题目
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The Mona Lisa, painted by the Italian, Leonardo da Vinci, has been on show for many years in Paris. Now a row of white spots on the neck have been “seen”. They are said to be the remains (痕迹) of a necklace which the artist later painted over.
The painting will be examined further by using infrared scanning (红外线扫描) techniques. Laser (激光) technology can be used to show what lies directly under the surface of the finished work, too. This will help us to understand how the artist drew the picture: Did he begin with a quick-made drawing or have second thoughts as he painted the picture?
This kind of knowledge will show us the famous artist at work. It may also help to explain Mona Lisa’s smile, which has puzzled art lovers for centuries.
小题1:This passage is mainly about ______.
| A．the famous artist Leonardo da Vinci |
| B．an American physicist’s discovery |
| C．further researches on the Mona Lisa |
| D．The uses of modern technology |
| A．a famous artist | B．a famous painting |
| C．a smiling woman | D．a lost necklace |
| A．Mona Lisa once wore a necklace |
| B．someone stole the necklace from the Mona Lisa |
| C．the artist did not keep the necklace he had painted on the neck |
| D．the artist had a necklace stolen while working on the painting |
| A．are still invisible to visitors |
| B．have turned into a necklace |
| C．have already appeared before visitors |
| D．are looking more and more like a necklace |
| A．Mona Lisa and her smile |
| B．the time when it was finished |
| C．infrared scanning and laser |
| D．this art work and the artist |
答案
小题1:C
小题2:B
小题3:C
小题4:A
小题5:D
解析
小题1:主旨大意题，文章主要讲述的是对蒙娜丽莎的进一步的研究。
小题2:事实细节题，根据第二段The Mona Lisa, painted by the Italian可知，这是一幅油画。
小题3:事实细节题，根据第二段They are said to be the remains (痕迹) of a necklace which the artist later painted over可知。
小题4:推理判断题，根据第一段A camera and a computer can “see” something that perhaps millions of pairs of eyes failed to see for 480 years可知，人们的肉眼是看不到的，
小题5:推理判断题，根据最后一段可知，这有助于人们进一步了解达芬奇和他的作品。
核心考点
试题【A camera and a computer can “see” something that perhaps millions of pairs of ey】；主要考察你对题材分类等知识点的理解。[详细]
举一反三
The other approach is to be a true opportunist. This will be difficult for some of you, and entirely unacceptable to others. Nonetheless (尽管如此)，the travelers who get to travel the most, go to the widest variety of places, learn the most and do the most, are the opportunists. This will be true until you are so wealthy that you have no monetary (货币的；钱的)limits.
The first time I went to Ecuador, I went there because it was cheap. If it wasn’t, I would have had a great time—somewhere else. The trip lasted a month, and cost $1045, which included airfare and even the $130 fee for a guide to take me to the top or glacier (冰川) covered Mount Chimborazo.
I cut the cost by taking a bus from my home in Michigan to Miami, and back again when I returned from Ecuador. The round-trip ticket cost $158. The round-trip flight to Quito from Miami was only $256, because it was a courier (信使，通讯员) flight, which meant I signed for some luggage(car parts), and could only take carry-on luggage.
Never did I feel deprived, or bored. I had a great time, eating wherever it was cheap and clean, doing all sorts of inexpensive, but interesting things, and traveling across the country to climb Chimborazo. I also met and fell in love with my wife Ana.
Being an opportunist means you’ll have just as much variety, and probably almost everything you want—eventually. You just have to stop trying to get exactly what you want exactly when you want it. If the guide that took me up Chimborazo hadn’t dropped his price from $200 to $130, I would have spent $2 for a bus and gone hiking on EI Altar, another great Andean mountain. That would have left me with enough money for several other minor adventures.
