Liverpool, my hometown, is a unique city. It is so unique that in 2004 it became a World Heritage （遗产） Site.
I recently returned to my home city and my first stop was at a museum on the River Mersey. Blanketed in mist （薄雾）, Victorian architecture rose from the banks of the river, responded to the sounds of sea-birds, and appeared unbelievably charming. When I headed toward the centre, I found myself surrounded by buildings that mirror the best palaces of Europe. It is not hard to imagine why, on first seeing the city, most visitors would be overpowered by the beauty of the noble buildings, which are solid signs of Liverpool’s history.
As if stress its cultural role, Liverpool has more museums and galleries （美术馆） than most cities in Britain. At Walker Art Gallery, I was told that it has best collections of Victorian paintings in the world, and is the home of modern art in the north of England. However, culture is more than galleries. Liverpool offers many music events. As Britain’s No.1 music city, it has the biggest city music festival in Europe, and its musicians are famous all over the world. Liverpool is also well-known for its football and other sports events. Every year, the Mersey River Festival attracts thousands of visitors, madding the city a place of wonder.
As you would expect from such a city, there are restaurants serving food from around the world. When my trip was about to complete, I chose to rest my legs in Liverpool’s famous Philharmonic pub（酒馆）. It is a monument to perfection, and a heritage attraction itself.
Being a World Heritage Site, my home city is certainly a place of “outstanding universal value”. It is a treasure house with plenty of secrets for the world to explore.
Visitors who see the city for the first time would be deeply impressed by __________.
A. its charming banks
B. its famous museums
C. its wonderful palaces
D. its attractive buildings
The third paragraph is developed mainly by __________.
A. providing different examples
B. following the order of space
C. making comparisons
D. analyzing causes
The author uses the Philharmonic pub to prove that _________.
A. Liverpool is a well-known city for its restaurants
B. Liverpool is an impressive place full of attraction
C. a pub is a wonderful place for visitors to relax themselves
D. a pub is a perfect choice for visitors to complete their journey
What is the passage mainly about?
A. The universal value of the world heritage in Liverpool.
B. The exciting experience of the author in Liverpool.
C. The special cultural atmosphere of Liverpool.
D. The beautiful historic sites of Liverpool.
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The Beatles, _______many of you are old enough to remember,came from Liverpool.
A.what B.that C.how D.as
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On December 8, 1980, John Lennon –an English musician who rose to fame as one of the founding members of Liverpool pop band The Beatles – was shot dead outside his New York apartment.
In the 1960s and 70s, Lennon was one of the most iconic（偶像的）men on the planet. Some 30 years ago on from his death, he is still respected by many people in the West.
The Beatles, formed in 1960 in Liverpool, were one of the most commercial successful acts on the history of pop music, with, according to some estimates, global record sales over 1.1 billion.
The band conveyed the progressive ideals in which many young people of the time believed.
In the 1960s and 70s, widespread tension developed in both British and American society, regarding issues such as women’s rights and the Vietnam War.
Lennon in particular became known for his message of peace and for his opposition to the war in Vietnam. This led to an attempt by former US president Richard Nixon to drive him away from the US. Lennon’s second-wife Yoko Ono was also politically active.
Lennon was also hugely admired for his musical abilities. Along with fellow-Beatle Paul, Lennon and McCartney were the Beatle’s song-writing team.
After Lennon was shot by crazy fan Mark Chapman，one of his most iconic songs, Imagine, became a humanist anthem(颂歌).
Lennon’s legacy survived his death and continued till this day. In 2008, he was ranked the fifth greater singer of all time in US-based Rolling Stone magazine.
Former possessions of Lennon or furnishings from his homes continue to be sold for vast sums.
In an auction(拍卖) to be held next week in London, lines written by Lennon on the back of a demand for an outstanding bill are expected to sell for ￡350,000(3.7 million yuan).
In August, a bathroom from his last home in Britain, was auctioned for ￡9,500. And in 2009, a British film describing his early years before the Beatles began, was one of the most successful films of the years in the UK.
But do Lennon and his music continue to resonate(共鸣) with the young people of today?
The passage is written here to show that Lennon has _______.
A. lasting appeal B. long history C. exciting records D. great success
Which of the following is right about the Beatles according to the passage?
A. It was founded in the 1960s in London.
B. It had 1.1 billion sales in Britain.
C. It was commercially successful.
D. Many of today’s young people believe its ideals.
Lennon was forced to leave the US as a result of ________.
A. the tension between Britain and America B. his wife’s political activity
C. his struggle for women’s rights D. his opposition to the war in Vietnam
We can guess that the rest of the passage will tell us ________.
A. why Lennon and his music are still popular with today’s young people
B. why Lennon and his music spoil today’s generations of young people
C. that today’s generations of young people don’t like Lennon’s songs
D. that today’s generations of young people like Lennon’s songs better
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You either have it , or you don’t a sense of direction ,that is .But why is it that some people could find their way across the Sahara without a map ,while others can lose themselves in the next street?
