1、阅读下列短文, 从给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 中, 选出最佳选项。体裁：记叙文话题：公共服务时间：7分钟The world of taxi drivers is dominated by men.But there is one small taxi company in Delhi，where all the drivers and passengers are female.Womens safety is a hot topic in India at the moment，so its proving a very popular service.“When Im on the
2、road driving our taxi I feel very proud，because this is the first taxi service only for women，”says 31yearold Shanti Sharma，who is one of eight female drivers with a taxi service called Cabs for Women by Women.The last couple of months，since the rape and murder in the city of a college student trave
3、lling on a bus，have been particularly busy for her and her colleagues.“After this case，our workload has increased so much，” says Sharma.“Women who used other cab services are also turning to us now.”Most women in Delhi say they routinely face harassment(骚扰)，and worse，especially on public transport.S
4、harma，a single parent with three daughters，has been working as a taxi driver since 2011，when the service was first set up，and it has changed her life.This is the first time that she has earned enoughabout 250 a monthto support her family.Of course，she and the other female taxi drivers are completely
5、 outnumbered by male cabbies.“When I park somewhere there are always men there and inevitably five or six of them get together and hang out，” she says.“Im usually the only woman in the parking lot，so I just stay inside the car.”Its not much better when she is out on the road.Sharma says the male dri
6、vers give her a hard time.“As soon as they see a woman at the wheel they start honking(按喇叭) for no reason.Theyll try to overtake you.Im always worrying about how to avoid getting hit by someone.”The company behind Cabs for Women by Women，Sakha Consulting Wings，had a number of goals when it set up th
7、e service.It wanted to give women from poor backgrounds an opportunity to earn money.By putting women in charge of technologies，it also wanted to change peoples attitudes，and open up boundaries for women.【语篇导读】德里一家出租车公司专门推出了女性司机只为女性乘客提供服务的Cabs for Women by Women 出租车业务。生意异常火爆。1The taxi service Cabs f
8、or Women by Women _.Ais greatly needed at present in IndiaBcauses a hot debate in IndiaCwas set up in 2012Dis free of charge for women解析细节理解题。根据第一段第三句中的“its proving a very popular service”可知，这项女性出租车服务在现在有很大需求量。答案A2Why are women who used other cab services turning to Cabs for Women by Women?ABecause
9、it is cheap. BBecause it is safe.CBecause it is famous. DBecause it is convenient.解析推理判断题。根据第三、四段内容可推知，那些以前乘坐其他出租车的女性现在选择Cabs for Women by Women，是因为这种由妇女驾驶的出租车能为女性乘客提供安全保障。答案B3What do we know about Sharma?AShe is the first female taxi driver in Delhi.BShe lives in harmony with her husband.CShe has r
10、egretted becoming a taxi driver.DShe has a better salary after becoming a taxi driver.解析细节理解题。根据第六段可知，从2011年Sharma成为出租车司机后，她才赚了足够多的钱来养家糊口。答案D4What is the main idea of the last paragraph?AThe opportunities Cabs for Women by Women provides for women.BThe main purposes of Cabs for Women by Women.CPeopl
11、es attitudes towards Cabs for Women by Women.DThe background information of Cabs for Women by Women.解析段落大意题。根据本段的主题句“The company behind Cabs for Women by Women，Sakha Consulting Wings，had a number of goals when it set up the service.”可知，本段主要讲开展Cabs for Women by Women 出租车服务的目的。答案B【长难句解读】原文Sharma，a sin
12、gle parent with three daughters，has been working as a taxi driver since 2011，when the service was first set up，and it has changed her life.译文Sharma是一个独自抚养三个女儿的单亲母亲，自从2011年首次开展这项服务以来，她一直是一名出租车司机。这改变了她的生活。分析and前后为两个并列分句。在第一个分句中，a single parent with three daughters 是Sharma的同位语。when引导一个定语从句，修饰2011。阅读下列短
13、文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。Expecting good things can make you healthier and might even lengthen your life, says researcher Suzaane Segerstrom, PhD, author of Breaking Murphys Law. Segerstrom is coauthor of a recent review of studies on the benefits of a positive attitude-and has experienced them
