One afternoon I toured an art museum while waiting for my husband to finish a business meeting. I was looking forward to a quiet view of the wonderful works..
A young couple viewing the paintings ahead of me chatted nonstop between themselves. I watched them a moment and decided she was doing all the talking. I admired his patience for tolerating her constant words. Disturbed by their noise, I moved on.
I encountered them several times as I moved through the various rooms of art. Each time I heard her constant talking, I moved away quickly.
I was standing at the counter of the museum gift store doing some shopping when the couple approached the exit. Before they left, the man reached into his pocket and pulled out a white object. He turned it into a long cane (手杖) and then tapped his way into the coatroom to get his wife’s jacket.
“He’s a brave man,” the clerk at the counter said, “Most of us would give up if we were blinded at such a young age. During his recovery, he made a promise his life wouldn’t change. So, as before, he and his wife come in whenever there’s a new art show.”
“But what does he get out of the art?” I asked, “He can’t see.”
“Can’t see! You’re wrong. He sees a lot. More than you or I do,” the clerk said, “His wife describes each painting so he can see it in his head.”
I learned something about patience, courage and love that day. I saw the patience of a young wife describing paintings to a person without sight and the courage of a husband who would not allow blindness to change his life.
And I saw the love shared by two people as I watched this couple walk away arm in arm.Which of the following statements is true?
| A．The husband was doing all the talking when the couple viewed the works. |
| B．The husband tapped his way to the coatroom to get his jacket. |
| C．The husband was considered a brave man by the clerk at the store. |
| D．The husband allowed blindness to change his life. |
The underlined word “encountered” in the passage means “________”.
| A．saw | B．met | C．talked | D．argued |
At first the author’s attitude towards the wife of the couple was _________.
| A．positive | B．neutral | C．bored | D．admiring |
What can be inferred from the passage is ___________.
| A．the man had his eyes blinded in a fight |
| B．the man must be a painter before |
| C．the woman was very devoted to his husband |
| D．the man often killed time by visiting exhibitions |
Do you like to eat out? Do you like to eat quickly? Do you like inexpensive food? Some people go to fast-food restaurants for these reasons. In the past, people usually went to diners (小饭馆 )for these reasons, too. In fact, many people in the States still go to diners today for the same reasons.
A man named Walter Scott had the first "diner" in 1872. It wasn't really a diner. It was only a food cart. People on the street walked up to the cart to buy food. These carts served late- night workers who wanted a cup of coffee and a late-night meal. The meal was a sandwich or boiled eggs. In 1887, Samuel Jones built the first diner big enough to allow the customers to come inside. However, they did not sit down. Later, people built diners with counters and stools, and people sat down while they ate.
Before long, many diners stayed open around the clock. In other words, people were able to eat in a diner at any time. Diners changed in other way, too. The original menu of sandwiches and coffee became bigger. It included soup, favorite dishes, and a breakfast menu. In addition, diners soon became permanent buildings. They were no longer carts on wheels.
Diners today look similar to the diners of the early 1900s. They are usually building with large windows. Inside, the diners have shining counters with stools, booths, tables and chairs. People can eat all three meals in a modern diner.
Today, many people eat in fast-food restaurants such as Mc Donald's and Burger King. However, the diner remains an American tradition, and thousands of people still enjoy eating there. It was popular a century ago, and it is still popular today.What kind of meal did the first "diner" serve?
| A．Only breakfast. | B．Only lunch. | C．Only supper. | D．All of the above. |
According to Paragraph 3, diners changed in .
| A．two ways | B．three ways | C．four ways | D．five ways |
Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
| A．Diners existed before fast-food restaurants. |
| B．The menu included more food than sandwiches and coffee. |
| C．Burger King is a fast-food restaurant. |
| D．Sandwiches became bigger. |
The main idea of the passage is that .
| A．the diner is a traditional, popular place to eat in the United States |
| B．Samuel Jones built the first diner big enough to allow the customers to come inside |
| C．American diners serve many types of food 24 hours a day to their customers |
| D．diners are different from fast food restaurants in many ways. |
Ellis Island is located in New York Harbor. Ellis Island is open daily year-round from 9:30am to 5:00pm, with extended hours during summer. It is closed on December 25. There is no admission charge to Ellis Island; donations are gratefully accepted.
