A worldwide poll of more than 100 million people has selected what it calls the new seven wonders of the world．The new wonders are expected to boost ___1__ to some popular destinations, but it is also prompting（唤起）some serious rethinking on the responsibility of tourists．
Of the __2___ seven wonders of the world, only the Pyramids of Giza are still standing．But the organizers of the New Seven Wonders say there is ___3___ shortage of wonders in the world．
Tia Viering is communications chief for the Zurich-based committee． "A wonder, we have been known to say in the past, is what makes you __4___,” says Viering．“It makes you ___5___ and it takes your breath away for a second and you think 'Oh wow! Why? How? Who? When?' And it's not just a building that you think, 'Oh, that's sort of a nice building' -- it takes your breath away and it ___6___ touches you．"
Viering says the __7__ was choosing only seven from a list of 21 of the world's most awe-inspiring sites．Among them are the ancient temples of Angkor Wat．Some fear rampant（无节制的） tourism is ___8___ one of Cambodia's most popular destinations．
Historical preservationist John Stubbs is with the World Monument Fund．"There's not a minute to ___9___ in looking after this precious place because, without a doubt, it could be ruined by some wrong ___10__," says Stubbs．
__11___ for many years, these monuments built for a 12th century king attract more than two million visitors every year．From just two hotels 10 years ago, today there are more than 100．In what was once jungle, new shopping malls, pizza restaurants and massage parlors ___12___ the landscape．
Even tourists have ___13___ feelings about the commerce surrounding what were ___14___ places of worship．
People had various reactions．"I think it takes away from it, I do," says one．"I don't,” says another．“I feel that the importance of this place deserves people to watch it, see it, ___15___ it．"
1．A．adventure B．tourism C．curiosity D．worship
2．A．imaginary B．newly-elected C．honorable D．original
3．A．a B．such C．no D．another
4．A．wonder B．sigh C．laugh D．agree
5．A．escape B．wander C．stop D．hurry
6．A emotionally B．physically C．critically D．artificially
7．A．conflict B．agreement C．surprise D．difficulty
8．A．destroying B．changing C．overdeveloping D．discovering
9．A．spend B．find C．waste D．spare
10．A．concepts B．decisions C．designs D．findings
11．A．Independent B．Unexpected C．Unknown D．Inaccessible
12．A．use B．equip C．dot D．symbolize
13．A．similar B．mixed C．strong D．changeable
14．A．once B．promisingly C．ever D．eventually
15．A．witness B．love C．improve D．protect
科目：高中英语 来源：江苏省镇江市2009-2010学年度高二第二学期期中考试英语 题型：阅读理解
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SuperCamp
The success of SuperCamp in the US has encouraged a worldwide demand for international summer camps and academic programs based on our Quantum Learning methods. The first SuperCamp was held in Moscow in 1990. A week after the Moscow in 1990, the camp was held in Singapore. Then came camps in Canada, Thailand, England, Malaysia, Mexico, and Switzerland. More recently, new programs have been held in Korea and Indonesia. To date, SuperCamp has been held in 16 countries and has hosted students from over 80 countries.
Supercamps lay the foundations for students to be more creative and achieve more than they ever thought possible through the mastery of academic and life skills. Using creative Quantum Learning methods, the program provides students with concrete study strategies while instilling (逐步培养) them with the confidence and motivation they need to succeed. SuperCamp is an action-packed learning experience of learning and growing, classes and outdoor challenges. At the end of each day, students feel a genuine sense of accomplishment.
Outlined below is an overview of planned international summer camps and academic programs for 2008:
● Singapore
June 2008, December 2008
For more information call 9863-0033 or go to:
www.supercamp.sg
● Malaysia
June 2008, December 2008
To visit the SuperCamp in Malaysia website go to:
www.supercamp.com.my
● Thailand
July 2008 (Junior Forum)
July 2008 (Senior Forum)
For more information please call 888-3740146.
● China
July 20-27 (Senior Forum)
August 10-17 (Senior Forum)
For more information on SuperCamp programs in China please contact: www.learnone99.com, or call: 886-3-3474760
● Switzerland
June/July 2008
Learn more by calling 800-285-3276 or click here.
63. We learn from the passage that SuperCamp________ .
A. was first started in Singapore B. has been held in 80 countries
C. has a history for at least 18 years D. has never been held in Europe
64. SuperCamp is aimed at_______.
A. students B. doctors C. businessmen D. teachers
65. SuperCamp does NOT intend to .
A. help students to become more creative
B. provide students with new learning methods
C. equip campers with academic and life skills
D. help students learn to work and play non-stop
66. Which number should a student in Switzerland interested in the camp dial for further information?
A. 886-3-3474760 B. 888-3740146 C. 9863-0033 D. 800-285-3276
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科目：高中英语 来源：2011-2012学年山东省临沂市沂南二中高二下学期质量检测英语试试卷（带解析） 题型：阅读理解
"Children should not be left unsupervised (无人监督的) to play with a dog." say experts in this week's British Medical Journal. Their advice is part of a review aimed at doctors who deal with dog bites.
