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Ⅰ.单词拼写
1.They wanted to move to a warmer climate (气候).
2.The drought (干旱) there is the worst in a century.
3.We regret to inform you that your application (申请) has not been successful.
4.Do you think the estate agents do provide reliable salesbrochure (小册子)?
5.The gas (气体) is seeping out of the rocks.
6.New roads are cutting into the green belt (地带).
7.His performance yesterday morning assured him of a record eighth medal (奖章).
8.Most of the food for the homeless is provided by voluntary organizations (组织).
9.It sets targets for reduction of greenhouse (温室的) gas emissions.
10.The commission is calling for a global (全球的) ban on whaling.
Ⅱ.单句写作
1.While watching this movie, I was moved to tears.
在看这部电影的时候,我也感动地流下了眼泪。(while省略句式)
2.When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
入乡随俗。(when省略句式)
3.She came up with a new idea for increasing sales.
她想出了一个增加销售量的新招儿。(come up with)
4.They called for the immediate release of the hostages.
他们要求立即释放人质。(call for)
5.He built up a reputation as a tough businessman.
他树立了一个坚强生意人的名声。(build up)
Ⅲ.阅读理解
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Palaces are often built with the intent to show off the wealth and splendour of royalties.The first palace on the list was so spectacular that it inspired some other royalties to build theirs in response, meanwhile, the last on the list inspired Disney's Cinderella castle.
Palace of Versailles, France
The Palace of Versailles was the principal royal residence of France from 1682 until the start of the French Revolution in 1789. It is located in the region of ÎledeFrance, about 20 kilometres (12 miles) southwest of the centre of Paris.
The palace is now a historical monument and UNESCO World Heritage Site. It received millions of visitors every year, making it one of the most visited monuments in France.
The Forbidden City, China
The Forbidden City served as the home of Chinese emperors and was the ceremonial and political centre of the Chinese government for almost 500 years. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987. Since 2012, it