miles away in East Africa, where heavy tides kept fishermen at home and resorts(度假胜地)closed.
It was as if the sea had struck the land. Residents of Sri Lanka, a small island country off the coast of India, ran to the hills to find safety from the tsunami. Many took their radios, televisions, and other valuables with them. The disaster hit Sri Lanka hardest. Of its 20million people, 1 million lost their homes, and 10000 died.
“The water simply raised itself up and huge waves came ashore,” wrote eye-witness(目击者)Peter Thomas from India. “It was moving very fast. The force broke the glass walls of a restaurant on the beach here and damaged hundreds of boats.”
In some places, the tsunami struck with no warning. “The weather was fine with no clouds,” wrote an eye-witness in Indonesia. “Suddenly the seawater just hit the city. In some parts the water was up to chest level.”
A massive(大众的)effort to help the affected countries is already underway. Leaders from around the world have promised to help, and teams of aid workers and doctors are rushing to the sea. “The United States stands ready to offer all the help to those nations most affected.” Said White House spokesman Trent Duffy. Organizations from the Red Cross to the International Monetary Fund have started fund-raising(筹款)drives to make up the costs of rebuilding.
1. The underlined word “tsunami” in Paragraph 5 can probably be replaced by “__________.”
A.fierce wind |
B.heavy rain |
C.terrible storm |
D.large waves |
2. Which of the following is NOT true when this disaster happened?
A.A sudden storm started with thunder and lightning. |
B.The seawater rose suddenly and flooded the land. |
C.Huge waves came upon the land, damaging the buildings and boats. |
D.The sea struck the land, causing heavy losses. |
3.In the last paragraph, the writer mainly states __________.
A.lack of help |
B.international efforts |
C.the fighting against the disaster |
D.the result of disasters |
4.What’s the best title of the passage?
A.Tens of Thousands of People Are in Danger |
B.Storm Caused Disasters in South Asia |
C.Terrible Quake Hits South Asia |
D.International Aid for South Asia |
5.Where would you probably see this passage?
A.In a textbook. |
B.In a newspaper. |
C.In a travel guide. |
D.In a dictionary. |