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A.scene B.elect C.student D.respect
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【解析】题干complete中划线字母e发长元音/i:/, 选项elect中划线字母e发短音/?/ ;student中划线字母e发短元音/?/; respected中划线字母e发短音/e/; scene中划线字母e发长元音/i:/与题干一致,因此正确答案为选项scene。
【考点定位】考查元音字母e的发音多样性
He lived his whole life as a poor man. His art and talent were recognized by almost no one. He suffered from a mental(精神的)illness that led him to cut off part of his left ear in 1888 and to shoot himself two years later. But after his death, he achieved world fame. Today, Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh is recognized as one of
the leading artists of all time.
Now, 150 years after his birth on March 30, 1853, Zundert, the town of his birth, has made 2003 “The van Gogh Year”in his honor. And the van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, home to the biggest collection of his masterpieces, is marking the anniversary(周年纪念)with exhibitions throughout the year. The museum draws around 1.3 million visitors every year. Some people enjoy the art and then learn about his life. Others are first interested in his life, which then helps them understand his art.
Van Gogh was the son of a pastor(牧师). He left school when he was just 15. By the age of 27, he had already tried many jobs including an art gallery(画廊)salesman and a French teacher. Finally in 1880, he decided to begin his studies in art.
Van Gogh is famed for his ability to put his own emotions into his paintings and show his feelings about a scene. His style is marked by short, broad brush strokes(笔画).“Instead of trying to reproduce exactly what I have before my eyes, I use color more freely, in order to express myself more forcibly,” he wrote in a letter to his brother in 1888.
Van Gogh sold only one painting during his short life. He relied heavily on the support from his brother, an art dealer who lived in Paris. But now his works are sold for millions of dollars. His portrait of Dr. Gacher sold for $89.5 million in 1990. It is the highest price ever paid for a painting. “I think his paintings are powerful and the brilliant colors in them are attractive to people,” said a Van Gogh’s fan.
【小题1】All through his life, Van Gogh __________.
| A.depended on his brother | B.worked hard on art studies |
| C.was not recognized by people | D.expressed himself in paintings |
| A.the poor life | B.his illness |
| C.his pain from left ear | D.the objections from the artists of his time |
| A.the likeness between his paintings and the reality |
| B.the short time for him to complete a painting |
| C.the various styles mixed together |
| D.the special strokes he made |
| A.more and more people like his paintings |
| B.people can understand him through his paintings |
| C.1.3 million people visit his painting museum every year |
| D.Zundert has made 2003 “The Van Gogh Year” in his honor |
| A.his powerful art came from his poor life |
| B.his fellow townsmen regret treating him unfairly |
| C.all his paintings were drawn in the last 10 years of his life |
| D.most of his paintings are kept in the museum of his hometown |
From school to band Practice, the Venturi Eclectic is an Earth-friendly way to get where you want to go. This battery-powered, zero-emission (meaning it doesn't pollute the air) vehicle runs mainly on renewable energy. Solar panels on the Eclectic's roof absorb sun rays when you're driving. On windy days, you can connect a machine to the car's roof that collects energy from the wind while you're parked. The Eclectic's top speed is 28 miles an hour; the battery lasts for 31 miles before it needs to be recharged. Zipping (迅速行进) around the neighborhood has never been better.![]()
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Here's an eco-friendly way to tell time: Simply fill the Bedol Water-powered Clock's tank (箱) with water, add some lemon juice, and the clock will display the time without the need for environmentally harmful batteries. There are two sets of metal electrodes (电极) inside the water tank. Water contains ions (离子) that carry negative and positive charges. These ions complete a charge between the electrodes, creating enough energy to power the clock. Just refill the tank every few weeks, and this clock will keep on ticking.
Bloodhound SuperSonic Car (SSC) will be the first car to attempt to break the l,000-mile-an-hour barrier. (The current record is 763 miles an hour.) A concept for now, the rocket-shaped car gets its original push to 350 miles an hour from a jet engine. Then a rocket fires up, pushing the SSC past 1,000 miles an hour. In order to keep the car streamlined (流线型的), the driver lies back at a 45-degree angle (角度).
