Wu Zetian, the only woman emperor to rule anc...

Wu Zetian, the only woman emperor to rule ancient China, is considered 1. one of the most powerful women in Chinese history.

She was born into a(n) 2. (wealth) family with great beauty and intelligence. This beautiful girl, unlike others in ancient China, 3. (be) in favour of reading and often travelled around the country with her father when she was young, 4. increased her knowledge and developed her talents. When she was about fourteen, she 5.(send) to the palace and married to the Emperor. After many difficulties and hardships, she 6.(successful) made herself queen. A few years after Emperor Gaozong died, Wu Zetian changed the name of the dynasty Tang to Zhou, and became Empress. 7. seemed like a hard task for women to be rulers in ancient times, but Wu Zetian succeeded. When she ruled the country, she supported economic and cultural 8. (develop) and improved people’s living quality. She also encouraged girls to go to school 9. (study). Before then, girls were not allowed to go to school.

Wu Zetian died at the age of 82, 10. (leave) a gravestone without any words on it. Although the Zhou dynasty only lasted for one generation, it marked an important period in Chinese history.

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In ancient China, a gold dragon on the emperor’s clothes was regarded as a  _____ of power and position.

A．mark             B．sign              C．symbol           D．feature

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To a growing number of US students in China, study in the ancient country is no longer just a cultural experience it has become an important part of their future professional careers.

Sam Gor, a 26-year-old student from Santa Clara, a county near San Francisco, said the purpose of his studies in Beijing was to help him find a good job when he goes back to the United States. "Culture matters," he said. "But more importantly, to learn Chinese and get a better understanding of the country may help me professionally."  As a new student at Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU), Gor hopes to find a job in Santa Clara's local government when he goes back home in one year. "I need to learn Chinese if I want the job, as we have a large Chinese community there."

Gor is not alone in his thinking. While the number of US students in China has grown from less than 100 in the early 1980s to more than 10,000 for the time being. Many of them are here to boost(提高) a professional skill as much as to enjoy a new culture.

“In the past, foreign students came to China simply for our culture,” said Xu Quihan, director of BLCU’s foreign students office. “But because of China’s rapid economic and social development, being able to speak Chinese has become a useful tool to a student’s future job”

There are more US students who choose to stay in the country instead of going back after graduation. Stephanie Schubmehlo, a 23-year-old from Rochester, New York State, said she would like to stay in Beijing after graduation. “I love the city, and I can earn myself a living here if I can speak good Chinese,” she said, adding that some of the US students she knows shared the same idea.

1.By saying “culture matters”, Gor

A. questioned the popularity of Chinese

B. expressed his difficulty in learning Chinese

C. showed the differences between two languages

D. stressed the importance of learning about another culture

2.Compared with that of the past, the present number of US students in China

A. has decreased greatly

B. remains slightly unchanged

C. has been over 100 times larger

D. has nearly doubled

3.We can infer from the text that in 1984 US students learnt Chinese

A. just for the fun of it

B. to experience a different culture

C. to ensure themselves a promising future

D. for both cultural and professional purposes

4.In Xu Qiuhan’s opinion,

A. Chinese is too difficult for foreign students

B. more and more Americans will study in China

C. professional skills are more important than culture

D. China’s development makes Chinese professionally useful

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It is only ___our power to carry out ( ִ) the rules, rather than make them.

A. within     B. on         C without          D. off

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With only about 1, 000 pandas left in the world, China is desperately trying to clone(克隆) the animal and save the endangered species. That’s a move similar to what  Texas A & M University researchers have been undertaking for the past five years in a project called “Noah’s Ark”.

Noah’s Ark is aimed at collecting eggs, embryos(胚胎), semen and DNA of endangered animals and storing them in liquid nitrogen(氮). If certain species should become extinct, Dr. Duane Kraemer, a professor in Texas A & M’s College of Veterinary Medicine, says there would be enough of the basic building blocks to reintroduce the species in the future.

It is estimated that as many as 2, 000 species of mammals, birds, reptiles will become extinct in over 100 years. The panda, native only to China, is in danger of becoming extinct in the next 25 years.