小题1:The underlined phrase “the best deals” in the first paragraph probably refers to ______.
| A．the best service | B． the lowest price |
| C．the cheapest goods | D． the best approaches |
| A．$128 | B． $256 | C． $207 | D． $414 |
| A．save money for minor adventures |
| B．cut down traveling costs. |
| C．deal with different situations |
| D．become opportunist travelers |
| A．went hiking on El Altar |
| B．traveled with his wife in Ecuador |
| C．is an opportunist traveler |
| D．likes traveling around the world |
| A．Cheap Travel Secrets | B． Travel Secrets |
| C．A Travel Opportunist | D． Travel Tips |
Different cultures emphasize the importance of relationship building to a greater or lesser degree. For example, business in some countries is not possible until there is a relationship of trust. Even with people at work, it is necessary to spend a lot of time in "small talk", usually over a glass of tea, before they do any job．In many European countries -- like the UK or France -- people find it easier to build up a lasting working relationship at restaurants or cafes rather than at the office.
Talk and silence may also be different in some cultures. I once made a speech in Thailand．I had expected my speech to be a success and start a lively discussion; instead there was an uncomfortable silence. The people present just stared at me and smiled．After getting to know their ways better, I realized that they thought I was talking too much. In my own culture, we express meaning mainly through words, but people there sometimes feel too many words are unnecessary.
Even within Northern Europe, cultural differences can cause serious problems. Certainly, English and German cultures share similar values; however, Germans prefer to get down to business more quickly. We think that they are rude. In fact, this is just because one culture starts discussions and makes decisions more quickly.
People from different parts of the world have different values, and sometimes these values are quite against each other. However, if we can understand them better, a multicultural environment will offer a wonderful chance for us to learn from each other.
小题1:In some countries, eating together at restaurants may make it easier for people to _____.
| A．develop closer relations |
| B．share the same culture |
| C．get to know each other |
| D．keep each other company |
| A．the English prefer to make long speeches |
| B．too many words are of no use |
| C．people from Thailand are quiet and shy by nature |
| D．even talk and silence can be culturally different |
| A．By sharing different ways of life. |
| B．By accepting different habits. |
| C．By recognizing different values. |
| D．By speaking each other" s languages. |
| A．Multicultural Environment. |
| B．Cross-Cultural Differences. |
| C．How to Understand Each Other. |
| D．How to Build Up a Relationship. |
First, Antarctica is the coldest place on Earth. For example, it can be –l30℃ in the winter. Humans cannot live in this kind of environment. Because it is so cold, very few plants or animals live there. This means there are no farms and no places to find wild plants or animals to eat.
Second, Antarctica can be dangerous. Many people think that it is safe to travel to Antarctica in the summer months when it is warmer. However, Antarctica is mostly ice, so when it’s summer, the ice melts. When the ice melts, the ice can break. So, people cannot travel around Antarctica during the summer. If the ice breaks, they could fall into the water and die.
Another serious problem in Antarctica is the sun. Because Antarctica is mostly ice, there are no trees so there is no shade. Also, the ground is mostly white ice so the sun bounces off (反射) it. The light from the sky and the light from the ground can burn people’s skin and hurt their eyes. People must be very careful in this situation. For example, they must wear sunglasses to protect their eyes. They must also cover their hands and faces all the time.
Although Antarctica is a tough place to live, explorers have discovered coal in Antarctica. This leads them to believe that Antarctica at one time was a land of swam (沼泽) and forests.
小题1:This text is mainly about _____.
| A．the discovery of Antarctica |
| B．how people travel around Antarctica |
| C．different animals found in Antarctica |
| D．why it is difficult to live in Antarctica |
| A．Antarctica is a place with no animals |
| B．no people can survive in Antarctica |
| C．Antarctica is colder than any other continent on Earth |
| D．the temperature in Antarctica is below zero all the time |
| A．In spring. | B．In summer. | C．In autumn. | D．In winter. |
Although a ride usually covers two or twenty stops, a bus ride costs RMB 2 in Chengdu. It is important to carry enough small money with you, because it is not usual to get back changes. Even though it is cheap, you can pay less and save some trouble if you get a RMB 25 bus card at your local pharmacy, Hongqi Chain Store or bus station terminal office—note that personal identification is needed. Explain to the worker that you want to purchase a bus card.
With this card, one bus drive costs only RMB 1 if you use a card based on frequency of your ride. If your card is based on the so called E-purse, you pay each time RMB 1.80 for the bus. If you require the use of subway, you can ask the cashier at the Hongqi Chain Store to activate the metro. After having your bus card, you can store money on your travel card. The fees for bus and metro have to be stored separately.
