probably began in some form many centuries earlier than once thought. The findings, coupled with a
widening range of scientific and historical research, could add a fascinating new page to the epic of the
Silk Road.
The latest and most surprising discovery is pieces of silk found in the hair of an Egyptian mummy from
about 1,000 BC, long before regular traffic on the Silk Road and at least one thousand years before silk
was previously thought to be used in Egypt. Other research may extend human activity along this route
back even further, perhaps a million years to the migration of human ancestors into eastern Asia.
The official origin of EastWest commerce along the road is usually placed in the late 2nd century BC
when an agent of the Chinese Emperor Wudi returned from a dangerous secret mission (使命) across
the western desert into the remote high country of Central Asia. The agent, Zhang Qian, travelled as far
as Afghanistan and brought back knowledge of even more distant lands such as Persia, Syria and a place
known as Lijien, perhaps Rome. Historians have called this one of the most important journeys in ancient
times. His journey opened the way for what have been thought to be the first indirect contacts between
the ancient world"s two superpowers, China and Rome. Chinese silk, first traded to central Asian tribes
for war horses and to the Parthians of old Persia in exchange for acrobats and ostrich eggs, was soon
finding its way through a network of merchants to the luxury markets of Rome.
But the new discoveries show that Chinese silk was apparently present in the West long before the
Han emperor started organized trade over the Silk Road. The research could change thinking about the
early history of world trade and provide insights into the mystery of just how and when Europe and the
Mediterranean lands first became aware of the glorious culture at the other end of Eurasia.
B. continued
C. doubled
D. combined
B. trade along the Silk Road began earlier than once thought
C. historical research often achieves fascinating results
D. new light can now be thrown on ancient trading practices
B. extended human migration into eastern Asia
C. began a million years ago
D. primarily benefited the Egyptians
B. he discovered the Silk Road
C. he helped establish EastWest trade
D. he travelled as far as Afghanistan
the world. War, weather, age, traffic and pollution damage these famous places. Looking after these places often costs more than one country can afford.
In the early 1970s, world governments decided that if they joined together, they would be able to
preserve our history. If every country paid some money, they said, it would be possible to look after
important historic places. Also, if they discovered that a monument needed urgent help, they would have
money for repairs. For these reasons, countries around the world united to form the World Heritage
Organization in 1972. Today, the organization helps to maintain and restore the most important places from our history.
However, one of the biggest problems for historic places is vandalism. People sometimes enter the sites and destroy or damage the buildings. At some sites, such as Stonehenge(巨石阵) in England, governments have built high fences to protect the site from vandals.
There are many different ideas about how to solve the problem of vandalism. Stone experts say that if
guards patrolled the sites, vandals would not be able to get in. Some experts say that if they fixed more
television cameras, they would not need so many guards. Other experts say that the best solution is
education. If people learned to respect history, they would not destroy or damage it. They would also want to spend money looking after old places. For this reason, the World Heritage Organization helps to spread information about the value of historic sites.
places are damaged?
B. pollution
C. war and climate
D. traffic
B. Guards patrolled the sites and they fixed more television cameras
C. People enter the sites and cause damage to the buildings
D. They collect as much money as they can to preserve the buildings
B. To form the World Heritage Organization
C. Too many guards are needed to prevent vandals getting in
D. To make people know more about the value of historic sites
at Nadi. On the other hand,Vatoa is a tiny island in the farthest part of Fiji.Then there are 331 other
islands,many of them with places to stay.
With 1ess than a million people living on islands,you"ll never feel crowded.And with a climate that
changes only for five degrees between seasons,there"s never a bad time to come.
From cities to villages,from mountains to beaches,from water sports to wooden artworks, Fiji can give
you more adventures and special experiences than you could find almost anywhere in the world.
Whenever you come, wherever you go ,you"re sure to see some unforgettable events.From War
dances to religious songs.From market days to religious days.It"s not just a stage for tourists;it"s still a
part of everyday life in Fiji.And any one of us can enjoy Fiji"s spirit being part of the traditional sharing of
yaqona,a drink made from the root of a Fiji plant.
So why not join us for the experience of a life?
B. In Sydney.
C. On the island of Vatoa.
D. On the island of Viti Levu.
B. They stick to a traditional way of life.
C. They like to travel from place to place.
D. They love taking adventures abroad.
B. its good weather all year round
C. its exciting football matches
D. its religious beliefs
B. In a science report.
C. In a travel magazine.
D. In a geography textbook.
Kong Zi,also called Confucius(551479 B.C.),and Socrates(469399 B.C.)lived only a
hundred years apart, and during their lifetimes there was no contact between China and Greece, but it is
interesting to look at how the world that each of these great philosophers came from shaped their ideas,
and how these ideas in turn,shaped their societies.
Neither philosopher lived in times of peace, though there were more wars in Greece than in China.
The Chinese states were very large and feudal, while the Greek citystates were small and urban.The urban environment in which Socrates lived allowed him to be more radical(激进的)than Confucius.Unlike
Confucius, Socrates was not asked by rulers how to govern effectively.Thus,Socrates was able to be
more idealistic, focusing on issues like freedom,and knowledge for its own sake.Confucius, on the other hand, advised those in government service, and many of his students went on to government service.
Confucius suggested the Golden Rule as a principle for the conduct of life: “Do not do to others what you would not want others to do to you.” He assumed that all men were equal at birth, though some had
more potential than others, and that it was knowledge that set men apart.Socrates focused on the
individual, and thought that the greatest purpose of man was to seek wisdom.He believed that some had
more potential to develop their reason than others did.Like Confucius, he believed that the superior class
should rule the inferior(下层的) classes.
