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阅读理解阅读理解解题指导解题指导

阅读理解考核要点阅读理解考核要点

词汇量及结合上下文猜测词义的能力；词汇量及结合上下文猜测词义的能力； 对英语语感及句型结构掌握程度；对英语语感及句型结构掌握程度； 对社会及生活各领域知识及常识的了解；对社会及生活各领域知识及常识的了解； 对文章主题思想的分析判断能力对文章主题思想的分析判断能力

阅读理解解题思路阅读理解解题思路一、如何节省时间一、如何节省时间11 ）可以先快速浏览一遍短文后的问题及备选答案，）可以先快速浏览一遍短文后的问题及备选答案，这样有利于先行了解文章涉及到的主题和知识点范围，这样有利于先行了解文章涉及到的主题和知识点范围，在阅读时就能有的放矢，迅速找到答案线索；在阅读时就能有的放矢，迅速找到答案线索；

22 ）学会利用英语单词构成原理来猜测生词，不要纠）学会利用英语单词构成原理来猜测生词，不要纠缠在某个不认识的生词上，要快速扫视整句和整段，缠在某个不认识的生词上，要快速扫视整句和整段，就能基本了解文章所论事物的梗概，也可以知道如何就能基本了解文章所论事物的梗概，也可以知道如何回答问题了；回答问题了；

33 ）注意文章的首段和尾段，一般主题句在这些部位，）注意文章的首段和尾段，一般主题句在这些部位，找到后就有助于理解全文写作宗旨。找到后就有助于理解全文写作宗旨。

二、如何理解长句二、如何理解长句 在阅读英语文章时，一个比较明显的困难就是对在阅读英语文章时，一个比较明显的困难就是对长句的理解。长句的理解。 英语的思维模式、语感及其长句有固定的规律，英语的思维模式、语感及其长句有固定的规律，掌握了这些规律，就容易看懂长句结构，弄清句子成掌握了这些规律，就容易看懂长句结构，弄清句子成分之间的关系，理解整个句子的含义了。分之间的关系，理解整个句子的含义了。 首先应了解的是，英语的语言结构是从前往后逐首先应了解的是，英语的语言结构是从前往后逐层向前递进堆叠的，堆叠的结果就是形成复合句，因层向前递进堆叠的，堆叠的结果就是形成复合句，因此在主句和各从句、分句之间的关联词就显得十分重此在主句和各从句、分句之间的关联词就显得十分重要，弄懂和会用这些关联词，才能看懂复杂的英语句要，弄懂和会用这些关联词，才能看懂复杂的英语句子。这些关联词的使用，也是各种英语考试的重要考子。这些关联词的使用，也是各种英语考试的重要考点之一。点之一。 以下对这些规律做一简单介绍：以下对这些规律做一简单介绍：

英语语言基本结构：英语语言基本结构： 在英语语言结构中，一般都是把最核心的在英语语言结构中，一般都是把最核心的东西放在句首，其后逐次填补补充性和说明性东西放在句首，其后逐次填补补充性和说明性的内容。与此相反，汉语往往是把辅助性内容的内容。与此相反，汉语往往是把辅助性内容放在句首，句子最后再出现句子的核心内容。放在句首，句子最后再出现句子的核心内容。 例：例： 汉：汉：请带好身份证和准考证，明天上午请带好身份证和准考证，明天上午 88 点点在学校大门外集合后准时在学校大门外集合后准时参加考试参加考试。。 英：英： Please attend the examinationPlease attend the examination with with your ID card and entrance ticket on time aftyour ID card and entrance ticket on time after gathering together outside the school ger gathering together outside the school gate at 8’o clock tomorrow morning.ate at 8’o clock tomorrow morning.

英语语义群之间的关系英语语义群之间的关系

英语和汉语之间一个很大的差别是，汉语通常用按逻辑关英语和汉语之间一个很大的差别是，汉语通常用按逻辑关系前后排放的简单句来表示复杂的内容；英语通常用主句和从系前后排放的简单句来表示复杂的内容；英语通常用主句和从句的复合句形式来表达复杂的内容。因此，中国学生学英语时句的复合句形式来表达复杂的内容。因此，中国学生学英语时往往在对英语长句的分析理解上产生难处和困惑。结构形式：往往在对英语长句的分析理解上产生难处和困惑。结构形式： 汉语： 语义成分 1 || 语义成分 2 || 语义成分 3 || ……

英语： 语义成分英语： 语义成分 1 1 ←← 语义成分语义成分 22←← 语义成分语义成分 3…3…

例：例： 汉语：汉语：这是一本大红旧书。这是他的书，是他爸爸昨天给这是一本大红旧书。这是他的书，是他爸爸昨天给他买的。他爸爸参加过那场战争，他爸爸出上在这个房子里。他买的。他爸爸参加过那场战争，他爸爸出上在这个房子里。 英语英语：： This is a big red old book of him This is a big red old book of him whichwhich was b was b

ought to him yesterday by his father ought to him yesterday by his father whowho once took part i once took part i

n that war and was born in this house.n that war and was born in this house.

英语断句原理英语断句原理1. 1. 关联词前关联词前Misunderstandings arise between people from different cMisunderstandings arise between people from different c

ultures ultures that treat time differentlythat treat time differently （后置定语从句）（后置定语从句） . .

2. 2. 动词前动词前（主语短语）（主语短语） A foreigner’s first impression of the U.S.A foreigner’s first impression of the U.S. is li is li

kely to be kely to be that everyone is in a rushthat everyone is in a rush （表语从句）（表语从句） – – ofteoften under pressure.n under pressure.

3. 3. 两个动词之间两个动词之间（主语从句）（主语从句） What he saidWhat he said is the most important clue of t is the most important clue of t

he case.he case.

4. 4. 两个指示代词之间两个指示代词之间Short-term goals are those Short-term goals are those that usually deal with current that usually deal with current

activitiesactivities, which we can apply on a daily basis., which we can apply on a daily basis.

三、科学猜测词义三、科学猜测词义 英语单词的基本构词法有三种：英语单词的基本构词法有三种：派生法派生法、、合成法合成法和和转化法转化法。。掌握这三种方法后，在阅读过程中遇到生词时，通常都可以采用掌握这三种方法后，在阅读过程中遇到生词时，通常都可以采用望文生义的办法，把其含义大致猜测出来，进而继续阅读下去。望文生义的办法，把其含义大致猜测出来，进而继续阅读下去。（一）派生法（一）派生法 英语词汇的派生法（也可以叫做前后缀法），即英语单词先英语词汇的派生法（也可以叫做前后缀法），即英语单词先有词根，后来通过在词根上添加前缀或后缀的方法，派生出与词有词根，后来通过在词根上添加前缀或后缀的方法，派生出与词根有意义关联的新词。通过了解前后缀的含义和功能，在辨认出根有意义关联的新词。通过了解前后缀的含义和功能，在辨认出词根成分，就基本能看出一个单词的含义了。一般来讲，前缀一词根成分，就基本能看出一个单词的含义了。一般来讲，前缀一般转变词义，多数是构成反义；后缀一般转变词性。般转变词义，多数是构成反义；后缀一般转变词性。例：例： nation nation （词根）（词根）Counter- inter- nationnation- al- ism (ist, ize)al- ism (ist, ize)

其他词例：其他词例： mistakemistake ，， diseasedisease ，， lifelesslifeless ，， workableworkable ，， ddevelopmentevelopment ，， computercomputer ，， include- excludeinclude- exclude ，， constructionconstruction ，，concentrate (tion)concentrate (tion) ，， businessbusiness ，， biology (gic)biology (gic)

合成法：合成法： 18-year-old girl18-year-old girl ，， bookshelfbookshelf ，， photocopyingphotocopying

转化法：转化法： 名转动：名转动： waterwater ，， perfumeperfume ，， handhand ，， colorcolor 动转名：动转名： restrest ，， trytry ，， useuse 形转动：形转动： redred ，， warmwarm ，， emptyempty ，， 形转名：形转名： badbad ，， poorpoor ，， youngyoung 重音移动（双音节词，重音在前为名词，在后为动词）：重音移动（双音节词，重音在前为名词，在后为动词）： conduct conduct 指挥→行为（动转名）指挥→行为（动转名） contest contest 争论→比赛（动转名）争论→比赛（动转名） increase increase 增加→增加（动转名）增加→增加（动转名）

真题例解真题例解

Passage 1Passage 1

The French Revolution broke out in 1789. At the time The French Revolution broke out in 1789. At the time

France was in a crisis. The government was badly run anFrance was in a crisis. The government was badly run an

d people‘s lives were miserable. d people‘s lives were miserable. King Louis King Louis XIVXIV （（ 1616 ）） tt

ried to control the national parliament and raise more taxried to control the national parliament and raise more tax

eses. But his effort failed. He ordered his troops to Versaille. But his effort failed. He ordered his troops to Versaille

s . The people thought that Louis intended to s . The people thought that Louis intended to put downput down

（镇压）（镇压） the Revolution by force. On July 14, 1789, they sthe Revolution by force. On July 14, 1789, they s

tormed and took the Bastille, where political prisoners wetormed and took the Bastille, where political prisoners we

re kept. re kept. Ever since that day, July 14 has been the French Ever since that day, July 14 has been the French

National DayNational Day. Louis tried to flee the country in 1792 to get . Louis tried to flee the country in 1792 to get

support from Austria and Prussia . support from Austria and Prussia .

However, he was caught and put in prison. In However, he was caught and put in prison. In

September 1792, the monarchy was September 1792, the monarchy was abolished.abolished. In the In the

same year, Louis was executed. A few months later his same year, Louis was executed. A few months later his

wife, Marie also had her head cut off. The Revolution of wife, Marie also had her head cut off. The Revolution of

France had frightened the other kings of Europe . Armies France had frightened the other kings of Europe . Armies

from Austria and Prussia began to march against from Austria and Prussia began to march against

France . The French raised republican armies to defend France . The French raised republican armies to defend

the nation. The Revolution went through a period of the nation. The Revolution went through a period of

terror. Thousands of people lost their lives. In the end, terror. Thousands of people lost their lives. In the end,

power passed to Napoleon Bonaparte. power passed to Napoleon Bonaparte. (190 words)(190 words)

1. What's this passage about?1. What's this passage about?

A. France. B. King Louis.A. France. B. King Louis.

C. The French Revolution.C. The French Revolution. D. Europe . D. Europe .

2. Which did not happen in 1789?2. Which did not happen in 1789?

A. The French Revolution broke out.A. The French Revolution broke out.

B. The national economy was developing rapidly.B. The national economy was developing rapidly.

C. The government wasn't well run.C. The government wasn't well run.

D. King Louis XIV was in power.D. King Louis XIV was in power.

3. Where were the political prisoners kept?3. Where were the political prisoners kept?

A. In Versailles . B. In Austria . A. In Versailles . B. In Austria .

C. In Prussia . C. In Prussia . D. In Bastille.D. In Bastille.

   

   

4. What does the underlined word "abolished" mean?4. What does the underlined word "abolished" mean?

A. Put off A. Put off （推迟） （推迟） B. EstablishedB. Established （建立）（建立）

C. United C. United （联合） （联合） D. Ended.D. Ended.

5. What was NOT the effect of the Revolution?5. What was NOT the effect of the Revolution?

A. July 14 has become the French National Day.A. July 14 has become the French National Day.

B. It brought some impact on the other European kings.B. It brought some impact on the other European kings.

C. Louis's wife, Marie was killed.C. Louis's wife, Marie was killed.

D. The king tried to control the national parliament.D. The king tried to control the national parliament.

Passage 2Passage 2

In the United States , it is not In the United States , it is not customary customary （符合习（符合习俗的）俗的） to telephone someone very early in the morning . Ito telephone someone very early in the morning . If you telephone him early in the day, while he is shaving f you telephone him early in the day, while he is shaving or having breakfast, the time of the call shows that the mor having breakfast, the time of the call shows that the matter is very important and requires immediate attention. atter is very important and requires immediate attention. The same meaning is attached to telephone calls made afThe same meaning is attached to telephone calls made after 11: 00 p.m. If someone receives a call during sleeping ter 11: 00 p.m. If someone receives a call during sleeping hours, he hours, he assumesassumes （设想）（设想） it‘s a matter of life or death. it‘s a matter of life or death. The time chosen for the call communicates its importancThe time chosen for the call communicates its importance. In social life, time plays a very important part. In the U.e. In social life, time plays a very important part. In the U.S.A. guests S.A. guests tend totend to （往往）（往往） feel they are not highly regafeel they are not highly regarded if the invitation to a dinner party is extended only thrded if the invitation to a dinner party is extended only three or four days before the party date. But it is not true in ree or four days before the party date. But it is not true in all countries. all countries.

In other areas of the world, it may be considered foolish tIn other areas of the world, it may be considered foolish t

o make an appointment too far in advance because o make an appointment too far in advance because plans plans

whichwhich are made for a date more than a week away are made for a date more than a week away tend totend to

be forgotten. The meaning of time differs in different partbe forgotten. The meaning of time differs in different part

s of the world. Thus, misunderstandings arise between ps of the world. Thus, misunderstandings arise between p

eople from different cultures that treat time differently. eople from different cultures that treat time differently. PrPr

omptnessomptness （守时）（守时） is valued highly in American life, for eis valued highly in American life, for e

xample. If people are not prompt, they may be regarded axample. If people are not prompt, they may be regarded a

s impolite or not fully responsible. In the U.S. no one wous impolite or not fully responsible. In the U.S. no one wou

ld think of keeping a business ld think of keeping a business associateassociate （关系）（关系） waiting waiting

for an hour, it would be too impolite. A person who is 5 mfor an hour, it would be too impolite. A person who is 5 m

inutes late, will say a few words of explanation, though pinutes late, will say a few words of explanation, though p

erhaps he will not complete the sentence. erhaps he will not complete the sentence. (260 words)(260 words)

1. What is the main idea of this passage? 1. What is the main idea of this passage? A. It is not customary to telephone someone in the A. It is not customary to telephone someone in the

morning and in sleeping hours in the U.S. morning and in sleeping hours in the U.S. B. The role of time in social life over the world.B. The role of time in social life over the world. C. If people are not prompt, they may be regarded as C. If people are not prompt, they may be regarded as

impolite or not fully responsible in the U.S. impolite or not fully responsible in the U.S. D. Not every country treats the concept of time as the D. Not every country treats the concept of time as the

same.same.

2. What does it mean in the passage if you call someone 2. What does it mean in the passage if you call someone during his or her sleeping hours?during his or her sleeping hours?

A. A matter of work.A. A matter of work. B. A matter of life or death.B. A matter of life or death. C. You want to see him or her.C. You want to see him or her. D. You want to make an appointment with him or her.D. You want to make an appointment with him or her.

3. Which of the following time is proper if you want to 3. Which of the following time is proper if you want to make an appointment with your friend?make an appointment with your friend?

A. at 7:00 am. A. at 7:00 am. B. at 4:00 pm.B. at 4:00 pm. C. at the midnight. D. at 4:00 am.C. at the midnight. D. at 4:00 am.

4. Which of the following statements is true according to 4. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?the passage?

A. In the U.S.A. guests tend to feel they are highly A. In the U.S.A. guests tend to feel they are highly regarded if the invitation to a dinner party is regarded if the invitation to a dinner party is extended only three or four days before the party extended only three or four days before the party date.date.

B. There is no misunderstanding arising between B. There is no misunderstanding arising between people from different cultures about the concept of people from different cultures about the concept of time.time.

C. It may be considered foolish to make an C. It may be considered foolish to make an appointment well in advance in the U.S.A. .appointment well in advance in the U.S.A. .

D. Promptness is valued highly in American life.D. Promptness is valued highly in American life.

5. From the passage we can safely infer that _________ .5. From the passage we can safely infer that _________ . A. it's a matter of life or death if you call someone in A. it's a matter of life or death if you call someone in

day timeday time B. the meaning of time differs in different parts of the B. the meaning of time differs in different parts of the

worldworld C. it makes no difference in the U.S. whether you are C. it makes no difference in the U.S. whether you are

early or late for a business partyearly or late for a business party D. if a person is late for a date, he needn't make some D. if a person is late for a date, he needn't make some

explanationexplanation

Passage 3Passage 3

A foreigner‘s first impression of the U.S. is likely to A foreigner‘s first impression of the U.S. is likely to

be that everyone is in a rush - often under pressure. City be that everyone is in a rush - often under pressure. City

people appear always to be hurrying to get where they arpeople appear always to be hurrying to get where they ar

e going restlessly, seeking attention in a store, and e going restlessly, seeking attention in a store, and elbowelbow

inging （撞、挂碰）（撞、挂碰） others as they try to complete their others as they try to complete their erraerra

ndsnds （任务）（任务） . Racing through daytime meals is part of th. Racing through daytime meals is part of th

e pace of life in this country.e pace of life in this country.

