Still seeking a destination for your weekend break? There are some places which are probably a mere wall away from your college.
King’s Art Centre
A day at the Centre could mean a visit to an exhibition of the work of one of the most interesting contemporary artists on show anywhere. This weekend sees the opening of an exhibition of four local artists.
You could attend a class teaching you how to ‘learn from the masters’ or get more creative with paint – free of charge.
The Centre also runs two life drawing classes for which there is a small fee.
the Botanic Garden
The Garden has over 8,000 plant species; it holds the research and teaching collection of living plants for Cambridge University.
The multi-branched Torch Aloe here is impressive. The African plant produces red flowers above blue-green leaves, and is not one to miss.
Get to the display house to see Dionaea muscipula, a plant more commonly known as the Venus Flytrap that feeds on insects and other small animals.
The Garden is also a place for wildlife-enthusiasts. Look for grass snakes in the lake. A snake called ‘Hissing Sid’ is regularly seen lying in the heat of the warm sun.
Byron’s Pool
Many stories surround Lord Byron’s time as a student of Cambridge University. Arriving in 1805, he wrote a letter complaining that it was a place of “mess and drunkenness”. However, it seems as though Byron did manage to pass the time pleasantly enough. I’m not just talking about the pet bear he kept in his rooms. He spent a great deal of time walking in the village.
It is also said that on occasion Byron swam naked by moonlight in the lake, which is now known as Byron’s Pool. A couple of miles past Grantchester in the south Cambridgeshire countryside, the pool is surrounded by the fields. The cries of invisible birds make the trip a lovely experience and on the way home you can drop into the village for afternoon tea. If you don’t trust me, then perhaps you’ll take it from Virginia Woolf – over a century after Byron, she reportedly took a trip to swim in the same pool.
小題1:As mentioned in the passage, there is a small charge for ____.
A．a(chǎn)ttending the masters’ classB．working with local artists
C．learning life drawingD．seeing an exhibition
小題2:“Torch Aloe” and “Venus Flytrap” are ____.
A．common insectsB．impressive plants
C．rarely-seen snakesD．wildlife-enthusiasts
小題3:We can infer from the passage that Byron seemed ____.
A．to fear pet bearsB．to like walking
C．to be a heavy drinkerD．to finish university in 1805
小題4: In the passage Byron’s Pool is described as a lake ____.
A．surrounded by fieldsB．owned by Lord Byron
C．located in GrantchesterD．discovered by Virginia Woolf
小題5:What is the passage mainly about?
A．Some places for weekend break.
B．A way to become creative in art.
C．The colorful life in the countryside.
D．Unknown stories of Cambridge University.

小題1:C
小題2:B
小題3:B
小題4:A
小題5:A

試題分析：文章開頭是個引子，引出下面的廣告，介紹的是幾處周末度假去處。介紹這些地方的好處，吸引人的地方。
小題1:細節(jié)考查題。根據(jù)第一則廣告的第三段The Centre also runs two life drawing classes for which there is a small fee.，可知學(xué)習(xí)寫生需要一些費用。選C。
小題2:細節(jié)考查題。根據(jù)第二則廣告的第二段第一句話The multi-branched Torch Aloe here is impressive.可知“Torch Aloe”是“Venus Flytrap”給人印象深刻的植物。本題易誤選A，原文說Dionaea muscipula更常見被稱為venus flytrap（捕蠅草），common insects明顯不對。選B。
小題3:推理判斷題。由He spent a great deal of time walking in the village一句可知Byron喜歡散步。選B。
小題4:細節(jié)考查題。由文章最后一段第二句中的…the pool is surrounded by beautiful circular paths around the field可知Byron’s Pool是被田包圍的湖。選A.
小題5:主旨大意題。由文章開頭的引子及全文內(nèi)容可知本篇介紹的是幾處周末度假去處。選A。
練習(xí)冊系列答案
相關(guān)習(xí)題

