Many tours are timed for people to . A.get down the mountain in time when night falls B.avoid the smell from the upwind direction of the cone C.enjoy the fantastic eruption against the darkening sky D.appreciate the scenery of the 2,560-metre-high mountain 答案 68.A 69.B 70.D 71.C Passage 15 Most young architects-particularly those in big cities-can only dream about working in a building of their own.And making that dream come true often means finding a building no one else seems to want,which is exactly what happened to David Yocum and his partner,Brian Bell.Their building is a former automobile electrical-parts firm in Atlanta.From the outside,it looks too old,even something horrible,but open the door and you are in a wide,open courtyard,lined on three sides with rusting walls. In 2000,Yocum and Bell found this building in the city’s West End.Built in 1947,the structure had been abandoned years earlier and the roof of the main building had fallen down.But the price was right,so Yocum bought it.He spent eight months of his off-hours on demolition,pulling rubbish out through the roof,because it was too dangerous to go inside the building.The demolition was hard work,but it gave him time to think about what he wanted to do,and“to treasure what was there-the walls,the rust,the light, Yocum said.“Every season,more paint falls off the walls and more rust develops.It’s like an art installation in there-a slow-motion show. Since the back building had been constructed without windows,an all-glass front was added to the building to give it a view of the courtyard,and skylights were installed in the roof.The back of the building is a working area and a living room for Yocum and his wife.A sort of buffer zone between the front and the back contains a bathroom,a kitchen and a mechanical room,and the walls that separate these zones have openings that allow views through to the front of the studio and the courtyard beyond. Yocum and Bell,who have just completed an art gallery for the city,feel that the experience from the decoration of their building,focusing on the inside rather than the outside,has influenced their work.It has also given these architects a chance to show how they can make more out of less. 查看更多

 

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Seeing a volcano erupt is a wonderful experience, and you can really feel the beat by climbing to the summit(山顶) of Pacaya for a close-up view. There are guided tours every day up this highly active volcano from Antigua, giving travelers a chance to see Mother Nature at her most powerful.
Pacaya is an easy drive from Antigua, a beautiful city with many colorful houses along its old streets that are turned into art-works during its Holy Week festival. No matter when you come to Antigua, you won’t miss the Pacaya-tour companies.
But climbing Pacaya is no easy job: it is 2560 metres high, and reaching the summit takes two to three hours of seemingly one-step-forward and two-step-back movements. As you climb, you hear the dull sounds of eruptions high above steaming. Hot remains from recent eruptions begin to line the path as you are near the active summit; the McKenney Cone(火山锥).
Many tours are timed so when you arrive at the cone of the volcano there is plenty of time for sunset and the full contrast between the erupting red lava and the darkening sky. On a good day the view from the summit is extremely exciting. The active mouth boils, sending red lava over its sides, and once in a while shoots hot streams up to 100 metres into the air. There is a strong bad smell in the air even if you take care to be upwind of the cone. As evening turns deeper into the night, the burning lava quietly falls down the side of the volcano. For you, too, it is time to get down

  1. 1.

    What is the main purpose of this passage?

    1. A.
      To attract tourists to Pacaya
    2. B.
      To describe the beauty of Pacaya
    3. C.
      To introduce guided tours to Pacaya
    4. D.
      To explain the power of nature at Pacaya
  2. 2.

    Antigua is a city ______.

    1. A.
      where people can have a close-up view of the volcano
    2. B.
      where the daring Pacaya tour starts
    3. C.
      that lies on the summit of Pacaya
    4. D.
      that is famous for its tour companies
  3. 3.

    Climbing to the McKenney Cone, people will______.

    1. A.
      walk down to the active summit
    2. B.
      hear the continuous loud screams from above
    3. C.
      make greater efforts than to other summits
    4. D.
      see a path lined with remains of earlier eruptions
  4. 4.

    Many tours are timed for people to______.

    1. A.
      get down the mountain in time when night falls
    2. B.
      avoid the smell from the upwind direction of the cone
    3. C.
      enjoy the fantastic eruption against the darkening sky
    4. D.
      appreciate the scenery of the 2560-metre-high mountain
  5. 5.

    The short passage probably comes from______.

    1. A.
      a travel journal
    2. B.
      a popular science magazine
    3. C.
      A novel
    4. D.
      an advertisement

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Seeing a volcano erupt is a wonderful experience, and you can really feel the beat by climbing to the summit(山顶) of Pacaya for a close-up view. There are guided tours every day up this highly active volcano from Antigua, giving travelers a chance to see Mother Nature at her most powerful.