Working time is considered precious. Others in publWorking time is considered precious. Others in publ

ic eating places are waiting for you to finish so that they tic eating places are waiting for you to finish so that they t

oo can be served and get back to work within the time alloo can be served and get back to work within the time all

owed. Each person hurries to make room for the next perowed. Each person hurries to make room for the next per

son. If you don't, waiters will hurry you.son. If you don't, waiters will hurry you.

You also find drivers will be You also find drivers will be abrupt abrupt （粗鲁）（粗鲁） and that and that

people will push past you. You will miss smiles, brief conpeople will push past you. You will miss smiles, brief con

versations, and small versations, and small courtesiescourtesies （礼节）（礼节） with strangers. with strangers.

Don‘t take it personally. This is because people value timDon‘t take it personally. This is because people value tim

e highly, and they e highly, and they resentresent （愤恨）（愤恨） someone else "wastinsomeone else "wastin

g" it beyond a certain courtesy point.g" it beyond a certain courtesy point.

The view of time affects the importance we attach to pThe view of time affects the importance we attach to p

atience. In the American system of values, patience is not atience. In the American system of values, patience is not

a high prioritya high priority （优先权）（优先权） . Many of us have what might b. Many of us have what might b

e called e called “a short fuse “a short fuse （着急上火）（着急上火） . ”. ” We begin to move We begin to move

restlessly about if we feel time is slipping away without srestlessly about if we feel time is slipping away without s

ome return. ome return. BeBe （不管是…（不管是… )) this in terms of pleasure, wor this in terms of pleasure, wor

k value, or rest. k value, or rest.

Those coming from lands where time is looked upon diffeThose coming from lands where time is looked upon diffe

rently may find this matter of pace to be one of their most rently may find this matter of pace to be one of their most

difficult adjustments in both business and daily life. Mandifficult adjustments in both business and daily life. Man

y newcomers to the States will y newcomers to the States will missmiss （省去）（省去） the openinthe openin

g courtesy of a business call, for example, they will miss g courtesy of a business call, for example, they will miss

the the ritualritual （礼仪的）（礼仪的） socializingsocializing （社交活动）（社交活动） that goes wthat goes w

ith a welcoming cup of tea or coffee they may be traditionith a welcoming cup of tea or coffee they may be tradition

al in their own country. They may miss leisurely business al in their own country. They may miss leisurely business

chats in a cafe or coffeehouse. chats in a cafe or coffeehouse.

Normally, Americans do not Normally, Americans do not assessassess （接近）（接近） their visitortheir visitor

s in such s in such relaxedrelaxed （休闲的）（休闲的） surroundings over prolongesurroundings over prolonge

d small talks. We d small talks. We seek out seek out （搜寻）（搜寻） evidence of past perfevidence of past perf

ormance ormance rather thanrather than （而不是）（而不是） evaluate a business colleevaluate a business colle

ague through ague through social courtesiessocial courtesies （社交礼节）（社交礼节） . Since we g. Since we g

enerally enerally assessassess （接近、接触）（接近、接触） and and probeprobe （探讨）（探讨） profeprofe

ssionally rather than socially, we start talking business vssionally rather than socially, we start talking business v

ery quickly. ery quickly. (348 words)(348 words)

1. Which of the following statements is wrong?1. Which of the following statements is wrong?

A. Americans seem to be always under pressure.A. Americans seem to be always under pressure.

B. Americans attach less importance to patience.B. Americans attach less importance to patience.

C. Americans don't care much about ritual C. Americans don't care much about ritual socializing.socializing.

D. Americans are impolite to their business D. Americans are impolite to their business colleagues.colleagues.

2. In the fourth paragraph, "a high priority" means: 2. In the fourth paragraph, "a high priority" means:

A. a less important thing A. a less important thing B. a first concernB. a first concern

C. a good business D. an attractive giftC. a good business D. an attractive gift

3. Americans evaluate a business colleague____ .3. Americans evaluate a business colleague____ . A. through social courtesyA. through social courtesy B. through prolonged business talksB. through prolonged business talks C. by establishing business relationsC. by establishing business relations D. by learning about their past performanceD. by learning about their past performance

4. This passage mainly talks about _________ .4. This passage mainly talks about _________ . A. how Americans treasure their timeA. how Americans treasure their time B. how busy Americans are every dayB. how busy Americans are every day C. how Americans do business with foreignersC. how Americans do business with foreigners D. what American way of life is likeD. what American way of life is like

5. We can infer from the passage that the author's tone in writing is5. We can infer from the passage that the author's tone in writing is A. critical B. ironical A. critical B. ironical C. appreciativeC. appreciative D. objective D. objective

Passage 4Passage 4

Sixteen-year-old Maria was waiting Sixteen-year-old Maria was waiting in linein line （排队）（排队） at tat t

he airport in Santo Domingo . She was leaving her native he airport in Santo Domingo . She was leaving her native

country to join her sister in the United States . She spoke country to join her sister in the United States . She spoke

English very well. Though she was very happy she could English very well. Though she was very happy she could

go abroad, she was feeling sad at leaving her family and fgo abroad, she was feeling sad at leaving her family and f

riends. As she was thinking all about this, she suddenly riends. As she was thinking all about this, she suddenly

heard the airline employee asking her to pick up her luggheard the airline employee asking her to pick up her lugg

age and put it on the scales (age and put it on the scales ( 磅秤磅秤 ). Maria pulled and pull). Maria pulled and pull

ed. The bag was too heavy and she just couldn‘t lift it up. ed. The bag was too heavy and she just couldn‘t lift it up.

The man behind her got very impatient. He, too, was waitiThe man behind her got very impatient. He, too, was waiti

ng to ng to check in check in （办手续）（办手续） his luggage.his luggage.

““What‘s wrong with this girl?” He said, “Why doesn’t she hurWhat‘s wrong with this girl?” He said, “Why doesn’t she hur

ry up?” He moved forward and placed his bag on the ry up?” He moved forward and placed his bag on the countercounter

（柜台）（柜台） , hoping to check in first. He was in a hurry to get a , hoping to check in first. He was in a hurry to get a

good seat.good seat.

Maria was very angry, but she was very polite. And in her Maria was very angry, but she was very polite. And in her

best English she said, “Why are you so best English she said, “Why are you so upsetupset （心烦意乱）（心烦意乱） ? ?

There are enough seats for everyone on the plane. If you are There are enough seats for everyone on the plane. If you are

in such a hurry, why can't you give me a hand with my luggain such a hurry, why can't you give me a hand with my lugga

ge?"ge?"

The man was surprised to hear Maria speak English. He qThe man was surprised to hear Maria speak English. He q

uickly picked up her luggage and stepped back. Everyone wauickly picked up her luggage and stepped back. Everyone wa

s looking at him with s looking at him with disapprovaldisapproval （不赞同）（不赞同） . . (224 words)(224 words)

   

1. Maria's story happened ___________ .1. Maria's story happened ___________ . A. when she was leaving America A. when she was leaving America B. on her way back to Santo Domingo B. on her way back to Santo Domingo C. before she left the USAC. before she left the USA D. when she arrived at the airportD. when she arrived at the airport

2. You believe that the work of the airline employee mentioned in the story 2. You believe that the work of the airline employee mentioned in the story is to ______ at the airport.is to ______ at the airport. A. help carry people's luggage A. help carry people's luggage B. ask people to pick up the luggageB. ask people to pick up the luggage C. check people's luggageC. check people's luggage D. take care of people's luggageD. take care of people's luggage

3. "Why are you so upset?" Maria said to the man. She wanted to tell him 3. "Why are you so upset?" Maria said to the man. She wanted to tell him that he should not be ____________ .that he should not be ____________ . A. surprised B. sadA. surprised B. sad C. unhappyC. unhappy D. sorry D. sorry

4. “Everyone was looking at him with disapproval.” This 4. “Everyone was looking at him with disapproval.” This sentence means that the people around felt _______.sentence means that the people around felt _______.

A. worried about Maria A. worried about Maria

B. worried about the manB. worried about the man

C. sorry for Maria's manners C. sorry for Maria's manners

D. sorry for the man's mannersD. sorry for the man's manners

5. The author mentioned Maria's age at the beginning of 5. The author mentioned Maria's age at the beginning of the story in order to show that ____.the story in order to show that ____.

A. she was young but behaved properlyA. she was young but behaved properly

B. she would not have left home aloneB. she would not have left home alone

C. everyone around her was wrongC. everyone around her was wrong

D. it was not good that nobody offered to help D. it was not good that nobody offered to help

herher

Passage 5Passage 5

There are three kinds of goals: short-term, medium-rangThere are three kinds of goals: short-term, medium-rang

e and long-term goals.e and long-term goals.

Short-term goals are those that usually deal with current Short-term goals are those that usually deal with current

activities, which we can apply on a daily basis. Such goals activities, which we can apply on a daily basis. Such goals

can be achieved in a week or less, or two weeks, or possiblcan be achieved in a week or less, or two weeks, or possibl

y, months. It should be remembered that just as a building iy, months. It should be remembered that just as a building i

s no stronger than its foundation, long-term goals cannot s no stronger than its foundation, long-term goals cannot aa

mount tomount to （达到、相当于）（达到、相当于） very very munchmunch （用力嚼：（用力嚼：此处疑为此处疑为印刷笔误印刷笔误）） without the achievement of solid short-term goawithout the achievement of solid short-term goa

ls. Upon completing our short-term goals, we should ls. Upon completing our short-term goals, we should datedate

（确定）（确定） the occasion and then add new short-term goals tthe occasion and then add new short-term goals t

hat will build on those that have been completed.hat will build on those that have been completed.

The intermediate goals build on the foundation of the short-terThe intermediate goals build on the foundation of the short-ter

m goals. They might deal with just one term of school or the entim goals. They might deal with just one term of school or the enti

re school year, or they could even re school year, or they could even extendextend （扩展）（扩展） for several yefor several ye

ars. Any time you move a step at a time, you should never allow ars. Any time you move a step at a time, you should never allow

yourself to become discouraged or yourself to become discouraged or overwhelmedoverwhelmed （颠覆、手足无（颠覆、手足无措）措） . As you complete each step, you will enforce the belief in y. As you complete each step, you will enforce the belief in y

our ability to grow and succeed. And as your list of completion dour ability to grow and succeed. And as your list of completion d

ates grow, your ates grow, your motivationmotivation （动机）（动机） and desire will increase.and desire will increase.

Long-term goals may be related to our dreams of the future. TLong-term goals may be related to our dreams of the future. T

hey might cover five years or more. Life is not a static thing. We hey might cover five years or more. Life is not a static thing. We

should never allow a long-term goal to limit us or our course of ashould never allow a long-term goal to limit us or our course of a

ction. ction. (221 words)(221 words)

1. Our long-term goals mean a lot ___________ .1. Our long-term goals mean a lot ___________ . A. If we cannot reach solid short-term goalsA. If we cannot reach solid short-term goals B. If we complete the short-term goalsB. If we complete the short-term goals C. if we have dreams of the futureC. if we have dreams of the future D. if we put forward some plansD. if we put forward some plans 2. New short-term goals are built upon ___________ .2. New short-term goals are built upon ___________ . A. a daily basisA. a daily basis B. your achievement in a weekB. your achievement in a week C. current activitiesC. current activities D. the goals that have been completedD. the goals that have been completed 3. When we complete each step of our goals, ________ .3. When we complete each step of our goals, ________ . A. we will win final successA. we will win final success B. we are overwhelmedB. we are overwhelmed C. we should build up confidence of successC. we should build up confidence of success D. we should have strong desire for setting new goalsD. we should have strong desire for setting new goals

4. What is the main idea of this passage? 4. What is the main idea of this passage? A. Life is a dynamic thing.A. Life is a dynamic thing. B. we should set up long-term goals.B. we should set up long-term goals. C. Different kinds of goals in life.C. Different kinds of goals in life. D. The limitation of long-term goals.D. The limitation of long-term goals.

5. Which of the following statements is 5. Which of the following statements is wrongwrong according to the passage? according to the passage? A. The long-term goals cannot amount to very munch without the A. The long-term goals cannot amount to very munch without the

achievement of solid short-term goals.achievement of solid short-term goals. B. The intermediate goals build on the foundation of the short-term B. The intermediate goals build on the foundation of the short-term

goals.goals. C. Life is a static thing, thus we should never allow a long-term goal to C. Life is a static thing, thus we should never allow a long-term goal to

limit us or our course of action.limit us or our course of action. D. We should often add new short-term goals to those which have been D. We should often add new short-term goals to those which have been

completed.completed.   

Passage 6Passage 6

Britain and France are separated by the Britain and France are separated by the English ChanEnglish Chan

nelnel （英吉利海峡）（英吉利海峡） , a body of water that can be crossed i, a body of water that can be crossed i

n as few as 20 minutes. But the cultures of the two countrn as few as 20 minutes. But the cultures of the two countr

ies sometimes seem to be miles apart.ies sometimes seem to be miles apart.

Last Thursday Britain and France celebrated the 100tLast Thursday Britain and France celebrated the 100t

h anniversary (h anniversary ( 周年纪念周年纪念 ) of the signing of a friendship ag) of the signing of a friendship ag

reement called the Entente Cordiality. The agreement marreement called the Entente Cordiality. The agreement mar

ked a new beginning for the countries following centuries ked a new beginning for the countries following centuries

of wars and love-hate partnership.of wars and love-hate partnership.

But their relationship has been ups and downs over tBut their relationship has been ups and downs over t

he past century. Just last year, there were fierce disagreehe past century. Just last year, there were fierce disagree

ments over the Iraq war - which British Prime Minister Toments over the Iraq war - which British Prime Minister To

ny Blair supported despite French President Jacques Chiny Blair supported despite French President Jacques Chi

rac speaking out against it. This rac speaking out against it. This discomfortdiscomfort （不适、不（不适、不和）和） is expressed in Blair and Chirac's body language at is expressed in Blair and Chirac's body language at

international meetings. While the French leader often greinternational meetings. While the French leader often gre

ets German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder with a ets German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder with a hug (hug ( 拥拥抱抱 ),), Blair just receives a handshake. However, some polit Blair just receives a handshake. However, some polit

ical experts say the war in Iraq could in fact have helped tical experts say the war in Iraq could in fact have helped t

ies.ies.

The history of The history of divisionsdivisions （分离）（分离） may well be because of may well be because of

the very different ways in which the two sides see the wothe very different ways in which the two sides see the wo

rld. rld. But this doesn't stop 12 million Britons taking holidaBut this doesn't stop 12 million Britons taking holida

ys in France each yearys in France each year. However, . However, only 3 million French conly 3 million French c

ome in the opposite direction.ome in the opposite direction. Surveys (Surveys ( 调查调查 )) show that show that

most French people feel closer to the Germans than they most French people feel closer to the Germans than they

do to the Britishdo to the British. And the re- search carried out in Britain . And the re- search carried out in Britain

has found that only a third of the population believes the has found that only a third of the population believes the

French can be trusted. French can be trusted. Perhaps this bad feeling comes bPerhaps this bad feeling comes b

ecause the British dislike France 's close relationship witecause the British dislike France 's close relationship wit

h Germany , or because the French are not happy with Brh Germany , or because the French are not happy with Br

itain 's close links with the US .itain 's close links with the US .

Whatever the answer is, as both sides celebrate 10Whatever the answer is, as both sides celebrate 10

0 years of “0 years of “doubtfuldoubtful （可疑的）（可疑的） friendship" , they are at lefriendship" , they are at le

ast able to make jokes about each other. Here's one: Whaast able to make jokes about each other. Here's one: Wha

t's the best thing about Britain 's relationship with France t's the best thing about Britain 's relationship with France

? The English Channel . ? The English Channel . (320 words)(320 words)

1. For centuries, the relationship between Britain and France is 1. For centuries, the relationship between Britain and France is ___________ .___________ .

A. friendly B. impoliteA. friendly B. impolite

C. brotherly C. brotherly D. a mixture of love and hateD. a mixture of love and hate

2. The war in Iraq does ___________ to the relationship between France and 2. The war in Iraq does ___________ to the relationship between France and Britain .Britain .

A. good B. harmA. good B. harm

C. neither good nor harm C. neither good nor harm

D. both good and harmD. both good and harm

3. The British are not so friendly to ___________ and the French are not so 3. The British are not so friendly to ___________ and the French are not so friendly to _______.friendly to _______.

