【题目】阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项中(A, B, C, D), 选出最佳选项。
C
Westminster Abbey, founded in 1065, was the King's place of residence until the 16th century. Since 1066, the Norman Conquest, it has been the “Royal church”—the place where kings and queens are crowned when they take the throne(即位).
It has also been the site of many royal weddings and funerals. King George VI, got married there in 1923; twenty four years later, his daughter, Queen Elizabeth II married Prince Phillip there; on April 29, 2011, Prince William also married Kate Middleton there. While fourteen years ago, the funeral service for Princess Diana, William's mother, took place there.
It is also famous for its Poets’ Corner, which has been the traditional burial ground of the most famous English poets, writers and playwrights.
Today it is still a working church dedicated to regular worship and to the celebration of great events in the life of the nation. All are welcome to attend the regular services.

Address

Westminster Abbey, Parliament Square, London, SW1P3PA

Nearest Tube Station

Westminster
St. James's Park

Opening Times

Monday to Saturday:9:30 am---4.30 pm
Wednesday:9:30 am---7:00pm(last admission 6:00pm)
Saturday:9:30pm---2:30pm(last admission1:30pm)

Tickets:

Individuals:
Adult £18.00

Over 18 students: £15.00 (on production of a valid student card)
Schoolchildren(11—18years old) £8.00
Child under 11 free accompanied by an adult

Do pay a visit to the Poets' Corner, where are tombs and memorials for such well---known writers as Geoffery Chaucer---father of English Literature, Charles Dickens, and Thomas Hardy(Refer to next page for more or surf its official website:www.westminister-abbey.org). The Grave of the Unknown Warrior is an attractive story of a body brought back from France after the First World War.College Garden is thought to the oldest garden in England at nearly 1,000 years old.
(1)According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A.Westminster Abbey has been the king's residence for over 1,000 years.
B.About fifty years after Queen Elizabeth II got married, Princess Diana died.
C.All famous English poets, writers and playwrights can be buried in the Abbey.
D.From Monday to Saturday, one can visit the Abbey at any time in the day.
(2)How much will a couple with two children(aged 17 and 19) at least pay for a visit to the Abbey?
A.£62.
B.£59.
C.£50.
D.£48.
(3)Famous sights in the Abbey are recommended to see EXCEPT________.
A.the Poet's Corner
B.the Grave of the Unknown Warrior
C.the College Garden
D.St. James's Park
(4)This passage is most likely from a(n) ________.
A.advertisement
B.website
C.guidebook
D.poster

【题目】阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项中(A, B, C, D), 选出最佳选项。
B
My parents moved from Mexico to South Texas in the early 90s with the hope for a brighter future for their family of nine---my parents, four boys and three girls. My parents have always wanted the best for us and they have done everything possible to encourage us to get a university degree. Never did they think that by pushing us that direction, it also meant encouraging us to move away and be distant from each other.
Initially(起初), getting accustomed to the American culture and lifestyle was very difficult for my parents. They come from a culture where kids grow up together, go to school together and most of the time live in the same neighborhood. From our point, American family values were a bit different. Typically in the US, when you turn 18, you are expected to graduate from high school, move out, find a university, possibly find a partner, get married and start a life together. Most of these decisions take you away from home; usually you have to follow opportunity and wherever that will take you.
This is my family's current situation. I graduated from Bethel College in Indiana in 2010, and in order to fulfill my financial responsibilities of paying off student loans, I moved to Washington State for my job with Experience Mission. Ideally my parents wanted me to come home to South Texas, but that wasn't where my opportunity took me.
Currently, my sister Jennifer lives in Waco, Texas, about eight hours from my parents. My two younger brothers also decided to go to college at Bethel and are away from my parents. More than likely, when they graduate, they will probably not move back home to South Texas.
My parent never imagined that their dream for a better future would separate our family this way.Facebook has played a crucial(决定性的) role in the way we communicate while living in different places. Since we all use Facebook, we have found a place to connect and feel as if we were there together with each other.
(1)We can infer from the first paragraph that ________.
A.the writer's family are immigrants to America
B.the writer' family came to America for a better future
C.the writer' parents' didn't want their children to get a university degree
D.the writer' parents pushed their children away from each other
(2)The writer's parents found it hard to be used to American life because ________.
A.they were strangers in America
B.they suffered from a culture shock
C.the local people disl iked their family
D.different countries have different lives
(3)The writer didn't return to work in South Texas after graduation because ________.
A.he owed a lot of money while studying at college
B.he didn't graduate from university
C.he found his opportunity in Washington State
D.his father couldn't find him a job in South Texas
(4)What will probably be talked about in the paragraph after the last?
A.The writer's parents' life in Texas.
B.How the parents learn to use Facebook.
C.What the writer's brothers' and sisters' lives are like.
D.How the writer's family communicate through Facebook.

