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1、 Blenheim Palace is one of the Europes largest and greatest palaces. It was built between 1705 and 1722 as a reward of the British government to John Churchill, 1st Duke （公爵） of Marlborough, for defeating King Louis XIVs army at Blenheim, a small Bavarian village on the Danube River. The palace was

2、designed by Sir John Vanbrugh, which displayed strength and arm glory. It is the largest non-royal building in England and is now listed by the UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.Winston Churchill In 1874, the palace was the birthplace of the dukes most famous descendant, Winston Churchill, who was to

3、become the UKs Prime Minister （some would say Britains greatest 20th-century politician ） and Nobel Prize winner for literature. It is also in Blenheim that Winston got married to Clementine Hozier in 1908. A lasting exhibition is devoted to the mans life, work and writings. Winston and his wife are

4、 buried in Bladon Church within the palace.Opening Hours & Admission Blenheim is still the home of the 11th Duke of Marlborough and is therefore not open all year round （although the park is）. The palace opens its doors to visitors from 12 February to 11 December. Entry to the palace, park and garde

5、ns cost 11.50 during the low season and 13 during the peak season （Easter weekend and from 28 May to 11 September）, or 6/8 for the park and gardens only. The park is open all-year round from 9am to 4:45pm （last entry）. Admission is 2.50 for adults and 1.50 for children. Note that numerous discounts

6、exist for seniors, students, children and groups. Please refer to the official website for more details.21.What can be learned about Blenheim Palace?A.It is the Europes largest and greatest palaces.B.It is the largest royal building in England.C.It is now one of the worlds heritage sites.D.It was bu

7、ilt in honor of Prime Minister Winston Churchill.22.What does the underlined word “descendant” in the third paragraph mean?A.A house keeper. B.A child or a childs child.C.A family doctor. D.A grand parent.23.Why can not people visit Blenheim Palace all the year round?A.They are too busy to afford th

8、e time.B.Repairs are badly needed for the palace.C.Some seasons are not convenient for visitors.D.The 11th Duke of Marlborough still lives there.24.If a couple and their five-year-old daughter visit the park, how much need they pay ?A.6.5 B.7.5 C.l1.5 D.13B 12-year-old John Thomas Robertson is a tra

9、in fan since birth. “Ive enjoyed trains probably since the day I was born,” he told Good Morning America. “When I was very little,” he said, “my grandpa got me a train model. I would just watch it go round for hours and hours.” When Robertson finally had the chance to ride on a train, he felt great.

10、 His journey was so mind-blowing that he couldnt keep it to himself.He decided to take all his classmates to go on a ride with him. When he found that some of his classmates couldnt pay the fares（费用）, he spent money he had saved by collecting cans （罐子） and bottles and raised more than$1,000 for them

11、. That train was such a happy one that he made it yearly action. “It never gets boring for some reason; its just very fun,” he said. “It really lets people get away from their busy life and have fun.” Every October, Robertson takes a new group of disabled children to ride the train, but now, he has

12、a problem. Several disabled children were refused because the train was not accessible to disabled people. “He was angry to think that children of his own age couldnt ride a train,” his mother said.But he wouldnt say no.He recently sent a letter to the train office for help. To his surprise, the lea

13、der, Ty Pennington, took the letter seriously. He said that he and his workers would work on making a train accessible to disabled people.25.John Thomas Robertson is a train fan since birth, because _.A.his grandpa once worked on the train B. he was taken on a train when he was bornC. he took a grou

14、p of disabled children on board a trainD. he was greatly attracted by trains since early childhood26.The underlined word “mind-blowing” can be replaced by “_”.A.surprising B.frightening C.exciting D.disappointing27.What improvement will the train officers make in the future?A.Get the train trip to b

15、e fun. B.Reduce the price of train tickets.C.Send letters to John Thomas Robertson. D.Make a train easily used to disabled people.28.According to the passage, we can see that John Thomas Robertson is _.A.kind and helpful B.honest and crazy C.clever but boring D.lazy but kindC The art of paper-cuttin