"Dog bites and maulings are a worldwide problem, particularly in children." write Marina Morgan and John Palmer. Every year 250,000 people who have been bitten by dogs attend minor injuries and emergency units in the United Kingdom, and half of all children are reportedly bitten by dogs at some time, boys more than girls.
Accurate death figures are difficult to obtain, but in the past five years, two to three cases a year have made news headlines.
Based on the latest medical evidence, they advise doctors how to examine and treat a patient presenting with a dog bite. They discuss the risk of infection and when to refer to specialist care. For travelers bitten abroad, they suggest assessing the risk of rabies(狂犬病).
In terms of prevention, they suggest that children should be taught to treat dogs with respect, avoid direct eye contact, and not tease them. They should be taught not to approach an unfamiliar dog; play with any dog unless under close supervision; run or scream in the presence of a dog; pet a dog without first letting it sniff you; or disturb a dog that is eating, sleeping, or caring for its babies.
"Dog owners also need to change their behavior", says Rachel Besser, a children's doctor and lifetime dog owner, in an article.
"It is clear that not all dog owners appreciate that children should not be left unsupervised with a dog", she says. Just as some parents are obliged to take parenting classes, she would like to see compulsive classes for expectant dog owners to teach them about the responsibilities of dog ownership. Educational programs are also needed to teach children about some precautionary （预防的) behaviors around dogs.
Finally, she would like to see animal doctors advising dog owners about bite prevention, and doctors promoting bite prevention when treating patients who have been bitten by dogs.
【小题1】Dog biting is a problem which _____.
| A．only happens to a few children | B．should be paid attention to |
| C．only boys may meet with | D．has made news headlines |
| A．have direct eye contact | B．approach an unfamiliar dog |
| C．run or scream in the presence of a dog | D．leave a dog feeding itself |
| A．It's necessary to teach children how to raise dogs. |
| B．Children should be taught not to play with dogs. |
| C．All the dog owners would like to attend classes on caring for dogs. |
| D．Some dog owners would like children to be left unsupervised with a dog. |
| A．Dogs, Dangerous To Children |
| B．Children Should Know Behaviors Around Dogs |
| C．Doctors, Treat Dog Bites Correctly |
| D．Never Leave Children Unsupervised With Dogs |
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科目：高中英语 来源：2013-2014学年江西省吉安市高三上学期期中考试英语试卷（解析版） 题型：阅读理解
An Israeli law banning too skinny models went into effect with the start of 2013. The law, approved last March in Israel, requires models to prove they have maintained a Body Mass Index (BMI) of at least 18.5 for three months before a fashion show. That means a woman who is 5'8''tall can weigh no less than 119 pounds.
“This law is another step in the war against eating disorders,” said physician Adatto. “Underweight models,” he explained, “can no longer serve as role models for innocent young people who copy their false image of being skinny.”
But some critics in this country say it is misguided, focusing on weight instead of health. They also say the Israeli ban is bound to fail because of the strong power of the fashion industry. “I think it’s an approach that isn’t going to work.” Said eating disorder expert Susan Ice, who worked with an organization which creates a healthy working environment for models.
But Adatto told the reporter that he began to concern the issue after meeting an ambitious model who looked like she needed to be hospitalized. He said. “I realized that only legislation can change the situation. There was no time to waste, so many girls were dieting to death.”
However, the efforts to regulate models’ weight in Spain and Italy have not resulted in significant changes in part because of difficulties in determining reliable methods of measuring weight and health.
Still, folks including Ice say there’s no denying that images from Hollywood and the fashion industry can be difficult for young women to deal with. “Certainly I don't believe the modeling industry has caused the rise in eating disorders, but it makes it harder,” she says. “It’s a difficult recovery environment, worshiping thinness as the beauty ideal.”
1.What does BMI in the first paragraph refer to?
A. A measure of body health based on height and weight.
B. A worldwide prize for the healthiest model.
C. A new show held by those skinny models.
D. A kind of medicine to cure eating disorders.
2.One benefit the new Israeli law may bring is ________.
A. to change the working conditions of models
B. to lower the chance of skinny models’ death
C. to provide guidance for women worshiping thinness
D. to prevent models from suffering from eating disorders
3.In the opinion of the critics, the law won’t succeed because .
A. it misleads young women to form a bad eating habit.
B. it doesn’t provide a proper approach that can work well.
C. it doesn’t create a healthy working environment for models.
D. the fashion industry is much too influential.
4.What caused Adatto to think that a law was needed to change the situation?
A. Meeting an ambitious but too skinny model.
B. Establishing his fashion model agent.
C. Being interviewed by a reporter.
D. Seeing a model die from eating disorders.
5.According to the passage, the new Israeli law banning skinny models is .
