高中英语阅读理解训练50篇

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Doctors say anger can be an extremely damaging emotion, unless you learn how to deal with it. They warn that anger can lead to heart disease, stomach problems, headaches, emotional problems and possibly cancer.

Anger is a normal emotion that we all feel from time to time. Some people express anger openly in a calm reasonable way. Others burst with anger, and scream and yell.But other people keep their anger inside. They can not or will not express it. This is called repressing anger.

For years many doctors thought that repressing anger was more dangerous to a person's health than expressing it. They said that when a person is angry, the brain releases the same hor- mones (荷尔蒙).They speed the heart rate, raise blood pressure, or sugar into the blood, etC．In general the person feels excited and ready to act.

Some doctors say that both repressing and expressing anger can be dangerous. They believe that those who express anger violently may be more likely to develop heart disease, and they believe that those who keep their anger inside may face a greater danger of high blood pressure.

Doctors say the solution is learning how to deal with anger. They say the first step is to admit that you are angry and to recognize the real cause of the anger, then decide if the cause is serious enough to get angry about. If it is, they say, “Do not express your anger while angry. Wait until your anger has cooled down and you are able to express yourself calmly and reasonably.”

Doctors say that a good way to deal with anger is to find humor in the situation that has made you angry. They said that laughter is much healthier than anger.

1． “Damaging emotion” means that _________. A．the emotion is harmless B．the emotion is harmful C．the feeling is very strong D．the feeling is hard

2． What statement is right? A．Were you angry, you would be cancered (得癌症).

B．Once you are angry, you must be cancered.

C．Angry as you are often, you can't be cancered, D．Anger may cause you a cancer.

3． Expressing anger violently _________ repressing it according to some scientists. A．is just the same as B．is more harmful than C．is no better than D．is much better than

4．According to the author, you'd better _________. A．never be angry B．cool it down before you express it C．laugh and laugh when you get angry D．admit you are wrong when you are angry

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There is a popular belief among parents that schools are no longer interested in spelling. No school I have ever taught in has ever ignored spelling or considered it unimportant as a basic skill. There are, however, different ideas about how to teach it, or how much priority (优先) it must be given over general language development and writing ability. The problem is how to encourage a child to express himself freely and confidently in writing without holding him back with the

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complexities (复杂性) of spelling.

If spelling becomes the only focal (焦点的) point of his teacher’s interest, clearly a bright child will be likely to “play safe”. He will tend to write only words within his spelling range, choosing to avoid adventurous language. That’s why teachers often encourage the early use of dictionaries and pay attention to content rather than technical ability.

I was once shocked to read on the bottom of a sensitive piece of writing about a personal experience: “This work is terrible! There are far too many spelling errors and your writing is terrible.” It may have been a sharp criticism of the pupil’s technical abilities in writing, but it was also a sad reflection on the teacher who had omitted(省略) to read the essay, which contained some beautiful expressions of the child’ s deep feelings. The teacher was not wrong to draw attention to the errors, but if his priorities had centered on the child’ s ideas, an expression of his disappointment with the presentation would have given the pupil more motivation (动机) to seek improvement.

1．Teachers are different in their opinions about _________. A．he difficulties in teaching spelling B．the role of spelling in general language development C．the complexities of the basic writing skills D．the necessity of teaching spelling

2．The underlined expression “play safe” probably means ________.

A．to write carefully B．to do as teachers say

C．to use dictionaries frequently D．to avoid using words one is not sure of

3． Teachers encourage the use of dictionaries so that ____________. A．students will be able to express their ideas more freely B．students will have more confidence in writing

C．students will have less trouble in correcting mistakes D．students will learn to be independent of teachers

4． The author seems to think that the teacher’s judgment on that sensitive piece of writing is

__________.

A．unfair B．reasonable C．foolish D．careless

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Perhaps the most famous theory, the study of body movement, was suggested by Professor Ray Birdwhistell. He believes that physical appearance is often culturally programmed. In other words, we learn our looks--- we are not born with them.

A baby has generally informed face features. A baby, according to Birdwhistell, learns where to set the eyebrows by looking at those around--- family and friends. This helps explain why the people of some areas of the US looks much alike.

New Englanders or Southerners have certain common face features that can not be explained by genetics (遗传学). The exact shape of the mouth is not set at birth, it is learned after. In fact, the final mouth shape is not formed until well after new teeth are set. For many, this can be well into grown-ups. A husband and wife together for a long time often come to look somewhat alike. We learn our looks from those around us.

This is perhaps why in a single country there are areas where people smile more than those in

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other areas. In the US, for example, the south is the part of the country where the people smile most frequently. In New England they smile less, and in the western part of New York States still less. Many southerners find cities such as New York cold and unfriendly, partly because people in Madison Avenue smile less than people on Peachtree Street in Atlanta, Georgia. People in largely populated areas also smile and greet each other in public less than people in small towns do. 1．Ray Birdwhistell believes that physical appearance ___________. A．has little to do with culture B．has much to do much culture C．is ever changing D．is different from place to place 2．According to the passage, the final mouth shape is formed _________.

A．before birth B．as soon as one’s teeth are newly set C．some time after new teeth are set D．around 15 years old 3．Ray Birdwhistell can tell what area of the US a person is from by _______. A．how much he or she smiles B．how he or she raise his or her eyebrows C．what he or she likes best D．the way he or she talks 4．People who live _________ are more friendly.

A．in largely populated areas B．in New York City

C．in the country D．in the North

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California—Upset by the war in Iraq, Julia Wilson expressed her anger and impatience with President Bush last spring on her web page on MySpace.com . She posted a picture of the

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president, wrote “Kill Bush ” across the top and drew a sword stabbing his outstretched hand. She later replaced her page after learning in her eighth-grade history class that such threats are a federal offense.

It was too late, Federal authorities had found the page and placed Wilson on their checklist. They finally reached her this week in her biology class. The 14—year—old was taken out of class Wednesday and questioned for about 15 minutes by two Secret Service agents. The incident has upset her parents, who said the agents should have included them when questioning their daughter.

The teenager said the agents’ questioning led her to tears. “I wasn’t dangerous,” said Wilson, an honor student who describes herself as politically enthusiastic. “I’m a peace-loving person. I’m against the war in Iraq. I’m not going to kill the president.”

Her mother, Kirstie Wilson, said two agents showed up at the family’s home Wednesday afternoon, questioned her and promised to return once her daughter was home from school.

After they left, Kirstie Wilson sent a next message to her daughter’s call phone, asking her to come straight home and telling her that two men from the secret service wanted to talk with her.

But moments later, Kirstie Wilson received a text message from her daughter saying agents had pulled her out of class.

Julia Wilson said the agents threatened her, saying she could be sent to court for making the threat. “They yelled at me a lot,” she said. “They were unnecessarily mean.”

Wilson and her parents said the agents were justified in questioning her over her MySpace.com posting. But they said the agents went too far by not waiting until she was out of school and the agents should have more quickly figured out they weren’t dealing with a real danger.

Assistant Principal Paul Robinon said the agents gave him the impression the girl’s mother knew they were planning to question her daughter at school. There is no legal requirement that parents be notified.

“This has been an on-going problem.” said Ann Brick, a lawyer with the American Civil Liberties Union in San Francisco.

Former governors Pete Wilson and Gray Davis vetoed(否决) bills that would have required that parents give permission or be present when their children are questioned at school by law enforcement officers.

1．Julia Wilson was questioned because .

A．she wanted to kill President Bush B．she set up the website Myspace.com

C．the agents thought she might be a threat to the federal D．she was a peace-loving person

A．Julia Wilson will be put into prison for making a threat.

B．Kirtie Wilson thought it wrong to question her daughter in school without them. C．Assistant principal thought there was no need to inform Julia’s parents when questioning

her.

D．Ann Brick believes that teenagers should not be politically enthusiastic.

2．What can we infer from the text?

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3．What does the underlined word “mean” mean in the text?

A．cruel and violent C．kind-hearted

B．poisonous D．unfair

4．The author wrote this story mainly to .

A．struggle against the war in Iraq started by the US

B．discuss whether parents should be included when children are questioned C．warn teenagers not to post web pages on websites D．criticize the former governors who vetoed the bill

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When Nathan Winograd announced that he was leaving his job as a lawyer in California to run an animal shelter in Tompkins County, New York, his father looked at him for a long minute and then asked, “What do dogs and cats need a lawyer for?”

The move meant giving up eight weeks’ vacation, an office with a view of the San Francisco Bay and a big house among the redwoods, and moving to a rural area know for its harsh winters. But Winograd’s wife, Jennifer, also an animal lover, was all for it. So they packed everything they owned, and with two young children, plus two dogs, and a bunch of cats Winograd had rescued, drove cross—country.

On the second day, they had no room for six more puppies they received. They found an old horse trough, filled it with hay and nestled the animals inside. They placed it next to the front desk, and within a day or two, all six had homes, adopted by people who walked into the shelter and couldn’t resist.

Blind dogs, cats with missing limbs—all find homes. “There is no dog or cat too old, too ugly or too undesirable not to be adopted by someone,” says Winograd.

Today, Tompkins County is considered the only no-kill county in the United States. Nine out of ten dogs cats that come through the shelter doors are saved. Only animals with incurable injuries or illnesses, and the truly evil, are put down. The national average is half of all dogs and 70 percent of cats, totaling more than four million animals last year alone.

Even though he drives an old car that leaks when it rains, and his family lives on a tight budget while his classmates from Stanford Law earn six-figure salaries, Winograd says he’s doing what he’d always wanted to do when he grew up; run an animal shelter and save all the animals.

As a young district lawyer, he kept his goal in mind, starting when he raised his first animal cruelty case. A man was accused of intentionally setting his brown cat on fire. Winograd made his case, and the abusive owner was sentenced to prison.

It was the first of many such cases, and he raised each with vigor. But the senseless violence, neglect and ignorance never failed to shock him. He decided simply, “I need to get to the other side and start saving these animals.”

Now, Winograd is helping to save thousands, even millions, “I’m convinced that a no kill nation is possible, I’m just here trying to shorten the time until it arrives.”

1．What was his father’s response when Nathan Winograd left his job as a lawyer in California?

A．He was all for it.

B．He was strongly against it.

C．He was greatly puzzled. D．He was very angry. 2．How did Winograd successfully save so many animals? A．He kept all the rejected animals in a large shelter.

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B．He let the animals adopted by people who visited the shelter. C．He sold some of the animals and get some money. D．He delivered the animals to the local government.

3．Which could be the right order of the following events according to the passage? a．Winograd and Jennifer set up an animal shelter. b．Winograd and Jennifer lead a comfortable life. c．Winograd and Jennifer got married and had two children. d．Winograd and his family lived on a tight bugget. e．Winograd worked against animal cruelty as a lawyer. f．Winograd worked as a lawyer in California

g．Winograd and Jennifer moved to Tompkins County. A．f-c-b-g-a-e-d B．f-e-d-e-a-g-b C．g-a-c-b-f-e-d D．e-d-g-a-f-c-d 4．Which could be the best title of the passage? A．Being Rich is Important B．Animals, Our Best Friends C．No Pet Left behind D．The Winograd Family

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This website is meant for the short story and for those interested in reading light articles. If you have a “classic” short story you would like added here, please don’t be shy about e-mailing me in this regard as I would be happy to give your favorite story consideration. I have a fairly large collection of short stories; however, if you want to send a story to me, I would appreciated it (this would save me scanning time).

Please note three things about this site. One, some of the biographies are not available( the focus of this site is the story, not the biographies). If they are not in the book from which I am scanning the story, I will not go through my collection looking for a bio. Two, I will be focusing on shorter short stories. No Tolstoi or F. Scott Fitzgerald here (unless you are willing to send me the story ready to go online)! Maybe some day I will want to spend an entire day or two on one story, but not at this time. Three, I have no summaries or analyses, so you needn’t ask. I read short stories often, but only for the enjoyment of doing so. I have very little desire to analyze what I am reading for that deep, hidden meaning.

Fewer and fewer people these days read short stories. This is unfortunate-so few will ever experience the joy that reading such fine work can give. The goal of this site is to give a nice cross section of short stories in the hope that these short stories will excite these people into rediscovering this excellent source of entertainment.

