Bedfordshire had its fair share of royal visits from the early stages of the 10th Century onwards and the importance that the county placed on this is evident in the monuments, country houses, churches and any number of other structures that are still present there to this day. Bedford Castle is one of those structures and, although it is nowhere near its former glory today, it is an essential attraction to visit if you really want to grasp what its heritage means to the county!
Bedford Castle was built initially as a fortress to help protect Bedfordshire on the south of the River Ouse after the people in the local towns and villages had already been subdued. It was erected in 919 on the orders of King Edward the Elder, although it was destroyed by a Danish invasion years later. This was when it was rebuilt as the castle, of which the ruins exist today!
There is a long history behind the castle that involves several kings as a result of the Duke of Bedford being an ardent royalist. Bedford Castle repeatedly offered the kings of England refuge against various storms in the form of onslaughts from abroad and various domestic threats against them, and this is where much of its fame lies, even though the castle itself is no longer there. There are various tours of the ruins that you can take when you visit though and all of the guides are extremely knowledgeable. They will happily tell you tales of the mound and the castle that preceded it.
The mound is open to the public all year round and is a proud part of the area’s heritage. It is recommended by the majority of people that visit Bedfordshire because it tells you much about why the county is currently how it is. You can view the river from the mound and the surrounding settlements as well as the remains of the castle, and every moment spent there is worth it so enjoy the history and the very nature of the county itself!
【小题1】What do we know from the first paragraph?
| A．The royals pay regular visits to Bedfordshire |
| B．Bedford Castle represents the heritage of the county |
| C．Most of the ancient buildings are in use today |
| D．Bedfordshire had its fair share of royal visits |
| A．at first | B．since the beginning |
| C．for one particular purpose | D．for a short time |
| A．to escape from the bad weather | B．to visit the Duke of Bedford |
| C．to enjoy the beauty of nature | D．to seek temporary protection |
| A．It reflects the history of the country |
| B．It is the major heritage in that region |
| C．The ancient castle is well worth visiting |
| D．The castle is still in good condition |
| A．to attract tourists to Bedfordshire | B．to tell the history of Bedfordshire |
| C．to introduce Bedford Castle | D．to show where the kings used to go |
【小题1】B
【小题2】A
【小题3】D
【小题4】A
【小题5】C
解析试题分析：本文叙述了贝德福德城堡在919年修建以后，曾被侵略者破坏以后又进行了修建，一直到了今天，它曾是英国国王暂时的避难所，去这里可以看到这个县的历史同时可以看到这里美丽的风景。
【小题1】细节理解题。根据it is an essential attraction to visit if you really want to grasp what its heritage means to the county贝德福德城堡代表了县的遗址，故选B。
【小题2】词义猜测题。根据as a fortress to help protect Bedfordshire on the south of the River Ouse after the people in the local towns and villages had already been subdued.最初的，故选A。
【小题3】细节理解题。根据Bedford Castle repeatedly offered the kings of England refuge against various storms in the form of onslaughts from abroad and various domestic threats against them, 为了寻找暂时的保护，故选D。
【小题4】细节理解题。根据It is recommended by the majority of people that visit Bedfordshire because it tells you much about why the county is currently how it is.讲述了它的历史，故选A。
【小题5】写作意图题。根据纵观全文是介绍贝德福德城堡的历史，故选C。
考点：历史类短文阅读。
点评：写作意图题与推测写作目的题有所不同，后者要知道文章讲什么，中心思想是什么。而前者是要知道写文章是为了什么，达到什么目的。因此，这种题比了解文章大意题更难解答，它不仅要求了解内容，还要了解作者的口气，分析作者的论述方法，这样才能推断出写作目的。
科目：高中英语 来源：2011届浙江省杭州高中高三第七次月考英语卷 题型：阅读理解
A new factory that turns used wine bottles into green sand could revolutionize the recycling industry and help to filter（过滤）the nation's drinking water.
For the last 100 years special high grade white sand quarried（开采）at Leighton Buzzard in Bedfordshire has been used to filter tap water to remove bacteria and impurities—but this may no longer be necessary.
The green sand has already been successfully tested by water companies and is being used in 50 swimming pools in Scotland to keep the water clean.
Backed by one million pounds from the European Union and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs(Defar),a company based in Scotland is building a factory to turn beverage bottles back into the sand from which they were made.
