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阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
I was coming back from home late at night in a‘Sharing’mini van(厢式货车).In Hydera- bad,India,it is a cheap and quick form of .The van driver picked up as many as 13 people at times in a vehicle which is for the transport of 8.So our van was very .
Making her way to the f the van,a school girl with a bag the driver to stop.While getting down,she slipped and fell.None of us it,as it was dark outside.The driver was for her to pay.It was then that we saw that the girl was on her by the side of the road.Another passenger and l got down and held her up.
Even in ,she held up a note and asked us to pay the driver.The other passenger took the note and paid the driver.My was a few hundred meters away.As a girl, I knew I’d get off and stay with her in the .So I paid up the driver for and he drove away with the other passengers.
I neither her nor did I know what to do.But I was there,giving some words to another girl in pain. I asked her to stand for a few while.I then looked for a place for her to sit.Then I 58 her friend and waited there.She was rushed to a nearby clinic later.Before leaving,she thanked me for and we hugged goodbye.
The night breezes were blowing upon my cheek as I walked home,with a feeling of relief.
1.A.1ife B.transport C.activity D.communication
2.A.designed B.bought C.organized D.powered
3.A.heavy B.noisy C.crowded D.awkward
4.A.driver B.window C.door D.seat
5.A.guided B.suggested C.admitted D.signaled
6.A.noticed B.managed C.recognized D.stood
7.A.caring B.reaching C.waiting D.planning
8.A.back B.knees C.feet D.own
9.A.immediately B.doubtfully C.naturally D.anxiously
10.A.silence B.surprise C.vain D.pain
11.A.patient B.helpful C.generous D.secret
12.A.home B.stop C.car D.school
13.A.dark B.rain C.wind D.van
14.A.himself B.herself C.myself D.itself
15.A.ignored B.persuaded C.promised D.knew
16.A.anxious B.sorrow C.comforting D.satisfying
17.A.up B.straight C.still D.out
18.A.found B.phoned C.brought D.saw
19.A.company B.support C.bravery D.convenience
20.A.hard B.happily C.willingly D.gently
Tower of London
Adult | £18.00 | Child (5-12) | £9.50 |
Family (Up to 2 adults & 6 children) | £50.00 | Middle School Student | £15.50 |
● 1st March to 31st October
Tuesday to Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday & Monday: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
● 1st November to 28th February
Tuesday to Saturday: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday & Monday: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Exception: 24th - 26th December & 1st January (Closed)
● Description
HM Tower of London is a historic castle on the north bank of the River Thames in central London, England. It was founded towards the end of 1066. It was built to frighten and control Londoners and to prevent foreign attackers. It’s now a symbol of London and Britain and one of the world’s leading tourist attractions.
● The White Tower
The White Tower, which gives the entire castle its name, was built by William in 1078, and was a disliked symbol of cruelty.
● Royal Beasts
The Royal Beasts is the earliest zoo in London! You can see sculptures (雕像) of lions, tigers, elephants and even a polar bear; discover how they came to be at the Tower and what became of them. You can also hear the amazing tales of how the animals were fed, watered and housed as well as different accidents when the public got a little close!
● Crown Jewels
The tradition of housing the Crown Jewels in the Tower of London probably dates from the time when Henry III was in power. The Jewel House was built specially to house the royal treasure(财富). When money was needed, the treasure could be sold. The treasure allowed the ruler to enjoy independence from the upper classes, and thus was closely watched.
● Prisoners of the Tower
Come and see what life was like imprisoned in the tower. Experience the sights, sounds and letters five hundred years ago.
1.If Mr. and Mrs. Green take their 6-year-old twin daughters to the Tower of London, they will spend at least £____.
A. 36 B. 40 C. 50 D. 55
2.What was the aim of the building of the Tower of London?
A. To make it a home for rulers.
B. To show the wealth and power of the country.
C. To protect Londoners and fight against the enemy.
D. To put Londoners under control and protect the country.
3.Why did people hate the White Tower in the past?
A. It could bring people bad luck.
B. It cost Londoners their lives and money to build the tower.
C. The tower stood for cruel ruling.
D. In the Tower the kings ordered people to do lots of hard work.
4.Which of the following could give a hand when the country was short of money in history?
A. Crown Jewels. B. Royal Beasts.
C. The White Tower. D. Prisoners of the Tower.
5.Which of the following statement is TRUE according to the passage?
A. The Tower of London is open all the year round.
B. The Royal Beasts was the first zoo ever built in London.
C. Most of the visitors dislike visiting the White Tower.
D. Crown Jewels help you know how the country got independence.