1 . 使用恰当的过渡衔接词连句成篇
1. 得知你对中国古代建筑很感兴趣我很高兴。我热切地向你推荐颐和园。
2. 颐和园位于北京西北部，被誉为古代最好的皇家园林之一。
3. 早在18世纪，它就曾是属于帝王们的避暑胜地。
4. 颐和园由数百座引人注目的建筑和大厅组成。因此颐和园总是挤满游客。
5. 如果留心去观察，隐藏在建筑中的中国智慧会令你叹为观止。你可以更好地了解中国历史。
6. 我保证迷人的风景会让你大饱眼福。
Dear Eric,
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Yours,

Li Hua

2 . 使用恰当的过渡衔接词连句成篇
1.古埃及属于世界四大文明古国，其金字塔是世界八大建筑奇迹之一。(定语从句)
2.古代世界奇迹大多已经毁损，但金字塔依然屹立在大地之上。
3.关于金字塔是如何建成的众说纷纭，有人认为是借助运河的水把石料运来的。
4.科学家和研究人员积极投入到对它们的调查研究中，试图解开金字塔是如何建成的这一世界之谜。(同位语从句)
5.出于对金字塔的好奇，每年都有数以千万计的人动身前往参观。
6.这促进了当地经济的发展，进一步扩大了它们的影响。
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3 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

On March 31, the Eiffel Tower celebrated its 130th anniversary since it opened.     1    (original) planned to last only 20 years, the people of Paris wisely decided to keep it standing,    2     (recognize) its importance. Millions of people     3     (visit) the tower so far, according to its official website.

The tower was created by the French engineer Gustave Eiffel and was first intended as the main entrance     4     the 1889 World’s Fair. It was built in a little over two years and faced criticism from some locals initially. However, it quickly captured the attention of fair visitors, attracting more than two million people. It also had a     5     (practice) use as a radio antenna during World War I.

Visitors today can choose to climb 1,665 steps or take one of the original elevator cars    6     (reach) the top. At the top of the tower,     7     the tower’s administrative office is located, guests can enjoy a drink at the champagne bar on the top floor.

Today, the Eiffel Tower is a symbol of France, representing a feeling of pride and thankfulness. It is a global icon that can bring together people from different     8    (background). The tower is not only     9     popular tourist destination but also a widely recognized symbol, a     10     (believe) held by many who appreciate its enduring charm.

4 . Architects often spend months or even years perfecting a design to express their ideas more clearly, convey additional information, or outline the right proportions for a building. However, the urgent issue of climate change is placing new demands on their work. For example, in July, Super Typhoon Doksuri battered China, affecting more than 2.66 million people in Fujian Province alone.

Green architecture that conserves energy and reduces carbon dioxide emissions offers a solution, and concerted efforts have been made in diverse research fields over the past three decades to minimize heat loss. In addition, new buildings have to be tailored to the needs of people’s lifestyles.

Ren Jun, a professor at Tianjin University’s School of Architecture, who designed the first near-zero energy house in China in December 2019, said, “You can construct low-energy, environmentally-friendly houses, but if the interior design and environmental quality don’t meet residents’ requirements, these properties won’t be suitable to live in.”

The near-zero energy house, located-in Banbidian village in Beijing’s southern district of Daxing, won the International Design Award in the United States in January last year. The 400-square-meter property, which stands at the entrance to the village, runs on solar power gathered from rooftop panels, with the addition of a small amount of power from the grid (电网).

Ren said the first obstacle to conserving energy in the property was heat retention, which he attempted to achieve by keeping the indoor temperature at a certain level. The property is divided into five areas: a solar garden in the front yard, a central lounge, a water courtyard, a sponge zone, and a back room. For the exterior walls, Ren used three types of insulation (隔热层), including plastic foam, each about 25 centimeters thick.

Ren also looked for ways to deal with emissions at the house. He decided to install a ventilator, which pipes air that is polluted and replaces it with fresh air from outside in every room at the property.

Ren said it would take three to five years before more ultralow or near-zero energy buildings appeared in Chinese cities.