At Your Fingertips
Park information (212) 363- 7620
Emergencies (212 ) 363- 3260
Ferryboat information (212) 269- 5755
Lost and found (212) 344- 7620
Dining, gifts, & audio tour (212) 344- 0996
Transportation
Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Ferry: Boats leave from Battery Park, Manhattan, and from Liberty State Park, New Jersey. They run about every 30 to 45 minutes beginning at 9: 15 am(ferry schedule subject to change).
Hours: May vary; call the number below
Closed: December 25
Ferry fees (Includes Liberty and Ellis Islands): adults, $ 7; senior citizens, $6; children(age 3 to 17), $ 3. (lower group rates are available for 25 or more adults)
Ticket & schedule information: (212) 269- 5755 In summer, visitors will have ___________ to visit Ellis Island.
| A．no enough money | B．a longer time | C．a shorter time | D．a wonderful time |
Which number would you call if your friends were suddenly ill?
| A．(212) 344- 0996 | B．(212) 363- 7620 | C．(212 ) 363- 3260 | D．(212) 269- 5755 |
Which of the following is NOT true?
| A．People can visit Ellis Island free of charge. |
| B．The boats departure time from Battery Park is at 9:15 a.m. all the year round. |
| C．Ferry fees for children are cheaper than for adults. |
| D．Ferry fees for group visitors can be reduced. |
We may infer from the passage that _____________.
| A．visitors prefer to go to Ellis Island by boat | B．there are more visitors in winter |
| C．Ellis Island is open every day | D．Boat is the only transportation to Ellis Island |
Many teenagers feel that the most important people in their lives are their friends. They believe that their family members, especially their parents, don’t know them as well as their friends do. In large families, it is often for brothers and sisters to fight with each other and then they can only go to their friends for advice. It is very important for teenagers to have one good friend or many friends. Even when they are not with their friends, they usually spend a lot of time talking among themselves on the phone. This communication is very important in children’s growing up, because friends can discuss something difficult to say to their family members.
However, parents often try to choose their children’s friends for them. Some parents may even stop their children from meeting their good friends. The question of “choice” is an interesting one. Have you ever thought of the following questions?
Who choose your friends?
Do you choose your friends or your friends choose you?
Have you got a good friend your parents don’t like? Many teenagers think their _______ know them better than their parents do.
| A．friends | B． teachers | C．brothers and sisters | D． classmates |
When teenagers stay alone, the usual way of communication is to _________.
| A．go to their friends | B．talk with their parents |
| C．have a discussion with their family | D．talk with their friends on the phone |
Which of the following sentences is TRUE?
| A．Parents should like everything their children enjoy. |
| B．In all families, children can choose everything they like. |
| C．Parents should try their best to understand their children better. |
| D．Teenagers can only go to their friends for help. |
The main idea of this passage is that ___________.
| A．Teenagers need friends |
| B．Friends can give good advice |
| C．Parents often choose their children’s friends for them |
| D．Good friends can communicate with each other |
Time: April 8th, 2010 at 10 PM To April 9th, 2010 at 3 AM
Location: Babyface Guangzhou
Street: No.83 Changdi Da Ma Road, Guangzhou
City/Town: Guangzhou
Website or Map: http://www.babyface.com.cn
Phone: 020-8335 5771
Organized By: Babyface China Official
Grammy nominated (格莱美奖提名)artist and globally admired DJ and Producer Paul van Dyk continues to lead the electronic music charts and appears at the highpoint of every Top DJ list across the globe. PvD, as his fans have nicknamed him, is currently ranked the World’s No. 1 DJ by DJ Magazine’s “Top 100 DJs poll” for the second successive year.
PvD is well-known as one of the hardest working artists, with sold-out tours that cross each continent, headline spots at every major festival, and a hugely successful recording career.With over 3 million albums sold worldwide, van Dyk travels around the world over 16 times each year to sold out performances internationally.
