1、每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出一个最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AHave you ever travelled in European countries? If you plan to visit Europe one day, here are some great museums you shouldnt miss. Tate Modern Museum, LondonIt is Britains national museum, which consists of some of the finest collections
2、of British art dating back from 1500 to todays modern time and countless others. What makes Tate Modern such a special place is that apart from the permanent exhibits, from time to time, contemporary exhibitions are hosted in it. With 4.7 million visitors yearly, the museum is the most visited moder
3、n art gallery across the globe. Uffizi Gallery, FlorenceThe Uffizi Gallery is a must-see for anyone visiting Florence. It is one of the most famous museums in the world giving the rich amount of unique artworks and masterpieces conserved (保存) within its walls, most from the Renaissance period. If yo
4、u want to shop the lines or your time in Florence is limited, it is suggested that you consider booking museum tickets ahead of time or book a guided tour to make the most of your visit. Louvre Museum, ParisIt has been home to the museum since 1793. The Louvre is one of the largest museums in the wo
5、rld, containing 35, 000 works of art in eight department; it is mostly famous for housing the most famous paintings like the Mona Lisa, the Raft of the Medusa, the Venus de Milo etc. Many who visit will say that one day is not enough to see everything. Admission fee: a 2-day pass: 42; a 4-day pass:5
6、6; a 6-day pass: 69. Museo Nacional del Prado, MadridConsidered as an important landmark (地标) in Madrids art history, it holds a collection of paintings that includes artworks by the biggest names in European art from the 16th to the 19th century. Also, you will find collections of drawings, prints
7、and sculptures and lots of examples of decorative arts and historical documents. 21. Where should you go to see the most visited modern art gallery? A. London B. Florence C. Paris D. Madrid 22. Which place is most appropriate for a visitor interested in Renaissance art? A. Tate Modern Museum B. Uffi
8、zi Gallery C. Louvre Museum D. Museo Nacional del Prado23. How much should a couple pay for a visit to the Louvre Museum for six days? A. 69 B. 98 C. 112 D. 138BOne day when I was 12, my mother gave me an order: I was to walk to the public library, and borrow at least one book for the summer. This w
9、as one more weapon(武器)for her to defeat my strange problem inability to read. In the library, I found my way into the “Childrens Room.” I sat down on the floor and pulled a few books off the shelf at random(随便地). The cover of a book caught my eye. It presented a picture of a beagle(小猎犬). I had recen
10、tly had a beagle, the first and only animal companion (伙伴) I ever had as a child. He was my secret sharer, but one morning, he was gone, given away to someone who had the space and the money to care for him. I never forgot my beagle. There on the books cover was a beagle which looked similar to my d
11、og. I ran my fingers over the picture of the dog on the cover. My eyes ran across the title, Amos, the Beagle with a Plan. Unknowingly, I had read the title. Without opening the book, I borrowed it from the library for the summer.Under the shade(树荫) of a bush, I started to read about Amos. I read ve
12、ry, very slowly with difficulty. Though pages were turned slowly, I got the main idea of the story about a dog who, like mine, had been separated from his family and who finally found his way back home. That dog was my dog, and I was the little boy in the book. At the end of the story, my mind conti
13、nued the final scene of reunion(重聚), on and on, until my own lost dog and I were, in my mind, running together. My mothers call returned me to the real world. I suddenly realized something: I had read a book, and I had loved reading that book. Everyone knew I could not read. But I had read it. Books
14、 could be unbelievably wonderful and I was going to read them. I never told my mother about my “miraculous” (奇迹般地) experience that summer, but she saw a slow but great improvement in my classroom performance during the next year. And years later, she was proud that her son had read thousands of book
15、s, was awarded(授予) a PhD in literature, and authored(创作) his own books, articles, poetry and fiction. The power of the words has held.24. The authors mother told him to borrow a book in order to_.A. encourage him to do more walking B. let him spend a meaningful summerC. help cure him of his reading
16、problem D. make him learn more about weapons25. The book caught the authors eye because_.A. it contained pretty pictures of animals B. it reminded him of his own dogC. he found its title easy to understand D. he liked childrens stories very much26. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. The
