1.When Carlos was still a ________, he was taken by ship to America by his father.
A.child
B.fellow
C.boy
D.baby.
2.He probably began to like musical instruments ________.
A.when he spent his childhood in the American southland
B.when he was 15 years old
C.shortly after he was taken to the United States
D.since he graduated from his school
3.According to the passage, which of the following is NOT right?
A.Carlos’ parents had once stayed in Asia for a period of time.
B.Carlos began to receive his school education in his early teens.
C.At the age of 15, Carlos learned to play the piano and soon proved to be a quick learner.
D.Like his father, Carlos wanted to devote himself to music.
科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:051
Carols Mahal was born in Manila in 1950, and at the age of two weeks he was taken by his father, a musician,to the United States by sea.He spent his first ten years in the American southland where he attended school.Between the ages of 10 and 18, he traveled in the south and western Atlantic areas, lived in Florida and graduated from his school in 1968.Early in his life he had great interest in musical instruments, And in1965, he learned to play the piano and quickly became an expert in it.Since his graduation from Florida State University in 1973, he has been a famous pianist.He was not married, saying that his music should come first.
1.When Carlos was still a ________, he was taken by ship to America by his father.
A.child
B.fellow
C.boy
D.baby.
2.He probably began to like musical instruments ________.
A.when he spent his childhood in the American southland
B.when he was 15 years old
C.shortly after he was taken to the United States
D.since he graduated from his school
3.According to the passage, which of the following is NOT right?
A.Carlos’ parents had once stayed in Asia for a period of time.
B.Carlos began to receive his school education in his early teens.
C.At the age of 15, Carlos learned to play the piano and soon proved to be a quick learner.
D.Like his father, Carlos wanted to devote himself to music.
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科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:阅读理解
In the hit film The bucket List, Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman meet in hospital in California after they have been diagnosed with cancer. Between them they cook up a “bucket list” – a to-do list of all they want to do before they kick the bucket. The movie makes you wonder what would be on your bucket list. So let’s pack up some and see what it would cost to go out and have a little fun.
THE PYRAMIDS, GIZA, EGYPT
On to the pyramids, surely on anyone’s bucket list. Exotik Tours can take you there on a variety of trips, including their popular Egypt Express which includes three nights in Cairo and a three-night Nile Cruise(乘船游览). From $1,384, including four-and five-star accommodation, 12 meals and a ton of sightseeing.
www.exotiktours.com 416-646-3347
TAJ MAHAL, AGRA, INDIA
One of the world’s most fascinating images, India’s Taj Mahal makes even Nicholson and Freeman look calm. Toronto’s Goway Travel has many suggestions for India, including a three-day independent visit to Agra. Stay at the attractive Oberoi AmarVilas overlooking the Taj. Include two breakfasts, touring and airport transfer from $1,420.
www.gowaytravel.com 416-322-1034
THE GREAT WALL, CHINA
If the Great Wall of China is on your bucket list, check into Tour East Holiday’s four-day Amazing Beijing Tour for $580 per person, four-star accommodation, sightseeing including the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, breakfasts and two lunches, transportation and guide.
www.toureastholidays.com 416-929-0888
THE HIMALAYAS, NEPAL
And on to the Himalayas. Talk about “something truly majestic(壮丽的). See the top of the world on GAP Adventures’ Everest Adventure tour, a 15-day exploration including Everest Base Camp, teahouse lodge stays, and walking through Sherpa villages. Incredibly affordable at just $665 plus local payment of $250. GAP Adventures warns that this is a physically demanding trip.
www.gapadventures.com 416-260-0999
The underlined phrase “kick the bucket” in Paragraph 1 means ______.
A. come to life B. play a game C. pass away D. list interesting places
If you take on the Everest Adventure tour, you should be aware that ____.
the sights may not be so good.
It is a tiring trip
you may not be used to the food there
it is an expensive trip
According to the passage, where can you enjoy a view of the whole Taj Mahal?
A. In Sherpa village. B. Near the Forbidden City
C. Through Egypt Express. D. At Oberoi AmarVilas
Which of the following websites may offer you more information about Agra?
