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6.People are always looking for lost cities and occasionally one is found:Borobudur in Indonesia,for example.But perhaps some of the places people look for never existed-or did they?Here are just a few famous mythical(传说中的)cities.El Dorado.
El Dorado is a story that began in 1537,when Spanish explorers found the Muisca people in the mountains of what is now Colombia.They heard the story of a man who covered himself with gold and dived into a lake.Then people began to talk of El Dorado-‘the golden man'Soon people started to think of El Dorado as a place,too一 a city of gold and amazing riches.Nowadays,the name'El Dorado'is still used to mean‘a place where you can get rich quickly.'
Atlantis
There was once an island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.It was the mythical island of Atlantis.The people of the island were very rich,thanks to the natural resources(资源)on their island.For hundreds of years,they lived simple lives.But slowly they began to change.They started to want power.So the gods decided to destroy Atlantis.Suddenly,the island and its people were swallowed(淹没)by the sea and were never seen again.
Shambhala
In Tibetan Buddhist tradition,Shambhala is a mystical (神秘的)country that is hidden somewhere behind the Himalayas.Shambhala is a word from an old language that means‘place of peace'or‘place of happiness'.It is said that there is no war in Shambhala,and in the future,when the world is full of war,a huge army will come out of Shambhala,destroy the world's bad rulers,and start a new Golden Age.Some people say this will happen in 2424.
24.Nowadays,‘El Dorado'means‘C'
A.Colombia.
B.the golden man.
C.a place of great wealth.
D.the city with mountains.
25.Atlantis was destroyed byA
A.the gods.
B.its people.
C.its powerful enemies.
D.its neighboring country.
26.What will probably happen in 2424according to the last paragraph?C
A.The Himalayas will disappear.
B.The world will be full of peace.
C.Shambhala will save the world.
D.There will be a war in Shambhala.
27.What would be the best title for the text?B
A.Rich lands.
B.Mythical cities
C.Famous tourist attractions.
D.Newly-found ancient countries.
分析 文章主要介绍了一些神秘的失落城市以及和它们相关的传说.
解答 24.C 细节题.由第二段的Nowadays,the name"El Dorado"is still used to mean"a place where you can get rich quickly."可知这个名字意味着财富之地.结合选项,故选C
25.A 细节题.由第三段So the gods decided to destroy Atlantis.可知亚特兰蒂斯是被神毁灭的.故选A
26.C 细节题.由第四段的and in the future,when the world is full of war,a huge army will come out of Shambhala,destroy the world's bad rulers,and start a new Golden Age.Some people say this will hap pen in 2424.可知在2024年,Shambhala的军队会拯救世界.结合选项,故选C
27.B 主旨题.文章主要介绍了一些神秘的失落城市以及和它们相关的传说.结合第一段的Here are just a few famous mythical(传说中的)cities.可知最合适的题目是Mythical cities.故选B
点评 本文是一个广告布告类阅读,题目涉及多道细节理解题,做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析,结合选项选出正确答案.推理判断题也是要在抓住关键句子的基础上合理的分析才能得出正确答案,切忌胡乱猜测,一定要做到有理有据.
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11.What is a vegan?What is veganism?
Veganism is a type of vegetarian diet that (61)Ameat,eggs,dairy products and all other animal-derived ingredients.Many vegans also do not eat foods that are (62)Cusing animal products,such as refined white sugar and some wines.
Vegan (63)Beither a person who follows this was of eating,or the diet itself.That is,the word vegan can be an adjective used to describe a food item,as in,"This curry is vegan",or,it can be used as a noun,as in,"Vegans like cookie,too."
Although there is some (64)C as to whether certain foods,such as honey,fit into a vegan diet,if you are cooking for other vegans,it is best to be careful and (65)Dthese foods.Most vegans (66)Athe definition of veganism to go beyond just food and will also avoid the use of all personal and household products tested on animals,and avoid (67)Band using all animal-derived non-food products,such as leather,fur and wool.
What do vegans eat?
This is perhaps the most common question about veganism.A vegan diet includes grains,beans,legumes,vegetables and (68)Dand the nearly infinite number of foods made by combining them.
(69)C,many vegan versions of familiar foods are available,so you can eat vegan hot dogs,ice cream,cheese and vegan mayonnaise along with the more familiar veggie burgers.Many foods are (70)Cveganism,such as soy milk and tofu,but many non-vegans also enjoy tofu,and you certainly don't have to like tofu in order to eat vegan.
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How can I become vegan?
So you've decided to become vegan.But now what?Some people easily go from eating meat to vegan right away,while others struggle with their new (73)C,or choose to go vegetarian first and then(74)Aomit eggs and dairy.There's no right or wrong way to do it,but you may want to learn about what's worked for other people.However you do it,keep your (75)Ain mind and remember why you are choosing to adopt a vegan diet.
