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 The people of ancient Maya approached the art of ceramics in a manner which actually no other culture did.

  The Vase of the Seven Gods,made in the area of Naranjo,an ancient city of the Maya civ?ilization,shows the fine way the Maya handled clay. There is no evidence of burned marks,but the clay maintains an even width all around. A special box was used to fire this to equally dis?tribute the heat. The mere fact that so much effort was spent on the creation of this vase alone shows the importance of ceramics to the Maya people. Like all art of Maya,this vase exhibits highly religious symbols. Furthermore,the artist's name is marked along the bottom of this piece in the form of a small white rabbit.

  Ceramics also served as reminders of ancestors,God,and spirituality. Color was often used as an indicator,and research shows that artists actually applied the pigments to each work in a far different manner than is typically used today. The Fleur De Lis vase is a fine example. The water lilies are not only symbols of new birth and life giving qualities,but a constant re?minder of purity. On this vase,the water lilies are white,which is undoubtedly a sign of purity.

  Furthermore,ceramics served a great level of ftxnctionality in the Maya culture. Vases,which are quite commonly seen today,were used primarily for the consumption of liquid choco?late and cocoa. Bowls were used to serve various maize (corn) products. This practice holds extreme spiritual importance,because maize is seen as the body of the Maize God. The ancient Maya thought if they ate maize,or the body of God from the bowl,they actually became God. Far less specifically,plates were merely used for any object which should not be consumed from a vase or bowl.

  Finally,Maya used depictions―cravings or paintings―on ceramics to resurrect family members and honor god. Because they believed that they would rise from the dead with their name spoken or their figures drawn or painted,the depictions on these ceramics played a vital role in Maya spirituality.

  Clearly,ceramics served a key function in ancient Maya society.

(   ) 1. The art of ceramics of the ancient Maya         .

   A. was instructed by gods

   B. was distinct from that of other cultures

   C. was not paid attention to by other cultures

   D. marked the best aspect of the Maya civilization

(   ) 2. The water lilies on the Fleur De Lis vase         .

   A. give people a sense of purity

   B. are floating in a white ancient sea

   C. merely indicate new birth and life giving qualities

   D. remind people of ancestors,God,and spirituality

(   ) 3. What does the underlined word "resurrect" most probably mean?

   A. Show respect for sb. B. Tell stories about sb.

   C. Bring sb. back to life. D. Memorize sb. who are dead.

(   ) 4. We can conclude that in ancient Maya society         .

   A. ceramics served a functional and spiritual purpose

   B. the ceramics were initially made to meet religious needs

   C. owing fine ceramics was a symbol of richness and nobility

   D. ceramics were used totally differently from what we do now

1-4 BACA 

A篇:古代玛雅人的制陶工艺在那个时候是很先进的。在古玛雅人眼中,陶瓷器皿除了能够盛装东西外,也是对祖先和神灵的重要祭祀物品。

1. B细节理解题。根据第一段可知,古代玛雅人的制陶技术是其他文明没有掌握的,即是独特的。

2. A细节理解题。根据第三段"The water lilies are... but a constant reminder of purity. On this vase,the water lilies are white,which is undoubtedly a sign of purity."可知,在Fleur De Lis vase陶器瓶上的睡莲是白色的,它们无疑象征着纯净,因此它们给人纯净的感觉。

3. C词义猜测题。根据下文"Because they be?lieved that they would rise from the dead with their name spoken or their figures drawn or painted..."可知,古玛雅人认为如果他们的名字被人提起或者他们的形象被画出来就会死而复生,因此他们会在陶瓷器皿上刻画人物等以使(已逝的) 家人起死回生。由此可猜测出画线词含义为"使复活"。

4. A 综合理解题。根据第三段"Ceramics also served as reminders of ancestors,God,and spirituality."、第四段"Furthermore,ceramics served a great level of functionality in the Maya culture."" This practice holds extreme spiritual importance,"及第五段"…the depictions on these ceramics played a vital role in Maya spirituality."可知,陶瓷在古代玛雅社会中既有实际用途(如盛装食物等) 又在古玛雅人精神生活方面起到重要作用。

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(   ) 5. Ed Weiner wanted to develop Jazz 4 Justice when he         .

   A. found few people watched the wonderful performance

   B. found that the players were all gifted for music

   C. found that the concert was a good way to raise money

   D. found that he could be famous through the concerts

(   ) 6. What can be inferred from the passage?

   A. Jazz4 Justice has a history of ten years.

   B. Jazz4 Justice grew slowly for lacking money.

   C. The program Jazz 4 Justice has been famous in America.

   D. The program Jazz 4 Justice helps students achieve their goals.

(   ) 7. The money got from the concert is mainly used to         .

   A. cure the young of drug abuse

   B. establish the team of Jazz 4 Justice

   C. pay for the education of young people

   D. offer legal services and help to the locals

(   ) 8. Why did Ed Weiner meet presidents of other organizations?

   A. To show the success of Jazz 4 Justice.

   B. To raise money to develop Jazz 4 Justice.

   C. To promote the program of Jazz 4 Justice.

   D. To build a good relationship with them.

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So I ran behind her. The course headed north for miles,wandered west for a hilly mile,then turned south again along a winding road. The race was getting harder. We had four miles left and already it was beginning to be real work.

Peggy overtook a young runner. She seemed to know him,for they exchanged a few cheer?ful words as she passed him. Their exchange worried me. You don't chat during a race unless you feeling good,and Peggy plainly was.

Still,I was close enough to overtake her if she tired,so I didn't give up hope completely. We were getting nearer to a long,punishing hill now and it would be the test. We were a mile from the finish line,so whatever happened on the hill would almost determine who crossed it first.

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(   ) 5. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word "exchanged"?

   A. Replaced. B. Discussed. C. Chatted. D. Expressed.

(   ) 6. By saying "a long,punishing hill" (Paragraph 5) ,the writer implies that         .

   A. Peggy would be too tired to reach the hilltop

   B. men are more skilled at climbing hills as women

   C. it would be easy for the writer to overtake Peggy Mimno

   D. climbing the hill would not be a lighthearted job

(   ) 7. What lesson does the writer learn from the race?

   A. Women are as good as men in sport.

   B. Women are better at climbing hills.

   C. He should have more training in a crosscountry race.

   D. He should set a quicker pace at the beginning of a race.

(   ) 8. What can we infer from the passage?

   A. The writer of the passage is a woman who wants to overtake Peggy and win the race.

   B. To his great amazement,the man could not keep up with Peggy and got a good lesson finally.

   C. Thinking women are weaker and slower,Peggy got an important lesson in the race.

   D. The writer of the passage is a man who feels running with women is a joyful thing.

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