Happy reading! Oh yes, visit the bannered sites on this page. This is how we survive and thus keep this free site on line. If you are familiar with the costs involved with bandwidth, you will understand that a site such as this one requires a lot of bandwidth (as it is visited heavily), which can be quite expensive. So, if you appreciate this collection, go buy something. Thank you! 1．The passage is mainly about . A．what the website focuses on B．how to email short stories to the website C．why fewer and fewer people enjoy reading D．how to find short stories on this websites

2．What can we know about the book mentioned in this passage? A．It contained many classical works with analyses

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B．It was written by the author and advertised here. C．there are many biographies in this book. D．It’s a collection of short stories of this website. 3．How is the website kept free on line? A．The website receives much donation from society. B．The website got much money from advertisements on it. C．The website earns money by selling books which collect stories of the website. D．Every reader pays for what they read before reading it. 4．The purpose of writing this article is to . A．advertise his or her website and books B．explain how this website is kept C．explain who this website is for D．discuss whether we should read on line

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Chanukah Festival

Activities for kids of all ages

Sunday, December 17 9:00am—4:00 pm

Join us on December 17th, 2006 (2nd day of Hanukkah) for our annual Hanukkah Family Fun Fest for an exciting day of fun activities for the whole family. The Hazimir Choir will provide holiday musical entertainment. Drum Tales will present “The Hearty Story of Hanukkah” show. There will be ceramic(陶瓷) painting of dreidles, menorahs(烛台), and other Hanukkah items for the kids. And fun foods, crafts(手工艺) and activities will be happening throughout the day. Bring the whole family and enjoy a fun—filled day! 11:30—Jolly Follies puppet show Ages 2-12

A fun muppet(提线木偶) style musical holiday story followed by a Hanukkah sing a long featuring the “Chipmunks” and other favorite characters. Adult: $7 Child $ 5 1:30—Hazamir Teen Choir

Sponsored by the Berman and Lerner families in memory of Cantor Moses L. Snyder 3:15—Drum Tales presents The Hearty Story of Hanukkah

Drum Tales is fun, interactive percussive(打击乐) and musical. It is much like the traditional drum circle concept. It combines story telling, musical instrumentation and song. Each participants is given a percussive instrument which becomes their media of transportation to far away lands and exotic places, to ride the waves of mystery of an unfolding plot, and into the deep realm of imagination and the colorful beyond. Drumming, rhyming, rapping, clinking, shaking and clapping, this performance will leave you feeling refreshed after having returned from a journey through these stories! Audlts $ 7 Child $ 5

Plus food and fun for the entire family Crafts with BBYO and Young Judea Ceramic painting with Jack and Jill T-Shirt fun with Computer Adventures Fun with Cyber-Connection

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Vendors

Special visit by “Chanukah Bubby ”

1．How much does a family of three (a kid and parents) have to pay if they attend Jolly Follies

puppet show?

A．$ 21. A．Mystery.

B．$ 15. B．Imagination.

C．$ 19. C．Exoticism

D．$ 17. D．Horror.

2．What feeling will you not experience if you attend the Drum Tales? 3．If your family are free at 1:30, what activity can you take part in?

A．Drum Tales: The Hearty Story of Hanukkah. B．Hazamir Teen Choir. C．Jolly Follies puppet show. D．Cartoon films. A．Ceramic painting. C．Computer adventures.

B．Fun foods. D．Fashion show. 九

Never forget where you come from

Many of us remember the touching television advertisement where the actor Iron Eyes Cody sheds a tear over litter. Such Native images are often used to convey the idea of saving mother earth. People who accept this image find it difficult to bring together what they have seen of some reservations—shabby homes, broken cars, underfed dogs, weeds in winds, and coal strip mines. Those who most romanticize American Indians are the quickest to be disappointed and discover that things are not as good as they have once believed. However, Indians’ relationship with the land is much more complicated(复杂的) than those two black and white images which appeared in the television.

Historically, tribal(部落的) people around the globe have had close ties with the earth. Lakota historian Vine Deloria, Jr., tells the story of the Ponca people who were taken from their range over a century ago and transported against their will to Oklahoma. Otherwise healthy, many Ponca wasted and died from no other clear cause than separation from their home. As Cheryl Crazy Bull says in this issue, “The land is our relative. Without land, tribal people lose their identity—the land along with language, spiritual beliefs, and social systems distinguishes tribal people from others.”

To many people in the United States, the Indian reservation is an embarrassment. It represents the American version of racial seperation—a prison without walls where the government confined Indians to keep them apart from other Americans. To Indian people the reservation is home, regardless of what it looks like. They have spiritual, emotional, and family ties. Many of their relatives still live there or are buried there, and their creation stories are centered there.

Americans tend to pull up roots and separate from their birthplace, moving from city to city many times. Many of us non—Indians have never visited the places where our ancestors are buried or the houses where our parents were born. Western nations use Earth in the same way, as if we can go to another planet when the air and water become too dirty. On the other hand, tribes are very familiar with the concept of limited resource. They cannot get another reservation if theirs becomes too polluted.

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4．What is not included in the Chanukah Festival?

1．What does the writer mainly intend to state in this passage?

A． American Indians are disappointed with their living environment. B．American Indians lead a miserable life now.

C．Television advertisements can have an unexpected effect on people. D．Land is very important to people, especially tribal people. A．the close relationship between tribal people and land B．the poverty of the tribal people C．the long history of the Ponca people D．the great changes of the Ponca people

2．The author included the story of the Ponca people in this article mainly to state . s life

3．Which of the following statements is true according to this passage?

A．Americans can use land as they like and then go to another place. B．People in the west don’t like to travel from city to city.

C．Tribal people have the same concept of the resources as the non-Indians.

D．The reservations have both positive and negative(负面的)effects on Indian people’s life. A．Family life of the Indians. B．People’s attitude towards land. C．The history of tribal people. D．Environmental pollution nowadays.

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The octopus’s（章鱼）reputation as a human-killer isn’t simply an exaggeration（夸张）—it is a total myth. The octopus can indeed be a deadly hunter, but only of its natural victims. Some shellfish（壳类动物）and an occasional sick or incautious fish have reason to be frightened of this multi-armed hunter, but a person is much too large to interest even the biggest octopus. Even the largest among octopi is much smaller than most people imagine. Far from being large enough to swallow a ship, as monster octopi in movies have been known to do, the largest octopus, found on the Pacific coast, weighs around 110 pounds and grows to no more than ten feet in width.

The hard, parrot-like beak（喙）of an octopus is not used for attacking deep-sea divers, but for cutting open shellfish. Indeed, the octopus possesses such a tiny throat that it cannot swallow large pieces of meat. Instead, it feeds by pouring digestive juices into its victims, and then sucking up the soupy remains. A shellfish that finds itself in the grasp of an octopus has only a short time to live. But human beings are perfectly safe. Still, people rarely care to go close enough to these careful creatures to get a good look at them. 1．This passage is mainly about . A．the horrors of the octopus B．the largest octopus in the world C．octopi and their behaviour D．the octopus’s deadly hunting method

2．It is implied but not stated in the passage that . A．people have unreasonable fears about the octopus B．the octopus is not interested in human beings C．the octopus is afraid of human beings

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4．What topic does this article focus on?

D．the octopus is a very cruel sea animal

3．What does the underlined part “careful creatures” refer to in the last paragraph? A．Octopi. B．Shellfish. C．Fish. D．The victims. 4．The hard beak of the octopus is used for . A．attacking deep-sea divers B．cutting up large pieces of meat C．cutting open its victims D．defending itself

5．From the passage, we can conclude that . A．the octopus is not dangerous to man B．people often fear creatures that are not dangerous to them C．the octopus only hunts its natural victims D．things described in movies are not to be believed

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We all hate speed cameras, don’t we? They’re not there to slow drivers down and lower the road accidents; they just make money for the government. They trick us, cost us cold hard cash, disturb us from driving properly and are unfair.

Well, here’s a surprising thing: what if there were facts that the boring cameras actually saved lives? It’s a conclusion difficult to ignore when you look at what’s happening in France, a country with a historically poor record of road safety.

There were 16,617 road deaths in 1972 in France for example, but that dropped to 8412 by 1995 following rules such as compulsory seat belt wearing in 1990 and a lowering of the blood alcohol limit to 0.05 in 1995.

Last year, the road deaths dropped below 5,000 for the first time, or 4.9 per cent less than 2004. Comparing road deaths to population in 2005, that’s about 817 per million people compared with Australia’s 806.

And guess what? Last year the number of speed cameras on French roads reached 1,000 and the government plans to double that within the next three years.

Okay, you know the arguments regarding increased traffic safety and cameras-for-income, but it seems in France there’s been a major cultural change brought on by radars and other laws. A three-hour, wine-soaked lunch with a quick rush back to the office is no longer on.

Travelling on the highways, it is rare to see anyone breaking the 130km/h speed limit when once few traveled below it. The speed cameras are clearly signed so drivers know when they are coming. There’s even an official web site listing fixed and mobile camera locations and it is updated regularly.

Maybe it is because of such transparency by government, rather than the concealment too often used by authorities in many other countries that more French can enjoy la joi de vivre thanks to speed cameras.

1．Generally, it seems to most people that speed cameras are used to .

A．make money for the government B．slow down the traffic C．lower the road accidents D．help us drive properly

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2．From the passage we can learn that .

A．France has a very poor record of road safety

B．we’d better ignore the evidence that speed cameras save lives C．France had less road deaths than Australia in 2005 D．France does successfully in controlling road accidents A．Compulsory seat belt. C．Placing more speed cameras.

B．Lowering blood alcohol limit. D．Eating in a shorter time.

3．Which seems more effective in lowering road deaths in France according to this passage?

4．Now you can seldom see in France .

A．people drive at a speed of less than 130km/h

B．lunch time lasts long hours with drunk people rushing back to office C．drivers drive according to the traffic lights D．police conduct traffic in streets A．Secrecy.

B．Openness.

C．Strictness. 十二

Sometime early in the next century, human beings will move to Mars. They will live there for about a year, and then will be replaced with another group of pioneers. Building the base on Mars will advance our knowledge of the solar system and aid in our understanding of the earth.

We already know that Mars resembles the earth in many aspects: general size, presence of water, length of day, range of temperatures. These resemblances have caused many people to consider a centuries-long project: to terraform Mars. Terraforming means altering a planet’s surface so that Earth’s life forms can survive there. This concept, previously found only in science fiction is now being seriously considered by scientists.

Terraforming Mars is theoretically simple: add nitrogen and oxygen to the atmosphere; pump water to the surface; and add the earth’s plants and animals in the order in which they developed on Earth. But it will take at least 300 years.

Some people think that such a project is too huge for humans to undertake, but there are very good reasons to make the attempt. The earth now contains some 6 billion people, and no one has any idea of how many humans the earth can support. Our very existence and numbers are threatening many other species. We also have had some experience with terraforming our own planet: altering the landscape, the atmosphere and the climate. Currently terraforming earth has become a wiser activity as we try to control global warming, air and water pollution, and preserve some natural living places.

While the possibility of such a project is small, it is not impossible. Even if earth-bound societies come and go in the next 300 years, the project can continue through the work of the Mars settlers without the need for constant backing from the earth.

The future existence of all the people in our world may very well depend upon our ability to terraform Mars.

1．What would be the best title for this passage?

A．Terraforming Mars.

B．Saving the Earth.

D．Harmony.

5．What does the underlined word “concealment” in the last paragraph mean?

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C．Travelling to Mars. A．Warming.

B．Changing.

D．A Newly-found Place. C．Planting.

D．Building.

2．What does the underlined word “altering” mean in the second paragraph?

3．According to the passage the main purpose of terraforming Mars is to .

A．do some scientific research work B．find out its similarity to earth

C．avoid the dying away of many other species D．find on Mars living place for the increasing human beings

4．The main reason for causing many people to consider terraforming Mars is that . A．there are some resemblances between Earth and Mars. B．terraforming Mars is theoretically simple C．we have had some experience with terraforming our own planet: Earth D．the development of science and technology is very rapid 5．What’s the author’s attitude towards the project? A．Optimistic. B．Negative. C．Sceptical. D．Objective.

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When six the very best students from different cities in Guandong province all together chose universities in Hong Kong; when the very best student of Beijing picked up HK University while giving up the nearby Peking or Tsingbua University; when the highest enrollment （录取）rate of Hong Kong Science and Industry University reached 48:1, it’s the high time to ask where the real education heaven for students in China is.

Years ago, the answer certainly would be “Peking or Tsinghua University”. But now no one could give the exact reaction without hesitation. The only sure thing is that HK universities have gradually showed an unusual attraction to a great many mainland students.

It’s no doubt to call this HK craze（狂热）,which is even out of the expectation of those HK universities themselves.

How can HK universities shake the steady foundations of Peking and Tsinghua and attract so many mainland students?

First, Hong Kong universities offer large-amount scholarship, especially for the top students who can receive the sum scholarship as much as 400,000 HK dollars. Since higher education has become a kind of heavy burden of many families, it’s easy to understand why the reaction to the generous offering of HK universities is great.

Second, most HK universities receive professors and students from all over the world and carry out bilingual（双语）education. This kind of excellent language atmosphere is another attraction for mainland students.

Further more, university students in Hong Kong have a better chance to study abroad as exchange students.

Can mainland top universities like Peking or Tsinghua University calm as before when facing the unexpected competition from HK? Will they take relevant measures to win back the top students who once help them set the worldwide reputation? Time will explain it.

The fierce competition brought by HK universities can be a good thing for an entire improvement of education in China. After the awakening and action taking of mainland universities, they can perform better together with HK universities.

