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From early times, man has been interested in art. People have often worked together to collect and save the world’s art treasures.
Fine art treasures from many countries are kept in an art museum called the Louvre (卢浮宫) in Paris, France. The works of art have been collected by the people of France over many centuries.
The Louvre has not always been a museum. The first building was a fort (要塞)with high walls and a round tower. It had a moat (护城河) to keep out the enemies. Over the years, the number of buildings around the fort grew. By 1350,the fort was no longer needed and became a palace home for French kings and queens.
During times of peace, new treasures were brought in. During times of war, many treasures were stolen, and the buildings were damaged(毁损).
When Francis I became King of France in the year of 1515,he brought in artists from many countries, and one of them was Leonardo da Vinci from Italy, whose Mona Lisa is the best-known painting in the museum today.
In 1793, the Louvre became a public museum, just as it is now. It is a place where art treasures have been saved for everyone to enjoy.
1．The above passage is about
A. the world-famous painting Mona Lisa
B. a king of France by the name of Francis I
C. a grand art museum in the capital of France
D. an artist named Leonardo da Vinci
2．It seems to be necessary for great art works to be kept in public museum because .
A. only in this way will they not be stolen
B. it gives everyone a chance to enjoy them
C. it helps people to remember the life of French kings and queens
D. it tells people what meaningful work the French kings did in the past
3．The Louver became an art museum
A. in the year of 1350
B. in 1515 when Francis I became King of France
C. in the seventeenth century
D. in the nineties of the eighteenth century
4．Though the story does not say so, it makes you think
A. lots of people pay visits to the Louvre
B. Leonardo da Vinci was once the keeper of the museum
C. the Louvre was only open to the artists from other countries
D. the Louvre became a public museum at the beginning of the last century
Dear Students,
Thank you for your interest in helping with the investigation into mumps(腮腺炎) at University of East Anglia(UEA).
Part 1: What will the oral fluid/saliva sample be tested for?
The oral fluid sample you provide will be tested for mumps antibodies and mumps virus. We will not be reporting results back to individual students. The information gathered will be used to guide public health control of mumps. We will update you via emailing the final outcome to acknowledge your contribution. If you think you have mumps, you will still need to see your GP as per routine.
Part 2: What is involved in the investigation?
(1) We will be contacting you by post to request two oral fluid/saliva samples a few weeks apart and possibly a third sample.
(2) We will contact your GP to collect information on your vaccination records.
What if you change your mind and what safeguards are in place?
Participation is voluntary.
You can withdraw anytime without having to give a reason. Withdrawal will not affect your routine care.
As a public health body, the HPA data collection role is strictly governed. All data will be collected and handled in accordance with strict medical confidences.
Part 3: What to do next if you would like to enroll?
All you have to do now is:
(1)Follow the instructions on the box with regards to taking an oral fluid/saliva swab(棉签).
(2)Complete the request form. If you are unable to complete the vaccination history section, you can leave it blank.
(3)Confirm your consent by signing below.
(4)Send everything (sample form, signed consent and swab sample) back in the prepaid envelope —a stamp is not required.
If you have any queries, please contact Dr. Chee Yung on 0208 327 7603.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
I consent to take part in the oral fluid/saliva investigation of mumps at UEA by the HPA.
Signature:
Full name:
Date:
( ) 5．. This passage is written mainly to .
A. find the virus that leads to mumps B. raise funds for HPA
C. guide public health control of mumps D. encourage students to help investigate mumps
( ) 6．. It can be inferred from the passage that GP refers to .
A. parent B. doctor C. colleague D. classmate
( ) 7．. According to the passage, the following statements are true EXCEPT that .
A. all the students at University of East Anglia have to take part in the investigation
B. you don’t need to explain why you want to withdraw from the investigation
C. individual students will not be informed of the test results
D. your routine care will not be affected if you withdraw from the investigation
( ) 8．.. The data of the investigation will be .
A. sent to the GP by the HPA B. collected by individual students
C. managed according to strict medical confidences D. strictly secret to the HPA
( ) 9．. To enroll the investigation, you have to .
