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【题目】 There is no denying the fact that as one grows older, one’s memory __________.

A. refuses B. declines C. decreases D. Falls

【答案】B

【解析】

试题分析:B考查动词词义辨析。A.refuses拒绝;B.declines下降,衰退;C.decreases减少;D.fall下落;分析句意:有一个无可否认的事实,人越老,记忆衰退得越厉害。故答案为B选项。

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【题目】Embassy Suites by Hilton Santa Ana Orange County Airport

Neighborhood: John Wayne Airport (SNA), Orange County

1325 East Dyer Road, Santa Ana, CA

OVERALL GUEST SCORE

Very Good

Based on 163 Guest Ratings

Hotel Description

Being close to airport and freeway access makes the Embassy Suites a top choice for our guests in the area. The 300-room Embassy Suites offers homey comforts for those on business and vacation alike—suites with separate living and sleeping areas, refrigerators, microwaves, coffeemakers, Wi-Fi access and two TVs. Wake up to a free cooked-to-order breakfast and enjoy the indoor pool and fitness center. A two-hour evening reception offers drinks and appetizers and the on-site restaurant serves American favorites. The property also has a business center with copy and fax services. Parking is available for an additional fee. Less than two miles from I-405, the Embassy Suites is within a half-mile of various restaurants and just three miles from John Wayne Airport. Our guests say the Embassy Suites’ location, “brilliant” breakfast and “friendly” staff make it one of their favorite Santa Ana properties.

Guest Ratings

Good Feb 8, 2017

By: Harold

Pros: Loved the breakfast and the friendly, helpful staff. Spacious accommodations made this a very good value.

Cons: Didn’t love the heating/AC system; room was too cold for comfort. Also was not aware of the parking fee until we checked in. The parking fee was $17 a night.

Good Jan 24, 2017

By: Micaela

Pros: Breakfast was amazing with a variety of choices and the staff were helpful.

Cons: The room had a very strange old smell when we first got there. I had to open the door to air it out.

Very Good Jan 5, 2017

By: Bruce

Pros: The location was very good for us and the included breakfast was a plus.

Cons: The room was not cleaned properly when we got there. The heating system was not working for the hotel as well

1________ makes the Embassy Suites a top choice for its guests in the area.

A. The business center B. The friendly staff

C. The convenient location D. Wi-Fi access

2According to the guest ratings, all the guests are satisfied with its ________.

A. heating system B. accommodations

C. parking fee D. breakfast

3This advertisement is made more believable by ________.

A. providing the exact address B. using guests’ comments

C. analyzing its pros and cons D. interviewing the guests

【题目】 The concept of peace is a very important one in cultures all over the world. Think about how we greet people. In some languages, the phrases for greetings contain the word for peace. In some cultures we greet people by shaking hands or with another gesture to show that we are not carrying weapons – that we come in peace. And there are certain symbols which people in very different cultures recognize as representing peace. Let’s look at a few of them.

The dove

The dove has been a symbol of peace and innocence for thousands of years in many different cultures. In ancient Greek mythology it was a symbol of love and the renewal of life. In ancient Japan a dove carrying a sword symbolized the end of war. There was a tradition in Europe that if a dove flew around a house where someone was dying then their soul would be at peace. And there are legends which say that the devil can turn himself into any bird except for a dove. In Christian art, the dove was used to symbolize the Holy Ghost and was often painted above Christ's head. But it was Pablo Picasso who made the dove a modern symbol of peace when he used it on a poster for the World Peace Congress in 1949.

The rainbow

The rainbow is another ancient and universal symbol, often representing the connection between human beings and their gods. In Greek mythology it was associated with Iris, the goddess who brought messages from the gods on Mount Olympus. In Scandinavian mythology the rainbow was a bridge between the gods and the earth. In the Bible a rainbow showed Noah that the Biblical flood was finally over, and that God had forgiven his people. In the Chinese tradition, the rainbow is a common symbol for marriage because the colours represent the union of yin and yang. Nowadays the rainbow is used by many popular movements for peace and the environment, representing the possibility of a better world in the future and promising sunshine after the rain.

The olive branch

The olive tree has always been a valuable source of food and oil. In Greek mythology, the goddess Athena gave the olive tree to the people of Athens, who showed their gratitude by naming the city after her. But no one knows for sure when or why it began to symbolize peace. There is probably a connection with ancient Greece. Wars between states were suspended during the Olympic Games, and the winners were given crowns of olive branches. The symbolism may come from the fact that the olive tree takes a long time to produce fruit, so olives could only be cultivated successfully in long periods of peace. Whatever the history, the olive branch is a part of many modern flags symbolizing peace and unity. One well-known example is the United Nations symbol.

1Who played the major role in making the dove a modern symbol of peace?

A.Pablo Picasso.B.A god in Greek mythology.

C.Jesus Christ.D.Ancient Japanese.

2How many examples does the writer give to show the rainbow as a universal symbol of peace?

A.Two.B.Three.

C.Four.D.Five.

3Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

A.Different Concepts of Peace.B.The popularity of Peace Symbols.

C.The Origins of Peace Symbols.D.Cultural Differences in Peace.

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