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Though it began raining, the peasants ______ rice.
A．went on to plant
B．went on planting
C．kept to plant
D．didn't stop to plant
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Nobody knows who first invented it, but the umbrella was used in very ancient times. Probably the first to use it were the Chinese, as early as the eleventh century B. C.
We know that the umbrella was used in ancient Egypt and Babylon as a sunshade. And there was a strange thing connected with its use: it became a symbol of honour and authority. In the Far East in ancient times the umbrella was allowed to be used only by royalty or by those in high office.
In Europe, the Greeks were the first to use the umbrella as a sunshade. And the umbrella was in common use in ancient Greece. But it is believed that the first persons in Europe to use the umbrella as protection against the rain were the ancient Romans.
During the Middle Ages, the use of the umbrella practically disappeared. Then it appeared a gain in Italy in the late sixteenth century. And again it was considered a symbol of power and authority. By 1680, the umbrella appeared in France, and later on in England.
By the eighteenth century, the umbrella was used against rain throughout most of Europe. Umbrellas have not changed much in style. during all this time, though they have become much lighter in weight. It wasn' t until the twentieth century that women' s umbrellas began to be made, in a whole variety of colours.
According to this passage, the umbrella was probably first invented ______.
A．in ancient China
B．in ancient Egypt
C．in ancient Greece
D．in ancient Rome
No sooner______gone home than it began to rain heavily.
A．had I
B．I had
C．have I
D．I have
“Ah!” said one farmer, "tomorrow we shall have rain and the rice will grow well.” The second answered, “nonsense (胡说),the rain will only damage the crops (庄稼). ”
So they began to quarrel (争吵). Just then a third farmer came along and asked them why they were quarreling. Both farmers explained about the black cloud.
“What cloud?” asked the third farmer. They all looked at the sky. The cloud was no longer there.
The two farmers fought (争吵) in words because ().
A.they were hungry
B.it rained
C.one said the rain would do good to the crops and the other didn't think so
D.they both hoped for rain
“Ah!” said one farmer, "tomorrow we shall have rain and the rice will grow well.” The second answered, “nonsense (胡说),the rain will only damage the crops (庄稼). ”
So they began to quarrel (争吵). Just then a third farmer came along and asked them why they were quarreling. Both farmers explained about the black cloud.
“What cloud?” asked the third farmer. They all looked at the sky. The cloud was no longer there.
(1)The two farmers were ().
A、going home
B、going to the field
C、going to work
D、going to see their friend
(2)When there are black block clouds in the sky, ().
A、it will rain soon
B、it will be fine
C、it will get hot
D、the sun is shining brightly
Nobody knows who first invented it, but the umbrella was used in very ancient times. Probably the Chinese were the first to use it in the eleventh century B. C.
We know that the umbrella was used in ancient Egypt and Babylon as a sunshade. And there was a strange thing connected with its use: it became a symbol of honor and authority. In the Far East in ancient times, the umbrella was allowed to be used only by the king or by those in high office.
In Europe, the Greeks were the first to use the umbrella as a sunshade. And the umbrella was in common use in ancient Greece. But it is believed that the first persons in Europe to use the umbrella as protection against the rain were the ancient Romans. During the Middle Ages, the use of the umbrella practically disappeared. Then it appeared again in Italy in the late sixteenth century. And again it was considered a symbol of power and authority. By 1680, the umbrella appeared in France, and later on in England.
By the 18th century the umbrella was used against rain throughout most of Europe. Umbrella did not change much in style. during all this time, though they became much lighter in weight. It was not until the twentieth century that women's umbrellas were made, in a whole variety of colors.
According to this passage, the umbrella was probably first invented
A．in ancient China
B．in ancient Europe
C．in ancient Greece
D．in ancient Rome
Nobody knows who first invented it, but the umbrella was used in very ancient times. Probably the Chinese were the first to use it in the eleventh century B. C.
We know that the umbrella was used in ancient Egypt and Babylon as a sunshade. And there was a strange thing connected with its use: it became a symbol of honor and authority. In the Far East in ancient times, the umbrella was allowed to be used only by the king or by those in high office.