1. Which is not an important factor for designing green houses?

A．Energy consumption.	B．Carbon emission.
C．People’s lifestyle.	D．Architecture style.

2. What can we conclude about the nero-zero energy house?

A．The house consumes little electricity.

B．The house is deliberately designed to keep heat.

C．The house is equipped with many intelligent facilities.

D．The house is the first International Design Award-winning building in China.

3. What did Ren do to build up the house?

A．He designed the house in five stories to trap heat in it.

B．He applied 75 centimeters of plastic foam to exterior walls.

C．He tailored the interior design to the demand of local people.

D．He installed a ventilator to cut down carbon dioxide emissions.

4. Which is the best title for the passage?

A．Green Homes Offer Hope amid Climate Change

B．Green Houses Feature Near-Zero Energy Consumption

C．Ren Jun Won the International Design Award

D．China Strives for Low Carbon Strategy with Green Houses

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What mainly made the man hesitate to visit the White House?

A．Lack of interest.

B．The tight security.

C．The historical atmosphere.

2. How did the woman get the tour information?

A．From the website.

B．From the local paper.

C．From the travel guide.

3. Where are the speakers probably now?

A．In the White House.

B．In a dining hall.

C．At an airport.

4. What is the man like?

A．Serious.

B．Humorous.

C．Careful.

6 . What will be built next year?

A．A new gym.

B．A film museum.

C．A larger music hall.

7 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Situated above the Xiao River in the south of Zhao County of Hebei Province, the well-known Zhaozhou Bridge     1     (name) after the county in ancient times. Having a far-reaching impact     2     the bridge building of later ages, it is an old and well-preserved stone arch bridge.

The construction of Zhaozhou Bridge lasted almost ten years in Sui Dynasty,     3     (build) by an outstanding craftsman Li Chun and his fellow workers. It was reported     4     the bridge suffered from several major floods and numerous earthquakes, but still stood in the history of more than 1,400 years.

The bridge is 50.82 meters in length and has a     5     (wide) of 9.6 meters. The height is 7.23 meters. It is a single-hole stone arch bridge, with the     6     (center) arch made of 28 stone slabs (厚板). It     7     (bear) a pair of small arches at each side, which not only reduces the weight of the bridge,     8     helps decrease the force of floodwater.

Regarded as the combination of ancient Chinese architectural art and superb techniques, the Zhaozhou Bridge is a delicate art treasure of China,     9     (show) the excellent skills of stone carving in the Sui and Tang     10     (dynasty) and the wisdom of ancient craftsmen.

8 . The Sydney Opera House has become, with the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney’s best-known landmark and international symbol.

The base for the building was started in 1959 — years before the designs were finished. It took four years to design by Danish architect Jorn Utzon and by 1962 the designs were finalized and construction began. In total, it took 14 years to build and was officially opened on the 20th of October 1973 by Queen Elizabeth II.

The Sydney Opera House is a fascinating building and heart of the city’s cultural scene. It opened with a concert hall, an opera theatre, a drama theatre and a recital (音乐演奏会) hall, as well as restaurants and bars. A fifth theatre was added within the structure in 1998.

The Sydney Opera House cost some $160 million to build and was paid for by the public who bought $10 tickets in a series of lotteries with a first prize of $1million.

More information about the Sydney Opera House:

Conducts 3,000 events each year

Provides guided tours to 200,000 people each year

Has an annual audience of 2 million for its performances

includes 1,000 rooms

Is 185 metres long and 120 metres wide

Has 2.194 pre-cast concrete sections as its roof

Has roof sections weighing up to 15 tons

Has roof sections held together by 350 kms of tensioned steel cable

Has over 1 million tiles on the roof

Uses 6,225 square metres of glass and 645 kilometres of electric cable

1. When were the designs of the Sydney Opera House started?

A．In1960.

B．In1962.

C．In1958.

D．In1973.

2. The Sydney Opera House doesn’t consist of ______.

A．a drama theatre	B．an opera theatre
C．a concert hall	D．a reception hall

3. Which of the following is NOT true?

A．The Sydney Opera House has an audience of 2 million per year for its performances.

