1、阅读下列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的A,B,C或D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。It was the first snow of winteran exciting day for every child but not for most teachers. Up until now, I had been old enough to dress myself, but today I would need some help. Miss Finlayson, my kindergarten teacher, had been through first snow days many times,
2、but I think she may still remember this one. I managed to get into my wool snow trousers. But I struggled with my jacket because it didnt fit well. It was a hand-me-down from my brother, and it made me wonder why I had to wear his ugly clothes. At least my hat and scarf were mine, and they were quit
3、e pretty. Finally it was time to have Miss Finlayson help me with my boots (靴子). In her calm, motherly voice she said, “By the end of winter, you will all be able to put on your own boots.” I didnt realize at the time that this was more a statement of hope than of confidence (信心). I handed her my bo
4、ots and stuck out my foot. Like most children, I expected grown-ups to do all the work. After much pushing, she managed to get the first one into place and then, with a sigh, worked the second one on too. I announced, “Theyre on the wrong feet.” She struggled to get the boots off and went through th
5、e joyless task of putting them on again.Theyre my brothers boots, you know, “ I said. “I hate them!” Somehow, from long years of practice, she managed to act as though I wasnt an annoying (烦人的)little girl. She pushed and pushed, less gently this time. With a greater sigh, seeing the end of her strug
6、gle with me, she asked, “Now, where are your mittens (连指手套)?”I looked into her eyes and said, “I didnt want to lose them, so I hid them in the toes of my boots.” 1. The little girl was more satisfied with her.A. trousersB. jacketC. bootsD. hat2. Miss Finlayson had difficulty with the girls boots mai
7、nly because.A. the girl got them from her brother B. the girl put something in themC. they were on the wrong feet D. they did not fit the girl well3. Why does the author say Miss Finlayson would remember that first snow day? A. Because the little girl was in her brothers clothes. B. Because it was t
8、he most exciting day of the winter.C. Because the little girl played a trick on her.D. Because the little girl wore a pretty scarf.4. We can learn from the text that Miss Finlayson.A. was losing confidence in the little girl B. gradually lost patience with the little girlC. became disappointed with
9、the little girl D. was getting bored with the little girl【参考答案】1-4 、DBCB阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。Tea drinking was common in China for about one thousand years before anyone in Europe had ever heard about tea. People in Britain were much slower in finding out what tea was like, mainly becau
10、se tea was very expensive. It could not be bought in shops and even those people who could afford to have it sent from Holland did so only because it was a fashionable curiosity. Some of them were not sure how to use it. They thought it was a vegetable and tried cooking the leaves. Then they served
11、them mixed with butter and salt. They soon discovered their mistake but many people used to spread the used tea leaves on bread and give them to their children as sandwiches. Tea was rare and very expensive in England until the ships of the East India Company began to bring it direct from China earl
12、y in the seventeenth century. During the next few years so much tea came into the country that the price fell and many people could afford to buy it. At the same time people on the Continent were becoming more and more appreciate of tea. Until then tea had been drunk without milk in it, but one day
13、an outstanding French lady named Madame de Sevigne decided to see what tea tasted like when milk was added. She found it so agreeable. Because she was such a great lady, her friends thought they must copy everything she did, so they also drank their tea with milk in it. Slowly this habit spread unti
14、l it reached England and today only very few British people drink tea without milk. At first, tea was usually drunk after dinner in the evening No one ever thought of drinking tea in the afternoon until a duchess (公爵夫人) found that a cup of tea and a piece of cake at three or four oclock stopped her
15、getting “a submerging(沉浸) feeling” as she called it. She invited her friends to have this new meal with her and so, tea-time was born. 56Which of the following is true of the introduction of tea into Britain? AThe British got expensive tea from India. BTea reached Britain from Holland. CThe British
16、were the first people in Europe who drank tea. DIt was not until the 17th century that the British had tea. 57This passage mainly discusses. Athe history of tea drinking in Britain Bhow tea became a popular drink in Britain Chow the British got the habit of drinking tea Dhow tea-time was born 58Peop
17、le in Europe began to drink tea with milk because. Ait tasted like milk Bit tasted more pleasant Cit became a popular drink DMadame de Sevigne was such a lady with great social influence that people tried to copy the way she drank tea 59We may infer from the passage that the habit of drinking tea in
18、 Britain was mostly due to the influence of . Aa famous French lady Bthe ancient Chinese Cthe upper social class Dpeople in Holland【参考答案】56-59、 BADC 阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。首先请阅读下列暑期国际学校的信息：AHeadington Oxford International Summer School(12 to 16 years old)Headington School provides the perfect settin
19、g for a truly special summer school experience. Situated only a short walk from the centre of this historic and vibrant city, the Headington Oxford Summer School offers a fantastic mix of English classes, activities and excursions within a truly multinational environment.BAbberley Hall International