14、herself. We asked her about optimisms principles and payoffs.l) Feeling well helps when youre not well.“When researchers look at people who have similar medical conditions, they can predict whos likely to live longer: the one who feels his health is better. Theres something about that feeling of wel
15、lness thats important, even-maybe especially-if youre ill. Optimism also seems to help buffer (减缓) you against stress. Ive been studying first-year law students for 16 years. Thats a very stressed group, but in my most recent study, each time a students optimism increased one point on a five-point s
16、cale, his immune (免疫性的) response to an injected virus or yeast improved by 20 percent.”2) Optimism is something you do.“Anxiety and other negative emotions are known to be detri-mental to the body, especially to your cardiovascular and immune systems (心血管和免疫系统), and having an optimistic nature seems
17、 to protect against those effects.In addition, research shows that people who axe optimistic about their future behave differently. They exercise more, are less likely to smoke, and follow a better diet. And if they get sick, theyre more likely to actively participate in their treatment. Ive seen th
18、at myself-I have back pain from arthritis, but I think my willingness to do whatever it takes has helped a lot.”3) Not happy? Dont worry.“Happiness is a feeling; optimism is a belief that aspects of your future will turn out well. Happiness can fluctuate (波动) a lot, but an optimistic disposition (性格
19、) is usually pretty stable. If youre not optimistic, you can try creating a positive events log. Good filings happen to everyone, but pessimists often dont take notice; spending a few minutes every day writing about at least three positive things may help you expect them more often. Or instead of tr
20、ying to be optimistic, do what optimists do: Work hard to reach your goals. Each accomplishment should make it easier to be hopeful about the next one.”12. The main finding of the study done by 8uzanae Segerstrom is _.A. people will benefit from their positive attitudes towards lifeB. anyone who fee
21、ls his health is better lives longerC. people who are optimistic about their future behave differentlyD. happiness usually results in a bright future13. What conclusion did Suzanne Segerstrom draw from her studies on her fast-year law students?A. The better medical care they enjoy, the longer they w
22、ill live.B. The younger they arc, the stronger they will be.C. The more optimistic they am, the less likely they will get ill.D. The better they feel, the more rapidly they will recover from illness.14. We learn from the passage that optimistic people _.A. are easy to give up smokingB. are willing t
23、o do whatever they are askedC. take an active part in all aspectsD. tend to have a better life style15. What are you advised to do according to the passage?A. Take exercise as much as you can.B. Keep a daily note of positive things.C. Work hard and play hard.D. Make your goals easy to reach.【参考答案】12
24、15、ACDB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。Attention Tim HortonsStainless Steel Travel Mug OwnersLid Recall-15 oz Stainless Steel Travel MugA fault at the cup has been recognizedThe fault may result in some lids lifting slightly from the body of the mug，and could probably cause injury from hot liquid
25、 leakingTherefore，we have given an immediate lid recall noticeThis recall notice is related only to Tim Hortons15 oz stainless Steel Travel Mugs sold between October 2010 and January 2011The bottom of the mug is stamped with distributors（经销商）name，Thermo ServThere is no printing on the handle of the
