问题 材料题

阅读下列材料:材料一:世界博览会(WORLDEXP0,简称“世博会”)是由一个国家的政府主办,有多个国家或国际组织参加,展现人类在社会、经济、文化和科技领域取得成就的国际性大型展示会。1851年英国伦敦举办第一届世界博览会。维多利亚女王发出外交邀请信函,有10个国家接受了邀请。伦敦博览会(又名水晶宫博览会)被确认为现代意义上的首届世博会。水晶宫博览会成为十九世纪科学与进步的巨大推动力,它的成功举办,使它成为全球规模的盛会。——引自中广网《回顾1851年英国伦敦首届世博会》

材料二:1902年,梁启超就在其《中国未来记》一书中构想世博会在上海召开,他的艺术想象,集中体现了那一代人的强国梦。108年以后的今天,世博会正式在中国上海举办……

材料三:经过漫长的航行后,他和同伴于1492年10月12日突然发现远处有陆地,于是高兴地前往,到了近处一看,原来是座海岛,这个岛就是现在美洲加勒比海上巴哈马群岛中的瓜纳哈尼岛。500多年前的这一大壮举打破了美洲大陆与世隔绝的状态。

请回答:

(1)从政治和经济两个方面分析,1851年英国为何能首先举办世博会?

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(2)1851年的世博会英国最有可能展示哪些发明?

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(3)在当时,要把世博会展品运往展览地可使用哪些最为先进的交通工具?

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(4)梁启超的梦想在一百多年后的今天成为了现实,其根本原因是什么?

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答案

(1)政治:君主立宪制的资产阶级统治在英国确立;经济:英国率先完成工业革命,生产力得到巨大发展。

(2)蒸汽机、火车机车、珍妮纺纱机、骡机、水力织布机等。

(3)汽船(轮船)、火车(蒸汽机车)

(4)综合国力的日益增强。

单项选择题
完形填空
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Directions: for each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C, and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
If you travel around the world, you will be surprised to find just how different the foreign customs can be __50__ your own.
A visitor to India would do well to remember that people there __51__ it impolite to use the left hand for passing food at table. The left hand is supposed to be __52__for washing yourself. Also in India, you might __53__a man obviously shaking his head at another and assume that he is disagreeing. But in many __54__ of India a shake of the head is a gesture that shows agreement or acceptance. Nodding your head when you are offered a __55__ in Bulgaria is likely to leave your thirsty. In that country you shake your head to indicate “yes”—a nod indicates “no”. The Arabs are __56__ for their hospitality (好客). At a meal in the Arabic countries, you will find that drinking vessel (器皿) is filled again __57__again as soon as you drain it. The way to __58__ that you have had enough is to take the cup or glass in your hand and give it a little shake from side to side or place your hand over the top.
In Europe it is quite usual to __59__ your legs when sitting talking to someone, even at an important meeting. Doing this when meeting an important person in Thailand, however, could __60__ him or her unhappy. It is considered too informal an attitude __61__ such an occasion. Also when in Thailand you are __62__ supposed to touch the head of an adult – it’s just not done. In Japan, it is quite usual for __63__ to plan evening entertainment for themselves and leave their wives at home. In Europe such attitudes are disappearing.
Customs vary from country to __64__. Visitors may be at a loss as to what to do in a foreign environment. In such circumstances, the rule is: When in Rome, do as Romans do.
(  )50. A. from
B. away
C. within
D. in
(  )51. A. achieve
B. consider
C. test
D. help
(  )52. A. noticed
B. used
C. bought
D. caused
(  )53. A. hear
B. hope
C. miss
D. see
(  )54. A. countries
B. people
C. parts
D. hills
(  )55. A. drink
B. pen
C. hat
D. hand
( )56. A. interested
B. terrible
C. careful
D. famous
(  )57. A. and
B. till
C. also
D. still
(  )58. A. discuss
B. turn
C. indicate
D. forget
(  )59. A. cross
B. put
C. take
D. hurt
(  )60. A. pay
B. stop
C. make
D. point
(  )61.A. outside
B. below
C. along
D. for
(  )62. A. not
B. nor
C. none
D. no
(  )63. A. men
B. women
C. boys
D. girls
(  )64. A. area
B. place
C. country
D. space