The idea is not only to avoid using up increasingly scarce sand in Scotland and avoid any further quarrying but also to solve a crisis in the recycles only 750 000 tones of it.
Howard Dryden, the scientist and managing director of the company has spent six years working on what he calls Active Filtration Meadia, or AFM, the recycled glass. He says he needs bottles that have already contained drinkable liquids to be sure that drinking water would not be polluted.
"The fact is that tests show that AFM does the job better than glass, it is easier to clean and reuse and has all sorts of properties that make it ideal for other applications, "he claimed. He also thinks the market will be able to take 250 000 tones of green sand a year. The plan is to build five or six factories in cites in UK where the bottles come from to cut down on transport.
The factory will be completed this month and is expected to go into full production on January 14 next year. Once it is providing a "regular" product, the government's drinking water inspectorate will be asked to perform tests and approve it for general use by water companies.
【小题1】It may no longer be necessary to use high-grade white sand to keep water clean because_____.
| A．there is no need to keep water clean |
| B．A new factory has been set up |
| C．The green sand has been used to keep the water clean |
| D．White sand is being use up |
| A．avoiding using up increasingly scarce sand |
| B．avoiding further quarrying of white sand |
| C．solving the crisis in the recycling industry |
| D．cutting down the cost on transport |
| A．AFM is more efficient than white sand |
| B．AFM is more efficient than glass |
| C．glass is more efficient than AFM |
| D．white sand is more efficient than green sand |
| A．Allowed | B．Opposed |
| C．Supported | D．Forbidden |
| A．Revolution in the Recycling for the Industry. |
| B．Modern Technology an New Markets. |
| C．Revolution in Environmental Protection. |
| D．Unlocking the Benefits of Green Sand. |
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Researchers at the University of Bedforshire have developed a new technique for powering electronic device（装置）. The system, developed by Professor Ben Allen at the Centre for Wireless Research, uses radio（无线电） waves as power.
Believed to be a world first, the team claims it could eventually eliminate (or get rid of )the need for conventional batteries. The university has now filed a patent application to secure the only rights to the technique.
Professor Allen and his team have created a system to use medium wave frequencies to replace batteries in small everyday devices like clocks and remote controls.
The new technique uses the “waste” energy of radio waves and has been developed as part of the university’s research into “power harvesting”. Professor Allen said that as radio waves have energy―like light waves, sound waves or wind waves―then, in theory, these waves could be used to create power.
“The emerging（新兴的）area of power harvesting technology promises to reduce our reliance on conventional batteries,” he said. “It’s really exciting way of taking power from sources other than what we would normally think of.”
The team is now waiting for the results of the patent application to secure recognition of the technique. Professor Allen said that the team’s achievements had all been done in their “spare time”. “Our next stage is to try and raise some real funds so that we can take this work forward and make a working prototype（模型）and maybe partner up with the right people and take this to a full product in due course,” he said.
“Power harvesting has a really important part in our future, because, just in this country, we dispose of somewhere between 20,000 and 30,000 tonnes of batteries in landfill（垃圾填理）sites every single year－that is toxic chemicals going into the ground.”
He added that development of the product could also be “commercially beneficial”. “The market for this is several billion pounds. We’ve seen market predictions for 2020 which have these kinds of figures, so there’s a lot of commercial potential in this area,” he said.
Pro-Vice Chancellor at the University of Bedfordshire, Professor Carsten Maple, said, “This type of work is a reflection of the university’s growing reputation and experience in conducting innovative（创新的）research.”
【小题1】From the text we know the new technique for powering electronic devices_____.
| A．can be applied to all electronic devices. |
| B．uses radio waves to create power. |
| C．has replaced conventional batteries. |
| D．produces many toxic chemicals. |
| A．makes every use of radio waves. |
| B．takes power from usual sources. |
| C．reduces our dependency on conventional batteries. |
| D．aims at huge commercial benefits. |
| A．They have made use of radio waves in their daily life. |
| B．They have raised a big fund to support their research. |
| C．They have gained a patent for their new technology. |
| D．They mainly did their research in their spare time. |
| A．Critical. | B．Favorable. | C．Conservative. | D．Negative. |
| A．A new technique to create power. |
| B．A crisis concerning conventional batteries. |
| C．Some special sources of power. |
| D．The development of power harvesting. |
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Built in 1794 for the 5th Duke of Bedford, this hotel in the heart of Bedford overlooks the River Ouse, which winds through the beautiful Bedfordshire countryside.
