Since the time when the Romans first settled on the Danube River and built one of their most important central European forts (堡垒), Vindobona, the city we now know as Vienna, has played a very important role in European history. Austria grew up around the city and developed into a strong empire (帝国). The capital became a famous place during the rule of the Habsburg dynasty.
Today, Vienna is one of the most popular tourist spots in Austria as well as a major center of modern business and culture. Many different cultures have fused their cultural identities to produce the amazing Viennese culture. It is said that the most beautiful German is spoken in this old city.
A city of music, cafes, waltzes, parks, cakes, and wine — that's Vienna. Famous composers such as Mozart, Beethoven and Schubert made Vienna into a city of music. Vienna also has a lot to offer in art and architecture. Yet the bars and clubs make a trip to Vienna an unforgettable experience. Vienna's cooking diversity is also impressive. Dumpling soup, tender boiled beef and apple rolls are typical Austrian dishes.
The face of the city has changed time and again due to war, victory, defeat, the death of an empire and the birth of a republic, foreign occupation (占领), and the passage of time. Fortunately, the Viennese character —a strict devotion to the good life — has remained solid.
1.What can we know about Vienna in the past?
A. It used to be a business center.
B. People there had beautiful voices.
C. Austria developed around this city.
D. There were some forts in this city.
2.What does the underlined word "fused" in Paragraph 2 mean?
A. Melted.B. Learned.C. Referred.D. Protected.
3.Which of the following items about Vienna are mentioned in this passage?
①music ②culture ③weather ④history ⑤food ⑥government ⑦art
A. ①④⑤⑥B. ②④⑤⑦C. ④⑤⑥⑦D. ②③④⑤
假如你叫李华,是铜陵的一名中学生。最近,当地政府正在实施快速公交和桥梁建设,结果引起人们的广泛争议。请你根据人们不同的观点,给当地报社写一封信,发表自己的观点。
赞成观点 | 反对观点 |
1.能够解决交通问题,方便人民生活; 2.有助于发展经济,提高人民生活水平; 3.有助于提高铜陵作为现代化旅游城市的形象。 | 1.会造成环境污染; 2.会产生噪音,打扰居民平静的生活; 3.时常造成交通堵塞。 |
你的观点…… | |
注意:1.信的开头已给出,但不计人总词数。
2.不要逐句翻译,可适当增加内容使行文连贯。
3.词数120左右。
参考词汇:快速公交系统 BRT
高架桥 overpass
Dear Editor,
I’m writing to you about the road construction which is taking place in our city.
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Yours,
Li Hua
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Dear Sir,
I’m glad to learn that part-time assistants were wanted in your studio and I’d like to have a try. I’m a student who is graduated from high school soon. Before attending the college, I’ll have a long holiday and I’m determined to make the best of them. Since childhood, I have developed a strong interest in storytelling and watching films. My teacher thinks high of my performance in the language class, when I have also acquired a good knowledge of American movie industry. Except that, I am monitor of my class and thus have gained many experience in management.
I will undertake full responsibility and spare no effort to do my share of work. I am fully convinced that through communication with the staffs, I can get some valuable work experience as well as develop my social skills.
I’m looking forward to receiving your reply soon. Thank you for your consider.
Yours,
Li Hua
阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Enough sleep is important to health. The amount of sleep 1.(need) depends on the age of the person and the conditions in2.sleep takes place. The young may need more sleep than3.old, but usually eight hours are enough for the health of grown-ups. Some can do with4.than this amount, but others may need more. Every person knows his own need. 5. is then a matter of good judgment to satisfy his need. Sleep should always be enough to make one bring back his6. (strong) and get ready for a day’s work.
Fresh air is necessary to sound sleep. So it is not without reason for some people to think that it is practicable to sleep 7. the open air. A bath at bedtime, 8. hot nor cool but of body temperature, may be helpful 9. sleep. Sleep-producing drug should never be taken except when10. (suggest) by a doctor.
In Twain, many people know what a “motorpool” means. It is known as a place for the maintenance(维修) of official business and government cars. it is a place for vehicle maintenance.
More than ten years ago I came to America on business and I took advantage of the to visit my friend. My friend drove a car to me at the airport, and took me to his home. Out of the , my friend drove his car into the innermost , which had a sign“carpool only”. I what “carpool”meant. I felt doubted whether he was going to a motorpool. I thought myself clever in asking:
“Is there anything wrong with the car?”
“Nothing. ?”said he.
“Well then, why are you going to carpool?”I .
My friend couldn’t help and told me that “carpool” refers to the lane that only the cars with two or more can drive in. I felt rather on hearing that.
After dinner, my friend’s neighbour came over to ask whether he “carpool” the next day. “ ,”my friend said“I will accompany my friend to go shopping tomorrow.” I was again, wondering why he could not“carpool”with him since we had “carpooled” today. My friend explained to me again that the “carpool” that his neighbour meant they in turn drove the car to work so as to save . The first“carpool”is a noun, the second“carpool”is a verb. It is really40for newcomers in America to understand it in a short time.
1.A.commonly B.probably C.partly D. simply
2.A.In general B.In particular C.After all D. Above all
3.A.break B.time C.chance D. place
4.A.watch B.help C.meet D. catch
5.A.sight B.airport C.kindness D. plane
6.A.line B.lane C.range D. route
7.A.wondered B.knew C.understood D. learned
8.A.For B.Thus C.Then D. Though
9.A.How B.What C.Why D. Where
10.A.reminded B.responded C.explained D. judged
11.A.thinking B.talking C.laughing D. showing
12.A.passengers B.drivers C.kids D. ladies
13.A.surprised B.excited C.annoyed D. embarrassed
14.A.needed B.could C.should D. would
15.A.Sure B.Sorry C.Pardon D. Good
16.A.upset B.doubtful C.confused D. worried
17.A.used B.insisted C.learned D. provided
18.A. energyB. time C. money D. gas
19.A.as B.so C.while D. for
20.A.interesting B.difficult C.important D. necessary
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
1. When a starving man gets a meal, he begins to think about an overcoat; when an executive gets a new sports car, visions of country clubs and pleasure beats dance into view.
The many wants of mankind might be regarded as making up several levels. 2..
The first and most basic level of wants involves food. Once this want is satisfied, a second level of wants appears: clothing and some sort of shelter. By the end of World War II these wants were satisfied for a great majority of Americans. 3. It included such items as automobile sand new houses.
By 1957 or 1958 this third level of wants was fairly well satisfied. Then, in the late 1950s a fourth level of wants appeared: the “life-enriching”level. While the other levels involve physical satisfaction-the feeding, comfort, safety, and transportation of the human body-this level stresses mental needs for recognition, achievement and happiness. It includes a variety of goods and services, many of which could be called “luxury” items. Among them are vacation trips, the best medical care, and entertainment. 4.
On this level, a greater percentage of consumer spending goes to services, while on the first three levels more is spent on goods. Will consumers raise their sights to a fifth level of wants as their income increases, or will they continue to demand luxuries and personal services on the fourth level?
A fifth level probably would involve wants that can be achieved best by community action. Consumers may be spending more on taxes to pay for government action against disease, ignorance, crime and prejudice. 5.In this way, we can enjoy more fully the good things on the first four levels.
A.Then a third level appeared.
B.Human wants seem endless.
C.When there is money enough to satisfy one level of wants, another level appears.
D.There are several levels of wants in one’s life.
E.At this stage, we now may seek to ensure the health, safety, and leisure.
F.Also included here are fancy foods and the latest styles in clothing.
G.Different people have different wants on each level.