2010年高考英语阅读理解汇编 - 图文

2010年高考英语阅读理解汇编 第一组 阅读理解A

Eat, drink and be merry. That’s what the Spring Festival is all about. But there are millions of people, too, who love to let happiness go up in smoke.

Offering cigarettes to guests is a traditional Chinese way of showing respect to them. A cup of tea and cigarettes are perhaps the most common way of welcoming a guest in China, especially during festive occasions such as the Lunar New Year.

No wonder, 40 percent of the people surveyed recently said they would smoke at least twice the usual number of cigarettes during the Spring Festival holiday because of all those gatherings and parties. Only 20 percent of the respondents said they would refuse a cigarette when offered one. Why can't the others do the same? Because they could be seen as being rude, said more than half of the respondents. Fifteen percent feared they could be taken as \ The Think-tank Research Center for Health Development and Sohu.com survey shows 61 percent Chinese think offering a cigarette is useful for socializing, and 52 percent have offered cigarettes to others. The study polled 3,800 people, 64 percent of them men. One-third of those polled were smokers, out of which 57 percent said they couldn't give up smoking because of the offering-and-accepting culture. \director Wu Yiqun says.

China has more than 350 million smokers, catering to the tobacco market that is worth 500 billion yuan. \we still have a lot of work to do,\she says. \Beijing is trying to make the Olympic Games smoke-free, it is time to let people know that offering a cigarette is a bad habit and it should be given up immediately.\1．The passage is written with the purpose of .

A．telling us a custom about the Chinese Spring Festival B．introducing a way to make friends with Chinese C．stopping smoking during the Beijing Olympics D．telling us that offering cigarettes is a bad habit 2．The third paragraph mainly tells us . A．the fact that smokers are greatly increasing during the festival B．the reason why refusing cigarettes is acceptable C．the fact that many people have to smoke more cigarettes during the festival D．it is rude to attend parties without smoking cigarettes 3．Which of the following may not be the reason that makes many people fail to refuse the offered cigarette? A．It’s impolite to refuse. B．Smoking is harmful to non-smokers. C．They want to be friendly. D．It’s a kind of social habit. 4．The writer mentions the 500 billion yuan tobacco market because . A．the tobacco market is not developing smoothly B．the writer thinks that smoking wasters a lot of money. C．smoking is helpful to the tobacco market D．the tobacco market attracts too many smokers 5．We can infer from the passage that .

A．people will be free to smoke during the Beijing Olympic Games. B．only a few smokers still have the habit of offering cigarettes

C．offering cigarettes is the most effective way for socializing D．some non-smokers will even accept the offered cigarettes 【解题导语】

春节期间到亲朋好友家做客，倒茶敬烟是一种被大多数人所接受，认可的待客礼仪。面对别人热情的敬烟，不同的人作出的反应又会如何？ 【答案与简析】

1．D 主旨大意题。文章通过对生活事例及调查研究的结果告诉读者，吸烟是有害于健康的，因此向别人敬烟是一种坏习惯。 2．C 主旨大意题。根据第三段的数字和比例说明春节期间有很多人吸烟。

3．B 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Because they could seen as being rude, said more than half of the respondents. Fifteen percent?..is useful for socializing，以及第四段中的”they couldn’t give up smoking because of ??”可推知人们难以拒绝敬烟是因为他们认为offering-and-accepting是一种社交方式，拒绝就意味着不礼貌。

4．B 推理判断题。综关全文可知，作者对吸烟是持否定态度的，所以500 billion yuan意味着巨大的经济浪费。

5．D 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中“they couldn’t give up smoking because of the offering-and-accepting culture和People have accepted offering cigarettes as an effect way of making friends.”可推知答案。人们认为接受井盐２是一种社交礼仪，故而不吸烟的人也会接受别人井盐２。

阅读理解B

Working AT home is increasing in popularity as a means of escaping from nine-to-five office life. Why work under the constant watch of your boss when you can work in front of the TV in your carpet slippers? Armed with all the office essentials—telephone, computer, e-mail and fax, many workers believe they can work as effectively as their colleagues in the office. Being able to work wherever you like: from a busy city to a beautiful village, and make working from home an attractive choice, you can even work on a canal boat, like one Internet firm in the Midlands, US.

So what will become of the office of tomorrow? I believe it is likely that many could disappear into cyberspace. To minimize office overheads in inner-city areas, companies will apply a workforce made up of a network of home workers linked by an advanced communication and information system. A central processing computer would be controlled by the manager who sends out work schedules and oversees the activity of each employee.

As a successor to the Web Cam, a video screen would be created, as the need for more natural form of interaction than e-mail or telephone becomes greater. Capturing the mood and expressions of work colleagues, managers would have the ability to view several employees at once on their screen. Employees would be encouraged to feed any information that may be useful to fellow workers into the computer to make the company work more effectively. As the company's life blood, the computer would contain a record of all conversations and correspondence for future reference, and hold confidential information such as accounts in password protected areas. In the office of tomorrow, with daily life captured in detail, the case for firing employees could be more clear cut. 6．The first paragraph mainly focuses on _________. A. the office to working at home B. preference to working at home C. working effectively in the office D. one Internet firm in the Midlands, UK 7．The office of the future will be ________. A. in space B. a network C. in inner-city areas D. a central processing computer 8．In Paragraph 2, the word “ oversee” probably means “_________”.

A. overlook B. organize C. make out D. watch over 9．A video screen would be built because _________.

A. the Web Cam needs it B. it is useful to fellow workers C. e-mail or telephone is out of date D. managers can clearly spot employees 10．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

A. You can get accounts without password. B. Computers would record workers’ blood types.

C. You can get informationg of your fellow workers easily.

D. Firing employees in the office of tomorrow could be largely reduced.

【解题导语】本文讲述的是在未来，你可以在家里利用网络办公的情况。 【答案与解析】

6．B 主旨归纳题。从第一段主题句及后面列举的情况可知人们越来越喜欢在家工作。

7．B 细节理解题。 根据第二段“To minimize office overheads in inner-city areas, companies will apply a workforce made up ??.”可知，未来办公室将消失成虚拟的网络空间。

8．D 猜测词义题。根据第三段“Capturing the mood and expressions of work colleagures, managers would have the ability to??”判断，oversee在句中意为“监视（老板监视员工）。”

9．C 细节理解题。根据第三段第一句“?.as the need for more natural form of contact than e-mail or telephone becomes greater”可知，人们越来越需要比e-mail或telephone更自然的联系方式。

10．C 细节判断题。根据第三段“Employees would be encouraged to feed any information that may be useful to??”可以推断，员工在未来虚拟办公室中信息高度共享，可随时使用fellow workers的资源，提高工作效率。

阅读理解C（适合课改省市） A Full-Time School Called Life

You are enrolled in a full-time school called “life”. Each day in this school you will have the opportunity to learn lessons. You may like the lessons or hate them, but you have designed them as part of your curriculum. Why are you here? What is your purpose? Humans have sought to discover the meaning of life for a very ling time. What we and our ancestors have overlooked, however, is there is no one answer. The meaning of life is different for every individual. Each person has his or her own purpose and distinct path, unique and separate from anyone else's. As you travel your life path, you will be presented with numerous lessons that you will need to learn in order to fulfill that purpose. The lessons you are presented with are specific to you; learning these lessons is the key to discovering and fulfilling the meaning and connection of your own life.

As you travel through your lifetime, you may encounter challenging lessons that others don't have to face, while other spend years struggling with challenges that you don't need to deal with. You may never know why you are blessed with a wonderful marriage, while your friends suffer through bitter arguments and painful divorces, just as you cannot be sure why you struggle financially while your peers enjoy abundance. The only thing you can count on for certain is that you will be presented with all the lessons that you specifically need to learn; whether you choose to learn them or not is entirely up to you. The challenge here, therefore, is to align（与?保持一致）yourself with your own unique path by learning individual lessons. This is one of the most difficult challenges you will be faced with in your lifetime, as sometimes your path will be completely different from others. But, remember, don't compare your path to the people around you and focus on the difference between their lessons and yours. You need to remember that you will only be faced with lessons that you are capable of learning and are specific to your own growth.

Our sense of fairness is the expectation of equity—the assumption that all things are equal and that justice will always prevail. Life is not, in fact, fair, and you may indeed have a more difficult lift path than others around you, deserved or not. Everyone’s circumstances are unique, and everyone needs to handle his or her own circumstances differently. If you want to move toward calm, you will be required to move out of the comparing phase of “it’s not fair”. Focusing on the unfairness of circumstances keeps you comparing yourself with others rather than appreciating your own special uniqueness. You miss out on learning your individual lessons by distracting yourself with feelings of bitterness and anger. 11．According to the passage, how can the meaning of your life be realized? A．Having the same opinions as others. B．Taking the distinct path from others.

C．Learning the lessons presented to you. D．Doing the different things from others. 12．From the passage we can conclude . A．everyone has his own track to follow B．the same things usually happen to the peers C．a painful divorce must lie in financial problems D．a wealthy man must have a wonderful marriage

13．In your lifetime, the lessons you are faced with .

A．are beyond your power B．keep you from growth C．limit your development D．help you with your success 14．Which of the following is TRUE?

A．All things are equal and justice will always prevail. B．You should learn to appreciate your specific uniqueness. C．One has to fix his mind on unfairness of circumstances. D．You have to complain “it’s not fair” whenever possible. 15．Life is called a full – time school, because . A．it is full of all lessons to learn B．you have plenty of time to learn lessons C．you meet with specific lessons every day D．there are so many subjects for you to choose 【解题导语】

本文谈论了每个人的人生轨迹是不同的，我们应该面对自己应该面对的，不怨天尤人，不自怨自艾，做自己的路，实现自己的人生价值。 【答案及简析】

11．C 细节理解题。根据第三段“The lessons you are presented with are specific to you; learning??”可知答案。 12．A 推理判断题。根据第三段“Each person has his or her own?..”可知答案。

13．D 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“You need to remember that you will only be faced with lessons that you are capable of??”可排除A；根据第三段“leaning these lessons is the key to ??.”可知B和C不对.

14．B 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Focusing on the unfairness of circumstances keeps you comparing yourself with others rather than?..”可知答案。

15．C 综合理解题。综观全文可得出此答案。

阅读理解D

James Stallman Rockefeller, the oldest-known U.S. Olympic medal winner and the former head of the bank that became Citigroup, died Tuesday. He was 102. Records of the U.S. Olympic Committee show that Rockefeller was the oldest American medal winner. He was the captain of Yale University's eight-man rowing team with coxswain that won gold at the 1924 Paris Olympics - beating the Canadian team by less than 16 seconds. The oars from the winning race and the gold medal were prominently displayed in Rockefeller's house. \。

Rockefeller suffered a stroke on Thursday, said his grandson, who lived with him at his Greenwich home for two years, attributed his long life to a regimented(严密组织的) lifestyle: breakfast at eight a.m., lunch at 1 p.m., cocktails at 6 p.m. and dinner promptly

at 7 p.m.. He liked plain food, without sauces or cheese, and plenty of fresh vegetables, including those grown in the garden of his estate. Rockefeller was in good health until shortly before he died. He drove his car up until last year and would review documents from the various charities and businesses he helped lead.