A. A. Germany ; AmericaGermany ; America B. America; Germany B. America; Germany

C. Germany ; Germany D. America ; America C. Germany ; Germany D. America ; America

4. ____________ are more interested in having holidays in _____. 4. ____________ are more interested in having holidays in _____. A. American people-" Britain A. American people-" Britain B. British people"- Germany B. British people"- Germany C. French people'" Britain C. French people'" Britain D. British people'" FranceD. British people'" France

5. What does the last sentence mean? 5. What does the last sentence mean? A. As long as the English Channel exists, no further disagreement A. As long as the English Channel exists, no further disagreement

will form between France and Britain .will form between France and Britain . B. The English Channel can prevent anything unfriendly happening in B. The English Channel can prevent anything unfriendly happening in

both France and Britain .both France and Britain . C. France and Britain are near neighbors, and this will help balance C. France and Britain are near neighbors, and this will help balance

the relationship between them.the relationship between them. D. The English Channel is the largest enemy between France and D. The English Channel is the largest enemy between France and

Britain .Britain .

Passage 7Passage 7

Community service is an important Community service is an important componentcomponent （成分）（成分） of educof educ

ation here at our university. We encourage all students to volunteer fation here at our university. We encourage all students to volunteer f

or at least one community activity before they graduate. A new comor at least one community activity before they graduate. A new com

munity program called “munity program called “One On OneOne On One （一帮一）（一帮一）” ” helps helps elementaryelementary

（初级的）（初级的） students who‘ve fallen behind. Your education majors mistudents who‘ve fallen behind. Your education majors mi

ght be especially interested in it because it offers the opportunity to ght be especially interested in it because it offers the opportunity to

do some teaching, that is, do some teaching, that is, tutoringtutoring （家教）（家教） in math and English.in math and English.

You‘d have to volunteer two hours a week for one You‘d have to volunteer two hours a week for one semestersemester （学（学期）期） . You can choose to help a child with math, English, or both. Hal. You can choose to help a child with math, English, or both. Hal

f-hour lessons are fine, so you could do a half hour of each subject tf-hour lessons are fine, so you could do a half hour of each subject t

wo days a week.wo days a week.

Professor Dodge will act as a Professor Dodge will act as a mentormentor （导师）（导师） to the to the tutorstutors

（家教）（家教） --- he‘ll be available to help you with lesson plans or to --- he‘ll be available to help you with lesson plans or to

offer suggestions for activities. He has office hours every Tuesoffer suggestions for activities. He has office hours every Tues

day and Thursday afternoon. You can day and Thursday afternoon. You can sign up sign up （签约、约定）（签约、约定） fofo

r the program with him and begin the tutoring next week.r the program with him and begin the tutoring next week.

I‘m sure you’ll enjoy this community service---and you‘ll gaiI‘m sure you’ll enjoy this community service---and you‘ll gai

n valuable experience at the same time. It looks good on your n valuable experience at the same time. It looks good on your rere

sumesume （简历）（简历） , too, , too, showing thatshowing that you’ve had experience with c you’ve had experience with c

hildren and that you care about your community. If you‘d like to hildren and that you care about your community. If you‘d like to

sign up, or if you have any questions, sign up, or if you have any questions, stop by stop by （来访）（来访） ProfessProfess

or Dodge's office this week. or Dodge's office this week. (220words)(220words)

1. What is the purpose of the talk? 1. What is the purpose of the talk? A. To explain a new requirement for graduation.A. To explain a new requirement for graduation. B. To interest students in a new community program.B. To interest students in a new community program. C. To discuss the problems of elementary school studC. To discuss the problems of elementary school stud

ents.ents. D. To recruitD. To recruit （招募、征集） （招募、征集） elementary school teachelementary school teach

ers for a special program.ers for a special program.

2. What is the purpose of the program that the speaker de2. What is the purpose of the program that the speaker describes?scribes?

A. To find jobs for graduating students.A. To find jobs for graduating students. B. To help education majors prepare for final exams.B. To help education majors prepare for final exams. C. To offer tutorials to elementary school students.C. To offer tutorials to elementary school students. D. To provide funding for a community service project.D. To provide funding for a community service project.

3. What does Professor Dodge do? 3. What does Professor Dodge do? A. He advises students to participate in certain program.A. He advises students to participate in certain program. B. He teaches part-time in an elementary school.B. He teaches part-time in an elementary school. C. He observes elementary school students in the classC. He observes elementary school students in the class

room.room. D. He helps students prepare their resumes.D. He helps students prepare their resumes.

4. What should students who are interested in the tutorial4. What should students who are interested in the tutorials do? s do?

A. Contact the elementary school.A. Contact the elementary school. B. Sign up for a special class.B. Sign up for a special class. C. Submit a resume to the dean.C. Submit a resume to the dean. D. Talk to Professor Dodge.D. Talk to Professor Dodge.

5. Whom do you think the speaker addresses?5. Whom do you think the speaker addresses? A. FacultyA. Faculty （教职员） （教职员） B. Students.B. Students. C. ResidentsC. Residents （居民） （居民） D. Graduated students.D. Graduated students.   

Passage 8Passage 8

When John and Victoria Falls arrived in New York City When John and Victoria Falls arrived in New York City

for one-year stay, they did not bring very many things witfor one-year stay, they did not bring very many things wit

h them. They had planned either to live in a h them. They had planned either to live in a furnishedfurnished

（配家具的）（配家具的） apartment or to buy used apartment or to buy used furniturefurniture （家具）（家具） ..

But they soon learned about a new system that more an But they soon learned about a new system that more an

d more people are using. The d more people are using. The rentingrenting （租用）（租用） of home of home fufu

rnishingsrnishings （家具用品）（家具用品） (bed, tables, dishes, and so on) h(bed, tables, dishes, and so on) h

as become one of America 's fastest growing businesses. as become one of America 's fastest growing businesses.

What kinds of people rent their home furnishings instead What kinds of people rent their home furnishings instead

of buying them? of buying them?

People who are international business or government People who are international business or government

officials, foreign students, airline workers, young married officials, foreign students, airline workers, young married

couples --- people whose job or business may force them couples --- people whose job or business may force them

to move frequently from one city to another. They save a to move frequently from one city to another. They save a

lot of trouble and the cost of moving their furniture each lot of trouble and the cost of moving their furniture each

time. They simply rent new furniture when they reach time. They simply rent new furniture when they reach

their new homes. Young people with little money do not their new homes. Young people with little money do not

want to buy cheap furniture that they may soon dislike. want to buy cheap furniture that they may soon dislike.

They prefer to wait until they have enough money to buy They prefer to wait until they have enough money to buy

furniture they really like. Meanwhile, they find they can furniture they really like. Meanwhile, they find they can

rent better quality furniture than they could afford to buy.rent better quality furniture than they could afford to buy.

One family, who now have a large, beautiful home of One family, who now have a large, beautiful home of

their own, liked their rented their own, liked their rented furniturefurniture so much that they so much that they

decided to keep renting decided to keep renting itit instead of buying new things. instead of buying new things.

But usually people don't like to tell others about it. The But usually people don't like to tell others about it. The

idea of renting home furnishings is still quite new, and idea of renting home furnishings is still quite new, and

they are not sure what their neighbors might think, they are not sure what their neighbors might think,

(248words) (248words)

1. Which of the following has become one of America 's 1. Which of the following has become one of America 's fastest growing businesses? fastest growing businesses?

A. Selling home furnishings.A. Selling home furnishings.

B. Renting furnished apartments.B. Renting furnished apartments.

C. Selling used furniture.C. Selling used furniture.

D. Renting home furnishings.D. Renting home furnishings.

2. Why do some people prefer to rent furniture?2. Why do some people prefer to rent furniture?

A. Because the furniture they get in this way is new.A. Because the furniture they get in this way is new.

B. Because it saves them a lot of money.B. Because it saves them a lot of money.

C. Because it saves them much trouble and money.C. Because it saves them much trouble and money.

D. Because they can always get better quality D. Because they can always get better quality furniture in this way.furniture in this way.

3. What can you 3. What can you inferinfer （推断）（推断） from the passage?from the passage? A. The idea of renting furniture is not acceptable.A. The idea of renting furniture is not acceptable. B. Renting furniture is not popular in the couple's home tB. Renting furniture is not popular in the couple's home t

own.own. C. Only those who don't have enough money to rent furniC. Only those who don't have enough money to rent furni

ture.ture. D. People usually grow to like the furniture they have rentD. People usually grow to like the furniture they have rent

ed.ed.

4. Which of the following can best serve as the title of the pa4. Which of the following can best serve as the title of the passage?ssage?

A. Rent or Buy? A. Rent or Buy? B. A New Way of Getting Home Furnishings.B. A New Way of Getting Home Furnishings. C. Furnished Apartments. C. Furnished Apartments. D. A New Idea.D. A New Idea.

5. Young people liked renting home furniture in that ___.5. Young people liked renting home furniture in that ___. A. They have less money.A. They have less money. B. They don't want to buy old furniture.B. They don't want to buy old furniture. C. The new furniture is of good quality.C. The new furniture is of good quality. D. They don't have much money and don't want to buy thD. They don't have much money and don't want to buy th

e cheap furniture.e cheap furniture.   

Passage 9

Paper is one of the most important products ever inven

ted by man. Wide spread use of written language would no

t have been possible without some cheap and practical ma

terial to write on. The invention of paper meant that more p

eople could be educated because more books could be pri

nted and distributed. Together with the printing press （印刷机） , paper provided an extremely （极其） important w

ay to communicate knowledge.

How much paper do you use every year? Probably

you cannot answer that question quickly. In 1900 the

world's use of paper was about one kilogram for each

person a year. Now some countries use as much as 50

kilograms of paper for each person a year. Countries like

the United States , England and Sweden use more paper

than other countries.

Paper, like many other things that we use today, Paper, like many other things that we use today,

was first made in China . In Egypt and the West, paper was first made in China . In Egypt and the West, paper

was not very commonly used before the year 1400.was not very commonly used before the year 1400.

The Egyptians wrote on a kind of material made of a The Egyptians wrote on a kind of material made of a

water plantwater plant （水生植物）（水生植物） . Europeans used . Europeans used parchmentparchment

（羊皮纸）（羊皮纸） for many hundreds of years. Parchment was vfor many hundreds of years. Parchment was v

ery strong; it was made from the skin of certain young anery strong; it was made from the skin of certain young an

imals . We have learnt of the most important facts of Euroimals . We have learnt of the most important facts of Euro

pean history from records that were kept on parchment. pean history from records that were kept on parchment.

(208 words)(208 words)

1. What's the meaning for the word "parchment"? 1. What's the meaning for the word "parchment"?

A. The skin of young animals.A. The skin of young animals.

B. A kind of paper made from the skin of certain young B. A kind of paper made from the skin of certain young

animals.animals.

C. The paper used by European countries.C. The paper used by European countries.

D. The paper of Egypt .D. The paper of Egypt .

2. Which of the following is not mentioned about the 2. Which of the following is not mentioned about the

invention of paper?invention of paper?

A. More jobs could be provided than before.A. More jobs could be provided than before.

B. More people could be educated than before.B. More people could be educated than before.

C. More books could be printed and distributed.C. More books could be printed and distributed.

D. More ways could be used to exchange knowledge.D. More ways could be used to exchange knowledge.

3. When did the Egyptians begin to use paper widely?3. When did the Egyptians begin to use paper widely? A. Around 1400A. Around 1400. B. Around 1900.. B. Around 1900. C. Around 400. D. Around 900.C. Around 400. D. Around 900.

4. Which of the following countries uses more paper for 4. Which of the following countries uses more paper for each person a year?each person a year?

A. China. A. China. B. Sweden.B. Sweden. C. Egypt. D. Japan .C. Egypt. D. Japan .

5. What is the main idea of this short talk? 5. What is the main idea of this short talk? A. More and more paper is being consumed A. More and more paper is being consumed

nowadays.nowadays. B. Paper enables people to receive education more B. Paper enables people to receive education more

easily.easily. C. The invention of paper is of great significance to C. The invention of paper is of great significance to

man.man. D. Paper contributes a lot to the keeping of historical D. Paper contributes a lot to the keeping of historical

records.records.

Passage 10Passage 10

Laws have been written to Laws have been written to governgovern （管理）（管理） the use of American the use of American

National Flag, and to ensure proper respect for the flag. National Flag, and to ensure proper respect for the flag. CustomCustom （习（习俗）俗） has also governed the common practice has also governed the common practice in regard toin regard to （涉及）（涉及） itit

s use. All the s use. All the armed services armed services （武装部队）（武装部队） have have preciseprecise （精细的）（精细的） rr

egulations on how to egulations on how to displaydisplay （展示）（展示） the national flag. This may the national flag. This may vava

ryry somewhat somewhat fromfrom the general rules. The national flag should be rais the general rules. The national flag should be rais

ed and lowered by hand. Do not raise the flag while it is ed and lowered by hand. Do not raise the flag while it is foldedfolded （折（折叠）叠） . Unfold the flag first, and then . Unfold the flag first, and then hoisthoist （提升）（提升） it quickly to the toit quickly to the to

p of the flagpole. Lower it slowly and with p of the flagpole. Lower it slowly and with dignitydignity （尊严）（尊严） . Place no . Place no

objects on or over the flag. Do not use the flag as part of a objects on or over the flag. Do not use the flag as part of a costumecostume

（服装）（服装） or or athleticathletic （运动的）（运动的） uniform. uniform.

Do not print it upon Do not print it upon cushionscushions （垫子）（垫子） , handkerchiefs, p, handkerchiefs, p

aper aper napkinsnapkins （餐巾）（餐巾） or boxes. A federal law or boxes. A federal law provides provides

（规定）（规定） that the trademark can not be registered if it that the trademark can not be registered if it comcom

prisesprises （含有）（含有） the flag, or the flag, or badgesbadges （徽章）（徽章） of the US . Wof the US . W

hen the flag is used to hen the flag is used to unveilunveil （揭幕）（揭幕） a statue or monuma statue or monum

ent, it shouldn‘t serve as a covering of the object to be unent, it shouldn‘t serve as a covering of the object to be un

veiled. If it is displayed on such occasions, do not allow tveiled. If it is displayed on such occasions, do not allow t

he flag to fall to the ground, but let it be carried high up in he flag to fall to the ground, but let it be carried high up in

the air to form a feature of the ceremony. Take every the air to form a feature of the ceremony. Take every precprec

autionaution （防止、预防措施）（防止、预防措施） to prevent the flag from soiled. to prevent the flag from soiled.

It should not be allowed to touch the ground or floor, nor It should not be allowed to touch the ground or floor, nor

to brush against objects. to brush against objects. (227 words)(227 words)

1. How do Americans ensure proper respect for the 1. How do Americans ensure proper respect for the national flag? national flag?

A. By making laws.A. By making laws. B. By enforcing discipline. B. By enforcing discipline. C. By educating the public. D. By holding ceremonies.C. By educating the public. D. By holding ceremonies.

2. What is the regulation regarding the raising of the 2. What is the regulation regarding the raising of the American National Flag?American National Flag?

A. It should be raised by soldiers.A. It should be raised by soldiers. B. It should be raised quickly by hand.B. It should be raised quickly by hand. C. It should be raised only by Americans.C. It should be raised only by Americans. D. It should be raised by mechanical means.D. It should be raised by mechanical means.

3. How should the American National Flag be displayed at 3. How should the American National Flag be displayed at an unveiling ceremony?an unveiling ceremony?

A. It should be attached to the status.A. It should be attached to the status. B. It should be hung from the top of the monument.B. It should be hung from the top of the monument. C. It should be spread over the object to be unveiled.C. It should be spread over the object to be unveiled. D. It should be carried high up in the air.D. It should be carried high up in the air.

4. What do we learn about the use of the American National Flag?4. What do we learn about the use of the American National Flag?

A. There has been a lot of controversyA. There has been a lot of controversy （争论） （争论） over the use of flover the use of flag.ag.

B. The best athletes can wear uniforms with the design of the flaB. The best athletes can wear uniforms with the design of the flag.g.

C. There are precise regulations and customs to be followed.C. There are precise regulations and customs to be followed.

D. Americans can print the flag on their cushions or handkerchieD. Americans can print the flag on their cushions or handkerchiefs.fs.

5. What is Americans' attitude towards their National Flag?5. What is Americans' attitude towards their National Flag?

A. ArbitraryA. Arbitrary （武断的）（武断的） B. Respect.B. Respect.

C. Happy. D. Brave.C. Happy. D. Brave.

   

Passage 11Passage 11

It has been reported that in colleges across the UniteIt has been reported that in colleges across the United States , the daytime serial drama known as the soap opd States , the daytime serial drama known as the soap opera has suddenly become “era has suddenly become “inin （成功、取胜）（成功、取胜）”” . Between . Between the hours of 11 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. , college television the hours of 11 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. , college television louloungesnges （客厅、休闲室）（客厅、休闲室） are filled with soap opera fans whare filled with soap opera fans who o can‘t wait tocan‘t wait to （等不及、急不可耐）（等不及、急不可耐） see the next see the next episodeepisode（章节、片段）（章节、片段） in the lives of their favorite characters.in the lives of their favorite characters.