17、 author has become a successful writer. B. The authors mother read the same book.C. The authors mother rewarded him with books. D. The author has had happy summers ever since.27. Which one could be the best title of the passage?A. My Passion(激情)for Reading B. Mums Strict Order C. Reunion with My Bea
18、gle D. The Charm(魅力)of a Book C The Polish take great pride in their culture. Our culture has many different customs and traditions. I will discuss three of these traditions and customs. The Polish will say “Dziekuje” (“thank you”) only after receiving their change. What I mean by this is that when
19、you are in Poland, you should wait to say “thank you” until after you have been given your change back. If you do not, you are telling cashiers (收银员) that they can “keep the change.” Often, people visiting Poland will feel that things are very expensive, until they learn that they are giving the sto
20、re clerk permission to keep the money that would have been given back. Polish people break “bread” with their families during their Christmas Eve meal. The Christmas Eve celebration starts with the breaking of the Oplatek, which is a thin piece of “bread”. In my family, the eldest in the family (my
21、grandfather) takes the big Oplatek and breaks it into large pieces that he then hands down to each of his four children (my aunt, uncles, and father). Then, these family members break their pieces into smaller sizes and pass them out to their own children. Once the last piece is passed down to the y
22、oungest, we say a prayer and eat the piece of thin bread. Polish people celebrate “Imieniny”, or Names Day. This day is more important than ones birthday. They often name their children after a saint (圣徒) whose day is the closest to the date that they were born on. Then their saints day that they we
23、re named after becomes their “new” birthday. On Names day, families and friends gather together and enjoy a variety of food, drinking, and dancing.As you can see, Poland has a few very unique traditions and customs. I honour my Polish culture and will pass it on to my own children because it is impo
24、rtant to know ones own culture.28. When you do shopping in Poland, _. A. your change may be kept by cashiers B. your change will be given to you certainly C. you neednt wait to be served D. you will get some cheap goods29. On Christmas Eve, the author will receive “bread” from _ directly. A. his gra
25、ndfather B. his aunt C. his uncle D. his father 30. In Poland, “Imieniny” is a day to _. A. to celebrate Christmas B. to miss families and friends C. to celebrate one new birthday D. to celebrate an anniversary31. Whats the authors attitude towards Polish culture? A. Indifferent B. Negative C. Worri
26、ed. D. Supportive. D CONCORD, N.H.A flood of rain forced hundreds of people to leave their homes in parts of New England on Sunday, as water flowed over dams and washed out roads. The governors of New Hampshire and Massachusetts said, “Its a very serious situation,” adding that forecasters were pred
27、icting 12 to 15 inches of rain by the end of the storm in parts of southern New Hampshire. “It continues to change and is getting worse.” In some towns, police and firefighters used boats to get people out of their homes and cars after hundreds of roads were damaged. Some towns shut down, not lettin
28、g anyone pass except emergency vehicles. A dam in Milton, N.H., was in danger of failing, which could send a 10-foot wall of water downstream. People downstream were being evacuated (转移) from the town. In Massachusetts, cars were pulled from flooded streets in downtown Peabody, and about 300 people
29、were evacuated from an apartment complex for seniors. Businesses put sandbags at their doors, trying to prevent damage from water. Flooding in New Hampshire in October killed seven people, carried off homes and washed away miles of roads down to bedrock. In Maine, flooding was reported on 60 roads i
30、n the southern part of the state, said governors spokeswoman Crystal Canney. More than 50 homes in Sanford and several in Kennebunk also were evacuated, state officials said.32. The underlined word “It” in Paragraph 2 probably refers to _ A. the situation B. the rain C. the road D. the governor33. U
31、p to now, the rain has caused _. A. the failing of the dams B. some towns to shut down C. 50 people to leave their homes D. temporary houses to be built34. What can we learn from the passage? A. The rain has reached about 15 inches. B. The situation is predicted to be the worst. C. The flood caused 7 deaths and more than 300 injuries. D. Only emergency vehicles are allowed to pass in some towns.35. What tpye of writing is this text? A. A news report. B. An announcement. C. A scientific research. D. A description.第二节 (共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Do y