Brighton is in the county of East Sussex, on the South coast of England. Situated between the English Channel and the South Downs, Brighton is 90 km from London. Brighton's nearby neighbor, Hove, is seen by some as a more desirable location than Brighton and it is often referred to by locals as "Hove, actually".
Brighton is a small city but there's probably as much going on here as anywhere in the country except London. Brighton has numerous entertainment facilities, which additionally serve a considerable business conference industry. There's a huge range of entertainment venues, including comedy at the Brighton Komedia, world music, opera and ballet at the Brighton Dome, jazz at the Joogleberry, top stars at the Brighton Centre and pre-West End shows at the Theatre Royal. The live music scene is also alive and well with several bands originating from the Brighton area going on to have commercial success in recent years.
Every year in May, Brighton hosts the "Brighton Festival" ------ the largest arts festival in England. Brighton's theatres, concert halls, streets and some of the city's most extraordinary venues host an array of art, entertainment and extravaganza (盛大表演). The earliest feature of the festival, "Open Houses" ------ homes of artists and crafts people, opened up to the public as galleries and usually sell the works of the inhabitants and their friends.
Students at the two universities in the area give the city a youthful vitality (活力), and in the summer, thousands of young students from all over Europe gather in the city to attend language courses. In addition to the usual coastal attractions, vacationers are drawn to the city's Georgian architecture, trendy shops, and fine restaurants. Points of interest also include the Edwardian Preston Manor, the ornate Royal Pavilion, the engaging Sea Life Center, and a variety of museums and art galleries.
1.What's the author’s purpose of writing the passage?
A. To introduce Brighton to the readers.
B. To attract foreign students to study in Brighton.
C. To show his admiration for the city of Brighton.
D. To list entertainments in Brighton.
2. What does the first paragraph mainly tell us?
A. The term of "Hove" B. The situation of Brighton.
C. The county of East Sussex. D. The distance between Brighton and London.
3.According to the passage，where can you go if you enjoy watching opera?
A. Brighton Komedia. B. Joogleberry.
C. Theatre Royal. D. Brighton Dome.
4. Why do people in Brighton have a good time in May every year?
A. Because they can enjoy all kinds of music played by top artists.
B. Because top stars from the world will go to Perform there.
C. Because the largest arts festival in England is held there.
D. Because the local people can appreciate works in the Open Houses.
5.How many of the followings that attract people to Brighton are mentioned?
a. two universities b. the summer language courses
c. the coastal attractions d. the city's Georgian architecture
e. the fine restaurants
A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5
Be aware of those who use the truth to deceive. When someone tells you something that is true, but leaves out important information that should be included, he can create a false impression. For example, someone might say, “I just won a hundred dollars on the lottery. It was great. I took that dollar ticket back to the store and turned it in for one hundred dollars!” This guy’s a winner, right? Maybe, or maybe not. We then discover that he bought two hundred tickets, and only one was winner. He’s really a big loser! He didn’t say anything that was false, but he omitted important information on purpose. That’s called a half-truth. Half-truths are not technically lies, but they are just as dishonest.
Untrustworthy candidates in political campaigns often use this tactic. Let’s say that during Governor Smith’s last term, her state lost one million jobs and gained three million jobs. Then she seeks another term. One of her opponents runs an advertisement, saying “During Governor Smith’s term, the state lost one million jobs!” That’s true. However an honest statement would have been, “During Governor Smith’s term, the state had a net gain of two million jobs.”
Advertisers will sometimes use half-truths. It’s against the law to make false claims so they try to mislead you with the truth. An advertisement might boast, “Nine out of ten doctors recommend Yucky Pills to cure nose pimples(粉刺).” It fails to mention that they only asked ten doctors and nine of them work for the Yucky Corporation.
This kind of deception happens too often. It’s a sad fact of life: Lies are lies, and sometimes the truth can lie as well.
1.Which statement is true according to the article?
A. Whenever people tell the truth, they may lie
B. You cannot trust lottery agent.
C. All governors help their states.
D. The truth can be used in dishonest ways.
2.The author clearly wants people ___________.
