I cried the first time I saw the Notre Dame（巴黎圣母院）years ago. I'd waited my entire life to see this great French architecture, and experienced it in its full glory on a bright sunny day. Last night, I again cried for the centuries-old church while watching it burn.
I hadn't expected to spend my evening that way. My friend and I were having dinner at a cafe a block or so away from the Notre Dame, choosing to skip going inside with the intention to go back the next day.
However, we heard that it caught fire, so we left the cafe and ran towards the church, following heavy smoke from it, and soon we joined a nearly silent crowd. Some were praying, some were crying, but most were staring in disbelief at the disaster happening before us. The fire continued to get worse. About 400 firefighters were working to control the fire. We could see their flashlights shining as they inspected the front from a balcony.
The Notre Dame is part of the heartbeat of Paris, I reflected on the experiences I've had there, from attending a bread market out front to admiring the beautiful windows and architecture inside. It is a spot that helps make Paris magical. And here we were, watching it burn down. It was too much to handle, but it was impossible to look away.
About 9：30 pm, the gathered crowd spontaneously（自发地）began to sing Hymns（圣歌）to the church. We sang along with the group, feeling at once less like tourists and more like members of them. I hadn't imagined all that before.
For hundreds of years, the Notre Dame has seen the most joyous and the most terrible moments in the lives of both France and her people. And when everyone was able to become one emotional force, it showed that even in her darkest hour, the Notre Dame was still there to bring us all together.
1. Why did the author cry for the Notre Dame for the first time?| A．She was touched by its greatness. | B．She was sorrowful to watch it burn. |
| C．She was regretful for missing its glory. | D．She was excited about French cultures. |
| A．Heading for a faraway cafe. | B．Visiting a church with a friend. |
| C．Eating nearby with a friend. | D．Wandering along the street alone. |
| A．People expressed their sadness in different ways. |
| B．People were nervously rushing in different directions. |
| C．Hundreds of volunteers joined in putting out the fire. |
| D．Firefighters kept people away with shining flashlights. |
| A．The church allowed visitors to gain great experiences. |
| B．Many foreign tourists became members of the church. |
| C．The church survived disasters for hundreds of years. |
| D．People were brought together to sing to the church. |
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【推荐1】Many families take their children on vacation. They will usually travel for a few days or weeks during school breaks. But Julie and Tim Smith have planned a longer vacation with their two children. The Smith family is on a one-year trip around the world .They plan to visit 30 countries in all. Right now, the four travelers are about halfway through their trip.
Ms. Smith says they are trying to see as much of their world as they can. Mr. Smith says one of the most interesting experiences of the trip has been meeting new people. He says people have been extremely friendly, very welcoming and love their kids. Eleven-year-old Tyler says he has enjoyed learning about the people they have met. He says, “I learned in Africa that people have very different lifestyles than in America."His sister, 9.year-old Kara, discovers that she likes Thai food. Ms. Smith says that the trip teaches the children a lot.
It took the family a year to prepare for the trip. They had to sell their house and cars. Ms. Smith left her job and her husband is using unpaid leave. They carry small bags filled with lightweight clothing and whatever else they need. Ms. Smith says she enjoys being able to carry everything she needs on her back. .She says she does not miss the things she has back home. “What has become more important is making these memories as a family and taking ”those” with us instead.”
The Smiths will continue to head east for the next six months.
1. In what way is the Smith family’s trip different from many others’ according to Paragraph1?| A．They take their children on vacation. |
| B．They travel around the world for a year with children. |
| C．They travel during school breaks with children. |
| D．They travel for a few weeks with children. |
| A．Living in Africa. | B．learning different Lifestyles in America. |
| C．Having Thai food. | D．Learning about the people they have met. |
| A．They left their jobs. | B．It took the Smith family a year. |
| C．They sold their house and cars. | D．They put lightweight clothing in small bags. |
| A．The small bags they carry. | B．The memories of the family. |
| C．The things on her back. | D．The things back home. |
【推荐2】Chinese people may not be that familiar with sports tourism, but it is one of the fastest growing parts of tourism, because an increasing number of people are expressing their curiosity in sports events during their trips even if sports are not the key reason for their travel.
Sports tourism refers to tourism involving participation in or watching sports events and staying in an environment different from the usual tourist hotels or resorts.
Also, sports tourism will eventually promote the consumption (消费) upgrading, which will in turn lead to deeper cooperation between the tourism and cultural departments.
