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Art theft is an ancient and complicated crime. When you look at some of the most famous cases of art thefts in history, you see thoroughly planned operations that involve art dealers, art fakers, mobsters, ransoms, and millions of dollars. Here you can read about some of the most famous cases of art theft in the history.
The First Theft:  
The first documented case of art theft was in 1473, when two panels of altarpiece of the Last Judgment by the Dutch painter Hans Memling were stolen. While the triptych was being transported by ship from the Netherlands to Florence, the ship was attacked by pirates who took it to the Gdansk cathedral in Poland. Nowadays, the piece is shown at the National Museum in Gdansk where it was recently moved from the Basilica of the Assumption.
The Most Famous Theft:
The most famous story of art theft involves one of the most famous paintings in the world and one of the most famous artists in history as a suspect. In the night of August 21, 1911, the Mona Lisa was stolen out of the Louver. Soon after, Pablo Picasso was arrested and questioned by the police, but was released quickly.
It took about two years until the mystery was solved by the Parisian police. It turned out that the 30×21 inch painting was taken by one of the museum employees by the name of Vincenzo Peruggia, who simply carried it hidden under his coat. Nevertheless, Peruggia did not work alone. The crime was carefully conducted by a notorious con man, Eduardo de Valfierno, who was sent by an art faker who intended to make copies and sell them as if they were the original painting.
While Yves Chaudron, the art faker, was busy creating copies for the famous masterpiece, Mona Lisa was still hidden at Peruggias’ apartment. After two years in which Peruggia did not hear from Chaudron, he tried to make the best out of his stolen good. Eventually, Peruggia was caught by the police while trying to sell the painting to an art dealer from Florence, Italy. The Mona Lisa was returned to the Louver in 1913.
The Biggest Theft in the USA:
The biggest art theft in United States took place at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. On the night of March 18, 1990, a group of thieves wearing police uniforms broke into the museum and took thirteen paintings whose collective value was estimated at around 300 million dollars. The thieves took two paintings and one print by Rembrandt, and works of Vermeer, Manet, Degas, Govaert Flinck, as well as a French and a Chinese artifact.
As of yet, none of the paintings have been found and the case is still unsolved. According to recent rumors, the FBI are investigating the possibility that the Boston Mob along with French art dealers are connected to the crime.
小题1: How long did it take to put back the stolen Mona Lisa in Louver ?___
A.Thirty six monthsB.Thirty months
C.Half a year D.Around two years
小题2:What does the underlined sentence, “he tried to make the best out of his stolen good” mean?
A.Chaudron wanted to sell the stolen painting.
B.Peruggia thought he didn’t need to work for Chaudon any more and wanted to market the painting.
C.Valfierno was tired of waiting.
D.Peruggia wanted to study the painting carefully.
小题3: Which case among those mentioned in the passage is still a mystery?
A.Mona Lisa case
B.Last Judgment case
C.Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum thirteen paintings case
D.none
小题4:People from the country of _____ is not involved in the passage.
A.ChinaB.FranceC.DutchD.Vantican
小题5: Which statement is WRONG according to this article?
A.Picasso was ever considered a art theft suspect.
B.Art thieves normally not work alone.
C.The first documented case of art theft was conducted by pirates.
D.The mastermind of Mona Lisa was an art faker who wanted to sell copies.
小题6: The passage is not finished, which subtitle could be the next?
A.The Economic Value of Art TheftB.The Loss to Art Lovers
C.The Most Sought After PaintingD.Boston Mob and French Art Dealers