A. to think carefully about what they read and hear
B. to vote for female candidates
C. not to believe advertisements of any kind
D. not to trust any politician
3.Governor Smith’s opponents wanted __________.
A. to make her a liar B. to beat her in the campaign
C. to get jobs in the government D. to detect her lie
The city of Rome has passed a new law to prevent cruelty to animals. All goldfish bowls are no longer allowed and dog owners must walk their dogs.
This comes after a national law was passed to give prison sentences to people who desert cats or dogs.
“The civilization of a city can be measured by this,” said Monica Carina, the councilor behind the new law.
The newspaper reported that round bowls don’t give enough oxygen for fish and may make them go blind.
“Rome has tried to protect fish more than anywhere else in the world. It stands out for recognizing that fish are interesting animals that deserve over respect and pity every bit as much as dogs and cats and other animals,” said Karin Robertson, a director of the People for the Ethical treatment of Animals.
Lat year a law was passed in Italy that gives people who desert pets big fines and prison sentences. Since then local governments have added their own animal protection rules.
The northern city of Turin passed a law in April to give pet owners fines of up to $598 if they do not walk their dogs three times a day.
The new law in Rome also says that owners mustn’t leave their dogs in hot cars or cut their dogs’ tail to make them look lovelier. The law also gives legal recognition to the “cat ladies” who feed homeless cats. The cats live all over the city from ancient ruins to modern office car parks.
1. The new law passed in Rome will _________.
A. help improve fishing environment
B. guarantee better conditions for goldfish
C. stop people from catching goldfish
D. discourage keeping goldfish at home
2.People in Rome believe that the civilization of a city can be judged by _________.
A. exchanges with other cities
B. Protection of ancient ruins
C. awareness of animal protection
D. recognition of animal lovers
3.People may break the law in Turin if they _____________.
A. keep their dogs or cats in cars B. feed homeless animals in car parks
C. raise their cats near ancient ruins D. shut their dogs home all day long
Free energy is everywhere around us. There are many ways to make and collect energy from various sources like sun, wind and water. People also realize that everyday stuff can be a source of energy too. For example, riding a bike, running or just walking, etc. We simply have to change our way of thinking if we want to change the world.
So comes the idea of solar roadways. Are they the road of future? Why use roads just for driving and collecting tolls (过路费)? Why don’t we use them for collecting energy?
The US Department of Transportation recently awarded $100,000 to Solar Roadways to build the first ever Solar Road Panel. So how do these future roads work?
The Solar Road Panels will contain embedded (嵌入的) LEDs which “paint” the road lines from beneath to provide safer nighttime driving as well as to give drivers instant instructions such as detour (绕行) ahead. The road will be able to sense wildlife on the road and can warn drivers to “slow down”. There will also be embedded heating elements in the surface to prevent snow and ice buildup, providing safer winter driving.
Replacing asphalt (沥青) roads and parking lots with Solar Roadway Panels will be a major step toward stopping climate change. Fully electric vehicles will be able to recharge along the roadway and in parking lots, finally making electric cars practical for long trips.
We just can’t wait to see more of these roads all over the world in the near future.
1.The first paragraph serves as a(n)______.
A. argument B. comment C. explanation D. background
2.Which of the following is NOT true of LEDs?
A. They color the road lines.
B. They are embedded in the Solar Road Panels.
C. They are beneficial for nighttime driving.
D. They can provide instant instructions.
3. When some animals are on the solar road, what will the road do?
A. Guide them to a safer place. B. Remind drivers to drive slowly.
C. Frighten them away from the road. D. Advise drivers to choose another way.
4. From the text, we can know that the Solar Road Panels can______.
A. provide heat for drivers in winter
B. guide drivers who get lost on the highway
C. melt snow and ice soon in winter
D. help drivers see the road clearly in the sun
Mom noticed that something was wrong when I started getting so thirsty, I’d have a lot to drink before bed, which was unusual for me. One time, I opened a big container of apple juice and kept refilling my glass. Before I knew it, I’d drunk the entire container! My mom call my doctor. I then had a few blood tests, and the results were certain ------ I had diabetes, which meant that the amount of sugar in my blood was very high. That can be dangerous, so I had to learn how to control my blood-sugar level.