Veganism is a type of vegetarian diet that (61)Ameat,eggs,dairy products and all other animal-derived ingredients.Many vegans also do not eat foods that are (62)Cusing animal products,such as refined white sugar and some wines.
Vegan (63)Beither a person who follows this was of eating,or the diet itself.That is,the word vegan can be an adjective used to describe a food item,as in,"This curry is vegan",or,it can be used as a noun,as in,"Vegans like cookie,too."
Although there is some (64)C as to whether certain foods,such as honey,fit into a vegan diet,if you are cooking for other vegans,it is best to be careful and (65)Dthese foods.Most vegans (66)Athe definition of veganism to go beyond just food and will also avoid the use of all personal and household products tested on animals,and avoid (67)Band using all animal-derived non-food products,such as leather,fur and wool.
What do vegans eat?
This is perhaps the most common question about veganism.A vegan diet includes grains,beans,legumes,vegetables and (68)Dand the nearly infinite number of foods made by combining them.
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Vegans also eat many of the same common and (71)Bevery day foods which just about every eats. (72)B,foods such as a vegetarian burrito without cheese or sour cream would be vegan,a vegetarian Thai curry made from coconut milk is vegan,pasta with tomato sauce or another non-meat and non-dairy sauce is vegan,and most breads are vegan.
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| 61.A.excludes | B.includes | C.involves | D.favors |
| 62.A.enjoyed | B.consumed | C.processed | D.frozen |
| 63.A.protests against | B.refers to | C.complains about | D.searches for |
| 64.A.analysis | B.reason | C.debate | D.comment |
| 65.A.cook | B.choose | C.test | D.avoid |
| 66.A.extend | B.apply | C.restrict | D.offer |
| 67.A.controlling | B.purchasing | C.distributing | D.producing |
| 68.A.eggs | B.cheeses | C.hot-dogs | D.fruits |
| 69.A.Otherwise | B.However | C.Besides | D.Thus |
| 70.A.separated from | B.ignored by | C.associated with | D.limited to |
| 71.A.cheap | B.familiar | C.delicious | D.healthy |
| 72.A.As a result | B.For example | C.In a sense | D.In particular |
| 73.A.joy | B.service | C.commitment | D.trend |
| 74.A.slowly | B.accidentally | C.essentially | D.normally |
| 75.A.goal | B.request | C.responsibility | D.expense |
18.I do voluntary work for an organization that helps the people in need in Haiti.Recently I took my son Barrett there for a week,hoping to(41)A him.
Before setting out,I told Barrett this trip would be tiring and(42)C.For the first two days,he said almost nothing.I worried the trip was too (43)D for a 17-year-old.Then on day three,as we were (44)Dover high rocky mountains,he turned to me and grinned(咧嘴笑),"Pretty hard."
After that there was no turning back.A five-year-old girl,wearing a dress several sizes (45)D large and broken shoes,followed Barrett around,mesmerized(着迷).He couldn't stop (46)D.Later he said (47)B."I wish I could speak French."I was (48)D-this from a boy who hated and (49)B French classes throughout school.
Usually silent,he (50)DGaby,our host,and kept asking questions about the country and its people.He blossomed(活泼起来).
(51)C,the moment that really took (52)C breath away occurred in a village deep in the mountains.I was (53)A a woman villager for an article.135centimeters tall,she was small in figure but strong in (54)D.Through determination,she had learned to read and write and (55)A to become part of the leadership of the (56)B.
Learning her story,Barrett was as (57)C as I by this tiny woman's achievements.His eyes were wet and there was a (58)A of love and respect on his face.He had finally understood the importance of my work.
When leaving for home,Barrett even offered to stay (59)A as a volunteer.My insides suddenly felt struck.This (60)B achieved all I'd expected.Soon he will celebrate his 18th birthday.He'll be a man.
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After that there was no turning back.A five-year-old girl,wearing a dress several sizes (45)D large and broken shoes,followed Barrett around,mesmerized(着迷).He couldn't stop (46)D.Later he said (47)B."I wish I could speak French."I was (48)D-this from a boy who hated and (49)B French classes throughout school.
Usually silent,he (50)DGaby,our host,and kept asking questions about the country and its people.He blossomed(活泼起来).
(51)C,the moment that really took (52)C breath away occurred in a village deep in the mountains.I was (53)A a woman villager for an article.135centimeters tall,she was small in figure but strong in (54)D.Through determination,she had learned to read and write and (55)A to become part of the leadership of the (56)B.
Learning her story,Barrett was as (57)C as I by this tiny woman's achievements.His eyes were wet and there was a (58)A of love and respect on his face.He had finally understood the importance of my work.
