高中英语

What is your favorite color? Do you like yellow, orange or red? If you do, you must be an optimist (乐观者), a leader, an active person who enjoys life, people and excitement. Do you prefer grays (灰色) and blues? Then you are probably quiet, shy and you would rather follow than lead. If you love green, you are strong-minded and determined (意志坚定的). You wish to succeed and want other people to see you are successful. At least this is what psychologists (心理学家) tell us, and they should know, because they have been seriously studying the meaning of color preference (爱好), and the effect (影响) that colors have on human beings. They tell us that we don’t choose our favorite color as we grow up. If you happen to love brown, you did so as soon as you opened your eyes, or at least as soon as you could see clearly.
   A yellow room makes us feel more cheerful (开心的) and more comfortable (舒服的) than a dark green one, and a red dress rings warmth and cheer to the saddest winter day. On the other hand, black is depressing (压抑). Light and bright colors make people not only happier but more active. It is a fact that factory workers work better, harder, and have fewer accidents when their machines are painted orange rather than black or dark gray.
   Remember, then, that if you feel low, you can always brighten your day or your life with a new shirt or a few colorful things. Remember also that you will know your friends and your enemies better when you find out what colors they like and dislike. And don’t forget that anyone can guess a lot about your character when you choose a piece of handkerchief.
According to this passage, _________.

A.one can choose his color preference  
B.one is born with his color preference
C.one’s color preference is changeable
D.one has to choose his favorite color as soon as he can see clearly

We would pay attention to colors because _______.

A.colors do have effect on our moods(情绪)
B.colors may have effect on our work and study
C.light and bright colors make people happy
D.you can know your friends better by the colors they like or dislike

The main idea of this passage is ________.

A.one’s color preference shows one’s character
B.you can brighten your life with wonderful colors
C.psychologists have been studying the meaning of color preference
D.one’s color preference has something to do with his character and colors have effects on human beings

"I am feeling black" means ______.

A.I am feeling well      B.I am very happy   
C.I am excited    D.I am depressed
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Today almost everyone knows computers and the Internet. If I ask you “What is the most important in your life ?” maybe you will say “Computers and the Internet.”
The first computer was made in 1946. It was very big but it worked slowly . Today computers are getting smaller and smaller. But they work faster and faster. What can computers do?
A writer has said, “people can’t live without computers today.”
The Internet came a little later than computers. It is about twenty-five years later than computers. But now it can be found almost everywhere. We can use it to read books, write letters, do shopping, play games or make friends.
Many students like the Internet very much. They often go into the Internet as soon as they are free. They make friends on the Internet and maybe they have never seen these friends. They don’t know their real names, ages, and even sex (性别). They are so interested in making the “unreal friends” that they can’t put their hearts into study. Many of them can’t catch up with others on many subjects because of that.
We can use computers and the Internet to learn more about the world. But at the same time, we should remember that not all the things can be done by computers and the Internet.
The Internet can not be used for ______.

A.studying B.shopping C.thinking D.playing

When the computer was invented, it was ______.

A.large and worked quickly1
B.small and worked
C.large but worked slowly.
D.small but worked quickly .

The Internet was born in about _____.

A.1960 B.1970 C.1980 D.1985

Which of the following is true?

A.Few students like going into the Internet.
B.students use the Internet to make “unreal friends.”
C.These “unreal friends” often meet each other.
D.Students know the friends on the Internet very well.

What does the writer think of the Internet?

A.It is wonderful.
B.It can make students study harder.
C.It is not good for students.
D.It is helpful, but we can’t do everything on it.
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NEW YORK PLUMBING(管道) & HEATING
Since 1968
Plumbing and Heating Fixing
LARGE OR SMALL
24 Hours 7 Days Service
Tel: 56568833
268 Pine Street 5th Avenue
Which shows New York P & H (Plumber & Heating) has been in business for a long time?

A.“Since 1968” B.“24 Hours 7 Days Service”
C.“56568822” D.“268 Pine Street 5th Avenue”

For which of the following problems would one call New York P & H?

A.Rainwater drops from the roof.
B.A refrigerator stops working.
C.The floor of the bathroom is covered with water.
D.There’s something wrong with the furniture.

Which of the following is NOT clear in the reading?

