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      When Mrs. Joseph George died recently in Vienna, Austria,people asked "Why did she live to 107?" Answers were supplied by a survey ( 调查) held among 148 Viennese men and women who had reached the age of 100. Somewhat surprising was the fact that the majority (大多数) had lived most of their lives in cities. In spite of the city's image (形象) as an unhealthy place, city living often supplies benefits that country living can lack (缺少). One fact seems to be important to those interviewed. This fact is exercise. In the cities it is often faster to walk short distance than to wait for a bus. Even taking a bus often requires some walking.Smaller apartment houses have no elevators (电梯) and so people living there must climb stairs. City dwellers (居民) can usually walk to supermarkets, since parking spaces are hard to find.

       On the other hand, those who live in the country do not have to walk every day. In fact, to go to school, work, or almost anywhere else, they must ride in cars.

1. People to be interviewed were selected on the basis of_______.

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A.age   B. weight  C. height  D. both A and B   

2. Most of the people questioned had______.

[  ]

A. never suffered from serious illness     

B. spent most of their lives in cities     

C. been quite active in life     

D. both B and C  

3. To reach the third floor of a building, it would probably be most healthful to _________.

[  ]

A. ride up a ramp (坡道)

B. walk up the stairs  

C. ride the escalator (moving stairs)

D. take the elevator (lift)  

4. People living in the country probably drive rather than walk because they ____________.

[  ]

A. don't live near business areas     

B. don't need the exercise       

C. don't have time to take the bus       

D. never have parking problems  

5. The author would probably suggest that, to be healthy, country people must_______.

[  ]

A. sell their cars  

B. move to the city    

C. take up gardening  

D. be sure they get enough exercises

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Is there a monster in the water?

  Does an ancient monster live in Scotland’s Loch Ness(尼斯湖)?For centuries, many people have argued that “Nessie”, the Loch Ness Monster, does exist.On July 22, 1933, Mr.and Mrs.George Spicer were driving alongside the lake.All of a sudden, their car nearly struck a huge, black, long-necked creature, which then entered the lake.This was the first time Nessie was brought to public attention.

  To date there have been over 3000 recorded sightings of the monster but no one has come up with any solid evidence that it does exist.

  Scientists are still using high-tech equipment to search the lake and thousands of people visit the area each year in the hope of seeing the monster.And some believe they have got lucky:there are new sightings of Nessie every year.

  Stonehenge, the most famous prehistoric monument in Britain, is situated on Salisbury Plain in the county of Wiltshire.At various times regarded as a site built by the Druids, the Romans, the Danes and even the French, the first stage-a circular ditch and bank with an entrance flanked by a pair of small standing stones-is believed to have been built around 3000 BC.The site was subsequently(随后)abandoned and rebuilt between 2100 BC and 1800 BC.

  There are many mysteries surrounding this ancient site.Some of the stones used are thought to have come from the Preseli mountains in Pembrokeshire, Wales-yet exactly how they were transported to the site in such a primitive(原始的)age is a puzzle.Experts believe they may have been transported for most of the way by water, before being dragged overland for the last stage of the journey.

  It has been suggested that Stonehenge once operated as a massive astronomical clock, and there are even suggestions that it was a landing site for UFOs(Unidentified Flying Objects)! A more likely explanation is that Stonehenge was an important centre of worship connected with the sun.

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In Washington D.C., 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue is a very special address. It is the address of the White House, the home of the president of the United States.
Originally the White House was gray and was called the presidential Palace. It was built from 1792 to 1800. At this time, the city of Washington itself was being built. It was to be the nation’s new capital city. George Washington, the first president, and Pierre Charles L'Enfant, a French engineer, chose the place for the new city. L'Enfant then planned the city. The president's home was an important part of the plan.
A contest was held to pick a design for the president's home. An architect named James Hoban won. He designed a large three-story house of gray stone.
President Washington never lived in the Presidential Palace. The first president to live there was John Adams, the second president of the United States, and his wife Mrs.Adams did not really like her new house. In her letters, she often complained about the cold. Fifty fireplaces were not enough to keep the house warm.
In 1812 the United States and Britain went to war. In 1814 the British invaded Washington. They burned many buildings, including the Presidential Palace.
After the war James Hoban, the original architect, partially rebuilt the president’s home. To cover the marks of the fire, the building was painted white. Before long it became known as the White House.
The White House is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the United States. Every year more than 1.5 million visitors go through the five rooms that are open to the public.
【小题1】The White House was built in Washington_____.

A.because a French engineer was invited to design it
B.because President George Washington liked to live in it
C.because the British invaders lived in it in1812-1814
D.because it was to be the nation’s capital city
【小题2】The president’s home and the city of Washington were______.
A.built by the American armyB.built by the British troops
C.planed by George WashingtonD.planned by the French
【小题3】The original home of the president needed to be rebuilt______.
A.because John Adams’ wife did not like it
B.because it was cold in winter even with 50 fireplace
C.because it had been burned down during the war
D.because George Washington was not willing to live in it
【小题4】The new presidential home was painted white to ______.
A. cover the marks of fire                 B. attract tourist from France
D. to please Mrs. John Adams             D. keep it warm in winter

In Washington D.C., 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue is a very special address. It is the address of the White House, the home of the president of the United States.

Originally the White House was gray and was called the presidential Palace. It was built from 1792 to 1800. At this time, the city of Washington itself was being built. It was to be the nation’s new capital city. George Washington, the first president, and Pierre Charles L'Enfant, a French engineer, chose the place for the new city. L'Enfant then planned the city. The president's home was an important part of the plan.

A contest was held to pick a design for the president's home. An architect named James Hoban won. He designed a large three-story house of gray stone.

President Washington never lived in the Presidential Palace. The first president to live there was John Adams, the second president of the United States, and his wife Mrs.Adams did not really like her new house. In her letters, she often complained about the cold. Fifty fireplaces were not enough to keep the house warm.

In 1812 the United States and Britain went to war. In 1814 the British invaded Washington. They burned many buildings, including the Presidential Palace.

After the war James Hoban, the original architect, partially rebuilt the president’s home. To cover the marks of the fire, the building was painted white. Before long it became known as the White House.

The White House is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the United States. Every year more than 1.5 million visitors go through the five rooms that are open to the public.

1.The White House was built in Washington_____.

A. because a French engineer was invited to design it

B. because President George Washington liked to live in it

C. because the British invaders lived in it in1812-1814

D. because it was to be the nation’s capital city

2.The president’s home and the city of Washington were______.

A. built by the American army              B. built by the British troops

C. planed by George Washington           D. planned by the French

3.The original home of the president needed to be rebuilt______.

A. because John Adams’ wife did not like it

B. because it was cold in winter even with 50 fireplace

C. because it had been burned down during the war

D. because George Washington was not willing to live in it

4.The new presidential home was painted white to ______.

A. cover the marks of fire                  B. attract tourist from France

D. to please Mrs. John Adams             D. keep it warm in winter

 

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