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Some time ago during my vacation period, I traveled to Europe to tour the various parts of France.Our tour group was made up of forty—five travelers from different countries.My three friends and I made up the Canadian team on the bus.
As time passed we got to know each Other better and in some ways the new friendships that grew became as valuable and as memorable as the trip itself.
On the last day of the tour we were traveling through the peaceful French countryside when our guide came on the microphone.He said,“We are presently passing through World War I battlefields just south of Vimy Ridge.If you look to your right, just across the field there, you will see the war memorial that the people of France built to the Canadian soldiers who fought so bravely here.Even today some residents from the surrounding towns place flowers on the memorial regularly.My dear Canadian friends at the back of the bus, I would like to say thank you for the unselfish acts of your Canadian soldiers.”
Across the grassy field, the stone monument stood proud against the French sky.A Canadian flag rippled softly in the calm breeze.Lost in the moment, I could imagine the sights and sounds of war.Suddenly an unexpected wave of emotion swept over me.I felt great sadness for those men who never returned home to Canada, but at the same time my heart was filled with an enormous sense of pride.Tears welled up in my eyes.I was embarrassed by my uncontrolled reaction.As I turned around I realized that each of my friends had experienced the same feelings, their eyes also wet with tears.
72.From the passage we know the writer was traveling in Europe with    .
A.only his Canadian friends                 B.his foreign classmates
C.some foreigners as well as his friends        D.his colleagues and friends
73.It can be inferred from the passage that    .
A.the Canadian group didn’t know other members well at first
B.this must be a group for both traveling and study
C.the group was made up of people who got on well in real life
D.the numbers of the group must be students of history
74.The action of the local French shows that    .
A.they had made the battle field a place of interest
B.they still remember all the Canadians who have died
C.they honoured those Canadian soldiers who lost their lives m World War I
D.the numbers of the group must be students of history
75.At the guide’s words, as a Canadian, the writer     .
A.had complicated feelings
B.was only proud of those soldiers
C.thought it was his duty to help France
D.controlled his feelings so as not to be embarrassed

In 1891, a man named James Naismith was teaching physical education at a school in Springfield. One long, cold winter, he had to create a game for 18 young men to play indoors. So the Canadian-born Naismith wrote some rules.
Rule number one: “The ball may be thrown in any direction with one or both hands.” Two: “The ball may be batted in any direction with one or both hands (never with the fist).”
In all, there were 13 rules— the original rules of basketball. James Naismith is recognized as the inventor of basketball.
The National Association of Basketball Coaches established the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts, in the northeastern United States in 1949. It opened in 1968 at Springfield College. A new, larger building opened in 1985. And, four years ago, the Hall of Fame moved into a newer building, just south of its former home. The new building increased the size by almost one hundred percent. 
Honors ring in Basketball Hall of Fame.
The Basketball Hall of Fame is a museum and entertainment center. It combines history with technology. And it tries to capture the energy and excitement of the game. In the Center Court area, for example, visitors can play interactive games of basketball and take part in skill competitions.
The Hall of Fame explores basketball at every level of the game. Visitors learn about professional basketball in the United States and other countries. They learn about women’s teams and how the game is played at the college level. They also learn about basketball for disabled people.
The Hall of Fame honors the best players, teams, coaches and officials in basketball. Earlier this month, six more honorees joined the more than 250 people in the Hall of Fame. The six new members are Geno Auriemma, Charles Barkley, Joe Dumars, Sandro Gamba, David Gavitt and Dominique Wilkins.
40. James Naismith is considered to be the forerunner of basketball mainly because ____.
A. he discovered the first basketball                
B. he created the earliest basketball games
C. he set up the Basketball Hall of Fame
D. he organized the earliest basketball games
41. From the passage, we can infer that ____.
A. the Hall of Fame only honors the best basketball players
B. James Naismith was employed as a coach in the Hall of Fame
C. visitors can compete with the professional players in the hall
D. a variety of basketball games are developed by the Hall of Fame
42. James Naismith made some rules in order to ____.
A. organize an indoor basketball game  
B. improve physical education at school
C. train his students for the Hall of Fame
D. invent the game of basketball for the young
43. The passage talks mainly about ____.
A. the Basketball Hall of Fame         B. the first basketball games
C. the original 13 basketball rules   D. the players in the Hall of Fame

