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   Tang Dynasty poets sang for about three centuries in different tones. There were many famous poets living in the Tang period such as Li Bai, Du Fu, Bai Juyi and Li Shangyin. Quan Tangshi edited in the Qing Dynasty is a collection of about 48, 900 poems that were written by over 2, 200 poets. But it doesn't cover all the poems of the Tang Dynasty.

During the Tang Dynasty, poems were recited when lovers walked under the moonlight. Poems were also recited when soldiers fought on the battlefield. People recited them in the open air or at temple fairs.

In the Tang Dynasty scholars(学者)had to be poets. Their readers were not only people of high social position but also common people. Poets recited poems;women singers sang poems and other ranks of people, including old women and children, read Tang poems. This atmosphere affected foreigners who visited the country at that time. As a result, Tang poetry was introduced to some adjacent countries, like Japan and Vietnam.

Tang poetry is a most brilliant page in the history of ancient Chinese literature. It's a miracle(奇迹)in the cultural history of mankind. The Tang Dynasty was a powerful empire with a vast territory. It inherited(继承)Chinese civilization that went back to ancient times, and was combined with the best of other cultures and adopted the benefits of other nations in the world. Tang poetry wasn’t the only spiritual wealth created by people of the Tang Dynasty. Philosophy, handwriting, painting, music and dance all gained new peaks of development. Tang poetry, however, was the jewel in the crown and the greatest achievement in the Tang Dynasty.

【小题1】It can be learned from Paragraph 1 that ________.
A.there were more than 48, 900 poems written in the Tang Dynasty
B.in total there were four famous poets in the Tang Dynasty
C.only people of the Tang Dynasty created poems
D.in the Tang Dynasty most common people were poets
【小题2】The underlined word "adjacent" in Paragraph 3 probably means ________.
A.neighboringB.strong
C.poorD.western
【小题3】What does the author really want to tell us in Paragraph 3?
A.In the Tang Dynasty all poets were scholars.
B.In the Tang Dynasty poems were quite popular.
C.Many foreigners came to the east during the Tang Dynasty.
D.In the Tang Dynasty many poems were sung by women singers.
【小题4】What can we know from Paragraph 4?
A.The reasons for the poets to create poems in the Tang Dynasty.
B.Tang poetry, the greatest spiritual wealth in ancient China.
C.The significance and influence of Tang poetry.
D.The editors of Tang poetry in the Qing Dynasty.
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The president of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, is asking for foreign help to fight forest and agricultural fires in his country. According to Mr Widodo, Indonesian helicopters are only able to carry a small amount of the water needed to put out the fires. “_____________________________________” the Associated Press reported his comment.
The Indonesian National Institute of Aeronautics and Space says more than 1,300 fires are burning across the country. The government has sent about 25,000 soldiers, police and firefighters in six provinces to battle the fires.
Indonesian farmers and some businesses often burn rainforest to clear land at this time of year. The burning usually takes place during the country's dry season. But a large rise in palm(棕榈)oil production on peat lands is blamed for the many fires this year. Peat is made partly of dead plants, which burns easily and is often used as cooking fuel.
The resulting thick, black smoke has polluted skies over Indonesia and four other countries. The burning has worsened air quality, closed schools and caused any outdoor activities to stop. The smoke is not only affecting people; it is affecting wildlife. In Indonesian Borneo, an animal rescue center says some of its animals have developed breathing problems. If the fires continue, a lot more could become sick and some could die.
Scientists have warned that the fires this year could be worst ever because of a weather system called El Nino. They say the weather system has created extremely dry conditions in Indonesia.
【小题1】What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 1 probably mean?
A.Countries should hold hands in the fight against fires.
B.It takes countries time to figure out ways to fight fires.
C.It’s too late for countries to make efforts together to put out fires.
D.Countries should work together to put our fires as soon as possible.
【小题2】Which statement is true according to the passage?
A.El Nino might help relieve the dry conditions in Indonesia.
B.Many animals have become sick and died because of the fires.
C.25,000 people from home and abroad have been sent to fight fires.
D.Some other countries besides Indonesia have been affected by the fires.
【小题3】What is the main cause of the many fires this year?
A.The increase in palm oil production.
B.The burning of rainforest.
C.The extreme dry weather.
D.A weather system called El Nino.
【小题4】This passage might be found in .
A.a government reportB.a news report
C.a firefighting guideD.an agricultural book

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   If anyone knows what makes a great children's book,it must be Sussex author and illustrator(插图画家)Jane Hissey. Her "Old Bear" books have achieved classic status in a variety of formats.

