17.Yangzhou paper cutting,with a history of 2,000 years,can be dated back to the Sui Dynasty,making Yangzhou one of the places where paper cutting first became popular. In the Sui Dynasty,the people of Yangzhou would cut colorful paper or silk and satin(緞子) to celebrate festivals.It is said that Emperor Yang came to Yangzhou three times.In winter,the flowers and trees in the garden became dry and weak.The emperor ordered the girl servants to cut fine silk and satin into flowers and leaves and use them to decorate the trees and lakes,copying nicely the looks of spring and summer.Since then, "colorful cutting" has become a popular art in Yangzhou. In the Tang Dynasty,the paper cutting industry was highly developed and a large amount of high-quality paper was made as presents to the Court(宮廷). In the Qing Dynasty,because of the economic development,the people of Yangzhou became interested in wearing fine clothing,especially embroidered(刺繡的) clothing.The embroidered designs were based on paper-cuts.The most well-known of them was from Bao Jun,a paper cutting master.He won a high reputation(名聲) as Magic Scissors for his wonderful cutting skills. After the People's Republic of China was started,the Chinese government accepted the importance of paper cutting like many other arts and skills.In 2007,China Paper-cuts Museum opened to the public in the back garden of the Wang's Residence(住所),Yangzhou,greatly helping the development of Yangzhou paper cutting.
(1)In which order did the writer write this passage?
A.Space. B.Time. C.Opinions. (2)When did "colorful cutting" become a popular art in Yangzhou?
A.In the Sui Dynasty. B.In the Tang Dynasty. C.In the Qing Dynasty. (3)What does the underlined word "decorate" in Paragraph Two mean?
A.Make trees and lakes small. B.Make trees and lakes beautiful. C.Make trees and lakes famous. (4)When did China Paper-cuts Museum open to the public?
A.In 2007. B.In 2008. C.In 2009. (5)What's the main idea of the passage?
A.How to make paper cutting. B.The way to cut paper. C.The history and development of Yangzhou paper cutting.
18.Have you ever wished to have an umbrella that makes your hands free?Alan Kaufman has come up with the "Numbrella",which means "new" + "umbrella".It is the first truly hands-free umbrella in the world.The inventor says that it stops rain,wind and snow and can keep your head,face and hair dry. "I never planned to invent a product.I just noticed(注意到) a problem and had a new solution,"said the inventor.The idea for the invention began on one rainy day.Mr.Kaufman was standing in one of his stores.He began to look at people's umbrellas.He found that they had to try very hard to keep their umbrellas in the right place.At that moment an idea came into his mind.He ran to his desk and drew a picture.In this way,the Numbrella was born. One cool feature of the Numbrella is that you don't hold it like a normal umbrella,you wear it.The shoulder straps (肩帶) of the Numbrella allow people to be fully hands-free,so when walking in the rain with the Numbrella,you are able to use your cell phone or drink a hot cup of coffee.Also,the Numbrella will never be inverted (顛倒) in the wind.The new Numbrella is far safer than traditional ones,because it has no sharp points.
(1)"Numbrella" is a kind of
umbrella. A.normal B.traditional C.hands-free D.shoulder-free (2)How can you use the "Numbrella"?
A.You can wear the shoulder straps of the Numbrella B.You can put the Numbrella on your head C.You can use your hands to control it D.You can carry it in the right place (3)What does the underlined word "solution" mean ?
A.store B.umbrella C.a(chǎn)nswer D.problem (4)It can be learned from the passage that
? A.Alan Kaufman often uses umbrella in everyday life B.the new kind of umbrella was invented by an umbrella store owner C.the inventor thought for a long time before inventing the Numbrella D.you can do other things with your hands when using the Numbrella (5)In this passage,the author mainly wants to
A.introduce the Numbrella to those who sell umbrella B.tell the readers about a great inventor named Alan Kaufman C.tell the readers about a new invention that is very useful D.tell the readers how to invent the Numbrella
10% Off on Admission (門票費(fèi)) at City Sea Park ●Write your ID number at Decatur Youth Club on the back of the coupon(優(yōu)惠券) when buying a ticket ●These tickets include dolphin shows and 4 D movie ●Not valid (有效的) online ●Valid from April 1 to July 1
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根據(jù)材料內(nèi)容選擇最佳答案。 (1)Who can use the coupon for City Sea Park?
A.Any visitor to the park B.Any online ticket buyer. C.Children between3 and 12. D.Decatur Youth Club members. (2)Simenon is 10 years old.With the coupon,how much should he pay for the ticket to Bird Park?
