Think about the different ways that people use the wind. You can use it to fly a kite or to sail a boat. Wind is one of our cleanest and richest power sources, as well as one of the oldest. Something shows that windmills（风车）began to be used in ancient Iran back in the seventh century BC. They were first introduced to Europe during the 1100s, when armies returned from the Middle East with knowledge of using wind power.
For many centuries, people used windmills to make wheat into flour(面粉) or get water from deep underground. When electricity was discovered in the late 1800s, people living in faraway areas began to use them to produce electricity. This allowed them to have electric lights and radio. However, by the 1940s when electricity was available to people in almost all areas of the United States, windmills were hardly used.
During the 1970s, people started becoming more cared about the pollution that is created when coal and gas are burned to produce electricity. People also realized that the supply of coal and gas would run out one day. Then, wind was rediscovered, though it means higher costs. Today, there is a global movement to supply more and more of our electricity through the use of wind. From the first paragraph, what can we know about wind and windmills?
A. Wind is the cleanest, richest and newest power source.
B. Windmills were first introduced to Middle East during 1100s.
C. Windmills were used in ancient Iran in the 7th Century BC.
D. Armies used windmills in Europe and the Middle East.What did people use windmills to do for many centuries?
| A．To help make flour from wheat. |
| B．To help get water from the river. |
| C．To help make electric lights. |
| D．To help dig wells in faraway areas. |
When were the windmills used to produce electricity in some places?
| A．In the 1100s. | B．In the 1940s. |
| C．In the 1970s. | D．In the 1800s |
Why was wind rediscovered during the 1970s?
| A．Because coal and gas had been used up. |
| B．Because it was cheaper to produce electricity. |
| C．Because it’s cleaner than other sources. |
| D．Because it could only be used in faraway areas. |
What was the correct order for the passage ?
a. windmills were used in ancient Iran.
b. people used windmills to produce electricity
c. people used windmills to make flour.
d. windmills were hardly used.
| A．a-b-c-d | B．a-c-b-d |
| C．d-a-c-b | D．a-d-b-c |
It's over three years since I began to learn English. I am glad that I am getting on well with it. I find English very interesting, but quite difficult. When I first started, I thought I had only to remember the new words and learn some grammar. I know little about English idioms(习语). I thought each English word had a word with the same meaning in Chinese. When I learned to say "I see a book on the desk", I thought the English word "see" was just like the Chinese word "kan". So one day when my teacher asked me, "What are you doing?" I answered, "I'm seeing a book." "That's wrong," the teacher said. "You don't see a book. You read a book. You can't use an English word like a Chinese one. Be sure not to make the same mistake again."
After that I began to pay more attention to the differences between Chinese and English. For example, in English we say a "high mountain", but a "tall man". In Chinese we use the same word "gao" for both. Again in English we say "take part in the sports meeting", "attend a meeting" and "join the army", while in Chinese we can use "can jia" for all the three. It's interesting, isn't it? So to study English doesn't only mean hard work, it can be great fun, too! We not only have to pay attention to pronunciation, grammar, spelling and handwriting, we also have to understand English idioms. We can learn English well only in that way!
But all this is only a beginning and I still have a long way to go. I'll try my best and work even harder than before. I must speak and listen to English more both in and out of class. I must read and write more, too. I must learn English well so that I can work well when I grow up. When I first started learning English, I thought __________.
| A．I couldn’t learn it well because it is quite difficult |
| B．I could learn it well if I had remembered the new words and learned some grammar |
| C．English is interesting and easy to learn |
| D．each English word couldn't find a Chinese word with the same meaning |
Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the text?
| A．To understand English idioms is a useful way to learn English. |
| B．To pay attention to pronunciation and grammar helps us learn English well. |
| C．To read and write more is helpful in learning English. |
| D．To study English only means working hard. |
Which is the best topic of the passage?
