1 . Frank Lloyd Wright probably is the greatest architect that the United States has ever produced. He was very gifted and had a natural ability to design buildings. His buildings were not only beautiful, but they were also practical and useful. They fit their purposes very well. Wright’s churches, for example, make people feel like thinking and praying. His office buildings make people enjoy working, and his houses make people feel comfortable at home. However, Frank Lloyd Wright’s beautiful, practical and useful buildings are not the only reason that he is famous. There is another reason.
Frank Lloyd Wright is called the greatest American architect because he started an American style in architecture. Most of the architecture in the United States before Wright was really European, not American. Wright’s buildings do not look like old European buildings. They have their own style. Wright’s ideas about style are still used in the United States and in other parts of the world.
The most important idea in Frank Lloyd Wright’s Style of Architecture is that a building must fit its purpose and the land around it. His houses are often called “grass-land houses” because their lines are similar to the lines on the grassland. Both the lines of the grassland and the lines of Wright’s house are parallel (平行的) to the horizon, the place where earth and sky seem to meet. They are horizontal lines. Most European style houses, in contrast, have many vertical lines that form 90°angles with the horizon.
1. Which of the following best describes the character of the houses that Wright designed?A.They were very large and beautiful. |
B.They could be used as churches. |
C.They were beautiful and fitted their purposes. |
D.They were beautiful in design but not practical in use. |
A.learned from some European countries |
B.not only used in the U.S. |
C.no longer popular |
D.somewhat similar to the European style |
A.Architectural design should match natural surroundings. |
B.A building must have grassland around it. |
C.American style in architect should be different from the European’s. |
D.Design should be more important than use. |
A.The lines of “grass-land houses” are similar to lines on the grassland. |
B.The lines of “grass-land houses” are horizontal. |
C.The color of the lines of “grass-land houses” is green. |
D.They are different from European style houses. |
A.How to Make Your Houses More Beautiful |
B.“Grass-land” houses Designed by Wright |
C.The Differences Between the American and European Styles in Architecture |
D.The Style of Wright’s Buildings and his Influence on American Architecture |
A.this | B.that | C.himself | D.it |
3 . If you think a high-factor sunscreen (防晒霜) keeps you safe from harmful rays, you may be wrong. Research in this week's Nature shows that while factor 50 reduces the number of melanomas(黑瘤) and delays their occurrence, it can't prevent them. Melanomas are the most aggressive skin cancers. You have a higher risk if you have red or blond hair, fair skin, blue or green eyes, or sunburn easily, or if a close relative has had one. Melanomas are more common if you have periodic intense exposure to the sun. Other skin cancers are increasingly likely with long-term exposure.
There is continuing debate as to how effective sunscreen is in reducing melanomas -- the evidence is weaker than it is for preventing other types of skin cancer. A 2011 Australian study of 1,621 people found that people randomly selected to apply sunscreen daily had half the rate of melanomas of people who used cream as needed. A second study, comparing 1,167 people with melanomas to 1,101 who didn't have the cancer, found that using sunscreen routinely, alongside other protection such as hats, long sleeves or staying in the shade, did give some protection. This study said other forms of sun protection -- not sunscreen -- seemed most beneficial. The study relied on people remembering what they had done over each decade of their lives, so it's not entirely reliable. But it seems reasonable to think sunscreen gives people a false sense of security in the sun.
Many people also don't use sunscreen properly -- applying insufficient amounts, failing to reapply after a couple of hours and staying in the sun too long. It is sunburn that is most worrying. A recent research shows five episodes of sunburn in the teenage years increases the risk of all skin cancers.
The good news is that a combination of sunscreen and covering up can reduce melanoma rates, as shown by Australian figures from their slip-slop-slap campaign. So if there is a heat wave this summer, it would be best for us, too, to slip on a shirt, slop on (抹上) sunscreen and slap on a hat.