Pacaya is an easy drive from Antigua, a beautiful city with many colorful houses along its old streets that are turned into art-works during its Holy Week festival. No matter when you come to Antigua, you won’t miss the Pacaya-tour companies.

But climbing Pacaya is no easy job: it is 2560 metres high, and reaching the summit takes two to three hours of seemingly one-step-forward and two-step-back movements. As you climb, you hear the dull sounds of eruptions high above steaming. Hot remains from recent eruptions begin to line the path as you are near the active summit; the McKenney Cone(火山锥).

 Many tours are timed so when you arrive at the cone of the volcano there is plenty of time for sunset and the full contrast between the erupting red lava and the darkening sky. On a good day the view from the summit is extremely exciting. The active mouth boils, sending red lava over its sides, and once in a while shoots hot streams up to 100 metres into the air. There is a strong bad smell in the air even if you take care to be upwind of the cone. As evening turns deeper into the night, the burning lava quietly falls down the side of the volcano. For you, too, it is time to get down .

71. What is the main purpose of this passage?

A. To attract tourists to Pacaya.         B. To describe the beauty of Pacaya.

C. To introduce guided tours to Pacaya.  D. To explain the power of nature at Pacaya.

72. Antigua is a city      .

A. where people can enjoy cultural festivals  B. where the daring Pacaya tour starts

C. that gives a close-up view of Paraya    D. that is famous for its tour companies

73. Climbing to the McKenney Cone, people will     .

A. walk directly to the active summit             

B. hear the continuous loud screams from above

C. make greater efforts than to other summits     

D. see a path lined with remains of earlier eruptions

74. Many tours are timed for people to      .

A. get down the mountain in time when night falls

B. avoid the smell from the upwind direction of the cone

C. enjoy the fantastic eruption against the darkening sky

D. appreciate the scenery of the 2560-metre-high mountain

75. The short passage probably comes from___________.

 A.a travel journal  B.a popular science magazine  C. A novel D. an advertisement

 

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Seeing a volcano erupt is a wonderful experience, and you can really feel the beat by climbing to the summit(山顶) of Pacaya for a close-up view. There are guided tours every day up this highly active volcano from Antigua, giving travelers a chance to see Mother Nature at her most powerful.

Pacaya is an easy drive from Antigua, a beautiful city with many colorful houses along its old streets that are turned into art-works during its Holy Week festival. No matter when you come to Antigua, you won’t miss the Pacaya-tour companies.

But climbing Pacaya is no easy job: it is 2560 metres high, and reaching the summit takes two to three hours of seemingly one-step-forward and two-step-back movements. As you climb, you hear the dull sounds of eruptions high above steaming. Hot remains from recent eruptions begin to line the path as you are near the active summit; the McKenney Cone(火山锥).

 Many tours are timed so when you arrive at the cone of the volcano there is plenty of time for sunset and the full contrast between the erupting red lava and the darkening sky. On a good day the view from the summit is extremely exciting. The active mouth boils, sending red lava over its sides, and once in a while shoots hot streams up to 100 metres into the air. There is a strong bad smell in the air even if you take care to be upwind of the cone. As evening turns deeper into the night, the burning lava quietly falls down the side of the volcano. For you, too, it is time to get down .

71. What is the main purpose of this passage?

A. To attract tourists to Pacaya.         B. To describe the beauty of Pacaya.

C. To introduce guided tours to Pacaya.  D. To explain the power of nature at Pacaya.

72. Antigua is a city      .

A. where people can enjoy cultural festivals  B. where the daring Pacaya tour starts

C. that gives a close-up view of Paraya    D. that is famous for its tour companies

73. Climbing to the McKenney Cone, people will     .

A. walk directly to the active summit             

B. hear the continuous loud screams from above

C. make greater efforts than to other summits     

D. see a path lined with remains of earlier eruptions

74. Many tours are timed for people to      .

A. get down the mountain in time when night falls

B. avoid the smell from the upwind direction of the cone

C. enjoy the fantastic eruption against the darkening sky

D. appreciate the scenery of the 2560-metre-high mountain

75. The short passage probably comes from___________.

 A.a travel journal  B.a popular science magazine  C. A novel D. an advertisement

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Seeing a volcano erupt is a wonderful experience, and you can really feel the beat by climbing to the summit(山顶) of Pacaya for a close-up view. There are guided tours every day up this highly active volcano from Antigua, giving travelers a chance to see Mother Nature at her most powerful.