It is important to keep in mind that the money on the card does not overlap. For example, you charge 40 bus rides on the card, but you only used 20 during the month, the rest 20 will be invalid at the beginning of the next month and you have to recharge the card. Therefore, it is important to calculate the exact numbers of bus rides you will have to take.
After you have your own bus card, one swipe is only needed when you get on the bus at the front door. If you only manage to get on the bus at the back door, just ask the passengers to pass your card to the front and swipe it for you. With the bus card, you can transfer buses for fee if the travel time is within two hours.
Furthermore, it is to stress that you should keep an eye on your belongings while being on the bus. Generally, Chengdu is a safe place but most of the thefts are occurring on buses, at train stations or crowded large area, like the shopping street Chunxi Road.
Due to the fact that the place names are announced in Chinese, it is better to know the Chinese name of your destination. Even though there are announcements in English, they will sound like the following: “The next stop is Jinjiang Binguan (Jinjiang Hotel)”
小题1:Which of the following statements is true when taking the bus in Chengdu?
| A．It’s always important to carry enough small money with you every day. |
| B．It only costs RMB 25 to get around in Chengdu by bus per month. |
| C．Personal identification is not essential when applying for a bus card for locals. |
| D．RMB 0.2 will be saved each time if you use E-purse rather than cash on the bus. |
| A．Because Chengdu is not a safe place. |
| B．Because some thieves like stealing things in crowded buses. |
| C．Because people can transfer buses for fee within two hours. |
| D．Because the bus card must be swiped at the front door. |
| A．Because it helps know clearly where to get off the bus. |
| B．Because it can prevent people from missing the bus they want to board. |
| C．Because the place names are merely announced in Chinese. |
| D．Because it prevents the passengers getting off at the next stop on time. |
| A．The local Chengdu people who are interested in traveling by bus |
| B．Regular bus riders in Chengdu who fails to manage their bus cards properly. |
| C．New foreigners in Chengdu who want to get around by bus. |
| D．Pedestrians in Chengdu who are considering choosing to take the bus. |
Research uncovered that one in five parents has got rid of old literature such as Snow White and the Seven Dwarves and Rapunzel in favor of more modern books．One third of parents said their children have been left in tears after hearing the gruesome details of Little Red Riding Hood．And nearly half of mothers and fathers refuse to read Rumplesliltshin to their kids as the themes of the story are kidnapping and killing．Similarly, Goldilocks and the Three Bears was also a tale likely to be left on the book shelf as parents felt it forgives stealing．
The survey of 2,000 adults was completed to mark the launch of the hit US drama GRIMM （ 格林童话剧） , which starts tonight at 9pm on Watch, and sees six drama series based on traditional fairytales．
The survey found a quarter of parents questioned wouldn’t consider reading fairytales to their kids．And 52 percent of the parents said Cinderella didn’t send a good message to their children as it describes a young woman doing housework all day．
Steve Hornsey, General Manager of Watch, said: "Bedtime stories are supposed to calm children down and send them off to sleep soundly．But as we see in GMMM, fairytales can be dark and dramatic so it’s understandable that parents worry about reading them to young children．As adults we can see the innocence in fairytales, but a five - year - old child could take them too literally．Despite the dark nature of classic fairytales as we see in GRIMM, good will defeat evil and there is always a moral to the story．"
The study also found two thirds of mums and dads try to avoid stories which might give their children nightmares．The most popular book read at bedtime is now "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle.
However half of parents said traditional tales are "more likely to have a strong moral message than a lot of modern kids" books, such as The Gruffato, The Hungary Caterpillar and the Mr. Men books．
小题1:Classical works for children are being avoided by parents they think .
| A．they contain unmoral themes |
| B．they are terrifying |
| C．they encourage stealing, kidnapping and killing |
| D．they are tired of answering questions |
| A．Very horrible | B．Very amusing |
| C．Very disappointing | D．Very amazing |
| A．Snow White and the Seven Dwarves and Cinderella |
| B．The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Little Red Riding Hood. |
| C．The Very Hungry Caterpillar andMr. Men |
| D．Goldilocks and the Three Bears and Cinderella |
| A．think it is different from the reality |
| B．dislike it because it is scary |
| C．believe exactly what the tale says |
| D．feel there is a moral to the story |
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