Actually, soaps are Actually, soaps are more thanmore than （不只是）（不只是） a college faa college favorite; they‘re a youth favorite. When school is out, high-vorite; they‘re a youth favorite. When school is out, high-school students are in front of their TV sets. One young school students are in front of their TV sets. One young working woman admitted that she working woman admitted that she turned downturned down （放弃）（放弃） a higher paying job rather than give up watching her favoa higher paying job rather than give up watching her favorite serials. During the 1960's, it was uncommon for younrite serials. During the 1960's, it was uncommon for young people to watch soap operas. The mood ofg people to watch soap operas. The mood of

the sixties was very the sixties was very different fromdifferent from now. It was a time of s now. It was a time of s

eriousness, and talk was about social issues of great imperiousness, and talk was about social issues of great imp

ortance.ortance.

Now, seriousness has been replaced by fun. Young pNow, seriousness has been replaced by fun. Young p

eople want to be happy. It may seem strange that they eople want to be happy. It may seem strange that they shsh

ouldould （竟然）（竟然） turn to turn to （求助于）（求助于） soap opera, which is knsoap opera, which is kn

own for showing trouble in people‘s lives. But soap operown for showing trouble in people‘s lives. But soap oper

a is enjoyment. Young people can a is enjoyment. Young people can identify withidentify with （打成一（打成一片、混同于）片、混同于） the soap opera character, who, like the collthe soap opera character, who, like the coll

ege-age viewer, is looking for happy love, and probably nege-age viewer, is looking for happy love, and probably n

ot finding it. And soap opera gives young people a chancot finding it. And soap opera gives young people a chanc

e to feel close to people without having to bear any respoe to feel close to people without having to bear any respo

nsibility for their problems. nsibility for their problems. (226 words)(226 words)

1. What is soap opera?1. What is soap opera? A. Plays based on science fiction stories.A. Plays based on science fiction stories. B. Plays based on non-fiction stories.B. Plays based on non-fiction stories. C. The daytime serial dramas on TV.C. The daytime serial dramas on TV. D. Popular documentaryD. Popular documentary （文献的） （文献的） films on TV.films on TV.

2. What can be the best title of the passage?2. What can be the best title of the passage? A. College student viewers.A. College student viewers. B. Favorite TV serials.B. Favorite TV serials. C. Soap opera fans.C. Soap opera fans. D. College-age viewers.D. College-age viewers.

3. Which are 3. Which are notnot the reasons why the soap opera suddenly the reasons why the soap opera suddenly becomes "in" according to the passage?becomes "in" according to the passage?

A. Because the viewers want to be happy and to enjoy tA. Because the viewers want to be happy and to enjoy themselves.hemselves.

B. Because the soap opera makes young people feel clB. Because the soap opera makes young people feel close to their people.ose to their people.

C. Because the viewers can find themselves in the soaC. Because the viewers can find themselves in the soap opera characters.p opera characters.

D. Because the young people have to bear the responsiD. Because the young people have to bear the responsibilities for their troubles.bilities for their troubles.

4. What can we learn from the passage? 4. What can we learn from the passage? A. College students like soap operas more than any A. College students like soap operas more than any

other social groups.other social groups. B. Young people of sixties liked soap operas more than B. Young people of sixties liked soap operas more than

people today.people today. C. Young viewers have turned themselves from the C. Young viewers have turned themselves from the

seriousness of sixties to enjoyment now.seriousness of sixties to enjoyment now. D. The young as a whole are trying to look for happy D. The young as a whole are trying to look for happy

love but in vain.love but in vain.

5. What message does the author want to convey to us? 5. What message does the author want to convey to us? A. The people's favorites to drama works have been A. The people's favorites to drama works have been

changed for a long time.changed for a long time. B. The people's favorites to drama works change along B. The people's favorites to drama works change along

with the times.with the times. C. The people's favorites to drama works is changed by C. The people's favorites to drama works is changed by

the soap opera.the soap opera. D. The people's favorites have changed the drama D. The people's favorites have changed the drama

works.works.   

Passage 12Passage 12

How men first learnt to invent words is unknown; in oHow men first learnt to invent words is unknown; in other words, the origin of language is a mystery. All we reather words, the origin of language is a mystery. All we really know is that men, unlike animals, somehow invented clly know is that men, unlike animals, somehow invented certain sounds to express thought and feelings, actions aertain sounds to express thought and feelings, actions and things, so that they could communicate with each othnd things, so that they could communicate with each other; and that later they agreed upon certain signs, called leer; and that later they agreed upon certain signs, called letters, which could be combined tters, which could be combined to present those soundsto present those sounds, , and which could be written down. Those sounds, whetheand which could be written down. Those sounds, whether spoken or written in letters, we call words.r spoken or written in letters, we call words.

The power of words, then, lies in their The power of words, then, lies in their associationsassociations（联想）（联想） - the things they bring up before our minds. Wo- the things they bring up before our minds. Words become filled with meaning for us by experience; and rds become filled with meaning for us by experience; and the longer we live, the longer we live,

the more certain words recall to us the glad and sad events of our past; and the more we read and learn, the more the number of words that mean something increases. Great writers are those who not only have great thoughts but also express these thoughts in words which appeal powerfully to （吸引） our minds and emotions. This charming （迷人的、感染的） and telling （讲述性的） use of words is what we call literary （文学的） style. Above all, the real poet is a master of words. He can convey his meaning in words which sing like music and which by their position （立场） and association can move men to tears （感激涕零） . We should therefore learn to choose our words carefully and use them accurately, or they will make our speech silly （愚蠢的） and vulgar （粗俗的） . (239 words)

1. The origin of language is ___________ . A. a legend handed down from the past B. a matter that is hidden or secret C. a question difficult to answer D. a problem not yet solved

2. What is true about words? A. They are used to express feelings only. B. They can not be written down. C. They are simply sounds. D. They are mysterious.

3. The real power of words lies in their _____. A. properties B. characteristics C. peculiarity D. representative function

4. By "association", the author means ________ . A. a special quality B. a joining of ideas in the mind C. an appearance which is puzzling D. a strange feature

5. Which of the following statements about the real poet is NOT true?

A. He is no more than （只不过是） a master of words. B. He can convey his ideas in words which sing like

music. C. He can move men to tears. D. His style is always charming.

Passage 13Passage 13

Many people who work in London prefer to live Many people who work in London prefer to live

outside it, and to go in to their offices or schools every outside it, and to go in to their offices or schools every

day by train, car or bus, even though this means they day by train, car or bus, even though this means they

have to get up early in the morning and reach home late have to get up early in the morning and reach home late

in the evening.in the evening.

One advantage of living outside London is that One advantage of living outside London is that

houses are cheaper. Even a small flat in London without houses are cheaper. Even a small flat in London without

a garden costs quite a lot to rent. With the same money, a garden costs quite a lot to rent. With the same money,

one can get a little house in the country with a garden of one can get a little house in the country with a garden of

one's own. one's own.

Then, in the country one can really Then, in the country one can really get away from get away from the noisthe nois

e and hurry of busy working lives. Even though one has to gee and hurry of busy working lives. Even though one has to ge

t up earlier and spend more time in trains or buses, one can st up earlier and spend more time in trains or buses, one can s

leep better at night and during weekends and on summer eveleep better at night and during weekends and on summer eve

nings, one can enjoy the fresh, clean air of the country. If one nings, one can enjoy the fresh, clean air of the country. If one

likes gardens, one can spend one‘s free time digging, plantinlikes gardens, one can spend one‘s free time digging, plantin

g, watering and doing g, watering and doing the hundred and onethe hundred and one （数不尽的）（数不尽的） otheothe

r jobs which are needed in a garden. Then, when the flowers ar jobs which are needed in a garden. Then, when the flowers a

nd vegetables nd vegetables come upcome up （长成了）（长成了） , one has got the , one has got the rewardreward

（回报）（回报） together with those who have together with those who have sharedshared （分享）（分享） the sthe s

ecret of Nature.ecret of Nature.

Some people, however, Some people, however, take no interest intake no interest in country thi country thi

ngs: for them, happiness ngs: for them, happiness lies inlies in the town, with its cinema the town, with its cinema

s and theatres, beautiful shops and busy streets, dance-hs and theatres, beautiful shops and busy streets, dance-h

alls and restaurants. Such people would feel that their life alls and restaurants. Such people would feel that their life

was not worth living if they had to live it outside London . was not worth living if they had to live it outside London .

An occasional walk in one of the parks and a An occasional walk in one of the parks and a fortnight‘s fortnight‘s

(two weeks)(two weeks) visit to the sea every summer is all visit to the sea every summer is all the countthe count

ryry they want: they want: the rest the rest （其余的东西）（其余的东西） they they areare quite quite prepaprepa

red tored to （随时可以）（随时可以） leave toleave to （留给）（留给） those who are glad those who are glad

to get away from London every night. to get away from London every night. (287 words)(287 words)

1. Which of the following statements is 1. Which of the following statements is NOTNOT true? true? A. People who love Nature prefer to live outside the A. People who love Nature prefer to live outside the

city.city. B. All the people who work in London prefer to live in B. All the people who work in London prefer to live in

the country.the country. C. Some people enjoying city life prefer to work and C. Some people enjoying city life prefer to work and

live inside London .live inside London . D. Many nature lovers, though working in London , D. Many nature lovers, though working in London ,

prefer to live outside the city.prefer to live outside the city.

2. With the same money needed for ___________, one 2. With the same money needed for ___________, one can buy a little house with a garden in the country.can buy a little house with a garden in the country.

A. getting a small flat with a gardenA. getting a small flat with a garden B. having a small flat with a gardenB. having a small flat with a garden C. renting a small flat without a garden.C. renting a small flat without a garden. D. Buying a small flat without a garden.D. Buying a small flat without a garden.

3. when the garden is in blossom, the one 3. when the garden is in blossom, the one has been rehas been rewarded.warded.

A. living in the country.A. living in the country. B. having spent time working in the garden.B. having spent time working in the garden. C. having a garden of his own.C. having a garden of his own. D. having been digging, planting and watering.D. having been digging, planting and watering.

4. people who think happiness lies in the city life would f4. people who think happiness lies in the city life would feel that eel that if they had to live outside London . if they had to live outside London .

A. their life was meaningless.A. their life was meaningless. B. Their life was invaluableB. Their life was invaluable C. They didn’t deserve ha happy life.C. They didn’t deserve ha happy life. D. They were not worthy of their happy life.D. They were not worthy of their happy life.

5. the underlined phrase 5. the underlined phrase get away fromget away from in the 3rd paragra in the 3rd paragraph refers to ph refers to . .

A. deal withA. deal with （处理、应付）（处理、应付） B. do away withB. do away with （废除、去掉）（废除、去掉） C. escape fromC. escape from （逃离、摆脱）（逃离、摆脱） D. prevent fromD. prevent from （防止…）（防止…）

Passage 14Passage 14

By definition, heroes and heroines are men and womBy definition, heroes and heroines are men and women distinguisheden distinguished （杰出、卓越） （杰出、卓越） by uncommon courage, by uncommon courage, achievements, and self-sacrifice made most for the benefachievements, and self-sacrifice made most for the benefits of others - they are people its of others - they are people againstagainst （依照、根据）（依照、根据） whwhom we measure others. They are men and women om we measure others. They are men and women recognrecognizedized （被公认）（被公认） for for shapingshaping （塑造）（塑造） our nation‘s our nation‘s consciconsciousnessousness （意识、觉悟）（意识、觉悟） and development as well as the land development as well as the lives of those who ives of those who admireadmire （赞美、崇敬）（赞美、崇敬） them. Yet, some them. Yet, some people say that ours is an age where true heroes and herpeople say that ours is an age where true heroes and heroines are hard to come by, where the very idea of heroisoines are hard to come by, where the very idea of heroism is something beyond us - an m is something beyond us - an artifactartifact （人造物）（人造物） of the of the past. Some past. Some maintainmaintain （主张）（主张） , that because the Cold War , that because the Cold War is over and because America is at peace, our age is esseis over and because America is at peace, our age is essentially an ntially an unheroicunheroic （无需英雄的、不出英雄的）（无需英雄的、不出英雄的） one. one.

Furthermore, the Furthermore, the overalloverall （全局的、整体的）（全局的、整体的） crime rate is crime rate is

down, poverty has been down, poverty has been easedeased （减弱了）（减弱了） by a strong anby a strong an

d growing economy, and advances continue to be made id growing economy, and advances continue to be made i

n medical science. Cultural n medical science. Cultural iconsicons （偶像、肖像、图标）（偶像、肖像、图标） aa

re hard to define, but we know them when we see them. Tre hard to define, but we know them when we see them. T

hey are people who manage to go hey are people who manage to go beyondbeyond （超越）（超越） celebceleb

rity (rity ( 明星明星 ),), who are who are legendarylegendary （传奇的）（传奇的） , who somehow , who somehow

manage to become manage to become mythicmythic （神化的）（神化的） . But what makes s. But what makes s

ome ome figuresfigures （人物）（人物） icons and others mere icons and others mere （仅仅）（仅仅） celcel

ebrities? That's hard to answer. In part, their lives have thebrities? That's hard to answer. In part, their lives have th

e quality of a story to tell. e quality of a story to tell.

For instance, the beautiful young Diana Spencer who at 1For instance, the beautiful young Diana Spencer who at 1

9 married a prince, 9 married a prince, renouncedrenounced （断绝关系）（断绝关系） marriage and marriage and

the the thronethrone （王位）（王位） , and died at the moment she found tr, and died at the moment she found tr

ue love. Good looks certainly ue love. Good looks certainly helphelp （有作用）（有作用） . . So doesSo does a a

special special indefinableindefinable （无法言喻的）（无法言喻的） charmcharm （魅力）（魅力） , with t, with t

he help of the media. But nothing he help of the media. But nothing confirmsconfirms （确立、使有（确立、使有效）效） an icon more than a tragic death - such as Martin Luan icon more than a tragic death - such as Martin Lu

ther King, Jr., John F. Kennedy, and ther King, Jr., John F. Kennedy, and PrincessPrincess （王妃）（王妃） DiDi

ana. ana. (258 words) (258 words)

1. The passage mainly deals with ____________ .1. The passage mainly deals with ____________ .

A. life and death B. heroes and heroinesA. life and death B. heroes and heroines

C. heroes and iconsC. heroes and icons D. icons and celebrities D. icons and celebrities

2. Heroes and heroines are usually ____________ .2. Heroes and heroines are usually ____________ .

A. courageous B. good examples to followA. courageous B. good examples to follow

C. self-sacrificing C. self-sacrificing D. all of the aboveD. all of the above

3. Which of the following statements is 3. Which of the following statements is wrongwrong? ?

A. Poverty in America has been eased with the A. Poverty in America has been eased with the economic growth.economic growth.

B. Superstars are famous for being famous.B. Superstars are famous for being famous.

C. One's look can contribute to being famous.C. One's look can contribute to being famous.

D. Heroes and heroines can only emerge in war times.D. Heroes and heroines can only emerge in war times.

4. Beautiful young Diana Spencer found her genuine love 4. Beautiful young Diana Spencer found her genuine love ____________ .____________ .

A. when she was 19 A. when she was 19

B. when she became a princessB. when she became a princess

C. just before her deathC. just before her death

D. after she gave birth to a princeD. after she gave birth to a prince

5. What is more likely to set an icon's status? 5. What is more likely to set an icon's status?

A. Good looks. A. Good looks.

B. Tragic and early death.B. Tragic and early death.

C. Personal attraction. C. Personal attraction.

D. The quality of one's story.D. The quality of one's story.

   

Passage 15Passage 15

Shyness is the Shyness is the causecause （原因）（原因） of much unhappiness of much unhappiness for a great many people. Shy people are anxious and for a great many people. Shy people are anxious and self-self-consciousconscious （自虑的）（自虑的） ; that is, they are ; that is, they are excessively excessively （过（过分地）分地） concerned withconcerned with （在意）（在意） their own appearance antheir own appearance and actions. d actions. WorrisomeWorrisome （令人不安的）（令人不安的） thoughts are constthoughts are constantly occurring in their minds: antly occurring in their minds: what kind of impression awhat kind of impression am I making?m I making? Do they like me? Do I sound stupid? Am I w Do they like me? Do I sound stupid? Am I wearing unattractive clothes?earing unattractive clothes?

It is obvious that such uncomfortable feelings must nIt is obvious that such uncomfortable feelings must negatively affect people. A person‘s conception of himself egatively affect people. A person‘s conception of himself or herself is reflected in the way he or she behaves, and tor herself is reflected in the way he or she behaves, and the way a person behaves affects other people’s reactions.he way a person behaves affects other people’s reactions. In general, the way people think about themselves has a In general, the way people think about themselves has a profoundprofound （深刻的）（深刻的） effect on all areas of their lives.effect on all areas of their lives.

