Bedford Castle: The Home Of Bedfordshire Royalty
Bedfordshire had its fair share of royal visits from the early stages of the 10th Century onwards and the importance that the county placed on this is evident in the monuments, country houses, churches and a number of other structures that are still present there to this day. Bedford Castle is one of those structures and, although it is nowhere near its former glory today, it is an essential attraction to visit if you really want to grasp what its heritage means to the county!
Bedford Castle was built initially to help protect Bedfordshire on the south of the River Ouse. It was built in 919 on the orders of King Edward the Elder, but was destroyed by a Danish invasion years later.
There is a long history behind the Bedford Castle that involves several kings. It repeatedly offered the kings of England shelter against various attacks from abroad and various domestic threats against them, and this is where much of its fame lies, even though the castle itself is no longer there. There are various tours of the ruins that you can take when you visit though and all of the guides are extremely knowledgeable. They will happily tell you tales of the mound(土堆) and the castle that preceded it.
The mound is open to the public all year round and is a proud part of the area’s heritage. It is recommended by the majority of people that visit Bedfordshire because it tells you much about why the county is currently how it is. You can view the river from the mound and the surrounding settlements as well as the remains of the castle, and every moment spent there is worth it. So enjoy the history and the very nature of the county itself!What can we infer from the first paragraph?
| A．Many foreigners prefer to visit Bedford Castle. |
| B．Bedfordshire had it fair share of royal visits. |
| C．Most of the ancient buildings are still in use today. |
| D．Bedford Castle is no longer as glorious as before. |
The underlined word “initially” in Paragraph 2 probably means _______ .
| A．first of all |
| B．at the beginning |
| C．for one particular purpose |
| D．for a short time |
The kings of England came to Bedford Castle ______ .
| A．to seek temporary protection |
| B．to visit the Duke of Bedford |
| C．to enjoy the beauty of nature |
| D．to escape from the bad weather |
Why are visitors recommended to visit Bedfordshire？
| A．It is the major heritage in that region |
| B．It reflects the history of Bedfordshire |
| C．The ancient castle is well worth visiting |
| D．The castle is still in good condition |
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What is mainly discussed in Paragraph 3?
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Meeting people from another culture can be difficult．From the beginning, people may send the wrong signal （信号）．Or they may pay no attention to signals from another person who is trying to develop a relationship．
Different cultures emphasize （强调）the importance of relationship building to a greater or lesser degree．For example, business in some countries is not possible until there is a relationship of trust．Even with people at work, it is necessary to spend a lot of time in “small talk”, usually over a glass of tea, before they do any job．In many European countries — like the UK or France —people find it easier to build up a lasting working relationship at restaurants or cafés rather than at the office．
Talk and silence may also be different in some cultures．I once made a speech in Thailand．I had expected my speech to be a success and start a lively discussion; instead, there was an uncomfortable silence．The people present just stared at me and smiled．After getting to know their ways better, I realized that they thought I was talking too much．In my own culture, we express meaning mainly through words, but people there sometimes feel too many words are unnecessary．
Even within Northern Europe, cultural differences can cause serious problems．Certainly, English and German cultures share similar values; however, Germans prefer to get down to business more quickly．We think that they are rude．In fact, this is just because the culture starts discussions and makes decisions more quickly．
People from different parts of the world have different values, and sometimes these values are quite against each other．However, if we can understand them better, a multicultural environment （多元文化环境）will offer a wonderful chance for us to learn from each other．In some countries, eating together at restaurants may make it easier for people to ______ ．
| A．develop closer relations | B．share the same culture |
| C．get to know each other | D．keep each other company |
The author mentions his experience in Thailand to show that _____ ．
| A．the English prefer to make long speeches |
| B．too many words are of no use |
| C．people from Thailand are quiet and shy by nature |
| D．even talk and silence can be culturally different |
According to the text, how can people from different cultures understand each other better?
| A．By sharing different ways of life． |
| B．By accepting different habits． |
| C．By recognizing different values． |
| D．By speaking each other’s languages． |
What would be the best title for the text?
| A．Multicultural Environment |
| B．Cross-Cultural Differences |
| C．How to Understand Each Other |
| D．How to Build Up a Relationship |
There is an interesting, but at the same time a sad phenomenon now: there is a rise in the number of singers and bands that have little to do with good music．Many singers or bands know little about what good music means．What is the cause of this rise?
