题目内容
. It is difficult for us to learn a lesson in life __________ we’ve actually had that lesson.
A. until B. after
C. since D. when
A。
解析:
until的意思是“直到……时”“在……之前”,如:We always have to wait until the last customer has left. 我们总得等着最后一位顾客离去。
Children at a school in Italy have today begun an experiment to replace all their books with personal computers. The pupils involved will each be given a special laptop that contains their entire courses.
Until today, the Don Milani di Rivoli elementary school in central Turin was like any other. Children turned up, got out their books and pens and began the process of learning. But now, in what's being described as a unique experiment, 60 fifth-grade pupils and a number of third-graders, will start using computers only.
The mini-laptops, which run Windows software, all have a full curriculum programmed into them. The pupils will use the computers to do all their reading and writing. Security systems within the laptops mean the children's access to the Internet is strictly controlled. The machines weigh less than a kilogram, can be dropped from a height of 1.5 metres and are waterproof.
Instead of spending 700 dollars a year on books, the laptops, built by the Italian company Olidata, cost less than 400 dollars. One of the teachers involved in the scheme says that, for the first time, schools will be able to verify in a scientific way how a computer alone can improve the learning process. The experiment, which has the backing of parents, is due to last a year.
In other countries, such a programme is also being carried out. Venezuela is ordering one million low cost laptops for its school children. The machines will be based on the Intel Classmate laptop that has been designed for school children. Many see the deal as a blow for the One Laptop Per Child organization that has also been introducing its child- friendly machine to developing nations.
【小题1】 Which of the following is TRUE about the mini-laptop?
A.It is heavy for pupils to carry. | B.It can't be damaged by water. |
C.It is one and a half meters high. | D.It is easily broken or damaged. |
A.learn their lessons as an aid |
B.have a course named computer studies |
C.surf the Internet mainly to find information |
D.do what they used to do with books and pens |
A.Less than 400 dollars. | B.More than 400 dollars. |
C.More than 300 dollars. | D.Less than 300 dollars. |
A.It has been carried out for over one year. |
B.It has already turned out to be a success. |
C.The pupils' parents are against it in fact. |
D.The pupils' parents are supportive to it. |
People can enjoy visiting some major imperial temples (帝王庙宇) where emperors worshipped nature on various sacred days?
Temple of Moon (Yuetan)
Built in 1530,the roughly 8 hectare Temple of Moon,or Yuetan Park,to west of the imperial city was the site of imperial sacrifices to the moon.
In the past decades, bushes and fruit trees have been planted here.In 1969,a 180 meter--all television broadcasting tower was erected in the park,taking up about one eighth of its total space?
Opening hours:6 am~9 pm
Location:6 Yuetan Beijie,Xicheng District.Buses to get there:15,19,823.
Temple of Earth (Ditan)
The Temple of Earth,or Ditan Park,near the North Second Ring Road,is where emperors prayed to the earth for favorable weather and national prosperity.Built during the Ming Dynasty in 1 530,it is the only existing place to worship the earth.
The surrounding areas have become an open space for people to engage in leisurely activities.Since the late 1980s,traditional temple fair have been held here regularly during the Chinese lunar new year.
Opening hours:6 am~9 pm
Location:A2 Di’anmenwai,Chaoyang District.Buses to get there: 104,108,116,or take the subway to get off at Yonghegong to go north.
Temple of Sun (Ritan)
The Temple of Sun,or Ritan Park,in eastern Beijing,is located near the Jianguomen area and adjacent(邻近的) embassy district.It is a short walk from the Yong'anli subway station on the Line 1.The altar (祭坛) was built in l530 as a place for emperors to make ritual sacrifices to the sun.
It features expansive gardens and a small lake.A mural (壁画)wall, the park’s main scenic attraction now,was a piece of artwork created about 20 years ago to draw more sightseers.The park is also known for its blossoming lotuses.
Opening hours:6 am~9 pm
Location:6 Ritan Beilu,Chaoyang District.Buses to get there:1,4,28,43,57.120.
【小题1】What kind of people is the text mainly written for?
A.Parents. | B.Students. | C.Tourists. | D.Teachers- |
of Sun
A.19 | B.104 | C.108 | D.120 |
A.Yuetan Park | B.Ditan Park | C.Ritan Park | D.Beilu Park |
A.defend the park | B.prevent people from coming into the park |
C.attract more sightseers | D.make ritual sacrifices to the sun |