In 776 BC, the first Olympic games were held at the foot of Mount olympus to hono the Greeks chief god, Zeus. The Greeks emphasized physical fitness and strength in their education of youth. Therefore, contests in running, jumping, discus and javelin throwing boxing, and horse and chariot racing were held in individual cities. The participants competed every four years at mount olympus. The winners were greatly honored by having olive wreaths placed on their heads and having poems sung about their deeds. Originally, these were held as games of friendship, and any wars progress were stopped to allow the games to take place. The Greeks attached so much importance to these games that they calculated time in four-year cycles called "Olympiads" dating from 776 BC. 26. Which of the following is not true? A)The winners placed olive wreaths on their heads B)The games were held in Greece every four years C)Battles were interrupted to participate in the games D)Poems glorified the winners in song 27. Why were the Olympic Games held? A)To stop wars. B)To honor Zeus. C)To crown the best athletes. D )To sing songs about the athletes 28. Approximately how many years ago did these games originate? A)776 years. B)1, 205 years. C)2, 277 years. D)2, 767 years 29. Which of the following contests was NOt mentioned? A)Discus throwing B)I C)Skating D)Running 30. What conclusion can we draw about the ancient greek
In 776 BC,the first Olympic games were held at the foot of Mount Olympus to honor the Greeks’chief god,Zeus.The Greeks emphasized physical fitness and strength in their education of youth.Therefore,contests in running,jumping,discus and javelin throwing,boxing,and horse and chariot racing were held in individual cities.The participants competed every four years at Mount Olympus.The winners were greatly honored by having olive wreaths placed on their heads and having poems sung about their deeds.Originally,these were held as games of friendship,and any wars in progress were stopped to allow the games to take place. The Greeks attached so much importance to these games that they calculated time in four-year cycles called“Olympiads” dating from 776 BC. 26.Which of the following is NOT true? A)The winners placed olive wreaths on their heads. B)The games were held in Greece every four years. C)Battles were interrupted to participate in the games. D)Poems glorified the winners in song. 27.Why were the Olympic Games held? A)To stop wars.B)To honor Zeus. C)To crown the best athletes.D)To sing songs about the athletes. 28.Approximately how many years ago did these games originate? A)776 years.B)1,205 years.C)2,277 years.D) 2,767 years. 29.Which of the following contests was NOT mentioned? A)Discus throwing. B)Boxing. C)Skating. D)Running. 30.What conclusion can we draw about the ancient Greeks?
A)They like to fight. B)They were very athletic. C)They liked a lot of ceremonies. D) They couldn'’ t count, so they used“ Olympiads” for dates. assage Questions 31 to 36 are based on the following passage. Except for the Indians, the earliest backpackers in America were frontiersmen who roamed the wilderness looking either for necessities such as food and water or for sources of wealth such as fur and gold. For them backpacking was a way of survival or a means of achieving what one day would be called the " American Dream". Today, however, many people en joy backpacking as a recreational activity. Shouldering a pack and leaving behind the world of telephone, television and traffic promise an exciting experience. Testing one,s stamina ( h)and skills are challenging a sense of ones place in the natural world can be rewarding. Moreover backpacking is an activity that can last any length for time and can be en joyed alone or with friends. Then too, a backpacking trip may be organized within a day or two The backpacker and his friends have only to decide on their destination and then organize the all-important kit, whose contents they must depend on throughout their trip. a map, a compass, a flashlight, along with first equipment, food, and extra clothing can be rounded up without much difficulty. Once the backpackers have left word about where they go in a note on the refrigerator door or in a message on an answering machine they can look forward to an adventure that will lift the spirit and nourish the soul. Their outing will enable them to return in a short time to the age of technology with the courage and ndependence of Natty bumppo, who did indeed belong to the age of the frontier. 31. The passage mainly discusses A)the early backpackers B)backpacking as a perfect form of recreation )how backpacking started
A)They like to fight.B)They were very athletic. C)They liked a lot of ceremonies. D)They couldn’t count,so they used“Olympiads”for dates. Passage 3 Questions 31 to 36 are based on the following passage. Except for the Indians, the earliest backpackers in America were frontiersmen ,who roamed the wilderness looking either for necessities such as food and water or for sources of wealth such as fur and gold.For them backpacking was a way of survival or a means of achieving what one day would be called the “American Dream”.Today,however,many people enjoy backpacking as a recreational activity.Shouldering a pack and leaving behind the world of telephone,television and traffic promise an exciting experience.Testing one’s stamina (耐力) and skills are challenging a sense of one’s place in the natural world can be rewarding .Moreover,backpacking is an activity that can last any length for time and can be enjoyed alone or with friends.Then too,a backpacking trip may be organized within a day or two.The backpacker and his friends have only to decide on their destination and then organize the all-important kit,whose contents they must depend on throughout their trip.A map,a compass,a flashlight,along with first equipment,food,and extra clothing can be rounded up without much difficulty.Once the backpackers have left word about where they go in a note on the refrigerator door or in a message on an answering machine,they can look forward to an adventure that will lift the spirit and nourish the soul.Their outing will enable them to return in a short time to the age of technology with the courage and independence of Natty Bumppo,who did indeed belong to the age of the frontier. 31.The passage mainly discusses____ . A)the early backpackers B)backpacking as a perfect form of recreation C)how backpacking started
