The Temple of Heaven is situated(位于)in the southern part of the city．It was built in 1420，covering an area of 273 hectares (公顷)．

    The Temple was the place where the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties (王朝) worshipped (礼拜) heaven and prayed (祈求) for good harvests．They came here twice a year，on the 15th day of the 1st lunar month and also in winter．After 1530 when the temple was built in the northern suburbs (郊区)，only heaven was worshipped in the temple．

    The Temple of Heaven is regarded as one of the greatest architectural structures in the world．In Beijing four imperial(皇帝的)temples were built during the Ming and Qing dynasties(1368～1911)．At the southern end of the city axis(轴)is the Temple of Heaven．It is the most important of the four．The other three are the Altar(祭坛)of the earth in the north, the Altar of the Moon in the west, and the Altar of the Sun in the east just behind the Beijing Friendship store．All of them are still standing，but the Temple of Heaven is the largest group of temple buildings of its kind in China，nearly four times larger than the Forbidden city(紫禁城)．The whole building was designed in a way that makes you close to heaven．

    In making the heaven－like structures，the designers made good use of the color．sound，figures of the circle and the square，and changes in its height．The combination of building and garden helps to make it appear mysterious and magical．The Temple’s architecture(建筑)has two themes(主题)．0ne is “on the earth” while the other is “in the heaven”．The square-shaped palace for fasting in the west of the temple appears like a “forbidden city” in a smaller size．

    In imperial days，the Chinese people believed that the sky was in circular(圆形的)shape and the earth was square．On the basis of this traditional(传统的)concept(思想)，the circle was widely adopted(采用)in the design of the temple’s main buildings．It is in accord with people’s imagination of heaven．

1．The Temple was a place where the emperors worshipped　　    .

  A．God and prayed for safety

  B．for Jesus Christ(耶稣基督)and asked for mercy(宽恕)

  C．heaven and prayed for good harvests

  D.  the Buddha (佛) and prayed for wealth

 2. The Temple of Heaven is regarded as one of the greatest　　　　  .

   A. monuments (纪念碑)　　      B．museums

 C. memorial halls (标记)    　　　　 D．architectural structures

3. In Beijing　　   imperial temples were built during the Ming and Qing dynasties

  A. three    B．four    C．no    D．beautiful

4.The Temple of Heaven is the most　　　　 of the four．

  A. important    B．biggest    C．smallest　　 D. beautiful

5. The Temple is in accord with people’s imagination of　　　　　　 .

  A. the earth    B．the moon    C．hell (地狱)  D．heaven

Americans are proud of their variety and individuality, yet they love and respect few things more than a uniform, whether it is the uniform of an elevator operator or the uniform of a five-star general. Why are uniforms so popular in the United States?

    Among the arguments for uniforms, one of the first is that in the eyes of most people they look more professional than civilian (百姓的) clothes. People have become conditioned to expect superior quality from a man who wears a uniform. The television repairman who wears a uniform tends to inspire more trust than one who appears in civilian clothes. Faith in the skill of a garage mechanic is increased by a uniform. What easier way is there for a nurse, a policeman, a barber, or a waiter to lose professional identity (身份) than to step out of uniform?

    Uniforms also have many practical benefits. "They save on other clothes, They save on laundry bills. They are tax-deductible (可减税的). They are often more comfortable and more durable than civilian clothes.

    Primary among the arguments against uniforms is their lack of variety and the consequent loss of individuality experienced by people who must wear them. Though there are many types of uniforms, the wearer of any particular type is generally stuck with it, without change, until retirement. When people look alike, they tend to think, speak, and act similarly, on the job at least.

    Uniforms also give rise to some practical problems. Though they are long-lasting, often their initial expense is greater than the cost of civilian clothes. Some uniforms are also expensive to maintain, requiring professional dry cleaning rather than the home laundering possible with many types of civilian clothes.

