The Building of the Pyramids
The oldest stone buildings in the world are the pyramids.【46】 There are over eighty of them scattered along the banks of the Nile, some of which are different in shape from the true pyramids. The most famous of these are the "Step" pyramid and the "Bent" pyramid.
Some of the pyramids still look much the same as they must have done when they were built thousands of years ago. Most of the damage suffered by the others has been at the hands of men who were looking for treasure or, more often, for stone to use in modem buildings.【47】. These are good reasons why they can still be seen today, but perhaps the most important is that they were planned to last for ever. 【48】. However, there are no writings or pictures to show us how the Egyptians planned or built the pyramids themselves.【49】. Nevertheless, by examining the actual pyramids and various tools which have been found, archaeologists have formed a fairly cleat picture of them.
One thing is certain: there must have been months of careful planning before they could begin to build.【50】 You may think this would have been easy with miles and miles of empty desert around, but a pyramid could not be built just anywhere. Certain rules had to be followed, and certain problems had to be overcome.
A. The dry climate of Egypt has helped to preserve the pyramids, and their very shape have made them less likely to fall into ruin.
B. It is practically certain that plans were made for the building of the pyramid because the plans of other large works have fortunately been preserved.
C. The first thing they had to do was to choose a suitable place.
D. Consequently, we are only able to guess at the methods used.
E. Many people were killed while building the pyramids.
F. They have stood for nearly 5,000 years, and it seems likely that they will continue to stand for thousands of years yet.
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第1题：
The author mentions big cities such as Tokyo, Singapore and Paris______.
A. to show that city people all over the world have a lot in common
B. to let his readers be aware that they are some of the world's biggest cities
C. to illustrate their difference from American cities
D. because they are some of the cities that attract visitors most
44．答案为A 从第三段第一句可知国际上的大城市有很多共同之处。A正确。
第2题：
A.Sun
B.Times
C.Mirror
D.Observer
第3题：
Benjamin Disraeli, the famous nineteenth century prime minister, said, "London is not a city, - it is a nation." Today this is an understatementLondon, with its vast range of different ethnic groups, is a world. Certainly, London is the most culturally diverse city in the world. The city was founded by the Romans and since then new arrivals have constantly added to its character and prosperity. Within 10 years 40% of Londoners will be from ethnic minority groups, including the growing number of Londoners of mixed ethnic origin, but most of them will have been born in Britain. Children of Caribbean-Chinese marriages will go to school with children of Russian-Irish couples. None of them will be English but all of them will be Londoners. Most of Britain's ethnic minority residents live in the capital, speaking over 300 languages. Nearly all of the African population and many of the Caribbean population of Britain live in London (83% and 58% respectively)39% of the Chinese population of Britain and 36% of the Asian population of Britain live in London. The largest migrant community is from the Irish Republic with 256,000 people, 3.8% of the total population of London. There are an estimated 330,000 refugees and asylum seekers living in London, with most recent arrivals coming from Eastern Europe, North Africa and Kurdistan. Young people, in particular, are skilled at dealing with a large number of different and hybrid cultures. They themselves often have several different ethnic identities since their parents and grandparents may come from several different backgrounds and their friends and partners do also. They are "skilled cross-cultural travelers" without leaving their home-town.
1.Why does the writer think that Benjamin Disraeli's statement is an understatement? Because he thinks London is ().
2. London is regarded as the most culturally diverse city in the world due to the following facts EXCEPT that ().
3. Ethnic minority groups will make up () of the London population in the future.
4. The last paragraph mainly tells us in London ().
5. The passage mainly deals with ().
(1).A、a miniature world thanks to its great cultural diversity
B、even larger than some countries in the world
C、not a nation at all
(2).A、within 10 years 40% Londoners will be from ethnic minority groups
B、many young people are immigrants from different backgrounds
C、London accommodates about 330,000 refugees and asylum seekers from many other countries
(3).A、36%
B、40%
C、39%
(4).A、young people feel at ease with a large number of diversified cultures
B、young people are raised in a multicultural environment
C、young people find it hard to adapt themselves to hybrid cultures
(5).A、the advantage of hybrid cultures in London
B、the composition of the population in London
C、the cultural diversity in London
第4题：
回答 68 ~ 71 题： D Liverpool, my hometown, is a unique city.It is so unique that in 2004 it became a World Heritage（遗产）Site.