I met Jane at her home in the East Sussex countryside and asked her what she thought the secret of a classic children's book was. "That's a difficult one, I suppose it has got to be related to children's stage of development-for young children, pictures on a page that are familiar; for older children, an experience. The book should be familiar, but hold some surprises too to keep the interest. It must inspire and delight them, but there are the things that happen every day."

After the birth of her first child, she gave up teaching and worked on her own artwork, drawing pictures of teddy bears. An editor from a publishing company saw her work and invited Jane to do a children's book. Over the years, from the first "Old Bear" book in 1986, her children have made a huge contribution-especially in terms of plots. She said, "I used to give my children the toys to play with-and they had tea parties and so on. One of my bear characters,' Little Bear', is the same age as Ralph, my youngest, who's seven now. All the children have joined in my work and, in years to come, they will realize how much."

"I hope I'll know when people are getting tired of the characters. If ever they did, I think I'd go on drawing them for fun," Jane continued. "My own children have been very useful to me in my work, but as they are older now, I' ll just have to hope that other people's children can inspire me."

【小题1】What is Jane's opinion about a successful children's book?
A.It contains something unexpected.
B.It offers an escape from everyday life.
C.It's more attractive as children get older.
D.It's set in a place known to its readers.
【小题2】Why did Jane take up writing books?
A.She got to know an editor.
B.She hoped to make classic children's books.
C.Her artwork attracted a professional.
D.She wrote stories for her own children.
【小题3】How did Jane's children assist her in her work?
A.By helping her concentrate on her work.
B.By telling her their own stories.
C.By suggesting characters for her stories.
D.By giving her ideas for her stories.
【小题4】What is Jane's attitude towards her future work?
A.Encouraged.B.Uncertain.
C.Tired.D.Disappointed.

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阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Golf is an outdoor sport in_____a player attempts to hit a small hard ball____a hole in as____wings(挥动,击杆)as possible. Players_____the ball with one of several kinds of long, slender golf clubs. The kind of club_____on the location and distance____the hole. Golf is played on a course that normally is_____into 18 units, also called holes, of varying lengths and difficulty.
Golf is one of the most_____outdoor sports in the world. Millions of men, women, and children play golf as an individual or_____sport,____in high school and college competition. Millions more enjoy golf as a_____of recreation and exercise. Golf is also a popular____sport,_____thousands of fans to tournaments(比赛,锦标赛). Millions more may watch tournaments____television.
____20 million Americans play golf every year. About_____of them are women. The United States has about 14,000 golf courses. About 5,200 are private courses—country clubs and golf clubs____to members only. Another 6,500 are daily fee_____, which are privately owned facilities that admit the public________a fee. About 2,200 courses are publicly_____
【小题1】
A.thatB.whatC.itD.which
【小题2】
A.inB.intoC.toD.from
【小题3】
A.manyB.lessC.a fewD.few
【小题4】
A.playB.provideC.hitD.perform
【小题5】
A.dependsB.reliesC.decidesD.discusses
【小题6】
A.fromB.intoC.toD.in
【小题7】
A.madeB.classifiedC.separatedD.divided
【小题8】
A.excitedB.commonC.popularD.graceful
【小题9】
A.singularB.teamC.pluralD.personal
【小题10】
A.whichB.bothC.thatD.so
【小题11】
A.playB.formatC.formD.method
【小题12】
A.spectatorB.individualC.teamD.performance
【小题13】
A.creatingB.turningC.drivingD.attracting
【小题14】
A.byB.overC.withD.on
【小题15】
A.Masses ofB.More thanC.In addition toD.Lots of
【小题16】
A.a totalB.the halfC.the fourthD.four
【小题17】
A.availableB.similarC.convenientD.familiar
【小题18】
A.clubsB.golfC.playersD.courses
【小题19】
A.ofB.forC.toD.by
【小题20】
A.admittedB.displayedC.ownedD.serviced

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   Isaac Asimov is one of the most famous science fiction(科幻小说)writers of all time. He moved from Russia to the United States in 1923.He was a teacher at Boston University and began writing science fiction stories in 1939.His most famous works are the Foundation books and the Robot stories. He died in 1992 at the age of 72.