Sports tourism is a booming industry today, with an annual growth rate of about 15 percent globally.
| A．People are paying more attention to safety in travel. |
| B．The origin of sports tourism can be traced back to Ancient Greece. |
| C．However, sports tourism has long drawn people’s attention in China. |
| D．In China, however, the growth rate is 30 - 40 percent despite a slow start. |
| E．Marathons, hiking, cycling and camping fall in the area of sports tourism. |
| F．Since it just appeared not long ago, it hasn’t drawn enough attention in China. |
| G．For example, hiking in “red tourist destinations” has become a part of sports tourism. |
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1. How will people take the jourmey?| A．By car. | B．By train. | C．By airplane. | D．By steamboat. |
| A．It is the name of a steam train. |
| B．It is the deepest seawater lake. |
| C．It is shown in Harry Potter films. |
| D．It is on the Britain’s highest mountain. |
| A．Three meals every day. |
| B．Visit to Inverary Castle. |
| C．Cruises on Loch Morar. |
| D．Return flights from London. |
【推荐1】On June 12,1942,Anne Frank’s parents gave her a small diary for her 13th birthday.She and her family had been living in Amsterdam for nine years after fleeing their native country in 1933.They could not escape the influence of the war sweeping across Europe.
On July 6,1942,her family was forced to go into hiding.For the next two years,Anne put down her innermost thoughts and feelings to her diary.Her reports of daily life painted a picture of a bright girl.She described her love of writing and her desire to make a career of it one day,saying,“I want to be useful or bring enjoyment to all people,even those I’ve never met.I want to go on living even after my death.”
She got her wish far too soon.Her diary came to an abrupt end in August of 1944,when she and others hiding in the“Secret Annex”were discovered,arrested,and sent to prison.Tragically,Anne,her sister and her mother,all died there.
Her father,Otto,the only survivor among those who hid in Annex,returned to Amsterdam after the war.He was deeply moved by his daughter’descriptions of life in Annex and her feelings about her family and other residents.He devoted the rest of his life to sharing her story with the world so that the same tragedy that happened to his family might never be repeated.Through her courage,her hope,and her unshakable faith in the goodness of people,her short life left a long legacy(遗产),touching and inspiring generation after generation of people she never met.
I would never forget visiting the Anne Frank House when I was just 23 and thought that I had already been alive eight years longer than she had been.Like millions of people moved by Anne Frank’s story,I have tried my best since then to live my life.We all would do well to remember the wisdom of a young girl who taught us that our differences make life more interesting,but our common men matter more.
1. Why did the Franks leave their native country in 1933?| A．To make a living | B．To look for equality. |
| C．To fight for their civil rights. | D．To escape the bad effect of the war. |
| A．She wants to live forever. |
| B．She wants to get her diary published. |
| C．She wants to have a good influence on people by writing. |
| D．She wants to make a fortune by writing. |
| A．13. | B．15. | C．23. | D．31. |
| A．Anne Frank has an unlucky life experience. |
| B．The writer has the same life experience as Anne. |
| C．We should try our best to make our life meaningful. |
| D．Common human beings can’t make life more meaningful. |
【推荐2】Gino Bartali’s story is one of the most dramatic examples during World War II of an Italian willing to risk his own life to save the lives of strangers. During his lifetime, Bartali didn't talk about his wartime activities. It was only after his death in 2000 that details began to emerge.
Gino Bartali, a villager from a poor family, born in Florence in 1914, became a professional cyclist in 1935. He was reaching the peak of his career as the war approached. He won his first Giro d'Italia, one of the world’s biggest cycling races in 1936, retaining the title in 1937, and then in 1946. Much to Italy's delight, he won the Tour de France in1938 and 1948.
At this point Bartali was asked to join a secret network offering protection and safe passages to Jews and other endangered people. His role in the network was uniquely suited to his talents - he became a courier. On the face of it he was undertaking the long training rides, but in reality he was carrying photographs and counterfeit identity documents to and from a secret printing press.
All were hidden in the frame and handlebars of his bicycle. He travelled thousands of kilometres across Italy, travelling the roads between cities as far apart as Florence, Lucca, Genoa, Assisi, and the Vatican in Rome. By taking on this role, he put himself at huge risk. At one point he was arrested and questioned by the head of the secret police in Florence, where he lived. In spite of knowing that the Germans were killing everybody who was hiding Jews, he still hid his Jewish friend. He was risking not only his life but also his family.