B．There are about 3,000 events held in the Sydney Opera House each year.

C．The Sydney Opera House is made up of more than 1,000 rooms.

D．The roof of the Sydney Opera House is made of concrete and steel.

9 . The Golden Gate Bridge is a well-recognized landmark in the United States. It spans (横跨) the Golden Gate Strait — a mile-wide stretch of water that connects the San Francisco Bay to the Pacific Ocean. The Golden Gate Bridge is one of the most beautiful bridges in the world. It is also one of the tallest.

The idea for a bridge across the strait had been around for many years, because San Francisco suffered from its isolated location. Planning for the Golden Gate Bridge began in 1916, but the design underwent many changes before construction finally started in 1933.

Joseph Strauss was the chief engineer in charge of the bridge project. However, he had little experience with the construction of suspension bridges (吊桥). For this reason, other engineers, architects, and designers made great contributions to the design and construction of the bridge. For example, the bridge owes its art deco (装饰派艺术) style and distinctive orange color to the architects Irving and Gertrude Morrow. Charles Alton Ellis did much of the technical work necessary to build the bridge.

It was not easy to get the project started. Financing had to be found, and there was much opposition to the very idea of a bridge. The US Navy, for example, feared, that a bridge would block ship traffic. The Southern Pacific Railroad, which ran the ferry fleets (轮渡船队), feared competition from the bridge. Many experts did not believe that it would be possible to build such a long bridge under such difficult circumstances. There are strong currents and heavy winds on the bridge site, which made construction dangerous.

The construction of the bridge finally began in 1933. The construction work set new standards for safety — workers were among the first required to wear hard hats, and a safety net saved the lives of nineteen men while the bridge was built. The Golden Gate Bridge was completed in 1937, when the bridge was opened to pedestrians (行人). It was opened to cars one year later. The bridge was finished ahead of schedule and cost much less than originally budgeted.

Because the Golden Gate Bridge is the first sight for many people arriving in the United States by ship, it is sometimes called the “Statue of Liberty” for the West Coast.

1. According to the text, the Golden Gate Bridge                  .

A．is the best-known symbol of America	B．crosses the Golden Gate Strait
C．crosses the San Francisco Bay	D．is about a mile wide.

2. Why was the idea for the bridge put forward?

A．To give the West Coast a new tourist attraction.

B．To connect San Francisco to the Pacific Ocean.

C．To set up a well-known landmark.

D．To compete with the ferry fleets.

3. The idea for the Golden Gate Bridge                  .

A．was first suggested in 1916

B．was first put forth by Joseph Strauss

C．was perfected by Gertrude Morrow in 1933

D．was put forward long before construction started

4. What can we learn about the Golden Bridge from paragraph 5?

A．It was finished under budget.

B．It was delayed for one year.

C．It was opened to the vehicles in 1937.

D．It was the first to set safety standards.

10 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

A documentary titled Across the Straits, which describes the cultural bond between the Chinese mainland and Taiwan, went online on January 15,     1     (attract) viewers through the historical and cultural bonds between the two sides.

An actor, from Taiwan, and a hostess, from Chinese mainland, are the hosts of the documentary. Together, they undertake     2     cultural exploration of the Guandi Temple in Dongshan County, East China’s Fujian Province.

Guandi Temple, established     3     (honor) the Eastern Han Dynasty warrior Guan Yu, has a history spanning over 600 years. The documentary sheds light on the historical significance of the temple     4     (treasure) by both the Chinese mainland and Taiwan.

The Guandi culture in Dongshan     5     (possess) numerous distinctive features, not only preserving a series of unique folk traditions     6     terms of cultural heritage but also having a wide-ranging influence on cross-Straits exchanges from a different perspective.

“Countless historical facts and folk anecdotes across the Straits     7     (continue) prove that we share a common history, culture and blood     8     (tie),”the actor said, adding that Dongshan for him feels like returning home.

“It is a place     9     the people speak the Minnan dialect, share devotion to Guan Yu, and collectively uphold the values of loyalty, bravery, courtesy,     10     (wise), and trust,” the actor was quoted as saying.