26、mug At Tim Hortons，we value out customers safety above anything elseSo, whether your lid is leaking or not，in the interest of your safety, we are requesting that you bring your mug to your nearest Tim Hortons（excluding Esso Tim Hortons）,where they will exchange the lid for a new lid that fits safely
27、The new lids will be available February l，2011. Please do not use your mug until you exchange the lidHeres what you do： Please do not use your mug until you have exchanged the lid for a new one New lids will be available February 2,2011 Return your travel mug to a Tim Hortons store Your lid will be
28、exchanged for a new lidIf you prefer to return the entire mug，bring it back at any time for a full repaymentIf you have any questions regarding his recall，please contact us at：Toll Free Number：l888508一77l7 8：30 am5：00 pmEastern Standard Time1This advertisement is trying to Aintroduce a new type of m
29、ugsBpersuade people to buy a new steel mug lidCinform people of exchanging a lidDwarn against the danger of using the faulty mug2The advertisement is mainly aimed at those who Aoften travel aroundBhave 15 oz Stainless mugs Cwant to buy 1 5 oz Stainless mugsDare selling the Tim Hortons mugs3According
30、 to the advertisement, which of the following statements is NOT true? APeople should stop using the Tim Hortons15 oz stainless steel travel mug immediatelyBPeople can return the lid between October 2010 and January 2011CPeople can get the money back if they return the faulty mug DTim Hortons does it
31、s duty to care about the customers safety 答案：13 CBB完形填空。阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的四个选项A、B、C和D中，选出最佳答案。It was a cool October evening. Excitement and family members _1_ the hall. I was only a 7-year-old girl, but I was the center of _2_. Finally, after weeks of preparation, I would _3_ all my hard work in
32、a dance of performance. Everything would be _4_ so I thought. I waited baskstage all _5_ in my black tights with a golden belt. In a loud and clear voice, the master of ceremonies _6_ that my class was next. My dance class was doing a routine on wooden boxes two feet by two feet, facing the _7_. All
33、 I had to do in the next move was put one foot on the box next to mine and keep my other foot on my box. I really was an _8_ move. I was concentrating so much _9_ the huge smile on my face and holding my head up that I did not look10 _ I was going. I missed my partners box altogether and _11_. There
34、 I was standing on the stage floor when my classmates were on top of their boxes. I could hear giggles(咯咯笑) coming from the audience, and I felt the _12_ rush to my face. I remembered my dance teacher had told us, “If you make a mistake, keep smiling so the audience will not _13_.” I did my best to
35、follow her _14_ as I continued with the routine. When the curtain dropped, so did my _15_ for the evening. I _16_ bitterly, tasting the salt from the tears that streamed down my face. I ran backstage, but no one could 17 _ me down. Recently I realized I had been a _18_ that night. I was _19_, but I
36、fought the urge to run off the stage. _20_, I finished the routine with a smile on my face. Now when friends and family laugh about the time I slipped during a dance performance, I can laugh too. ( ) 1. A. filled B. visited C. attended D. decorated 解析： 通读全文可以知道作者描述了自己七岁时的一次舞蹈表演的情况， 有表演自然就有观 众，所以本句句意
37、应为“家人们挤满了演出大厅，大厅里充满了兴奋的情绪” ，表示“充满、 挤满”用 filled。 答案:A ( ) 2. A. pressure B. impression C. debate D. attention 解析：根据作者后面的描述可知，本句句意应为“我只有七岁，但是我是人们注意的中心” ， 所以要使用 attention。答案:D ( ) 3. A. take over B. show off C. look after D. give up 解析：本题句意应为“最后，在经过了几周的准备之后，我要在舞蹈表演中展示我所做出的 辛苦努力。 ”表示“展示”用 show off。 take
38、 over 表示“继承，接办；接管” ；show off 表示 “展示；炫耀，卖弄” ；look after 表示“照顾，照看” ；give up 表示“放弃，投降” 。 答案:B ( ) 4. A. reasonable B. suitable C. obvious D. perfect 解析：根据后面的描述可知作者的这次表演失败了，所以本句句意应为“一切都应该是完美 的- 我是这样认为的。” reasonable 表示“合乎情理的” ；suitable 表示“合适的，适宜的” ； obvious 表示“明显的” perfect 表示“完美的” 相符合逻辑。 ； 。D 答案:D ( ) 5.
