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What do literary greats Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Robert Burns have in common? They both lived and wrote in Edinburgh, along with many other big names in the field of literature. This fact helped UNESCO (联合国教科文组织) award the city the title of world's first City of Literature on October 14.
Edinburgh left a lasting impression on Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930). Although he was born there he went to school in England but returned home for medical school. After graduating he moved to London and began writing his Sherlock Holmes stories. His inspiration for the character came from one of his professors at university. Holmes' methods were so clever that they actually furthered the advance of the study of criminology (犯罪学).
Robert Burns (1759-1796) is still regarded as Scotland's national poet, more than 200 years after his death. He is celebrated all over the world through translations of his work and the annual Burns Night supper on his birthday. One of his songs, "My Love is Like a Red Red Rose" ranks among the finest love songs ever written and "Auld Lang Syne" (友谊地久天长) is sung all around the world.
As one of the first literate societies in Europe, the Scottish Parliament passed the world's first compulsory (义务) education law in 1496. By the 1790s, almost all Scots could read. Visitors to Scotland often observed that even the lowest members of society had copies of Burns' poems and other books.

  1. 1.

    Edinburgh was awarded the title of world's first City of Literature because _____.

    1. A.
      the first award ceremony of literature was held there
    2. B.
      many literary greats like Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Robert Burns were born there
    3. C.
      it left a deep impression on many literary greats like Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
    4. D.
      many literary greats like Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Robert Burns often wrote about it
  2. 2.

    Arthur Conan Doyle was remembered mainly for his _____.

    1. A.
      detective stories
    2. B.
      love poems and songs
    3. C.
      contribution to the study of criminology
    4. D.
      clever writing skill
  3. 3.

    In honour of Robert Burns, _____.

    1. A.
      "My Love is Like a Red Red Rose" and "Auld Lang Syne" are sung all around the world
    2. B.
      his works are translated into many languages every year
    3. C.
      a celebration is held more than 200 years after his death
    4. D.
      a celebration is held every year on his birthday
  4. 4.

    In the last paragraph, the writer mainly discussed _____.

    1. A.
      the impression of visitors to Scotland
    2. B.
      how Burn’s poems are popular in Scotland
    3. C.
      the possible history reasons for many literary greats in Scotland
    4. D.
      how the world’s first compulsory education law was made

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Animal Conservation
Many animal and plant species have become extinct(灭绝的)and many more are in critical danger. Finding ways to protect the earth's wildlife and conserve(保护)the natural world they inhabit(居住)is now more important than ever.
Dodo
The Dodo is a classic example of how human caused damage to the earth's biology. The flightless Dodo was native to the Island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean. It lived off fruit fallen from the island's trees and lived unthreatened until humans arrived in 1505. The easily controlled bird became a source of food for sailors and was attacked by animals introduced to the island by humans such as pigs, monkeys and rats. The population of Dodos rapidly decreased and last one was killed in 1681.
Rhinos
The Rhino (犀牛) horn is a highly prized item for Asian medicine. This has led to the animal being hunted in its natural habitat. Once widespread in Africa and Eurasia, most rhinos now live in protected natural parks and reserves(保护区). Their numbers have rapidly decreased in the last 50 years, and the animals remain under constant threat from poachers(偷猎者).
The Giant Panda
The future of the World Wildlife Fund's symbol is far from certain. As few as 1000 remain in the wild. The Chinese government has set up 33 panda reserves to protect these beautiful animals and made poaching them punishable with 20 years in prison. However, The panda's distinct black and white patched coat fetches a high price on the black market and determined poachers still pose(造成)one of the most serious threats to the animals continued existence.
Whales
The International Whaling Commission is fighting to ensure the survival of the whale species. Despite the fact that one-third the world's oceans have been declared whale sanctuaries(保护区), 7 out of 13 whale species remain endangered. Hunted for their rich supply of oil, their numbers have decreased to just 300. Collisions(碰撞)with ships, poisonous pollution and being caught in fishing nets are other major causes of whale deaths.
Tigers
The last 100 years has seen a 95% reduction in the numbers of remaining tigers to between 5000 and 7000 and The Bali, Javan, and Caspian tigers are already extinct. The South China tiger is precariously close to disappearing, with only 20 to 30 still alive. Like the Rhino horn, tigers’ bones and organs are sought after for traditional Chinese medicines. These items are traded illegally along with tiger skins.

