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The year is 1991．But just for a moment you will feel the centuries roll back.
Close your eyes and you can almost see Charlemagne kneeling to receive his crown as Holy Roman Emperor.
Or an ageing Michelangelo standing in the middle of rubble （碎石）, staring at the still unbuilt, sky-size dome （圓頂大廈）above.
You are in St. Peter’s Basilica, heart of one of the most attractive nations in the world …
Dear friend,
Every now and then, you visit a place that leaves a lasting impression – and memories that remain long after you’ve returned home. The Vatican is one of those unforgettable places.
As a devoted traveler, I have always believed that there is no replacement for being there. That is, before I saw National Geographic’s new volume （書卷）with my own eyes.
Inside the Vatican
In some ways it’s better than being there. Two experienced Geographic staff members – award-winning photographer James Stansfield and writer Bart Mcdowell – show you a side of the Vatican that you could never see if you were to visit as an ordinary tourist.
You’ll view sights and treasures that only a few are ever allowed to observe, and have extraordinary opportunity to be close to the Vatican’s museums and ceremonies, and to the people who live and work there.
Examine this magnificent volume – free in your home
You’re invited to reserve this attractive new volume now. Simply return the enclosed Reservation Card and your edition will be shipped for your free examination.
Send no money. I’m confident that once you see this amazing book, you won’t be able to put it down! INSIDE THE VATICAN offers you and your family many hours of delight and attraction.
With no risk, and no requirement to buy, why not take a moment now while you’re thinking of it – and mail the enclosed card?
We look forward to having you join us on this unusual journey.
Sincerely,
Michela English
P.S. Remember, too, that this beautiful volume is a perfect gift for anyone who loves travel, history, or art. But it’s available only by direct order through the society.
53．The part before the letter ________.
A．describes ancient Roman Emperor Charlemagne
B．introduces Vatican City, the independent state in Europe
C．tells about the famous Italian scientist and artist Michelangelo
D．gives an imaginary picture of the grandness of National Geographic Society
54．‘Dear Friend’ is used as a greeting because the writer ________.
A．a(chǎn)nd the reader know each other very well
B．a(chǎn)nd the reader have heard about each other
C．would like the reader to trust her
D．would like to get to know the reader
55．What the writer introduces to the reader is based on the volume’s ________.
A．quality of presentation B．importance of sales
C．historical value D．value to collectors
56．The book will appeal to ________.
A．the recipient （接受者） B．the recipient, his wife and children
C．a(chǎn)rt historians D．traveling salesmen
科目：高中英語 來源：黑龍江省大慶鐵人中學2012屆高三上學期期中考試英語試題 題型：053
七選五閱讀－根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。
Everyone knows that the Frenchmen are romantic, the Italians are fashionable and the Germans are serious．Are these just stereotypes(模式化觀念或形象)or is there really such a thing as national character? And if there is, can it affect how a nation succeed or fail?
At least one group of people is certain that it can．A recent survey of the top 500 entrepreneurs(企業(yè)家)in the UK found that 70％ felt that their efforts were not appreciated by the British public．Britain is hostile(敵意的)to success, they said．It has a culture of jealousy．(嫉妒) 1 ．Jealousy is sometimes known as the “green eyed monster” and the UK is its home．
Scientists at Warwich University in the UK recently tested this idea．They gathered a group of people together and gave each an imaginary amount of money． 2 �。�Those given a little were given the chance to destroy the large amount of money given to others－but at the cost of losing their own．Two thirds of the people tested agreed to do this．
3 �。�But there is also conflicting evidence．The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development recently reported that the UK is now the world's fourth largest economy．That is not bad for people who are supposed to hate success．People in the UK also work longer hours than anyone else in Europe．So the British people are not lazy, either．
“It is not really success that the British dislike,” says Carey Cooper, a professor of management at the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology．“It's people using their success in a way that seems proud or unfair or which separates them from their roots．”
4 ．They set out to do things in their ways．They work long hours．By their own efforts they become millionaires． 5 �。�It hardly seems worth following their example．If they were more friendly ,people would like them more．And more people want to be like them．
A．This seems to prove that the entrepreneurs were right to complain．
B．The one who owns most money in the end is the winner．
C．As a result, the survey said, entrepreneurs were “unloved, unwanted and misunderstood．”
D．It is not true that British people are born jealous of others success．
E．Some were given a little, others a great deal．
F．But instead of being happy they complain that nobody loves them．
G．Perhaps it is the entrepreneurs who are the problem．
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根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容,從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項.選項中有兩項為多余選項
It seems that the Englishmen just cannot live without sports of some kind.
Wherever you go in this country, you will see both children and grown-ups knocking a ball about with a stick or something, as if in Britain men shall always remain boys and women girls! Still, it can never be bad to get exercise, can it?
Taking all amateur（業(yè)余）and professional sports in Britain into consideration, there can be no doubt that football is at the top of the list. The game originated（起源于）in Britain and was played in the Middle Ages or even earlier, though as an organized game, or “association football”, it dates only from the beginning of the 19th century.
