1、Module 5 A Trip Along the Three Gorges.阅读理解You may know the Eiffel Tower as one of the most famous manmade monuments(纪念塔) in the world, and youd be absolutely right! Read on to learn about the history of the great Eiffel Tower.Travelers from around the world flock (蜂拥)to Paris, France, to visit the
2、Eiffel Tower, making it the most visited paid monument in the entire world! In fact, in 2010, the Eiffel Tower welcomed its 250 millionth visitor!The history of the Eiffel TowerThe Eiffel Tower was named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the famous monument.Construc
3、tion began in January of 1887 and was completed in about two years.Their plan was to finish the tower in time to be the entrance arch for the Worlds Fair in 1889.This fair celebrated the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution, which took place from 1789 to 1799.The height competitionLocated on t
4、he Champs de Mars, the tower is the tallest structure in Paris.It was the tallest manmade structure in the world for 41 years until the Chrysler Building in New York was built.Then the spire (尖顶) on the top of the tower was added, raising its height to 17 feet taller than the Chrysler Building.It is
5、 now 1,063 feet tall! There are various copies of the Eiffel Tower in the world including a halfscale model at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas.Three shades of the wonderSome pictures make the Eiffel Tower look like a dark iron color.But it is, in fact, bronze.Not only that, but the tower is actually pa
6、inted three different shades to make it appear even taller: darkest on the bottom and lightest on the top.本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了埃菲尔铁塔的历史及其相关信息。1Why was the Eiffel Tower constructed?ATo show great respect for Gustave Eiffel.BTo make Paris the most visited city in the world.CTo be the sign of French peoples c
7、onstruction skill.DTo be the entrance arch for the Worlds Fair in 1889.答案：D解析：细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Their plan was to finish the tower in time to be the entrance arch for the Worlds Fair in 1889.”可知，埃菲尔铁塔是为了作为当时的世博会的入口拱门而修建的。故选D。2Which of the following does the author mention in the passage?AThe political m
8、eaning of the Eiffel Tower.BThe disadvantages of the Eiffel Tower.CThe location of the Eiffel Tower.DThe cost of the Eiffel Tower.答案：C解析：细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Located on the Champs de Mars，the tower is the tallest structure in Paris.”可知，文中提到了埃菲尔铁塔的位置。故选C。其他三项文中均未涉及。3What can we know about the Eiffel Tower a
9、ccording to the passage?AIt is the most famous manmade monument.BIt has a halfscale model at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas.CIt was finished in exactly two years.DIt is made of iron.答案：B解析：细节理解题。根据第四段最后一句可知，埃菲尔铁塔在世界各地有多个复制品，其中一处位于Paris Hotel in Las Vegas，故选B。4Whats the main purpose of the passage?ATo
10、introduce the historical meaning of the Eiffel Tower.BTo raise peoples awareness of protecting the Eiffel Tower.CTo offer people some information about the Eiffel Tower.DTo call on people to visit the Eiffel Tower.答案：C解析：写作意图题。根据文章第一段以及后面各个小标题可知，文章主要介绍了埃菲尔铁塔的历史及其相关信息，故选C。.七选五How to pass an important
11、 testWhether its a first grade science test or College Entrance Exam, all tests have one thing in common: you have to pass._1_Stuck in a situation where you dont know what to do? This article can help.Tips1.Once you get the study guide, make plans right away to study as soon as possible.No excuses!
12、Killing time with friends isnt worth it, since you can always hang out with them any other day.2.Get plenty of rest._2_If you walk into the classroom sleepily, youll most likely not finish the test because you are so tired.3.Eat a good meal for breakfast._3_Some healthy breakfast suggestions are oat
13、meal (燕麦片), high fibre food, and grapefruit with the fresh fruit salad.4.Bring all necessary materials._4_Bring pencils, pens, pencil sharpeners, snacks (if allowed), erasers, the calculator (if allowed) and anything else youll need for the test.5._5_Showing up late cuts back the time youll have to
14、take for the test if its already testing hours.Youll probably miss any important information needed in completing the test.In some tests, late comers are not allowed to take the test.AThe exam tests vocabulary, reading and maths skills.BStudies show that if you get enough sleep, your brain will be m
15、uch more efficient.CFailing the test wont help you in the long run, so its important to know how to prepare to pass that big test.DShowing up without something as simple as a pencil can make a big effect on your test.EOne piece of cheese probably wont last until test time.FDont forget to set your al
16、arm clock and show up on the test day on time.GThis test is a challenging one and every year many students are unable to qualify it just because of lack of guidance.本文主要讲述了如何通过一场重要的考试。1C解析：从上一句中的all tests have one thing in common：you have to pass.可知选C项。2B解析：从主题句及下一句If you walk into the classroom sleepily.可知选B项。3E解析：从上一句Eat a good meal for breakfast.可知选E项。4D解析：从上一句Bring all necessary materials.可知选D项。5F解析：从下一句Showing up late cuts back the time youll have to.可知选F项。
