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1、辽宁省辽阳县集美学校2018-2019学年高二英语下学期期中试题ATower Bridge ExhibitionThis must-see London attraction invites you to step inside the most famous bridge in the world to exp lore, its structure, wonderful views and . glass floor, modern exhibitions and splendid Victorian Engine Rooms!Tower Bridge was built 120 year
2、s ago to ease road traffic while maintaining river access to the busy Pool of London docks （码头）.Built with giant moveable roadways that lift up for passing ships,it is to this day considered an engineering wonder and beyond being,one of Londons favourite symbols. It is arguably one of the most famou
3、s and industry recognizable structures in the entire world.Since 1982, Tower Bridge Exhibition has told the history of the bridge and why it came into existence through fascinating exhibition content. Visitors can also experience the exciting new glass floor and spectacular panoramic （全景的）views from
4、 the high level Walkways as well as the Victorian Engine Rooms, which house the beautiful steam engines that once powered the bridge lifts. This must-see attraction is the only way to explore the most famous bridge in the world!Admissions： 9. 8 for an adult； 4. 2 for a childAge Restrictions: Child a
5、ges：5-15. Children aged 4 and below are free.Opening Hours: April-September：10 : 00 a. m. -5 : 30 p. m.October-March：9 30 a. m. -5 : 00 p. m.Important Info：You can take pictures anywhere on the Bridge or in the Engine Rooms. Visitors are advised to allow additional time for security checks and lift
6、access up to the Walkways. Entry into the Walkways cannot be guaranteed for a specific time at peak times or during bridge lifts.21.Why was Tower Bridge built 120 years ago?A.To reduce road traffic jam problems.B.To attract the tourists all over the world.C.To allow passing ships to unload some good
7、s.D.To let passers-by pass through the river more safely.22.What can visitors do while in the Exhibition?A.Run on the Walkways at will.B.Visit the room of Queen Victoria.C.Take photos in the Engine Rooms.D.Visit the exhibition at 8 :00 a. m. in November.23.How much should a couple with their 5-year-
8、old son pay for the Exhibition?A. 14.B. 18.2.C. 19. 6.D. 23. 8BWhen John was growing up, other kids felt sorry for him. His parents always had him weeding the garden, carrying out the garbage and delivering newspapers. But when John reached adulthood，he was better off than his childhood companions.
9、He had more job satisfaction, a better marriage and was healthier. Most of all, he was happier. Far happier.These are the findings of a 40-year study that followed the lives of 456 teenage boys from Boston. The study showed that those who had worked as boys enjoyed happier and more productive lives
10、than those who had not. “Boys who worked in the home or community gained abilities and skills and came to feel they were worthwhile members of society,” said George Vaillant，the psychologist (心理学家) who made the discovery. “And because they felt good about themselves, others fell good about them, too
11、.”Vaillants study followed these males in great detail. Interviews were repeated at ages 25, 31 and 47. Under Vaillant, the researchers compared the mens mental-health scores with their boyhood-activity scores. Points were awarded for part-time jobs, housework, effort in school, and ability to deal
12、with problems.The link between what the men had done as boys and how they turned out as adults was surprisingly sharp. Those who had done the most boyhood activities were twice as likely to have warm relations with a wide variety of people, five times as likely to be well paid and 16 times less like
13、ly to have been unemployed The researchers also found that IQ (智商) and family social and economic class made no real difference in how the boys turned out. Workingat any ageis important.Childhood activities help a child develop responsibility, independence, confidence and abilitythe base of emotiona
14、l health. They also help him understand that people must work together with others and work toward common goals. The most able adults are those who know how to do this. Yet work isnt everything. As Tolstoy once said, “One can live magnificently (辉煌地) in this world if one knows how to work and how to
15、 love, to work for the person one loves and to love ones work.”24. Vaillants words in Paragraph 2 serve as _.A. an analysis of how work was related to abilityB. a description of personal values and social valuesC. an explanation why some boys grew into happy menD. an example for parents expectations
16、 of their children25. Vaillants team obtained their findings by _.A. comparing different sets of scoresB. evaluating the mens mental health C .recording the boys effort in schoolD. measuring the mens problem solving ability26. What does the underlined word sharps probably mean in Paragraph 4?A. quick to react B. sudden and rapidC. clear and definite
