The tallest building in the United States, the One World Trade Center, opened on November 3, 2014 in New York. The building is 1,776 feet tall, making it the 3rd tallest building in the world. It has 104 floors. The building stands in the area where the twin towers of the World Trade Center once stood. On September 11, 2001, a group of terrorists destroyed these twin towers and killed nearly 3,000 people. It took 8 years to build the new One World Trade Center. Does the height of the building in feet reminds you of something in history? The number is the year when the United States declared(宣布) its independence (独立)from Great Britain.
One problem with such a tall building is how to clean the windows. Well, a platform(平台) hangs from ropes, and workers on the platform clean windows. On November 12, while two men were busy cleaning windows, a rope of the platform broke near the 68th floor. The two men were saved by cutting a hole in the glass window.
The two tallest buildings in the world are the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, UAE and the Makkah Royal Clock Tower in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.When did the One World Trade Center open?
| A．September 11, 2001. | B．September 11, 2011. |
| C．November 3, 2006. | D．November 3, 2014. |
Who destroyed the twin towers of the World Trade Center?
| A．A group of young men. | B．A group of terrorists. |
| C．A group of workers. | D．A group of soldiers. |
“The number” in the first paragraph refers to________.
| A．8 | B．104 | C．1,776 | D．3,000 |
How were the workers on the platform saved when a rope broke?
| A．By calling for help. |
| B．By using a new rope. |
| C．By jumping off the platform. |
| D．By cutting a hole in the glass window. |
| Trip 1 One Week in The mountains Bring your strong shoes and warm clothes for this walk in a beautiful area of the Green Mountains. You may go hiking or have a try of rock climbing.This is also a protection area for wild animals.You can find many kinds of animals living in this area. Time:May 8th～May 14th Tel:64639818 Adult(成年人)：＄110.00 Child: ＄ 55.00 |
| Trip 2 Three Days in the country There are many beautiful gardens.Take your camera and enjoy the wonderful sight in Hunter Valley.It is a good place for fishing and horse riding.You can also find different kinds of flowers here.This is also a great walk for bird—lovers. Time:May 20th—May 22th Tel:63986432 Adult: ＄50:00 Child: ＄25.00 |
| Trip3 Flashlight Adventure Put on your warm clothes,bring a flashlight(手电筒)and come for a night walk along the Dungog Valley.It is a trip full of adventure(冒险).A guide will lead the tour.Many of the plants you will see on this trip can only be seen at night. Time:May 16th—May 18th Tel:63875629 Adult: ＄30.00 Not for children |
| Trip 4 Five Days By The Sea Wear your sun hat and enjoy wonderful sunshine all the time from morning to evening.Our hotel is next to the sea.We have our own boats too.You can swim in the sea or in the swimming pool.Every day our boat will take you to different places for swimming. Time:May 23th—May 27th Tel:67538293 Adult: ＄80.00 Child: ＄40.00 |
What number may you call if you and your friends want to enjoy the sunshine at the seaside?
| A．67538293 | B．63986432 | C．64639818 | D．63875629 |
Sam wants to stay in Hunter Valley with his wife,his five-year-old daughter and his seven—year-old son.How much will it cost?
| A．＄25 | B．＄50 | C．＄100 | D．＄150 |
David loves sports.He will take his holiday from May 7 to May 15.What activity will he probably take part in?
| A．Hiking in the mountains | B．Fishing in the country. |
| C．Watching plants at night | D．Swimming in the sea. |
Lucy is a college student.She is quite interested in science.She wants to know something about the life of plants at night.Which trip will she choose?
| A．Trip 1 | B．Trip 2 | C．Trip 3 | D．Trip 4 |
Which of the following is NOT mentioned according to the four advertisements?
| Sydney Tower Address: 100 Market St., Sydney Phone: 02 9333 9222 Fax: 02 9333 9203 Open time: 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. (Saturdays to 11:30 p.m.) Ticket: $60 (for an adult) $30 (for a child) Website: www.sydneytower.com.au How to get there: train to Town Hall Station and a short walk along Market Street How to book tickets: by phone/fax or through the web Attraction: Sydney’s best views are just the beginning! Sydney Tower takes you to the highest point above Sydney for exciting 360 views of our beautiful city. |
Sydney Tower is ________ in Sydney, Australia.
| A．the busiest street | B．the biggest station |
| C．the most beautiful park | D．the highest point |
If you want to book a ticket to Sydney Tower, you can’t ________.
| A．email sydneytower@hotmail .com |
| B．fax 02 9333 9203 |
| C．search www. sydneytower.com.au |
| D．dial 02 9333 9222 |
Frank wants to go to Sydney Tower with his two children, he will pay _________.
| A．$60 | B．$90 | C．$120 | D．$150 |
Last Saturday, Johnson went to visit Sydney Tower. He had to get down the tower __________.
| A．after 11:30 p.m. | B．before 11:30 p.m. |
| C．at 10:30 p.m. | D．by 10:30 p.m. |
The passage above is probably___________.
| A．a piece of news | B．a conversation |
| C．a story | D．an advertisement |
There are many wetlands (湿地) in China and some of them have become the world‘s important wetlands. The Chinese Yellow Sea Wetlands are among them. They are in Yancheng, Jiangsu Province. They are home for many different kinds of birds and animals. The world’s largest Milu Deer Nature Reserve(自然保护区) is in them. More than 700 milu deer live freely there. There are not many red-crowned cranes in the world, but every winter you can see some in the Red-crowned Cranes Nature Reserve in the Yellow Sea Wetlands.
