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218901. （2021•西安中学•高三上一月） Stonehenge（巨石阵）may have been a prehistoric health center rather than a site for observing stars or a temple in honor of the dead，scientists said yesterday.New evidence unearthed at the World Heritage Site in more than 40 years suggests that the monument was a place where the diseased and injured went in groups，seeking cures.
   After a two-week dig，scientists have concluded that Stonehenge was "the ancient healthcare centre of southern England" because of the existence of "bluestones" —the smaller columns of dolerite（辉绿岩）that formed an earlier stone structure.
   By dating pieces of remains to around 7330 BC，Tim Darvill，of Bournemouth University，and Goff Wainwright，of the Society of Amtiquaries have found that hunter-gatherers were at the site on Salisbury Plain 4，000 years earlier than thought.The first stage of Stonehenge，a round earthwork structure，was built around 3000 BC.Professor Wainwright added："I did not expect the degree of complexity we discovered.We're able to say so much more about when Stonehenge was built and why —all of which changes our previous understanding of the monument."
   The research reveals the importance of the henge's famous bluestones.Hundreds of bluestone chips gathered at the site have led the team to conclude that the bluestones were valued for their curing effects— the key reason why about 80 of them，each weighing up to 4 tons and a half，were dragged more than 150 miles from the Preseli Hills to Wiltshire.After years of research，Professors Darvill and Wainwright have concluded that，for thousands of years the Preseli mountain range was home to magical health centers and holy wells.
   Even today there are those who believe in the curing powers of the springs for coughs and heart disease，and people who use crystals and bluestones for self-curing.Radiocarbon tests have also revealed that the construction of the original bluestone circle took place around 2300 BC，three centuries later than originally thought.Interestingly，on the same day died the "Amesbury Archer" — a sick traveler from the Swiss or German Alps who had an infected knee — whose remains were discovered about five miles from Stonehenge.The professors believe that he was a devoted religious person who was hoping to benefit from the curing powers of the monument.

（1）Stonehenge is recently believed to be a place for people        .
A．to recover from poor health
B．to observe star movements
C．to hold religious ceremonies
D．to gather huge bluestones
（2）What can be inferred about Stonehenge from the passage？
A．The springs could cure coughs and heart disease best.
B．The new discovery was the same as what had been expected.
C．Some huge bluestones were not produced at Stonehenge.
D．The original bluestone circle was thought to be constructed around 2000 BC.
（3）The sick traveler in the passage is supposed to be        .
A．a devoted religious person from Stonehenge
B．one of the earliest discoverers of Stonehenge
C．the first explorer to test the magical power of bluestones
D．a patient trying to cure his infection at Stonehenge
（4）Which of the following might be the best title for the passage？
A．Stonehenge：A New Place of Interest
B．Stonehenge：Still Making News
C．Stonehenge：Heaven for Adventurers
D．Stonehenge：Still Curing Patients

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（1）A .细节理解题。由第一段第一句话"Stonehenge （巨石阵） may have been a prehistoric health center"巨石阵可能是史前的健康中心。所以最近巨石阵被认为是人们从健康不佳中恢复的地方。故A正确。
（2）C .推理判断题。由第四段第二句话the key reason that about 80 of them，each weighing up to 4 tons and a half，were dragged more than 150 miles from the Preseli Hills to Wiltshire.这是其中约80块重4吨半的蓝石从普雷舍里山被拖到威尔特郡150多英里的关键原因。所以推断出，一些巨大的青石并不是在巨石阵中产生的。故C正确。
（3）D .细节理解题。由最后﹣段最后一句话"The professors believe that he was a devoted religious person who was hoping to benefit from the curing powers of the monument.教授们认为他是一个虔诚的宗教人士，希望这个著名的建筑能治愈他的疾病。所以短文中生病的旅行者应该是一个希望治愈巨石阵能治愈他传染病的病人。故选D项。
（4）B .标题归纳题。通读全文尤其是第一段"Stonehenge （巨石阵） may have been a prehistoric health center rather than a site for observing stars or a temple in honor of the dead，scientists said yesterday.New evidence unearthed at the World Heritage Site in more than 40 years suggests that the monument was a place where the diseased and injured went in groups，seeking cures."科学家昨日表示，巨石阵可能是史前健康中心，而不是观察星星的场所或悼念死者的寺庙。40多年前在世界遗产遗址出土的新证据表明，这座建筑物是一个患病和受伤者成群结队寻求治疗的地方。这对读者来说是一个大的新闻。所以短文的最佳标题是"巨石阵：仍在产生新闻"。故选B项。

