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I used to dream about Pisa when I was a boy. I read about the famous building called the Leaning Tower of Pisa. But when I read the word Pisa, I was thinking of pizza. I thought this tower was a place to buy pizza. It must be the best pizza in the world, I thought. Many years later I finally saw the Leaning Tower. I knew then that it was Pisa end not pizza. But there was still something special about it for me. The tower got its name because it really does lean to one side. Some people want to try to fix it. They are afraid it may fall over and they do rat like the way it looks. I do not think it's a good idea to try to fix it. The tower probably will not fall down. It is 600 years old. Why should anything happen now? And, if you ask me, I like the way it looks. I like the way it leans over the city. To me it is a very human kind of leaning. Nothing is perfect, it seems to say. And who cares? Why do people want things to be perfect? Imperfect things may be more interesting. Let's take the tower in Pisa. Why is it so famous? There are many other older, more beautiful towers in Italy. But Pisa Tower is the most famous. People come from all over the world to see it.
1.This passage is about ________.
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A.Italian pizza
B.Italy's problems
C.how the Leaning Tower of Pisa got its name
D.why the author likes Pisa
2.The writer ________.
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A.doesn't like the way the tower looks
B.likes the way the tower looks
C.thinks it's the most beautiful tower in Italy
D.doesn't like towers
3.The writer likes the Leaning Tower of Pisa because ________.
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科目:高中英语 来源:2004全国各省市高考模拟试题汇编(天利38套)·英语 题型:050
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Answer the following question by using the information taken from a dictionary page. (You may read the questions first.)
jaguar n. a type of large, yellow - colored cat with black markings found in the southwestern region of the U. S. and in Central and South America.
jargon 1n. speech that doesn't make sence. 2n an unknown language that seems strange or impossible to understand. 3n. a language made up of two of more other languages: His jargon was a mixture of French and English. 4n. the special vocabulary of a field or profession: Her report on computers was filled with jargon.
jaunt 1n. a trip taken for fun. 2v. to go on a brief pleasant trip: We jaunted to the country last Saturday.
javelin 1n. a spear most commonly used as a weapon or in hunting. 2n. a lightweight metal or wooden spear that is thrown in trackandfield contests. 3n. the contest in which a javelin is thrown. 4v. to strike, as with a javelin.
jazz 1n. a type of music that originated in New Orleans and is characterized by rhythmic beats. 2n. popular dance music influenced by jazz. 3n. (slang) empty talk. 4adj. of or like jazz: a jazz band, jazz records.
jennet n. a small Spanish horse.
1.Which meaning of the word javelin is used in the sentence below?
At the competition, Jack drew his arm back and threw the javelin 50 yards.
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2.Which meaning of the word jargon is used in the sentence below?
Doctors often speak in medical jargon.
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3.What does the word jazz mean in the following sentence?
Don't give me that jazz, for I am a practical person.
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科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:053
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Good morning. I'm speaking to you today from Beijing. In just two days, I've seen some of the rich history and remarkable changes that are taking place in China, home to nearly one- quarter of the world's population.
China is the oldest civilization on Earth. In Xi'an, on Friday, I saw the old and the new China, from magnificent Terra Cotta Warriors sculpted by artisans 2,000 years before America was founded, to the beginnings of democracy in a nearby village, where residents soon will hold elections.
I've been touched by the warm reception given to me, my family, and the members of Congress travelling with us. Tens of thousands of Chinese families have lined the streets to greet us. For all these people, China is changing. I see cell phones, beepers, new office buildings.
China is no longer the same country it was when president Nixon first came here 26 years ago. Never before have so many Chinese had the opportunity to start businesses, lift their families out of poverty, choose where to live, work, and travel, and enjoy the fruits of their labors.
Today in Beijing I am meeting with China' s leaders to talk about the future of our two countries and a relationship between us that is essential to a peaceful, stable, and prosperous world in the next century. We talked about the United States and China's mutual interests ---- promoting peace in Korea, where 400,000 U.S. soldiers still risk their lives to patrol the Cold Wars last frontier; preventing a nuclear arms race between India and Pakistan; restoring economic stability in Asia; stopping the spread of unclear soldiers chemical, and biological weapons and the misspread of unclear soldiers chemical, and biological weapons and the missiles to deliver them; combating international crime and drug trafficking; preserving the environment; and opening trade.
China is important to our future, with the largest population on Earth, a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, an economy increasingly connected to our own. Without China, it will be difficult to face the challenges. In dealing with China, we must stay true to a course that is both principled and pragmatic.We must continue to expand our areas of cooperation, even as we deal directly with out differences. With China, we can build a safer, more prosperous future for our children, a world of unlimited possibility in the new century
Thanks for listening.
(1)When was the Terra Cotta in Xi'an sculpted?
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A.2,000 years ago.
B.On the beginning of the last century.
C.2,000 years before America was founded.
D.Right before Clinton's visit to China.
(2)Who traveled together with Clinton in China?
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A.His family.
B.His family and some congressmen.
C.Members of congress.
D.Reporters and bodyguards.
(3)Which of the following issue was NOT discussed by President Clinton and China's leaders during his visit in Beijing?
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A.peace in KoreA.
B.Asian economy.
C.American human rights.
D.prohibition of nuclear weapons.
(4)Which of the following impressed the president most during his visit in China?
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A.Rich history and remarkable changes of China.
B.Modern communication facilities of China.
C.Democracy progress of China.
D.Economic development of China.
(5)According to the president's address, why is China important to the U. S.?
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A.Because China has the largest population in the world.
B.Because China has a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council.
C.Because China and the U.S. have mutual interests in the economic development.
D.All of the above.
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