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摘要：B The Chicago Fire of 1871 was the worst disaster of the 19th century. The fire is said to have started one evening in Mrs. O'Leary's barn on the West Side of Chicago. Several hours after she milked her cow, it kicked over an oil lamp,and the cow started the fire. We do not know if the story is true, but we do know that the fire began in a barn on the West Side. The fire spread quickly because of the wooden buildings, a strong wind, and a dry season. The fire lasted 27 hours and spread to all parts of the city. Other cities sent 25 fire companies to help put out the fire. Federal troops were also used to help fight the fire and keep order, too. At last rain put out the fire. There was a lot of damage. 90,000 people were left homeless, and 18,000 buildings were destroyed. Property damage was almost 200 million dollars. In addition, about 300 people died. People from all over the world helped Chicago by sending food and clothing. Within a month 4,000 cottages with two rooms had been built to house people. In a few years, Chicago was completely rebuilt. 30.The best title for this passage is . A.Mrs. O’Leary's Cow B.A Terrible Fire C.An Oil Lamp D.The Year 1871 31.Which parts of the city were hurt by the fire? A.The West Side. B.The South Side and the East Side. C.The North Side. D.All sides. 32.People who stayed in Chicago after the fire showed . A.courage B.fear C.weakness D.laziness 33.What helped to spread and to end the fire? A.A cow. B.Firemen C.The weather. D.Carelessness,

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On the night of October 8, 1871, a fire started in Chicago and burned for 27 hours. More than 17 000
(1)h______ were burned down. But it was (2)1______ that only a few people lost their lives. It is said that
the fire was started when Mrs. O'Leary's cow (3)k______ over a kerosene (煤油) lamp with (4)i______ head.
Although this story-still goes on today, what really caused the fire is not (5)k______ yet. Many poor people
stayed in their homes until the (6)1______ moment in order to save the little that they had in the world.
(7)H______, they were forced to leave when the fire reached their houses. (8)T______ of people were left
homeless, but Chicago was completely rebuilt in two years. Because of the fire and the need for safer buildings,
the high building (9)w______was built of steel and stone was developed (10)b______ the Chicago architect
(建筑师) Louis Sullivan.

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The big fire wasn’t put out __________ twelve o’clock last night.

A. when B. if C. until

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The Great Fire of London started in the very early hours of September 2,1666.In four days it destroyed more than three quarters of the old city,where most of those houses were built out of wood and close together.One hundred thousand people became homeless but only few lost their lives.The fire started on Sunday moring.By eight o’clock three hundred houses were on fire.On Monday nearly a kilometer of the city was burning along the River Thames.Tuesday was the worst day.The fire destroyed many well–known buildings.
The fire stopped only when the king finally ordered people to destroy hundreds of buildings in the path(路线) of the fire.With nothing left to burn,the fire became weak and finally died out.
【小题1】What day die the Great Fire happen in London?

【小题2】The Great Fire of London destroyed more than ________ of the old city.

【小题3】What were most of the houses made of?

【小题4】Finally,the fire was out because there wasn’t ________ left to burn it ________.

A．nothing,the fire	B．anything,the city
C．anything,the path of the fire	D．something,the streets

【小题5】How long did the fire last?

A．Two days.	B．Three days.
C．More than four days.	D．Half a month.

【小题2】The Great Fire of London destroyed more than ________ of the old city.

【小题3】What were most of the houses made of?

【小题4】Finally,the fire was out because there wasn’t ________ left to burn it ________.

A．nothing,the fire	B．anything,the city
C．anything,the path of the fire	D．something,the streets

【小题5】How long did the fire last?

A．Two days.	B．Three days.
C．More than four days.	D．Half a month.

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The fire stopped only when the king finally ordered people to destroy hundreds of buildings in the path(路线) of the fire.With nothing left to burn,the fire became weak and finally died out.

1.What day die the Great Fire happen in London?

A.Sunday. B.Monday. C.Tuesday. D.Wednesday.

2.The Great Fire of London destroyed more than ________ of the old city.

A.25 percent B.30 percent C.half D.75 percent

3.What were most of the houses made of?

A.Plastic. B.Wood. C.Stones. D.Bricks.

4.Finally,the fire was out because there wasn’t ________ left to burn it ________.

A.nothing,the fire B.anything,the city

C.anything,the path of the fire D.something,the streets

5.How long did the fire last?

A.Two days. B.Three days.

C.More than four days. D.Half a month.

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