科目：高中英語 來源：不詳 題型：閱讀理解

★ Help Wanted
PAINTER
Must have at least 3 years painting experience. Commercial and new construction work. $10/hr. Immediate opening. Call 435-9201 with work history.
SECRETARY
Part time position available in friendly, busy office. Good typing and general office skills. Some
weekends required. High pay. Various duties. Apply (申請) at East Side Management, 500 Park Drive, Dewitt, NY. 13214.
★ Help wanted
VET ASSISTANT
Person needed for busy animal hospital. Some nights and weekends. Apply in person to Johnson Marks Animal Hospital, 404 Snow Road, Syracuse, NY 13224. After 4 p.m. only please.
NURSES' ASSISTANTS
Fulltime and part time positions available for modern nursing home. High pay. Call Mrs. Downes, R.N. at 543 7618.
★ Help Wanted
COOK NEEDED
Immediately. Busy downtown restaurant. Must be good and dependable. Experience preferred. Weekends required. Call 324-9817.
SALESPERSON
Experienced. Must have some knowledge of men's clothing industry. Available to work evenings and some Saturdays. Send resume (簡歷) to: Martin Apparel, 237 Rockledge St., Syracuse, NY. 13224.
★ Help Wanted
TEACHER
Small private school needs English and maths teachers. Must have BS degree and at least 4 years teaching experience. Send resume to: Wales Charter School 19 South 8th  St. NY. 13224.
HOTEL
Needs part time FRONT DESK CLERK No experience necessary. Excellent people and phone skills a must. Some computer skills helpful. $13/hr. Call: Mr. Jones 357-2897.
小題1: If you wanted to get a job as a maths teacher, send your resume to        .
A．237 Rockledge St. ,Syracuse, NY.13224
B．404 Snow Road Syracuse, NY. 13224
C．500 Park Drive, DeWitt, NY. 13214
D．Wales Charter School 19 South 8th St.NY. 13214
小題2: If you dislike working on Sundays, being a        should be your best choice.
A．cookB．secretaryC．salespersonD．vet assistant
小題3:If you want to get a job at       , you must have office skills.
A．Martin ApparelB．East Side Management
C．Wales Charter SchoolD．Johnson Marks Animal Hospital

查看答案和解析>>

科目：高中英語 來源：不詳 題型：閱讀理解

Below is a housing guide for students going to London.
University accommodation (住所)offices
Many university accommodation offices have their own list of registered landlords (房東). Others also provide information on accommodation agencies and other housing organization. The advantage of using your university accommodation office is that you can get some support if you have a problem. The disadvantage is that they are unluckily to have enough registered landlords to houses all their students.
Property papers: Loot and Renting
Loot is an important source (來源) of information about private housing for co-renters. The offers are from private landlords, agencies and individuals looking for other co-renters. They also have a website: www.loot.com. The advantage of using Loot is that there are some excellent bargains. The disadvantage is that there is no quality control over the offers.
Renting is another useful paper. The offers in this paper are mainly from accommodation agencies. Their website is at www. renting.co.uk.
Accommodation agencies
The majority of rented accommodation in London is probably advertised through accommodation agencies. The advantage of using accommodation agencies is that you will have access to a large number of accommodations. A good agent will listen to your requirements and can save you time in looking for the right accommodation. The disadvantage is that they will make a range of charges to potential renters.
Noticeboards
Around the universities you will find a number of noticeboards where offers of accommodation will be posted. These will either be from landlords or from students. Some universities will also have online noticeboards where students can advertise to other students. Advertisements from students can be an excellent way to find accommodation. However, advertisements from landlords can be problematic. 
Word of mouth
Some of the best housing in London is never advertised but is passed on from one group of students to another by word of mouth. It might be that you can find out about good offers from final year students. However, don’t suppose that just because you have found out about housing from a friend it is necessarily going to be better than that found through any other source.
Family
Faced with the very high rents charged in London, some students and their parents will consider buying as an alternative. In some cases this might be a good choice.
小題1: What is the advantage of using Loot?
A．It has more offers from accommodation agencies than Renting.
B．It gives you personal information about other co-renters.
C．Their website is designed mainly for students.
D．There are some good bargains.
小題2:The information passed on by word of mouth is important because     .
A．it is better than that found through any other source
B．it helps you find some of the best housing never advertised
C．the landlords have little valuable information
D．the final year students always offer better information
小題3:For students going to London for the first time, which of the following provides the most reliable information?
A．University accommodation offices.B．Loot and Renting.
C．Notice boards.D．Family.