At least, it reminded the mainland universities the tuition fees（学费）are among students’ top

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concern when they are choosing universities. It’s time to move. 1．What is the passage mainly talking about? A．Some thought brought by the enrollment of HK universities. B．Higher education in Hong Kong. C．The competition between HK University and Peking University. D．The fall of mainland universities.

2．Top students from mainland apply for HK universities because . A．many students now would love to study aboard to get a better experience B．they concern only about the tuition fees when choosing universities C．HK universities offer higher scholarship, better environment and more opportunities for

their further study D．Peking university has lost its worldwide reputation

3．What is the author’s attitude toward the competition brought by HK universities? A．The government should take relevant measures to stop this unfair competition. B．Mainland universities had better lower their tuition fees and win back the top students. C．Universities both in mainland and in HK would get an entire improvement during the

competition. D．It may probably cause a complete loss both sides in the end. 4．From the passage we can see HK universities . A．didn’t mean to enroll top students from mainland B．didn’t expect their enrollment of mainland students would be so popular C．have strict enrollment rules and only 1 out of 48 students can get the chance to study there D．are proud of their teaching staff and facilities

5．What does the author mean by saying “It’s time to move” in the last paragraph? A．Mainland universities should take measures as soon as possible to attract students. B．The opportunities come for top students to study abroad. C．Mainland universities should make full preparations to challenge mainland universities. D．Top students should be offered further education free of charge.

十四

Once when I was a teenager, my father and I were standing in line to buy tickets for the circus. Finally there was only one family between us and the ticket counter. This family made a big impression on me. There were eight children, all probably under the age of 12．You could tell they didn’t have a lot of money. Their clothes were not expensive, but they were clean. The children were well-behaved, all of them standing in line, two-by-two behind their parents. The children were excitedly talking about the clowns, elephants and other acts they would see that night. One could sense they had never been to the circus before. The father and mother were ahead standing proud as could be.

The ticket lady asked the father how many tickets he wanted. He proudly responded,“Please

let me buy eight children’s tickets and two adult tickets.”

The ticket lady quoted（引用）the price.

The father leaned a little closer and asked,“How much did you say?”

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The ticket lady again quoted the price. The man didn’t have enough money. How was he supposed to turn and tell his eight kids that he didn’t have enough money to take them to the circus? Seeing what was going on, my dad put his hand into his pocket, pulled out a $20 bill and dropped it on the ground.（We were not wealthy in any sense of the world!）My father reached down, picked up the bill, tapped the man on the shoulder and said,“Excuse me, sir, this fell out of your pocket.”

The man knew what was going on. He looked straight into my dad’s eyes, took my dad’s

hand in both of his, pressed tightly onto the bill, and with his lip quivering（颤抖）and a tear streaming down his cheek, he replied,“Thank you, thank you, Sir. This really means a lot to me and my family.”

My father and I went back to our car and drove home. We didn’t go to the circus that night, but we didn’t go without.

1．What the family impressed the writer was that ________.

A．the family was too large C．they looked fairly rich and proud

B．they looked very poor and pitiful D．they were poor but respectable

2．The writer’s father dropped the note on the ground instead of giving the money to the father

directly because ________ .

A．he wanted to make the father feel ashamed B．he didn’t want to hurt the man’s pride and respect C．he wanted to pretend to be very wealthy

D．he was not very willing to help the man and his family

3．It can be concluded from the last sentence of the story that ________ .

A．they felt it a pity that they didn’t go to the circus B．they felt they would be blessed for their behavior C．they didn’t feel bad though they didn’t go to the circus

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D．they had never gone to the circus ever since

十五

Allen: I’ve never been a big fan of the bears, especially the vacation show. On my last trip to Disneyland (1999) we passed it by, because we didn’t want to spend the time on something we didn’t really enjoy. If we’d known it would be closed by our next visit. I’m sure we would have watched it one more time. I was just making the point that it wasn’t until Disney announced the closing that this feeling suddenly sprang (弹跳) up for the Country Bear show at Disneyland.

But I think the idea of keeping some attractions open forever regardless of the number of

visitors it gets is a mistake. We all have great memories of the Bears, but clearly very few kids today (or I should say families today) are making those same memories from this show. That may be a sad fact, but it’s a fact. For whatever reason, the show doesn’t pull in the numbers. Isn’t it right to use the Country Bear space to bring in a more popular attraction so that more kids today can make those magic memories of an attraction they like? Otherwise aren’t we just telling kids today that they “have to” make great memories of the Bears, when it’s obvious that the kids themselves are not enjoying the Bears like we did?

Roger: I am very disappointed that they have decided to retire the Country Bear Playhouse. I remember going to the show as a child, and still enjoyed it as a teenager, and now young adult. It is true that there aren’t a lot of shows left at DL and with this one closing even less. Being at DL does require a lot of walking, and it is nice to have a few attractions that are a place to sit and enjoy a good show. I understand that DL has to develop, but there has to be some history to the Disneyland that Walt Disney first designed. There should be some parts of DL that just never go away, and this is one of them. By the time I have children it looks like there won’t be any attractions that I can say I went to as a child at the rate they are going.

Now the Bears are leaving. What I want to say is: stop trying to compete with everyone! DL is the best, because of attractions like the Country Bears. If DL insists on destroying all of its magic to make way for the latest, well, then it might as well be just another theme park. 1．What news might get people talking about the problem of the Country Bears?

A．The Country Bear Playhouse will be closed.

B．There will be a new attraction for our guests at Disneyland. C．The number of visitors to the Country Bear Playhouse is falling. D．The Bears will retire because of old age and can’t give shows any more. A．the Bears will be missed

B．we should tell kids today that they “have to ” make great memories of the Bears C．the longtime attraction ought to make way for a future attraction D．people never care about what they have until all is lost Disneyland for nearly 30 years, __________.”

A．and I feel it is time to give our bears a good rest

2．Allen spoke mainly to get his point across that ________.

3．Which is the best choice to complete Roger’s idea: “The Country Bears have been a part of

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B．but anyway, the attraction has lost interest

C．but I know that Disneyland will always be changing, and I accept that D．and I am sad that the Bears will be leaving A．an attraction

B．the latest magic C．the Bears

D．a theme park

4．Which of the following is not in the same group as the other three? 5．Where can this passage be found?

A．In a Web discussion zone. B．In a suggestion book.

C．In a report on the popularity of the Country Bears. D．In high school students’ compositions.

十六

How can you hear your friends’ voices when they are far away and you can’t make a long-distance call? Besides the web camera system with your computer, we have a new high-tech way to solve the problem and ease your pain of missing them.

The Japanese company Combiwith created a system “talking picture”. It makes people in pictures speak! The “talking picture” has a special pen. It is actually a pen-shaped scanner. It can scan information in specially-made pictures. A connected player will then play the information out loud.

First, you need to take a picture and record what you want to say with the company. The company will then make special barcodes (条形码) onto your picture (you can’t see those codes). Those codes are your voice and your words. When you hold up the pen to scan your picture with barcodes, a player connected to the pen will start to play. It plays things you’ve recorded. That way the invention makes the “you” in the picture speak!

Do you want your friends and families talking out of pictures? Have them make pictures like that, and you can hear them whenever you want to, only with “talking picture” system. The system can play messages for up to 12 minutes.

“The pictures would be useful for those who hope to hear the voice of someone living far away,” said Mayumi Fuji, a spokeswoman for the company. “Grandparents, for example, longing to know about their grandchildren would be happy to hear their voices when they see the picture,” Fuji said.

But it is troublesome to go to the company for taking a special picture first. And it is much more expensive than using a telephone. The photo with barcodes costs between 17,040 and 17,990 yen (日元) (160 and 169 dollars ). The larger picture you want, the more you pay.

Now, just raise a finger, lonely people can have their loved ones speak out of pictures. But, whether the “talking picture” is practical or not, let’s wait and see. 1．What does a “talking picture” mean according to this passage?

A．The picture can play what’s been recorded as if the person in the picture “talks”. B．You can have a talk with the person in the picture whenever you want to. C．The picture can tell you wonderful stories to ease your pain. D．The picture can tell what’s on your mind when you are looking at it.

2．The right order when making a talking picture is ______ .

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①record what you want say

②scan a picture with a pen-shaped scanner ③make special barcodes onto a picture ④take a picture A．④③②①

B．②④③①

C．④①③②

D．②④①③

3．Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A．The “talking picture” system can play messages for 12 minutes at most. B．It will cost you more to take a larger talking picture. C．It might take a lot of trouble to make a talking picture. D．You can make a talking picture by just raising a finger. A．optimistic

B．uncertain

C．positive 十七

Nowadays, we hear a lot about the growing threat of globalization（全球化）, accompanied by those warnings that the rich pattern of local life is being undermined（破坏）, and many dialects（方言） and traditions are becoming extinct. But stop and think for a moment about the many positive aspects that globalization is bringing. Read on and you are sure to feel comforted, ready to face the global future.

Consider the Internet, that good example of our shrinking world. Leaving aside the worries about political extremism, even the most narrow-minded must admit that the net offers a lot of benefits, not just in terms of education, the sector（部分）for which it was originally designed, but more importantly on a global level, the spread of news and comment. It will be increasingly difficult for politicians to misinform the public, as the oppressed（被压迫的）will not only find support and comfort, but also be able to organize themselves more effectively.

MTV is another global provider that is often criticized for imposing（强加）popular culture on the unsuspecting millions around the world. Yet the viewers’ judgment on MTV is undoubtedly positive; it is regarded as necessary by most of the global teenage generation who watch it, a vital part of growing up. And in the final analysis, what harm can a few songs and videos cause?

Is the world dominance（绝对优势）of brands like Nike and Coca-Cola so bad for us, when all is said and done? Sportswear and soft drinks are harmless products when compared to the many other things that have been globally available for a longer period of time — heroin and cocaine, for example. In any case, just because Nike shoes and Coke cans are for sale, it doesn’t mean you have to buy them — even globalization cannot take away people’s free will.

Critics of globalization can stop presenting their doom （毁灭）and gloom（阴暗） statements. Life goes on, and has more to offer for many citizens of the world than it did for their parents’ generation.

1．Some people feel sad about globalization because they believe it will ______.

A．bring threat to the world peace C．change their present easy lifestyle A．to promote education C．to make people not worried

B．affect the rich local life

D．increase the size of people speaking dialects B．to make news and comment known D．to publicize political beliefs

D．cold

4．The attitude of the writer toward the “talking picture” is ______.

2．Internet was originally designed ______.

3．It is implied in the passage that Nike and Coca-Cola ______.

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A．should not become dominant brands C．cannot be compared with drugs

B．have been ignored by many people D．shouldn’t have caused so much worry

4．Which of the following could be the best title of the passage?

A．Globalization is Standardization（标准化） B．Globalization: Like it or change it C．Globalization: Don’t Worry, Be Happy D．Globalization Brings Equality

十八

To many web-building spiders, most of whom are nearly blind, the web is their essential window on the world: their means of communicating, capturing prey（猎物）, meeting mates and protecting themselves. A web-building spider without its web is like a men cast away on an island of solid rock，totally out of touch and destined to starve to death.

So important is the web to an orb-web spider's survival that the animal will continue to construct new webs daily even if it is being starved. For 16 days the starving spider builds completely normal webs. Then, as the animal gets scrawnier, it constructs a wider-meshed （网孔、网眼）web using fewer strands（线）. Such webs would only trap larger prey, which is more economical from the perspective of a starving spider.

The spider stores energy by recycling web protein. It simply eats its own web each evening and reuses it to produce new silk. In studies with radioactivity, labeled materials, it was found that 95 percent of web protein reappears in the next day' web. Most of the energy needed for web-building is used in walking over the strands as they are laid down．

Scientists are impressed by the adaptability of the spider's highly preprogrammed brain, which is larger for its size than the brain of any other invertebrate（无脊推动物）. If web-building is interrupted, or if some of the existing strands are destroyed, the spider simply goes back to see where the web is left off and then finishes building a normal web. One spider will finish building the incomplete web of another.

1．Which of the following best expresses the main ideas of the passage?

A．Secrets of Spiders’ Adaptability C．Secrets of the Spiders’ Life

B．Importance of Webs to Spiders D．Spiders' Highly Preprogrammed Brain

2．According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?

A．Most spiders will stop conducting webs when hungry. B．One Web-building spider usually conducts one web. C．Web-building spiders will probably die without their webs. D．Web-building spiders have good eyesight. A．weaker but good-looking C．nice and healthier

A．it has a highly preprogrammed brain B．it reuses its web protein to reproduce new silk C．the web is everything for a spider

B．fatter and stronger D．thinner and bony

3．The underlined word “scrawnier” in the second paragraph probably means ______.

4．A spider's ability to finish an incomplete web proves that ______

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D．it is able to rebuild a destroyed web

十九

My first day as a tour salesgirl was a nightmare . I was 22 when I applied for the job . I was sent on a training course , but you don’t really find out what the job is about until you are actually up to your neck in it .