"When people were telling him, 'Gino, you're a hero', he would reply, 'No, no —I want to be remembered for my sporting achievements. Real heroes are others, those who have suffered in their soul, in their heart, in their spirit, in their mind, for their loved ones. Those are the real heroes. I'm just a cyclist.'"
1. The underlined word in Paragraph 1 probably means ___________.| A．appear | B．download | C．boom | D．apply |
| A．He hid messages in his suit. | B．He founded a secret network. |
| C．He won five champions in all. | D．He was proud of his saving Jews. |
| A．A hero saving Jews. | B．A man loving his family. |
| C．A person fighting for his country. | D．A cyclist making great achievement. |
【推荐3】Babbage, born in London in 1791, was a great mathematical genius. He was a natural inventor.
When he finished school, he went to study mathematics at Cambridge University. Later, he got a job teaching at the university. While working there, he designed his “first difference engine”. This was, basically, a hand-operated mechanical calculator.
He took nine years to build a part of the machine. This machine can make complex mathematical calculations. It’s a basic mechanical computer.
Babbage dreamed, however, of more complicated machines. In fact, he didn’t only dream; he began to design them. The result was a series of “analytical engines” which were in fact powerful computers!
His designs contained processors, control units, a memory, and an input/output system. These are the four essential parts of a modern mathematical computer!
Alas! His “second difference engine” couldn’t use electricity since this hadn’t yet become a usable source of power, so Babbage had to make do with mechanical systems. For this reason, the machine was big, complicated and expensive. Though Babbage produced complete plans for the machine, he couldn’t build it. It was too advanced for its age!
It was not until almost 160 years later that Babbage’s “second difference engine” was finally manufactured. The first working version of this machine was built by the Science Museum in London, for the Babbage bicentenary in 1991. A second machine was then built for an American high-tech millionaire, who put it in the Computer History Museum, in California.
Babbage’s analytical engines would have used “programs” like those used in the textile(纺织)industry to make complicated patterns, but they were never built. This brilliant mathematician really was too far ahead of his time!
1. Where did Babbage plan his “first difference engine”?| A．In London |
| B．At high school |
| C．At Cambridge |
| D．In Science Museum |
| A．It took him nine years to build it |
| B．It was far ahead of its time |
| C．Its deign came out in his dreams |
| D．Its power source was electricity |
| A．for an American millionaire |
| B．in memory of Babbage |
| C．to test its ability to use electricity |
| D．for textile industry to make patterns |
| A．Babbage’s engines didn’t run on programs |
| B．Textile patterns are produced with programs |
| C．Babbage can be seen as the father of computers |
| D．Babbage’s analytical engines were never built |
【推荐1】Millions of people pass through the gates of the Disney parks in California, Florida and Tokyo, Japan each year. What makes these places almost universal attractions? What makes foreign kings and queens and other important people want to visit these Disney parks? Well, one reason is the way Disney serves their “guests”.
All new employees, from vice-presidents to part- time workers, begin their employment by attending Disney University and taking “Traditions”. Here, they learn about the company’s history, how it is managed and why it is successful. They are shown how each department relates to the whole. All employees are shown how their part is important in making the park a success.
After passing “Traditions”, the employees go on to more specialized training for their specific jobs. No detail is missed. A simple job like taking tickets requires eight-hour days of training. When one ticket taker was asked why it took so much training for such a simple, ordinary job, he replied, “What happens if someone wants to know where the restrooms are, when the parade starts or which bus to take back to the campgrounds? We need to know the answers or where to get them quickly. Our constant aim is to help our guests enjoy themselves.”
Even Disney's managers get involved in the daily management of the park. Every year, the managers leave their desks and business suits and put on special service clothes. For a full week, the bosses sell hot dogs or ice cream, take tickets or drive the monorail, and take up any of the 100 jobs that make the park come alive. The managers agree that this week helps them to see the company’s goals more clearly.
All these efforts to serve the public well have made Walt Disney famous. Disney is considered by many as the best mass service provider in America or the world.
1. What do all new employees do on the first day they come to Disney parks?| A．They begin by receiving on-the-job training. | B．They must learn several jobs. |
| C．They begin as ticket takers. | D．They have already attended Disney University. |
| A．To learn all parts of the business. | B．To see that their guests enjoy themselves. |
| C．To be able to answer all kinds of questions. | D．To keep their important guests happy. |
| A．To set a good example to employees. |
| B．To remind themselves of their beginnings at Disney. |
| C．To gain a better view of the company's objectives. |
| D．To replace employees on holiday. |
| A．How Disney employees are trained. |
| B．The history and traditions of the Disney enterprises. |
| C．Why Disney enterprises make a lot of money. |
| D．The importance Disney enterprises place on serving people well. |
【推荐2】The following books have been published recently, and maybe you would like to read them.
