Mary Henrietta Kingsley (1862-1900) was a British explorer and writer who greatly influenced European ideas about Africa and its people. She was born in Islington, London, and her father was a doctor.
The family moved to Cambridge in 1886, during which time her father prepared his plentiful collection of notes and translations for publication. However, it came to a sudden end with his death in February 1892. Her mother followed just six weeks later. After her parents’ death, Kingsley decided to travel to Africa to continue her father’s study of early religion and law and learn as much as possible about the nature of travel and exploration in the wild of Africa.
Since 1894, Kingsley had taken two trips to the west coast of Africa. She reached parts of the "Great Forest" not yet seen by a European. She collected insect, shell, plant, reptile for the British Museum, as well as studying the culture and religion of the residents. In July 1895, Kingsley turned her attention downriver from Lambaréné. Shortly after reaching Lake Ncovi, Kingsley had her first encounter with the almost legendary African creature, the gorilla (大猩猩).Kingsley summed up her feelings for the gorilla in her book Travels in West Africa, "I have seen many wild animals in their native habitat, but never have I seen anything equal gorillas going through the bush; it is a graceful, powerful, perfect hand-trapeze performance." Curiously though, Kingsley did not find the gorilla attractive, "I have no hesitation in saying that the gorilla is the most horrible wild animal I have seen. I have seen specimens of the most important big game of Central Africa and I have run away from all of them; but although elephants, leopards and pythons (巨蟒) give you a feeling of alarm, they do not give that feeling of horrible disgust that an old gorilla gives on account of its ugly appearance."
60. Kingsley decided to travel to Africa because she _____.
A. loved traveling and exploring new places
B. enjoyed the African nature and culture
C. wanted to complete her father’s study and learn more
D. lived a hard life in Europe after her parents’ death
61. Why did the author mention about Kingsley’s family?
A. Kingsley’s parents died when she was a child.
B. They moved from place to place when Kingsley was young.
C. What Kingsley’s father did had a great influence on her.
D. Kingsley’s parents were famous doctors.
62. In her Travels in West Africa, Kingsley thought the gorilla was_________.
A. powerful B. alarming C. attractive D. horrible
63. We can infer from the passage that____________.
A. Africa is an awful place for people to explore and travel to
B. Kingsley reached parts of the "Great Forest" before other Europeans
C. Kingsley got her first knowledge of Africa from her father
D. Kingsley set a good example to all European people
科目：高中英语 来源：2012-2013学年江西上饶中学高一第四次周练英语试卷（带解析） 题型：完型填空
As Christmas is coming, there are presents to be bought, cards to be sent, rooms to be cleaned. Parents are 
with difficult jobs of hiding presents from curious young children. If the gifts are large, this is sometimes a real 
. On Christmas Eve, young children find the 
almost unbearable（难以忍受的）. They are 
between the wish to go to bed early so that Father Christmas will bring their presents quickly and the wish to 
up late so that they will not 
the fun. The wish for gifts usually proves stronger. But though children go to bed early, they often lie 
for a long time, hoping to get a short look at Father Christmas.
Last Christmas, my wife and I 
managed to hide a few large presents in the storeroom. I feared the moment when my son, Jimmy, would 
me where that new bike had come from, but 
he did not see it.
On Christmas Eve, it took the children hours to go to sleep. It must have been nearly 
when my wife and I went quietly into their room and began 
stockings. Then I pushed in the 
I bought for Jimmy and left it beside the Christmas tree. We knew we would not get 
sleep that night, for the children were 
to get up early. At about five o'clock the next morning, we were woken by loud sounds coming from the children's room － they were shouting excitedly! 
I had time to get out of bed, young Jimmy came 
into the room on his new bike, and his sister, Mary, 
close behind pushing her new baby carriage. Even the baby arrived, he moved 
the hands and knees into the room dragging a large balloon behind him. Suddenly it burst. That woke 
up completely. The day had really begun with a bang（巨响）.
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The following are the world-renewed attractions in London, so don’t miss them while touring there.
Shakespeare’s Globe
Shakespeare’s Globe, which officially opened in 1997, is a reconstruction of the Globe Theatre, built in 1599, and brings Shakespeare’s world to life. As a visitor to the exhibition you’ll discover how shows were produced in the theatres during Shakespeare’s time. The guide-storytellers take you on a fascinating half-hour tour.
Price: Adult ￡9.00；Child(5-15) ￡6.50; Student ￡7.50; Under 5 FREE.
The Tower of London
The tower, nearly 100 feet high, with walls 15 feet thick, was built in the early 1080s. King Henry Ⅲ made this tower his home. King Edward V and his younger brother were murdered inside by their uncle. Queen Elizabeth I was shut up in the tower for two months by her half sister Mary who felt that her throne(王位)was being threatened(威胁). In 1603, part of the tower became a museum.
Price: Adult ￡16.50; Child (5-15) ￡9.50; Under 5 FREE; Student ￡13.50; Family (two adults with three children) ￡46.00.
Banqueting(宴会) House
Banqueting House is the remains of Whitehall Palace which was built in 1529 and was home to the English kings. It was destroyed by fire. Famous for its architecture and painting, the building is also known for being the scene of Charles I’s execution(处决)。
Price: Adult ￡4.50; Child ￡2.25; Student (with ID) and senior citizen (60+) ￡3.00; Under 5 FREE.
Tower Bridge Exhibition
Tower Bridge has stood over the River Thames in London since 1894 and is one of the finest, most recognizable bridges in the world. At the Tower Bridge Exhibition you can enjoy breath-taking views from the high-level walkways and learn about the history of the bridge and how it was built. You can then visit the Victorian engine rooms, home to the original steam engines that used to power the bridge.