My very first day on the job I had a terrible experience . I was having a drink at about 2 and thinking , “Thank goodness the first day is over”, when someone arrived and told me that the hotel was trying to throw one of the guests out because he had hit his wife over the head with a shoe and split her head open . I tried to smooth it with the hotelier , but all he said was , “I don’t want him here ; get the police .” So I called the police , but they wouldn’t take him without identification .

Eventually I found his passport in his room among 20 bottles of whiskey , and then the next day , I had to get him released because his wife wouldn’t demand charges . It was a nightmare .

They had warned me during the training course that things wouldn’t be easy , but I wasn’t expecting problems quite so soon . During my last lesson , a forest fire came down the mountain during the night and surrounded the hotel . In another resort things sometimes got a bit out of control . I would get hooligans (小流氓)throwing rubbish inside , refusing to leave the hotel . It was my job to tell them off for behaving like that .

Every day was different .

A lot of sales representatives give up after one season ; there are very few who carry on for years , but I enjoyed my three years . On my first trip to Corsica , I met a waiter , and in my last summer , I married him . The staff wouldn’t give me any time off , so I had to marry him on my day off . But the guests were very nice and gave us presents and said they’d come and visit us in England . Over all , I’ve no regrets , and I would certainly do it again if I had the chance , and I would recommend others of an adventurous spirit to do the same .

1．The writer said that her day as a tour salesgirl was a nightmare probably because . A．she was only 22 years old at that time B．she met something difficult to deal with C．she had no such experience before . D．she had a terrible dream that day .

2．From this passage we can infer that the man hit his wife over the head because . A．he was not satisfied with the service of the hotel . B．his wife didn’t agree with what he said C．he had drunk too much wine D．his wife forgot to bring their passport

3．The following statements are true except that . A．the writer worked as a tour salesgirl for 3 years . B．the writer was very busy as a tour salesgirl C．the writer treasured her job very much D．the writer was troubled by hooligans by everywhere

4．From the last paragraph we may conclude that the writer’s attitude towards her job was . A．positive B．negative C．regretful D．sorrowful

二十

Baseball is America’s national sport . So it is not unusual that many popular expressions come from baseball . But first, let me explain a little about the game .

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Each baseball team has nine players . The pitcher of one team throws the ball to a batter from the other team . The batter attempts to hit the ball . If he misses , it is called a strike . If a batter gets three strikes , he loses his turn at bat and is called out . The batter also is out if he hits the ball in the air and an opposing player catches it . But if the batter hits the ball and it is not caught , the batter tries to run to one or more of the four bases on the field . The batter can run to all four bases if he hits the ball over the fence or out of the ballpark . Such a hit is called a homerun .

Now , here are some common expressions from baseball. Someone who is “on the ball” is intelligent and able to do a good job . But a person who “threw a curve ball “ did something unexpected . Someone who “steps up to the plate” is ready to do his or her job . A “pinch hitter” takes the place of someone else at a job or activity .

Sometimes I have to give information quickly , without time to think it over . Then I would say something “right off the bat .” If someone is doing an extremely good job and is very successful , you might say he or she is “batting one thousand .”

If I say I want to “touch base” with you , I will talk to you from time to time about something we plan to do . I might say I “touched all the bases” if I did what is necessary to complete a job or activity . And if I “covered my bases” I was well prepared . However , someone who is “way off base” did something wrong or maybe even dishonest or immoral . A person with strange ideas might be described as “out in left field.”

Finally , when a situation changes completely , we say “that is a whole new ballgame.” 1．The purpose of the passage is to . A．indicate baseball is America’s national sport B．explain the rules of a sport game C．introduce some useful expressions from baseball D．show the connection between expressions and sports

2．What does the underlined sentence “ The batter also is out” mean ? A．The batter comes out from his position B．The batter will not continue the game . C．The match will be over suddenly . D．The batter will change his position .

3．Which of the following expressions can show the meaning that someone is ready to do

something ? A．To be right off the bat . B．To throw a curve ball . C．To cover his bases . D．That is a whole new ballgame 4．What is the main idea of the second paragraph ? A．The history of baseball . B．The rules of baseball . C．The connection between baseball and the expressions D．Baseball is popular in America .

二十一

Street art can be found on buildings , sidewalks , street signs and even trash cans from Tokyo to Paris to New York City . This special kind of art can take the form of paintings , sculptures , cloth or even stickers . Street art has become part of a global visual culture . Now , even art museums and galleries are collecting the work of street artists .

It is not easy to provide an exact history of the street art movement . This kind of art has

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developed in many kinds of ways in places all over the world . Also , because it is illegal to paint public and private property without permission , street artists usually work secretly . This secretive nature of street art and its countless forms make it hard to define exactly . And people have different opinions about the movement . Some think street art is a crime and destroys property . But others see this art as a rich form of non-traditional cultural expression .

Many experts say the movement began in New York City in the nineteen sixties. Young adults would use paint in special cans to spray their “tag” on walls and train cars around the city . This tag was a name they created to identify themselves and their artwork . This colorful style of writing is also called graffiti . It is visually exciting and energetic .

Graffiti also became a separate movement expressing the street culture of young people living in big cities . Graffiti art represented social and political rebellion . These artists could travel around areas of the city making creative paintings for everyone to see . Sometimes this street art created a dispute between artists and city officials . Graffiti artists created their images and city officials quickly painted over them .

During the 1980s , two famous New York painters—Keith Haring and Jean Michel began showing their work in art galleries and museums . This is when street art started to become part of the more general popular culture .

1．What can we infer from the first paragraph ? A．Street art has become popular and is accepted as a kind of culture . B．Street art is very special compared with other forms of popular art . C．Many people are beginning to learn street art . D．Street art is better developed in big cities than in rural areas . 2．Which of the following statements is true according to the passage ? A．“TAG” was a word created by people to distinguish street artists and the other artists . B．There are three reasons to explain why it is hard to define the history of street art . C．The movement of street art began in the 1980s in New York City . D．All the people don’t think that the street art is a rich form of cultural expression . 3．The city officials used to do away with graffiti probably because . A．they caused arguments between people B．they were ugly in someone’s eyes C．they were not painted under proper guidance D．they didn’t express good traditional culture . 4．They best title of the passage is . A．The way to become a street artist . B．What does Graffiti art stand for ? C．The history of an art movement . D．the work of street artists .

二十二

More than 60,000 foreign scientists come to China every year and 80,000 Chinese scientists go abroad , contributing to an international scientific and technological exchange system .

“These foreigners are helping China solve a lot of essential problems , which used to be bottlenecks in the country’s technological development ,” Shang Yong , China’s vice-minister of Science and Technology , told China Daily yesterday .

Meanwhile , Chinese scientists educated abroad have become the cornerstone in the country’s scientific establishment . More than 80 per cent of academicians at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have studied abroad , according to statistics released yesterday .

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The foreign scientists have been most active in areas such as renewable (可更新的) energy development , resource management , environmental protection and agricultural technology improvement , according to the vice-minister .

For example , a dozen experts from the United States are currently working with their Chinese colleagues around the country to build a nationwide earthquake monitoring system .

The new system , which will forecast earthquakes with great accuracy and provide timely information online , has included nine Chinese cities and is adding Lhasa .

China has signed agreements with 26 countries to carry out joint research into traditional Chinese medicine since expressing its commitment to international co-operation in this field in July .

According to Shang , Chinese and foreign scientists are sharing the intellectual property rights of core technologies in most of these projects .

“China will seek international co-operation in many more fields of scientific research in the next five years,” he said. “The country needs thousands and thousands of scientists from abroad , both Chinese and foreign.”

Chinese scientists have returned home attracted by cutting-edge scientific and technological development projects , many of them are international co-operation projects .

These scientists with an international background are the leading force in the country’s technological advance, according to Jin Xiaoming , director of the ministry’s bureau of international co-operation. 1．The foreign experts are playing an important role in Chinese technological development mainly

because . A．they bring with them many advanced equipment to China when they come B．they join hands with the Chinese scientists to solve important problems C．they devote all their time and efforts educating young Chinese scientists D．they help to form an export and import exchange systems in China 2．The example given in the paragraph 5 to 6 is to show that . A．the research in forecasting earthquakes still has a long way to go B．scientific cooperation has led to great achievements in some fields C．earthquake monitoring is the most urgent problem facing the experts D．we could predict natural disasters exactly from now on

3．According to the passage , we know that the foreign scientists came to China for the purpose of . A．cooperating with a common goal B．earning Renminbi as their foreign currency C．helping China to become a powerful country D．forecasting earthquakes or other natural disasters 4．The best possible title for passage should be . A．Statistics released yesterday . B．Scientific exchange a success C．International cooperation in China D．Vice-minister interviewed recently

二十三. More and more Britons are using the law to settle disputes . We may still be a long way behind the United States, but the rush to the courts has lawyers rubbing their hands with delight . Here are some recent examples .

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The scalding apple pie

Miles received £ 750 compensation from McDonald’s when the hot filling from an apple pie fell out and scalded his arm .

Mr. Miles fears he may be permanently scarred as a result of the accident . His lawyer said that the pie had not been fit for its purpose-to be eaten immediately after sale .

“If a child had been injured in this way,” he said, “it could have been a lot more serious.” McDonald’s settled out of court without accepting responsibility .

The burglary victim

A burglary victim was told to pay £ 4,000 damages—to the burglar .

Ted Newberry , aged 82, shot burglar Mark Revill from inside his garden shed near his home . Later Revill was jailed for the burglary , but he charged Newberry with the damages , claiming that the injuries had been disastrous and ‘ruined his life’ .

Awarding the damages , Mr. Justice Rougier said that Newberry’s action was too careless . The stressed worker

Social worker John Walker was awarded £ 175,000 in compensation (赔偿金) when he successfully claimed that his employers were careless in causing him to experience too much stress .As a result of the stress , Mr . Walker had two nervous breakdowns and had to take early retirement .

It was the first successful civil action of its kind . A spokesman for Mr. Walker’s union said it was a landmark case. “When we meet employers to discuss these matters, I believe we will now be treated much more seriously .”

The rugby referee

A High Court judge decided that rugby referee Michael Nolan was responsible for damages after a young player was paralyzed (瘫痪) during a match that he was controlling . Mr .Justice Court said that Mr. Nolan had not shown reasonable care and skill in preventing the injury when a number of players collapsed o top of one another .

The court had heard that the game was bad tempered and violent , and had already suffered a high number of collapse before the injury to Ben Sodom , aged 21, who is now crippled for life as a result of the incident.

1．Why does the rush to the court have the lawyers rubbing their hands with delight ?

A．the accused will lose their cases from now on . B．All the matters will be settled out of court now . C．The lawyers do not need to argue a lot in the court. D．The lawyers can have more chances to make money .

2．From this passage , we can guess the underlined word ‘scalding’ probably means . A．slightly bitter B．freezing cold C．burning hot D．extremely sweet 3．John Walker’s case was regarded as a successful one because . A．he was a social worker himself B．the money he got was the most C．it drew a spokesman’s attention D．it was meaningful in its kind 4．The rugby referee Michael Nolan was charged mainly because . A．he was unfair to all the players B．he caused a serous collapse during a match

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C．he was unable to prevent an injury

D．people got too uncontrolled in the game

二十四

One night recently , I was driving down a two-lane highway at about 60 miles an hour . A car approached from the opposite direction at about the same speed . As we passed each other , I caught the other driver’s eye for only a second . I wondered whether he might be thinking , as I was , how dependent we were on each other at that moment . I was relying on him not to fall asleep , not to be put off by a phone conversation, not to cross over into my lane and bring my life to a sudden end . Though we had never spoken a word to each other , he relied on me in just the same way .

Multiplied a million times over, I believe that is the way the world works . At some level , we all depend upon one another . Sometimes that dependence requires us simply not to do something like crossing over the double yellow line . And sometimes it requires us to act cooperatively , with friends or even with strangers .

As technology shrinks our world , the need increases for cooperative action among nations . In 2003, doctors in five nations were quickly organized to identify the SARS virus , which saved thousands of lives . The threat of international terrorism has shown itself to be a similar problem, one requiring coordinated action by police and intelligence forces across the world . We must recognize that our fates (命运) are not ours alone to control .

In my own life , I’ve put great stock in personal responsibility . But , as the years have passed, I’ve also come to believe that there are moments when one must rely upon the good faith and judgment of others . so , while each of us faces the case of driving alone down a dark road , what we must learn is that the approaching light may not be a threat , but a shared moment of trust . 1．The author considers very important . A．driving alone on a dark road B．independence of people C．cooperation to identify SARS virus D．shared trust and cooperation

2．The author said that they depended on each other in the same way because . A．the approaching car was very dangerous B．they both drove their car at a terrific speed C．he might be killed out of the other’s careless driving D．it was dark and the road was not wide enough

3．From the second paragraph ,we know the author drew the important lesson from . A．only one experience B．many similar experiences C．a driver on a dark road D．many friends and strangers 4．The need for cooperation increases because . A．peoples’ fates can’t be controlled by themselves B．the SARS virus spread quickly C．terrorism can happen everywhere D．the world has become smaller

5．We can infer from the last paragraph that the author has . A．believed in one’s own personal responsibility B．counted upon himself alone in everything C．had no trust in others’ good faith and judgment D．had a change on his viewpoint of life

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二十六

Remember how great exercise was when you were a little kid ? Back then , racing around the

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playground or skipping rope for hours , you weren’t thinking fitness , you were thinking entertainment . But in this age of high-tech home equipment and underused gym memberships , the simple joy of jumping rope has been forgotten . Rediscovering it will give you a total-body exercise you can find .