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213133. （2024•鄠邑四中•高一下期中）     Teachers' Day is，interestingly，not celebrated on the same day all over the world.In some countries it is marked by a holiday，and in others it is a working day.
    International Teachers' Day is celebrated on October 5.Being held ever since 1994，it is in honour of teachers' organisations worldwide.Its aim is to encourage supports for teachers and to meet the needs of students.
    China —In 1939，Teachers' Day was set for August 27，Confucius' birthday.In 1951，the celebration was stopped.However，it was founded again in 1985，and the day was changed to September 10.
    India —Teachers' Day is celebrated on September 5 in honour of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan，the second president of India，whose birthday falls on that day.
    Russia —In Russia，Teachers' Day was celebrated on the first Sunday of October between 1965 and 1994.Since 1994，the day is observed on October 5th，just the same day as World Teachers' Day.
    The US —In the US，Teachers' Day is a nonofficial holiday.It is celebrated on the Tuesday of the first full week of May.A number of activities are organised in schools to honour teachers.The celebrations can continue for the whole week of May.
    Thailand —In Thailand，National Teachers' Day is celebrated every year on January 16.The first Teachers' Day was held in 1957.The day is a holiday in schools.

（1）Which country celebrates Teachers' Day in October？
A.India.
B.Russia.
C.Thailand.
D.The US.
（2）Which of the following has the same meaning as the underlined word "observed"？
A.Stopped.
B.Held.
C.Celebrated.
D.Fell.
（3）Which of the following is possibly TRUE？
A.China has celebrated Teachers' Day since the year 1931.
B.Teachers' Day is an official holiday in the United States.
C.Teachers' Day is a working day in schools of Thailand.
D.Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan's birthday is in September.

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212963. （2023•铁一中学•高二上期中）     When people visit their local family-owned pumpkin patch （菜地） around Halloween，they aren't usually looking for dinner.For people who prefer seasonal recipes to decorations，that may raise a few questions：Are the pumpkins sold for jack-o'-lanterns （南瓜灯） different from pumpkins sold as food？And are Halloween pumpkins any good to eat？
    The pumpkins available at farms and outside supermarkets during October are what most people know，but that's just one type of pumpkin.Howden pumpkins are the most common decorative pumpkin variety.They've been bred （培育） specifically for carving into jack-o'-lanterns，with a symmetrical （对称的） round shape，deep orange color，and sturdy （结实的） stem that acts as a handle.They have walls that are thin enough to poke （刺） a cheap knife through and a texture （质地） that's unappealing compared to the squashes consumers are used to eating. "Uncut carving pumpkins are safe to eat；however，it's not the best type to use for cooking，" Daria McKelvey，a supervisor for the Kemper Center for Home Gardening at the Missouri Botanical Garden，tells Mental Floss.
    If you do want to get some culinary （食物的） use out of your carving pumpkins this Halloween，set aside the seeds.Roasted with seasonings （作料） and olive oil，seeds from different pumpkin varieties become a tasty and nutritious snack.Another option is to turn the flesh of your Halloween pumpkin into purée （酱，糊，泥）.Adding sugar and spices and baking it into a dessert can do a lot to mask the fruit's flavor.
    Whatever you do，make sure your pumpkin isn't carved up already when you decide to cook with it.There are many ways to recycle your jack-o'-lanterns，but turning them into pie isn't one of them. "If one does plan on cooking with a carving pumpkin，it should be undamaged， " McKelvey says. "Never use one that's been carved into a jack-o'-lantern."

（1）Why does the writer make two questions in paragraph 1？
A．to look for dinner.
B．to raise a few questions.
C．to make a summary.
D．to introduce the topic and to arouse readers' interest.
（2）According to paragraph 2，what do we know about Howden pumpkin？
A．It has a round shape，deep knife.
B．It is the most common kind of decorative pumpkin.
C．It acts as a handle.
D．It is bred specifically for carving into jack-o'-lanterns and you can never eat it.
（3）If you do want to get snack out of your carving pumpkins，what would do？
A．Roasted the seeds with seasonings（作料） and olive oil.
B．Poke a cheap knife through your carving pumpkins.
C．Mask the fruit's flavor.
D．turn the flesh of your Halloween pumpkin into sugar and spices.
（4）All the statements are correct EXCEPT according to the last paragraph？
A．There are many ways to deal with your jack-o'-lanterns.
B．Turning your jack-o'-lanterns into pie is the only way to recycle them.
C．If one wants to cook with a carving pumpkin，it should be carved.
D．Make sure your pumpkin is cooked up already when you decide to eat it.