This week, Chinese scientists said they grew an embryo by introducing cells from a dead female panda into the egg cells of a Japanese white rabbit. They are now trying to implant the embryo into a host animal.

The entire procedure could take from three to five years to complete.

“The nuclear transfer(核子移植) of one species to another is not easy, and the lack of available(capable of being used) panda eggs could be a major problem,” Kraemer believes. “They will probably have to do several hundred transfers to result in one pregnancy (having a baby). It takes a long time and it’s difficult, but this could be groundbreaking science if it works. They are certainly not putting any live pandas at risk, so it is worth the effort,” adds Kraemer, who is one of the leaders of the Project at Texas A& M, the first-ever attempt at cloning a dog.

“They are trying to do something that’s never been done, and this is very similar to our work in Noah’s Ark. We’re both trying to save animals that face extinction. I certainly appreciate their effort and there’s a lot we can learn from what they are attempting to do. It’s a research that is very much needed.”

60. The aim of “Noah’s Ark” project is to _______.

A. make efforts to clone the endangered pandas

B. save endangered animals from dying out

C. collect DNA of endangered animals to study

D. transfer the nuclear of one animal to another

61. According to Professor Kraemer, the major problem in cloning pandas would be the lack of _______.

A. available panda eggs                B. host animals

C. qualified researchers                D. enough money

62. The best title for the passage may be _______.

A. China’s Success in Pandas Cloning

B. The First Cloned Panda in the World

C. Exploring the Possibility to Clone Pandas

D. China —the Native Place of Pandas Forever

63. From the passage we know that _______.

A. Kraemer and his team have succeeded in cloning a dog

B. scientists try to implant a panda’s egg into a rabbit

C. Kraemer will work with Chinese scientists in clone researches

D. about two thousand of species will probably die out in a century

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With only about 1 000 pandas left in the world, China is desperately trying to clone the animal and save the endangered species . That’s a move similar to what a Texas A&M University researchers have been undertaking for the past five years in a project called “Noah’s Ark”.

Noah’s Ark is aimed at collecting eggs, embryos , semen and DNA of endangered animals and storing them in liquid nitrogen. If certain species should become extinct, Dr. Duane Kraemer, a professor in Texas A &M’s College of Vetreinary Medicine, says there would be enough of the basic building blocks to reintroduce the species in the future.

It is estimated that as many as 2 000 species of mammals, birds and reptiles will be come extinct in over 100 years. The panda, native only to China, is in danger of becoming extinct in the next 25 years.

This week, Chinese scientists said they grew an embryo by introducing cells from a dead female panda into the egg cells of a Japanese white rabbit. They are now trying to implant the embryo into a host animal.

The entire procedure could take from three to five years to complete.

“The nuclear transfer of one species to another is not easy, and the lack of available (capable of being used) panda eggs could be a major problem,” Kraemer believes. “They will probably have to do several hundred transfers to result in one pregnancy (having a baby). It takes a long time and it’s difficult, but this could be groundbreaking science if it works. They are certainly not putting any live pandas at risk, so it is worth the effort,” adds Kraemer, who is one of the leaders of the Project at Texas A&M, the first ever attempt at cloning a dog.

“They are trying to do something that’s never been done, and this is very similar to our work in Noah’s Ark. We’re both trying to save animals that face extinction. I certainly appreciate their effort and there’s a lot we can learn from what they are attempting to do. It’s a research that is very much needed.”

1.The aim of “Noah’s Ark” project is to _____.

A. make efforts to clone the endangered pandas

B. save endangered animals from dying out

C. collect DNA of endangered animals to study

D. transfer the nuclear of one animal to another

2.According to Professor Kraemer, the major problem in cloning pandas would be the lack of _____.

A. available panda eggs　　　 B. host animals

C. qualified researchers　　　 D. enough money

3.The best title for the passage may be _____.

A. China’s Success in Pandas Cloning

B. The First Cloned Panda in the World

C. Exploring the Possibility to Clone Pandas

D. China—the Native Place of Pandas Forever

4.From the passage we know that _____.