Price: Adult￡6.00; Child (5-15) ￡3.00; Under 5 FREE; Senior citizen(60+) ￡4.50; Student￡4.50.
53. Which of the following places has the longest history?
A. Whitehall Palace. B. The Globe Theatre.
C. The Tower of London. D. Tower Bridge.
54. If two parents with their 4-year-old son visit the Tower of London, they should pay .
A. ￡33 B. ￡43 C. ￡46 D. ￡52
55. Queen Elizabeth I was shut up in the tower for two months by Mary mainly because .
A. Mary didn’t like her B. she tried to steal Mary’s treasure
C. Mary feared she would become the Queen D. she intended to murder Mary
56. How many places used as a king’s home are mentioned in this passage?
A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four.
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The new Sherlock Holmes film might inspire mystery fans to visit the scenes of the crime or, perhaps, places that inspire classic mysteries. Otto Penzler, owner of New York's Mysterious Bookshop and editor of The Best American Mystery Stories 2009, recommends for USA TODAY some spots to go undercover.
Mohonk Mountain House, New Paltz, N.Y.
At this picturesque Hudson Valley Victorian resort, "Guests are divided into teams as they try to solve the mystery dramatization presented on opening night." Penzler says. An upcoming vampire-inspired weekend (March 12-14) is called Fangs for the Memories. "Many rooms have fireplaces, and the lake views will take away your breath." he says.
More info: 800-772-6646; mohonk.com
Kiawah Island Golf Resort, South Carolina
"You get a list of suspects when you check in for the interactive crime-solving weekend (Feb. 12-14)." Penzler says. Other than the "murders" that occur, the weather and surroundings make for a pleasant weekend. More info: 800 654-2924; KiawahResort.com
Poe Museum, Richmond, Va.
"The current exhibit here, Ratiocination: Poe the Detective, is about Poe's efforts to solve the real life murder of Mary Rogers in New York." Penzler says of the case that inspired Poe's story, The Mystery of Marie Roget. Poe spent a third of his life in Richmond. On display are his neatly written manuscripts, childhood bed and a lock of his hair. There is also a section about his mysterious death.
More info: 888-213-2763; poemuseum.org
Sherlock Holmes' ， London, England
In the Footsteps of Sherlock Holmes is a guided tour of sites related to "the greatest detective who ever lived. "Penzler says of the excursion that includes references to the new Sherlock Holmes movie. "The tour finishes up at the Sherlock Holmes Pub with its re-creation of Holmes and Dr. Watson's sitting room, complete with bullet holes, and letters pinned to the fireplace mantel with a knife."
Further enquiry: 020-7624-3978, walks.com
Grand Hotel, Torquay, England
The Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, spent her honeymoon at the hotel. "This lovely place offers bargain rates that include a boat ride on the River Dart to Greenaway and a house tour of the place where Dame Agatha lived for more than 20 years. It's a chance to enjoy a nostalgic look at another time.
60.Further enquiry: 800-005-3905, grandtorquay.co.uk/agathachristie.php
If you want to experience detective activities, you may log on_________ .
A. KiawahResort.com B. Poemuseum.org
C. Walks.com D. grandtorquay.co.uk.agathachristie.php
61.If you want to see some documents of real world murder you can visit__________.
A. Sherlock Holmes' London B. Kiawah Island Golf Resort
C. Poe Museum D. Mohonk Mountain House
62.If you want to find some clues about a new detective film, you had best contact____for a tour.
A. 800 654 2924 B. 888-213-2763 C. 800-772-6646 D. 020-7624-3978
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科目：高中英语 来源：2012-2013学年江西省南昌二中高二第二次月考英语试卷（带解析） 题型：阅读理解
Grandma Moses is among the most famous twentieth-century painters of the United States, yet she did not start painting until she was in her late seventies. As she once said to herself: " I would never sit back in a rocking chair, waiting for someone to help me." No one could have had a more productive old age.
She was born Anna Mary Robertson on a farm in New York State, one of five boys and five girls. At twelve she left home and was in domestic service until, at twenty--seven, she married Thomas Moses, the hired hand of one of her employers. They farmed most of their lives, first in Virginia and then in New York State, at Eagle Bridge. She had ten children, of whom five survived; her husband died in 1927.
Grandma Moses painted a little as a child and made embroidery (刺绣) pictures as a hobby, but only changed to oils in old age because her hands had become too stiff to sew and she wanted to keep busy and pass the time. Her pictures were first sold at the local drugstore and at a market and were soon noticed by a businessman who bought everything she painted. Three of the pictures exhibited in the Museum of Modern Art, and in 1940 she had her first exhibition in New York. Between the 1930's and her death, she produced some 2,000 pictures: detailed and lively portrayals of the country life she had known for so long, with a wonderful sense of color and form. "I think really hard till I think of something really pretty, and then I paint it" she said.
【小题1】According to the passage, Grandma Moses began to paint because she wanted to_______.
| A．make herself beautiful | B．become famous |
| C．earn more money | D．keep active |
| A．nursing | B．painting | C．farming | D．embroidering |
| A．pretty | B．nervous | C．rich | D．independent |
| A．The Children of Grandma Moses. | B．Grandma Moses: Her Life and Pictures. |
| C．Grandma Moses: Her Best Exhibition. | D．Grandma Moses and Other Older Artists. |
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科目：高中英语 来源：2013-2014学年重庆市高三1月月考英语试卷（解析版） 题型：书面表达
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