【小题1】 It can be inferred from the text that ________.

A.American people have never forgotten Frederic August Bartholdi

B.the Statue of Liberty wasn’t originally regarded as a symbol of hope

C.Bartholdi finished the Suez Canal

D.Bartholdi was a famous architect from Egypt.

【小题2】What was the main reason for Bartholdi to build the Statue of Liberty?

A.To finish his education in the arts.

B.To mark his friendship with Ferdinand.

C.To create something better than Egyptian monuments.

D.To achieve his dream to create the largest statue.

【小题3】What type of writing is the passage?

A.A travel guide. B.A book review

C.An announcement D.An architecture report.

9、Since around the later part of the 1950s, society started to realize that tobacco cigarettes caused health problems. As research progressed along with increasing numbers of people that developed lung cancer, emphysema, and other smoking related illnesses, cigarette smoking has become less accepted and popular. Unfortunately, the nicotine contained in cigarettes is one of the most addictive substances on the planet and makes quitting smoking one of the hardest things to do. In 2003, Chinese pharmacist, Hon Lik invented the electronic cigarette as a safer, and cleaner way to breathe in nicotine after his father, a heavy smoker, passed away from lung cancer attributed to smoking tobacco cigarettes.

Hon Lik applied for his first patent on the electronic cigarette in 2003 and afterwards introduced e-cigs to the Chinese market in the following year through his employer, Golden Dragon Holdings. Golden Dragon Holdings later changed the company’s name to “Ruyan” in order to better match the company’s name(Ruyan means “almost like smoke”)to the new product. Since the renaming, the Ruyan company has continued e-cigarette development and grown to be one of the largest global e-cig manufactures.

Dr.Sam Han, CEO of Cixi E-CIG Technology, Inc, Ltd. also has a number of e-cig related inventions, including four patents in the United States and two in China that are electronic cigarette and e-liquid technology related. Similar to Hon Lik’s father. Dr. Han was a heavy smoker for more than 40 years before beginning to work on electronic cigarette technologies in order to help himself and others make the shift to vapor smoking. Dr.Han continues to market and conduct R&D in e-cig related techonologies to this date.

After the successful deployment of Ruyan and Cixi E-CIG electronic cigarettes in China and Asia, the products started to be sold in significant quantities on the Internet.

【小题1】How many years is it since the electronic cigarette was first invented according to the passage?

A.About 5 years. B.About 11 years.

C.About15 years. D.About 20 years.

【小题2】What’s the direct reason why Hon Lik invented the electronic cigarette according to the passage ?

A.Tobacco cigarettes caused health problems.

B.Tobacco cigarettes were too expensive for customers to buy.

C.Quitting smoking became one of the hardest things to do.

D.His father died from lung cancer due to smoking tobacco cigarettes.

【小题3】Since when have Chinese smokers have been able to buy Hon Lik’s electronic cigarettes according to the passage?

A.2000. B.2003. C.2004. D.2005.

【小题4】What’s the correct order of the following events according to the passage?

①Hon Lik applied for his first patent on the electronic cigarette.

②Hon Lik’s father died from lung cancer because of smoking tobacco cigarettes.

③Hon Lik’s electronic cigarettes were introduced to the Chinese market.

④The name of the company Golden Dragon Holdings was changed to “Ruyan”.

A.①③②④ B.①④②③ C.②④①③ D.②①③④

10、Most musicians agree that the best violins were made in Cremona, Italy, about 200 years ago. They even sound better than violins made today. Violin makers and scientists try to make instruments like the old Italian violins. But they aren’t the same. Why are these old Italian violins so special? Many people think they have an answer.

Some people think it is the age of the violins. But there is a problem here. Not all old violins sound wonderful. Only those from Cremona are special. So age cannot be the answer.

Other people think the secret to those violins is the wood. It must be from certain kinds of trees. It must not be too young or too old. Perhaps the violin makers of Cremons knew something special about wood for violins.