Although considered an excellent form of exercise , jumping rope has never gained widespread acceptance because of two fundamental reasons . First ,most people recognize jumping rope as an excellent form of cardiovascular (心血管的) exercise , but they also believe that it is simply too difficult . In other words , they don’t think they’ll be able to continue jumping for the near 20 minutes that it takes to achieve a beneficial physical outcome . Second , many view it as somewhat boring and overly repetitive ——not as something fun or enjoyable .

As a matter of fact , jumping rope can be great fun if you find a proper way to practise it .Instead of doing the usual two-foot bounce over and over again , people good at rope-jumping often change their pattern every 10 or 20 jumps . A single bounce , a double –bounce , a skip , a knee-up , side swings , as well as a variety of other easy-to-learn free-style rope-jumping .

Now researchers are learning that jumping rope also prepares the brain for learning . It is an exercise allowing both brain hemispheres to perform in parallel to each other . In short , jumping rope can be a life-long activity requiring little equipment , time and space , yet leading to a much healthier life .

1．From the first paragraph we learn that . A．jumping rope has faded from people’s memories B．people now have more advanced equipment C．racing around the playground was preferred D．people now like to have exercise in a gym

2．Rope jumping has not spread widely because . A．it benefits the cardiovascular system B．it is too hard for people to jump C．it is considered boring and repetitive D．it requires little eguipment , time and space 3．The first sentence in the 3rd paragraph implies . A．there is only one proper way to follow B．the usual way should not be used C．the easiest way is always the best D．there are many ways to follow 4．According to the researchers , jumping rope . A．only prepares the brain for learning B．is suitable for students only C．helps both brain hemispheres work together D．can be dangerous for old people

5．What is the author’s attitude towards rope jumping ? A．He is arguing against it. B．He is in favour of it . C．He is sitting on the fence of it . D．He is not clear about it .

二十七

Villagers in Koh Samui yesterday criticized state authorities for their failure to stop illegal deforestation on the resort island . The villagers in Bor Phut said they had seen a group of men take chainsaws to a forest on Khao Duang Nok mountain near Samui airport .They believe the men are falling trees to clear the land for a construction project .

“We’ve heard the sound of saws working,” said a villager . The mountain’s steep slope made it difficult for the villagers to get into the forest to see the men at work . However , they said traces

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(痕迹) of deforestation were apparent . One villager said he reported the matter to state authorities , asking them to take legal action , but to no avail .

Khao Duang Nok has been under the spotlight after the Natural Resources and Environment Ministry investigated the matter .

A businessman was charged with having occupied 49 rai of land with false land documents and many land officials were arranged to leave the area during the investigation in connection with land scandals (丑闻) in a project known as “The Peak”.

Koh Samui district chief Decha Kangsanant has ordered a stop to any development activities on Khao Duang Nok until the investigation results are released . However , the villagers said nothing has been done to stop deforestation . Sunthorn Watcharakuldirok ,director of the Forestry Department , said the group of men entered the forest two weeks ago after forestry officials returned from their inspection .

The fact that the men remained fearless showed that it was the work of influential people who were challenging state power , he said . His department is planning to arrest all the men . 1．The underlined phrase “to no avail” in the 2nd paragraph means .

A．in vain

B．in astonishment C．without permission D．without delay

2．Villagers failed to see the men cutting down the trees in a forest because .

A．the traces of deforestation were apparent B．the authorities forbade them to go there C．the mountain blocked their views D．the road to the forest is not easy to take A．Koh Samui

B．Bor Phut

C．Khao Duang Nok D．Decha Kangsanant

3． is a person not a place . 4．It is obvious that .

A．the activity of falling trees is going on B．the authorities have arrested some criminals C．the group observes the order of the authorities D．the activities on Khao Duang Nok have stopped A．illegal activities were on the move B．some officials involved in the land scandals

C．the villagers blamed the authorities for the illegal deforestation D．the villagers were angry at the businessman

二十八

Animals seem to have the sense to eat when they are hungry and they do not eat more than their bodies need. It has been demonstrated (证明) that rats will, when given a choice over a period of time, prefer water with vitamins to water without vitamins, even though there is no difference in taste or smell between the two water bottles. When a fragrant (芳香的) flavor (味道;佐料) was added to the vitamins – enriched fluid, the rats did seem to develop a taste for it and kept drinking it, even after the vitamins were changed to the clear water. In time, however, they

5．The news report mainly tells us .

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broke the habit and went back to where the necessary vitamins were.

In a classic experiments, babies of 6 to 12 months old were placed in a cafeteria (自助餐厅) feeding arrangement, with a wide choice of baby food before them. They were given whatever food they pointed to or appeared interested in. We are told that at first they showed some unusual eating patterns, but that over a period of time they managed to choose a well – balanced diet.

So in choosing food, rats and babies do seem to know and act on what’s best for them. Obviously, there is a kind of “body wisdom”, which humans soon lose. Most of us do not eat as wisely as we could. Many of our food preferences are culturally determined and influenced by long established habits. Some people eat foxes, dogs and blackbirds, while we eat cows and pigs. So what people eat and how many they eat seems to be greatly influenced by what is going around them.

1．In the experiment on rats, a fragrant flavor was added to the rats’ drinking water to .

A．encourage rats to drink vitamins – enriched water B．find out rats’ preference in flavour

C．test whether rats know which drink is good for them D．demonstrated the vitamins are tasteless A．both have the wisdom to choose a balanced diet B．both prefer flavoured food and drink C．both have the same eating patterns

D．both develop a taste for the same kinds of flavours A．given many choices of drinks C．placed and fed in a cafeteria

B．provided with various kinds of baby food D．trained to select a balanced diet

2．As far as their eating habits are concerned, babies and rats are similar in that .

3．In the classic experiment mentioned in the second paragraph, babies were . 4．According to the passage, adults eating habits differ from those of babies because .

A．adults know better than babies what kinds of food are good for their health B．adults usually cannot resist the temptation of various delicious foods. C．adults’ eating habits are closely related to the social and cultural customs D．adults have more choices of food than babies in eating patterns

二十九

My son and I were trying to sell the house we had repaired but in the barn (谷仓) there were bats and they would not leave. The barn was their home. They told us so in their own way. They hung there in the barn and seemed determined to stay for the season. “Don’t worry about it, Dad,” Patrick said, “they keep down the mosquitoes.”

Unfortunately they also kept the buyers away. When we asked a person to sell the house for us, he refused to see it because of the bats. “Bats are popular,” Patrick comforted me, “they’re ecological (生态学的).” “Isn’t there a machine you can buy that produces high frequency sounds to keep bats away?” I asked. “I don’t know,” said Patrick, “But I like bats, and whoever buys this

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house will probably like them too.” “Probably?” I hated that word. “How many bats are there, anyway?” “I counted about 90 last night,” said Patrick, “They were dropping out from under the edge of the roof.” “You mean there are more – outside?” “They’re everywhere, Dad. But look at it this way. When the cold weather comes, they’ll be off to Mexico. Maybe in the spring we can keep them out. Don’t worry about it,” he said for the hundredth time. “It’s not a problem.”

The bat expert I called was even more active than Patrick. “I think you’ve got a large number there,” he said in wonder, “I’ve been trying to attract bats to our house for 25 years. A single bat eats up his weight in mosquitoes and black flies three times every night. You’re a very lucky man.” I offered to share my luck with him. He could take them away. “Bats have a remarkable homing instinct (本能),” he said, “They’d fly straight back even if I transported them 100 miles. Once they have settled, you can’t stop them from coming back.” I was silent.

Finally we managed to rent the house to a young family, who were also interested in buying it. “What about the bats?” I said to Patrick.

“Oh, they love the bats,” he said. “No mosquitoes. No black flies. It’s one of the things that attracted them.” “Do you think they will really but the house?” I asked. “Probably.” “Probably? Well, if they do, I suppose I’ll have to admit that I was wrong.” “You mean you’re going to eat your words?” Patrick laughed and asked. “Yes, I am.” 1．What was the problem the author had with his house?

A．Bats were living in the barn and wouldn’t go away.

B．The author and his son couldn’t sleep well because of the bats. C．The author and his son might be able to stay for the season. D．The house was still badly in need of repair. A．Buying a high frequency machine. B．Moving them one hundred miles away. C．Reducing the number of mosquitoes. D．Closing the barn in the spring. A．He felt sure about the situation.

B．He found out that it would be impossible to remove the bats. C．He learned that he would be able to share his luck with the expert. D．He liked the advice given by the expert.

2．What solution did the father and son discuss to stop the bats living in the barn?

3．Why did the author fall silent when he talked with the bat specialist?

4．What happened to the house in the end?

A．Some people agreed to rent and probably buy the house.

B．The author failed to find anybody who wanted to live in the house. C．The bat expert made the decision to buy the house. D．The bats left house for Mexico in the spring .

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三十

Last night was the last game for my eight – year – old son’t soccer team. It was the final quarter. The score was two to one, my son’s team in the lead. Parents surrounded the playground, offering encouragement.

With less than ten seconds remaining, the ball suddenly rolled in front of my son’s teammate, Mickey O’Donnel. With shouts of “Kick it!” echoing (回响) across the playground, Mickey turned around and gave it everything he had. All around me the crowd erupted (沸腾). O’Donnel had scored!

Then there was silence. Mickey had scored all right, but in the wrong goal, ending the game in a tie. For a moment there was a total hush. You see, Mickey has Down’s syndrome (唐氏综合症) and for him there is no such thing as a wrong goal. All goals were celebrated by a joyous hug from Mickey. He had even been known to hug the opposing players when they scored.

The silence was finally broken when Mickey, his face filled with joy, hugged my son tightly and shouted, “I scored! I scored. Everybody won! Everybody won!” For a moment I held my breath, not sure how my son would react. I need not have worried. I watched, through tears, as my son threw up his hand in the classic high – five salute and started chanting, “Way to go Mickey! Way to go Mickey!” Within moments both teams surrounded Mickey, joining in the chant and congratulating him on his goal.

Later that night, when my daughter asked who had won, I smiled as I replied, “It was a tie. Everybody won.”

1．What was the score of the soccer match?

A．Two to two, equal to both the teams. B．Three to one in Mickey’s team’s favor. C．Two to one in the opposite team’s favor. D．Everybody won because of Mickey’s goal.

2．The underlined word “hush” in paragraph 3 means .

A．cheer B．cry C．laughter D．silence

3．What did the author worry about when Mickey scored and hugged his son?

A．The result of the match would fail his son. B．His son would shout at Mickey for his goal. C．Mickey would again hug the opposing players. D．His son would understand Mickey’s wrong goal. A．both teams liked and respected Mickey B．both teams were thankful to Mickey for his goal C．Mickey didn’t mind though his goal was wrong

D．Mickey was a kind – hearted boy and hoped everybody won

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4．It can be inferred from the passage that .

5．The purpose of the author in writing the passage is .

A．to tell a joke to make readers laugh B．to suggest we should not mind losing

C．to show enjoying a game is more than winning a game D．to present his son’s fine qualities of understanding others

三十一

Although international students want to dive into American culture, it is easier to stay close to the familiar.

“Most international students told me that they want to meet and make friends with as many Americans as they can,” said Mark Galloway, Institute for International Studies (IIS) student adviser at Murray State University. “But in reality, they are comfortable with being around people from their own country, if possible.”

Testing of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is an admissions (入学) test for international students enrolling in American universities. Galloway said students’ scores decreased when they spent less time with American students. More than 450 international students are on campus at Murray State University. Thailand, Japan, South Korea, China and Germany are the countries with the most students this semester, according to an IIS report.

Wichien Eampromate, Thai Studernt Association president, said poor English ability and cultural differences make it difficult for Thai students to spend time with Americans. “We eat different things; we do different kinds of things,” said Eampromate.

On the other hand, Joon – Seong Bae, an exchange student from Korea University, said he tries to avoid hanging around other Koreans. But it is not easy for him. He said he is less comfortable with Americans because he cannot say everything he wants to say, and not all Americans are patient with his limited English. “There were two or three Americans and me,” Bae said. “We talked about something. As time went by, I was kind of excluded (排斥在外) because they talked to each other.”

While international students venture outside their comfort zones, American students also have the opportunity to be exposed to other cultures. “I know there are a lot (of American students) who want to get to know international students,” said Philip Lee, senior from Boonville, Indiana. “They are just uncomfortable. ” Lee said he has learned about life from his international friends, although it is sometimes a challenge. “I can’t live a comfortable life all the time, ” Lee said. “I realized there is great benefit of stepping out of my comfort zone to meet people.” 1．From the first paragraph we learn that .