A. www.gowaytravel.com B. www.exotiktours.com
C. www.gapadventures.com D. www.toureastholidays.com
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科目:高中英语 来源:2012-2013学年安徽省无为开城中学高二下学期第二次月考英语卷(带解析) 题型:阅读理解
India has a very vast history and heritage. The country has witnessed some of the most important events in the past and every event has an effect of its own on the culture, religion, lifestyle, and economy of the country. This is one of the leading reasons why tourists prefer India to travel and explore. Historical tours in India provide everything that a traveler expects from his/her journey. These historical tours give an opportunity to study and explore Indian history.
Historical tours of India generally consisted of four phases: ancient, medieval(中世纪的), modern India and contemporary India. Some of the historical travel packages are:
Forts and Palaces
The rich cultural past of India is reflected in the countless forts and palaces across the country. Most of the forts were constructed as a defense device to keep the enemy away and palaces were made on the names of the kings and queens. Some of the famous forts and palaces are: Agra Fort (Agra), Fatehpur Sikri (Agra), Hawa Mahal (Jaipur), Amber Fort (Jaipur), City Palace (Jaipur), Gwalior Fort (Gwalior), Mysore Palace (Mysore), Red Fort (Delhi), etc.
India Heritage Tours
The main purpose of India Heritage tours is to make Indians as well as tourists familiar with the rich Indian legacy(遗产). The heritage of the country is at least 5000 years. Some of the heritage tours are: medieval heritage, Rajput heritage, Golden Triangle, splendid Gujarat, etc.
South India Historical Tours
The Southern India is known for its diversity and there are many places, which attract tourists, not only from the country but also from all around the world. The famous tourists’ destinations in South India include Goa, Cochin, Kerala, Munnar, Periyar, Kottayam and the list goes on and on.
【小题1】The main purpose of this passage is
A.to report some important events in the history of India |
B.to introduce some tours that they can explore the history of India |
C.to help study the culture and history of India |
D.to tell us how to explore the history of India |
A.modern India has little to study |
B.Indian people have an interesting lifestyle |
C.its culture is greatly influenced by its history |
D.India’s history is longer than that of any other country |
A.honor the kings | B.act as a palace for queens |
C.keep enemies away | D.attract tourists |
A.is a famous fort in India | B.is one of the heritages in India |
C.has a history of no more than 200 years | D.lies in South India |
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科目:高中英语 来源:2010-2011年辽宁省大连二十三中学高一期末测试英语卷 题型:填空题
The Taj Mahal
Shah Jahan finished building Taj Mahal in 1648. He was a rich and powerful emperor, and he built the Taj Mahal as a memorial for his wife. 【小题1】 The word “taj” means crown, “Mahal” was the name of his wife. Twenty thousand people worked for 18 years to complete this beautiful domed(圆顶屋) building. A thousand elephants carried huge stones and jewels from all over India and central Asia to the Taj. Shah Jahan wanted this memorial to be a burial place for himself and his wife.
The Taj Mahal is on the Yamuna River in Agra in northern India. 【小题2】 Its picture is in most travel books and brochures. It is open daily from sunrise to sunset. For about fifteen rupees (or about US$0.33), anyone can enter this peaceful and quiet place.
As you enter, you pass through beautiful, silent gardens. From the gardens, you cross a wide courtyard. Suddenly, you see the dome of the main building through a tall, red sandstone gate. At daybreak, the Taj Mahal’s white walls turn rose. At noon, they blaze(发光)white. At dusk, they become dark grey. 【小题3】
After you pass through the gate, you step onto a wide stone platform. You look over another garden with pools. Everything is arranged carefully in fours. 【小题4】 The garden is divided into four parts. There are straight rows of colorful flowers and trees in each of the parts. At the four corners of the Taj Mahal, there are pointed tall towers. After the gardens, you go down stone steps towards the main building with the tomb and the graves of Shah Jahan and his wife.
After hundreds of years, the Taj Mahal remains a lovely and peaceful place. 【小题5】
A.It was a monument of love. |
B.Four is a special number in the Moslem religion. |
C.Many people want to visit the Taj Mahal some day. |
D.This beautiful building is truly a jewel for all people. |
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