James Watt was an English boy. He was very clever and liked to ask questions.
One day, the boy was sitting in his grandmother’s kitchen. Above the fire an old-fashioned teakettle was hanging. The water within it was beginning to bubble. A thin cloud of steam was rising from the spout(壶嘴). Soon the lid(盖子)began to rattle and shake. The hot vapor puffed(冒出)out at a fast rate. Yet when the boy glanced under the lid he could see nothing.
“Grandma, what’s in the kettle?” little Watt asked. “Water, my child-nothing but water.” his grandma answered.” But I know there is something else. There is something under the lid and makes it rattle.” Grandmother laughed. “Oh, that is only steam,” she said. “You can see it coming out of the spout and puffing up under the lid.” “But you said there was nothing but water in the kettle. How did the steam get under the lid?” “Why, my dear, it comes out of the hot water. The hot water makes it.”
James lifted the lid and glanced inside again. He could see nothing but the bubbling water. The steam was not visible until it was fairly out of the kettle. “How strange!” he said. “The steam must be very strong to lift the heavy iron lid. Grandma, how much water did you put into the kettle?” “About a quart, James.” “Well, if the steam from so little water is so strong, why would not the steam from a great deal of water be a great deal stronger? Why couldn’t it be made to lift a much greater weight? Why couldn’t it be made to turn wheels?” Grandmother made no reply. These questions were more puzzling than profitable, she thought. She went about her work silently, and James sat still in his place and studied the teakettle.
So many years later, James Watt tried hard to make steam work for people. Finally he became very famous because he invented the first steam engine.
1.What can we conclude from the passage?
A.The steam comes from the hot water but can not be seen.
B.The grandmother laughed because James Watt was stupid.
C.The boiled water in the kettle made the lid rattle and shake.
D.The more water there is ,the more powerful the steam will be.
2.Why didn’t the grandmother reply to Watt’s questions?
A.Because she desired to work silently. B.Because she was very busy at that time.
C.Because she was tired of these questions. D.Because she found them difficult to answer.
3.James Watt can be described as
A.clever but stubborn B.smart and observant
C.determined but rigid D.hardworking and cautious
4.What is the main idea of the passage?
A.James Watt was inspired by the power of steam.
B.James Watt always made his grandmother puzzled.
C.James Watt made great contributions to our society.
D.James Watt liked to ask questions when he was young.
Welcome to the Louvre Museum
Louvre highlights
Learn about the Louvre’s history on a tour through the rooms of this palace museum.Along the way,you will discover the Louvre of the Middle Ages as well as great masterpieces like the Winged Victory of Samothrace and the Venus de Milo.Make the most of your day at the museum by participating in the Q&A session following the end of the tour.
Opening Hours
Every day from 9 a.m.to 4 p.m.(except Tuesdays)
Every Wednesday from 7 a.m.to 5 p.m.
In July and August:
Every day from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m.(except Tuesdays)
Every Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m.to 5 p.m.
Guided tours can be booked
－With the online booking service at www.ticketlouvre.fr:
－At the ticket area under the Pyramid.
Prices
Adult: ＄15.00
Senior(60+): ＄ 13.50
Student(with valid ID):＄11.50
Child(5-15): ＄ 8.00
Complimentary: Every 16th person free
Refund
Tuileries Garden and Cour Carree will remain closed until further notice.All those who have purchased a ticket online will automatically receive a refund-no action is required.Due to the number of refunds we have to process,this operation may take up to three months.
Getting there
Visitors are advised to arrive by public transport or by taxi.There is a car park on the north side of museum(open 24 hours,seven days a week).Cabs may be found all year round.
Customer Service
If you require assistance in the museum(wheel chairs,walking sticks,folding stools,baby carriers,etc.),feel free to contact handicap@louvre.fr.prior to your visit.
PLEASE NOTE:From 17 July until October,the Mona Lisa will be displayed in room 801(Richelieu wing)while renovations are being carried out.
1.When can you pay a visit to the museum?
A.10 a.m.on Tuesday. B.7 a.m.on Sunday. C.11 a.m.on Wednesday. D.6 p.m.on Friday.
2.If a teacher visits the museum with a group of 20 children under the age of 10,how much should they pay at least?
A.$ 152. B.$ 160. C.$ 167. D.$ 175.
3.When visiting the Louvre museum,visitors are not allowed to______.
A.take part in the Q&A session
B.learn about the Louvre’s history
C.enjoy many world famous paintings
D.visit all the branches of the museum
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.What was the couple’s problem at the beginning of the story?
A.They didn’t have jobs. B.They didn’t like each other. C.They didn’t have enough money.
2.Why did the man leave college?
A.He disliked the school. B.He wanted to get a job. C.He had no time and energy.
3.How did the woman buy a computer?
A.She got a job that paid more.
B.She saved money by walking to work.
C.She took a part-time job at a computer store.
4.What happened at the end of the story?
A.The couple forgot their anniversary.
B.The couple didn’t like their gifts any more.
C.The couple no longer needed the gifts they bought.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Where did Mary find the wallet?
A.On a playground. B.In a parking lot. C.In a shopping mall.
2.What is inside the wallet?
A.A photo of a person.
B.Some paper and an ID card.
C.Some money and business cards.
3.Who does the wallet probably belong to?
A.An old lady. B.A grown man. C.A young boy.
4.How will Mary get in touch with the wallet’s owner?
A.By making a telephone call.
B.By asking the police for help.
C.By waiting where she found it.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.How high was the Seine river in 1910?
A.Around 26 feet high. B.Around 20 feet high. C.Around 5 feet high.
2.What had to get moved to higher floors?
A.Artwork. B.Many residents. C.Power equipment.
3.What does the woman want to see the most?
A.The Louvre. B.The Eiffel Tower. C.The Musée d’Orsay.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Where did the woman expect the man to meet her?
A.At the mall. B.At her house. C.At the theater.
2.What time is it now?
A.7:10. B.7:00. C.6:50.
