山东省2013年高考英语备考专题训练（3）阅读理解 学生版.doc

1、 2013年高考英语备考专题训练（3）-阅读理解（10套） 第一套第三部分：阅读理解（共两节，40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，共30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AThe Basics of MathMade ClearBasic Math introduces students to the basic concepts of mathematics, as well as the fundamentals of more tricky areas. These 30 fantastic lectures are des

2、igned to provide students with an understanding of arithmetic and to prepare them for Algebra(代数) and beyond.The lessons in Basic Math cover every basic aspect of arithmetic. They also look into exponents(指数), the order of operations, and square roots. In addition to learning how to perform various

3、mathematical operations, students discover why these operations work, how a particular mathematical topic relates to other branches of mathematics, and how these operations can be used practically.Basic Math starts from the relatively easier concepts and gradually moves on to the more troublesome on

4、es, so as to allow for steady and sure understanding of the material by students. The lectures offer students the chance to “make sense” of mathematical knowledge that may have seemed so frightening. They also help students prepare for college mathematics and overcome their anxiety about this amazin

5、gand completely understandablefield of study.By the conclusion of the course, students will have improved their understanding of basic math. They will be able to clear away the mystery(神秘性) of mathematics and face their studies with more confidence than they ever imagined. In addition, they will str

6、engthen their ability to accept new and exciting mathematical challenges.Professor H. Siegel, honored by Kentucky Educational Television as “the best math teacher in America,” is a devoted teacher and has a gift for explaining mathematical concepts in ways that make them seem clear and obvious. From

7、 the basic concrete ideas to the more abstract problems, he is master in making math lectures learner-friendlier and less scary.With a PhD in Mathematics Education from Georgia State University, Dr. Siegel teaches mathematics at Central Arizona College. His courses include various make-up classes an

8、d a number of lectures for future primary school teachers.If the course fails to provide complete satisfaction to you, you can easily exchange it for any other course that we offer. Or you can get your money back.56. What does the course Basic Math mainly cover? A. Algebra. B. College Mathematics. C

9、. Arithmetic. D. Mathematics Education.57. What benefits can students expect from Basic Math? A. Stronger imaginative ability. B. Additional presentation skills. C. More mathematical confidence. D. Greater chances of becoming teachers.58. What can we learn about Professor H. Siegel? A. He is a guest

10、 lecturer at Kentucky Educational Television. B. He is to deliver 30 lectures in Basic Math. C. He works in Georgia State University. D. He specializes in training teachers.59. Where is the passage most likely to have been taken from? A. A news report. B. A book review C. A lesson plan. D. An advert

11、isementBPeanuts to ThisProudly reading my words, I glanced around the room, only to find my classmates bearing big smiles on their faces and tears in their eyes. Confused, I glanced toward my stone-faced teacher. Having no choice, I slowly raised the report I had slaved over, hoping to hide myself.

12、“What could be causing everyone to act this way?”Quickly, I flashed back to the day Miss Lancelot gave me the task. This was the first real talk I received in my new school. It seemed simple: go on the Internet and find information about a man named George Washington. Since my idea of history came f

13、rom an ancient teacher in my home country, I had never heard of that name before. As I searched the name of this fellow, it became evident that there were two people bearing the same name who looked completely different! One invented hundreds of uses for peanuts, while the other led some sort of arm

14、y across America. I stared at the screen, wondering which one my teacher meant. I called my grandfather for a golden piece of advice; flip (掷) a coin. Headsthe commander, and tailsthe peanuts guy. Ah! Tails, my report would be about the great man who invented peanut butter, George Washington Carver.

15、Weeks later, standing before this unfriendly mass, I was totally lost. Oh well, I lowered the paper and sat down at my desk, burning to find out what I had done wrong. As a classmate began his report, it all became clear, “My report is on George Washington, the man who started the American Revolutio

16、n.” The whole world became quite! How could I know that she meant that George Washington?Obviously, my grade was awful. Heartbroken but fearless, I decided to turn this around. I talked to Miss Lancelot, but she insisted: No re-dos; no new grade. I felt that the punishment was not justified, and I b

17、elieved I deserved a second chance. Consequently, I threw myself heartily into my work for the rest of the school year. Ten months later, that chance unfolded as I found myself sitting in the headmasters office with my grandfather, now having an entirely different conversation. I smiled and flashed

18、back to the embarrassing moment at the beginning of the year as the headmaster informed me of my option to skip the sixth grade. Justice is sweet!60.What did the authors classmates think about his report?A. Controversial. B. Ridiculous.C. Boring. D. Puzzling.61. Why was the author confused about the

19、 task?A. He was unfamiliar with American history.B. He followed the advice and flipped a coin.C. He forgot his teachers instruction.D. He was new at the school.62. The underlined word “burning” in Para. 3 probably means _.A. annoyed B. ashamedC. ready D. eager63.In the end, the author turned things

20、around _.A. by redoing his taskB. through his own effortsC. with the help of his grandfatherD. under the guidance of his headmasterCDecision-making under StressA new review based on a research shows that acute stress affects the way the brain considers the advantages and disadvantages, causing it to

21、 focus on pleasure and ignore the possible negative (负面的) consequences of a decision.The research suggests that stress may change the way people make choices in predictable ways.“Stress affects how people learn,” says Professor Mara Mather. “People learn better about positive than negative outcomes

22、under stress.”For example, two recent studies looked at how people learned to connect images(影像) with either rewards or punishments. In one experiment, some of the participants were first stressed by having to give a speech and do difficult math problems in front of an audience; in the other, some w

23、ere stressed by having to keep their hands in ice water. In both cases, the stressed participants remembered the rewarded material more accurately and the punished material less accurately than those who hadnt gone through the stress.This phenomenon is likely not surprising to anyone who has tried t

24、o resist eating cookies or smoking a cigarette while under stress at those moments, only the pleasure associated with such activities comes to mind. But the findings further suggest that stress may bring about a double effect. Not only are rewarding experiences remembered better, but negative conseq

25、uences are also easily recalled.The research also found that stress appears to affect decision-making differently in men and women. While both men and women tend to focus on rewards and less on consequences under stress, their responses to risk turn out to be different.Men who had been stressed by t

26、he cold-water task tended to take more risks in the experiment while women responded in the opposite way. In stressful situations in which risk-taking can pay off big, men may tend to do better, when caution weighs more, however, women will win.This tendency to slow down and become more cautious whe

27、n decisions are risky might also help explain why women are less likely to become addicted than men: they may more often avoid making the risky choices that eventually harden into addiction.64.We can learn from the passage that people under pressure tend to _.A. keep rewards better in their memoryB.

28、 recall consequences more effortlesslyC. make risky decisions more frequentlyD. learn a subject more effectively65.According to the research, stress affects people most probably in their _.A. ways of making choicesB. preference for pleasureC. tolerance of punishmentsD. responses to suggestions66.The

29、 research has proved that in a stressful situation, _.A. women find it easier to fall into certain habitsB. men have a greater tendency to slow downC. women focus more on outcomesD. men are more likely to take risksDWilderness“In wilderness(荒野) is the preservation of the world.” This is a famous say

30、ing from a writer regarded as one of the fathers of environmentalism. The frequency with which it is borrowed mirrors a heated debate on environmental protection: whether to place wilderness at the heart of what is to be preserved. As John Sauven of Greenpeace UK points out, there is a strong appeal

31、 in images of the wild, the untouched; more than anything else, they speak of the nature that many people value most dearly. The urge to leave the subject of such images untouched is strong, and the danger exploitation(开发) brings to such landscapes(景观) is real. Some of these wildernesses also perfor

32、m functions that humans needthe rainforests, for example, store carbon in vast quantities. To Mr.Sauven, these ”ecosystem services” far outweigh the gains from exploitation.Lee Lane, a visiting fellow at the Hudson Institute, takes the opposing view. He acknowledges that wildernesses do provide usef

33、ul services, such as water conservation. But that is not, he argues, a reason to avoid all human presence, or indeed commercial and industrial exploitation. There are ever more people on the Earth, and they reasonably and rightfully want to have better lives, rather than merely struggle for survival

34、. While the ways of using resources have improved, there is still a growing need for raw materials, and some wildernesses contain them in abundance. If they can be tapped without reducing the services those wildernesses provide, the argument goes, there is no further reason not to do so. Being untou

35、ched is not, in itself, a characteristic worth valuing above all others.I look forwards to seeing these views taken further, and to their being challenged by the other participants. One challenge that suggests itself to me is that both cases need to take on the question of spiritual value a little m

36、ore directly. And there is a practical question as to whether wildernesses can be exploited without harm.This is a topic that calls for not only free expression of feelings, but also the guidance of reason. What position wilderness should enjoy in the preservation of the world obviously deserves muc

37、h more serious thinking.67. John Sauven holds that_. A. many people value nature too much B. exploitation of wildernesses is harmful C. wildernesses provide humans with necessities D. the urge to develop the ecosystem services is strong68. What is the main idea of Para. 3? A. The exploitation is nec

38、essary for the poor people. B. Wildernesses cannot guarantee better use of raw materials. C. Useful services of wildernesses are not the reason for no exploitation. D. All the characteristics concerning the exploitation should be treated equally.69. What is the authors attitude towards this debate?