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217860. （2024•铁一中学•高一上一月）     "Merry Christmas from the Family"，a country song by Robert Earl Keen，tells the tale of a festive get-together.Many listeners will recognize the chaos（混乱） the singer describes；even more than that，they will definitely identify with his struggle to recall how he is related to the various guests. "Fred and Rita drove from Harlingen，" Mr.Keen sings， "Can't remember how I'm kin （有亲属关系的） to them."
    That may have something to do with the English language.It is often joked that anyone around your age is a "cousin" and anyone older is an "uncle" or "aunt".English is rather bare in its terms for family members.Other languages pay far more attention to the details.
    Take "brother" and "sister" for instance.Societies that value age-order highly often have different terms for older brother，older sister，younger brother and younger sister.These are ge，jie，di and mei in Chinese or ani，ane，ototo，imoto in Japanese.
    Chinese even requires the speakers to remember whether a relative is older or younger than they are，whether relatives of their parents are older or younger than they，and so on.There are many armchair theories about the relationship between language and culture that do not hold up to careful examination.The East Asian languages' focus on seniority（年长），however，is actually related to the importance Confucianism places on the virtue of respecting your elders.
    Actually，all languages permit you to describe relationships in any amount of de tail your listener would like.The focus that some cultures put on labelling every possible relation with a distinct term does not mean that those who lack those terms do not pay attention to family networks.Every English-speaking family seems to have at least one member who can sort out the complicated relations and tell you that Henry Ford was a great-great-great uncle.But each family also has members who couldn't care less，waving a hand and saying "uncle" or "cousin".

（1）How does the author introduce the topic of the text？        ?
A.By criticizing a forgetful guest.
B.By praising a recognized singer.
C.By illustrating a shared experience.
D.By presenting a chaotic get-together.
（2）Why does the author mention the examples of Chinese and Japanese？        ?
A.To indicate their respect for the elders.
B.To make a contrast with English language.
C.To emphasize the influence of Confucianism.
D.To make an analysis of East Asian languages.
（3）What does "armchair theories" in paragraph 4 probably mean？        ?
A.Baseless assumptions.
B.Detailed descriptions.
C.Contradictory thoughts.
D.Convincing explanations.
（4）What does the author want to convey in the last paragraph？        ?
A.Labelling every relation is no easy.?
B.English speakers value family networks as well.
C.Some people enjoy sorting out complicated relations.
D.General terms for relatives indicate weaker family bond.

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218375. （2022•长安区一中•高三上一月） From linguists' point of view，grammar is a set of patterns for how words are put together to form phrases or clauses，whether in spoken or written.Different languages have different patterns.Some scholars have tried to identify patterns common to all languages.But apart from some basic features，few of these socalled linguistic universals have been found.
   The study of these patterns opens up "an ongoing debate" between two positions，known as prescriptivism and descriptivism.Prescriptivism thinks a given language should follow consistent rules，while descriptivism sees variation and adaptation as a natural and necessary part of language.
   Language purists（纯化论者） worked to establish and promote this standard by detailing a set of rules that reflected the established grammar of their times.And rules for written grammar were applied to spoken language as well.Speech patterns that deviated from the written rules were considered signs of low social status.And many people who are grownups speaking in these ways were forced to adopt the standardized form.
   More recently，however，linguists have understood that speech is a separate phenomenon from writing with its own regularities and patterns.We form our spoken skills through unconscious habits，not memorized rules.And because speech also uses mood and intonation for meaning，its structure is often more flexible，adapting to the needs of speakers and listeners.This could mean avoiding complex clauses that are hard to understand in real time，making changes to avoid awkward pronunciation or removing sounds to make speech faster.
   But while the debate between prescriptivism and descriptivism continues，the two are not mutually exclusive.Like language itself，it's a wonderful and complex fabric woven through the contributions of speakers and listeners，writers and readers，prescriptivists and descriptivists from both near and far.

（1）What does the underlined word"deviated"in Paragraph 3 probably mean？
A．Copied.
B．Updated.
C．Differed.
D．Originated.
（2）According to the passage，prescriptivism        .
A．focuses on established language patterns
B．accepts the differences between languages
C．follows the innovations in language patterns
D．attaches more importance to written language
（3）What is Paragraph 4 mainly about？
A．The beliefs held by prescriptivists.
B．A new understanding of language.
C．The impact of grammar on language.
D．The ongoing debate between linguists.
（4）Which of the following would be the best title for the passage？
A．The History of Grammar
B．The Importance of Grammar
C．Grammar：Writing Rules
D．Grammar：Rules or Habits