We offer a flexible approach to conferencing. With purpose-built meeting rooms offering a flexible and functional space, our hotel is designed for comfort and convenience. Day Delegate（代表/代表团）, 24 Hour Delegate or room hire only can be arranged to meet your needs and we offer a range of food and drinks for all requirements.
The Bedford Swan Hotel provides an impressive range of conference, training and function rooms which are suitable for up to 250 delegates.
Our hotel is located 30 minutes drive from Luton Airport and a 20-minute walk from Bedford Train Station with regular trains to and from Central London.
What to expect:
? A professional service from the beginning
? Your own event consultant
? A great location with car parking
? Well equipped rooms perfect for your meeting or event
? Various Day Delegate packages
? Personalised dining and refreshment breaks
? Accurate billing
Discounted Day Delegate Rates from £35 per person
* Hold your meeting before 30th November 2013 and benefit from our special day delegate rates
* Day Delegate Rate from £35.00 per person
* Minimum numbers of 8 apply
Call us on 01234 346565 or e-mail us on info@bedfordswanhotel.co.uk
1.Bedford Swan Hotel is more suitable for _______.
A．busy sightseers B．conference travelers
C．fresh trainees D．event consultants
2.Which of the following is true according to the text?
A．It takes you 20 minutes to walk here from Central London.
B．The Bedford Swan Hotel was built in the late 18th century.
C．The hotel is located sixty kilometres from Luton Airport.
D．Guests can get professional service by offering extra tips.
3.From the advertisement above we can learn that Bedford Swan Hotel _______.
A．can serve up to 250 delegates B．winds through Bedfordshire
C．can provide personalised billing D．offers no car parking service
4.The special discount will be given if _______.
A．a delegate of 8 apply for 24-hour-meeting rooms
B．guests pay £35.00 per person for the rooms they live in
C．you book a purpose-built meeting room on a special day
D．8 delegates hold a day meeting on November 2, 2013
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Bedfordshire had its fair share of royal visits from the early stages of the 10th Century onwards and the importance that the county placed on this is evident in the monuments, country houses, churches and any number of other structures that are still present there to this day. Bedford Castle is one of those structures and, although it is nowhere near its former glory today, it is an essential attraction to visit if you really want to grasp what its heritage means to the county!
Bedford Castle was built initially as a fortress to help protect Bedfordshire on the south of the River Ouse after the people in the local towns and villages had already been subdued. It was erected in 919 on the orders of King Edward the Elder, although it was destroyed by a Danish invasion years later. This was when it was rebuilt as the castle, of which the ruins exist today!
There is a long history behind the castle that involves several kings as a result of the Duke of Bedford being an ardent royalist. Bedford Castle repeatedly offered the kings of England refuge against various storms in the form of onslaughts from abroad and various domestic threats against them, and this is where much of its fame lies, even though the castle itself is no longer there. There are various tours of the ruins that you can take when you visit though and all of the guides are extremely knowledgeable. They will happily tell you tales of the mound and the castle that preceded it.
The mound is open to the public all year round and is a proud part of the area’s heritage. It is recommended by the majority of people that visit Bedfordshire because it tells you much about why the county is currently how it is. You can view the river from the mound and the surrounding settlements as well as the remains of the castle, and every moment spent there is worth it so enjoy the history and the very nature of the county itself!
1.What do we know from the first paragraph?
|
A．The royals pay regular visits to Bedfordshire. |
|
B．Bedfordshire had it fair share of royal visit. |
|
C．Most of the ancient buildings are in use today. |
|
D．Bedford Castle represents the history of the county. |
2. The underlined word “initially” in Paragraph 2 probably means _______ .
|
A．first of all |
|
B．at the beginning |
|
C．for one particular purpose |
|
D．for a short time |
3.The kings of England came to Bedford Castle ______.
|
A．to seek temporary protection |
|
B．to visit the Duke of Bedford |
|
C．to enjoy the beauty of nature |
|
D．to escape from the bad weather |
4.Why are visitors recommended to visit Bedfordshire？
|
A．It is the major heritage in that region |
|
B．It reflects the history of Bedfordshire |
|
C．The ancient castle is well worth visiting |
|
D．The castle is still in good condition |
5.The purpose of writing the text is _______.
|
A．to introduce Bedford Castle |
|
B．to tell the history of Bedfordshire |
|
C．to attract tourists to Bedfordshire |
|
D．to show where the kings used to go |
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