Rockefeller, born June 8, 1902, was a grandson of William Rockefeller, who founded Standard Oil with his brother, John D. Rockefeller. He graduated from Yale in 1924 and served in the Airborne Command during World War II. He started at the bank, and then called the National City Bank, in 1930, following his uncle and grandfather, who were leaders of the bank. He was became president in 1952, chairman in 1959 and retired in 1967. In 1955, under Rockefeller's leadership, the bank merged with the First National Bank of New York to form Citigroup. Rockefeller also was a director of numerous companies, including Pan American Airways, Northern Pacific Railroad, NCR and Monsanto, and served on the boards of the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and the American Museum of Natural History.

Rockefeller and his wife, Nancy Carnegie Rockefeller, had four children. His wife died in 1994.

16. Rockefeller lost his wife when he was ___________.

A. at the age of 91 B. in his eighties C. in his nineties D. in his 1994 17. We can learn from the passage that ____________.

A. the American rowing team beat the Canadian team in less than 16 seconds in 1924. B. Rockefeller was the first American medal winner.

C. James Stallman Rockefeller founded the National City Bank and became president. D. His grandson thought Rockefeller had long life because of a regimented lifestyle. 18. What does the underlined word in the last paragraph but one mean? A. combined B. joined C. took on D. together with 19. What we can infer from the passage is that __________. A. James Stallman Rockefeller is a great Olympic medal winner. B. James Stallman Rockefeller was in good health until he died. C. James Stallman Rockefeller was very active in American society. D. James Stallman Rockefeller was the only grandson of William Rockefeller.

【解题导语】本文介绍了美国年纪最大的奥运冠军詹姆斯·斯蒂尔曼·洛克菲勒本周二在格林威治的家中与世长辞，享年102岁。他在1924年的巴黎奥运会上为美国队获得了一枚赛艇金牌。 【答案与解析】

16. C 细节理解题。1994减去1092差为92.

17. D 理解细节与猜测能力题。根据文章,A项错在美国队用时比加拿大队少16秒.而不是在16秒之内.B项错在他是最老的而不是第一个获胜者.C项更是与文章不符.

18. A 词义推测题。本题要通过上下文来判断，从下文看有to form Citigroup和Rockefeller also was a director of numerous companies可以推测出merged with 应为合并,联合之意.

19. C 细节理解和推理能力题。他一生仅获一次奖,故A错. 在死前患有中风,故B错.D项 说他是唯一的孙子与文中a grandson 不符.

阅读理

解 E

L’HAY-LES-ROSES, France: Three teenage girls admitted starting a fire in a suburban Paris housing project over the weekend that killed 17 people, including three children, police said yesterday. A fourth girl was held yesterday morning.

The fire in a 19-storey building south of Paris was the third fatal blaze in the Paris area in nine days. The death toll rose to 16 after a man died late Sunday in a hospital, where seven others were being treated for serious injuries, police said.

Three teenagers taken in for questioning on Sunday admitted having started the fire for fun, police said. Two of the suspects were 18-year-old, the other was 16, police said. Further details were not available.

Witnesses claimed to have seen a group of youths who lived in the building start the fire, said Patrick Seve, mayor of the town of L’HAY-LES-ROSES, near Orly airport, where the building was located.

The fire is believed to have broken out in the lobby（门厅）of the building before raging up a stairwell at least three floors. Some residents jumped from windows as the fire spread through the building’s entrance.

Authorities were investigating possible criminals in an August 26 fire that killed 14 African children and three adults in a Paris apartment building. Three days later, another fire killed seven in a building.

Interior Minister Nicolas Sarkozy suggested on French television on Sunday night that copycats（盲目模仿者）were at work. “Each time there is a new story, sometimes that gives ideas to people who then turn into criminals,” Sarkozy said, promising severe punishment for anyone found guilty of arson（纵火）. 20. What can we learn from the first two paragraphs？ A. Three girls were caught setting fire to a building. B. The fourth girl wasn’t present when the fire broke out. C. All the people lost their lives before police came. D. Paris was troubled by fire during that period. 21. Why did the teenagers start the fire？ A. They were interested in playing with fire. B. They wanted to make fun of their parents. C. They were not satisfied with the surroundings. D. They wanted to warm themselves.

22. From the fourth and fifth paragraphs we know that ________. A. the witnesses must have put out the fire B. the lobby of the building was covered with wood. C. the witnesses were familiar with the teenagers D. the residents shouldn’t have jumped from windows

23. What the Minister said in the last paragraph means that ________. A. he doesn’t like to listen to new stories B. he has no time to write new stories C. teenagers often have ideas to turn into criminals D. teenagers may do the same as others have done 【解题导语】

本文说明当宣传报道、电影、电视、文艺作品中出现了新的犯罪形态和行为方式、手段时，便在青少年中很快蔓延开来。实践中，很多青少年就是由于意志力不强，在对新奇事物盲目模仿中走上了犯罪道路的。 【答案与解析】

20. D 主旨大意题。第一段交代发生了火灾，第二段说明近段时间发生多少次火灾及伤亡人数等，故D符合题意。A和B只是说明一方面，C的说法不正确。

21. A 细节理解题。第三段第一句回答该题所问原因（?admitted having started the fire for fun?..）

22. C 细节理解题。第四段中?. Witnesses claimed to have seen a group of youths who lived in the building start the fire?和第五段第二句（?Some residents jumped from windows as the fire spread through the building’s entrance. ）说明该题选C最佳。 23. D 推理判断题。本句说明了青少年因模仿导致违法犯罪。Each time there is a new story, sometimes that gives ideas to people who then turn into criminals,”可以看出说明了答 第二组 阅读理解A

Few people would question the value of taking part in sports for young people．With proper training，supervision，protective equipment and techniques，and an proper emphasis on winning，sports can develop a healthy body and spirit and a life-long interest in being active and fit .Without such measures，childhood sports can lead to injuries and even paralysis or death．

Even in the best conditions，no activity can be risk—free．But most serious hazards are preventable．Cyclists and football players can reduce their risks by wearing helmets；hockey players by wearing masks；basketball and tennis players by wearing eye guards；baseball players by wearing batting helmets．

Besides，risks to individual players can often be found，and thus prevented，through a properly performed medical exam before a child plays．For accidents that may not be preventable，having an emergency plan and first-aid equipment，and someone trained to use the equipment，can be lifesaving．

Still，each year，according to the American College of Sports Medicine，more than 775,000 children under 14 are treated in emergency rooms for sports injuries，nearly half of them preventable．An estimated 300,000 athletes experience exercise—related head illnesses each year，and almost all of them should have been avoided．

Further，from half to three—fourths of sports-related concussions（脑震荡） are never even diagnosed；the injured are often sent back in to play too soon and put at risk of another more serious brain—damaging concussion．To help reduce these risks, the National Center for Sports Safety, with the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, offers a three-hour online safety course for coaches for $28 at www.SportsSafety.org.

1．Which of the following is true according to the passage? A．All the accidents can be prevented． B．All the accidents cannot be prevented．

C．Lives can be saved so long as there is proper equipment． D．Lives cannot be saved even if there is proper equipment． 2．What does the underlined word “hazards”(in paragraph 2)mean?

A．mistakes B．diseases C．dangers D．situations 3．It is implied in the passage that ．

A．prevention of injuries is not paid enough attention to B．children under 14 are more easily hurt in sports C．most head illnesses are related with exercise D．none of the head illnesses should have happened 4．What can coaches mainly learn from the online safety course? A．How to cure brain-damaging concussion． B．How to diagnose brain-damaging concussion． C．How to predict the possibility of brain damage． D．How to deal with the injured properly．

【解题导语】本文谈的是人们在体育锻炼的同时所存在的安全隐患问题及相互的保护措施。 【答案与解析】

1．答案：B 正误判断题。根据文章第二段第一句可排除A而得出B正确；根据文章第三段内容可知道C、D两项说法太极端。 2．答案：C 词义猜测题。根据划线词所在句的意思及后面的preventable可推知答案。 3．答案：A 推理判断题。根据文中列举例子推知答案。

4．答案：D 细节理解题。根据最后一段所谈内容可知此课程的目的是怎样正确救助（处理）受伤者。 阅读理解B

Students are being forced to take additional exams to get into leading universities because good A-levels do not always indicate the brightest candidates.

Sixth-formers applying to courses such as medicine and law are being asked to sit American-style aptitude（智能）tests, which are designed to assess（评价）thinking skills, among fears that too many A-level candidates are getting top grades. Last year, almost one in six students applying to universities such as Oxford and Cambridge from independent schools had to sit additional test to secure a place.

Head teachers criticized the move, which they said would pile more pressure on schools and students. But universities insisted that the reforms were unavoidable, because A-level exams were no longer an accurate barometer（标准）of ability. In 1986, 40 percent of students starting at Oxford achieved straight. As at A-level, Mike Nicholson, its admissions director, said that this year almost every candidate offered a place would get perfect grades. It meant the university had to stage additional test to identify the most able candidates. “The ability to achieve three A grades is no longer the end-point in the admissions process,” he said. “The potential to achieved three A grades will allow them to enter the race for a place.”

Oxford is not the only university turning to aptitude tests. At Cambridge, the number of students taking the university’s Thinking Skills Assessment shot up 26 percent to more than 3,000. A survey of 16,830 sixth formers applying to higher education from private schools last year showed that 2,860 had to sit at least one exam.

Earlier this year, the National Foundation for Educational Research recommended that most sixth formers should sit SAT tests — a standard reasoning exam widely used in American colleges —to make it easier to pick out the best candidates. 5．What is the attitude of head teachers to the reform?

A. Approving. B. Doubtful. C. Opposed. D. Neutral（中立的）

6．Which British university first started to use aptitude tests to pick out the best candidates? A. Harvard. B. Oxford. C. Cambridge. D. Washington D.C. 7．What can we know about the A-level system? A. It can indicate the brightest candidates. B. It was designed to assess students’ thinking abilities. C. It is longer an accurate way to assess students’ abilities.

D. It was recommended by the National Foundation for Educational Research. 8．What can we infer from the passage? A. The reform is more popular in American colleges than in British ones. B. The reform will be applied by all universities in the future. C. Universities used to depend on the A-level system to choose the best students.

D. Passing additional tests will allow the student to enter Oxford, regardless of whether he or she gets As. 9．What is the passage mainly about?

A. How to get into leading universities. B. The disadvantages of the A-level system. C. Different ways to identify students’ abilities. D. Universities using extra exams to choose students.

【解题导语】

现在的成绩为A不再是学生进入大学的唯一评判标准，得到分数A的学生太多啦，A-level不能再准确地区分出最好的学生。学生们需要参加额外的考试才能进入大学。 【答案与简析】

5．A 细节理解题。根据第三段“Head teachers criticized the move, which they said would pile more pressure on schools and students.”得出答案。

6．B 细节理解题。根据第五段的第一句“Oxford is not the only university turning to aptitude tests.”可推知答案为B。

7．C 细节理解题。文章第一段就提出了“good A-levels do not always indicate the brightest candidates”，结合后面的内容可知答案为C。

8．C 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“But universities insisted that the reforms were unavoidable, because A-level??..”可知答案为C。

9．D 主旨大意题。文章开头就指出学生必须通过额外的考试才能进入一流大学，接下来分析了原因：现在得到分数A的学生太多了，A-level不能再准确地区分出最好的学生，故选D为最佳。 阅读理解C

Ten Romantic New Year’s Resolutions to Improve Your Relationship.