D)why people of today are interested in backpack 32. The earliest backpackers were A)frontiersmen B)IndiansC)fur traders D)gold miners 33. Early backpackers who roamed about in wilderness were interested in find Ing A)means to realize the American dream B)recreation in life C)relief from the stress of everyday life d)daily necessities 4. One of the advantages of backpacking is that A)it can help people to establish a link with nature B)it is a group activity and can cure a person's loneliness C)it is not so challenging as other activities D)it does not require people to decide on a destination 35. According to the passage, Natty Bumppo was A)an American national hero B)a character in a Hemingway novel C)a man of valorD)an Indian warrior Passage 4 Questions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage
D)why people of today are interested in backpacking 32.The earliest backpackers were ____. A)frontiersmenB)IndiansC)fur traders D)gold miners 33.Early backpackers who roamed about in wilderness were interested in find ing____ . A)means to realize the American dream B)recreation in life C)relief from the stress of everyday life D)daily necessities 34.One of the advantages of backpacking is that ____. A)it can help people to establish a link with nature B)it is a group activity and can cure a person’s loneliness C)it is not so challenging as other activities D)it does not require people to decide on a destination 35.According to the passage,Natty Bumppo was____. A)an American national hero B)a character in a Hemingway novel C)a man of valorD)an lndian warrior Passage 4 Questions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage
The manner in which desert locust plagues develop is very complex. The two most important factors in that deve lopment are meteorology and the gregariousness of the insect. Since locusts breed most successfully in wet weather, rain in the semiarid regions inhabited by the desert locust provides ideal breeding conditions for a large increase in population. This increase must be repeated several times in neighboring breeding areas before enough locusts crowd together to form a swarm. as the supply of green, palatable food plants decreases to ward the end of the rainy season, the locusts become even more concentrated. They move on to other warm, damp verdant places where they settle, feed, and reproduce. As this process is repeated a swarm eventually develops Plagues are unpredictable and irregular because the meteorological patterns favorable to crowding are themselves irregular 36. The passage deals primarily with desert locust swarms and their A)plagues)reproduction)formation)unpredictability 37. According to the author, which of the following is Not an important factor in the growth of desert locust swarms? A)An abundant food suppl B)Large population increases C)Rain in the semiarid regions. D)The gregarious nature of locusts 38. According to the passage, a decrease in the number of palatable food plants causes A)a decrease in the number of locusts B)death to the local locust population C)a heavier concentration of locusts D)increased breeding of locusts
The manner in which desert locust plagues develop is very complex.The two most important factors in that development are meteorology and the gregariousness of the insect.Since locusts breed most successfully in wet weather,rain in the semiarid regions inhabited by the desert locust provides ideal breeding conditions for a large increase in population.This increase must be repeated several times in neighboring breeding areas before enough locusts crowd together to form a swarm.As the supply of green,palatable food plants decreases to ward the end of the rainy season,the locusts become even more concentrated.They move on to other warm,damp,verdant places where they settle,feed,and reproduce.As this process is repeated a swarm eventually develops.Plagues are unpredictable and irregular because the meteorological patterns favorable to crowding are themselves irregular. 36.The passage deals primarily with desert locust swarms and their____ . A)plaguesB)reproductionC)formationD)unpredictability 37.According to the author,which of the following is NOT an important factor in the growth of desert locust swarms? A)An abundant food supply. B)Large population increases. C)Rain in the semiarid regions. D)The gregarious nature of locusts. 38.According to the passage,a decrease in the number of palatable food plants causes ____ . A)a decrease in the number of locusts B)death to the local locust population C)a heavier concentration of locusts D)increased breeding of locusts
39. It can be inferred from the passage that in periods of little or no rain the locust population becomes A)smallerB)denser)more activeD)more unpredictable 40. The next paragraph would most probably deal with A)the gregarious nature of locusts B)rain patterns in the desert C)the type of food plants preferred by locusts D)the control of locust plagues Part III Vocabulary and Structure (20 minutes) Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the one that best completes the sentences. Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer Sheet with a single line through the center. 41. The less you rely on painkillers now, the better it will be for your health A)in the long run B)on second thought C)at full speed D)for various reasons ris consumer spending. A)arouse B)avoid C)preserve D)restrai 43.T the list of oscar nominations
39.It can be inferred from the passage that in periods of little or no rain the locust population becomes____ . A)smallerB)denserC)more activeD)more unpredictable 40.The next paragraph would most probably deal with ____. A)the gregarious nature of locusts B)rain patterns in the desert C)the type of food plants preferred by locusts D)the control of locust plagues Part Ⅲ Vocabulary and Structure (20 minutes) Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part.For each sentence there are four choices marked A),B),C) and D).Choose the ONE that best completes the sentences.Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. 41.The less you rely on painkillers now,the better it will be for your health____ . A)in the long run B)on second thought C)at full speed D)for various reasons 42.Price rises ____ consumer spending. A)arouse B)avoid C)preserve D)restrain 43.The movie ____ the list of Oscar nominations