A.$26. B.$38. C.$50. D.$76. (3)Which of the following is TRUE about the coupon for family takes to Children's Park?
A.It can be used on holidays. B.A family of four can use it. C.Proof of identity is require when using it. D.Its only valid from April to July this year. (4)Jan and her friend need to pay only $11 for skating at Oaks Park during 1:00 - 5:30 p.m.jye.ai
. A.April 17 B.June 12 C.October 20 D.December 18 (5)Where can we read the material?
A.In a newspaper. B.In a notebook. C.In a storybook. D.In a science report.
20.Hanukkah Hanukkah(光明節(jié)) is a Jewish festival.It is celebrated on the 25th day of the Jewish month of Kislev (猶太教歷),which is usually sometime in December.It is often called the festival of lights.The festival celebrates the time,over 2,000 years ago,when the Jewish people fought against an emperor who would not let them follow their own traditions and religion.When the Jewish people won back their temple in Jerusalem,they found there was only enough holy oil to keep the sacred light burning for one day.However,to their surprise,this small amount of oil kept the light burning for eight days and nights,until the people had time to make more oil. At the center of the Hanukkah celebrations is a candlestick (called a Menorah) that holds nine candles.On the first night of Hanukkah the first candle is lit,and each day this candle is used to light another candle,until on the eighth day,the last day,all the candles are lit.During Hanukkah,people go to the synagogue (猶太教堂) to pray and to remember the miracle (奇跡) of the holy oil.Hanukkah is a time for family and friends to come together.People exchange gifts and greeting cards,and children go to parties.Parents often give their children money at Hanukkah.Potato cakes,called latkes,are a traditional Hanukkah food.Hanukkah is a small and not very important holiday in the Jewish year.However,the Hanukkah story tells us a Jewish culture living through in a non-Jewish world.
根據(jù)材料內(nèi)容,選擇最佳答案。 (1)For how many days does Hanukkah last?
A.7. B.8. C.9. D.10. (2)Jewish people fought against the king because
. A.the king didn't let them eat traditional food or wear traditional clothes B.the king didn't allow them to practice their own traditions and religion C.the king didn't let them celebrate their own festivals D.he king didn't allow them to kip the sacred light burning (3)What do the candles on the Menorah make Jewish people think of?
A.The war that they fought 2000 years ago. B.The God that they honored best. C.The miracle of the holy oil that happened 2000 years ago. D.The church they built 2000 years ago. (4)During Hanukkah,families and friends usually
. A.get together B.go to parties together C.light candles together D.send each other postcards (5)The passage mainly tells us about
. A.why Jewish people protect their traditions B.why Jewish people celebrate Hanukkah C.the history of Hanukkah and how it is celebrated D.the miracle of the holy oil in the Jewish temple
21.閱讀短文,根據(jù)其內(nèi)容回答問題. The speed and convenience of modern travel makes the faraway countries can now be reached quickly and easily.Even though they now seem closer,they may still be different from your home country.So it is important to change your behavior so that you don't insult or offend (冒犯)the local people.Following are some basic rules that will make communication easier,and your trip more enjoyable. First,never raise your voice in order to make yourself understood.If you don't know the word for something in the local language,try to draw a picture or point to an object.Before you travel,you can also learn some basic words or phrases of the local language,such as words for please,thank you,and may I,as well as basic greetings. Second,consider the main religion of the country you plan to visit and read about any taboos(禁忌)related to clothing.You can bring some clothes such as shirts or T-shirts that cover your shoulders,and long trousers. Avoid topics that you think may be sensitive(敏感的).If a topic is sensitive in your own culture,it will likely be the same in other cultures.Feel free to show interest in the history and customs(風(fēng)俗)of the place that you are visiting,but don't ask too many questions about why things are done a certain way; you may offend the local people. Keep in mind that in many cultures,showing affection(情感)in public is considered taboo.Kissing on the street or in public is unacceptable behavior and should be avoided.If you are unsure of how to behave,watch the local people and copy them. Finally,if you wish to take a gift,do some research.The idea of the perfect gift is different greatly from country to country,and one of the easiest ways to offend someone is to give the wrong gift.
64.What makes it easier to reach the faraway places?
65.What are the basic local words you should learn before travelling?
66.If you don't know how to behave in a new place,what can you do?
67.What are the safe topics in a place you are visiting?
68.What does the writer mainly tell us in the passage?