If you are planning a visit to Chicago, make sure you see the city best before you head back home.
Architecture
Chicago is home to some of the most fascinating architecture in the country. One of the oldest buildings in the city is the Water Tower, which was built in 1869. It is one of the structures to survive the Chicago Fire in 1871. It is a fascinating builging to see, and is nearby the Water Tower Place, which has great shopping. It’s a paradise for the young. Another stop must be the Willes Tower, formerly known as the Sears Tower. Go to the top and walk out on the clear walkway to take a look straight down on the city. If you have the time, be sure to have dinner or a cocktail in the Signature Room on the 95th floor. Not only is the food great, but the views are breathtaking.
Boat Tours
If architecture is your thing, Wendella Boats offers a great architecture tour of Chicago. You can see some of the beautiful buildings from the Chicago River, which is a side of the buildings you don’t usually get to see. There are several other boat tours that are just great, too, and many will even take you from the river out to Lake Michigan where you can see the Chicago skyline at any time of day. These tours are great ways to gain knowledge of this spectacular city, and it’s also a funny way to rest your legs between walking tips.
Famous Pizza
You cannot come to Chicago without trying some famous, deepdish pizza. There are many places to get this delicious, thick pizza, but three stores stand out from the rest. Gino’s East, Giordano’s, and Lou Malnati’s are the best places to get authentic, Chicago-style, deep-dish pizza. Try it with all the toppings or just cheese, but be sure you try it at some point. Many think that much pizza and cheese seems disgusting, but don’t knock it till you try it. You might find a new favorite way of eating this Italian classic.
【小题1】Water Tower Place is so popular among young people most probably because of ______.
| A．its advantage of meeting his or her future partner |
| B．its amusement services and shopping advantages |
| C．there being many museums about art and literature |
| D．its importance in working as an unusual water tower now |
| A．see some beautiful buildings and even the Chicago skyline |
| B．draw the newly built architecture along the river |
| C．see how to gain knowledge in daily life |
| D．measure the length and width of the Chicago River |
| A．Because its cheese comes from Italy. |
| B．Because the Chicago-style is really impressive. |
| C．Because there are so many chain stores from Italy. |
| D．Because its style is completly the same as that in Italy. |
解析试题分析：本文是一则广告，介绍了芝加哥的一些著名的建筑和船上旅游以及著名的名吃比萨饼。芝加哥的建筑是非常迷人，非常漂亮的；乘船旅行也可看见沿途的有名的建筑及Chicago skyline；游客看见芝加哥的比萨饼不吃就不行的，非常美味可口的。
【小题1】细节理解题。根据Architecture中的... and is nearby the Water Tower Place, which has great shopping. It’s a paradise for the young.（... ...水塔广场大厦有最大的购物广场。它是年轻人的天堂。）判断B.它的娱乐设施和购物的优点。故选B。
【小题2】细节理解题。根据Boat Tours的段落大意，判断A 看到一些漂亮的建筑甚至芝加哥的skyline最符合。故选A。
【小题3】细节理解题。根据Famous Pizza的段落大意，A.因为它的奶酪来自意大利，文章没提及；C. 因为有很多意大利的连锁店；和D. 因为它的风 格和意大利的完全相同，都没提。而B.因为芝加哥风格是令人赞叹的符合 段意，如famous, deepdish，delicious, thick 和最后一句You might find a new favorite way of eating this Italian classic.故选B。
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The New York Aquarium (水族馆) offers a diverse collection and nice viewing experience for all our guests. Whether you’re observing penguins on their rocky coastline home or swimming underwater, looking at a coral reef (珊瑚礁) under the water, or cheering on California sea lions at the theater, you’ll find plenty to see and do during your visit. Your underwater adventure is waiting for you! This summer, head out to Coney Island to learn about the underwater world at the New York Aquarium.
Just off the Coney Island in Brooklyn, the New York Aquarium features more than 300 marine (海洋的) species, such as dolphins and seals. Meet some of our mammals and fish, and learn about their natural history, biology, and cultural roles.
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| A．Penguins. | B．Pandas. | C．Dolphins. | D．Seals. |
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| A．help the poor people |
| B．help to save the endangered animals in the wild |
| C．care for animals at the aquarium |
| D．help the disabled visitors |
| A．You can visit the New York Aquarium at 5:30 p.m. on Christmas. |
| B．A visitor in a wheelchair can get around at the New York Aquarium. |
| C．Visitors can enjoy free parking service on Friday. |
| D．To enjoy the group rate, visitors must make a reservation at least two weeks in advance by sending an e-mail. |
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【小题1】We can learn from the passage that _________.