In Europe, the Greeks were the first to use the umbrella as a sunshade. And the umbrella was in common use in ancient Greece. But it is believed that the first persons in Europe to use the umbrella as protection against the rain were the ancient Romans. During the Middle Ages, the use of the umbrella practically disappeared, Then it appeared again in Italy in the late sixteenth century. And a gain it was considered a symbol of power and authority. By 1680, the umbrella appeared in France, and later on in England.
By the 18th century the umbrella was used against rain throughout most of Europe. Umbrella have not changed much in style. during all this time, though they have become much lighter in weight. It wasn't until the twentieth century that women's umbrellas were made, in a whole variety of colors.
According to this passage, the umbrella was probably first invented ______.
A．in ancient China
B．in ancient Europe
C．in ancient Greece
D．in ancient Rome
第一篇 TheDevelopment of Ballet
Ballet is a dance form. that has a longhistory. The fact that it survives to this day shows that it has adjusted as times have changed.
Ballet began in the royal courts duringthe Renaissance. At that time it became common for kings and quee'ns, as well as other nobility(贵族), to participate in pageants that includedmusic, poetry, and dance. As these entertainments moved fromthe Italian courts to the French ones, court ladies be- gan participating in them. Though their longdresses prevented much movement, they were able to perform. elaborate(复杂的) walking patterns. It was not until the 1600sthat women dancers shortened theirskirts, changed to flat shoes, and began doing some of the leaps and turnsperformed by men.
It was also in the 1600s thatprofessional ballet began King Louis XIV of France, himself a devoted dan- cer, founded the Royal Academy of Dance. Thefive basic feet positions from which all ballet steps begin were finalizecL Inthe late 1700s another important change occurred. Ballet began to tell a storyon its own. It was no longer simply dance to be performed between acts ofplays. Elaborate wigs(假发) and costumes wereelimina- ted By the early 1800s dancers leamed to rise on their toes to make itappear that they were floating.
Classical ballet as we know it today wasinfluenced primarily by Russian dancing. The Russians remainedinterested inballet when it declined in otherEuropean countries iri the mid-1800s. One ofthe most influentialfigures of the early 20th century was Sergei Diaghilev Hisdance company, the Ballets Russes, brought a newenergy and excitement toballet. One of his chief assistants, George Balanchine, went on to found theNewYork City Ballet in 1948 and to influence new generations of dancers.
31 This passage deals mainly with
A.famous names in ballet
B.how ballet has developed
C. Russian ballet
D. why ballet is no longer popula
In 1963, a Grade 8 student named Tom Sims【C4】______ a ski-board for a school project in New Jersey. Then in 1966, a man named Sherman Poppen【C5】______ two skis together for his kids on Christmas day. He called his invention "the Snurfer," which 【C6】______ the words "snow" and "surf". In 1969, Jack Burton Carpenter received a【C7】______for Christmas. He soon began designing boards, and today "Burton" is a popular【C8】______of snowboard.
By the 1980s, snowboarding had become very popular.【C9】______, most ski resorts did not allow snowboarding because they thought it was too【C10】______. Since many snowboarders were young, many older skiers did not want them on the ski hills. The snowboarders had to go to the backcountry, 【C11】______ patrolled (有巡逻的) resorts.
Rejection at the resorts did not【C12】______snowboarding from growing in popularity. Eventually, the owners of ski resorts changed their views. They 【C13】______that they could make more money by allowing snowboarding. One by one, the resorts【C14】______ to welcome snowboards. Today, many resorts even set【C15】______special areas where snowboarders can practice their creative tricks.
【C1】
A．spreading
B．popular
C．ordinary
D．interesting
Black cats are generally considered lucky in Britain, even though they are 【B17】 witchcraft. It is 【B18】 lucky if a black cat crosses your path — although in America the exact opposite belief prevails. Finally, a commonly held superstition is that of touching wood 【B19】 luck. This measure is most often taken if you think you have said something that is tempting fate, such as "my car has never 【B20】 , touch wood？"
【B1】
A．broadly
B．widely
C．quickly
D．speedily