Shy people, having low self-esteem, are likely to be pShy people, having low self-esteem, are likely to be p

assive and easily influenced by others. They need assive and easily influenced by others. They need reassureassu

rancerance （放心）（放心） that they are doing “the right thing. Shy pthat they are doing “the right thing. Shy p

eople are very sensitive to criticism; they feel it eople are very sensitive to criticism; they feel it confirmsconfirms

（增强、巩固（增强、巩固） ） their feelings of their feelings of inferiorityinferiority （自卑）（自卑） . They . They

also find it difficult to be pleased by also find it difficult to be pleased by complimentcompliment （赞扬）（赞扬） with a statement like this one, ”You‘re just saying that to with a statement like this one, ”You‘re just saying that to

make me feel good. I know it’s not true. “ It is clear that wmake me feel good. I know it’s not true. “ It is clear that w

hile hile self-awarenessself-awareness （自我意识）（自我意识） is a healthy quality, is a healthy quality, oveove

rdoingrdoing （过分）（过分） it is harmful.it is harmful.

Can shyness be completely Can shyness be completely eliminatedeliminated （消除）（消除） , or at , or at

least reduced? Fortunately, people can overcome shynesleast reduced? Fortunately, people can overcome shynes

s with s with determineddetermined （坚定的）（坚定的） and patient efforts in buildiand patient efforts in buildi

ng self-confidence. Since shyness goes ng self-confidence. Since shyness goes hand in hand withand in hand wit

hh a lack of self-esteem, it is important for people to accep a lack of self-esteem, it is important for people to accep

t their weaknesses as well as their strengths.t their weaknesses as well as their strengths.

Each one of us is a unique, Each one of us is a unique, worthwhileworthwhile （有身份的）（有身份的） ii

ndividual, interested in our own personal ways. The bettendividual, interested in our own personal ways. The bette

r we understand ourselves, the easier it becomes to r we understand ourselves, the easier it becomes to live live

up to up to （达到、做到）（达到、做到） our full our full potentialpotential （潜力）（潜力） . Let‘s not . Let‘s not

allow shyness to block our chances for a rich and allow shyness to block our chances for a rich and fulfillinfulfillin

gg （实现、令人满意的）（实现、令人满意的） life. life. (289 words)(289 words)

1. What does the author try to prove by citing "what kind 1. What does the author try to prove by citing "what kind of impression am I making?“ (Para. 1)of impression am I making?“ (Para. 1)

A. Shy people benefit from their caring about their A. Shy people benefit from their caring about their appearance.appearance.

B. People's shyness made them care too much about B. People's shyness made them care too much about their appearance and actions.their appearance and actions.

C. It's natural that shy people don't believe other's C. It's natural that shy people don't believe other's compliments.compliments.

D. Shy people think they are different from others.D. Shy people think they are different from others.

2. According to the writer, self-awareness is ______ .2. According to the writer, self-awareness is ______ . A. a good qualityA. a good quality B. the cause of unhappiness B. the cause of unhappiness C. harmful to people D. a weak point of shy peopleC. harmful to people D. a weak point of shy people

3. When being praised, shy people feel that it is ____.3. When being praised, shy people feel that it is ____. A. good A. good B. unrealB. unreal C. very reasonable D. harmfulC. very reasonable D. harmful

4. Which of the following statements is true according to 4. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage? the passage?

A. Shyness helps us to develop our potentialA. Shyness helps us to develop our potential

B. Shyness enables us to understand ourselves betterB. Shyness enables us to understand ourselves better

C. Shyness can block our chances for a rich lifeC. Shyness can block our chances for a rich life

D. Shyness has nothing to do with lack of self-esteemD. Shyness has nothing to do with lack of self-esteem

5. It can be inferred from the passage that shy 5. It can be inferred from the passage that shy people___ .people___ .

A. should find more of their weaknessA. should find more of their weakness

B. should understand themselves in the right wayB. should understand themselves in the right way

C. had better ignore their weaknessC. had better ignore their weakness

D. can get rid of their shyness while maintaining low D. can get rid of their shyness while maintaining low self-esteemself-esteem

Passage 16Passage 16

Places to stay in Britain are as varied as the places yPlaces to stay in Britain are as varied as the places you visit. Whatever your ou visit. Whatever your budgetbudget （预算）（预算） is the choice frois the choice from basic m basic barnbarn （畜舍）（畜舍） to small hotel, from tiny to small hotel, from tiny cottagecottage（农舍）（农舍） to grand castle is all part of fun.to grand castle is all part of fun.

Hostels Hostels

Cheap, good-value hostels are Cheap, good-value hostels are aimed ataimed at （目标是）（目标是） alall types of l types of like-mindedlike-minded （情趣相同的）（情趣相同的） travelers, who prefetravelers, who prefer value over luxury and you don‘t have to be young or sinr value over luxury and you don‘t have to be young or single to use them. Britain ’s independent gle to use them. Britain ’s independent hostelshostels （旅店、（旅店、客栈）客栈） and and backpackersbackpackers （背包旅行者）（背包旅行者） hostels also offehostels also offer a great welcome. r a great welcome. FacilitiesFacilities （设施）（设施） and prices vary, esand prices vary, especially in rural areas, where some hostels are a little mopecially in rural areas, where some hostels are a little more than a re than a bunkhouse (bunkhouse ( 临时住房临时住房 )) while others are remarka while others are remarkably comfortable - almost like bly comfortable - almost like bargainbargain （议价的）（议价的） hotels. hotels.

Youth HotelsYouth Hotels

Founded many years ago to “help all, especially younFounded many years ago to “help all, especially young people of g people of limited meanslimited means （手头较紧）（手头较紧） , to a greater , to a greater knoknowledgewledge （见识、学识）（见识、学识） , love and care of the countryside”,, love and care of the countryside”, the Youth Hotels Association is still going strong in the the Youth Hotels Association is still going strong in the 21st century. The network of 230 hotels is a perfect 21st century. The network of 230 hotels is a perfect gatewgatewayay （大门、门户）（大门、门户） for exploring Britain 's towns and counfor exploring Britain 's towns and countryside.tryside.

B&Bs B&Bs

The B&B (bed and breakfast) is a great British institutiThe B&B (bed and breakfast) is a great British institution. In on. In essenceessence （基本）（基本） you get a room in somebody's hyou get a room in somebody's house, and small B&Bs may only have one guest room, so ouse, and small B&Bs may only have one guest room, so you'll really feel like part of the family. Larger B&Bs may you'll really feel like part of the family. Larger B&Bs may have four or five rooms and more facilities, but just as wahave four or five rooms and more facilities, but just as warm as a welcome. rm as a welcome.

In country areas your B&B might be in a village or an In country areas your B&B might be in a village or an isolisolatedated （隔离的）（隔离的） farm surrounded by fields. Prices farm surrounded by fields. Prices reflectreflect（反映）（反映） facilities: and usually run from around facilities: and usually run from around ￡￡ 12 to 12 to ￡￡ 20 per person. City B&Bs charge about 20 per person. City B&Bs charge about ￡￡ 25 to 25 to ￡￡ 30 30 per person, although they're often cheaper as you go furtper person, although they're often cheaper as you go further out to the suburbs.her out to the suburbs.

Pubs & Inns Pubs & Inns

As well as selling drinks and meals, Britain 's pubs anAs well as selling drinks and meals, Britain 's pubs and inns sometimes offer B&B, particularly in country areas.d inns sometimes offer B&B, particularly in country areas. Staying a night or two can be great fun and puts you at t Staying a night or two can be great fun and puts you at the heart of the local community.he heart of the local community.

Rates range from around Rates range from around ￡￡ 15 to 15 to ￡￡ 25 per person. P25 per person. Pubs are more likely to have single rooms. ubs are more likely to have single rooms. (332 words)(332 words)

1. In this passage the author mainly ____________ .1. In this passage the author mainly ____________ .

A. tells us where to stay while visiting BritainA. tells us where to stay while visiting Britain

B. advises readers to pay a visit to Britain B. advises readers to pay a visit to Britain

C. introduces the wonderful public services in Britain C. introduces the wonderful public services in Britain

D. gives us some information about British lifeD. gives us some information about British life

2. ___________ are mainly built for young visitors.2. ___________ are mainly built for young visitors.

A. Pubs & Inns A. Pubs & Inns B. Youth HotelsB. Youth Hotels

C. Hostels D. B&BsC. Hostels D. B&Bs

3. If you travel alone and want to know better about 3. If you travel alone and want to know better about family life in Britain , you'd better stay in _________ .family life in Britain , you'd better stay in _________ .

A. Pubs & Inns B. Youth HotelsA. Pubs & Inns B. Youth Hotels

C. Hostels C. Hostels D. B&BsD. B&Bs

4. If you are interested in traveling with your friends but o4. If you are interested in traveling with your friends but only with limited means, where is the better place fonly with limited means, where is the better place for you to stay? r you to stay?

A. Pubs & Inns B. Youth HotelsA. Pubs & Inns B. Youth Hotels C. HostelsC. Hostels D. B&Bs D. B&Bs

5. Which of the following is 5. Which of the following is NOTNOT true according to the las true according to the last part of the passage?t part of the passage?

A. Pubs and inns usually provide visitors bed and breA. Pubs and inns usually provide visitors bed and breakfast.akfast.

B. All pubs and inns offer visitors bed and breakfast.B. All pubs and inns offer visitors bed and breakfast. C. Pubs and inns charge a visitor C. Pubs and inns charge a visitor ￡￡ 25 at the most.25 at the most. D. If you want a single room, you are more likely to geD. If you want a single room, you are more likely to ge

t one in pubs. t one in pubs.

Passage 17Passage 17

What makes a person a scientist? Does he have What makes a person a scientist? Does he have wayways or toolss or tools of learning that are different from of learning that are different from thosethose of othe of others? The answer is “no”. It is not the tools a scientist uses rs? The answer is “no”. It is not the tools a scientist uses but but how he uses these tools that makes him a scientist.how he uses these tools that makes him a scientist. Y You will probably agree that knowing how to use a power iou will probably agree that knowing how to use a power is important to a s important to a carpentercarpenter （木匠）（木匠） . You will probably ag. You will probably agree, too, that knowing how to investigate, how to discoveree, too, that knowing how to investigate, how to discover information, is important to everyone. The scientist, hor information, is important to everyone. The scientist, however, goes one step further, he must be sure that he has wever, goes one step further, he must be sure that he has a reasonable answer to his questions and that his answer a reasonable answer to his questions and that his answer can be can be confirmedconfirmed （验证）（验证） by other persons. He also worby other persons. He also works to fit the answers he gets to many questions into a larks to fit the answers he gets to many questions into a large set of ideas about how the world works.ge set of ideas about how the world works.

The scientist‘s knowledge must be exactThe scientist‘s knowledge must be exact. There is n. There is no room for half right or right just half the time. He must bo room for half right or right just half the time. He must be as nearly right as the conditions permit. What works une as nearly right as the conditions permit. What works under one set of conditions at one time must work under thder one set of conditions at one time must work under the same conditions at other times. If the conditions are dife same conditions at other times. If the conditions are different, any changes the scientist observes in a ferent, any changes the scientist observes in a demonstrdemonstrationation （实证）（实证） must be explained by the changes in the cmust be explained by the changes in the conditions. This is one reason that investigations are impoonditions. This is one reason that investigations are important in science. Albert Einstein, who developed the theorrtant in science. Albert Einstein, who developed the theory of relativity, arrived at this theory through mathematics. y of relativity, arrived at this theory through mathematics. The accuracy of his mathematics was later tested througThe accuracy of his mathematics was later tested through investigations, Einstein’s ideas were shown to be correh investigations, Einstein’s ideas were shown to be correct. A scientist uses many tools for ct. A scientist uses many tools for measurementsmeasurements （测量、（测量、度量）度量） . Then the measurements are used to make mathe. Then the measurements are used to make mathematical calculations that may test his investigations. matical calculations that may test his investigations. (263 (263 words) words)

1. What makes a scientist according to the passage?1. What makes a scientist according to the passage? A. The tools he uses.A. The tools he uses. B. The way he uses his tools.B. The way he uses his tools. C. His ways of learning.C. His ways of learning. D. The various tools he uses.D. The various tools he uses.

2. "The scientist, however, goes one step further...". The 2. "The scientist, however, goes one step further...". The author says this to show ________.author says this to show ________.

A. the importance of informationA. the importance of information B. the importance of thinkingB. the importance of thinking C. the difference between scientists and ordinary peopleC. the difference between scientists and ordinary people D. the difference between carpenters and people with D. the difference between carpenters and people with

other jobsother jobs

3. A sound scientific theory should be one that ______ .3. A sound scientific theory should be one that ______ . A. works not only under one set of conditions at one A. works not only under one set of conditions at one

time, but also under the same conditions at other time, but also under the same conditions at other timestimes

B. does not allow any changes even under different B. does not allow any changes even under different conditionsconditions

C. can be used for many purposesC. can be used for many purposes D. leave no room for improvementD. leave no room for improvement

4. The author quotes the case of Albert Einstein to 4. The author quotes the case of Albert Einstein to illustrate ___________ .illustrate ___________ .

A. that measurements are keys to success in scienceA. that measurements are keys to success in science B. that accuracy of mathematicsB. that accuracy of mathematics C. that the investigations are important in scienceC. that the investigations are important in science D. that the mathematical calculations may test his D. that the mathematical calculations may test his

investigationsinvestigations

5. What is the main idea of the passage? 5. What is the main idea of the passage? A. The theory of relativity.A. The theory of relativity. B. Exactness is the core of science.B. Exactness is the core of science. C. Scientists are different from ordinary people.C. Scientists are different from ordinary people. D. Exactness and ways of using tools are the keys to D. Exactness and ways of using tools are the keys to

the making of a scientist.the making of a scientist.   

Passage 18Passage 18

A A characteristiccharacteristic （特征）（特征） of American culture that has of American culture that has

become almost a tradition is to respect the become almost a tradition is to respect the self-made maself-made ma

nn （自我进取的人）（自我进取的人） --- the man who has risen to the top t--- the man who has risen to the top t

hrough his own efforts, usually beginning by working withrough his own efforts, usually beginning by working wit

h his hands. While the leader in business or industry or th his hands. While the leader in business or industry or t

he college professor occupies a higher social position anhe college professor occupies a higher social position an

d commands greater respect in the community than the cd commands greater respect in the community than the c

ommon laborer or even the skilled factory worker, he maommon laborer or even the skilled factory worker, he ma

y y take pains totake pains to （忍痛去做）（忍痛去做） point out that his father startpoint out that his father start

ed life in America as a farmer or laborer of some sort.ed life in America as a farmer or laborer of some sort.

This attitude toward This attitude toward manual (manual ( 体力的体力的 )) labor is now still se labor is now still se

en in many aspects of American life. One is invited to dinen in many aspects of American life. One is invited to din

ner at a home that is not only comfortably but even ner at a home that is not only comfortably but even luxuriluxuri

ously (ously ( 豪华的豪华的 )) furnishedfurnished （装备的）（装备的） and in which there iand in which there i

s every evidence of the fact that the family has been able s every evidence of the fact that the family has been able

to afford foreign travel, expensive hobbies, and college eto afford foreign travel, expensive hobbies, and college e

ducation for the children; yet the hostess probably will cducation for the children; yet the hostess probably will c

ook the dinner herself, will ook the dinner herself, will serve itserve it （上菜）（上菜） herself and herself and

will wash dishes afterward, furthermore the dinner will nowill wash dishes afterward, furthermore the dinner will no

t consist t consist merelymerely （仅仅）（仅仅） of something quickly and easilof something quickly and easil

y y assembledassembled （组装、拼装）（组装、拼装） from contents of various cafrom contents of various ca

ns and a cake or a pie bought at the nearby ns and a cake or a pie bought at the nearby bakerybakery （面包（面包店）店） . .

On the contrary, the hostess usually takes pride in carefuOn the contrary, the hostess usually takes pride in carefu

l preparation of special dishes. A l preparation of special dishes. A professionalprofessional （专业人（专业人士）士） may talk about washing the car, digging in his flowemay talk about washing the car, digging in his flowe

rbeds, painting the house. His wife may even help with thrbeds, painting the house. His wife may even help with th

ese things, just as he often helps her with the dishwashinese things, just as he often helps her with the dishwashin

g. The son who is away at college may g. The son who is away at college may wait on tablewait on table （当（当服务生服务生） ） and and wash dishes for his livingwash dishes for his living, or during the su, or during the su

mmer he may work with a mmer he may work with a construction gangconstruction gang （施工队）（施工队） on a highway in order to pay for his education. on a highway in order to pay for his education. (291 word(291 word

s)s)

1. From paragraph I, we know that in America _________ .1. From paragraph I, we know that in America _________ . A. people tend to have a high opinion of the self-made A. people tend to have a high opinion of the self-made

manman B. people can always rise to the top through their won B. people can always rise to the top through their won

effortsefforts C. college professors win great respect from common C. college professors win great respect from common

workersworkers D. people feel painful to mention their fathers as D. people feel painful to mention their fathers as

laborslabors

2. According to the passage, the hostess cooks dinner 2. According to the passage, the hostess cooks dinner herself mainly because __________.herself mainly because __________.

