问题 阅读理解

Salem, the “City of Peace”, is a small city with a big history. It is the second established city in Massachusetts and the second oldest settlement in New England. While Salem has been long known as the “Witch City” due to the notable witch trials of 1692, Salem also played an important part in Revolutionary times and was an active leader of several Massachusetts’ industries, which is why you will find mansions (宅邸) of the country’s first millionaires there.

Salem is located approximately 16 miles (30 minutes) north of Boston and is bordered by Beverly, Danvers, Lynn, Marblehead, Peabody, Swampscott and the Atlantic Ocean. Boston & Maine Railroad serves Salem with transport service, and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority maintains a rail stop and bus service. Air service is available from Beverly Airport (5 miles away) and Logan International Airport (16 miles away). Access is also available on a ferry from Boston.

Salem has various restaurants including outdoor cafes, various restaurants and fine dining establishments. For shoppers there are malls and department stores, an open market, a waterfront village, as well as a downtown shopping district.

There are many local artists and musicians who have shops along the city streets. On a nightly basis, one can stop in a local restaurant or nightspot and listen to some of the most creative music. World famous artwork is displayed at the Peabody Essex Museum and the work of local artists can be found displayed in many downtown shops including Artist Row.

The City of Salem has long had a commitment to the promotion of art and culture. The Salem Cultural Council is a local agency of Salem residents that supports public programs and educational activities in the arts, sciences and humanities. Local artists and theaters, such as CinemaSalem, the Salem Theatre Company, the Salem State College Center for the Arts, the Griffen Theater and the Rebel Shakespeare Company provide entertainment and learning opportunities to residents and visitors alike. The Salem Arts Association, Inc. is an entirely volunteer-run nonprofit arts organization. The SAA seeks to bring art, in all its forms, to the community and bring the community, in all its diversity, to the arts in Salem, Massachusetts.

小题1:What would be the best title of this passage?

A.Salem, the Industry City

B.Salem, the Witch City

C.Salem, the City with a Big History

D.Salem, the City of Peace小题2:Which of the following statements is NOT true about Salem?

A.It is the second established city in Massachusetts with Boston to the north.

B.It was developed in several of Massachusetts’ industries.

C.Every night local restaurants there entertain visitors with some music.

D.Salem is accessible by train, bus, plane and ferry.小题3:Visitors to Salem have a secure chance to appreciate first-class works of art in ____________.

A.Artist Row

B.Peabody Essex Museum

C.the MBTA

D.the Salem Cultural Council小题4:After reading the passage, we may decide that ____________.

A.Salem is a preferred city for millionaires now

B.the promotion of art and culture in Salem is totally government action

C.once an important industrial city, now Salem has a strong cultural atmosphere

D.visitors to Salem will find few choices in dining and shopping

答案

       

小题1:D

小题1:A

小题1:B

小题1:C

阅读理解与欣赏

阅读《白毛女》选场,完成后面题目。

  黄 咳!人啊,有理走遍天下,无理寸步难行!今儿你欠我的帐,说到天上也要还呀!

  穆 老杨,今儿我们少东家的话是说下啦,少东家说一是一,决不改口,老杨,你一定想个法子。

  杨 少东家,我有什么法子呀,我这个孤老头子,没有亲朋贵友,叫我到哪儿想法子去呀?少东家……(苦苦哀求)

  黄 (看时机已到,向穆仁智示意)咳……

  穆 (对杨白劳)咳,我说老杨,有个办法了,我们少东家给你指下一条阳关大道,看你走不走 

  杨 (不解地)穆先生,你说……

  穆 你回去,把你闺女喜儿领来顶租子怎么样?

  杨 (晴天霹雳)啊?

  穆 回去领喜儿来顶租子!

  杨 (下跪,哀号地)少东家,这可不行啊!   

  黄 (愤然起立)咳,我这是为你着想啊,老杨。把喜儿领到我家来过几年好日子,不比在你家少吃没穿受罪好得多吗!再说,喜儿来了,我还能亏待她?这么一来,你的帐也就勾了,这不是两全其美的事吗!   

1.怎样理解黄世仁所说的“有理走遍天下,无理寸步难行”?

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2.戏剧矛盾冲突由此开始,试概括其内容。

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3.文中带括号的地方叫作_______,在文中所起的作用是________。  

4.你认为造成杨白劳悲剧结局的主观原因是什么?

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