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| B．your entry will not be returned even if you don’t win the contest |
| C．you should send your entry before 9:00 p.m. on January 21, 2011 |
| D．the editors of the contest will decide who will win the 20,000 dollars in prizes |
| A．provide a description and an album title for the kid’s photos |
| B．go to Meredith Corporation to fill out the registration forms |
| C．complete the entry process separately for each of her kids |
| D．provide the information to Facebook if she chooses Facebook Entry |
| A．be taken by non-professional participants |
| B．have won some prize or award |
| C．contain brand names or trademarks |
| D．contain parents’ personal information |
| A．to advertise the website Facebook. com |
| B．to attract photographers’ interest in a photo contest |
| C．to introduce two methods of entering a photo contest |
| D．to encourage parents with children to enter a photo contest |
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55% of deaths caused by road accidents occur in the first few minutes after a crash. Up to 85% of these deaths could be prevented if first aid were given. The first person on the scene of a road accident will almost certainly be another road user. So as a driver your knowledge of first aid could make a real difference to someone in the event of a road accident.
Assess conditions
·Remain calm. Judge the scene and seriousness of the collision.
·Determine what has happened, how many people and vehicles are involved and the exact location.
·Determine how many casualties(伤亡人数) there are, what is the severity of the injuries, whether anyone is trapped, and whether there is a danger of fire.
Make safe
·Make sure you stay safe and keep off the road. If you need to stop or warn approaching cars, signal to them from the pavement. Wear reflective clothing, use warning triangles, flashing lights and warning lights. Don’t smoke.
·If you are in a car and you come across an accident, first park safely and turn off the engine before you get out to help. Use a triangle warning danger if necessary.
·Consider the safety of others. Don’t move the vehicles, look out for dangers — leaking fuel, chemicals, broken glass or dropping loads — guide uninjured passengers to a place of safety.
Call for help
Dial 999 (or 112) for the emergency services. If there is no phone nearby, send two people in opposite directions to seek help.
Do this as soon as you can or get someone else to do it while you deal with an injured person. You will need to tell the emergency services:
·where you are
·what has happened (describe the accident)
·how many people are injured
·whether they are breathing or bleeding.
The operator will talk you through what to do while you wait for an ambulance to arrive.
Apply emergency first aid
·Remain calm. Reassure the victims.
·Do not allow smoking or offer food or drink to casualties as this could hamper urgent medical treatment.
【小题1】The passage mainly tells us ______.
| A．how to reduce road accident deaths |
| B．how to perform first aid in a road accident |
| C．how to treat the injured people on the scene |
| D．how to protect us from being injured in an accident |
| A．Stand in the middle of the road to stop or warn approaching cars. |
| B．Leave the engine working when he gets out of his car to help. |
| C．Call 999 for an ambulance to come and leave the scene immediately. |
| D．Make sure the scene is safe enough and stay away from dangerous gas leaking. |
| A．Affect. | B．Improve. | C．Demand. | D．Judge. |
| A．business and finance | B．sports and entertainment |
| C．travel and traffic | D．customs and cultures |
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Depressed people can be very difficult to be around，and yet they need more than the usual amount of support and understanding from their friends and family.
The anger and lack of concern that a depressed person may have for people close to him or her can be very disturbing to someone who's trying to help.At such times，the sincerity of a friend or a family member is questioned when the depressed person doesn't feel worthy of someone's friendship.Withdrawal from others can make it nearly impossible to encourage a depressed person to enter into activities that may help pull him or her out of the depression.
It is frequently difficult for a depressed person to carry on a conversation.Attempts to help may be met with defensiveness and verbal attacks.While being supportive and understanding，the friend of a family member must be careful not to do too many things for the depressed person.There is a very thin line between being supportive and being overly protective.Too much“doing for” can be a disservice(帮倒忙)．
You can best help a friend or relative who is depressed by considering the following points：
◆Do not moralize.Don't pressure him or her to “put on a happy face，” or to “snap out of it.” Often the person will feel even worse after hearing such words.
◆When you are alone with your depressed friend，you might say something like，“I've noticed lately that you seem down.I care about you and would like to listen to what you're thinking about.” Then be a good listener.
◆Don't say，“I know exactly how you feel.” You probably don't.But if you've had similar experiences，sharing those may help.Say things like，“This happened to me.It might help you.” Or “I know some of what you must be feeling.”
