(B)

To us, it seems to natural to put up an umbrella to keep the water off when it rains. But in fact the umbrella was not invented as protection against the rain, Its first use was as a shade(遮蔽) against the sun.

Nobody knows who first invented it, but the umbrella was used in very ancient times . Probably the first to use it were the Chinese in the 11th century B C.

We know that the umbrella was used in ancient Egypt and Babylon as a sunshade. And there was a strange thing connected with its use: it became a symbol of honor and power(权利). In the Far East in ancient times, the umbrella was allowed to be used only by those in high office or by royal people such as the kings or queens.

In Europe, the Greeks were the first to use the umbrella as a sunshade. The umbrella was in common use in ancient Greece, but it is believed that the first persons in Europe to use the umbrella as protection against the rain were the ancient Romans. During the middle ages in Europe, the use of the umbrella practically disappeared. Then it appeared again in Italy in the late sixteenth century. And again it become a symbol of power.

Umbrellas have hot changed much in style during all this time, though they have become much lighter in weight. It wasn’t until the twentieth century the umbrellas for women’s began to be made , in all kinds of colors.

(   )31. Ancient people first used umbrella as ___________.

A. a symbol of honor                     B. protection against the sun

C. a symbol of power                     D.  protection against the rain

(   )32.According to this passage, the umbrella was probably first invented in ancient_______.

A.Egypt         B.Babylon      C Rome           D.China

(   )33. The underlined word royal might mean _______ in Chinese.

A. 皇室的     B. 富裕的      C. 中产的      D. 平民的

(   )34. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?

A. The ancient  Greeks used the umbrella in their daily life.

B. Europeans hardly used the umbrella during the middle ages

C. The umbrellas for women were made colorful in ancient times.

D. The style of the umbrella hasn’t changed a lot since it was invented.

(   )35. This passage is mainly about_______________.

A.the sales of the umbrella            B.the differences among umbrellas

C.the invention of the umbrella         D.The history and use of the umbrella

(C)

配对阅读 左栏是五则寻找宠物的启事， 右栏是七则寻找宠物主人的启事。请根据左右两栏的信息帮助宠物的主人找到丢失的宠物。

36. Animal LOST 5/23/ 2014

A black cat, old and thin. He’s about 14 years old. Our children have grown up with him and he is part of our family. If you see him, please call us right away.

Posted by: Debbie 6424111.

37. Animal LOST 6 /25 / 2014

Medium short haired, all black, about two years old, ears standing up, a very sweet dog.

Posted by: Kori 3480542

38. Animal LOST 5 / 4 2014

A dog, 3 months old, She is brown with white hairs on her chest. Her eyes are greenish colored. Her nose is pink.

Posted by: Senia 3405442

39. Animal LOST 4/ 30 /2014

1/2 years old. She has big ears and white chest with white front legs. She is a small dog and weighs about 6 pound. One of her front legs got hurt, so she walks with difficulties.

Posted by: Jenniber Tomlinson 3607734

40. Animal LOST 5/ 11/ 2014

Our pet is a small, medium white haired, 4—year—old cat, She has two big eyes and they are bright green.

Posted by: Lauren 2407131 A. I found a cat in my backyard around NW Street on May 11th. It’s a small cat with white hairs and big green eyes. Please call Paul Smith at 9503341.

B. A wounded dog was found at the corner of my house at Millplain  on April 30th,2014.

She has white front legs and big ears. Please call me at 9108846.

C. A white dog was found in our yard playing with our dog on March 23rd , 2014. She is a lovely big dog. There seems something wrong with one of legs. Call Mr. Adamson at 8024156

D. Our kids found a cat close to our house at SW Alexander Street. It’s a black cat. It’s old and thin. Please call Conlon at 7768585.

E. A cat was found in my garden on April 30th, 2014. It’s old and thin. Please call Jeff at 8034477.

F. A baby dog was found around Kauffman Street. It’s about 3—5 months old .She has green eyes and a pink nose. Please call Morrie at 9019968.

G. I found a dog at Molalla Area on June 5th, 2014. It’s a small black dog, about 2 years old. Please call Larry at 7058864.

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