1 . Many of China’s ancient buildings were in danger of being destroyed before Lin Huiyin and Liang Sicheng started to document them in the 1930s. The husband and wife team were among the first people to work on preserving these buildings in China, and they are also the most well-known. Their efforts have inspired generations of people to speak out for architecture that is threatened by rapid development.
Becoming China’s best architectural historians was not an easy task. The buildings they wanted to save were centuries old and often located in distant parts of the country. In many cases, they had to travel through dangerous areas in the Chinese countryside to reach them. During the 1930s, exploring remote areas in China meant traveling on muddy, poorly maintained roads by mule or on foot. Inns(客栈) were often dirty, food could be polluted, and there was always a risk of violence from rebels, soldiers, and robbers.
Their greatest discovery was the Temple of Buddha’s Light in Wutai County, Shanxi Province. The breathtaking wooden temple was rebuilt in 857 A. D. , making it the oldest building known in China at the time.
Liang and Lin crawled into the temple’s most forbidding, forgotten areas to determine its age. One area they explored was inhabited by thousands of bats and millions of bedbugs, covered in dust and littered with dead bats. “In complete darkness and among awful smell, hardly breathing, with thick masks covering our noses and mouths, we measured, drew, and took pictures with flashlights for several hours. When we finally came out to take a breath of fresh air, we found hundreds of bedbugs in our bag. We ourselves had been badly bitten. However, the importance and unexpectedness of our find made those hours the happiest of my years hunting for ancient architecture.” Liang wrote about this experience in a book called “Liang and Lin: Partners in Exploring China’s Architectural Past”.
1. What was the main reason for Lin Huiyin and Liang Sicheng to document ancient buildings in China?| A．To preserve them from destruction | B．To inspire young generations |
| C．To gain fame as architects | D．To study their historical significance |
| A．Road conditions and funds. | B．Transport and accommodations. |
| C．Personal safety and weather. | D．Communication with locals and food. |
| A．It was a pleasant and easy task. |
| B．It was a waste of time and effort. |
| C．It was a dangerous and unpleasant task. |
| D．It was an important and unexpected discovery. |
| A．Tough Conditions in China’s Remote Areas |
| B．The Reason for Liang and Lin’s Exploration |
| C．Partners in Documenting China’s Architectural Treasures |
| D．The Difficulties China’s Architectural Historians Are Facing |
2 . Exercise is good for us. It reduces the risks of dying from all causes, including cancer and heart disease. But many people who work all week have little time for exercise. So, they might try to do something to increase their heart rates over the weekend—go for a long run, take a bike ride or hike in the mountains. But is it healthy to avoid exercise during the workweek and then try to fit it all in during the weekend?
A new study suggests that, yes, it is healthy. Australian researchers at the University of Sydney did the study. It took place over a nineyear period. During that time, the researchers looked at the selfreported exercise habits and health examinations of more than 63,000 adults in England and Scotland. Then they connected that information to death records.
The researchers found that people who exercised only one or two days a week improved their chances of living longer than people who did not exercise at all. Even those who are fat could extend their lives by exercising a couple of days per week.
Emmanuel Stamatakis is the senior author of the study. He says that he found it very encouraging that even people who exercised as little as one or two times a week appear to lower their risk of early death. In other words, their health improves even if they don’t meet the suggested weekly amount of physical activity. However, to be in the best health, Stamatakis says more exercise is better.
The WHO suggests that adults should get at least 150 minutes of moderate to intense activity per week. For the best results, the organisation suggests 75 minutes per week of intense physical activity. However, if you are busy with work and family duties, exercise as much as you can.
1. In which part of a website can we find this text?| A．Science. | B．News. |
| C．Sports. | D．Health. |
| A．It was carried out in three places. |
| B．It lasted for more than nine years. |
| C．It studied both children and adults. |
| D．It was led by Emmanuel Stamatakis. |
| A．A little exercise is better than none. |
| B．We’d better do exercise on weekdays. |
| C．Fat people usually live shorter than thin people. |
| D．Exercise habits have a big influence on death. |
| A．Paying attention to the risk of early death. |
| B．Trying to do more exercise if we have time. |
| C．Getting at least 150 minutes of activity a week. |
| D．Avoiding doing much intense physical activity. |
3 . Jenna had graduated from her junior school. She was ready for new
Arriving at the dormitory, she started with
Later in math class, Jenna devoted herself to working out the problems that had given her so much
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| A．tallest | B．best | C．hardest | D．gentlest |
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Yuan Longping was born in 1930 in Beijing. His parents wanted him to pursue a career in science or medicine. However, what concerned him most was that farmers often had poor harvests and sometimes even had a serious
After graduating in 1953, he worked as a researcher. Yuan Longping realised that larger fields were not the solution. Instead, farmers needed to