    1. It is surprising that Americans who worship variety and individuality ________.

    A. still judge a man by his clothes

    B. hold the uniform in such high regard

    C. enjoy having a professional identity

    D. will respect an elevator operator as much as a general in uniform

    2. People are accustomed to think that a man in uniform ________.

    A. suggests quality work

    B. discards his social identity

    C. appears to be more practical

    D. looks superior to a person in civilian clothes

    3. The chief function of a uniform is to ________.

    A. provide practical benefits to the wearer

    B. make the wearer catch the public eye

    C. inspire the wearer’s confidence in himself

    D. provide the wearer with a professional identity

    4. According to the passage, people wearing uniforms ________.

    A. are usually helpful　　　　　　　　　　　　  B. have little or no freedom

    C. tend to lose their individuality　　　　   D. enjoy greater popularity

    5. The best title for this passage would be ________.

    A. Uniform and Society

    B. The Importance of Wearing a Uniform

    C. Practical Benefits of Wearing a Uniform

    D. Advantages and Disadvantages of Uniforms

Scientists say Sever Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) is caused by a new virus from the family of corona viruses (冠状病毒), which also causes the common cold.

    WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?

    The World Health Organization says the main symptoms of SARS are high fever (over 38℃), dry cough, shortness breath or breathing difficulties. Changes in chest X — rays, which are indicative of pneumonia (肺炎), also occur. SARS may be associated with other symptoms, including chills, headache, muscular stiffness, loss of appetite, malaise, confusion, rash and diarrhea.

    Health experts say the disease has an incubation period (潜伏期) of between two-to-seven days, with three-to-five days being more common before victims start showing flu-like symptoms.

    HOW DANGEROUS IS IT?

    The mortality rate (死亡率) appears to be between 3 to 5 per cent. In Hong Kong, at least, those who infected invariably develop severe pneumonia, which can cause numerous complications. The victim's condition can deteriorate (恶化) very quickly in as little as five days.

    WHAT IS THE TREATMENT?

    There is currently no specific cure for the disease. But doctors worldwide have been treating it with ribavirin-an anti-viral drug-and steroids (类固醇). Doctors say if treated early most patients without other serious illnesses can recover.

    HOW DOES IT SPREAD?

    WHO (世界卫生组织) and Hong Kong experts say the virus spreads through droplets by sneezing or coughing and such direct infection (传染) can usually happen within a radius of around three feet.

    The virus can also spread indirectly as it can survive outside of the human they for three to six hours. Contact with any object that is tainted by droplets containing the virus, for example, a contaminated phone, could lead to infection if a person then touches their eyes, nose or mouth.

    Health experts have not ruled out that it could be airborne (空气传播的), which infinitely raises the contagious nature of the virus and would make it far harder to contain (控制).

    1. Which of the following is NOT considered as one of the symptoms of SARS?

    A. dry cough　　　　　　　　　　　　　　  B. shortness of breath

    C. bleeding　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. loss of appetite

    2. It is possible that a person will be infected with SARS if ________.

    A. they touches their nose after contacting with a contaminated phone.

    B. they don’t wash their hands twice a day.

    C. they don’t know the contagious nature of the virus like health experts.

    D. they don’t go to a doctor at once when they catch a cold.

    3. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

    A. Even though there is currently no specific cure, the doctors can treat SAJS with an anti-viral drug.

    B. Before victims show flu-like symptoms, SARS has an incubation period of between two-to-seven days.

    C. That SARS could be airborne has not been ruled out by health experts from WHO.

    D. Doctors believe that every victim without other serious illnesses can be cured.

    4. From the information given in the passage we can deduce that ________.

    A. SARS is a type of pneumonia which is caused by influenza.

    B. When an infected person travels, he can not spread the virus to other passengers on his flight.

    C. In order to control the spread of the disease, patients should be placed in an isolation unit.

    D. Wearing a mask is not a good way of keeping off SARS.

Daniel Brown was just five years old when he climbed into the family car and let it roll away down the road. He was only three when he flooded the kitchen.

    His mother, Angela Brown, is in despair. She is very busy looking after her new baby, a little gift called Laura, as well as Daniel. She told us,“Daniel is so full of curiosity.”At that moment, we hear a huge crash and then silence. We go upstairs and find Daniel crawling out of a wardrobe (衣橱) he has pulled over onto the floor, with a book in his hand.“It’s for you, Mum,”he says and looks up at his mum and smiles. Seven-year-old Daniel has a lovely face. He has golden hair, big brown eyes, and a friendly smile. I have to admit that Daniel doesn’t look like a naughty boy.