39、A. Objective. B. Disapproving. C. Sceptical. D. Optimistic.70. Which of the following shows the structure of the passage?A. B. C. D. CP: Central PointP: PointSp: Sub-point(次要点)C: Conclusion 第二套阅读理解（共20小题：每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每篇短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ARobert Todd Duncan was born in

40、1903 in the southern city of Danville, Kentucky. His mother was his first music teacher. As a young man, he continued his music study in Indianapolis, Indiana.In 1930，he completed more musical education at Columbia University in New York City. Then he moved to Washington. For fifteen years, he taugh

41、t music at Howard University in Washington. At that time, not many black musicians were known for writing or performing classical music. Teaching at Howard gave Duncan the chance to share his knowledge of classical European music with a mainly black student population. He taught special ways to pres

42、ent the music. These special ways became known as the Duncan Technique.Besides teaching，Duncan sang in several operas with performers who were all black. But it seemed that he always would be known mainly as a concert artist. However，his life took a different turn in the middle 1930s. At that time,

43、the famous American music writer George Gershwin was looking for someone to play a leading part in his new work Porgy and Bess. The music critic (评论家) of the New York Times newspaper suggested Todd Duncan. Duncan had almost decided not to try for the part as he knew it would not be easy to get it. B

44、ut he changed his mind. He sang a piece from an Italian opera for Gershwin. He had sung only a few minutes when Gershwin offered him the part. He became famous because of the part in Porgy and Bess.Todd Duncan gained fame as an opera singer and concert artist. But his greatest love in music was teac

45、hing. When he stopped teaching at Howard，he continued giving singing lessons in his Washington home until the week before his death.56What is this passage mainly about?AWhat Robert Todd Duncan loved most.BHow Robert Todd Duncan became famous.CRobert Todd Duncan and his works of music.DA brief introd

46、uction to Robert Todd Duncan.57According to Paragraph 2，while teaching at Howard University，Duncan_.Adiscovered special new ways to write musicBopened doors for other black classical singersChad the chance to know many famous black musiciansDbecame known for writing and performing classical music58W

47、hat happened to Duncan in the middle 1930s?AHe gave up teaching at Howard University.BHe was introduced by the New York Times in detail.CHe was asked to be in charge of the opera Porgy and Bess.DHe was given a big opportunity to become an opera singer.59We can infer that Robert Todd Duncan didnt at

48、first want to try for the part mainly because _.Ahe was too busy to do it Bhe was not interested in itChe was not confident enough Dhe didnt want to become famous60Based on the passage, what did Robert Todd Duncan love most?ASinging in concerts. BWriting music.CSinging opera. DTeaching music.BA baby

49、 born in India has been declared the worlds seven billionth person by child rights group Plan International. Baby Nargis was born at 07:25 local time (01:55GMT) in Mall village in Indias Uttar Pradesh state. Plan International says Nargis has been chosen symbolically as it is not possible to know wh

50、ere exactly the seven billionth baby is born. In addition to baby Nargis in India, Bangladesh, the Philippines and Cambodia have all identified seven billionth babies. The United Nations estimated that on Monday 31 October, the worlds population would reach seven billion.Populations are growing fast

51、er than economies in many poor countries in Africa and some in Asia. At the same time, low birth rates in Japan and many European nations have raised concerns about labor shortages.Population experts at the United Nations estimated that the world reached six billion in October 1999. They predict nin

52、e billion by 2050 and ten billion by the end of the century. Chinas population of one and a third billion is currently the worlds largest. India is second at 1.2 billion. But India is expected to pass China and reach one and a half billion people around 2025. India will also have one of the worlds y

53、oungest populations. Economists say this is a chance for a so-called demographic dividend. India could gain from the skills of young people in a growing economy at a time when other countries have aging populations. But economists say current rates of growth, although high, may not create enough job

54、s. Also, the public education system is failing to meet demand and schooling is often of poor quality. Another concern is health care. Nearly half of Indias children under the age of five are malnourished（营养不良）. Michal Rutkowski, the director of human development in South Asia at the World Bank, say

55、s reaching seven billion people in the world is a good time for a call to action. He says, I think the bottom line of the story is that the public policy needs to become really, really serious about sex equality and about access to services - to fight against malnutrition, and to provide for access

56、to health services, water and schooling.61. What is true about the worlds seven billionth person?A. Baby Nargis is not the only child chosen as the seven billionth baby.B. Baby Nargis has been chosen carefully so it is exactly the seven billionth babyC. Bangladesh, the Philippines and Cambodia have

57、all declared Baby Nargis as the seven billionth baby.D. The United Nations declared Baby Nargis born in Indias Uttar Pradesh state as the worlds seven billionth person.62. Which of the following problems do many European countries worry about?A. Labor shortage. B. Poor health careC. Not enough jobsD

58、. schooling of poor quality63. According to population experts, how long will it take for population to grow from six billion to nine billion?A. About 12 years.B. About 40 years.C. About 50 years.D. About 110 years.64. What does the underlined phrase “demographic dividend” in the fourth paragraph re

59、fer to?A. Possibility of lower birth rate. B. Benefit gained by working age peopleC. Chances for more employment. D. Disadvantages caused by aging population.65. Which of the following public policies does Michal Rutkowski call on?A. To encourage late marriage. B. To reduce worlds population.C. To g

60、ain economic equality. D. To improve health and education. C Once upon a time, there was a lovely vegetable field, on which grew a very thick treeBoth the vegetables and the tree gave the place a wonderful appearance, which was the joy of the gardens ownerWhat no one knew was that the vegetables in

61、the field and the tree couldnt stand each otherThe vegetables hated the trees shadow, because it left them only just enough light to surviveThe tree, on the other hand, hated the vegetables because they drank nearly all the water before it could get to him, leaving him with just enough to surviveThe

62、 situation became so extreme that the vegetables got totally fed up and decided to use up all the water in the ground so that the tree would dry upThe tree answered back by refusing to give the vegetables shadow from the hot midday sun, so they both began to dry upBefore long, the vegetables were re

63、ally thin and the trees branches were drying upNeither of them thought that the gardener, on seeing his vegetable field becoming worse, would stop watering itWhen he did that, both the tree and the vegetables really learned what thirst wasThere seemed to be no solution, but one of the vegetables, a

64、small courgette（小胡瓜）, understood what was going on, and decided to deal with itDespite the little water and the unbearable heat, the little courgette did all he could to grow, growHe managed to grow so big that the gardener started watering the field againThe gardener wanted to enter that beautiful

65、big courgette in some gardening contestThey should really learn how to live in harmony （和谐）with those around them, doing the best they couldSo they decided to work together, and help each other instead of fighting, using both the shadow and the water in the best combination to grow good vegetablesSe

66、eing how well they were doing, the gardener now gave the best of care to his vegetable field, watering it better than any other field for miles around66From the passage, we can learn _Athe gardener was very lazyBthe tree and vegetables grew very well at firstCthe tree and vegetables got along well w

67、ith each other at firstDthe gardener was satisfied with his work on the garden67The vegetables and the tree fought for _Aliving space Bthe gardeners attentionCattending the contest Dtheir own good68What drew the gardens owners attention to the field again?ASome gardening contestsBThe fight between p

68、lantsCThe big and beautiful courgetteDThe wonderful appearance in the garden69What was out of the expectation of the tree and vegetables?AThat the gardener stopped watering themBThat the courgette understood what was happeningCThat they could live togetherDThat they could take part in the contest70H

69、ow can one live in harmony with others according to the passage?ABy learning to stop being angry with othersBBy learning to be thankfulCBy respecting others and oneselfDBy working together and helping each otherDHow to improve my life? Many people think that they have to accept whatever life throws

70、at them. Theyll say, This is my fate, my destiny.I cannot change it.Of course not! You dont have to suffer needlessly.Your destiny depends on you, not on any other external factors.I know someone who says she just accepts what life gives her because she has done everything she can to improve it. Gue

71、ss what her lifestyle is? She wakes up in the morning, goes to work, comes back home, relaxes, chats with people, watches TV, then goes to sleep.Next day, the same routine cycle follows.Huh! Is this what she calls doing her best? She believes she has tried her best and just accepts it in her heart t

72、hat this is the life that God has intended for her to live; that her luck can only change if God wills it. Of course God wants us to be happy and live our life to the fullest, but we have to do our share of exerting (运用) the effort to live the life of our dreams.Remember that you harvest what you so

73、w. You just dont sit around and wait for a million dollars to fall from the sky. You have to get off the couch, get your eyes off the TV screen, get your hands off the phone. Dont expect your luck to change unless you do something about it. If something goes wrong, dont just regard it as a temporary

74、 setback; but use it as feedback. Learn your lesson, make the most of the situation, and do something to solve the problem. Its not enough to think positively; you also have to act positively.If someones life is in the trouble, do you just hope and pray that things will turn out fine? Of course not!

75、 You get to do anything you can to save the person. So it is with your own life. It is not enough to hope for the best, but you have to do your best. In other words, dont just stand (or sit) there, do something to improve your life.71.According to the woman mentioned in Para.3, her life _. A. Doesnt

76、 need improving B. couldnt be improved C. will be better some day D. Will be worse in the future 72.What does the author think of the womans life?A. positive B. satisfying C. colorful D. passive73.Which of the following statements is the authors opinion?A.Your temporary problem is not discouraging.B

77、.Your luck can be changed by your effortsC.You can only achieve success when God wills it. D.You should treat yourself in the way you treat friends.74.In Para.5, the author emphasized the importance of _.A. positive action B. positive thinking C. hope for the best D. intention to succeed 75.The text

78、 is mainly written to advise you to _. A. understand yourself B. improve your life C. believe in yourself D. change your normal way 第三套阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。A Long ago, near the village of Hedley, there lived a strange and playful trickster (骗子), kno

79、wn as the Hedley Kow. Sometimes it looked like an ordinary object. Sometimes it looked like a donkey or a goat. One evening, as an old woman went along the path, she saw an old iron pot lying in the ditch. “Fancy that，” she said. “Nobody seems to want this old pot. I will take it home and plant pret

80、ty flowers in it.” When she tried to lift it, she saw that it was full of gold pieces. “Well, now, if that doesnt beat all，” she said. “Im rich! I can buy a fine house and fancy clothes.” The pot was heavy, so she tied her shawl around it and began to drag it home. After a while, she stopped to rest

81、. When she looked in the pot, she was amazed to see that it was full of silver pieces! “Oh, my God！” she said. “Arent I the lucky one! If it were gold, thieves would have been after me. My friends might have been jealous. But I can hide these silver pieces, take out a few at a time, and live like a

82、queen.” On she went, pulling the pot after her. She was nearing home now. At her gate, she looked into the pot. What a surprise! The silver had changed into a lump (块) of iron. “Iron，” she said. “Well, now! No one will be jealous or want to steal this from me. I can use this iron to prop my door ope

83、n and let in fresh air and sunlight. Lucky me！” As soon as she said that, the pot began to grow and later it became a goat. Then it jumped up and ran off down the road laughing. “Fancy that！” said the old woman. “I believe I have seen the Hedley Kow! Not many folks can say that, and thats a fact. Il

84、l just sit up by my fire tonight thinking about how lucky I was to see it for myself. I truly must be the luckiest person in the world！”56. Which of the following sayings can best describe this story?A. All good things come to an end. B. The early bird catches the worm.C. Content is better than rich

85、es. D. All bad luck goes away.57. What does “the Hedley Kow” stand for in the eyes of the old woman?A. Glory. B. Honor. C. Misfortune. D. Luck.58. From this passage we can know the old woman is _.A. optimistic B. pessimistic C. strange D. mindlessB Grammarphobia is the fear of grammar. This fear att

86、acks almost everybody at one time or another, and its most likely to strike during English or language arts classes. Even people who love reading and writing have been known to get feverish and insecure when they are aware of the possibility of turning in homework with grammar or spelling mistakes.

