一、阅读理解(3小题共20分)
1.
（本题6分）
The Great Wall of China was once thought to have been built entirely during the Qin Dynasty between 221 and 207 BC；it is now believed to have been started earlier.
The 15-foot-high，25-foot-wide，1500-mile-long structure was undoubtedly built to keep out invading enemies.To the common people of the empire，who had been forced to build the wall，it was not worth it，however.The wall，and other public works completed by the Qin Dynasty，had caused great losses on the wealth and human life of the country.As a result，an angry population rose up in rebellion against the Qin Dynasty，and in 207 BC the Han Dynasty began.
Because of its rich history and magnificent appearance，the Great Wall attracts many tourists，scientists，and historians to this day and will continue to do so for generations.
（1）According to the author of this passage，the Han Dynasty was able to come into power because .
A．enemies were not effectively prevented from invading the empire
B．it had started the work on the wall and really controlled it all along
C．the common people rebelled against the empire that had forced them to work on the Great Wall
D．the Qin emperor lost all his personal wealth in the creation of the Great Wall
（2）The main idea of this passage is that .
A．the emperor of the Qin Dynasty was a slave driver
B．invading enemies was a problem in ancient China
C．the common people of ancient China were very poor
D．the human achievement of the Great Wall is widely appreciated
（3）The author has not directly stated，but would support the opinion that .
A．Qinshihuang was not that cruel to the people during his time
B．the common people of the Qin Dynasty were the ones who provided the labor in constructing the Great Wall
C．work on the Great Wall was started before the Qin Dynasty came into existence
D．the Great Wall of China is a great human achievement and was probably worth the effort it took
2.
（本题8分）
We are all busy talking about and using the Internet，but how many of us know the history of the Internet？Many people are surprised when they find that the Internet was set up in the 1960s.At that time，computers were large and expensive.Computer networks didn't work well.If one computer in the network broke down，then the whole network stopped.So a new network system had to be set up.It should be good enough to be used by many different computers.If part of the network was not working，information could be sent through another part.In this way computer network system would keep on working all the time.
At first the Internet was only used by the government，but in the early 1970s，universities，hospitals and banks were allowed to use it too.However，computers were still very expensive and the Internet was difficult to use.At the beginning of the 1990s，computers became cheaper and easier to use.Scientists had also developed software（软件）that made "surfing" the Internet more convenient.
Today it is easy to get on-line and it is said that millions of people use the Internet every day.Sending e-mails is more and more popular among students.
The Internet has now become one of the most important parts of people's life.
（1）The Internet has a history of more than years.
A．60
B．10
C．40
D．20
（2）At first the Internet was only used by .
A．the government
B．universities
C．hospitals
D．schools
（3） made "surfing" the Internet more convenient.
A．Computers
B．Scientists
C．Software
D．Information
（4）Which of the following is TRUE？
A．In the 1960s，computer networks worked well.
B．In the early 1970s，the Internet was easy to use.
C．Sending e-mails is now more and more popular among students.
D．Today it's still not easy to get on-line.
3.
（本题6分）
People often go to cafes to relax themselves and keep themselves from falling asleep，but Mr.Healing，a popular cafe chain in South Korea actually does the opposite.Customers can come in，order a drink，lie down on a comfortable massage（按摩）chair，and take a nap.
Many people suffer from a lack of sleep as a result of over working，so any opportunity to relax and even take a nap is greatly appreciated.Mr.Healing is the perfect place to go when you're on a short work or school break and need to catch up on sleep.The café offers massage periods in various modes，depending on how much time you have and how you choose to spend it.
The20-minute session is priced at ＄3.5，the 30-minute massage costs ＄7 and the 50-minute session is ＄9，all of which also include a drink.Once you make your choice，you are taken to the "healing center".You are asked to take off your shoes as well as any jewelers that might damage the chairs，after which you can choose a massage mode，from "stretch" or "sleep".You can start with stretch for a few minutes，and then switch to sleep if you want to take a short nap.After it comes to an end，you are taken back to the cafe area to enjoy a coffee or one of the many other refreshing drinks on the menu.
Mr.Healing cafes are so popular in South Korea that customers are advised to make reservations in advance to be sure that a massage chair is available（可用的）."I have to sit on a chair and stare at a computer monitor all day due to my job，so the healing room is truly effective to relieve tiredness and stress from weekdays，" said Park Hye-sun，a 24-year-old officer.
Some have described Mr.Healing and other similar cafes in South Korea as simple fashions，but others see them as a sustainable business model，because they offer a service that people really need.
（1）What does the third paragraph mainly talk about？
A．The price of the service.
B．The process of the service.
C．The choices for customers
D．The tips for customers.
（2）What does the underlined word "it" in Paragraph 3 refer to？
A．The massage.
B．The coffee.
C．A sound sleep.
D．Your choice.
（3）What is Park's attitude towards Mr.Healing？
A．Negative.
B．Positive.
C．Critical.
D．Neutral.
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