Scientists say we’re all born with a sense of direction ,but it is not property understood how it works .One theory is that people with a good sense of direction have simply worked harder at developing it. Research being carried out at
“Children as young as seven have the ability to find their way around.” says Jim Martland .Research Director of the project . “However if they are not allowed out alone or are taken everywhere by car ,they never develop the skills”
Jim Martland also emphasizes that young people should be taught certain skills to improve their sense of direction .He makes the following suggestions.
●If you are using a map ,turn it so it relates to the way you are facing.
●If you leave your bike in a strange place ,put it near something like a big stone or a tree.
Note landmarks on the route as you go away from your bike .When you return ,go back
along the same route
●Simplify the way of finding your direction by using lines such as streets in a town,streams ,or walls in the countryside to guide you .Count your steps so that you know how far you have gone and note any landmarks such as tower blocks or hills which can help to find out where you are.
Now you need never get lost again!
65．Scientists believe that .
A．some babies are born with a sense of direction
B．people learn a sense of direction as they grow older
C．people never lose their sense of direction
D．everybody posses a sense of direction from birth
66．What is true of seven-year-old children according to the passage?
A．They never have a sense of direction without maps.
B．They should never be allowed out alone if they lack a sense of direction.
C．They have a sense of direction and can find their way around.
D．They can develop a good sense of direction if they are driven around in a car.
67．If you leave your bike in a strange place ,you should .
A．tie it to a tree so as to prevent it from being stolen
B．draw a map of the route to help remember where it is
C．avoid taking the same route when you come back in it
D．remember something easily recognizable on the route
68．According to the passage the best way to find your way around is to .
A．ask policemen for directions
B．use walls . streams , and streets to guide yourself .
C．remember your route by looking out for steps and stairs .
D．count the number of landmarks that you see .
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Computer programmer David Jones earns $35.000 a year designing new computer games. yet he cannot find a bank ready to let him have a credit card（信用卡）.Instead he has been told to wait another two years until he is 18 .The 16-year-old works for a small firm in Liverpool where the problem of most young people of his age is finding a job .David’s firm releases（推出）two new games for the fast growing computer market each month.
But David’s biggest headache is what to do with his money. Even though he earns a lot he cannot drive a car ,take out a mortgage（抵押贷款）,or get credit cards .David got his job with the Liverpool-based company four months ago ,a year after leaving school with six O-levels and working for a time in a computer shop. “I got the job because the people who run the firm knew I had already written some programs” he said. David spends some of his money on records and clothes and gives his mother 50 pounds a week. But most of his spare time is spent working.
“Unfortunately, computing was not part of our studies at school “ he said .“But I had been studying it in books and magazines for four years in my spare time. I knew what I wanted to do and never considered staying on at school .Most people in this business are fairly young, anyway” David added :”I would like to earn a million and I suppose early retirement（退休）is a possibility .You never know when the market might disappear.”
60．In what way is David different from people of his age?
A．He often goes out with friends
B．He lives with his mother
C．He has a handsome income
D．He graduated with six O-levels
61．What is one of the problems that David is facing now?
A．He is too young to get a credit card
B．He has no time to learn driving
C．He has very little spare time
D．He will soon lose his job
62．Why was David able to get the job in the company?
A．He had done well in all his exams
B．He had written some computer programs
C．He was good at playing computer games
D．He had learnt to use computers at school
63．Why did David decide to leave school and start working?
A．He received lots of job offers
B．He was eager to help his mother
C．He lost interest in school studies
D．He wanted to earn his own living
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Computer programmer David Jones earns $35,000 a year designing new computer games, yet he cannot found a bank ready to let him have a credit card. Instead, he has been told to wait another two years, until he is 18. The 16-year-old works for a small firm in Liverpool, where the problem of most young people of his age is finding a job. David's firm releases(推出) two new games for the fast growing computer market each month.
But David's biggest headache is what to do with his money. Even though he earns a lot, he cannot drive a car, take out a mortgage(抵押货款),or get credit cards. David got his job with the Liverpool-based company four months ago, a year after leaving school with six O-levels and working for a time in a computer shop. “I got the job because the people who run the firm knew I had already written some programs,” he said. David spends some of his money on records and clothes, and gives his mother 50 pounds a week. But most of his spare time is spent working.
“Unfortunately, computing was not part of our studies at school,” he said, “But I had been studying is in books and magazines for four years in my spare time. I knew what I wanted to do and never considered staying on at school. Most people in this business are fairly young, anyway.” David added: “I would like to earn a million and I suppose early retirement is a possibility. You never know when the market might disappear.”
60. In which way is David different from people of his age?
A. He often goes out with friends.
B. He lives with his mother.
C. He has a handsome income.
D. He graduated with six O-levels.
61. What is one of the problems that David is facing now?
A. He is too young to get a credit card.
B. He has no time to learn driving.
C. He has very little spare time.
D. He will soon lose his job.
62. Why was David able to get the job in the company?
A. He had done well in all his exams.
B. He had written some computer programs.
C. He was good at playing computer games.
D. He had learnt to use computers at school.
63. Why did David decide to leave school and start working?
A. He received lots of job offers.
B. He was eager to help his mother.
C. He lost interest in school studies.
D. He wanted to earn his own living.
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