题目内容
You are standing under the most famous neon lights in the centre of London, waiting to cross the road.Suddenly the traffic stops.You hear the distant sounds of cheering, clapping and shouting.Then, like a multi-colored (彩色的) train, 2,000 people with wheels on their feet zoom (嗡嗡地疾行) past you.You have just witnessed the London Skate, a twice weekly roller-skate event that attracts hundreds and thousands of people in London.Skate is a completely free tour of the streets of London — the only condition is that you go along on roller-skates.It lasts between two and three hours and by the end of it you have skated between 10 and 12 miles.The skate snakes sound the streets of London along several different routes.Many of the routes pass by tourist attractions such as Buckingham Palace and Big Ben.Marshals (交通协调员) go ahead of the group, stopping the traffic so that people can skate as safely as possible.Everyone is welcome to take part and people from the age of 4 to 63 years old join the fun."I love it very much, it is amazing.It feels just like a carnival (狂欢节)," said Celeste Beverage regular skater.
Roller-skating is really taking off across Europe and America.It is a very good way to keep fit and can be practised anywhere there is a smooth surface.Many big cities in Western Europe and in the US now have a regular group skating event.The biggest skates take place in Paris and Munich and tens of thousands of fans show up on warm evenings."Roller-skating is taking over the world," said Julian Grenoble, a 25-year-old ski shop employee from London.Grenoble went to the Paris-Roller (Paris skate) regularly until he moved to Britain.
"It's so exciting to skate in Paris.Everyone skates so fast and puts in their best efforts!" he said.The Paris Roller is well known because of the huge attendance (出席人数) the presence of marshals (元帅)and the police protection.Paris is a great city for roller-skating because of its long wide streets and smooth surfaces.Roller-skating is also becoming more popular in China among young people and children.Skating fans' favorite places to practise in China are big squares.
1.We can infer from the passage that London Skate Event _____.
A.is probably supported by the city government
B.attracts a great many tourists from all over the world
C.usually causes a lot of traffic problems
D.draws people of all ages into the sport
2.The underlined phrase "taking off " in the second paragraph means______.
A.rising from the ground B.becoming popular
C.setting up D.getting exciting
3.Paris is regarded as one of the most suitable places for roller-skating because
A.a large number of roller players attend it
B.the police protect the roller skaters
C.the streets are safe, wide and smooth
D.the event usually takes place on warm evenings
4.This article mainly talks about ______.
A.places and streets for roller-skating B.roller-skating in big cities
C.London Skate Event D.roller skaters in different countries
ABCB
When you go to St.Petersburg, the number of attractions can seem large.If you are short of time, or just want to make sure to hit the highlights, these are the top must-see sights in St. Petersburg.
1.The Hermitage Museum
The Hermitage Museum is one of the most important sights to see for any visitor to St. Petersburg. There are lots of different paintings by the old masters in the Hermitage. Prepare to come face-to-face with classic Western artists.
2. Kizhi Island
Kizhi Island is an open-air museum of wooden architecture from the Karelia Region of Russia. These impressive structures are made entirely without nails - the wood fits together with joints and grooves(沟槽).
3. Peterhof
Peterhof is as beautiful as it is fun. You’ll be charged for admission, but go to Petethof when the fountaions are working—during the day in the summer. They are shut off in winter evenings.
4. The Church of Our Savior on the Spilt Blood
Love it or hate it, the Church of Our Savior on the Spilt Blood in St. Petersburg is an enthralling must-see sight. The beautiful look may make y our eyes brighten, and the painting sinside the church will make you say “Wow!”
5. The Bronze Horseman Statue
The so-called Bronze Horseman is a part of Russian culture and a symbol of St. Petersburg. Made famous by Alexander Pushkin, this statue of Peter the Great sitting on his horse can truly show Peter the Great’s influence on the Russian idce of greatness.
【小题1】If you are interested in paintings, you’d better go to .
A.Peterhof and Kizhi Island |
B.the Hcrmitagee Museum and Peterhof |
C.Kizhi lsland and the Church of Our Savior on the Spilt Blood |
D.the hermitage Museum and the Church of Our Savior on the Spilt Blood |
A.visitors can visit Peterhof for free |
B.the buildings of Kizhi Island are made of wood |
C.the fountains in Peterhof can be seen all year round |
D.the largest collection of Russian arts is in the Hermitage Museum |
A.show the wonderful history of Russia |
B.persuade artists to study St. Petersburg |
C.recommend the famous buildings in Russia |
D.introduce the must-see sights in St. Petersburg |
A.to save more time | B.to learn more knowledge |
C.to go to the high buildings | D.to visit the most interesting sights |