87、Though writing may be enjoyable, being corrected is definitely not!Grammarphobes, its time to put your fears behind you.Grammar isnt that dreadful (可怕的). Heres why. Lets assume you like hearing and telling stories and that you enjoy joking with friends. You probably also like emailing and instantmes

88、saging. Well, what do you think makes all these possible? Grammar!Grammar is simply the art of putting words together to make sentences. Whenever you use words to express yourself, youre using grammar. You do this all the time without even thinking.So why think about it? Because good grammar helps y

89、ou convey the ideas you intend. If your words arent right, or if they are not in the right order, the person you are talking to might get the wrong idea. This can have embarrassing results. Grammar helps us understand each other. Its like a manual (手册) for assembling the words in your head. You have

90、 to put your words together the right way if you want them to make sense. They cant do what you want if they arent put together correctly. What if everybody you know had a different manual? How would you agree on what others words mean? People with different grammar manuals might be speaking differe

91、nt languages. Communicating is similar to playing cards. To make sense, we have to play the same game, by the same rules. What are the rules for playing the game of English? You already know most of them without having to open a book.59. Grammarphobes refer to people who _. A. consider grammar to be

92、 boring B. are worried about grammar homework C. mind grammar too much in writing D. are afraid of making grammar mistakes60. The underlined word “assembling” in Paragraph 6 may mean _.A. directing B. Remembering C. bringing together D. looking for61. What does playing cards have in common with comm

93、unicating?A. Both need standards. B. Both can be interesting games.C. Both can be learned easily. D. Both can make sense for our life.62. What might be the main idea of the passage?A. Forgetting grammar when writing. B. Grammar is not horrible.C. Improving grammar through writing. D. What is grammar

94、phobia? CWelcome to Language upon Thames. This brochure has been designed to give you an overview of our Language School and the courses we offer. If you have some additional questions please do not hesitate to contact us for more information. At Language upon Thames, we feel it is important to be f

95、lexible, in order that students can decide what period of study suits them best. Small Group General English Courses These courses are aimed at students who wish to improve their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills and are offered at the following levels. BEGINNERS ELEMENTARY (初级) PREINT

96、ERMEDIATE UPPERINTERMEDIATE Studying one of the above courses will enable you to use English more confidently and competently on a daily basis. Try our free online test to see which level you are atCLICK HERE. Exam Courses These courses are aimed at students who wish to gain academic qualifications

97、in English and are offered at the following levels. University of Cambridge exams： ADVANCED 1FCE (First certificate) ADVANCED 2CAE (Advanced) ADVANCED 3CPE (Proficiency) Studying one of the above courses will enable you to continue your education or enter university in this country. (Students wishin

98、g to gain admission to a British university are normally required to have the Cambridge Proficiency Certificate.) Speaking, Listening & Pronunciation This course builds on communicative confidence and competence and is aimed at students who wish to develop the important skills of speaking and listen

99、ing. Emphasis is also placed on pronunciation, with activities designed to meet the needs of students of different nationalities, who need to focus on different areas. CLICK HERE to register for a General English course. Other Languages At Language upon Thames we offer a wide range of cafeterias, re

100、staurants, shops and bars. Most importantly, we have foreign language classes of French, Japanese, German, Spanish and Italian during the day, evening or on a onetoone basis.63. What does this passage mainly talk about?A. English courses. B. Ways to improve students English.C. The best way to improv

101、e your skills. D. The importance of English.64. If you attend Exam Courses, you will _.A. use English as fluently as a native speakerB. deal with everyday English wellC. have better pronunciation of EnglishD. be able to continue your education or enter university in this country65. Judging from the

102、description, we can tell that this passage must be taken from _.A. a newspaper B. a magazineC. the Internet D. a guidebook66. The following statements are true EXCEPT _.A. only Englishmen can attend the coursesB. the courses are designed for learners of different levelsC. one can learn French even i

103、n the eveningD. Language upon Thames is a school aimed to offer help with language learning DKataria is the founder of the worldwide laughter movement. The celebration of World Laughter Day is a positive activity for world peace and is intended to build up a global sense of brotherhood and friendshi

104、p through laughter. The first “World Laughter Day” gathering took place in Mumbai, India, on 11th January, 1998. 12,000 members from India and international Laughter Clubs attended it. Now there are over 5,000 Laughter Clubs worldwide on all 5 continents. “HAPPYDEMIC” was the first World Laughter Da

105、y gathering outside India. It took place on 9th January, two years after the Mumbai gathering. In Copenhagen, Denmark, more than 10,000 people gathered at Town Hall Square. The event went into Guinness Book of World Records.“World Laughter Day” is now organized on the first Sunday of May every year.

106、 Hundreds of people gather worldwide on that day to laugh together. Today, many people fear widespread international terrorism. The world has never faced so much unrest before. People are at war within themselves. Laughter is a universal language, which has the ability to unite humanity without reli

107、gion. Laughter can build a common connection between various religions and create a new world order. The idea may sound overambitious(野心太大的), and maybe it is. But maybe it is not. It is our deep belief that laughter and only laughter can unite the world, building up a global sense of brotherhood and

108、 friendship. Studies also say that laughter helps your body do the following: lower blood pressure; lighten depression; reduce stress; work out the heart, especially for those who are unable to perform physical exercise. So in life, when you can laugh, you should laugh loudly and with your entire bo

109、dybecause its good for you.67. The purpose of celebrating World Laughter Day is _.A. to build up a global sense of brotherhood and friendship through laughterB. to build a common connection between various religions C. to reduce stress and lighten depression D. to lower blood pressure68. The first W

110、orld Laughter Day gathering outside India took place_.A. on 11th January, 1998 B. on the first Sunday of MayC. on 9th January, 1996 D. on 9th January, 200069. The authors attitude towards laughter movement is _.A. positive B. Negative C. uninterested D. objective70. The passage is mainly about _.A.

111、World Laughter Day and its significanceB. the worldwide laughter movementC. a universal languageD. laughter 第四套阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。A Early one morning the subinspector at a station at the other end of the town rang me. An elephant was damaging the

112、town. Would I please come and do something about it? I did not know what I could do, but I got onto a horse and started out. I took my gun, maybe too small to kill an elephant, but I thought the noise might scare him. Various local people stopped me on the way and told me about the elephants doings.

113、It was not, of course, a wild elephant, but a tame one. It had been chained up but last night it had broken its chain and escaped. Its owner had set out to run after it, but had taken the wrong direction. He was now twelve hours journey away, and in the morning the elephant had suddenly appeared in

114、the town. It had already destroyed somebodys bamboo hut (棚屋), killed a cow and turned over fruitstalls.I came round the hut and saw a mans dead body sprawling in the mud. He was an Indian, and he could not have been dead many minutes. The people said that the elephant caught him with its trunk, put

115、its foot on his back and grounded him into the earth. This was the rainy season and he was lying on his stomach in the soft mud, the_peacebreaker standing beside, looking innocent.As I lifted my gun, I hesitated a few seconds. Then I fired. That was a shot that did for him. You could see the pain of

116、 it knock the last strength from his legs. But in falling he seemed for a moment to rise, his trunk reaching skyward like a tree. He trumpeted, for the first and only time. And then down he came, with a crash that shook the ground.56. Which of the following statements about the author is TRUE?A. He

117、was an Indian. B. He knew elephants well.C. He was not a local villager. D. He was the owner of the elephant.57. The elephant made so much trouble because _.A. its owner treated him cruelly B. it got out of controlC. it hated the village people D. it was a wild elephant58. The underlined words “the

118、peacebreaker” in Paragraph 4 refer to _.A. the elephant B. the dead man C. the author D. the subinspector59. It can be inferred that the author felt _ when he shot the elephant.A. excited B. sad C. frightened D. happyBAlthough there are many ways in which people communicate through speech, public sp

119、eaking has probably received more study and attracted more attention than any other. Politicians winning an election, salespeople presenting products and etc. All depend upon this form of public communication. Even people who do not make speaking a part of their daily work are often asked to make pu

120、blic speeches: students at graduation, for instance, or members of churches, clubs or other organizations. Nearly everyone speaks in public at some time or other, and those who perform the task well often become leaders. There are many reasons for speaking in public. A public speaker may hope to tea

121、ch an audience about new ideas, or provide information about some topic. Creating a good feeling or entertaining an audience may be another purpose. Public speakers, however, most often seek to persuade an audience to accept new opinions, to take certain actions, or to see the world in a new way. Pu

122、blic speakers usually know well in advance when they are scheduled to make a speech. Consequently, they are able to prepare their message before they deliver it. Sometimes, though, speakers must deliver the message unprepared, or off the cuff, such as when they are asked to speak at a wedding recept

123、ion or to participate in an interview. When they do not have to speak unprepared, most speakers write their own speeches. Politicians and business managers sometimes employ professional writers who prepare their speeches for them. These professional writers may work alone or in small teams. Although

124、 the speaker may have some ideas into the contents of the speech, the writers sometimes have a great influence over the opinions expressed by their employers. Regardless of how a speech is prepared, the person who delivers it is given credit for its effect upon its hearers.60Public speaking is well

125、known to average people because _.A. most of them have been trained as public speakers B. most of them have been audience of such activitiesC. most of them have to do it when they study at collegeD. the passage does not mention the reason61Which of the following is rarely the purpose of public speak

126、ing?A. To influence peoples ideas and behaviour.B. To persuade the audience to accept an idea.C. To enjoy the satisfaction from ones own speech.D. To develop public interest.62No matter who writes a speech, the audience _.A. do not believe what the speaker says B. know very well whom the speaker isC

127、. know whose idea the speech really expressesD. believe it expresses the speakers ideaC Here is some general information about Edison Elementary School. For more information, you can visit our website which is printed on the cover. Attendance：Please contact the office at 480. 472. 5282 if your child