16、g in China has a long history, which originated from the 6th century. As paper became more affordable, paper cutting has become one of the most important types of Chinese folk art. Later, this art form spread to other parts of the world, with different areas adopting their own cultural styles. Becau

17、se the paper cuts are often used to decorate doors and windows, they are sometimes referred to as window flowers. Scissors and knives are the basic tools to make a paper cut, and the subjects are different in figures, such as flowers, birds, characters, familiar folk stories and fairy tales. Its als

18、o common to see some Chinese characters on paper cuts. The most famous paper-cutting characters in Chinese are words meaning lucky and double happiness. Even these days, Chinese people love to hang paper-cutting of these two characters at their doors. Chinese paper cuts were used for religious and c

19、eremonial purposes in the past. They have been buried with the dead and burned at funerals. At the same time, paper cuts have special significance on festivals and holidays. Paper cuts are made in many areas through the country; in general, the northern style is bold and free while the southern is d

20、elicate （精致的） and smooth. People express wishes and hopes with paper cuttings. As a national non-material culture heritage（遗产） , paper cut is really precious（珍贵的）.29.What is necessary if you want to learn paper-cutting? A.Glue. B.Scissors. C.Chinese characters. D.Different colors.30.What is the text

21、 mainly about? A.Paper-cutting skills. B.Paper-cutting experts. C.The art of paper-cutting. D.The history of paper-cutting.31.How is the text organized? A.Introduction - Supporting details - Conclusion. B.Main idea - Comparison - Supporting examples. C.Opinion - Discussion - Description. D.Topic - A

22、rgument - Explanation.DOne Canada,Two LanguagesCanada is one of the few nations in the world to have two official languages: English and French. There are 10 provinces in the country,but only one of theseQuebec is known as“ French Canada”. This is because it was founded by French explorers while Bri

23、tish adventurers discovered the rest.Canada left the British Empire （帝国）in 1867 to become an independent country and English and French have been recognized as the official languages ever since.Most people speak English as their first language and the two national television networks broadcast in En

24、glish throughout the country. Apart from in Quebec and a few places on the east coast,French television is very rare.The same goes for traffic signs and menus,for example ,outside of Quebec, there are only a few places where youll see traffic signs in French. In restaurants,its almost impossible to

25、find French on the menu unless you are in the heartland （中心地带）of French Canada. However,all products sold in Canada must,by law,have labels （标签） and instructions in both languages.In Canadas English-speaking provinces, official bilingualism means that students can choose to complete a special French

26、 language course. Under this program, they are taught most of their subjects in French.If a student begins the course in kindergarten （幼儿园）or Grade One,it is likely that all their lessons will be in French. However,if they start at junior high school,25 percent of the teaching will continue to be in

27、 English.32.Which country controlled Canada before its independence? A.France. B.Britain. C.America. D.Germany.33.Where can you watch French television programs? A.Only in Quebec. B.In Quebec and a few other places. C.From the two national television networks. D.All over Canada.34.What does the unde

28、rlined word “bilingualism in the fifth paragraph mean? A.外语教育 B.母语教育 C.双语教育 D.语言教育35.What do we know about the education in Canada? A.In English-speaking provinces only English courses are offered. B.If you choose a special French language course, most of the subjects are taught in French. C.The cou

29、rses in primary schools are all taught in English. D.Most of the courses in junior high schools are taught in English.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项 A healthy relationship between parents and teenagers is very important for both parties. Teaching teenagers how to deve

30、lop healthy relationship with their parents can be challenging.36Honestly, communication, trust and respect are the keys to a successful parent-teenager relationship.Communicate with your parents openly and honestly. Effective communication includes stating what you want from a given conversation.37

31、.Talk to your parents regularly, even about everyday affairs.38Regular communication also keeps your parents up-to-date with your life. By doing so, you and your parents understand each other.Respect your parents.39However, by disrespecting your parents you are guaranteed to get negative results. Remember that your parents have your best interests in mind and, although it may seem like they are being unfair and harsh