题目内容
【题目】Hearst Castle
Hearst Castle is a park on the central California coast and a National Historical Landmark. It was designed by Julia Morgan for William Randolph Hearst from 1919 to 1947. In 1957, the owner donated the fortune to the state of California. Since that time it has been a state historic park where its large collection of art and antiques are open for public tours. Though it's far from any city centre, the site attracts about one million visitors every year.
Guided Tours
● Tour 1 is recommended for first-time visitors. It now includes the movie, Hearst Castle: Building the Dream.
● Tour 2 gives visitors a closer look at the main house's upper floors, Mr Hearst's private suite, the libraries, and the kitchen.
● Tour 3 looks at the Castle's North Wing, guest rooms and guest house Casa del Monte.
● Tour 4 includes the impressive gardens and grounds, the largest guest house, the wine basement, and the Hidden Terrace.
● The evening tour is a special tour that allows visitors to experience the castle at night as one of the Hearst's own visitors might have.
? | Ticket Prices | ? |
Tours | Adult | Aged 6-- 17 |
Tour 1 | $24 | $12 |
Tour 2, 3 or 4 | $24 | $12 |
Evening tour | ?? $30 | ??? $15 |
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Children under 6 are free when accompanied by a paying adult.
【1】Where is Hearst Castle?
【2】Who was the designer of Hearst Castle?
【3】What kind of park is Hearst Castle?
【4】If you are quite interested in wine, which tour will you choose?
【5】If a couple take Tour 1 with their 5-year old son, how much will they pay for the tickets?
【答案】
【1】It’s on the central California coast
【2】Julia Morgan
【3】It’s a state historic park where its large collection of art and antiques are open for public tours.
【4】Tour 4.
【5】$48
【解析】短文主要介绍了Hearst Castle的特色,以及去Hearst Castle旅游的线路,价格以及预订信息。
【1】根据短文开头的句子“Hearst Castle is a park on the central California coast and a National Historical Landmark.”可知,赫斯特城堡是加利福尼亚中部海岸的一个公园。故答案为It’s on the central California coast.??
【2】根据文中句子“It was designed by Julia Morgan for William Randolph Hearst from 1919 to 1947.”可知,它的设计者是朱莉娅·摩根,故答案为Julia Morgan.???
【3】根据文中句子“Since that time it has been a state historic park where its large collection of art and antiques are open for public tours.”可知,它是一个国家历史公园,那里有大量的艺术品和古董供公众参观。故答案为It’s a state historic park where its large collection of art and antiques are open for public tours.???
【4】根据文中信息“● Tour 4 includes the impressive gardens and grounds, the largest guest house, the wine basement, and the Hidden Terrace.”可知,对酒感兴趣,可选择第4条旅游线路,答案为Tour 4.
【5】根据表格中的信息“Tour 1Ticket Prices $24? Aged 6—17 $12”可知,成人票24美元一张,5岁的小孩是免费的,故共需支付48美元,答案为$48。
【题目】六、任务型阅读
阅读下列短文,根据短文信息完成文后表格,每空一词。
What do you do when you come across a problem while doing your homework? Andy would take out his smart phone, open a special app and searched the problem. Answers soon appeared on the screen.
Nowadays, many students do homework with the help of the Internet like Andy. They search information online, use apps or discuss through social networks like QQ and WeChat.
“It’s convenient(方便的). You don’t have to wait or get a tutor(导师) on the spot(地点,场所),” Andy said. “You also learn by seeing how others work them out.”
It also improves students’ abilities , said John, another student. He said it’s especially true for new types of homework.
John’s Chinese teacher often asks students to give speeches on great authors. When it comes to John’s turn, he usually searches online, picks out certain stories and makes PowerPoint presentations.
“I’ve become skilled at finding information online and using Microsoft Office,” Wang said.
??? However, many students think this trend (趋势) also brings up problems. Some students just copy the answers online without thinking. They become lazy.
A head teacher in Andy and John’s school said that knowing how to use the Internet is important. The key is to have good self-control.
“No matter how difficult the problem is, think about it independently (独立地) first,” the teacher said. “Be sure to understand the reasons behind the answers, or you won’t make progress. If you don’t have confidence about your self-control, ask your parents for help.”
Getting Help on Screen
The phenomenon(现象) | Many students do homework with the help of the? 【1】. They use apps or 【2】 networks. |
Two 【3】 | When meeting a problem with homework, Andy would turn to his 【4】 and search. John usually searches for information and 【5】 certain stories and makes PowerPoint presentations when he is asked to give a 【6】. |
Opinions from students on this phenomenon | Some think it convenient and can 【7】 students’ abilities. Many think it makes students 【8】 when they just copy. |
Opinions from teachers | Having good self-control is the 【9】. No 【10】 will be made unless students understand the reasons behind the answers. If students aren’t confident about their self-control, they should turn to parents for help. |
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【题目】对于“中学生在校是否可以使用手机”,不同学生有不同的看法,请你根据下面表格中的?提示写一篇短文,向某英语报社投稿。
观点 | 赞成 | 反对 |
理由 | 1.便于联系:…… 2.获取信息:…… | 1.浪费时间:…… 2.危害身心健康:…… |
你的观点及理由 | ||
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要求:1.包含所有要点,不逐字翻译,围绕要点适当发挥;?于书写规范、工整,条理清晰;
2.文中不得出现真实人名、地名、校名等;
3.词数:80词左右,短文开头已给出,不计入总词数。
Can middle school students use mobile phones at school?
Nowadays, more and more teenagers use mobile phones. Can middle school students use mobile phones at school? Different students have different opinions about it.??????????????????????????????????????????????
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