A. complete the vaccination history section of the request form
B. send the sample form, the signed consent and the swab sample back at your own expense
C. do as the instructions on the box about how to take an oral fluid/saliva swab
D. contact Dr. Chee Yung on 0208 327 7603
Willa Nicoletta, Genuine relaxation
Somewhere in the world, there’s a place where stress isn’t allowed and peace and genuine relaxation are the only demands of the day．If you could go there, you would thoroughly enjoy yourself．There are not too many places in the world like this．．．but this is one of them．It’s luxurious．It’s ultra-private．
Welcome to Villa Nicoletta．
Villa Nicoletta is a 4 bedroom luxury villa and an oasis(绿洲) of rest and rejuvenation（恢复活力） in a land of unspoiled peace．Located on a 70-foot cliff overlooking the north shore of the Island of St．Thomas and the pretty waters of Caret Bay, Villa Nicoletta offers some the finest accommodations in the Caribbean for those seeking a vacation of elegance, peace and privacy．You’ll see how the sun blankets the landscape and water in shimmering brilliance by day and how the sky twinkles like billions of flawless diamonds at night．
Completed in 2000, the 3,300-square-foot Villa Nicoletta is fully equipped with state-of-the-art electronics, including: 6 High Defintion flat-screen TVs all with 120-channel satellite television and four Dell computers with 19-inch flat-screen monitors, wireless broadband Internet and printer/scanner/fax capability. There are also 6 DVD players to go with the TVs, as well as CD players, radios and video games.
When you book Villa Nicoletta, you shall book the entire villa.
Off Season: April 16 to December 14
★4 bedrooms—$5700 /week (8 people max)
Sleep sofa can add additional 2 people $ 200/night
Peak Season: December 15 to April 15
★4 bedrooms—$6300/week(8 people max)
Sleep sofa can add additional 2 people $ 200/night
10．The villa can be rented to a maximum of people at a time.
A．five B．eight C．thirteen D．ten
11．If a family with 6 people spends a two-week Christmas holiday in the villa, how much will they pay?
A．$12,600. B．$15,400. C．$11,400. D．$13,200.
12．Villa Nicoletta is most likely to be popular with tourists who .
A．like adventure
B．want to escape the noisy life of the city
C．enjoy the winter sports
D．seek excitement in the sea
13．We can infer that .
A．you have to share the villa with other tourists
B．the Island of St. Thomas is famous for the ocean theme amusement park
C．fewer tourists stay in Villa Nicoletta in autumn than in spring
D．you can go in for extreme sports in Villa Nicoletta
14．The underlined word “twinkles” here means .
A．shines with a light B．falls like snow
C．burns with a spot D．cries in surprise
Many a online shopper stayed up until 2 am on Sunday, looking through the Internet to buy products being sold at half price before they could be snapped up （be bought）by other shoppers. Tens of millions of the Internet users were crazy to take advantage of the halfprice promotion, started by the ecommerce(电子商务) giant Alibaba Group on Sunday, Nov. 11, which is known as Singles’ Day in China, and is the Chinese answer to Cyber Monday in the United States.
By 7 pm on Sunday, 14.1 billion yuan’s worth of sales was made on tmall. com and taobao. com. That could make Singles’ Day the biggest ecommerce sales day on record. The research company comScore said US online retailers (零售商) saw $ 1.25 billion of sales during last year’s Cyber Monday, the day after Thanksgiving weekend and the busiest day for online retailers as US shoppers start to prepare for Christmas.
Singles’ Day originated with university students, and was later adopted by ecommerce companies as a promotional opportunity. Ecommerce companies, including Jingdong Mall and Amazon China, also took part in the promotion.“ In the past, people only shopped online occasionally, but now, online shopping is a lifestyle accepted by many，” said Zhang Yong, Tmall president.
Alibaba began to hold Singles’ Day promotions in 2009, and last year, its sales totaled 5.2 billion yuan.“I don’t know whether we would lose money, but I don’t think we could earn much on this day by selling goods at half price，” said Hao Hongfeng, chairman of Beijing Jiuxian ECommerce, a liquor retailer in Beijing who took part in the event. He said it is a good opportunity for online retailers to get their names known.
15．Who first introduced Singles’ Day to the public?
A．Some college students.
B．The online shoppers.
C．Researchers in comScore.
