江苏省沛县2015高考英语阅读理解一轮优练(8)及答案

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江苏省沛县2015高考英语阅读理解一轮优练（8）及答案

Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.

【2013界长宁区质量抽测】(A)

When I was in college, a man named Henry worked as a custodian (看门人) in our student union building. White-haired, with a Pennsylvania Dutch accent, Henry could usually be seen in a baseball cap, a T-shirt and a pair of jeans.

He was the custodian, and he was the most respected and most well-known person in the building. Everyone loved Henry, and it was because of all the implicit ways he expressed his love for everyone around him. Henry didn’t have to say, “I love you.” He lived his love.

Henry was always excited when he met someone new, and he wanted to know everything about them. He felt it was important to do things for people he valued. And Henry seemed to value everyone he met. He brought in articles or cartoons for certain people, went out of his way to introduce people to each other, kept dozens of names and birthdays in his wallet so he could send cards, and helped students keep in touch with graduates who had written to him. He even assisted students who didn’t have enough money to buy their books.

Henry taught me --- and many others he supported --- how to live life to the fullest. Not by skydiving or exploring some foreign countries, but by appreciating where you are in life and valuing those around you.

The funny thing is that despite all he did and taught us, Henry truly believed that he was the lucky one --- that he was the one who was gaining so much by getting to know us. But all of us who remember Henry know that we were the ones who were truly blessed.

We will never forget the man who taught us that best way to say “I love you” often has little to do with the words.

65. What does the word “implicit” in Paragraph 2 most probably mean?

A. Unstated.

B. Appropriate.

C. Indelicate.

D. Charming.

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66. According to the passage, working as a custodian in a college, Henry ______.

A. made international travels to live a full life B. was a role model of how to be a caring person C. was busy organizing former students’ reunions D. gathered plenty information about the needy students

67. Henry was always excited to meet new people because ______.

A. it would make people think highly of him B. he was the most popular person in the college C. it was part of his responsibility as a custodian D. he treasured everything around him in his life

68. Which of the following word cannot be used to describe Henry?

A. Gracious.

B. Adventurous.

C. Supportive.

D. Sympathetic.

【参考答案】65~68、ABDB

【2013界崇明县】

To whom it may concern,

I highly recommend Jane Doe as a candidate for employment. Jane was employed by Company Bubble from 2008 to 2011. She was responsible for office support including word processing, scheduling appointments and creating brochures, newsletters, and other office literature.

Jane has excellent communication skills. In addition, she is extremely organized, reliable and computer literate. Jane can work independently and is able to follow through to ensure that the job gets done. She is flexible and willing to work on any project that is assigned to her. Jane was quick to volunteer to assist in other areas of company operations as well.

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Jane would be a valuable employee for your company and has my highest recommendation. If you have any further questions with regard to her background or qualifications, please do not hesitate to call me.

Sincerely, John Smith

Dear Hiring Manager,

I’m interested in the summer position at Sarasota Store advertised in The Sarasotian. I have excellent communication skills and a talent for customer service. My past experience as a volunteer at Sarasota Hospital made it necessary for me to focus on providing quality customer service, and also enabled me to work with all types of people.

I believe that my communication skills, customer service abilities, and positive work ethic would make me a valuable person for your store.

I can be reached at angelamerlyn@gmail.com or 129-2278-3490. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely, Angela Merlyn

Dear Ms Alba,

The purpose of this letter is to announce my resignation from ABC Company, effective two weeks from this date.

This was not an easy decision to make on my part. The past ten years has been very rewarding. I’ve enjoyed working for you and managing a very successful team dedicated to a quality manufactured product delivered on time.

I have accepted a position as Vice President at Manufacturing for Land Lubber Industries in Watertown, West Virginia. This opportunity gives me the chance to grow professionally and we will only be a few miles from my family.

I wish you and the company all the best. I do hope our paths will cross again in the future.

Sincerely, Aubrey White

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69. What probably was Jane in Company Bubble? A. A receptionist.