查看答案和解析>>

科目：高中英語 來源：不詳 題型：閱讀理解

With so many unique attractions, world-famous museums and skyscrapers, there is always plenty to do in New York. However, sightseeing in New York City might not be the easiest or the cheapest experience.
This is why our team of real, life-long New Yorkers have created the New York Pass. If you want to discover the best of what this amazing city offers as well as save time and money during your visit, the New York Pass is something you should be interested in. In 2012, New York Passes have been used over 2,500,000 times. Get your Pass today and join the big savings it offers:




Product
Original Price
One-day adult pass
$85
One-day child pass (age 4-12)
$60
Two-day adult pass
$130
Two-day child pass (age 4-12)
$110
Three-day adult pass
$180
Three-day child pass (age 4-12)
$140
Seven-day adult pass
$230
Seven-day child pass (age 4-12)
$165
小題1:The purpose of this passage is to _________.
A．promote New York Pass
B．introduce New York Pass
C．introduce New York attractions
D．show New York attractions tickets fee
小題2:What could be the lowest price for a Three-day adult pass and a Two-day child pass?
A．$290.B．$246.5 .C．$263.D．$ 273.5.
小題3:Which of the following is true about New York Pass?
A．Its holders can save up to $1300 entrance fees.
B．Its holders needn’t pay for the attractions it covers.
C．Its holders needn’t queue to enter the attractions it covers.
D．It can be picked up at Times Square at any time after you order it.
小題4:The underlined phrase “are entitled to” most probably means “are given________ of”.
A．the nameB．the privilegeC．the title D．the honor

查看答案和解析>>

科目：高中英語 來源：不詳 題型：閱讀理解


Café en Seine
The wildly luxury(奢華) new art style of this huge bar has been a massive hit since it first opened in 1995, and while it may not be the “in” place it once was, it is still very popular with the after-work crowd and out-of-towners. Maybe it’s the glass frames, or the real 12m-high trees; but most likely it’s the beautiful people supporting the wood-and-marble bar.
Good for: decoration, cocktails, amazing food and service
Address: 40 Dawson St
Transport: all city centre
Phone: 01 677 4369
Gravediggers (aka Kavanagh’s)
The gravediggers from the neighboring Glasnevin Cemetery had a secret serving hatch(艙口)  so that they could drink on the job – hence the pub’s nickname. Founded in 1833 by one John Kavanagh and still in the family, this pub is one of the best in Ireland, almost unchanged in 150 years. In summer time the green of the square is full of drinkers basking in the sun, while inside the hardened locals ensure that never a hint of sunshine disturbs some of the best Guinness in town. An absolute classic.
Good for: Guinness, traditional pub, pub food
Address: 1 Prospect Sq Glasnevin
Transport: 13 from city centre
Phone: 830 7978
Davy Byrne’s
James Joyce, an Irish author and a poet (1882-1941), would hardly recognise the bar that Leopold Bloom rushed into for a gorgonzola sandwich and a glass of wine in Ulysses. It doesn’t stop Davy Byrne’s from making the most of its Joyce’s connections, even though today's version is strictly for out-of-towners and the rugby crowd.
Good for: socializing with the locals, tasty Irish food, watching TV
Address: 21 Duke St
Transport: all city centre
Website: www.davybyrnes.com
Phone: 01 677 5217
小題1:People choose Café en Seine most probably because they enjoy _____as well as its cocktails and service
A．its location
B．its history
C．its decoration
D．its environment
小題2: “Guinness” in Gravediggers probably refer to ________.
A．a(chǎn) kind of tea
B．a(chǎn) kind of beer
C．the name of the boss
D．the name of the town
小題3:We can infer that Davy Byrne’s is ________.
A．a(chǎn) newly-opened bar
B．a(chǎn)n old-fashioned bar
C．a(chǎn) bar with a long history
D．a(chǎn) bar popular with foreigners
小題4:What do Café en Seine and Davy Byrne’s have in common?
A．Their represent the same architecture style.
B．They give the same description about transport.
C．They both serve cocktails and tasty Irish food
D．They are both popular with the rugby crowd.