The Field Museum

     Hours

     Regular hours are 9:OOam - -5 :00 pm, daily. Last admission at 4:00 pm. Open every day except Christmas.

     Admission We have several ticket choices for you to choose from. Advance tickets may be purchased at the will - call booth(预订零售处)  in person at the museum before 4 :00 pm.

     Getting Here

     The Field Museum is located on Chicago's Museum Campus,  at 1400S, Lake Shore Drive , just south  of Roosevelt Rd.

      How to get here :  by car or public transit(运输) or free trolley.

      Parking

      Visitor parking in all lots on the Museum Campus is  $ 15 per day. This includes the Adler lot, the north garage, the Waldron garage and the east museum lot.

      Hours for the north garage and Adler lot are 5 :00am - 5 :00pm. Mon - Fri and 6:00am - 5 :00pm weekends ;  east museum lot 9 :00am - 3 :00pm. Designated(指定的)  handicapped parking is available in every lot.

      When all other lots are full, parking will be made available in the remote south lot for $8 per day.

      From Memorial Day to Labor Day, the parking lot will only accept cash payment,which will need to be paid upon entering the garage.

     Please note :These hours and rates are for daytime only and do not apply when  special events are  scheduled at the museums or Soldier Field.

     Getting here during Chicago Bears Home Games

     During bears home games and other major special events at Soldier Field, access to the Museum Campus can be challenging. No museum visitor parking is available on the Museum Campus during bears home games. However,public transit remains a great way to get to the Campus every day of the year. For more  information ,  call  the  Regional Transportation Authority  at  ( 312) 836 - 7000  or visit www. rtachicago. com. Additional parking is available at the Monroe Street garage, located at 350East Monroe Street.

1.If you buy advance tickets, you ________ .

A. call 60605 - 2496(312)  - 922 - 9410 to register a ticket

B. should go and buy tickets all by yourself

C. can ask others to buy a ticket for you

D. should make an order with the museum in advance

2.Where can you park your car for the least cost?

A. The south lot.   B. The Adler lot.   C. The north garage.    D. The Waldron garage.

3. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. The museum is opened all the year around.

B. You can usually pay your parking in check.

C. During bears home games visitors can park on the museum Campus for free.

D. After 4:00 pm you are not allowed to enter the museum.

 

In 1891, a man named James Naismith was teaching physical education at a school in Springfield. One long, cold winter, he had to create a game for 18 young men to play indoors. So the Canadian-born Naismith wrote some rules.

Rule number one: “The ball may be thrown in any direction with one or both hands.” Two: “The ball may be batted in any direction with one or both hands (never with the fist).”

In all, there were 13 rules— the original rules of basketball. James Naismith is recognized as the inventor of basketball.

The National Association of Basketball Coaches established the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts, in the northeastern United States in 1949. It opened in 1968 at Springfield College. A new, larger building opened in 1985. And, four years ago, the Hall of Fame moved into a newer building, just south of its former home. The new building increased the size by almost one hundred percent. 

Honors ring in Basketball Hall of Fame.

The Basketball Hall of Fame is a museum and entertainment center. It combines history with technology. And it tries to capture the energy and excitement of the game. In the Center Court area, for example, visitors can play interactive games of basketball and take part in skill competitions.

The Hall of Fame explores basketball at every level of the game. Visitors learn about professional basketball in the United States and other countries. They learn about women’s teams and how the game is played at the college level. They also learn about basketball for disabled people.