RomanceStuck.com, an online resource for romance and relationships, offers 10 New Year’s resolutions for improving your relationship in 2008. Resolutions are usually about improving yourself as an individual. They're not often geared towards improving your relationship. This year, why not set a few romantic resolutions? 10 Romantic New Year's Resolutions to Improve your Relationship:

1. Set a monthly 'date night' and stick to it. Even if it's just dinner and a movie or a candle-lit dinner together at home, resolve to make time for each other this year.

2. Say \that your partner knows you love and appreciate them every single day. 3. Put your love in writing. Nothing makes you feel warm like receiving a simple love note or a passionate love letter. Vow this year to put pen to paper and write your sweetie love notes, love poems, and love letters. 4. Bring back the spontaneity（惊喜）in your relationship! Try sending her flowers \his favorite sport -- and go with him! Vow to surprise your partner at least once a month. 5. Get away from it all with a weekend get-away. Head to a cabin in the mountains or a relaxing SPA. It doesn't really matter where you go, as long as you go together and leave the interruptions behind. 6. Show your love each and every day. Give your partner compliments, hold hands, open doors, and engage in public displays of affection. It's the little things you do to show your love that always mean the most. 7. Shake up your romantic life with a little creativity. Create your own love coupon book with one coupon for your partner to redeem each week of the year. These little coupons can be as romantic, sexy, or practical as you want. 8. Have fun together! Take up a new hobby together this year. Join a softball team together, take cooking lessons, golf lessons, or dancing lessons. You'll not only learn something new, but you'll have fun with your partner at the same time! 9. Don't forget the little things. Make him lunch. Paint her toenails. Wash and wax his car. Do her weekly chores. It's the most practical way to show your love!

10. Get to know your partner better. Whether you're dating, just married, or celebrating your 25th anniversary, there is always more to learn about your partner -- and you can have fun doing it! 10．If you want to express your love in words, you’d better ________.

A. say “I love you”. B. have a candle-dinner. C. give him/her a coupon. D. put pen to paper. 11．How many the most practical ways are there to show your love?

A. 4. B. 6. C. 8. D. 10.

12．Why had the lovers better have a weekend get-away?

A. They lover nature. B. Fresh air is good for their health. C. They have to get away. D. They need relax and romance.

13．What do you think the purpose is that the Romance stuck..com gave the advice? A. To have fun. B. To be creative.C. To improve relationships. D. To encourage people date. 【解题导语】

爱情与情感网站RomanceStuck.com日前公布了2008年改善情感关系的“十大新年决心”。下决心通常是人们用来勉励自己的，一般不用于改善个人的情感关系。可新年已至，为何不表几个浪漫的“爱情决心”呢？ 【答案及简析】

10．D 细节理解题。结合第三条建议可知答案。 12．A 细节理解题。由倒数第二段得出答案。 12．D 细节理解题。结合第五条建议可得出答案。

13．C 主旨大意题。由全文可知，结合文章第一段内容可推出答案。 阅读理解D

Many children first learn the value of money by receiving an allowance. The purpose is to let children learn from experience at an age when financial mistakes are not very costly. The amount of money that parents give to their children to spend as they wish differs from family to family. Timing is another consideration. Some children get a weekly allowance. Others get a monthly allowance. In any case, parents should make clear what, if anything, the child is expected to pay for with the money. At first, young children may spend all of their allowance soon after they receive it. If they do this, they will learn the hard way that spending must be done within a budget. Parents are usually advised not to offer more money until the next allowance. The object is to show young people that a budget demands choices between spending and saving. Older children may be responsible enough to save money for larger costs, like clothing or electronics. Many people think it is not a good idea to pay your child for work around the home. These jobs are a normal part of family life. Paying children to do extra work around the house, however, can be useful. It can even provide an understanding of how a business works.

Allowances give children a chance to experience the three things they can do with money. They can share it in the form of gifts or giving to a good cause. They can spend it by buying things they want. Or they can save it. Saving helps children understand that costly goals require sacrifice: you have to cut costs and plan for the future. Requiring children to save part of their allowance can also open the door to future saving. A saving account is an excellent way to learn about the power of compound interest. Compounding works by paying interest on interest. So, for example, one dollar invested at two percent interest for two years will earn two cents in the first year. The second year, the money will earn two percent of one dollar and two cents, and so on. That may not seem like a lot. But over time it adds up. 14. Many parents give children an allowance regularly to ______. A. meet children’s basic need for life B. give control over their children C. see whether they have financial mistakes D. help children learn how to manage money 15. For Children who receive allowances, they’d better not ________. A. waste money to buy gifts for their parents or friends B. buy their favorite clothing or electronics for themselves C. save money like their parents or other adults D. ask for the next allowance before the decided date.

16. If children are required to save their allowance, they ______.

A. can experience the three things related to money B. can understand the relation between goals and sacrifice C. will do more work around the house

D. help themselves found the basis for their future life 17. What does the underlined phrase “compound interest” mean? A. The interest based on the original money and unpaid interest. B. A way of helping children earn two percent interest. C. The interest intended for children to earn money. D. A saving account opened for children’s allowance. 18. What would be the best title for the text? A. How to Give Children an Allowance B. Spend Your Allowance within a Budget C. Allowance Helps Children Learn about Money D. Doing Housework Earns Children Allowance

【解题导语】本文讲述的是孩子处理零花钱的方式以及家长在钱的问题上如何教育孩子问题。 【答案与解析】

14. D。 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“The purpose is to let children learn from experience at an age when financial mistakes are not very costly”，其目的就是要他们学会如何经营金钱。故答案选D。阅读理解 15. D。 细节判断题。根据文章第四段，孩子们可以利用这些钱来买礼物，可以买他们想买的东西，也可以象大人们那样节省钱。因此，选项A、B、C不对；从文章第二段来看，花完上次的父母给的钱而下次给钱的时间还没有到，在这种情况下向父母要钱的话是不好的。故答案选D。 16. B。 细节理解题。根据文章第四段和第五段，节省父母给的钱一方面可以理解自己的“目标”和“牺牲或损失”之间的关系，从而更好的节约和计划；另一方面，可以为自己的未来投资奠定基础。故答案选B。 17. A。 词义猜测题。根据文章最后一段作者对于compound interest的解释以及所举的例子可知，“compound interest”是指存钱到期没有取出，并且一块把利息又放进去，从而实现“利息生利息”。故答案选A。

18. C。 标题概括题。本文主要是介绍了家长固定给孩子零用钱，从而让孩子学会如何节约，如何利用这些钱；同时，让孩子懂得钱的来之不易，从而学会理财。选项C正揭示了文章的主题。故答案选C。 阅读理解E

Bicycles are a great way to get around. They’re fun to ride, especially down hills. And, as you speed along the road, you might also think of ways in which you could improve your bike— make it safer, more efficient, or more comfortable. In fact, the two-wheeled machines make for some cool science projects. This year's Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), held last May in Cleveland, featured（had）three bicycle projects from three countries. Like many of the other experiments presented at ISEF, the bike projects showed that some of the most interesting scientific research often begins by taking a closer look at things you care about. Renato Angulo Chu had even grander ambitions. The 12th-grader from Lima, Peru, wanted to address some of his country's economic troubles.

\you go with my bicycle, you can turn on the lights.\

Renato, 16, spent 3 years designing his special Multibike. The device looks like a fixed exercise bike. It has wires fixed along the frame and a blender strapped(fastened) to the back. Turning the pedals operates the blender. The same principle can be used to sharpen knives or sweep city streets.

The Multibike can work either as a fixed bike or as a bicycle able to travel city streets and country roads. It's made from inexpensive materials, and the user gets exercise while pedaling to operate a machine.

\to bring light to houses in remote regions of the rainforest. 19. What can we learn from the first paragraph? A. Bicycles are the best way to go about

B. Bikes should be made more comfortable to ride. C. You can improve your bicycle for science research. D. Many inventions are connected with the bicycle. 20. Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A. ISEF is an exhibiton displaying bicycle experiments designed by students.

B. Looking closely at things you are concerned about can lead to scientific research. C. Renato’s improvement of the bicycle has solved the country’s great problem. D. Renato’s special bicycle will soon be put into use in remote areas.’

21. The underlined word “address” in the third paragraph probably has the same meaning as _______. A. make address written B. give up C. work at D. speak at 22. Renato’s special Multibike has all the following EXCEPT ________. A. making knives sharpB. mixing any kind of drinks

C. producing electricity D. operating a machine with its own electricity 23. It can be inferred that Renato’s special bicycle is mainly designed for ________. A. distant areas in the rainforest without electricity. B. the use of his own family to make life easier. C. the competition of ISEF to win money to support remote rainforests D. enough exercise by pedaling it 【解题导语】本文介绍了一种特殊自行车以及它的多种便利。 【答案与简析】

19．C 细节理解题。改进自行车也可以成为科学项目。由第一段“In fact, the two-wheeled machines make for?.”得出答案。

20．B 判断归纳题。仔细观察你所关心的东西能够导致科学研究。由第二段“the bike projects showed that some of the most interesting scientific research often?..”得出答案。

21．C 词义猜测题。从词语的上下文来看，address在此处的意思是“从事于”，即解决一个问题。由三四段得出。

24．D 判断归纳题。这种独特的自行车可以磨刀、发电、搅拌饮料；文中没有提到用自发的点驱动电机。由倒数二、三段得出答案。

23．A 推理判断题。这辆特殊自行车的主要目的是能在偏远雨林地区发电用。由三、四段和最后一段“More importantly, he added, the same concept could be used?.”得出答案。 第三组 阅读理解A

Pushy parents and teachers who “hothouse” the under-5s risk causing damage to the children’s long term development, a leading education expert said.

Lilian Katz, Professor of Education at the University of Illinois, said that four-year-olds engaged in reading and writing went on to perform worse academiclly than those engaged in imaginative learning. They scored higher in tests at the age of 5, but children whose first year at school was stimulating outstripped them four years later.

The findings suggest that the government's structured approach to early years' learning could be storing up problems for children. They also raise serious questions about the plan for all children to be able to read by the age of 6.

In many countries formal teaching does not start until children are 6 or 7 and have improved their social and manual skills. Children start learning to read and write at 6 in the United States. France and Germany , and at 7 in Finland and Sweden. Professor Katz said that in many schools the courses were \to learn by memorizing pieces of information out of context, she said. Teaching in reception class should instead allow children to develop their intellect by exploring their environments and asking questions.

