A short time before she ________ , the old lady ________ a will, leaving all her money to her brother.
A. died; has written B. has died; wrote
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科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:阅读理解
The small number of newborn babies, which has been caused by high prices and the changing social situation of women, is one of the most serious problems in Asia. When people talk about it, you can hear a word invented in Japan, “DINK”, which means Double Income No Kids.
In many major Asian cities like Seoul, Singapore, and Tokyo, the cost of a house is extremely high. A young couple who want to buy their own house may have to pay about $3000,000 (though prices have fallen). For a flat with one bedrooms, one dining-room, a kitchen, and a bathroom, the couple will pay about $900 a month. What’s more, if they want to have a child, the child’s education is very expensive. For example, most kindergarten charges are at least $5.000 a year. In such a situation, it’s difficult to afford children.
The number of married women who want to continue working because they enjoy their jobs. However, if they want to have children, they immediately have serious problems. Though most companies allow women to leave their jobs for a short time to have a baby, they expect women with babies to give up their jobs. In short, if they want to bring up children properly, both parents have to work, but it is hard for mothers to work. Indeed, women who want to continue working have to choose between having children or keeping their jobs.
In a word, Asian governments must take steps to improve the present situation as soon as possible.
What is the main problem being discussed in the passage?
A. The small number of newborn babies. B. The changing social situation of women.
C. The high prices of houses and education. D. The necessary steps of Asian government.
According to the passage, which of the following is true?
A. It is easy for a couple to afford a child in Asia.
B. The prices of in Asia are quite low now.
C. Fewer and fewer married women want to have a job.
D. The word “DINKS” appeared in an Asian country.
To buy a flat and send a child to kindergarten, how much will a couple pay each year?
A. 85,000 B. 85,900 C. $10.800 D. $15.800
The writer seems to believe that Asian governments should ________.
A. let women stay at home and have a baby B. allow one of the parents to go out to work
C. care for the growing needs of women for job.D. the companies that permit women to leave.
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科目:高中英语 来源:2014届江西省高二下学期期中考试英语试卷(解析版) 题型:阅读理解
Bedfordshire had its fair share of royal visits from the early stages of the 10th Century onwards and the importance that the county placed on this is evident in the monuments, country houses, churches and any number of other structures that are still present there to this day. Bedford Castle is one of those structures and, although it is nowhere near its former glory today, it is an essential attraction to visit if you really want to grasp what its heritage means to the county!
Bedford Castle was built initially as a fortress to help protect Bedfordshire on the south of the River Ouse after the people in the local towns and villages had already been subdued. It was erected in 919 on the orders of King Edward the Elder, although it was destroyed by a Danish invasion years later. This was when it was rebuilt as the castle, of which the ruins exist today!
There is a long history behind the castle that involves several kings as a result of the Duke of Bedford being an ardent royalist. Bedford Castle repeatedly offered the kings of England refuge against various storms in the form of onslaughts from abroad and various domestic threats against them, and this is where much of its fame lies, even though the castle itself is no longer there. There are various tours of the ruins that you can take when you visit though and all of the guides are extremely knowledgeable. They will happily tell you tales of the mound and the castle that preceded it.
The mound is open to the public all year round and is a proud part of the area’s heritage. It is recommended by the majority of people that visit Bedfordshire because it tells you much about why the county is currently how it is. You can view the river from the mound and the surrounding settlements as well as the remains of the castle, and every moment spent there is worth it so enjoy the history and the very nature of the county itself!
1.What do we know from the first paragraph?
A.The royals pay regular visits to Bedfordshire
B.Bedford Castle represents the heritage of the county
C.Most of the ancient buildings are in use today
D.Bedfordshire had its fair share of royal visits
2.The underlined word “initially” in Paragraph 2 probably means _______.
A.at first B.since the beginning
C.for one particular purpose D.for a short time
3.The kings of England came to Bedford Castle ______.
A.to escape from the bad weather B.to visit the Duke of Bedford
C.to enjoy the beauty of nature D.to seek temporary protection
4.Why are visitors recommended to visit Bedfordshire? ______
A.It reflects the history of the country
B.It is the major heritage in that region
C.The ancient castle is well worth visiting
D.The castle is still in good condition
5.The purpose of writing the text is _______.