B. An accountant.

C. A saleswoman.

D. A secretary.

70. The second letter is mainly written to _________. A. apply for a position

B. make friends with the addressee D. report the result of Merlyn’s work

C. make an appointment

71. In the third letter which of the following reasons is mentioned as to why the writer is leaving the company?

A. Promotion of another colleague.

B. Bad relationship with present colleagues.

C. Further professional development. D. Bad health condition of a family member.

【参考答案】69. D 70. A 71. C

Passage Twenty-one

(The Result of the Falling US Dollar)

Like a ticking time bomb, the falling dollar has grabbed the attention of Japan and West Germany, forcing them to consider adopting economic polices the United States advocates. The U.S. government wants the dollar to fall because as the dollar declines in value against the yen and Deutsche mark, U.S. good becomes cheaper. U.S. companies then sell more at home and abroad, and U.S. trade deficit declines. Cries for trade protection abate, and the global free-trade system is preserved.

Then, the cheaper dollar makes it cheaper for many foreign investors to snap up U.S. stocks. That prompts heavy buying from abroad—especially from Japan. Also, if the trade picture is improving, that means U.S. companies eventually will be more competitive. Consequently, many investors are buying shares of export-oriented U.S. companies in anticipation of better profits in the next year or so. But that is a rather faddish notion right now; if corporate earnings are disappointing in interest rates, the stock market rally could stall.

Improving U.S. competitiveness means a decline in another’s competitiveness.

Japan and West Germany are verging on recession. Their export-oriented economies are facing major problems. Japan is worried about the damage the strong yen will do to Japanese trade. West Germany is also worried. Share prices in Frankfurt plummeted this past week. Bonn is thought to be considering a cut in interest rates to boost its economy.

Could the falling dollar get out of hand? If the dollar falls too far, investors might lose confidence in U.S. investments—especially the government bond market. The money to finance the federal budget and trade deficits could migrate elsewhere. Inflation could flare up, too, since Japanese and German manufacturers will eventually pass along price hikes—and U.S. companies might follow suit

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to increase their profit margins. The U.S. federal Reserve then might need to step in and stabilize the dollar by raising interest rates. And higher interest rates could cause the U.S. economy to slow down and end the Wall Street Rally.

Worried about these side effects, Federal Reserve chairman Paul Volcher has said the dollar has fallen far enough. What is the equilibrium level? Probably near where it is or slightly lower. It all depends on when the U.S. trade deficit turns around or if investors defect from U.S. Treasury Bonds. “It requires a good deal of political patience on the part of the U.S. Congress,” says Dr. Cline, “And there must be an expectation of patience on the part of private investors. The chance are relatively good that we will avoid an investor break or panic.”

1. What is the main idea of this passage? [A]. The impression of the falling U.S. dollar. . The result of the U.S. falling dollar. [C]. The side effect of U.S. falling dollar.

[D]. Japan and West Germany are worried about U.S. falling dollar. 2. What does the word “rally” mean.

[A]. prosperity. . decline. [C]. richness. [D]. import.

3. Why are Japan and West Germany worried about the falling dollar? [A]. Because the falling dollar may cause inflation in their countries. . Because it may force them to sell a lot of U.S, stocks. [C]. Because it may do damage to their trade.

[D]. Because it may make Japanese company less competitive.

4. If dollar-falling got out of hand, and the U.S. Federal Reserve might step in , what would happen?

[A]. The prosperity of the U.S. economy would disappear. . The U.S. economy might face serious problems.

[C]. Investors might lose confidence in U.S. investments. [D].Inflation could flare up.

Vocabulary

1. ticking 滴答作响的 2. grab 抓住 3. abate 减弱

4. snap up 争购，抢购 5. heavy buying 大量买进

6. export-oriented 以出口为方向的 7. in anticipation of 期待，预期 8. faddish 一时流行的

9. spree 无节制的疯狂行为 10. buying spree 狂购乱买

11. plummet 垂直落下，骤然跌落，暴跌 12. stall 停滞

13. verge 处于……边缘

14. verging on recession 正处于衰退的边缘

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