答案

小题1:D
小题2:B
小题3:C
小题4:D
小题5:C
小题6:C
解析

试题分析:文章讲述了世界历史上一些非常著名的艺术品失窃事件。
小题1:细节题。从文章In the night of August 21, 1911, the Mona Lisa was stolen out of the Louver. 及The Mona Lisa was returned to the Louver in 1913.可知,为两年的时间,故为D
小题2:推断题。从文章After two years in which Peruggia did not hear from Chaudron, he tried to make the best out of his stolen good. Eventually, Peruggia was caught by the police while trying to sell the painting to an art dealer from Florence, Italy.可知他想自己私自去出售这幅画,结果被警察发现了,故选B
小题3:细节题。从文章As of yet, none of the paintings have been found and the case is still unsolved. 可知,Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum thirteen paintings case 这个事件到现在仍然没有得到解决,故选C
小题4:细节题。从全文看,只有梵蒂冈的人们没有在文章中间被提到,故选D
小题5:细节题。从文章While the triptych was being transported by ship from the Netherlands to Florence, the ship was attacked by pirates who took it to the Gdansk cathedral in Poland. 可知并非是海盗偷走了这幅《最后的审判》画,而是在船运的过程中被海盗抢去了,故选C
小题6:推断题。文章前文都讲到了各个不同的盗窃,所以文章后文将会讲到最受人追捧的绘画,故选C
点评:说明文是高考必考题型,此类题型比较好解答,在答题过程中注意结合题目在文章中找到答案的位置,注意理解作者所要表达感情色彩和中心思想。 同时,如果第一遍不能理解,结合题目来进行理解全文,也不失为一个好的方法。
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August was one of the nastiest months I can remember: torrential rain; a hailstorm or two; cold, bitter winds; and mists. But we are accustomed to such weather in England. Lord Byron used to say that an English summer begins on July 31 and ends on Aug. 1. He called 1816 "the year without a summer." He spent it gazing across Lake Geneva, watching the storms, with 18-year-old Mary Shelley. The lightening flickering across the lake inspired her Frankenstein, the tale of the man-made monster galvanized into life by electricity.
This summer"s atrocious weather tempted me to tease a Green whom I know. "Well, what about your weather theory now?" (One of the characteristics of Greens is that they know no history.) He replied: "Yes, this weather is unprecedented. England has never had such an August before. It"s global warming, of course." That"s the Greens" stock response to anything weather-related. Too much sun? "Global warming." Too little sun? "Global warming." Drought? "Global warming." Floods? "Global warming." Freezing cold? "Global warming."
I wish the great philosopher Sir Karl Popper were alive to denounce the unscientific nature of global warming. He was a student when Albert Einstein"s General Theory of Relativity was first published and then successfully tested. Einstein said that for his theory to be valid it would have to pass three tests. "If," Einstein wrote to British scientist Sir Arthur Eddington, "it were proved that this effect does not exist in nature, then the whole theory would have to be abandoned."
The idea that human beings have changed and are changing the basic climate system of the Earth through their industrial activities and burning of fossil fuels--the essence of the Greens" theory of global warming--has not much basis in science. Global warming, like Marxism, is a political theory of actions, demanding compliance with its rules.
Those who buy in to global warming wish to drastically curb human economic and industrial activities, regardless of the consequences for people, especially the poor. If the theory"s conclusions are accepted and agreed upon, the destructive results will be felt most severely in those states that adhere to the rule of law and will observe restrictions most faithfully. The global warming activists" target is the U.S. If America is driven to accept crippling restraints on its economy it will rapidly become unable to shoulder its burdens as the world"s sole superpower and ultimate defender of human freedoms. We shall all suffer, however, as progress falters and then ceases and living standards decline.
小题1: The writer of the passage is probably _______.
A.one of the “Greens”
B.an American
C.not quite a believer in Global Warming
D.an environmentalist
小题2:Which person(s), in the writer’s eyes, is the one he agrees with?  
A.Karl MarxB.Sir Karl PopperC.The GreensD.Mary Shelley
小题3:Sir Arthur Eddington could be inferred as a ______.
A.politicianB.poetC.GreenpeacerD.physicist
小题4:“denounce”  in the third paragraph can be replaced by ______.
A.announceB.pronounce
C.speak out forD.speak out against
小题5: Which of the following is probably a good title for this article?
A.Why Einstein’s Theory Stands the Tests.
B.Which Country the “Greens” Are Attacking?
C.Global Warming? I See Little Point.
D.The Climate in England and beyond.