  1. 1.

    It implies that _______.

    1. A.
      The Dodo lacked the ability to protect itself from other animals
    2. B.
      Sailors to the Island of Mauritius lived mainly on the Dodo
    3. C.
      The Dodo used to be a strong animal that liked fighting.
    4. D.
      The Dodo, pigs, monkeys and rats were the natives to the Island of Mauritius
  2. 2.

    Which group of the following animals has already ceased to exist according to the text?

    1. A.
      The Dodo, Rhino and Giant Panda.
    2. B.
      The Rhino, Whale and South China Tiger.
    3. C.
      The Rhino, Panda, Whale and Tiger.
    4. D.
      The Dodo and the Bali, Javan, and Caspian tigers.
  3. 3.

    ______ can serve as a cure for certain diseases.

    1. A.
      The whale’s rich oil
    2. B.
      The panda's black and white patched coat
    3. C.
      The Rhino horn and tigers’ bones and organs
    4. D.
      The Dodo’s delicious meat
  4. 4.

    Which of the following statements is NOT true?

    1. A.
      The number of South China tigers has reached crisis point.
    2. B.
      Many animals are threatened with extinction as a result of human activity.
    3. C.
      People hunt for the endangered animals for high profit.
    4. D.
      The Whale is the representing mark for the World Wildlife Fund.

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Inside the pleasingly fragrant cafe, So All May Eat(SAME) in downtown Denver ,the spirit ofgenerosityis instantly noticeable :donation box stands in place of a cash register. Customers here pay only what they can afford, no questions asked.A risky business plan, perhaps, but SAME Café has done one unchangeable thing in the Mile High City for six years: Open only at midday, the restaurant allows poor local customers who cannot pay to work as volunteers instead. They can act as waiters and waitresses, and dishwashers, or look after the buildings and equipment for the cafe.   
It’s based on trust, and it’s working all right”, says co-owner Brad Birky, who started the café in 2006.  Previously volunteering at soup kitchens, the Birkys were dissatisfied with the often unhealthy meals they served there. “We wanted to offer quality food in a restaurant where everyone felt comfortable, regardless of their circumstances,” Birky says. SAME’s special lunch menu changes
daily and most food materials are natural and grown by local farmers. The café now averages 65 to 70 customers (and eight volunteers) a day. And the spirit of generosity behind the project appears to be spreading. In early 2007,one volunteer who had cleared snow for his meals during t he long
winter said goodbye to the Birkys, He said he was going to New Orleans to help with the hurricane clearing up,” says Birky.

  1. 1.

    What can we learn about the soup kitchens the Birkys previously worked for?

    1. A.
      They refused to have volunteers.
    2. B.
      They offered low quality food.
    3. C.
      They provided customers with a good environment.
    4. D.
      They closed down because of poor management.
  2. 2.

    According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?

    1. A.
      The customers who cannot pay can work as volunteers instead.
    2. B.
      More volunteers will go to new Orleans for the hurricane cleanup.
    3. C.
      Many new cafes will be opened to offer free lunches in the town.
    4. D.
      The lunch menu has remained the same since the café was started.
  3. 3.