查看答案和解析>>

科目：高中英語 來源：不詳 題型：閱讀理解

■United States Capitol
It serves as the seat of government for the US Congress. It is located in Washington, D. C., on top of Capitol Hill at the eastern end of the National Mall. Officially, both the east and west sides of the Capitol are referred to as “fronts”. Historically, however, the east front was initially the side of the building intended for the arrival of visitors and famous guests.
Phone: (202) 225-6827
Official website: www.aoc.gov
Hours: Monday-Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
■International Spy Museum
It is a privately owned museum dedicated to the field of espionage located in Washington. D. C., The museum was built by The Malrite Company at a cost of US $ 40 million. Despite being one of the few museums in Washington that charges admission fees, it has been popular since its opening in July 2002.
Phone: (202) 393-7798
Official website: www.spymuseum.org
Hours: Monday-Sunday: 9:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
■National Museum of Natural History
It is a natural history museum administered by the Smithsonian Institution, located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., Admission is free and the museum is open 364 days a year. The museum’s collections total over 125 million specimens of plants, animals, fossils, minerals, rocks, meteorites（隕石），and human cultural artifacts, making it the largest such museum anywhere. It is the second most popular of all of the Smithsonian museums and is also home to about 185 professional natural history scientists—the largest group of scientists dedicated to the study of the natural and cultural history in the world.
Phone: (202) 633-1000
Official website: www.mnh.si.edu
■Jefferson Memorial
It is a presidential memorial in Washington, D. C., dedicated to Thomas Jefferson, an American Founding Father and the third president of the United States. The neoclassical building was designed by John Russell Pope. It was built by Philadelphia contractor John Mc. Shain. Construction began in 1939, the building was completed in 1942, and the bronze statue of Jefferson was added in 1947. When completed, the memorial occupied one of the last significant sites left in the city.
Phone: (202) 426-6821
Official website: www.mps.gov/thje
小題1:Which admission is free?
A．United States Capitol
B．Jefferson Memorial
C．International Spy Museum
D．National Museum of Natural History
小題2: Visitors can learn more about ________ in the Jefferson Memorial.
A．the third American presidentB．the US government
C．rock collectionsD．natural history
小題3:Where does this text probably come from?
A．A science textbookB．A tourist guide
C．A museum guideD．A history report

查看答案和解析>>

科目：高中英語 來源：不詳 題型：閱讀理解

We considered a list of the best American books. Here are five that may help accurately show the national character. Most from a century or so ago, they still entertain, teach, and inspire:
Moby-Dick by Herman Melville
First published in 1851, the adventure stories of Captain Ahab and his monomaniacal(偏執(zhí)的) pursuit of the white whale draw us into a universe full of fascinating characters and stories.
The Education of Henry Adams by Henry Adams
Published in 1918, the book was an autobiography. Born in one of America’s most famous political families, Adams provides insight into his family, including his experience as private secretary to his father, minister to England during the American Civil war.
Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman
When Whitman published Leaves of Grass in 1855, he wanted to accurately describe the American experience and reflect the great changes in the American literary world that had taken place during his lifetime.
Poems by Emily Dickinson
An enthusiastic poet whose works have had considerable influence on modern poetry, Dickson’s frequent use of dashes, occasional capitalization(大寫) of nouns, and unconventional metaphors(隱喻) have contributed to her reputation as one of the most inventive poets of the 19th century American literature. However, most of her poems were not published during her lifetime.
The Song of Hiawatha by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
First published in 1855, this is Longfellow’s most popular and most recognized poem, the heroic life and death of a magic American Indian, sent by the Great Spirit to guide the nations in the ways of peace.
小題1:Walt Whitman wrote Leaves of Grass in order to _______.
A．show his talent and heroic life to us
B．draw us into a fascinating universe
C．provide insight into his family
D．reflect the great changes in the American literary world
小題2:If you want to read a story about a magic American Indian, you can read _______.
A．Moby-DickB．The Song of Hiawatha
C．PoemsD．Leaves of Grass
小題3:Which statement is TRUE according to the passage?
A．Because the five books are from a century or so ago, they can’t teach and inspire us.
B．Herman Melville was considered as one of the most inventive poets of the 19th century American literature.
C．The Education of Henry Adams is a non-fiction book.
D．Of the five books, Moby-Dick was published last.
小題4:Why did the author write the passage?
A．To introduce several best American books to readers.
B．To make an advertisement for a book store.
C．To tell stories of several famous writers.
D．To talk about some knowledge about literature.

