题目内容
_______, 2000 people visited the castle on the first day it was open to the public.
Chester City Library offers a range of Library Special Needs services to people who don’t have access to our library service in the usual way. As long as you live in Chester City, we’ll provide a wide range of library services and resources including:
Large printed and ordinary printed books Talking books on tape and CD
DVDs and music CDs Magazines Reference and information requests
Home delivery service
Let us know what you like to read and we will choose the resources for you. Our staff will deliver the resources to your home for free. We also provide a service where we can choose the resources for you or someone instead of you choose the things from the library. You can also choose the resources you need personally.
Talking books and captioned videos
The library can provide talking books for people who are unable to use printed books because of eye diseases. You don’t have to miss out on reading any more when you can borrow talking books from the library. If you have limited hearing which prevents you from enjoying movies, we can provide captioned videos for you at no charge.
Languages besides English
We can provide books in a range of languages besides English. If possible, we will request these items from the State library of NSW, Australia.
How to join
Contact the library Special Needs Coordinator to register or discuss if you are suitable for any of the services we provide—Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9 am—5 pm on 4297 2522 for more information.
1.Library Special Needs Services are meant for ________.
A. those who are fond of reading
B. only those who have walking disabilities
C. those who can’t get medical help in Chester City
D. people living in Chester City with an illness or disability
2.Which of the following statement is TRUE ?
A. Few entertaining resources are offered here.
B. Books with different languages are available.
C. People have to choose what they need by themselves.
D. People with limited hearing have to pay for captioned videos.
3.To get home delivery service, you must ________.
A. only choose printed books B. have others choose the resources for you
C. pay the library ahead of time D. register ahead of time
It was an old apartment building, in which many parts are made of wood. Regardless of the warning of firemen, the residents wouldn’t move out because they were poor and had nowhere to go.
One night, the building was on fire. The residents began to run for their lives. When half of the population had got themselves out, the wooden staircases broke down. The remaining residents rushed to the roof of the third floor, which had not been touched by the flames yet, waiting for the firemen to rescue them. Firemen did arrive in a short while. But the fire engines and ladders could not reach the building as the alley was too narrow to allow the passage. The situation was critical, since the fire might burn the roof at any moment. The firemen placed a few cushions on the floor, and got some quills from the nearby houses to add to the pile. Then they asked the people on the burning building to jump on the pile after they had shown how. A man jumped down, bottom touching the pile, uninjured. Another person jumped down, uninjured...They jumped one after another, all safe.
Finally, Singermary became the only remaining one on the roof, hesitating while the fire was swallowing the roof soon. People shouted: “Jump, jump!”Singermary jumped, but she jumped head down with open arms. People were amazed and greatly shocked. How could she do such a jump? It was a suicide gesture! Fortunately, the cushions were very thick. She did not die, but injured seriously, saying with what strength she got: “Please take me to hospital! ”She was pregnant, and she had jumped head down in order to keep the child safe. That was mother’s love! People were deeply moved.
1.When did the wooden staircase break down?
A. After half of the residents ran out. B. Before the residents discovered the fire.
C. Immediately the firemen arrived. D. The moment the fire started.
2.Why couldn’t the firemen put out the fire?
A. The cushions blocked the way. B. The fire engines were too old.
C. The building was made of wood. D. The alley was not wide enough.
3.Why did Singermary jump in a different way?
A. To reduce the danger. B. To cover her fright.
C. To protect her child. D. To shock her neighbours.
4.What would be the best title for the passage?
A. Harmony of Neighbourhood B. Mother’s Love
C. Heroic Firemen D. An Urgent Rescue
Many of us recognize that familiar feeling of eagerly tearing open a carefully wrapped gift box, only to find a terrible woolen sweater. But what makes a good gift? The answer is very different, depending on whether you ask the gift giver or receiver.
A study published this month in Current Directions highlights the disconnection between the gifts we actually want and the ones we want to give, and offers some insights that may come in handy this holiday shopping season.
Psychologists have long known that we often struggle to predict other people’s preferences, and according to study co-author Elanor Williams, a marketing professor at Indiana University Bloomington, our ego(自我) may be to blame.
As gift givers, we tend to focus on the gift exchange itself, eagerly anticipating(期待)the warm feeling we get when we see the other person’s face light up with joy on opening our present. However, gift receivers focus more on the gift itself: Is it useful? Is it wanted?
Williams says the best strategy may be to simply ask people what they want. “There’s a misconception that the best-received gifts are the ones that are unexpected, but that’s just not true,” he explains. “The best-received gifts are the ones that best match what the receiver actually desires.”
Research on gift giving may feel a little dull, but as Williams points out, gift giving is something we do all the time. He adds that it plays an important social role—giving gifts can help us cater for (迎合) others and strength social bonds. There is also a more practical reason to up our gift-giving game—every holiday season, we shell out(支付) hundreds of billions of dollars on presents. “If we’re dong that,” he says, “We might as well get it right.”
1.What do we know about Current Directions?
A. It may be a magazine about psychological science.
B. It may be an advertisement about holiday shopping.
C. It may be a commercial report about people’s preferences.
D. It may be a wall newspaper in a shopping community.
2.In which case can the gift be regarded as the best-received one?
A. My friend gave me a ticket for a film but I was too busy to see it.
B. I bought a favorite book but a friend sent me another copy of it.
C. My aunt sent me a sweater in summer because it was cheap.
D. My uncle sent me a new mobile phone which I need badly.
3.What does the passage mainly intend to tell us?