    The author’s attitude towards running such a café is_______

    1. A.
      unfavorable
    2. B.
      doubtful
    3. C.
      cautious
    4. D.
      approving

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It’s our hope that the calculator will promote action, awareness and empowerment by showing you that one person can make a difference and help stop global warming.
There are many simple things you can do in your daily life—what you eat, what you drive, how you build your home—that can have an effect on your immediate surroundings, and on places as far away as Antarctica. Here is a list of things that you can do to make a difference.
Use Compact Fluorescent Bulbs
Replace 3 frequently used light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs. Save 300lbs (pounds) of carbon dioxide and $60 per year.
Use Recycled Paper
Make sure your printer paper is 100% post consumer recycled paper. Save 5lbs of carbon dioxide per ream of paper.
Take Shorter Showers
Showers account for 2/3 of all water heating costs. Save 350 lbs of carbon dioxide and $99 per year.
Buy Products Locally
Buy locally and reduce the amount of energy required to drive your products to your home.
Carpool When You Can
Own a big vehicle?Carpooling with friends and co-workers saves fuel. Save 790 lbs of carbon dioxide and hundreds of dollars per year.
Don’t Idle in Your Car
Idling wastes money and gas, and generates pollution and global warming causing emissions. Except when in traffic, turn your engine off in you must wait for more than 30 seconds.
Buy Organic food
The chemicals used in modern agriculture pollute the water supply, and require energy to produce.
Turn Off Your Computer
Shut off your computer when not in use, and save 200 lbs of carbon dioxide. Conserve energy by using your computer’s “sleep mode” instead of a screensaver.
With a Stop Global Warming calculator which costs you only $50 in hand, you will find what you do does count.

  1. 1.

    The Stop Global Warming calculator can serve the following purposes EXCEPT __________.

    1. A.
      introducing the ways of saving carbon dioxide
    2. B.
      Telling how to save money in your daily life
    3. C.
      promoting action, awareness and empowerment and helping stop global warming
    4. D.
      introducing how global warming is formed
  2. 2.

    How many tips are related to cars?__________.

    1. A.
      1
    2. B.
      2
    3. C.
      3
    4. D.
      4
  3. 3.

    Which of the following is NOT true according to the list of tips? ___________.

    1. A.
      Using a screensaver instead of the computer’s “sleep mode”
    2. B.
      Buying products in the neighborhood
    3. C.
      Using recycled printer paper
    4. D.
      Replacing frequently used light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs
  4. 4.

    What does the underlined word “carpooling” mean according to the passage?____.

    1. A.
      Changing your big vehicle into a small one with your friends and co-workers
      to save fuel
    2. B.
      Going to the pool with your friends and co-workers by car
    3. C.
      Trying to share a big vehicle with your friends to save fuel
    4. D.
      Washing the car in a pool by yourself instead of having it washed by yourfriends and co-workers
  5. 5.

      What is the purpose of the author writing this passage?___________.

    1. A.
      Giving people tips on how to save money in life
    2. B.
      Telling people how to be environment-friendly
    3. C.
      Promoting the product “Stop Global Warming calculator”
    4. D.
      Telling people how to prevent carbon dioxide from being released

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Henry Ford was the first person to build cars which were cheap,strong and fast.He was able to sell millions of models because be could produce them in large numbers at a time;that is,he made a great many cars of exactly the same kind.Ford’s father hoped that his son would become a farmer,but the young man did not like the idea and he went to Detroit(底特律)where he worked as a mechanic(机械师).By the age of 29,in 1892,he had built his first car.However,the car made in this way,the famous “Model T” did not appear until 1908-five years after Ford had started his great motor car factory.This car showed to be well-known that it remained unchanged for twenty years.Since Ford’s time,this way of producing cars in large numbers has become common in industry and has reduced the price of many goods which would otherwise be very expensive.

  1. 1.

    Henry Ford was the man to built _____ cars.

    1. A.
      cheap and strong
    2. B.
      cheap and long
    3. C.
      fast and expensive
    4. D.
      strong and slow
  2. 2.

    Ford was able to sell millions of cars,because_____

    1. A.
      he made many greet cars
    2. B.
      his cars are many
    3. C.
      he made lots of cars of the same kind
    4. D.
      both A and B
  3. 3.

    The young man became a mechanic,_______.

    1. A.
      which was his father’s will
    2. B.
      which was against his own will
    3. C.
      which was against his father’s will
    4. D.
      which was the will of both
  4. 4.