\tested early, but considerably less so in the long term. When these children are followed over a period of three or more years, those who had early experience in more intellectually engaging curricula were more likely to do well in school than their peers, who had received early academic instruction.\She avocates teaching children through first-hand experience and play, in mixed-aged classes. This can include puppet shows, drawing or running a pretend shop in the classroom. 1．According to the passage, those who “hothouse” the under-5s would probably _________. A. prefer a lot of interaction and stimulation while teaching B. teach in a lively way to motivate kids’ interest C. push the kids to memorize pieces of information D. care about the kids’ physical development

2．What does the underlined word “ outstripped” in Paragraph 2 mean? A. did better than B. looked down upon C. caught up with D. performed worse than 3．According to Lilian Katz, the government’s structured approach to early-years learning ______. A. is necessary for improving children’s reading and writing ability B. needs to be improved to develop children’s academicability C. will cause problems to children in their future learning D. has more advantages than disadvantages 4．The message the author wants to deliver through the passage is that formal teaching _______. A. can start at different times in different countries. B. should not be started too early C. is best carried out in Finland and Sweden D. should include teaching children social and manual skills 5．Which of the following is NOT the opinion of Lilian Katz? A. Children should be taught through first-hand experience. B. Learning in a mixed-age class is good for children. C. Running a shop can help children get good marks.

D. Puppet shows and drawing are useful easy in teaching children. 【解题导语】

本文属于教育类文章。研究发现过早接受正规教育虽然能使儿童在开始时学业优秀，但对其以后的发展会造成很多问题。 【答案与简析】

1．C 细节理解题。文章第一段说明这种教育模式会对五岁以下的儿童的长远发展造成危害，而从第五段“?.. required children to learn by memorizing pieces of information out of context?..”可知，这种教育模式是侧重于死记硬背。

2．A 词义猜测题。由第一段及第二段中的第一句可知五岁前接受读写训练的孩子在四年后成绩不如那些曾经在一年级接受过启发性教育的同龄人。

3．C 细节理解题。根据文章第三段可知政府的固定教育法会给孩子将来的发展留下许多隐患。

4．B 推理判断题。从第四段我们可知孩子在六、七岁以后，社交技能和动手技能才得到发展，所以正确的做法是让学生在探究环境中和提问的过程中开发智力，而不是过过多的正规教育要求学生死记硬背很多东西（第五段），因此说明了过早实施正规教育对孩子没有益处。 5．C 细节理解题。从文章最后一段的最后两句“She advocates teaching children through?., include puppet shows?”可知A、B和D三项是Lilian Katz所赞成的，C项意思与原文有偏差。 【备选题目】可根据需要调配试题难度。

1. The underlined word “outstripped” in Paragraph 2 means ____. A. performed worse than B. performed better than C. made fun of D. looked down upon

2. The structured approach to early-year learning ____. A. proves Katz’s findings

B. raises questions about Katza’s findings C. causes too much competition among children

D. has a bad influence on children’s long-term development 3. According to Katz, what’s the problem that many schools have? A. They praise children too much.

B. They provide children with too much freedom. C. They don’t encourage children to be active.

D. They don’t teach children to obey the authority.

4. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the last paragraph? A. Kids with experiences in more intellectually engaging programs might perform worse at first. B. Kids with early academic instruction might perform worse at first. C. The earlier a kid is taught to read and write, the better. D. Imaginative learning should be replaced in class. 1. B。根据句中的although可知4年后，接受互动和能激发兴趣的教育的孩子比过早练习读写的孩子表现得更好。 2. D。根据第四段第一句，再结合第二段内容，可得出答案。 3. C。根据倒数第二段首句可得出答案。 4. A。根据最后一段第一、二句，较早接受正规教育的孩子在早期的考试中要比那些较早接受智力开发的孩子表现得好些，选项A是该情况的另一种说法。 阅读理解B

Be Brave With New Things The old advertising slogan, “so simple a child can do it ,” has taken on new meaning to me. A few weeks ago I got a computer, but I an mechanically illiterate. I knew that children had no fear of the future, so that seemed a good place to seek help. I asked my nephew, twelve years old, at an elementary school, to help me. My nephew took the machine for granted and has simply accepted the fact that computers are now a way of life. He plays with them and does his homework on them and even creates programs for them. I , on the other hand, are terrified by what this equipment can do. It can interchange paragraphs, switch words around and even correct my spelling. It informs me of Its limitations, takes commands and asks questions. It even seems to have a sense of communication. Rather than accusing me of making an error, it prints “One of us has made a mistake!” It never gets tired and is always patient and ready to go when I am.

I think it was somewhat normal for me to be suspicious of computers. They represent a break with some very familiar habits and traditions. It is only human to instinctively avoid anything that shifts thoroughly from the acceptable, comfortable past. But the world is governed by ceaseless change and we must therefore establish links with the present and future as well as the past. Computer technology is an excellent case in point, as the newest systems grow out of date in only a few years, or even months.

This ability to see, experience and accept the new is one of our saving characteristics. To be fearful of tomorrow, to close ourselves to possibilities, to resist the inevitable, to advocate standing still when all else is moving forward, is to lose touch. If we accept the new with joy and wonder, we can move gracefully into each tomorrow. More often than not, the children shall lead us.

6．What is the new meaning of “So simple a child can do it” for the author? A．computers are so easy to operate that even a child can play them well B．A child can always do more complex things than an adult. C．It is easier for a child to accept new things than for an adult. D．A child has greater ability than an adult in operating computers.

7．According to the second paragraph, which of the following statements is true?

A．The nephew thought it is natural to accept the fact that computers are now a way of life. B．The nephew believed that machines were made for people to do whatever they wanted. C．computers are not only used to communicate, but also to remove their limitations. D．It is a fact that both adults and children have accepted computers as a way of life. 8．Which of the following doesn’t the author’s computer do ? A．It asks the author if she has made a mistake. B．It accuses the author of making mistakes. C．It corrects the author’s spelling mistakes. D．It informs the author of her mistakes.

9．According to the third paragraph, it is human nature that we resist those things which A．only represent the comfortable and acceptable past B．change thoroughly into the comfortable and acceptable past C．make people stand still when all else is moving forward D．change completely from the acceptable and comfortable past 10．How do you understand the underlined sentence in the text? A. It is always ready to inform me when I am ready to go. B. It is always ready to start working when I am ready for work. C. When I am ready to go, it is patient to wait. D. When I am ready to go, it has already gone. 【解题导语】

作者不会使用新买的电脑，向她侄儿求助。由此引出了作者对儿童比成年人容易接受新事物的一番议论。最后作者倡导成年人要积极地接受新事物。

【答案及简析】 6．C 分析推理题。文章中第二段第一至第三句间接地解释了这句话的文中所指的意思。

7．A 句意理解题。第二段第一句中的took the machine for granted意思就thought it is natural。

8．B 信息查找题。通读第二段可知作者的电脑并没有指控她出错。注：rather than“是??而不是??”, 故选项B正确。 9．D 句意理解题。选项D与第三段第三句句意相同。 10. B 句意理解题。根据本段内容可知答案。 阅读理解C

Charging your mobile phone might soon be as simple as taking a walk around the block. Scientists have created a new machine that harvests energy from the movement of the knees while walking. Six volunteers wore the devices(装置)on their legs while walking on a treadmill (跑步机) and were able to produce about five watts of electrical power each. That’s enough energy to run 10 mobiles at the same time.

“Since muscles are the powerhouses of the body, my colleagues and I designed our device to generate electricity from the move of the knee joint,” said Max Donelan. “It resembles a knee brace and weighs about 1.5 kilograms including the gearing (传动装置) and generator.”

The apparatus (装置) catches the energy of a person’s movement by connecting an electrical generator to knee moving. When the wearer extends the knee, a gear on the device turns and spins the generator, which builds up energy. When the knee is flexed, the device turns off so as not to tax the wearer. The machine senses moving and knows when to activate itself.

The design allows a person to use the tool without using much additional energy beyond the normal demands of walking. The researchers measured the volunteers’ oxygen intake and carbon-dioxide output to make sure it wasn’t strenuous to use.

People are an excellent source of portable power. An average-sized person stores as much energy in fat as a 1,000-kilogram battery. People recharge their body batteries with food.

The device could be used to power computers in remote areas where electricity is shot. The early markets are people whose lives depend on portable power, such as people with artificial limbs（肢体）. On the military side, some soldiers have an extreme dependence on batteries these days, so both these groups could benefit.

11. The text is mainly about a new machine that ______. A. can make your walking easy on a treadmill B. can generate enough electricity by walking C. can increase the strength of your walking D. can offer electricity for your physical practice

12. According to the text, which parts of the body are suitable for the device? A. The knees. B. The ankles. C. The wrists. D. The neck. 13. It can be inferred from the text that the amount of electricity from the device directly lies in ______. A. the speed of your walking B. the amount of food you eat C. the amount of oxygen intake D. the extent of your knees extending 14. Why did the researchers measure the volunteers’ carbon-dioxide output? A. To see whether the device is hard to use. B. To test the amount of electricity generated. C. To tell whether the device has enough source of energy. D. To judge what food is useful for the wearers. 15. We can learn from the text that the device ______. A. is a must for a soldier in the army B. will more and more change people’s ways of life C. has widely been used in remote areas

D. is more useful in places with electricity unaccessible

【解题导语】本文说的是一种通过人步行时膝关节的活动来带动该装置发电的新器械。 【答案与解析】

11. B。 主旨大意题。本文提到的这种新器械主要是通过人步行时膝关节的活动来带动该装置发电。选项B概述了该文的主旨；选项A、C和D偏离本文主题。故答案选B。

12. A。 细节理解题。根据文章第二段和第三段，该种装置应该是安装在膝关节处的。故但选A。阅读理解

13. D。 推理判断题。根据文章第二段和第三段，这种装置主要是通过关节的活动来提供动能而发电，因此，膝关节的伸缩度直接关系到发电量的多少。故答案选D。

14. A。 细节理解题。文章第四段提到，这种装置不需要携带者超出一般的步行量，而通过检测氧气摄入和二氧化碳的呼出来说明该种装置是否能让携带者用起来方便不吃力。本题间接考查形容词 (strenuous)，不过从文章的上下文来看，该词应该与发电量和所吃食物无关。故答案选A。 15. D。 细节判断题。根据文章最后一段，该种器械对于缺乏电源的偏远地区的人或者对于需要电源的士兵来说是很有用处的。选项A表达绝对话了；选项B还没有达到改变人们的生活方式那么大；选项C表达不符合原文，该种装置还没有用于实际生活中。故答案选D。

阅读理解D

New fast food debuts in U.S. fairs—fired Coke

A new fast food is making its debut(首次演出) at U.S. fairs this fall----fried Coke. Abel Gonzales, 36, a computer analyst from Dallas, tried about 15 different varieties before coming up with his perfect recipe----a batter mix made with Coca-Cola syrup, a drizzle of strawberry syrup, and some strawberries.

Balls of the batter are then deep-fried, ending up like ping-pang ball sized doughnuts（面团）which are then served in a cup, topped with Coca-Cola syrup, whipped cream, cinnamon(桂皮)sugar and a cherry on the top.

“It tastes great,” said Sue Gooding, a spokeswoman for the State Fair of Texas where Gonzales’ fried Coke made its debut this fall. “It was a huge success.”

Gonzales ran two stands at the State Fair of Texas and sold up to 35,000 fried Cokes over 24 days for 4.50 dollars each –and won a prize for coming up with “most creative” new fair food.

Ray Crockett, a spokesman for Coca-Cola Co., said: “we’re constantly amazed at the creative ways folks find to enjoy their Coke and make it part of celebrations like fairs and festivals. This is one is definitely different!” 16. The passage is likely to .