    Angela told me all about it.“Once I found him as he was about to put Jasper in the washing machine.”Jasper, she explained, is the Browns' dog. “When I asked him why, he said that he thought Jasper was dirty! It’s amazing how one little boy can cause so much trouble. Another time he cut off all the hair of the little girl next door. She was going to attend her sister’s wedding and the neighbors haven’t spoken to us since. ”

    Angela told me about Daniel’s most expensive crime.“I was about to do the washing up when the baby started crying. Daniel decided to help and filled the kitchen sink with water. When I came in, the water was already flooding the kitchen and was about to flood the hall. The carpet was ruined and had to be replaced. I hope things will get better as he gets older.”

    Amazingly, Daniel is quite well behaved in school. This may be because he is rarely bored. Meanwhile he continues to be the naughtiest little boy in England. Will his baby sister Laura grow up to be the naughtiest little girl?

    1. What did Daniel do while his mother was talking to the author?

    A. He drove away the family car.

    B. He cut off the hair of the girl next door.

    C. He flooded the kitchen.

    D. He fell to the floor with the wardrobe.

    2. Why was Daniel going to put the dog in the washing machine?

    A. He meant to clean the dog.

    B. He wanted to punish the dog.

    C. He intended to make trouble.

    D. He wished to draw his mother’s attention.

   3. It can be inferred from the passage that ________.

    A. the mother spoiled the boy　　　　　　　　　　 B. the boy found school life interesting

    C. the mother lost hope in the boy　　    D. the boy had no freedom at home

Frank Lloyd Wright probably is the greatest architect (建筑师) that the United States has ever produced. He was very talented and had a natural ability to design buildings. His buildings were not only beautiful, but they were also functional (实用的). They fit their purposes very well. Wright’s churches, for example, make people feel like thinking and praying. His office buildings make people enjoy working, and his houses make people feel comfortable at home. However, Frank Lloyd Wright’s beautiful, functional buildings are not the only reason that he is famous. There is another reason.

    Frank Lloyd Wright is called the greatest American architect because he started an American style in architecture. More of the architecture in the United States before Wright was really European, not American. Wright’s buildings do not look like those in old European States and in other parts of the world.

    The most important idea in Frank Lloyd Wright’s style of architecture is that a building must fit its purpose and the land around it. His houses are often called “grass-land houses” because their lines are similar to the lines on the grass-land. Both the lines of the grass-land and the lines of Wright's houses are parallel (平行的) to the horizon, the place where the earth and sky seem to meet.

1. The best title for this passage would be ________.

    A. The Influence (影响) of European Architecture on American Architecture

    B. The Buildings Designed by the Greatest Architect Frank Lloyd Wright

    C. The Influence of Architect Frank Lloyd Wright on American Architecture

    D. Frank Lloyd Wright’s contribution (贡献) to the United States of America

2. The character of Wright’s buildings can be best described as ________.

    A. they were plain outside and well designed inside

    B. they were beautiful in design and practical in use

    C. they were spacious and very functional

    D. they could be used as a church or an office building

3. It can be concluded that before Wright’s time ________.

    A. American architecture hadn’t formed its own style yet

    B. American architecture was mixed with modern style

    C. Most American houses were designed by Europeans

    D. Most houses were practical but no-good looking

4. The most important idea in Wright’s style is________.

    A. architecture should show a variety of designs

    B. a building must have a large grass-land around

    C. architecture design should fit its surroundings

    D. the style of a house is the most important in design

5. The style of Wright's“grass-land houses”is that ________.

    A. the houses appear to stand on the horizon

    B. the houses have many lines that are similar to the horizon

    C. the houses are built mainly on the grass-land

D. the lines of the houses are similar to those on the grass-land

By LOS ANGELES TIMES

    Published on 2002-02-10

    Posted on 2002-01-18 10:59:14

    Nervous uncertainty surrounds the fate (命运) of US journalist Daniel Pearl, with no clear communication from his kidnappers (绑匪) and no sign of his whereabouts after three separate police searches for his body in the troublesome port city Karachi, Pakistan.