A.Where P & H is. B.How big P & H is.
C.What P & H does. D.When P & H was set up
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Why must we pay taxes? The answer is that the government needs money for many things, for example to pay its soldiers, sailors and airmen, to build roads, bridges, offices, schools, etc and to buy goods from abroad; and only the people of the country can supply the money.One of the most important taxes is income-tax which a person pays according to the amount of his income-tax.Whether he is a businessman, a doctor, a lawyer, a shopkeeper, a miner, or anything else.This is called a “direct” tax, because it is paid in money direct to the government.
Another tax is paid on goods such as watches, jewellery, new clothes, tobacco, wine, etc, when they are brought into a country, such a tax is paid as part of the price of these goods if they are later sold in shops.We call it “indirect” tax, because it is paid indirectly through the shopkeeper.
People usually complain about having to pay taxes, but they forget that the money is spent on the things that they and their families need.We need policemen to catch thieves, to see that men obey the laws, to direct traffic, etc, and they must be paid what they earn; children need education and there must be schools and teachers; we want our streets to be kept clean, and the wages of men who do this kind of work have to be paid.Above all, the country must always be ready to defend itself against attacking enemies, and we cannot have an army without paying for it.
Taxes, therefore, cannot be avoided.We buy our own food and clothes and pay for our own amusements, but there are several things that the State finds the money for, and that are necessary for us if our society is to continue.So we have no real cause to complain when we are asked to supply money to be spent for the good of ourselves and for our fellow-citizens.
Indirect tax means _______.

A.tax that one pays direct to the government
B.tax that is not paid directly to the government
C.tax that is paid as an extra amount added to the price of certain goods
D.Both B and C

Which of the following is right?

A.Taxes are paid to the sellers.
B.Income-tax is an indirect tax.
C.The tax on new clothes is paid in money direct to the government.
D.Tax is amount of money that you have to pay to the government so that it can pay for public services.

People have no real reason to complain about having to pay taxes because _______.

A.some shopkeepers are very rich
B.they need money to buy goods from abroad
C.their children need education
D.the money is spent on the things that they and their families need
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A mouse looked through a hole in the wall to see the farmer and his wife opening a package; what food might it contain? He was astonished to discover that it was a mouse trap!
Running to the farmyard,the mouse shouted,warning everyone,“There is a mouse trap in the house,there is a mouse trap in the house.”The chicken,with her head high,glared at the mouse and said,“Shut up.Little Ugly.This is a great concern to you,but it has nothing to do with me:I can’t be troubled by it.”
The mouse turned to the pig and told him.“There is a mouse trap in the house.”“I am so sorry,Mr Mouse,”said the pig sympathetically,“but there is nothing I can do about it but pray;you are always in my prayers.”
The mouse turned to the cow,who said,“A mouse trap,am I in great danger,huh?”
Now the mouse had to face the farmer’s mouse trap alone.
That very night a sound was heard through the house,like that of a mouse trap catching its prey.The farmer’wife rushed to see what was caught.In the darkness,she did not see it was a big poisonous snake whose tail the trap had caught.The snake bit the farmer’s wife.The farmer rushed her to the hospital.She returned home with a fever.It is said that drinking fresh chicken soup will help treat fever,so the farmer took his sharp knife to the farmyard for the soup’s main ingredient.His wife’s sickness continued,so friends and neighbors came to sit with her around the clock.To feed them,the farmer killed the pig.The farmer’s wife did not get well,in fact,she died,and so many people came for her funeral.The farmer had the cow killed to provide for all of them to eat.
So next time when someone is facing a problem,don’t say that it has nothing to do with you.
We could see from the passage that the mouse was          

A.good at cheating others B.dishonest
C.kind and warm-hearted D.foolish

Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?

A.The others help the farmer kill the cow.
B.The mouse trap was very practical.
C.The pig is more friendly than the other animals.
D.The farmer’s family had no friends at all.

What can we learn from the story?

A.Traps can always cause chain reactions.
B.It is better to be safe than to be sorry.
C.Sometimes when the least of us is threatened,we all might be at risk.
D.To keep the balance of nature is the duty of us all.
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When I was a child, I often dreamed of the time when I could leave home and escape to the city. We lived on a farmstead, in the winter especially, we wear quite out off from the outside world. As soon as I left school, I packed my bags and moved to the capital. However, I soon discovered that city life has its problems too.
One big disadvantage is money. It costs so much to go out, not to mention basics like food and housing. Another disadvantage is pollution. I suffer from asthma(哮喘), and at times the air is so dirty that I am afraid to go outside. Then there is the problem of traveling round. Although I have a car, I seldom use it because of the traffic jams. One choice is to go by bicycle, but that can be quite dangerous.
Of course there are advantages. First, there is so much to do in the city, whatever your tastes in culture or entertainment. Besides, there are wonderful jobs and greater chances of moving to a more important job or position. Finally, if you like shopping, the variety of goods is very surprising - and, what is more, shops are often only a short walk away.
Is life better then, in the city? Perhaps it is, when you are in your teens or twenties. However, as you get older, and especially if you have small children, the peace of the countryside may seem preferable. I certainly hope to move back there soon.
What was the writer always thinking about when he was a child?