20、 Summer School(8 to 12 years old)Abberley Hall is set in 90 acres of private Worcestershire countryside. The beautiful and secure setting provides a perfect location for our younger students to study, play, and build friendships with other students from around the world.CDean Close International Sum
21、mer School(12 to 16 years old)Dean Close School has been educating students from around the world for more than a century, and has an international reputation for academic and football excellence.DSBC Oxford International Summer School(13 to 16 years old)The school, one of the UKs most famous prepar
22、atory schools, is set in a fantastic location just the 15 minutes, walk from the centre of historic Oxford. With fantastic facilities, spacious sports fields and great grounds, the Summer School at Oxford is sure to be an unforgettable experience.ESBC Bournemouth International Summer School(11 to 15
23、 years old)SBC Bournemouth is located at the prestigious Canford School, which provides a magnificent location for a fantastic summer school experience. It is just 20 minutes away from the city of Bournemouth, a lovely city situated on Englands south coast.FBrighton International Summer School(13 to
24、 18 years old)Established in 1984, Brighton International Summer School specializes in short English language and activity courses for young learners. Lessons take place at Dorothy Stringer High School, a local British school with over 1，000 British students, for whom there are lots of opportunities
25、 to join in sport, art and other cultural activities.以下是学生信息。请匹配学生与适合他们的学校。1Adrik, a Russian boy aged 15, has made up his mind to attend a university in England. He is doing his best to be well prepared so he is considering going to a summer school there. He would like a school with a long history,
26、where he can make progress both in his lessons and football.2Aadesh is an Indian student aged 15. He is considering going to a summer school in England, where he can improve his English and at the same time, make some multinational friends by taking part in as many activities as possible.3Sumalee is
27、 a 17yearold girl student in Thailand. One of her friends invites her to go to England in the summer vacation so that they can improve their English. She prefers a school where they can practise English with native speakers and take part in some activities.4Li Ping, a Chinese boy at the age of 11, w
28、ill go to the UK with his parents in the summer vacation. His parents would like him to attend a summer school there and he prefers one located in the country as he is tired of the noise in big cities.5Cho, a Japanese teenager living in Tokyo, will go to a summer school in England. She is 12 years o
29、ld and her parents would like her to choose a school around a city as she is used to city life.【参考答案】-C15CAFBE阅读理解之信息匹配阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。首先，请阅读以下职位招聘信息：A. Personal CompanionWealthy，eccentric writer，68，seeks young attractive travelling companion and personal secretary，1830.Must have warm，cheerfu
30、l personality.Opportunity to visit Europe and Japan and meet interesting people. 2637693.Ask for Mrs Arden.B. Kitchen Staff for HotelSummer positions available for assistant chefs and experienced kitchen helps.Good salary.Shift work(6 am2 pm or 3 pm11 pm)Call 6297748 ext.110.C. Collection AgencySeek
31、s men or women willing to work evenings.Knowledge of karate or other selfdefense skills useful.Good salary for the right person.No work on weekends.Call 2573636 between 9：00 and 5：00 Mon.Sat.D. Good with Animals?Young person 1825 wanted for work in animal hospital. Must be able to handle dogs, cats，
32、birds，snakes，and other pets.Job includes some clerical work.Must have drivers license.Call 9352201.E. WANT TO BE RICH?New，expanding company seeks management trainees.Good salary and benefits. Excellent opportunities for promotion and advancement.Must be ambitious with good communication skills. Know
33、ledge of French or Spanish plus but not essential. No previous experience necessary.Call now at 4392208.F. Excellent Maths TeachersMaths teachers wanted for a private school.Very good salary and 3monthlong vacation each year.Must be teachers with good knowledge of maths.Previous working experience a
34、s a teacher is not necessary but preferred.Call 8313452.请阅读以下人员信息，然后匹配人员与相关职位：1Theresa Gower (aged 21)Has just finished college with a degree in mathematics. Studied French in high school. Can drive and has a pleasant, outgoing personality. Is willing to do anything for a few months as long as it is
35、 interesting. Caring and patient. Likes animals.2Martin Badger (aged 27)Seven years of working experience as a teacher in a public school and two years in this network corporation. Got degrees both in maths and computer engineering. Tired of the present job in the corporation now. Would like a job b
36、ack at school, no matter teaching or something else.3. Carol Simpson (aged 21)Graduated from high school at 18 with good grades in all subjects, especially maths and science. Now works as a receptionist for an advertising agency but doesnt find it very interesting. Optimistic about things. Gets alon
37、g well with all kinds of people and would like to travel.4Paul Edison (aged 22)Has just graduated from a university. Got a degree in French and can speak good Spanish and English as well. Is an ambitious man who really wishes to succeed in his future. Can communicate well with others. Now seeking a suitable post.5Mike Lopez (aged 27)Now employed as a television repair serviceman but wants something better. Speaks Spanish well. Is a good conversationalist and is very intelligent. Will work long hours, day and/or night, but must have weekends free for his family.【参考答案】-D15DFAEC