    Pearl, a 38-year-old Wall Street Journal reporter, disappeared two weeks ago on his way to an interview in Karachi. An e-mail allegedly from his kidnappers contained four photos of him and a variety of demands, including one for the release of Pakistani prisoners being held at the US naval base in Cuba.

    The searches were started last Friday night by an email claiming that Pearl had been killed and his body thrown “in the graveyards of Karachi.”

    Pearl has worked for The Wall Street Journal for 12 years and is now their South Asia bureau chief. He was born in Princeton, New Jersey and graduated form Stanford University with a bachelor’s degree in communications.

    He joined The Wall Street Journal in November 1990, first as a reporter in the Atlanta bureau. In 1993 he moved to the Washington office to cover transportation before beginning a series of overseas postings.

    The members of a radical (激进的) Islamic group in Pakistan who admit having kidnapped him say Pearl is a member of the Israeli intelligence service, Mossad. But Pearls employers have angrily denied (否认) that he is the agent (代理) of any government.

    Pearl’s French wife, Marianne, is six months pregnant with their first child.

    For the past few weeks the couple have been living in Karachi while Pearl tried to arrange an interview with Mubarak Ali Shah Gilani, head of the small militant Islamic group Tanzeem ul-Fuqra.

1. We can see from the text that ________.

    A. Pearl has been murdered　　　　　　　　 B. Pearl has escaped from his kidnappers

    C. Pearl is in danger　　　　　　　　　　　　    D. Pearl’s fate still remains in question

2. According to the text, Pearl most probably disappeared ________.

    A. on January 24, 2002 　　　　　　　　　　　　    B. on January 26, 2002

    C. on January 4, 2002 　　　　　　　　　　   D. on January 11, 2002

3. Pearl’s disappearance has something to do with ________.

    A. Tanzeem ul-Fuqra 　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. a radical Islamic group in Pakistan

    C. the US naval base in Cuba 　　　　　　 D. the Israeli intelligence service

This March is a busy month in Shanghai. There’s a lot to do. Here are the highlights.

    Live Music—Late Night Jazz

Enjoy real American jazz from Herbie Davis, the famous trumpet player. He’s coming with his new 7-piece band, Herbie’s Heroes. Herbie is known to play well into the early hours, so don’t expect to get much sleep. This is Hebie’s third visit to Shanghai. The first two were sold out, so get your tickets quickly.

    Scottish dancing

Take your partners and get ready to dance till you drop. Scottish dancing is fun and easy to learn. Instructors will demonstrate the dances. The live band, Gordon Stroppie and the Weefrees, are also excellent.

    Exhibitions—Shanghai Museum

There are 120,000 pieces on show here. You can see the whole of Chinese history under one roof. It’s always interesting to visit, but doubly so at the moment with the Egyptian Tombs exhibition. There are lots of mummies and more gold than you’ve ever seen before. Let us know if you see a mummy move!

    Dining-Sushi chef in town

Sushi is getting really big in Shanghai. In Japan, it’s become an art form. The most famous Sushi “artist” is Yuki Kamura. She’s also one of the few female chefs in Japan. She’ll be at Sushi Scene all of this month.

    For a full listing of events, see our website.

　　 1. Suppose you are going to attend an activity at 8:00p. m. on Saturday, which one can you choose?

    A. Live Music—Late Night Jazz　　　　   B. Scottish dancing

    C. Exhibitions-Shanghai Museum 　　   D. Dining-Sushi chef in town

    2. Which of the following is true according to the advertisements?

    A. Scottish dancing is so interesting and easy that it never tires you out.

    B. The performance given by the American jazz band won’t last long.

    C. Sushi is not popular in Shanghai as it is a kind of Japanese traditional food.

    D. It is more interesting to visit Shanghai Museum for the exhibits from Egypt.

    3. From the text we may learn that Kamura is ________.

A. a cook　　　　　　　　　　 B. a waitress　　　　  C. an instructor　　  D. an artist

The Gulf War changed the lives of ordinary people, many of whom lived far from Kuwait of Iraq. In this eight-part series correspondents visit individuals and families who have had to alter completely their plans and life styles as a result of the war.

We hear, for example, from an Iraqi Kurdish family who escaped across the snow-covered mountains to Turkey, losing everything they had accumulated over more than 20 years. John Renner visits them in their small tent in the heat and dust of a refugee camp where they are desperately hoping that some Western country will offer them shelter.