128、 is going to be absent.Renaissance Reading：The Accelerated Reader (AR) Program is a computerized reading enrichment program that combines great childrens literature with computer skills. As an individualized reading program, it is designed to motivate students to read more and to read good literatur

129、e. Students of different abilities can use this program. It is not a competitive program but one that improves any students reading ability.Here is how it works. Students select books in their reading range from our Accelerated Reader Selection and read it at their own pace. Once the student has com

130、pleted the book, he/she is ready to take an AR quiz. Each quiz consists of 5, 10, or 20 multiple choice comprehensive questions about the book.After taking the quiz, the computer shows the student how many questions he/she answered correctly, shows the correct answers for missed questions, and prais

131、es the students efforts with an onscreen personalized message. Passing the quiz assures the teacher and the parent that the child actually read and understood the book. Each student tests independentlyreading the quiz questions himself/herself.The computer keeps track of reading points, books, and a

132、verage test scores, as well as other data. A student may test on a book only once and should, therefore, have thoroughly read and understood the contents before taking the quiz. Each student is responsible for reading the screen to be sure the quiz, by title and author, is the correct one he/she wis

133、hes to take.Students are recognized for their accomplishments with praise from the teachers and special recognition at the classroom level when individual and/or classroom goals are met. P. T. O.We have an active ParentTeacher Organization. They have monthly meetings, check the calendar for the meet

134、ing times and places.63. The passage may be selected from _.A. a magazine B. a newspaper C. a website D. a novel64. The passage is written for _.A. general readers B. parents C. teachers D. primary students65. Which of the following is TRUE about how Renaissance Reading works?A. Students select book

135、s based on the instruction of the computer.B. Students take the quiz without others arrangements.C. The result of the quiz will be kept by teachers.D. The summary of the book to be selected is shown on the screen.66. It can be inferred from the passage that _.A. students wont be punished if they don

136、t pass the quizB. students only have one chance to test on a bookC. students wont be praised if they reach their goalsD. parents meet the teachers once a term DPregnancy(妊娠) and childbirth kill more than 536,000 women a year. More than half of the cases happened in Africa, according to the World Hea

137、lth Organization. In fact, most of the deaths are preventable with basic medical care. The five leading causes are bleeding, infection, high blood pressure, longtime labor and bad abortions (流产). Mothers deaths from such causes were largely reduced nearly a century ago in developed countries.Experts

138、 say that what kill many women are “the three delays”， the womans delay in deciding to go to the hospital, the time she loses traveling there and the hospitals delay in starting treatment. Only about 15 percent of births have dangerous complications(并发症) Women lack education and information about bi

139、rth control. Husbands and inlaws may decide where a woman gives birth and insist that she stay at home to save money. However, there is no single solution to a problem with so many factors shortages of doctors, nurses, drugs, equipment, roads and transportationthough hospital officials are trying ma

140、ny things now. One stopgap measure to solve the problem for the present has been to train assistant medical officers, to perform certain operations. Some African countries are now struggling to train more assistants and midwives(接生婆), and provide places for pregnant women to stay near hospitals. But

141、 there is a long way to go. Only 20 percent of women in the continent give birth at the hospital. More than 50 percent stay at home to give birth, and the rest go to local clinics that cannot handle emergencies.67. Which is not included in the five leading causes of womens deaths during pregnancy an

142、d childbirth?A. Infection. B. High blood pressure.C. Traveling long distances. D. Bleeding.68. The underlined word “stopgap” probably means “_” in the passage.A. final B. temporary C. effective D. instant69. What can we learn from this passage?A. Most problems that cause womens deaths during pregnan

143、cy and childbirth can be treated or prevented.B. Developed countries should help African countries reduce mothers deaths.C. The husbands in poor countries should take responsibility for their wives deaths.D. The governments of African countries have to take more effective measures to save pregnant w

144、omen.70. What is the authors attitude towards the future of preventing womens deaths during pregnancy and childbirth?A. Positive. B. Negative. C. Objective. D. Subjective. 第五套第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。A A girl became a volunteer in the activities of Deathbed Care, whic

145、h meant visiting and taking care of a patient suffering from an incurable disease with days numbered.The girl was assigned to look after an old man suffering from cancer whose children lived abroad. Their living conditions were not satisfactory while the old man had a lot of savings. She was expecte

146、d to comfort him and keep up his spirits. Every Saturday the girl came on time to keep him company, telling him stories. When he was having an intravenous drip (静脉滴注), she would help massage his arms. The doctor found the patient much improved mentally. The old man began to involve himself actively

147、in the medical treatment and he seldom shouted at others. But something that happened made the doctor uneasy and puzzled. Each time the girl left, the old man would give her some money. The doctor did nothing to interfere (干涉), unwilling to offend the old man. A month later the old man showed eviden

148、t signs of decline after suffering coma (昏迷) a few times. When rescued from the latest coma, the old man told the doctor his last wish, “I have deep sympathy for the girl. Will you be kind enough to help her finish her studies？” But the doctor knew that her family was welloff and she had no difficul

149、ty pursuing her studies. Sometimes she even came to the hospital in her fathers car. When the girl came at the weekend after the death of the old man, the doctor told her the bad news. She was very sad and burst into tears. Then she handed $ 500 to the doctor, saying, “The old man had all along thou

150、ght I came to do the job because of poverty. He gave me money so that I could continue my schooling.” Now he got the answer to the puzzle. In the last period of his life, the old man found it a real pleasure to be able to help a girl badly in need.56. If youre a volunteer in the activities of Deathb

151、ed Care, what kind of people do you have to attend to?A. The patients in need of help. B. The people suffering from cancer.C. The patients without many days left D. The people suffering from diseases.57. What can we infer about the old man?A. He had a lot of savings.B. He was suffering from cancer.C

152、. He often lost his temper before meeting the girl.D. He asked the doctor to help the girl finish her study.58. What can we know from the passage?A. The doctor told the old man the truth.B. The old mans children were wealthy.C. The girls father encouraged her to accept the money.D. The girl didnt ac

153、company the old man when he died.59. What is the real reason resulting in the old mans mental improvement?A. The girls comfort and care.B. The pleasure of being helpful to people in need.C. Peoples understanding.D. His childrens progress.BAdam Smith was the first person to see the importance of the

154、division of the labor. He gave us an example of the process by which pins were made in England.One man draws out the wire, another strengthens it, a third cuts it, a fourth points it, and a fifth gives it a head. Just to make the head requires two or three different operations. The work of making pi

155、ns is divided into about eighteen different operations, which in some factories are all performed by different people, though in others the same man will sometimes perform two or three of them.Ten men, Smith said, in this way, turned out twelve pounds of pins a day or about 4,800 pins a worker. But

156、if all of them had worked separately and independently without division of labor, they certainly could not have made twenty pins in a day and not even one.There can be no doubt that division of labor is an efficient way of organizing work. Fewer people can make more pins. Adam Smith saw this, but he

157、 also took it for granted that the division of labor is itself responsible for economic growth and development and it accounts for the difference between expanding economies and those that stand still. In fact, the division of labor adds nothing new, and it only enables people to produce more of wha

158、t they already have.60. According to the passage, Adam Smith was the first person to _.A. take advantage of the physical laborB. introduce the division of labor into EnglandC. understand the effects of the division of laborD. explain the causes of the division of labor61. Adam Smith saw that the div

159、ision of labor _.A. enabled each worker to design pins more quicklyB. increased the possible output of per workerC. increased the number of people employed in factoriesD. improved the quality of pins produced62. Adam Smith mentioned the number 4,800 in order to _.A. show the advantages of the old la

160、bor systemB. stress how powerful the individual worker wasC. show the advantages of the division of laborD. stress the importance of increasing production63. According to the writer, Adam Smiths mistake was in believing that the division of labor _.A. was an efficient way of organizing workB. was an

161、 important development in methods of productionC. finally led to economic developmentD. increased the production of existing goodsC Live_the_“American_Dream” What is it: Work & Travel USA Who are qualified: Fulltime college students, above 18 years old About the program: Application for the 2009 Wor

162、k & Travel USA program has just started. Its an 816 weeks summer program for college students to work and travel in the US. Employers include Boeing, Hilton Hotel and 7Eleven. For next summer, about 3,500 positions are open to Chinese students. Applicants must pass a language test and sometimes an i

163、nterview, and pay a registration fee to join the program. (source : www. Cultureexchange. org) Hundreds_needed_by_Volkswagen What is it: Shanghai Volkswagen jobs Who are qualified: College students graduating in 2009 About it: Shanghai VW offers over 300 positions from engineering to marketing to co

164、llege students graduating in 2012. Applicants should have an excellent academic record, CET6 or the same level language certificate in German, and good computer skills. Campus talks will take place in Shanghai, Changchun, Harbin, Wuhan, Changsha, Nanjing, Beijing and Xian from October. (source: camp

165、us chinahr. com/2009/pages/csvw) Xiaonei_looking_for_graduates What is it: Oak Pacific Interactive (OPI) internships (实习) Who are qualified: College juniors and firstyear postgraduate students About it: OPI is now offering internship positions for test engineer, development engineer and assistant to

166、 the director of corporate culture. For engineering positions, candidates should major in computer science or a related field, have communication ability and be familiar with various development languages. For assistant to the director positions, candidates should be adept in document writing, activ

167、ities organizing and office software. (source: campus. xiaonei. com)64. These advertisements are most probably advertisements _.A. on the Internet intended for the general public to readB. in a newspaper intended for large companies to readC. on the Internet intended for college students to readD. i

168、n a newspaper intended for college students to read65. The opportunity of _ is offered only to college students graduating in 2012.A. working in America B. traveling in AmericaC. positions in VW D. OPI internship66. If you want to apply for assistant to the director positions you must _.A. be good a

169、t document writing B. study computer scienceC. have communication ability D. be familiar with various languagesDTheir reunion was unlike any other. Graduating from the Macon, Georgia, class of 1959 gathered together in 2009, even though many of them never had an opportunity to meet during their high

170、 school days.Schools in the 1950s, like most other public locations, were segregated (隔离)in Georgia. Kids were forced to attend different schools depending on the color of their skin, and those with white skin were further separated by gender. Fifty years later these people who were not allowed to a

171、ssociate with each other were finally able to connect.It all began with the personal journey of a man named Tom Johnson. He grew up in Macon and enjoyed a very successful career which included serving as the publisher of the Los Angeles Times and president of CNN. Toms life changed drastically over

172、the years, but he still felt the desire to reconnect with his roots.In 2005 Johnson returned to Macon with his son, Wyatt. As the pair drove around town, the father recounted high school stories to his son. He talked about how students attended one of three schools: BallardHudson, Lanier or Miller.