A．international students enjoy American culture with difficulty B．international students all go to America without preparation C．American culture, in fact, is the same as others D．American culture is easy to deal with

2．What Galloway said in this passage means .

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A．TOEFL is becoming more and more difficult B．TOEFL is a test held in American universities C．mixing with native Americans helps learning English D．America is the only place for us to learn English A．always feel comfortable B．usually become angry C．often charge for money

D．usually get familiar with other cultures

A．international students go to America in order to improve their English B．international students can hardly make any friends in America

C．it is necessary for international students to make friends with Americans D．it is bad for international students to get along with Americans

三十二

When most people think of tropical islands, lined with white sandy beaches and bright blue

3．When American students talk with international students, they . 4．It can be inferred from this passage that .

seas, it is often the Caribbean or South Pacific that comes to mind. But for Chinese tourists who want a taste of paradise on Earth there is new place to consider.

Mauritius, an island lying off the southeast of Africa in the Indian Ocean, has just been added to China’s list of tourist destinations. Rich in history, natural beauty and culture, the island has been a popular destination for the world’s tourists for many years.

On December 15 a total of eight African countries were added to the list. The others are Tunisia, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Zambia and the Seychelles.

The island has passed through the controlling hands of a number of European powers, including Dutch, French and British. In 1968, Mauritius won its independence.

At present, over half the population of Mauritius in Hindu and another fifth is Muslim (穆斯林). Both groups are descendants (后裔) from workers brought to the island from India by the British. Some Chinese were also brought over to work. There are also descendants of African slaves and Franco Mauritians, the original settlers of the island.

One of the best things about the island is the food. There is a mouth watering mix of European, Chinese and Indian flavours and seafood is very popular. A typical Mauritian dinner might have Indian chicken curry, Chinese pork, British roast beef and French style vegetables. Boiled rice is served with just about everything. All that is washed down with a plentiful supply of local beer and rum (朗姆酒).

The pleasant tropical climate and scenery provide the perfect setting to enjoy everything. The sea is full of colorful life that lives around the coral reef (珊瑚礁). This makes Mauritius a wonderful place for swimming and diving. The large number of interesting fish means it is also an exciting place for those who like to go fishing.

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1．Which group of the following topics is NOT discussed in the text?

A．Food and history. C．Location and sports.

B．Scenery and population. D．Natural resources and agriculture.

2．Which of the following is TRUE?

A．Mauritius has something similar to the Caribbean or South Pacific. B．Mauritius has a history of less than 40 years.

C．Mauritius has been a popular destination for Chinese tourists for many years. D．The main food in Mauritius is local beer and rum. A．pleasant tropical climate C．the sea with colorful life

B．beautiful scenery D．the coral reef 三十三

3．The underlined word “This” in the last paragraph refers to “ ”.

If someone were to ask Richard and Regina Scheppler’s children to name seven of the country’s presidents . They wouldn’t have any problem . They’d just have to think of their brothers and sisters .

The Scheppler’s children all have presidential names . There’s Tyler , Grant , McKinley , Kennedy, Harrison , Madison and Regan—although Regan’s name is spelled differently from Ronald Reagan and wasn’t intended as a reference to the 40th president .

“We named the first one Regan because her name means princess; Regina’s is queen; and Richard means king,” Richard Scheppler said in a story in Monday’s Lubbock Avalanche Journal .

“I had a great aunt who was a loyal Democrat , and she thought－she swore that we named her after Reagan the president,” he said.

Regina Scheppler said her great aunt didn’t admire President Reagan . “She wouldn’t call my daughter by anything but her middle name, and was stubborn about that,” she said .

After Regan Nicole, now 17, came Tyler Landmon Keith and the Schepplers , saw the presidential pattern developing . They named their third child Madison Elaine intentionally . She was followed by Grant William Earl, McKinley Ann, Kennedy Kate and Harrison James .

Regina Scheppler says that when the Declaration of Independence was a summer reading project , the children were excited because Harrison was one of the signers .

She said the children are more interested in history because of their names .

But McKinley Ann, who is five , found it tough in kindergarten at first because of all the letters in her name .

“She would tell us, ‘ Mama , other people have short names of just four or five letters,’” Regina Scheppler said .

1．Why did the Schepplers call their daughter Regan ?

A．Because the 40th president of the United States was called Reagan . B．Because Regan means princess .

C．Because their other children were all named after presidents. D．Because their aunt asked them to . A．Kenney

B．Tyler

C．Grant

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2．We can learn from the passage that the fourth eldest child was .

D．Regan

3．Which of the following is TRUE?

A．The children were interested in history partly because of their names .

B．The children were excited because their brother Harrison once signed the Declaration of

Independence .

C．The seven children liked their names very much . D．In the family , there were seven presidents . A．she doesn’t like President Mckinley B．the name was difficult to spell

C．her name was not the same as other children’s D．she did not know she had the presidential name

三十四

Have you ever had travel problems because your airplane was late ? It is a common problem and it is getting worse . Airport delays make people angry and cost the country billions in lost work time .

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is the government agency that oversees air travel . They studied the problem of airline delays .

They found eleven major problems and proposed eleven ways to fix them . Some of the problems are mused (冥想) because different regions of the country do things differently . The regions don’t talk to each other enough . Some of them need new computers.

Also , more planes are flying . A strong economy has more people using airplanes to get around . Airplanes are a form of mass transportation now , like trains and buses were in the past . More planes in the airport cause delays .

The airport in San Francisco is a good example . It is growing fast . Many people go through Sand Francisco to get to other places around the world .

Ron Wilson of the San Francisco International Airport says, “If you’ve got 18 flights that all want to take off at 8:00 a.m. and you’re on the 18th plane in line, you’re going to be 40 minutes late .”

Weather is another main reason for delays .

Weather causes about 70% of delays. Fog or freezing rain can cause delays .The first thing the FAA wants to do is take control away from the regions during heavy traffic times and bad weather . A national center would make decisions on things that affect the whole country . The FAA also wants to put more distance between planes in the sky when the weather is bad . This role could cause even more delays .

The FAA knows that their solutions will not cure the problems with airport delays . But they hope to make things better . There are just too many planes , too few traffic controllers , and not

4．The main reason why Mckinley disliked her name was that .

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enough new technology .

1．Why do airport delays cost billions in lost productivity ?

A．People who have to wait for airplanes will quit buying tickets . B．People who are waiting in airports are losing time at work . C．When the FAA seizes control of airports , people will lose their jobs . D．The delays force airport employees to earn overtime pay . A．To punish the airports for being late . B．To prevent weather delays .

C．To make decisions on things that affect the whole country . D．To make regions talk to each other more . A．They fly planes differently . B．They speak different languages . C．They don’t take orders from the FAA.

D．They have set up their own rules over the years . A．Airport delays on the rise . C．Development of airlines . Attention Tim Hortons

Stainless Stell Travel Mug Owners Lid Recall-15 oz Stainless Steel Travel Mug

A fault at the cup has been recognized . The fault may result in some lids lifting slightly from the body of the mug , and could probably cause injury from hot liquid leaking . Therefore , we have given an immediate lid recall notice . This Recall notice is related only to Tim Hortons 15 oz Stainless Steel Travel Mugs sold between October 2005 and January 2006. The bottom of the mug is stamped with distributor’s name , “ThermosServ” There is no printing on the handle of the mug .

At Tim Hortons , we value our customers’ safety above anything else . So, whether your lid is leaking or not , in the interest of your safety , we are requesting that you bring your mug to your nearest Tim Hortons (excluding Esso Tim Hortons), where they will exchange the lid for a new lid that fits safety . The new lids will be available February 1,2006; please do not use your mug until you exchange the lid .

Here’s what you do :

*Please do not use your mug until you have exchanged the lid for a new one . * New lids will be available February 1,2006.

* Return your travel mug to a Tim Hortons store (as of February 1,2006).

B．Air travel problems .

D．FAA’s solutions to air travel problems. 三十五

2．Why will the FAA take control away from regional airports ?

3．Why do airports in different regions operate differently ?

4．Which of the following is the best title for this passage ?

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* Your lid will he exchanged for a new lid .

If you prefer to return the entire mug , bring it back at any time for a full repayment . If you have any questions rgarding this recall, please contact us at : Toll Free Number : 1-888-601-1616 8:30 am –5:00 pm Eastern Standard Time 1．This advertisement is trying to .

A．introduce a new type of mugs C．inform people of exchanging a lid A．often travel around

C．want to buy 15 oz stainless mugs

B．persuade people to buy a new lid D．warn against the danger of using the mug B．have 15 oz Stainless mugs D．are selling the mugs

2．The advertisement is mainly aimed at those who .

3．According to the advertisement , which of the following statements is NOT true ?

A．People should stop using the mug immediately . B．People can get the money back if they return the mug . C．People with questions can call the company free of charge . D．People can return the lid between October 2005 and January 2006. A．is a club for travelers

C．cares about the customers’ safety

B．wants to make more money D．is an organization helping customers 三十六

Surprisingly , no one knows how many children receive education in English hospitals, still less the content or quality of that education . Proper records are just not kept. We know that more than 850,000 children go through hospital each year, and that every child of school age has a legal right to continue to receive education while in hospital . We also know there is only one hospital teacher to every 1,000 children in hospital . Little wonder the latest survey concludes that the extent and type of hospital teaching available differ a great deal across the country . It is found that half the hospitals in England which admit children have no teacher . A further quarter have only a part-time teacher . The special children’s hospitals in major cities do best ; general hospitals in the country and holiday areas are worst off . From this survey , one can estimate that fewer than one in five children have some contact with a hospital teacher —and that contact may be as little as two hours a day . Most children interviewed were surprised to find a teacher in hospital at all . They had not been prepared for it by parents or their own school . If there was a teacher they were much more likely to read books and do math or number work ; without a teacher they would only play games . Reasons for hospital teaching range from preventing a child falling behind and maintaining the habit of school to keeping a child occupied , and the latter is often all the teacher can do . The position and influence of many teachers was summed up when parents referred to them as “the library lady” or just “the helper”. Children tend to rely on concerned school friends to keep in touch with school work . Several parents spoke of requests for work being ignored or refused by the school . Once back at school children rarely get extra teaching , and are told to

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4．From the passage we can learn that Tim Hortons .

catch up as best as they can .

Many short-stay child-patients catch up quickly . But schools do very little to ease the anxiety about falling behind expressed by many of the children interviewed . 1．The author points out at the beginning that .

A．every child in hospital receives some teaching B．not enough is known about hospital teaching C．hospital teaching is of poor quality D．the special children’s hospitals are worst off A．hospital teaching across the country is similar B．each hospital has at least one part-time teacher C．all hospitals surveyed offer education to children D．only one-fourth of the hospitals have full-time teachers A．hospital teachers B．schoolmates

C．parents

D．school teachers

2．From the latest survey we know that .

3．Children in hospital usually turn to in order to catch up with their school work . 4．We can conclude from the passage that the author is .

A．unfavourable towards children receiving education in hospitals B．in favour of the present state of teaching in hospitals C．unsatisfied with the present state of hospital teaching D．satisfied with the results of the latest survey

三十七

Why does cream go bad faster than butter ? Some researchers think they have the answer , and it comes down to the structure of the food, not its chemical composition—a finding that could help break away from some chemicals . Cream and butter contain pretty much the same things , so why cream should go bad much faster has been a problem . Both are small globules (小球) of one liquid spread throughout another . The difference lies in what’s in the globules and what’s in the surrounding liquid, says Brocklehurst , who led the research . In cream , fatty globules drift about in a sea of water . In butter , globules of a watery roads are locked away in a sea of fat . The bacteria (细菌) which make the food go bad prefer to live in the watery areas of the mixture . “This means that in cream , the bacteria are free to grow throughout the mixture,” he says , When in butter , the bacteria are locked away in locked places buried deep in the sea of fat . Trapped in this way , those colonies cannot spread and rapidly run out . They also slowly poison themselves with their waste products.” In butter , you get a self-limiting system which stops the bacteria growing ,” says Brocklehurst . The researchers are already working with food companies eager to see if their products can be made to stand bacterial attack through changes of the food’s structure.

Brockelehurst believes it will be possible to make something used in salad cream , for instance , more like that in butter . The key will be to do this while keeping the salad cream liquid and not turning it into a solid state .

1．The significance of Brocklehurst’s research is that .

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A．it suggested a way to keep some foods fresh without using some chemicals B．it discovered small globules in both cream and butter

C．it showed the secret of how bacteria increase in cream and butter D．it found that cream and butter share the same chemical composition A．removing its fat C．reducing its water A．tiny globules

B．killing the bacteria D．changing its structure B．watery regions D．little departments

2．According to Brocklehurst , we can keep cream fresh but . 3．The underlined word “colonies” refers to .

C．bacteria society bacterial attack .

