科目：高中英語 來源： 題型：閱讀理解
A few years ago, Paul Gerner began to gather a group of architects in
Gerner manages school facilities （設施） for Clark County, Nevada, a district roughly the size of Massachusetts. By 2018, 143,000 additional students will enter the already crowded public-education system. Gerner needs 73 new schools to house them. Four architecture teams have nearly finished designing primary school prototypes （樣品）; they plan to construct their schools starting in 2009. The district will then assess how well the schools perform, and three winners will copy those designs in 50 to 70 new buildings.
Green schools are appearing all over, but in Clark County, which stands out for its vastness, such aggressive targets are difficult because design requirements like more natural light for students go against the realities of a desert climate. “One of the biggest challenges is getting the right site orientation （朝向）,” Mark McGinty, a director at SH Architecture, says. His firm recently completed a high school in
Surprisingly, the man responsible for one of the most progressive green-design competitions has doubts about ideas of eco-friendly buildings. “I don’t believe in the new green religion,” Gerner says. “Some of the building technologies that you get are impractical. I’m interested in those that work.” But he wouldn’t mind if some green features inspire students. He says he hopes to set up green energy systems that allow them to learn about the process of harvesting wind and solar power. “You never know what’s going to start the interest of a child to study math and science,” he says.
63. How did the architects react to Gerner’s design requirements?
A. They lost balance in excitement. B. They showed strong disbelief.
C. They expressed little interest. D. They burst into cheers.
64. Which order of steps is followed in carrying out the project?
A. Assessment ― Prototype ― Design ― Construction.
B. Assessment ― Design ― Prototype ― Construction.
C. Design ― Assessment ― Prototype ― Construction.
D. Design ― Prototype ― Assessment ― Construction.
65. What makes it difficult to build green schools in
A. The large size. B. Limited facilities.
C. The desert climate. D. Poor natural resources.
66. What does Gerner think of the ideas of green schools?
A. They are questionable. B. They are out of date.
C. They are advanced. D. They are practical.
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科目：高中英語 來源：2010年重慶市西南師大附中高三上學期期中考試英語卷 題型：閱讀理解
Many famous painters worked in Antwerp during the city’s period of greatest power but Peter Paul Rubens is undoubtedly the most famous one of them. Known as Rubens House, the palace-like residence(大宅) and studio where Rubens worked and lived from 1616 until his death in 1640 is now one of Antwerp’s most visited museums.
Almost all of the works Rubens and his students created in the Rubens House have been dispersed (分散) over major museums across the whole world, but there is still an impressive collection well worth the visit. Besides paintings form the master himself you will find other works of art and furniture of the 17th century as well as paintings from his students, including works by Jacob Jordaens and Anthony Van Dyck.
The Rubens House was not only a studio but also a meeting place for the rich and famous. His clients(委托人) included wealthy merchants, diplomats, and there were also many noblemen who often visited his studio to see how work progressed. The Rubens House even had a special viewing area which allowed visitors to see the artists at work.
Ruben bought the house at the beginning of the 17th century after his eight-year-long stay in Italy. Influenced by Italian architecture, he rebuilt the building into an Italian-styled palace with a beautiful garden and moved in the house in1616.
After his death the building was sold. New owners modified the building greatly and by 1937, when the building was purchased by the city of Antwerp, it hardly resembled the original structure.
The impressive entrance hall, which connected the studio and the residence, is one of the few parts that survived. Other parts have been carefully restored and reconstructed after original plans and paintings of the house.