173、Wyatt looked over at his father and said：“Dad think about how many friends you missed getting to know.”Johnson thought about the people he never got the chance to meet. He decided to do something about it.The first step was to find people who graduated from all three schools. Johnson wrote to each p

174、erson and proposed they all get together for a luncheon. He explained that even though they were kept apart during their youth, they didnt have to be separated any more. His classmates received the message with open hearts. A reunion date was set for October. More than 200 former Macon students trav

175、eled hundreds of miles to reunite with people who went to high school with them. It was an unprecedented event, former students coming together to make up for the time they had lost during the days of segregation.67White students in Georgia in the 1950s could _.A. attend school of a single sexB. att

176、end school of mixed sexesC. attend school with students of other skin colorsD. attend any school they like68When the classmates received the message from Tom, they _.A. were all eager for the reunion B. were doubtful about his real purposeC. refused to listen to him D. all began to miss him69We can

177、learn from the passage that Tom Johnson _.A. began to miss his old school friends after he retiredB. wanted to reconnect with his roots after the dramatic changes in his lifeC. wanted to reconnect with his roots in spite of his successful careerD. began to miss his old school friends after hearing h

178、is sons words70The passage mainly tells us _.A. the success story of Tom JohnsonB. the segregation in Georgia in the 1950sC. an unusual reunion of old graduatesD. the old school system in Georgia 第六套阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。AOne day the employees of a l

179、arge company in St Louis, Missouri returned from their lunch break and were greeted with a sign on the front door. The sign said: “Yesterday the person who has been hindering (阻碍) your growth in this company passed away. We invite you to join the funeral (葬礼) in the room that has been prepared in th

180、e gym.”At first everyone was sad to hear that one of their colleagues had died, but after a while they started getting curious about who this person might be.The excitement grew as the employees arrived at the gym to pay their last respects. Everyone wondered: “Who is this person that was hindering

181、my progress? Well, at least hes no longer here.”One by one the employees got closer to the coffin (棺材) and when they looked inside it they became speechless. They stood over the coffin, shocked and in silence, as if someone had touched the deepest part of their soul.There was a mirror inside the cof

182、fin. Everyone who looked inside it could see himself. There was also a sign next to the mirror that said: “There is only one person who can set limits to your growth: it is YOU.”You are the only person who can revolutionize (彻底改变) your life. You are the only person who can influence your happiness,

183、your realization and your success. You are the only person who can help yourself.Your life does not change when your family changes, when your friends change, when your boss changes, and when your company changes.Your life changes when you change, when you go beyond your limiting beliefs, when you r

184、ealize that you are the only one responsible for your life.56. The writers purpose in writing the article is to tell us that _.A. the harder we work, the more successful we will becomeB. our work and life are closely connected with othersC. changing our lives is down to ourselvesD. we will have a be

185、tter future if people do not hinder our development57. People were speechless when they looked inside the coffin because _.A. there was nothing but a mirror insideB. they could see their own souls insideC. their closest colleague lay insideD. what was inside told a great truth58. Who probably wrote

186、the sign on the front door?A. The company boss.B. A worker who liked to make fun of others.C. The director in charge of production.D. A worker who wanted to teach others a lesson.59. What can we conclude from the article?A. The employees went to the gym to join the funeral.B. The lesson the employee

187、s learned would influence them greatly.C. The employees lives depended on the attitude of their boss.D. The employees got angry after the funeral.BI told my friend Graham that I often cycle two miles from my house to the town centre but unfortunately there is a big hill on the route. He replied, “Yo

188、u mean fortunately.” He explained that I should be glad of the extra exercise that the hill provided.My attitude to the hill has now changed. I used to grumble as I approached it but now I tell myself the following. This hill will exercise my heart and lungs. It will help me to lose weight and get f

189、it. It will mean that I live longer. This hill is my friend. Finally I comfort myself with the thought of all those silly people who pay money to go to a gym and sit on stationery exercise bicycles when I can get the same value for free. I have a smile of satisfaction as I reach the top of the hill.

190、Problems are there to be faced and overcome. We cannot achieve anything with an easy life. Helen Keller was the first deaf and blind person to gain a university degree. Her activism and writing proved inspirational. She wrote, “Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience

191、s of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired and success achieved.”One of the main determinants of success in life is our attitude towards adversity (逆境). From time to time we all face hardships, problems, accidents, afflictions and difficulties. Some are

192、of our making but many confront us through no fault of our own. While we cannot choose the adversity we can choose our attitude towards it.Douglas Bader was 21 when in 1931 he had both legs cut off following a flying accident. He was determined to fly again and went on to become one of the leading f

193、lying aces in the Battle of Britain with 22 aerial victories over the Germans. He was an inspiration to others during the war. He said, “Dont listen to anyone who tells you that you cant do this or that. Thats nonsense. Make up your mind, youll never use crutches (拐杖) or a stick, then have a go at e

194、verything. Go to school, join in all the games you can. Go anywhere you want to. But never, never let them persuade you that things are too difficult or impossible.”The biographies(传记)of great people are full of examples of how they took steps to overcome the difficulties they faced. The common thre

195、ad is that they did not become depressed. They chose their attitude. They chose to be positive. They took on the challenge. They won.Nevertheless, there is still the problem of how you change your attitude towards adversity.60. Which of the following is TRUE according to the author of the passage?A.

196、 Climbing hills on bicycles is the best way to take exercise.B. People are silly to pay to go to the gym.C. Those who want to achieve success cant expect to live an easy life.D. Peoples attitude towards adversity is the only factor that determines whether they will succeed.61. By quoting what Dougla

197、s Bader said, the author intends to tell us “_”A. Failure is the mother of success.B. A fall into the pit, a gain in your wit.C. If you venture nothing, you will have nothing.D. Nothing is difficult to the man who will try.62. Following this passage, the author will further talk about _.A. how his f

198、riend helped him to change his attitude towards the adversity he facedB. what steps to take to change your attitude towards the adversity you faceC. what great people have in commonD. why it is important to keep optimistic in face of adversity63. Which of the following can best function as the title

199、 of the passage?A. Face Adversity with a SmileB. Different Attitudes towards AdversityC. Nothing is ImpossibleD. Life Is Full of AdversityCSend us your joke, anecdote or story, and if we publish it in the magazine, well pay as follows：My Story $ 500Personal stories beyond the call of daily life. The

200、y must be unpublished, original and less than 1,000 words. Click here to read more stories.Kindness of Strangers up to $ 250True accounts of good karma,_inspiring acts for unexpected kindness and generosity, or just something someone did that made your day different or changed your life. 100500 word

201、s. Click here to read more stories.Anecdotes and Jokes $ 50$ 250Funny things can happen at work and at home, especially when kids are around to pass comment. We may run your writing in Lifes Like That, All in a Days Work or As Kids See It, or as a short filler. Got a new joke? Send it in for Laughte

202、r, the Best Medicine. Click here to read more jokes.Send Us Your Punchline (妙语)So you think of yourself as a bit of a jokester? See if you can come up with punchline to this months joke.You Said ItIf youd like to comment on something you saw in Readers Digest magazine or on this website, this is the

203、 place to do it!Is It Just MeCan you be humorous about the trials and mysteries of modern life? Get it off your chest in 500 words. Click here to read more stories.64. This passage is written to _.A. offer some wonderful stories to readersB. encourage people to write somethingC. show that making mon

204、ey is not difficultD. remind people that life is full of joy65. The underlined word “karma” is closest in meaning to _.A. wish B. explanationC. luck D. imagination66. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. The magazine is mainly intended for entertainment.B. The more w

205、ords you write, the more money you get.C. Anecdotes and Jokes isnt paid much attention to.D. New jokes can be sent in for Lifes Like That.67. Where can you most probably see this passage?A. In a library. B. In a magazine.C. In a story book. D. On a website.DMore than three billion people are at risk

206、 from indoor air pollution because of the heating or cooking fuels they use. Most live in Africa, India and China. They use wood, crop waste, animal waste or coal. These solid fuels may be the least costly fuels available. But they are also a major cause of health problems and death.The Aprovecho Re

207、search Center has been designing cooking stoves for the developing world. People having less money use wood or biomass for cooking; the richer people use oil and gas. Its estimated that wood is running out more quickly than oil and gas.The group has made stoves using mud, bricks, sheet metal, clay,

208、ceramics and old oil drums. Most of the stoves look like large, deep cooking pots. They have an opening at the bottom for the fire and a place on the top to put a pot.In the late 1970s, Aprovecho produced a popular stove called the Lorena. The Lorena was good at reducing smoke and warming homes. But

209、 new tests years later found that it was not efficient. The Lorena used twice as much wood as an open fire, and it took much longer to heat food. Since then, they have experimented with countless other designs.Their goal is to make an inexpensive stovelets say five dollarsthat makes little smoke, an

210、d its safe for health and reduces global warming and deforestation(采伐森林)Aprovecho has now partnered with a stove manufacturer in China. The company is making Aprovechos first mass produced stoves. They are said to use 40%50% less wood than an open fire, and produce 50%70% less smoke. A company calle

211、d StoveTec is selling them through its website for less than ten dollars. Dean Still says that more than one hundred thousand have been sold so far.68. The underlined word “biomass” in Paragraph 2 refers to _.A. oil and gas B. wood C. coal D. crop waste or animal waste69. The following sentence is t

212、aken from the passage, it should be placed at the end of _.The World Health Organization estimates that over 1,500,000 people a year die from breathing smoke from solid fuels.A. Paragraph 1. B. Paragraph 2.C. Paragraph 3. D. Paragraph 4.70. Stoves designed by the Aprovecho Research Center should be

213、_.luxuriouscostlyefficientlowcarboncleanerA BC D 第七套阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。AOn the first day of my new high school, I almost had a nervous breakdown. Everything about the school seemed so difficult. When I got home, my parents said, “Youre nervous and

214、 thats okay. Everyone is afraid of high school.” I denied it. I wanted to be strong, so I refused to let anyone know about my fear, even my closest friends. On the first day I was late for every class and was constantly lost. The school seemed like a puzzle that I couldnt figure out. Was this how th