"There are not many people who have invented a useful scientific term,and although I did it unknowingly,I am not going to let anyone in the world forget it,"said Isaac Asimov. He was talking about the word "robotics" —the study of robot behaviour.

Asimov wrote several stories about robots between 1940 and 1990.One of the special features of the robots in these stories was that they were programmed to follow the Three Laws of Robotics.

The First Law: A robot must not hurt a human being,or allow a human being to be hurt.

The Second Law: A robot must obey orders by human beings unless these orders conflict(冲突)with the First Law.

The Third Law: A robot must protect itself unless this conflicts with the First or Second Law.

In Asimov's stories,the robots must follow these laws so that they do not attack the humans that created them.

Some scientists think the Three Laws of Robotics are hard to realise in real life. On the other hand,some say that the laws are great for science fiction but completely useless in real life. For example,if the laws really worked,robots couldn't be used in wars,as this would break the First Law. Since the army is one of the biggest supporters for robotic research,it is very unlikely that an attempt to follow these rules will happen.

According to Asimov,one thing is certain:"Robots are changing the world and driving it in directions we cannot clearly foresee(预见)."

【小题1】At Boston University, Isaac ________.
A.learned to write stories
B.started to write science fiction stories
C.taught the writing of science fiction stories
D.invented a robot for writing
【小题2】According to some scientists, the Three Laws of Robotics are ________.
A.boringB.important
C.practicalD.unrealistic
【小题3】Based on the Three Laws of Robotics, robots can't be used ________.
A.in real lifeB.in wars
C.in the armyD.in the writing

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Comfort is comforting, but it might narrow our experience at work — and beyond.
In our modern world, discomfort is considered a terrible thing. If not terrible, it’s at least a thing of the past. Dishwashers, washing machines, computers, remote controls—yes, they add convenience, but also a level of comfort our forefathers did not enjoy.
As pain of any kind discourages happiness, we tend to reason anything that prevents us to feel good must be bad. And that’s also particularly true for our careers. Success makes us feel great, not terrible. Such a view, however, is a matter of personal opinion. And it may blind us to hidden opportunities.
Artists throughout history have tried to experience suffering, instinctively(本能地) if not consciously(有意识地), to produce works that explore the darker hidden sides of the human condition. This was done, in part, because pain is a reality of life for everybody in some form at some time. Pain is something everybody can relate to. And pain makes a person very real. For such artists, to deny pain would be to block the creative thinking, which drives them to explore and express. In fact, Germans have a term(术语) for this, “Weltschmerz”, which means “suffering from the world.” Writers, from Lord Byron to Kurt Vonnegut, have used the term to describe the psychological pain along life’s roller-coaster journey. It was not to be avoided; it was to be understood and employed.
So I believe that discomfort is good for us. Or, put another way, it tells us that something needs to be attended to. It develops us by forcing us to view our circumstances(环境) through a wholly different view. Because we’re attracted by safety and security, we do our best to create pleasant comfort zones for ourselves and our loved ones through the cars we drive, the houses we live in, and the places we work. But by resisting discomfort, we deny ourselves an important opportunity: the chance to shake ourselves out of our predictable perspectives(视角) and allow ourselves to make knowledgeable observations that we could not possibly have made before. Discomfort gives us fresh eyes.
【小题1】Which of the following is NOT a reason why artists throughout history have been exploring sufferings?
A.Pain is a mirror that can reflect the life of everybody.
B.Pain is something that no one can escape from.
C.Pain can strengthen the feeling of existence of a person.
D.Pain can help them to avoid the creative thinking.
【小题2】The term “Weltschmerz” couldn’t be used to describe something like __________.
A.social inequality
B.great achievements
C.racial discrimination(歧视)
D.mass killings
【小题3】The author believes that by challenging discomfort, one may _________.
A.lose an important chance to make a big fortune
B.feel upset and fail to think calmly
C.control the situation properly when things go wrong
D.judge and think about the world in a new particular way
【小题4】By writing this passage, the author tries to __________.
A.explain why discomfort is good for us
B.criticize(批评) a world full of comfort
C.persuade people to lead a life full of discomfort
D.blame those who enjoy an easy life