1、回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。3. 考试结束后,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第一部分 阅读(共两节, 满分50分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5 分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AThe New York See It All Tour is exactly what it sounds like: an all-inclusive guided tour of New York City.Central ParkOne of the most famous parks in the world, Central Pa
2、rk is a man-made wonder. Not only is it the first public park built in America, but it is also one of the most frequently visited parks, with over 25 million guests per year. Set in the middle of busy Manhattan, its grounds serve as a safe harbor, not only for athletes, and musicians but also for lo
3、ts of migratory birds each year. One can spend an entire peaceful day wandering its grounds, gazing upon nearly 50 fountains, monuments, and sculptures, or admiring its 36 bridges.Hudson River ParkHudson River Park is a waterside park on the Hudson River that extends from 59th Street south to Batter
4、y Park in the New York City district of Manhattan. Bicycle and pedestrian paths, including the Manhattan Waterfront Greenway, span the park north to south, opening up the waterfront for the public to relax. The park includes tennis and soccer fields, childrens playground, dog run, and many other fea
5、tures.Washington Square ParkWashington Square, located in the heart of Greenwich Village, is a very popular and often crowded square. People from all backgrounds gather to this large square dotted with trees.Central Park ZooThe Central Park Zoo is a small 6.5-acre zoo located on Central Park in New
6、York City. The zoo began in the 1860s, making it the first official zoo to open in New York. The zoo was improved in 1934, with the addition of many new buildings ranged in a square around the sea lion pool. Finally, the zoo was repaired in the mid-1980s and reopened in 1988, replacing the old-fashi
7、oned cages with naturalistic environments.1. Which park is set in the heart of Greenwich Village?A. Central Park.B. Hudson River Park.C. Central Park Zoo.D. Washington Square Park.2. What can we learn about Central Park?A. It is primarily an artificial park.B. It is the first public park built in th
8、e world.C. It was the most crowded park when first built.D. It especially attracts pedestrians and artists.3. When was the first official zoo in New York repaired for the first time?A. In the 1860s. B. In 1934.C. In the mid-1980s. D. In 1988.BThere is a song by the great Jamaican singer Bob Marley c
9、alled So Much Trouble in The World. Marley understood that part of the reason why there are so many problems in the world is the lack of tolerance between people. The UN understands this too that is why it made November 16th “International Day for Tolerance”.But first, what is tolerance? According t
10、o French philosopher Voltaire, “Tolerance is the consequence of humanity. We are all formed of frailty (脆弱) and error; let us pardon each others fool that is the first law of nature.”Very often, people do not realize that they are intolerant. This is because intolerance has a lot to do with ignoranc
11、e. For example, the UNs campaign is in part about the treatment of females by males. But often, the behavior of men toward women is intolerant because men do not put themselves in the shoes of women.It is worth thinking a little about the words “tolerance” and “intolerance”. Are they the best words
12、to describe the evils of which we are speaking here? To agree to be “tolerant” of someone is not necessarily a very respectful thing. When someone is tolerated, it implies that there is something wrong with them.Still, what Voltaire said stands: We humans are not perfect and this weakness is somethi
13、ng that we all share. That is the reason we should be tolerant. It is a little like generosity. We can give things to another person, and we can also give our forgiveness4. What is the purpose of the UN “International Day for Tolerance”?A. To celebrate the founding of the UN.B. To solve the problem
14、of global warming.C. To change peoples opinion towards globalization.D. To arouse the awareness of tolerance among people.5. Why do men behave intolerantly towards women?A. Because men do not realize the purpose of the UN.B. Because men are physically stronger than women.C. Because men are not willi
15、ng to understand womenD. Because men do not appreciate the shoes of women.6. Why is it meaningless to use the words “tolerance” and “intolerance”?A. Because they cannot be used in a respectful way. B. Because they are hard to pronounce in English.C. Because they cannot be translated into other languages.D. Because they do not express the exact meaning people refer to.7. In what sense is “tolerance” similar to “generosity”?A. Humans tend to find faults in others.B. Humans need to give something to others.C. Humans are advis
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