A. be an advertisement B. appear in a newspaper C. make a comment on a new food D. give us some advice 17. The new fast food probably is the computer analyst’s ____________. A. 15th attempt B. disliked food C. most creative food D. excellent recipe 18. We are sure that ____________.

A. this new kind fast food will be popular in the future B. this new food has been sold 157500 dollars C. the food was bought by Coca-Cola Co. D. this is a new kind of Coke 19. According to Ray Crockett, ___________. A. fried Coke is a completely different form of Coca-Cola. B. fried Coke is a very creative use of Coca-Cola. C. folks enjoy this new kind of food very much. D. he is amazed at the U.S. fairs this fall.

【解题导语】本文向人们介绍一种新食品——美国新小吃--炒可乐。 【答案与解析】

16. B 推理判断题。本文只是向人们介绍一种新食品,故极有可能会出现在报纸上.如果是广告文中就不会引用那么多的评论。

17. D 推理判断题。从tried about 15 different varieties before coming up with his perfect recipe可知,这种新食品应是第16种尝试.他发明的是他最喜爱的故B错.最具创意的食品是别人说的,他本人未必认可.而excellent与perfect是近义词. 18. A 细节理解题。在24天的展销中就卖了157500 dollars故B项不正确。C，D项与文章不符。

19. B 细节理解题。炸可乐是吃的一种形式，而不是另一种可乐，故A项不正确。民众找到一些享受可乐的具有创造性的方式，故C错。D项针对的是这种吃可乐的方式而非这次展销。【评注】要求考生就题论题而不能凭主观论断。否则就有可能误选答案C。 E

Thursday, January 3阅读理解 Location：Main Library Training Center（5th F1．） Address：100 Larkin St．（at Grove） Library Sponsored Public Program Event Time：4 p．m．－6 p．m． Book a Librarian Description： One-on-One Computer or Internet Training Session Do you need personalized help Using a computer or the Internet? During the month of January，the library is offering limited one-on-one training sessions（培训课程）．Sessions are limited to 30 minutes and require signing up in advance．Call（415）557-4400 to book an appointment or for more information． Friday, January 4 Location：Main Library Paley Rm．（3rd F1．） Address：100 Larkin St．（at Grove） Library Sponsored Public Program Event Time：4 p.m. --- 5：30 p.m. Description： In this nine-week（January 4 through February 29）Beyond Journal Writing for class，you will have the opportunity to develop and Teens share your writing（poetry, biography and more）in a supportive group led by a Writers Corps teacher．Open to teen writers aged 13-19． For information，communicate with Betsy Levine，Teen Librarian，at （415）557-4497 or Dmail blevine@sipI．org． Tuesday, January 8 Location：Main Librarv Koret Auditorium Address：100 Larkin St．（at Grove） Library Sponsored Public Program Event Time：5 p．m．-8 p．m． Power Panels and Films by World Savvy Description: World Savvy，The Global Film Initiative team up to take you on a world tour through explorations of art，media and film．Come and share how film and media affect youth，education and our global community at large．To book a position，communicate with Jennifer Collins at

（415）557—4268 or jennifercollins@sfpl.org． Wednesday, January 9 Location：Main Library（Fourth Floor Business Center） Address：100 Larkin St．（at Grove） Library Sponsored Public Program Event Time：10 a．m．-3 p．m． Description： SCORE—Service Corps of Retired Executives（行政人员）offers free，one-hour business counseling（咨询）sessions from 10 a．m．to 3 p．m． To schedule an appointment with a SCORE counselor, call（415）744-6827．Cosponsored by the Business，Science and Technology Center． 20．If a boy wants to improve the skill of writing poems he can call __________． A．（415）744-6827 B．（415）557-4268 C．（415）557-4497 D．（415）557-4400 21．Who would be most likely to attend the event on Wednesday, January 9？ A．A science teacher B．A retired worker． C．A school headmaster． D．A supermarket owner． 22．Which event doesn’t need booking in advance? A．One-on-One Computer or Internet Training Session. B．Beyond Journal Writing for Teens. C．Power Panels and Films by World Savvy. D．Business Counseling Sessions. 【解题导语】本文为一则事务广告，标明了各种事物的具体内容、要求。 【答案与解析】 20．C 细节理解题。从本题题干所问，可以看出应是Thursday, January 3的内容。 21．D 细节理解题。题干所问内容是“在1月9日周三谁最有可能参加这个活动，查看文中所讲是关于“商业咨询服务会议”，分析四个选项与商业有关的只有D项。 22．B 分析判断题。题干做问“哪项活动不需要提前预约？”A错，依据为Sessions are limited to 30 minutes and require signing up in advance．C错，依据为To book a position，communicate with ?.D错，依据为To schedule an appointment with a SCORE counselor, call?.。 第四组

Everyone agrees that it’s necessary to reduce carbon emissions （排放物） around the world. There is less agreement over exactly how nations should go about achieving a more carbon - free planet. Thus, the environmental equivalent: cap – and – trade carbon emissions, or place a carbon tax on all users?

With cap – and – trade programs, governments limit the level of carbon produced by an industry. Companies that hold their emissions below the cap can sell their remaining allowance on a carbon market, while companies that go beyond their limit must purchase credits on that market. Carbon taxes are more straightforward: a set tax rate is placed on the consumption of carbon with the idea that raising the price will encourage industries and individuals to consume less. At the moment, cap – and – trade has the upper hand, but doesn’t defeat the tax just yet.

Business Counseling Sessions

Supporters of the tax argue that a cap – and – trade system would be too difficult to administer – and too easily gamed by industries looking to sidestep emissions caps. Cap – and – trade advocates contradict that like all other flat taxes, a carbon collection would relatively burden lower – income families, who spend a greater percentage of their income on energy than rich households. So which system will have a larger effect on carbon consumption? A 10% carbon tax might reduce the demand for carbon about 5 % or less, according to an analysis by the Carbon Tax Center, an environmental advocacy group. That may not be enough. Businesses and governments haven’t figured out how the two competing systems can work together, but in the end, the world may need both. 1. The passage focuses on_________. A. programs of collecting taxes B. systems of reducing carbon emissions C. reasons for reducing carbon emissions D. contradictions between the two systems

2. According to the cap – and – trade program, companies_________ . A. are forbidden to produce carbon emissions

B. are allocated the same amount of carbon consumption C. can sell their remaining allowance within their limits D. can sell the extra amount of carbon at a higher price 3. Carbon taxes work by _________. A. burdening well – off families

B. encouraging industries to consume carbon C. raising the price for carbon consumption

D. limiting the carbon consumption of industries only 4. The underlined word “cap” in the second paragraph most likely refers to_________. A. limit B. credit C. level D. rate 5. We can learn from the passage_________ . A. carbon taxes are difficult to carry out B. cap – and – trade plays a greater role at present C. cap – and – trade will be preferable in the future D. carbon taxes will be preferable in the future 【解题导语】全球变暖成为一个热得不能再热的话题，可是，一个人的力量可能让全球变暖的速度慢下来吗？换句话说，我们每个人可以为防止全球变暖做些什么吗？答案是肯定的，你和科学家、工商企业界以及政府联手，可以开辟出一条减少温室气体排放之路。 【答案与解析】

1. B 本文首句就给出了答案。

1. C 根据文章第二段第二句得出答案。 2. C 根据文章第二段倒数第二句得出答案。 4. A 根据二、三段所讲内容可判断出答案。 5. B 根据最后一段可得出答案。 B

Prisoner Mitchell King had a visitor— his wife. King was serving a six-year prison term in Auckland, New Zealand for armed robbery. But his wife didn’t want to be away from him for that long. So they held hands and they stuck. She’s rubbed her palms with super glue.

Their new-found closeness was short-lived. And their separation painful. Her technique is not one I'd recommend(introduce) for a closer relationship.

But if you want more closeness; if you desire relationships that are deeper and broader, more meaningful and longer-lasting, then remember the word \

T is for TRUST. Trust is the glue that holds people together (not Super Glue). A relationship will go nowhere without it. R is for RESPECT. \Anna Cummins. It's about respecting others and letting them know that you value them.

A is for AFFECTION. Sometimes affection means love. Sometimes it means a touch. Always it means kindness.

V is for VULNERABILITY(harm). Though we may feel afraid to let another too close, no relationship will go anywhere without risking vulnerability. Entrepreneur Jim Rohn says, \love.

E is for EMOTIONAL INTIMACY(亲密). Learn to be open. Learn to communicate freely. What kinds of relationships you make are largely determined by how openly you have learned to communicate.

L is for LAUGHTER. Victor Borge got it right when he said, \most enjoyable.

For relationships that can really go somewhere, just remember the word \6．The author intends to _________ by showing us the example in Paragraph One. A. condemn the wife for her silly behavior B. introduce new ways for closer relationships C. tell us King and his wife would never be separated D. encourage us to follow the wife’s technique 7．The underlined word “it” in Paragraph Four refers to? A. Trust. B. Glue C. Closeness. D. TRAVEL 8．Which of the following agrees with what Jim Rohn says? A. Walls should be built to keep out the sadness. B. It’s unnecessary to avoid vulnerability for closer relationships. C. Love will be kept out if you let another too close. D. We shouldn’t let another too close because of vulnerability. 9．What does Victor Borge really mean by his word in the ninth paragraph? A. Laughter will keep the shortest distance. B. Laughter will make a closer relationship. C. No relationship will go without laughter. D. Laughter is necessary to make friends. 10．What would be the best title for this passage? A. Relationships. B. The story of a prisoner.

C. A technique for good relationships. D. Tips on closer relationships. 【答案及简析】

6．B 意图推断题。作者从一个极端的故事引出了写作内容，即介绍如何加深友谊。 7．A 词义猜测题。上上文看，it指代的是trust这一概念。

8．B 细节理解题。引用Jim Rohn的话是为了说明，如果担心因关系太近会造成伤害，是不明智的，因为与他人保持距离的同时，也就把朋友间的欢乐及关爱给隔开啦。

9．B 细节理解题。笑可以拉近两人的距离，可以促进友谊的发展。 10．D 主旨大意题。从文章内容和文章体裁可以准确判断答案应为D。 C

China's largest water diversion project may start supplying water to Shandong Province by 2007 and Beijing by 2010, an official confirmed Tuesday.

The worsening water shortage in the two areas, caused by decades of drought, may be alleviated with water from the mighty Yangtze River in the South which will be diverted into the parched North, he said.

The water diversion project consists of three 1,300-kilometre canals that will carry water from the Yangtze along the eastern, middle and western parts of the country.

Zhang Jiyao, director of the State Council's office in charge of the South-to-North Project, told a national conference that ground will be broken in more places along two of the lines of the ambitious water diversion scheme, the largest of its kind in the world. Before next year's flood season, construction of four new sections along the two lines will push the project further along the fast track. That would bring the total sections under construction to 13, since construction started in 2002 with an estimated investment of 124 billion Yuan (about US$15 billion).

When finished, the two water diversion canals will be capable of transferring 13.4 billion cubic meters of water a year. 11．China's largest water diversion project is being constructed to__________. A. supply water to Shandong Province.

B. remove the worsening water shortage in Beijing. C. alleviate the shortage of water in the North. D. break ground in more places.