A. practical B. controversial C. acceptable D. Reasonable
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科目：高中英语 来源：2014届江苏宿迁泗洪县洪翔中学高二下学期期中考试英语卷（解析版） 题型：阅读理解
How could we possibly think that keeping animals in cages in unnatural environments－mostly for entertainment purposes－is fair and respectful?
Zoo officials say they are concerned about animals. How ever, most zoos remain “collections” of interesting “things” rather than protective habitats (栖息地). Zoos teach people that it is acceptable to keep animals bored, lonely, and far from their natural bones.
Zoos claim to educate people and save endangered species(物种), but visitors leave zoos without having learned anything meaningful about the animals’ natural behavior, intelligence, or beauty. Zoos keep animals in small spaces or cages, and most signs only mention the species’ name, diet, and natural range(分布区). The animals’ normal behavior is seldom noticed because zoos don’t usually take care of the animals’ natural needs.
The animals are kept together in small spaces, with no privacy and little opportunity for mental and physical exercise. This results in unusual and self-destructive behavior called zoochosis. A worldwide study of zoos found that zoochosis is common among animals kept in small spaces or cages. Another study showed that elephants spend 22 percent of their time making repeated head movements or biting cage bars, and bears spend 30 percent of their time walking back and forth, a sign of unhappiness and pain.
Furthermore, most animals in zoos are not endangered. Captive breeding(圈养繁殖)of endangered big cats, Asian elephants, and other species has not resulted n their being sent back to the wild. Zoos talk a lot about their captive breeding programs because they do not want people to worry about a species dying out. In fact, baby animals also attract a lot of paying customers. Haven’t we seen enough competitions to name baby animals?
Actually, we will save endangered species only if we save their habitats and put an end to the reasons people kill them. Instead of supporting zoos, we should support groups that work to protect animals’ natural habitats.
1.How would the author describe the animals’ life in zoos?
A．Dangerous.
B．Unhappy.
C．Natural.
D．Easy.
2.In the state of zoochosis, animals _________.
A．remain in cages
B．behave strangely
C．attack other animals
D．enjoy moving around
3.What does the author try to argue in the passage?
A．Zoos are not worth the public support.
B．Zoos fail in their attempt to save animals.
C．Zoos should treat animals as human beings.
D．Zoos use animals as a means of entertainment.
4.The author tries to persuade readers to accept his argument mainly by _____.
A．pointing out the faults in what zoos do
B．using evidence he has collected at zoos
C．questioning the way animals are protected
D．discussing the advantages of natural habitats
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科目：高中英语 来源：2011-2012学年北京市海淀区高三上学期期中练习英语题 题型：阅读理解
It is football time again．Currently, the qualifying rounds are being played to decide which countries will send teams to the next World Cup．Some Soccer is becoming more and more popular on a worldwide scale and these qualifying legs are causing much excitement．
The game is popular at club level as well．Many fans go every week to support their teams, whether the event is a home or away one, hoping to get a result．They all hope an attacking game, with a lot of goals being scored．Obviously, they do not want to see a boring, defensive match where the players are aimlessly passing the ball to each other．
Sadly, not all the action always takes place on the ground．All too frequently, there is action in the stands, too．Football supporters, most of whom declare their loyalty , by wearing their team colors, in the form of shirts, are not known for their quiet behavior．They are often very noisy, shouting noisy encouragement to their team and singing deafening songs．
There is much rivalry between supporters．Mostly, this is good-natured, but trouble can easily arise．Fans get angry if they feel that a referee has made a wrong decision, perhaps giving one of their team a red or yellow card unfairly, or perhaps failing to notice a foul committed by a member of the other team．
When trouble breaks out in a football crowd, it can be difficult to control．Stadium officials often seat the opposing fans in separate parts of the ground as a precaution against fighting． However, preventing trouble is more difficult outside the ground．In the worst cases, riot （暴乱）police have to be called in．
Unfortunately, there are some fans who enjoy this violent aspect of football．These football hooligans （流氓） really enjoy a running battle with the police, and call up other people to throw stones and bottles at them．They regard football not only as a sport, but as an excuse for trouble makings．Inevitably, their behavior spoils the reputation of the game．
1.The qualifying rounds are played to ______．
A．make the game more exciting B．attract soccer fans at club level
C．raise funds for the organization D．select the teams for the next rounds
2.What do football fans hope to see?
A．A home game． B．A defensive game．
C．An exciting game． D．An evenly matched game．
3.Riot police are called in ______．
A．to stop lighting occurring outside the ground
B．to separate the opposing fans inside the ground
C．as a precaution against trouble inside the ground
D．as a precaution against lighting outside the ground
4.It is implied in the last paragraph that ______．
A．football has a poor reputation
B．football hooligans are crazy about the games
C．football fans enjoy spoiling games
D．football can be an excuse for troublemaking
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