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213135. （2024•鄠邑四中•高一下期中） FROM PROBLEMS TO SOLUTIONS Economic development is necessary if we want to improve society.There comes a time when the old must give way to the new，and it is not possible to preserve everything from our past as we move towards the future.Finding and keeping the right balance between progress and the protection of cultural sites can be a big challenge.
    Big challenges，however，can sometimes lead to great solutions.In the 1950s，the Egyptian government wanted to build a new dam across the Nile in order to control floods，produce electricity，and supply water to more farmers in the area.But the proposal led to protests.Water from the dam would likely damage a number of temples and destroy cultural relics that were an important part of Egypt's cultural heritage.After listening to the scientists who had studied the problem，and citizens who lived near the dam，the government turned to the United Nations for help in 1959.
    A committee was established to limit damage to the Egyptian buildings and prevent the loss of cultural relics.The group asked for contributions from different departments and raised funds within the international community.Experts investigated the issue，conducted several tests，and then made a proposal for how the buildings could be saved.Finally，a document was signed，and the work began in 1960.
    The project brought together governments and environmentalists from around the world.Temples and other cultural sites were taken down piece by piece，and then moved and put back together again in a place where they were safe from the water.In 1961，German engineers moved the first temple.Over the next 20 years，thousands of engineers and workers rescued 22 temples and countless cultural relics.Fifty countries donated nearly ＄80 million to the project.
    When the project ended in 1980，it was considered a great success.Not only had the countries found a path to the future that did not run over the relics of the past，but they had also learnt that it was possible for countries to work together to build a better tomorrow.
    The spirit of the Aswan Dam project is still alive today.Perhaps the best example iown by UNESCO，which runs a programme that prevents world cultural heritage sites around the world from disappearing.If a problem seems too difficult for a single nation，the global community can sometimes provide a solution.

（1）In which year is the first temple moved？
A.1959.
B.1961.
C.1960.
D.1980.
（2）Why did the Egyptian government want to attempt the building of the dam？
A.Because they wanted to control floods and help economic development.
B.Because they thought it not necessary to preserve everything from the past.
C.Because the project could bring together governments and environmentalists from around the world.
D.Because they could get help from the global community.
（3）How were the temples and other cultural sites saved？
A.They were rebuilt in other higher places.
B.They were moved to places with no water.
C.They were preserved in museums.
D.They were taken down piece by piece and moved to other places where they would be safe from the water.
（4）How long did it take to complete the project？
A.2 years.
B.19 years.
C.20 years.
D.21 years.

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202804. （2020•西安中学•三模） By the 1970s，the Olympic Marathon had come a long way from the dusty roads of Athens．Yet women were still not allowed to compete and the struggle to establish a women's Olympic Marathon was itself something of a long-distance race．
   Women had been excluded from long-distance running until 1928，when the typical long race was the 800 meters．The women competitors hadn't properly prepared for the race and several fell down and became temporarily unconscious due to extreme tiredness．This led Olympic organizers in 1928 to consider the marathon too violent for women．
   This is not to say there was no tradition of women's long-distance running．Women had been prohibited from participating in the ancient Olympics by the cruel law．But women in ancient Greece held their own festival to honor the goddess Hera every five years．Only one athletic event was held - a running race．
   When the Olympics were revived in 1896，women were again excluded．However，in 1967，women's ability in running attracted great attention．Number 261 in the Boston Marathon was given to K V．Switzer．Not until two miles into the race did officials realize that Switzer was a woman．Race officials tried to catch Switzer and remove her from the race but her teammates fended them off with body blocks．And Switzer wasn't scared by officials' aggressive actions．She kept running．Although the running was demanding，Switzer didn't give up and eventually finished the race．Switzers story made the quest for equality in long-distance running for women a political issue．Slowly，the rules did begin to change．
   The first women's marathon officially agreed by the IAAF was the Tokyo International，held in 1979．IAAF president Adriaan Paulen watched the race．He was so impressed by the level of the competition that he announced he would fully support the effort to establish a women's marathon in the Olympics．Soon the IAAF recommended to the IOC that a women's marathon be included in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics．And the advice was adopted．

（1）What was the reason for women's failing to attend the Olympic Marathon in 1928？
A．They generally weren't enthusiastic about it．
B．They were thought not strong enough for it．
C．They weren't supported by the public to attend it．
D．They were too tired to make full preparations for it．
（2）Which of the following can best replace the underlined word in Paragraph 3？
A．separated
B．banned
C．freed
D．protected
（3）Which of the following best describe Switzer？
A．Brave and determined．
B．Talented and kind．
C．Honest and easygoing．
D．Optimistic and clever．
（4）What's Adriaan Paulen's contribution to women's running？
A．Letting women have the right to compete against men in running．
B．Making a series of rules for women's running．
C．Having trained many outstanding women runners．
D．Helping women be qualified for the Olympic Marathon．