Born in Eisenhuettenstadt, East Germany, Paul van Dyk grew up in East Berlin. Because his community did not have a true club culture, Paul van Dyk listened to the radio where he discovered his passion for music that extended beyond Techno music—he wanted to create a different, more unique sound.In the early 1990’s Paul van Dyk was performing regularly at various clubs in Berlin before releasing his first album 45 RPM in 1994.But it was the release of his second album Seven Ways that put him into Top 100, followed by the release of his hit single “For An Angel,” which began to earn him praise across the globe. By the time Paul van Dyk released Out There & Back in 2000, it became clear that the Berlin-based musician had far more to offer than his signature club sets that had already defined him as one of the most influential DJs and producers of all time.His first mix CD Politics of Dancing was released in 2001, followed by Global in 2003—a DVD which illustrates his own experiences traveling the world. What activity does this passage introduce to us?
| A．Paul van Dyk Volume World Tour at Babyface Guangzhou. |
| B．Grammy Prize Ceremony at Babyface Guangzhou. |
| C．Release of PvD’s original album Reflections. |
| D．The foundation of Babyface China Official. |
Which album first m
ade PvD into the Top 100?
| A．For An Angel. | B．Seven Ways. | C．45 RPM. | D．Out There & Back. |
According to the passage PvD can be best described as _______.
| A．intelligent but proud | B．hardworking but absent-minded |
| C．optimistic and outgoing | D．creative and potential |
PvD’s passion for music originated from _______.
| A．performing at various clubs | B．listening to the radio |
| C．his tours across the globe | D．his true club culture |
According to the passage, PvD _______.
| A．is ranked the world’s No.1 DJ in Top 100 DJs Poll for life |
| B．shows us his travelling experience in Global |
| C．sings about politics in his mix CD PoliticsofDancing |
| D．received Grammy Prizes several times |
We've used the wind as an energy source for a long time. The Babylonians and Chinese were using wind power to pump water for irrigating crops 4,000 years ago, and sailing boats were around long before that. Wind power was used in the Middle Ages, in Europe, to grind(磨碎) corn, which is where the term "windmill" comes from.
We can use the energy in the wind by building a tall tower, with a large propellor on the top. The wind blows the propellor round, which turns a generator to produce electricity. We tend to build many of these towers together, to make a "wind farm" and produce more electricity. The more towers, the more wind, and the larger the propellors, the more electricity we can make. It's only worth building wind farms in places that have strong, steady winds, although boats and caravans（大篷车）increasingly have small wind generators to help keep their batteries charged.
The best places for wind farms are in coastal areas, at the tops of rounded hills, open plains and gaps in mountains—places where the wind is strong and reliable. Some are offshore. To be worthwhile, you need an average wind speed of around 25 km/h. Most wind farms in the UK are in Cornwall or Wales. Isolated places such as farms may have their own wind generators. In California, several “wind farms” supply electricity to homes around Los Angeles.
The propellors are large, to obtain energy from the largest possible volume of air. The blades can be angled to cope with varying wind speeds. Some designs use vertical turbines(垂直涡轮机), which don't need to be turned to face the wind. The towers are tall, to get the propellors as high as possible, up to where the wind is stronger. This means that the land beneath can still be used for farming. The first paragraph aims to introduce to us _______.
| A．the function of wind power | B．the source of wind power |
| C．the nations using wind power | D．the history of using wind power |
How does a wind power work?
| A．The generator turns the propellor blades and produce electricity. |
| B．The tall tower helps turn the energy in the air into electricity. |
| C．Warm air rises and makes the propellor move round. |
| D．The propellor blown round by wind turns the generator to produce electricity. |
The best places for building the wind farm are places where _______.
| A．boats and caravans can often be seen | B．isolated farms don’t have enough electricity |
| C．there are less human activities | D．the wind is strong and reliable |
We can infer from the passage that _______.
| A．wind farms will not take up too much farming land |
| B．wind farms need no fuel because wind is free |
| C．the blades can be angled to turn to face the wind wherever it comes from |
| D．the higher and larger the towers are, the stronger the wind is |
What can be a suitable title for the passage?
| A．Where to build a wind farm. | B．ABC of the using of wind energy. |
| C．How to make best use of wind. | D．Wind energy is the best energy. |