1. What is people's common expectation of a high-factor sunscreen?A.It will delay the occurrence of skin cancer. |
B.It will protect them from sunburn. |
C.It will keep their skin smooth and fair. |
D.It will work for people of any skin color. |
A.It is ineffective in preventing melanomas. |
B.It is ineffective in case of intense sunlight. |
C.It is ineffective with long-term exposure. |
D.It is ineffective for people with fair skin. |
A.Sunscreen should be applied alongside other protection measures. |
B.High-risk people benefit the most from the application of sunscreen. |
C.Irregular application of sunscreen does women more harm than good. |
D.Daily application of sunscreen helps reduce the incidence of melanomas. |
A.It misleads people to rely on sunscreen for protection. |
B.It helps people to select the most effective sunscreen. |
C.It is not based on direct observation of the subjects. |
D.It confirms the results of the first Australian study. |
A.Using both covering up and sunscreen. |
B.Staying in the shade whenever possible. |
C.Using covering up instead of sunscreen. |
D.Applying the right amount of sunscreen. |
4 . Last Christmas while staying with my parents, I
As I opened each letter, all of them delicate with
My father used to
Just six weeks after our Christmas visit, Daddy became very ill and was hospitalized. This time, he was fighting a
It so happened that the next day would be February 14. I chose from the
At his bedside, I joked with him, saying
My father, in a voice tight with
A.chanced | B.hit | C.drew | D.fell |
A.unknown | B.untouched | C.uncovered | D.unused |
A.publish | B.distribute | C.print | D.organize |
A.age | B.dust | C.use | D.reading |
A.recently | B.usually | C.previously | D.occasionally |
A.period | B.chapter | C.field | D.book |
A.work | B.study | C.serve | D.report |
A.accounts | B.documents | C.introductions | D.occupations |
A.devoted | B.addicted | C.thrown | D.drawn |
A.typical | B.traditional | C.different | D.conventional |
A.wars | B.illnesses | C.letters | D.prescriptions |
A.meant | B.intended | C.planned | D.said |
A.divided | B.sorted | C.separated | D.updated |
A.sadly | B.angrily | C.softly | D.loudly |
A.caught | B.treated | C.cured | D.covered |
A.curious | B.enthusiastic | C.fantastic | D.positive |
A.Christmas card | B.envelope | C.basket | D.lipstick |
A.astonishment | B.sorrow | C.sickness | D.emotion |
A.story | B.message | C.speech | D.motto |
A.in person | B.in private | C.in danger | D.in public |
5 . Do you have a sore throat, a running nose and a headache? Do you keep coughing and sneezing? If you do, the chances are that you have a cold or perhaps flu, but which one? Although both colds and flu are caused by viruses, they are very different illnesses.
Colds, which usually last about a week, affect the nose most. They commonly cause a runny nose and sneezing. Sometimes, they cause a headache, a cough and slightly aching muscles.
Flu is a much more serious illness and is caused by different group of viruses. People with flu usually get all the symptoms described above. However, they also get a high fever, a dry cough and much worse aching. Fever is one of the characteristic symptoms of the flu for all ages. The symptoms also last much longer. Sometimes they don’t disappear for at least two weeks.
Flu can be a deadly disease. The elderly, who are weaker and less healthy than most young people, can die from flu. This is one reason why old people are advised to have a flu injection (预防针) before the start of winter when flu is most common. This injection is inexpensive and definitely worth it.
If you have a cold or flu, you must always deal with used tissues(纸巾) carefully. Don’t leave dirty tissues on your desk or on the floor. Someone else has to pick these up and viruses could be passed on. And finally, remember to cover your nose and mouth when you sneeze! You don’t want to see the small drop of liquids blown out of your nose and mouth when you sneeze, do you? Disgusting, eh? Now you can understand why it’s a good idea to cover your nose and mouth when you sneeze!
1. According to the passage, people with colds rarely get _______.A.a headache | B.a high fever | C.a runny nose | D.aching muscles |
A.flu injection can cause death | B.most old people die from flu |
C.flu is most common in summer | D.flu can kill old people easily |
A.it helps keep your classroom tidy | B.people hate picking up dirty tissues |
C.it prevents the spread of colds and flu | D.picking up lots of tissues is hard work |
A.Both colds and flu last the same time. |
B.Both colds and flu can be prevented by injection. |
C.Both colds and flu are caused by the same viruses. |
D.Both colds and flu have an aching symptom. |
A.Cold or Flu? | B.The Different Symptoms of a Cold and Flu |
C.Prevention Is Better Than Cure | D.Cover Your Nose and Mouth When Sneezing |
1.你和父母或你和同学(朋友)的一次外出活动;
2.你的自主学习活动;
3.你的感受。
注意:1.不可逐条翻译;
2.词数不少于80词。
Since our learning burden was reduced, we have had much more time to enjoy ourselves and develop our own abilities.
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A.costume | B.digestion | C.appetite | D.nutrient |
A.ecology | B.biology | C.zoology | D.psychology |
A.clarify | B.facilitate | C.assist | D.owe |