A.Staying on the farm. B.Moving to the countryside.
C.Leaving home for the city. D.Running away from the school.

Which of the following is true about the writer?

A.He is very old now. B.He is in good health.
C.He prefers driving a car. D.He lives in the city now.

In the passage, the writer tries to _________.

A.express his opinions about way of life
B.describe his life in the countryside
C.show an interest in the outside world
D.persuade the reader to live in the city

How is the passage mainly developed?

A.By inferring. B.By comparing.
C.By listing examples. D.By giving explanations.
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Q My daughter is a junior in high school and has been on an individualized education program since fourth grade. She plans to go to college and intends to finish with a master’s degree. Her performance is fairly good, but test scores are very low. She has held many leadership and volunteer positions. We have been advised to have her write an essay about how her learning disability is a barrier that she has overcome. Will that help or hurt her chances for admission?
—Deborah
A  First let me answer the question on low standardized test scores (ACT/ SAT). There are hundreds of colleges that are “test optional” which means students can choose not to release their test scores in the application process. Admission decisions at these colleges for students who do not submit their test scores are made based on other factors. A list of test optional colleges can be found at fairtest.org. It is important, however, to make sure that the college is the right fit academically regardless of the test optional policy.
You also asked if your daughter should write about her disability and if this would hurt her chances of being admitted. Please know that colleges do not deny admission based on disability. “Disclosing” a learning disability in a personal statement within the college application can certainly help. By writing a personal statement, students can potentially demonstrate, for example, their understanding of the challenge they face. They might also demonstrate an improved grade trend in that subject area, and show interest in more complex courses in spite of this disability. More importantly, a student disclosure can show self-confidence, motivation and an understanding of the disability.
—Ms. Kravis
What do we know about Deborah’s daughter?

A.She is applying for a master’s degree.
B.She is very active in her high school.
C.Her disability prevents her studying well.
D.She has difficulty overcoming her learning disability.

According to Ms. Kravis, what can Deborah do about her daughter’s low test scores?

A.Keep them secret B.Explain the reasons
C.Stress other aspects D.Work hard to improve

What is Ms. Kravis’ attitude toward one’s declaring his/ her learning disability?

A.Supportive B.Opposed C.Doubtful D.Unconcerned

According to the text, Ms. Kravis is probably         .

A.an editor B.a school leader
C.a psychological D.an educational expert
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When my brother and I were young, my mom would take us on Transportation Days.

It goes like this: You can't take any means of transportation more than once. We would start from home, walking two blocks to the rail station. We'd take the train into the city center, then a bus, switching to the tram, then maybe a taxi. We always considered taking a horse carriage in the historic district, but we didn't like the way the horses were treated, so we never did. At the end of the day, we took the subway to our closest station, where Mom's friend was waiting to give us a ride home-our first car ride of the day.

The good thing about Transportation Days is not only that Mom taught us how to get around. She was born to be multimodal (多方式的). She understood that depending on cars only was a failure of imagination and, above all, a failure of confidence-the product of a childhood not spent exploring subway tunnels.

Once you learn the route map and step with certainty over the gap between the train and the platform, nothing is frightening anymore. New cities are just light-rail lines to be explored. And your personal car, if you have one, becomes just one more tool in the toolbox-and often an inadequate one, limiting both your mobility and your wallet.

On Transportation Days, we might stop for lunch on Chestnut Street or buy a new book or toy, but the transportation was the point. First, it was exciting enough to watch the world speed by from the train window. As I got older, my mom helped me unlock the mysteries that would otherwise have paralyzed my first attempts to do it myself: How do I know where to get off? How do I know how much it costs? How do I know when I need tickets, and where to get them? What track, what line, which direction, where's the stop, and will I get wet when we go under the river?