Pacaya is an easy drive from Antigua, a beautiful city with many colorful houses along its old streets that are turned into art-works during its Holy Week festival. No matter when you come to Antigua, you won’t miss the Pacaya-tour companies.

But climbing Pacaya is no easy job: it is 2560 metres high, and reaching the summit takes two to three hours of seemingly one-step-forward and two-step-back movements. As you climb, you hear the dull sounds of eruptions high above steaming. Hot remains from recent eruptions begin to line the path as you are near the active summit; the McKenney Cone(火山锥).

Many tours are timed so when you arrive at the cone of the volcano there is plenty of time for sunset and the full contrast between the erupting red lava and the darkening sky. On a good day the view from the summit is extremely exciting. The active mouth boils, sending red lava over its sides, and once in a while shoots hot streams up to 100 metres into the air. There is a strong bad smell in the air even if you take care to be upwind of the cone. As evening turns deeper into the night, the burning lava quietly falls down the side of the volcano. For you, too, it is time to get down .

1.What is the main purpose of this passage?

A.To attract tourists to Pacaya.

B.To describe the beauty of Pacaya.

C.To introduce guided tours to Pacaya.

D.To explain the power of nature at Pacaya.

2.Antigua is a city      .

A.where people can have a close-up view of the volcano

B.where the daring Pacaya tour starts

C.that lies on the summit of Pacaya

D.that is famous for its tour companies

3.Climbing to the McKenney Cone, people will    .

A.walk down to the active summit

B.hear the continuous loud screams from above

C.make greater efforts than to other summits

D.see a path lined with remains of earlier eruptions

4.Many tours are timed for people to      .

A.get down the mountain in time when night falls

B.avoid the smell from the upwind direction of the cone

C.enjoy the fantastic eruption against the darkening sky

D.appreciate the scenery of the 2560-metre-high mountain

5.The short passage probably comes from___________.

A.a travel journal                         B.a popular science magazine

C.A novel                               D.an advertisement

 

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Seeing a volcano erupt (喷发) is a wonderful experience, and you can really feel the beat by climbing to the summit(山顶) of Pacaya for a close-up view. There are guided tours every day up this highly active volcano from Antigua. Giving travelers a chance to see Mother Nature at her most powerful.
Pacaya is an easy drive from Antigua, a beautiful city with many colorful houses along its old streets that are turned into art-works during its Holy Week festival. No matter when you come to Antigua, you won’t miss the Pacaya-tour companies.
But climbing Pacaya is no easy job: it is 2560 metres high, and reaching the summit takes two to three hours of seemingly one-step-forward and two-step-back movements. As you climb, you hear the dull sounds of eruptions high above. Steaming. Hot remains from recent eruptions begin to line the path as you near the active summit; the McKenney Cone(火山锥). Just as though you were going to walk over to the edge of the cone, the road turns to the left and up to the relative safety of the old, inactive summit.
Many tours are timed so that you arrive at the cone of the volcano is plenty of time for sunset and the full contrast between the erupting red lava(熔岩) and the darkening sky. On a good day the view from the summit is extremely exciting. The active mouth boils, sending red lava over its sides, and once in a while shoots hot streams up to 100 metres into the air. There is a strong bad smell in the air even if you take care to be upwind of the cone. As evening turns deeper into the night. the burning lava quietly falls down tae side of the volcano. For you, too, it is time to get down .

  1. 1.

    What is the main purpose of this passage?

    1. A.
      To attract tourists to Pacaya.
    2. B.
      To describe the beauty of Pacaya.
    3. C.
      To introduce guided tours to Pacaya.
    4. D.
      To explain the power of nature at Pacaya.
  2. 2.

    Antigua is a city      .

    1. A.
      where people can enjoy cultural festivals
    2. B.
      where the daring Pacaya tour starts
    3. C.
      that gives a close-up view of Paraya
    4. D.
      that is famous for its tour companies
  3. 3.

    Climbing to the McKenney Cone, people will    .

    1. A.
      walk directly to the active summit
    2. B.
      hear the continuous loud noise from above
    3. C.
      make greater efforts than to other summits
    4. D.
      see a path lined with remains of earlier eruptions
  4. 4.

    Many tours are timed for people to      .

    1. A.
      get down the mountain in time when night falls
    2. B.
      avoid the smell from the upwind direction of the cone
    3. C.
      enjoy the fantastic eruption against the darkening sky
    4. D.
      appreciate the scenery of the 2560-metre-high mountain

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