—I wanted to see you at about ten this morning, but you were not in the office.

—Oh, that was probably 　　   I was talking with the headmaster.

   A. when　　　　　　　　   B. why　　　　  C. because　　　　   D. that

 

—I wanted to see you at about ten this morning, but you were not in the office.

—Oh, that was probably 　　   I was talking with the headmaster.

   A. when　　　　　　　　   B. why　　　　  C. because　　　　   D. that

 

Have you ever wanted to feel like you were in a western film? Or maybe you wanted to feel like you were a pioneer traveling the west? It is possible to experience such things during a Wild West vacation! Here are four of the best Wild West vacation locations available:
Walk the Lewis and Clark Trail
Walk some or all of the 3,700 miles trail that was traversed by Mariwether Lewis and William Clark, two of the world’s greatest explorers. Though not all the trails are marked, there are various stops that have been preserved by various historic societies. There is also a coach (长途客车) that makes a 16-day trek following the trail. This begins in St. Louis, Missouri, and ends in Astoria, Oregon.
Venture Route 66
Take a tour or go to see it yourself — ride on the famous Route 66. The road is nearly 2,500 miles long. Harley Davidson offers motorcycle tours that last two weeks. Route 66 will provide an experience that may only be found on the open road. The historic road is still well taken care of.
Visit the Grand Canyon
Visit the greatest canyon in the world, located in Northern Arizona. Raft down the Colorado River, or hike the various trails that run throughout the canyon. If walking is not your thing, there are donkey and horse riding adventures available. In addition, there are motorized boats that float down through the canyon in a week’s time.
Visit Deadwood
Located in South Dakota, Deadwood is a historic landmark. It is the kind of town that comes to mind when one thinks of an old western film. Actors who act as gunslingers (杀手) will often be seen in the streets playing their roles. Winter activities are popular in this old town, and there is always something to do.
【小题1】The underlined word “trek” (Para 2) can be replaced by      .

A．beautiful scenery	B．traveling information
C．pleasant holiday	D．long and hard journey

【小题2】Which of following riding adventures can tourists take on Route 66?              

A．A horse riding adventure.	B．A coach riding adventure.
C．A motorcycle riding adventure.	D．A donkey riding adventure.

【小题3】If you want to hike various trails you are advised to      .

A．visit the Grand Canyon	B．visit Deadwood
C．venture Route 66	D．walk the Lewis and Clark Trail

【小题4】What do we know from the passage?

A．A number of historic stops aren’t protected well.

B．William Clark was a pioneer who explored the west.

C．Western films are the most popular among Americans.

D．None of the trails in the west are marked.

Have you ever wanted to travel back through time and see what life was like at the dawn（起始） of man? Well, museums can make history come alive. And one museum in particular can take you on an exciting journey from the beginning of human culture to the present day.
It is the British Museum. Being one of the largest museums in the world, it is home to over 7 million objects from all the world’s continents. While most of us may not have the opportunity to visit London, we can catch a glimpse of the treasures it holds in Beijing. More than 100 cultural relics will be on display in the Palace Museum. Named “Britain and the World”, a range of pencil sketches (素描), watercolor paintings, sculptures and many other objects have traveled to China.
There will be several Chinese objects on show. But “they were obtained by the British Museum before 1830 mainly by trade,” said Ma Jige, deputy director of the Exhibition Department of the Palace Museum.
In fact, there are more than 23,000 Chinese relics in the British Museum, including national treasures like gems (宝石), artwork and ancient bronze ware objects.
The museum is famed for its exquisite Chinese paintings. Picture of Lady Officials (《女史箴图》) by Gu Kaizhi, a top painter of the Eastern Jin Dynasty (AD 317-420), is there. The British Museum also holds 13,700 Buddhist records from the Dunhuang Grottoes in Gansu Province.
【小题1】 From the passage we can learn that ________.

A．the British Museum will be moved to Beijing

B．pictures of some objects belonging to the British Museum will be taken to Beijing

C．pictures of the British Museum will be on show in Beijing

D．some objects of the British Museum will be on show in Beijing

【小题2】 The Chinese objects on show were mainly _______ by the British Museum.

A．stolen

B．bought

C．borrowed

D．robbed

【小题3】 How many Chinese relics are there in the British Museum?

A．About 100.

B．About 1,830.

C．About 13,700.

D． Over 23,000.

Growing up, I wanted to be just like my mom. She was kind. People always seemed to feel comfortable in her presence. For years, she was a volunteer in our community. I loved going to the local nursing home with her where she taught a ceramic class.
On one summer day, Mama told me to get changed and meet her at the car.
I had planned to spend the day at the lake with friends. Why did she have to ruin everything? I imagined the cool lake water. Irritated, I climbed into the car and slammed the door shut. We sat in silence. I was too upset to make conversation.
“Tasha, would you like to know where we are going?” Mama asked calmly.
“No,” I said.
“We are going to volunteer at a children’s shelter today. I have been there before and I think it would benefit you,” she explained.
When we reached the shelter, Mama rang the doorbell. Moments later, we were greeted by a woman. She led us to the front room where all of the children were playing. I noticed a baby whose body was scarred with iron marks. I was told it was because she wouldn’t stop crying. The majority of the children had noticeable physical scars. Others hid their emotional wounds.
As I took in my surroundings, I felt a gentle tug on my shirt. I looked down to see a little girl looking up at me. “Hi. You want to play dolls with me?” she asked. I looked over at Mama for reinforcement. She smiled and nodded. I turned back and said, “Sure.” Her tiny hand reached up and held mine, as if to comfort me.
My mom taught me a valuable lesson that summer. I returned to the shelter with her several times. During those visits, some of the children shared their troubled pasts with me and I learned to be grateful for what I had. Today as I strive to instill (逐渐灌输) these values in my own child, I reflect back to that experience. It was a time that I will never forget.
【小题1】The author admired her mom for ________.

A．her kindness to others	B．her excellent teaching
C．her quality of honesty	D．her positive attitude to life

【小题2】According to Paragraph 3, when she was asked to go out with her mom, the author was ________.

A．excited

B．angry

C．surprised

D．worried

【小题3】From the passage we learn most children in the shelter ________.

A．were often punished by staff	B．weren’t allowed to go outside
C．were once treated badly	D．all suffered from mental illness

【小题4】The underlined word “reinforcement” in the passage is closest in meaning to “________”.

A．truth

B．help

C．comfort

D．support

【小题5】What lesson did the author learn from her experience?

A．To value what you take for granted.	B．To play with children is fun.
C．To love others is to love yourself.	D．To do as what your parents do.