A．by changing its chemical composition B．by turning it into a solid lump C．while keeping its structure unchanged D．while its liquid form remains

三十八

Five years ago, David Smith wore an expensive suit to work every day. “I was a clothes addict.” he jokes. “I used to carry a fresh suit to work with me so I could change if my clothes got wrinkled.” Today David wears casual clothes—khaki pants and a sports shirt—to the office. He hardly ever wears a necktie. “I am working harder than ever.” David says, “and I need to feel comfortable.”

More and more companies are allowing their office workers to wear casual clothes to work. In the United States, the change from formal to casual office wear has been gradual. In the early 1990s, many companies allowed their employees to wear casual clothes on Friday（but only on Friday）.This became known as “dress-down Friday” or “casual Friday”. “What started out as an extra one-day-a-week benefit for employees has really become an everyday thing.” said business consultant Maisly Jones.

Why have so many companies started allowing their employees to wear casual clothes? One reason is that it’s easier for a company to attract new employees if it has a casual dress code.” “A lot of young people don’t want to dress up for work,” says the owner of a software company, “so it’s hard to hire people if you have a conservative（保守的）dress code.” Another reason is that people seem happier and more productive when they are wearing comfortable clothes. In a study conducted by Levi Strauss and Company, 85 percent of employers said that they believe that casual dress improves employee morale（心境，士气）. Only 4 percent of employers said that casual dress has a negative influence on productivity. Supporters of casual office wear also argue that a casual dress code helps them save money. “Suits are expensive, if you have to wear one every day,” one person said. “For the same amount of money, you can buy a lot more casual clothes.”

1．David Smith refers to himself as having been “a clothes addict,” because .

A．he often wore khaki pants and a sports shirt

4．Commercial use of the research finding will be possible if salad cream can be made to stand

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B．he couldn’t stand a clean appearance C．he wanted his clothes to look neat all the time D．he didn’t want to spend much money on clothes A．they make him feel at ease when working B．he cannot afford to buy expensive clothes C．he looks handsome in casual clothes D．he no longer works for any company

A．Many employees don’t like a conservative dress code. B．Comfortable clothes make employees more productive. C．A casual clothes code is welcomed by young employees. D．All the employers in the U. S. are for casual office wear. A．Company workers started to dress down about twenty years ago. B．Dress-down has become an everyday phenomenon since the early 90s. C．“Dress-down Friday” was first given as a favor from employers. D．Many workers want to wear casual clothes to impress people. A．saving employees’ money B．making employees more attractive C．improving employees’ motivation D．making employees happier

三十九

The 2008 Beijing Olympic Games are drawing near. Are you eager to enjoy watching the

2．David Smith wears casual clothes now, because .

3．According to this passage, which of the following statements is FALSE?

4．According to this passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?

5．In this passage, the following advantages of casual office wear are mentioned EXCEPT .

matches or start serving as a volunteer? First, you need to know about audience manners.

The behavior of courtside audiences is considered to be an important part of sporting culture. In 2004, after world champion Stephen Hendry lost to Ding Junhui in the China Open Snooker Championships, he complained of the noise from Chinese spectators. Perhaps you and your classmates could be written on the back of the tickets. Read your ticket carefully before you leave, remember to take away your soft drink bottles and other trash (垃圾).

During exciting games, try to control yourself. Don’t criticize the performance of players and coaches. Be careful with your words, since some may cause anger among other people in the audience.

Applause is a special form of body language you can use to communicate with players. But you should do it properly. When players first appear, clap your hands together to welcome them, but don’t go on for too long. After an excellent performance, applaud warmly. If someone fails, your applause will help encourage them.

Applause is not welcome, however, while a game is in progress and players need to keep their concentration. Various sports have various rules for the audience.

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Enjoying artistic gymnastics requires silence. But lots of cheering can really help basketball and football players. Snooker and table tennis courtside behavior includes a ban on flash photography. Mobile phones are not allowed in shooting centers.

To be a good spectator, you should take time to learn the game-specific rules and related culture of each event.

1．What does the underlined work “spectators” mean in the second paragraph?

A．Players

B．Audiences

C．Coaches

D．Organizers

2．When can’t you leave the spot of a game?

A．When the game is going on

B．When the game is just over D．When the game is long over B．Keep quiet D．Cheer the players

C．Before the game begins A．Control yourself

C．Praise the players 4．When can’t you clap your hands? A．When players first appear

B．When an excellent performance is over

D．When a player is finishing a very difficult performance C．When someone fails 5．What is the best title of this text ?

3．What should you do during an exciting football game?

A．How to be a good audience of Beijing Olympic Games B．How to support players at Beijing Olympic Games C．How to control yourself at Beijing Olympic Games D．How to be a volunteer at Beijing Olympic Games

四十

London--A morning train rides away, across the channel. English kids discuss the Liverpool's football team in a Paris pub.

Some Parisians have started to travel to work in London.

In the 19th century, Charles Dickens compared the two cities, London and Paris, in A Tale of Two Cities. These days, it might be A tale of One City.

As there are few jobs at home over recent years, perhaps 250,000 Frenchmen moved across the channel. With an undersea tunnel, they could travel between cities in three hours. The European Union freed them from immigration and customs.

Paris, rich in beauty, is more stylish. But London feels more full of life, and more fun until the pubs shut down.

“For me, the difference is that London is real, alive,” said Trevor Wheeler, a financial expert. Chantal Jaouen, a professional designer, agrees. “I am French, but I’ll stay in London,” she said.

There is, of course, the other view. Julie Lenoux is a student who moved to London two years ago. “I think people laugh more in Paris,” she said.

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“Both cities have changed beyond recognition,” said Larry Collins, an author and sometimes a Londoner.

Like most people who know both cities well, he finds the two now fit together comfortably. “I first fell in love with Paris in the 1950s. Things are so much more ordered, and life is better.”

But certainly not cheaper.

In some parts of London, rents can be twice those on Avenue Foch in Paris. Deciding between London and Paris requires a lifestyle choice.

Like Daphne Benoit, a French journalism student with perfect English, many young people are happy to be close enough so they don’t have to choose.

“I love Paris, my little neighborhood, the way I can walk around a centre, but life is too organized,” she said. “In London, you can be whoever you want. No one cares.” 1．It can be inferred that ___________.

A．Paris and London are the two biggest cities in the world B．In the 19th century, Dickens told his stories in the two cities C．London and Paris used to be separated D．Liverpool is a big city in France

2．According to this passage, which of the following is TRUE?

A．People feel it difficult to find a job in Paris. B．People can't travel to London without a passport. C．Living in France is more expensive than in London. D．People can find any job in London.

3．According to this passage we know that _________.

A．Parisians enjoy English food more than their own B．Londoners seldom travel to Paris on holidays C．both cities have their advantages D．young people prefer to live in London A．Paris.

B．London.

C．Both cities.

D．It just depends.

4．Which city is better to live in according to the passage? 5．What’s the meaning of the last two sentences?

A．People can do everything in London. B．People will feel lonely in London.

C．People in London enjoy living in different ways. D．People in London enjoy a lawless life.

四十一

This hotel in the trees is famous in the world. Peop1e who know very little about Kenya, know of Treetops. When King George VI died, Princess Elizabeth was staying on the Treetops, and when she came down from there, “She succeeded him as the queen of the country”. This hotel

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in the middle of the forest shows the pleasure of Africa. When you visit it, you will be sent into the heart of the forest by hotel buses, and then a guide, with a gun to protect you against big game, will go with you to the Treetops. Before and after dinner, for the whole night if you wish, you can sit on the corridor(走廊), watching animals come to the water pool. The earliest hotel Treetops was built round a large tree on the opposite side of the water, but that was destroyed by fire and the new hotel Treetops, which is built round several trees, is much bigger.

The dining room at Treetops is small, and the waiters cannot walk round to serve guests, a clever “railway service” has been invented. Guests take their food as it passes slowly in front of them, along a line in the center of the table.

There are many animals around the Treetops. When you visit them, you can see: ---Animals and their babies are waiting to greet the guests. ---Animals, enjoying the Treetops pool in the daylight.

---A long bodied, long ring tailed very active cat-like animal is a special one coming out at

night. He hunts and eats anything he can overpower and is very destructive. He lives in the trees at Treetops .He comes for his food every evening. Do not get too near to him, as his teeth and claws（爪）can do you harm. These animals can be trained and become lovely pets.

---Some other animals who have a thick coating of fur to keep them warm in the cold forest

nights.

---Many buffaloes（水牛）coming to the Treetops for water and salt during the day or night. 1．“She succeeded in becoming the queen of the country.” In this sentence, “succeeded” means_______.

A．did what she was trying to do

B．gained her purpose

C．got a position on the death of the King D．completed an easy task

2．According to the passage, “railway service” actually refers to __________.

A．the service provided at the railway station B．the supply of food on the train

C．the service provided along the railway D．the supply of food along a moving line

3．Which of the following statements about “the cat-like animal”, described in the passage, is NOT true?

A．It comes for food only at night.

B．It lives in the trees at Treetops.

C．Its teeth and claws can do people harm. D．It can catch any other animal in the forest.

A．it shows the pleasure of America C．it is built round several trees

D．there are many animals that can be trained and become lovely pets

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4．According to the passage. Treetops is famous in the world because ________.

B．Princess Elizabeth got to the crown when coming down from there

5．We can learn from the passage, that the guests＿＿＿＿． A．should not play games on the Treetops B．could not sit on the corridor at night

C．could enjoy their dinner in the dining room D．should keep off the cat-like animals

四十二

Some people don't believe that driving more slowly can save lives. But the truth is that driving more slowly can help a person to avoid serious accidents.

The following chart shows the distance that it takes to stop a car at a given speed. The distance is measured in feet. The shaded area shows the driver's thinking distance. That's the distance it takes for the driver to react to a danger that he sees. The white area shows the car's braking distance. That's the distance it takes for the car to stop once the brakes are used. The number at the top of each bar shows the total number of feet that it takes to stop the car.

1．According to the chart, what is the total number of feet needed to stop a car that is traveling at

50 miles per hour? A．55. A．66 feet.

B．73. B．119 feet.

C．128. C．185 feet.

D．183. D．251 feet.

2．What is the braking distance for a car that is traveling at 60 miles per hour? 3．Which of the following statements about braking and speed is true?

A．The braking distance is what it takes for the driver to react to a danger that he sees. B．The speed of a car has a direct effect on the distance needed to stop the car.

C．The braking distance increases only when a driver drives faster than 50 miles per hour

D．Driving slowly can help a person to avoid all accidents.

四十三

Catherine Destivelle is a rock star. She loves rock, but she can't sing or play the guitar! She is a rock climber and a big star in France and Italy. She is the most famous woman climber in the world because she often climbs without ropes. She climbs in many countries but most often in the French Alps near Chamonix, where she lives. She started climbing near her home in Paris when she ,vas five. Then, at fourteen, she joined the French Alpine Club to learn more, but immediately she climbed better and more quickly than the older members of the cluB．She won her first

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competition in Italy in 1995.

Three years ago she found a new route up the Dru Mountain near Chamonix. The climb took eleven days and for four days the snow was so heavy that she could not move. Last year other climbers tried to follow the new Destivelle Route, but they failed. They are going to try again this year.

People always ask her about her climbing. She says, \"I climb because I'm in love with mountains. I like touching the rock and reading the face of the rock. I like it a lot. I felt at home on the side of a mountain. I prepare well before I go, so I'm never worried.\"

Catherine chooses new mountains from books--like buying from a shopping catalogue(目录)! \"I see a nice mountain and I go to climb it!\" Her next mountain is in Pakistan. She is going there next month. \"It's much bigger than the Dru, so it's going to take longer to climb. An American climber, Jeff Lowe, is coming with me to help.\"

1．Catherine Destivelle is called 'a star’ because ________.

A．she won a competition in 1995 B．she loves rocks

C．she's a famous woman climber

D．she found a new route up to the Dru Mountain

2．She had great trouble finding a new route up the Dru Mountain because _______.

A．she lost her way B．the climb took 11 days

C．she needed help from an American climber D．there was heavy snow

3．On the side of a mountain she feels _______.

A．worried

B．easy and happy D．well

C．like staying at home A．Why do you like climbing?

B．Are you in love with an American climber? C．Do you enjoy reading books on mountains? D．What do you do before you go climbing?

四十四

Cancer is among the top killer diseases in our society today and scientists have found out that stress helps to bring it on. It is worthwhile to consider, therefore, what are the causes of stress in our life, and whether we can do anything about them.

Are we under-employed, or overburdened with too many responsibilities? Do we have a right balance of work and leisure in our lives? Are our relationships with family, friends or fellow workers in a good state?

All these things can be a cause of stress, and it is best to face them honestly, and to bring our frustration(沮丧) into the open. People who have a row and then forget it are doing their health more good than those who bottle up their feelings.

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4．We can infer from the passage people often ask her\" ______”.