12. From the whole passage we can infer that__________. A. the water diversion project is the biggest in China, but not in the world. B. the water diversion project is the largest both in China and in the world. C. the project will cost 124 billion dollars. D. the project will be finished by 2010. 13. When finished, ________. A. the project will solve the water problem once and for all. B. the project will supply 13.4 billion cubic meters of water a year. C. the shortage of water in the North will be alleviated. D. the drought in Beijing and Shandong province will disappear. 14. According to the passage, which one is true?

A. The shortage of water in the North is only because there are too many people. B. The whole project will be completed by the year 2010.

C. The total sections under construction will be 13 till the whole project is finished.

D. The whole water diversion project is made up of three canals. 【解题导语】本文讲的是南水北调的事情。 【答案与解析】

11．C 细节理解题。文章第二段, 因数十年干旱导致的缺水将因把丰富的长江水引入北方而得以缓解. 12. B 细节理解题。文中有“the largest of its kind in the world.”说明B项正确.

13. C 细节理解和生活常识题。通过南水北调工程北方的用水短缺问题将得以缓解, 而不是彻底解决. 14. D 细节理解和生活常识题。文章第三段表明南水北调工程分为东,中,西三条线路.

Nearly everyone is shy in some ways. If shyness is making you uncomfortable, it may be time for a few lessons in self-confidence. You can build your confidence by following some suggestions from doctors and psychologists.

Make a decision not to hold back in conversations. What you have to say is just as important as what other people say. And don’t turn down party invitations just because of your shyness.

Prepare yourself for being with others in groups. Make a list of the good qualities you have. Then make a list of ideas, experiences, and skills you would like to share with other people. Think about what you would like to say in advance. Then say it. If you start feeling self-conscious in a group, take a deep breath and focus your attention on other people. Remember, you are not alone. Other people are concerned about the impression they are making, too. No one ever gets over being shy completely, but most people do learn to live with their shyness. Even entertainers admit that they often feel shy. They work at fighting their shy feelings so that they can face the cameras and the public. Just making the effort to control shyness can have many rewards. But perhaps the best reason to fight shyness is to give other people a chance to know more about you.

15．The main purpose of the article is to ________. A. explain how shyness developed B. prove that shyness can overcome

C. persuade readers that shyness is natural D. recommend ways of dealing with shyness 16．Which of these can you conclude from reading the article? A. The attempt to overcome shyness is always worthwhile. B. Entertainers choose their work to fight shyness. C. The attempt to overcome shyness is always successful. D. Shy people never have any fen. 17．What is the source of the suggestions for fighting shyness? A. The author of the article. B. Shy men and women. C.Popular entertainers. D. doctors and psychologists. 18. Where would this article probably appear?

A. On the front page of a newspaper. B. In a popular magazine.

C. In a science textbook. D. In an encyclopedia(百科全书)。 【解题导语】

羞怯心理与生惧怕，本文教你如何克服羞怯心理，做个有胆识有魄力的人。 【答案与简析】

15. D 主旨大意题。文章用了排比段落，先总说羞怯心理，然后分别介绍克服羞怯心理的办法。

16. A 句意理解题。文章最后一段提到：Just making the effort to control shyness can have many rewards这句话等同于D项。 17. D 细节理解题。本题根据第一段You can build your confidence by following some suggestions form doctors and psychologists可知答案。

18. B 判断推理题。本文讲的是如何克服羞怯心理，根据文意最有可能出现这类文章的是在杂志上，而报纸头版、百科全书以及理科教材要么太专业要么意义重大。 E

A painter hangs his or her finished pictures on a wall, and everyone can see it. A composer writes a work, but no one can hear it until it is performed. Professional singers and players have great responsibilities, for the composer is utterly dependent on them. A student of music needs as long and arduous a training to become a performer as a medical student needs to become a doctor. Most training is concerned with technique, for musicians have to have the muscular proficiency of an athlete or a ballet dancer. Singers practice breathing every day, as their vocal chords would be inadequate without controlled muscular support. String players practice moving the fingers of the left hand up and down, while drawing the bow to and fro with the right arm----two entirely different movements. Singers and instruments have to be able to get every note perfectly in tune. Pianists are spared this particular anxiety, for the notes are already there, waiting for them, and it is the piano tuner's responsibility to tune the instrument for them. But they have their own difficulties; the hammers that hit the string have to be coaxed not to sound like percussion, and each overlapping tone has to sound clear. This problem of getting clear texture is one that confronts（使面对）student conductors: they have to learn to know every note of the music and how it should sound, and they have to aim at controlling these sounds with fanatical but selfless authority. Technique is of no use unless it is combined with musical knowledge and understanding. Great artists are those who are so thoroughly at home in the language of music that they can enjoy performing works written in any century. 19. In writing this passage, the purpose of the author is ___________. A. to tell us we use different sense at paints and music B. to recommend music needs more technique

C. to inform us that to become a musician needs long and arduous training D. for the students who are to go in for music

20. If you are a string performer, you have to _____________. A. use your left hand to draw the bow and the right to move up and down B. have your both hands perform the same movements. C. own technique, musical knowledge and understanding D. practice more and more without any training 21. The problem of getting clear texture is that ____________. A. confronts student conductors B. the student conductors have to know every note and how it should sound and how to control the sounds fanatically. C. the sounds are too easy to control D. the composer’s work cannot be seen on the wall. 22. According to the passage, _______________. A. a composer cannot perform the music at all.

B a composer has to utterly depend on student conductors

C. student conductors need more training and knowledge on music to be great artists. D. Great artists are thoroughly at home in the language of music. 【解题导语】本文讲述的是演奏乐器和理解乐音的不易。 【答案与解析】

18. C 细节理解和推理能力题。纵观全文，作者用大量篇幅讲述的是演奏乐器和理解乐音的不易。

19. C 细节理解题。 A项左右颠倒。B项应是不同的运动。D项不合常理。

21. B 细节理解，语法和常识题。A不合语法。C，D项不合本题考查细节理解.只有B项与文章一致。

22. D 细节理解题。许多作曲家也是演奏家，故A错。作曲者的作品依赖演奏者而非学生，故B错。根据文章学生需要培训，乐理知识和悟性才能成为伟大的艺术家，故C不全面。D与文章最后一句一致。 第五组 A

For many of us, printed books are satisfying in ways beyond the words they contain. Billions of printed books have been published, read and saved in the 600 years since movable type was invented, so why mess with a good things?

Sony Electronics is doing just that, betting that readers will be won over by the convenience of readability of its new electronic book devices. Sony's reader, the PRS-505, can hold 160 books in its fixed memory, enough to line the shelves on a good-sized wall in the average American home. The $299 device is about the size of a paperback book, but a half-inch thick and weighs less than a pound.

The Sony book reader is revolutionary not only in its storage capacity. The font（字体） is highly readable and adjustable by size. Unlike laptop computers, you can put the Sony in your purse, read it in direct sunlight and even bookmark the pages. And you can connect it to your PC to download books.

Surprisingly, though the reader has liberated the book from paper, electronic books aren't always a bargain. For example, David Baldacci's \（零售） for $15.19 at the Sony site, while Amazon（卓越网） will deliver a hard copy to your mailbox for $16.19.

The Sony reader also lets you store and play or display music. So what's not to like about the Sony? Well, for many bibliophiles, a lot. Book lovers like to have, hold and keep their volumes, which don't need charging. You can write notes in the margins, and enjoy the ambience they provide on your book shelves.

The need for electronic reading devices is likely to grow as more people worried about the billions of tons of paper used for printed material. Many believe the time will come when devices like the Sony reader are as common as printed newspapers and magazines today. 1．What would be the best title for the passage?

A. The age of the electronic book reader is coming B. Printed books are out of date

C. The Sony reader meets many readers’ needs D. The revolution in book readers 2．According to the passage, the Sony book reader _________. A. is as light as a laptop computer B. can hold more than 200 books C. is convenient to carry around D. cannot be connected to a PC 3．What is the author’s point when he mentions “Stone Cold”? A. Amazon’s printed books are very cheap

B. “Stone Cold” can be got from the Sony site and Amazon C. The Sony book reader is not very cheap to use D. The Sony book reader can benefit its buyers a lot

4．The underlined word “bibliophiles” in Paragraph 5 refers to “__________”. A. music lovers B. book lovers C. electronic reading devices D. Sony readers

5．According to the author, what’s the future for the electronic reading devices? A. They’ll replace printed newspapers and magazines

B. They’ll still be more expensive than printed newspapers C. They’ll become a must in people’s daily life D. They’ll become more popular as time goes on

【解题导语】随著新数字科技的快速发展与普遍应用,已逐渐改变人们的生活方式,而电子书的问世,更将展开一场阅读革命。 【答案及简析】

1．A 主旨大意题。综观全文和最后一段可知大意。本文中The Sony只是个例子。本题易误选C和D。

2．C 细节理解题。从第二段Sony's reader, the PRS-505, can hold 160 books in its fixed memory可知B错误, 从第三段Unlike laptop computers, you can put the Sony in your purse, read it in direct sunlight and even bookmark the pages. And you can connect it to your PC to download books可知A、D错误.

3．C 态度判断题。根据第四段可以看出答案。注意本题题干所问内容。本题易误选B和D。B是支持作者观点的一个例证；D非作者观点。 4．B 词义猜测题。该词后面有提示。忽略上下文提供的信息，本题易误选C和D。

5．D 细节理解题。根据最后一段，特别是最后一句（common与popular）可知答案。本题易误选C。 B

lt, they do not only look younger and slimmer, but feel better. Because of increased physical fitness, life expectance in the nation has risen to seventy-three years, with fewer people suffering from heart disease, the nation's number one killer. Jogging ( 慢跑 ), the easiest and cheapest way of improving the body, keeps over 30million people of all ages on the run. For the price of a good pair of running shoes, anyone anywhere can join the race.

Dieting, too, has become a national pastime. Promoters of diets that eliminate eating one thing or another, such as fats or carbohydrates ( 碳水化合物 ), promise as much as 20- pound weight losses within two weeks. Books describing such amazing diets always head up ( 居??之首 )the best-seller lists because people who are overweight want to lose weight quickly and easily. Nevertheless, jogging and dieting, carried to extremes, can be harmful. Many confused joggers overdo and finally suffer from ankle and foot damage. Dieting, fortunately, becomes only a temporary means for shedding a few pounds while the body lose the balanced nutrition ( 营养 )it requires, so most dieters cannot keep on diets. Above all, common sense should be the keystone for any dieting and exercise plan.

6.The main idea of this passage is that___________ . A. both jogging and dieting can improve your health B. exercise and improved diet has raised the American's life expectance C. people, who jog and diet wisely, will be healthier than those who do not D. diet and exercise harm rather than benefit health 7.According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE? A. Jogging can damage the body because it is too tough an exercise. B. Diets are so popular because they are on the best-seller lists. C. Americans now live to be 73years old. D. Exercise and diet are more widespread in America than ever before. 8.It is implied but not stated that ___________ .