A. servants in American are hard to getA. servants in American are hard to get B. she takes pride in what she can do herselfB. she takes pride in what she can do herself C. she can hardly afford servantsC. she can hardly afford servants D. It is easy to prepare a meal with canned foodD. It is easy to prepare a meal with canned food

3. The expression "wait on table" in the second paragrap3. The expression "wait on table" in the second paragraph means "_________.h means "_________.

A. work in a furniture shopA. work in a furniture shop B. keep accounts for a barB. keep accounts for a bar C. wait to lay the tableC. wait to lay the table D. serve customers in a restaurantD. serve customers in a restaurant

4. The author’s attitude towards manual (4. The author’s attitude towards manual ( 体力的体力的 ) labor is ) labor is ______.______. A. positiveA. positive B. negative B. negative

C. humorous D. criticalC. humorous D. critical

5. Which of the following may serve as the best title of th5. Which of the following may serve as the best title of the passage?e passage?

A. A Respectable Self-made Family.A. A Respectable Self-made Family. B. American Attitude toward Manual Labor.B. American Attitude toward Manual Labor. C. Characteristics of American Culture.C. Characteristics of American Culture. D. The Development of Manual Labor.D. The Development of Manual Labor.

Passage 19Passage 19

I often dreamed about I often dreamed about PisaPisa （意大利中部比萨市）（意大利中部比萨市） whwh

en I was a boy. I read about the famous building called then I was a boy. I read about the famous building called th

e e LeaningLeaning （依靠、倾斜）（依靠、倾斜） Tower of Pisa. But when I read Tower of Pisa. But when I read

the word Pisa, I was thinking about the word Pisa, I was thinking about pizzapizza （比萨饼）（比萨饼） . I th. I th

ought this tower was a place to buy pizza. It must be the ought this tower was a place to buy pizza. It must be the

best place to buy pizza in the world, I thought. best place to buy pizza in the world, I thought.

Many years later, I finally saw the Leaning Tower. I kMany years later, I finally saw the Leaning Tower. I k

new then that it was Pisa but no pizza. But there was still new then that it was Pisa but no pizza. But there was still

something special about it for me. The Tower got its namsomething special about it for me. The Tower got its nam

e because it e because it really didreally did lean to one side. Some people wan lean to one side. Some people wan

t to try to t to try to fixfix （修整、加固）（修整、加固） it. They are afraid it may fall it. They are afraid it may fall

over and they don’t like it leans over the city. over and they don’t like it leans over the city.

I do not think it’s a good idea to try to fix it. The TowI do not think it’s a good idea to try to fix it. The Tow

er probably will not fall down. It is 600 years old. Why shoer probably will not fall down. It is 600 years old. Why sho

uld anything happened to it now? And, if you ask me, I likuld anything happened to it now? And, if you ask me, I lik

e what it looks like. To me it is a very human kind of leanie what it looks like. To me it is a very human kind of leani

ng. Nothing is perfect. It seems to say. ng. Nothing is perfect. It seems to say.

And who cares? Why do people want things to be peAnd who cares? Why do people want things to be pe

rfect? rfect? ImperfectImperfect （有瑕疵的、不完善的）（有瑕疵的、不完善的） things may be mthings may be m

ore interesting. Let’s take the tower in Pisa. Why is it so fore interesting. Let’s take the tower in Pisa. Why is it so f

amous? There are many other older, more beautiful toweramous? There are many other older, more beautiful tower

s in Italy. But Pisa tower is the most famous. People coms in Italy. But Pisa tower is the most famous. People com

e from all over the world to see it. e from all over the world to see it.

1. The writer used to think Pisa ___.1. The writer used to think Pisa ___. A. in Spain A. in Spain B. not very famous B. not very famous C. not the same as pizza C. not the same as pizza D. the same as pizzaD. the same as pizza

2. This passage is about ___.2. This passage is about ___. A. Italian pizza A. Italian pizza B. Italy’s problems B. Italy’s problems C. How the Leaning Tower Pisa got its name C. How the Leaning Tower Pisa got its name D. Why the writer like PisaD. Why the writer like Pisa

3. The Leaning Tower of Pisa is ___. 3. The Leaning Tower of Pisa is ___. A. modern B. falling down A. modern B. falling down C. 600 years oldC. 600 years old D. 60 years old D. 60 years old

4. The writer ___.4. The writer ___.

A. doesn’t like what the tower looks like A. doesn’t like what the tower looks like

B. likes what the tower looks likeB. likes what the tower looks like

C. thinks it’s the most beautiful tower in the world C. thinks it’s the most beautiful tower in the world

D. doesn’t like towerD. doesn’t like tower

5. The writer likes the Leaning Tower of Pisa because ___.5. The writer likes the Leaning Tower of Pisa because ___.

A. it’s old B. it’s perfect A. it’s old B. it’s perfect

C. it sells pizza C. it sells pizza D. it’s imperfectD. it’s imperfect

Passage 20Passage 20

One day a man and his daughter were going out for a One day a man and his daughter were going out for a walk. The man had put on a pair of walk. The man had put on a pair of oddodd （不成对的）（不成对的） shoshoes, one with a thick es, one with a thick sole (sole ( 鞋跟鞋跟 ),), and one with a thin sole. and one with a thin sole. As he came out to the street, he felt very uncomfortable. As he came out to the street, he felt very uncomfortable.

Turning to his daughter, he said, “Why should one of Turning to his daughter, he said, “Why should one of my legs be longer than the other one?” The daughter loomy legs be longer than the other one?” The daughter looked at her father’s legs and said, “You have put on two oked at her father’s legs and said, “You have put on two odd shoes!” dd shoes!”

When he heard this, the man was very happy and thoWhen he heard this, the man was very happy and thought to himself, “What a ught to himself, “What a brightbright （聪明）（聪明） daughter I’ve godaughter I’ve got!” Then he asked his daughter to go back to the house at!” Then he asked his daughter to go back to the house and got him another pair of shoes.nd got him another pair of shoes.

When the daughter went back to the house, all she When the daughter went back to the house, all she

could find was one shoe with thick sole and one shoe could find was one shoe with thick sole and one shoe

with thin sole. Taking the shoes to show her father, she with thin sole. Taking the shoes to show her father, she

said, “It’s no use changing! These shoes are also odd, said, “It’s no use changing! These shoes are also odd,

one with a thick sole, and one with a thin sole.”one with a thick sole, and one with a thin sole.”

The man listened and thought to himself, “It can’t be The man listened and thought to himself, “It can’t be

helped. I might as well wear the ones I have on now.” So helped. I might as well wear the ones I have on now.” So

they went for their walk. they went for their walk.

1. The man thought that his daughter was ___.1. The man thought that his daughter was ___.

A. beautiful A. beautiful B. cleverB. clever

C. lazy D. cleanC. lazy D. clean

2. It was the ___ that found the reason for it.2. It was the ___ that found the reason for it.

A. father A. father B. daughterB. daughter

C. neighbor D. passer-byC. neighbor D. passer-by

3. The daughter came back, bringing ___ with her.3. The daughter came back, bringing ___ with her.

A. a pair of shoes A. a pair of shoes

B. a pair of odd shoesB. a pair of odd shoes

C. a pair of thick-soled shoes C. a pair of thick-soled shoes

D. nothingD. nothing

4. What do you think that the man should have done?4. What do you think that the man should have done?

A. He should return to his home and got the shoes A. He should return to his home and got the shoes himself. himself.

B. He should have the thick sole cut off. B. He should have the thick sole cut off.

C. He should have changed one of his shoes.C. He should have changed one of his shoes.

D. He should have no shoes on. D. He should have no shoes on.

5. What do you think of the man and his daughter?5. What do you think of the man and his daughter?

A. They A. They bothboth were were not not clever. clever.

B. The father was cleverer than the daughter. B. The father was cleverer than the daughter.

C. The daughter was cleverer than the father. C. The daughter was cleverer than the father.

D. D. EitherEither of them was foolish enough. of them was foolish enough.

Passage 21Passage 21

The dark smoke that comes out of The dark smoke that comes out of stacks (stacks ( 大烟囱大烟囱 )) or fro or fro

m a burning m a burning dump (dump (垃圾垃圾 )) contains of tiny bits of solid or liq contains of tiny bits of solid or liq

uid matter. The smoke also contains many gases, most of wuid matter. The smoke also contains many gases, most of w

hich cannot be seen. Altogether, they hich cannot be seen. Altogether, they make upmake up （构成）（构成） seriseri

ous problems of air pollution. In so many places it ous problems of air pollution. In so many places it keeps us keeps us

from seeingfrom seeing the sun, the sun, irritates (irritates (刺痛刺痛 )) our eyes, causes us to our eyes, causes us to

cough and make us ill. cough and make us ill. Air pollution can spread from city to Air pollution can spread from city to

citycity. . It even spreads from one country to another.It even spreads from one country to another. Some nor Some nor

thern European countries have had “black snow” from thern European countries have had “black snow” from pollupollu

tantstants （污染物）（污染物） that have traveled through the air from oththat have traveled through the air from oth

er country and have fallen with the snow. er country and have fallen with the snow.

So air pollution is a global problemSo air pollution is a global problem. It can kill babies, older . It can kill babies, older

people and those who have people and those who have respiratory (respiratory ( 呼吸呼吸 )) disease. In 1 disease. In 1

952, four thousand people died in one week as a result of a 952, four thousand people died in one week as a result of a

serious air pollution breakout in London. In 1948 in a small serious air pollution breakout in London. In 1948 in a small

town in Pennsylvania, town in Pennsylvania, 2020 people died in a four-day period o people died in a four-day period o

f air pollution. As often found in cities, air pollution increasf air pollution. As often found in cities, air pollution increas

es the risks of es the risks of lunglung （肺）（肺） disease, such as disease, such as bronchitisbronchitis （支（支气管炎）气管炎） and and asthmaasthma （哮喘）（哮喘） . Of course, smoking and oth. Of course, smoking and oth

er factors help to cause these illnesses, too, but these causer factors help to cause these illnesses, too, but these caus

es have increased greatly during recent years as air polluties have increased greatly during recent years as air polluti

on has become worse. on has become worse.

1. Which of the following is 1. Which of the following is NOTNOT true about the “black true about the “black

snow” incident?snow” incident?

A. It happened in the northern European countries. A. It happened in the northern European countries.

B. It happened there because air pollution in these B. It happened there because air pollution in these

countries was most serious.countries was most serious.

C. Pollutants that fell with snow made it dirty. C. Pollutants that fell with snow made it dirty.

D. It is a global problem. D. It is a global problem.

2. Who can be killed by air pollution? 2. Who can be killed by air pollution?

A. Earth and plants. A. Earth and plants.

B. Stones and birds. B. Stones and birds.

C. C. Those who suffer from respiratory illnesses.Those who suffer from respiratory illnesses.

D. Both A and C. D. Both A and C.

3. How many people died of air pollution in Pennsylvania 3. How many people died of air pollution in Pennsylvania in 1948? in 1948?

A. 4,000A. 4,000. B. 20.. B. 20. C. None. D. 4,020. C. None. D. 4,020.

4. What are bronchitis and asthma? 4. What are bronchitis and asthma? A. Different types of headache. A. Different types of headache. B. lung diseases.B. lung diseases. C. Heart diseases. C. Heart diseases. D. Different types of stomach aches. D. Different types of stomach aches.

5. According to the passage, air pollution increases 5. According to the passage, air pollution increases people’s chance of getting ___. people’s chance of getting ___.

A. Headache A. Headache B. A lung diseaseB. A lung disease C. Stomachache. D. Nervous breakdownC. Stomachache. D. Nervous breakdown

Passage 22Passage 22 Look at the instructions on the bottle of the medicine Look at the instructions on the bottle of the medicine and then choose the right answers. and then choose the right answers. John is twelve years old. He had a bad cold and cougheJohn is twelve years old. He had a bad cold and coughed day and night. He went to see a doctor. The doctor gave d day and night. He went to see a doctor. The doctor gave him same cough medicine. him same cough medicine.

Cough medicineCough medicineShake it well before use. Shake it well before use. Take it three times each day before meals. Take it three times each day before meals. Dose (Dose ( 药量、剂量药量、剂量 ):): Age: over 14: two teaspoonfuls Age: over 14: two teaspoonfuls 8-13: 1 teaspoonful 8-13: 1 teaspoonful 4-7: 1/2 teaspoonful 4-7: 1/2 teaspoonful Not right for children before the age of three. Put it in a colNot right for children before the age of three. Put it in a cold place. Use it before December 1st, 2002. d place. Use it before December 1st, 2002.

1. John should take ___ a day. 1. John should take ___ a day.

A. 2 teaspoonfuls A. 2 teaspoonfuls B. 3 teaspoonfulsB. 3 teaspoonfuls

C. 4 teaspoonfuls D. 1 teaspoonfulC. 4 teaspoonfuls D. 1 teaspoonful

2. The medicine should be kept in ___.2. The medicine should be kept in ___.

A. fridgeA. fridge B. hot water B. hot water

C. any place D. in the sunC. any place D. in the sun

3. John should ___ before he takes it.3. John should ___ before he takes it.

A. shake the medicine wellA. shake the medicine well B. eat nothing B. eat nothing

C. do some exercise D. drink a cup of teaC. do some exercise D. drink a cup of tea

4. When kids are ___ years old, they cannot take this 4. When kids are ___ years old, they cannot take this

medicine.medicine.

A. eighty B. thirty A. eighty B. thirty

C. twoC. two D. twelve D. twelve

5. John will ___ the medicine when it is left after Dec. 1st, 5. John will ___ the medicine when it is left after Dec. 1st,

2002. 2002.

A. throw awayA. throw away B. stop to take B. stop to take

C. take once D. take six times moreC. take once D. take six times more

Passage 23Passage 23

A million tourists go to Barcelona every year. They A million tourists go to Barcelona every year. They

want to see Antonio Gaude’s church. This unusual churcwant to see Antonio Gaude’s church. This unusual churc

h has a strange history. Gaude was born in Spain in 1852. h has a strange history. Gaude was born in Spain in 1852.

He had to work and study at the same time. He often missHe had to work and study at the same time. He often miss

ed classes because he had to work, but one day he desiged classes because he had to work, but one day he desig

ned a very unusual ned a very unusual show-caseshow-case （陈列柜、橱窗）（陈列柜、橱窗） for an exfor an ex

hibition in Paris. People began to give him work. He desihibition in Paris. People began to give him work. He desi

gned houses, offices and gardens. They were all very ungned houses, offices and gardens. They were all very un

usual. He was soon rich and famous. Then a rich bookselusual. He was soon rich and famous. Then a rich booksel

ler said, “Will you build a church for the poor people of Bler said, “Will you build a church for the poor people of B

arcelona? I will pay. I will build schools and workshops, tarcelona? I will pay. I will build schools and workshops, t

oo. They will help the people.”oo. They will help the people.”

““I will do it”, said Gaude. He worked for forty years, but hI will do it”, said Gaude. He worked for forty years, but h

e could not finish the church. It was too big. He needed $e could not finish the church. It was too big. He needed $

10, 000,000. He gave all his money to the church. He was 10, 000,000. He gave all his money to the church. He was

poor again when he died in 1926, and only the front of the poor again when he died in 1926, and only the front of the

church was finished. But church was finished. But architectsarchitects （建筑师）（建筑师） , engineer, engineer

s and tourists from all over the would come to see it. It is s and tourists from all over the would come to see it. It is

very strange, very modern and very revolutionaryvery strange, very modern and very revolutionary （革命（革命化的）化的） ..

1. Which of the following titles best fits the passage?1. Which of the following titles best fits the passage?

A. Barcelona ---- a Famous CityA. Barcelona ---- a Famous City

B. A Strange History of An Unusual ChurchB. A Strange History of An Unusual Church

C. A poor Architect’s Unusual Works C. A poor Architect’s Unusual Works

D. Antonio Gaude’s LifeD. Antonio Gaude’s Life

2. Which of the following is2. Which of the following is NOT NOT true? true?

A. Gaude was a Spanish architect A. Gaude was a Spanish architect

B. Gaude devoted most of his life to the building of thB. Gaude devoted most of his life to the building of th

e churche church

C. People all over the world admire the architect very C. People all over the world admire the architect very

muchmuch

D. Many tourists go to see Gaude’s unfinished churchD. Many tourists go to see Gaude’s unfinished church

3. Gaude sometimes missed classes because__.3. Gaude sometimes missed classes because__. A. he didn’t like itA. he didn’t like it B. he had to work at the same timeB. he had to work at the same time C. they were too difficultC. they were too difficult D. he had to build a churchD. he had to build a church

4. The church is unusual because ______.4. The church is unusual because ______. A. It’s unfinishedA. It’s unfinished B. it’s strangeB. it’s strange C. It’s modernC. It’s modern D. all of the aboveD. all of the above

5. According to the passage, Gaude ________.5. According to the passage, Gaude ________. A. suffered a lot in his lifeA. suffered a lot in his life B. was full of sympathy to the poorB. was full of sympathy to the poor C. always created unusual worksC. always created unusual works D. both B and CD. both B and C

Passage 24Passage 24

In England, people often talk about the weather In England, people often talk about the weather

because they can experience four seasons in one day. In because they can experience four seasons in one day. In

the morning the weather is warm just like in spring. An the morning the weather is warm just like in spring. An

hour later black clouds come and then it rains hard. The hour later black clouds come and then it rains hard. The

weather gets a little cold. In the late afternoon the sky will weather gets a little cold. In the late afternoon the sky will

be sunny, the sun will begin to shine, and it will be be sunny, the sun will begin to shine, and it will be

summer at this time of a day.summer at this time of a day.