You’re having a blast at your friend’s birthday party. But when it's time to bring out the cake, everyone crowds around, blocking your view. No worries. Throw the Triops into the air, and this clever camera captures the view from above. The Triops can take three pictures at once, each from different angles. You can also record sounds and command the Triops to start shooting whenever it hears that noise. That's one smart camera.
【小题1】What is the common characteristic of the Venturi Eclectic and the Bedol Water-powered Clock?
| A.They don't need batteries. | B.They are difficult to operate. |
| C.They can be powered by water. | D.They are environmentally friendly. |
| A.is popular with businessmen | B.is suitable for a long trip |
| C.can turn wind into energy | D.has only a little gas emission |
| A.looking at a picture | B.enjoying yourself |
| C.blowing out a candle | D.recording sounds |
| A.The Triops is sensitive to sounds. |
| B.The driver of the SSC must be of great size. |
| C.The color of the Bedol Water-powered Clock is like that of lemon. |
| D.The SSC doesn’t have anything to do with a rocket actually. |
The booking notes of the play “the Age of Innocence”:
Price: $10
BOOKING
There are four easy ways to book seats for performance:
------ in person
The Box Office is open Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. ---8 p.m.
------ by telephone
Ring 01324976 to book your tickets or to pay by credit card(Visa, MasterCard and Amex accepted)
------ by post
Simply complete the booking form and return it to Global Theatre Box Office.
------ on line
Complete the on-line booking form at www. Satanfiedtheatre. com
DISCOUNTS:
Saver:$2 off any seat booked any time in advance for performances from Monday to Thursday. Savers are available for children up to 16 years old, over 60s and full-time students.
Supersaver: half-price seats are available for people with disabilities and one companion. It is advisable to book in advance. There is a maximum of eight wheelchair spaces available and one wheelchair space will be held until an hour before the show.
Standby: best available seats are on sale for$6 from one hour before the performance for people suitable for Saver and Supersaver discounts and thirty minutes before for all other customers.
Group Bookings: there is a ten percent discount for parties of twelve or more.
School: school parties often or more can book$6 standby tickets in advance and will get every tenth ticket free.
Please note: we are unable to exchange tickets or refund money unless a performance is cancelled due to unforeseen situations.
【小题1】If you want to book a ticket, you CANNOT _________.
| A.use the Internet |
| B.go to the Box Office on Sundays |
| C.complete a booking form and post it to the Box Office |
| D.ring the booking number and pay for the tickets by credit card |
| A.A full-time college student. |
| B.The people who book the tickets on Fridays. |
| C.A woman who is 55 years old. |
| D.A teenager who is 18 years old. |
| A.$120 | B.$126 | C.$140 | D.$150 |
| A.There are only 8 wheelchair spaces in the theatre. |
| B.A group of 12 persons can get 10 per cent discount. |
| C.A school party of 15 students should pay 90 for the standby tickets. |
| D.The audience can’t refund money if the performance is on show. |
| A.The standby tickets. |
| B.The tickets for group booking. |
| C.The tickets for Saver discount. |
| D.The standby tickets for school parties of ten or more. |
1.Which one of the following activities requires the longest time to complete?
A.Fun in Mandarin
B.Fairytale Holiday Chinese Camp
C.Magic Moments English Speech and Drama Camp
D.Magic Moments Mandarin Speech and Drama Camp
2.If you want your son to learn some table manners, which of the following activities can you register him in?
A.Baking Workshop B.Lollipops Life Science
C.Flower anti Card Making D.Kids’ Dining Etiquette course
3.Which of the following statements is true?
A.Participators need not bring any materials for the activities.
B.All activities are aimed at primary school children only.
C.All participants will receive a free gift upon registration.
D.All activities are organized throughout the year.
4.A couple with three children aged 6, 9 and 14 want them to attend the same activities together.The number of activities they can attend is_______ .
A.one B.two C.three D.four