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My wife and I spent two weeks in London last year. We went there in the autumn. We think it is the best season to visit England. The weather is usually good and there aren’t too many tourists in October.

We stayed in a small hotel in the West End. It was convenient as we did most of our sightseeing on foot. Taxis were too expensive, we couldn’t understand the bus routes, and my wife didn’t like traveling under the ground. She said it made her feel sick.

We went to look at the places which all tourists visit. We saw Buckingham Palace. We went shopping in Oxford Street and spent too much money. What we liked most, though, was going to the theatre. We didn’t have the chance to see such wonderful plays at home. A lot of people say English food is bad. We didn’t think so. It is true that most of the restaurants are French or Italian or Chinese, but we had some very good meals.

In fact, we enjoyed our holiday so much that we have already booked again for this year. We are going to take our umbrellas, though. I’m sure we’ll need them sometimes.

小题1:The couple chose a small hotel in the West End to stay in because _________.

A.taxis were too expensive

B.they could go sightseeing on foot

C.the underground made the wife feel sick

D.all the above小题2:The couple had some difficulty in ________.

A.booking in the hotel

B.finding the bus routes

C.going sightseeing on foot

D.having meals小题3:Generally speaking, the couple _________the trip to London.

A.were satisfied with

B.disliked

C.were a bit unhappy about

D.regretted小题4:What did the couple think of English food?

A.terrible

B.not bad

C.great

D.comfort小题5:Which of the following is NOT true about the couple?

A.They thought English food was bad.

B.They will visit London again.

C.They visited London last October.

D.They didn’t take their umbrella last year.

答案

小题1:D

小题1:B

小题1:A

小题1:C

小题1:A

单项选择题 A1型题
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Art is everywhere in our lives.Every man­made object is linked with art—a house,a motor car,a bridge,a chair,a teapot,or a piece of cloth.Throughout history,humans have made articles for a wide variety of purposes;generally for everyday practical requirements.The style of practical objects reflects the outlook and the spirit of the times in which they are made and in consequence style is constantly changing.

It seems that humans possess a natural urge to improve constructed objects with decoration:sometimes for beautification,sometimes for religious reasons,sometimes to show off their wealth and power,and sometimes to tell a story.Decoration is not art in itself.Unnecessary decoration can ruin the form and perhaps the function of an object,but when decoration is used with care,it can beautify,produce variety,and add interest.

The first essential(要点) in every creation is that it should properly fulfil its purpose;for instance,a teapot should pour perfectly,an easy chair should provide comfortable relaxation,a block of flats should be a pleasant place in which to live,and a factory or commercial building should be a suitable building in which to work.

The second essential is that an object should please the eye with its form,line,proportion(比例),colour and texture(质地),and it should be capable of inspiring the emotions.For example,contemporary furniture designers must think of form,function and structure,and have taken their lead from the outstanding Scandinavian designs of Denmark,Finland and Sweden,whose preference was for simple functional furniture to suit the architectural environment of the day.Heavy furniture is no longer desirable,and by contrast,modern furniture is often characterised by its good proportion,pleasing lines,simple fittings and attractive structures.

Motor vehicles are a perfect example of how design has changed to suit function.Early car design was greatly influenced by the horse­drawn carriage,but today we find functional design satisfying every requirement of practical use and good appearance.Designs in the 1980s and 1990s included streamlining(流线型) to reduce wind resistance in fast­moving vehicles,and,at the same time,satisfy an important art principle—rhythm.But the cars of today,often half size of their predecessors(前身),have taken the concept of industrial design way beyond simple strength,comfort and beauty.They now include safety and ecological characteristics,reflecting the need to be environmentally friendly through,for example,reduced fuel consumption,while at the same time satisfying the need to be stylish,and appealing to the eye.For many people,the 21st­century car represents the greatest work of art.

小题1:What point does the writer make about decorating objects?

A.It is something people have always done.

B.It can show the object has a range of functions.

C.It always improves the appearance of an object.

D.It is usually done to make the object more noticeable.小题2:The underlined word “fulfil” in Paragraph 3 means “________”.

A.keep

B.find

C.change

D.realize小题3:What is the best title for the text?

A.Form Follows Function

B.Life Is Art,Art Is Life

C.Art in Everyday Life

D.The Best Work of Art