D．The online retailers.
16．Why were the online retailers so active in the promotion?
A．To make their names known to more people.
B．To make a lot more money.
C．To make more business friends through the event.
D．To sell more products.
17．What’s the secret behind the success of this promotion?
A．The quality of the products.
B．The fame of the retailers.
C．The favorable price.
D．The aftersales service.
18．Which title do you think is more suitable for this article?
A．Chinese Shopping Style
B．The Origin of Singles’ Day
C．Online Purchasing Power
D．A Craze for Online Promotion
A recent study suggests that teens’ relationship with parents, friends and teachers may have a lot to do with why they don’t get a good night’s sleep.
David Maume, a sociologist and sleep researcher, analyzed federal health data, which interviewed 974 teenagers when they were 12, and then again at 15. He found that family dynamics (动态) have much to do with how well kids sleep. Teens, who had warm relations with their parents and felt like they could talk to them or their parents were supportive of them, tended to sleep better. However, families that were going through a divorce or a remarriage tended to affect teens’ sleep.
And problems at school also affected teens’ sleep. Feeling safe at school and having good relations with teachers tended to promote better sleep. As did good relationships with friends. Kids who took part in sports or other positive social activities or shared similar academic goals with their friends were also more likely to get a good night’s sleep.
These add up to what makes lots of sense: a general feeling of well-being helps teens sleep. If we’re happy and contented, we’re much more likely to sleep better than if we’re sad and anxious.
Now, of course, teens can hardly resist being drawn to their computers and social networking. Maume also found that when parents were strict not only about bedtime, but also about limiting technology, kids slept better. It’s a finding that seems obvious, but parents really do matter when it comes to health habits of their teenagers.
Clearly, teenagers aren’t getting 9 to 10 hours a night, which puts them at risk for all the consequences of lack of sleep, including poor academic performance, colds and stress.
19．What is the passage mainly about?
A. Teens’ sleep is linked to their relationship with people around them.
B. Lack of adequate sleep puts teens at risk of many bad consequences.
C. Modern technology has something to do with teens’ sleep problems.
D. It is necessary for teens to join in sports and positive social activities.
20．According to Maume’s analysis, who will probably have a poor night’s sleep?
A. Teens who feel like talking with their parents.
B. Teens who have friends sharing their dreams.
C. Teens who feel contented about themselves.
D. Teens who lack a sense of security at school.
21． Para 5 functions as .
A. a comparison B. an introduction C. a conclusion D. an addition
22． Parents are supposed to when their kids are growing up.
A. continue their broken marriage
B. allow children to decide when to sleep
C. limit teens’ using new technology
D. force teens to have 10 hours’ sleep daily
Rome had the Forum. London has Speaker's Corner. Now always–on–the-go. New Yorkers have Liz and Bill.
Liz and Bill, two college graduates in their early 20s, have spent a whole year trying to have thousands of people talk to them in subway stations and on busy street corners. Just talk.
Using a 2-foot-tall sign that says, "Talk to Me." they attract conversationalists, who one evening included a mental patient, and men in business suits.
They don't collect money. They don't push religion. So what's the point?
"To see what happens, said Liz. " We simply enjoy life with open communication."
Shortly after the September 11,2001 attacks, they decided to walk from New York City to Washington, a 270-mile trip. They found they loved talking to people along the way and wanted to continue talking with strangers after their return.
"It started as a crazy idea, "Liz said." We were so curious about all the strangers walking by with their life stories. People will talk to us about anything: their jobs, their clothes, their childhood experiences, anything."
Denise wanted to talk about an exam she was about to take. She had stopped by for the second time in two days, to let the two listeners know how it went.
Marcia had lost her husband to a serious disease. "That was very heavy on my mind," Marcia said. "To be able to talk about it to total strangers was very good," she explained.
To celebrate a year of talking, the two held a get-together in a city park for all the people they had met over the past year. A few hundred people showed up, as well as some television cameramen and reporters.
They may plan more parties or try to attract more people to join their informal talks. Some publishers have expressed interest in a book, something they say they'll consider.
23．What did Liz and Bill start doing after September 2001?
A. Chatting with people. B. Setting up street signs
C. Telling stories to strangers
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