◆Urge him or her to get professional help if necessary.Offer to accompany your friend on the first visit if it will be easier for the person.
【小题1】．The above passage is mainly intended for ________.
| A．a doctor who works with a depressed person |
| B．a depressed person |
| C．one who lives with a depressed person |
| D．an expert who gives advice to a depressed person |
| A．cause more severe depression |
| B．give the depressed person courage |
| C．result in defensiveness from the depressed person |
| D．be of no help to the depressed person |
| A．Try to look happy and you'll be better. |
| B．I know exactly how you feel. |
| C．I had a similar experience.And it might help you. |
| D．Cheer up and get rid of your depression. |
| A．is willing to appreciate the sincerity of a friend or a family member |
| B．has a sense of pride of his own |
| C．may do something unreasonable to your friendship |
| D．is likely to doubt the purpose of a friend or family member |
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Elderly adults who regularly drink green tea may stay more agile (敏捷的) and independent than their peers over time, according to a Japanese study that covered thousands of people.
Green tea contains antioxidant chemicals (抗氧化化学物质) that may help stop the cell damage that can lead to disease.Researchers have been studying green tea’s effect on everything from cholesterol (胆固醇) to the risk of certain cancers，with mixed results so far.
They found those who drank the most green tea were the least likely to develop “functional disability”，or problems with daily activities or basic needs，such as dressing or bathing.
Specifically，almost 13 percent of adults who drank less than a cup of green tea per day became functionally disabled，compared with just over 7 percent of people who drank at least five cups a day.
The study did not prove that green tea alone kept people agile as they grew older.Green tea lovers generally had healthier diets，including more fish，vegetables and fruit，as well as more education，lower smoking rates，fewer heart attacks and strokes，and greater mental sharpness.They also tended to be more socially active and have more friends and family to rely on.But even with those factors accounted for，green tea itself was tied to a tower disability risk，the researchers said.
People who drank at least five cups a day were onethird less likely to develop disabilities than those who had less than a cup per day.Those people who averaged three or four cups a day had a 25 percent lower risk.
Although it’s not clear how green tea might offer a buffer (缓冲) against disabilities，lead researcher Yasutake Tomata did note that one recent study found green tea extracts (提取物) seem to increase leg muscle strength in older women.
While green tea and its extracts are considered safe in small amounts，they do contain caffeine and small amounts of vitamin K，which means it could affect drugs that prevent blood clotting (凝固)．
【小题1】What does the underlined word “peers” mean in the first paragraph?
| A．Fathers. |
| B．Brothers. |
| C．People of the same age. |
| D．People living in the same neighborhood. |
| A．Antioxidant chemicals can lead to disease. |
| B．Those who often drink green tea can’t develop “functional disability”． |
| C．“Functional disability” is related to problems with daily activities or basic needs. |
| D．People who drink at least five cups a day are not likely to become functionally disabled. |
| A．How the study was proved. |
| B．Why green tea lovers can keep agile. |
| C．What healthier diets include. |
| D．How to lower the disability risk. |
| A．Those who drank green tea can’t develop “functional disability”． |
| B．Green tea alone kept people agile as they grew older. |
| C．How green tea might offer a buffer against disabilities. |
| D．Green tea extracts seem to increase leg muscle strength in older women. |
| A．vitamin K is contained in caffeine |
| B．vitamin K is good for our blood |
| C．vitamin K is bad for our health |
| D．vitamin K has influence on some drugs |
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Air pollution is a leading cause of cancer and classified among Group 1,or top, human carcinogens (致癌物质), said the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), which is the World Health Organization's (WHO) cancer agency, on Oct 17,2013.
The most widely used system for classifying carcinogens comes from the IARC, which places them into five groups. Group 1 carcinogens definitely cause cancer in humans. Group 2A is probably carcinogenic to humans, Group 2B is possibly carcinogenic, the carcinogenicity of Group 3 in humans is unclassifiable, and Group 4 is probably not carcinogenic to humans. Only a little more than 100 are classified as Group 1 cancer-causing substances, including ultraviolet radiation and tobacco smoke.
“Our task was to evaluate the air everyone breathes rather than focus on specific air pollutants,” the lARC's Dana Loomis said in a statement. “The results from the reviewed studies point in the same direction: the risk of developing lung cancer is significantly increased in people exposed to air pollution.”
In 2010, lung cancer resulting from air pollution killed 223,000 people worldwide, and there was also convincing evidence that it increases the risk of bladder (膀腕) cancer, according to the IARC.