I'm writing this right now on an airplane, a means we didn't try on our Transportation Days and, we now know, the dirtiest and most polluting of them all. My flight routed me through Philadelphia. My multimodal mom met me for dinner in the airport. She took a train to meet me.

1.

Which was forbidden by Mom on Transportation Days?

A. Having a car ride.
B. Taking the train twice.
C. Buying more than one toy.
D. Touring the historic district.
2.

According to the writer, what was the greatest benefit of her Transportation Days?

A. Building confidence in herself.
B. Reducing her use of private cars.
C. Developing her sense of direction.
D. Giving her knowledge about vehicles.
3.

The underlined word "paralyzed" (in Para. 5) is closest in meaning to "".

A. displayed
B. justified
C. ignored
D. ruined
4.

Which means of transportation does the writer probably disapprove of?

A. Airplane.
B. Subway.
C. Tram.
D. Car.
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Americans love to talk and generally it is OK to talk even to strangers about nearly any subject at any time as long as you are polite.However there are some subjects,like racism,American foreign policy,gun ownership,and religion that are best discussed among friends.
In America,it is OK to approach a stranger and start up a conversation with him as long as the subject is not too abstract.In America,it is not considered inappropriate to talk to people you don’t know.Talking to a stranger about the weather or the quality of nearby restaurants,or the prices in a grocery store is all perfectly fine.Even complimenting someone on the car they drive or asking them where they bought their clothes are all appropriate topics of conversation with complete strangers.
Generally,Americans prefer that people say what they think and they respect frankness.Usually when it comes to personal matters,it’s best to accentuate(强调)the positive:don’t tell someone that their children are ugly or that their cooking is terrible.However;it’s OK to tell someone that they are wrong as long as you do so politely and with respect.Americans generally believe that you show someone respect by telling them the truth.Don’t be afraid to be honest with Americans,but be appropriate.
Most Americans will start a conversation with a person they just met by asking them what they do for a living.This question is not only considered appropriate by  Americans,but it’s also considered an important way to learn about someone.
The passage mainly tells us       

A.how to make friends with Americans
B.how to make proper conversations with Americans
C.what Americans like to talk about in their dailv life
D.what to avoid in talking with Americans

When you talk to an American for the first time,you can ask him the following questions EXCEPT “    ”.

A.How does America treat other countries
B.Where did you buy your wonderful car
C.What do you do
D.How is the dessert the nearby restaurant offers

When you find that an American has made a mistake, you’d better       

A.point it out directly and politely
B.pretend not to see it
C.tell his friends about this
D.cover it up for him
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What is the hottest topic at your school recently? In Hangzhou Yongjin Middle School, it’s money. The school held an activity called “making money” last weekend. About 200 students of Senior 1 and Senior 2 were divided into 30 teams. They went out to make money by selling things. What did they choose to sell? Some sold newspapers; some chose bottled water; some sold environmentally friendly shopping bags and bamboo(竹子) baskets.
Hu Qing’s team decided to sell some useful books in front of the Children Activity Center. They thought parents would like to buy the books for their children. But unfortunately, they met urban management officers (城管). The officers asked them to leave. “We played hide-and-seek (捉迷藏) with the officers for the whole morning” said Hu. “Finally we had to give up.”
Wang Bing and her team sold ice cream in a square. They didn’t meet any officers. But few people were interested in what they were selling. The team then put up a board saying “For Country Kids”. It worked. More people came to their stall (小摊). A foreigner even gave them 100 yuan. “He didn’t want any change. He said he wanted to help the children,” said Wang. “We were touched.” Later that day they gave the 100 yuan and more to the “Project Hope” office.
Meng Zhaoxiang and his team were luckier. They sold all their cakes in four hours, spending 39.5 yuan and getting back 80 yuan. They made 40.5 yuan. “It was not easy to make the money,” said Meng. “Some people just looked. Others just tasted but didn’t buy. Now I know how hard it is for our parents to make money.”
86. In Hangzhou Yongjin Middle School, what the students talk more about is ________.

A.the officers B.the kind foreigner
C.the activity called “making money” D.the money they made last weekend

87. ________ took part in the activity.

A.All the students B.Some teachers
C.About 200 students of the three grades D.Part of Junior 1 and Junior 2 students

88. Hu Qing’s team finally gave up because ________.

A.the parents didn’t like to buy the books
B.the Children Activity Center was too crowded
C.the officers didn’t allow them to sell anything there
D.the team played the game of the hide-and-seek the whole morning

89. Why did more people come to Wang Bing’s stall at last?

A.The team put up a magic board. B.A foreigner came up and helped them.
C.The people liked to help country kids.
D.The people were interested in their ice cream.