A. heart disease is the number one killer among Americans

B. exercise and dieting bring about spiritual as well as physical well-being C. people don't stay on a diet because it doesn't work

D. a 20-pound weight loss within two weeks is too much for the body 9. The best title for this passage is ___________ .

A. Jogging and Diet B .Exercise and Health C. Physical Fitness D. Life Expectancy and Diet 【解题导语】本文讲的是节食与运动。 【答案与解析】

6.C. 主旨大意题。慢跑和节食能使身体健康 , 但不注意方法 , 过分进行慢跑和节食 , 会带来身体损伤。在短文结尾句中明确提出 :( 慢跑和节食的 ) 某些常识很关键。

7.D. 推理判断题。根据第一、二段内容可看出 \在美国慢跑和节食比以往任何时候都要流行\。

8.B. 推理推断题。根据短文的 \一句可推断出答案。 A 项内容是短文中已明确表示出来了 , 不符题意。

9.C. 主旨大意题。这四个选项都有一定的干扰性 ,A 项纯解说这两项运动 ;B 、D 项没有包括锻炼、节食两项内容 , 不全面。 C 项表示 \身体健康 \短文就是围绕这一主题进行阐述的。

There is no doubt that watching television and can influence the way that people behave. Moreover, it seems that people are spending more and more time watching some sort of visual entertainment, whether it is television, a video tape or a DVD. Therefore, the effects of visual media cannot be ignored.

One obvious effect of the these media is that watching them induces people to buy certain products. television advertising is widespread and, nowadays, even movie theaters permit advertisements. Another way TV and the movies affect people is that they give people either a broader view of the world or a distorted（扭曲的） one, depending on what type of program they watch. Those who watch news and educational program can learn many new things while those who watch primarily entertainment shows may come to believe that most people in the world possess great wealth and good looks. It may make them become dissatisfied with their own lives. Finally, perhaps the most susceptible（易受影响的）viewers are children, who may be unable to tell fact from fiction and may try to imitate acts that they see on TV or in the movies.

With the every-increasing popularity of video entertainment, society must pay attention to these effects. Television and movies, while entertaining and informative, cannot take the place of real experience. 10．From the passage, we know that watching television and movies can ________. A. make people live better B. make people feel pleased C. make people change their way of life D. make people live worse 11 The writer holds the view that _______. A.people may take no notice of the effects of the visual media B.people must pay attention to the effects of the visual media C.the effects of the visual media make the world changed greatly D.the visual media only affect young people 12. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A.Those who watch news and educational programs can earn a lot of money and become very pretty. B. The reason why most people possess great wealth and good looks is that they often watch television advertising. C. People buy products only when they are induced by television advertising.

D. People who watch primarily entertainment shows may come to believe that most people in the world are rich and beautiful. 13.What would be the best title for the text? A. The Influence of Television and Movies B. The Reason Why People Watch Television and Movies C. Television and Movies Induce People D. The Importance of Television and Movies.

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10. C 判断推理题。（根据文章第一句。） 11. B 推断态度题。（文章最后一段第一句。） 12. D 细节理解题。（文章第二段第四句。）

13. A 归纳标题题。（从文章第一段和第三段可知答案。） Dallas Children’s Theater Academy ShowBiz Summer 2008

Rosewood Center for Family Arts

5938 Skillman * Dallas, TX 75231 * (214) 978-0110 Important Information

* All classes are taught by DCT Theater Professionals! * All Grade Levels indicated are for Fall 2008. * Tuition Deposit required for registration.

* Tuition balance due on the first day of class. No tuition refunds (退款). * DCT reserves the right to cancel any class; refunds made for cancellation. * Please accompany student to first day of class. * Registration begins one-half hour before class time.

* Questions? Call Nancy Schaeffer at (214) 978-0110 or e-mail nancy@dct.org How To Register

MAIL: * Fill out the form in this brochure.

* Be sure to list the class and group that you want & the dates. * The registration form may be copied. FAX: Complete the registration form and fax it to DCT at (214) 978-0118. PHONE: Call (214) 978-0110.

WEB: Visit www.dct.org, click on Academy Classes Drama Days! — $175 Entering Grades: Group A: K Group B: 1st & 2nd Group C: 3rd –– 5th Mon. –– Fri. 9: 30 a .m. –– 1 p.m. June 2 –– June 6

* Day One –– come up with a character, work with your class to plan the play. * Day Two –– create the situations and scenes for your one-of-a-kind show! * Day Three –– rehearse (排演) your part. * Day Four –– pick a costume, get ready!

* Day Five –– SHOWTIME –– invite family and friends to your Friday Showcase! * Bring a sack lunch and drink each day! Laugh Out Loud –– $175

Entering Grades: 5+ Mon. –– Fri. 1:30 p.m. –– 5:00 p.m. June 23 –– June 27 Show Friday, June 27 * Do you like comedy? Try your hand at the world of comedy in the class just for you! * Learn a comedy sketch from the old masters! * Tell a joke! Learn why old jokes can be the best!

* Work with your class to put on a one-of-a-kind Comedy Show for family and friends! Acting –– Just Acting –– $225

Group A: Entering Grades K; Group B: Entering Grades 1st –– 2nd; Group C: Entering Grades 3rd –– 4th; Mon. –– Fri. 9: 30 a .m. –– 2:30 p.m.; Session I: July 28 –– Aug. 1; Session II: Aug. 4 –– Aug. 8; Session III: Aug. 11 –– Aug. 15 * Are you ready to challenge your acting skills and try something new?! * Start with the characters: Who are you? Be the Star of your Dreams. * Become the character you’ve always wanted to be. * Work with your class to create the plot.

* Get ready to present your show for family and friends on the final Friday! Summer Scenes –– $225

Entering Grades 5th and 6th; Mon. –– Fri. 9: 30 a .m. –– 2:30 p.m.; Session I: July 28 –– Aug.1; Session II: Aug. 4 –– Aug. 8; Session III: Aug. 11 –– Aug. 15 * Do you want to be an actor?

* Improve your skills with instruction from professional actors & directors. * Rehearse and perform scenes from your favorite plays. * Develop characters and polish performances! 14. What is the purpose of the text?

A. To attract readers to attend Summer Scenes. B. To persuade readers to attend ShowBiz Summer 2008. C. To earn money from the introduction. D. To teach readers how to register for ShowBiz Summer 2008. 15. If you want to attend Showbiz Summer 2008, you should be aware that ______. A. tuition must be paid at least before June 2 B. there’ll be no refunds in any case.

C. registration begins half an hour after class time D. students had better be accompanied on the first day 16. It can be inferred from the text that all the four one-week specials ______. A. are intended for children aged below 5

B. are all held at Rosewood Center for Family Arts C. will take place in June or July and last five days D. need students to bring a sack lunch and drink each day

17. Which of the following classes suits those who want to be actors?

A. Drama Days! B. Laugh Out Loud. C. Acting – Just Acting. D. Summer Scenes. 18. Where is the text most probably from?

A. Part of a brochure. B. An entertainment magazine. C. A newspaper. D. A guide book.

【解题导语】本文主要是介绍了ShowBiz Summer 2008的一些重要信息，以及一些课程培训的时间和内容安排。 【答案与解析】

14. B。 文章意图题。本文主要是介绍了ShowBiz Summer 2008的一些重要信息，以及一些课程培训的时间和内容安排，其目的就是希望读者对此熟悉，并参加这些课程的培训。故答案选B。

15. D。 细节理解题。从文章中“important information”部分可知，交费时间最迟是开学当天，

对于在以后日子开学的并不一定要在6月2号之前，因各个培训时间不同，故选项A不对；如果课程取消当然所交费用可以退还，因此，选项B不对；注册应该是在上课后前个小时而不是之后半个小时，因此，选项C不对；上学第一天，学生要求最好有人陪伴。故答案选D。 16. B。 推理判断题。根据文章，参加四种课程孩子的年龄各异，历经6、7、8三个月。四种课程中，只有第一种课程需要带午餐和饮料。另外，所有课程的举办地都是在 Rosewood Center for Family Arts。故答案选B。

17. D。 细节判断题。文章在第四中活动中提到“Do you want to be an actor?”。故答案选D。

18. A。 推理判断题。本文在How To Register部分中提到“Fill out the form in this brochure”，说明该文章是节选自一个宣传册子的部分内容。故答案选A。 E

Be Brave With New Things

The old advertising slogan, “so simple a child can do it ,” has taken on new meaning to me. A few weeks ago I got a computer, but I an mechanically illiterate. I knew that children had no fear of the future, so that seemed a good place to seek help. I asked my nephew, twelve years old, at an elementary school, to help me. My nephew took the machine for granted and has simply accepted the fact that computers are now a way of life. He plays with them and does his homework on them and even creates programs for them. I , on the other hand, are terrified by what this equipment can do. It can interchange paragraphs, switch words around and even correct my spelling. It informs me of Its limitations, takes commands and asks questions. It even seems to have a sense of communication. Rather than accusing me of making an error, it prints “One of us has made a mistake!” It never gets tired and is always patient and ready to go when I am. I think it was somewhat normal for me to be suspicious of computers. They represent a break with some very familiar habits and traditions. It is only human to instinctively avoid anything that shifts thoroughly from the acceptable, comfortable past. But the world is governed by ceaseless change and we must therefore establish links with the present and future as well as the past. Computer technology is an excellent case in point, as the newest systems grow out of date in only a few years, or even months. This ability to see, experience and accept the new is one of our saving characteristics. To be fearful of tomorrow, to close ourselves to possibilities, to resist the inevitable, to advocate standing still when all else is moving forward, is to lose touch. If we accept the new with joy and wonder, we can move gracefully into each tomorrow. More often than not, the children shall lead us.

19．What is the new meaning of “So simple a child can do it” for the author? A．computers are so easy to operate that even a child can play them well B．A child can always do more complex things than an adult. C．It is easier for a child to accept new things than for an adult. D．A child has greater ability than an adult in operating computers.

20．According to the second paragraph, which of the following statements is true?

A．The nephew thought it is natural to accept the fact that computers are now a way of life. B．The nephew believed that machines were made for people to do whatever they wanted.

C．computers are not only used to communicate, but also to remove their limitations. D．It is a fact that both adults and children have accepted computers as a way of life. 21．Which of the following doesn’t the author’s computer do ? A．It asks the author if she has made a mistake. B．It accuses the author of making mistakes. C．It corrects the author’s spelling mistakes. D．It informs the author of her mistakes.

22．According to the third paragraph, it is human nature that we resist those things which A．only represent the comfortable and acceptable past B．change thoroughly into the comfortable and acceptable past C．make people stand still when all else is moving forward D．change completely from the acceptable and comfortable past

【解题导语】作者不会使用新买的电脑，向她侄儿求助。由此引出了作者对儿童比成年人容易接受新事物的一番议论。最后作者倡导成年人要积极地接受新事物。 【答案与解析】

19．C 分析推理题。文章中第二段第一至第三句间接地解释了这句话的文中所指的意思。

20．A 句意理解题。第二段第一句中的took the machine for granted意思就thought it is natural。 21．B 信息查找题。通读第二段可知作者的电脑并没有指控她出错。 注：rather than“是??而不是??”, 故选项B正确。 22．D 句意理解题。选项D与第三段第三句句意相同。 A

In the very early 1800’ s, a young boy about 14 years old named John lived in an orphanage (孤儿院) in Old England along with several other children. Orphan meant unwanted and unloved. Christmas was the one day of the year when the children didn’t work and received a gift, an orange. Usually they tried to taste and preserve it for so long that it often rotted before they ever peeled(剥开)it to enjoy the sweet juice. Many thought were expressed as Christmas time approached. The children would say, “I will keep mine the longest.” John usually slept with his next to his pillow. This year John was overjoyed by the Christmas season. He was becoming a man and stronger and soon he would be old enough to leave. He would save his orange until his birthday in July. Christmas day finally came. The children were so excited as they entered the big dining hall. Immediately the master shouted, “John, leave the hall and there will be no orange for you this year.” John’s heart broke violently wide open. He turned and went swiftly back to the cold room. Then he heard the door open and each of the children entered. Little Elizabeth with her hair falling over her shoulders, a smile on her face, and tears in her eyes held out a piece of rag to John. “Here John,” she said, “this is for you.” As he lifted back the edges of the rag he saw a big juicy orange all peeled and quartered and then he realized what they had done.

