I often dreamed about Pisa when I was a boy. I read about the famous building called the Leaning Tower of Pisa. But when I read the word Pisa, I was thinking of pizza. I thought this tower was a place to buy pizza. It must be the best place to buy pizza in the world, I thought.
Many years later I finally saw the Leaning Tower. I knew then that it was Pisa and no pizza. But there was still something special about it for me. The tower got its name because it really does lean to one side. Some people want to try to fix (修理) it. They are afraid it may fall over and they don’t like it leans over the city.
I do not think it’s a good idea to try to fix it. The tower probably will not fall down. It is 600 years old. Why should anything happen to it now?
And, if you ask me, I like what it looks like. To me it is a very human kind of leaning. Nothing is perfect (完美的;无瑕的), it seems to say. And who cares? Why do people want things to be perfect? Imperfect things may be more interesting. Let’s take the tower of Pisa. Why is it so famous? There are many other older, more beautiful towers in Italy. But Pisa tower is the most famous. People come from all over the world to see it.
1. This passage is about ________.| A．how the Italian pizza was made |
| B．what are Italy’s problems |
| C．how the Leaning Tower of Pisa got its name |
| D．why the writer likes Pisa |
| A．in Spain |
| B．the same as pizza |
| C．not the same as pizza |
| D．not very famous |
| A．doesn’t like what the tower looks like |
| B．likes what the tower looks like |
| C．thinks it’s the most beautiful tower in Italy |
| D．doesn’t like towers |
| A．it’s imperfect | B．it’s perfect |
| C．it sells pizza | D．it’s old |
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1. Why has Ireland produced many great writers and poets?| A．The beautiful countryside gives them inspiration. | B．The people there are all good at writing. |
| C．The modern industry makes them free from labor. | D．The education system there is advanced. |
| A．Many green counties. | B．Rolling green hills. |
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| C．Introduce yourself to a friendly face. | D．Have a trip with your parents. |
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1. The writer mainly talks about________.| A．Washington |
| B．the history and culture of Washington |
| C．buildings and sights in Washington |
| D．the history of Washington |
| A．the east of the USA |
| B．the center of the USA |
| C．the east and halfway away from the north |
| D．the east，on the middle point from north to south of the country |
| A．general introduction，history，sights and culture. |
| B．general introduction，sights and history |
| C．population，history and culture |
| D．history and culture |
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1. What is the feature of Phuket?| A．It is easy to get lost there. | B．It has convenient transportation. |
| C．It offers some voluntary work. | D．It is the cultural center of Thailand. |
| A．Diving. | B．Riding elephants. |
| C．Visiting museums. | D．Making furry friends. |
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| C．Krabi. | D．Koh Samui. |