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219534. （2020•西安中学•高三上二月） Tourism probably started in Roman times，Rich Romans visited friends and family who were working in another part of the Roman Empire.But when the Empire broke down，this kind of tourism stopped.
   In the early 17th century，the idea of the "Grand Tour" was born.Rich young English people sailed across the English Channel.They visited the most beautiful and important European cities of the time，including Paris in France，and Rome and Venice in Italy.Their tours lasted for two to four years，and the tourists stayed a few weeks or months in each city.The "Grand Tour" was an important part of young people's education-but only for the rich.
   In the 18th century，tourism began to change.For example，people in the UK started to visit some towns，such as Bath to "take the waters".They believed that the water there was good for their health.So large and expensive hotels were built in these towns.
   In the 19th century，travel became much more popular and faster.When the first railways were built in the 1820s，it was easier for people to travel between towns，so they started to go for holidays by the sea.And some started to have holidays in the countryside as cities became larger，noisier and dirtier.
   Traveling by sea also became faster and safer when the first steamships were built.People began to travel more to far-away countries.
   The 20th century saw cars become more and more popular among ordinary people.Planes were made larger，so ticket prices dropped and more people used them.Thus tourism grew.In 1949，Russian journalist Vladimir Raitz started a company called Horizon Holidays.The company organizes everything-plane tickets，hotel rooms，even food-and tourists pay for it all before they leave home.The package tour and modern tourist industry was born.
   The first travel agency in China was set up as early as 1949.But tourism did not take off until 1978.In 2002，the industry was worth 500 billion yuan and became an important part of China's social development.

（1）Which of the following is true？
A．The young men learned little from Grand Tour.
B．Tourism became faster and safer when the first railways were built in the 18th century.
C．More people chose ships for its cheap price.
D．In 2002，tourism became a significant part of China's social development.
（2）We can infer from the passage that        played the most important role in the tourism development.
A．transportation
B．education
C．money
D．people's ideas
（3）Modern tourism was born       .
A．in 1978
B．in Roman times
C．in the early 17th century
D．in 1949
（4）The underlined phrase "take off"（in the last paragraph） means       .
A．plane rising into the air
B．bring down the prices
C．remove hats and clothes
D．develop very fast

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203843. （2024•周至六中•高一上期末）       Sui Xin and her friends spend an afternoon roasting nuts and fruits around a stove（炉子）while enjoying freshly brewed（冲泡的）tea.For the 28-year-old，this has become a new way to connect with friends away from the busy daily life in Beijing.This traditional practice of tea brewing over a fire has been shown in many Chinese paintings，poetry and literary works.However，in recent years，it has appealed to more and more young people in China as a way to make healthy habits become a part of modern lifestyles.
   To promote tea culture among younger generations，traditional teahouses have changed to new-style Chinese teahouses.Some teahouses have created new social scenes by providing unique tea experiences and well-designed comfortable spaces for drinking tea.The decoration of some stores features a combination of traditional Chinese styles and youthful design，such as Heytea's Zhongguancun store in Beijing.The store's designer made the roof elements of traditional Beijing buildings become a part of the modern tea space，creating a unique combination of old and new.
  Sun Xuling，co-founder of Theatre Tea，observed that people's awareness of their health haowed in their preference for seasonal teas and drinks with less sweetness.At Theatre Tea，tea-flavored dessert is one of their specialties，which is always ordered together with their drinks.Sun notes that there has been a clear increase in people's awareness of Chinese tea in the past two years.To cater to the need of young people，Theatre Tea is planning on opening a tea experience store，which will enable customers to try the different ways of making tea and to learn more about tea culture.
   The exploration of new combinations between traditional tea culture，pop culture，and modern life is an exciting and important trend in China.With the increasing popularity of Chinese tea，tea makers and teahouses are continuously finding new ways to promote the cultures to younger generations while preserving its traditional customs.

（1）What can be inferred about brewing tea over a charcoal fire in Paragraph 1？
A.It is a practice originating in Tang dynasty.
B.It gains greater popularity among young people.
C.It is helpful to protect people from diseases.
D.It first appeared in the area of Beijing.
（2）Why is Heytea's Zhongguancun store so special？
A.It was designed and built by famous young architects.
B.It offers tea-flavored dessert and drinks with less sweetness.
C.Customers can experience making tea by themselves there.
D.Its decoration features a mixture of traditional and modern styles.
（3）What do the underlines words "cater to" in Paragraph 3 mean？
A.Increase.
B.Meet.
C.Study.
D.Change.
（4）What can be a suitable title for the text？
A.A New Trend for Chinese Tea Culture
B.The Rise and Fall of Teahouses in Beijing
C.Ways to Promote Traditional Culture Abroad
D.New Eating Habits of Younger Generations