    Ford built his own car factory_______

    1. A.
      in 1903
    2. B.
      in 1908
    3. C.
      in 1913
    4. D.
      in 1897

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People need to relax and enjoy themse1ves.One way they can have a good time is to watch a baseball game or another sports event.Even thousands of years ago,groups of people gathered to watch skilled athletes(运动员).
Over 2000 years ago in Greece,certain days in the year were festival days.These were holidays when people stopped work and enjoyed themselves.They liked to watch athletes take part in  races and other games of skill.
The most important festival was held every four years at the town of Olympia.It was held in honor of the Greek  god Zeus(Zus).For five days,athletes from all parts of the  Greek  world took part in the Olympic Games.At the Olympic Games,people could watch them box,run,jump and so on.There was a relay race between two teams of men in which a lighted torch(火矩)was passed from runner to runner.The Olympic Games were thought to be so important that cities which were at war with one another had to stop fighting.People were allowed to travel to the games safely.Thousands of people came to Olympia from cities in Greece and from her colonies(殖民地)in Africa,Asia and Italy.They met as friends to cheer their favorite athletes and to enjoy themselves.

  1. 1.

    What happened in Greece over 2000 years ago?

    1. A.
      People stopped work and enjoyed themselves.
    2. B.
      The cities there were often against one another.
    3. C.
      People watched baseball games.
    4. D.
      People didn’t go to any games at all.
  2. 2.

    What were those countries in Africa?

    1. A.
      Friends.
    2. B.
      Enemies.
    3. C.
      Colonies.
    4. D.
      Other cities.
  3. 3.

    What did people do at the games?

    1. A.
      They fought.
    2. B.
      They just talked to friends.
    3. C.
      They cheered for good athletes.
    4. D.
      They tried to find friends.
  4. 4.

    Greek cities then were fighting so they_____.

    1. A.
      were weak
    2. B.
      were strong
    3. C.
      couldn’t go to other cities freely
    4. D.
      could see each other
  5. 5.

    The best title for the story is“_____”.

    1. A.
      Greece at War
    2. B.
      Together for the Games
    3. C.
      Stop Fighting
    4. D.
      Sport

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Imagine one day, the water taps in your house stop running. You have to buy water from shops. And still there isn’t enough for everyone. Your mother has to save the family’s shower water to do other things. Would you be able to stand that kind of life?
Probably not. But that’s what kids in Yemen are experiencing. Experts said Yemen is going to be the first country in the world to run out of water. According to a report, the capital, Sanaa, will run out of drinking water as early as 2025.
Because of the shortage, the government often cuts the water supply. Hannan, an 18-year-old from Lahej, told the Times: “In a good week we’ll have a water supply all week. But then the following week there will be water only for a day or two.”
Hannan said only rich people have enough water to use. They can buy water from the shops or from the water truck. Private companies own the trucks. They travel around the city every day to sell water – at very high prices.
“A lot of people can’t afford it,” she said.
The average person in Yemen uses 100 to 200 cubic meters of water per year. That is far below the international water poverty line of 1,000 cubic meters.
The government is thinking of making use of seawater. But it will cost a lot and it may not happen soon enough to help the people of Yemen.

  1. 1.

    The purpose of the text is to _______.

    1. A.
      tell us what life is like in Yemen
    2. B.
      draw our attention to water shortage
    3. C.
      remind us how important water is
    4. D.
      show us ways of solving problems
  2. 2.

    The underlined word “that” in Paragraph 2 refers to _____.

    1. A.
      buying water from shops
    2. B.
      drinking dirty water
    3. C.
      suffering from water shortage
    4. D.
      washing clothes with used water
  3. 3.

    Hannan described _____.

    1. A.
      what her life is like
    2. B.
      how beautiful Lahej is
    3. C.
      how people use water fully
    4. D.
      how heavy the traffic in Lahej is
  4. 4.

    The Yemen Government _____.

    1. A.
      has found a practical solution
    2. B.
      only cares about rich people
    3. C.
      may try to make use of seawater
    4. D.
      can do nothing about the water supply
  5. 5.

    We can infer from the text that _____.