This Atmosphere of Love
Franklin Bass Jr.
www.authorhouse.com
Paperback/E-book
$12.95/$3.99
This Atmosphere of Love shares Franklin Bass Jr.’s poetry collection from 2008 to 2012 that speaks about his true feelings and experiences of love.
An Irish Girl
Marilyn Hering
www.iuniverse.com
Paperback/E-book
$13.99/$3.99
Inspired by true events of the Irish famine(饥荒), An Irish Girl combines a tale of the famine with a heart-broken story of love and loss.
The Prison Planet
Handbook
Denis Goodwin
www.xlibris.com
Hardback/Paperback/E-book/Audiobook
$46.98/$34.45/$4.99/$9.99
Sometimes, the reality prescribed to us doesn’t explain what we experience. If you too know something isn’t right and want to see the bigger picture, the bottom line is here.
A Deadly Homecoming
Jane Bennett Munro
www.iuniverse.com
Hardback/Paperback/E-book/Audiobook
$23.99/$13.99/$3.99/$9.99
When her mother asks her to investigate a friend’s disappearance, Toni Day heads to her hometown to solve a complex murder case that leaves her own life hanging in the balance.
1. Who is a poet among the following writers?| A．Jane Bennett Munro | B．Marilyn Hering. |
| C．Denis Goodwin. | D．Franklin Bass Jr. |
| A．A biography | B．A storybook |
| C．A documentary. | D．A reference book. |
| A．The Prison Planet. | B．A Deadly Homecoming. |
| C．An Irish Girl. | D．This Atmosphere of Love. |
【推荐3】Emergencies(紧急情况)don't happen very often. But when they do,you want to get help first. No one wants to spend time looking up the phone numbers.
In 1968, the Untied States government wanted one number that people could call for emergencies. They decided that 911 was easy to remember and people could dial it quickly. The very first 911 call was made on February 16,1968 in Alabama. Today, 911 is used for emergencies in most parts of the United States and many parts of Canada.
Other countries may use other numbers. In Great Britain,it's 959. If you're not sure which emergency number is used in your area,check your phone book.
When to call
Never call 911 as a joke or just to see what might happen. The only time you should call 911 is if a person is badly hurt or in danger right now!
When in an emergency call
When you dial the 911 operator(接线员),it's always OK to give out your information. Speak slowly and clearly when you explain what's happening. What happened？Where are you？Who needs help？
Don't hang up(挂断)！
If you have to call 911,do not hang up until the operator tells you it's OK to do so,That way,you can be sure that the operator has all the information to offer help fast.
A dog named Faith dialed 911 when her owner who was in a wheelchair fell and needed help. She had been taught to use a speed-dial(快递拨号)function.
1. The emergency number 911 was first used in________in the USA.| A．1958 | B．1968 | C．1978 | D．1999 |
| A．Because other countries also used the number. |
| B．Because it was suggested by the phone company. |
| C．Because it was simple and easy to remember and dial. |
| D．Because it was also used in many parts of Canada. |
| A．a bus hits a boy badly | B．a girl feels bored |
| C．an old lady falls off the stairs, unable to stand up | D．some people can't get out of a burning building |
| A．Wait for the operator's words to end the call. | B．Tell the operator what happened and hang up. |
| C．Test if your phone can get through to 911. | D．Tell the operator everything as quickly as possible. |
【推荐1】We’re loving the sea to death. We swim into it, live near it, build beside it, and even imagine about living under the sea. For much of our history, we have turned to “hard engineering” to control the marine environment and manage its influence on us. We build dams, sea walls and channels. But all these efforts seem to fail, because we’ve not been thinking about design of structures with respect to ecology. Some coastal structures create shade, which reduces the growth of seaweed. Bright lights at night contuse species such as turtles. That’s why blue engineering comes in.
Johnson, a marine ecologist, is advocating for “blue engineering” — the marine version of the “green engineering” movement on land that has seen nations like Singapore building the walls and roofs of the concrete jungle with plant life.
Researchers with the World Harbour Project are creating tiles similar to the natural structures found on rocky shores with 3D printing technology. These make more attractive homes for marine creatures. Researchers are also actively seeding these tiles with local seaweeds and creatures such as the Sydney rock oyster, which is particularly good at improving water quality. Twelve harbors around the world are taking part in this marine tile experiment, each working with their own unique marine life.