【题目】阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项中(A, B, C, D), 选出最佳选项。
A
There is a scene in the movie The Descendants and it went something like this ---George Clooney's character Matt King has a daughter who may be 9 or 10. She said something bad to a girl at her school that made her cry. The mother of that girl made Matt and his daughter come to their house to apologize. “Sorry,” said his daughter very casually. She was clearly not sorry for her actions and the girl's mother complained she didn't take her apology seriously. Matt shrugged(耸) his shoulders. What was he supposed to do? His daughter apologized as asked. He couldn't make her mean her words.
I always think of this story when my daughter is asked by other adults to apologize for her wrong doings. I know my daughter is being taught to say “sorry” with all the best intentions. They are teaching her to be polite. But she is apologizing because she is being forced to please the adult or to avert punishment.
This situation has happened on a few occasions and it really bothers me. Here are three reasons why I don't think it's a good idea to teach children to say sorry: 1. My daughter is being taught to say things that are not from her heart. 2. She is being taught insincerity(不真诚) is valued over genuineness. 3. She is being taught she needs to please others to be loved.
These messages make me uncomfortable and I will not ask my children to apol ogize. Instead, this is what I think people should teach children:
teach them behavior that is acceptable and to practice positive behavior.
teach them how their actions affect others.
give them space to think about the situation and ask them to suggest ways to make the situation better.
help them make healthy choices
lead by example and show them how to fix wrong doings
(1)The story in Paragraph 1 mainly shows that ________.
A.sometimes people don't take their apology seriously
B.The Descendants is a good film that is worth seeing
C.forcing a child to apologize may not get expected results
D.parents should punish their children for their mistakes
(2)What does the underlined word “avert” in Paragraph 2 mean?
A.Suffer.
B.Avoid.
C.Deserve.
D.Get.
(3)From Paragraph 3 we can learn that the author ________.
A.doesn't like apologizing to other people
B.doesn't think apologizing is important to children
C.doesn't think her daughter has done anything wrong
D.thinks forcing a child to apologize has disadvantages
(4)According to the last paragraph, the author suggests people should ________.
A.teach children how to become independent
B.teach children how to apologize in the correct way
C.teach children to behave well instead of forcing them
D.teach children how to set a good example to others

【题目】完形填空
Arthur Ashe, an African American, was a great tennis player. In his autobiography (自传) Days of Grace, Arthur Ashe 1 an incident that occurred when he was 17 years old. He was playing in a match in West Virginia. As was often the case, he was the only 2 of color in the match.
One night, some of the kids broke a gate. They completely 3 it and then decided to say that Authur was 4. The incident was reported in the newspapers; Arthur 5 his involvement, but the boys would not change their story. The 6 part for Arthur was worrying about what his father would say and do. He 7 made a phone call.
As he imagined, his father had already learned of the 8. His father's tone was severe. He asked Arthur only one question. “Arthur Junior,” he asked, “all I want to 9 is--- were you mixed up in that 10?”
Author a nswered, “No, Daddy, I wasn't.” his father 11 asked about it again. Arthur learned on that day why he had always been encouraged to tell the 12. There would come a time when he must be 13, and this was such a time. Because he had already earned his trust and 14, he knew his father believed him. From that day on he was 15, above all else, to live a life of honesty.
16, we find examples of modern leaders in every field who have less honesty. 17 we do not need saints(圣人)---we need people like you; people who will be known for their 18; people who earn the trust and respect of others, 19 their age or status in life; people who 20 the importance of character. Our world does not need another saint. But it needs you.
(1)A.plans B.imagines C.avoids D.relates
(2)A.judge B.competitor C.passenger D.teacher
(3)A.purchased B.repaired C.destroyed D.discovered
(4)A.responsible B.cruel C.serious D.greedy
(5)A.reported B.forgot C.denied D.kept
(6)A.worst B.strangest C.funniest D.least
(7)A.quietly B.usually C.frequently D.eventually
(8)A.theft B.incident C.tour D.operation
(9)A.know B.show C.promise D.announce
(10)A.project B.game C.mess D.career
(11)A.even B.sometimes C.never D.often
(12)A.joke B.truth C.secret D.news
(13)A.believed B.praised C.moved D.rewarded
(14)A.interest B.strength C.attention D.respect
(15)A.afraid B.unable C.ashamed D.determined
(16)A.Unfortunately B.Financially C.Hopefully D.Traditionally
(17)A.As if B.If C.In case D.But
(18)A.knowledge B.humor C.honesty D.generosity
(19)A.other than B.regardless of C.because of D.but for
(20)A.forget about B.insist on C.turn down D.gve away

【题目】根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Cell Phones: Hang Up or Keep Talking?
Millions of people are using cell phones today. In many places it is actually considered unusual not to use one. They find that the phones are more than a means of communication----having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected.
The explosions around the world in mobile phone use make some health professionals worried. Some doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile phones. In England, there has been a serious debate about this issue. Mobile phone companies are worried about the negative publicity of such ideas.
On the other hand, why do some medical studies show changes in the brain cells of some people who use mobile phones? Signs of change in the tissues of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning(扫描)equipment. In one case, a traveling salesman had to retire at a young age because of serious memory loss. He would often forget the name of his own son. This man used to talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of his working week, for a couple of years. His family doctor blamed his mobile phone use, but his employer's doctor didn't agree.
The answer is radiation. High-tech machines can detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones. Mobile phone companies agree that there is some radiation, but they say the amount is too small to worry about.
As the discussion about their safety continues, it appears that it's best to use mobile phones less often. Use your mobile phone only when you really need it. Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient, especially in emergencies. In the future, mobile phones may have a warning label that says they are bad for your health. So for now, it's wise not to use your mobile phone too often.
A. Use your regular phone if you want to talk for a long time.
B. They will possibly affect their benefits.
C. In many countries, cell phones are very popular with young people.
D. He couldn't remember even simple tasks.
E. What do the doctors worry about?
F. They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for your health.
G. What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful?

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