Air pollution is already known to raise risks for a wide range of illnesses, including respiratory and heart diseases.
Air pollution is global, although the levels of it vary over space and time.
Loomis said people in Asia, eastern North America, some places in Central America and Mexico, as well as North Africa have relatively high exposure. Developing countries with large populations and booming manufacturing sectors, such as China, are particularly at risk.
Many cities in China, such as Beijing, frequently see smog. This week, Harbin, the capital city of Heilongjiang province, became the first Chinese city to officially suspend classes due to serious smog
Many developed countries face similar problems, although to a lesser degree than most developing nations. In Europe, levels of many pollutants have fallen. But between 91 and 96 percent of Europeans living in cities are exposed to levels of PM2.5—tiny particles with a diameter of less than 2.5 micrometers—that are higher than the WHO safety limits, says a report published by the European Environment Agency on Oct 15.
Although both the composition and levels of air pollution can vary dramatically from one location to the other, the 1ARC said its conclusions apply to all regions of the world.
“Given the scale of the exposure affecting people worldwide, this report should send a strong signal to the international community to take action without further delay,” said Christopher Wild, director of the IARC.
【小题1】What might be the best title of the passage?
| A．Signals of air pollution |
| B．Safety limits of air pollution |
| C．Air pollution, cancer risk |
| D．Air pollution, smog risk |
| A．To focus on cancer-causing substances. |
| B．To evaluate the air quality. |
| C．To study the developing risk of cancer. |
| D．To send signals to the international community. |
| A．The composition and levels of air pollution vary from place to place. |
| B．More and more people in developing countries are exposed to air pollution. |
| C．Developed countries face air pollution, the level of which is higher than the safety limits. |
| D．A large number of people worldwide are exposed to air pollution. |
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 | Apple iPad Mini Wi-Fi 16 GB - Black & Slate $329 online 71 reviews October 2012 - Apple - Handheld - 16 GB - iOS - Wi-Fi Only - 7.9 inch - With Camera - 10.9 ounces（1 pound ="16" ounces） With a touch screen and the ability to take an awesome 360-degree picture from the top of a mountain, its 7.9-inch display more than measures up to the complete iPad experience. View web pages. See where you are and what's around you using online maps. Flick（浏览） through your photos and watch videos in vivid detail. And wave hello to the family on a video call. With the same LED backlight technology and the same fast, fluid performance that the iPad is known for, the iPad Mini doesn't disappoint customers. And with automatic shake-resistant video, your videos are instantly ready to share. |
 | Apple iPad 2 Wi-Fi 16 GB – Black $350 online 2,564 reviews March 2011 - Apple - Handheld - 16 GB - iOS - Wi-Fi Only - 9.7 inch - With Camera - 10 hour battery -1.32 pounds This device has two cameras, a dual-core（双核） A5 chip, and the same battery life – all in a thinner, lighter Multi-Touch design. It makes surfing the Web, checking email, watching movies, and reading books feel natural. LED backlighting makes everything you see remarkably vivid and bright. With every turn of the device (even upside down), the display adjusts to fit. It has a wide, 178° viewing angle. |
 | Apple iPad 1 Wi-Fi 32 GB $600 online 454 reviews May 2010 - Apple - Handheld - 32 GB - iOS - Wi-Fi Only - 9.7 inch - 1.5 pounds Apple iPad 1 Wi-Fi is a magical and revolutionary product and the best way to experience the web, email, photos, and video. Taking advantage of the large multi-touch screen and advanced capabilities of the iPad, you can do things that you can't do on any other device. The high-resolution（分辨率）, 9.7-inch LED-backlit display on the iPad is remarkably vivid. Thin and light and with a wide viewing angle, it automatically locates available Wi-Fi networks. |
| A．The Apple iPad 2 has a single core and 360-degree viewing angle. |
| B．The Apple iPad Mini can store as much information as the Apple iPad 2 can. |
| C．The Apple iPad Mini’s performance is disappointing compared to that of others. |
| D．The Apple iPad 1 is the oldest, the most expensive and the smallest of all three. |
| A．Apple iPad 2 | B．Apple iPad Mini |
| C．Apple iPad 1 | D．Dual-Core A5 |
| A．we can’t voice chat with friends using the Apple iPad Mini. |
| B．we need to locate available Apple iPad 1Wi-Fi networks ourselves. |
| C．with the Apple iPad Mini, your videos always remain relatively smooth. |
| D．the Apple iPad 2 display only adjusts when the device is turned upside down. |
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