When leaving for home,Barrett even offered to stay (59)A as a volunteer.My insides suddenly felt struck.This (60)B achieved all I'd expected.Soon he will celebrate his 18th birthday.He'll be a man.
| 41.A.educate | B.attract | C.please | D.comfort |
| 42.A.troublesome | B.dangerous | C.rough | D.violent |
| 43.A.little | B.slow | C.fast | D.much |
| 44.A.running | B.moving | C.looking | D.climbing |
| 45.A.so | B.very | C.even | D.too |
| 46.A.crying | B.joking | C.shouting | D.smiling |
| 47.A.patiently | B.regretfully | C.cheerfully | D.lightly |
| 48.A.disappointed | B.ashamed | C.determined | D.surprised |
| 49.A.called off | B.fought against | C.went in for | D.took up |
| 50.A.recognized | B.disregarded | C.avoided | D.befriended |
| 51.A.Even | B.Thus | C.However | D.Meanwhile |
| 52.A.our | B.his | C.my | D.her |
| 53.A.interviewing | B.asking | C.describing | D.arranging |
| 54.A.wish | B.brain | C.health | D.will |
| 55.A.struggled | B.appeared | C.failed | D.hesitated |
| 56.A.city | B.village | C.organization | D.state |
| 57.A.bored | B.pleased | C.touched | D.puzzled |
| 58.A.combination | B.connection | C.composition | D.satisfaction |
| 59.A.behind | B.in | C.out | D.away |
| 60.A.article | B.trip | C.interview | D.flight |
1.I made up my mind to drive to South Carolina to meet my friends in my used car.Though I had only been there once(16)B and did not know the (17)A very well.I was on the (18)Bafter I had made some inquiries (询问).
At Ashvelle,there was a crossroad where I could go on along the main road or I could take a shortcut.The shortcut was to (19)A several hills and was dangerous,I hesitated (犹豫)for a little while and then chose the main road,for I wanted to be (20)D.
Something strange happened after I drove a long (21)B and found it was not the correct road that I wanted to (22)B,but the hilly road I decided to avoid.I realized that it was at the(23)Athat I had made the (24)Cmistake."What shall I do?"I asked myself.If I went back to take that road again,it would be very late by the time I got to Columbia.Thin it (25)C,I decided to go on."If (26)A people can go along this road,why can't I?"I (27)C myself.
The short cut,to my surprise,was not that (28)D.In fact,it was only a very peaceful country road,(29)Aup and down two low(30)B.There was (31)Btraffic.On both sides of the road,you could see trees,wild flowers,and(32)A with cows and horses.My fear was (33)A with the wind.Listening to the beautiful country music over my car stereo (立体声),I drove on and (34)A the scenery which was so quiet and so natural.Even my used car forgot to give me(35)D.It was just in this light heartedness that I arrived at my destination.My friends,after they heard what had happened to me,all said it sounded like an adventure.
At Ashvelle,there was a crossroad where I could go on along the main road or I could take a shortcut.The shortcut was to (19)A several hills and was dangerous,I hesitated (犹豫)for a little while and then chose the main road,for I wanted to be (20)D.
Something strange happened after I drove a long (21)B and found it was not the correct road that I wanted to (22)B,but the hilly road I decided to avoid.I realized that it was at the(23)Athat I had made the (24)Cmistake."What shall I do?"I asked myself.If I went back to take that road again,it would be very late by the time I got to Columbia.Thin it (25)C,I decided to go on."If (26)A people can go along this road,why can't I?"I (27)C myself.
The short cut,to my surprise,was not that (28)D.In fact,it was only a very peaceful country road,(29)Aup and down two low(30)B.There was (31)Btraffic.On both sides of the road,you could see trees,wild flowers,and(32)A with cows and horses.My fear was (33)A with the wind.Listening to the beautiful country music over my car stereo (立体声),I drove on and (34)A the scenery which was so quiet and so natural.Even my used car forgot to give me(35)D.It was just in this light heartedness that I arrived at my destination.My friends,after they heard what had happened to me,all said it sounded like an adventure.
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| 17.A.way | B.country | C.friends | D.town |
| 18.A.train | B.highway | C.car | D.phone |
| 19.A.cross | B.have | C.go | D.ride |
| 20.A.slow | B.dangerous | C.fast | D.safe |
| 21.A.moment | B.way | C.road | D.day |
| 22.A.come | B.take | C.leave | D.drive |
| 23.A.crossroad | B.corner | C.station | D.beginning |
| 24.A.disappointed | B.road | C.direction | D.interesting |
| 25.A.about | B.of | C.over | D.up |
| 26.A.other | B.another | C.the other | D.others |
| 27.A.asked | B.forced | C.encouraged | D.told |
| 28.A.far | B.safe | C.dirty | D.dangerous |
| 29.A.going | B.coming | C.driving | D.walking |
| 30.A.lands | B.hills | C.farms | D.cars |
| 31.A.heavy | B.little | C.few | D.light |
| 32.A.farms | B.trucks | C.houses | D.villages |
| 33.A gone | B.together | C.covered | D.coming |
| 34.A.enjoyed | B.liked | C.looked | D.found |
| 35.A.happiness | B.scenery | C.joys | D.problems |