90. According to the passage the students learn ________.

A.it’s impossible for them to make money
B.it’s not easy for their parents to make money
C.it’s very important for them to make a living
D.it’s necessary for school to hold more activities in the future
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Language is always changing. In a society where life continues year after year with few changes, the language does not change, either. The earliest known languages had difficult grammar but a small, limited vocabulary. Over the century, the grammar changed, and the vocabulary grew. For example, the English and Spanish people who came to America during the sixteenth century gave names to all new plants and animals they found. In this way, hundreds of new words were introduced into English and Spanish vocabularies. Today life is changing very fast, and language is changing fast too.
There are several major language families in the world. Some scientists say there are nine main families, but other scientists divide them differently. The languages in each family are connected, and scientists think that they came from the same parent language About 3 percent of the people in the world speak languages that are not in these major families.
The early language had ______.

A.a lot of problems B.words and easy grammar
C.words but no grammar D.grammar but not many words

In the next few hundred years we can expect language to ______.

A.stay exactly the same B.change a great deal
C.change only a little D.add more words and drop some grammar

What this article shows is that ______.

A.languages change fast B.languages really don’t want to change
C.language changes with changes of society D.Spanish and English change

From this article we can see that ______.

A.language can change very slowly or very quickly
B.Though our life changes, our language won’t change.
C.we should give our plants new names
D.English and Spanish are the only languages that have changes
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Everyone needs friends. We all like to feel close to someone. It is nice to have a friend to talk, laugh and do things with. Sure, there are times when we need to be alone. We don’t always want people around. But we would feel lonely if we never had a friend.
No two people are the same. Sometimes friends don’t get along well. That doesn’t mean they no longer like each other. Most of the time they will go on being friends. Sometimes friends move away. Then we feel very sad. We miss them very much. But we can call them and write to them. Maybe we wound never see them again. And we can make new friends. It is surprising to find out how much we like new people when we get to know them. Families sometimes name their children after a close friend. Many places are named after men and women, if they are friendly to people in a town. Some libraries are named in this way. So are some schools. We think of these people when we go to these places.
There is more good news for people, if they have friends. These people live longer than those people who don’t have friends. Why? It could be that they are happier. Being happy helps you stay well. Or it could be just knowing that someone cares. If someone cares about you, you take better care of yourself.
The first paragraph tells us_______
what is the feeling of having no friends
how to communicate with friends
making friends is a need in people’s life
we need to be alone in our life
According to the author, why sometimes friends don’t get along well? Because________
friends move away
we don’t call them and write to them
we have made new friends
no two people are the same
Which of the following places people name after their friendly people is NOT mentioned in the passage?

A.A town B.A room C.A school D.A library

Why do people who have friends live longer?
They feel happier and healthier.
They know more about friendship.
They take less care of themselves.
They care more about their friends.
This passage mainly tells us ______
that people are all friends        B. that people need friends
how to get to know friends       D.how to name a place

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It is men’s nature to live together in families and tribes(部落), and cities and nations, and therefore men have learned to prize those qualities in each other which make social life the happiest and best.
Of these qualities one of the most important is sympathy-fellow-feeling. If a man had no fellow-feeling, we should call him “inhuman”; he would be no true man. We think so much of this quality that we call a kind man “human”-that is, man-like in his conduct, first to other men, and afterwards to all living things.
If you are cruel to animals, you are not likely to be kind or thoughtfull to men; and if you are thoughtful towards men, you are not likely to be cruel and thoughtful towards animals. This is why the wise man of old wrote, “The merciful man is merciful to his beast.”
What a pleasure it is also to be loved by our pets or domestic animals; and to feel that we are caring for them and are deserving of their love; or to watch the ways of wild creatures, and gradually to make friends with them!
Treating animals kindly does not mean that we must never inflict any pain on them. We ourselves are trained by pains as well as by pleasures; so too, punishment is sometimes needed to train our dogs and horses to obey us. We endure pains at the hands of the surgeon, to cure some wound or to heal some disease; so too, animals must submit to being doctored.
We send out our bravest men to face wounds, sickness and death, for the good of the nation; so too, we let our horses share the risk of battle. For similar reasons, we cannot hesitate to destroy dangerous creatures like wolves and show senseless ferocity(残忍). It is no excuse to say that these animals deserve to be treated cruelly on account of their own cruelty. They are not really cruel, for they tear and kill not from love of unkindness, but because they must do so in order to live.
One of the most important qualities of men is fellow-feeling because      .