    1. A.
      Sanaa will run out of water in 10 years
    2. B.
      Hannan is a teenager from a rich family
    3. C.
      the capital of Yemen is developing fast
    4. D.
      private companies make a lot of money

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Teaching and research are supported by the University’s extensive collections—the Yale University Art Gallery, the Yale Center for British Art, the Peabody Museum of Natural History, and the Collection of Musical Instruments. All the collections are open to the public.
Yale University Art Gallery
The Yale University Art Gallery, founded in 1832, today houses a collection that has grown to rank with those of the major public art museums in the United States. Its two connected buildings house ancient, medieval, and Renaissance art, Near and Far Eastern art, archaeological material from the University’s excavations (古迹), Pre-Columbian and African art, works of European and American masters from actually every period, and a rich collection of modern art. Across the street, the Yale Center for British Art, which was opened in 1977, holds the largest collection of British art and illustrated books anywhere outside the United Kingdom.
Peabody Museum of Natural History
Yale’s Peabody Museum of Natural History, founded in 1866, contains one of the great scientific collections in North America. Among its holdings are the University’s comprehensive mineralogical and ornithological collections, the second-largest repository of dinosaur artifacts in the United States, and the largest undamaged Apatosaurus (Brontosaurus 雷龙) in the world. The Peabody is truly a working museum, where public exhibition, research, conservation, teaching, and learning intersect (贯穿).
Yale Center for British Art
Institutions like the Art Gallery, the Center for British Art, and the Peabody Museum hold only a portion of the treasures in the University’s collections. From paintings by Picasso, to pterodactyl (翼龙) remains, to a 1689 tenor viol in the Collection of Musical Instruments, Yale’s possessions are meant to be accessible to the communities they enrich.
Collection of Musical Instruments
Exhibitions are also frequently mounted (裱贴) at the following venues on campus: Art + Architecture Gallery (School of Architecture), Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Green Hall Gallery (School of Art), and Sterling Memorial Library, including the Arts of the Book Collection.

  1. 1.

    Which of the following cannot be found in the Yale University Art Gallery?

    1. A.
      Near and Far Eastern art.
    2. B.
      Pre-Columbian and African art
    3. C.
      British art and illustrated books.
    4. D.
      Works of European and American masters.
  2. 2.

    Where will you go if you want to enjoy dinosaur artifacts?

    1. A.
      Peabody Museum of Natural History.
    2. B.
      Collection of Musical Instruments.
    3. C.
      Yale University Art Gallery.
    4. D.
      Yale Center for British Art.
  3. 3.

    Which of the following has the longest history according to the passage?

    1. A.
      Yale Center for British Art.
    2. B.
      Yale University Art Gallery.
    3. C.
      Peabody Museum of Natural History.
    4. D.
      A musical instrument named tenor viol.
  4. 4.

    We can learn from the passage that in Yale, ______.

    1. A.
      collections are partly open to the public
    2. B.
      there are many venues just for exhibitions
    3. C.
      collections are from art museums in the US
    4. D.
      exhibitions are frequently mounted on campus
  5. 5.

    What is the text mainly about?

    1. A.
      Introduction to Yale University.
    2. B.
      Introduction to collections in Yale.
    3. C.
      Introduction to venues in Yale.
    4. D.
      Introduction to art works in Yale.

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What could make Michael Jordon, one of the greatest basketball players in history, shed tears?  It was when he became a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame on September 11. The hall is in Springfield, Massachusetts and honors the best basketball players, greatest coaches and other contributors to the game. “The game of basketball has been everything to me ,” said Jordan, 46. “It is the place I have always gone when I needed to find comfort and peace.”
Jordan retired twice in his 15-year career, finishing with 32292 points, the third highest total points in NBA history behind Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Karl Malone. His average of 30.12 points a game is the best in the League.
“One day you might look up and see me playing the game at 50,” Jordan said. “Because limits, like fears, are often just an illusion.” (假象) In other words, it was motivation that made Jordan such a success..
A great career did not mean a smooth one. His high school coach cut him from the team in favor of a taller player when Jordan was in 10th grade. His college coach wouldn’t allow him on the cover of Sports Illustration in 1981 with North Carolina’s four other players because Jordan was a freshman. In his first NBA All-Star game, older NBA stars wouldn’t throw him the ball because of jealousy.
“That burned me up,” Jordan said. “But obstacle don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.”