If our self-examination has brought any causes of stress to light, let us consider what we can

do about them. It is possible to change jobs. We can make more leisure and fill in more fun, if we will accept a different living standard. We can improve our personal relationships by a different attitude. It is we who allow other people to make ourselves unhappy. Often the little things that disturb us are not worth an hour’s anger. The teaching in the Bible “Let not the sun go down upon your wrath (愤怒)” is good advice from the health point of view as well as the religious. 1．Which of the following statement is TRUE according to the text?

A．Stress is the direct cause of cancer.

B．The cause of stress is worthy of serious study. C．Cancer is the number one killer in our society today.

D．People who can’t accept a different living standard are less likely to suffer from stress. A．a noisy quarrel

B．a boat journey D．a cured disease

2．Judging from the text, the word “ row” in the third paragraph most probably means______

C．a good relationship A．Changing our jobs.

B．Changing our attitude about little things that make us unpleased. C．Speaking out about our frustrations. D．Reading the Bible

A．Don’t let your anger last long.

B．Don’t get angry even though the sun is going down. C．Something important that disturb us is worth an hour’s anger. D．Watch the sunset while you are angry.

四十五

The food we eat seems to have great effects on our health. Although science has made great steps in making food more fit to eat, it has, at the same time, made many foods unfit to eat. Some research has shown that perhaps eighty percent of all human illnesses are related to diet and forty percent of cancer is related to diet as well. Different cultures are subject to certain illnesses because of the food that is characteristic in these cultures. That food is related to illness is not a new discovery. In 1945, government researchers realized that nitrates(硝酸盐) and nitrites, commonly used to keep color in meats, and other food additives, caused cancer. Yet, these additives remain in our food, and it becomes more difficult all the time to know which things on the packaging labels(标签) of processed food are helpful or harmful. The additives which we eat are not all so direct. Farmers often give penicillin to cows and chick and because of this, penicillin has been found in the milk of treated cows. Sometimes similar drugs are given to animals not for medicinal purposes, but for financial reasons. The farmers are simply trying to fatten the animals in order to get a higher price on the market. Although the FDA has tried repeatedly to control these, the practices continue.

1．How has science done a bad service to mankind?

3．Which of the following is not mentioned as a way to reduce our stress?

4．“ Let not the sun go down upon your wrath” probably means_______.

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A．Diseases caused by food have been done away with. B．It has caused a lack of information about the value of food. C．Some harmful materials have been added to our food. D．Scientists have made food more expensive to eat. 2．What are nitrates used for?

A．They help process packaged food. B．They keep the color in meats.

C．They cure diseases of cows and chickens. D．They cause the animals to become fatter.

3．Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A．You can find out harmful additives on the packaging labels of food. B．Drugs given to animals are not all for medical reasons.

C．Researchers knew about the harm of food additives about 60 years ago. D．Food may cause forty percent of cancer in the world. 4．According to the passage, the FDA might be _________.

A．an organization which controls the safety of food B．a producer which makes additives

C．a factory which processes food D．a hospital which cures cancer

四十六

At 9:00 Dick Spivak’s bank telephoned and said his payment was late．“The check is in the post.” Dick replied quickly．At 11:45 Dick left for a 12:00 meeting across town．Arriving late, he explained that traffic had been bad．That evening, Dick’s girlfriend wore a new dress．He hated it． “It looks just great on you.’’ he said.

Three lies in one day! Yet Dick Spivak is just an ordinary man, each time, he told himself that sometimes that truths caused too many problems．Most of us tell much the same white lies, harmless untruths that help to save trouble．How often do we tell white lies? It depends in part on our age, education, and even where we live．According to one US study, women are more truthful than men, and honesty increases as we get older．.

While most people use little white lies to make life easier, the majority of Americans care about honesty in both public and personal life．They say that people today are less honest than they were ten years ago．Although it is believed that things are getting worse, lying seems to be an age-old human problem．The French philosopher (哲学家) Vauvenarges, writing in the eighteenth century, touched on the truth when he wrote, “All men are born truthful and die liars (说谎者).” 1．When the writer says “Dick Spivak is just an ordinary man ,” he means

A．it is common that people tell white lies B．Dick could do nothing about bad traffic C．it is common that people delay their payment D．Dick found it hard to deal with everyday problems

A．hate white lies

B．believe white lies

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2．According to the text, most Americans

C．value honesty D．consider others dishonest

3．Vauvenarges’s remark suggests that

A．lying is an age-old human problem B．dishonesty increase as people get older C．people were dishonest in the 18th century D．it is social conditions that make people tell lies

四十七

Have you ever received a gift that was so clearly not your taste that you wondered if perhaps it had been handed to you by mistake? Worse, have you ever given a present and watched your friend took as though she had opened the wrong box? Maybe she responded with a polite “Why, thank you,” but you knew you had missed the mark．Why do presents sometimes to wrong? And what do your choices (good and bad) reflect about your personal qualities?

Choosing the right gift is an art, I believe．It calls for empathy-the ability to put yourself into someone else’s head and heart．We’re all able to do this; in fact, we’re born with a kind of natural empathy．After the earliest period of childhood, however, it needs to be reinforced (加强) by our parents, teachers, friends．When it isn’t, we’re not able to understand other people’s feelings as sharply．This can show in the gifts we select, and so can many other emotional (情感的) qualities.

Think back to the presents you’ve given over the past year, the time and effort you put into your selection, how much you spent, your thoughts while you were shopping, and your feelings when the receiver opened the package．Keep in mind that what you choose displays your inner world．Of course, you may express yourself differently with different friends, relatives, and other people you know.

We live in a society where exchanging presents is an important part of communication．Ignoring the tradition won’t make it go away．If you really dislike such a tradition, tell your friends ahead of time.

1．The underlined expression “you had missed the mark” means “you had failed to ”.

A．make her feel better B．keep you friendship C．receive a present in return D．get the expected effect 2．Which of the following is the main idea of the second paragraph?

A．Natural empathy needs to be reinforced.

B．Emotional changes influence one’s choice of gifts. C．Selecting the right gift is an ability people are born with. D．choosing gifts requires one to understand the receivers. A．attention should be paid to the receivers’ responses B．one learns from what he did in the past

C．the choice of gifts reflects one’s emotional qualities D．one should spend more time choosing gifts

A．Ways of Choosing Gifts B．An Important Tradition

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3．In the third paragraph, the author tells us that . 4．The best possible title for this passage is “ ”.

C．Exchanging Presents D．Message in a Gift

四十八

How many people have I met who have told me about the book they have been planning to write but have never yet found the time? Far too many.

This is life, all right, but we do treat it like a rehearsal (排演) and, unhappily, we do miss so many of its best moments.

We take jobs to stay alive and provide homes for our families always making ourselves believe that this style of life is merely a temporary state of affairs along the road to what we really want to do．Then, at 60 or 65, we are suddenly presented with a clock and several grandchildren and we look back and realize that all those years waiting for Real Life to come along were in fact real life.

In America they have a saying much laughed at by the English: “Have a nice day” they speak slowly and seriously in their shops, hotels and sandwich bars．I think it is a wonderful phrase, reminding us, in effect, to enjoy the moment: to value this very day.

How often do we say to ourselves, “I’ll take up horse-riding (or golf, or sailing) as soon as I get a higher position,” only to do none of those things when I do get the higher position.

When I first became a reporter I knew a man who gave up a very well paid respectable job at the Daily Telegraph to go and edit a small weekly newspaper．At the time I was astonished by what appeared to me to be his completely abnormal (反常的) mental state．How could anyone turn his back on Fleet Street in central London for a small local area? I wanted to know. Now I am a little older and possibly wiser, I see the sense in it．In Fleet Street the man was under continual pressure．He lived in an unattractive London suburb and he spent much of his life sitting on Southern Region trains.

1．The first paragraph of the passage tells us that ______.

A．we always try to find some time to write a book B．we always make plans but seldom fulfil them C．we always enjoy many of life’s best moments D．we always do what we really want to do

2．The underlined phrase “turn his back on” (paragraph 6) most probably means _____. A．leave for B．return to C．give up D．rely on 3．The man (paragraph 6) left his first job partly because he was ______. A．in an abnormal mental state B．under too much pressure C．not well paid D．not respected 4．What is probably the best title for the passage?

A．Provide Homes For Our Family B．Take Up Horse-riding C．Value This Very Day D．Stay Alive

四十九

The young boy saw me, or rather, he saw the car and quickly ran up to me, eager to sell his hunches (串) of bananas and bags of peanuts．Though he appeared to be about twelve, he seemed to have already known the bitterness of life．“Banana 300 naira．Peanuts 200 naira.” He said in a low voice．I bargained him down to 200 total for the fruit and nuts．When he agreed, I handed him

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a 500 naira bill．He didn’t have change, so I told him not to worry．He said thanks and smiled a row of perfect teeth.

When, two weeks later, I saw the boy again, I was more aware of my position in a society where it’s not that uncommon to see a little boy who should be in school standing on the corner selling fruit in the burning sun．My parents had raised me to be aware of the advantage we had been afforded and the responsibility it brought to us.

I pulled over and rolled down my window．He had a bunch of bananas and a bag of peanuts ready．I waved them away．“What’s up?” I asked him．“I … I don’t have money to buy books for school.” I reached into my pocket and handed him two fresh 500 naira bills．“Will this help?” I asked．He looked around nervously before taking the money．One thousand naira was a lot of money to someone whose family probably made about 5,000 naira or less each year．“Thank you, sir,” he said．“Thank you very much!”

When driving home, I wondered if my little friend actually used the money for schoolbooks．What if he’s a swindler (骗子)? And then I wondered why I did it．Did I do it to make myself feel better? Was I using him? Later, I realized that I didn’t know his name or the least bit about him, nor did I think to ask.

Over the next six months, I was busy working in a news agency in northern Nigeria．Sometime after I returned, I went out for a drive．When I was about to pull over, the boy suddenly appeared by my window with a big smile ready on his face.

“Oh, gosh! Long time.”

“Are you in school now?” I asked. He nodded.

“That’s good,” I said．A silence fell as we looked at each other, and then I realized what he wanted．“Here,” I held out a 500 naira bill．“Take this.” He shook his head and stepped back as if hurt．“What’s wrong?” I asked．“It’s a gift.”

He shook his head again and brought his hand from behind his back．His face shone with sweat (汗水)．He dropped a bunch of bananas and a bag of peanuts in the front seat before he said, “I’ve been waiting to give these to you.”

1．What was the author’s first impression of the boy?

A．He seemed to be poor and greedy． B．He seemed to have suffered a lot. C．He seemed younger than his age D．He seemed good at bargaining. 2．The second time the author met the boy, the boy _____. A．told him his purpose of selling fruit and nuts B．wanted to express his thanks

C．asked him for money for his schoolbooks D．tried to take advantage of him

3．Why did the author give his money to the boy? A．Because he had enough money to do that.

B．Because he had learnt to help others since childhood. C．Because he held a higher position in the society.

D．Because he had been asked by the news agency to do so. 4．Which of the following best describes the boy? A．Brave and polite． B．Kind and smart. C．Honest and thankful． D．Shy and nervous.

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Instead of hitting the beach, fourteen high school students traded swimming suits for lab coats last summer and turned their attention to scientific experiments.

The High School Research Program offers high school students guidance with researchers in Texas A＆M’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences．Jennifer Funkhouser, academic adviser for the Department of Rangeland Ecology and Management, directs this four-week summer program designed to increase understanding of research and its career potential (潜能).

Several considerations go into selecting students, including grades, school involvement and interest in science and agriculture．And many students come from poorer school districts, Funkhouser says．“This is their chance to learn techniques and do experiments they never would have a chance to do in high school.”

Warner Ervin of Houston is interested in animal science and learned how to tell male from female mosquitoes (蚊子)．His adviser, Craig Coates, studies the genes of mosquitoes that allow them to fight against malaria and yellow fever．Coates thought this experience would be fun and helpful to the high school students.

The agricultural research at A＆M differs from stereotypes．It’s “molecular (分子) science on the cutting edge,” Funkhouser says．The program broadened students’ knowledge．Victor Garcia of Rio Grande City hopes to become a biology teacher and says he learned a lot about chemistry from the program.

At the end of the program, the students presented papers on their research．They’re also paid ＄ 600 for their work—another way this program differs from others, which often charge a fee.

Fourteen students got paid to learn that science is fun, that agriculture is a lot more than milking and plowing and that research can open many doors. 1．The research program is chiefly designed for ______. A．high school advisers from Houston B．college students majoring in agriculture C．high school students from different places

D．researchers at the College of Agriculture and Life Science

2．It can be inferred from the text that the students in poorer areas ____. A．had little chance to go to college

B．could often take part in the program C．found the program useful to their future

D．showed much interest in their high school experiments 3．When the program was over, the students ______. A．entered that college B．wrote research reports C．paid for their research D．found way to make money

4．The underlined expression “on the cutting edge” in paragraph 5 means “on the most _____

position.” A．important B．favourable C．astonishing D．advanced 5．What would be the best title for the text?

A．A Program for Agricultural Science Students B．A Program for Animal Science Students C．A Program for Medical Science Lovers D．A Program for Future Science Lovers

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