The temperature in the wetlands is usually neither too high nor too low. There is a lot of rain and sunshine, too. They are really good places for wildlife. Offering food and home for some special kinds of animals and birds is not the only reason why we need to protect wetlands. Wetlands are important because they also prevent flood. But some people want to change the wetlands to make more space for farms and buildings. This means there will be less and less space for wildlife.
Luckily, more and more people are beginning to realize the important of wetlands and wildlife. Every year, on February 2nd, many activities are held to tell people more about wetlands.The Chinese Yellow Sea Wetlands are in the _______ of China.
| A．east | B．south | C．west | D．north |
Usually the weather in the wetlands is _______.
| A．hot | B．pleasant | C．cold | D．dry |
The World Wetlands Day is on _______.
| A．April 22 | B．June 25 | C．February 2 | D．March 22 |
We must protect wetlands because _______.
| A．they are home for wildlife |
| B．they can prevent flood |
| C．they can offer food to the animals and birds |
| D．all of the above |
The best title for the passage is _______.
| A．China‘s Wetlands Have All Entered the World’s List |
| B．Wetlands—Home for Wildlife and Human Beings |
| C．Special Animals in the Chinese Yellow Sea Wetlands |
| D．Wetlands—Valuable Recourses(资源) of Land on the Earth |
One day, a teacher was giving a speech to his students. He held up a glass of water and asked the class, "How heavy do you think this glass of water is?"
The students' answers ranged from 20 g to 500 g. "It does not matter on the weight itself. It depends on how long you hold it. If I hold it for a minute, it is OK. If I hold it for an hour, I will have an ache in my right arm. If I hold it for a day, you will have to call an ambulance (救护车). It is exactly the same weight, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes. "
If we carry our burdens (负担) all the time, sooner or later, we will not be able to carry on, the burden becoming increasingly heavier. "
"What you have to do is to put the glass down, rest for a while before holding it up again. "
We have to put down the burden sometimes, so that we can be refreshed and are able to carry on.
So before you return home from work tonight, put the burden of work down. Don't carry it back home. You can pick it up tomorrow.
Whatever burdens you are having now on your shoulders, let it down for a moment if you can. The teacher brought a glass of water to the class because .
| A．he was very thirsty | B．his arms were strong |
| C．it was a good example | D．he wants to share the water with students |
"A glass of water" in this passage referred to .
| A．knowledge | B．the burden | C．the time | D．the money |
According to the teacher, you may feel _ if you put down the burden sometimes.
| A．more stressed | B．much heavier |
| C．more relaxed | D．much happier |
This was a lesson about ____ .
| A．how to relax oneself in life |
| B．how to solve a physics problem |
| C．how to keep fit by drinking water |
| D．how to study well |
Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
| A．You could become heavier and heavier if you held a glass of water in your hand. |
| B．All the students in the class knew what the weight of the glass of water exactly was. |
| C．The teacher had a good way of making his lesson clear and easy to be understood. |
| D．All the students can understand the teacher’s lesson. |
Obama has made history by becoming the first African-American in American history.
Obama was born in Hawaii on August 4, 1961. His parents didn’t live together when he was two years old and later divorced. Obama grew up with his mother in Hawaii, and for a few years in Indonesia. Later, he moved to New York, where he graduated from Columbia University in 1983. Obama met his wife, Robinson, in June, 1989 and married her on October 3rd, 1992. The couple’s first daughter was born in 1998, followed by a second daughter in 2001.
Obama took office in January 20, 2009. However, just when he became the president, he had to face many serious challenges ---- two foreign wars, the climate change and what he had described as “the worst financial crisis (经济危机) in a century”. But Obama said that he himself had been ready to face these challenges.
Obama’s success is a true milestone. It speaks to the fact that in America you really do get a chance to do anything, if you have the talent and abilities and you work hard enough. How old was Obama when he became the American president?
| A．48. | B．40. | C．37. | D．31. |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Obama grew up with his father in Hawaii.
B. Obama has two sons with Robison.
C. Obama is the first black president in the USA.
D. Columbia University is in Washington.Obama’s success tells us that __________.
| A．any black people can become the president |
| B．you can succeed if you are talented enough |
| C．everyone can succeed if he is lucky enough |
| D．a talented person can succeed if he works hard enough |
What does the underlined phrase “took office” in the third paragraph mean?
| A．生效 | B．就任 | C．离职 | D．竞选 |
According to the passage, Obama had to face the following challenges except for _____________.
| A．the climate change | B．the financial crisis |
| C．the population problem | D．foreign wars |
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