Today, it is
A city walk is
1. What’s wrong with the man?
| A．He has got a cold again. |
| B．He gets tired easily in winter. |
| C．He has been seriously ill for a week. |
| A．Riding a bike. | B．Going to the gym. | C．Climbing the stairs. |
| A．Co-workers. | B．Husband and wife. | C．Doctor and patient. |
According to a recent survey, violence (暴力) did happen in schools. Students showed their fear and parents and teachers were also
The topic of school violence is
If I meet with school violence, I will not answer violence with violence, for it will result in more fighting. I will tell my teachers and parents about it. I think they will help me deal
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8 . There is a famous story about how Walt Disney was inspired to build Disneyland. The story goes that during an afternoon visit to Griffith Park located near the Burbank Studios, Walt took a seat while his two young daughters rode the merry-go-round (旋转木马). Walt thought there should be a place where both children and their parents could enjoy spending some time together in an environment that would be both entertaining and pleasing to the eye, so with this thought came the idea for Disneyland.
Walt’s original plan was to build an eight-acre park located near the Burbank Studios that would be a place for his employees and their families. Those plans were put on hold because of the start of World War II. By 1952, Walt had created a special department that was devoted to planning his dream.
Finally in 1953, the first steps in building the park happened when Walt employed the Stanford Research Institute to make a survey to determine the best possible location of the future park. Considering population growth and the future freeway construction, they finally found a location in Anaheim and 160 acres of land was bought for the site of the new park.
The building of the park was very expensive and to collect money for the project, Walt developed the idea of the “WaltDisney’s Disneyland” television show. It turned out to be a wonderful idea—not only gaining the money to build the park but also presenting the park to the American public.
Construction officially began on July 21, 1954, and it was an ambitious (有雄心的) building schedule of less than one year to complete the new park for the projected opening day. Walt watched over the park’s construction and progress continued with just a few minor hold-ups. Finally, the park was ready for the opening day on July 17, 1955.
1. What inspired Walt Disney to build Disneyland?| A．The special design of Griffith Park. | B．A trip to a park with his daughters. |
| C．Requests from his family and employees. | D．The idea to build a park for his daughters. |
| A．Population and traffic. | B．The advice of the public. |
| C．The natural environment. | D．Walt Disney’s personal preference. |
| A．It was smooth generally. | B．It was affected by World War II. |
| C．It was completed later than expected. | D．It was influenced by a shortage of money. |
| A．A diary. | B．A novel. | C．A magazine. | D．A guidebook. |
9 . I had wished to travel abroad since I was a little boy. I grew up in India. I used to listen to the stories my father would tell me about his stay in Canada and tours to Europe in the 1990s, with great interest. My big moment finally came in the summer of 2010 when I was able to accompany my parents to Europe. We planned to travel to Belgium, Netherlands and Germany.
I had heard several great things about Lufthansa (汉莎航空) till then but now I finally got to experience them first hand, during the flight to Frankfurt. We flew business class and even today I can remember the excellent service by the Lufthansa crew. The flight was really smooth and thoroughly enjoyable, even for someone like me, who is otherwise scared of flying.
After spending almost two weeks in Europe, we took the Lufthansa airport express from Dusseldorf to Frankfurt airport, for our return flight. What a journey that was! All along the Rhine (莱茵河) , it was simply an unforgettable experience. I was in a sombre mood on the flight back to Mumbai as it marked the end of a wonderful vacation, but the Lufthansa crew members were able to change it into a most enjoyable experience yet again, with the quality of their service.
Being the first airline to take me overseas, Lufthansa will always hold a special place in my heart. Even today, I continue to enjoy flights on Lufthansa and simply cannot dream of choosing any other airline.
1. Which country does the author live in?| A．Belgium. | B．India. | C．Germany. | D．Canada. |
| A．Growing up in India. |
| B．Once staying in Canada. |
| C．Once traveling to Canada with his father. |
| D．His father’s stories about his traveling experiences. |
| A．Happy. | B．Sad. | C．Angry. | D．Curious. |
| A．He likes Lufthansa very much. |
| B．He has achieved much success in life. |
| C．He hopes his father will travel with him. |
| D．He has a hard time when flying just like his father. |
1. Where is Las Vegas?
| A．Near a forest. | B．In the desert. | C．Close to New York. |
| A．Fashion. | B．Card games. | C．Swimming pools. |
| A．Museums. | B．Restaurants. | C．Music clubs. |
| A．To teach visitors about playing cards. |
| B．To get families to bring their children. |
| C．To suggest different activities for visitors. |