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201691. （2024•西工大附中•模拟）     In 1947 a group of famous people from the art world headed by an Austrian conductor decided to hold an international festival of music，dance and theatre in Edinburgh.The idea was to reunite Europe after the Second World War.
    At the same time，the "Fringe" appeared as a rival to the official festival.Eight theatre groups turned up uninvited in 1947，in the belief that everyone should have the right to perform，and they did so in a public house disused for years.
    Soon，groups of students firstly from Edinburgh University，and later from the universities of Oxford and Cambridge，Durham and Birmingham were making the journey to the Scottish capital each summer to perform theatre by little-known writers of plays in small church halls to the people of Edinburgh.
    Today the "Fringe"，once less recognized，has far outgrow n the festival with around 1，500 performances of theatre，music and dance on every one of the 21 days it lasts.And years early as 1959，with only 19 theatre groups performing，some said it was getting too big.
    A paid administrator was first employed only in 1971，and today there are eight administrators working all year round and the number rises to 150 during August itself.Last year there were 200 places housing 1，695 shows by over 600 different groups from 50 different countries.More than 1.25 million tickets were sold.

（1）What was the purpose of Edinburgh Festival at the beginning？        ?
A.To bring Europe together again.
B.To honor heroes of World War II.
C.To introduce young theatre groups.
D.To attract great artists from Europe.
（2）What does the underlined word "rival" in Paragraph 2 refer to？        ?
A.Requirement.
B.Chance.
C.Plan.
D.Challenge.
（3）Who joined the "Fringe" after it appeared？        ?
A.Popular writers.
B.University students.
C.Artists from around the world.
D.Performers of music and dance.
（4）What may we learn from the text about Edinburgh Festival？        ?
A.It has gone beyond an art festival.
B.It has become a non-official event.
C.It keeps growing rapidly.
D.It giveows all year round.

共享时间:2024-03-05 难度:2 相似度:2

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219859. （2019•西安中学•高一上二月） Although its history can be somewhat traced back to ancient Korea，it is a true fact that Taekwondo as an organized art is relatively modern．In fact，the only recorded history begins in the mid 1900's．
   The actual beginnings of Taekwondo are not known to everyone，yet many historians believe it came from a Korean martial art from practiced over 1，300 years ago．
   In the early 1900's the art developed with the instruction of Chinese and Japanese techniques．Some Koreans were anxious because these influences did not prove the amazing kicking power of the art nor its traditional values or philosophy．
   The actual name of Taekwondo wasn't official until 1955．At that time Korean General Hong Hi Choi organized a movement to combine Korea's various martial arts styles．He recommended the name "Taekwondo" to an organization specially founded to select a name for the new art．On April 11，1955，Taekwondo was recognized as the name for the newly combined，officially recognized Korean martial art．
   As an interesting side note，the word Taekwondo itself is made up of three Chinese/Korean words：Tae，meaning to kick or jump；Kwon，meaning fist or hand；and Do，which means "the way"．It can be thought of as "The Way of the Hand and Foot"．
   In the 1960's Taekwondo began to spread internationally and developed throughout the late 1900's．It became a fighting sport，although self?defense，fitness，and the philosophy of the practice are still main elements of Taekwondo．
   Today，Taekwondo enjoys great popularity around the world．More than 20 million people practice Taekwondo in more than 120 countries．Taekwondo was also made an official sport in the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul，Korea．

（1）After Taekwondo was influenced by Chinese and Japanese techniques，some Koreans thought that        ．
A．Taekwondo could be improved a lot
B．the kicking power might be ignored
C．Taekwondo could be filled with violence
D．the spirit of Taekwondo would be respected
（2）Hong Hi Choi created the name "Taekwondo" in order to        ．
A．recommend it to be an Olympic event
B．introduce it into other countries worldwide
C．combine other Korean martial arts style
D．persuade more Koreans to practice it
（3）What's the author's main purpose in writing the passage？
A．To introduce the history of Taekwondo．
B．To show how to practice Taekwondo．
C．To explain the name of Taekwondo．
D．To compare Taekwondo with other arts．

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203803. （2024•周至四中•高一上期末）      To us it seems so natural to put up an umbrella to keep the water off when it rains，but actually the umbrella was not invented as protection against the rain.Its first use was as a shade against the sun!Nobody knows who first invented it，but the umbrella was used in very ancient times.Probably the first to use it were the Chinese.
   We know that the umbrella was used in ancient Egypt and Babylon as a sunshade.And there was a strange thing connected with its use：it became a symbol of honour.In the Far East in ancient times，the umbrella was allowed to be used only by those in high office.
   In Europe，the Greeks were the first to use the umbrella as a sunshade.And the umbrella was commonly used in ancient Greece.But it is believed that the first persons in Europe to use the umbrella as protection against the rain were the ancient Romans.
   During the Middle Ages，the use of the umbrella practically disappeared.Then it appeared again in Italy in the late sixteenth century.And again it was considered as a symbol of power.By 1680，the umbrella appeared in France and later in England.
   By the eighteenth century，the umbrella was used against rain throughout most of Europe.Umbrellas did not change much in style during all this time，though they became much lighter in weight.It wasn't until the twentieth century that women's umbrellas began to be made in a whole variety of colours.