| A．How to study English well |
| B．The importance of English |
| C．English idioms |
| D．Do more reading |
All over the world people enjoy sports. Sports help to keep people healthy, happy and help them to live longer．
Sports change with the season. People play different games in winter and summer. Games and sports often grow out of people’s work and everyday activities. The Arabs use horses or camels in much of their everyday life; they use them in their sports, too. Some sports are so interesting that people everywhere go in for them. Football, for example, has spread around the world. Swimming is popular in all countries near the sea or in those with many rivers. Some sports or games go back to thousands of years, like running or jumping. Chinese boxing, for example, has a very long history. But basketball and volleyball are rather new. Neither one is a hundred years old yet. People are inventing new sports or games all the time．
People from different countries may not be able to understand each other, but after a game they often become good friends. Sports help to train a person’s character. One learns to fight hard but fight fair, to win without pride and to lose with grace(体面) According to this passage we know that _____．
| A．people began to play about one hundred years ago |
| B．about 100 years ago people ran or jumped when they played |
| C．basketball has a longer history than volleyball |
| D．not all the games have a long history |
The writer didn’t tell us in this passage that _____．
| A．basketball was invented in America |
| B．sports change with the season |
| C．games and sports often grow out of people’s work and everyday activities |
| D．football is played all over the world |
People all over the world enjoy sports because _____．
| A．sports are interesting |
| B．sports help to keep people healthy, happy and to live longer |
| C．sports help to train one’s character |
| D．all of the above |
| Beijing Library To Susan Chan, Just to remind you that you have 4 overdue (过期) books. Title Author Rose Meets Mr. Winter Garden Bob Graham due 22/1 My Friend Whale Simon James due 23/1 Edward the Emu Sheena Knowles due 24/1 Imagine Alison Lester due 25/1 Please return the books tomorrow. Other people may be waiting to borrow them. Librarian Mrs. Josie Jones Date 3/2/2005 Note: You may not borrow any new books until these books have been returned. |
This note was sent to _______.
| A．the librarian | B．Josie Jones | C．Alison Lester | D．Susan Chan |
On what date was My Friend Whale due to be returned to the library?
| A．22nd, January. | B．23rd, January. | C．24th, January. | D．25th, February. |
This note could be described as a ________.
| A．report card | B．news letter | C．reminder letter | D．set of instruction |
From the note we can know that ________.
| A．Susan does not like reading |
| B．the library has many books to lend |
| C．someone else has borrowed these books |
| D．Susan may not borrow any new books at the moment |
When this story happened, they were working around a very large house. Their job was to do the cleaning. It was not a difficult job, but sometimes it was a little dangerous, because they had to walk below where workmen were working. Often these workmen dropped something from the top of the house many meters high to the ground.
One morning Joe was working near the house with a cigarette behind one of his ears. Suddenly somebody on the top shouted, "Look out!" But Joe did not "look out". He looked up. And as he did so, a long knife missed Joe's head, but it cut off one of his ears. At once he put his hand to one side of his head and cried out, "I've lost an ear. Help! Help!"
Jeff ran up to help his friend. "Look for my ear," Joe told him. "It must be on the ground somewhere." Jeff looked everywhere for the missing ear. At last he found an ear on the ground. He picked it up and carried it to Joe. "Here you are," he said, "I've found it." Joe looked at it. "No, that's not my ear." he said, "Mine had a cigarette behind it."What were Joe and Jeff?
| A．Soldiers. | B．Drivers. | C．Farmers. | D．Cleaners. |
How did Joe lose his ear?
| A．He cut it off by himself. | B．Jeff cut it off with a knife. |
| C．A falling knife cut it off. | D．A cigarette burned it up. |
From the passage, we know Joe was not _______.
| A．strong | B．kind | C．foolish | D．clever |
Which is the most possible title for this passage?
| A．A Lost Ear | B．A Busy Cleaner |
| C．A Falling Knife | D．A forgetful Man |
Yancheng History Museum is closed on _______
| A．Monday | B．Friday | C．Saturday | D．Sunday |
Tommy is an 8-year-old boy. He wants to visit the City Flower Show with his parents. How much will they pay?
| A．75yuan | B．100yuan | C．125yuan | D．150yuan |
If you want to get more information about English Winter Camp, you can _________.
| A．go to Canada |
| B．write to CEE/CCIEE |
| C．call at (0515)6606-2607 |
| D．send an e-mail to Yancheng Teachers University |
_____ will give Performances in Pop Music in Yandu Park.
| A．Bands | B．Dancers | C．Singers | D．Both A and C |
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