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  THE names of William Shakespeare, Charles Dickens, and Jane Austen are probably not new to you.They are stars of the literary landscape and their works add to the charm of their British homeland.This week, we take you to the places where these literary masters grew up, lived or got their inspiration from.

  Stratford-upon-Avon

  Located on the banks of the river Avon in the north of England, Stratford-upon-Avon provides a beautiful glimpse into Britain’s rural life.Every year, thousands of tourists flock to the town to see the land that produced Britain’s greatest playwright.They visit the house where Shakespeare lived and go to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre to enjoy his plays.

  William Shakespeare(1564-1616)

  Stratford-upon-Avon would be on an ordinary small city in Britain if it was not the birthplace of William Shakespeare.Shakespeare left the town when he was 18, but even at the height of his career in London, Shakespeare returned here regularly to visit his family.Shakespeare thought of it as his real home, even though London brought him fame.

  Bath

  UNESCO World Heritage city.Bath has the country’s only natural hot springs.The city is named after its most popular sight:the Roman Baths, which were built by the Romans in the first century as a public bath house.For centuries, people went there to bathe in the natural mineral water.

  Jane Austen(1775-1817)

  Bath was one of Austen’s favorite places.It appears in her novels ?Persuasion and Northanger Abbey. In the latter she wrote:“I do like it very much.If I could have papa and mamma, and the rest of them here, I suppose I should be too happy!”

  London

  LONDON is the cultural centre of Britain.Its historical attractions draw numerous visitors.Treasures such as Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace are among the world’s top tourist attractions.Museums like the British Museum and the National Gallery, all free, make London a favorite for art lovers.

  Charles Dickens(1812-1870)?

  Dickens spent most of his life in London and wrote extensively about this city.Born in Hampshire, south of London, Dickens moved to London when he was two years old.He depicted London as foggy, dirty, with villains everywhere, as shown in his works Oliver Twist, Great Expectations, Bleak House and A Tale of Two Cities

(1)

Which of the following doesn’t belong to the world’s top tourist attractions?

[  ]

A.

Stratford-upon-Avon.

B.

Westminster Abbey.

C.

Big Ben.

D.

Buckingham Palace.

(2)

Which of the following is true?

[  ]

A.

Stratford-upon-Avon made Shakespeare famous.

B.

In Shakespeare’s opinion, London was his real home.

C.

Stratford-upon-Avon was the birthplace of Shakespeare.

D.

Shakespeare returned to London regularly to visit his family.

(3)

________ appears in the novels Persuasion and Northanger Abbey

[  ]

A.

Stratford-upon-Avon

B.

London

C.

Britain

D.

Bath

(4)

________ is not Charles Dickens’s works.

[  ]

A.

Oliver Twist?

B.

Great Expectation?

C.

Bleak House?

D.

Northanger Abbey?

(5)

What’s the main idea of the passage?

[  ]

A.

Introduce the places where three literary masters grew up and lived.

B.

Introduce the works of three literary masters.

C.

Compare the three literary masters.

D.

Describe the three literary masters.

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Holding a cell phone against your ear or stalling it in your pocket may be hazardous to your health.
This paraphrases a warning that cell phone; manufacturers include in the small print that is often tossed aside when a new phone is purchased.Apple, for example, doesn’t want iP hones to come closer to you than 1.5 centimeters; Research In Motion, Blackberry’s manufacturer, recommends 2.5 centimeters.
If health issues arise from cell phone use, the implications are huge.Voice calls - Americans chat on cell phones 2.26 trillion minutes annually - generate $109 billion for the wireless carriers.
Devra Davis, an epidemiologist who has worked for the University of Pittsburgh, has published a book about cell phone radiation, "Disconnect." The book surveys scientific research and concludes the question is not settled.
  Brain cancer is a concern that Ms. Davis examines. Over all, there has not been an increase in its incidence since cell phones arrived. But the average masks an increase in brain cancer in the 20-to-29 age group and a drop for the older population.
  "Most cancers have multiple causes," she says, but she points to laboratory research that suggests low-energy radiation could damage cells that could possibly lead to cancer.
  Children are more vulnerable to radiation than adults, Ms. Davis and other scientists point out. Radiation that penetrates only five centimeters into the brain of an adult will reach much deeper into the brains of children because their skulls are thinner and their brains contain more absorptive fluid. No studies have yet been completed on cell phone radiation and children, she says.
  Henry Lai, a research professor in the bioengineering department at the University of Washington, began laboratory radiation studies in 1980 and found that rats exposed to radiofrequency radiation had damaged DNA in their brains.
  Ms. Davis recommends using wired headsets or the phone’s speaker. Children should text rather than call, she said, and pregnant women should keep phones away from the abdomen.
【小题1】We can infer from the passage that________.