But the kind of wood may not be so important. It may be more important to cut the wood in a special way. Wood for a violin must be cut into the right size and shape. The smallest difference will change the sound of the violin. Musicians sometimes think that this is the secret of the Italians.

Size and shape may not be the answer either. Scientists make new violins that are exactly the same size and shape. But the new ones still do not sound as good as the old ones. Some scientists think the secret may be the varnish (清漆), which covers the wood of the violin and makes it look shiny. It also helps the sound of the instrument. Since no one knows what the Italian violin makers used in their varnish, no one can make the same varnish today.

There may never be other violins like the violins of Cremona. And there are not many of the old violins left. So these old violins are becoming more and more precious.

【小题1】What would be the best title for the passage?

A.The Secrets of Cremona Violins

B.The History of Italian Violins

C.Special Musical Instruments

D.How to Make the Best Violins

【小题2】The main purpose of the first paragraph is to _______.

A.list some facts B.raise a question

C.give an opinion D.offer an answer

【小题3】What is still unclear about Cremona violins according to the writer?

A.The shape. B.The size.

C.The wood. D.The varnish.

【小题4】What can we learn from this passage?

A.Modern things are always better than ancient ones.

B.Ancient things are always better than modern ones.

C.Once a cultural relic is lost, it can never be recovered.

D.Varnish for violins will become more and more precious.

11、A

Starting in 1972，the National Park Service established a policy for forest fires called Natural Burn.It was acknowledged that some forest fires，such as those which were caused by lighthing were necessary for forests to maintain(保持)balanced ecosystems，so the fire should be allowed to burn.However， a big fire in Yellowstone National Park in 1988 caused this policy to be abandbned since the fire was initially(最初)allowed to burn yet soon out of contro1.As a result，the fire of 1988 destroyed much of Yellowstone，which is America’s oldest and most beloved national park.Massive areas of plants were destroyed，and large empty spaces and acres of burned and blackened trees greeted visitors.The rivers and streams were choked with ash，and the ecosystem of the park was changed beyond repair.

In addition，great numbers of animals were killed by the fires that burned out of control. The fires were driven by high winds，moving as many as ten miles a day.Many small animals died in the flames.The fires’rapid advances gave the wildlife little chance to escape.Even today，few of these small forest animals have returned to live in the park. In the years immediately following the fires，the numbers of visitors declined. rapidly.No one was interested in seeing a blackened and treeless park on vacation.Yellowstone had previously been famous for its amazing views and unique geological formations such as the geyser(喷泉) Old Faithful.But now its reputation as America's wonder is damaged permanently.

【小题1】Natural Burn was adopted because some forest fires were ______________

A.hard to put out

B.started by lightning

C.good for the balance of nature

D.approved by National Park Service

【小题2】The big fire in Yellowstone in 1988 _______________.

A.became out of control at first

B.brought the natural burn policy to an end

C.was allowed to burn continuously

D.destroyed the park completely

【小题3】Why were so many animals killed in the big fire?

A.Because winds were blown from high places.

B.Because the animals moved only ten miles a day.

C.Because the animals lived in lower places.

D. Because strong winds contributed to the fire a lot.

【小题4】Yellowstone was famous for its ______________.

A.rare animals

B.unique plants

C.beautiful scenery

D.1ittle streams

【小题5】The text probably comes from _____________.

A.a geography magazine

B.a news report

C.a commercial ad

D.a science fiction

12、There is no better way to enjoy Scottish traditions than going fishing and tasting a little bit of whisky(威士忌)at a quiet place like the Inverlochy Castle. When Queen Victoria visited the castle in 1873, she wrote in her diary, “I never saw a lovelier spot ,” And she didn’t even go fishing.