A.to attract tourists to Bedfordshire B.to tell the history of Bedfordshire
C.to introduce Bedford Castle D.to show where the kings used to go
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科目:高中英语 来源:2014届甘肃省高一下学期期末考试英语试卷(解析版) 题型:阅读理解
Thomas Alva Edison was awarded more patents on inventions than any other American. When he died in 1931, Americans wondered how they could best show their respect for him. One suggestion was that the nation observe a minute or two of total blackout. All electric power would be shut off in homes, streets, and factories. Perhaps this suggested plan made Americans realize fully what Edison and his inventions mean to them. Electric power was too important to the country. Shutting it off for even a short time would have led to complete confusion. A blackout was impossible.
On the day of Edison's funeral, many people silently dimmed their lights. In this way they honored the man who had done more than anyone else to put the great force of electricity at his countrymen's fingertips.
1.This selection says that Thomas Edison ________.
A.was the only important American inventor
B.received the first American patent
C.received more patents than any other American
D.was the first American inventor
2.People decided to honor Edison when ________.
A.he made the first electric light
B.electric power was 100 years
C.the country realized electricity's importance
D.he died in 1931
3.The suggested plan was to ________.
A.turn off the lights in factories and schools
B.observe a few minutes of total silence
C.dim all electric lights
D.shut off all electricity for a short time
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科目:高中英语 来源:2013届贵州省高二5月月考英语试卷(解析版) 题型:阅读理解
Between 10,000 and 15,000 years ago, some humans discontinued their wandering hunting and gathering and settled down to farm. Grain was the first domesticated crop that started that farming process.
The oldest proven records of brewing are about 6,000 years old and refer to the Sumerians. Sumeria lay between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers including Southern Mesopotamia. It is said that the Sumerians discovered the fermentation (发酵) process by chance. No one knows today exactly how this occurred, but it could be that a piece of bread or grain became wet and a short time later, it began to ferment.
The Sumerians were able to repeat this process and are assumed to be the first civilized culture to brew beer. They had discovered a “divine drink” which certainly was a gift from the gods. The word beer comes from the Latin word bibere, meaning “to drink”, and the Spanish word cerveza originates from the Greek goddess of agriculture, Ceres.
A vitamin-rich porridge, used daily, beer is reported to have increased health and longevity and reduced disease and malnutrition (营养不良). The self-medicating properties of alcohol-rich beer also eased the tensions and stresses of daily living in a hostile world. The use of yeast (酵母) was not yet known at that time. The success of the fermentation process was left to chance, as the brewers unknowingly relied on yeast particles in the air.
Considerable scientific research took place in breweries (酿酒厂) in the 19th century. A famous work from 1876 by Louis Pasteur was Studies Concerning Beer where he revealed his knowledge of micro-organisms. By establishing that yeast is a living microorganism, Pasteur opened the gates for accurately controlling the conversion (转换) of sugar to alcohol.
Another discovery in beer brewing was the work of Christian Hansen, a Danish scientist, who successfully isolated a single yeast cell and induced it to reproduce on an artificial culture medium. With the resulting yeast multiplication (繁殖) methods, the purity of the fermenting process has been improved.
1.According to the passage, who was the first to brew beer?
A.The Greeks. |
B.Christian Hansen. |
C.Louis Pasteur. |
D.The Sumerians. |
2.The last two paragraphs mainly talk about .
A.the function of micro-organisms |
B.the success of the fermentation process |
C.two scientific discoveries about brewing |
D.the results of yeast multiplication methods |
3.According to the text, which of the following is NOT true?
A.Grain was the first crop used to brew beer. |
B.There are some yeast particles in the air. |
C.The word “beer” originates from Latin. |
D.Modern beer contains more alcoholic. |
4.Which would be the best title for the text?
A.The beer culture. |
B.The history of beer. |
C.The earliest brewery. |
D.Methods of brewing beer. |
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科目:高中英语 来源:江西省20092010学年高一下学期期末考试试题(英语) 题型:单项填空
_____ a certain doubt among the workers as to whether he could finish the task in a short time.
A.It was |
B.There had |
C.There existed |
D.It had |
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