215、e whole year was going to be? I didnt think I could rise to this challenge, especially carrying a huge backpack that I could hardly lift. It was so big that I could knock someone out with it! The schoolmates seemed to regard me as a fool, and they were probably right. Despite my fears, after the fir

216、st week I finally had my schedule figured out. With the exception of falling up and down the stairs a couple of times and getting laughed at, high school was turning out to be not so bad. It was actually much better than middle school and much more challenging. Since then, Ive been elected vice moni

217、tor of my class, which wasnt much of a victory since only three people ran for the four positions. It is normal to be scared about a new school. Take a deep breath and relax. High school is something that any student can overcome. Make sure you participate in some outofclass activities because youll

218、 find it easier to make friends. Try to do your best, even if it isnt straight As. Most important of all, be who you are, whether youre a “fool”， an athlete, or a lower grader. Dont try to pretend to be someone youre not. Now you know the true secrets of high school.56. The main reason for the autho

219、rs fear on his first day is that _.A. he was unable to work out the puzzleB. his schoolmates were unfriendly to himC. he was not familiar with the new surroundingsD. his schoolbag was too heavy for him to carry57. From the authors first day experience we can infer that _.A. his home was far from the

220、 schoolB. he got to school after classes beganC. he didnt get any school scheduleD. he didnt know the right way to class58. After his first week at school, the author _.A. was still not accustomed to the scheduleB. gradually adjusted himself to the new schoolC. found high school not so challenging a

221、s he had imaginedD. ran for monitor of his class against three other students59. According to the passage, the secret of the authors success lies mainly in _.A. making more friendsB. getting more As at schoolC. being who he really isD. joining in outofclass activitiesB If your parents take out a loa

222、n, remind themselves to make the payments on time. Otherwise it will become a negative record in their personal credit reports, which are playing an increasingly big role in peoples daily lives. A story carried by Chongqing Morning Post in June, underlines this trend. According to the report, a Chon

223、gqing student borrowed money from the bank to finance his university studies. After he graduated in 2005, he went to work in Shenzhen. Later, he wanted to buy a house using loans. But several banks turned down his loan applications. The reason was that he had not paid back 1,500 yuan he borrowed fro

224、m a bank when he was at university. A personal credit rating is becoming an essential “pass” in everyday life, as China establishes a nationwide credit database. Personal credit systems go back 150 years. In developed countries, enterprises and banks use them to decide whether or not to loan money o

225、r do other business with a person. A credit report estimates the credit worthiness of an individual, a company, or even a country. It is an evaluation made by credit bureaus of a borrowers overall credit history and his or her ability to repay debt. A poor credit rating means a high risk of defaulti

226、ng on a loan, and thus leads to the refusal of a loan by the lender. Today in China, credit history in banks is the major content of a credit report. But in the future, reports will include information about the payment of telephone bills, water use fees, electricity and natural gas bills, and taxes

227、, according to officials of the Peoples Bank of China, the central bank. Personal information such as appearance, genetic data, fingerprints, blood type, disease history, ethnic identity, family and religious beliefs are not to be included in credit reports, according to a draft regulation on credit

228、 rating issued last year by the Sate Council. The authors of the draft have just finished soliciting(征求) public opinions. The Credit Reference Center run by the Peoples Bank of China is in charge of developing a nationwide credit database. Credit reports for all people with bank transactions (交易)beg

229、an in 2006. A personal credit rating is important to the social and economic activities of a person. According to the draft, if you have a personal negative credit record, it will be kept for five years.60. The author took the story as an example in order to _.A. tell us the story of a Chongqing stu

230、dentB. warn us of the importance of our personal credit reportC. encourage us to use credits widelyD. inform us to apply for a loan at university61. Credit reports will include the following except _.A. taxes B. telephone billsC. genetic data D. water use fees62. According to the passage, which of t

231、he following statements is TRUE?A. Personal credit systems go back 150 years in China.B. Credit reports began in 2006 in China.C. Credit history in banks is the only content of a credit report.D. You can turn to the Peoples Bank of China for the information about your credit report.63. Whats the bes

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238、f you pay $ 10 for a gift at GoodShop, _ in the end.A. 7 dollars will go to GoodShopB. 3 dollars will go to GoodShopC. 7 dollars will go to Primary SourceD. 10 dollars will go to schools in new England D A fathers job is unique. If parents had job descriptions, mine would read: organize bills, play

239、dates, laundry, meals, carpool, snacks and outings. The only thing on my husbands description would be the word “fun” written in big red letters along the top.Our parenting styles complement each other. His style is a nonstop adventure where no one has to worry about washing their hands, or eating v

240、egetables. Im too busy worrying to be fun. Besides, every time I try, I am constantly outdone by my husband. I bought my children bubble gumflavored toothpaste, and I taught them how to brush their teeth. They thought it was neat until my husband taught them how to rinse(濑口)by spitting out water bet

241、ween their two front teeth like a fountain. I tried singing fun songs as I washed behind my childrens ears during bath time. They enthusiastically sang and clapped until their father came in and taught them how to catapult (弹射) the soap into the sink with the washcloth. I took the children for a nat

242、ure walk to corral (把赶入) a slow ladybug(瓢虫)into my sons insect cage. I was “cool” until their father came home, spent two minutes in the backyard, and captured a beetle the size of a Chihuahua (吉娃娃，一种产于墨西哥的狗) I try to tell myself I am a good parent even if my husband does things I cant do. I can mak

243、e sure my children are safe. But I cant wire the VCR so my children cant watch their favourite video. I can carry my children in my arms when they are tired and kiss them good night. But I cant flip them upside down so they can walk on the ceiling or prop them on my shoulders so they can see the mot

244、hs flying inside the light fixture. I can take them to doctor appointments, but Ill never go into the wilderness to fish. Ill even sit in the first row of every Little League game, but Ill never teach my children how to hit a home run or slide into first base. I can do a lot of things for my childre

245、n, but no matter how hard I try, I can never be their father.68. Whats the job of the mother in the passage?A. Looking after children, going shopping and doinghousework.B. Going shopping and sending her children to school.C. Playing with her children and going to school with them.D. Working in the o

246、ffice and taking care of her children and husband.69. The father will do the following EXCEPT _ according to the passage.A. going wild to fish with the childrenB. making appointments with doctorsC. flipping the children upside downD. teaching the children how to hit a home run70. Whats the best titl

247、e for the passage?A. Mothers Have a Unique JobB. Children Are Very ImportantC. Fathers Have a Unique JobD. Parents Have Gentle Children 第八套 AAnother ReasonIt was a quiet village in which there was a military camp. It was far from the towns and cities and there were some high mountains around. Of cou

248、rse it was a good place for training the new soldiers. But it was difficult for the young men to go outside. Mr. White, an officer of forty, was strict with them and he hardly let them leave the camp.Once Mr. White was ill in bed. He couldnt work and a young officer, Mr. Hunt, began to train the new

249、 soldiers instead of him. He knew the young men well and let nine soldiers go to the nearest town to have a holiday. But night fell and none came back to the camp. He was worried about it and stood at the gate. It was five to twelve when Mr. Hunt decided to go to the town and see what was happening

250、with the young men. He started the car quickly and set off. At that moment the nine soldiers came back. It seemed they were all drunk. Of course they found the officer was angry.“Im sorry, sir,” said the first soldier. “I left the town on time. But something was wrong with my bus on my way here. I h

251、ad to buy a horse and made it run fast. Bad luck! It died and I had to run back.”And the other seven soldiers said they were late for the same reas*. It was the last soldiers turn. He said, “Im sorry, sir. I got on a bus on time, but”Having heard this, the officer became even angrier and stopped him

252、 at once. He called out, “If you say something was wrong with your bus, Ill punish you at once!”“No, no, sir,” said the young man. “My bus was all right, but the dead horses were in its way!”1. The military camp was built in the village to _. A. stop the soldiers going to townsB. stop the soldiers m

253、eeting their friendsC. train the new soldiersD. make the young men live quietly2. Mr. Hunt let the nine soldiers have a holiday because _. A. he was kind to themB. they felt lonelyC. they had something important to doD. they were the best of all3. The young officer was worried because _. A. a traffi

254、c accident had happenedB. he was afraid something happened to the nine soldiersC. the nine soldiers didnt come back on timeD. the nine soldiers drank too much in the town4. The nine soldiers returned to the camp late because _. A. something was wrong with their busesB. their horses died on the retur

255、n wayC. it took them much time to run backD. they all had drunk much in the town5. Which answer do you think right? A. Ill believe only the last soldier.B. The officer believed the nine soldiers.C. Ill believe none of the nine soldiers.D. The officer wont punish his soldiers. BA couple from Miami, B

256、ill and Simone Butler, spent sixty-six days in a life-raft(救生艇) in the seas of Central America after their boat sank.Twenty-one days after they left Panama in their boat, Simony, they met some whales(鲸鱼). “They started to hit the side of the boat,” said Bill, “and then suddenly we heard water.” Two

257、minutes later, the boat was sinking. They jumped into the life-raft and watched the boat go under the water. For twenty days they had tins of food, biscuits, and bottles of water. They also had a fishing-line and a machine to make salt water into drinking water two things which saved their lives. Th

258、ey caught eight to ten fish a day and ate them raw(生的). Then the line broke. “So we had no more fish until something very strange happened. Some sharks(鲨鱼) came to feed, and the fish under the raft were afraid and came to the surface. I caught them with my hands.”About twenty ships passed them, but

259、no one saw them. After fifty days at sea their life-raft was beginning to break up. Then suddenly it was all over. A fishing boat saw them and picked them up. They couldnt stand up. So the captain carried them onto his boat and took them to Costa Rica. Their two months at sea was over. 6. Bill and S

260、imone were traveling _ when they met some whales.A. in a life-raft B. in Miami C. in Simony D. in Panama 7. The whales hit the side of the boat, and then _.A. they brought in a lot of waterB. they broke the side of the boat C. they pulled the boat D. they went under the water 8. After their boat san

261、k, the couple _.A. jumped into the life-raft B. heard waterC. watched the boat go under water D. stayed in the life-raft 9. During their days at sea, _ saved their lives. A. tins of food and bottles of water B. a fishing-line and a machine C. whales and sharks D. Twenty passing ships 10. When they s

