426期高一Quiz Time
作者:21ST
时间:2011-02-28
DAY1
Wanted: a real carnival (P4)
Choose the best answer:
1. According to the article, Venice is famous for ________.
A. its lifestyle B. its architecture
C. its romance D. its carnival
2. When costumes and masks are worn in the Venice Carnival, it stands for_______.
A. the rich and poor as equals for the time of the carnival
B. the desire to look colorful in public
C. a feeling of mystery and fun
D. the desire to be someone else
3. Which of the following statements about Venetians is TRUE?
A. They enjoy dressing up during the carnival.
B. They like to be in photos taken by tourists.
C. Most are proud to have such a theme park-style city.
D. Some are afraid tourism is affecting the city’s identity.
4. What is the purpose of the carnival Matteo Secchi organizes?
A. To attract more tourists to Venice.
B. To show tourists the real Venice.
C. To promote fancy ball gowns.
D. To revive (使复苏) an Italian street party.
DAY2
New Euro capitals of ... (P4)
Answer the questions:
1. Why have the two cities been chosen as European Capitals of Culture for 2011? (Within 8 words)
___________________________________________
2. List at least 3 features of Turku. (Each within 5 words)
1)_________________________________________
2)_________________________________________
3)________________________________________
3. Which sentence in the article is closest in meaning to the following one?
It is not surprising that it won a good reputation.
____________________________________________
4. Translate the following sentence into Chinese.
The innovative arts and culture scene helped the city make its way onto USA Today’s top travel destinations list this year.
____________________________________________
5. Which kind of cities would you prefer to visit, modern, old or a mixture of both? Give your reasons. (Within 20 words)
____________________________________________
DAY3
Just no stopping ... (P5)
Choose the best answer:
1. Jimmy Wales and Larry Sanger created Wikipedia because they wanted to ________.
A. find a way to share wisdom freely
B. challenge the authority of print encyclopedias
C. create more job opportunities for professionals
D. provide an encyclopedia more accurate than any print one
2. What is special about Wikipedia’s editing model?
A. All pages are open to users to be edited.
B. More volunteers than professionals edit it.
C. Users can create their own articles anonymously.
D. Users should ask for permission before editing articles.
3. What challenge is Wikipedia facing, according to the article?
A. It needs more funds to develop further.
B. Its number of visitors has dropped.
C. The staff at Wikipedia are in low mood.
D. It has to work on its content review system.
4. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Wikipedia is the most visited website in the world.
B. Wikipedia’s pages still needs improving.
C. Wikipedia proves amateurs can beat professionals.
D. You can find Wikipedia in every language of the world.
DAY4
I have wonderful ... (P6)
Choose the best answer:
1. Before her 28th birthday, Susan ________.
A. had been married for months
B. just became a single mom
C. was usually in good mood
D. had got used to living in Utah
2. What does the underlined word “brutal” mean?
A. extremely cruel B. sunny but windy
C. unpleasant D. pleasant
3. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. The cold and snowy weather in Utah agreed with Susan.
B. Nick had anticipated his mom’s birthday cake.
C. Nick was proud to surprise his mother with the presents.
D. Just as Nick had planned, his sister behaved well.
4. What is the main point of the article?
A. Love has a lifting power.
B. Parents affect children a great deal.
C. Parents should always put their children first.
D. Bad times can bring out the best in a person.
DAY5
阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
Last week, all the teachers and students of our school watched a special performance.
The second programme 1 me. The performer was very young, but his 2 had both been burnt in a big fire. I did not 3 to look at his wrists very 4 . What I 5 do was listen to his song quietly. It was called “Late 6 ” and he sang with a low gentle voice. Though it was warm spring, I felt a bit 7 and a little sentimental (感伤的) 8 it was late autumn. “How much love and pain is hidden in the heart? I want to hold your hand again.” When I heard this, I tried to hold back my 9 . Holding her hand is just a(n) 10 . I hope that he finds a lovely girl for company one day, 11 he can’t hold hand.
12 was another young man who used his feet as his “hands” because his arms had been cut off. His 13 greatly impressed us. Two big characters – “Flying High” expressed his wish.
All the performers were young except their special teacher who was over forty years old. Despite their 14 , the young performers gave off a(n) 15 glow (光芒). To be young means to have all kinds of 16 . We should challenge our 17 and go 18 ourselves.
As long as we work hard, miracles (奇迹) will happen 19 . Just as the saying goes, “Where there is a 20 , there is a way.”
1. A. excited B. saddened
C. inspired D. interested
2. A. eyes B. hands C. ears D. feet
3. A. dare B. try
C. have D. hope
4. A. nervously B. specially
C. closely D. carelessly
5. A. must B. would C. should D. did
6. A. love B. autumn C. winter D. night
7. A. chilly B. blue
C. cool D. lonely
8. A. as if B. even if C. unless D. as
9. A. curiosity B. tears
C. words D. judgment
10. A. experience B. expectation
C. dream D. promise
11. A. when B. if
C. because D. though
12. A. There B. It
C. Also D. Later
13. A. work B. words
C. wish D. handwriting
14. A. pain B. disability (残疾)
C. difficulty D. inexperience (缺乏经验)
15. A. youthful B. colorful
C. calm D. comforting
16. A. hope B. ideas
C. possibilities D. future
17. A. limits B. desire
C. learning D. experiences
18. A. for B. over
C. ahead D. beyond
19. A. in fact B. before long
C. once in a while D. sooner or later
20. A. difference B. will
C. goal D. spirit