查看答案和解析>>

科目：高中英語 來源：不詳 題型：閱讀理解

Welcome aboard the Luxury Cruise bus to Dallas, Rouge, and Atlanta. We plan to arrive in Dallas at 1:45 this afternoon. There will be a fifteen-minute rest stop at that time. We will give a thirty-minute dinner stop in Rouge at 6:15 for those of you who are continuing on to Atlanta. We should arrive in Atlanta at 1:15 tomorrow morning. Please remember the number of your bus for re-boarding. That number is 3224.
This bus is air-conditioned for your comfort. Please remember that smoking of cigarettes is permitted only in the last six rows, and the smoking of any other material is not allowed, as is the drinking of wine.
小題1:The passengers will have a fifteen-minute rest stop at the city of ________.
A．AtlantaB．RougeC．BatonD．Dallas
小題2:Which of the following is permitted in the last six rows?
A．Smoking of cigarettes.B．Smoking of any material.
C．Having a thirty-minute dinner.D．Drinking of wine.
小題3:The number 3224 should be remembered for ________.
A．telephoning
B．writing a letter
C．returning to the bus after a rest stop
D．finding the hotel
小題4:The bus must be comfortable because ________.
A．there will be a rest stop between the cities
B．smoking of cigarettes is permitted
C．the air-temperature in the bus can be controlled
D．the passages will have a free dinner
小題5:How long will it take the passengers to go to Atlanta from the city of Rouge?
A．5 hoursB．6 hours and a half
C．17 hoursD．18 hours

查看答案和解析>>

科目：高中英語 來源：不詳 題型：閱讀理解

The Museum of Childhood is Australia’s most comprehensive collection of childhood items including toys , dolls , infant and school material.
Housed in a modern facility , the displays reflect Australian childhood experience over time including play , child rearing , orphanage childhood , and home , school , and war time experience .
There are many hands –on exhibits and education sessions including the famous ‘lesson’ in the 1920s One Teacher Bush Classroom .
The Museum also hosts national touring exhibitions and conducts special activities on Sundays and school holidays（ring for details ）.
Open: Tuesday- Friday 10am – 4pm , Sunday 10am – 4:30 pm , or by arrangement .
Special activities on Sundays as advertise .
Closed: Public holidays ,16 December-18 January .
Location: Edith Cowan University campus , Bay Road , Claremont (take bus 208 and alight at the Bay Road and Princess Road intersection . The Museum is 15 minutes’ walk from Claremont train station )
Tel :(08) 9442 1373 ; Fax ; (08 ) 9442 1314
小題1:On       you can stay at the Museum until half past four .
A．Wednesday B．Friday C．Sunday D．Monday
小題2:If you want to attend a special activity , you’d better come on         .
A．Monday B．TuesdayC．Saturday D．Sunday
小題3:When you come on December 20th , Friday ,you will find the Museum       .
A．closed B．holding special activities
C．not closed until 4:00D．not closed until 4:30
小題4:The main purpose of the Museum of Childhood is to         .
A．display toys , dolls , infant and school material
B．reflect Australian childhood experience over time
C．host national touring exhibition
D．tell you the famous ‘lesson’ in the 1920s

查看答案和解析>>

同步練習(xí)冊答案