【小題1】As a museum, the Rubens House is popular because _______.
| A．it lies in the famous city of Antwerp |
| B．it holds all the works by Rubens and his students |
| C．there are many people who enjoy visiting it |
| D．Rubens, a great artist, lived and worked there |
| A．the Rubens House was popular with upper-class people |
| B．the Rubens House was the best studio in its time |
| C．Rubens’s students included noblemen and diplomats |
| D．people were not allowed to view the artists working |
| A．Thanks to its great painters, Antwerp became a rich city. |
| B．Ruben possibly showed strong interest in Italian buildings. |
| C．Antwerp must be a historical city in Italy. |
| D．The Rubens House was completely rebuilt before 1937. |
| A．Rubens created his works by working with his students. |
| B．A beautiful garden was added to the Rubens House by new owners. |
| C．The Rubens House is decorated with furniture of the 17th century. |
| D．Today’s Rubens House looks like its original structure. |
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科目：高中英語 來源：2014屆福建省高三上學期第二次質(zhì)檢英語試卷（解析版） 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
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
2. “Guinness” in Gravediggers probably refer to ________.
A. a kind of tea
B. a kind of beer
C. the name of the boss
D. the name of the town
3.We can infer that Davy Byrne’s is ________.
A. a newly-opened bar
B. an old-fashioned bar
C. a bar with a long history
D. a bar popular with foreigners
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.
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科目：高中英語 來源：2013-2014學年四川省綿陽市高二上學期期中考試英語試卷（解析版） 題型：閱讀理解
You are probably busy preparing for the College Entrance Examination at the moment，but do you have a plan for the three months after？Perhaps you're thinking of traveling. If so，take a look at these three destinations on The New York Times.
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Pingyao，Shanxi Province，China The town has remained traditional, banning cars within its 10metertall Ming Dynasty walls and preserving the traditional architecture of courtyard houses and 19th century bank buildings. But the city is becoming known for more than its history. Its yearly photography festival，which takes place in late summer, has attracted enthusiasts and professionals from across the globe for a decade. |
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London，The UK There is never a bad time to go to London.But this year may be better than most：the 2012 Summer Olymipic Games provide the greatest appeal to the whole world, and you'll have an unforgettable astonishing experience in London. Besides,travelers can also enjoy special art exhibitions about the Olympics. |
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The Danube(多瑙河)
The blue Danube threads its way through four capitals(Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest and Belgrade)and touches 10 countries, passing by majestic scenery, great wine regions，castles and ruins dating back centuries. What better way to see all these treasures than from the water? |
1.Which of the following doesn't belong to the features of Pingyao?
A. Traditional architecture. B. 19th century bank buildings.
C. Various cars. D. Photography festival.
2.London of this year is more attractive than most years because________.
A. Olympics are going on here
B. you can experience a completely different culture
C. London's National Portrait Gallery is open to the public
D. you can attend art exhibitions this year
3. From the last paragraph,we know that the Danube________.
A. runs through four countries
B. provides a good way to enjoy beautiful scenery and ancient castles and ruins.
C. is the most valuable river in Europe
D. originates in Viena, Austria
4. The underlined word“majestic”is closest to ________ in meaning.
A. magnificent B. significant C. sensitive D. unattractive
5.Which column do you suppose this passage belongs to?
A. Society B. Economy C. Tourism D. Entertainment
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科目：高中英語 來源：2015屆山西省高一3月月考英語試卷（解析版） 題型：其他題
同義句轉(zhuǎn)換, 每空一詞 ( 每空0.5分，共10分 )
1.Paris is situated on the River Seine and is known as a city of romance.
_____ _____ the River Seine, Paris is known as a city of romance.
2.It is known to all that the modern Olympic Games began in Athens, the capital of Greece.
_____ _____ _____ _____ _____, the modern Olympic Games began in Athens, the capital of Greece.
3.The style of Chinese buildings influenced the Japanese architecture greatly.
The style of Chinese buildings _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ the Japanese architecture
4.Gradually, the number increased during the second half of the twentieth century.
_____ _____ _____, the number increased during the second half of the twentieth century.
5.Compare the girl with many other women, and we find her very lucky.
_____ _____ many other women, the girl is very lucky.
6.The door opened and a man entered, followed by a group of soldiers.
The door opened and there _____ _____ _____, followed by a group of soldiers.
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