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1.【2013•河北保定一中月考】 阅读理解(共25小题;每小题2分， 满分50分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中，选出最佳选项 A Several different stories are told about the origin of Saint Valentine’s Day. One legend (传说)dates as far back as the days of Roman Empire(帝国). According to the story， Claudius, the Emperor of Rome, wanted to increase the size of the army. He knew that it would be easier to get young men who were not married to join the army. Therefore, he made a rule that no young men could marry until he had served in the army for a certain number of years. A priest (牧师) named Valentine broke the rule and secretly married a great number of young people. Finally, Claudius found out about Valentine and put the priest in prison, where he remained until his death on February 14. After his death, Valentine was made a saint (圣人)and the day of his death was named Saint Valentine’s Day. It became the custom for lovers to send each other message on this day. Now Saint Valentine’s Day is a time for people to send one another their greeting of many kinds. February 14, Valentine’s Day, is sweetheart’s day, on which people in love with each other express their tender emotions(感情). People sometimes put their love message in a heart-shaped box of chocolates or a bunch of flowers tied with red ribbons(带子). Words of letters may be written on the flower-covered card, or something else. Whatever the form may be, the message is almost the same “Will you be my Valentine?” 41.According to the rule, _______. A. no young men could get married unless they were old enough. B. young men could get married if they had served the army for a number of years. C. no one could get married without the emperor’s permission D. young men could get married only in the army. 42.Valentine was put in prison because ____________. A. he secretly got married B. he didn’t serve in the army C. he married many young people secretly D. he put his love message in a heart-shaped box of chocolates 43. February 14 is chosen as Valentine’s Day because_______. A. people want to remember Valentine B. lovers express their tender emotions on this day C. people send one another greeting of many kinds on this day D. people want to fix a date for lovers to express their emotion 44. Which of the following has nothing to do with (与…无关)Valentine’s Day? A. flowers B. cards C. chocolates D. frost 45 . The message mainly tells us about_______. A. How Valentine died B. The emperor of Rome C. How Valentine’s Day is celebrated D. The origin of Valentine’s Day B King's College Summer School King's College Summer School is an annual( 每年的) training program for high school students at all levels who want to improve their English. Courses are given by the teachers of King' s College and other colleges in New York. Trips to museums and culture centers are also organized. This year's summer school will be from July 25 to August 15. More information is as follows: Application (申请) date Students in New York should send their applications before July 18, 2011. Students of other cities should send their applications before July 16, 2011. Foreign students should send their applications before July 10, 2011.Courses English Language Spoken English: 22 hours Reading and Writing: 10 hours American History: 16 hours American Culture: 16 hours Steps A letter of self-introduction A letter of recommendation(推荐) ﹡ The letters should be written in English with all the necessary information.Cost Daily lessons: $200 Sports and activities: $100 Travels: $200 Hotel service: $400 ﹡You may choose to live with your friends or relatives in the same city. Please write to: Thompson, Sanders 1026 King' s Street New York, NY 10016, USA E-mail: KC-Summer-School@ yahoo.com 46. You can most probably read the text in ________. A. a textbook B. a travel guide C. a newspaper D. a telephone book 47. Which of the following is true about King' s College Summer School? A. Only top students can take part in the program B. Visits to museums and culture centers are part of the program. C. King' s College Summer School is run every other year D. Only the teachers of King' s College give courses. 48. King’s College Summer School offered the following courses except _____________. A. English Languge B. American History C. American Culture D. American Geography 49. If you are to live with your relatives in New York, you will have to pay the school __ A. $200 B. $400 C. $900 D. $500 50. What information can you get from the text? A. You can write to Thompson only in English. B. The program will last two months. C. As a Chinese student, you can send your application on July 14, 2011. D. You can get in touch with the school by e-mail or by telephone. C Are you sometimes a little tired and sleepy in the early afternoon? Many people feel this way after lunch. They may think that eating lunch is the cause of the sleepiness. Or, in summer, they may think it is the heat. However, the real reason lies inside their bodies. At that time – about eight hours after you wake up – your body temperature goes down. This is what makes you slow down and feel sleepy. Scientists have tested sleep habits in experiments where there was no night or day. The people in these experiments almost always followed a similar sleeping pattern. They slept for one long period and then for one short period about eight hours later. In many parts of the world, people take naps(小睡) in the middle of the day. This is especially true in warmer climates(气候), where the heat makes work difficult in the early afternoon. Researchers are now saying that naps are good for everyone in any climate. A daily nap gives one a more rested body and mind and therefore is good for health in general. In countries where naps are traditional (传统的), people often suffer less from problems such as heart disease. Many working people, unfortunately, have no time to take naps. Though doctors may advise taking naps, employers do not allow it! If you do have the chance, however, here are a few tips about making the most of your nap. Remember that the best time to take a nap is about eight hours after you get up. A short sleep too late in the day may only make you feel more tired and sleepy afterward. This can also happen if you sleep for too long. If you do not have enough time, try a short nap – even ten minutes of sleep can be helpful. (责任编辑：admin) |