  1. 1.

    When Jordan became a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame,_____

    1. A.
      he found something more encouraging .
    2. B.
      he was so excited that he couldn’t hold his tears back.
    3. C.
      he was happy and sad at the same time.
    4. D.
      he felt very comfortable and peaceful.
  2. 2.

    Who scored the highest total points in NBA history?

    1. A.
      Michael Jordon.
    2. B.
      Karl Malone.
    3. C.
      Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
    4. D.
      Kobe Bryant.
  3. 3.

    When in college basketball team, Jordan ______

    1. A.
      was not experienced enough to be favored by his coach.
    2. B.
      was the pet of his basketball coach.
    3. C.
      was the best player in the team
    4. D.
      was the tallest one of all basketball players.
  4. 4.

    What does the word “obstacle” mean in the passage?

    1. A.
      Something that makes you feel uncomfortable
    2. B.
      The coach who thinks you are not suitable for playing basketball.
    3. C.
      A wall in the basketball court to stop players in training.
    4. D.
      Something that makes it difficult for you to achieve your goal.

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Mr. Smith is well known in Washington because of his many social blunders. He always likes to attend the various so­cial functions because he wants to expand his circle of friends. Whenever he is invited, he goes, unless he is ill.
Recently he received an invitation to a fashionable ban­quet. Although he did not know the hostess, he accepted the invitation. He was secretly very pleased, because he felt that his reputation as a desirable guest was growing.
When he arrived at the banquet hall, he found that about one hundred people had been invited. He began to move a-round the hall. He spoke to other guests whether he knew them or not. He soon realized that he had never met any of the other people present, although they seemed to know each other.
At dinner he was seated beside a very dignified woman. The woman tried to be friendly even though she had never met Mr. Smith before. She spoke politely whenever he spoke to her. Between the first and the second course of the meal, she, turned to Mr. Smith and said, “Do you see that gray-haired man at the end of the table? The one with glasses.”
“Ah, yes. Who is he?”
“He’s the Secretary of the Interior!” she replied.
Mr. Smith said, “So that’s the secretary of the Interior! I’ m afraid that I find very little to admire about him, although he is the Secretary.”
The woman stiffened and did not reply. Mr. Smith contin­ued in spite of her coldness. “I really can’t see how he re­ceived his appointment unless he is perhaps a relative of the President.”
“It hardly matters whether you like the Secretary or not,” she said. “He was chosen because the President thought he was the man for the job. If he does the job well, you should have no complaint.”
“That’s just it,” persisted Mr. Smith. “No one does the things he does, unless he is a complete fool!”
“Sir!” said the woman in all her dignity. “Do you know who I am?” “No,” replied Mr. Smith.
“I am the Secretary’s wife,” she said coldly. Mr. Smith was shocked, but he went on in spite of his embarrassment. “Madam, do you know who I am?”
“No, I don’t,” the woman replied.
“Thank goodness!” exclaimed Mr. Smith, as he quickly left the table.

  1. 1.

    Why is Mr. Smith well known in Washington?

    1. A.
      He’s the Secretary of the Interior.
    2. B.
      He has more friends than other people.
    3. C.
      He always makes foolish mistakes on social occasions.
    4. D.
      He likes to go to all kinds of parties.
  2. 2.

    At dinner he was seated beside a very dignified woman. The underlined part means ________.

    1. A.
      beautiful
    2. B.
      serious
    3. C.
      noble
    4. D.
      kind-hearted
  3. 3.

    When Mr. Smith learned that the woman didn’t know who he was, he felt ________.

    1. A.
      shocked
    2. B.
      worried
    3. C.
      embarrassed
    4. D.
      relieved

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