I recently returned to my home city and my first stop was at a museum on the River Mersey.Blanketed in mist（薄雾），Victorian architecture rose from the banks of the river, responded to the sounds of sea-birds, and appeared unbelievably charming.When I headed toward the centre, I found myself surrounded by buildings that mirror the best palaces of Europe.It is not hard to imagine why, on first seeing the city, most visitors would be overpowered by the beauty of the noble buildings, which are solid signs of Liverpool’s history.
As if to stress its cultural role, Liverpool has more museums and galleries（美术馆）than most cities in Britain. At Walker Art Gallery, I was told that it has the best collections of Victorian paintings in the world, and is the home of modern art in the north of England． However, culture is more than galleries. Liverpool offers many music events. As Britain’s No.1 music city, it has the biggest city music festival in Europe, and its musicians are famous all over the world.Liverpool is also well-known for its football and other sports events． Every year, the Mersey River Festival attracts thousands of visitors, making the city a place of wonder.
As you would expect from such a city, there are restaurants serving food from around the world． When my trip was about to complete, I chose to rest my legs in Liverpool’s famous Philharmonic pub（酒馆）. It is a monument to perfection, and a heritage attraction itself.
Being a World Heritage Site , my home city is certainly a place of “outstanding universal value.It is a treasure nouse with plenty of secrets for the world to explore.
第13题：Visitors who see the city for the first time would be deeply impressed by________
A． its charming banks
B． its famous museums
C． its wonderful palaces
D． its attractive buildings
第5题：
which of the following statements is not true about the british media?
A. They are mainly interested in making huge profits by publishing advertisements.
B. They supply people with news，keeping them informed of what is happening in the world.
C. They help shape British culture.
D. They provide entertainment.
第6题：
Passage Three
Questions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.
One of the most exciting races ever run is now in progress between doctors fighting malaria(疟疾)and mosquitoes. According to the most recent counts 225 million people a year suffer attacks of malaria and more than two million die. Public health workers around the world are doing all t11ev can to destroy malaria before the mosquitoes that pass on the disease become resistant to the poisons now used against them. It's a race against time and against difficulties，with millions of lives in danger and the chances of winning not in man's favour.
Malaria，it is true，has been practically wiped out in thirteen countries. including the United States，and is under attack in many others. But it is equally true that in some parts of the world certain types of malaria-carrying mosquitoes have already learned to resist some of the sprays that formerly killed them. Other types of mosquitoes are not killed as quickly by present sprays as they once were.
The World Health Organization is helping national governments to get rid of malaria before resistance among the mosquito population becomes so great that new poisons will have to be found to replace those in use at present. Most of the countries in the world have started，or are planning，campaigns against mosquitoes. If the race against resistance is won by man，it is possible that ten years from now dais old evil will have disappeared completely from the America，perhaps from the world.
Malaria has been successfully got. rid of in______.
A. all countries
B. some countries
C. no countries
D. most countries
第7题：
听力原文：M: Most banks tend to decline loan proposals which are highly speculative.
W: I think because the banks expect the loan to generate sufficient profit and positive cash-flow for themselves and for the clients.
Q: What will the banks usually do to the highly speculative loan proposals?
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A．The banks will disapprove them.
B．The banks will approve them.
C．The Bank will benefit from the loans.
D．The bank will make profit from lending.
第8题：
Stone is all around us. Stone is usually very hard, 46 it can also be soft. Stones have many uses.
In some 47 , artists carve (雕刻) beautiful things out of soft stones, because they can be shaped easily. In ancient times, people carved 48 persons or animals out of soft stones, which could be carried along with. While in some European countries, statues (雕塑) are carved g49 hard stones and they do not change easily. In summer, the hot sun 50 on these statues and in winter the snow falls on them, but they 51 remain beautiful.
Stone is strong and long-lasting. So, it is 52 enough for buildings. A house built of stone does not catch fire as easily as 53 made of wood. Some stones are coloured, so they make the 54 look wonderful. People can also get a fire with stones. Besides, some kinds of stones can be used to 55 jewellery (珠宝). We’ve found stones are really amazing.
46.__________
A. and B. but C. or D. so
第9题：
What is true about the apartments Mies building Chicago's Lake Shore Drive?
A．They ignored details and proportions.
B．They were built with materials popular at that time.
C．They were more spacious than neighboring buildings.
D．They shared some characteristics of abstract art.
第10题：
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A．Da Vinci once stayed in France．
B．“Mona Lisa”is kept in the Louvre
C．The Louvre was once a church as well as a palace
D．The Louvre is a place of interest to different people from all over the world．