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American doctors have been trying to figure out the secrets behind Asians being healthier than Americans since the early 90s - The Japan has the lowest mortality rates in the world and Chinese medicine has been around for thousands of years, since around 2000 B.C. only meant that there"s more to Asian health philosophy. In Asian medicine, there"s an acknowledgment of the whole-body theory of medicine, instead of isolationism that"s prevalent in many American doctor"s offices.
The main reason behind a better health lies in the difference between Asian and American culture. Diet, exercise, and a holistic approach to medicine all contribute to Asians living longer and healthier than their American counterparts. In addition, the result of the Asian lifestyle has led to a stronger overall immune system and better detoxification(解毒) efficiency.
The more preferred drink in the American lifestyle is soda, beer or coffee. However, in Asian culture, the preferred drink is water or herbal tea. Consumption of water serves to immediately strengthen one"s body detoxification program, since water dilutes toxins and helps flush the body. Americans savor red meat and pork, while most Asians prefer chicken, rice and fish. Also, the foods in Asia are mostly organic and lack the hormonal toxins that American food carries. Overall the Asian diet leads to less food-introduced toxins into the body, and allows the body to spend its energy on its immune system rather than toxin control. Also, the fish that Asians consume have very strong immunological effects, providing more antioxidants than the red meat preferred in America.
The average American family has more than one car. In Asia, on average there"s 1 car per 4 families. In Asian cultures, people use bicycles more than four-wheeled transportation. The Asian lifestyle also involves more labor and physical work, such as agricultural labor and gardening. The American lifestyle praises white-collar jobs which lead to Americans sitting in front of computer screens for hours on end. Exercise helps detoxification in two ways: it speeds up metabolism, and induces sweat.
Medicine in Asia centers mostly on natural ingredients that have healing properties. Asian medicine also addresses the mind-body connection and the importance of mental balance. There are more traditional medicine doctors per person in Asia than in America. American medicine costs more and is symptom-focused, often ignoring the overall cause of the symptoms. In America, the prescriptions that are chemically derived are dangerous toxins that stress the body"s detoxification system. Using Asian medicine means using only natural ingredients, which the body can easily detoxify while getting the same health benefit.
It is not very difficult to adopt the Asian lifestyle and improve your body"s detoxification and immune system. You can change your lifestyle today by eating and drinking organic, exercising rigorously at least three times a week, and using organic health alternative therapies over dangerous prescription medicines.  
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小题1:According to the first paragraph, which theory is more popular among American doctors?
A.whole-body theoryB.isolationism
C.Combined Theory of East and WestD.Not clearly mentioned.
小题2: The differences between Asian and American culture are not discussed in _____
A.DietB.ExerciseC.MedicineD.Accidents
小题3:“contribute to” in the second paragraph means _____.
A.leads toB.pay money toC.agree onD.result from
小题4: From the third and fourth paragraphs, the writer thinks Asians live longer than Americans because ______.
A.Asians don’t eat beef or mutton
B.Asians are good at catching fish
C.Asian lifestyle involves physical work more
D.Asians are not fond of office work
小题5: The writer’s advice is put forward in the ____ paragraph.
A.lastB.last but oneC.firstD.missing
小题6:The passage is overall a(n)______.
A.advertisement to a websiteB.lecture to college students
C.magazine introductionD.newspaper front-page

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Cleveland has won the distinction of being the worst city in the United States, according to a new survey. The city has high unemployment, terrible weather, heavy taxes, and ordinary sports teams, all of which have pushed it to the No. 1 position in the Forbes.com list.
"Cleveland was the only city that fell in the bottom half of rankings in all nine categories. And it has been entitled with a less than endearing nickname: the Mistake by the lake," Forbes said on its website,
The economic downturn hit cities across the United States last year particularly in the mid-west section of the country. Crime and unemployment secured the No. 2 spot for Stockton, which held the top position in last year"s ranking. Memphis got third place thanks to its violent crime rate and the number of officials who are guilty, while the poor auto industry drove the Michigan cities of Detroit and Flint into the top five.
"A lot of the cities that showed up on our list are going through hard times fight now, dealing with high unemployment, with declining producing bases. Many have experienced strong movement out of the city over the last 20 and 30 years."
Despite (尽管) its fine weather, Miami scored in the bottom 10 percent in commuting (上下班往返) time, and violent crime which sent it into sixth place.
"One of the biggest surprises is Miami. The good weather and no state income taxes blur some of the severe problems that Miami has related to crime as well as long commutes," Badenhausen added.
Florida was followed in the poor ranking by St Louis, Buffalo, Canton, Ohio and Chicago, which has the country"s highest sales tax at 10.25 percent. New York, the nation"s biggest city, is rich in culture but its lengthy commuting time and high income taxes pushed it into 16th place.
小题1:From the text we can learn that ______.
A.Cleveland has been entitled a lovely nickname
B.the economic downturn hit cities in the mid-east section
C.Miami scored in the bottom 10 percent in all nine categories
D.commuting time in New York is too long
小题2:What information can be inferred according to the text?
A.The number of officials who are guilty is large in Memphis.
B.Stockton got second place in last year"s ranking.
C.High income taxes made New York get 16th place.
D.Ohio has the country"s highest sales tax.
小题3:The word "blur" underlined in the last paragraph but one probably means ______.
A.make it possibleB.make it unclearC.make if obviousD.make it important
小题4:Which of the following is the correct ranking order?
A.Cleveland, Detroit, Miami, Buffalo, Florida.
B.Stockton, Miami, Flint, Florida, Canton.
C.Cleveland, Stockton, Miami, Chicago, Florida.
D.Stockton, Detroit, Miami, Florida, St Louis.