It’s a far cry from the days when huge numbers of old tyres were thrown into the sea to build “artificial reefs”. Those early attempts are now costing millions to remove, showing just how far we have yet to go in understanding how best to co-habit with the underwater world.
1. What do we know about “hard engineering”?| A．It has improved sea environment. | B．It controls the influence of sea well. |
| C．It has failed to achieve its purpose. | D．It makes living under the sea possible. |
| A．Injure. | B．Heat. | C．Defend. | D．Involve. |
| A．Growing plant life on concrete buildings. | B．Building rocky shores with 3D printers. |
| C．Creating an artificial reef with old tyres. | D．Building structures benefiting sea creatures. |
| A．Two ways of sea engineering. | B．The green engineering movement. |
| C．Construction of artificial reefs. | D．Research on blue engineering. |
【推荐2】When buying suitable plants for my garden, I would read the label carefully, which contains critical information that can tell me whether the plant is likely to work for me.
The label tells me the plant's name, including both a common name, which is easy to remember, and a botanical name, which is more precise and reliable. The botanical name is very useful as it's the key to finding more information about the plant.
The label also states the plant's light needs. They can tell me that the plant needs full sun, full shade or part sun, which are somewhere in between.
I will also find information about how much winter cold the plant can handle. This is usually expressed in terms of the zones on a plant hardiness (耐寒性) map. My Chicago home is generally in Zone 5, with a few spots near the lake in Zone 6. It's safe to buy plants that are hardy in Zone 5 or the colder Zones 4 and 3. Some labels only show a temperature, such as 10 degrees below zero, which is the coldest air temperature the plant is believed to be able to survive.
As an experienced gardener, I never forget to learn about the plant's size from the label. It tells me how tall and wide the plant will eventually grow to be. This is especially critical information if I am shopping for trees because just five or ten years later, that plant can outgrow its site.
There's a lot that plant labels don't tell me, for example, the soil a plant needs. Fortunately, I have a handy tool to learn more: my phone. A quick search for the plant 's botanical name can bring me a wealth of information beyond the label.
1. Why is a plant's botanical name important?| A．It's easy to remember. |
| B．It sounds formal and reliable. |
| C．It helps to understand the label. |
| D．It can be used to search for more information. |
| A．a plant that is tall and wide |
| B．a plant that is hardy in Zone 5 |
| C．a plant that requires full sunshine |
| D．a plant that can survive at 10 degrees below zero |
| A．From the label. |
| B．From the Internet. |
| C．From a plant hardiness map. |
| D．From an experienced gardener. |
| A．Thoughtful | B．Curious. | C．Determined. | D．Particular. |
【推荐3】Dear students and employees(员工) of RWTH,
Based on recent decisions by the state government on Covid-19 lockdown( 封 城 ), the Management Committee of RWTH have decided on the following measures:
Studying and teaching:
All in-person classroom teaching activities (especially lab courses, written examinations, and exam revision) will be stopped in the period from December 16, 2020 to January 10, 2021. If possible and reasonable, teachers can offer online teaching during this time instead. We would also advise strongly the exam committee to find ways that help students with their degree programs.
All network teaching and exams that have already been planned will continue during this time.
Service operations:
In the period from December 16, 2020 to January 10, 2021, all employees who can work from home must do so, even if this causes quality losses.
For the period from December 21, 2020 to January 8, 2021, we have made further offers for service operations and vacation arrangements.
If employees have questions about the organization of working hours and childcare, the human resources departments will be happy to help. The state government has also said it will provide help for this group of employees.
The Management Committee of RWTH has taken the above measures based on the following rules: All measures are designed to reduce the possibilities of infection( 感 染 ) even more (for example, by reducing the need to take transportation).
The Management Committee calls on all students, employees, and managers to fully obey the measures that have been made.
Best regards.
Head of the Management Committee of RWTH
1. When may the email be written?| A．On December 14, 2020 | B．On January 10, 2021 | C．On January 8, 2021 | D．On December 21, 2020 |
| A．A university | B．A program | C．A course | D．A state |
| A．All the teaching activities will be stopped from December 16, 2020 to January 10, 2021including teaching on the Internet. |
| B．All the measures are taken in order to cut down the number of infection as much as possible. |
| C．Workers must work in the campus if the measures cause quality losses. |
| D．All exams that have been planned before will not be held during the lockdown. |