The Hall of Fame honors the best players, teams, coaches and officials in basketball. Earlier this month, six more honorees joined the more than 250 people in the Hall of Fame. The six new members are Geno Auriemma, Charles Barkley, Joe Dumars, Sandro Gamba, David Gavitt and Dominique Wilkins.

40. James Naismith is considered to be the forerunner of basketball mainly because ____.

A. he discovered the first basketball                

B. he created the earliest basketball games

C. he set up the Basketball Hall of Fame

D. he organized the earliest basketball games

41. From the passage, we can infer that ____.

A. the Hall of Fame only honors the best basketball players

B. James Naismith was employed as a coach in the Hall of Fame

C. visitors can compete with the professional players in the hall

D. a variety of basketball games are developed by the Hall of Fame

42. James Naismith made some rules in order to ____.

A. organize an indoor basketball game  

B. improve physical education at school

C. train his students for the Hall of Fame

D. invent the game of basketball for the young

43. The passage talks mainly about ____.

A. the Basketball Hall of Fame         B. the first basketball games

C. the original 13 basketball rules   D. the players in the Hall of Fame

 

TIJUANA, Mexico – A powerful earthquake swayed (摇动) buildings from Los Angeles to Tijuana, killing two people in Mexico, blacking out cities and forcing the evacuation (疏散) of hospitals and nursing homes.One California city closed off its downtown due to unstable buildings.

       The 7.2-magnitude quake centered just south of the US border near Mexicali was one of the strongest earthquakes to hit region in decades.

       "It sounds like it's felt by at least 20 million people," USGS seismologist Lucy Jones said."Most of Southern California felt this earthquake."

       Sunday afternoon's earthquake hit hardest in Mexicali, a commerce center along Mexico's border with California, where authorities said the quake was followed by at least 20 smaller aftershocks, including ones of magnitudes 5.1, 4.5 and 4.3.

       "It has not stopped trembling in Mexicali," said Baja California state Civil Protection Director Alfredo Escobedo on Monday.

       Escobedo said one man was killed when his home collapsed just outside of Mexicali and another died when he rushed into the street in panic and was struck by a car.At least 100 people were injured in the city, most of them struck by falling objects.Power was out in virtually the entire city.

       Susan Warmbier was putting away groceries in the San Diego suburb of Chula Vista when her husband asked, "Is the house moving?"

       Elsewhere in San Diego, there were reports of shattered windows, broken pipes and water main breaks in private buildings, but no reports of injuries, San Diego Fire-Rescue Department spokesman Maurice Luque said.Coronado Bridge over San Diego Bay was briefly closed as a precaution.

       Across the border in Tijuana, Mexico, the quake caused buildings to sway and knocked out power in some areas.No tsunami warning was issued, but hundreds of people on Tijuana's crowded beach feared the worst and fled when they felt the ground shake.

1.What's the best title of the passage?

       A.A strong quake in Mexico, but no tsunami

       B.A strong quake kills 2 in Mexico, frightens US states

       C.A strong quake, downtowns closed off

       D.A strong quake, buildings collapses

2.The 7.2-magnitude quake         

       A.centered just south of the Mexico

       B.was felt by 20 million people in Mexico

       C.was felt by most of Southern California

       D.was the strongest earthquakes to hit region in centuries

3.Which is NOT true according to the passage?

       A.Some cities had power failure after the quake.

       B.One of the cities closed off its downtown because of the swaying buildings.

       C.Many smaller quakes happened after the 7.2-magnitude one.

       D.Hundreds of people on the beach died because of the tsunami.

4.People got injured mostly         

       A.because they were in panic

       B.because the power was out in the whole city

       C.because of the falling objects

       D.because they were buried under the falling objects

 

5.Coronado Bridge over San Diego Bay was briefly closed         

       A.to avoid further dangers

       B.by the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department

       C.as a reminding of the quake

       D.to prevent the bridge from destroying

 

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