Manchester is the “capital” of the northwest of England. Situated on the east bank of the River Irwell, it is a lively busy city with a large student population. Although it was once seen as only a dull industrial place, in recent years Manchester has become the “in” place. It is well-known for its clubs, its fashion and its music, not to mention its world -famous football team, Manchester United.
There is plenty to see in Manchester and something to suit all taste. For example, you have a taste of the Orient in Chinatown, home to Manchester’s large Chinese population. Another place to visit is the historical Eastlefield area, which contains the first urban heritage park in Britain. Here you can walk around the museums and experience the atmosphere of the 19th century Manchester.
Football fans need not feel left out; they can always make a trip to the Old Trafford Manchester United Museum which also contains a coffee shop and a souvenir shop
It’s easy to find your way around the city center and you’re never too far away from a bus, which will take you wherever you want to go. However, many people prefer walking in a city where there’s so much to see, and much of it is off the main travel lines.
If you get tired with all that walking, you can refresh yourself at one of the many café bars in the city. There’s a wide variety of homely and old-fashioned ones
Whatever you do, you won’t have a dull moment in the place which was awarded the title of “most interesting city in Europe “. Despite its unpopular industrial image in the past, Manchester is becoming more and more popular as a tourist destination nowadays.
1.According to the passage, Manchester is _________.
A. a big city in the southwest of England
B. only known for its heavy industry
C. interesting only if you like football
D. a very popular place now
2.If you are interested in history, _____ in Manchester.
A. you will see the 18th century center building
B. you can go to Chinatown
C. you don’t have a big choice
D.you can visit the Eastlefield
3.What was Manchester like in the past?
A. A small and dull city. B. A city full of factories
C. An exciting city to visit D. A popular destination
4.What does the underlined word “its” in the last paragraph refer to?
A. Europe’s B. Tourism’s C. Manchester’s D. Industry’s
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑
Half a year before graduation from college, my son began to seek a job. the financial crisis, fewer companies would like to new staff. My son targeted a company that was to employ only one person there were more than 20 people filing their resumes.
After the interview, there would only be 3 who could enter the final round, which would later one person to be employed. Everything seemed to go quite and my son passed the first round and entered the final round in a week.
On the day of the final interview, my son and other two arrived at the interview place on time, the test. The interview was unbelievably . The interviewer only said to them, “All of you are very super. Please go home and wait for our . We will tell you the in 3 days. Good luck to all of you！” On the morning of the third day, my son received a text from the company shortly after breakfast that he was not employed. We all felt very .
In nightfall that day, my son suddenly told me on phone, “Dad, I have been employed!” Greatly surprised, I could not wait to ask him, “ What’s the whole ?” My son told me that he received another text saying that he was employed. Actually the first text sent to my son was also of the test in the interview. Three men received the same text this morning and only my son ’s was “ Thank you” while the others said “Goodbye”.
Only then did I know that my son ’s hope in that way. That is, when you feel disappointed, do not to say “Thank you ” to the one who disappoints you. Saying “Thank you” shows respect for others’ work and shows your grand . Therefore, while under the same condition, you will get the upper hand in terms of compared with others!
1.A. Due to B. As to C. By way of D. Contrary to
2.A. promote B. train C. discover D. employ
3.A. encouraged B. allowed C. intended D. supposed
4.A. since B. while C. because D. if
5.A. decide B. attract C. meet D. represent
6.A. slowly B. secretly C. smoothly D. silently
7.A. candidates B. students C. friends D. members
8.A. watching over B. waiting for C. thinking about D. looking into
9.A. formal B. funny C. simple D. strange
10.A. information B. order C. notice D. message
11.A. choice B. result C. mark D. idea
12.A. annoyed B. puzzled C. shocked D. disappointed
13.A. doubtfully B. calmly C. excitedly D. worriedly
14.A. cause B. matter C. conclusion D. interview
15.A. middle B. ending C. course D. part
16.A. reply B. way C. problem D. question
17.A. came B. grew C. changed D. developed
18.A. expect B. regret C. dislike D. forget
19.A. curiosity B. generosity C. dignity D. personality
20.A. abilities B. opportunities C. challenges D. strengths
Someone called me up in the middle of the night, but they hang up ____ I could answer the phone.
A. since B. after C. until D. before
In American schools where students are trained to be creative, some Asian students fail to ______ the creativity they’ve developed and take tutoring classes to raise their points on SAT.
A. take notice of B. take advantage of
C. take up D. take over
Li Ning was able to set up a school for gymnasts in 1991, ______ he has continued to help young people to achieve their sporting ambitions.
A. when B. dring which C. since then D. since when
Now 70 years old, the British physicist, Pendry can’t remember a time when he was not asking a question as a kid, joking that he ________ his parents to death.
A. should torment(折磨) B. must torment
C. must have tormented D. should have tormented
