Despite the fact that it has never been seen almost everyone is familiar with the legendary unicorn(独角兽). Descriptions of unicorns have been found dating from ancient times. The great philosopher Aristotle theorized that there were two types of unicorn--- the so-called Indian Ass and the Oryx, a kind of antelope. Unicorns are often used in the logo of a noble family, town council or university as their special sign. Even Scotland is represented by a unicorn.
According to the legend, anyone attempting to catch a unicorn had to be extremely careful as it was very fierce and dangerous. A clever trick suggested by unicorn-trappers, in order to catch this amazing animal without being hurt by its horn, was for the hunter to stand in front of a tree and then to move quickly behind it as the unicorn dashed angrily. Hopefully, the creature could then be caught when its horn was stuck in the tree.
When hollowed out and used as a drinking-cup, the unicorn’s horn was said to have the power to offer protection against person. It was believed that nobody could be harmed-by drinking the contents of a unicorn’s horn. Right up until the French Revolution in 1789, the French court was said to have used cups made of “unicorn” horn in order to protect the king. In addition, the horn was said to have medicinal value, so much so that it could be sold for more than ten times the price of the same weight of gold. What, then, was “unicorn” horn? We know at times the rhino(犀牛) was confused with this legendary creature. A drinking-cup supposedly made of “unicorn” horn was discovered to be made of the horn of a rhino.
1.
Which of the following is TRUE of the unicorn?
A. It was not historically recorded
B. Its horn was first used in France
C. It was similar to the Indian Ass and the Oryx
D. It could be the symbol of a university
2.
To catch a unicorn, the unicorn-trappers had to try all of the following EXCEPT ____.
A. attracting the unicorn to attack
B. making use of the tree as a defense
C. hiding quickly behind the unicorn
D. having the unicorn horn stuck in the tree
3.
The last paragraph is mainly about ____.
A. the functions of the unicorn horn
B. the users of the unicorn horn
C. the price of the unicorn horn
D. the comparison between the unicorn horn and the rhino horn
The requirements for high school graduation have just changed in my community. As a result, all students must 36 sixty hours of service learning, 37 they will not receive a diploma（文凭）. 38 of service learning include cleaning up a polluted river, working in a soup kitchen, or tutoring a student. During a service experience, students must keep a journal and then write a 39 about what they have learned.
Supporters state that there are many 40 of service learning. Perhaps most importantly, students are forced to think 41 their own interests and become aware of the needs of others. Students are also able to learn real-life skills that 42 responsibility, problem-solving, and working as part of a team. Finally, students can explore possible careers 43 service learning.
For example, if a student wonders what teaching is like, he or she can choose to work in a primary school classroom a few afternoons each month. 44 there are many benefits, opponents （反对者） point out problems with the new requirement. First, they 45 that ,because service learning is time-consuming, students spend 46 time studying the core subjects. Second, they believe that forcing students to work without 47 goes against the law.
In my view, service learning is a great way to 48 to the community, learn new skills, and explore different careers. 49 , I don' t believe you should force people to help others – the 50 to help must come from the heart. I think the best solution is one that gives students choices. Choice encourages both freedom and responsibility.
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A. spend B. gain C .complete D. save
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A. and B. or C. but D. for
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A. Subjects B. Ideas C. Procedures D. Examples
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A. diary B. report C . note D. notice
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A. courses B. benefits C . challenges D. features
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A. beyond B. about C. over D. in
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A. possess B. apply C. include D. develop
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A. through B. across C. of D. on
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A. So B. Thus C . Since D. While
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A. argue B. doubt C . overlook D. admit
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A. much B. full C . less D. more
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A. cost B. pay C. care D. praise
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A. contribute B. lead C. attend D. belong
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A. Therefore B. Besides C. but D. However
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A. courage B. desire C. emotion D. spirit
people have always been curious ______ how living things on the earth exactly began.
A. in B. at C. of D. about
After the storm, I found the world _______ and the old house ________.
A. changed; destroyed B. changed; destroying
C. changing; destroyed D. changing; destroying
He sat there with his attention the wonderful view of the city.
A. focusing on B. focusing in C. focused in D. focused on
In the earthquake, parents were willing to do they could their children.
A. whatever; save B. whatever; to save
C. what; saving D. what; to save