A. Different feelings between gift gives and receivers.
B. How and why we should choose well-received gifts.
C. What makes a good gift in different holiday seasons.
D. Best-received gifts are the ones that are unexpected.
The sun ______from behind the clouds late in the afternoon.
They a______ (争辩)that they needed more time to finish the project.
The next time your friends roll their eyes when you’re snapping a selfie (自拍照) or taking a photo of your dessert, tell them that photographing everyday things can actually make people happier.
In a study of more than 2,000 people, researchers found that people who took photos of their experiences, whether they were walking through a museum or going on a city bus tour, had a better time overall compared with those who didn’t.
During each of the study’s nine experiments, people were asked to either take photos or give up photography during an everyday activity, such as eating a meal. In nearly every experiment, the group that took photos showed higher levels of enjoyment.
The finding might not sound terribly surprising. After all, Facebook members upload about 2 billion photos daily, and Instagram users upload about 80 million photos every day. But some people argue that taking photographs can distract (分散注意力) themselves from enjoying an experience while it’s happening.
The new research shows that it isn’t the case and that photography does increase a person’s enjoyment, because it increases his or her engagement in the activity. For example, in one experiment, people toured a museum while wearing glasses that tracked their eye movements. The group that took photos spent more time looking at the artifacts than those who didn’t.
However, photos are sometimes a drag. For instance, if the camera is difficult to carry, it might not bring enjoyment to a person. And in some cases, photography can make situations unpleasant. For example, when people in the study took a virtual safari (游猎) and watched some lions attacking a water buffalo, the people who took photos of the bloody event were reported to have a lower enjoyment of the activity than those who didn’t, the researchers said.
1.Why does taking photos increase enjoyment?
A. People can share their photos on Facebook. B. People have more time to look at the objects to be photographed.
C. Some photos may end up as valuable artifacts. D. Photography gets people more involved in the activity.
2.What can we infer from the last paragraph?
A. Photography sometimes can be dangerous.
B. Photography requires more courage to do.
C. Photography is an unpleasant process.
D. Photography isn’t fun all the time.
3.Which of the following is closest to the main idea of the text?
A. Photography helps you appreciate people around you.
B. Snapping a selfie is a symbol of self-confidence.
C. Taking photos doesn’t ruin your experience.
D. The photo-taking process is a mental choice.
Susan Brownwell Anthony was a lady ahead of her time. She fought for women's rights long before it became a popular issue.
Susan was born on February 15, 1820, in Adams, Massachusetts. At that time, women had few rights. They could not own property. Money earned by a married woman belonged to her husband. Major decisions regarding children were made by the fathers. Women could not vote.
At the age of 15, Susan became a schoolteacher. She taught for 15 years. Then she began organizing women's groups to promote causes that were important to women. She helped gain better educational rights for women. She helped give married women possession of their earnings.
After the Civil War, Susan became very involved in the Woman's Suffrage Movement. After years of lecturing, writing, and appealing by Susan and other women, some parts of the United States changed their laws to give women the right to vote. The first state was Wyoming in 1869. Other areas and states gradually followed Wyoming's decision. It was not until 1920 that the U. S. Constitution was changed to give all women voting rights.
Susan Brownwell Anthony died in 1906 at the age of 86. She was elected to the American Hall of Fame in 1950. She was the first American woman to have a likeness (肖像) of her face on a coin. It was the T979 Susan Brwonwell Anthony dollar.
1.What was the situation of American women like when Susan was born?
A. They had a low social status.
B. They could vote after getting married.
C. They managed money for their husbands.
D. They were responsible for decision-making.
2.What is the third paragraph mainly about?
A. Susan's teaching experiences.
B. Susan's educational background.
C. Susan's efforts to abolish slavery.
D. Susan's fighting for women's causes.
3.What does the word "decision" in the fourth paragraph refer to?
A. Promoting the social movement.
B. Changing the US Constitution.
C. Giving women voting rights.
D. Uniting other areas and states.
4.What may be the best title for the text?
A. The first American woman to invent coins
B. The problem of women rights in the US
C. The most popular women organizations
D. A pioneer in fighting for women's rights
Success in high school is often a stepping stone to a bigger success in life.1.However, in addition to hard work, there are a number of time-tested ways you can employ to do better in high school.
Find successful friends. Students who make friends with those who do well in school will improve their grades too. 2.In addition, such students can also cooperate by sharing notes and helping each other understand study material.
3.Even if you know the material, it is always better to take notes just in case you may forget something. Additionally, taking notes makes your attention focused during class time. Also, rewrite and organize your notes the same day to help you remember the material.
Reduce stress. Stress causes you to become tired. Furthermore, stress can also affect your overall health. By learning to deal with stress in high school you will acquire a life-long habit of keeping your stress level low. Stress reduction activities may include dances, walking and relaxation. 4.
Manage your time. Time is the most important resource people have. Make sure you use it well. Focus on what's really important—your study and some exercise for your body. 5.A good tool to use to manage your time better is a schedule. Try to plan your day in advance and stick to this plan.
A. Sports, music and performing arts also work for many people.
B. Taking notes is another way that can help.
C. Besides, try to make full use of your spare time to reach your goal.
D. Forming good habits is very important for each high school student.
E. This will happen as a result of greater competition between them.
F. Having a hobby is fine, as long as it doesn't take up too much of your time.
G. If you want to enter college or university, it is necessary for you to study hard.