262、aw the fishing boat which later picked them up, _.A. they were too excited to stand up B. they couldnt wait to climb onto the boatC. their life-raft was beginning to break up D. they knew their two months at sea would be over C When MrsJoseph Groeger died recently in Vienna，Austria，people asked the

263、obvious question,“Why did she live to be 107?” .Answers were provided by a survey conducted among 148 Viennese men and women who had reached the age of 100Somewhat surprising was the fact that the majority had lived most of their lives in citiesIn spite of the citys image as an unhealthy place，city

264、living often provides benefits that country living can lackOne factor seems to be important to the longevity(长寿)of those interviewed This factor is exerciseIn the cities it is often faster to walk short distances than to wait for a busEven taking public transportation often requires some walkingSmal

265、ler apartment houses have no elevators(电梯)，and so people must climb stairsCity people can usually walk to local supermarkets. Since parking spaces are hard to find，there is often no alternative to walkingOn the other hand，those who live in the country and suburbs do not have to walk every dayIn fact

266、，the opposite is often trueTo go to school，work，or almost anywhere else，they must ride in cars11The Vienna survey may help to explain _ Athe complaints of people in apartment houses Bthe cause of Mrs Groegers death Cthe longevity of people like MrsGroeger D. the image of cities in general12The purpo

267、se of the second paragraph is to list some _ Abenefits of walking Boccasions for walking in city life C. comments made by city people Dproblems of city living13To reach the third floor of a building, it would probably be most healthful _ A. to take the elevator Bto walk up the stairs Cto ride in a c

268、ar Dto find an alternative to walking14.People who live in the country probably do more driving than walking because . Athey dont live near business areas B. they dont need the exerciseCthey never have parking problems Dthey cant afford to take the bus15.A conclusion that can be drawn from this pass

269、age is that_ Aair pollution is not serious Banyone can live to be 107Ccountry people should move to the city Dwalking is a healthful exercise D I had the meanest mother in the world. While other kids ate candy for breakfast，I had to have cereal，eggs and toast. Others had cokes and candy for lunch，wh

270、ile we had to eat a sandwich. As you can guess，my supper was different than the other kids. But at least I was not alone in my suffering. My sister and two brothers had the same mean mother as I did.My mother insisted on knowing where we were at all times. She had to know who our friends were and wh

271、at we were doing. We had to wear clean clothes every day. Other kids always wore their clothes for days. We reached the height of disgrace because she made our clothes herself，just to save money.The worst is yet to come. We had to be in bed by 9:00 each night and up at 7:45 the next morning. So whil

272、e my friends slept，my mother actually had the courage to break Child Labor Law. She made us work. I believed she lay awake all night thinking up mean things to do to us. Through the years，our friends report cards had beautiful colors on them, black for passing，red for failing. My mother, however，wou

273、ld merely be content with black marks. None of us was allowed the pleasure of being a dropout.She forced us to grow up into educated and honest adults. Using this as a background，Im now trying to bring up my three children. Im filled with pride when my children think I am mean because now I thank Go

274、d every day for giving me the meanest mother in the world.16.From the passage we can learn that the writers mother was _.A. not generous at all B. very strict with her childrenC. very mean with money matters D. very cruel to her children17.Which of the following things did the writer hate to do most

275、? A. Eating differently from other kids. B. Wearing clean clothes made by mother.C. Going to bed early and getting up early. D. Letting mother know where they were.18.It can be inferred from the passage that_.A. the writer worked hard and usually got good grades in studiesB. mother was punished for

276、breaking the Labor LawC. all the other kids studied better than the writerD. the writers family lived a miserable life19.Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?A. Mother practised economy in running her home.B. The writer is very thankful to her mother.C. The writer i

277、s severe with her children when bringing them up.D. The wrier has a deep hatred for her mother.20. Whats the attitude of the writer to his mother?A.Frightful B.Thankful C.Angry D.Objective 第九套阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分）AIn my opinion, there is only one legitimate (合法的) handgun sport and that is aim prac

278、tice. It is practiced at objects which are properly monitored and usually quite safe. Only certain handguns are true “sporting weapons”, seen as such by the sports lovers.On the other hand, shooting at tin cans and other small objects in ones backyard is not and should not be considered a serious sp

279、ort. When uncontrolled, it can be a very dangerous practice.Some opponents (反对者) of handgun control have stated that we are out to stop all hunting and that controlling the handgun would severely affect hunting. That is simply untrue. Handgun control would in no way limit the freedom of the true hun

280、ter. Few if any hunters consider the handgun an effective hunting weapon.There are a few hunters who do hunt with handguns, but most states place restrictions (限制) on the type of guns that can be used in hunting, the reason is that killing of game should be done in as humane (人道的) a way as possible.

281、 Some small handguns are more likely to wound the animal rather than kill it at once. Only long guns, rifles and shotguns are effective arms of hunting.People must understand that handguns and hunters are separate matters. Because most of the hunters use a rifle or shotgun, there is no reason why th

282、eir search for game and sport should be affected by handgun control. Mixing the anti-hunting matter with the handgun matter confuses the killing of animals with killing of people.1.In the writers opinion, people should use handguns only when .A. hunters shoot at animals B. they aim at a criminalC. o

283、bjects are under control D. objects are only small tin cans in the backyard2.According to the writer, hunting is not affected by handgun control because .A. hunters can use knives rather than guns to hunt animalsB. state government encourages hunters to use other gunsC. nobody cares what weapons are

284、 used to kill animalsD. most hunters use rifles rather than handguns3This passage mainly talks about .A. the relation between hunting and handgun controlB. the importance of aim practiceC. how handgun control affects huntingD. different types of guns used in hunting4. Which of the followings is NOT

285、often used by the hunters？A _.A.shoguns B.long gun C.rifle D.handgun5.Why should the handgun be controlled in hunting？Because_.A.it is dangerousB.it is widely used among the youthC.it is commonD.it often wounds the animals but not kills themBGiven Australias size and the fact that early settlements

286、were far apart, Australian society is remarkably homogeneous (同种的). Its citizens are fundamentally prosperous and the way of life in the major cities and towns is much the same however many miles divide them. It takes a sharp ear to identify regional accents. However, there is some difference in lif

287、estyle between city dwellers and the country people. Almost 90 per cent of the population lives in the fast-paced cities along the coast and has little more than a passing familiarity with the desert. The major cities preserve pockets of colonial heritage, but the overall impression is modern, with

288、new buildings reflecting the countrys youth. In contrast, the rural communities tend to be slow-moving and conservative. For many years, Australia was said to have “ridden on the sheeps back”, a reference to wool being the countrys main money earner. However, the wool industry is no longer dominant.

289、 Much of Australias relatively sound economy is now achieved from natural coal and wheat, and by being the largest diamond producer in the world. Newer industries such as tourism and wine making are also increasingly important. Australians are generally friendly and relaxed, with a self-deprecating

290、sense of humor. On the whole, Australia is a society without hierarchies (等级制度), an attitude generally held to stem from its prisoner beginnings.Yet, contrary to widespread belief, very few Australians have true prisoner origins. Within only one generation of the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788,

291、Australia had become a nation of immigrants. Originally coming almost entirely from the British Isles, today one in three Australians comes from elsewhere. Australias liberal postwar immigration policies led to an influx of survivors from war-torn Europe, most notably Greeks, Italians, Poles and Ger

292、mans.The emphasis has shifted in recent years and today the majority of new immigrants are from Southeast Asia. Today Australia is a blend of nations and although some racism exists, it has generally been a successful experiment and the country is justifiably proud to have one of the most harmonious

293、 multicultural communities in the world.6What does the writer mean by saying “It takes a sharp ear to identify regional accents.” in the first paragraph?A. Australians speak Standard English with no local accents whatsoever.B. You have to practice a lot to learn to understand the different accents.C

294、. The Australian regional accents are very difficult to understand indeed.D. There is not much difference between the accents in different areas of Australia.7Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A.Most Australians have ancestors who were prisoners.B.The Australian econ

295、omy is dependent on sheep exports.C.The majority of people living in Australia come from Europe.D.The pace of life is different in the city and in the country.8The underlined pronoun it in the final paragraph refers to “_”.A.Community B. racism C. blend of Nations D. Southeast Asia9We can infer from

296、 the passage that _.A. there are no signs of Australias colonial past in its modern citiesB. Australias recent immigration policy encourages immigrants from Southeast AsiaC. immigrants from Southeast Asia have brought racial problemsD.“riding on sheeps back” resulted in slow development in rural com

297、munities10This passage mainly focuses on Australias _.A. society B. economy C. racial problems D. History CIn cities with rent control, the city government sets the maximum rent that a landlord (房东) can charge for an apartment. Supporters of rent control argue that it protects people who are living

298、in apartment. Their rent cannot increase; therefore, they are not in danger of losing their homes. However, the critics say that after a long time, rent control may have negative effects. Landlords know that they cannot increase their profits. Therefore, they invest in other businesses where they ca

299、n increase their profits. They do not invest in new buildings which would also be rent-controlled. As a result, new apartments are not built. Many people who need apartments cannot find any. According to the critics, the end result of rent control is a shortage of apartments in the city. Some expert

300、s argue that the minimum wage law can cause problems in the same way. The federal government sets the minimum that an employer must pay workers. The minimum helps people who generally look for unskilled, low-paying jobs. However, if the minimum is high, employers may hire fewer workers. They will re

301、place workers with machinery. Therefore, other things being equal, the number of workers that employers want decreases. Thus, critics hold the opinion that an increase in the minimum wage may cause unemployment. Some poor people may find themselves without jobs instead of with jobs at the minimum wa

302、ge. Supporters of the minimum wage say that it helps people keep their dignity. Because of the law, workers cannot sell their services for less than the minimum. Furthermore, employers cannot force workers to accept jobs at unfair wages. Economic theory predicts the results of economic decision, suc

303、h as decisions about farm production, rent control, and the minimum wage. The predictions may be corrected only if “other things are equal”. Economists do not agree on some of the predictions. They also do not agree on the value of different decisions. Some economists support a particular decision w

304、hile others criticize it. Economists do agree, however, that there are no simple answers to economic questions.11There is the possibility that setting maximum rent may_.A.cause a shortage of apartmentsB.worry those who rent apartments as homes.C.increase the profits of landlords.D.encourage landlord