A. Kraemer and his team have succeeded in cloning a dog

B. scientists try to implant a panda’s egg into a rabbit

C. Kraemer will work with Chinese scientists in clone researches

D. about two thousand species will probably die out in a century

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Asia is the birthplace of the world's three ancient civilizations: ancient China, ancient India and Babylon. Each

gave the world different architectural styles and global landmarks. Let's take a look at the architecture of Asian civilizations.

1. The Great Wall of China

The Great Wall of China is an ancient defense project with the longest construction time and the largest workload put into a landmark, extending to a total length of more than 50,000 kilometers. Only when you have been to the Great Wall and experienced its majesty can you truly say you have visited China.

2. Angkor Wat, Cambodia

The Angkor Wat in Cambodia is one of the largest religious (宗教的）sights in the world, built on a site measuring 162.6 hectares. It was built by the Khmer King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century in Yasodharapura (present-day Angkor), the capital of the Khmer Empire, as his state temple and eventual mausoleum(陵墓）。

3.Taj Mahal, India

The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white mausoleum on the south bank of the river Yamuna in the Indian city of Agra. It was constructed in 1632 by Mughal emperor Shah as the tomb of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 for being “the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage”.

4.The Senso-ji, Japan

The Senso-ji is an ancient Buddhist temple in Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan. It is Tokyo's oldest temple, and one of its most significant. Close to the temple is a five-story pagoda, Shinto shrine, the Asakusa Shrine, as well as shops with traditional goods in the Nakamise-dori. The Sensoji temple is dedicated to Kannon Bosatsu(观音菩萨）, the Bodhisattva of compassion.

1.Of the four sites,which one is NOT related to religion?

A.The Great Wall. B.Angkor Wat.

C.Taj Mahal D.The Senso-ji.

2.What do Angkor Wat and Taj Mahal have in common?

A.They both cover large areas. B.They both date back to 17th century.

C.They are both Muslim art. D.They are both mausoleums.

3.What can't tourists do in The Senso-ji?

A.Know about Muslim culture. B.Appreciate Japanese ancient architecture.

C.Buy some souvenirs. D.Admire Kannon Bosatsu.

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Every year, the ancient Town of Fenghuang,1.of China’s most well-known ancient towns, is visited by a large number of people from all over the world.2.(fortunate), it was under water as heavy rain hit the centre of the country,3.tens of thousands of people leaving from the area. Heavy rain and floods lasted for the past few days. Waters in the nearby river called the Tuojiang River rose by almost one meter above warning level,4. (cause) heavy rainstorms. More than 120,000 local people and tourists have been helped to leave there because of the terrible disaster. And more than 4,000 shops in the town5.(shut). Several bridges on the Tuojiang River have been damaged or destroyed. Water has flowed into many bars, restaurants and hotels in its ancient town, and electricity in the ancient town has been cut off.6.the heavy rains have stopped, the popular tourist spot remains closed for local people’s 7.(safe).

8. shoe shop owner named Kuang said the flood was the9.(bad) the town had experienced. They could only live in an old factory10.many homeless people had to stay together.

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The ancient village, ______ they visited during a recent trip, is the only tourist attraction ______ is well protected without any damage.

A．which, which       B．which, that         C．where, that        D．that, which

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The Legend(传奇) of the White Snake is a famous tale among 1.(folk) in ancient China. It has since been presented in a number of major Chinese operas，films and television series. The earliest attempt to record the story 2.　　 printed form appears in Feng Menglong's Stories to Caution the World.

The legend happened near the West Lake of Hangzhou. Visitors 3.　　 admire this beautiful spot may still remember the story. More 4.(important)，a huge number of ancient traditional customs　 5.(keep) in this legend have made it one of the oral heritages (遗产) containing the most abundant folk customs in China. And the story 6. (count) as one of China's Four Great Folktales now，the others　 7.(be) Lady Meng Jiang，Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai，and The Cowherd and the Weaving Maid.

The Legend of the White Snake is handed down from generation to generation through 8.(variety) ways until now. It is so classical that there has been more than one 9.(adapt) and performance. This tale has become a symbol of Chinese folk literature and has earned 10. international recognition.

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