题目内容
Who first ________ that idea?
- A.thinks of
- B.thought of
- C.thinks over
- D.thought over
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In 1977, a dead author of detective stories saved the life of a 19-month-old baby in a most unusual way. The author was Agatha Christie, one of the most successful writers of detective stories in the world.
In June 1977, a baby girl became seriously ill in Qatar, near Saudi Arabia. Doctors were unable to find out the cause of her illness with confidence, so she was sent to Hammersmith Hospital in London. She was then only semi-conscious and on the "Dangerously Ill" list. A team of doctors hurried to examine the baby only to discover that they, too, were confused by the very unusual symptoms (症状). While they were discussing the baby's case, a nurse asked to speak to them. "Excuse me," said Nurse Marsha Maitlan, "but I think the baby is suffering from thallium (铊) poisoning."
"What makes you think that?" Dr. Brown asked. "Thallium poisoning is extremely rare."
"A few days ago, I was reading a novel called A Pale Horse by Agatha Christie," Nurse Maitlan explained. "In the book, somebody uses thallium poison, and all the symptoms are described. They're exactly the same as the baby's."
"You're very thoughtful and you may be right," another doctor said. "We'll carry out some tests and find out whether it's thallium or not."
Tests showed that the baby had indeed been poisoned by thallium, a rare metallic substance used in making special glass. Once they knew the cause of the illness, the doctors were able to give the baby the correct treatment. She soon recovered and was sent back to Qatar. Later it was reported that the poison might have come from an insecticide (杀虫剂) used in Qatar.
【小题1】The one who first suggested the correct cause of the baby's illness was _____.
A.a doctor in Qatar | B.Dr. Brown |
C.Nurse Maitlan | D.Agatha Christie |
A.had spent a long time studying the baby's case |
B.visited the baby in the hospital at Hammersmith |
C.had never met this baby |
D.gave Nurse Maitlan some advice on the phone |
A.a harmful substance used to kill insects |
B.a dangerous pair of glasses |
C.the water in Qatar |
D.a dead writer |
They may make us scared, but somehow we just can’t get enough of our favorite monsters.From literature to movies, TV shows to Halloween(万圣节) costumes(服装), we want more of these blood-drinking, walking-dead, scary creatures!
Here’s a look at a few of them.
Mummy(木乃伊): All you’ll need is a generous supply of toilet paper of make this instantly recognizable costume.The concept of mummies dates back thousands of years and across many cultures.Mummies are constantly seen in books, movies, and of course, on every Halloween night.
Werewolf(狼人): The werewolf is known for its superhuman strength and shape-shifting powers.Examples of the werewolf date back to ancient Greek and Roman stories, which were about humans changing into animals and animals changing into humans.With television shows and movies, werewolves are once again having a strong influence on popular culture.
Frankenstein: Mary Shelley created the monster in her 1818 novel.Victor Frankenstein, a scientist who is curious about life and death, uses different body parts to create his works.Shocked by his new scientific creation, however, Victor ran away, leaving the creature to leave the laboratory and go out into the human world.Whether in books, movies, or onstage, this monster is still a costume favorite for people of all ages.
Zombie(僵尸): Halloween activities would incomplete without zombies to really give people a fright.The zombie earned its title as one of Halloween’s most terrifying creatures after popular films.Zombies still frighten audiences as undead monsters that return to feast on the living.
Dracula(德拉库拉): This classic vampire(吸血鬼) has terrified audiences for decades, but first appeared as a character in Irish writer Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel.In horror films, Dracula remains the most popular character.He is known for his pale skin, sharp teeth, red lips and son on.
1.According to the article, monsters ______.
A.are scary but at the same time fascinating |
B.provide excitement for people who lead dull lives |
C.are mysterious and have supernatural powers |
D.can change into humans |
2.Which of the following statements about monster costume is TRUE according to the article?
A.A zombie costume is the choice costume of people celebrating Halloween. |
B.A mummy costume is easy to make and can be immediately recognized. |
C.Frankenstein’s monster is losing appeal(吸引力) among some people. |
D.Because of its uniqueness, the Dracula costume is the most popular for Halloween. |
3.We can conclude that ______.
A.Dracula is the only monster who first appeared in a book |
B.mummies may come back to life in the future |
C.Victor Frankenstein was finally able to get his monster under control |
D.Frankenstein’s monster was created using different body parts |
4.What would be the best title for the passage?
A.Monster Halloween Costumes |
B.Monsters and Halloween |
C.Monsters Loved by people |
D.How Monsters Scare People |