305、s to invest in building apartments.12We can safely say that rent control_.A.will always benefit those who rent apartments.B.is unnecessary.C.will probably bring inactive effects in the long run.D.is necessary under all conditions13.There will be the problem of unemployment if _.A.the minimum wage is

306、 set too high.B.the minimum wage is set too early.C.the workers are unskilled.D.the maximum wage is set for poor workers.14The passage tells us about _.A.the relationship between supply and demand.B.the possible results of government controls.C.the necessity of government control.D.the urgency of ge

307、tting rid of government control.15Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. The results of economic decisions cannot always be predicted.B. Minimum wage cannot always protect employees.C. Economic theory can help predict the results of economic decision if other factors are not changing.D. Ec

308、onomists usually have the same prediction about an economic decision.DA funny thing happened on the way to the communications revolutions: we stopped talking to one another.I was walking in the park with a friend recently，and his cell phone rang, interrupting our conversation. There we were, walking

309、 and talking on a beautiful sunny day and.I became invisible, absent from the conversation. The telephone used to connect you to the absent. Now it makes people sitting next to you feel absent. Why is it that the more connected we get, the more disconnected I feel? Every advance in communications te

310、chnology is a tragedy to the closeness of human interaction. With email and instant messaging over the Internet, we can now communicate without seeing or talking to one another.With voice mail, you can conduct entire conversations without ever reaching anyone. If my mom has a question, I just leave

311、the answer on her machine.As almost every contact we can imagine between human beings get automated, the alienation index goes up. You cant even call a person to get the phone number of another person any more. Directory assistance is almost always fully automation. I am not against modern technolog

312、y. I own a cell phone, an ATM card a voice mail system, and an email account. Giving them up isnt wise.theyre a great help to use. Its some of their possible consequences that make me feel uneasy. More and more I find myself hiding behind e-mail to do a job meant for conversation. Or being relieved

313、that voice mail picked up because I didnt really have time to talk.The industry devoted to helping me keep in touch is making me lonelieror at least facilitating my antisocial instincts So Ive put myself on technology restriction: no instant messaging,with people who live near me，no cell phoning in

314、the presence of friends, no letting the voice mail pick up when Im at home.16.Which of the following would be the best title of the passage? AThe Advance of Communications Technology BThe Consequences of Modern TechnologyCThe Story of Communications RevolutionDThe Automation of Modern Communications

315、17The sentence “Now it makes people sitting next to you feel absent，”means that . Athe people sitting beside you have to go away to receive a phone call Byou can hardly get in touch with the people sitting beside you Cmodern technology makes it hard for people to have a face-to-face talk Dpeople can

316、 now go to work without going to the office18.The writer feels that the use of modern communications is Aencouraging Bdisappointing Csatisfying Dembarrassing 19.The passage implies that .Amodern technology is bridging the people.Bmodern technology is separating the people Cmodern technology is devel

317、oping too fastDmodern technology is interrupting our communications20. What does the writer think to do with the modern technology？A.We can use them less and communicate with the people around us.B.We may use them no matter what others are doing.C.We can throw them away and return to the ancient. D.

318、We can be far away from them. 第十套A Frenchman went to a small Italian town and was staying with his wife at the best hotel there. One night, he went out for a walk alone. It was late and the small street was dark and quiet. Suddenly he felt someone behind him. He turned his head and saw an Italian yo

319、ung man who quickly walked past him. The man was nearly out of sight when the Frenchman suddenly found that his watch was gone. He thought that it must be the Italian who had taken his watch. He decided to follow him and get back the watch. Soon the Frenchman caught up with the Italian. Neither of t

320、hem understood the others language. The Frenchman frightened the Italian with his fist(拳头) and pointed at the Italians watch. In the end the Italian gave up his watch to the Frenchman.When he returned to the hotel, the Frenchman told his wife what had happened. He was greatly surprised when his wife

321、 pointed to the watch on the table. Now he realized that by mistake he had robbed the watch and it was the Italians.1. The Frenchman went to a small Italian town _.A. alone B. with his wifeC. with his friend D. with an Italian 2. One night he went out for _ alone.A. a ride B. a walk C. a drink D. re

322、st 3. Suddenly he found his_ was gone.A. watch B. money C. book D. ring 4. The Italian gave up his watch to him at last because _. A. he had stolen the watch from the Frenchman. B. he understood what the Frenchman wanted C. he had picked up the watch on his w ay from work D. he was afraid of the Fre

323、nchman 5. Who was robbed of the watch on earth? A. The Frenchman was. B. The Italian was. C. Both of them was. D. Neither of them was. BAlthough the United States covers so much land and the land produces far more food than the present population needs，its people are by now almost entirely an urban

324、society . Less than a tenth of the people are engaged in agriculture and forestry(林业)，and most of the rest live in or around towns，small and largeHere the traditional picture is changing：every small town may still be very like other small towns，and the typical small town may represent a widely accep

325、ted view of the country，but most Americans do not live in small towns any moreHalf the population now lives in some thirty metropolitan areas(1arge cities with their suburbs、of more than a million people eacha larger proportion than in Germany or England，let alone France)The statistics(统计)of urban a

326、nd rural population should be treated with caution because so many people who live in areas classified as rural travel by car to work in a nearby town each dayAs the rush to live out of town continues,rural areas within reach of towns are gradually filled with houses，so that it is hard to say at wha

327、t moment a piece of country becomes a suburb. But more and more the typical American lives in a metropolitan rather than a small town environment6If now America has 250 million peoplehow many of them are engaged in agriculture and forestry? AAbout 25 million BMore than 25 million CLess than 25 milli

328、on D. Less than 225 million7Which of the following four countries has the smallest proportion of people living in metropolitan areas? AUnited States BGermany CFranceDEngland8Whats the meaning of the word “metropolitan” in the middle of the passage? A. Of a large city with its suburbs BOf small and l

329、arge towns COf urban areas DOf rural areas9According to the passage，what can we learn about small towns in the United States? A Most small towns become gradually crowded BSmall towns are still similar to each otherCAs the traditional picture is changing，towns are different D .Small towns are turning

330、 into large cities10Why is it hard to say when a piece of country becomes a suburb?A .Because they are the same BBecause the rush takes place too quicklyCBecause the process is gradual DBecause more and more Americans live in metropolitan areasC In the animal kingdom, weakness can bring about aggres

331、sion in other animals. This sometimes happens with humans also. But I have found that my weakness brings out the kindness in people. I see it every day when people hold doors for me, pour cream into my coffee, or help me to put on my coat. And I have discovered that it makes them happy. From my whee

332、lchair experience, I see the best in people, but sometimes I feel sad because those who appear independent miss the kindness I see daily. They dont get to see this soft side of others. Often, we try every way possible to avoid showing our weakness, which includes a lot of pretending. But only when w

333、e stop pretending we re brave or strong do we allow people to show the kindness that s in them. Last month, when I was driving home on a busy highway, I began to feel unwell and drove more slowly than usual. People behind me began to get impatient and angry, with some speeding up alongside me, horni

334、ng (按喇叭) or even shouting at me. At that moment，I decided to do something I had never done in twenty-four years of driving. I put on the car flashlights and drove on at a really low speed.No more angry shouts and no more horns! When I put on my flashlights, I was saying to the other drivers, “I have

335、 a problem here. I am weak and doing the best I can.” And everyone understood. Several times, I saw drivers who wanted to pass. They couldnt get around me because of the stream of passing traffic. But instead of getting impatient and angry, they waited, knowing the driver in front of them was in som

336、e way weak.Sometimes situations call for us to act strong and brave even when we dont feel that way. But those are few and far between. More often, it would be better if we dont pretend we feel strong when we feel weak or pretend that were brave when were scared.11.The author has discovered that peo

337、ple will feel happy when _. A. they offer their help B. they receive others help C. they feel others kindness D. they show their weakness12.The author feels sad sometimes because _. A. he has a soft heart B. he relies much on others C. some people pretend to be kind D. some people fail to see the ki

338、ndness in others13.What did the other drivers do when they saw the flashlights? A. They speeded up to pass. B. They waited with patience. C. They tried their best to help. D. They put on their flashlights too.14.In this passage, the author advises us to _. A. handle problems by ourselves B. accept h

339、elp from others C. admit our weakness D. show our bravery15. From the last story of the passage，the common people often show their sympathy to . A.old B.the rich C.the poor D.the weak DUrban legends are stories that are told and believed in many placesToo many places，in factIt simply isnt credible t

340、hat the same unlikely events take place in so many different townsFor some reason，though，that particular set of events appeals to the imagination and the tale spreads A very common North American urban legend concerns a mad man in the woodsA dangerous mad man has escaped from a hospital for the ment

341、ally illAt some point in his life he has lost a hand and it has been replaced by a hookA boy and a girl are out dating，sitting in a carThey hear on the radio that the area is dangerous，so they drive offWhen they arrive home they find a bloodstained hook hanging on the door handle of the car door nex

342、t to the girl Missing kidney(肾)stories are fairly commonOf course，the details are variableIt might be a woman waking up in a strange hotel in Bangkok，or a man finding himself in a cold bath in Torontoor a young man with faint memories of wild disco party，but they all find a flesh wound，and discover

343、that one of their kidneys has been removed and，probably, sold The back seat killer has plenty of dramaA woman gets into her Car late at nightAnother Car follows her, speeding，flashing lights and really frightening herShe gets home and keeps on pressing the hornHer husband runs outThe chasing car sto

344、psThe husband demands to know why the driver has been frightening his wifeHe says he saw a strange man get into the back of the car as the wife got in，and then hideThey go and look，and there is a dangerous mad man.16.What is the writers attitude towards “urban legends”? ACurious BDisgusted CFrighten

345、ed DDoubtful17What can be inferred from the hook hanging on the Car door? AThe mad man left it there as a warning BThe mad man narrowly escaped being injured in a car accident CThe mad man had just been about to attack the girl DThe boy had meant to frighten the girl with it18What do we know about t

346、he three people mentioned in the third paragraph? AThey had their kidney removed when they were unconscious B. They sold their kidneys for profit CThey were suffering loss of memories DThey had been wounded before the accident19Why does the woman driver keep on pressing the horn? ATo warn the other driver not to follow her BTo give herself enough courage to face the danger CTo made her husband aware of something urgent DTo inform her family of her safe return20How should we describe the second driver in the 4th paragraph? ACrazy BDangerous CBrave DHelpful