In England, people can also have summer in winter, In England, people can also have summer in winter,

or have winter in summer. So in winter they can swim or have winter in summer. So in winter they can swim

sometimes, and in summer sometimes they should take sometimes, and in summer sometimes they should take

warm clothes.warm clothes.

When you go to England, you will see that some EngWhen you go to England, you will see that some Eng

lish people usually take an umbrella or a raincoat with thlish people usually take an umbrella or a raincoat with th

em in the summer morning, but you should not laugh at tem in the summer morning, but you should not laugh at t

hem.hem.

If you don’t take an umbrella or a raincoat, you will rIf you don’t take an umbrella or a raincoat, you will r

egret later in the day.egret later in the day.

1. Why do people in England often talk about the 1. Why do people in England often talk about the weather?weather?

A. Because they may have four seasons in one day.A. Because they may have four seasons in one day. B. Because they often have very good weather.B. Because they often have very good weather. C. Because the weather is warm just like in spring.C. Because the weather is warm just like in spring. D. Because the sky is sunny all day.D. Because the sky is sunny all day.

2. From the story we know that when __________ come, 2. From the story we know that when __________ come, there is a heavy rain.there is a heavy rain.

A. sunshine and snow A. sunshine and snow B. black cloudsB. black clouds C. summer and winter D. spring and autumnC. summer and winter D. spring and autumn

3. The sentence “People can also have summer in 3. The sentence “People can also have summer in winter” means “It is sometimes too ______ in winter”.winter” means “It is sometimes too ______ in winter”.

A. warmA. warm B. cool B. cool C. cold D. rainyC. cold D. rainy

4. In the sunny morning some English people usually 4. In the sunny morning some English people usually take a raincoat or an umbrella with them because take a raincoat or an umbrella with them because __________.__________.

A. their friends ask them to do soA. their friends ask them to do so

B. it often rains in EnglandB. it often rains in England

C. they are going to sell themC. they are going to sell them

D. they are their favorite thingsD. they are their favorite things

5. The best title for this passage is __________.5. The best title for this passage is __________.

A. Bad seasonsA. Bad seasons

B. Summer or winterB. Summer or winter

C. The weather in EnglandC. The weather in England

D. Strange English peopleD. Strange English people

Passage 25Passage 25

If you ask most Americans, they would say their If you ask most Americans, they would say their

favorite season of the year is summer. The weather is favorite season of the year is summer. The weather is

warm. They do not have to wear heavy clothes to keep warm. They do not have to wear heavy clothes to keep

warm. Young people do not have to go to school. They warm. Young people do not have to go to school. They

can do many activities outside, like playing sports and can do many activities outside, like playing sports and

swimming at the beach or the pool. They like the swimming at the beach or the pool. They like the

sunshine during the day and the warm summer nights. sunshine during the day and the warm summer nights.

People have written and recorded hundreds of songs People have written and recorded hundreds of songs

about summer. There are some of our favorites.about summer. There are some of our favorites.

One of the most famous songs about summer is froOne of the most famous songs about summer is fro

m George Gershwin’s opera “Porgy and Bess”. He wrote m George Gershwin’s opera “Porgy and Bess”. He wrote

the music in nineteen thirty-five. The opera takes place in the music in nineteen thirty-five. The opera takes place in

the southern United States. It opens with these words: “Sthe southern United States. It opens with these words: “S

ummertime and livin’ is easy. Fish are jumpin’ and cotton ummertime and livin’ is easy. Fish are jumpin’ and cotton

is high.” is high.” Leontyne Price sings the songLeontyne Price sings the song. .

The nineteen fifties and sixties produced many songThe nineteen fifties and sixties produced many song

s about teenagers enjoying their summer vacation from ss about teenagers enjoying their summer vacation from s

chool. The songs are about having fun, swimming in the chool. The songs are about having fun, swimming in the

ocean, driving in cars. However, for some teenagers, sumocean, driving in cars. However, for some teenagers, sum

mer vacation was not all fun and games. Some of them hmer vacation was not all fun and games. Some of them h

ad to work to earn money.ad to work to earn money.

1. Why do most Americans like summer?1. Why do most Americans like summer? A. The weather is warm.A. The weather is warm. B. People do not have to go schools.B. People do not have to go schools. C. Sunny days and warm nights. C. Sunny days and warm nights. D. Both A and C.D. Both A and C.

2. Why did people write and record so many songs about 2. Why did people write and record so many songs about summer?summer?

A. Summer is warm.A. Summer is warm. B. They do not have to wear heavy clothes to keep waB. They do not have to wear heavy clothes to keep wa

rm.rm. C. They can do many activities outside.C. They can do many activities outside. D. They like summer.D. They like summer.

3. What is Not true about “Porgy and Bess”?3. What is Not true about “Porgy and Bess”? A. “Porgy and Bess” is an opera.A. “Porgy and Bess” is an opera. B. “Porgy and Bess” appeared in 1935.B. “Porgy and Bess” appeared in 1935. C. “Porgy and Bess” was written by Leontyne Price.C. “Porgy and Bess” was written by Leontyne Price. D. “Porgy and Bess” is about summer.D. “Porgy and Bess” is about summer.

4. Which of the following statements is NOT true?4. Which of the following statements is NOT true? A. There are 1950 and 1960 songs about teenagers A. There are 1950 and 1960 songs about teenagers

enjoying their summer vacation from school.enjoying their summer vacation from school. B. Many songs are about teenagers having fun in B. Many songs are about teenagers having fun in

summer.summer. C. Teenagers have not only fun and games but other C. Teenagers have not only fun and games but other

things in summer.things in summer. D. Some teenagers have to work to earn money in D. Some teenagers have to work to earn money in

summer.. summer..

5. Please choose an appropriate title for the passage.5. Please choose an appropriate title for the passage. A. SummerA. Summer B. Children in SummerB. Children in Summer C. Summer and ChildrenC. Summer and Children D. Songs about SummerD. Songs about Summer

Passage 26Passage 26

A traveler came out of the airport. There were a lot of A traveler came out of the airport. There were a lot of

taxies. He asked every taxi-driver his name. Then he took taxies. He asked every taxi-driver his name. Then he took

the third one. It cost 5 dollars from the airport to the hotel. the third one. It cost 5 dollars from the airport to the hotel.

“How much does it cost for the whole day?” the man “How much does it cost for the whole day?” the man

asked. “100 dollars,” said the taxi-driver. This was very asked. “100 dollars,” said the taxi-driver. This was very

expensive, but the man said it was OK.expensive, but the man said it was OK.

The taxi-driver took the man everywhere. He showed The taxi-driver took the man everywhere. He showed

him all the parks and museums in the city. In the evening, him all the parks and museums in the city. In the evening,

they went back to the hotel. The traveler gave the taxi-they went back to the hotel. The traveler gave the taxi-

driver 100 dollars and said, “What about tomorrow?” The driver 100 dollars and said, “What about tomorrow?” The

taxi-driver looked at the man and said, “Tomorrow? It is taxi-driver looked at the man and said, “Tomorrow? It is

another 100 dollars.” But the man said, That’s OK! See you another 100 dollars.” But the man said, That’s OK! See you

tomorrow.” The taxi-driver was very pleased.tomorrow.” The taxi-driver was very pleased.

The next day, the taxi-driver took the traveler The next day, the taxi-driver took the traveler

everywhere again. They visited all the parks and everywhere again. They visited all the parks and

museums again. And in the evening, they went back to museums again. And in the evening, they went back to

the hotel. The man gave the taxi-driver 100 dollars again the hotel. The man gave the taxi-driver 100 dollars again

and said, “I’m going home tomorrow.” The taxi-driver was and said, “I’m going home tomorrow.” The taxi-driver was

very sorry because he liked the traveler and above all, 100 very sorry because he liked the traveler and above all, 100

dollars a day was a lot of money. “So you are going home. dollars a day was a lot of money. “So you are going home.

Where do you come from?” he asked. “I come from New Where do you come from?” he asked. “I come from New

York.” “New York?” said the taxi-driver. “I have a sister in York.” “New York?” said the taxi-driver. “I have a sister in

New York; her name is Susanna. Do you know her?”New York; her name is Susanna. Do you know her?”

“ “Of course I know her. She gave me 200 dollars for Of course I know her. She gave me 200 dollars for

you!”you!”

1. Where did the traveler come from?1. Where did the traveler come from? A. England A. England B. AmericaB. America C. Canada D. FranceC. Canada D. France

2. Why did the traveler take the third taxi, because 2. Why did the traveler take the third taxi, because .. A. the other taxi-driver asked for more money.A. the other taxi-driver asked for more money. B. the third taxi-driver was a kind-hearted man.B. the third taxi-driver was a kind-hearted man. C. he didn’t want to spend his own money on the C. he didn’t want to spend his own money on the

coming visit.coming visit. D. the other drivers didn’t like to take him.D. the other drivers didn’t like to take him.

3. Usually the cost of traveling one day by taxi may be 3. Usually the cost of traveling one day by taxi may be . . A. $100A. $100 B. $200 B. $200 C. less than $100 D. more than $200C. less than $100 D. more than $200

4. Who asked the traveler to give the money to the taxi-4. Who asked the traveler to give the money to the taxi-

driver?driver?

A. The traveler’s sister.A. The traveler’s sister.

B. The traveler himself.B. The traveler himself.

C. Nobody.C. Nobody.

D. The driver’s sister.D. The driver’s sister.

5. The driver was unhappy 5. The driver was unhappy ..

A. when he heard the traveler’s last words.A. when he heard the traveler’s last words.

B. when the traveler asked every taxi-driver his name.B. when the traveler asked every taxi-driver his name.

C. when the traveler asked for his sister’s name.C. when the traveler asked for his sister’s name.

D. during the two-days’ visit.D. during the two-days’ visit.

Passage 27Passage 27 What must you do when you receive a present for youWhat must you do when you receive a present for your birthday? You have to sit down and write a thank-you nr birthday? You have to sit down and write a thank-you note. The words “Thank you” are very important. We have ote. The words “Thank you” are very important. We have to use them on so many occasions. We say them when sto use them on so many occasions. We say them when someone gives us a drink, helps us to pick up things, hanomeone gives us a drink, helps us to pick up things, hands us a letter, lends us a book or gives us a gift.ds us a letter, lends us a book or gives us a gift. Another important word is “please”. Many people forgAnother important word is “please”. Many people forget to use it. It is rude to ask someone to do something witet to use it. It is rude to ask someone to do something without saying “please”. We have to use it when we ask for hout saying “please”. We have to use it when we ask for something, too. It may be a book or a pencil, more rice or something, too. It may be a book or a pencil, more rice or more sauce, help or advice. It may be in the classroom, at more sauce, help or advice. It may be in the classroom, at home, at the bus-stop or over the counter. We have to ushome, at the bus-stop or over the counter. We have to use “please” to make our request pleasant.e “please” to make our request pleasant.

We have to learn to say “sorry” too. When we have

hurt someone’s feeling, we will have to go up and say we

are sorry. When we have told a lie and feel sorry, we will

have to use the same word. When we have forgotten

something or broken a promise, we will have to explain

with that word, too. “Sorry” is a healing word. We can

make people forget wrongs by using it sincerely.

These three words are simple but important. They are

pleasing words to use in any language.

1. When we receive a birthday present, we have to___________.

A. return it B. give it to one of our friends

C. do nothing D. write a thank-you note

2. When someone helps us to do something, we should___________.

A. thank him B. say “sorry” to him C. use the word “please” D. not say anything

3. One of the important words in any language is___________.

A. “hello” B. “yes” C. “no” D. “please”

4. We have to use the word “please” when we ___________.

A. hurt someone’s feeling B. ask for somethingC. receive a present D. have told a lie

5. The three important words in any language are__________.

A. “thanks”, “hello”, and “goodbye”B. “yes”, “no” and “really”C. “thanks”, “please” and “sorry”D. “well”, “please” and “pardon”

Passage 28Passage 28

One Christmas Eve----the night before Christmas Da

y---children all over Britain put a stocking at the end of th

eir beds before they go to sleep. Their parents usually tell

them that Father Christmas will come during the night.

Father Christmas is very kind and hearted. He gets to

the top of each house and climbs down the chimney into

the fireplace. He fills each of the stocking with Christmas

presents.

Of course, Father Christmas isn’t real. In Jim and Kat

e’s house, “Father Christmas” is really Mr. Green. Mr. Gr

een doesn’t climb down the chimney. He waits until the

children are asleep. Then he quietly goes into their bedr

ooms and fills their stocking with small presents. When t

hey were very young, Mr. Green sometimes wore a red c

oat. But he doesn’t do that now. The children are no lon

ger young and they know who “Father Christmas” really

is. But they still put their stocking at the end of their bed

s.

1. Christmas Eve is ___________.A. the night of Christmas DayB. the evening of Christmas DayC. Christmas DayD. The night before Christmas Day

2. Father Christmas often puts presents ___________.A. into children’s hats B. into children’s stockingsC. under children’s beds D. into children’s shoes

3. When the children were very young, ___________.A. they didn’t know who Father Christmas wasB. they knew that Father Christmas wasn’t realC. they thought their father was Father ChristmasD. they knew who put the presents into their stockings

4. When the children are older, they___________.

A. know that Father Christmas is real

B. ask their mother to fill their stockings with presents

C. know that Father Christmas is really their father

D. know that Father Christmas is really their friend

5. Father Christmas comes into the house through the___________.

A. chimney B. back door

C. front door D. window

Passage 29Passage 29

Long, long ago there was no zero. To write the

number sixty-three people wrote 63. To write six hundred

and three, people wrote 6 3. The space between six and

three was there to mean. “not any” tens. Sometimes

people did not remember the space. It was hard to see

and read.

Later people used a dot to hold the space. Six

hundred and three looked like this 6.3. But the dot was

hard to see. So people put a circle around it like this 6 3. ⊙

Then people could see the dot.

They remember the space. At last, only the circle

around the dot was used. It was like a zero. This is one

story of how the zero came to be used.

Now zero has many important uses. Zero tells how

many. Can you tell some other ways of using zero?

1. Long, long ago people didn’t know to____________.

A. write B. write zero

C. write numbers D. sixty-three

2. Long, long ago if they wrote two hundred-eight, people

wrote____________.

A. 218 B. 2 8 C. 228 D. 208

3. Later ____________was used to mean space.

A. “not any” B. letter “o” C. zero D. a dot

4. People used circles____________.

A. to remember ways B. to remember numbers

C. not to forget the space D. to mean nothing

5. The story tells us____________.

A. how zero came to be used

B. how to write zero

C. what’s the use of zero

D. that zero means a dot, a circle or space

Passage 28Passage 28

A young boy was playing with a ball in the street. He

kicked too hard, and it broke the window of a home and

fall inside. A lady came to and shouted at the young boy,

so he ran away, but he still wanted his ball back. A few

minutes later he returned and knocked at the door of the

house, and when the lady answered it, he said, “My

father is going to come and fix your window very soon.”

After a few minutes a man came to the door with tools

in his hand, so the lady let the boy take his ball away.

When the man finished fixing the window, he said to

the lady, “That will cost you ten dollars.” “But aren’t you

the father of that boy?” the woman asked, looking

surprised. “No,” he answered, equally surprised. “Aren’t

you his mother?”

1. One day a boy played with a ball ___________.A. on the road B. near his houseC. in a playground D. in a square

2. Why did the lady shout at the boy according to the passage? ___________

A. Because the boy kicked the ball too hard.B. Because the boy broke her window glass.C. Because the boy broke the window glass of his own h

ome. D. Because the boy made a lot of noise when he played

with a ball.

3. What did the boy do when the lady shouted at him? ___________

A. He ran away and brought his father. B. He didn’t know what was wrong and ran away. C. He picked up his ball and ran back home. D. He ran away without his ball.