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Retirement Age
Retirement is the point where a person stops employment completely.The " standard" retirement age varies from country to country, but it is generally between 50 and 70, according to the latest statistics, 2011.However, for a long time, people have got into an argument about whether the age of retirement should be increased or reduced in their own countries.
There are several arguments for allowing older people to continue working as long as they are able.Many people think that older employees have a large amount of knowledge and experience which can be lost to a business or organization if they are made to retire.Besides, older employees are often extremely faithful employees to and are more willing to implement company policies than the young.A more important point is regarding the attitudes in society to old people.To force someone to resign or retire at 60 or 65 indicates that the society does not value the input of these people and that effectively their useful life is over.
Allowing old people to work indefinitely (无限地), however, is not always a good policy.Some people took the strong view that age alone is no guarantee of ability.Many young employees have more experience or skills than older staff, who may have been stuck in one area for most of their working lives.Having compulsory retirement allows new ideas in an organization.On the other hand, older people should be rewarded by society for their life" s labor by being given generous pensions and the freedom to enjoy leisure.They can have time to do whatever they like, that is, they can have their own plans or roles and achieve their retirement goals.
With many young people unemployed or frustrated in low-level positions, there are often calls to compulsorily retire older workers.However, this can affect the older individual" s freedom—and right—to work.In my opinion, giving workers more choices over their retirement age will benefit society and the individual.
小题1:According to the passage, older people should go on with work because ____.
A.they will help the business not to fail quickly
B.they have grasped much practical experience
C.they need to have a sense of achievement
D.they want to learn more knowledge
小题2:The underlined word "implement" in Paragraph 2 probably means "______".
A.take overB.work onC.get rid ofD.carry out
小题3:The third paragraph is mainly to tell us that ______.
A.older people can" t do their work well
B.young people usually have new ideas
C.it is better for older people to retire on time
D.older people would like to do something else
小题4:Which of the following shows the structure of the passage?

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One of the most difficult questions to answer is how much a job is worth. We naturally expect that a doctor’s salary will be higher than a bus conductor’s wages. But the question becomes much more difficult to answer when we compare a miner with an engineer, or an unskilled man working on an oil-rig(钻探平台)with a teacher in a secondary school. What the doctor, the engineer and the teacher have in common is that they have devoted several years to studying in order to obtain the necessary qualifications for their professions. We feel instinctively that these skills and these years should be rewarded. At the same time we recognize that the work of the miner and the oil-rig laborer is both hard and dangerous, and that they must be highly paid for the risks they take.
  Another aspect we must take into consideration is how socially useful a man’s work is. Most people would agree that looking after the sick or teaching children is more important than, say, selling second-hand cars. Yet it is almost certain that the used-car salesman earns more than the nurse and the schoolteacher.
  Indeed, this whole question of just rewards can be turned on its head. You can argue that a man who does a job which brings him personal satisfaction is already receiving part of his reward in the form of a so-called “psychic(精神的)wage”, and that it is the man with the boring, repetitive job who needs more money to make up for the soul-destroying repetitiveness of his work. It is significant that the jobs like nursing and teaching continue to be poorly paid, while others, such as those in the world of sport or entertainment, carry financial rewards out of all proportion to their social worth.
Although the amount of money that people earn is largely determined by market forces, this should not prevent us from seeking some way to decide what is the right pay for the job. A starting point would be to try to decide the ratio(比率)which ought to exist between the highest and the lowest paid. The picture is made more complicated by two factors: firstly by the welfare benefits which every citizen receives, and secondly by the taxation system which is often used as an instrument of social justice by taxing high incomes at a very high rate indeed. Most countries now regard a ratio of 7:1 as socially acceptable. If it is less, the highly-qualified people carrying heavy responsibilities will become disappointed, and might even end up by leaving for another country. If it is more, the difference between rich and poor will be so great that it will lead to social unrest.
小题1:Why do people naturally expect that doctors should be well-paid?
A.Their work requires greater intelligence.
B.They are under constant pressure at work.
C.They work harder than most other people.
D.They have studied for years to get qualified.
小题2:In Paragraph 2 and 3, the author indicates that __________.
A.the talented should do more important work
B.unskilled jobs have less social responsibility
C.those with more socially useful jobs earn less
D.people want to pay more to important services
小题3:Which of the following statements would the author agree?
A.It’s difficult to define the social value of a job.
B.The market will decide what the right pay is for a job.
C.People should find a proper ratio between high and low pay.
D.Those receiving high salary should carry heavy responsibilities.

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