（1）According to this passage，the umbrella was probably first used in ancient        .
A.China
B.Egypt
C.Greece
D.Rome
（2）In Europe，the umbrella was first used against the rain        .
A.during the Middle Ages
B.by the eighteenth century
C.in ancient Rome
D.in ancient Greece
（3）This passage mainly talks about        .
A.when and how the umbrella was invented
B.why the umbrella was so popular in Europe
C.the development of the umbrella
D.the history and use of the umbrella

共享时间:2024-02-09 难度:2 相似度:2

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218555. （2023•雁塔二中•高一下二月） There is more of a connection between food and culture than you may think.On an individual level，we grow up eating the food of our culture.It becomes a part of who we are.Many associate food from our childhood with warm feelings and good memories and it ties us to our families，holding a special and personal value for us.Food from our family often becomes the comfort food we seek as adults in times of frustration and stress.
   On a large scale，traditional food is an important part of culture.It also operates as an expression of culture identity.Immigrants（移民）bring it wherever they go，and it is a symbol of pride in their culture and means of coping with homesickness.
   Many immigrants open their own restaurants and serve traditional cuisine.However，the food does not remain exactly the same.Some ingredients needed to make traditional cuisine may not be readily available，so the taste and flavor can be different from what they would prepare in their home countries.Additionally，immigrants do not only sell cuisine to people from the same countries as them，but to people from different countries.Therefore，they have to make small changes to the original cuisine to cater to a wider range of customers.Those changes can create new flavors that still keep the cultural significance of the cuisine.
   We should not only embrace our heritage through our culture's food but also become more informed about other cultures by trying their food.It is important to remember that each dish has a special place in the culture to which it belongs，and is special to those who prepare it.Food is a window into culture，and it should be treated as such.

（1）What's the function of the traditional food？
A．It helps motivate homesickness.
B．It shows culture identity.
C．It reflects a country's history.
D．It shows a community's superiority.
（2）Why do some immigrants have to change the original dishes in their restaurant？
A．To attach cultural importance to their dishes.
B．To announce the beginning of their life on foreign soil.
C．To make the dishes popular among customers.
D．To present their own food culture in a new way.
（3）What's the author's attitude towards different food cultures？
A．Negative.
B．Balanced.
C．Unfair.
D．Unchangeable.
（4）Which column does the passage come from？
A．Space
B．Science
C．Food
D．Entertainment

共享时间:2023-06-25 难度:2 相似度:2

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218594. （2022•关山中学•高一上三月） Afternoon tea became popular about 150 years ago，when rich ladies invited their friends to their houses for a cup of afternoon tea.Usually taken in the late afternoon，it is also called "low tea" as it is served at a low table.Since this isn't a meal，but rather like a late afternoon snack，finger foods such as sandwiches，scones and pastries are common.People are taking tea not only to get what their bodies need or satisfy hunger，but to take time to relax，chat and enjoy the company of dear friends.In England，the traditional time for tea is four or five o'clock in the afternoon and no one stays after seven o'clock.
   This very British tradition is said to have been started in the 1840s by Duchess Anna Maria，wife of the 7th Duke of Bedford，England.During the long time between an early lunch and a very late dinner，she experienced what she called "a sinking feeling" at about 4 or 5 in the afternoon.So she asked her serving girl to bring her a pot of tea，a little bread and butter and cake in her room.She found this arrangement（安排） so pleasing that she began asking her friends to join her.
   High tea，a term often mixed with afternoon tea，usually takes the place of supper.In the past the British working population did not have afternoon tea.They had meals at about noon and after work between five and seven o'clock.The table would be set with dinner foods like meat，bread，butter，potatoes，cheese and of course tea.It was called "high tea" because it was eaten at a high dining table rather than a low tea table.
   How much do people enjoy the afternoon tea moment？As a famous writer named Henry James said， "There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated（把……专用于） to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

（1）How does the term "low tea" come about？
A．The tea is served in the late afternoon.
B．The tea is provided to treat friends.
C．The tea is drunk at a low table.
D．The tea is enjoyed to relax.
（2）Who started the tradition of afternoon tea？
A．Duchess Anna Maria.
B．The 7th Duke of Bedford.
C．Henry James.
D．Some unknown working people.
（3）What does the underlined phrase "a sinking feeling" refer to？
A．A feeling of being annoyed.
B．A feeling of hunger.
C．A feeling of missing friends.
D．A feeling of shyness.
（4）Why does the author mention Henry James' words？
A．To show the difference between afternoon tea and high tea.
B．To tell us that afternoon tea is in fact a ceremony.
C．To tell us how the name "afternoon tea" comes out.
D．To show how popular afternoon tea is among people.