9. The lady gave the ball back to the boy because ___________.

A. the repairman came at last

B. she thought the boy’s father came to repair the window

C. she was not angry any more

D. the repairman had fixed the window

10. Which of the following is true according to the passage? ___________

A. The boy’s father fixed the window.

B. the repairman fixed the window free of charge.

C. The boy’s father charged the lady 10 dollars.

D. The repairman thought that the lady was the boy’s mother.    

Passage 29Passage 29

My grandparents can be good fun. They are retired, so they don’t work anymore. My grandfather is 68 and my grandmother is 67, but they are not too old to be active. They exercise by playing golf and they go out for meals and to the theater. Sometimes they take me out, too. We have a good time. They also go on great holidays. Last year, they went to China and walked along the Great Wall!

Sometimes, my grandparents like to criticize me. They think that children today have an easy life. Life was very different when they were young and there are many things about my life that they do not understand.

They tell me, over and over, how they had to start wor

k at 16. They know that I will go on to university and won’

t be getting a job until I am 22! They also think that I have

too many possessions, such as mobile phones, compute

rs and PSPs. When they were young, they did not have a

nything like that. What they do not realize is that they can

not compare children at present time. They had the same

kinds of things as the rest of people of their age - so do I.

It would be very strange if I only had the possessions tha

t they had when they were my age.

1. Grandparents don’t work anymore because _________. A. they are tiredB. they want to play golfC. they are retiredD. they want to enjoy their life

2. My grandparents sometimes criticize me. One reason is that __________. A. I don’t go on holidays with themB. I won’t work until 22C. they had to work at 16D. children today have an easy life

3. Grandparents __________ when they were young. A. had the same life as we have todayB. had the same kinds of things as we haveC. had the same kinds of things as people of their ageD. had many possessions, including mobile phones, computers and PSPs

4. What does this sentence “but they are not too old to be active” means?

A. They are old, so they are not active. B. They are old, but they are still active. C. They are retired, so they are active. D. When they were young, they were active.

5. Which of the following statements is NOT true? A. My grandparents love me very much. B. My grandparents don’t understand many things abo

ut my life. C. My grandparents don’t think I need too many posse

ssions. D. My grandparent have realized they shouldn’t compa

re children at present time.

Passage 30Passage 30

Community service is an important component of education here at our university. We encourage all students to volunteer for at least one community activity before they graduate. A new community program called “One On One （一帮一）” helps elementary students （小学生） who’ve fallen behind. Your education majors might be especially interested in it because it offers the opportunity to do some teaching, that is, tutoring in math and English.

You’d have to volunteer two hours a week for one semester （学期） . You can choose to help a child with math, English, or both. Half-hour lessons are fine, so you could do a half hour of each subject two days a week.

Professor Dodge will act as a mentor （导师） to the

tutors （家教） ---he’ll be available to help you with lesso

n plans or to offer suggestions for activities. He has offic

e hours every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon. You can

sign up （签约） for the program with him and begin the t

utoring （家教） next week.

I’m sure you’ll enjoy this community service---and yo

u’ll gain valuable experience at the same time. It looks go

od on your resume （简历） , too, showing that you’ve ha

d experience with children and that you care about your c

ommunity. If you’d like to sign up, or if you have any que

stions, stop by Professor Dodge’s office this week.

1. What is the purpose of the talk?

A. To explain a new requirement for graduation.

B. To interest students in a new community program.

C. To discuss the problems of elementary school students.

D. To recruit elementary school teachers for a special program.

2. What is the purpose of the program that the speaker describes?

A. To find jobs for graduating students.

B. To help education majors prepare for final exams.

C. To offer tutorials to elementary school students.

D. To provide funding for a community service project.

3. What does Professor Dodge do? A. He advises students to participate in certain program.B. He teaches part-time in an elementary school.C. He observes elementary school students in the classro

om.D. He helps students prepare their resumes.

4. What should students who are interested in the tutorials do?

A. Contact the elementary school.B. Sign up for a special class.C. Submit a resume to the dean.D. Talk to Professor Dodge.

5. Whom do you think the speaker addresses to? A. Faculty. B. Students.C. Residents. D. Graduated students.

Passage 31Passage 31

As price and building costs keep rising, the “do-it-yourself” (DIY) trend in the U.S. continue to grow.

    “We needed furniture for our living room,” says John Ross, “and we just didn’t have enough money to buy it. So we decided to try making a few tables and chairs.” John got married six months ago, and like many young people these days, they are struggling to make a home at a time when the cost of living is very high.

    The Roses took a 2-week course for $280 at a night school. Now they build all their furniture and make repairs around the house.

   

Jim Hatfield has three boys and his wife died. He

has a full-time job at home as well as in a shoe-making

factory. Last month, he received a car repair bill for $ 420.

“ I was deeply upset about it. Now I’ve finished a car

repair course, I should be able to fix the car by myself.”

    John and Jim are not unusual people. Most families

in the country are doing everything they can to save

money so they can fight the high cost of living. If you

want to become a “do-it-yourselfer”, you can go to DIY

classes. And for those who don’t have time to take a

course, there are books that tell you how you can do

things yourself.

1. We can learn from the passage that many newly married couple __________.

    A. find it hard to pay for what they need    B. have to learn to make their own furniture    C. take DIY courses run by the government     D. seldom go to a department store to buy things

2. John and his wife went to evening classes to learn how to __________.

    A. run a DIY shop B. do it themselves in their spare time    C. do his own car and home repairs

D. keep house and looks after his children

3. When the writer says that Jim has a full-time job at home, he means Jim __________.

    A. makes shoes in his homeB. does extra work at night

    C. does his own car and home repairs     D. keeps house and looks after his children

4. Jim Hatfield decided to become a “do-it-yourselfer” when __________.

A. his car repairs cost too much     B. the car repair class was not helpful C. he could not possibly do two jobs D. he had to raise the children all by himself

5. What would be the best title for the passage?     A. The Joy of DIY

B. You Can Do It Too    C. Welcome to Our DIY Course

D. Ross and Hatfield: Believers in DIY

Passage 32Passage 32

As she walked round the huge department store, Ed

ith reflected how difficult it was to choose a suitable Chr

istmas present for her father. She wished that he was as

easy to please as her mother, who was always delighted

with perfume.

Besides, shopping at this time of the year was a mos

t unpleasant experience: people trod （踩） on your toe

s, poked (戳 ) you with their elbows and almost knocked

you over in their haste to get a bargain ahead of you.

Partly to have a rest, Edith paused in front of a counte

r where some attractive ties were on display. “They are re

al silk”, the assistant assured her, trying to tempt her. “W

orth double the price.” But Edith knew from past experie

nce that her choice of ties hardly ever pleased her father.

She moved on reluctantly and then quite by chance, s

topped where a small crowd of man had gathered round

a counter. She found some good quality pipes on sale---a

nd the prices were very reasonable. Edith did not hesitate

for long: although her father only smoked a pipe occasio

nally,

she knew that this was a present which was bound to

please him.

When she got home, with her small well-chosen pres

ent concealed in her handbag, her parents were already a

t the supper table. Her mother was in an especially cheerf

ul mood, “Your father has at last decided to stop smokin

g.” She told her daughter.

1. Which is true about Edith’s father? A. It is difficult to choose a suitable present for him. B. He never got present. C. He preferred ties. D. He did not like any present.

2. The assistant spoke to Edith because she seemed ____________.

A. attractive B. interested in ties C. tired D. pleased

3. Edith stopped at the next counter____________. A. purposely B. suddenly C. unwillingly D. accidentally

4. Edith’s father smoked a pipe ____________. A. when he was forced to B. on social occasions C. from time to timed. D. when he was delighted

5. Shopping was very unpleasant at that time of the year because ____________.

A. customers trod on each other’s toes on purpose B. customers poked each other with their elbows C. people were ill-tempered D. it was too crowded

Passage 33Passage 33

When John and Victoria Falls arrived in New York City

for one-year stay, they did not bring very many things

with them. They had planned either to live in a furnished

apartment or to buy used furniture. But they soon

learned about a new system that more and more people

are using. The renting of home furnishings (bed, tables,

dishes, and so on) has become one of America’s fastest

growing businesses.

What kinds of people rent their home furnishings

instead of buying them? People who are international

business or government officials, foreign students,

airline workers, young married couples --- people whose

job or business may force them to move frequently from

one city to another. They save a lot of trouble and the

cost of moving their furniture each time. They simply rent

new furniture when they reach their new homes. Young

people with little money do not want to buy cheap

furniture that they may soon dislike. They prefer to wait

until they have enough money to buy furniture they really

like. Meanwhile, they find they can rent better quality

furniture than they could afford to buy.

One family, who now have a large, beautiful home of

their own, liked their rented furniture so much that they

decided to keep renting it instead of buying new things.

But usually people don't like to tell others about it. The

idea of renting home furnishings is still quite new, and

they are not sure what their neighbors might think.

1. Which of the following has become one of America’s fastest growing businesses?

A. Selling home furnishings. B. Renting furnished apartments. C. Selling used furniture. D. Renting home furnishings.

2. Why do some people prefer to rent furniture? A. Because the furniture they get in this way is new. B. Because it saves them a lot of money. C. Because it saves them much trouble and money. D. Because they can always get better quality furniture i

n this way.

3. What can you infer from the passage? A. The idea of renting furniture is not acceptable. B. Renting furniture is not popular in the couple's homet

own. C. Only those who don't have enough money to rent furn

iture. D. People usually grow to like the furniture they have ren

ted.

4. Which of the following can best serve as the title of the passage?

A. Rent or Buy? B. A New Way of Getting Home Furnishings. C. Furnished Apartments. D. A New Idea.

5. Young people liked renting home furniture in that ____________

A. They have less money.

B. They don't want to buy old furniture. C. The new furniture is of good quality. D. They don't have much money and don't want to buy

the cheap furniture.

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As long as the sun shines, the earth will not run out o

f energy. The sun pours more energy on earth than we ca

n ever use. Most of that energy comes to us as heat and l

ight. Energy from the sun is called solar energy.

Anything to do with the sun is called “solar”. The wor

d began with the Roman word for the sun and their god o

f the sun, who was called Sol. Solar energy is a safe kind

of energy. It doesn’t make pollution or have dangerous le

ftovers （残留物） . That is why scientists and investors a

re experimenting with ways of harnessing(治理利用 ) the

sun to do some of the jobs fossil fuels have been doing.

But to make the sun do work like that, they have to

solve some problems. They have to collect the sun’s

energy. Collecting sunshine is not easy, unless you are a

plant. Sunshine is not easy to store, either. You can’t fill

a tank with it or put it in the wood box. You can not move

it through a pipe or a wire. You can not just turn it on..

1. What form does most of solar energy take to reach us?

A. Light B. Heat C. Gas D. Both A and B.

2. Where does the word “solar” come from?

A. Greek B. Roman C. Old English D. Chinese

3. Which of the following is NOT true of solar energy?

A. It is a safe energy.

B. It is a green energy.

C. It may cause pollution to the air.

D. It is endless.

4. What are the problems facing scientists who want to use solar energy?

A. It is not easy to collect.

B. It is not easy to store.

C. It is not easy to find out.

D. Both A and B

5. What is the writer’s purpose of writing the passage?

A. To give a brief introduction to solar energy.

B. To explain the reason why it is not easy to make solar energy

C. To give information about the advantages of solar energy.

D. To give a brief introduction to the word “solar”.

Passage 35Passage 35

A characteristic of American culture that has become

almost a tradition is to respect the self-made man --- the

man who has risen to the top through his own efforts,

usually beginning by working with his hands. While the

leader in business or industry or the college professor

occupies a higher social position and commands greater

respect in the community than the common laborer or

even the skilled factory worker, he may take pains to

point out that his father started life in America as a

farmer or laborer of some sort.

This attitude toward manual (体力的 ) labor is now stil

l seen in many aspects of American life. One is invited to

dinner at a home that is not only comfortably but even lu

xuriously (豪华的 ) furnished and in which there is every

evidence of the fact that the family has been able to affor

d foreign travel, expensive hobbies, and college educatio

n for the children; yet the hostess probably will cook the

dinner herself, will serve it herself and will wash dishes a

fterward, furthermore the dinner will not consist merely o

f something quickly and easily assembled from contents

of various cans and a cake or a pie bought at the nearby

bakery.

On the contrary, the hostess usually takes pride in ca

reful preparation of special dishes. A professional may ta

lk about washing the car, digging in his flowerbeds, paint

ing the house. His wife may even help with these things, j

ust as he often helps her with the dishwashing. The son

who is away at college may wait on table （当服务生） an

d wash dishes for his living, or during the summer he ma

y work with a construction gang （施工队） on a highway

in order to pay for his education.

1. From paragraph 1, we know that in America __________. A. people tend to have a high opinion of the self-made m

an B. people can always rise to the top through their own ef

forts C. college professors win great respect from common w

orkers D. people feel painful to mention their fathers as labors

2. According to the passage, the hostess cooks dinner herself mainly because ____________.

A. servants in American are hard to get B. she takes pride in what she can do herself C. she can hardly afford servants D. It is easy to prepare a meal with canned food

3. The expression “wait on table” in the second paragraph means “____________.”

A. work in a furniture shop B. keep accounts for a bar C. wait to lay the table D. serve customers in a restaurant

4. The author’s attitude towards manual (体力的 ) labor is ____________.

A. positive B. negative C. humorous D. critical

5. Which of the following may serve as the best title of the passage?

A. A Respectable Self-made Family. B. American Attitude toward Manual Labor. C. Characteristics of American Culture. D. The Development of Manual Labor.

Passage 35Passage 35

Cars are lots of fun, but they could also be dangerous.

We have to be careful when we drive them or ride in them.

It’s always a good idea to put on your seat belt when y

ou’re in a car. Why? Think about this example: You put an

egg on a skateboard （滑板） and give it a push. If the sk

ateboard hits a stone, it will stop, but the egg won’t. It will

fly through the air, hit the ground and break.

Now, think what would happen if you tied the egg to th

e skateboard. When the skateboard hits a stone, the egg

won’t go flying, it will stay safely on the skateboard.

Volvo, a famous Swedish car maker, was the first to

use seat belts in 1849.

Air bags are also very important for car safety,

because sometimes a seat belt isn’t enough. If the car is

going really fast and runs into something, seat belts

could even hurt the people who wear them.

Most newer cars have air bags in front of and next to

the seats. When a car hits something, its air bags will

come out quickly—in less than one second—to keep the

people inside safe.

1. The passage mainly tells us ____________. A. how seat belts work to make cars safe B. why we must tie the egg to the skateboard C. two important ways to keep safe in cars D. what air bags are

2. The writer gives the example of the egg to __________. A. show why it is important to wear a seat belt when in

a car B. tell us what a skateboard is C. show how to wear a seat belt D. tell us that eggs are easy to break

3. Seat belts can make cars safer because ____________. A. they are made of strong materials B. they can stop us from hitting other cars C. they can help us stay safely on the seats D. people are interested in them

4. Air bags are also important for cars because they ____________.

A. are made of plastic B. work together with seat belts to keep us safe C. are put in front of and next to the seats D. can stop cars hitting each other

5. The best title for this passage is ____________. A. Useful Seat Belts B. Make Yourself Safe in Cars C.??? D.???

Passage 35Passage 35

In 1896, the first modern Olympic Games was held in Athens, Greece. Since then many countries have successfully held the Olympics, such as England, France, Germany, Canada, the USA, Spain and Australia. After more than a century the Games returns to its hometown this year.

When people hold the Olympic Games, they always make an emblem ( 会徽 ). The emblem of the Athens Olympic Games this time is a white circle of Oliver branches in the sky. Now Athens is developing a spirit of peace. An officer said, “while in Athens, the world should be at peace. We hope the peace is not just for a short time. We would like the message from the Athens Games to help countries come together and solve their problems.”

Four years later, the Olympic Games will be held in C

hina. And China has already made a seal （印章） as the

emblem （会徽） of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Th

e emblem has a single Chinese character on a red seal an

d means “Chinese seal-dancing Beijing”. Below it, there

are the words “Beijing 2008”. The character in the emble

m is “Jing”. It means “capital” of China and it is also like

a runner or a dancer. The running figure of the emblem s

hows the spirit of the Olympics --- faster, higher and stro

nger.

1. In which country was the first modern Olympics held?

A. Greece. B. China

C. Australia D. France.

2. What do people always make when they hold the Olympic Games?

A. A picture. B. An emblem.

C. A flag. D. A map.

3. What message does the Athens Olympic Games want to give?

A. War B. Luck. C. Danger. D. Peace.

4. How many years have passed when Athens again hold

s the Olympic Games?

A. 100. B. 104. C.108. D. 112.

（文章没给时间，要根据对奥运知识的了解来回答）5. The spirit of the Olympic Games is ____________.

A. history and friend ship

B. running and dancing

C. faster, higher and stronger

D. peace, friendship and development