My eating habits had to change in a big way. With diabetes, I can’t eat a lot of sugar or carbohydrates. I have to figure out exactly how much sugar I plan to eat, and then I get an injection of insulin before the meals to help my body process the food. Also, I test my blood-sugar level often. I’m always trying to keep my blood sugar at a healthy level. The level can drop when I exercise, but that doesn’t keep me out of gym class or off the basketball court ------ I just keep some juice boxes around to boost my blood sugar if I need to.
It’s a lot of work ------ and not a lot of fun ------ to keep track of everything, but I’ve gotten used to my new habits. I was a little scared at first because I wasn’t sure how my life would change. Once I knew what I needed to do, though, it wasn’t a big deal. My life is different now from what it was before, but it has become completely regular to me.
1.The first paragraph is mainly about ______.
A. who found the author had diabetes
B. the author’s life before having diabetes
C. how the author was found to have diabetes
D. the author’s eating habits before having diabetes
2.The insulin injected into the body before the meals can ______.
A. change people’s eating habit B. help process the food
C. hasten the growth of organs D. prevent high blood level
3.What did the author do after knowing she had diabetes?
A. She stopped playing basketball in the gym.
B. She controlled her blood-sugar level strictly.
C. She stopped eating food with natural sugar.
D. She tested her blood-sugar level before every meal.
4.What does the underlined word “boost” in Paragraph 2 mean?
A. Increase. B. Control. C. Absorb. D. Test.
5. What’s the author’s attitude towards her having diabetes now？
A. Worried. B. Frightened. C. Pessimistic. D. Positive.
A friend of mine met with an accident driving in the darkness. His legs were so hurt that he couldn’t 36 .What was worse was that he found himself unable to ask for help—his mobile phone didn’t 37 . Nothing could be done but 38 in cold wilderness. It was 8 hours later that day broke, and then the 39 of the rescue.
It is almost 40 that he could stand the horror in the darkness for so long. Even more surprising was his 41 , “First of all I checked up on my physical 42 and found myself not in fatal(致命的) danger. Finding no 43 to call for help, I leaned back to try my best to keep the wound from 44 . In this way I fell asleep.
This 45 me of another story: A group of young men 46 to explore a mountain cave and got lost. 47 to find a way out in the dark cave they were 48 and ran anxiously without a sense of 49 . Finally they fell dead in fear and exhaustion. According to the 50 people that found them, the place where they got lost was only about 10 meters away from the 51 of the cave. If they stayed where they got lost and tried to 52 themselves, they would probably 53 a small light glimmering(闪烁) not far away.
We can compare it with our 54 itself. Sometimes when we meet with difficulties in life, we feel lost in the darkness. If it is unclear, you needn’t put up a struggle 55 . Remember: CALM DOWN!
1.A. recover B. move C. escape D. shout
2. A. control B. operate C. ring D. work
3. A. cry B. lie C. wait D. sleep
4.A. failure B. success C. team D. arrival
5.A. untrue B. unbelievable C. reasonable D. strange
6.A. conclusion B. decision C. explanation D. bravery
7.A. conditions B. situations C. signs D. cases
8. A. method B. way C. road D. approach
9.A. paining B. spreading C. hurting D. bleeding
10.A. reminds B. informs C. demands D. tells
11. A. had B. managed C. tried D. planned
12.A. Unwilling B. Unable C. Determined D. Deciding
13.A. frightened B. surprised C. excited D. disappointed
14.A. hearing B. sight C. touch D. direction
15. A. rescue B. village C. local D. brave
16.A. end B. top C. opening D. door
17.A. save B. help C. check D. calm
18.A. look B. sense C. catch D. realize
19.A. adventure B. accident C. life D. experience
20.A. really B. immediately C. carefully D. certainly