A.you are likely to be cruel and thoughtful without it
B.a man would be inhuman without it
C.men can’t bear any pain on themselves and animals
D.only sympathy makes a man man-like in his conduct

The author would probably agree with the following EXCEPT that   .

A.we must never force any pain on animals
B.some people have to kill some animals in order to live
C.it is human for a doctor to cut off some part from the animals
D.wise men are not only good to men but also to animals

What do you think is the title of the passage?

A.Loving your pet. B.Fellow-feeling.
C.Making friends with animals. D.Kindness to animals.

Which of the following is inhuman according to the writer?

A.To treat animals cruelly because they are cruel.
B.To train animals.
C.To destroy some of the dangerous animals.
D.To make animals submit to being doctored.

The underlined word “inflict” here means      .

A.make sb/sth suffer B.forbid
C.punish D.avoid
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One day a few years ago a very funny thing happened to a neighbor of mine. He is a teacher at one of London’s big medical schools, He had finished his teaching for the summer term and was at the airport on his way to Russia to give a lecture.
He had put a few clothes and his lecture notes in his shoulder bag, but he had put Rupert, the skeleton (人体骨骼) to be used in his lecture, in a large brown suitcase (箱子). At the airport desk, he suddenly thought that he had forgotten to buy a newspaper. He left his suitcase near the desk and went over to the shop.
When he got back he discovered that someone had taken his suitcase by mistake. He often wonders what they said when they got home and found Rupert.
Who wrote the story?

A.Rupert’s teacher. B.The neighbour’s teacher.
C.A medical school teacher. D.The teacher’s neighbour.

Why did the teacher put a skeleton in his suitcase?

A.He needed it for the summer term in London.
B.He needed it for the lecture he was going to give.
C.He wanted to take it to Russia for medical research.
D.He wanted to take it home as he had finished his teaching.

What happened at the airport?

A.The skeleton went missing . B.The skeleton was stolen .
C.The teacher forgot his suitcase. D.The teacher took the wrong suitcase .

Which of the following best tells the teacher’s feeling about the incident?

A.He is very angry . B.He thinks it rather funny .
C.He feels helpless without Rupert. D.He feels good without Rupert .
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Bringing Art into Hospitals.
The medical world is slowly realizing that the quality of the environment in hospitals may play an important role in helping patients to recover(康复).
As part of a nationwide effort in Britain to bring art out of the museums and into public places, some of the country’s best artists have been called in to change older hospitals and to soften the hard, modern buildings. Of the 2500 national health service hospitals in Britain, almost 100 now have collections of art in passages(走廊), waiting areas and treatment rooms.
These recent movements were first started by one artist, Peter Senior, who set up his studio at a Manchester hospital in northeastern England during the early 1970’s. He felt the artist had lost his place in modern society, and that art should be enjoyed by more people.
A common hospital waiting room might have as many as 5000 visitors each week. What a good place to hold exhibitions(展览) of art! Senior held the first exhibition of his own paintings in the waiting area of the Manchester Royal Hospital in 1975. Believed to be Britain’s first hospital artist, Senior was so much in demand that he was soon joined by a team of six young art school graduates.
The effect is amazing. Now in the passages and waiting rooms the visitors experience a full view of fresh colors, playful images(形象) and restful courtyards.
The quality of the environment may reduce the need for expensive drugs when a patient is recovering from an illness. A study has shown that a patient who had a view onto gardens needed half the number of strong pain killers compared with(与……相比) patients who had no view at all or only a brick wall to look at.
Some best artists of Britain have been called in to_____

A.set up new hospitals
B.make the corners of hospital collect paintings
C.bring art into hospitals
D.help patients recover from serious illness

After the improvement of the hospital environment, _____

A.patients no longer take drugs to kill their pains
B.patients don’t have to stay long in hospital
C.patients need fewer pain killers when they suffer from an illness
D.patients feel happy in hospital

It can be inferred from the passage that_____

A.the role of hospital environment is being recognized
B.hospital artists have done more than doctors
C.exhibitions attract more people in hospitals than in museums
D.the hospitals is a better place for people than the museum in Britain
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