39、 A. dressed up B. folded up C. covered up D. mixed up 解析：本句描述了自己的穿戴，所以句意应为“我等在后台，穿着黑色的紧身衣，扎着金色 的腰带。 ”表示“穿着”用 dress up。 答案:A ( ) 6. A. suggested B. explained C. announced D. predicted 解析：本句句意应为“典礼的主持人清晰地大声宣布下面表演的是我们班。 ”表示“宣布” 用 announced。 答案:C ( ) 7. A. music B. audience C. curtain D. stage 解析：演出自然少不
40、了观众，演员们要面对观众表演，所以本句句意应为“我们的舞蹈班成 员在一个两英尺见方的箱子上做固定的动作，面向观众。 ”所以 B 项正确。 答案:B ( ) 8. A. easy B. active C. adventurous D. extra 解析：本句句意应为“ 我的动作真的非常简单” ，所以 A 项符合句意。 答案:A ( ) 9. A. containing B. hiding C. sharing D. keeping 解析：作者在本句中描述了出现失误前我的表演，本句句意应为“我脸上带着微笑，高昂着 头， 注意力如此集中以至于我没有看到我的脚伸向了哪里。 表示 ” “保持某种状态”
41、keep， 用 所以 D 项正确。contain 表示“包含”; hide 表示“躲藏” ；share 表示“分享” ；keep 表示“保 持，保存” 。 答案:D ( ) 10. A. why B. whether C. where D. what 解析：根据上题解释可知应该选择 C 项。 答案:C ( ) 11. A. wandered B. slipped C. waved D. skipped 解析：本句句意应为“我没踩上同伴的箱子，滑倒了。 ”所以使用 slip。 答案:B ( ) 12. A. blood B. pleasure C. pride D. tear 解析：自己的表演出
42、现了失误，肯定非常尴尬，所以本题句意应为“我能够听到观众席上传 来的咯咯笑声，我感到血冲上了脸。 ”应选择 A 项。 答案:A ( ) 13. A. leave B. cheer C. believe D. notice 解析： 根据后面的描述， 作者最终克服了自己的心里障碍完成了表演， 所以本句句意应为 “我第 页 共 12 页 4 记起了我的舞蹈老师曾经告诉我们的话如果你出现了失误，要继续微笑下去，这样观众就 不会注意到了”。所以 D 项符合句意。 答案:D ( ) 14. A. gesture B. example C. advice D. plan 解析：根据后文的叙述可知，作者坚持完
43、成了任务，所以本句句意应为“我尽力听从了她的 建议，继续完成我的动作。 故 C 项正确。 ” 答案:C ( ) 15. A. doubts B. hopes C. voice D. patience 解析：根据作者 的描述可知， 作者本来是想要表现一下的，结果却出现了失误，所以自己 的希望落空了，因此本句句意应为“当幕布落下，我的希望也落空了。 ”故 B 项符合语境。 答案:B ( ) 16. A. argued B. shouted C. begged D. sobbed 解析：由后文的 tasting the salt from the tears 可知作者哭了起来，所以本句句意应为“我哭
44、 了起来” ，故 D 项正确。 答案: D ( ) 17. A. turn B. calm C. let D. put 解析：在当时的情境下，自然没有人能一下子使她情绪稳定下来，所以应该用 calm down 表 示“使平静“。 答案:B ( ) 18. A. star B. pioneer C. loser D. fool 解析：事情过去这么多年后，作者能够回过头来重新审视自己，所以本句句意应为“近来我 认识到那天晚上我就是一个明星。 ”所以 A 项符合语境。 答案:A ( ) 19. A. satisfied B. moved C. embarrassed D. confused 解析：根据前面的叙述可知作者当时的失误使得自己非常尴尬，所以本句句意应为“我当时 很尴尬，但是我克制住了自己冲出舞台的冲动。 ”所以 C 项符合句意。 答案:C ( ) 20. A. However B. Instead C. In total D. in return 解析：分析上下文逻辑可知，此处表示转折意义，所以本句句意应为“相反地，我脸上带着 微笑完成了动作。 ” 答案:B