Most of these singers have taken music as a “job” because it is a good source of making money．And if you have a good appearance and also expensive clothes to show off at your concerts or at different appearances in public, then your voice is not as important as it should be．The public will prefer to admire more the most interesting parts of your body, whether you are a girl or a boy．They will even forget about the fact that you are there to show your music skills, not your dancing, which is important too, but not at such a high level．
Therefore, we can see many young girls on TV who look very good but who have nothing to do with music．They choose to wear very provocative（挑逗性的）clothes to catch attention, but when it comes to singing they are a complete mess and one doesn’t need to have an ear for music to notice their lack of talent．But anyway, they have concerts and they enjoy travelling from one place to another．It is the public’s fault because they accept this and are pleased with this commercial music．People who enjoy this kind of music are generally young people while adults prefer listening to old good bands．
However, the young generation should understand while appearance is important, it is less important than talent and a good voice．If somebody has a great voice and wants to become a singer, he should take some special courses in this area, because they will help them improve singing abilities．The passage shows that many singers consider music as _______．
| A．an art serving the public | B．a good way of making money |
| C．a way of living fully | D．a fashionable lifestyle |
From the passage we can learn that _______．
| A．appearance is the most important thing in the world of music |
| B．all people who have received training in singing can become famous |
| C．adults should help young people improve their abilities |
| D．a singer’s talent and voice are the most important factors |
What do you think is the author’s attitude towards the rising number of new singers and bands?
| A．Critical． | B．Supportive． | C．Tolerant． | D．Worried． |
What kind of article does this passage belong to?
| A．entertainment | B．sport | C．comment | D．Story |
Lakes, ponds, and beaches mean summer fun and cool relaxation from hot weather．But water also can be dangerous for kids if you don't take great care．Nearly 1,000 kids die each year by drowning．
Here are some tips to keep your kids safe in the water:
At the Lake or Pond
○Don't let little kids swim alone without adult supervision— lakes or ponds may be shallow near the bank and are suddenly deep sharply further out from shore．
○Ponds and lakes may hide jagged（锯齿状的）rocks, broken glass, or rubbish．
○Make sure kids wear foot protection; even in the water, they should wear socks or water shoes．
○Watch out for weeds and grass in the water that could trap a leg or arm．
○Most boating accidents, particularly among teenagers, are related to alcohol（饮酒）．Be sure teens know about the dangers of alcohol, on and off the water．
At the Beach
○Teach kids to always swim when and where a lifeguard is on duty．Unlike the calm waters of a swimming pool, the beach has special dangers like currents and tides（暗流）．Check with the lifeguard when you arrive to find out about the water conditions．
○Tell kids never to stand with their back to the water because a sudden wave can easily knock a child over．
○Teach kids that if they're caught in a dangerous wave, they should swim parallel（顺行地）to the shore or should tread （踩）water and call for a lifeguard's help．
Whether at the lake or at the beach, teach your child to get out of the water during bad weather, especially lightning．Which is the right behavior when swimming at the beach?
| A．Go off the water without a lifeguard on duty |
| B．Go on swimming in a heavy rain |
| C．Go off the water before checking the water conditions |
| D．Call for help if caught in a dangerous wave |
A child should_________ at a lake．
| A．swim on his/her own |
| B．be careful about weeds and grass |
| C．swim without shoes on |
| D．drink only a little wine |
Swimming at a beach is more dangerous than in a pool because ．
| A．there are no lifeguards at a beach |
| B．there are currents and tides at a beach |
| C．the waters of a beach are more calm． |
| D．the waters of a pool are warmer |
The passage is probably written for ．
| A．students at school |
| B．kids who want to learn swimming |
| C．parents with little children |
| D．coaches who teach kids to swim |
In which column（栏目）of a magazine can you find this passage?
| A．Education | B．Science | C．Entertainment | D．Sports |
If you are a human, you can’t help but experience the time when everything seems to be going wrong and you feel as if your life is completely out of control．It is during the low time that words of encouragement from family, friends, coworkers or even strangers can boost your spirits．It is also during the low time that destructive words can be devastating（毁灭性的）and make you sink deeper and deeper into depression．
For example, consider this story about a group of frogs who were traveling through the woods when two of them fell into a deep pit（深坑）．All of the other frogs gathered around the pit．When they saw how deep the pit was, they told the two unfortunate frogs they would never get out．
The two frogs ignored the comments and tried to jump out of the pit．The other frogs kept telling them to stop．Finally, one of the two frogs took notice of what the other frogs were saying and simply gave up．He died．The other frog continued to jump as hard as he could．Once again the crowd of frogs shouted at him to stop the pain．The more they shouted, the harder he jumped and finally he made it．
When he got out, the other frogs asked him why he continued to jump when they were all shouting at him to tell him to give up．The frog explained to them that he was a little bit deaf．He thought they were encouraging him the whole time．
Every time you have a chance to say either something positive or negative to another human being, do choose the chance to say something positive! Don’t let those opportunities get away from you．Your words have a large amount of power．Use them wisely．You really never know just how much they can mean to someone else．Why did the frog that succeeded in jumping to safety neglect（忽视）the other frogs’ comments?
| A．Because he would like to jump out of the pit． |
| B．Because he could hardly hear what the other frogs said． |
| C．Because he didn’t want to give up his hope． |
| D．Because he had a positive attitude toward life． |
What can we infer from the first paragraph?
| A．There is no way to go when we go wrong． |
| B．Life depends on encouragement． |
| C．Destructive words will lead to death． |
| D．Words are playing an important role around us． |
The writer mainly wants to tell us ________ in the last paragraph．
| A．the power of words |
| B．positive words |
| C．negative words |
| D．the opportunities to say something |
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