Scotland is not easily defined. In certain moments, this quiet land of lakes and grasses and mountains changes before your very eyes. When evening gently sweeps the hillside into orange light ,the rivers, filling with fish, can turn into streams of gold . As you settle down with just a fishing pole and a basket on the bank of River Orchy, near the Inverlochy castle , any frustration(烦恼)will float away as gently as the circling water. It’s just you and purple , pink ,white flowers, seeking a perfect harmony . If you are a new comer to fishing, learning the basics from a fishing guide may leave you with a lifetime’s fun. For many, fishing is more than a sport; it is an art.

Scotland offers interesting place where you can rest after a long day’s fishing. Set against a wild mountain and hidden behind woodland , the beautiful Inverlochy Castle Hotel below the Nevis is a perfect place to see the beauty of Scotland’s mountains . Ben Nevis is the highest of all British mountains , and reaching its 1342-metre top is a challenge . But it’s not just what goes up that matters; what comes down is unique . More than 900 metres high, on the mountain’s north face, lies an all-important source of pure water. Its name comes form the Gaelic (盖尔特) language “usqueb” or “water of life”; And it is the single most important ingredient(原料) in Scotland’s best-known drink: whisky.

【小题1】How is Paragraph 2 mainly developed?

A.By giving descriptions.

B.By following time order.

C.By analyzing causes.

D.By making comparisons.

【小题2】What is Ben Nevis special for?

A.The Inverlochy Castle Hotel.

B.The beauty of its surroundings.

C.The water from the mountain.

D.The challenge up to its top.

【小题3】What is the main purpose of the passage?

A.To introduce Scottish traditions to tourists.

B.To show the attractions of Scotland to readers.

C.To explore geographical characteristics of Scotland.

D.To describe the pleasures of life in Scotland。

【小题4】The story of Queen Victoria is to show that _____.

A.the Queen is rich in tour experience

B.the Castle is a good place to go in Scotland

C.tasting whisky is better than going fishing

D.1873 is a special year for the Queen

13、A

A group of 1309 passengers boarded the MS Balmoral on Sunday, in Southampton, England, on a voyage to retrace(重走) the path of the Titanic. The Titanic was the biggest ship in the world when it sailed on its ill-fated first voyage on April 10, 1912. Of the 2227 passengers and crew aboard, more than1500 died. The ship, which was headed for New York City, carried the rich and famous on its first voyage. It also carried immigrants who were seeking a better life in America.

Relatives of people who sailed on the Titanic, historians, authors and people fascinated by the story of the unsinkable ship were on the Balmoral. They wanted to remember the Titanic and those who died on her first and last voyage.

The Balmoral is following Titanic's original route from Southampton. First, the modern-day cruise liner docked(进港) in the port of Cherbourg, France, where the Titanic had picked up more passengers. On Monday afternoon, the Balmoral stops in Cobh, Ireland, the Titanic's last port of call before sailing to New York.

The Balmoral then sailed the North Atlantic Ocean to the location where Titanic hit an iceberg . On Sunday, April 15, at 2：20 a. m. --- the time the Titanic went down---passengers and crew held a memorial service. The next two days were spent in Halifax, Canada, where many victims of the sinking are buried. Then, the Balmoral will reach its final destination in New York City, where Titanic was supposed to dock—but never did.

So far, several teams of divers have explored the site. They have recovered some items such as dishes and silverware and put them on public display. And more trips are planned to the wreckage in the future. The Titanic and its passengers and crew have been remembered in books, movies and TV programs. But there's a much more important contribution that Titanic gave us. After she sank, lawmakers and shipbuilders made ships safer. It took a terrible tragedy to make ship travel safer for all.

【小题1】We learn from the first paragraph that     .

A.about 700 passengers of the Titanic survived.

B.the Titanic sank on its second voyage.

C.less than 2000 passengers boarded the Titanic.

D.all the passengers’ hopes of the Titanic lay in America.

【小题2】Which of the following shows the correct route of the Balmoral?

a. Halifax  b. New York City c. Cobh d. Southampton   e. Cherbourg

A.e-d-a-b-c  B.d-e-c-a-b

C.e-c-a-b-d D.d-c-e-a-b