For Socrates, the family was of no importance, and the community of little concern.For Confucius,
however, the family was the centre of society, with family relations considered much more important than
political relations.Both men are respected much more today than they were in their lifetimes.
B.Confucius had much influence on Socrates" ideas.
C.The societies were influenced by the philosophers" ideas.
D.There were cultural exchanges between China and Greece.
B.the lower classes should be ruled by the upper class
C.the purpose of man was to seek freedom and wisdom
D.people should not ask others to do what they did not want to
B.Potential.
C.Knowledge.
D.Community.
B.comparison and contrast
C.cause and effect
D.definition and classification
Across the United States,there are several places where two independent towns grew together to
become one citybut kept both their names.
WinstonSalem is one of them.It"s a midsized city in what"s called the plateau(high land),between the
Atlantic Coast and the inland mountains in the state of North Carolina.The Winston part is a relatively new place,founded early this century.It"s home to the nation"s biggest openair tobacco market.
The giant R.J.Reynolds Tobacco Company"s headquarters is in WinstonSalem,and Winston is the
name of one of Reynolds" bestknown cigarette brands.Fastgrowing Winston soon surrounded the much
older town of Salem,so in 1913,people in the area voted to combine them into a single place.
From a historical and tourist point of view,Salem,or Old Salem,as it"s called today,is the interesting and unusual part of town.
Salem was founded in the 1700s by the Moravians.They spoke German,and their community was
religiously based,with single men and single women living apart in separate dormitories.The Moravians
greatly valued women"s work and brainpower.In fact,one of the nation"s oldest boarding schools for young womenthe Moravians" Salem Academy founded in 1772-is still in operation.
Over the years,Salem lost its Moravian character.That all changed,though,when a nonprofit group
began to rehabilitate the historic area.These days Old Salem is what"s called a living history museum,with
exhibits,music,and tours of 18thcentury houses,taverns and Moravian dormitory buildings just seven blocks from the tallest skyscraper in WinstonSalem.
The historic community is booming again.Just as R.J.Reynolds is taking in millions of dollars making
cigarettes across town,Old Salem is generating about D|S15 million a year in tourism revenue and
donations.
1. From the passage we can know that________.
A. WinstonSalem is the name of a city
B. Salem is home to the tobacco market
C. the city WinstonSalem has two names
D. Old Salem is the name of a tobacco brand
2. It can be inferred from Paragraph 3 that________.
A. the two cities benefited each other
B. Salem developed faster than Winston
C. R.J.Reynolds Company has moved into Salem
D. the combination meets the wishes of the people
3. The city Salem is special for its________.
A. boarding school
B. lifestyle and tradition
C. respect for brainpower
D. religious belief
4. The underlined word "rehabilitate" in Paragraph 6 is closest in meaning to "________".
A. reconstruct
B. evaluate
C. enlarge
D. decorate
5. What will probably be talked about in the following part?
A. Some other attractions in WinstonSalem.
B. How Winston makes profits from tourism.
C. Other examples of cities combined by two parts.
D. Something about the boarding school for women.
the street gradually took shape some 700 years ago.
Guozijian Street connects to the Lama Temple in the east. There are many sandalwood incense shops at the street entrance. The air is full of scent. Yet gradually, the scent of ancient books takes advantage as one explores further down the street and towards the Confucian Temple and Imperial College. The
Confucian Temple is where the worships to Confucius were attended during the Yuan, Ming and Qing
Dynasties (1271-1911). Gnarled cypress trees outside the gate create thick shade from the sun. On each
side of the gate stands a huge stone pole written in Mandarin and Mongolian ordering all horse riders, even the emperor, to get off their horses. The glazed yellow tiles on the roof show the temple"s past dignity.
Beside the Confucian Temple is the Imperial College, the highest educational institution during the Yuan,
Ming and Qing Dynasties, which was once the dream destination for ancient scholars. The neighboring
Guanshuyuan Hutong is no different than other Beijing hutongs, except for its unique colors. The royal red of the Imperial College wall is a stark contrast with the typical grey of common people"s residences.
Serenity is very common over Guozijian Street. The occasional noise aroused by visitors is quickly
absorbed by the quiet atmosphere. Even time slows down on this ancient street.
The leafy and green cypress trees along the street protect it from the bother of the busy city. These tall and silent plants add to the dignity and elegance of the street. Living houses still preserve the ancient and
attractive style of old Beijing, which is hardly seen elsewhere nowadays. Looking through the red gate
where the paint has already started to come off, one may find some older people sitting leisurely in the sun
in the courtyards. It seems that living next door to the sage (圣人) has brought them the wisdom to
dismiss all kinds of worries.
1. The 2nd paragraph mainly talks about _______.
A. the Lama Temple
B. the Confucian Temple
C. a sight of a street
D. a street of incense
2. The underlined word "serenity" in the 3rd paragraph roughly means _______.
A. being calm and peaceful
B. being silent
C. being still but noisy
D. being full of noise
3. It can be inferred from the 4th paragraph that Guozijian Street is _______ .
A. busy
B. relaxing
C. natural
D. noisy
4. The air in Guozijian is fragrant because _______ .
A. the shops give off a smell
B. incenses in the shop and ancient books give off lots of scent
C. there are many sandalwood trees there
D. there is the Confucian Temple
5. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. The two huge marble poles were carved in two languages.
B. Guozijian Street is the same in colors as other Beijing hutongs.
C. Ancient scholars studied in the Confucian Temple and the Imperial College.
D. Ancient emperors ought to get off their horses at the gate of Guozijian Street
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