There is a Palestinian family which lived and worked in Kuwait and cannot return. They have lost friends, family, their living and a way of life.

And what about the US serviceman and his family who had heard little about Kuwait before the invasion? So do they think it was worthwhile and how easy it was to fit back into their old routine after their experiences of the war?

John Renner meets an Asian who worked in the Gulf and supported her family at home with her salary. Is she thinking of going back, or has she been put off by the experience of escaping and the horror stories of exploitation in Kuwait?

There are just some of the people who are heard in the series which are produced by Lindsey Hilsum.

1. This is an introduction to __________.

A. a film　　　　 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　  B. a radio program

C. a book　　　　 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. a TV program

2. The program consists of __________series and a number of interview with __________.

A. four; some Kurdish families

B. four ;some individuals who escaped from Kuwait

C. eight; U.S Servicemen

D. eight; different individuals and families

3. John Renner is __________.

A. a U.S. serviceman　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　    B. a producer

C. a correspondent　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　   D. a Kuwait worker

4. Which of the following implication is Not true?

A. People have to adjust themselves to suit the new routine.

B. People who have experienced the War have difficulty in returning to their old style life.

C. The War has cast a big shallow over people’s hearts.

D. The War has only had some physical effect on the people involved.

5.Which is the best suggested title?

A. A Just War

B. After the War Was Over

C. A War, Doubted but Rewarding

D. A War, Worthless and Meaningless

Traffic police in El Paso city, Texas, said they would start pulling drivers over for obeying the law.

The police plan to reward good drivers with free coupon（票） for things ranging from fast-food meals to tickets for an ice skating ballet show.

El Paso police said the city's new programme, “Operation Caught in the Act, ” was aimed at increasing the value of the public image(形象)of the traffic police.

“Frequently, the only experience with police is a bad one and a costly one, ” police spokesman Bill said. “But look at firemen; everyone loves firemen. They save your life；they save your money. Maybe we, too, can get a better image. ”

The good driver rewards are planned to start next week and last for a month but Bill said the programme could become a long-lasting fixture, depending on the public’s response.

1. The best title for this passage is__________.

A. Police Reward Good Drivers　　　　 　　　　 B. Operation and Action

C. Firemen and Policemen　　　　 　　　　　　　　 D. A New Programme

2. What’s the purpose of the programme?

A. To reduce the traffic accidents.

B. To improve the opinions on the police.

C. To pull drivers over for obeying the law.

D. To help poor drivers.

3. We may infer that__________.

A. if the drivers obey the law, they will become one of the “Operation Caught in the Act”

B. the programme will be very useful

C. if people like the programme, it will be operated as long as possible

D. all the drivers will support the programme

Deaths from cigarettes are likely to be three times more over the next quarter century every minute around the world. Scientists warn in a new research done all over the world.

The findings are in a book on deaths from smoking in developed countries from 1950 to 2000, to be published today by scientists at Britain's Cancer Research Fund（基金会）, the World Health Organization and the American Cancer Society.

“Worldwide smoking is already killing 3 million people each year, and this number is increasing, ”Richard Peto, a researcher at the Fund, said at a London news conference Monday. That translates to six people every minute, he said, and the worst is to get to come.

“If the situation continues, then by the time the young smokers of today reach their middle or old age there will be about 10 million deaths a year from tobacco—one death every three seconds, ” Peto said.

1. The passage mainly tells us__________.

A. deaths from smoking　　　　 　　　　　　　　　　　　   B. research of smoking

C. smoking and health　　　　 　　　　　　　　　　   D. the rapid increase of smokers

2. Deaths caused by smoking will be three times more in__________.

A. 20 years　　  　　    B. 25 years　　  　　　　 C. 15 years　　  　　    D. 5 years

3. According to Richard Peto, __________.

A. more and more people will realize the great danger of smoking to health

B. smoking kills more old people than young ones

C. deaths from smoking show no sigh of decreasing in the near future

D. the smoking problem is more serious in developed countries than in developing countries

4. This text is most probably taken from__________.

A. a book　　　　 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. a research report

C. a scientist’s lecture　　　　 　　　　　　　　　　   D. a newspaper or magazine