A.Cell phone may do harm to our health if we hold it against our ear or store in our pocket
B.Devra Davis thinks that there are many factors contributing to cancer.
C.The increase in brain cancer in the young adults may have something to do with cell phone
D.Children are more likely to be affected by radiation
【小题2】According to the passage, how could children avoid being hurt by cell phone radiation?
A.They can keep cell phones away from the abdomen.
B.They can send short massage instead of making phone calls directly.
C.They can pay more attention to the small print on the phone.
D.They should use more advanced cell phones.
【小题3】From this passage we can learn that.________.
A.American cell phone manufacturers did not give any warning to their customers
B.American cell phone manufacturers benefit greatly from their products
C.Scientists have found the connection between brain cancer and ceil phone
D.Cell phone should be banned because of the increase in brain cancer
【小题4】In which column can we most probably read this passage?
A.Advanced technology.B.Entertainment.
C.Science and life.D.Celebrity.

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Holding a cell phone against your ear or stalling it in your pocket may be hazardous to your health.

         This paraphrases a warning that cell phone; manufacturers include in the small print that is often tossed aside when a new phone is purchased.Apple, for example, doesn't want iP hones to come closer to you than 1.5 centimeters; Research In Motion, Blackberry's manufacturer, recommends 2.5 centimeters.

         If health issues arise from cell phone use, the implications are huge.Voice calls - Americans chat on cell phones 2.26 trillion minutes annually - generate $109 billion for the wireless carriers.

         Devra Davis, an epidemiologist who has worked for the University of Pittsburgh, has published a book about cell phone radiation, "Disconnect." The book surveys scientific research and concludes the question is not settled.

  Brain cancer is a concern that Ms. Davis examines. Over all, there has not been an increase in its incidence since cell phones arrived. But the average masks an increase in brain cancer in the 20-to-29 age group and a drop for the older population.

  "Most cancers have multiple causes," she says, but she points to laboratory research that suggests low-energy radiation could damage cells that could possibly lead to cancer.

  Children are more vulnerable to radiation than adults, Ms. Davis and other scientists point out. Radiation that penetrates only five centimeters into the brain of an adult will reach much deeper into the brains of children because their skulls are thinner and their brains contain more absorptive fluid. No studies have yet been completed on cell phone radiation and children, she says.

  Henry Lai, a research professor in the bioengineering department at the University of Washington, began laboratory radiation studies in 1980 and found that rats exposed to radiofrequency radiation had damaged DNA in their brains.

  Ms. Davis recommends using wired headsets or the phone's speaker. Children should text rather than call, she said, and pregnant women should keep phones away from the abdomen.

1.We can infer from the passage that________.

         A.Cell phone may do harm to our health if we hold it against our ear or store in our pocket

         B.Devra Davis thinks that there are many factors contributing to cancer.

         C.The increase in brain cancer in the young adults may have something to do with cell phone

         D.Children are more likely to be affected by radiation

2.According to the passage, how could children avoid being hurt by cell phone radiation?

         A.They can keep cell phones away from the abdomen.

         B.They can send short massage instead of making phone calls directly.

         C.They can pay more attention to the small print on the phone.

         D.They should use more advanced cell phones.

3.From this passage we can learn that.________.

         A.American cell phone manufacturers did not give any warning to their customers

         B.American cell phone manufacturers benefit greatly from their products

         C.Scientists have found the connection between brain cancer and ceil phone

         D.Cell phone should be banned because of the increase in brain cancer

4.In which column can we most probably read this passage?

         A.Advanced technology.         B.Entertainment.

         C.Science and life.               D.Celebrity.

 

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