John never forgot the sharing, love and personal sacrifice his friends had shown him that Christmas day. In memory of that day every year he would send oranges all over the world to children everywhere. 1. The first paragraph is mainly to tell us that ______.

A. John lived in the early 1800’ s B. John’s parents had died

C. John lived a hard life in an orphanage D. John lived with several other children 2. These children would be happiest when ______.

A. they got the special gift B. they preserved it very long

C. they finally enjoyed the sweet juice D. they entered the dining hall 3. What would overjoy John most the next year according to the second paragraph? A. He placed his orange next to his pillow. B. He would eat his orange on his birthday. C. He wouldn’t get his special gift.

D. He would stay in the orphanage for another year

4. According to the text, where did John’s orange come from this year? A. It was made up of what these children donated. B. His master gave him a whole one again. C. These children bought him one. D. Little Elizabeth donated hers to John. 5. What can be inferred from the text?

A. John had expected he wouldn’t get the gift this year. B. John knew why he didn’t get the gift this year. C. John felt ashamed for not getting the special gift. D. The story teaches us to learn to share with others. 【答案与解析】

1. C。 细节理解题。本文第一段向读者传达了以下信息：John 住在孤儿院；John 14岁了；John 生活在19世纪早期；John 是一个没人要的、没人疼爱的孤儿。而结合这些信息和下文，作者主要是要表达John生活艰难。故答案选C。

2. C。 细节理解题。从文章第二段可知，他们得到橘子这个礼物和他们把它保留的时间长，当然他们会很高兴，但是，他们最高兴的还是吃到橘子时。故答案选C。

3. B。 细节理解题。根据文章第二段，下一年令他高兴的是今年他得到的礼物能够在他明年的生日上吃。故答案选B。

4. A。 推理判断题。通过文章第三段“all peeled and quartered”可知，这个橘子是这些孩子一人一瓣凑成的一个橘子。故答案选A。 5. D。 深层理解题。根据文章最后两段，John对于自己为什么不能得到橘子并不知道其原因，也不可能预料到，所以，应该感到很惊奇而不是害羞；同时，这篇文章在教育我们要学会和别人分享。故答案选D。

B Transportation and communication networks bring people together. Yet sometimes people themselves create barriers(障碍) to transportation and communication. In some countries, laws stop people from moving freely from place to place. Over the centuries, many groups of people have been denied the freedom to travel because of their race, religion, or nationality. In the Middle Ages, for example, Jews were often forbidden to move about freely within certain cities. South Africa's government used to require black Africans to carry passes when they travel within the country. Some governments require all citizens to carry identification papers and to report to government officials whenever they move. Countries set up customs posts at their borders. Foreign travellers must go through a customs inspection before they are allowed to travel in the country. Usually travellers have to carry special papers such as passports and visas(签证). Some countries even limit the number of visitors to their country each year. Others allow tourists to visit only certain areas of the country, or they may require that travellers be with an official guide at all times during their stay. Many of those barriers to travel also act as barriers to communication.

When two governments disagree with each other on important matters, they usually do not want their citizens to exchange news or ideas freely. Countries often try to keep military or industrial information secret.

Today, people have the ability to travel, to communicate, and to transport goods more quickly and easily than ever before. Natural barriers that were difficult or dangerous to cross a hundred years ago can now be crossed easily. The barriers that people themselves make are not so easy to overcome. But in spite of all the different kinds of barriers, people continue to enjoy travel and the exchange of goods and ideas.

6. The examples in paragraph 2 are used to tell the readers that _______ A. people have been allowed to travel freely within the country B. people have not been permitted to travel freely for various reasons C. travellers have to carry special papers such as passports and visas D. customs posts are necessary at the borders of the countries 7. Some governments limit the freedom of communication because___ A. they intend to keep their national secrets unknown to others B. they think such freedom will lead to wars

C. they often disagree with each other on important matters D. they want to show their authority over communication 8. We may learn from the passage that _______

A. people do not care about the removal of barriers between countries B. people can not remove the obstacles made by themselves

C. man-made barriers are sometimes harder to overcome than natural ones D. barriers should be taken for granted as they always exist 9. Which of the following can serve as the best title of the passage? A. Barriers Made by People B. Functions of Communication C. Restrictions on Transportation D. Progress of Human Society 10．Which is NOT mentioned as the possible limits some countries put on foreign visitors? A. They have to get a visa before they enter the country. B. Only a limited number of visitors are allowed to enter the country every year. C. Not every part of the country is open to foreign tourists. D. They have to report to government officials when they come to a new place. 【解题导语】

短文介绍了存在于各个国家和区域之间的各种沟通障碍，有天然，更多是人为的。先进的科技手段可以帮助人们克服天然障碍，但是却无法逾越人为障碍。 【答案与解析】

6. B 细节理解题。根据该段首句Countries set up customs posts at their borders.以及下文的介绍可以得答案。

7. A 细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句Countries often try to keep military or industrial information secret.以及上文内容可以分析出答案。 8. C 判断理解题。根据短文最后一段中Natural barriers that were difficult or dangerous to cross a hundred years ago can now be crossed easily. The barriers that people themselves make are not so easy to overcome.可以确定此题的答案。 9. A 标题选择题。综合全文信息可以知道短文侧重表达了：人造的沟通障碍。 10.D 细节理解题。 C

Our fly-away vacation have been created with American visitors in mind.

For one, we have made getting to Europe easy. Systemwide, we serve nine European cities. From New York, we fly nonstop to Paris, Frankfurt and Zurich, with continuing service to Geneva.

Second, we have designed these vacation package tours the way Americans like to travel. We have picked hotels that give you the flavor of Europe while providing real value for your money.

We Americans have always like making up our own minds. We have tours by escorted （护卫）motor coach or your own rental car. And land packages in Paris that start as low as $ 299—$1289.

Another advantage of our fly-away vacations is that they are at a set US price. You needn’t worry about the changes in European currency. Then there is our fly-away vacation warranty. It’s your assurance that Americans stand behind your fly-away vacations. You will find all the details of our warranty and of our European fly-away vacations in two free color brochures. Just call your travel agent or America toll-free at (800) 433-7300 to get yours.

* Restrictions：Price is valid through 10/31/88 and is per person based on double occupancy for 6 nights. Price is subject to change without notice and does not include air fare, taxes or surcharges. Hotel subject to availability on certain dates. Warranty details available upon request. 11．In which section of the newspaper can you find this passage?

A. Entertainment. B. News. C. Advertisement. D. Sports. 12．Which is not the advantage according to the passage?

A. Make it easy to Europe. B. Easy to get travelling information. C. No changeable US price. D. Different ways to tour. 13．What does the underlined word “warranty” in Paragraph five mean?

A. Introduction. B. Notice. C. Suggestion. D. Promise. 14．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. The price of the fly-away vacation is fixed. B. Price is always valid, so you do not need to worry. C. During the tour, there is no other type of tours. D. There are only a few stops during the tour. 15．What is the best title of this passage?

A. Go shopping in Europe. B. The beautiful scenes of Europe. C. How to take a plane. D. Travelling around Europe. 【解题导语】本篇是一则关于欧洲旅游的广告。 【答案及简析】

11．C 推理判断题。本文是对fly-away vacations做的广告。

12．B 事实细节题。二、三和五段分别说明了A、D、C三种优点，easy to get travelling information并非该旅游项目的优点所在。 13．D 词义猜测题。根据下文可以判定，这里是fly-away vacations 做做出的相关承诺，故D正确。 14．A 事实细节题。根据文章第五段中“Another advantage of our??”可判定答案。

15．D 主旨大意题。根据文章最后部分的广告表述，可以判定travelling around Europe更能准确地表达文章内容，同时使标题更具有吸引力。 D

Learning another language isn't easy, but most people can learn a second language well if they’re willing to put in the necessary time. Here are some practical suggestions for studying effectively, overcoming anxiety, and learning the grammar and skills necessary for success in foreign language classes. Study every day

Language learning is cumulative: you cannot put it off until the weekend. Study one or two hours for every class hour if you want a good mark.

Distribute your study time in 15 to 30 minutes period throughout the day

Study a different task each time: vocabulary now, grammar next, etc. Get an overview during the first half hour: spend 10 minutes reviewing dialog, 10 minutes learning new vocabulary, 10 minutes learning new grammar... So you'll at least have looked at it all. About 80~of your study time should be spent on recitation or practice. Attend and participate in every class—even if you aren't well prepared

Class time is your best opportunity to practice, learn the grammar and vocabulary outside of class in order to make full use of the class time. Spend a few minutes \Make yourself comfortable in the classroom

Get to know your classmates, so you'll feel you’re among friends. Visit your teacher during office hours to get aquainted(熟悉的)：explain your goals and fears about the course to your teacher. Learn grammar if you don't already know it

Grammar is the skeleton(骨架) and the basic structure of a language, and you must learn it. Practice for tests by doing what you'll have to do on the test

If the test will require you to write, then study by writing--including spelling and accents. If you're asked to listen, practice listening. Ask for practice questions and make up your own test questions. Try to invent changes on patterns and forms. Over learning is also required in tests preparation：study beyond the paints of recognition to mastery. Develop a good attitude

Have a clear personal reason for taking the class. Set personal goals for what you want to learn. Leave perfectionism at the door; give yourself permission to make mistakes and learn from them.

16. What does the underlined word \ A. process of gaining knowledge or skill by doing and seeing things B. having to do with comparison C. having ability to do what is needed

D. increasing in amount by one addition after another 17. A good learner is one who ________ according to the passage. A. never permits himself to make mistakes B. can learn something from the mistakes he makes C. follows the goals that other persons set for themselves D. can get to know his classmates and doesn't take his teachers' advice 18. What would be the best title for the passage? A. Tips on studying a foreign language. B. Advice on how to learn grammar. C. Suggestions for studying vocabulary effectively. D. How to make yourself comfortable in the classroom. 【解题导语】

本文说明了学习一门语言并不是那么困难，文中作者提出了一些好的建议，看后，你会从中得到一些启发。 【答案与简析】

16．D．猜词悟义题。从上下文看，下文的“不要把语言学习聚积在周末，每次学习一两个小时”表明该词的含义是D，不间断地每次学一点。 17．B．细节理解题。本文最后一段说，“把完美主义留在门口，允许自己犯错误并从中学到知识”。

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