共享时间:2022-01-26 难度:2 相似度:2

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205695. （2018•西安中学•高二下期末） Summer heat can be dangerous，and heat leads to tragedy far too often．According to kidsandcars.org，an average of 37 young children per year die of car heat in the US，when they are accidentally left in a hot vehicle．
   For Bishop Curry，a fifth grader from McKinney，Texas，one such incident hit close to home．A six-month-old baby from his neighborhood died after hours in a hot car．After hearing about her death，Curry decided that something needed to be done．Young Curry，who turned 11 this year，has always had a knack for inventing things，and he drew up a sketch（草图） of a device he called "Oasis．"
   The device would attach to car seats and watch the temperature inside the car．If it reached a certain temperature in the car，and the device sensed a child in the car seat，it would begin to circulate cool air．Curry also designs the device using GPS and Wi-Fi technology，which would alarm the child's parents and，if there was no response from them，the police．
   Curry's father believes that the invention has potential． "The cool thing about Bishop's thinking is none of this technology is new，" he said． "We feel like the way he's thinking and combining all these technologies will get to production faster．" His father even introduced the device to Toyota，where he works as an engineer．The company was so impressed that they sent Curry and his father to a car safety conference in Michigan．
   In January，Curry's father launched a campaign for the invention．They hope to raise money to finalize the patent，build models，and find a manufacturer．Their goal was＄20，000，but so many people believed in Oasis' potential that they have raised more than twice that--over＄46，000．
   Curry's father remembers the first time he saw his son's sketch． "I was so proud of him for thinking of a solution，" he said． "We always just complain about things and rarely offer solutions．"

（1）What inspired Curry to invent Oasis？
A．His narrow escape from death after being locked in a car．
B．His knowledge of many children's death because of car heat．
C．The death of his neighbor's baby after being left in a hot car．
D．The injury of 37 children in his school in a car accident．
（2）What would Oasis do if it was hot in a car with a child？
A．It would inform the parents or even the police．
B．It would pump out the hot air in the car．
C．It would sound the alarm attached to the car．
D．It would get the window open to save the child．
（3）What does Curry's father think is cool about Curry's invention？
A．It used some of the most advanced technology．
B．It simply combined technologies that existed．
C．It could accelerate production of new technology．
D．It is the most advanced among similar products．
（4）Why did Curry's father start a campaign to raise money？
A．To conduct experiments to test the invention．
B．To get other children devoted to inventions．
C．To support a charity of medical aid for children．
D．To get the patent and bring it to production．

共享时间:2018-07-30 难度:1 相似度:1.5

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220550. （2016•七十中•高二下二月） Plant cloning has been an agricultural technique used by farmers and gardeners for centuries．Grafting （嫁接） is a common form of plant cloning．Many plants in nature actually clone themselves and reproduce asexually．
Cloned plants are much more predictable than normal plants，so their yield （产量） is more reliable．Cloned plants also reproduce faster，limiting the amount of time between planting and harvesting．It is also often cheaper to produce seeds through cloning than through traditional methods．Plants can essentially be optimized so that farmers or individual growers always have the best seeds available．With more yield at a faster rate，farms can produce more food for more people while decreasing overall costs．
Cloning can be used to wipe out diseases that previously killed off entire fields of crops．This would make plants immune （免疫的） to the kinds of diseases that farmers and gardeners around the world fear each year．Crop failures due to disease and virus could become a thing of the past．Also，plants that are near extinction can be brought back to life through cloning．
Through cloning scientists can develop"super"fruits and vegetables of superior nutritional quality．This could make for a healthier population overall．This is already being done through selective pollination （授粉），and genetic cloning could take it to the next level．
By plant cloning we have a population of identical plants and all these plants equally suffer from the same diseases，but in nature the weak would die and the strong would survive．While there are some dangers to consider with plant cloning，there are plenty of benefits that could prove vital to the propagation （繁衍） of the human species．
（1）The underlined word"optimized"in Paragraph 2 can be replaced by"        "．
A．enlarged
B．produced
C．perfected
D．examined
（2）According to the text，cloned plants        ．
A．have lower yield than normal plants
B．need little care from people
C．resist various kinds of diseases
D．have a short growth cycle
（3）What is the main purpose of the text？
A．To warn the negative effects of plant cloning．
B．To present different kinds of plant cloning．
C．To predict the future of plant cloning．
D．To inform us about the advantages of plant cloning．

共享时间:2016-06-12 难度:1 相似度:1.5

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