. It is a kind of football played by two teams of fifteen players than eleven. In rugby, an oval-shaped ball is used which can be handled as well as kicked. It is a pretty rough game.
In summer, cricket is the most popular sport. In fact, it has sometimes been called the English national game. Most foreigners find the game rather slow or even boring, but it enjoys great popularity among the British.
. It was introduced into England from France in the 15th century, but it was from England that it spread to practically every country in the world.
Table tennis, or “ping-pong, surely is not played on a great scale as it is in China or Japan.
. Horse-back riding, swimming, rowing and golf all attract a lot of people.
A. A famous French humorist once said that this is because the English insist on behaving like children all their lives.
B. It is called soccer in the United States
C. The next is rugby, which is called “football” in the United States
D. Tennis rates high on the list, too
E. Basketball and volleyball were introduced into Britain during the late 19th century from America and are gaining popularity
F. people often work out to build up their bodies.
G. not everyone likes ball games
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Ⅴ. . 單詞拼寫（每個1分，共10分）
61. Congratulations! You have finally s____________ in getting to the top of the mountain after you failed six times.
62. The company e____________ 100 workers this year while last year it had only 50 workers.
63. Harry p_____________ a dance on the stage. Everyone says he played perfectly.
64. Don’t read in the sun! Strong sunlight will do h___________ to your eyes.
65. I am not f____________ with this town. I haven’t been to this place before.
66. Don’t believe in what he said. It is only a t____________. He is a cheater.
67. You shouldn’t come into the office without teacher’s p_____________. It’s not polite.
68. A lot of people g____________ in the hall for the celebration on the eve of the National Day.
69. It is o__________ that the boy has fallen in love with the girl. Everyone with eyes can see it clearly.
70. Western d__________ is unhealthy because it is rich in fat and sugar. As a result, more and more people have turned to Chinese style.
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科目：高中英語 來源：2013屆甘肅省甘谷一中高三第四次檢測英語試卷（帶解析） 題型：閱讀理解
（一）It seems that the Englishmen just cannot live without sports of some kind. ____61____. Wherever you go in this country, you will see both children and grown-ups knocking a ball about with a stick or something, as if in Britain men shall always remain boys and women girls! Still, it can never be bad to get exercise, can it?
Taking all amateur（業(yè)余）and professional sports in Britain into consideration, there can be no doubt that football is at the top of the list. ____62____. The game originated（起源于）in Britain and was played in the Middle Ages or even earlier.
The next is rugby, which is called “football” in the United States.______63_____. In rugby, an oval-shaped ball is used which can be handled as well as kicked. It is a pretty rough game.
____64_____. In fact, it has sometimes been called the English national game. Most foreigners find the game rather slow or even boring, but it enjoys great popularity among the British.
Tennis rates high on the list, too. It was introduced into England from France in the 15th century . ______65______
| A．A famous French humorist once said that this is because the English insist on behaving like children all their lives. |
| B．It is called soccer in the United States |
| C．It is a kind of football played by two teams of fifteen players than eleven |
| D．In summer, cricket is the most popular sport |
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科目：高中英語 來源：2013-2014學年河北省高三下學期期中考試英語試卷（解析版） 題型：閱讀理解
根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的七個選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。
The Importance of Accessibility Awareness
? At a recent Teen Leadership of Jewish Family Services meeting, people with disabilities talked about their lives. ? 1.? However, what amazed me most was the great importance of education about handicap accommodations (殘疾人便利設施).
? One school-teacher who is blind, and a woman who has used a wheelchair all her life are two important members of the National Group for Disabled Persons, devoted to raising awareness about disabilities. ? 2.? These include handicap parking spots, handrails, and wheelchair ramps. One big concern is the people who take advantage of aids, such as handicap parking spaces.????????????? ? 3.? And the meeting focused on educating the public.
? Some handicap spots have extra room next to them, marked with the “No Parking” signs. “As long as I'm not in the spot, I can take the no-parking area next to it,” some people say. However, the woman who uses a wheelchair disagrees to this. The space exists to allow someone in a wheelchair to have room to get in or out of their car. ? 4.?
? Some walkways have handrails next to them to help those who require extra assistance. Whether it is a blind person seeking guidance or an elderly person seeking support, the rail is there for walking. Sometimes the rail is blocked, by a parked bicycle for instance, and consequently made useless. ? 5.? People who are informed of the rail’s use would be less likely to mistake it for a bike rack.
? Meeting some of the people who are affected by the lack of education about accommodations made me see that there is work to be done. If more people were educated about the proper uses of accommodations, there would be fewer challenges for people with physical disabilities.
A. Accommodations will vary according to the needs of the disabled.
B. As with the parking spot, this is more likely a case of lack of education.?
C. They educate about all the accommodations for people with disabilities.?
D. Improvement must be made so that disabled people can fully participate.
E. If there is a car in that space, the handicap parking spot is no longer useful.
F. So people without disabilities need to be educated about these accommodations.
G. I was amazed to hear about the challenges faced by people with physical disabilities.
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